Question 1

if you have a case of bv is it cured by yogurt and cranberry juice?

Accepted Answer

No: Bv is cured with antibiotics.

Question 2

does cranberry juice help get of rid bacterial vaginosis?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial vaginosis: Cranberry juice is not likely to cure bacterial vaginosis

Question 3

is cranberry juice a diuretic?

Accepted Answer

Only if 100% pure.: Cranberry juice is a natural diuretic, only if it is 100% cranberry juice, i.e. If you juice it yourself.The additives usually added, defeat the purpose.

Question 4

is cranberry juice good for cramps?

Accepted Answer

No: It has no value for cramps, GI or menstrual.

Question 5

is cranberry juice good for the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Helps uti: The acidification of urine acts as a preventive for recurrent urinary tract infections. Use cranberry juice not blend which contains sugar. Another UTI preventive for common info toons is mannose which prevents e colin from attracting to the lining of the bladder.

Question 6

how come cranberry juice helps with utis?

Accepted Answer

Makes the urine acid: More acidic, less likely to get utis will not usually get rid of one once u have one, u need antibiotics.

Question 7

is drinking too much cranberry juice bad?

Accepted Answer

Watch out for sugars: Cranberry juice is a great source of antioxidant flavonoids. Besides its fame for helping treat uti's it may prevent & even reverse cardiovascular disease. But it is rather tart & many have added sugars which are not healthy- some are even sweetened with high fructose corn syrup, which is best avoided. Look for ones without added sugars (some are blended with sweeter juices like grape- that's ok).

Question 8

is cranberry juice good for constipation?

Accepted Answer

A little: Cranberry juice has sugar, which can help a little the way any juice can. Plus staying well hydrated is important. In regards to it's laxative power, not really. Cranberries themselves offer fiber the same way other berries do, and that is substantiative. However, juices have little fiber and aid little as a laxative.

Question 9

help please! is cranberry juice good for infections?

Accepted Answer

Preventing UTI: Cranberry juice contains proanthocyanidins which interfere with bacteria adhhering to bladder lining. This significantly reduces the risk of bacteria causing a urinary infection because they are eliminated with urination. Acidic affect of cranberry juice may help to to overcome an estrablished uti, but is by no means a cure or substitute for antibiotics in spite of claims by some non-physicians.

Question 10

can drinking only cranberry juice make you lose weight?

Accepted Answer

YES and NO: As an additive for weight loss, commercial cranberry juice has high sugar. However, if one drank an 8 oz glass of cranberry juice 3 x daily then one would be consuming less than 500 calories/d and be in a weight loss mode. Changing one's diet is gives the body rest for food allergies. Get dna saliva test for fitness to see what diet is best for you. Otherwise, use real cranberry juice and stevia.

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