Question 1

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 2

im constipated how do i get rid of it asap. i tried drinking cranberry juice and eating oranges?

Accepted Answer

Miralax (polyethylene glycol)   Long term : Start dulcolax tabs at night for a few days as well as MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) 1 capful daily dissolved in water 
eat a healthy diet and avoid milk for a while
gradually decrease the MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) over a period of 3-4 weeks.

Question 3

is cranberry juice good for cramps?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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 5

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 6

is it true that cranberry juice is good for the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

UTI : It is sometimes considered in the setting of recurrent uti. Though its efficacy is not proven in clinical studies.

Question 7

is cranberry juice good for getting rid of weed from our system?

Accepted Answer

No: & any attempts you make to flush your system with fluids will show up on test - as it looks at specific gravity of urine.  Don't want weed in your system - don't use weed.

Question 8

i was wondering is drinking cranberry juice and nopalina everyday good for you?

Accepted Answer

Nopalina: I don't know if there is any proof that either is particularly 'good' for you. Anything taken to excess can be 'bad' for you. I don't know that there is any data on what daily intake of your combination is likely to do for you good/bad or indifferent.

Question 9

can you tell me is drinking cranberry juice and nopalina everyday good for you?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Sure -- especially your bladder, enjoy!

Question 10

is cranberry juice still considered good for  the kidneys? i find it distasteful.

Accepted Answer

Cranberry OK.: It has some mild benefit in preventing urinary tract infection. Since you are a male it is probably a wast of your time and money in addition to being distasteful.

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