Gillian McKeith's Food Bible (173 page)

Tea, coffee, fruit juices, soft drinks.

Processed or allergenic foods.

Asparagus, spinach, potatoes, tomatoes, citrus fruits, and strawberries.

Red meat.

Milk and ice cream.

Chlorinated water.

Sugar and refined carbohydrates.

Irritating hot spices like chiles and black pepper.

HERBS AND SUPPLEMENTS

Cinnamon, garlic, onions, oregano, thyme, ginger, fenugreek, chicory, and nettles may all reduce infection and inflammation.

Goldenseal and uva ursi can be supplemented for their antibacterial
properties. I use the herb burdock due to its antibiotic properties and diuretic action. Cranberry capsules help too.

Juniper berries, buchu, burdock, cleavers, parsley, and shavegrass are helpful, too.

Supplement with probiotics to repopulate the gut with good bacteria.

Vitamin C (magnesium ascorbate) stimulates the immune system and hinders bacterial growth.

Vitamin A (not in pregnancy) can be good for protecting the bladder wall.