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					<description><![CDATA[<p>&#160; Did you know that the color of your urine can tell a lot about what is going on with your body&#8230; What you eat and drink has a direct impact on your overall health, and the color of your urine is a good warning sign if something is amiss. Well, my friends at TheAlternativeDaily wrote &#8230;</p>
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<p>Did you know that the color of your urine can tell a lot about what is going on with your body&#8230; What you eat and drink has a direct impact on your overall health, and the color of your urine is a good warning sign if something is amiss.</p>
<p>Well, my friends at <a href="https://www.thealternativedaily.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TheAlternativeDaily</a> wrote a good article about this topic and I wanted to share it today&#8230;</p>
<p>Everyone has heard the saying <strong>“You are what you eat.”</strong> With sodas, alcohol and excessive coffee drinking, we often forget that we are what we drink too. Urine is the liquid waste from what we drink throughout the day.</p>
<p>Everything else is stored in our bodies. Our urine can tell us a lot about how our bodies are reacting to the things we consume each day and acts like a sort of <strong>warning system to alert us</strong> when there are any problems.</p>
<p>The color of both our urine and our feces can tell us how <strong>healthy or unhealthy we really are</strong>. For instance, when our pee is dark yellow, orange or honey-colored, we should be consuming more water. Although foam or fizz is normal, if your pee is frequently foamy it can be a sign of excess protein consumption or kidney disease.</p>
<p>Gut bacteria, food dyes, medications and rare genetic disorders can cause your pee to turn green or blue. If this continues, see a doctor as a precaution. If your pee is occasionally red or pink in hue, it could be because you ate blueberries, rhubarb or beets. If you haven’t eaten any of these, and you have red or pink pee, then see a doctor to check for kidney disease, a urinary tract infection or a tumor.</p>
<p>The <strong>scent of your pee</strong> is also indicative of good health. We all know how pee can smell. Although the scent isn’t always pleasant, if you have either a sweet, musty or strong odor, this can be a sign of major problems. A strong odor can indicate a <a href="https://www.thealternativedaily.com/taking-natural-approach-urinary-tract-infections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">urinary tract infection</a>.</p>
<p>A sweet smell can mean that you have diabetes. Some metabolic disorders can cause a musty urine scent. Also, the frequency with which you urinate can indicate a problem. If you have spotting or a frequent need to urinate, you might have incontinence or an overactive bladder. <strong>Increased frequency and urgency to pee</strong> can also be signs of diabetes, an infection, or kidney stones in women. See a doctor if you notice any of those scents.</p>
<h3><strong>Common problems for females and how to fix them</strong></h3>
<p>According to Dr. Yim Lik, a urogynecologist at Mercy Hospital for Women in Melbourne, Australia, women’s bladders shrink over time from about 500 or 600 milliliters at the age of 30 to about 300 milliliters at age 80. Height also plays a role in bladder size. For instance, a five-foot-tall woman will have a smaller bladder than a six-foot-tall woman.</p>
<p>A <strong>common problem</strong> that occurs as we age is the inability to control when we have to go. As our bladders shrink, so does the length of time between visits to the bathroom. We can also experience urinary incontinence, which means it might be more difficult to control when and how you pee.</p>
<p>This can manifest in a few forms. Stress incontinence can increase the likelihood of peeing when you cough or sneeze, while an overactive bladder can cause you to go more often. Although this is more likely in older women, 20 to 30 percent of women in their twenties experience this. Men may also experience urinary incontinence, but it is <strong>more common in women.</strong></p>
<p>Medications, pads and surgery are available for people suffering with incontinence. Behavioral therapy is also available for those dealing with incontinence as a result of stress. Thankfully, public awareness of this problem, in younger and older women alike, has grown due to advertisements for feminine products of this nature. There are now many products for a <strong>variety of urinary needs</strong> to help reduce the embarrassment of pee problems.</p>
<p>Two products that are common treatments for urinary problems are over-the-counter urinary tract infection (UTI) tests and UTI treatments in cream, pill and suppository forms. <strong>Urinary tract infections</strong> are also more common in women because the urethra is shorter in women, allowing it to come into contact with bacteria more frequently.</p>
<p>Symptoms are similar to kidney infections, bladder infections and dehydration, but if you have multiple symptoms, you should either buy a test or see your doctor. Symptoms include burning urination, increased frequency in bathroom breaks, pain just below the rib cage, feeling like you can’t empty your bladder, fever and leaking urine, or incontinence.</p>
<p>Kidney infections are also particularly common in women and symptoms mirror those of a UTI. If your UTI test comes back negative, see a doctor to make sure you don’t have a kidney infection. Although recurring kidney infections should be treated by a doctor, you can alleviate symptoms by avoiding coffee and alcohol, drinking more <a href="https://www.thealternativedaily.com/is-your-drinking-water-toxic/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">water</a>, drinking cranberry juice, applying a heating pad when pain is felt, wearing soft cotton, and not holding your pee.</p>
<h3><strong>Can girls really pee standing up?</strong></h3>
<p>I know, it sounds bizarre, right? Guys can pee sitting down, but few people realize that <strong>girls can actually stand up</strong> while doing their business. If you’re interested, there are many devices on the market to help you, including Go-Girl, Sani-Fem Freshette, pStyle, Whiz Freedom, Shewee and the Sheenis — and yes, the last one is a real product. All of these devices are the shape of a funnel to help girls have a stream that points away from them. More surprisingly, you can actually<strong> recreate that stream without any device.</strong></p>
<p>It’s easier to do with a skirt, but you will have to remove your panties before attempting this. First, bend your knees slightly, arch your back and thrust forward. Use your fingers to part your inner labia to create a controllable stream. Try not to minimize pauses.</p>
<p>Push out the last bit instead of letting it drip. Unlike the devices, this technique helps you pee standing up in a way that minimizes germs, is effective, and reduces the risk of coming into contact with your own urine. If you are new to this, then practice when hovering over a toilet so you don’t get messy. Once you have the hang of it, you will be able to use this trick on camping trips without the need for a gross porta potty.</p>
<h3><strong>Pee better for better health<a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/LadiesPeeStandingUp.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-24119 size-medium" src="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/LadiesPeeStandingUp-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/LadiesPeeStandingUp-300x200.jpg 300w, https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/LadiesPeeStandingUp.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></strong></h3>
<p>Healthy pee is indicative of <strong>good health</strong>. To reduce your risk of diseases, infections and complications, check your pee regularly. Ensure that you have an unscented, colorless pee stream for good health. Drink plenty of water and reduce your consumption of alcohol, coffee and soda. Holding your bladder is not good for your health either and can cause many problems, so don’t be ashamed to make a run to the bathroom. Go when you need to go and see your doctor if you notice any changes in frequency, urgency, color or scent.</p>
<p>If you pee standing up, holding your inner labia is less messy and reduces the risk of spreading germs compared to using a device. When peeing sitting down, be gentle and make sure you thoroughly clean your vaginal area so you don’t have embarrassing spots on your panties or bacterial buildup on your vagina.</p>
<p>Despite us learning how to wipe when potty-training, many of us forget to wipe front-to-back. According to Alyssa Dweck, M.D. and ob-gyn and author of V is for Vagina, wiping back-to-front can cause rectal bacteria to come into contact with our sensitive lady parts, which can cause infections.</p>
<p>Also, over-wiping can cause irritation, inflammation and itching. If you feel the need to over-wipe, it can be a sign that you still have more pee in your bladder or that you need to increase your water and fiber intake. According to Anish Sheth, M.D., a gastroenterologist and author of What’s Your Poo Telling You?, you should only need to wipe roughly two times. So be sensitive to your lady bits and keep them clean, but not overly clean. In fact, using wipes, sprays and lotions can irritate the skin as well and throw off your pH balance, leading to irritation and infections.</p>
<p>Your pee can tell you a lot about your health, so pay attention, pee regularly, don’t over-wipe, wipe correctly, or pee standing up, and drink plenty of water.</p>
<p>Have you ever tried peeing standing up? Did you use a device or do it organically, and which do you prefer? Have you ever had urinary problems? What did you do to solve it? Leave us a comment below. We’d love to read about your story.</p>
<p>—Nicole Manuel<br />
(The original <a href="https://www.thealternativedaily.com/women-how-to-pee-standing-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">article source is here</a>)</p>
<p><em><strong>Before you go, I have another important message for both men and women…</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>Attention Women: Stop ‘pee leaks’ with this upper body stretch</strong></p>
<p>If you want to stop bladder leakage and tighten your pelvic floor, you’re supposed to do kegels, right? Well…</p>
<p>That’s wrong, but there is an UPPER body stretch that strengthens your pelvic floor and stops ‘pee leaks’…</p>
<p>&gt;&gt;<a href="https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=m231g&amp;vendor=alexpfs&amp;tid=peestanduppelvic" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> This strange upper body stretch STOPS bladder leakage</a></p>
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<h6><strong>Sources:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.womenshealthandfitness.com.au/health-beauty/health-advice/1253-peeing-patterns-what-s-normal" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.womenshealthandfitness.com.au/health-beauty/health-advice/1253-peeing-patterns-what-s-normal</a><br />
<a href="http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/is-it-bad-to-hold-your-pee" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/is-it-bad-to-hold-your-pee</a><br />
<a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/health-answers/what-your-pee-is-telling-you" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/health-answers/what-your-pee-is-telling-you</a><br />
<a href="http://health.clevelandclinic.org/2013/10/what-the-color-of-your-urine-says-about-you-infographic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://health.clevelandclinic.org/2013/10/what-the-color-of-your-urine-says-about-you-infographic</a><br />
<a href="http://www.webmd.com/urinary-incontinence-oab/features/the-truth-about-urine" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.webmd.com/urinary-incontinence-oab/features/the-truth-about-urine</a><br />
<a href="http://www.webmd.com/urinary-incontinence-oab/tc/urinary-problems-and-injuries-age-12-and-older-topic-overview" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.webmd.com/urinary-incontinence-oab/tc/urinary-problems-and-injuries-age-12-and-older-topic-overview</a><br />
<a href="http://www.webmd.com/urinary-incontinence-oab/features/incontinence-womans-little-secret" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.webmd.com/urinary-incontinence-oab/features/incontinence-womans-little-secret</a><br />
<a href="http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/health-tools/search-by-symptom/urination-problems.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/health-tools/search-by-symptom/urination-problems.html</a><br />
<a href="http://travellingtwo.com/resources/peeing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://travellingtwo.com/resources/peeing</a><br />
<a href="http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/5-bathroom-mistakes-you-dont-know-youre-making" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/5-bathroom-mistakes-you-dont-know-youre-making</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sfweekly.com/thesnitch/2011/09/02/devices-that-will-help-women-pee-standing-up" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.sfweekly.com/thesnitch/2011/09/02/devices-that-will-help-women-pee-standing-up</a><br />
<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Pee-Standing-up-Without-a-Device" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.wikihow.com/Pee-Standing-up-Without-a-Device</a></h6>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Today’s blog is republished from my friends at TheAlternativeDaily, a leading publisher of daily alternative health tips that I personally read every day… If you suffer from frequent urination at night — also called nocturia — chances are you’re probably not getting enough restful sleep, leaving you cranky and frustrated with your body. Here’s how to &#8230;</p>
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<p>Today’s blog is republished from my friends at <a href="https://www.thealternativedaily.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TheAlternativeDaily</a>, a leading publisher of daily alternative health tips that I personally read every day…</p>
<p>If you suffer from frequent urination at night — also called nocturia — chances are you’re probably not getting enough restful sleep, leaving you cranky and frustrated with your body. Here’s how to <strong>get your overactive bladder under control, naturally.</strong></p>
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<h2><strong>What is nocturia?</strong></h2>
<p>If you find yourself <a href="https://www.thealternativedaily.com/pee-may-trying-tell/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">getting up more than once during the six to eight hour period</a> when you should be sleeping, you’re not alone. Approximately one in three adults over the age of 30 have nocturia (an excessive need to urinate at night), says the <a href="https://www.urologyhealth.org/urology-a-z/n/nocturia" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Urology Care Foundation</a>. It could be the case that your body is <strong>making too much urine</strong>, your bladder can’t hold it for <a href="https://www.thealternativedaily.com/ingenious-things-to-do-with-pee/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">long periods of time or it’s a bit of both</a>.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC403853/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">researchers</a>, nocturia has a <strong>significant impact</strong> on people’s overall health and wellbeing. It contributes to<em> fatigue, memory issues, depression and anxiety, higher risk of heart disease, gastrointestinal distress and increased risk of falls</em>. <strong>Sleep is tied to everything</strong> — <a href="https://www.thealternativedaily.com/pee-color/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">and without it, our bodies suffer</a>.</p>
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<h3><strong>What causes nocturia?</strong></h3>
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<p>There are several<strong> lifestyle choices, health conditions and medications</strong> that affect the presence of nocturia. One of the most common is <strong><em>aging</em></strong>. That’s because the older we get, the less our bodies produce the hormone that tells our kidneys to take it easy while we’re resting. In addition, <a href="https://www.thealternativedaily.com/every-time-sex/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">with age, the bladder becomes less elastic</a>, so it can’t hold onto as much urine as it used to be able to. The result? Frequent trips to the restroom in the middle of the night.</p>
<p>In older men, an <strong>enlarged prostate</strong> could be the culprit behind nocturia. This occurs because the bladder is unable to empty out completely, leading to more trips to the toilet round-the-clock. In women, those who have had children may have weaker muscles if they <a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/7-foods-that-make-your-pee-smell-is-this-good-or-bad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">haven’t worked on their pelvic floor muscles</a>. Additionally, women who have gone through menopause experience reduced estrogen production, which can impact the <a href="https://www.thealternativedaily.com/pee-may-trying-tell/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">urinary tract</a>.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>More causes for nocturia</strong></h3>
<p>If you think you might have a serious medical condition, make an appointment with your doctor today. Here are some other <strong>common reasons</strong> for frequent urination at night:</p>
<ul>
<li>Heart issues</li>
<li><strong>Diabetes</strong></li>
<li>Liver failure</li>
<li><strong>Alzheimer’s</strong></li>
<li>Parkinson’s</li>
<li><strong>Overactive bladder</strong></li>
<li>Prostate tumor</li>
<li>Interstitial cystitis</li>
<li>Pregnancy</li>
<li><strong>Obesity</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Keep a diary by your bed and record how often you’re going to the restroom, so you can report back to your doctor. You can also use the BladderTrakHer web app and log every trip to the toilet. In the meantime, here are some ways to handle nocturia:</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Drink less before bed</strong></h2>
<p><a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PeeingAtNight-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-24125 aligncenter" src="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PeeingAtNight-2.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="400" srcset="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PeeingAtNight-2.jpg 600w, https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PeeingAtNight-2-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></p>
<p>Are you having several cups of tea before bed? Drinking a few too many glasses of wine in your PJs? Before anything else, <a href="https://www.thealternativedaily.com/why-you-should-smell-your-urine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">try modifying the amount of liquid you drink</a> before bedtime to see if this can effectively reduce nighttime urination. You may find immediate relief! Also make sure to <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3036994/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">avoid caffeine</a> in the afternoon or alcohol in the late evening, since <strong>both interfere with your natural urination cycle.</strong></p>
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<p>With all of that said, it’s important not to reduce your overall fluid intake too much. It may seem like this is an easy way to stop peeing at night, but it could have <strong>adverse health effects</strong>, like a urinary tract infection. Speaking of which…</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Check in with your urinary tract</strong></h2>
<p><a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/UTI-e1612891253367.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-21529 size-full" src="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/UTI-e1612891253367.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="400" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>When you have the early symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI), you may feel the urge to “go” more often than normal, especially at night. Before a full-blown infection strikes, stay hydrated every day, <a href="https://www.thealternativedaily.com/taking-natural-approach-urinary-tract-infections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">adjust your diet</a> to include probiotics and <a href="https://www.thealternativedaily.com/every-time-sex/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">always pee after sex</a>. You might have an infection if your nighttime urination is paired with pain in your stomach, a fever and blood in your urine. If this is the case, see a doctor right away to confirm your diagnosis.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Talk to your doctor about your meds</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Many medications</strong> have nocturia as a side effect. For example, if you suffer from heart failure, your doctor may have prescribed you a diuretic to get rid of the edema (fluid buildup) in your lower extremities. Unfortunately, you may feel the need to pee more often at night. Talk to your doctor about changing the medication or see if you can take it earlier in the day.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Soothe your sleep disorder</strong></h2>
<p>It may not actually be the urge to pee that’s waking you up, but a different problem altogether. Do you have chronic pain? Sleep apnea? Are you feeling anxious or depressed lately? All of these things can<strong> interrupt your normal sleep pattern</strong>, leaving you awake at strange hours of the night. Talk to a physician you trust about to fix your sleep disorder, naturally. You may find that your peeing problem goes away too.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Eat a handful of raisins</strong></h2>
<p><a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PeeingAtNight-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-24124 aligncenter" src="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PeeingAtNight-3.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="400" srcset="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PeeingAtNight-3.jpg 600w, https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PeeingAtNight-3-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></p>
<p>The evidence on this is purely anecdotal, but many nocturia sufferers have reported positive effects from eating a handful of raisins just before bed. To see if this works for you, eat 1/4 cup of raisins (about 30) before you head off to sleep. Try this for several nights in a row to see if it makes a difference. Even if it’s only the placebo effect, at least it works for some people!</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Avoid ‘irritating’ foods and drinks</strong></h2>
<p>There are several foods and beverages that are known to make <a href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/14244-bladder-irritating-foods" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bladder irritation even worse</a>. If you’re eating or drinking any of these, stop and see if your nocturia gets better:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Alcohol</strong></li>
<li>Chocolate</li>
<li>Coffee and tea</li>
<li><strong>Processed foods</strong></li>
<li>Tomatoes, tomato sauce, salsa</li>
<li>Hot sauce, chili peppers, wasabi or anything else that’s spicy</li>
<li>Acidic fruit juices, like orange and grapefruit</li>
</ul>
<p>Make sure to <a href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/14244-bladder-irritating-foods" target="_blank" rel="noopener">scan the complete list</a> of foods to avoid from the Cleveland Clinic.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Strengthen your pelvic floor</strong></h2>
<p>It’s always a good idea to strengthen your <a href="https://www.thealternativedaily.com/muscle-every-woman-ignore/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pelvic floor muscles</a>, which support a woman’s uterus, bladder, small intestine and rectum. For a man, <strong>strong pelvic floor muscles</strong> support the <a href="https://www.thealternativedaily.com/reasons-men-should-do-kegels/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bladder and urethra</a>, helping to combat incontinence and other problems down the line.</p>
<p>So what’s the solution for both men and women? Kegel exercises! <a href="https://search.proquest.com/openview/1c359d0116f955aed1650516a8ea579c/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&amp;cbl=29865" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Studies have shown</a> that performing kegel exercises on a daily basis can significantly strengthen pelvic floor muscles, which helps to address many of the biggest problems associated with urinary issues.</p>
<p>First, <strong>identify the muscle group by interrupting the flow of urine</strong>. Hold for five seconds, then resume peeing. Once you’re familiar with the right muscles, lie down on your back in a comfortable spot. Tighten the pelvic floor muscles, holding the contraction for five seconds, then relax for five seconds. Do the exercise four to five times in a row, a few times a week. Be careful not to overextend your bladder and cause further irritation. Within a few weeks, you should have a stronger pelvic floor, especially if you try out this next tip…</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Roll out your yoga mat</strong></h2>
<p><a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PeeingAtNight-4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-24123 aligncenter" src="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PeeingAtNight-4.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="400" srcset="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PeeingAtNight-4.jpg 600w, https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PeeingAtNight-4-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></p>
<p>Among yoga’s numerous benefits are exercises that strengthen the pelvic floor. Get on down to your nearest yoga studio or search for <strong>“yoga and pelvic floor”</strong> exercises on <em>YouTube</em>. Some of the best <a href="http://www.prevention.com/fitness/fitness-tips/yoga-poses-strengthen-pelvic-floor-and-prevent-incontinence" target="_blank" rel="noopener">asanas for your pelvis</a> are:</p>
<ul>
<li>Squat</li>
<li>Locust pose</li>
<li>Warrior II pose</li>
<li>Bridge pose</li>
<li>Chair pose</li>
<li>Child’s pose</li>
</ul>
<p>(The original article source is <a href="https://www.thealternativedaily.com/how-to-stop-peeing-during-the-night/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>)<br />
Hilary Lebow</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em><strong>Before you go, I have another important message for both men and women&#8230;</strong></em></p>
<h3><strong>Attention Women: Stop ‘pee leaks’ with this upper body stretch</strong></h3>
<p>If you want to stop bladder leakage and tighten your pelvic floor, you’re supposed to do kegels, right? Well…</p>
<p>That’s wrong, but there is an UPPER body stretch that strengthens your pelvic floor and stops ‘pee leaks’…</p>
<p>&gt;&gt;<a href="https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=m231g&amp;vendor=alexpfs&amp;tid=nocturiapelvic" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> This strange upper body stretch STOPS bladder leakage</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Attention Men: try THIS if you have an enlarged SWOLLEN prostate:</strong></h3>
<p>Just a handful of doctors knew this until recently:</p>
<p>Every man over 40 suffering from prostate problems has this hidden toxin &#8220;leaking&#8221; inside their bodies&#8230;</p>
<p>And not only does it swell the prostate, giving you the nagging sensation that you have to pee immediately&#8230;</p>
<p>But could also lead to other incurable complications!</p>
<p><a href="https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=m231g&amp;vendor=brandvif&amp;cbpage=tsl&amp;affop=1&amp;tid=nocturiaprostfv" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to avoid the dangerous &#8220;prostate toxin&#8221;.</a></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By: Cat Ebeling, RN, MSN-PHN, co-author of the best-sellers:  The Fat Burning Kitchen, The Top 101 Foods that Fight Aging &#38; The Diabetes Fix Ladies, ever had this experience? You’re walking down the street, dressed in a nice pair of slacks or shorts and you suddenly have to sneeze. And, well it’s allergy season, so maybe you sneeze two &#8230;</p>
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<p><strong>By: Cat Ebeling, RN, MSN-PHN, <em>co-author of the best-sellers:  <a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/titlefbk">The Fat Burning Kitchen</a>, <a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/title101aa">The Top 101 Foods that Fight Aging</a> &amp; <a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/diabetestitle" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Diabetes Fix</a></em></strong></p>
<p>Ladies, ever had this experience?</p>
<p>You’re walking down the street, dressed in a nice pair of slacks or shorts and you suddenly have to sneeze. And, well it’s allergy season, so maybe you sneeze two or three times. Next thing you know, you’re wet down there&#8211;and there’s a big spot on your pants. Frustrating? Embarrassing?</p>
<p>Or how about you go meet your friends for coffee, stop at the store on the way home and you are running inside and barely make it to the bathroom before you ‘spill’ over. Then there is that great group fitness class that everyone has been raving about. You sign up and show up for class full of energy and enthusiasm—until you all have to start doing ‘jumping jacks’. You turn and head for the door. Because you’ve sprung a leak!</p>
<p>Yep, those ‘oops’ leaks are what we call <strong>“urinary incontinence”</strong>. And you are definitely <strong>NOT</strong> alone.</p>
<p>Some people with this real medical condition have frequent or sudden urges to urinate. Or you just can’t hold it in when you have to sneeze, laugh, jump, lift any weight, etc.<a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Urinary-e1600958722296.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-21128 size-medium" src="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Urinary-239x300.jpg" alt="" width="239" height="300" /></a></p>
<p>While this problem can happen to men or women, women experience this about <strong>twice as often</strong>. Up to 45-50% of women—especially <strong>over the age of 40</strong>—experience this problem to some degree. And unfortunately, it can worsen with age.</p>
<p>Why do women get this more often? A big reason is<strong> pregnancy and childbirth</strong>. Especially if you happen to have had childbirth that necessitated forceps or an episiotomy. Often the stress and strain, along with possibly injury to nerves in the pelvic area due to childbirth can contribute to <strong>urinary incontinence</strong>.</p>
<p>Other health issues can also contribute to this problem. Diseases like <a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/metformin-vs-berberine-for-diabetes-shocking-comparison/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>diabetes</strong></a>, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis (MS) can cause weakness or damage the nerves that control your bladder. Some urinary tract infections can make this especially difficult, along with kidney problems, tumors, medications, and cancer treatments.</p>
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<h3><strong>Other factors that can have an effect on UI’s are:</strong></h3>
<p>• <strong>Gender</strong>&#8211;Women definitely get this more often than men. Pregnancy, childbirth, hormonal changes with menopause, and our unique <strong>female anatomy</strong> account for this. But men are not immune from this&#8211;<strong>prostate gland</strong> problems also bring an increased risk.<br />
• <strong>Age</strong>&#8211;As we age, the muscles in the bladder and urethra tend to <strong>lose some of their strength.</strong> These muscles are sphincters which can squeeze and control the urine.<br />
• <strong>Weight</strong>&#8211;Extra weight increases pressure on your bladder and surrounding muscles, which weakens them and allows urine to leak out when you cough, sneeze or jump.<br />
• <strong>Smoking</strong>&#8211;Tobacco use increases your risk of urinary incontinence.<br />
• <strong>Other diseases</strong>&#8211;Neurological diseases or even diabetes may increase your risk of incontinence.</p>
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<p>Certain foods and drinks can also <strong>overstimulate the bladder</strong>, or work as diuretics, and cause transient UI.<strong> Caffeine and alcohol</strong> are often the biggest culprits. Other foods and drinks that can cause problems include:</p>
<p>• Carbonated drinks and sparkling water<br />
• <strong>Artificial sweeteners</strong><br />
• Chocolate<br />
• Chili peppers<br />
• Foods that are high in spice, sugar or acid, especially citrus fruits<br />
• <strong>Heart and blood pressure medications, sedatives, and muscle relaxants</strong><br />
• Large doses of vitamin C</p>
<h3><strong>What can you do about stopping or slowing Urinary Incontinence?</strong></h3>
<p>There are several things you can do to help control UI and hopefully not have to resort to wearing a pad or a diaper. Making some<strong> lifestyle changes, including dietary changes can help.</strong></p>
<p>Avoid eating or drinking the ‘trigger’ foods and drinks and lose weight if necessary. Tracking your bathroom trips and retraining your bladder to hold increasingly more fluid can sometimes help. And there’s Kegal exercises. The problem is most people don’t stick to a plan long enough to see much in the way of positive results.</p>
<p>For serious UI issues, there are medical treatments, but some of them can be downright risky and painful! Not to mention have some pretty unpleasant side effects. Some of the medical treatments include:</p>
<p>• Anticholinergic drugs which have unpleasant side effects like <em>dry mouth, bad breath, constipation, blurred vision, increased blood pressure and even dementia</em>.<br />
• Botox is sometimes used on the bladder. The doctor goes up through the urethra and into the bladder. Botox is then injected straight into the wall of the bladder, slowing down the contractions. This <strong><em>uncomfortable procedure</em> </strong>will have to be repeated every 6-9 months when the Botox wears off.<br />
• Vaginal inserts<br />
• Injections of certain substances can actually thicken your urethra wall so it seals more tightly to stop urine from leaking.<br />
• Nerve stimulation therapy is where a small device – about the size of a stopwatch – is implanted under the skin of your hip. It sends mild electric impulses to the nerve that controls your bladder muscles.<br />
• A female sling is one of the more common surgical treatments. A strip of mesh is placed under the urethra to support the area. Slings have had mixed success and often have to be redone.<br />
• Physical therapy can actually help to retrain, strengthen or even relax certain pelvic muscles that have to do with bladder control.</p>
<p>While all these solutions seem not only complicated, risky, or downright painful, there is a better solution.</p>
<p><em>Speaking of urinary incontinence&#8230;</em></p>
<p><strong>Stretch THIS muscle to stop embarrassing &#8220;pee leaks&#8221; (women only)</strong></p>
<p>It may be uncomfortable for some, but this issue affects over <strong><em>15 million women in the U.S. alone&#8230;</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>Incontinence.</strong></p>
<p>And one of our good friends and health contributors has experienced this in a deeply personal way.</p>
<p>Health and Fitness Expert, Alex Miller, was devastated the day her mother nearly died.</p>
<p>But she never could have guessed that battling this traumatic experience would cause her mom to suffer from humiliating “pee leaks” for years.</p>
<p>Her mom felt like she wasn’t in control of her body anymore.</p>
<p>She was ashamed.</p>
<p>Frustrated.</p>
<p>And embarrassed to be a woman.</p>
<p>Alex’s strong confident mother was now struggling to even want to leave the house.</p>
<p>And Alex was heartbroken.</p>
<p>That’s when she <strong>decided something had to change…</strong></p>
<p>And she dedicated her life to <strong>finding a solution</strong>.</p>
<p>But she never would have guessed that this search to help her mom would lead her to discover the <strong><em>shocking secret</em></strong> that is causing most women to suffer from involuntary leakage&#8230;</p>
<p>And a <a href="https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=m231g&amp;vendor=alexpfs&amp;tid=pelvicurineleakageblog" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">strange upper body stretch</a> that would not only help her mom, but thousands of women around the world to stop peeing their pants.</p>
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<h6><strong>References</strong><br />
<a href="https://www.urologyhealth.org/urologic-conditions/urinary-incontinence" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.urologyhealth.org/urologic-conditions/urinary-incontinence</a><br />
<a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/urinary-incontinence/symptoms-causes/syc-20352808" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/urinary-incontinence/symptoms-causes/syc-20352808</a><br />
<a href="https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/patients-visitors/blog/8-causes-of-urinary-leaks-and-8-ways-to-stop-them" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/patients-visitors/blog/8-causes-of-urinary-leaks-and-8-ways-to-stop-them</a></h6>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Today’s blog is republished from my friends at TheAlternativeDaily, a leading publisher of daily alternative health tips that I personally read every day… By Sarah Cooke, TheAlternativeDaily.com For many of us, it may seem a little gross to talk about, but our urine can actually tell us some important things about our health and the &#8230;</p>
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<p>Today’s blog is republished from my friends at TheAlternativeDaily, a leading publisher of daily alternative health tips that I personally read every day…</p>
<p>By Sarah Cooke, <a href="http://www.thealternativedaily.com">TheAlternativeDaily.com</a></p>
<p>For many of us, it may seem a little gross to talk about, but our urine can actually tell us some important things about our health and the foods we’re eating. One of the factors to pay attention to is the way urine smells — which can be related to our dietary choices. Here are a few examples.</p>
<h2>1. Asparagus</h2>
<p>This is probably the food most widely known for changing the way our urine smells. So how can we explain this phenomenon? Asparagus contains asparagusic acid, which the body converts into chemicals that contain sulfur. This is what causes the odor. The sulfur-containing molecules are volatile, meaning their boiling point is low enough that they can vaporize at room temperature. That means when we urinate, they convert to a gaseous state and we’re able to smell those gasses.</p>
<p>Some believe the odor is related to sulfur-containing fertilizers used on asparagus, as well. Moreover, it appears that some of us can smell the sulfur in our urine, while others cannot. Researchers are still trying to explain this, though it may be due to genetic factors.</p>
<h2>2. Coffee</h2>
<p>Have you ever had the experience of drinking coffee, then heading to the restroom only to have your urine smell — well, kind of like coffee, only stronger? Experts believe that this happens because coffee is a diuretic and it makes you need to urinate more frequently. As a result, the uric acid, chemicals and vitamins may be more concentrated in the urine, leading to a more pungent odor. Also, experts think that the insoluble oil released by coffee beans when they’re roasted may affect the odor of the urine, as well.</p>
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<h2>3. Alcohol</h2>
<p>Like coffee, alcohol can have a dehydrating effect. This concentrates the compounds in the urine, which can sometimes impact the odor of the urine in a similar way. You may have noticed this after a night out with a few too many drinks. Yikes!</p>
<h2>4. Garlic</h2>
<p>Most of us are aware of the fact that eating garlic can lead to bad breath. But it can sometimes affect the odor of your urine, as well. This is the case because it contains methyl mercaptan, the same sulfur compound that causes smelly urine when we eat asparagus.</p>
<h2>5. Brussels sprouts</h2>
<p>Brussels sprouts are often viewed as a highly nutritious food. And that’s true! Many of us love them and others hate them with a passion. But whatever side you fall on, be aware that they can change the odor of your urine. They contain the same sulfur compound as both garlic and asparagus. It’s pretty nasty stuff — at least when it comes to smelly pee!</p>
<h2>6. Salmon</h2>
<p>Salmon is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and has a number of health benefits. One of the potential downfalls, however, is that it may change the smell of your urine. This is because it contains vitamin B6. Keep in mind, this is a good thing, as the vitamin is an important part of a healthy diet. However, consuming large amounts of the vitamin may make your urine smell a little strange. Some people report having the same experience when taking vitamin B6 supplements.</p>
<h2>7. Bananas</h2>
<p>To many of us, bananas may seem like a pretty benign food. But, like salmon, they’re rich in vitamin B6. Therefore, they alter the odor of urine. This, of course, is more likely to happen if we eat larger amounts of bananas (or banana-containing foods) than if we simply eat a few banana slices on our oatmeal in the morning.</p>
<h2>Is a change in urine odor a sign of health issues?</h2>
<p>These are just a few of the foods that can impact the way our urine smells. There is significant evidence — both demonstrable and anecdotal — suggesting that many more foods have a similar effect.</p>
<p>So, is it a good thing or a bad thing when the smell of our urine changes? The answer is: it depends. If it is simply the result of eating asparagus, for example, then it probably has little impact on our overall health and it is not something we should be concerned about.</p>
<p>However, in some cases, the odor of our urine may say something more significant about the state of our health. For example, a change in odor may be a sign that you have a urinary tract infection. It’s also believed that very sweetly smelling urine may be a sign of diabetes.</p>
<h2>What about color changes?</h2>
<p>Changes in the color of the urine may be benign. Not drinking enough water during the day, for example, can make the urine a brighter shade of yellow. Once you notice it, stay hydrated and you’ll be fine. Certain foods like beets can give the urine a dark, purplish-red appearance. This can be alarming since it resembles the color of blood. However, it’s completely harmless.</p>
<p>Sometimes a change in color may represent something about the state of your health. Urine that’s consistently dark in color, for example, may be a sign of hepatitis.</p>
<p>Oftentimes a change in the color and odor of your urine is simply a harmless side effect of consuming certain foods. However, if the odor persists, or if you’re concerned about it, speak with a medical professional.</p>
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