Salam beautiful readers of feeling thirtyish
As we enter the second week of Ramadan, I’m reminded of the importance of taking care of myself both physically and spiritually. And as a woman, one of the things that I’ve often struggle with Ramadan is UTI’s.
Over the years, I’ve been in and out of doctor’s office during ramadan, trying to find some relief. Nothing! – some bodies are just more immune to infections, sadly.
We all get UTIs at some point in our lives and you know its the worst – the painful and mostly uncomfortable symptoms can really put a damper on the holy month. But over the years, I’ve found a few tried-and-tested tips that help me stay UTI-free during Ramadan:
- Drink lots of water: Staying hydrated is key to preventing UTIs. I try to drink as much water as I can during non-fasting hours to keep my urinary tract healthy and flush out any harmful bacteria. Although if you’re just prone to them, this tip only helps a little but doesn’t prevent from getting UTI.
- Keep things clean: I know I don’t need to tell this to Muslim ladies, because we all are well aware that cleanliness is half our faith. But still a reminder, use that bidet to clean yourself and definitely pee and clean your self thoroughly, before and after sex.
- Try Uva Ursi: One natural remedy that’s really worked for me is Uva Ursi. It’s a herb that’s been used for centuries to treat UTIs, and I’ve found it to be really effective in preventing them. I take it in supplement form, but you can also find it as a tea.This is definitely the one for you if nothing else is working.
This is the one I use
- Eat probiotic-rich foods: Probiotics help maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in your gut and urinary tract, which can prevent UTIs. During Ramadan, try to eat lots of yogurt and other probiotic-rich foods.
I really hope these tips are helpful and instead of being in discomfort we can focus on what really matters -our spiritual renewal. Healthy and happy fasting my loves.
