Dr Pete's Health Secrets

          Cranberries are small, hard, round, red fruits with a flavor that many describe as sour. They grow on vines in freshwater, mostly in the northern United States of America, in states like Maine and in southern Canada.  Traditionally sailors eat them to prevent scurvy as a reult of their high vitamin C content. They are related to blueberries and have become established as a treatment for urinary tract infections. While the occasional use of antibiotics can be quite effective, if you suffer with chronic bladder infections, antibiotics can create more problems than they actually solve. Bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics over time, which means you may need to take stronger doses, and maybe for longer periods, to treat the infection or you may need to switch to an entirely different antibiotic altogether. If used too frequently, antibiotics are known to interfere with the natural, healthy, bacterial flora present in your digesti...

          The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs located along the posterior side of the abdomen, they have the heavy responsibility of removing waste and toxins from the bloodstream.  These vital organs work with other organs to regulate blood pressure, increase red blood cell production, and synthesize vitamin D.  A healthy diet, exercise, and staying hydrated are essential for supporting your kidneys.  Some people are  however prone to develop stones within the kidneys which can then move down the urinary tract where they may cause obstruction. What Are Kidney Stones? As the kidneys filter waste from the blood, they create urine. Sometimes, salts and other minerals mainly calcium in urine stick together to form small kidney stones.  These stones range from the size of a sugar crystal to a ping pong ball, but they are rarely noticed unless they cause a blockage. They may cause intense pain if they break loose a...