URINARY CONTINENCE
Belladonna, sourced from the Atropa belladonna plant, offers a natural approach to managing neurogenic bladder by leveraging its anticholinergic properties. Unlike synthetic drugs such as oxybutynin, belladonna works by gently inhibiting acetylcholine activity, helping to relax the bladder and reduce involuntary contractions. This can provide relief for patients seeking alternatives to conventional medications. Due to its potency, belladonna is used under careful medical guidance to ensure safety and effectiveness.
She had great bladder and kidney scans, likely due to the use of Belladonna, the Nerve Formula, and other herbal supplements she was taking, Read More
-Charmian Klem
It has worked great for us and we’ve never had any of the side effects that you often see with the anticholinergic drugs. Read More
-Tina Sparks
Homeopathy – to heal the bladder
Once homeopathy came on board, there was a marked decrease in her cath volumes, increase in her sensation, and the sound of the flow when she used the toilet (more of a consistent stream versus fits and spurts, i.e. spasms of the bladder). Little by little over the course of two years, we were able to wean Ada off cathing altogether and weaned her off Belladonna and the Nerve Formula by age four and a half. Her urodynamics studies have been “as close to normal bladder function as a person with spina bifida could have” according to her urologist, so she was released from that test at age 5. Currently, she only has a renal ultrasound annually. It was a long, difficult journey to daytime continence, which was achieved at around age 5, when she still needed an incontinence pad in her underwear just in case. Right now at age seven, Ada is completely daytime continent. She goes to the bathroom at will, no timed breaks, no pad in the underwear. Read More
-Charmian Klem
Zynex NexWave IFC Stim, utilizing interferential current (IFC) therapy, offers an innovative, non-invasive approach to enhance bladder sensation for individuals with neurogenic bladder. Unlike traditional treatments that suppress bladder activity, IFC delivers targeted electrical stimulation through external electrodes to “wake up” the nerves and muscles of the bladder and pelvic floor. By promoting neural activity and muscle responsiveness, this therapy aims to restore sensation, improve bladder awareness, and support better control.
UTIs
Colloidal Silver – to prevent and treat UTIs
D-Mannose, a natural sugar found in fruits like cranberries and apples, is gaining popularity as a gentle, drug-free option to prevent and treat urinary tract infections (UTIs). It works by binding to bacteria like E. coli—a common UTI culprit—preventing them from sticking to the bladder and urinary tract walls. Once bound, these bacteria are flushed out during urination. Research suggests D-mannose may reduce UTI recurrence and ease symptoms when taken regularly, offering an alternative to antibiotics for those prone to infections.
Infection Formula – an herbal antibiotic for the treatment of UTIs