Beverley Sarstedt
2 videos • 206 views • by Live UTI Free In this two part series we hear from UK-based Nutritional Therapist Beverley Sarstedt. Part 1 deals with food sensitivities, histamine and chemical irritants. Beverley advises that although there isn’t one go-to diet for UTI sufferers, generally speaking, we can all benefit from an anti-inflammatory diet to replenish the microbiome. An anti-inflammatory diet promotes food from nature. It’s also known as “clean eating” to avoid processed, pro-inflammatory foods and particularly sugar which is known to help bacteria and yeast thrive. A depleted microbiome can often lead to food sensitivities, so a low histamine and/or an elimination diet may be required initially. In addition to organic foods, we should also be considering organic toiletries and beauty products to avoid environmental irritants. Part 2 deals with recovery diets and supplements. Beverley informs us that the ideal pH for urine is 6.4-6.7. E. coli—the bacteria which causes a significant amount of bacterial infections—favors an acidic environment. The typical western diet is very acidic however, vegetables are alkalizing, so increasing their consumption is very beneficial. Simply taking a probiotic supplement isn’t enough. Probiotics need prebiotic foods to grow. Increasing vegetables, pulses, nuts, seeds, wholegrains and some fruits, along with Vitamin D and omega-3 are essential for replenishing the microbiome. Often, as a result of poor microbiome, people will be suffering from multiple ailments so addressing the root-cause is key. If this information was helpful, you may wish to contribute to future expert interviews and other crucial projects here: https://liveutifree.com/contribute To become more actively involved, why not become an official Live UTI Free member? https://liveutifree.com/become-a-member Learn more about UTI & The Microbiome from Dr. Ashley Girard here: https://youtu.be/8295CtprLmY Learn about Ruth Kriz’s work on Chronic UTI and Interstitial Cystitis here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw... Read about Probiotics and UTI, Biofilms, and The Urinary Microbiome here: https://liveutifree.com/probiotics-an... About Beverley Sarstedt: Beverley Sarstedt (BA Hons, ND Dip CNM, MNNA, CNHC, AFMCP) heads up Nourishing Insights, a virtual Nutritional Therapy and Functional Medicine Practice based in the United Kingdom. Having trained with Internationally renowned Ruth Kriz—a US-based Nurse Practitioner and chronic UTI/IC specialist whose research spans 40 years—she supports clients with recurrent UTIs/Interstitial Cystitis, and the gut, vaginal, nervous system and hormonal health challenges that often go with them. She takes a functional medicine approach, looking at health as a whole, assessing the triggers, and drivers and finding the root cause. She helps clients navigate testing and relevant support for recurrent UTI/IC, in addition to gut flora rebalancing strategies after long term antibiotic use. About Live UTI Free Live UTI Free is a patient advocacy and research organization. We do not endorse specific treatment approaches, clinicians or diagnostics methods. The content of this video does not provide medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. The medical and/or nutritional information is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen. https://liveutifree.com/ Post-production: Melissa Wairimu https://www.instagram.com/_melissa_l_…