Dr. Ashley Girard
5 videos • 891 views • by Live UTI Free In this five-part video series, Dr. Ashley Girard, a naturopathic doctor from Ontario, Canada, takes us through her naturopathic approach to UTI treatment without antibiotics. She first shares the core principles of naturopathy and its emphasis on individualized care. Dr. Girard stresses the importance of seeing a patient as a whole, seeking to understand how the whole body and different lifestyle factors may influence their health and quality of life. Naturopaths believe in the body’s innate ability to heal, and Dr. Girard explains how practitioners use the least invasive approach possible in order to support the body to do this. In the second part of the interview, Dr. Girard discusses the interesting topic of UTI treatment without antibiotics. She explains how, especially for less complex cases of UTI, herbal treatment can be highly successful at eradicating urinary pathogens. Dr. Girard also draws on her own personal experience of recurrent UTI recovery through natural remedies without additional antibiotics. Her experience, along with those of her patients, provide welcomed hope for UTI patients. Next, Dr. Girard introduces some of the science behind herbs and their antimicrobial properties. Unlike pharmaceuticals, herbs are made up of multiple different compounds, meaning they have multiple mechanisms of action at once. While there are many herbal remedies available commercially, Dr. Girard shares that many of these are not formulated within the therapeutic dose range. It is best to work with a qualified practitioner to get the most out of UTI treatment without antibiotics. Dr. Girard then moves on to discuss the relationship between UTI and the microbiome. She provides some helpful recommendations on how to maintain a healthy microbiome and prevent recurrent UTIs, including proanthocyanidins in cranberry products, D-mannose, and probiotics. Lifestyle factors, such as minimizing certain foods like coffee or sugar, are also worth considering. Dr. Girard also shares her confidence in the body’s ability to return to a healthy microbiome, even if it takes time. Finally, Dr. Girard discusses how hormonal therapy can help prevent recurrent UTIs. While this may be particularly true post-menopause, she explains that estrogen levels can start to reduce gradually from as young as 38 years old. This approach could therefore also benefit many people pre-menopause. After comparing bioidentical and non-bioidentical hormones, Dr. Girard provides some top tips on how to improve symptoms like vaginal dryness and irritation. Because there can be so many different factors to consider with hormonal therapy, it is always best to work with an experienced practitioner who can help build an individualized plan for UTI treatment without antibiotics. You can learn more about Dr. Girard and her work at https://bladdercare.ca Read about the most searched UTI home and natural remedies: https://liveutifree.com/uti-home-reme... Read Lea's story as she searched for a holistic approach to her recurrent UTIs: https://liveutifree.com/holistic-trea... Find out more about possible treatment options for recurrent UTI: https://liveutifree.com/uti-treatment/ Read more about estrogen for UTI during menopause here: https://liveutifree.com/uti-and-menop... 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://melissawairimu1.wixsite.com/l...