An inflamed bladder (cystitis) can be caused by infections (urinary tract infection, UTI) or from treatment itself (radiation, chemotherapy, other drugs). Did you know some foods can irritate an inflamed bladder? Removing them can provide relief! Tina and Leah discuss the many ways that you can soothe and support your bladder with diet and herbs. Join the discussion and learn how to improve your own bladder health!

Foods that can irritate the bladder (from Brigham and Women's Hospital)
A technical paper on bladder damage from radiation

Prior episodes we mention:
Cranberry: A Healthy Addition to Your Plate!
Berries: Food First!

Herbal companies we recommend:
Mountain Rose Herbs
Starwest Botanicals
Frontier Co-op Herbs
GAIA Herbs

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