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 "Native Americans have gathered blueberries from the woods and bogs for generations and were the first to make preserves from blueberries, and to use blueberry juice to dye clothing. Colonists learned to dry blueberries from the Wampanoag Indians. blueberry juice became an important staple for Civil War soldiers to protect themselves against scurvy.
Why Should I Eat Blueberries?
Because wild blueberries contain less water and are smaller than highbush varieties, they tend to be more nutrient-dense when comparing equal volumes."- David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.) |
 "Drink approximately 64 ounces (two liters) per day, including 16 ounces (500 ml) of unsweetened cranberry juice (see section on cranberry) and 8 ounces of blueberry juice (250 ml) daily.
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Cranberry. No natural approach to cystitis would be complete without mention of cranberry. Women have used cranberry juice as a home remedy for decades. Several studies have shown that cranberries and cranberry juice are effective in women with active urinary tract infections."- Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) |
| "Colonists learned to dry blueberries from the Wampanoag Indians. blueberry juice became an important staple for Civil War soldiers to protect themselves against scurvy.
Why Should I Eat Blueberries?
Because wild blueberries contain less water and are smaller than highbush varieties, they tend to be more nutrient-dense when comparing equal volumes. There are 1,600 wild blueberries to the pound, compared to 500 of the cultivated blueberries. Fresh blueberries have an Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity (ORAC) value of 2400 per 100 grams." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.) |
| "If you have a UTI, you should drink at least 64 ounces of liquids from this group, with at least half of this amount being water and at least 16 ounces being unsweetened cranberry or blueberry juice. You should also avoid such liquids as soft drinks, concentrated fruit drinks, coffee, and alcoholic beverages. (For more information about why cranberry and blueberry juice are particularly effective in combating UTIs, see page 267." - Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods (Get the book.) "Ideally, the liquids should be in the form of pure water, herbal teas, cranberry or blueberry juice, and fresh fruit and vegetable juices diluted with at least an equal amount of water. If you have a UTI, you should drink at least 64 ounces of liquids from this group, with at least half of this amount being water and at least 16 ounces being unsweetened cranberry or blueberry juice. You should also avoid such liquids as soft drinks, concentrated fruit drinks, coffee, and alcoholic beverages." - Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods (Get the book.) |
| "In one study of seven juices (cranberry, blueberry, grapefruit, guava, mango, orange, and pineapple), only cranberry and blueberry contained this inhibitor.16 blueberry juice is a suitable alternative to cranberry juice in bladder infections.
It must be pointed out that most cranberry juices on the market contain one-third cranberry juice mixed with water and sugar. Since sugar has such a detrimental effect on the immune system,17"19 use of sweetened cranberry juice cannot be recommended. Fresh cranberry (sweetened with apple or grape juice) or blueberry juice is preferred." - Michael T. Murray, ND, Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 2 (Get the book.) |
 "Fructose, found in all fruit juices, and another as yet unidentified compound (found in cranberry and blueberry juice only) have been shown to inhibit Escherichia coli fimbrial adhesions.27
ANTI-CANCER ACTIVITY
In vitro screening tests have suggested that the proanthocyanidin fraction of cranberry has potential anti-carcinogenic (anti-cancer) activity.28
ADVERSE EFFECTS
None reported.
CAUTIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS
None reported.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
None reported.
DOSAGE REGIMENS
Prevention of urinary tract infections
ž juice: 150-600 mL cranberry juice daily.7"- Heather Boon, BScPhm, PhD and Michael Smith, BPharm, MRPharmS, ND, The Natural Medicine Guide to the 50 Most Common Medicinal Herbs (Get the book.) |
 "Scientists believe that blueberry juice may have similar effects.
While you might get some benefit from eating whole berries, juices are a more convenient way to get more of the protective compounds. That's why doctors recommend that women who frequently get UTIs should drink 10 ounces of cranberry juice—or, if you can find it, blueberry juice—every day.
Wash Away Infection
Even if you don't have juice in the refrigerator, there's another liquid strategy for preventing UTIs. Drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day will help your body wash away bacteria before they cause infection."- Prevention Magazine, Prevention's New Foods for Healing: Capture the Powerful Cures of More Than 100 Common Foods (Get the book.) |
 "Blueberry juice is a suitable alternative to cranberry juice in treating bladder infections.
It must be pointed out that most cranberry juices on the market contain one-third cranberry juice, mixed with water and sugar. Since sugar has such a detrimental effect on the immune system,1'"19 use of sweetened cranberry juice cannot be recommended. Fresh cranberry (sweetened with apple or grape juice) or blueberry juice is preferred. Cranberry extracts are also available commercially in pill form.
Acidify or Alkalinize?"- Michael T. Murray, N.D., Joseph E. Pizzorno, N.D., Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, Revised Second Edition (Get the book.) |
| "Components found in cranberry and blueberry juice reduce the ability of E. coli, the bacterium that is the most common cause of urinary tract infections, to adhere.
HOW TO SELECT AND STORE
Choose blueberries that are firm and have a lively, uniform hue colored with a whitish bloom. Avoid berries that appear dull in color or are soft and watery in texture. They should also be free from moisture, since the presence of water will cause the berries to decay. When purchasing frozen blueberries, shake the bag gently to ensure that the berries move freely and are not clumped together." - Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods (Get the book.) "For more information about why cranberry and blueberry juice are particularly effective in combating UTIs, see page 267.) Other Recommendations One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to take advantage of the benefits of cranberries in preventing or treating urinary tract infections is to take a cranberry extract in pill form." - Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods (Get the book.) |
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