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  1. Cystitis in winter: why does the cold increase the risk?<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Cystitis in winter: what behaviors to watch out for?<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Cystitis in winter: how to prevent it?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Cystitis in the winter, cystitis in the summer, cystitis that always comes when you have a major event (maybe with a lot of menstruation going on), cystitis at night, cystitis during the day.<\/em><\/p>\n

    It really seems like any excuse to get cystitis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    There is always an element of risk that should be avoided, and a habit you didn’t know was bad that you have to correct. But, unfortunately, there are things that you can’t explain which inexplicably bring you back into the spiral of cystitis.<\/p>\n


    \nIt almost seems like staying still in the house is the easiest solution.<\/strong><\/p>\n


    \nI know you are exhausted but allowing cystitis to limit your life is the wrong thing to do.<\/em><\/p>\n

    If you’ve noticed your cystitis is more frequent in the winter, let me explain why cold weather is a risk factor for cystitis and what to do to prevent it.<\/p>\n

    We can talk about it face to face right now,<\/a> or you can read the rest of this article on your own. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

    Cystitis in winter: why does the cold increase the risk?<\/h2>\n

    1. Pay attention to the heating<\/h3>\n

    Winter: you either love it or hate it, don’t you?<\/em><\/p>\n

    Personally, I HATE it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    But, perhaps, there’s something everyone agrees on: when it’s cold outside, the idea of staying inside curled up under a blanket, perhaps with the heater or fire on, is unparalleled, isn’t it?<\/p>\n

    The strange truth is that heating can negatively affect your cystitis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Yes, you read that right!<\/em><\/p>\n

    Heating systems can make the air we breathe dry, and they also “dry out” our whole body a bit: our skin, our eyes, and our mucous membranes (the membranes that cover the inside of some organs, such as the bladder).<\/p>\n

    Thus, the mucous membranes of the bladder, which are drier than usual, are more likely to be damaged by bacteria or other irritants, and cystitis can trigger more easily<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    To this, I would add a non-insignificant detail: winter clothing. The more synthetic the material you’re wearing, the more you create the ideal environment for bacterial reproduction: warm and moist.<\/p>\n

    So make sure you wear something comfortable, warm but BREATHABLE clothing to reduce this risk too.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    2. Sensitized urinary tract<\/h3>\n

    Do you know , as the weather gets colder, you feel like you need to pee more frequently?<\/em><\/p>\n

    That’s the cold sensitizing the nerve endings in your kidneys and bladder.
    \nThis sensitization process also means that the bladder and kidneys are more vulnerable to infection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    3. Immune system under pressure<\/h3>\n

    With more microbes circulating in winter, your immune system is undoubtedly already under a bit more pressure.<\/p>\n

    Our lives in winter\u00a0 become more sedentary during the winter: heart rate decreases, circulation becomes slower, and immune cells have no way of keeping watch efficiently<\/em>.<\/p>\n

    The pressure the immune system undergoes during winter makes it less ready to defend against the bacteria that cause cystitis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    You are also at risk of having lower vitamin D levels if you spend less time outside and get less sun.<\/p>\n

    Vitamin D is synonymous with a good mood but also supports immune system function<\/em>.<\/p>\n

    Therefore, keep an eye on its value to avoid incurring a deficiency.<\/p>\n

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    Cystitis in winter: what behaviors to watch out for?<\/h2>\n

    4. Nutrition and hydration<\/h3>\n

    In winter, it is inevitable, especially around Christmas time, those comfort foods: sweets, heavy baked goods, a good glass of wine, etc., tempt us more than ever.<\/p>\n

    We<\/strong> may not realize it or avoid thinking about it, but we ingest sugar, pro-inflammatory fats, caffeine, alcohol: in short, the perfect cocktail for disaster<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    In addition to straining the digestive system, we risk irritating the urinary tract, which certainly does not help us hinder the onset of cystitis<\/em>.<\/p>\n

    My readers, of course, you can’t limit yourself all the time – a treat now and then is a sacrosanct right!<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Always try, however, to keep the needle of the scale shifted towards a conscious diet, maintaining, as much as possible, correct eating habits<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Also watch out for possible food intolerances. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

    Another sore point in nutrition is the amount of water taken in<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    In winter, perhaps, being less active and sweating less, the feeling of thirst is not as strong as in summer<\/em>.<\/p>\n

    Remember, you don’t have to die of thirst before you drink:. However, a inimum of two litres of water per day is required (and cannot be replaced by drinks, perhaps sugary ones).<\/p>\n

    Alternatively, prepare a warm herbal tea based on mallow, equisetum, and wheatgrass<\/a><\/em>, which are good for the urinary tract.<\/p>\n

    5. Bathroom habits<\/h3>\n

    Have you ever put off going to pee just because of the thought of having to take several layers of clothes off your back?<\/em><\/p>\n

    Honestly, no one will ever know the real answer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Know that the longer you hold your pee, the more any bacteria in your bladder have the time and conditions to reproduce<\/em>.
    \nPeeing as soon as you feel the urge should become your number 1 priority!<\/p>\n

    6. Sexual intercourse<\/h3>\n

    In winter, darkness sets in early in the afternoon, temperatures drop dramatically, and, perhaps, you feel more like warming up under the covers with your partner.<\/p>\n

    Isn’t it?
    \n<\/strong><\/p>\n

    More sexual intercourse can mean a greater chance of bladder infection and inflammation<\/em>.<\/p>\n

    The so-called honeymoon cystitis<\/a>, in fact, is certainly among the most frequent in sexually active women. If you haven’t already, I recommend reading all of the tips for preventing cystitis after intercourse,<\/a> or contacting me directly<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    Cystitis in winter: how to prevent it?<\/h2>\n

    Friend, we have seen all the causes of cystitis in winter and understood together what habits should be corrected.<\/p>\n

    Now you may be wondering if there is a way to feel protected from sudden episodes of cystitis throughout the winter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    The answer lies in the Dimann Prevention Kits<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Whether it’s avoiding bacterial cystitis or cystitis without bacteria, Dimann Prevention Kits work for:<\/p>\n