Adults who wet the bed and parents of children who wet the bed want nothing more than to stop the bed wetting. You've tried not drinking after a certain time each night, you've tried waking up often to go to the bathroom during the night, and you've tried other things like bed wetting alarms, bed wetting sheets, medications, and other bed wetting products. Now, you've turned to bed wetting remedies that come from nature. It is a good place to be.
Causes of Bed Wetting
Many factors and conditions could contribute to bed wetting. Some causes of bed wetting: weak kidneys, weak bladder, fear, adrenal fatigue, delayed bladder control, low ADH (anti-diuretic hormone), and even constipation. According to Web MD, many children inherit their bed wetting from their parents or a close relative.
Bed Wetting Remedies
While it can be frustrating for the person changing the sheets and clothes after many nights of bed wetting, remember it is just as frustrating for the one who is doing the bed wetting. Have a positive outlook that there is help. Take each day as it comes and keep in mind - love plays a big factor in situations like this.
- marshmallow - a single herb used for irritable bladder, blood in urine, diarrhea, inflammation, teething, tickle in throat, painful urination, urinary problems, bed wetting, and kidney problems. It is known to help make passing kidney stones easier. It can be combined with corn silk and golden seal when urinary problems are present.
- red raspberry - a single herb used for bladder problems, blood in stool, diarrhea, heartburn, acid reflux, and bed wetting. Red raspberry has no known warnings. It can also be gargled to ease sore throats.
- corn silk - a very mild safe single herb used for the urinary tract system. It is commonly used for high blood pressure, diaper rash, kidney problems, urinary problems, painful urination, bed wetting, and bladder problems.
- olive leaf - a single herb used over the years as an antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, and antiviral. Olive leaf is used for general bladder problems including bladder infections with no known warnings.
There are also many herbal blends available from different herbal companies. These herbal blends can sometimes pinpoint a condition or ailment for more vigorous treatments.
*It is always a good idea to rule out any underlying causes that may be causing the bed wetting by visiting a family doctor.
Sources:
"Corn Silk Herbal Remedies", ALT MD Smart Alternatives, ALT MD.com. Accessed January 2012.
"Marshmallow", University of Maryland Medical Center, UMM.edu. Accessed January 2012.
Annette Phillips - Annette Phillips is the Topic Editor for Natural Disasters. Phillips is also the author of Willow's Ride and a licensed Cosmetologist.
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