References for Cystitis - Natural Medical Protocols

Below are supplemental abstracts and references of research that support the conclusions on the treatment for Cystitis

Eliminate Allergens

Plechner AJ, Rugg L. "The allergy connection: is junk food the source?" Veterinary Forum, January,1992;36.

Breneman JC. "Allergic cystitis: the cause of nocturnal enuresis." GP. 1959;Dec:85.

Cranberries

Henig YS, Leahy MM. "Cranberry juice and urinary-tract health: science supports folklore." Nutrition. July/August 2000;16(7/8):684-687.

Jaret P. "Are nutraceuticals any good?" Hippocrates. March,1998;62-67.

Ofek I, et al. "Anti-Escherichia activity of cranberry and blueberry juices." N Eng J Med. 1991;324:1599.

Sobota AE. "Inhibition of bacterial adherence by cranberry juice: potential use for the treatment of urinary tract infections." J Urolo. 1984;131:1013-6.

Water

Balch JD, et al. Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 2nd ed. Avery Publishing; NY, NY; 1997:158.

Vitamin and Mineral References

Vitamin A

Underwood B. "Vitamin A in animal and human nutrition". The Retinoids, Vol I. Sporn M, et al. Eds. Academic Press. Orlando, FL. 1984;6:282-392.

Olson R, Ed. Nutrition Reviews' Present Knowledge in Nutrition, 5th Ed. Nutrition Foundation. Washington, DC. 1984;176-208.

Vitamin C

Fletcher R, et al. "Ascorbic acid inhibition of Campylobacter jejuni growth." App Env Micro. 1983;45:792-5.

Scott J. "On the biochemical similarities of ascorbic acid and interferon." J Theor Biol. 1982;98:235-38.

Baird I, et al. "The effects of ascorbic acid and flavonoids on the occurrence of symptoms normally associated with the common cold." Am J Clin Nutr. 1979;32:1686-90.

Vitamin E

van Duzen RE, et al. "Alpha-tocopherol in treatment of interstitial cystitis: preliminary report." J Urol. 1951;65:1033.

Supplement References

Arginine

Ehren I, et al. "Effects of L-arginine treatment on symptoms and bladder nitric oxide levels in patients with interstitial cystitis." Urol. 1998;52:1026-1029.

Wheeler MA, et al. "Effect of long-term oral L-arginine on the nitric oxide synthase pathway in the urine from patients with interstitial cystitis." J Urol. December,1997;158:2045-2050.

Mannose

Toyota S, et al. "Anti-bacterial defense mechanism of the urinary bladder. Role of mannose in urine." Nippon Hinyokika Gakkai Zasshi. 1989; Dec;80(12):1816-23 .

Blanco M, et al. "Virulence factors and O groups of Escherichia coli isolates from patients with acute pyelonephritis, cystitis and asymptomatic bacteriuria." Eur J Epidemiol. 1996;Apr;12(2):191-8.

Assreuy AM, et al. "Prevention of cyclophosphamide-induced hemorrhagic cystitis by glucose-mannose binding plant lectins. " J Urol. 1999;Jun;161(6):1988-93 .

Botanical References

Arctostaphylos uva ursi

Avorn L, et al. "Reduction of bacteriuria and pyuria after ingestion of cranberry juice." JAMA. 1994;271:751-4.

Larsson B, et al. "Prophylactic effect of UVAE in women with recurrent cystitis: a preliminary report." Curr Ther Res. 1993;53:441-3.

Barosma betulina, Echinacea angustifolia, Zea mays

Mitchell WA. Plant Medicine. Preparatory Manuscript; Seattle, WA; 2000.

Tilgner S. Herbal Medicine-From the Heart of the Earth. Wise Acres Press, Inc.; Creswell, OR; 1999.

Ogletree RL, Rischer RG. Physician's and Pharmacist's Guide to the Top 10 Scientifically Proven Natural Products. Natural Source Digest; 2nd Ed. Brandon, MS; 1997.

Chevallier A. The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants. DK Publishing; New York, NY; 1996.

Murray MT. The Healing Power of Herbs. 2nd Ed. Prima Publishing; Rocklin, CA; 1995.

Ellingwood F. American Materia Medica, Therapeutics and Pharmacognosy; Botanical Vol. II. Eclectic Medical Publications; Sandy, OR; 1994.

Felter HW. The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Botanical Vol. 1. Eclectic Medical Publications; Sandy, OR; 1994.

Scalzo R. Naturopathic Handbook of Herbal Formulas. 3rd Ed. Kivaki Press; Durango, CO; 1994.

Ody P. The Complete Medicinal Herbal. Dorling Kindersley; New York, NY; 1993.

Stansbury JE. Botanical Medicines Acting on the Respiratory System. Preparatory Manuscript; Battleground, WA; 1992.

Stansbury JE. Pharmacognosy for the Herbal Practitioner. Preparatory Manuscript; Battleground, WA; 1992.

Thomas L. 10 Essential Herbs. Hohm Press; Prescott, AZ; 1992.

Weiss RF. Herbal Medicine. Beaconsfield Publishers LTD; Beaconsfield, England; 1991.

Hoffman D. The New Holistic Herbal. Element Inc; Rockport, MA; 1991.

Mabey R, et al. The New Age Herbalist. Collier Books, Macmillan Publishing Company; New York, NY; 1988. England;1988.

Tyler VE, et al. Pharmacognosy. 9th Ed. Lea & Febiger; Philadelphia, PA; 1988.

Wren RC. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs and Preparations. The C.W. Daniel Company Limited; Essex; 1988

Carr A, et al. Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs. Rodale Press; Emmaus, PA; 1987.

Mowrey DB. The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine. Keats Publishing, Inc.; New Canaan, CT; 1986.

Beyer P. The Master Book of Herbalism. Phoenix Publishing; Custer, WA; 1984.

Goodenough J. Dr. Goodenough's Home Cures & Herbal Remedies. Avenel Books; New York, NY; 1982.

Millspaugh CF. American Medicinal Plants. Dover Publications, Inc.; New York, NY; 1974.

Grieve M. A Modern Herbal. Vol. I & II; Dover Publications, Inc.; New York, NY; 1971.

Chevallier A. Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants. DK Publication; NY, NY; 1996:314.

Homeopathy References

Morrison R.Desktop Guide to Keynotes and Confirmatory Symptoms.Hahnemann Clinic Publishing; Albany, CA; 1993.

Murphy R.Homeopathic Medical Repertory.Hahnemann Academy of North America; Pagosa Springs, CO; 1993.

Phatak SR. A Concise Repertory of Homoeopathic Medicines. B. Jain Publishers Pvt. Ltd.; New Delhi, India; 1992.

Kruzel T. The Homeopathic Emergency Guide.North Atlantic Books; Berkeley, CA; 1992.

Kent JT. Repertory of the Homeopathic Materia Medica.B. Jain Publishers (P) LTD; New Delhi, India; 1991.

Boericke W. Materia Medica with Repertory, 9th Ed..Boericke & Tafel, Inc.; Santa Rosa, CA; 1927.

Other Treatment References

Silk Allergy

Hollander DH. "Interstitial cystitis and silk allergy." Med Hypoth. 1994;43:155-156.

Diaphragm, Water Before Intercourse, Pads and Genital Wiping

Balch JD, et al. Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 2nd ed. Avery Publishing;, NY, NY; 1997:158.

Alternating Sitz Baths

Balch JD, et al. Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 2nd ed. Avery Publishing;, NY, NY; 1997:158.

Postmenopausal Estrogens

Raz R. "Role of estriol therapy for women with recurrent urinary tract infections: advantages and disadvantages." Infect Dis Clin Pract. 1999;8(2):64-66.

Hyperbaric Oxygen

van Ophoven A, et al. "Hyperbaric oxygen for the treatment of interstitial cystitis: Long-term results of a prospective pilot study." Eur Urol. 2004;46:108-113.