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How many cranberry pills equal a glass of cranberry juice?

A cranberry capsule is much more concentrated, and is the equivalent of drinking nearly 28 ounces of juice, which is why we recommend them to our patients. These capsules can be found at almost any grocery store.

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More than 3 million Americans – mostly women – experience a urinary tract infection each year. Often, the first thing patients do is reach for the cranberry juice in their pantry (or head to the store to buy some). A urinary tract infection, or “UTI”, is usually an infection of the bladder, however in more serious cases the kidneys can become infected as well (this is called pyelonephritis). The most common cause of UTIs in women is E. coli, which is a type of bacteria normally found in the GI tract. Although cranberry juice will not directly treat a UTI, research has shown that cranberries can make urine more acidic and help prevent E. coli from sticking to the walls of the urinary tract, reducing the likelihood of infection. The question is, is cranberry juice really the best way to take cranberries?

Studies have pointed out that due to the added sugars and water that dilute the cranberry juice, cranberry capsules are a more effective alternative. In fact, it turns out that the active ingredient in cranberries that helps prevent E. coli from turning into an infection may not even be present in cranberry juice! A cranberry capsule is much more concentrated, and is the equivalent of drinking nearly 28 ounces of juice, which is why we recommend them to our patients. These capsules can be found at almost any grocery store. Cranberry supplements should not be used to treat an infection, but can be taken regularly to help prevent the development of a urinary tract infection, especially in women who are more prone to developing UTIs. Women who are at increased risk for developing infections include those who experience urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, fecal incontinence, or other anatomic changes that can lower the threshold for developing an infection. UTIs should be treated based on symptoms and urine culture results.

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What height should your arm be when taking blood pressure?

Place your feet flat on the floor and rest your arm on a tabletop even with your heart. Lean against the back of the chair. Stretch out your arm, palm upward. Place the cuff on your bare upper arm one inch above the bend of your elbow.

mayoclinic.org - Video: How to measure blood pressure using an automatic monitor

To monitor your blood pressure using an automatic blood pressure monitor, find a comfortable place to sit with good back support at a table or desk. When you're ready to take your blood pressure, sit quietly for three to five minutes beforehand. Place your feet flat on the floor and rest your arm on a tabletop even with your heart. Lean against the back of the chair. Stretch out your arm, palm upward. Place the cuff on your bare upper arm one inch above the bend of your elbow. Make sure the tubing falls over the front center of your arm so that the sensor is correctly placed. Pull the end of the cuff so that it's evenly tight around your arm. You should place it tight enough so that you can only slip two fingertips under the top edge of the cuff. Make sure your skin doesn't pinch when the cuff inflates. To get started, wait a moment, then press start. Remain still and quiet as the machine begins measuring. The cuff will inflate, then slowly deflate so that the machine can take your measurement. When the reading is complete, the monitor displays your blood pressure and pulse on the digital panel. If the monitor doesn't record a reading, reposition the cuff and try again. Rest quietly and wait about one to two minutes before taking another measurement. Record your numbers, either by writing the information down or by entering the information into an electronic personal health record. Some monitors can upload your blood pressure readings automatically into a computer or mobile device.

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