From time to time, i can feel a burning sensation when i urinate and right away i can guess am having a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection).  I blame it then on less water intake and prolonging the urge to urinate (am busy) and drinking carbonated drinks.  I don’t feel comfortable when i feel any of those i mentioned.  The worst is when i have the frequent urge to urinate and they come in small amounts — oh i can cry when that happens.

I have read a small portion in the Health and Home magazine that there is no way to prevent UTI but there are strategies one can do to minimize the infection -

There is no sure way to prevent UTIs.  The best strategy is to address the risk factors you can change.  It may help to drink more water, urinate frequently during the day, and to fully empty the bladder when you urinate.  Cranberry products may be of help, and your doctor may consider prescribing preventive antibiotics or vaginal estrogen.

- source: Health and Home Magazine

I feel that a PR1 for this blog is a good omen.  1 is almost nothing for most but mind you, 1 is better than zero.  I always have that in mind.  One is better than zero.  Am so happy.  Some friends checked out their PR’s at the end of December but i only took time to check it out the other day.  This post was suppose to be done the other day but i was in a hurry to dc because of my daughter who was really in a hurry to use the computer.  Am so happy of the figure 1.  I can just simpley say am blessed and go Arlene go!

Note to myself — may the 2009 be a great year for you especially in living a healthy lifestyle so that you can put off the excess pounds.  Be more focused so that you can achieve the goal.!