The bladder (the urinary bladder) is a sack like, muscular organ that stores the urine after it has been filtered through the kidneys.  The urine arrives at the bladder via the urethra.  Release of the urine is controlled by a sphincter close to the urethra.  The bladder is surrounded by many longitudinal muscles’ that are responsible for the release of urine by the application of positive feedback.  In other words, one contraction causes another contraction so that the muscles’ continuously contract until the successful completion of the action.

Home Remedies for infections of the bladder:
• Add two tablespoons of cinnamon and a teaspoon of honey to a cup of warm water – mix well and drink a number of times a day.
• Drinking a glass of acidic juice once a day prevents and cures infections.
• Drink three cups of tea prepared from fennel leaves and sweetened with honey each day.
• To increase the flow of urine – eat lots of parsley.

Bedouin Home Remedies for infections of the urinary tract:
• Boil three onions in five glasses of water for 20 minutes – drink two glasses, 3 – 4 sips at a time.
• Eat a lot of celery.
• Drink 2 – 4 glasses of pomegranate juice every day.

Home Remedies for cancer of the bladder:
• As our bodies age, the chances of getting cancer of the bladder increase.  In order to try and prevent the disease, add to your diet vitamin B6, beta-carotene and selenium.  A good source for these substances is fresh fruits and vegetables – and lots of them!
• Patients receiving BCG treatment in extremely high doses have a high chance of improvement and recovery when they add to their diet the following vitamins A, B6, C and E.  Zinc is also highly recommended.