Does cranberry juice really have a positive effect on urinary tract infections?
The use of cranberry juice among individuals to prevent or treat urinary tract infections (UTI) is a common practice. The accumulating evidence from small, non-controlled and controlled clinical trials suggest that cranberry juice may relieve symptoms associated with UTI and may reduce the need for antibiotics. The reason for this is not completely understood, but it may be because cranberry juice helps stop the bacterium that causes UTI from sticking to the bladder wall. • Why does a person sometimes “see stars” when they hit their head? “Seeing stars” is an indication that you have suffered a concussion and should seek medical attention. A concussion occurs when you hit your head so hard that your brain actually shifts. If you take a hard enough blow to the back of the head, the area of the brain that processes visual information hits the skull. This stimulates the visual portion of the brain, resulting in “stars.” • Why does your skin resemble prunes after you take a long bath? Afte
