Certain health conditions have a strong relationship with what we consume, and urinary incontinence is one of them. It is not just about weak muscles or urgency, but also your food intake at a daily level can initiate or alleviate the symptoms.
Ayurveda addresses it in a subtle yet effective way by monitoring how various foods impact the balance of the body. In this blog, we will look at what foods should be avoided when suffering from urinary incontinence from an Ayurvedic perspective.
Triggering Foods for Urinary Incontinence
What you are eating may impact urinary incontinence. Some foods can help in reducing the symptoms, some can trigger them. Avoiding the triggering foods can help you to heal the body and mind in a natural way. These foods can irritate the bladder or create an imbalance. Let’s see what food should be avoided:
- Overly spicy dishes or meals with strong seasonings
- Caffeinated drinks like coffee, tea, and energy drinks
- Fermented or sour foods like vinegar, pickles, and sour curd
- Carbonated drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Oily, deep-fried snacks and fast food
- Salty packaged snacks like chips and namkeen
- Ice-cold drinks and frozen desserts
- Artificial or heavily processed food items
Reasons To Avoid These Foods
Avoiding some foods can make a significant difference if you suffer from urinary incontinence. The foods appear harmless, but they disturb the body’s balance and worsen bladder problems. Here is why avoiding them is necessary:
- Some foods make the bladder lining sensitive, causing urgency and leaks.
- Fried and spicy foods are likely to increase internal heat, further aggravating the urine control.
- Processed and salty foods can upset your body’s storage and release of water.
- Poor digestion leads to the formation of toxins that upset the urinary system.
- Nutritious foods tend to upset natural energies, particularly Vata and Pitta.
