Mary Cotter Nutrition

Mary Cotter Nutrition I help people with recurring UTIs/Interstital Cystitis get to the heart of their bladder pain quickly Hi, I'm Mary. I'm a Nutritional Therapist.

I help people identify the root cause of their gut health issues so they can feel empowered, energised and balanced again.

Free Webinar Alert! I’m teaming up with this Monday at 7pm BST. We’re diving into how to use nutrition to support a hea...
13/06/2025

Free Webinar Alert! I’m teaming up with this Monday at 7pm BST. We’re diving into how to use nutrition to support a healthy bladder lining.

It’s for you if you struggle with IC, chronic, recurring or embedded UTIs. It’s also open to healthcare practitioners. 🤗

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER:

✅ The top foods that directly support bladder lining repair.

✅ How to use food for healing without falling into fear, confusion, or unnecessary restriction.

✅ The bladder-friendly meals I use with clients to go from constant pain and urgency to finding long lasting relief.

It’s completely free, come join me. Link in my stories or DM me.

03/04/2025

Are you experiencing UTIs?

Why not call our UTI Helpline - lines open TODAY 10am - 12 noon and speak to our UTI Information Nurse.

📆Tuesdays and Thursdays
⏲️10am - 12 noon
✉️ nurse@theurologyfoundation.org
📞 0808 801 1108
🖥️ https://ow.ly/hPvu50VskkG

Also, you can join us for our latest virtual lunchtime session '5 Foods for a Healthier Bladder' on Wednesday 9th April 1pm-2pm. Our UTI Nurse Helen will be joined by Mary Cotter, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, who will share simple dietary changes you can make to help to improve your bladder function, reduce inflammation, and potentially prevent future infections. Healthcare professionals are also welcome to join.

📱REGISTER TODAY by emailing info@theurologyfoundation.org.
🖥️Find out more: https://ow.ly/8YtG50VskkE

03/04/2025

Cranberry juice and UTIs...does it help!?

For answers to this and lots of other questions on UTIs and nutrition - why not join our webinar '5 Foods for a Healthier Bladder' Wednesday 9th April 1pm-2pm!

📱REGISTER by emailing info@theurologyfoundation.org.

Our UTI Nurse Helen will be joined by Mary Cotter, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, who will share 5 foods that can boost your bladder health and help support your bladder biome. She'll also be signposting to her brilliant resources about UTIs and nutrition. Everyone is welcome!

🖥️Find out more: https://ow.ly/8YtG50VskkE

01/04/2025

📢 We’re Hiring! Join us in supporting urinary health

I’m looking for a UTI Nutritional Therapy Practitioner to join our team. If you’re a registered Nutrition Practitioner, passionate about supporting people on their journey to bladder health and have a deep understanding of UTIs, microbiome health, and personalised nutrition, I’d love to hear from you. Full details can be found here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R_L_mBX6RPU0hVjO-j9VHgUG-BHeNj_J/view?usp=drive_link

Let me show you, month by month, how my client Jenna’s journey unfolded.When you’re struggling with interstitial cystiti...
18/01/2025

Let me show you, month by month, how my client Jenna’s journey unfolded.

When you’re struggling with interstitial cystitis (IC) or chronic UTIs, I know how much you crave quick relief. I’ve been there. But real, lasting progress takes time. And for Jenna, every month brought new milestones:

✨ Month 1: Symptom shifts that gave her a glimmer of hope.
✨ Month 3: More good days, fewer flares.
✨ Month 6: Feeling like herself again.

The secret to her success? She checked in with me regularly via the online portal, so we could tweak and adapt her plan as needed. She used my recipe collections and resources to stay supported between sessions.

Because the Heal your Bladder programme isn’t just a protocol, it’s a partnership 🙌

Jenna's six-month timeline shows why quick fixes don’t cut it. Long lasting relief means rebuilding, rebalancing, and finding what works for you. Not eliminating lists of foods, or tossing a few supplements at the problem in the hope that this all goes away.

👉 Swipe to see Jenna’s journey from non-stop flare-ups ➡️ to finding the freedom to love life again.

Read her full success story here: https://www.marycotternutrition.com/blog/heal-your-bladder-review-jenna

Jenna had hesitations before joining too, but she took the leap, and by month 5 of the Heal Your Bladder programme, she ...
17/01/2025

Jenna had hesitations before joining too, but she took the leap, and by month 5 of the Heal Your Bladder programme, she ran a half marathon (pain-free), alongside strength training that left her feeling stronger than ever.

Before joining, Jenna had consulted five different urologists and tried countless private tests, diets, and treatments, but nothing worked. She had been running twice a week in pain, needing a hot water bottle afterward.

🏅 What could your journey look like if you decided to take that first step with an integrative nutrition approach?

Want to see how Jenna found freedom from IC? Read her full success story
https://www.marycotternutrition.com/blog/heal-your-bladder-review-jenna

15/01/2025

Ever feel like bringing up sensitive topics with your partner is super awkward? 😳 🫣 🙈It doesn’t have to be...

In this week's episode, shares loads of fab tips, like blaming the idea on us (your trusted practitioners 😉).

Saying, "They suggested it!" can take the pressure off and make diving into tricky topics - like STI testing or exploring new ways to connect intimately - way easier.

Sometimes, sharing a reel or resource is all it takes to start the conversation. Tell me, what’s your go-to way to bring up these kinds of topics with your partner? Drop your thoughts in the comments below 👇

🎙️ "Navigating intimacy, UTIs and bladder pain" episode 6 of the Heal your Bladder podcast is out now https://www.marycotternutrition.com/podcast

13/01/2025

Want to know how to feel more comfortable during intimacy, even with bladder pain or fear of UTIs? 😌 I’m so excited to have join me in this episode! 🙌 She’s sharing some amazing advice on:

➡ How to improve comfort during intimacy with chronic bladder or vaginal pain
➡ Ways to communicate your needs with your partner, without the awkwardness
➡Tips for overcoming the fear of intimacy due to painful s*x or UTIs
➡ How to elevate pleasure during perimenopause

If you’ve been feeling anxious or unsure about your intimate life because of bladder pain or UTIs, this episode is packed with practical tips that will help you feel confident and connected again. 💙

🎧 Hit play on episode 6 now. Trust me, you won’t want to miss this one!
https://www.marycotternutrition.com/podcast

Whether you call it IC or chronic or embedded UTI, it’s often the same issue. The infection has been missed by inadequat...
13/11/2024

Whether you call it IC or chronic or embedded UTI, it’s often the same issue. The infection has been missed by inadequate urine culture testing and people get fobbed off with the label of IC (but oftentimes it is a chronic infection). Check out my latest blog post on urinary testing: https://www.marycotternutrition.com/blog/why-ic-could-be-a-uti

You don’t have to be trapped by your thoughts about your pain. Just because a thought pops into your head doesn’t mean y...
11/11/2024

You don’t have to be trapped by your thoughts about your pain. Just because a thought pops into your head doesn’t mean you have to hold onto it or let it control your day. One powerful tool I use with my clients is thought substitution.

Instead of letting negative thoughts about your symptoms take over, try replacing them with positive or neutral thoughts.

For instance:

Instead of "I am in pain," say → "I am feeling uncomfortable."
Replace "I am suffering" with → "I am experiencing sensations."
Instead of "My body is broken," try → "My body is healing and adjusting."

Can you start to see how these subtle shifts can help the brain focus on comfort and healing rather than amplifying negative experiences? It’s like giving your mind a new focus.

It takes practice and a mindful awareness and so it's not always easy. But remember, you have the power to choose which thoughts you give your energy to... And what you focus on grows. 💙

Want to discuss your vision for your health (like a life filled dinner dates, travelling with ease and intimate relationships) and how you're going to get there? Drop me a DM and let's discuss how we're going to get you there. 💙💙😄

☕ Coffee is not acidic to your bladder! Instead, the real irritation comes from...☕ Caffeine, which changes your bladder...
04/11/2024

☕ Coffee is not acidic to your bladder! Instead, the real irritation comes from...

☕ Caffeine, which changes your bladder’s sensitivity, leading to spasms and that frustrating feeling of urgency or ‘needing to go’ more often.

☕ It’s also a diuretic, meaning you’ll produce slightly more urine than you consume, which can increase your frequency.

🤎 And that’s why coffee irritates your bladder.

Its acidity is neutralised by your stomach acid during digestion, and while it is acidic to the stomach, it has a low potential renal acid load, meaning by the time it reaches your kidneys the acid has been naturally neutralised. You don’t need “acid-soothing” pills unless you struggle with reflux or acid indigestion.

I often receive invites from companies selling “acid blockers”. Don't waste your hard-earned cash with this BS.

P.S. Decaf isn’t completely caffeine-free, so I still don’t recommend it in the initial stages of healing. For bladder-friendly coffee alternatives, check out my previous post.

What’s your favourite coffee swap? Pop it below 👇

Every little swap adds up, helping you find relief from urgency and frequency. Some of my favourite bladder friendly her...
31/10/2024

Every little swap adds up, helping you find relief from urgency and frequency.

Some of my favourite bladder friendly herbal teas include: marshmallow root, cornsilk, meadow sweet, for their soothing effect on the sensitive mucous membranes of the bladder and urethra.

Which swaps are you excited to try? Share your favourites in the comments below... 💬 😄👇

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