IC Wellness

Welcome to IC Wellness

Welcome to IC Wellness

Hi there, I am so glad you are here! I started IC Wellness with you in mind and it’s my desire to see you live a full and healthy life! IC Wellness serves as an online community and resource center offering information, support, help, recipes, and HOPE to those battling interstitial cystitis, chronic UTIs, and autoimmunity.
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Interstitial Cystitis (IC/PBS) can be extremely debilitating with symptoms ranging from chronic bladder pain, bladder pressure, urgency, frequency, pelvic pain, lower back pain, and even bladder spasms. IC is a bladder disorder caused by an imbalance in the body, and this imbalance can be the result of multiple factors including:

In order to minimize symptoms and reverse this syndrome, as well as prevent other chronic illnesses, we must consider the body as a whole and address the root causes of dysfunction and inflammation. Interstitial cystitis can be a difficult condition to treat when viewing bladder dysfunction in isolation from the rest of the body. However, given that the human body is complex and internally integrated, looking at the body as a whole and taking a system-oriented approach has proven to be effective in reversing and even healing IC.

The best approach to our health gets to the root of the problem: removing the culprits that set off our immune system and boosting the sources that strengthen it. The more research is done into diseases, the more we see that inflammation is almost always a leading cause. At IC Wellness, we believe that if we pay attention to diet and lifestyle triggers, we can strengthen the immune system, restoring vitality and health.

Resources

Our goal is to provide you with the information and support you need so that you can become your own health care advocate. If you are seeking a blueprint to dealing with IC head-on you can find everything you need to know in the popular book How I Got My Life Back: My Journey with Interstitial Cystitis available here under or on Amazon.

If you are struggling with the IC diet and what to eat, we want to help! The IC diet is one of the most confusing and frustrating aspects of having interstitial cystitis. Author and founder Elisabeth Yaotani and integrative and functional nutritionist Brianne Thornton, MS, RD spent more than a year studying IC before joining forces to create The Complete IC Diet Cookbook. With over 70 delicious and nutritious recipes free of the most common trigger foods this cookbook centers around eating clean and the healthiest options for those with IC and autoimmunity.

Support

At IC Wellness our heart is to see you overcome this debilitating condition and get back to enjoying the life you were meant to live. Whether you are looking for resources, community, recipes, or support, we’ve got you covered. To keep up to date on all the latest information check out the IC Wellness Podcast. In each episode we dive deep into topics about health, nutrition, and HOPE.

IC Wellness recently launched our own YouTube channel. As our team continues to grow, we want to ensure that you grow right along with us. Here you will get to hear directly from founder, author, and recipe creator Elisabeth Yaotani, Dr. Sula Windgassen, Ph.D., MSc, and functional nutritionist Brianne Thornton, MS,RD, as we continue to cover topics relevant to those suffering from interstitial cystitis, chronic UTIs, and autoimmunity.

Help is available

The first step towards healing is to find the right physical and emotional health professionals that can identify where the dysfunction is occurring and walk with you on the path to recovery. Dr. Sula Windgassen, Ph.D., MSc, is part of our team and her experience as a health psychologist and cognitive behavioral therapist has been invaluable. Sula has collaborated in the design, development, and assessment for a range of physical health conditions, including: IBS, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, and painful bladder syndrome. Sula’s personal experience of the impact that persistent bladder and pelvic symptoms have on the mind and body has made her a passionate advocate for women’s health.

It is equally as important that you seek out a nutritionist who can help identify food sensitivities and can help customize your diet, taking into consideration your own unique makeup, food and chemical sensitives, nutrient deficiencies, and related health issues. Integrative and functional nutritionist Brianne Thornton, MS, RD, continues to lead the way in helping IC patients through tailored meal plans that meet their specific needs, preferences, and daily life. Brianne remains up to date on the latest testing and when necessary offers her clients MRT testing, which is the most comprehensive and accurate blood test for food sensitivities currently available.

There is hope

At IC Wellness we specialize in whole person, individualized care and our team incorporates a variety of integrative therapies to support overall wellness and vitality.

Wherever you are on your journey with IC, we are here to help. We understand the struggle, the burden, and the loneliness that often accompanies this condition. We want you to know that IC is 100% treatable and HOPE does exist. You are not alone and we are here to help.

 

 

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What people are saying

I found this book [How I Got My Life Back] at one of the most desperate times in my life. I had been in a flare for two months (my longest to date) as well as my first UTI ever. I had undergone two installations by my GYN and was taking a cocktail of Pyridium and a sedative daily. NOTHING was working, yet I got up every morning and got myself to work, came home and took care of my family all while I was suffering terribly. Nobody understands the pain other than other IC sufferers. I dove head on into researching my condition and found this book. I had read similar books on autoimmune disease and holistic healing but this was the first to resonate with me. I was brought to tears reading about Elisabeth's journey since I have personally felt her pain. If you are suffering from IC, I HIGHLY recommend this book, I can't say enough about it! It has completely changed my life. I have followed her instructions and my flare has ended! My inflammation has led to 28 pounds of weight loss without a second of exercise although I am hoping to start soon! Do yourself a favor, don't spend another minute in pain or suffering and purchase this book. The cost of the book is pennies compared to the investment you are making in yourself.
Lydia Sheehan
Lydia Sheehan
I have had IC for about three years now. It has been such a trying time for me and my family. Elisabeth's book gives me so much hope and makes me strive to do better in regards to my eating and exercise habits. In this book she tells her own personal story of IC and what got her into remission. She is raw and real and so encouraging. Often times it is easy to become depressed and feel like IC is going to be a life long condition filled with hopelessness and despair, but this book has honestly stirred up so much new hope for me! She gives tons of great suggestions and even brand names of supplements so you can research them yourself. I KNOW that my IC can go into remission and to read another story about someone else who did it makes me want to strive for that goal even more!
Julie
Julie
As a current IC patient this book is a must read! Besides all the informative information and considerations it’s heartfelt, genuine & true. Elisabeth made a break through In solving the IC puzzle. I too am following her protocols ... and slowly but surly I am feeling my symptoms subside. Yes I still may have frequent urination still but the burning & pressure is fading!!! “FYI” get tested for Cándida I too had an overgrowth of Cándida with my IC. Diet & high quality supplements is everything! Thank you Elisabeth for sharing your story & giving IC warriors hope!!
Amazon user
Amazon user
So glad I got this recipe book. I’ve been battling with IC for a few years now. Never could find a good cook book with healthy, safe options for me. But this cook book has it! So many great recipes, & resources. Thankful for the author putting this together. I recommend it if you’re having a hard time with what to eat when battling IC!
Kristy Mae
Kristy Mae
This was the only book i needed. I read it start to finish, overhauled my diet completely and was able to put my IC into remission! I absolutely believe the connection between IC and diet is grossly dismissed by doctors. Kudos for this life changing book!
Lynn Hutchison
Lynn Hutchison
I bought this book a few months back, I have read every single recipe and tried dozens. Every single one was delicious. Not only is the food amazing it also is incredibly healthy. I have struggled with hormone disorders and learning to eat healthy while taking supplements and making lifestyle changes. This book provided information for me to do so, while also making me feel like I wasn't missing out. I would recommend this book to everyone, struggling with IC or not this is valuable for learning how to stay healthy and make the right choices when in comes to food. I would also highly recommend reading her book "How I Got My Life Back" it is an incredible backstory on who the author is and how incredibly resilient she has been throughout her battle with IC. It encourages us to take our health into our own hands regardless of the situations that surround us.
Gale E.
Gale E.
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