Interstitial Cystitis (IC) is not a one-size-fits-all condition. There are multiple underlying factors that may contribute to the symptoms of bladder pain, urinary frequency, and urgency. With that in mind, herbal support can look very different from one person to the next. There are a few herbs … [Read more...]
What if Sex is Painful?
If so, you are not alone Sex can be a major component of life/relationships, and when it becomes painful or different, it can affect someone on so many levels, both physically and emotionally. As a pelvic health physical therapist, I want to bring light to painful sex, how common it is, where it … [Read more...]
Breaking the Sugar Addiction
Considering that the average adult consumes 22 teaspoons of sugar per day (more than 3 times the amount recommended), it’s safe to say most of us are addicted to sugar. This amount seems like a crazy amount, but to be honest, it adds up quickly. Even with a good diet, you may be eating foods high in … [Read more...]
10 Pillars of Healthy Eating
The foods we eat play a key role in the development and healing of chronic illness. Each meal and snack, we have a chance to obtain essential vitamins and minerals from nutrient-dense foods; however, each time we choose processed, nutrient stripped food, we lose an opportunity to get the nutrients … [Read more...]
Clean Eating 101
What’s clean eating? While there’s no legal definition of clean eating, one of the most common definitions is: choosing foods closest to their natural state. Other variations of the definition include: “Steps toward real, wholesome, simpler, minimally-processed foods more often and away from … [Read more...]
Are Oxalates to Blame for Your IC Pain?
What are oxalates? Oxalates are a common, natural chemical component of many plant foods, including nuts, fruits, vegetables, grains, and is typically present as a salt of oxalic acid. We even make it via our own metabolism. It's best to be mindful that excess vitamin C is converted to oxalate, so … [Read more...]
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