The problem with chronic inflammation We’ve all heard of it, but why all of a sudden does the word “inflammation” seem so negative? Yes, inflammation is a normal and necessary process in the body when it is acute or short-lived. Just as a security system alarms when an intruder invades our home … [Read more...]
Getting to the Root Cause of Candida Overgrowth
Candida Overgrowth When it comes to interstitial cystitis and candida overgrowth they can often run congruently. However, that is just the beginning. Many people with IC also suffer from additional problems such as digestive issues, autoimmune diseases, hormone imbalance, brain fog, chronic UTI’s, … [Read more...]
Self-Care September
Join us as we take the month of September to focus on self-care. Taking time each day to care for ourselves is an essential part of our health. We often neglect ourselves daily as we strive to put the needs of others before our own, and unfortunately, this often results in us pushing even our basic … [Read more...]
Interstitial Cystitis, Depression, and How to Deal With it
Interstitial Cystitis and Depression Almost everyone has experienced some form of depression in their lives. The first time that I suffered from depression was the year that my youngest child started kindergarten. I recognized too late that I had been so busy with work and ministry, I had missed my … [Read more...]
The Perfect Probiotic
Which probiotic is best? One of the top ten questions that people ask me is “which probiotic do I use?” While most now understand the importance of taking a daily probiotic; they aren’t all created equal. For those that suffer from IC, leaky gut, and gut infections, some probiotics can be … [Read more...]
Why You Need to Stop Eating Gluten!
Why Gluten Maybe a Major Culprit in IC It seems that the gluten-free bandwagon has become another potential trend to join, but if we dig deeper, we can find out the answer to the question: is there any validity to all of the gluten-free noise that we keep hearing about? Like a majority of people, … [Read more...]