The Truth About Interstitial Cystitis Have you been diagnosed with interstitial cystitis (IC)? Were you given little hope and then received a pat on the back as you left your doctor’s office with a life sentence and options that consisted only of symptom management? For ten long years, … [Read more...]
IC Diet Basics with Nutritionist Brianne Gohlke
IC diet basics: What you need to know to get started If you’re feeling frustrated with knowing which foods to eat and which foods to avoid, you’re not alone. The IC diet is tricky (actually, it’s super tricky). Research has led to the development of lists of foods that are least bothersome and … [Read more...]
Why Chemicals Could be Contributing to Your IC Pain
Why Chemicals Could be Contributing to Your IC Pain A few years ago, when I began working on getting to the root of my interstitial cystitis (IC), I devoted much of my efforts to change the food I was eating. This made perfect sense to me since diet seems to be a major contributing factor to so … [Read more...]
How to Address Recurrent UTIs
Recurrent UTIs and the IC ConnectionUrinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections among women. More than half of women will experience a UTI in their lifetime, and when they do, it can cause severe discomfort and pain. Many people with interstitial cystitis (IC) … [Read more...]
The Problem with Using Prelief
The Problem with Using Prelief For those people suffering from interstitial cystitis or other chronic inflammatory conditions, relief from the symptoms can be hard-won. Finding reprieve from your pain often means giving up many of the foods that you love. It can be challenging to adjust to a life … [Read more...]