Dr. Sándor Lovász MD. PhD., is one of the few people dedicated to making life better for those who must live with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS). He has been diagnosing and treating IC/PBS patients for more than a decade. Being one of the experts in the field, he realized a paradox. In severe cases, local treatment – bladder instillation – could be the most effective way of alleviating the […]
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Very rarely do we find ourselves in a position to speak on the topic of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) with a clinician that has over 625 publications, whose research spans several decades, and has positively contributed to the understanding of these common and challenging syndromes impacting the lives of so many people. Last week, Marnie Glavin, the founder of Pelvic Health Support, interviewed Dr. Curtis Nickel, Professor Emeritus, regarding
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What Is Interstitial Cystitis and Bladder Pain Syndrome? Interstitial cystitis (IC), also known as bladder pain syndrome (BPS), is a chronic condition that affects the bladder and surrounding tissues. It is characterized by recurring episodes of pelvic pain, discomfort, and pressure in the bladder and urinary tract, and can cause a frequent and urgent need to urinate. Although the exact cause of IC/BPS is not fully understood, it is believed
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By Heather Florio, CEO Desert Harvest Frequent urination. Constant urgency. Ongoing bladder pain. Never-ending inflammation. Feeling like you have a chronic urinary tract infection (UTI) that never goes away, ever. This is an interview with Heather Florio, CEO of Desert Harvest, discussing her journey with IC symptoms, what life was like before finding out she had IC and her exploration from diagnosis to the maintenance of this condition. What is
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By Callie Krajcir Registered Dietititan, IC Warrior I vividly remember sitting in my urogynecologist’s office years ago and being told that I should “cut out” items from my diet such as coffee, alcohol, citrus, chocolate, and artificial sweeteners, amongst many other things. My doctor told me, “this is the IC diet, and you might find some relief following it”. I thought, So I have to remove all of my favourite
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By Callie Krajcir Registered Dietititan, IC Warrior Did you know that the foods and beverages you consume have a direct effect on your bladder symptoms? The human body is an amazing thing. It has the ability to break down the nutrients in food and use them as energy, building blocks of muscle, for storage and many other functions. We have two systems in our bodies that break down
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By Callie Krajcir Registered Dietitian, IC Warrior One of the most common things I get asked from IC sufferers is, “How can I reduce the risk of flaring after having sex with my partner?” IC affects many aspects of a person’s daily life. From following a restrictive diet to limiting time away from home, it has many effects on quality of life. Sexual function is one of the biggest aspects
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By Heather Florio, CEO Desert Harvest Desert Harvest is seeking approval from Health Canada for use of its Super-Strength Aloe Vera Capsules in the treatment of Interstitial Cystitis (IC)/Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS). If approved, this could be a huge step forward in the lives of the many Canadian men and women who suffer from the painful chronic bladder condition. What is Aloe Vera’s Role in Treating IC? Desert Harvest’s Super-Strength
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Purchase Supplements Calcium glycerophosphate Benefits Reduces pelvic pain and urgency, as it takes the acid out of trigger foods if taken before consumption CALIFORNIA POPPY Benefits Anti-spasmodic Cornsilk Benefits Anti-inflammatory properties Soothes the mucus lining of the urinary tract, easing pain and irritation Restores the bladder’s ability to resist infection Cystoprotek Benefits Mucopolysaccharides: Replenish the bladder lining (GAG layer) Isoflavinoids: Reduce bladder inflammation Chondroitin sulfate, sodium hyaluronate
UTI Prevention Tips Fluid Intake Management Tips UTI Quiz by Live UTI Free Kegel Assessment Bladder Diary Food & Symptom Tracker BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA (PROSTATE GLAND ENLARGEMENT) About An increase in the size of the prostate gland (a walnut-sized body part made of glandular and muscular tissue) The prostate surrounds part of the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine and sperm outside of the body Almost all men
