The Gut Bladder Connection
By Ibby Omole Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine What is IC/BPS? Interstitial Cystitis (IC)/Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS) is a painful bladder condition that affects approximately 3-8 million women in the United …
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Solving the Musculoskeletal Mystery
By Ingrid Harm-Ernandes Author, PT (Board Certified Women’s Health & Pelvic Floor Biofeedback) “I had no idea!” I have heard this from patients, doctors, nurses, physician assistants and others. Whenever …
Why You Shouldn’t Follow The IC Diet Long-Term
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 …
Debunking IC Myths
By Joana Bartlett Holistic Nutritionist, IC Warrior Along my own and my clients’ journeys with Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome, I’ve learned how many myths are spread around which makes having …
How EveryWoman Day Can Help You
You are EveryWoman. You are extraordinary, as are all ordinary women who manage extraordinary things all the time, because they have to. Because your health condition gives you no get-out …
The Importance of Lifestyle for IC/BPS
By Joana Bartlett Holistic Nutritionist, IC Warrior When I was diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis (IC), I was left feeling SO daunted by the prospect of having something ‘chronic’ and ‘incurable’. …
The Effect of Diet on Urine pH
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 …
Genomics: A Novel Solution for Chronic Bladder Pain
By Ibby Omole Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine For ten solid years, I ate foods that negatively affected my health although I believed they were good for me and I was …
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Expert Tips for Managing IC Flares
By Callie Krajcir, Registered Dietitian Do you ever go from your bladder feeling happy and healthy to it feeling extremely angry and painful? Do you ever go to bed feeling …
Low-Oxalate
High Oxalate levels from: Foods high in Vitamin C History of digestive diseases Use of antibiotics To reduce high oxalate levels: Avoid eating too much protein Decrease salt intake Get …