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IC/BPS
Can Pain Reprocessing Therapy and EAET Help With Interstitial Cystitis?
By Callie Krajcir, Registered Dietititan, IC Warrior If you have interstitial cystitis (IC), there’s a good chance you’ve spent a lot of time trying to figure out what’s causing your bladder symptoms. Maybe you’ve tried eliminating foods, taking medications, going…
Interstitial Cystitis: My Journey from Symptoms to Relief
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…
The Pain-Free Underwear Revolution
By Holly Zhang, Founder Diddi and Bea Sometimes the biggest innovations begin with the smallest moments. For me, it started with a seemingly ordinary side kick — a movement I had performed thousands of times throughout more than two decades…
The Role of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Interstitial Cystitis
When it comes to pelvic floor dysfunction and interstitial cystitis, it’s one of those “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” situations. To better understand what that means, let’s start with what pelvic floor dysfunction is. The pelvic floor…
Dr. Curtis Nickel’s Clinical Recipes for Success in Managing IC/BPS
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…
Top 5 Ways to Prevent IC Flares
By Dr. Elizabeth Goldspink, ND Interstitial Cystitis (IC) can feel like an unpredictable storm. For many women, it begins with subtle warnings—urgency, discomfort, maybe a little bloat, and then, seemingly out of nowhere, the clouds break. Suddenly you’re navigating…
Innovation in IC/BPS Treatment
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.…
The Ultimate Guide to IC Flare Management
By Callie Krajcir, Registered Dietititan, IC Warrior Whether you’ve had interstitial cystitis for weeks or years, then I’m sure you’re familiar with flare-ups of your symptoms. I’m first going to define what a “flare” is, then I will reveal the…
Dr. Curtis Nickel Interview Recap: IC/BPS treatment
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…
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 as coffee, alcohol, citrus, chocolate, and artificial sweeteners, amongst many…
7 Unique Self-Care Tools For Women Living With Chronic Pelvic Pain
By Sarah Elspeth, IC Warrior I get it; chronic pelvic pain sucks. I’ve been living with chronic pelvic pain for three years and it took me a long time to find the proper methods for pain management. After much trial…
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 an amazing thing. It has the ability to break down the nutrients…
How To Be Intimate With IC Without Causing a Flare
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…
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 fine just to wake up in the middle of the…
Super-Strength Aloe Vera and Health Canada: What You Need to Know
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…