Finding the right gift idea for moms can be challenging. In fact, when asked for gift ideas, most moms answer they don't care. That's not at all helpful when you're shopping! And, having been a mom myself for 14 years now, I get it. Honestly, most of what I truly want can't be bought [...]
Whether it's your anniversary, a regular Saturday night or a rare night off without your kiddos, date night is an important part of successful relationships. But, making those date nights happen when a flare strikes (or you just feel plain awful) is a challenge. In nearly 25 years of being married, my husband and [...]
Winter weather is notorious for drying out skin. As a lifelong Midwesterner, I understand this incredibly well. (In fact, as I'm typing this article, I'm excited to see our temperature has reached the double digits for the first time in a few days!) From the brutally cold winds in winter to the dry heat [...]
I love to plan. I have a paper planner, a digital planner and lists for everything. Of all the things I plan, though, I haven't often thought about creating a wellness plan. In having an unpredictable health condition like IC, making plans can sometimes be frustrating because we never know how we're going to [...]
There's something special about meals shared at the holidays. While we often talk about what to serve for dinner that's IC friendly, we don't talk about breakfast nearly as much. And the holiday season is rife with opportunity for leisurely breakfasts with our families. From Christmas morning to New Year's Day and more, you [...]
Not much is better than a warm bowl of soup on a cold day. Soup often feels like a comfort food when we snuggled inside, watching the wind blow. It's great for scratchy throats. And it is usually pretty easy to make. Even better, there are many soup recipes that don't wreak havoc on [...]
Parenting and IC can be difficult at times, to say the least. One of the challenges ICers with children face is whether and how to talk with their kiddos about IC. I remember going to see a movie when my daughter was in kindergarten. My husband suggested we go to the restroom before it [...]
More than any other holiday, Thanksgiving revolves around food and that can be stressful when you are following a special diet for any reason -- including IC. However, you can easily have an IC friendly Thanksgiving with just a bit of planning. Whether this is your first or 15th holiday season with IC, these [...]
Thanksgiving is the quintessential American holiday that revolves around food and family. For those of us with IC, it can also be stressful. Being on our feet for hours to cook or managing challenging family relationships can make our symptoms worse. Sometimes we need a fresh start of new traditions as we constantly adjust [...]
For a few years, the urologic community has been abuzz with news of a preventative UTI vaccine called Uromune (MV140). The vaccine, which has been utilized in 26 countries, is growing in use throughout North America. It was recently approved in Mexico and has been studied closely in Canada as well.(1, 2) The North [...]
