In times of stress, we must take steps to not only reduce the collective anxiety of our family and friends, but also boost our immune function, a not always easy proposition when you’re at home with limited groceries and supplies. It’s easy to turn to your favorite salty or sweet snacks but that quick carb [...]
Delicious with IC is a beautifully designed cookbook, with 75 well tested recipes and plenty of tips for patients who struggle with interstitial cystitis. You'll find recipes for appetizers/salads, fish, chicken, meats, vegetables, desserts, cookies and cakes, as well as a complete list of the recommended foods. What makes this book a treasure are the [...]
St. Patrick's Day food can be a fun way to celebrate the holiday. Fortunately, many traditional St. Patrick's Day foods are pretty IC friendly or can be made IC friendly. You don't have to miss out on celebrating just because your bladder is sensitive. Lots of savory and sweet Irish dishes can make your taste [...]
Oh chocolate, my chocolate, how do I love thee? In my case, not at all. It might surprise you to learn that chocolate, especially milk chocolate, is known for triggering IC and IBS flares. Some have genuine allergies to chocolate, resulting in hives, nausea, a swollen tongue and even trouble breathing. Patients who are sensitive [...]
Cold weather makes us want to wrap our hands around a hot beverage and warm up from the inside out. But, finding caffeine-free hot drinks that are IC friendly isn't all that easy. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate are the most common hot drinks, and the vast majority of them aren't good for our bladders. [...]
