Self-help and self care tips and strategies for Interstitial cystitis, bladder and pelvic pain

OTC product ProSirona shows modest effectiveness at reducing interstitial cystitis discomfort

Interstitial cystitis and endometriosis are collectively known as the "evil twins" for their frequent co-existence in many patients. In early 2013, I noticed that the Endometriosis Association was promoting an all natural product for pain relief to their membership. ProSirona is a simple, topical treatment developed to reduce pain, promote muscle relaxation and blood flow [...]

By Jill Osborne|2017-01-31T13:26:10-08:00January 6th, 2014|ICN Shop & Mail Order Center, Jill's Journal, News, Our Blog, Research, Self-Help Tips for IC, Bladder & Pelvic Pain|Comments Off

What can an IC and prostatitis patient eat?
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What can an IC and prostatitis patient eat?

Diet & Food, Our Blog, Self-Help Tips for IC, Bladder & Pelvic Pain

What can an IC and prostatitis patient eat?

The IC Diet is simple, healthy and natural. It’s most challenging for patients who are used to eating fast food, junk food or foods that are premade with preservatives or colorings. I choose to look at the IC Diet as an opportunity to get back to the basics of eating good, healthy food. And why [...]

By Jill Osborne|2017-01-31T13:29:09-08:00November 20th, 2013|Diet & Food, Our Blog, Self-Help Tips for IC, Bladder & Pelvic Pain|Comments Off

Data Casts New Light on Non-Celiac Wheat Sensitivity: Is it an Allergy?

When Wendy Cohan RN wrote the Better Bladder Book, she was the first to suggest a connection between wheat and interstitial cystitis. Given the fact that many IC patients struggle with irritable bowel syndrome as well as other obscure food sensitivities, this study offers insight into what may be going on. Some, but not all, [...]

By Jill Osborne|2017-01-31T13:29:53-08:00November 13th, 2013|Diet & Food, IC Diet Project, Our Blog, Research, Self-Help Tips for IC, Bladder & Pelvic Pain|Comments Off

Is It Time To Consider Medical Marijuana for Bladder & Pelvic Pain?

There are few more hotly debated discussions in the USA than the use of medical marijuana. With the common and often ugly image of drug addicts smoking joints, it’s easy to think of marijuana as just a street drug. Yet, if we could remove that image from the American psyche and replace it with that [...]

By Jill Osborne|2017-01-31T13:37:26-08:00November 1st, 2013|Editorial, Must Reads, Our Blog, Pain Care, Self-Help Tips for IC, Bladder & Pelvic Pain|Comments Off

Got Urethral Pain? – Common Causes & Treatment Strategies

You probably know the feeling well. That sharp, bite your lip moment that occurs when you try to urinate after you’ve been catheterized or had a bladder treatment. Though small, the urethra can pack quite a punch when its been irritated or stretched. Yet, it’s the chronic irritation that drives many patients to tears. Why, [...]

By Jill Osborne|2019-01-31T00:08:50-08:00October 16th, 2013|Must Reads, Our Blog, Self-Help Tips for IC, Bladder & Pelvic Pain|1 Comment

Prostatitis patients show food sensitivity similar to IC/BPS
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Prostatitis patients show food sensitivity similar to IC/BPS

Diet & Food, Latest Research, Our Blog, Research, Self-Help Tips for IC, Bladder & Pelvic Pain

Prostatitis patients show food sensitivity similar to IC/BPS

Men struggling with prostatitis should take note of this important study, the first of its kind demonstrating that prostate and pelvic pain patients struggle with more intense symptoms after consuming certain foods and beverages, particularly spicy and carbonated foods. A total of 95 men with prostatitis completed a survey that assessed their reaction, if any, [...]

By Jill Osborne|2017-01-31T13:43:16-08:00October 15th, 2013|Diet & Food, Latest Research, Our Blog, Research, Self-Help Tips for IC, Bladder & Pelvic Pain|Comments Off

Don’t Be Shy About Your IC & Bladder Symptoms When Talking With Your Doctor
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Don’t Be Shy About Your IC & Bladder Symptoms When Talking With Your Doctor

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Don’t Be Shy About Your IC & Bladder Symptoms When Talking With Your Doctor

At least once a month I talk with an IC patient who, for a variety of reasons, is simply unable to talk about their bladder and pelvic pain symptoms. They usually offer vague, non specific words like “it hurts down there” thus requiring twenty minutes or more of carefully worded questions to determine what’s really [...]

By Jill Osborne|2017-01-26T21:38:37-08:00October 14th, 2013|Must Reads, Our Blog, Self-Help Tips for IC, Bladder & Pelvic Pain|Comments Off

Toxic Chemical Exposures Linked to Reproductive Health. How about IC?

Last month, the American College of OB-Gyne's and the American Society for Reproduct Medicine issued a joint statement to URGE better control over the release of toxic chemicals into the environment because of their proven role in a wide variety of devastating medical conditions. Women, infants, children and men suffer needlessly from medical conditions like [...]

By Jill Osborne|2017-01-31T13:46:07-08:00October 7th, 2013|Consumer Alerts, Industry News, News, Our Blog, Self-Help Tips for IC, Bladder & Pelvic Pain|Comments Off

Essential IC Diet Strategy – Eating Non-Manufactured Foods

One of the consistent themes you'll see in discussions of the IC diet is the importance of avoiding foods that are heavily processed, preserved or enhanced with chemicals. Why? Not only are some of these flavorings and preservatives potentially harmful and carcinogenic, but processed foods are heavily linked with chronic illnesses such as diabetes. Is [...]

By Jill Osborne|2019-01-30T23:52:02-08:00September 23rd, 2013|Consumer Alerts, ICN Announcements, News, Our Blog, Self-Help Tips for IC, Bladder & Pelvic Pain|Comments Off

Illinois Medical Marijuana Law Covers IC – MMJ survey finds IC relief

On January 1, 2014 the state of Illinois will become the 20th state in the USA to allow for the use of medical marijuana (MMJ) and, to our surprise, IC is specifically covered for use. Patients will be allowed to purchase 2.5 ounces every two weeks. There will be a 1% tax, as there is [...]

By Jill Osborne|2019-01-30T23:48:55-08:00September 23rd, 2013|Industry News, News, Research, Self-Help Tips for IC, Bladder & Pelvic Pain, Treatments|Comments Off