September 2010
This article is filled with lots of great recommendations that I agree with-a few tidbits do not apply to those with IC, but, the bulk of it is widely applicable and much of what I recommend.
I think this is a great read on not only aging, but, just overall wellness. And, if you are a patient and understand my philosophy, it gives a lot of support to some of the fundamental causative factors of IC. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mercola/if-you-want-to-age-gracef_b_700...
With IC I have found that eating a diet that includes red meat and vegetables and limits, and also starches, but, in limited amounts. Over the years I have seen various diets contribute to the culmination of IC and inhibit people in their struggle with IC.
As many of you know, I will not accept new patients if they are not eating red meat. This is not out of judgement at all, it is only because I have seen vegan and vegetarian diets and even diets that only include fish or poultry prevent people from responding to the ICAMA protocol.
Many of you are not ready for raw milk, so don't read this article and start drinking it. Raw milk is wonderful when introduced at the right time. And, as illustrated in this article, it can cause some digestive upset, and in those having IC alot more than that. However, when introduced at the right time, it can be wonderful bc of all of the wonderful nutrients it contains that have not been destroyed by pasteurization. Give this article a read, it is sweet.
Finally! An article full of wonderful information on the topic of the health risks of drinking alkaline water. Dr. Mercola is saying literally what I have been saying for years. I am so thrilled to find this article I cannot tell you. Please read this if you read nothing else!
Water is a huge issue for health and an even more important issue for those of you having chronic illness, especially IC. And, drinking over alkaline water will make you more sick as will drinking water from many filtered systems. This is why I advocate many bottled spring waters.
