April 2010

Agave Nectar

Submitted by mbrizman on Fri, 04/30/2010 - 12:05

I have endlessly defended my position on agave after using it for years in the clinic. I have not seen another natural sweetener that compares.

I have not had time to fully research this, but, this just came in to back up its defense.

Shocking! There is much misinformation about agave
syrup and its production process.
The Truth
We’ve been following with interest the article “Shocking! This 'Tequila' Sweetener is Far Worse
than High Fructose Corn Syrup” the last couple of days. It is amazing how powerful internet is in
terms of informing or in this case misinforming people.
It is obvious that the article was written by a person with more than just passing knowledge

Skincare and Haircare Products For You And Your Family

Submitted by mbrizman on Tue, 04/27/2010 - 11:29

I know this is a message that is redundant, but, I need to say it again once more bc it is so important!

There are numerous instances, and I had another one today where someone is undergoing treatment and disrupting its effectiveness by using various kinds of skin care or hair care products not realizing that they are having an adverse effect.

Today's situation was owing to cuticle oil, which contained as the first ingredient soybean oil. IT seems benign to put just a bit of oil of your cuticles and one might not connect that that could possibly have an adverse effect on one's internal health. But, honestly, if you place one dot of certain substances that are antagonists on the tip of your nose, that could affect you with pain almost immediately.

Life and Death

Submitted by mbrizman on Tue, 04/27/2010 - 04:36

About two months ago, I was horrified because one of my patients in another country was discovered to have been contacting an institution in Switzerland in order to inquire about euthanasia.

Until now, I had no idea that it was legal in that country. Her family was keeping close watch on her to make sure she was safe. She said she no longer wanted to live in this pain and that there was no hope. She has IC and two other problems simultaneously.

Understandably, her road has been particularly difficult, as many patients having IC have experienced. And, this treatment is not easy under the best of circumstances and sometimes, it can be particularly difficult, as it has been with her case.

Web Site With Some Interesting Recipes

Submitted by mbrizman on Fri, 04/23/2010 - 08:27

A patient asked me to post this website bc she liked the recipes on it bc she likes the gluten free recipes. So, I am posting the link. I want to say however, I do not advocate the use of coconut products for IC even post treatment. So, you could use almond milk or raw milk as a substitute in those recipes where it is indicated.

Also, I have not read through this site, so I am ot standing behind any of its information.

I hope you all enjoy the recipes!!

http://www.elanaspantry.com/

Painful Intercourse

Submitted by mbrizman on Fri, 04/02/2010 - 04:49

Many of you with IC have painful intercourse, and go on to have great, normal sex lives. Hopefully, you will read this if you are interested:

mbrizman's blog
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Late Notice Change In April's Monthly Support Group Meeting

Submitted by mbrizman on Thu, 04/01/2010 - 08:54

I am sorry for the late notice, but, the support meeting will be Saturday the 3rd 2:30 Pacific time.

I am having a hard time accommodating everyone's needs before my vacation. And, this was the best time so that I could get everything done.

I hope this works for everyone. I look forward to speaking to everyone!:)