Because it is so difficult and it takes so much time to make a difference. One of my patients sent me this today-what a great story. It reminds me of what drives meto do what I do. An old man, wise in the ways of the world, and a young boy, full of youthful optimism, walked together on the beach every day. One day after a terrible storm, the old man and a boy came accros a terrible sight. The fierce winds and high waves had grounded thousands of starfish. The sun was taking its toll.

This is a super interesting article by Dr. Mercola on acid reducing medicines. Many people having IC have been placed on these bc they also experience stomach problems in addition to their IC. I always recommend speaking to the prescribing doctor about removing these kinds of meds from the protocol. I have actually found them to exacerbate ic symptoms dramatically. I agree with Dr. Mercola in that these kinds of medications most important, do not address the underlying issues and worse, can create more problems.

Often in treatment, especially with newcomers, there is worry that their condition is a hormone problem. There is no doubt that the pain is in synch with hormonal fluctuations. But, this is not due to a hormone problem, but rather, the condition of the IC responding to those hormonal ebbs and flows.

.....is a trap that people fall into easily and often. "Sugar Free" is code for either toxic chemicals to sweeten, like splenda, or other poor quality "natural" sweeteners like malitol or xylitol-plant based sugar alcohol that is not It can cause you intestinal pain, bloating, and gas and hence bladder symptoms and allergic/immune responses such as classical allergies (food and airborne) or asthma. If you want to enjoy sweets naturally, get sweets sweetened with ingredients such as fruit, fruit juice, agave, maple syrup-these are among the best.