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The week of Thanksgiving is a time when many of us consciously set aside time to count our blessings and take stock of all the things in...

Natural Remedies and Treatment for Interstitial Cystitis Many patients with interstitial cystitis reject the idea they need to be on...

Supplements can be an important part of holistically treating interstitial cystititis. They are less expensive than medications and...

Why Does it Hurt to Sneeze? Pain with sneezing or coughing is unfortunately common. It can be a sharp pain in the lower abdomen, pelvic...

Find out the truths behind the biggest IC myths!

One of the most talked about "new" treatments for chronic pain is actually centuries old: cannabidiol (CBD oil). Having been used as a...

The Myth: We should wait for a 'cure' for interstitial cystitis. The Truth: Conditions can be treated, managed and improved, but for...

The Myth: The pain and symptoms of IC are 'all in your head.' The Truth: Even though many patients are told this at some point in their...

The Myth: Elmiron(R) is your only treatment (or best) treatment option. The Truth: Though many urologists prescribe Elmiron(R) to...

The Myth: Ingesting acidic foods or beverages makes urine more acidic, irritating the bladder and flaring symptoms. The Truth: While...

The Myth: There is a standard "IC Diet" that all patients should be following. The Truth: Your diet will be unique, and should focus...

The Myth: Interstitial Cystitis is a women’s condition. The Truth: The best prevalence studies in women and men have found that the...

The Myth: Interstitial cystitis is a rare condition. The Truth: Interstitial cystitis affects up to 12 million people in the United...

The Myth: Interstitial cystitis is exclusively a bladder condition. The Truth: IC is a complex condition, involving the bladder, pelvic...

New research from the University of Calgary explores the role of endometriosis in chronic pelvic pain. They examined a group of more...

Quercetin is a bioflavonoid -- a naturally occurring compound that is often found in citrus fruits, berries, tea, or wine. Bioflavonoids...

L-Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid that is both produced naturally by the body and found in common foods like red meat, dairy, and...

Now that we've discussed what the pelvic floor is and what the pelvic floor does, we need to talk about what can happen when the pelvic...

The pelvic floor is important for the vital functions it performs. These muscles are active throughout the entire day and night,...

The pelvic floor isn’t just a clever name; it’s literally the floor of your pelvis. The term is a shorthand for the muscles, ligaments,...