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 medicinal treatment f...

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

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 IC journey by a med...

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

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

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

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

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

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

New research from the University of Calgary explores the role of endometriosis in chronic pelvic pain. They examined a group of more than 250 women who had ...

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

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 eggs. Researchers a...

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 floor doesn't work pr...

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

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, nerves, and tissue th...

Water consumption is something we hear a lot about. We all know water is essential for life, and being adequately hydrated has all sorts of physical and men...

During the cold months we often adopt new habits and unwittingly sabotage the immune system, making illness far more likely.  As we've covered, those coughs,...

Imagine you’re the pelvic floor – coughs, sneezes, and sniffles are some of your biggest enemies. The muscles of the pelvic floor have to hold their ground w...

Cultivating a sense of gratitude can make us healthier, happier, and more connected to the friends and family around us throughout the year. Gratitude impro...