Natural Remedies and Treatment for Interstitial Cystitis Many patients with interstitial cystitis reject the idea they need to be on medications or bladder treatments for the rest of their lives. Natural healing is possible with IC and can provide lasting relief of bladder pain and symptoms. The most proven treatment for interstitial cystitis is natural. Pelvic floor physical therapy resolves IC symptoms naturally and gets to the underlying 'why' of symptoms for lasting re

Supplements can be an important part of holistically treating interstitial cystititis. They are less expensive than medications and often have fewer side effects. But which supplements are best for IC, and which supplements may irritate bladder symptoms and you should avoid? You'll see recommendations for a wide variety of supplements for IC, and it's hard to know where to start: aloe vera, l-arginine, quercetin, magnesium, collagen, Prelief and Omega-3 fish oils all have t

Urethral Burning, Urgency/Frequency and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Identifying the cause of urethral burning, urinary urgency and pelvic pain can be extremely difficult. Both urinary tract infections (UTIs) and pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) can cause all of these symptoms. So how can we tell if it's a real or phantom UTI? How can we prevent UTIs from happening in the first place? And how do we break the cycle of UTIs and pelvic floor dysfunction that is so common? Is it a

"How do I find a pelvic floor physical therapist (PT) near me?" It's one of the most common questions we're asked when patients reach out....

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If you're dealing with endometriosis or another cause of pelvic pain, there's absolutely hope. For practical, positive information and a...

If you're dealing with interstitial cystitis or another cause of pelvic pain, there's absolutely hope. As we say in the first lines of...