IC Wellness Podcast

Marnie is the founder of IC Support Canda and is working to create an IC footprint by bringing awareness and support to the IC community.

There are four supplements that when used in combination have been shown to significantly reduce IC symptoms.

1. L-arginine

2. Quercetin

3. Bromelain

4. Aloe Vera

The 5 Rs for addressing chronic inflammation and healing leaky gut.

In episode 9 I am joined by Lisa King. Lisa is a Registered Pharmacist, the author of the book Tiny Life Changes, a Life Coach, and a fellow IC Warrior.

In this episode, we focus on goal setting in a healing journey and how we can achieve those goals one step at a time.

Dr. Nicole Cozean is the founder of Pelvic Sanity, a clinic specializing in the treatment of pelvic floor conditions, and she is the author of the book The Interstitial Cystitis Solution.

Dr. Cozean is a doctor of physical therapy and a board-certified Women's Health Clinical Specialists. Her practice Pelvic Sanity is located in Laguna Hills, California, and is comprised of some of the top physical therapists in the nation. Dr. Cozean is a leader in the IC community, having been named Physical Therapist of the Year by the IC Network. Her heart and passion for research and education are remarkable!

My dear friend Paige Ensley dropped by to discuss the importance of building healthy friendships, how to effectively handle conflict, and tackling the overarching problem of loneliness.

Friendship is a lot of work but it is also vital to our health and so worth the effort. In this episode we discuss:

1. How friendship affects our health

2. The benefits and issues with social media

3. How to approach conflict

4. The answer to loneliness

Rochelle Stern is the founder of West Coast Mint. D-Mannose is a key product for promoting bladder support as it works against the most common cause of E. Coli bacteria. Her product stands alone as Rochelle has ensured that it is sourced from Ireland and packaged in the USA with the highest quality standards.

Integrative and functional nutritionist Brianne Thornton, MS, RD, discusses the importance of individualizing one's diet for optimal health. Personalizing one's diet can be difficult, especially for those with interstitial cystitis. Additionally, when there are underlying health conditions to contend with, such as candida overgrowth, IBS, SIBO, and leaky gut, it can raise a lot of questions. If this is you, don't worry- we got you covered.

Brianne is available for those that need testing and additional support. You can contact her through our website www.icwellness.org, or you can email her at [email protected].

Anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks, and mood swings are often shared by many that experience interstitial cystitis. The amazing thing is that if we identify the root causes, we can take control of our mental health. In today's episode, we discuss 13 natural remedies for depression so that you can begin working on restoring balance to the body.

IC and Depression

Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed is a doctor of physical medicine and rehabilitation. She completed the BS/DO program at the New York Institute of Technology and was trained at the New York of Osteopathic Medicine, and the NYU Langone Medical Center/RUSK Institute for Rehabilitation.

Dr. Ahmed is a board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician at Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine in New York.

In today's episode, Dr. Ahmed discusses interstitial cystitis and pelvic pain as well as pelvic floor dysfunction and how to recognize it.