The Interstitial Cystitis Association (ICA) is pleased to offer a new resource to interstitial cystitis (IC) patients, supporters, and healthcare providers: The ICA Podcast series.
…
continue reading
Welcome to Savage Self-Care. In 1999 I lost the memories of my childhood in a car accident and in June 2023 they started coming back. For as long as I can remember I've been at war with myself and my conditions. Savage self care is both a cautionary tale and an exploration into the unknown as I unravel the why and find true peace with ADHD and a severe brain injury. Cover art photo provided by Kai Dahms on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@dilucidus
…
continue reading
Peace after another dog attack
…
continue reading
Lack of sleep will stop me in my tracks. Here's how I find peace in a sleepless night and prepare for the next time.
…
continue reading
At peace does not mean I'm not fighting, I just know how to return to balance after the fight is over.
…
continue reading
How it took almost getting attacked by a dog to understand how better conditioned I am to release physical pain than emotional. Like a dog w a bone, I'll drive myself crazy looking for peace in my own mind.
…
continue reading
By picking my battles I can avoid doing the things I want to do (the shiny things) and get better at consistency in the things I need to do.
…
continue reading
Today, we're diving into the art of embracing our health conditions as allies on the journey to wellness.
…
continue reading
…
continue reading
Pain, discomfort, stuff I did wrong and addiction to negative outcomes. Failing IS beginning.
…
continue reading
Hey there fellow wellness wanderers, and welcome to the first episode of the Savage Self-Care Podcast! I'm Ray, your fellow wanderer on this adventure we call life. Embracing life's challenges with an open heart and a fierce spirit. Think of me as that guy you meet at the trailhead as you embark on your adventure. Except I just came down the trail …
…
continue reading
One day I decided I was working way too hard to heal, just to keep surviving. I wanted to thrive.
…
continue reading
One day 9 years ago I came home from work to find my fiance suffering from her first debilitating episode of multiple sclerosis. I had no idea what to do, so I wrote about it. This is me reading it recently.
…
continue reading
This is your introduction to the BodyMind Bridge system of self healing using guided meditation.
…
continue reading
1
Hashimoto's, the importance of annual wellness checkups, "Why we can't be 💯 natural 💯 of the time"
35:12
Episode 3 with Dr Deb. More in depth discussion about Hashimotos, autoimmune disease & much more. Things like:*low thyroid and testing*iodine*TPO*cracks in geriatric care*Dr limitations in care*shower reset.
…
continue reading
Today we talk about allergies, cystitis, bladder infections, bioplasma, a few key herbs for spring, what it feels like once you find remission and a bit on the cost of it all.
…
continue reading
1
Dr Deb naturopathic practitioner, master herbalist and lives with a genetic form of cancer everyday.
31:27
Meet Dr Deb, naturopathic practitioner, decades long cancer survivor, & all around great person! Hear her views on the flu, the flu shot and a little about vaccines.
…
continue reading
1
Charlotte H. Hashimotos in remission
1:03:23
1:03:23
Riproduci in seguito
Riproduci in seguito
Liste
Like
Like aggiunto
1:03:23
Charlotte lost 188 lbs and put hashimotos into remission 3 years ago. Hear her story, her struggle to get the healthcare she deserved and how she lives every day to be better than yesterday.
…
continue reading
ICA Interviews Dr Stanley Antolak at IPPS 2012 Dr. Stanley AntolakDi Interstitial Cystitis Association
…
continue reading
ICA Interviews Dr Thomas Chelimsky at IPPS 2012 http://archive.org/download/IcaInterviewsDrThomasChelimskyAtIpps2012/Chelimskycomplete.mp4Di Interstitial Cystitis Association
…
continue reading
ICA Interviews Dr. Barry Jarnagin at IPPS 2012 Dr. Barry JarnaginDi Interstitial Cystitis Association
…
continue reading
Amy Stein, MPT, author of Heal Pelvic Pain, founder and practitioner of Beyond Basics Physical Therapy in New York City, gives the ICA an overview on the anatomy of the pelvis, explains how physical therapy can help ease IC symptoms and answers some frequently asked questions at the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSW…
…
continue reading
Barbara Shorter, EdD, RD, CDN, Associate Professor of Nutrition at Long Island University, gives the ICA an inside scoop on the shortened Shorter-Moldwin IC and Diet Questionnaire at the 2012 American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting.Di Interstitial Cystitis Association
…
continue reading
Di Interstitial Cystitis Association
…
continue reading
Aloe Vera benefits the body in four unique ways. It has the ability to reach the deepest body tissues; some seven layers deep unlike most lotions, liquid substances, and water will penetrate only two layers of skin. Aloe has six antiseptic agents: Lupeol, salicylic acid, urea nitrogen, cinnamic acid, phenol, and sulfur. It kills bacteria, viruses, …
…
continue reading
Download Dr. Melanie Barton’s Voice of American radio show exploring how IC affects so many areas and people in the patient’s life. Loved ones suffer not knowing how to help. Children of IC/pelvic pain patients grow up missing the normal activities that other families take for granted. Sports events, traveling, or shopping all require more energy a…
…
continue reading
In both men and women with pelvic flood dysfunction, sexual dysfunction is common. Learn more from international expert Kristene Whitmore, MD, who was interviewed at the joint meeting of the International Continence Society and the International Urogynecological Association in Toronto by the Interstitial Cystitis Association (ICA). Dr. Whitmore is …
…
continue reading
Ragi Doggweiler, MD, shares the overall message from her talk "What Can I do to Help Myself? Alternative Approaches to the Treatment of IC/BPS" presented at the ICA patient forum "Finding Better Relief: Working with an IC Healthcare Team" on June 5, 2010 in Nashville, TN. Dr. Doggweiler is a urologist who is trained in myofascial pain, trigger poin…
…
continue reading
Jennifer Fariello, a nurse practitioner specializing in women's health, explains the importance of including an examination of the pelvic floor in a complete urologic work-up as part of the interstitial cystitis (IC) diagnosis process. Fariello is on staff at The Pelvic and Sexual Health Institute at Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia and adjunct fa…
…
continue reading
Overview of physical therapy for bladder pain and general pelvic pain: Physical Therapist Stephanie Prendergrast discusses the internal and external techniques used in pelvic floor therapy during the joint meeting of the International Continence Society and the International Urogynecological Association in Toronto. Prendergrast is a leader in devel…
…
continue reading
Jeffrey Proctor, MD presents an overview of interstitial cystitis (IC), including symptoms, treatments, at the Interstitial Cystitis Association's (ICA) patient forum titled "IC from A to Z", held in Atlanta, GA, August 23, 2009. Dr. Proctor is a urologist, specializing in IC and overactive bladder, with Georgia Urology, PA, in Cartersville, GA. Th…
…
continue reading
A member of the ICA Medical Advisory Board, Dr. Moldwin is the Director of the Smith Institute for Urology and on staff at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, NY.Di Interstitial Cystitis Association
…
continue reading
Susan Bilheimer is an author and patient living with IC. She spoke candidly about the challenges of preserving intimacy while living with this chronic pain condition at the Interstitial Cystitis Association's (ICA) patient forum "A to Z on IC" on August 23, 2009 in Atlanta, GA. Her own struggle with sexual and pelvic pain motivated her to write "Se…
…
continue reading
Nurse Practitioner Amy Rejba Hoffmann, from the Pelvic and Sexual Health Institute (PSHI), discusses findings of the ICA Complementary and Alternative Medicine survey at the joint meeting of the International Continence Society and the International Urogynecological Association in Toronto. The ICA and PSHI are joint authors on this research. The su…
…
continue reading
Linda Salin, information specialist and patient advocate with the Interstitial Cystitis Association (ICA), answers questions and provides advice for young interstitial cystitis (IC) patients. Salin in a IC patient whose symptoms are in-check today! She works with the ICA sharing the latest on IC treatments, self-help strategies, and hope with other…
…
continue reading