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ICA Puts the Science Into Diet and the Fun Back In Food!
For years, IC patients have known that what they eat can make a big difference in their IC symptoms, and the American Urological Association lists diet modification as a first-line…
IC-friendly Stretching Can Help Relax the Pelvic Floor
From the winter 2016 issue of the ICA Update. Stretching with IC can relax the pelvic floor and surrounding muscles, releasing the stress and tension that builds up in the…
Does Your Cat Have IC?
ARLnow.com recently published an article entitled Healthy Paws: Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease. “Ever had a cat that peed on things around the house when they were “mad” or were…
Deep Breathing in 10 Easy Steps
From the Spring/Summer 2013 ICA Update Slow, deep breathing is a common feature of many relaxation techniques. It is fairly simple and a good starting place on your journey to…
IC Featured in SELF.com Article
SELF.com released an article last week on interstitial cystitis (IC) and intimacy. On behalf of the ICA and the more than 12 million people in the U.S. who have IC,…
Call for Stories of Hope
Do you have an IC story you want to share with the IC community? Stories are being accepted from patients and healthcare providers, as well as family and friends of…
A Message from ICA Board Member, Barb Zarnikow
My journey with interstitial cystitis (IC) has been very long and at times lonely. Although I was diagnosed as an adult, I remember the life altering and painful symptoms long…
Pain Connection
From the Fall/Winter 2015 issue of the ICA Update. For chronic pain sufferers, support can be as close as a phone call away. Chronic pain can be isolating, both physically…
