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Confident Choices: Customizing the Interstitial Cystitis Diet, is written by a registered dietitian who knows what it is like to live with interstitial cystitis. This easy to use workbook can help you determine your personal food triggers and help you modify your diet without compromising nutritional status. Bonus sections include information on nutrition supplements, food intake and voiding diaries, and planning sheets. 

 $20.00 

The Interstitial Cystitis Survival Guide' 

by Robert Moldwin, MD (2000)

An ideal book for physicians and patients who want a thoughtful and organized discussion of IC, patient care, treatment strategies and related research.

A Taste of the Good Life: A Cookbook for an Interstitial Cystitis Diet

by Beverley Laumann

One of the most  recommended books for IC patients. Recipes, research, and practical ideas about IC dietary modifications.

Celebrate Life : New Attitudes for Living with Chronic Illness
  Kathleen Lewis, RN, MS, CMP, LPC 

A cheerful, practical guide to celebrating daily life despite chronic illness.

The Food Allergy Survival Guide

A FANTASTIC book for every IC patient's resource library!

Learn how food allergies and sensitivities affect YOUR IC symptoms. Self-assess personal food triggers without compromising nutrition. Learn how to find hidden sources of problem ingredients in your food. Enjoy life and food again.

ICN Special Report on Diet

Diet modification remains a cornerstone of IC self help! Learn more today by reading this special 20 page supplement.

When The Body Says No- Understanding the Stress Disease Connection 

by Gabor Mate

IC, like many contemporary diseases have a stress connection. Is the disease all in your head? Are we stressing ourselves sick? Gabor Mate translates what scientists are learning about  the physiology of the mind body connection for the public. 

Jams & Jellies
Cinnamon Pear Jelly
Cinnamon Pear Maple Syrup
Pear Fig Jam

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Overcoming Overactive Bladder

by Diane K. Newman, RNC, MSN and Alan J. Wein, MD (2004)

This is the only book for the 17 million people in the US suffer from overactive bladder and includes the latest physical techniques and cognitive-behavioral strategies for coping with overactive bladder.

IC Friendly Candies

Okay, admit it. You LOVE chocolate but there are times when it irritates your bladder badly. Ten years ago, you tried an old, powdery carob bar in desperation. It was horrible! Well, times change and so does carob. We have found the richest, most creamy and most IC friendly candy available on the market. From low cal licorice (23 pieces - 150 calories) to carob covered raisins, maltballs and nuts... you CAN treat yourself!

Exercising with IC

If you are interested in learning more about gentle yoga for pain control, Sherry McLaughlin from the Michigan Institute for Human Performance recommends:

UTI One Step Home Test Kit

Do you sometimes question whether your bladder symptoms indicate an IC flare or a bladder infection? Using an over the counter test in the privacy of your own home can help. 

If you test positive, you can call your physician for further testing and treatment.

This new urine test kit also checks for nitrite in the urine, which usually indicates a urinary tract infection.

Kit includes 5 test strips.

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Alkaline Diet IC

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