Hi everyone,

There are many blogs and websites out there by people who have (had) a chronic illness but are healing / have healed through diet and other holistic approaches. 

Maybe we can use this space to share the websites / blogs you find inspiring? I recently discovered www.deliciouslyella.com and I find Ella's story and recipes have motivated me to include more vegetables in my diet again. 

I also look at www.ohsheglows.com and www.susanjanewhite.com

A lot of us have PTSD issues associated with our IC experience. I was discussing this with a good friend who is trained in PTSD issues, and she recommended this book. It's called " In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness." I haven't read it yet, have only read the first chapter for free on Amazon. I've just ordered it. I wanted to share for anyone else who might be interested in learning more about this aspect.

one thing that has been good for me is that i started getting my period on day 28 with very few issues most of the time. Then last month it came on 26 and this month day 24!! Now i have this weird issue if i have been haviing brown spotitng for several days following the red bleeding. I don't hink i have ever had this. of course, it worries me because after all this time, my ic is not better but at least my menstrual cycle was better- now this seems messed up too. also this never ending brown spotting is annoying.

Well, after 9 months of treatment and starting to feel alot better I decided to go to an ecstatic dance event. It was SO fun and I enjoyed it so much. However today, almost 24 hours later, I am having a bad flare. OUCH! Has anyone had this experience? Usually I only have this kind of flare after sex-it usually happens about 12-24 hours after. I feel very sad, as I love dance and miss it terribly...but maybe my lymphatic system is still purging too many toxins for my bladder to deal with? *sigh* Love to all.

Hi All,

Hope everyone is ok today. Just wondered if anyone has recovered from histamine intolerance? I know it is part of my damaged gut situation. But it is getting difficult.

I am down to just fresh meat. no fish or shellfish. And non histmaine green veg. I can't have any yoghurt, nuts, gluten, eggs. My throat closes gets loads of mucous, heart rate rises and get deep gut pains and my yeast worsens.

Things seems to be getting more limited. Has anyone had this and gotten through? It would really help to know.

Thank you. 

I'm not quite what i'm expecting after writing this post. I guess i just need to vent and need a push - again! I'm really struggling with no sugar in the diet - like reaaaally struggling. i crave sugary treats on and off since giving it up. i have such a sweet tooth it's crazy. If i had a choice of savoury meal or sweet - i'd go for sweet.

Hi Ladies,

   I am a candle burner but recently read research regarding the junk placed into our air from burning some brands. Which candles do you buy? 

Hi guys... since hitting a bit of a bumpy patch again with my IC symptoms (it was going so well and I've hit a flare again as some of you may have read in a past post of mine) I've been experiencing quite dry eyes as well. Wondering if anyone else has experienced this and knows what it means? How it's related?

For those of you who can have greek yogurt and blueberries:

about 10 frozen blueberries and some yogurt in the blender.

Oh my Gosh- I have a dessert!!!

I buy organic frozen blueberries at Aldi for about 2.99.

My diet is pretty limited (small list 2 with a few 3's) and sometimes i just get into a rut. When I thought of this it was like a revelation because now I have a yummy summer trest for every now and then