I am curious how long one should stay on list 1and have two other questions:

no coconut oil?

is juicing ok if we don't use fruit?

am doing probiotics daily, any other supplements helpful at the beginning?

many thanks. Just joined and eager to receive support,

carey

Dear forum followers,

i have been struggling with bladder pain for 16 months now and am very frustrated. I just found this site and am curious about people's experiences. I also would love some insight on dr. Britzmans approach. I am happy to share my story. I really am trying right now to find the best diet and best approach to supplements. There are so many opinions out there..thank you to all for your help and insight. Blessings to all, what a wonderful site. It is such an isolating condition.

carey 

Hello All,

Well first I want to appologize for not writing to say how greatful I am for your replies concerning the skin issues and the organic food. Thank you. Thank you. You all are certainly helping eachother and others. 

So we all have it here at my house. I know there are many natural things to do but what can I dothat won't flare me? Can I use tea tree oil?

I have made this bread and it is very good!

Sprouted Brown Rice Bread 

Dry Ingredients: 

3 cups sprouted brown rice flour 
¾ cup arrowroot powder 
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 
¾ teaspoon baking soda 
¾ teaspoon sea salt 

Wanted to post an encouragement to all of you!  I have been having some random moments of bladder calm and gettting closer to "normal."  It's subtle, but it's not.  Does that make sense?  I'm not sure how to describe it.

One of my biggest hurdles right now, that I think I'm going to conquer soon, is adding more variety to my diet.  I tried a couple bites of well-cooked broccoli last week, and my pain level went up a couple notches.  So there is still significant inflammation going on.  But I'm getting closer and closer to my goal everyday.  :)

Hello ladies,

I've got a strange new symptom (I didn't think that was possible anymore), I wanted to run by you all. Right after I ovulated this month (within a couple of days anyway) my breasts started feeling very sensitive, swollen and sore. I've now had this symptom for about a week and a half although my period isn't due for another week or so.  This is unusual for me as normally I get breast tenderness just a few days before my period. 

Has this happened to anyone else? Do you know what this could mean and/or be caused by?

Thanks everyone,
Lauren

something trivial but still curious -- covering the grays! what about aveda hair care products & dye

also i have been told cover girl is ok?

any help or suggestions/answers would be welcomed. thank you

Well...I am having such a hard time finding organic meat...even hormine and antibiotic free meat. Can eating regular meat half of the time undo the good you do when you eat good meat, eggs, chicken?  So frustrated. Dr. Brizman told me to just be extra careful with the veggies and fruit we eat the skins of, but since she wants us to eat meat every meal I worry about this. PLus it's so expensive. Do you all eat organic all the time?

Hi Everyone,

My local health food store/shop doesn't stock many products when it come to:

Laundry Detergent, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, deodorant, sunscreen and shaving cream.
Can you tell me what brands you use  - and I will order it online

I am going to pick up sunscreen and lip balm next week when I get to California but I realize I cannot bring a ton of stuff in my suitcase :)

Thank you,
Amanda