As I’ve talked about in the past the pelvic bladder pain of the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) is related to the hot and mobile qualities being stuck in the pelvis But why do some 60% of IC patients not go on to severe chronic symptoms? The answer in short form is toxic load in the urinary system that prevents the qualities from naturally being releasedFrom an energy science view the symptoms of interstitial cystitis(IC) are related to the hot quality among others The burning on urination that feels like razor blades, the suprapubic or vaginal pain, the perineal pain of prostatitis are all related to this energetic quality that is in excess At this blog I have discussed extensively how the nutritional format is fundamental in clearing symptoms From my research 91% of patients doing aloe and a nutritional format that reduces this hot quality get 50% relief of symptoms in 6 weeks But...
read moreThe chronic pain from the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) seeks a solution but you are told that the “dis-ease is treatable not curable” But what would it be like if there was a solution? Is it possible? We are led to believe a lie, when we give up hope And obviously there is no quick fix or IC wouldn’t be a problem But what would it be like to have your life back? Too hard to believe? Well read on The experience amongst IC patients...
read moreAs I’ve talked about in the past the pelvic bladder pain of the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) is related to the hot and mobile qualities being stuck in the pelvis But why do some 60% of IC patients not go on to severe chronic symptoms? The answer in short form is toxic load in the urinary system that prevents the qualities from naturally being released Kevala is an ancient energy science technique of swishing sesame oil in the oral cavity for a period of...
read moreI think it’s pretty much consensus that pharmaceuticals are not the panacea for IC and bladder pain. At least that was my experience with the IC patients who I worked with. Herbs offer an alternative to pharmaceuticals and we have discussed a number of them for use such as CCF tea, the use of turmeric in cooking, as well as aloe vera gel. Herbs fall into 3 categories when looking at their functional effects. Unlike pharmaceucals one herb category enhances digestive strength in all its various aspects of function, for example...
read moreHow long does it take to heal IC using an energy science approach? Obviously this is a common question posed by those doing energy science work for clearance of their IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD and fibromyalgia) As a child you may have asked, “Are we there yet?” and “Now are we there yet?” So when will this IC be over? The short answer is, “It’s over when it’s over.” But to be more specific, in general it takes 2 months of release for every year...
read moreThe IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, GERD, IBS, and fibromyalgia) and the pain of IBS(irritable bowel syndrome) are interrelated on an energy level because gut problems begin the imbalance that leads to IC symptoms What happens in the gut in IBS eventually leads to problems in the urinary tract because the GIT’s(gastrointestinal tract) digestive power is compromised leading to imbalances in other systems To be aware of this is to begin the healing of painful IC flares Why? Because...
read moreWhen confronted with a chronic disease two questions usually come up 1 Why is this happening to me? 2 How can I get relief from these miserable symptoms that are plaguing me day in and day out? The first question will be difficult to answer based on the current model of healing and is based on theory And the second question is more to the point of “allow me to get comfortable so I can at least function” This question also has loads of responses doing online searches because you are empathetic to the other’s...
read moreYou would do anything to deal with the pain of the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, GERD, IBS, and fibromyalgia) especially when flares occur so it would stand to reason that using an antacid of some form would be appropriate since for some it gives them relief of their heartburn but has also been anecdotally reported by some to help with their IC symptoms Interestingly acid indigestion(heartburn) and GERD are strongly associated with IC In an online survey done by the ICA: 559 respondents to...
read moreRecently there’s been a release of the best Ayurvedic cookbook thus far written for a Western audience What makes the book so good is that it’s written by a Westerner under the guidance and direction of an Ayurvedic physician so all the key Ayurvedic principles are there with the help of understanding why you are eating the way that is suggested This book starts you on the path to healing the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, fibromyalgia, GERD, and IBS) because anyone with these...
read moreVulvodynia can occur as an isolated clinical problem but more often than not the condition is more than likely associated with the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, chronic prostatitis, vulvodynia, fibromyalgia, IBS, GERD) Obviously it’s a debilitating condition for relationships and the loss of womanhood becomes an inevitable psychological effect Actually vulvodynia is like prostatitis in that the pelvic nerves become involved by abnormal energy patterns that from the lower rectum in the pelvis This sets up...
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I think it’s pretty much consensus that pharmaceuticals are not the panacea for IC and bladder pain. At least that was my experience with the IC patients who I worked with. Herbs offer an alternative to pharmaceuticals and we have discussed a number of them for use such as CCF tea, the use of turmeric in cooking, as well as aloe vera gel.
Herbs fall into 3 categories when looking at their functional effects. Unlike pharmaceucals one herb category enhances digestive strength in all its various aspects of function, for example turmeric. A second category is composed of therapeutic herbs that solve very specific problems, such as aloe vera gel. Taken alone they are not as effective, but done with nutritional work they can be highly effiective. Aloe vera when combined with a Pitta-reducing nutritional format can have an almost immediate (one to two weeks) impact on flares.
The third category is a special group of herbs that are rejuvenative. These herbs restore youthful vigor and vitality and are the topic of this post.
Herbs can offer immediate relief in some situations and support the nutrition and metabolic lifestyle behaviors in the long term. But herbs, unlike pharmaceuticals, are not primary but secondary in management. This is a clear departure from current thinking about disease management, but is tantamount to success in dealing with chronic disease. Having said that herbs can help jumpstart a system that is under stress as in cases of patients who have long standing IC and are debilitated.
Herbs that are rejuvenative in nature are useful because they have the capability of strengthening the fatigued low energy body that has been under the stress of chronic disease such as IC, while at the same time dealing with the imbalance that is going on.
The interesting thing about rejuvenative herbs is that they have an impact on mind. This can be very helpful for those who are depressed and feeling helpless. It is this particular aspect of rejuvenative therapy that can be quite helpful in creating more space for lifestyle changes.
So the special place that rejuvenatives have is that they impact or shift our DNA which in turn affect our choices in selection of various alternatives presented to us so that you make better choices with respect to the management of IC. They also help to modify our lifestyle behavioral choices so that old habits that are not supportive of healing IC are easier to get out of.
Aloe vera I have mentioned this herb numerous times in the past because not only does it offer cooling to the hot urinary tract system but on top of this it is a rejuvenative. That is, it has the capability of helping you morph lifestyle changes in choice of all kinds. So for example when making choices about foods that may be not such good choices and choice about foods that are better choices, eg coffee habits. Also choice around lifestyle behaviors that are not conducive to healing and those that are.
Gokshura Also known as Caltrops this herb targets the water or urinary tract channel and is effective in reducing inflammation but is also good at reducing the incidence of stone formation. It is this latter effect that suggests that gokshura is an important herb in facilitating glycosoaminoglycan (GAG) layer formation. Its best use is in formula, but it could be used in basti (below) due to the GAG-formation enhancement.
Purnarnava Translated as “that which renews us” this herb also like gokshura has affinity to the urinary channel. It strengthens the kidneys and in doing so aids in our overall health and vitality. Its action is more tonifying to the kidney than to the urinary bladder and therefore would be a second line herb in dealing with straightforward IC.
Guduchi An important rejuvenative for Pitta and nutritive herb to take during recovery periods. It is a potent detoxifier, buring ama without aggravating Pitta. It is a great tonic for the immune system . Taken with ghee it reduces Vata, with sugar reduces Pitta, and with honey it reduces Kapha.
Shatavari This is one of the more important herbs in reducing Pitta and used for women’s Pitta imbalances around menstruation but in the IC condition is unique in its application, particularly around tea decoctions for bladder therapy below. It is a rejuvenative as well. It is useful in treating dry and inflamed mucous membranes. In addition to its Pitta pacifying use, it also soothes calms Vata.
The basis of selection of which herb to use is based on the individual not on the disease. So the evaluation of the individual to use targeted therapy is based on who needs it.
Sir William Osler, said to be the father of Modern Medicine wrote, “A good physician treats the disease, the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.”
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From an energy science view the symptoms of interstitial cystitis(IC) are related to the hot quality among others The burning on urination that feels like razor blades, the suprapubic or vaginal pain, the perineal pain of prostatitis are all related to this energetic quality that is in excess At this blog I have discussed extensively how the nutritional format is fundamental in clearing symptoms From my research 91% of patients doing aloe and a nutritional format that reduces this hot quality get 50% relief of symptoms in 6 weeks But...
read moreThe chronic pain from the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) seeks a solution but you are told that the “dis-ease is treatable not curable” But what would it be like if there was a solution? Is it possible? We are led to believe a lie, when we give up hope And obviously there is no quick fix or IC wouldn’t be a problem But what would it be like to have your life back? Too hard to believe? Well read on The experience amongst IC patients...
read moreAs I’ve talked about in the past the pelvic bladder pain of the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) is related to the hot and mobile qualities being stuck in the pelvis But why do some 60% of IC patients not go on to severe chronic symptoms? The answer in short form is toxic load in the urinary system that prevents the qualities from naturally being released Kevala is an ancient energy science technique of swishing sesame oil in the oral cavity for a period of...
read moreI think it’s pretty much consensus that pharmaceuticals are not the panacea for IC and bladder pain. At least that was my experience with the IC patients who I worked with. Herbs offer an alternative to pharmaceuticals and we have discussed a number of them for use such as CCF tea, the use of turmeric in cooking, as well as aloe vera gel. Herbs fall into 3 categories when looking at their functional effects. Unlike pharmaceucals one herb category enhances digestive strength in all its various aspects of function, for example...
read moreHow long does it take to heal IC using an energy science approach? Obviously this is a common question posed by those doing energy science work for clearance of their IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD and fibromyalgia) As a child you may have asked, “Are we there yet?” and “Now are we there yet?” So when will this IC be over? The short answer is, “It’s over when it’s over.” But to be more specific, in general it takes 2 months of release for every year...
read moreThe IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, GERD, IBS, and fibromyalgia) and the pain of IBS(irritable bowel syndrome) are interrelated on an energy level because gut problems begin the imbalance that leads to IC symptoms What happens in the gut in IBS eventually leads to problems in the urinary tract because the GIT’s(gastrointestinal tract) digestive power is compromised leading to imbalances in other systems To be aware of this is to begin the healing of painful IC flares Why? Because...
read moreWhen confronted with a chronic disease two questions usually come up 1 Why is this happening to me? 2 How can I get relief from these miserable symptoms that are plaguing me day in and day out? The first question will be difficult to answer based on the current model of healing and is based on theory And the second question is more to the point of “allow me to get comfortable so I can at least function” This question also has loads of responses doing online searches because you are empathetic to the other’s...
read moreYou would do anything to deal with the pain of the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, GERD, IBS, and fibromyalgia) especially when flares occur so it would stand to reason that using an antacid of some form would be appropriate since for some it gives them relief of their heartburn but has also been anecdotally reported by some to help with their IC symptoms Interestingly acid indigestion(heartburn) and GERD are strongly associated with IC In an online survey done by the ICA: 559 respondents to...
read moreRecently there’s been a release of the best Ayurvedic cookbook thus far written for a Western audience What makes the book so good is that it’s written by a Westerner under the guidance and direction of an Ayurvedic physician so all the key Ayurvedic principles are there with the help of understanding why you are eating the way that is suggested This book starts you on the path to healing the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, fibromyalgia, GERD, and IBS) because anyone with these...
read moreVulvodynia can occur as an isolated clinical problem but more often than not the condition is more than likely associated with the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, chronic prostatitis, vulvodynia, fibromyalgia, IBS, GERD) Obviously it’s a debilitating condition for relationships and the loss of womanhood becomes an inevitable psychological effect Actually vulvodynia is like prostatitis in that the pelvic nerves become involved by abnormal energy patterns that from the lower rectum in the pelvis This sets up...
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You would do anything to deal with the pain of the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, GERD, IBS, and fibromyalgia) especially when flares occur so it would stand to reason that using an antacid of some form would be appropriate since for some it gives them relief of their heartburn but has also been anecdotally reported by some to help with their IC symptoms
Interestingly acid indigestion(heartburn) and GERD are strongly associated with IC In an online survey done by the ICA:
559 respondents to the diet survey
84% found diet helped reduced symptoms
Perhaps because this was an online survey the results are not available for search at the ICA site any longer but the survey obviously underscores the importance of nutrition and shows the interesting correlation with acid indigestion and IC From our previous blog discussion this correlation would be expected as the hot quality in the gut moves to affect the urinary system
My father in law didn’t have IC pain and lived a relatively comfortable life except for anxiety now and then He had an interesting habit that I think is germane to our discussion today
As a matter of evening routine he would sneak into the kitchen late at night to have his two bowls of Hagen Daz ice cream after which he would take his cholesterol lowering pills(maybe two for good measure!) Comfortable that he had done his ounce of prevention he would then trundle off to bed
I think most would feel that taking two Lipitor after eating ice cream is …. well not preventative But isn’t that the same thing we are doing with antacids? Prelief is an antacid like many OTC antacids to help with the stomach symptoms of heartburn GERD Even Tagamet has been used off label for IC But isn’t that the same thing?
We all want our freedom of choice and the energy science of Ayurveda does not say “Never” It says that we all have free choice but we don’t have a choice about the consequences of our choices
Drugs and nutraceuticals are not meant to cover over poor food choices that cause the pain of IC which can be managed more successfully without the use of pharma
Of course there is the sentiment “My life is over All of my favs taken away from me!” These energy science nutritional formats are not an “all or none” proposition but the more closely you adhere to the format the better you will feel And after a while you’ll get tired of taking in foods that make you feel sick
In the end the energy discipline can help us with a qualitative scientific assessment of what foods are best for our mindbody energy makeup
Go to foodsheal.com right now and take the quiz Then choose the appropriate nutritional format and print the pdf format off so you have it to follow
Read the incompatable food combination list and print off that file as well and post both on your refrigerator so you can reference them regularly
Use aloe vera gel(not the juice) on a regular basis (2T three times per day) Take it to work, travel with it, and make a ritual out of its use
From an energy science view the symptoms of interstitial cystitis(IC) are related to the hot quality among others The burning on urination that feels like razor blades, the suprapubic or vaginal pain, the perineal pain of prostatitis are all related to this energetic quality that is in excess At this blog I have discussed extensively how the nutritional format is fundamental in clearing symptoms From my research 91% of patients doing aloe and a nutritional format that reduces this hot quality get 50% relief of symptoms in 6 weeks But...
read moreThe chronic pain from the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) seeks a solution but you are told that the “dis-ease is treatable not curable” But what would it be like if there was a solution? Is it possible? We are led to believe a lie, when we give up hope And obviously there is no quick fix or IC wouldn’t be a problem But what would it be like to have your life back? Too hard to believe? Well read on The experience amongst IC patients...
read moreAs I’ve talked about in the past the pelvic bladder pain of the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) is related to the hot and mobile qualities being stuck in the pelvis But why do some 60% of IC patients not go on to severe chronic symptoms? The answer in short form is toxic load in the urinary system that prevents the qualities from naturally being released Kevala is an ancient energy science technique of swishing sesame oil in the oral cavity for a period of...
read moreI think it’s pretty much consensus that pharmaceuticals are not the panacea for IC and bladder pain. At least that was my experience with the IC patients who I worked with. Herbs offer an alternative to pharmaceuticals and we have discussed a number of them for use such as CCF tea, the use of turmeric in cooking, as well as aloe vera gel. Herbs fall into 3 categories when looking at their functional effects. Unlike pharmaceucals one herb category enhances digestive strength in all its various aspects of function, for example...
read moreHow long does it take to heal IC using an energy science approach? Obviously this is a common question posed by those doing energy science work for clearance of their IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD and fibromyalgia) As a child you may have asked, “Are we there yet?” and “Now are we there yet?” So when will this IC be over? The short answer is, “It’s over when it’s over.” But to be more specific, in general it takes 2 months of release for every year...
read moreThe IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, GERD, IBS, and fibromyalgia) and the pain of IBS(irritable bowel syndrome) are interrelated on an energy level because gut problems begin the imbalance that leads to IC symptoms What happens in the gut in IBS eventually leads to problems in the urinary tract because the GIT’s(gastrointestinal tract) digestive power is compromised leading to imbalances in other systems To be aware of this is to begin the healing of painful IC flares Why? Because...
read moreWhen confronted with a chronic disease two questions usually come up 1 Why is this happening to me? 2 How can I get relief from these miserable symptoms that are plaguing me day in and day out? The first question will be difficult to answer based on the current model of healing and is based on theory And the second question is more to the point of “allow me to get comfortable so I can at least function” This question also has loads of responses doing online searches because you are empathetic to the other’s...
read moreYou would do anything to deal with the pain of the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, GERD, IBS, and fibromyalgia) especially when flares occur so it would stand to reason that using an antacid of some form would be appropriate since for some it gives them relief of their heartburn but has also been anecdotally reported by some to help with their IC symptoms Interestingly acid indigestion(heartburn) and GERD are strongly associated with IC In an online survey done by the ICA: 559 respondents to...
read moreRecently there’s been a release of the best Ayurvedic cookbook thus far written for a Western audience What makes the book so good is that it’s written by a Westerner under the guidance and direction of an Ayurvedic physician so all the key Ayurvedic principles are there with the help of understanding why you are eating the way that is suggested This book starts you on the path to healing the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, fibromyalgia, GERD, and IBS) because anyone with these...
read moreVulvodynia can occur as an isolated clinical problem but more often than not the condition is more than likely associated with the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, chronic prostatitis, vulvodynia, fibromyalgia, IBS, GERD) Obviously it’s a debilitating condition for relationships and the loss of womanhood becomes an inevitable psychological effect Actually vulvodynia is like prostatitis in that the pelvic nerves become involved by abnormal energy patterns that from the lower rectum in the pelvis This sets up...
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Everyone agrees that the pain of IC is related to inflammation but it may be surprising to find that all diseases from cancer to diabetes have an element of this inflammation And this is where we are at in our current understanding of disease from a matter or molecular science point of view And we as the signpost points are left with no direction
There are many painful molecules that have now been identified that produce inflammation in the mindbody We have identified many of these molecules But what causes them to begin to show up in the first place? The answer from the matter science is infection often times because foreign organisms incite a white cell response which produce this molecular inflammatory response
But IC is defined as a nonbacterial inflammatory response So no infection but inflammation nonetheless And we are all well aware of many different diseases that produce inflammation without infection such as rheumatoid arthritis
This is why at this point in time the matter science urologist has no answer for your IC No infection No Cure Treatable but not curable
If we take off our matter(molecule) science glasses and view the mindbody through energy field glasses we see the mindbody as an energy field
There are three necessary biologic energy patterns according to the science of Ayurveda: the energy of movement Vata, the energy of transformation Pitta, and the energy pattern of stability Kapha
As we discussed with you earlier inflammation is a result of excessive hot quality resulting in inflammation regardless of whether there is infection or not
When the energy pattern of Pitta becomes excessive(too much of the hot quality) then inflammation and the excruciating pain of IC is the result
Unless we’re breatharians we routinely do one thing every day: EAT This is why foods become so important in the management of this chronic condition labeled as IC “Label” is a specific term for the broader term inflammation Other labels used by the matter science urology tradition include chronic pelvic pain syndrome(CPPS) and chronic prostatitis
So you can do 3 things right now:
Go to foodsheal.com right now and take the quiz Then choose the appropriate nutritional format and print the pdf format off so you have it to follow
Read the incompatable food combination list and print off that file as well and post both on your refrigerator so you can reference them regularly Incompatible foods produce inflammation
Use aloe vera gel(not the juice) on a regular basis (2T three times per day) Take it to work, travel with it, and make a ritual out of its use Why? This herb reduces the hot quality(think of applying aloe on a hot sunburn) by using the opposite quality of cold
From an energy science view the symptoms of interstitial cystitis(IC) are related to the hot quality among others The burning on urination that feels like razor blades, the suprapubic or vaginal pain, the perineal pain of prostatitis are all related to this energetic quality that is in excess At this blog I have discussed extensively how the nutritional format is fundamental in clearing symptoms From my research 91% of patients doing aloe and a nutritional format that reduces this hot quality get 50% relief of symptoms in 6 weeks But...
read moreThe chronic pain from the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) seeks a solution but you are told that the “dis-ease is treatable not curable” But what would it be like if there was a solution? Is it possible? We are led to believe a lie, when we give up hope And obviously there is no quick fix or IC wouldn’t be a problem But what would it be like to have your life back? Too hard to believe? Well read on The experience amongst IC patients...
read moreAs I’ve talked about in the past the pelvic bladder pain of the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) is related to the hot and mobile qualities being stuck in the pelvis But why do some 60% of IC patients not go on to severe chronic symptoms? The answer in short form is toxic load in the urinary system that prevents the qualities from naturally being released Kevala is an ancient energy science technique of swishing sesame oil in the oral cavity for a period of...
read moreI think it’s pretty much consensus that pharmaceuticals are not the panacea for IC and bladder pain. At least that was my experience with the IC patients who I worked with. Herbs offer an alternative to pharmaceuticals and we have discussed a number of them for use such as CCF tea, the use of turmeric in cooking, as well as aloe vera gel. Herbs fall into 3 categories when looking at their functional effects. Unlike pharmaceucals one herb category enhances digestive strength in all its various aspects of function, for example...
read moreHow long does it take to heal IC using an energy science approach? Obviously this is a common question posed by those doing energy science work for clearance of their IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD and fibromyalgia) As a child you may have asked, “Are we there yet?” and “Now are we there yet?” So when will this IC be over? The short answer is, “It’s over when it’s over.” But to be more specific, in general it takes 2 months of release for every year...
read moreThe IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, GERD, IBS, and fibromyalgia) and the pain of IBS(irritable bowel syndrome) are interrelated on an energy level because gut problems begin the imbalance that leads to IC symptoms What happens in the gut in IBS eventually leads to problems in the urinary tract because the GIT’s(gastrointestinal tract) digestive power is compromised leading to imbalances in other systems To be aware of this is to begin the healing of painful IC flares Why? Because...
read moreWhen confronted with a chronic disease two questions usually come up 1 Why is this happening to me? 2 How can I get relief from these miserable symptoms that are plaguing me day in and day out? The first question will be difficult to answer based on the current model of healing and is based on theory And the second question is more to the point of “allow me to get comfortable so I can at least function” This question also has loads of responses doing online searches because you are empathetic to the other’s...
read moreYou would do anything to deal with the pain of the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, GERD, IBS, and fibromyalgia) especially when flares occur so it would stand to reason that using an antacid of some form would be appropriate since for some it gives them relief of their heartburn but has also been anecdotally reported by some to help with their IC symptoms Interestingly acid indigestion(heartburn) and GERD are strongly associated with IC In an online survey done by the ICA: 559 respondents to...
read moreRecently there’s been a release of the best Ayurvedic cookbook thus far written for a Western audience What makes the book so good is that it’s written by a Westerner under the guidance and direction of an Ayurvedic physician so all the key Ayurvedic principles are there with the help of understanding why you are eating the way that is suggested This book starts you on the path to healing the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, fibromyalgia, GERD, and IBS) because anyone with these...
read moreVulvodynia can occur as an isolated clinical problem but more often than not the condition is more than likely associated with the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, chronic prostatitis, vulvodynia, fibromyalgia, IBS, GERD) Obviously it’s a debilitating condition for relationships and the loss of womanhood becomes an inevitable psychological effect Actually vulvodynia is like prostatitis in that the pelvic nerves become involved by abnormal energy patterns that from the lower rectum in the pelvis This sets up...
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As you know the pelvic pain from IC can be so severe that it precludes having normal sexual activity In a survey done through the ICA organization 90% of IC patients report problems with intimacy And the majority of women(50-85%) have associated vulvodynia or pain specifically related to the vagina
The fear of bringing on the pain and a flare can lead to avoidance and resulting isolation
Some have reported breaking into a cold sweat due to anxiety just with foreplay And this can obviously put a severe strain on a marital relationship unless one is fortunate to have an understanding spouse who doesn’t want to inflict pain to his best friend
But for others it can lead to failed relationships or inability to find new ones As one IC patient told me, “I feel like I’m damaged goods” Others express a sense of loss of womanhood much as men are fearful of the same for themselves
As we know the matter science approach to the chronic IC problem is unfortunately not helpful since this model doesn’t deal with chronic disease well
But sexual intimacy need not be dead The energy science can successfully deal with pelvic pain and hence restore intimacy once again
We have discussed the energy and matter science approaches in doing their work The energy science approach is about balance of qualities; too much hot(responsible for the shearing pain) balanced by delivering the cold; too much subtle balanced by the gross quality(the energy field is subtle and the matter biological field gross); too much mobile(responsible for the urinary frequency and pain) balanced by the stable or static quality
In energy science parlance we can call these qualities primordial vibrational frequencies
So the symptoms of IC in the pelvis from an energy science view is related to an imbalance of qualities Now you can see how different these two healing disciplines are when we compare their ways of doing their science
There are many different tools available from the energy science of Ayurveda to balance the qualities that are imbalanced and localized in the pelvis Of course the foundation is changing one’s nutritional format and looking at poor food combinations that we have talked about in the recent past
But there are other energy science treatment options to explore for vaginal pain Herbal supplements can be used orally or topically In matter science circles the use of suppositories as a means of delivering pharmaceuticals is commonly done today Along those lines herbs can be delivered rectally in the form of a low volume enema called basti in the energy science terminology
I have managed patients who have reported remarkable results with medicated enema I have even had an IC patient report to me that she was having so much pressure that she tried an enema and much to her surprise experienced relief of pelvic symptoms at least for awhile
So if we see the mindbody with fresh eyes we will make available to ourselves new modes of treatment that can bring about astounding results
From an energy science view the symptoms of interstitial cystitis(IC) are related to the hot quality among others The burning on urination that feels like razor blades, the suprapubic or vaginal pain, the perineal pain of prostatitis are all related to this energetic quality that is in excess At this blog I have discussed extensively how the nutritional format is fundamental in clearing symptoms From my research 91% of patients doing aloe and a nutritional format that reduces this hot quality get 50% relief of symptoms in 6 weeks But...
read moreThe chronic pain from the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) seeks a solution but you are told that the “dis-ease is treatable not curable” But what would it be like if there was a solution? Is it possible? We are led to believe a lie, when we give up hope And obviously there is no quick fix or IC wouldn’t be a problem But what would it be like to have your life back? Too hard to believe? Well read on The experience amongst IC patients...
read moreAs I’ve talked about in the past the pelvic bladder pain of the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) is related to the hot and mobile qualities being stuck in the pelvis But why do some 60% of IC patients not go on to severe chronic symptoms? The answer in short form is toxic load in the urinary system that prevents the qualities from naturally being released Kevala is an ancient energy science technique of swishing sesame oil in the oral cavity for a period of...
read moreI think it’s pretty much consensus that pharmaceuticals are not the panacea for IC and bladder pain. At least that was my experience with the IC patients who I worked with. Herbs offer an alternative to pharmaceuticals and we have discussed a number of them for use such as CCF tea, the use of turmeric in cooking, as well as aloe vera gel. Herbs fall into 3 categories when looking at their functional effects. Unlike pharmaceucals one herb category enhances digestive strength in all its various aspects of function, for example...
read moreHow long does it take to heal IC using an energy science approach? Obviously this is a common question posed by those doing energy science work for clearance of their IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD and fibromyalgia) As a child you may have asked, “Are we there yet?” and “Now are we there yet?” So when will this IC be over? The short answer is, “It’s over when it’s over.” But to be more specific, in general it takes 2 months of release for every year...
read moreThe IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, GERD, IBS, and fibromyalgia) and the pain of IBS(irritable bowel syndrome) are interrelated on an energy level because gut problems begin the imbalance that leads to IC symptoms What happens in the gut in IBS eventually leads to problems in the urinary tract because the GIT’s(gastrointestinal tract) digestive power is compromised leading to imbalances in other systems To be aware of this is to begin the healing of painful IC flares Why? Because...
read moreWhen confronted with a chronic disease two questions usually come up 1 Why is this happening to me? 2 How can I get relief from these miserable symptoms that are plaguing me day in and day out? The first question will be difficult to answer based on the current model of healing and is based on theory And the second question is more to the point of “allow me to get comfortable so I can at least function” This question also has loads of responses doing online searches because you are empathetic to the other’s...
read moreYou would do anything to deal with the pain of the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, GERD, IBS, and fibromyalgia) especially when flares occur so it would stand to reason that using an antacid of some form would be appropriate since for some it gives them relief of their heartburn but has also been anecdotally reported by some to help with their IC symptoms Interestingly acid indigestion(heartburn) and GERD are strongly associated with IC In an online survey done by the ICA: 559 respondents to...
read moreRecently there’s been a release of the best Ayurvedic cookbook thus far written for a Western audience What makes the book so good is that it’s written by a Westerner under the guidance and direction of an Ayurvedic physician so all the key Ayurvedic principles are there with the help of understanding why you are eating the way that is suggested This book starts you on the path to healing the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, fibromyalgia, GERD, and IBS) because anyone with these...
read moreVulvodynia can occur as an isolated clinical problem but more often than not the condition is more than likely associated with the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, chronic prostatitis, vulvodynia, fibromyalgia, IBS, GERD) Obviously it’s a debilitating condition for relationships and the loss of womanhood becomes an inevitable psychological effect Actually vulvodynia is like prostatitis in that the pelvic nerves become involved by abnormal energy patterns that from the lower rectum in the pelvis This sets up...
read moreThe sour taste provokes painful IC flares The problem is that acidity is hidden away in matter science dietary recommendations It’s also widely known that cultural diets that favor a more alkaline nature tend to promote within cultures greater longevity (eg Asian diets)
Animal based protein diets which are high in acidity(fatty acids) demonstrate decreased longevity From an energy science perspective this is not about vegetarianism; it’s about what increasing amounts of acid loading does to person Not only does increased dietary sour decrease longevity, but it can provoke painful IC flares
Energetically the sour taste is the acid taste in Nature so from an energy science nutritional view meats rich in fatty acids are not the only culprits
Any acid in food carries energetically the sour taste Even though we consider sour fruits acidic due to the citric acid(eg grapefruit), we don’t think of tomato(primarily in the seeds), banana, nuts, mayonnaise, red meat(dark chicken, dark turkey, beef, duck, lamb, and pork) and egg yolk as sour Even though they don’t taste sour, energetically they physiologically produce the effects of sour For more guidance you can go to icdiet.com or foodsheal.com for a more complete list
From an energy science view all six tastes should be present at a meal for it to be balancing so a wee bit of sour is not a problem as experienced say in a churan
For Pitta Vata(PV) some the sour taste is important in moderation – not all the time but 1-2x per week
For a Pitta Kapha(PK) energy makeup the sour taste should be kept to a minimum
What happens when the physiology sees too much of the sour taste? Energetically we find inflammation such as seen in IC, chronic prostatitis, vulvodynia, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia in the body and psychologically there is judgement, criticality, jealousy, and hate
As we can see the sour taste can lead to degenerative changes even in PV due to the inflammatory nature of the taste if it becomes excessive for that particular physiological pattern
A simple rule: Eat according to your specific mindbody energy pattern
From an energy science view the symptoms of interstitial cystitis(IC) are related to the hot quality among others The burning on urination that feels like razor blades, the suprapubic or vaginal pain, the perineal pain of prostatitis are all related to this energetic quality that is in excess At this blog I have discussed extensively how the nutritional format is fundamental in clearing symptoms From my research 91% of patients doing aloe and a nutritional format that reduces this hot quality get 50% relief of symptoms in 6 weeks But...
read moreThe chronic pain from the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) seeks a solution but you are told that the “dis-ease is treatable not curable” But what would it be like if there was a solution? Is it possible? We are led to believe a lie, when we give up hope And obviously there is no quick fix or IC wouldn’t be a problem But what would it be like to have your life back? Too hard to believe? Well read on The experience amongst IC patients...
read moreAs I’ve talked about in the past the pelvic bladder pain of the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) is related to the hot and mobile qualities being stuck in the pelvis But why do some 60% of IC patients not go on to severe chronic symptoms? The answer in short form is toxic load in the urinary system that prevents the qualities from naturally being released Kevala is an ancient energy science technique of swishing sesame oil in the oral cavity for a period of...
read moreI think it’s pretty much consensus that pharmaceuticals are not the panacea for IC and bladder pain. At least that was my experience with the IC patients who I worked with. Herbs offer an alternative to pharmaceuticals and we have discussed a number of them for use such as CCF tea, the use of turmeric in cooking, as well as aloe vera gel. Herbs fall into 3 categories when looking at their functional effects. Unlike pharmaceucals one herb category enhances digestive strength in all its various aspects of function, for example...
read moreHow long does it take to heal IC using an energy science approach? Obviously this is a common question posed by those doing energy science work for clearance of their IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD and fibromyalgia) As a child you may have asked, “Are we there yet?” and “Now are we there yet?” So when will this IC be over? The short answer is, “It’s over when it’s over.” But to be more specific, in general it takes 2 months of release for every year...
read moreThe IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, GERD, IBS, and fibromyalgia) and the pain of IBS(irritable bowel syndrome) are interrelated on an energy level because gut problems begin the imbalance that leads to IC symptoms What happens in the gut in IBS eventually leads to problems in the urinary tract because the GIT’s(gastrointestinal tract) digestive power is compromised leading to imbalances in other systems To be aware of this is to begin the healing of painful IC flares Why? Because...
read moreWhen confronted with a chronic disease two questions usually come up 1 Why is this happening to me? 2 How can I get relief from these miserable symptoms that are plaguing me day in and day out? The first question will be difficult to answer based on the current model of healing and is based on theory And the second question is more to the point of “allow me to get comfortable so I can at least function” This question also has loads of responses doing online searches because you are empathetic to the other’s...
read moreYou would do anything to deal with the pain of the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, GERD, IBS, and fibromyalgia) especially when flares occur so it would stand to reason that using an antacid of some form would be appropriate since for some it gives them relief of their heartburn but has also been anecdotally reported by some to help with their IC symptoms Interestingly acid indigestion(heartburn) and GERD are strongly associated with IC In an online survey done by the ICA: 559 respondents to...
read moreRecently there’s been a release of the best Ayurvedic cookbook thus far written for a Western audience What makes the book so good is that it’s written by a Westerner under the guidance and direction of an Ayurvedic physician so all the key Ayurvedic principles are there with the help of understanding why you are eating the way that is suggested This book starts you on the path to healing the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, fibromyalgia, GERD, and IBS) because anyone with these...
read moreVulvodynia can occur as an isolated clinical problem but more often than not the condition is more than likely associated with the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, chronic prostatitis, vulvodynia, fibromyalgia, IBS, GERD) Obviously it’s a debilitating condition for relationships and the loss of womanhood becomes an inevitable psychological effect Actually vulvodynia is like prostatitis in that the pelvic nerves become involved by abnormal energy patterns that from the lower rectum in the pelvis This sets up...
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