calliekrajcir88Apr 203 minLong-Term Risks of D-Mannose SupplementationD-Mannose is a popular supplement in the realm of bladder health. I had my intern review the current research and explain what the effect...
calliekrajcir88Mar 13 min8 IC-Friendly Ingredient SwapsWhether you're new to IC or an IC veteran, finding IC-friendly recipes can be difficult. You'll find that once you're diagnosed and told...
calliekrajcir88Feb 95 minHow To Navigate Valentine’s Day With Interstitial CystitisValentine’s Day is the one day each year where we are supposed to show our love to our partner or spouse (and I must warn you, this post...
calliekrajcir88Feb 34 minThe Effect of Diet on Urine pHDid you know that the foods and beverages you consume have a direct effect on your bladder symptoms? The human body is an amazing thing....
calliekrajcir88Feb 25 minIC Diet Research Review The following post was written by Destiny Toyooka, Dietetic Intern and edited by Callie Krajcir, MS, RD. Interstitial Cystitis (IC) is a...
calliekrajcir88Jan 124 minOxalates - What Are They and How Do They Relate to IC?Written by Stephanie Smith, Dietetic Intern and edited by Callie Krajcir, MS, RD Ever hear people mention the word “oxalate” in a support...
calliekrajcir88Jan 36 minHow To Conduct an Elimination Diet for ICAre you someone who has constant bladder symptoms? Not sure if diet plays a role in your symptoms? Were you handed the IC diet handout...
calliekrajcir88Dec 13, 20218 minHow To Overcome Food Fear Associated With IC*Trigger Warning* this blog post mentions and discusses eating disorders. With the holidays approaching, I wanted to open up a...
calliekrajcir88Nov 16, 20215 min5 IC-Friendly Tips To Beat ConstipationAre you fecally challenged? Constipation is a condition that affects about 16 out of every 100 adults and about 33 out of 100 adults ages...
calliekrajcir88Oct 26, 20217 minWhy You Shouldn’t Follow The IC Diet Long-TermIn this post, I will dive into the myth that you should follow the IC diet for an indefinite period of time. I will provide a history of...
calliekrajcir88Oct 12, 20214 minThe Importance of Diet in Treating Interstitial CystitisPicture this: You are in your doctor’s office after complaining of bladder symptoms that you’ve had for a while now. The doctor tells...
calliekrajcir88Sep 29, 20213 minThe 7 Books I've Read This MonthRecently, I’ve found myself craving knowledge. I know, this sounds really corny, but it happens to me maybe 1-2 times per year. The past...
calliekrajcir88Aug 30, 202111 minMy COVID-19 StoryA year and a half ago, I was working full-time at a weight management center as a Registered Dietitian. I was actually just recovering...
calliekrajcir88Aug 16, 202111 minHow To Ensure You Are Getting Adequate Amounts of Vitamins and Minerals with ICYou can read a modified version of this post in the summer edition of The IC Optimist. Introduction Vitamins and minerals can usually be...
calliekrajcir88Aug 11, 20215 minHow To Be Intimate With IC Without Causing a Flare One of the most common things I get asked from IC sufferers is, “How can I reduce the risk of flaring after having sex with my partner?”...
calliekrajcir88Aug 9, 20215 min16 Lessons I’ve Learned In 26 Years of Living With ICI've had IC my entire life. I turned 26 this week, so that means 26 years of living with this chronic condition. I thought it would be...
calliekrajcir88Jul 30, 20213 minEasy Blueberry Almond Oatmeal Looking for an easy, IC-friendly breakfast option? Look no further. I created a 6 ingredient oatmeal recipe that is simple and delicious....
Callie KrajcirJun 22, 20218 minHow To Solve Your IC PuzzleI wrote this post to share my IC story in hopes that others can learn from my experience. Let’s start at the beginning... Ever since I...
calliekrajcir88May 18, 20215 minFood Sensitivity Tests: Why You Should Steer ClearEver hear of food sensitivity testing? Intrigued by it? Considering asking your medical team about it? Food sensitivity tests go by many...
calliekrajcir88May 17, 20214 minFlare Management: An Individualized ApproachDo you ever go from your bladder feeling happy & healthy to it being extremely angry and painful? Or do you go to bed feeling fine and...