Recently I’ve talked a lot about the gut microbiome and endo, but today, I want to do a very short episode on the bladder microbiome, but specifically, a supplement or plant extract that could help us. For those of you who deal with bladder pain or recurrent UTIs, I’m hoping this episode is helpful.
Interstitial cystitis has been dubbed as the ‘evil twin’ of endometriosis by researchers, and is characterised by bladder pain, increased frequency, pressure, and trouble emptying the bladder to name a few of the key symptoms.
Interstitial cystitis doesn’t have just one cause; often there are multiple layers ranging from pelvic floor dysfunction, histamine issues, nerve hypersensitivity, chronic embedded UTIs, inflammation and more.
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IC endo research and podcasts
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3043443/
https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-ic-sibo
https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/chronic-uni-treatment-semaine
https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/root-causes-of-bladder-pain-with-endometriosis
https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/nutrition-bladder-pain-brianne-thornton
https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/diet-and-natural-treatment-options-for-interstitial-cystitis-and-bladder-pain
https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/how-your-nervous-system-affects-interstitial-cystitis-and-endo-pain
https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/equal-treatment-for-black-endometriosis-patients-and-plevic-floor-physiotherapy
https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/supplements-for-interstitial-cystitis
https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/new-ic-subtypes
https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endometriosis-sibo-ic-and-allergies-the-histamine-connection
IC, biofilms, chronic UTIs, microbiome alterations
https://liveutifree.com/interstitial-cystitis-treatment/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9865985/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9962481/
Bladder test
https://regeneruslabs.com/products/microgendx-mens-uti
Aloe vera
https://www.pelvicsanity.com/2017/06/01/the-best-supplements-for-interstitial-cystitis
Pycnogenol research https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8249140/#tab2
https://www.pycnogenol.com/applications/menstrual-discomfort
https://www.pycnogenol.com/applications/respiratory-health
https://www.pycnogenol.com/applications/circulatory-heart
https://www.pycnogenol.com/applications/venous-disorders
Brands
https://www.lifeextension.com/vitamins-supplements/item01637/pycnogenol
https://www.nowfoods.com/products/supplements/pycnogenol-100-mg-veg-capsules https://pure-encapsulations-pro.co.uk/product/pycnogenol-100-mg/
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