There's something special about meals shared at the holidays. While we often talk about what to serve for dinner that's IC friendly, we don't talk about breakfast nearly as much. And the holiday season is rife with opportunity for leisurely breakfasts with our families. From Christmas morning to New Year's Day and more, you [...]
You couldn’t resist. You had been so good. You avoided the cranberry sauce. Said no to the wine. You ate really well until dessert arrived. Grandma's irresistable chocolate cake started calling your name and wouldn't let go. Wanting to show her that you appreciated her cake (right?), you indulged and enjoyed every bite. Hours [...]
Thanksgiving is the quintessential American holiday that revolves around food and family. For those of us with IC, it can also be stressful. Being on our feet for hours to cook or managing challenging family relationships can make our symptoms worse. Sometimes we need a fresh start of new traditions as we constantly adjust [...]
If this is your first holiday season with a diagnosis of IC, we've assembled some resources that we hope will help you enjoy the season, including new videos, articles, meal tips and many IC friendly recipes to play with. Surviving a holiday like Thanksgiving is all about pacing yourself, communicating clearly with your family [...]
Family relationships can be marvelous or stressful -- or both! And no other time of the year is family stress more evident than during the holidays. Guess what can cause IC flares? Stress. Then that flare leads to more stress as you try to navigate family gatherings while not feeling well. The cycle goes [...]
Why I Said No To Thanksgiving - An IC Holiday Survival Story Here's one of the most frustrating questions that IC patients often struggle with. "Should or shouldn't we go to Grandma's House for a holiday celebration if IC is flaring?" In my first year of IC, my family really didn't understand what I [...]
