Title: The better bladder book : a holistic approach to healing interstitial cystitis & chronic pelvic pain /
Authors: Cohan, Wendy
Publisher: Hunter House Publishers,
Year: 2011
Subjects: Complementary Therapies; Pelvic Pain therapy; Cystitis, Interstitial therapy; Urinary Bladder Diseases diet therapy; Pelvic Pain; Cystitis, Interstitial; Urinary Bladder Diseases; Interstitial cystitis Popular works.; Interstitial cystitis Alternative treatment Popular works.; Bladder Diseases Diet therapy Popular works.; Urinary Bladder Diseases Popular Works.; Cystitis, Interstitial Popular Works.; Pelvic Pain Popular Works.; Urinary Bladder Diseases diet therapy Popular Works.; Cystitis, Interstitial therapy Popular Works.; Pelvic Pain therapy Popular Works.; Complementary Therapies Popular Works.
Abstract: As a registered nurse, Wendy Cohan has provided health information and treatments for patients with a number of bladder conditions. She begins with a description of the anatomy and function of the urological system and the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of typical bladder problems. She lists frequently prescribed medications, explains how they work, and identifies their side effects. The bulk of the book picks up where medical treatment leaves off: the use of diet and herbs, regular exercise, stress and pain reduction techniques, and methods for better sleep are discussed.
Contents: PART I -- Finding Your Healing Path; 1 -- A New Approach to Bladder and Pelvic Pain; 2 -- Understanding the Basics; 3 -- Traditional Treatments; PART II -- Beginning the Journey; 4 -- Learning to Manage Symptoms; 5 -- What's Bugging Your Bladder? The role of Food Sensitivity in IC; 6 -- The Anti-Inflammatory Diet; 7 -- Stress and Chronic Pelvic Pain: Understanding Cause and Effect; 8 -- Help with Hormones for Alleviating Discomfort; 9 -- Fighting Adrenal Fatigue; PART III -- Further Along the Road to Recovery10 -- The Embattled Body: Dealing with Infectious Microorganisms; 11 -- Medical Conditions and Other Sources of Pelvic Pain or Bladder Symptoms; 12 -- Some Effective Complementary Therapeutic Techniques; 13 -- Other Helpful Diets to Consider; 14 -- You Can Get Well; APPENDIX A -- Getting Started on a Gluten-Free Diet; APPENDIX B -- Gentle Herbal Remedies for Healing the Bladder and the Adrenals; APPENDIX C -- Homeopathic Remedies for the Bladder.