Greetings!Before we get to the contents of this newsletter, I wanted to thank everyone for writing letters of appreciation to my husband for our upcoming anniversary. Without his support, I couldn't do what I do for all of you. I am touched by your sentiments and I am sure he will be also. All of your comments will be included in a PowerPoint presentation I will give to him in March for your anniversary. Thank you so much for participating in this intimate project! PS: If you haven't written, but would like to,
letters2Jim@gmail.comRemember, if you see my husband, please don't tell him. I want this to be a secret! Thanks again for helping me thank him! Love, Marriage, and DisabilityOn a related issue, I wanted to direct you to a great article written by Peter Rosenberger about how he and his wife work to have a wonderful marriage despite her disabilities. Rosenberger's four points include: - Separate the person from the pain
- Keep living even while hurting
- Love even while hurting
- See the "heart" not the "chart"
You can read and comment on Rosenberger's article here. Thank you Peter Rosenberger for some great reminders that we all get something someday and the best marriages learn how to work through these issues! |
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Interstitial Cystitis Diet & Lifestyle Blog
If you haven't already, I invite you to check out the Interstitial Cystitis Diet and Lifestyle Blog.
Recent blog posts include:
Other popular posts that I often refer patients to include:
Do you have a blog about interstitial cystitis? Let me know and maybe we can feature each other! I am always looking for guest posts!
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| Come Join the Conversation! | 
WOW! Our IC Diet facebook group has almost 1300 members! This is where I connect with my patients on a daily basis! Share your stories, inspiration quotes, connect with others, and post your recipes! You may even meet some now IC friends! Recent topics include
- Contaminated chicken can cause urinary tract infections
- Recipe for Slow Cooker Pear Vanilla Cake
- Recipe for White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Joining only takes a few seconds. Simply sign into your facebook account, navigate to Confident Choices facebook Group and click "Like" near the top of the page! |
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Confident Choices Workbook
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This easy to use workbook can help you determine your personal food triggers and get you on your way to feeling better! BONUS sections include information on nutrition supplements, food intake and voiding diaries, and planning sheets.Customizing the Interstitial Cystitis Diet also includes information on exercise, stress management, emotional issues,while illustrating success stories with patient stories. Customizing the Interstitial Cystitis Diet was written by a registered dietitian who knows what it is like to live with interstitial cystitis. $28.95
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Continuing Education for Dietitians & Nurses
|  New research estimates three to eight million women and one to four million men in the United States may have Interstitial Cystitis, a life altering, painful bladder condition. The great news is that dietary modifications can help relieve the symptoms of IC which include urgent, frequent, and painful urination. In order to spread the word, Julie Beyer, MA, RD, a dietitian and IC patient, has written Interstitial Cystitis: A Guide for Nutrition Educators to help educate dietitians and nurses who provide diet counseling to bladder disease patients.
From Amazon.com
Price: $19.99
Eight Credits for Continuing Education from:
Helm Publishing
www.helmpublishing.com
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Confident Choices Cookbook
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Julie Beyer, drawing from personal experience with interstitial cystitis, her professional expertise as a registered dietitian, and activism in the interstitial cystitis community has published Confident Choices: A Cookbook for Interstitial Cystitis and Overactive Bladder containing over 200 recipes, food preparation hints, and personal reflections that only a dietitian with interstitial cystitis can offer.
From Amazon.com
Price: $28.95
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