News & Blog
Summer 2017 ICA Update Available Online
In this issue:
- Knowledge is Power – The Internet offers a wealth of resources for those with IC. Here are six things to know about finding the right information to help you.
- Building a Solid Doctor-Patient Relationship – How you interact with your doctor can have a major impact on how you are diagnosed and treated.
- Mindfulness Over Matter – Learning ways to manage stress when IC symptoms flare can be difficult, but research shows it can lessen symptoms.
- ‘Hope is Informed Optimism’ – Recognizing your mindset—and realizing there are ways to shift it—are keys to the road to recovery.
- The ‘Invisible Part of Healthcare’ – The health literacy field is evolving to address systemic issues that impact the patient-provider dynamic.
- Voices of Hope