A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of speaking at the British Association of Urological Nurses (BAUN) conference in Liverpool. My talk, titled "Fuelling Urinary Health: Building Resilience to UTIs through Food," sparked incredible conversations about the role of nutrition and integrative strategies in preventing and managing urinary tract infections (UTIs).  

UTIs are frustratingly common, and when they recur frequently, they can become increasingly complex to treat. Persistent infections may lead to chronic, painful bladder symptoms. But there’s good news: by supporting your body’s natural defences, you can reduce the risk of recurring infections and promote healing, even if symptoms have become persistent. Here are the 3 key takeaways I shared with urology nurses to help break the UTI cycle and build long lasting urinary health.

There is so much info out there on how to "heal your IC" and how to “find relief from UTIs”. If this is you, I feel you. I’ve been there. And I’ve got tips for you. Knowing what I now know, here’s where I would start if I was brand new to my bladder healing journey.

Relying solely on those old dipstick and culture tests could mean you're not getting the right diagnosis or treatment. It's pretty frustrating that doctors are still sticking to these outdated rules, especially when we know infections can be caused by more than one type of bacteria.

My friend, the IC diet and most of the “wisdom” around IC is total BS. It is not a life sentence. Healing absolutely is possible. Food can be both a joy and part of your healing toolkit. This blog post is going to show you exactly how Caroline achieved all of this and more - and how you can too.

“Before working with Mary, I struggled with bladder pain, urinary frequency, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). I felt anxious about supplements in case they triggered my bladder and I was investing significant time and money without making any progress. Through Mary’s Heal Your Bladder programme, I achieved valuable results.”

If you’ve been told you have interstitial cystitis and you think you could actually have a chronic UTI, and you’re now wondering what the difference is and what it all means for you, this blog post is exactly what you’ve been looking for.