12 Holistic Remedies for Treating Interstitial Cystitis Naturally

Written by Erika MacTinger, Holistic Health and Behavioral Coach

Erika is skilled in restoring health naturally, after overcoming over 30 chronic medical symptoms and conditions. Erika specializes in chronic illness, unique behavior, and exceptional children. Erika has a special interest in coaching children who have autism, ADHD, and other conditions with challenging behaviors.

Interstitial cystitis is a chronic bladder condition that causes bladder pressure, bladder pain, urinary frequency, and in some people, pelvic pain. Interstitial Cystitis often has inflammation on the inner wall of the bladder, and some people develop ulcers. Severe interstitial cystitis pain has been compared to that of a stage 4 cancer patient. I myself suffered with this awful condition. I can describe it as someone pouring battery acid inside your bladder and pelvic area. Conventional medicine told me that interstitial cystitis is incurable. For years, I tried conventional treatments such as surgeries, bladder treatment instillations, and was put on a large quantity of medication. None of these treatments were successful. They were only a band-aid, never getting to the root cause. If anything, many of these treatments added to my health problems and offered many side effects.

Luckily, I found natural treatments for my interstitial cystitis. I was able to come off all medication, and I no longer live with excruciating chronic pain. My urinary frequency has immensely reduced, and I can live again. I wanted to share some of my knowledge to those who are suffering with this dreadful condition.

Here are 12 holistic remedies for treating interstitial cystitis naturally

Lemon or lime water

It contains a highly absorbable amount of vitamin C. Cleanses the urinary tract and helps prevent UTIs. It cleanses the liver, kidneys, and gallbladder of viruses, bacteria, heavy metals, and more.

Creates alkalinity in the body and hydrates the body on a cellular level. Helps rid the body of Streptococcus bacteria and expels mucus.

Celery juice

Celery juice contains essential vitamins such as Vitamin C, K, A, B9 (folate), potassium, magnesium, calcium, and more!

Helps eradicate Streptococcus bacteria. Helps flush out and kill other pathogens from the body. Cleanses the urinary tract and helps prevent UTIs. Essential for healing digestive issues, which often co-exist when you have interstitial cystitis.

Contains vital mineral salts that are imperative for creating alkalinity and helping to fight acidosis in the body.

Cucumber juice

Cucumber juice contains chlorophyll, B vitamins, Vitamin A, magnesium, silica, potassium, and Vitamin C.

Helps rid the body of Streptococcus bacteria and other pathogens. Cleanses the bladder, kidneys, and other organs.

Aids in digestive disorders that often accompany interstitial cystitis. Anti-inflammatory and creates alkalinity.

Cherries

Great source of vitamin C, A, K, B6, magnesium, copper, manganese, melatonin, and more.

Cleanse the bladder and kidneys. Help alleviate bladder spasms and bladder prolapse. Help rid the body of Streptococcus bacteria and other viruses.

Asparagus

Contains vitamin C, K, B12, B9, folate), B1, B2, B3, B6, and other antioxidants and minerals. Helps rid the body of Streptococcus bacteria.

Cleanses the urinary tract. It’s one reason you are smelling it when you urinate after eating it. It contains chlorophyll and lutein, which cleanse organs by scrubbing out toxins.

Dates

Good source of A, B-Complex, iron, calcium, manganese, copper, and potassium.

Help expel Streptococcus bacteria and mucus from the digestive system, which will also help support your bladder and those dealing with pelvic pain.

Helps destroy other pathogens. It is anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-parasitic. Aids in removing candida and heavy metals from the digestive tract.

Berries

High in vitamin C and full of other antioxidants. Helps rid the body Streptococcus bacteria and other pathogens in the body. Creates an alkaline environment.

Bananas

Great source of vitamin C that helps destroy Streptococcus bacteria. Anti-viral, Anti-fungal, and Anti-yeast. Reduces inflammation caused by viral load.

Helps heal digestive disorders that often accompany interstitial cystitis.

Leafy greens

Rich in antioxidants and filled with vitamins such as A, C, E, K, and B vitamins, and contain minerals such as magnesium, silica, potassium, and calcium. It contains chlorophyll and creates alkalinity in the body.

Sweeps the walls of the intestines to aid in the removal of bacteria, viruses, yeast, fungus, mold, and more.

Contains mineral salts that are critical for healing any health condition.

Sweet potatoes

Critical form of glucose, full of antioxidants and minerals. Contains vitamins such as C, E, & D. Best of all helps remove heavy metals, and unproductive bacteria, fungi, and mold in the gut.

Lemon balm

Contains vitamin C, B1, B2, magnesium, potassium, zinc, and more. Great source of silica and antioxidants.

Reduces stress, calms nerves, is anti-inflammatory, and helps alleviate pain. It is antibacterial and antiviral. It's great for digestive and bladder conditions.

Also great for calming the central nervous system, which is often needed in someone who struggles with interstitial cystitis. It is also beneficial against urinary tract infections.

Aloe

Contains vitamins such as A, C, E, and B12, and minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and zinc. The ultimate strep killer, which is present in anyone with urinary conditions.

Reduces inflammation, soothes the gut, and the lining of the bladder. Also helps soothe anyone dealing with pelvic pain, which is often accompanied alongside of interstitial cystitis.

Aids in repairing ulcers. I know many people who have interstitial cystitis also have Hunner's ulcers on the bladder wall. Helps to reduce acidosis and alkalinize the body.

According to Anthony William, Streptococcus bacteria is the main cause of interstitial cystitis. There are many other factors that come into play, such as toxic heavy metals, other viruses, eating specific foods that can make interstitial cystitis worse by feeding the pathogens in the body, stress, a high-fat diet, and more. The Medical Medium “no foods” that should be avoided are: soy, corn, eggs, dairy, gluten, wheat, MSG, natural flavors, canola oil, pork, farmed fish, processed beet sugar, and citric acid.

One of the most important things to remember is that Vitamin C is essential for healing Interstitial Cystitis because it starves off Streptococcus bacteria and other pathogens in the body. It’s also important to work on cleansing your digestive system when trying to alleviate interstitial cystitis. A good majority of people who struggle with interstitial cystitis often have some type of digestive condition, and even if you do not have symptoms, you need to be cleansing both the bladder and the digestive system.

I know many people with interstitial cystitis are sensitive to specific foods. I am in no way telling you to dive right in and try everything on the list at once. Healing fruit, vegetables, wild foods, and herbs are very powerful, and it is crucial to take things slowly.

There is much more that goes into healing interstitial cystitis than I can explain in this article. If you are ready to start your healing journey, are needing support and guidance, and would like to schedule an Intuitive Health Coaching Session, please send us a message here!

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Erika MacTinger, Holistic Health and Behavioral Coach

Erika is a Holistic Health and Behavioral Coach and the owner of Holistic Hope and Healing. Erika created her health coaching business after healing herself of over 30 chronic medical symptoms and conditions by changing her lifestyle, and utilizing, fruit, vegetables, wild foods, herbs, supplements, and techniques to strengthen the mind and heal the soul.

Aside from coaching how to overcome chronic illness, Erika has a passion and specialty in coaching children who have, autism, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other conditions that express challenging behaviors or special needs. Erika works closely with parents, offering holistic health guidance and emotional support as their children begin a healing journey.