ICN Resource Catalog – Winter 2010 - Interstitial Cystitis Network

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ICN Resource Catalog – Winter 2010 

Interstitial Cystitis Network, PO Box 2159, Healdsburg CA 95448 (707)433.0413 

Living with a bladder, prostate and/or a pelvic disorder can be challenging. Luckily, a wide variety of resources are now available that can 

help you, today, gather knowledge and gain control over your symptoms. Your purchase underwrites the IC support services that we offer to 

patients throughout the world. We thank you for your support! Please note that prices are subject to change at any time. 

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Essential Books On IC/PBS & Related Conditions 

� Diagnosis and Treatment 

Interstitial Cystitis Survival Guide by R Moldwin MD. 

The #1 book on IC, it covers diagnosis, treatments, pain care and 

much more. This is THE book that you should bring to every 

doctors appointment to credibility test proposed treatments. It’s 

also excellent to share with family and friends. 

Public Price: $13.99 

ICN Angel Subscriber Price: 11.89 

Shipping Weight: .75 lbs 

� Pelvic Floor Dysfunction & Pain 

Healing Pelvic Pain by Amy 

Stein PT 

Offers readers relief and recovery for 

pelvic floor disorders through a 

program of strengthening, 

stretching and relaxation exercises, 

massage techniques, nutritional 

basics, and self-care therapies 


ICN Angel Price: $14.40 

Shipping Weight: .75 lb 

Overcoming Pain by Platt, Platt 

and Hedrich 

The superb, comprehensive book 

discusses pain medications, pain procedures, the use of opiates 

and alternative therapies. It also offers practical suggestions on 

how to work with physicians as well as handling a daily life 

while struggling with pain. Includes discussion of various 

treatment plans and dosages. 


ICN Angel Subscriber Price: $14.40 


� Holistic & Alternative Therapies 

New! The Women’s 

Encyclopedia of Natural 

Medicine Medicine by Tori 

Hudson ND 

This book offers the most 

credible discussion we’ve seen 

discussing a natural approach to 

treating various women’s 

conditions. One entire chapter is 

dedicated to interstitial cystitis, 

sharing various alternative 

strategies (i.e. herbs, supplements, 

etc.). It includes chapters on 

many health conditions: 

endometriosis, herpes, heart disease, infertility, PID, menopause, 

menstrual cramps, osteoporosis, fibroids, fibrocystic breasts and much 

more! We are particularly impressed with the authors 

understanding of the current research related to IC and other pelvic 

pain disorders. Compared with other patient written books that 

describe alternative therapies, we believe that this book offers the 

most credible discussion of holistic IC therapies. 



Shipping Weight: 1.6 lbs 

� Family & Relationships 

Please Understand: The IC Guide For Partners 

Written by two dedicated, loving couples (The Sandler’s & The 

Glidden’s), this unique book offers a sensitive and empowering 

discussion of the issues which can affect our livess and 

relationships. 


ICN Angel Subscribers: $10.19 

Shipping Weight: .23 lbs

� IC Diet 

What’s the difference between the books below?? A Taste of 

the Good Life: A Cookbook for an IC Diet is perfect for people 

who love to cook, offering very in-depth discussions on finding 

low acid versions of your favorite foods. It also includes superb 

recipes. The Confident Choices series is simpler and, we think, 

perfect for people who want a quick and easy intro to the IC 

diet. It’s also perfect for patients who are worried that they are 

not eating a healthy, balanced diet. 

Confident Choices: A Cookbook 

for IC & OAB 

Author Julie Beyer RD has created a 

cookbook ideal for patients who are 

afraid to eat for fear of irritating their 

bladder. In addition to great menu 

ideas, she offers many flavorful 

recipes. It also includes a new, IC 

friendly shopping list. This book is a 

simple, clear and direct discussion of 

the IC diet perfect for someone who 

does not spend a lot of time in the 

kitchen. 




Confident Choices: Customizing 

the IC Diet 

Written by a registered dietitian Julie 

Beyer RD for IC patients, this book is 

ideal for patients who are struggling to 

eat a healthy, balanced diet. It 

includes many meal ideas for 

breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner. If 

you’re looking for a simple yet 

comprehensive discussion of the IC 

diet, this is the book for you. Perfect 

for people who want kick, easy meal 

ideas and suggestions. 




A Taste of the Good Life: A 

Cookbook for an IC Diet by 

Beverley Laumann 

The first book ever written on the 

IC diet, it is still our best selling 

book. It is perfect for men and 

women who love to cook, offering 

in-depth discussions of the IC 

(and vulvodynia) diet and how to 

find low acid versions of your 

favorite foods. The recipes are 

superb!!! The appendix alone is an 

amazing resource. Try the Carob 

Cake recipe. It’s a perfect IC 

friendly treat! 




� Related Conditions 

The First Year: IBS by Heather 

Van Vorous 

The First Year: IBS offers a 

comprehensive and sympathetic 

approach to managing irritable 

bowel syndrome (whether you're 

newly diagnosed or have been 

struggling for years), by an author 

who has dealt with the disorder since 

childhood and prevailed. 




Coping with Anxiety 

It is very normal to experience anxiety when faced with a new, 

confusing and/or painful condition. This book offers ten simple 

ways to relieve anxiety, fear and worry. Don't let anxiety 

dominate your life. Do something about it today! 




Vulvodynia Survival Guide 

Vulvodynia is a strongly related 

condition to IC, characterized by 

vulvar discomfort and/or burning. 

This book offers in-depth 

discussions on its origins, treatments, 

finding medical care, finding 

support, self-help strategies, 

managing chronic pain and, of 

course, expressing sexuality. 




Sjogren’s Syndrome Survival Guide 

This is the first and only book to provide a specific program of 

self-help strategies for sufferers of Sjogren’s Syndrome, a mildly 

related condition to IC characterized by dry mouth and dry eye 

symptoms. 




The Woman’s Book of Sleep 

Many IC patients struggle with sleep, 

either from frequency, or urgency or 

pain. This new book offers great tips 

for sleep and understanding of how 

hormones & other factors can also be 

involved AND treated! 




Angry All The Time, 2 nd ed. 

It’s normal to struggle with anger after being diagnosed with IC. 

But very angry people say things they don’t mean, hurt people 

they love, and even begin to hate themselves. This book offers 

great advice on gaining control over anger in your life. 




� ICN Publications 

My Mom has IC: A Painful 

Bladder Story 

A book to help young children 

understand their parents illness. 

Explains how the bladder works, 

why mom or dad has to go to the 

doctor, medication safety and how 

they can help around the house. 

Includes a big word hunt at the 

end! We wrote this book because 

we learned that many children 

were desperately and often silently worried about their parents, 

often fearing that a parent was dying. This is designed to ease 

those fears and create a warm, funny and happy conversation 

opportunity between a parent and a child. 




ICN Special Report on Managing 

Flares, 2 nd ed. 

From explaining the physiology of 

why flares occur to a list of the eight 

common flare triggers and brand new 

flare management guides based upon 

the type of flare you're having, we're 

sure that you'll find this issue very 

helpful as you seek control your flares. 




ICN Special Report on 

Managing Pain 

In this special issue, we provide a 

comprehensive guide to explain 

why bladder pain occurs, the 

many potential triggers of pain, 

the various medications and 

other therapies used to fight 

pain. Includes an interview 

wiith Dr. Dan Brookoff, the 

nations leading IC pain 

specialist, as well as self-help 

strategies and maintaining your 

emotional well-being. It's a must read for IC pain patients. 




ICN Special Report on 

Managing Diet 

From explaining the 

physiology of the bladder to a 

list of our most common food 

triggers, we're sure that you'll 

find this issue very helpful as 

you seek to understand this 

cornerstone of IC self help. 




� IC Optimist 

The IC Optimist is the ICN Quarterly Magazine. Produced four 

times a year, we offer back copies in print and by email. Here is 

a sampling of past issues. You can find more at: 

www.icnsales.com. 

Spring 2009 IC Optimist 

The Spring 2009 issue of the 

IC Optimist shares: The 

Treatment and Mistreatment 

of Chronic Urgency and 

Frequency (feature story), 

"On Faith" (editorial), She's 

Having A Baby: One 

Woman's Story With 

Pregnancy, Finding an IC 

Friendly Wine, The Latest IC 

Research, IC in the News, Put 

Some Spring Into Your Step, 

Great Ways with Eggs (A 

Fresh Tastes Column) and I 

Refuse to Wear Granny 

Panties (Self-Help Tip of 

the Month). 




Summer 2009 IC Optimist 

In the Summer 2009 issue, we 

offer a wide variety of feature 

articles including Back To 

School Strategies For Students 

with IC, Ketamine Bladder 

Syndrome, AUA 2009 

Conference Report, The Latest 

IC Research, IC Friendly Steak 

Barbecues and Marinades, Five 

Ways to Calm Vaginal 

Burning, Book Reviews and 

much more! 




Winter 2009 IC 

Optimist 

This theme of this issue of 

the IC Optimist is 

SURVIVAL. Our feature 

story shares how to survive 

IC catastrophes. Our selfhelp 

tip of the month 

provides some great ideas to 

keep your head and heart 

moving in a positive 

direction. We’ve covered 

the latest IC research 

including another possible 

new name for IC. More 

articles cover the use of 

probiotics, IC friendly 

winter sports, a new time release supplement Q-Urol and a great IC 

Friendly Winter meal! The ICN Editorial covers the woefully 

inadequate coverage of IC in many medical schools. 




Prelief (120 tablets) 

This is one of the most popular 

supplements used by people who are 

sensitive to acid in foods. A calcium 

based supplement, it can help patients 

eat a more balanced diet and enjoy the 

occasional food that could be more 

irritating, such as pizza or pasta. 

Ingredients: calcium glycerophosphate, 

magnesium stearate 



Shipping Weight: .15lbs 

Alternative (OTC) Food Supplements 

Azo Bladder Pain Relief 

Tables 

May relieve symptoms such as 

pain, burning, urgency and 

frequency of urination 

associated with irritation of the 

lower urinary tract. Beware, you 

will pee orange! Ingredients: 

Phenazopyridine Hydrochloride 




CystoProtek - 120 soft gels 

CystoProtek combines the antiinflammatory 

properties of 

quercetin, glucosamine sulfate 

and rutin with the compounds 

chondroitin sulfate and sodium 

hyalonurate that help replenish 

the GAG layer in the bladder. 

A retrospective open label study 

of Cystoprotek in IC (released 

in 10/06) found that the 

product is beneficial and well 

tolerated. The 269 patients 

participating experienced a 

51.2% inhibition of their IC 

symptoms. Ingredients: 

chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, 

quercetin, rutin, sodium 

hyaluronate and olive kernal 

extract, gelatin (from pork), 

beeswax, soy lecithin, glycerin, purified water, titanium dioxide and 

carob extract. Contains fish, shellfish and soy. 




Algonot Plus - 120 soft gels 

This was the first supplement developed by IC researcher Dr. 

Theoharis Theoharides. Ingredients: chondroitin sulfate, 

glucosamine sulfate, quercetin and olive kernal seed oil, gelatin(from 

pork), beeswax, soy lecithin, glycerin, purified water, titanium dioxide 

and carob extract. Contains fish, shellfish and soy. 




CystaQ - 60 capsules 

In Fall 2002, a study was presented by Kym Kanaly MD et al. 

which demonstrated that CystaQ oral therapy was 'well tolerated 

and provided significant improvement of bladder symptoms in 

patients with IC and vulvodynia.' Ingredients: Quercetin, 

Bromelain, Papain, Black Cohosh, Wood Betony, Passionflower, 

Valerian & Cranberry Powder & Gelatin. 




New! Bladder Ease – 180 

capsules 

Based upon the work of Tori 

Hudson ND, (author of the 

Women’s Encyclopedia of 

Natural Medicine), Vitanica 

produces this supplement for 

“bladder mucosal support.” 

Ingredients: Vitamin A, 

bioflavonoids, L-Arginine, 

quercetin, glucosamine HCL, 

corn silk extract, zea mays 

oregon grape root extract, 

berberis aquifolium. 


ICN Angel Subscriber Price: 

$31.44 


Desert Harvest Aloe 

In a double blind, placebo controlled clinical trial in IC 

patients, 87% of participants received relief from at least one 

symptom. 50% received relief from all or most of their symptoms. 

Ingredients: Whole Leaf Aloe Vera 




DH Quercetin with Aloe 




DH Glucosamine and Chondroitin with Aloe 




DH Calcium & Vitamin D with Aloe 




DH Buffered Vitamin C with Aloe 




*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug 

Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, 

cure or prevent any disease.

Azo Home UTI Test Kit (3 Test Strips) 

When an IC flare feels exactly like the worlds worst UTI, it’s 

only normal to suspect infection rather than an IC flare. Having 

a UTI Test Kit on hand can help you determine when to 

request a urine culture. This test kit checks for Nitrite AND 

Leukocytes in the urine, the same UTI test pads that most 

doctors use. Easy to use and read in just 2 minutes! 




William Beaumont Hospital CD Series 

This dynamic IC research and clinical care center has created 

three relaxation CD’s designed for patients struggling with 

interstitial cystitis, pelvic pain, vylvodynia and/or chronic 

prostatitis. These will aid you in relaxing your pelvic floor, 

reducing symptoms and managing pain. 

Public Price: $15.00/each 

ICN Angel Subscriber Price: $12.75/each 

Shipping Weight: .20 lbs. 

Home Urine Testing Kits 

CD #1 - Guided Imagery for 

Relaxation for Women With IC and 

Pelvic Pain 

CD #2 - Guided Imagery To 

Enhance Healing for Women with 

IC, Pelvic Pain or Vulvodynia. 

CD #3 - New!! Guided Imagery 

To Enhance Healing for MEN 

with Chronic Prostatitis or Pelvic 

Pain 

CD’s and DVD’s 

Alkalive pH Strips (90 Test 

Strips) 

Manufactured by pH Ion, this new 

test kit will allow you to test the 

acid or alkaline level of your urine. 




New Dawn Pilates For People with Pelvic Pain 

Created for patients struggling with pelvic pain disorders, this 

DVD is ideal for individuals who are seeking new, gentle 

exercises that will not flare their symptoms. Because many 

patients can't perform long, 

intense workouts, this DVD 

has shorter segments, which 

allows patients to 

personalize their workout 

according to their 

capabilities. In addition to a 

47 minute complete 

workout, it also offers 

targeted workouts for 

warming up, arms, abs & 

back and legs. 



$25.49 

Shipping Weight: .20 lbs. 

Bladder & Prostate Friendly Chair Cushions 

Bladder & Prostate Friendly Chair Cushion 

This unique design, created originally for patients with broken tailbones, happens to work almost perfectly for patients with IC, 

vulvodynia, pudendal neuralgia or nerve entrapment, hemorrhoids, urethral and/or general tenderness in the crotch area. Why?? It 

offers a deep groove that fits comfortably under the crotch area and reduces pressure to those tender tissues. These cushions are ideal for 

patients who struggle with sitting, particularly at work, in office chairs, cars, movie theaters planes and at home. 

We offer FOUR cushions of varying firmness. The cushions are 16 inches wide by 14 inches 

deep. Inside, you'll find firm, supportive side sections with a flexible, soft, grooved foam that 

reduces pressure on the crotch, urethra, prostate, etc. The cushions are covered with a durable 

dark blue poly-cotton cover. 

Cushion Sizes: 

B-SOFT: Made from 2 inches of soft foam and is best for those from 75-125 lbs. 

C-MEDIUM: Made from 3 inches of soft foam and is best for those from 125-175 lbs. 

D-FIRM: Made from 2 inches of firm foam and is best for those from 175-225 lbs. 

E-EXTRA FIRM: Made from 3 inches of firm foam is best for those from 225-275 lbs. 



Shipping Weight: 1.75 lbs

Diet modification remains the foundation of IC self help! The 

foods and beverages we consume can have a significant effect 

on the severity of our symptoms although these symptoms will 

vary from person to person. We offer beverages that are more 

easily tolerated by tender bladders. Please note that we do 

NOT believe nor encourage coffee consumption of any type by 

patients who are currently struggling with IC flares, bladder 

symptoms or pain. However, if you are feeling better, these low 

acid variations may be worth trying. 

� Real Coffees 

IC Friendly Coffees & Teas 

New! Tyler’s NO 

ACID Coffee 

Made with a special 

roasting process that 

produces pH neutral 

coffee, Tyler’s coffee is 

very smooth and 

flavorful. Comes in small 

foil containers for daily 

use and to maintain 

freshness. Public Price: 

$2.99 


$2.54 


Puroast Low Acid Coffees 

The Puroast® Process is an all-natural process that does not 

create the acids that affect the stomach. Available in ground and 

whole bean, decaf and regular, Puroast offers a wide variety of 

low acid coffees. Whole bean orders should be placed on our 

website or phoned in! 

Regular Flavors: House Blend, Dark French Roast, 

Hazelnut, Vanilla 



Shipping Weight: .85 

Decaf Flavors: House Blend, Dark French Roast, 

Hazelnut, Vanilla 




Euromild Low Acid Coffee 

Ground Roast 

(Specify Decaf or Regular) 

Euromild was brought to the ICN 

years ago by a patient who had tried 

it and found it mild enough for her 

bladder. We've since sold this to 

thousands of IC patients who have 

found it to be far more bladder 

friendly than others! Makes about 

40 cups. Comes in a resealable fresh 

lock bag 




� Herbal Coffees & Teas 

Pero 

PERO is a 100% natural beverage with a coffee like taste. 

Naturally low acid, it is also 100% caffeine free. Instant beverage. 

Comes in two varieties: regular or dark roast crystals. 

Ingredients: malted barley, chicory, rye 




Cafix Crystals 

Cafix offers a rich, robust taste yet none of the caffeine or acidity 

found in coffee or tea that can irritate our tender bladders. Some 

people feel this has a slightly richer flavor than other herbal 

coffees due to the addition of beet roots to the mix! Ingredients: 

roasted barley, rye, chicory, beet roots 




Kaffree Roma 

Kaffree Roma Roasted Grain Beverage is 

the newest addition to the ICN shop. 

Recommended originally in Bev 

Laumann’s book A Taste of the Good 

Life: A Cookbook for an IC diet, it can 

be delicious and satisfying! All natural, 

caffeine-free beverage made from roasted 

malt barley with a touch of chicory that 

has a rich, coffee-like flavor. Just add 1 

rounded teaspoon to a cup of hot water. 

This jar will make 100 cups. 




Roastaroma 

An interesting blend that begs the question - is this an herbal tea 

or an herbal coffee? Very similar to Pero or Cafix BUT with 

added carob and spices that 

combine to create a rich flavor 

and aroma! It has a lovely, 

rich, roasted aroma and flavor. 




Celestial Seasonings After Dinner Teas 

These roasted carob teas are light and flavorful. Comes in three 

flavors: Almond Sunset, English Toffee and Vanilla 

Hazelnut! INGREDIENTS: listed on our website 




Peppermint Tea by Yogi Teas 

A very popular tea, peppermint is known to calm spasms in the 

gut, soothe indigestion, stimulate appetite, ease travel and calm 

morning sickness. caffeine-free INGREDIENTS: organic 

peppermint leaf 



Shipping Weight: .15

� Jams & Jellies 

New!! Colorado Mountain Jam 

& Jelly Low Acid 

We found Colorado Mountain 

Jams at the January 2009 Fancy 

Food Show and they blew our socks 

off! This ORGANIC jam and jelly 

line has no acid added and uses low 

acid pectin and are full of chunky 

bits of fruit picked at the peak of 

ripeness from their own orchard. 

Several varieties available 

including: blueberry, peach, 

spiced peach, apple pie and 

merlot. INGREDIENTS: listed on our website! 




New! Cinnamon Pear Jelly by A Perfect Pear 

Now in a bigger size! A 

beautifully translucent jelly 

with a cinnamon stick right 

inside the jar, this jelly has just 

the right consistency with a 

bright pear and cinnamon 

flavor. This is a favorite served 

on toast, over cottage cheese, as 

a filling in cakes or as a 

condiment served with lamb. 

INGREDIENTS: organic pear 

juice concentrate, organic sugar, 

organic cinnamon, lemon juice 

concentrate, natural pear flavor, 

citrus pectin. 

This new, bigger size does have a very small amount of lemon 

juice. We believe that it is unlikely to irritate your bladder. 




� Baking Mixes 

Dr. Oetker's Organic Vanilla 

Cake Mix 

This wonderful cake mix tastes 

like a homemade vanilla wedding 

cake. It’s absolutely yummy and 

what we use for all of our family 

celebrations. Best of all, it doesn’t 

have any of that cloying chemical 

aftertaste found in most cake 

mixes. This cake is definitely 

yummy! INGREDIENTS: organic 

wheat flour, organic cane sugar, 

baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, 

locust bean gum, organic vanilla 

flavor, natural flavor. 



Shipping Weight: 1.00 lb 

IC Friendly Foods 

Dr. Oetker's Organic Vanilla Icing Mix 

A perfect match to the cake mix, this icing mix tastes like 

homemade butter cream frosting. It’s very easy to make, is easily 

spreadable and covers a normal sized cake. Ingredients: Organic 

icing sugar, salt, organic vanilla flavor (contains gum arabic). 




Dr. Oetker's Organic Muffin 

Mixes 

These muffins are light, flavorful 

and sinful without irritating our 

bladders. They are also low in 

sugar and don’t have that 

chemical aftertaste found in 

typical brand name mixes. Perfect 

for a Sunday brunch, an 

afternoon tea or just sitting with a 

book and a cup of peppermint tea. 

Comes in four flavors: Carrot, 

Oatmeal, Corn and Apple 

Cinnamon. INGREDIENTS: listed on our website! Makes 12 

muffins 




Iveta’s Scone Mixes – 

Blueberry, Cinnamon Chip, 

Vanilla 

At the Fancy Food Show each 

year, the one company which 

always impresses is Iveta’s. These 

scones are light with lovely, 

fresh flavors. Absolutely perfect 

in every way and ideal for 

Sunday Brunch or as a reward 

for going to the doctors! You’ll 

love them! Comes in three 

flavors! INGREDIENTS: listed 

on our website 




� Rice 

New! Lundberg Organic 

Long Grain Brown Rice 

– Heat and Eat 

Microwaveable Servings 

This Heat & Eat Long 

Grain Brown Rice is 

special because the whole 

grains remain fluffy and 

separate. This convenient, 

precooked organic brown 

rice is especially suitable in 

stuffing, pilafs, salads, 

casseroles, and stir-fry dishes. 



Shipping Weight: .06 lb

� Cookies & Candy 

Alice’s Stick Cookies (4 oz) 

When we sampled this cookie, we fell in love. It has a light, 

satisfying toffee flavor that is wonderful! It definitely deserved its 

award as Best Cookie of 2004 and 2006. INGREDIENTS: listed 

on our website 




New! Snap Cookies 

We found this new 

line of cookies at the 

2009 Fancy Food 

Show. Several 

bladder friendly 

flavors including 

butterscotch, 

cinnamon, raspberry 

and peppermint. 


ICN Angel Subscriber 

Price: $3.82 


Almond Caramel Chews from Nunes Farms 

While chocolate is a no-no, caramel is completely IC friendly 

and these organic chews are just what you need to satisfy that 

craving for something sweet. INGREDIENTS: Cream, Sugar, 

Corn syrup, roasted almonds, milk, vanilla, salt, lecithin. 




Honey Essence English Toffee 

From the rich, buttery centers made with fresh-from-the-hive 

honey, grade A almonds and farm-fresh butter to the delectable 

hand-dipped carob and almond coating - this is truly English 

Toffee Extraordinaire! Ingredients: Listed on our website 




Honey Essence Honeymoons 

A celebration of our two favorite sensations, crunchy and chewy. 

Decadent honey, caramel and mixed nuts (almonds, cashews 

and pecans) dipped in carob. Ingredients: Listed on our website 




Goldie’s Carob 

Bars – Four 

Flavors 

If you miss your 

favorite chocolate 

bars, these are a 

great, IC Friendly 

alternative. Four 

flavors: Mint, Hazelnut Praline, Rice Crunch or Plain. 

Contains no refined sugar, no preservatives, no chocolate, cocoa 

or caffeine and tastes great. 6.5 inches long by 3 inches wide. 

INGREDIENTS: barley malt, fractionated palm kernel oil, carob 

powder, rice crisp (rice, barley malt), soy lecithin. 




Carob Chips (Vegan) 

If you’re missing chocolate chip cookies, never fear! Carob chips 

are IC friendly, taste wonderful and make great cookies or cakes! 

These vegan chips contain no dairy ingredients, no refined 

sugars, and no harmful trans fats. Ingredients: Whole grain malted 

barley and corn, fractionated palm kernal oil, carob powder, soy 

lecithin. 




Carob Powder 

Do you miss making chocolate cake or cookies?? Have you ever 

tried baking with carob?? It's wonderful, especially the carob cake 

recipe found in A Taste of the Good Life! Use as an equal 

replacement for cocoa in your favorite recipes, or use three 

tablespoons carob powder plus one tablespoon water in place of 

each square of chocolate. 



Shipping Weight: 1.20 lbs. 

� Fruit & Energy 

Bars 

Pear-Pear or Pear- 

Blueberry Bars 

Singles 

This 100% natural 

all-fruit snack bar 

from Gorge Delights 

tastes great, is fat free, 

contains no cholesterol, is low in sodium and is a good source of 

dietary fiber. Contains no artificial ingredients, flavorings or 

preservatives. This bar is the equivalent of eating two fresh pears! 

INGREDIENTS: listed on our website 




Pear-Pear or Pear-Blueberry Bars Box of 16 

A box of 16 bars. 




LARABARS 

Another find from 

the Fancy Food 

Show, 

LÄRABARs are a 

delicious blend of 

unsweetened fruits, nuts and spices — energy in its purest form 

without any irritating preservatives or flavorings. Made from 

100% whole, raw food, each flavor contains no more than 2 to 6 

ingredients. Pure and simple, just as nature intended. Comes in 

six flavors: Apple Pie, Banana Bread, Cashew Cookie, 

Coconut Crème Pie, Cinnamon Roll & Peanut Butter 

INGREDIENTS: listed on our website 




BodiHeat Heating Pads – Three 

Pack 

This are, by far, the most popular 

heating pads that we sell. They can 

be worn comfortably at work, while 

driving and traveling. Simply 

attach to your undergarment. One 

time use only, delivers steady heat 

for 8+ hours! 




BodiHeat Heating Pad – Ten 

Pack 

This deeply discounted pack contains a total of thirty one-time 

use heating pads! (Not eligible for angel discount) 

Public & Subscriber Price: $37.50 


Perineal Cold Pack 

This Perineal Cold Pack provides a safe, controlled and effective 

cold therapy. Easy to activate, packs help diminish swelling and 

promote healing. 




Perineal Wash Bottle 

Do you have vulvodynia? Are you struggling with vulvar 

discomfort or a sensation of urine burning your skin? Do you 

have a feeling of heat and/or discomfort on your vulva, 

perineum or rectum during urination?? This clear, empty wash 

bottle is one of the most effective ways to reduce that irritating 

sensation. Just fill with water and rinse yourself off after you use 

the restroom! For those days when burning is particularly bad, 

fill with cold water and rinse yourself as you are urinating. This 

is one of the easiest ways to help calm and soothe your sensitive 

tissues. 




Travel John 

Patients who struggle with 

driving in a car, or who are 

concerned about finding a 

restroom quickly, will find the 

Travel John a great option. 

They are small, will easy fit in 

a purse and fits comfortably 

over the urethra so that you 

can void easily. Urine quickly 

solidifies thus creating no 

leakage. Don't let IC isolate you at home. Comes in plastic packs 

of three! 




Heat & Cold Pads 

Restroom Supplies 

EndoFEMM Microwaveable 

Heating Pad 

The EndoFEMM Pad is 

designed specifically for 

women & girls who suffer 

from chronic pelvic pain. 

With seven sections and 

"kick stand" bottom, the pad 

design provides even heating 

or cooling and a shape that 

doesn't shift while gently hugging the pelvic area. Covered with 

supple polyester fleece that is super soft against the skin. Comes 

in a lavender color Pad Dimensions: 16.0"W X 10.5"H 




EndoFEMM Washable Cover 

The EndoFEMM Pad WASHABLE COVER is designed as 

a protective barrier for the heating/cooling pad when placed in 

the microwave or freezer and keeps the pad clean. This is really 

clever as you can easily wash this cover to keep your pad clean! 




Seventh Generation Baby Wipes 

This product came 

highly recommended by 

several IC patients who 

found them soothing 

'down there,' particularly 

after using the restroom. 

Chlorine free and 

unscented, these wipes 

are moistened with aloe 

vera, vitamin E and water. Contains 40 unscented cloth wipes, 

perfect to fit in a purse or glove compartment. 




Natracare Intimate Wipes 

This soft, cotton wipe 

contains natural plant 

extracts of Calendula and 

Chamomile. Alcohol and 

paraben free, biodegradable 

with no synthetic 

preservatives. 12 wipes in a 

portable, self-closing packet 



$3.82 


IBS Products 

IC patients struggle with IBS symptoms including diarrhea, constipation and/or a 

combination of the both. Heather Van Vorous, author of the best selling book on IBS: 'The 

First Year: IBS', has a product line that can help reduce IBS symptoms and discomfort. 

Heather’s Tummy Tamers: Acacia Fiber 

Acacia fiber is 100% soluble, soothing and ideal for patients struggling with IBS. Clinical 

studies have shown that soluble fiber helps soothe and regulate the bowel, relieves IBS 

abdominal pain and cramping and alleviates both diarrhea and constipation. It is safe and 

healthy for daily, lifelong use and has no gluten, sugar, salt, artificial sweeteners, citric acid, 

oxalates, or yeast. Ingredients: organic acacia 




Heather’s Tummy Tamers: Peppermint Oil Capsules 

A recent survey of clinical trials declared peppermint oil capsules the 'drug of first choice' for 

IBS patients with constipation or diarrhea, to alleviate general symptoms, and to improve 

quality of life. Peppermint helps relieve abdominal pain, diarrhea, and urgency from IBS. 90 capsules per bottle. Ingredients: peppermint 

oil extract, ginger oil, fennel oil, gelatin, glycerine, enteric coating, water, carob. 




Dry Mouth & Oral Care Products 

Dry mouth can be a very uncomfortable side effect of common IC treatments. But dry mouth can also have an unexpected 

consequence, a potential increase in dental cavities. The Biotene line of products can help. 

Biotene Dry Mouth Gum 

Biotene Dry Mouth Gum effectively helps to reduce harmful 

bacteria and plaque while relieving oral dryness. Contains 

natural salivary enzyme protection. Ingredients: listed on our 

website. Net Contents: 16 pieces 







Biotene Mouthwash For Dry 

Mouth Care 

Especially formulated and 

recommended for dry mouth care. 

Imagine a mouthwash with a soft, 

gentle feel containing a strong 

antibacterial formula! 



Shipping Weight: .70obs 

Biotene Dry Mouth Liquid 

Moisturizer 

This is a refreshing liquid 

solution that quickly diminishes 

dry discomfort, mouth odors, and 

other symptoms of dry mouth. 

Ingredients: listed on our website. 

Biotene Sensitive Toothpaste with Dry Mouth Protection 

Biotene Sensitive Toothpaste helps protect against tooth 

sensitivity while fighting cavities with gentle dry mouth 

protection. Active Ingredients: listed on our website 




Super Lysine Cold Sore 

Treatment Ointment 

Clinically proven to heal cold 

sores quickly, naturally, and 

painlessly, Quantum’s leading 

all-natural cold sore treatment 

contains lysine and 14 other 

vitamins, herbs, and minerals. 




SuperLysine Cold Stick 

Use everyday to protect your lips 

from the sun, a common cold sore trigger. Contains all the same 

healing, relief giving and preventive nutrients as the 

ointment. This moisturizing petroleum-free convenient 

Coldstick also heals cracked or chapped lips. It can be worn 

under lipstick. Apply as often as needed. 




Very Private Body Wash 

Very Private pH balanced Body 

Wash is a skin-friendly, low 

sudsing cleansing and 

conditioning formula for the 

overall body and the intimate 

area. It leaves skin feeling fresh, 

clean, and helps prevent 

irritations and infections in 

the intimate area. 

Hypoallergenic, fragrance free, 

dermatologist tested and 

approved. Ingredients listed on 

our website. 6 fl oz. 




Seventh Generation 

Pantiliners 

For those days when a little 

extra protection makes sense! 

Made in Canada, Seventh 

Generation is well known for 

their sensitive skin, chlorine 

free products. If you suffer from vulvodynia and/or have sensitive 

skin, these may work for you! Individually Wrapped. 45 

Chlorine Free, Fragrance Free Pantiliners. 




Sex Talk – Uncensored Exercises For 

Exploring What Really Turns You 

On 

A book for all couples who are struggling 

with sexuality and intimacy. It can help 

you create very sexy, very satisfying sexual 

experiences. If IC has dampened your 

creativity, this can help you find the 

mood again! 




Feminine Hygiene Products 

Very Private Intimate Moisture 

To make intercourse more comfortable, 

lubrication is essential for IC and 

vulvodynia patients. Dry skin rubbing 

on dry skin must be avoided. Very 

Private Intimate Moisture feels and 

functions like a woman's own 

moisture to relieve vaginal dryness 

instantly and enhance the pleasure of 

intimacy. Ingredients listed on our website 




Seventh Generation Ultrathin 

Regular Pads 

For normal menstrual days! 

Seventh Generation is well 

known for their sensitive 

skin, chlorine free products. 

Individually Wrapped. 18 

Chlorine Free, Fragrance Free 

Pads 




Romance and Intimacy 

Commandos Underwear 

Alternative 

If you suffer from vulvodynia 

and find wearing traditional 

underwear uncomfortable, 

COMMANDOS may be the 

perfect alternative. The 

COMMANDOS patch is the 

most important part of 

underwear, the cotton crotch. A 

disposable patch that sticks in 

jeans and pants to replace 

panties! Envelope contains 8 patches. Several varieties available 

including: white fleece (cotton/poly), 100% combed cotton or 

100% organic cotton suede jersey. 




Desert Harvest Aloe Vera Personal Gel 

Desert Harvest Aloe Vera Personal Gel is a completely natural, 

chemical-free personal lubricant that can be used for intercourse 

or internal physical therapy. Ingredients: listed on our website. 




Pure Almond Massage Oil 

Sweet almond oil is an excellent lightweight massage or body oil 

that soothes, softens, and protects the skin. 




Personal Vibrators 

Did you know that a vibrator can help relax the pelvic floor 

muscles?? Dr. Chris Jayne suggested this in his May 2006 

Lecture for the 2006 IC & PBS On-Line Conference "When Sex 

Hurts: Intimacy and IC". We've found some vibes for women 

who are trying to find their 'comfort zone.’ You can find these 

and more directly on our website at: www.icnsales.com. Look 

in the “Romance & Intimacy” Category.

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RETURN POLICY - We can provide a credit card refund for items returned within two weeks. We provide a store credit for items 

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ICN Resource Catalog – Winter 2010 - Interstitial Cystitis Network

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