Comments on: Fibromyalgia: Cranberry for Cystitis http://thistimethisspace.com/2009/09/30/fibromyalgia-cranberry-for-cystitis/ skillful means for conscious living Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:08:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Forbidden Foods for Fibromyalgia « this time – this space http://thistimethisspace.com/2009/09/30/fibromyalgia-cranberry-for-cystitis/#comment-6142 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:31:01 +0000 http://thistimethisspace.com/?p=3244#comment-6142 [...] Interstitial cystitis (IC) is an inflammation of the bladder, and people with any autoimmune disease such as fibromyalgia, scleroderma, lupus, or Sjögren’s Syndrome are more susceptible to interstitial cystitis.  Cranberry juice helps prevent urinary tract infections. [...]

]]> By: timethief http://thistimethisspace.com/2009/09/30/fibromyalgia-cranberry-for-cystitis/#comment-3460 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:21:39 +0000 http://thistimethisspace.com/?p=3244#comment-3460 I’m aware of the Lyme disease and fibromyalgia detection and differentiation problems. From what I read cranberries are effective in preventing cystitis across the board in all humans. As cranberries naturally occur where I live the First Nations peoples were keenly aware of the medicinal properties. Thanks for commenting.

]]> By: timethief http://thistimethisspace.com/2009/09/30/fibromyalgia-cranberry-for-cystitis/#comment-3459 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:18:56 +0000 http://thistimethisspace.com/?p=3244#comment-3459 I always look for the placebo effect when I’m reading studies and research reports, knowing how powerful our thoughts can be. In this case it annoyed me that I could only get access to abstract reviews of the research study as I don’t have a JAMA membership.

I live in BC and we grow the best cranberry crops in the world here. I was raised eating cranberries in all kinds of from from soups to baked goods. Luckily I love the flavor. :)

]]> By: timethief http://thistimethisspace.com/2009/09/30/fibromyalgia-cranberry-for-cystitis/#comment-3458 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:13:41 +0000 http://thistimethisspace.com/?p=3244#comment-3458 @yogaforcynics
How coincidental. I happen to like cranberry juice and there are some super cranberry recipes I have and intend to share in this blog. Not surprisingly, some people don’t like the taste of cranberries. I’m glad to hear that you do. :)

P. S. Click the Cranberry recipes link at the end of the article above and you will find a great recipe for Cranberry limeade.

]]> By: Scientific Living http://thistimethisspace.com/2009/09/30/fibromyalgia-cranberry-for-cystitis/#comment-3457 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:40:34 +0000 http://thistimethisspace.com/?p=3244#comment-3457 Hey, I have Lyme disease, so I know what FM can be like. In fact, a lot of us Lymies were first diagnosed with FM. Of course, non of us were ever really satisfied with a dx of Fibromyalgia since it only described our symptoms and not a cause. Anyway, Lymies also use cranberry juice sometimes to coax bugs out of hiding and out into the open where they can be more easily killed.

]]> By: Find yourself with a smile... http://thistimethisspace.com/2009/09/30/fibromyalgia-cranberry-for-cystitis/#comment-3456 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:01:56 +0000 http://thistimethisspace.com/?p=3244#comment-3456 A good post!

The results of the study on elderly women is powerful (assuming the control/placebo group was convinced they were drinking cranberry juice). The placebo effect has been shown to be as powerful as morphine in up to 75% of cases (depending on which research you’re reading).

It is awesome that you quote research on your blog… I frequently intend to on my own blog posts, but it appears that I’m a bit too lazy…

It’s also a good thing that my physiology puts me less at risk for urinary tract infection… because I really can’t stand cranberry juice. :-)

keep smiling,

Ben
.-= Find yourself with a smile…´s last blog ..Top 10 Habits for Super Effective Study =-.

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