Getting any kind of illness can cause a flare in your interstitial cystitis symptoms. After recovering from illness herself, Callie talks about the impact of illness on your interstitial cystitis symptoms. Medications, illness symptoms, and changes in eating and drinking while you’re feeling bad can all affect your symptoms. Callie also talks about the importance of vitamin C and zinc to support your immune system to prevent and recover from illness. Tune in to hear some tips to manage flares during bouts of illness and IC-friendly food and supplement sources of vitamin C and zinc!  Firecrotch Balm: https://www.greenwitchca.com/pets.html#!/products/firecrotch-balm  IC-friendly recipes packed with vitamin C: Mini Spinach and Pepper Pizza Pitas: https://www.callieknutrition.com/post/mini-spinach-and-pepper-pizza-pitas  Stuffed Peppers: https://www.callieknutrition.com/post/stuffed-peppers  Honey Coconut Blueberry Muffins: https://www.callieknutrition.com/post/honey-coconut-blueberry-muffins  Blueberry Almond Oatmeal: https://www.callieknutrition.com/post/easy-blueberry-almond-oatmeal  Pumpkin Pancakes: https://www.callieknutrition.com/post/pumpkin-pancakes  Pumpkin Bread: https://www.callieknutrition.com/post/pumpkin-bread Desert Harvest Vitamin C [Get 10% off with code "CKNURT22"] https://www.desertharvest.com/buffered-vitamin-c-90-capsules.html  Work with me: Join The IC Collective and learn about food additives this month! Apply for Road To Remission, the program that has 60% of my clients in remission or “very close to remission” in just 3 months! Not sure which of my offers fits your needs? No problem - fill out this application so I can get to know you better and I’ll send you my recommendation on which of my offers fits your goals best.  Connect with me! Instagram Facebook Pinterest Website Email: [email protected]