Dr Mandy DCN Podcast
This show is about how you can harness the power of your immune system to put your bladder pain to remission as I have done for myself and many of my patients. Nutrition is the single most important lever we have influencing our health and wellbeing for better or for worse. Each episode will discuss various tools we can use to optimize this lever, whether it is diet, nutrigenomics, environment, supplements or even mindset.
Dr Mandy DCN Podcast
What Is IC Really? Biofilms, Chronic UTI, and the Hidden Roots of Bladder Pain with Ruth Kriz
Interstitial Cystitis (IC) and chronic UTIs are often dismissed as “incurable” conditions, leaving patients stuck in a cycle of pain, antibiotics, and recurrence. But what if the real story is more complex — and more hopeful?
In this episode, Dr. Mandy Dell sits down with Ruth Kriz, a pioneer in chronic UTI research and treatment, to uncover the hidden drivers of IC and persistent bladder infections. Together, they explore:
- What IC really is — and why the diagnosis is often misunderstood
- The role of biofilms and hypercoagulation in protecting infections
- Why standard urine cultures fail, and how MicroGen testing changes the game
- Genetic influences like CBS, VDR, and MTHFR mutations
- The gut–bladder connection and the impact of dysbiosis
- Strategies for overcoming antibiotic resistance
- Long-term solutions to finally break the cycle of recurrence
If you’ve been told there’s no cure for IC or chronic UTI, this conversation will challenge that narrative and offer practical insights for healing.
✨ Dr. Mandy Dell is a Ruth Kriz–trained practitioner who uses MicroGen testing, hypercoagulation protocols, and nutrigenomics in her clinic to help patients identify and reverse the root causes of bladder pain. If you’d like to explore working together, book a consultation here: https://drmandydcn.com/booking/
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