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Exercise Balls

Ease Labor with Peanut Ball

Peanut ball is a highly effective tool to speed up the labor process for women with an epidural. A study revealed that the women who were using peanut ball during pregnancy dramatically reduced the risk to undergo a cesarean surgery and delivered babies faster as compared to the women who did not use it.

Cold Therapy and Cold Packs

Fighting A Hot Summer

This summer, the temperature is shooting dangerously to triple digit in many parts of USA. By early June, many regions have already experienced the hike in high temperatures, though for the short period. It usually occurs when the high pressure in the upper atmosphere of the southern plains shifts towards northern areas, expanding heat across much of the nation.

TENS and EMS

Zap It: TENS and EMS Therapy

Our muscles work by receiving electrical impulses from our brain telling them to contract or relax. When they need a little help you can use electricity in a beneficial way. EMS therapy (electrical muscle stimulation) is a method of using external electrical impulses to trigger your muscles.

Fitness products

Exercising Your Core Muscles

Any exercise you do is beneficial, but when you exercise your core muscles it can have a greater effect than some others. Our core muscles influence other parts of our body. The larger muscles in our body help with balance and stability, not to mention avoiding aches and pains that can make everyday life a little bit less enjoyable.

Foot Management

Straightening The Toe - Treatment And Solutions for Toe Problems

Toes problems are common among almost all ages and the slightest of problems if not treated can grow to become major problems. Learning the right ways to diagnose, treat, and take care of toe problems can help alleviate pain and also aid speedy recovery.

Foot Management

All About Turf Toe

The metatarsophalangeal joint is the joint that connects the foot to the toes. Injury to the connective tissues in this joint near the big toe is called turf toe. The injury is generally the result of excessive upward bending of the big toe joint. This condition can be caused from either by jamming the toe, or repetitive injury when pushing off repeatedly when running or jumping.

Foot Management

A Brief Guide to Bunions

When the big toe pushes unevenly against the other toes, it nudges outward and creates a bony bump on the side of the foot. This is known as a bunion. Many a times it is accompanied by the swelling of the bursal sac that lies between the joints. Sometimes bunions are erroneously described as enlarges tissues but are actually a deformity of the bone.

Electrodes

Iontophoresis

Iontophoresis is a process in which ions diffuse in a medium driven by an applied electric field. These phenomena, directly and indirectly, constitute active transport of matter due to an applied electric field.

Pain Relief

All About Topical Analgesics

Topical analgesics are generally recommended to avoid systemic side-effects. They are gels that are applied to painful joints, sprains, and muscle aches. They chemicals in these gels are either heat inducing or cold inducing chemicals that react with the skin to produce a heated or a cold effect. This in turn acts against the pain in the body.

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Plantar Fasciitis

How Does TENS Unit for Plantar Fasciitis Work

If you were considering using a TENS unit for plantar fasciitis, this article is for you. Read to find how does TENS unit help with heel pain.

Making A Difference

5 Best Collagen Supplements

Getting enough collagen can be challenging. You can help support collagen production in your body with the five best collagen supplements. READ MORE.

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Finding The Right Treatment for Venous Insufficiency Ulcers

Treating venous ulcers can be very complex, not to mention costly. What are effective treatments? What do I need? We have information you need to hear. READ MORE

Best Patient Care Supplies

Properly Cleaning Medical Equipment - A How To Guide

Properly cleaning medical equipment requires following specific procedures. Here are 12 general tips to disinfect the equipment. READ MORE.

Mental Well Being

10 Important Facts About Bipolar Disorder

While most of us have heard about it, do you know the facts about bipolar disorder? Many people who are diagnosed with bipolar disorder often experience other mental health conditions, such as anxiety and attention deficit disorders. READ MORE.

Diapers and Wipes Washcloths and Wipes

Adult Wipes vs. Baby Wipes vs. Wet Wipes: Which Ones Right?

Adult wipes or baby wipes or wet wipes are all the same…right? Not so!! What’s the difference? Aren’t they the same? We can give you information to help you decide which is right. READ MORE

Scooters Power Chairs

Scooter vs Power Wheelchair: Which Should You Choose

Wheelchairs and mobility scooters are both essential mobility aids that help those with limited mobility to move around. If you, like many, are confused and find it hard to differentiate between a scooter and a power wheelchair, this article is for you. READ MORE.

Patient Lift Slings

How to Choose the Best Lifting Sling for Patient Safety

Patient safety is important in both clinical and home settings. What should you consider when selecting a sling for maximum safety? What patient transfer sling do I need? What sling types are available? We can help. READ MORE

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10 Essential Anti-Aging Foods That Are Great For Your Skin

10 Essential Anti-Aging Foods That Are Great For Your Skin

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