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Hot And Cold Therapy

Dealing with Winters Aches and Pains

The cold, dark days of winter can stress our bodies and minds much differently than during the rest of the year. The cold weather can constrict muscles and make working or playing outdoors difficult. Whether it’s from shoveling snow or sledding in the backyard we sometimes need to find relief from winter’s aches and pains.

Fitness products

Exercising with Your Ostomy: Just Do It!!

Once you have recovered from an ostomy surgery returning to a “normal” life might seem like a strange idea. Truth is you should be able to resume your normal activities after a healing period. The when, how, or what exercise you can do will depend on the reason for your ostomy and your overall health condition.

Mental Well Being

Shining a Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder

We all get a little bummed as the days get shorter and darkness is more prevalent, but for some this funk can be more serious. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a depression that occurs usually in fall and winter. Since you can’t beat Mother Nature, how do we deal with this disorder? Light therapy or bright light therapy is one way to combat this disorder.

Yoga And Pilates

Using Yoga for Therapy

We all know that exercise is good for us, but not all of us may understand the benefits that yoga presents to our overall well-being as well as for its therapeutic values. Many people use yoga in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle to improve their quality of life and overall health.

Hot And Cold Therapy

When And How to use Hot and Cold Therapy?

Recovering and rehabbing from an injury requires the correct therapy course of action. It makes no sense to adopt a course of action that won’t benefit your injury, would it?

Magnetic Therapy

The ‘Therapeutic’ Magnet

Magnet therapy is one such complementary treatment that has become quite popular in recent times, especially for pain management. Magnets are believed to have a therapeutic value and practitioners claim that the magneto static fields produced by permanent magnets have beneficial health effects.

Stockings

Compression Therapy and Garments

Compression therapy has several health benefits obtained by wearing different compression therapy garments available - socks, stockings, gloves, armsleeves.

Stockings Accessories

Buying a Compression Garment

Buying a compression garment is all about the correct size. Compression therapy will work best only if the size is right enough to provide adequate pressure.

Stockings and Socks Aids

Choosing the Proper Compression Socks/Stockings for You

Our bodies are made up of several major systems that include the digestive system, respiratory system, the nervous system, skeletal/muscular system, and the circulatory system. All these systems work together in order for our bodies to operate properly. When one system is compromised or injured the other systems need assistance.

Recently Added

Wound Preps

5 Best Wound Closure Strips for Lesser Chances of Scarring

Wound closure strips are non-invasive thin bandages and reduce the chances of bacteria creeping into the wound. Here are 5 of our best-selling steri strips for wound closure you can pick from. READ MORE.

Cardio Exercise Equipment

7 Best Ankle Weights to Boost Your Workout

If you want to add variety or work through a plateau, adding ankle and wrist weights could add just the right touch to get you to your exercise goals. They are versatile enough to use them while walking, running, jogging, leg lifts, leg raises, side leg lifts, arm curls, and more. So many options are available, so how do you find the best ankle weights to boost your workout? We've put together a list of seven best. READ MORE.

Health Care for Women

5 Best Products for Vaginal Health

If you have not already, it is about time you invested some time and energy in revitalizing your femininity. Here is a list of the best products for vaginal health that you must consider buying for a healthy and happy vagina. READ MORE.

Parkinson’s Disease

Hand Tremors: 10 Products To Make Life Easier

Hand tremors can be very challenging to say the least. Everyday tasks become difficult, and you may even lose a sense of independence. When quality of life begins to diminish, it’s time to seek ways to get back in control. Whether you are suffering from hand tremors, limited arm movement, a weak grasp, Parkinson’s disease, or other neurological issues, there are products designed to make life easier. Let’s take a look at the top ten. READ MORE.

Weight Loss Help

15 Tips to Plan Your Gastric Sleeve Pre-Op Diet

If you're planning gastric sleeve surgery, ensuring your body is ready for the procedure is important. Your surgeon may suggest you spend time with a registered dietician to plan a pre-op gastric sleeve diet. Let's look at ways to reduce the risk of complications during and after surgery. READ MORE.

Migraine

10 Products For Migraine Self-Care

A migraine can be quite debilitating. Throbbing pain, light sensitivity, and other symptoms can affect your ability to function. Let’s explore some products that can relieve you from the throbbing pain of a migraine headache. Here are ten items that are quite effective in migraine self-care. READ MORE.

Massage Therapy

5 Best Foot Massagers for a Pain-Free Life

Choosing the type of foot massager that suits your preferences and addresses your specific needs is essential. Additionally, if you have underlying medical conditions or concerns about using a foot massager, you should consult with your doctor. To help you figure out which one to choose. Here is a list of the 5 best foot massagers. READ MORE.

Making A Difference

Motion Sickness: 7 Things to Pack When Traveling

Motion sickness can damper travel plans, whether going on a road trip, airplane, or cruise. If you were wondering what helps with motion sickness, here is a list of essentials to pack in your travel kit. These items can help you alleviate motion sickness symptoms and enjoy your travels. READ MORE.

Underpads

10 Best Disposable Bed Pads for Incontinence

Living with incontinence is hard, especially at night. Even if you use adult diapers for diarrhea or urine leakage, wetness can still trouble your sleep. Whether you're a caregiver or dealing with incontinence yourself, the right disposable bed pad can make a world of difference. Here is a list of the ten best disposable bed pads for you to choose from. READ MORE.

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