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Abdominal Pads

Abdominal Pads for Wound Care: All You Need to Know

Abdominal pads are a smart, efficient, and economical method for avoiding infection and expediting the healing process for wound care and maintenance.

Honey Dressings

Honey Dressings: Sweet!!

The treatment of acute or chronic wounds can have a multitude of solutions. This can have your head spinning when it comes to choosing the right dressing for your wound. It is widely accepted that a moist wound bed heals better. Many dressings incorporate silver compounds. One option that has been around for a while is the use of honey dressing.

Skin Care

Maintaining Healthy Skin

Our skin or epidermis is the largest organ in our body. Seemingly innocuous cuts, bruises, and other abrasions can lead to infections and other issues in those with handicaps or the elderly. Having a game plan to maintain healthy skin is important to avoiding these pratfalls.

Wound Management

Woundcare - Infection Check List

If you care for a wound regularly and keep it clean and dry, the chances of it becoming infected will be minimal. Manage chronic and difficult-to-heal wounds with the different types of dressings. You can use Smith & Nephew Solosite Gel Hydrogel Wound Dressing that comes with preservatives. It can donate moisture to rehydrate non-viable tissue. It absorbs exudate while retaining its structure in the wound. Product like Derma Dermagran Moisturizing Spray is a pH balance skin protectant. It conditions the skin before application of any ointment or appropriate dressing. It includes ionic zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B6, Calcium and Magnesium that provides protection and moisture to wound bed.

Moisturizers/Skin Conditioners

Cold-Weather Skincare

It’s that time of year when old man winter bears down on us and makes us shiver in our boots and crave a nice cup of hot chocolate. Along with cold temperatures, winter brings lower humidity and biting winds that can wreak havoc on our body’s largest organ. Our skin is especially susceptible to cold dry winter weather and can make us miserable and uncomfortable.

Wound Dressings

Dealing with Wounds and Diabetes

Diabetes and wounds are always a bad combination. For people with diabetes, caring for wounds and injuries can be difficult. Being a diabetic wound healing can be affected by many factors.

Wound Preps

Understanding Wound Inflammation

The wound healing process is generally understood to be a three-step process: inflammation, regeneration (also known as proliferation), and maturation.

Wound Dressings

Wound Preparations for the Management of Chronic Wounds

A chronic wound can prove to be extremely difficult to heal for both the patient and the healthcare professional. These types of wounds can be stubborn and are often impacted by another physical malady such as diabetes or ischemia.

Compression Bandages

Treatments for Venous Ulcers

Venous ulcer is a skin ulcer caused by improper blood circulation in the legs. Venous ulcers are located on the sides of the leg, usually above the ankle and below the calf. These shallow wounds are caused by leg veins not returning blood to the heart properly.

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Ostomy Guide

Recovering after an Ostomy Reversal Surgery

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Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

5 Best SI Joint Belts

If you experience lower back pain that disrupts your daily life? SI Joint Belts can help. These belts are designed to reduce pain and inflammation and restore function to the sacroiliac joints. READ MORE to learn 5 best SI Joint belts at HPFY.

Foot Conditions

10 Signs You May Have Morton’s Neuroma

Foot pain can ruin your quality of life and Morton’s neuroma is no difference. What exactly is it? How can I avoid it or treat it? We can give you some information. READ MORE

Pain Relief

How to Sleep with Piriformis Syndrome

The discomfort of Piriformis Syndrome can perturb your sleep and overall quality of life. If you are also familiar with this problem and wondering how to sleep with Piriformis Syndrome, you have landed on the right page. READ MORE.

Speech Therapy

Understanding Elderly Voice Disorders

As we age our voices change but voice disorders can be troubling. What exactly are elderly voice disorders? What are the signs? We have some information you need. READ MORE

Gifts for Friends

Five Unique and Thoughtful Gifts Under $30

Year after year, it can be especially hard to come up with ideas for just the right present for everyone on that list. Let's look at some special holiday gifts that will let your loved ones know that you put thought into selecting their perfect gift. Here are some great and affordable gift ideas for everyone on your list. READ MORE.

Elderly

Tips to Avoid Everyday Choking Hazards

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Cancer

7 Warning Signs of Cancer

With advances in cancer research, detection, and treatment options continue to grow. However, it is important to know some early warning signs that can signify cancer. Early detection and cancer care can make a significant difference in prognosis. Let’s take a closer look at the seven early warning signs of cancer. READ MORE.

CPM

All About Continuous Passive Motion Machine

Recovering from surgery can benefit from a continuous passive motion machine. How does a CPM machine work? Are CPM machines effective? We have some info you may need. READ MORE

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