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5 Tips About Using A Neck Brace For Sleeping

Wearing a neck brace incorrectly can lead to issues. Here are some tips for wearing a cervical collar sitting or resting for long periods can make your neck muscles stiff. Gentle movements like slight walking can help loosen this tension. Find 5 tips for wearing a neck brace for sleeping.

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Edema

What Puts You at Risk for Lymphedema?

Some treatments for cancer can have negative side effects and the risk of lymphedema is definitely one of them. Damage to the lymphatic system during treatment for cancer can lead to swelling in different parts of the body. To fully combat this means fully understanding the risk factors of lymphedema and finding medical aids to combat the effects of lymphedema since there is no cure.

Diabetes

How to Manage Diabetes Symptoms with the Right Medical Supplies?

Diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease which impairs the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin. It is characterized by high glucose level in the blood and abnormal carbohydrate metabolism. Patients suffer from diabetes due to inadequate insulin production or due to inability of blood cells to respond properly to insulin, or both.

Asthma

Fighting Exercise-Induced Broncoconstriction (EIB)

As it turns out, our bodies require the intake of oxygen in order to perform or even stay alive. Often we experience medical conditions that interfere with this process and can make life pretty miserable. For those with exercise-induced broncoconstriction or EIB, working out or partaking in any physical activities (sports, manual labor, or playing with the kids) can be difficult.

Health Care for Women

5 Great Tips for Women for a Healthy Heart

Men and women are different and our hearts differ in a variety of ways. The saying goes “men are from Mars, women are from Venus” and its true when it comes to the most important organ in our bodies. Who knows, maybe in the future prescriptions will be based on gender, but for now it is important for women to understand the difference and to find ways to maintain a healthy heart.

Wheelchair Mobility Guide

How to Exercise While Seated in a Wheelchair?

Exercising while seated in a wheelchair is important for your overall health and can head off potential problems down the road. Our bodies are designed to move and when our mobility becomes impaired to the point where we need a wheelchair to get around; this immobility can have negative effects.

Making A Difference

Give The Gift Of Health This Christmas

The holiday season is approaching. With holidays and festivals come an abundance of joy and gifts. Gifts are a way to make your special ones feel important and know that you care about their health and well being. Don't hesitate to gifts your near and dear ones because gifting clears the differnence and brings more closure.

Pet Supplies

Caring for Canines

Pets are very common in houses around the world. The need for an animal companion has been prevalent for years and now has gain a lot of prominence. Animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, and a number of birds are some of the most common animals that are kept as pets around the world. Out of all these animals, dogs are the most common pets. They are said to be a man’s best friend.

Knee Pain

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee) Treatment

Persistent knee pain can be due to Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, also known as runner’s knee. It is vital to distinguish it from general knee pain to get the right treatment and combat patellofemoral pain syndrome. Patellofemoral pain occurs in the front of knee joint. A study performed in 2016 revealed that patellofemoral pain is fairly common and accounts for 25% of all knee-related injuries.

Hemorrhoids

How to Treat Hemorrhoids (Piles) At Home?

Hemorrhoids or piles are swollen veins around the anus or at the lower rectum. The condition is similar to varicose veins. Hemorrhoids commonly result from straining during bowel movements or from the increased pressure on anus veins during pregnancy or due to sexual intercourse. Hemorrhoids can be classified as internal hemorrhoids and external hemorrhoids.

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