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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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Diabetes

Diabetes: Recognize the Symptoms and Control Your Glucose

Diabetes is a serious disease that should not, or should I say cannot, be ignored. The American Diabetes Association identifies diabetes as the seventh leading cause of death in the United States in 2010.

Wheelchair Accessories

Be Safe: Wheelchair Safety for Users and Caretakers

Boy, do wheelchairs make things easier!! Whether for a temporary injury while recovering or for a permanent disability, the ability to roll around can make everyday activities much easier.

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Take Your Wheels with You: Traveling with Your Wheelchair

Many people feel that due to their injury or handicap that this lack of mobility means that they cannot travel. There are those that believe that since you may be reliant on a wheelchair to get around that actually they tether you to your home. This could not be further from the truth. Getting out and about is no longer a pipe dream to anyone who may be of limited mobility.

Allergy Relief

Allergies: It's the Season

We all enjoy spring, but for those that suffer from allergies it may not be the awakening they wanted. The great outdoors provide us with plenty of plants that are coming to life. This includes trees, grass, and a whole host of other colorful and fragrant flowers. While these may be aesthetically pleasing to the eyes, to many it signals the start of allergy season.

CPAP Machines

How Does a CPAP Work for Sleep Apnea Management?

Ostructive sleep apnea can lead to major health problems that include high blood pressure, heart problems, and an overall negative effect on our well-being. Those suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have an ongoing battle between breathing and sleeping every night.

Spacers and Inhalers

Nebulizer or Inhaler: Choose What’s Right for You

The need to deliver medication directly to our lungs is not reserved for the elderly or for young children alone. People of all ages can be affected by respiratory ailments. Whether it’s a young child with bronchitis or the croup, a teenager with asthma, or an adult suffering from emphysema the need to rapidly administer medicine cannot be understated.

Nebulizers And Compressors

Breathe Deep!! Choosing Your Nebulizer

Nebulizers are used to deliver the medicines prescribed by doctors directly to the airways and lungs and are more effective than taking them in liquid form.

Diapers and Wipes

Put on Big Pants!! Transitioning from Diaper to Training Pants

Progressing out of diapers into training pants is a great way to get started. As a child moves from diapers to real underwear, the use of pull-ups or training pants can make the transition easier. This journey to big kid underpants does not need to be stressful at all; in fact, it can be a positive and fun filled trip to the potty.

Catheter Types

Types of Catheters for Men: A Quick Tutorial

The two main causes for the need of a catheter is the inability to completely empty ones bladder (urinary retention) and the emptying of the bladder at inappropriate times (incontinence). Many men have felt the stigma of a bladder that doesn’t work properly so they may withdraw socially and not experience a fulfilling lifestyle.

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