Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects approximately 2.5 million people Worldwide and 400,000 in the US. 1   Women are more often diagnosed with MS, and first symptoms tend to strike during your prime years of life.  To understand MS, picture a frayed electrical cord where the electric current short-circuits causing appliances to deactivate.  The protective coating (myelin) [...]

The cause of MS is still a mystery.  One current theory links MS to lack of sunlight exposure. Tampa Bay Times – Annette Funicello, who died last week at age 70 of complications from multiple sclerosis, was diagnosed just as scientific knowledge about the disease was on the brink of expanding. The Food and Drug [...]

As adults age, once simple tasks like sitting, standing, and walking can become more challenging, leading to a reduction in physical activity.  Older adults should participate in safe and effective moderate physical activities to achieve an improved quality of life.   Sadly, one-third of adults over the age of 50 lack physical activity in their daily [...]

Proper nutrition isn’t always easy to maintain, even if you are eatin’ your greens.  But it is more important than you might imagine when it comes to feeling energized and focused.  Kids and adults alike – especially those with dietary restrictions, illness, disease, high stress or activity levels or just plain busy lives - often need to supplement or completely rely [...]

Being confined to bed can be tough on both the patient and the caregiver.  The good news is that there are bedridden aids that make daily care much easier on everyone. Whether it’s a long-term illness,  short-term bed rest or post-surgery recovery – we recommend these essential products for the highest levels of safety and comfort. Best Products for [...]

Potty humor aside, bathroom business is serious business no matter who you are.  And for those with mobility or other health issues, trips to the bathroom require actual planning.  Believe me, there are products to help.  AllegroMedical.com has the best priced, highest rated, selection of bathroom assists around.  Bath assists can help you safely navigate the tub, sit down in [...]

Diminished mobility, temporary or otherwise, can be a real show stopper when it comes to your independence.  The reality is, you don’t need to miss another minute of your life because of mobility issues.  Just ask any of the millions of wheelchair, mobility scooter, walker and cane users worldwide.  With the large range of mobility products [...]

Don’t let hand weakness stop you from living your life or doing the things you love.  There are products specifically designed to allow you to get the job done even if you have a limited hand function – from gardening and golfing to cooking, playing cards or using scissors.   There are also hand exercisers that can help [...]

Urinary incontinence (UI) is defined as the involuntary release of urine.  It’s way more common than you might think and no matter what your age, it is treatable or can be managed.  The good thing is that it is not a serious health problem, but it can be embarrassing.  UI occurs twice as often in women as [...]

Monday March 2nd kicked off the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s MS Awareness Week.  The Society is asking for your support and involvement to help move toward a world free of MS.  Their website offers many ways to contribute your time, skills, funds or ideas to benefit those with MS. Are you ready to move it?  [...]