Trouble sleeping? Try avoiding these 10 foods to get a good night’s rest! By Lizette Borreli | May 02, 2013 06:35 PM EDT Sleep deprivation in America has become common among 41 million Americans, says the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dietary factors that create chemicals can trigger insomnia. Therefore, it is essential [...]

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) [...]

Our feet take a pounding.  Literally.  The result of hitting the ground repeatedly, wearing shoes, and sweat is often dry, callused, and rough feet.  Unlike the rest of the skin, our feet do not have oil glands, and therefore, rely on sweat to stay moisturized. Athletes tend to have cracked skin due to the amount [...]

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 [...]

Rinse-Free bathing wipes have set new standards in the ease, comfort and simplicity of patient care. Whether you are a professional caregiver or caring for a loved one, a rinse-free bathing program can help reduce the risk of infection, improve skin health and maintain good patient hygiene. Compared to the traditional basin bath, rinse-free bathing [...]

It’s nearly time to get your toes out!  Anytime is a good time for proper foot care, but nothing screams HEALTHY louder than a pair of well-groomed feet sporting summer sandals.  Pretty feet may be born, but they go south quickly without attention.  And even if you’re not the sandal type, you’ll feel better year-round if your feet are [...]

The type of arthritis pain you are experiencing, or the timing of the pain, determines whether to use heat therapy or cold therapy. You may have to try several things to see what works.  Are you having acute pain or is it more of a lingering ache?  Is the pain in your hand, or deep in [...]

AllegroMedical.com has been selling diabetic supplies online for more than a decade – offering huge savings to thousands of customers every day.  In fact, many people find our prices for diabetic supplies much lower than their insurance deductibles or co-pays.  Do the math!  Maybe we can save you some money. At AllegroMedical.com you’ll find the ’latest greatest’ along side the  [...]

Without a doubt the best part about the holiday season, for me, is the food.   In fact, I  feel sorry for people who don’t love food as much as I do.  I am totally serious.  It’s my #1 passion.  I’m happiest when I’m planning, shopping and cooking a meal for a whole bunch of people.  Todd and I [...]

Hello, my name is David Williams and I am the director of Product Management for Allegro Medical. Breast Cancer Awareness Month has a profound meaning for me personally this year as the person that means the most to me in the world was diagnosed with breast cancer in August. We are very fortunate in that [...]