Archive for January, 2011

Arthritis Pain: Hot or Cold Therapy?

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 [...]

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Posted by on January 24th, 2011 at 3:51 pm
Posted in Arthritis, Conditions, Foot Pain, Heat / Heating Pads, Hot/Cold Therapy, Massagers, Medical Supplies Buyers Guides, Pain Management, Pain Management, Personal Care, Relaxation Products, Uncategorized, Whirlpools

Best Wipes for All-Over Skin Care

Face it, we live in a world of disposables.  And I say ‘hooray’ for those use-and-toss wipes that help us stay healthy, clean and sanitary.  Anything  pre-treated or pre-moistened with protection, moisture, anti-bacterials, that gets the job done fast is worth its weight in gold. While I’m at it, I’ll add a hearty ‘well-done’ to the makers of biodegradeable and flushable wipes.  If you [...]

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Posted by on January 18th, 2011 at 11:09 am
Posted in Bathroom Assists, Bedridden, Catheters, Conditions, Hygiene, Incontinence, Maternity Care, Ostomy Supplies, Patient Care, Personal Care, Personal Protection, Skin Care, Skin Condition, Toileting Aids, Wipes/Swabs

Most Popular Creams and Ointments

Maintaining healthy skin can be challenging for anyone, especially in the winter months, but even more so for caregivers and practitioners. Rashes, fungus, skin breakdown or the threat of skin tears are a constant battle and a true test of perseverence.   Skin Care is much easier with today’s ultra-formulated medical creams and emollient-rich ointments – available to consumers and caregivers without a [...]

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Posted by on January 10th, 2011 at 1:40 pm
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Posted in Barrier Products, Bed Wetting, Bedridden, Conditions, Creams, Dermal Ulcers, Diabetes, Diabetic Skin Care, Diabetic Supplies, Foot Care, General Interest, Hygiene, Incontinence, Infection Control, Medical Supplies Buyers Guides, Ointments, Ostomy Supplies, Patient Care, Personal Care, Skin Care, Skin Condition, Wound Care

5 Tips for Successful New Year’s Resolutions

Starting the year with a list of New Year’s Resolutions may be as commonplace as ending the year without them. Perhaps therein lies the problem – starting with a list of resolutions intead of just one specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-based (S.M.A.R.T.) goal . . .  but I digress.  Below are a few tricks to improve your chances [...]

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Posted by on January 4th, 2011 at 11:03 am
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Posted in Balance - Core Products, Blood Pressure Monitors, Conditions, Cycles/Pedlars, Diagnostic Products, Exercise / Fitness, General Interest, Insomnia, Medical Supplies Buyers Guides, OTC Medications, Personal Care, Pillows & Wedges, Quit Smoking, Stress Management, Stretching, Water Exercise Equipment, Weight Loss, Yoga Equipment