Simple Solution to Coccyx Pain Tailbone pillows, or coccyx cushions, as they are commonly known can provide comfort and relief to individuals with back pain and those living with chronic or temporary coccyx pain. Coccyx pain can come from trauma, fractures, dislocations, and medical procedures.[1,2] Trauma can originate from childbirth, a colonoscopy or simply a [...]

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 [...]

Who said eating healthy to control diabetes had to be a tasteless sacrifice?  Today, diabetic recipes abound that are just as delicious as their high-fat and sugar counterparts.  It’s simply a matter of understanding the foods to include and those to eliminate. A healthy eating plan incorporating fiber-rich foods, healthy carbohydrates, heart healthy fish and [...]

As we age, our doctors tell us to stay active and keep a healthy lifestyle. They take our blood pressure, recite a few numbers, and possibly talk about how to change the number. But what do those numbers mean? Blood pressure is read as a fraction (i.e. 117/76) and is measured in millimeters of mercury [...]

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 [...]

Safe, inexpensive, portable. Those are just a few reasons why colored resistance bands are popular for exercise, fitness goals, and rehabilitation.  You may have tried resistance bands yourself or have had them recommended to you by a physical therapist or personal trainer. What are these bands and how do they work? The bands are made [...]

Are coughing, sneezing and laughing causing frequent changes of underpants and clothes?  Are you declining invitations to movies, dinner, shopping, or exercise classes with friends out of fear you might have an accident?    Don’t let stress incontinence limit your social life.  You can stay active without the risk of embarrassing leaks.   Stress incontinence is much [...]