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Nutrition and Catheter Use: Foods That Benefit the Bladder
A healthy diet plays a big role in your overall health and how your body functions. Urinary health for example can be affected by what you consume, by practicing a healthy diet you can reduce your risk of developing problems like UTIs and Kidney Stones. As a regular catheter user,...

Making Travel More Accessible for Wheelchair Users
Traveling long distances with any sort of mobility aid is a challenge. But for those who are wheelchair-bound or part-time wheelchair users, it's even more difficult. Don't let that discourage you from taking the trip of your dreams, though! With a bit of forethought and preparation, you can still have...

The 6 Best Smartphone Apps For Catheter and Wheelchair Users
Since the release of the first smartphone apps in 2008 our lives have never been the same. Mobile apps have enhanced every area of our lives including gaming, communication, productivity, education, lifestyle, parenting and more. But did you know that there are apps specifically designed for catheter and wheelchair users?...

Heart Healthy Diet & Exercise For National Heart Month
The new year is in full swing and hopefully your new years resolutions are still going strong. Other than feeling and looking better, there are many reasons why you should continue to improve your health. For example, being overweight increases your risk for many conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and...

Does Medicare Cover Intermittent Catheters?
When you need medical supplies and insurance comes into play, things can seem a little overwhelming. Each person’s plan is different and there is no straight answer to whether or not certain coverage is available. When you choose us as your medical supply company, we will communicate with your doctor...

Sticking to Your New Year's Resolutions: This is How it Can Be Done
Did you know that by January 12th, most people have already given up on their New Year's resolutions? The beginning of a new year is commonly seen as the perfect time to start fresh, so why do we lose encouragement so quickly? The answer might be because most of us...

5 Tips To Combat Common Pregnancy Problems
During your pregnancy, you'll probably get advice from everyone, warranted or not. There are 250 babies born every single minute around the world, each a result of nine months dedicated to taking care of your pregnant body and developing a healthy baby. If the pressure of having a child wasn't...

Catheters 101: The Basics of Urinary Catheter Types
Unless you need to start using a catheter or have had to use a catheter before, you probably do not know much about them. Urinary catheters are either internal or external catheters. The internal catheters are small, hollow, flexible tubes used to drain the bladder of urine. While, the external...

5 Tips for Staying Healthy and Active During the Holiday Season
You no doubt know of someone who says they always get sick during the winter holidays. You may even be that person yourself. People tend to travel more during the holiday season and traveling on a plane often feels cramped and germy. Stress can also contribute to an increased...

Dealing With Common Catheter Problems
Are you adjusting to the use of a catheter and finding it uncomfortable? Switched to a new product and are experiencing problems? Or maybe you’ve been using catheters for a while and some new problems are arising? A little bit of discomfort is common when you first begin using a...

Self-Catheterization: Dos and Don'ts for Ease and Success
Self-catheterization can seem intimidating and isolating. You may feel like you're alone in having to use one to help you urinate, but you aren't. In fact, one-third of people between the ages of 30 and 70 have urinary issues that require them to use a catheter. By 80 years old,...

How to Encourage Independence in Your Child with Spina Bifida
Each year, more than 3,000 babies in the U.S. are born with neural tube defects. This number is even higher in the European Union. Spina bifida, one of the most common birth defects, is diagnosed in about 1,645 infants annually. This congenital anomaly affects a child's health and quality of...