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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...
Prevention Is Key: Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Risk Factors
Did you know that there are steps that you can take toward preventing ovarian and prostate cancer? 439.2 new cases of cancer per 100,000 men and women are diagnosed every year. It can be daunting knowing you're essentially playing a genetic lottery. For women and men respectively, they have ovarian...
Keys to Healthy Aging
With healthy aging being the heart of September, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how you can gain a more positive outlook about growing older. As the population ages and technology advances, people are living longer and are healthier overall so it’s important to stay youthful with age. Exercise,...
Tips for Traveling With a Catheter
Traveling with a catheter may seem a bit daunting. You’re probably thinking of all the ways it may not work, but thankfully you can enjoy travel, even if you have to use a catheter. With just a bit of preparation, you can mark your next travel destination off your bucket...
6 Myth Busting Facts on Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding and formula feeding have both been hot debates over the years. As people use social media to state their opinions, give advice, and other general information on the subject, it can be hard to distinguish what’s accurate. With breastfeeding, in particular, there are several myths floating around that need...
Intro to Urinary Retention
Urinary retention is the inability to partially or fully empty the bladder. This condition affects more people than you probably think. In this article, we take a look at the forms, causes, symptoms, and management of urinary retention in addition to going to your doctor. Not being able to fully...
Managing Arthritis for Adults and Children
Arthritis is quite common. Usually, people attribute it to getting older. However, that is not always the case. Children are also affected by this condition. In fact, approximately 300,000 children are diagnosed with juvenile arthritis in the United States, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Since July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness...
Staying Ahead Of Urinary Tract Infections: 5 Tips To Help Prevent UTIs
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are exceptionally common among women; in fact, they account for 25% of all infections in women. Because the pain and discomfort associated with UTIs can be exceptionally agonizing (and dangerous if they go ignored), prevention is the best way to protect yourself. Let's take a look...
Celebrating Men's Health Month: What You Need To Know About Prostate Health
June is Men's Health Month. Considering the fact that half of the U.S. population is comprised of men (49.8%, to be exact), it's important that we take the time to address prostate health. It's estimated that one in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime; other...
NOW AVAILABLE: Nature’s Root CBD Products
With over 15 years of experience as a medical supply company, we are exposed to many aspects of the healthcare industry. Recently, there has been a lot of buzz and research surrounding CBD, Cannabidiol, and its health benefits. Though more research needs to be done, it is impossible to ignore...