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September 08, 2020
Swimming with a colostomy bag can be a nerve-racking experience. Not because anything going to happen, but instead because you think something might. But the truth is, if you prepare properly, nothing will go wrong. Everything will go exactly as it should. Frankly, you probably won't even notice you're using a colostomy bag. Nowadays the large majority of colostomy bags are waterproof. And we don't mean water-resistant, we mean you could submerge underneath the water to the same depth as anyone else. Most waterproof colostomy bags nowadays are designed to handle the same stress as regular clothing. As long as you do your research and choose a colostomy bag that will certainly handle the stress
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September 08, 2020
A lot of people who use stoma bags are discouraged from physical exercise because they either think the bag will burst or that it’ll be damaged. Well, we’re here to tell you that that won’t happen. Not if you follow our quick easy to follow guide. We’ve made it our mission to encourage people with stoma bags to get back out there and do what they love. And what we’d like to start with is running. Running is a fantastic way of getting into great shape. Not only does it build up the muscle in your legs and shred body fat, it strengthens you mentally. Ever heard of runner’s high? Running long distances releases what’s called dopamine into your brain.
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September 03, 2020
Patients that suffer from ailments such as urinary incontinence often use catheters to relieve them of their ailment. In simple words, it’s a tube that’s moved into the body in an attempt to clear out your bladder when you can't do it on your own. At first, a lot of people ask, ‘How does a catheter work?’, which is exactly why we have written this article. This all intensive guide will teach you all the information you need, from what it actually is, to all the different types. If you recently had a catheter inserted, you most likely had it done in a hospital. Chances are they skimmed through how to do it on your own, and considering you may be living with them for
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August 19, 2020
If you or a loved one is curious as to what living with a colostomy bag is like, you’re in luck. In this article, we take a deep dive into everything you need to know. Everything from what a colostomy bag actually is to how it actually affects your life. First of all, it’s important to know what this particular product actually is. First of all, an ostomy is an opening in your body. This ostomy is basically what allows waste to leave your body when the typical routes aren’t working/aren’t working correctly. Typically this means either your bowels or your bladder can’t evacuate themselves without assistance. Where the colostomy bag comes is the storage phase. Waste
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August 18, 2020
If you want to know about nebulizers, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together everything you need to know! In simple terms, a nebulizer is a device that some call a breathing machine. The purpose of a nebulizer is to make mist out of medication! This, therefore, allows it to enter your lungs, and improve your breathing (or whatever the medication was intent upon). Usually, people use nebulizers to cure cystic fibrosis, asthma, COPD, and other respiratory ailments and/or conditions.
Nebulizer Versus Inhaler - What’s the difference? What is a nebulizer?
Inhalers and nebulizers work in a very similar fashion but are typically used in different ways.
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July 21, 2020
Bed wedge pillows can be used in a variety of ways, and for a variety of reasons. One of the most common uses of bed wedge pillows is physical ailment relief. A lot of people who suffer from acid reflux tend to use bed wedge pillows because of the angle it keeps them at. The angle helps lessen the severity of the symptoms, therefore allowing the patient to sleep better and heal throughout the night. Patients have been known to use this product for ailments like congestion of all kinds, various cold and flu symptoms, and more. Fortunately, the uses don't stop there! People actually use them a lot for recreational purposes as well! Having trouble reading while lying flat on your back? The bed
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July 20, 2020
If you've attempted to choose from the massive amount of ostomy products available in Canada, you've most likely felt intimidated. Maybe you even gave up because you simply could not choose what was right for you. And guess what? There's no shame in that. It's fantastic that there are so many options out there, but it's completely understandable that the actual amount can be somewhat overwhelming. If you've found yourself in this situation you're in luck. We've put together a quick guide that is sure to make everything so much easier. Once you've read through this article you'll be able to choose what you need super easily. You may even enjoy doing so! Alright, without further ado, let's get
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July 20, 2020
Formed by a combination of glycine and magnesium, Magnesium Glycinate is an incredible health supplement that's just recently started to make waves throughout the medical community. Countless studies have highlighted the tremendous success that Magnesium Glycinate has seen, and the users are actually praising it as well. This particular Magnesium Glycinate lives under the Metagenics brand, which is of course one of the reasons why it's so successful. Metagenics is one of the most trusted sources out there.
In this brief article, we'll be discussing the various reasons as to Metagenic's success. People prefer their brand, and there must be reasons why! Time to get right into it.
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June 19, 2020
Television shows and movies about medical topics are always pushing the same narrative. The surgeons are constantly under extreme pressure, and the ER doctors must find out what's wrong before the patient dies! Although fiction is always dressed up for more effect, there is a lot of truth to these stressful notions. Doctors and surgeons are always under stress. They're the first line of contact (other than nurses) and if anything were to go the wrong they'd be in the limelight. This is unfortunate because a lot of people who want to go into medicine aren't built to handle such massive amounts of stress.
Thankfully Histotechnology Technician jobs along with other similar jobs exist.
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February 19, 2020
Certain types of wounds and burns are at higher risk of infection due to debris inside the wound or a simple dryness that inhibits healing. For these reasons, wound irrigation solutions exist to help rinse the wound site thoroughly and wash debris away. Foreign objects stuck inside a wound can lead to a buildup of bacteria and the biofilm mentioned above. Too much of this problem leads to wounds that feel uncomfortable and which smell bad. A wound irrigation solution requires no special preparation ahead of time—you can just apply it and rinse the wound out. These products can be combined with wound care spray and solutions, although some of those also provide