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Nitrile, Latex, or Latex-Free Medical Gloves: Which Works for Me?There are many varieties of medical gloves.  How do you choose which type of gloves to use?  What should you look for in an exam glove?  What is a nitrile glove? How do you know if you are allergic to latex? It can be daunting to see a shelf or online medical supply store full of many varieties of the same item. They are made of different materials and they have different costs, so how do you know which one you need? Personal pre …

More than likely, your stomach does not remain rigid and flat all day long. More than likely your stomach and abdomen move, crease, fold, stretch, and bend with you. You are reaching, sitting, standing, running, swimming, dancing, you are living. You need a barrier that is as flexible and ready to face the day as you are, which is why I think you will love the new Coloplast Sensura Mio. Coloplast didn't just stop at a revolutionary elastic adhesive that moves with your body. They listened to …

An online medical supply company may not be the first place you would look for cleaning supplies, but when we heard about the new Clorox Urine Remover spray, we had to get it and try it out. The product is specially designed to break down urine, not just mask it with a pretty scent. It really removes urine, even urine that has been present for long periods of time. It is great for those accidents that can happen on upholstery, bedding, clothing, or carpet. What amazed me was how well it worked …

Red and irritated skin is not a normal part of having an ostomy. Ideally, your ostomy appliance should fit well and you should have healthy happy skin under and around your ostomy. If your skin is damaged, it is a great idea to contact a professional. The best place to go when you have a problem with your ostomy is of course your WOC nurse and your medical team. They are familiar with your individual challenges and can tailor a treatment that is perfect for you. The most important thing is, don' …

Exercising in your target heart zone leads to more efficient workouts and it gives you the ability to pace your exercise to your fitness level, which helps you avoid injury. The most popular zone range is 50% to 80% of your maximum heart rate. When you are in the 50% to 80% range you can achieve heart healthy cardio benefits such as building up endurance, and burning calories, which leads to burning fat. When you use a wrist heart monitor while working out you can easily track your heart rate. …

When you first have your ostomy surgery, you are given medical supplies and a lot of instructions on how to use them. The colostomy bags and flanges and wafers are obvious, you knew you would need those. However, there are a lot of ostomy accessories that are so clever that once you try them out, you won't know how you lived without them. Bag-It-Away Ostaway X-Bags are specially made for disposing of colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy bags. This product was designed by people who understand wha …

Express Medical Supply has added two exciting new lines of premium skin care! They are made of quality ingredients and are specially formulated to help with a wide variety of skin care ailments. Express Medical Supply has always carried hospital quality medical supplies that can be ordered and delivered to your door. Now, you can enjoy even more selection. Medline Remedy Advanced Skin Care System Viniferamine uses organic ingredients in all of their skin care products. Organic certification m …

  Safe n Simple Peri Stoma Wipes contain no alcohol, lotions, oils, or other surfactants so they do not leave residues behind. That makes these flushable wipes perfectly designed for ostomy and stoma care. Safe n Simple wipes help to remove dirt, adhesive, and residue from the skin around the stoma, this helps your pouch to adhere longer. Safe n Simple designed these wipes specifically for ostomates, the sting free formula means you can use these wipes on sensitive skin.  Safe n Simple Skin Bar …

 Coloplast Brava Lubricating Deodorant Drops Help Stop Pancaking:When you have an ostomy there are many challenges that you face on a daily basis. Luckily, there are a lot of products on the market to help combat some common problems had by people with ostomies. One problem that many people have is called, pancaking. Pancaking is when your output does not drop to the bottom of the bag and instead it sticks to the top of the ostomy bag by the wafer. An ostomy wafer is also called a flange or base …

Convatec SUR-FIT Natura 12" Drainable 2 Piece Ostomy pouchhas a two-sided comfort panel with a standard tail closure and opaque pouch. The wide tail openings make draining and cleaning the opening easier. Convatec is a trusted brand for ostomy pouches and wafers. They are a great choice for ostomates the only downside to Convatec can be the out of pocket price when you are buying supplies without insurance.Genairex Securi-T Ostomy PouchesThis is where Genairex Securi-T Ostomy Pouches comes into …