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Herbs and many plants have long been used for their natural abilities to promote healing of many of the ailments we have suffered over the past thousands of years. In fact most medications both prescriptions as well as over the counter, are based largely on chemicals naturally found in plants. Trying some of the remedies below before you reach for the prescription bottle may help to alleviate minor problems with less fuss and cost!Aloe Leaves are great for treating minor skin irritations, even s …

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According to the American Stroke Association, Stroke is the 4th leading cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability in the United States. There is a person suffering from a stroke approximately every 45 seconds and a death occurs from a stroke every 3 to 4 minutes. Treatment for a stroke is available, but knowing the warning signs and quick action are essential.What is a Stroke? A stroke happens when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by …

 Starting August 29th, some of the world's best athletes will be competing in the the 2nd largest sporting event in the world, the Paralympic Summer Games. This year is expected to be the biggest Paralympic Games ever. Although these games are rising quickly in popularity, there are still a lot of interesting facts about the history of the Paralympics that you may not know. WHY "PARALYMPICS"?  The name comes from the Greek word "para" which means "beside" or "along side". This meaning is fitting …

 Exercise. Quit smoking. Manage your weight. We've heard this advice for a healthy heart countless times, but are we listening? Heart related illnesses continue to be one of the major killers in the US. In fact, according to the American Heart Association (AHA), heart disease claims approximately 2,200 lives per day in the United States alone; that is a death every 39 seconds.  There's been some interesting research lately about some unexpected factors in heart health. Researchers have always fo …

Today we are going to offer some information on a specific product in reply to several questions we have received recently in regards to how to protect damaged skin due to prolonged periods of adhesive use or exposure to bodily fluids due to incontinence, leaking ostomy appliances, adhesive trauma, and friction.The best way to address some of these injuries is to prevent them from the start.  3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film Products offer one of the best proactive approaches to dealing with s …

The 2012 Summer Olympics are in full swing. As we cheer on the world's finest athletes, we can only imagine the amount of hard work and practice it must take to become the best of the best. Some Olympic athletes have had more than just dedication and a rigorous training schedule to deal with; many have had serious health issues to overcome as well. Oscar Pistorius, the South African sprinter known as the "blade runner", has been dealt one of the most obvious hurdles. He was born without fibulas …

 The Summer of 2012 is on track to be one of the hottest summers on record. As the temperature soars, it's important to take precautions to avoid serious, even life threatening, effects of the summer heat. Two common problems caused by extreme heat are Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke. According to The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), there were 206 heat related deaths in 2011 and that number is getting higher each year. Keeping an eye out for the warning signs of heat stro …

There's nothing quite like spending the day relaxing relaxing on the couch...or is there? There has been a lot of buzz lately about inactivity and the effects of living a sedentary lifestyle. Some even go so far as to call American's couch potato culture a pandemic. It's not only a problem for Americans, it has become a global issue as well. In fact, it's estimated that 1 out of every 10 premature deaths is caused by inactivity. Inactivity now beats smoking as a leading contributor in premature …

Recently a friend and I were discussing a complication that he had while swimming with his new ostomy.  After giving him some advice on the situation, and with the heat of summer bearing down on us all, we wanted to present you with some helpful tips for beating the heat with your ostomy.“He who fails to plan, plans to fail” We have all heard that old saying and it really can be applied to any aspect of our daily lives; swimming is no exception.  Try your best to calculate your “transit time”, t …