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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 …

Updated 9/25/2024  “How do I get my pouch to work with the creases in my abdomen?”  “How do I get a difficult pouch to stick?”  “What can I do to pouch a retracted stoma?”  These are just some of the questions heard from ostomates on a daily basis, the world over.  With the help of these tips today, hopefully you can avoid come of the common challenges that face anyone with an ostomy. When in doubt, always contact your medical team. They know your individual needs b …