Monthly Archives July 2014

Tips for Managing Incontinence While on Vacation

Managing Incontinence While on VacationEven though you’ve pre-arranged your upcoming getaway, you need to take extra care when you’re managing incontinence on vacation. You could encounter complications like a bumpy train or airplane ride, restrooms nowhere in sight–or an invitation to dance. Since you can’t expect every moment to go as planned, it pays to be well prepared. Use these tips to help get ready, so that you can relax and enjoy the sights and your companions without distractions.

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Protect Your Home From Dust Mites and Breathe Easier

dust mitesDust mites are microscopic creatures that can trigger sinus problems, asthma-like symptoms or skin rashes in people allergic to them. Dust mites are more common in humid parts of the country, but they can turn up in drier areas as well. You can protect your home from dust mites with a few changes around your home. 

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How to Choose a Lancing Device and Use It Safely and Properly

lancing devicesA lancet is commonly used to obtain blood samples for blood sugar self-testing. When you’re new to the process, you may wonder how to choose a lancing device for your daily glucose tests. Your blood glucose meter or monitoring kit will come complete with a lancing device, but you can use another type if it’s more comfortable for you. 

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5 Myths Busted About Enteral Feeding Tubes

Enteral Feeding TubesEnteral tube feeding (ETF) delivers nutritionally complete liquid food directly into the stomach or small bowel. People of all ages receive ETF nutrition, using a tube through the nose or directly through skin in the stomach area. 

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