Trouble putting on your stockings?

Does putting on your compression stockings feel like World War 3? I often get feedback from our customers telling us their compression stockings/socks are too tight…. When the reality is in order to do its job and keep you healthy a compression garment needs to be tight. Once we understand that, we really start to…

The Benefits of Compression Wear

As we age, our bodies are enduring a whole slew of small ailments that eventually take a toll their toll. To relieve stress on joints caused by years of overuse, compression garments are a practical solution. You can find compression garments in the form of sleeves, socks, pantyhose, and a variety of other forms. Their…

Preventing Diabetes if You Are Prediabetic

If your blood sugar is higher than normal but not high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes, you are most likely considered prediabetic. Being prediabetic does not have to mean that you will develop diabetes if you take steps to live a healthy lifestyle – eat well, exercise, and stay at a healthy weight…

Helping You Cope with Your Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence can occur at any age but is most often encountered by people as they age and women who are pregnant or have just given birth. There are two types of urinary incontinence; Stress incontinence, which happens when you cough or sneeze, and Urge incontinence which happens when you suddenly get the urge to…

The 3 P’s Conclusion

Personal Hygiene One of the most difficult aspects of dealing with incontinence is the increase need to monitor personal hygiene. Incontinence can create a continual battle with maintaining personal hygiene.  Individuals suffering with incontinence may notice an increase urine or fecal smell as a result of frequently soiling themselves.  Furniture, bedding and clothing are directly…

The 3 P’s Part 2

A few days ago we covered the first of the 3 P’s of incontinence, today we are going over the second P, Product, there are a ton of great products out there, but where do you start?  After this guide we feel confident you will know! Product Depending on the level of incontinence there are…