When it comes to improving the blood flow in the legs and preventing leg swelling, wearing compression socks is one of the easiest and most practical solutions. As blood circulates in the body and has to flow back to the … Continue reading
The simple truth is, only those who have spent some time in a wheelchair know how it can affect every aspect of life. Individuals who have been forced to use one, whether temporarily or for good, all say the same … Continue reading
It’s estimated that around 50. 000 people suffer from a stroke on yearly basis, and that about 500.000 Australians live with permanent effects of strokes. Strokes are also the number one cause of disability in the country, and they’re one … Continue reading
Pregnancy, the time of a woman’s life that’s all about bliss, a time spent in excitement, and waiting, spent in making a list of names, planning on clothing, furniture, and toys to buy, in other words, everything that’s part of … Continue reading
If your job requires you to do heavy lifting, you should consider using a back pain support belt to help prevent potential harmful injuries to your back. The forces that go through the lumbar spine when you lift can be … Continue reading
When a person’s mobility is reduced and they are confined to a bed or chair, more often than not, it is likely that pressure injuries will develop. The lack of movement puts pressure on the shoulders, lower back, the back … Continue reading
Feeling tense? Why not try some TENS? Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is a therapeutic treatment that uses low voltage electric current produced by a special device called a TENS unit in order to relieve pain. For decades, this device has … Continue reading
This goes for everyone, for all of you who still have your hearing in place and for those who have certain problems with their hearing senses: your hearing is valuable and needs special care in order to serve you for … Continue reading
The youngest sleep apnea patient is a 6-year old kid with dark circles under eyes and a chronic congestion. The bad things is that this sleeping disorder is affecting not only the elderly people but also the young generation. The … Continue reading
A great number of people who suffer from sleep disorders, like OSA, find the CPAP machines as the most effective treatment for their problem. As you might know, sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which you stop breathing … Continue reading
