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Are Your Kidneys Healthy? 6 Warning Signs to Look Out For

Posted by Guest Writer · December 03, 2020

Did you know that your kidneys are your body’s primary filtration system? These fist-sized organs clean your blood and rid your body of unnecessary waste. Once your blood flows into the kidneys and excess fluids and toxins are filtered out, your blood returns to the bloodstream, while the wastes pass out of the body through urine.

Several factors could cause waste to build up in your blood, such as your diet, pre-existing kidney damage, or diabetes. Suppose you have a condition that impacts your kidneys. In that case, they likely can’t filter out toxins efficiently, which can cause even more damage and lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD), if left untreated. Pay close attention to your physical health, and listen to your body if it begins to impact your daily life.

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Buyer's Guide: Selecting the Right Commode

Posted by Guest Writer · November 24, 2020

Independently getting to the bathroom, especially in the middle of the night, can be difficult for those with disabilities or limited mobility. They may be in too much pain while they walk, be at risk of falling on the way, or even struggle to make it to the bathroom in time.

A bedside commode is a safer alternative that can help them go to the bathroom without a caregiver's help and maintain their independence and dignity. In this guide, we'll go through everything you need to know about commodes so you can choose the best commode for you or your loved one.

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What is Hyponatremia and How do I Treat it?

Posted by Guest Writer · November 12, 2020

Hyponatremia, low blood sodium level, is a relatively common condition. Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte disturbance to impact patients in clinical settings. Most often, Hyponatremia is due to the inability of the body to excrete excess water. This excess water accumulates in the blood, dilutes the sodium level, and leads to low blood sodium levels.

In this article, Dr. Barry Gorlitsky explains this condition, its causes and effects, and methods for treating it.

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Masking the Pain of Pregnancy with Kinesiology Tape

Posted by Guest Writer · November 05, 2020

When it comes to pregnancy and pain management, care providers often prescribe various treatments, including heat or ice, pain relief medications, maternity support belts, massage, and rest – with varying degrees of success. However, when those treatments don't work, many women turn to Kinesiology tape to enhance stability and aid support. In this article, we break down how kinesiology tape can help relief pain during pregnancy, and how to use it.

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Five Proven Ways to Treat Sleep Apnea

Posted by Guest Writer · October 21, 2020

Sleep Apnea can be annoying. That’s a given. But it can also be scary.

Not everyone wants to stay overnight, getting sleep studies done, or consider going under the knife to fix the problem. Thankfully, there’s a whole range of things you can try at home. Each has been scientifically proven to help reduce and sometimes solve sleep apnea.

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Buyer's Guide: Selecting the Right Transfer Bench

Posted by Guest Writer · July 10, 2020

If you or a loved one has balance issues or limited mobility, you may be considering purchasing a bath safety product to help prevent falls as much as possible. A transfer bench is one of many bath safety options, and it can be confusing to decide if it's the right option for you. And once you decide, it can be overwhelming to try to find the best of its kind.

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about transfer benches, from who best benefits from one to the different factors to consider to find the right transfer bench.

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