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If you have ever suffered from dry eyes, you know how irritating and painful the condition can be. Whether your case of dry eyes is mild or severe, TranquilEyes can help! TranquilEyes goggles use moist heat to soothe eyes and relieve them of itchiness and fatigue. Simply soak the included moisture pads in hot water, place them in the eye covers, and wear the TranquilEyes goggles for at least 20 minutes (45 for severe dry eyes). TranquilEyes is ideal for anyone who deals with dry eyes due to normal aging, use of contact lenses, LASIK surgery, extended computer use, medical conditions, or sim...
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Did you know December and January are when gyms sell the most gym memberships? The most popular New Year resolutions are weight loss and to get in shape, and many of us (I know I have tried this) assume that buying the gym membership will be enough motivation. Sometimes it even works, but rarely for very long. Instead, here are some easy ways to get motivated to lose weight (and then stay motivated once you’ve started!): Be nice to yourself. One of the hardest parts is admitting and then deciding to lose weight so congratulate yourself for doing that! The negative records that play in ...
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With the holiday season gearing up into full swing, most of us are more concerned about how big of a turkey (and then tree) to get than we are about our flexible spending account through work. Financial experts will tell you that is a big mistake – if you have a medical flexible spending account (FSA) through your employer and you don’t use that money by the end of the year then you’ll lose it. That’s right – use it or lose it. This is also the time of year for open enrollment for employee benefits, so if you haven’t been taking advantage of your ability to save through a FSA...
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Anyone suffering from incontinence problems knows that it is hard to lead a normal, day-to-day without feeling anxious.  Individuals with incontinence issues have fears about leaking onto furniture or having their portable urinals leak while traveling.  Fortunately, products have been designed to help combat fears and allow these incontinent individuals to feel confident, regardless of where they are. The Ursec Spill Proof Urinal is designed with an innovative anti-reflux system that is spill-proof and features stain-resistant plastic.  This large, clear urinal is available in either mal...
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Have you ever suffered from back pain, whether it’s just occasional or chronic, but do not have the money to drop on a massage or a chiropractor visit? Stretching your back is the easiest way to relieve tense muscles in the entire back area but unless you’ve been directed on how to do it exactly, stretching on your can be more harmful than helpful. There are products out on the market that cater to these needs specifically; these back stretchers are endorsed by personal trainers, physicians and even massage therapists so stop worrying about expensive medical bills with the investment of a ...

As we age our risk of falling while doing everyday tasks increase and more falls occur in the bathroom than any other, but affordable bath safety products (i.e. grab bars, bath lifts, raised toilet seats, etc.) can help prevent falls and spare you the cost of an entire bathroom renovation. Bath lifts in particular continue to increase in popularity because they provide many of the same benefits as walk-in tubs at a fraction of the cost and without the installation issues.

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Continuing on from my last blog of “kid tested, mother approved” must have back to school supplies, here are more of my favorite back to school items your kids will deem cool enough to use (and maybe even like – gasp!) that also have health benefits that aren’t so obvious your kids will reject them (unless you have teens, in which case pretty much anything you suggest is deemed automatically uncool for the mere fact that you suggested it).

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School supplies have certainly changed a lot since I was going to school – today’s version of a notebook is a miniature computer instead of the Big Chief tablets I associated with so we’ve put together a list of back to school must haves kids will deem cool and parents will appreciate for their “secretive” health benefits.

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Moving yourself is usually cheaper than hiring movers, but if you hurt your back in the process you end up having to pay for medical care and potentially lost wages if your injury keeps you from being able to work. Hand dollies are an essential for moving, but shoulder dollies (also called “moving straps”) promote proper posture and lifting techniques to help you avoid injury (and strain) when moving large, heavy objects.

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Often we think of low vision to simply mean a need for glasses so low vision aids can seem unnecessary, but low vision isn’t a synonym for needing glasses. Low vision is “a visual impairment, not correctable by standard glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery, that interferes with a person’s ability to perform everyday activities” (National Eye Institute). Vision is an integral part of our daily lives, and low vision aids such as portable video magnifiers help people with macular degeneration and other visual impairments maintain independent living.

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Adjustable toilet seats are often only thought of for bariatrics, but anyone with mobility issues (including those with disabilities, illness, or the elderly) can benefit from a larger, stronger toilet seat. The Big John toilet seat is the most popular heavy duty toilet seat on the market, but the new Adjust For Comfort Toilet Seat has additional features above and beyond what the Big John offers, making it ideal for disabled, elderly, or bariatric people.

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