Save 25% On Your First Autoship Order

Day
:
:
Online since 2002 |   +1 866-316-0162

Articles and News

Patient Care Category

Diabetes

How to Manage Diabetes Symptoms with the Right Medical Supplies?

Diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease which impairs the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin. It is characterized by high glucose level in the blood and abnormal carbohydrate metabolism. Patients suffer from diabetes due to inadequate insulin production or due to inability of blood cells to respond properly to insulin, or both.

Evacuation and Floor Recovery

Safely Lift a Fallen Person with Mangar Lifting Cushions

After a fall, safely lifting somebody up from a prone position may become dangerous to both the fallen person and their first aid responder. Falls can lead to fractures and if assistance is not administered properly, further injury can occur to the fallen patient as well as the first responder. Finding the proper equipment and technique can safely lift someone from the floor to a seated position.

Evacuation and Floor Recovery

Using the Standard Evacuation Chair for Emergencies

Emergencies come in all forms: fires, earthquakes, and floods, these are just some of the potential emergency situations when individuals with limited mobility find themselves at a distinct disadvantage.Finding a simple and efficient method of evacuation is important. Enter the Evac Chair 300HStandard Evacuation Chair. Using this mobility aid may at times be your only option for a safe evacuation.

Medical Tables

Using Armedica Quantum 400 Intersegmental Traction Table for Pain Relief

Back pain does not discriminate. It doesn’t matter whether you’re male or female, young or old, active or sedentary, anyone can be at risk.The Armedica Quantum 400 Traction Table is the perfect device for helping to relieve back pain and muscle tension through massage and making IST therapy simple and efficient.

Enteral Feeding Tubes

Learning to Use the Kimberly-Clark Gastrostomy Feeding Tube

Healthy living has become synonymous with healthy eating. The social media, print media, health journals are all full of the super foods we should eat for maintaining good health. It is all doable as long as we have the ability to orally ingest, chew and digest all those nutritious foods. What happens if we can't do that?

Medical Tables

How the Armedica AM-SX 1060 Hi-Lo Changing Table Benefits You?

Patient transfers from mobility aids such as a wheelchair hide potential dangers to patient and clinician alike. Transfers can put a strain on the lower back and potentially lead to dangerous patient falls.Understanding how Armedica AM-SX 1060 works will make transfers easier.

Low-Air-Loss Mattresses

Therapeutic Advantages of Low Air Loss Mattress System

There is a growing population of patients who are bed-bound or who spend a considerable amount of time in the bed. If using a conventional bed, the body heat and moisture gets trapped causing skin breakdown and rashes, leading to sores and ulcers.

Patient Safety

Preventing In-Home Patient Falls

Many falls do not cause any injury. However, one out of five falls causes a serious injury such as a broken bone or a head injury. This further leads to limited activity, reduced mobility, loss of fitness and an induced fear of falling.

Medical Stools

Ergonomic Medical Stools for Hospital Facility

An ergonomic medical stool allows physicians, clinicians, and caregivers the comfort to get through a long workday and Health Products for You offers a wide range of medical stools for all.

Recently Added

Chronic Illness GERD

Identifying 7 Early Signs of Gastrointestinal Disease

If you’ve been having stomach problems lately, such as severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, or hemorrhoids, it might be the early signs of Gastrointestinal Disease. READ MORE.

Finger Braces and Splints

7 Best Trigger Finger Splints That Work

One of the safest ways to treat this condition is to use a trigger finger splint. These splints are specifically beneficial for people who are not candidates for surgery or are awaiting one and can be worn during daily activities or following surgery. To help you find the best one for you, here are 7 trigger finger splints that offer comfort, support, and pain relief from this debilitating condition. READ MORE.

Arthritis

10 Ways to Deal with Arthritis in Feet

Arthritis in the feet affects one in every six people over the age of 50. While surgery is an effective way to treat and manage foot arthritis, there are some non-surgical methods to help this debilitating condition. Read this article to learn more about ten ways to deal with foot arthritis.

Blood Pressure Monitor Kits Blood Pressure

Why Keeping a Blood Pressure Log is Important

In our modern lives, our hearts silently bear the brunt of all the stress and anxiety, and, yes, even our blood pressure. To maintain good cardiovascular health, it is important to be proactive and keep track of your blood pressure regularly, and here comes your blood pressure log in the picture. READ MORE.

Elderly

Nursing Home vs. Home Care - Which Is A Better Option?

Choosing between a nursing home or care in the home can be difficult. What is the right choice for my family? How do I choose? We have information you need to read. READ MORE

Ostomy Guide

How to Keep Your Ostomy Bag from Ballooning

Ballooning in your ostomy device can lead to a blowout. What exactly is a blowout? How can I prevent this from happening? We have some information you might want. READ MORE

Arthritis

5 Best Arthritis Creams That Are Worth Buying

If you or someone you love is dealing with arthritis, buying an arthritis cream can be of help. To help you find the best arthritis cream, here is a list of 5 OTC arthritis creams that work wonders for relieving joint pain. READ MORE.

Patient Safety

7 Products for Fall Prevention in Hospitals

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reports a substantial number of hospitals falls each year, emphasizing the urgency to address this issue. But what are fall prevention products, and how can you find the right ones? READ MORE.

Diabetes Management Pregnancy Care

10 Tips For Gestational Diabetes Self Care

Pregnancy can take its toll on a woman's body, which is why proper prenatal care is vital to ensure a healthy mother and baby. There are so many things to be aware of which you may have taken for granted. Adding gestational diabetes into the mix can be quite challenging, and lifestyle changes are necessary to control blood sugar levels. READ MORE.

Back Pain

Top 5 Best TENS Units for Back Pain

Back pain can be especially debilitating and prevents you from going about your daily routine. When over-the-counter and prescription medication isn't enough, a great way to get some relief is with a TENS machine. READ MORE.

HPFY Author