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The Pros and Cons of Feeding Tubes for the Elderly
The need for proper nutrition as we age increases. Are feeding tubes the right choice for our elderly loved ones? We have some information you need to consider. READ MORE
5 Common PEG Tube Complications & Their Prevention
PEG tube complications can be attributed to how a peg tube is inserted or removed. PEG tubes are generally safe and effective. However, it is important to learn about the feeding tube complications. READ MORE.
Enteral Feeding Guide - How to Tube Feed a Patient?
Are you feeling overwhelmed to administer meals to your loved one through a feeding tube? HPFY has the guidance you need on how to tube feed patients easily.
Tube Feeding: Enteral Nutrition vs. Parenteral Nutrition
The terms enteral and parenteral look and sound alike. In reality, they mean very different things. The major difference lies in the location where the nutrition is processed. Enteral feeding resorts to the liquid food processed by the GI tract. Patients prescribed enteral feeding consume their meals via tube connecting to their stomach or small intestine.
Enteral Feeding: The What, When, and How
When traditional oral intake is not feasible, enteral feeding comes into play. It supports nutritional needs of individuals recovering from an injury or surgery. Dive into this informative article and learn what, when, why, and how of enteral feeding and ensure optimal patient care.
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?
Top Five Feeding Tubes of 2023
Tube feeding also known as enteral nutrition is a temporary or permanent method of feeding liquid nutrients through a flexible tube for patients who cannot eat on their own.
Foods to Avoid With Hypothyroidism
While it is common sense to limit calories, increase exercise, and get proper rest, losing weight with an underactive thyroid gland involves a few things that you may not have considered. Some foods can exacerbate thyroid symptoms. Let's take a look at the foods to avoid with hypothyroidism. READ MORE.
Living with an ostomy means caring for your stoma. If there is a blockage, how do I unblock a stoma? What do I need to do? We have some information you need to hear. READ MORE
10 Ways To Fix Pinched Nerve In Neck At Home
If you are dealing with a pinched nerve in your neck, this article can help. Find ten ways to fix a pinched nerve in the neck at home. READ MORE.
Holiday Gift Guide: 5 Great Lightboxes
Holiday Season has arrived. Gift your loved ones something special. Read the holiday gift guide & find 5 of our best lightboxes to choose from.
Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Guide Immune Health
We are all aware that fried and processed foods can negatively affect our bodies. Eating foods high in saturated fats can cause inflammation, which can lead to an unhealthy situation in our lungs. Let’s look at the nine worst foods for lungs and what we can do to boost our immunity and maintain good lung function. READ MORE.
7 Products for Better Injury Prevention in Sports
Avoiding injuries in sports is much easier than trying to recover from them. How do I achieve this? What can I do to avoid injury? We have some information you may need. READ MORE
How Does TENS Unit for Plantar Fasciitis Work
If you were considering using a TENS unit for plantar fasciitis, this article is for you. Read to find how does TENS unit help with heel pain.
Getting enough collagen can be challenging. You can help support collagen production in your body with the five best collagen supplements. READ MORE.
Finding The Right Treatment for Venous Insufficiency Ulcers
Treating venous ulcers can be very complex, not to mention costly. What are effective treatments? What do I need? We have information you need to hear. READ MORE
Properly Cleaning Medical Equipment - A How To Guide
Properly cleaning medical equipment requires following specific procedures. Here are 12 general tips to disinfect the equipment. READ MORE.
