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Hot And Cold Therapy

Dealing with Winters Aches and Pains

The cold, dark days of winter can stress our bodies and minds much differently than during the rest of the year. The cold weather can constrict muscles and make working or playing outdoors difficult. Whether it’s from shoveling snow or sledding in the backyard we sometimes need to find relief from winter’s aches and pains.

Fitness products

Exercising with Your Ostomy: Just Do It!!

Once you have recovered from an ostomy surgery returning to a “normal” life might seem like a strange idea. Truth is you should be able to resume your normal activities after a healing period. The when, how, or what exercise you can do will depend on the reason for your ostomy and your overall health condition.

Mental Well Being

Shining a Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder

We all get a little bummed as the days get shorter and darkness is more prevalent, but for some this funk can be more serious. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a depression that occurs usually in fall and winter. Since you can’t beat Mother Nature, how do we deal with this disorder? Light therapy or bright light therapy is one way to combat this disorder.

Yoga And Pilates

Using Yoga for Therapy

We all know that exercise is good for us, but not all of us may understand the benefits that yoga presents to our overall well-being as well as for its therapeutic values. Many people use yoga in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle to improve their quality of life and overall health.

Hot And Cold Therapy

When And How to use Hot and Cold Therapy?

Recovering and rehabbing from an injury requires the correct therapy course of action. It makes no sense to adopt a course of action that won’t benefit your injury, would it?

Magnetic Therapy

The ‘Therapeutic’ Magnet

Magnet therapy is one such complementary treatment that has become quite popular in recent times, especially for pain management. Magnets are believed to have a therapeutic value and practitioners claim that the magneto static fields produced by permanent magnets have beneficial health effects.

Stockings

Compression Therapy and Garments

Compression therapy has several health benefits obtained by wearing different compression therapy garments available - socks, stockings, gloves, armsleeves.

Stockings Accessories

Buying a Compression Garment

Buying a compression garment is all about the correct size. Compression therapy will work best only if the size is right enough to provide adequate pressure.

Stockings and Socks Aids

Choosing the Proper Compression Socks/Stockings for You

Our bodies are made up of several major systems that include the digestive system, respiratory system, the nervous system, skeletal/muscular system, and the circulatory system. All these systems work together in order for our bodies to operate properly. When one system is compromised or injured the other systems need assistance.

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Vitamin Supplements

5 Best Calcium Supplements for Bone Health

Strong bones are important in all phases of life. The more you take care of your bones early on, the better your foundation will be when you get older. If you're not getting enough calcium, adding a supplement to your diet may be necessary. Here are 5 best calcium supplements to consider in 2024. READ MORE.

Insomnia

How to Deal With Insomnia

Think about it: not only will sleep deprivation put you at a greater risk for health issues, but your brain can’t function at its optimal level, which can cause personality changes, compromise reflexes, make driving or operating machinery dangerous, and even cause social problems. Here are 12 tips on how to deal with insomnia.

Ostomy Guide

Choosing the Right Ostomy Accessories

For those living with an ostomy, the right ostomy bag accessories can make everyday life easier and avoid potential troubles down the road. If you have an ileostomy or a colostomy, the right ostomy accessory can help you maintain your lifestyle and independence. With all the options available, how do you find the right ostomy accessories for you? Fortunately, our site, HPFY, has a plethora of ostomy accessories, and we can help point you in the right direction. READ MORE.

Peak Flow Meters/Spirometers

7 Best Peak Flow Meters for Monitoring Lung Function

If you are dealing with a chronic lung disorder such as COPD or asthma, peak flow meters can greatly help. Many doctors and respiratory therapists recommend these portable devices as part of the elaborate respiratory treatment plan. To help you find the right one, here are the top picks compiled in a list. READ MORE.

Chronic Illness

5 Products To Help With Chronic Fatigue

While living with CFS is no picnic, products are designed to help with day-to-day activities, energy, fatigue, and quality of life. Here are five items that can make chronic fatigue syndrome less challenging. READ MORE.

Bath Aids

7 Best Portable Shampoo Bowls for Bedridden Patients

An inflatable hair-washing sink is as important as shampoo and body wash in your bathroom, but finding the right one is equally confusing. Well, not anymore. HPFY is here with its seven top portable shampoo bowls.

Side Rail Protection

10 Essential Hospital Bed Accessories for Patient Care

The right hospital bed accessory can be critical for patient care, and there are plenty of options. How do I choose the right one? Which one is right for me? We have the information you need. READ MORE

Health & Wellness Indigestion

5 Best Gut Health Supplements

If you have ever been searching for any type of supplement, it can be quite overwhelming. Walk down the health aisle of any grocery store or search for supplements for gut health or digestive probiotics, and you’ll probably walk away with a headache! That’s why we have compiled a list of the five best gut health supplements. Read to know more.

Incontinence Guide

7 Urinary Incontinence Treatments for Women

Incontinence is more common in women than men and can significantly affect one's quality of life. Here are 7 urinary incontinence treatments for women that are worth a shot. READ MORE.

Intermittent Catheters

Hydrophilic Catheters for Intermittent Catheterization

A hydrophilic catheter, also known as a no-touch catheter. Learn all about hydrophilic coated catheters for intermittent catheterization.

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