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Cold Therapy and Cold Packs

Cold Packs and Wraps

A cold pack or an ice gel pack is a portable plastic bag filled with water, or refrigerant gel or liquid. When one wants to use it the contents in it are frozen and applied to the affected part.

Light Therapy

The Concepts of Light Therapy

Light therapy is also known as phototherapy or heliotherapy. In this therapy, one is exposed to daylight or to specific wavelengths of light using polychromatic polarized light, lasers, light-emitting diodes, fluorescent lamps, dichroic lamps or very bright, full-spectrum light. The light is given for a decided amount of time and, in some cases, during a specific time of day.

Post Lumpectomy

Bouncing Back from Breast Surgery… With a Little Help

Women who have to endure a mastectomy or lumpectomy on their breasts not only deal with the physical pain but with some possible emotional pain. Recovery after breast surgery can leave women with a lack of confidence due to potential body image issues.

Body Shapewear

Sculpted: Shape Wear for Women

Confidence comes from many factors and body image can be one of the largest for women. Whether it’s trying to maintain a feminine figure or providing support after surgery, sometimes we need a little help. Garments that promote body shaping can help us regain that confident feel we had when we were younger and had the time and energy to pay attention to our figure.

Stockings and Socks Aids

Compression Aids: All You Need To Know

Compression therapy includes major items like stockings, socks, sleeves, gloves, and gauntlets. But these products have other compatriots too that not only increase the effectiveness of the item but also increase the ease with which they can be used. They are known as Stockings and Sock Aids.

Stockings Accessories

Compression Accompaniments

Compression therapy requires a number of small items and devices that ease the usage and increase the effectiveness of the major compression products. These include detergents, lotions, pressure pads, etc. They are also known as Compression Accessories.

Stockings

All About Compression Therapy

Compression stockings increase the pressure in the subcutaneous tissue under the skin, which helps in reducing the pain as well as the swelling. This compression helps move excessive fluids to the capillaries and helps prevent the leakage of a lot of the fluid. Also, compression decreases the ability of the superficial veins under the skin to expand them and overfill with blood.

Osteoporosis

Avoiding Osteoporosis for Women

Women can face a multitude of health issues, but one that is very common is osteoporosis or a disease of the bones. Basically, osteoporosis makes bones weaker and more brittle and therefore more susceptible to breakage. According to womenshealth.gov, the bones most commonly affected are the hip, wrists, and spine (vertebrae).

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Thanks Mom!! Happy Mother’s Day!!

Let’s face it, without our moms where would we be? It was our moms that kissed our boo-boos, baked our cookies, and took care of us as we grew up. The least we could do is honor our moms every second Sunday of May, so make it a point to give your mother a big hug and kiss and a thank you for all her sacrifices.

Mastectomy Breast Forms

Breast Forms for Spring

As we leave the cold weather of winter behind us, the warmer temperatures of spring and summer lead to a wardrobe change that many women who have had a mastectomy may find troubling. After surgery, the use of prosthetics or breast forms may lead to a lack of self-confidence since clothing may be a little more revealing than that of sweaters or turtlenecks in winter.