Coping with the social isolation amid the Coronavirus outbreak can prove to be harder for people with disabilities. It is safer to self-isolate and sit indoors regardless of your ability given that outbreaks such as the Coronavirus spread exponentially...
Read MoreA bone growth stimulator is an external device that sends pulses of electromagnetic frequencies to stimulate the production of the proteins and growth factors needed to heal bones. The bone growth stimulator is about the size of a TV remote and has a...
Read MoreA lot has been said about the 2019 novel Coronavirus outbreak, and as we all know, the outbreak is spreading like wildfire. As of today, over 1200 deaths have been reported and over 50,000 cases identified. In any emergency situation or crisis, peop...
Read MoreVaricose veins are the dilated, enlarged veins that have become overfilled with blood. This condition is also known as varicoses or varicosities, and often painful. Varicose veins appear swollen and raised, with a bluish-purple or red color. It can...
Read MoreRegardless of age, including moderate exercise in your daily routine can lead to increased flexibility and many other benefits. For people in wheelchairs, daily movement can help increase blood circulation, improve posture and spine stability. The ...
Read MoreIn a 2017 study from The National Council on Disability, adults with disabilities are at a higher risk of poor oral health. From a shortage of trained professionals to dental offices that aren’t wheelchair accessible, getting consistent dental care can...
Read MoreAdjustable beds are here to stay! These flexible bed frames have revolutionized sleep in the 21st century. With so many options available these days, it can be hard to choose which one best fits your needs. We asked the bed experts at Transfer Master...
Read More15 percent of the world’s population lives with some form of disability, and most of them continue to encounter frequent discrimination socially, economically, politically, and culturally. It is pertinent to promote the social inclusion of people with...
Read MoreIf you’re in the mood for a relaxing afternoon, going for a massage is one of the best things you can do for your body. But relaxation isn’t the only thing massages are good for. They can be used for medical purposes and physiotherapy. Massage therapy...
Read MoreA stroke is a sudden stopping of blood to the brain. It almost always results in loss of neurological functions. Strokes can happen without any warning, and more often than not, they do. The results of a stroke can be devastating. Stroke is more ...
Read MoreAfter surviving a catastrophic injury, it can be hard to look towards the future with a sunny disposition. Injuries that force a person into a new “normal” can leave someone feeling lost, depressed and anxious. Adding a degree of movement can help make...
Read MoreIf you’re diagnosed with a chronic illness, it can change your life. Dealing with flare-ups, activity restrictions, and pain may mean that you have to change your lifestyle and potentially even your career. But all of the lifestyle changes that come ...
Read MoreWe all know how important physical health is when expecting a baby. From alcohol and too much caffeine to certain types of food and exercise, there are plenty of things pregnant women must avoid. However, getting caught up in this can often lead to neglecting...
Read MoreThe time has come. You've decided to go to the gym and work out, burn some fat or gain some muscle mass. Then you stop and have to wonder: what about nutrition? Do you need to down a protein shake right after working out in order to get the best results...
Read MoreSarah Young wrote in her book, Jesus Calling, “Give up the illusion that you deserve a problem-free life. Part of you is still hungering for the resolution of all difficulties.” My life seems to be unending adversity. Yet, it’s in the pain where I...
Read MoreOverlooking physical exercise is not uncommon for some of us – with most mainstream resources on health and fitness being targeted at those who don't use mobility devices, the challenge of where and how to start exercising can be enormous if you are ...
Read MoreOk here s the real me like it or not. At this moment I am mad as hell, mad at my body mad at the way I feel mad at what is going on in my life right now. I feel trapped in my body, Trying to find the real me. The fighter the one who never lets things...
Read MoreAny disability, of any kind, can lead people to succumb to their developmental issues in life. Unfortunately, disabilities are often still considered a taboo. This physical state can dominate anyone's mind set, crushing the inner person that is neither...
Read MoreIn our everyday stressed life routine, how many of us manage to take the necessary time out just to splurge ourselves in inner peace? I am sure many of us would question this either with something like: "Where is the time?" or "Is it even important ...
Read MoreSleep is one of the most coveted, and one of the most tricky, aspects of our lives. Whether or not we get a good night's sleep will dictate how each day, or even a whole week, will pan out. Beds that are difficult to get in and out of, or cause us to...
Read MoreI get really discouraged whenever I see a person that is faking a handicap. Discouraged is a mild term, but I don't want to use stronger language here. And when I say faking, I don't mean that I just suspect they are faking, I mean that I actually see...
Read MoreWalk Poem Two scooters stroll Three bird nests exposed On barren tree branches A warm March Sunday Leaves bus benches abandoned As the nearby prickly cactus Little sprouts of green Amid curly dried leaves Traction gravel still remains Pizza...
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