By organizing your tube-feeding equipment, you can better keep track of your inventory of supplies on hand, and make the tube-feeding process more efficient in the home. We like to call this your 'Enteral Pantry'.

Malnutrition is a critical health issue when a person's diet lacks essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and proteins. This can lead to numerous health problems and complications if not addressed promptly.

If you are unable to meet your nutritional needs by mouth, a feeding tube provides a way to obtain life-saving nutrients. Your doctor may have prescribed this method of feeding to deliver formula and water into your stomach by way of your feeding tube. See the answers below to a few common questions about bolus/syringe feeding.… Continue reading Common Questions about Bolus/Syringe Feeding

GER vs. GERD Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) happens when your stomach contents come back up into your esophagus. People of all ages have GER once in a while, and GER often happens without causing symptoms. In both adults and children, GER may cause heartburn, also called acid indigestion. In infants – babies under 12 months old… Continue reading Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in Infants and Children

Many of us live busy lives and are constantly on the go. Because of this, we often find ourselves lacking enough time to make one home-cooked meal, let alone three nutritionally-dense meals per day. Instead, many of us find ourselves looking for a convenient and tasty meal to fit into our busy schedule, whether that… Continue reading Eating Healthy On The Go

Registered Dietitian Lisa Plinario, from Shield Healthcare, shares her advise on weightloss.

After learning that your child may need a feeding tube, you probably feel overwhelmed with questions about how life will change. You may be thinking of all the ways tube feeding may limit what you and your child can and cannot do inside and outside of the home. While in the hospital, the nutrition formula… Continue reading Tube Feeding on the Go

On August 31, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to three infant formula manufacturers to help ensure infant formula is being produced under the safest conditions possible. These warning letters are not associated with any current recalls, and the FDA does not anticipate any impact to the availability of infant formula… Continue reading FDA Issues Warning Letters to Three Infant Formula Manufacturers

Malnutrition is the condition that occurs when the body is denied vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients it needs to maintain healthy tissues and organ function.