What Is High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is the most common cardiovascular disease.  It affects millions — even children and teens.  One out of 3 adults in the United States has high blood pressure, costing the US $47.5 billion in medical expenses and $3.5 billion in lost productivity per year. Like air… Continue reading The Dangers of High Blood Pressure

We go through the steps of preparing the formula, filling the feeding bag, and cleaning the bag and tubing between feedings.

We had the honor of interviewing Pearl G. from Chicago, Illinois, a nationally recognized wheelchair athlete. Her sport of choice is wheelchair basketball.

Enjoy the benefits of being a Contract Registered Dietitian with Shield HealthCare, including flexible hours, the satisfaction of teaching patients and families and the opportunity to use your clinical skills in a home setting. Shield HealthCare is looking for contract registered dietitians in the areas of Denver, Fort Collins/Greeley and Colorado Springs/Pueblo to provide feeding… Continue reading Enjoy Flexible Job Satisfaction as a Contract Dietitian for Shield HealthCare!

Can I use Coke to unclog my feeding tube? It's not recommended, but find out what is and find a link to video showing how to unclog a feeding tube.

You already know you should drink extra water in the summer heat to prevent dehydration. What you may not know is that if you wait until you’re thirsty, you may already be dehydrated! About 60% of your body is made up of water and only 10% of this water is in your bloodstream, according to… Continue reading How to Stay Hydrated During Summer Exercise

Families of tube-fed children often face unique issues not commonly experienced by most parents and caregivers. Many parents find tube-feeding support... 

Feeding tubes can easily get caught on something and become dislodged, causing pain and discomfort. Here's how to secure a G-tube.

A stoma is an opening, usually created surgically, to access the stomach or intestine for purposes of feeding or drainage. Your feeding tube enters your stomach or small intestine through the stoma. The skin area around this opening is often referred to as the stoma site. For more information, see related articles and feeding tube resources here:… Continue reading Stoma Definition

How much fiber should you be having? Aim for a total daily fiber intake of 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men. Here's how to get it.