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Talking About Your Health Over The Holidays

Talking About Your Health Over The Holidays

Talking about your health is not always the easiest topic to discuss. Here are some tips on how to get what you need out of the discussion.

Laura Cox, LPC
Support Network

Support Network – Who Should be in Yours?

Shield HealthCare gives suggestions on how to form a good support network.In this article, we discuss deliberately choosing people to be in yours. 

Laura Cox, LPC
Ostomy Awareness

Ostomy Awareness

This article is one in a series that make up our OstomyLife Roundtable Discussion Webinar. Laura Cox, Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist and special guests.

Aimee Sharp
About Ostomies

Inform Yourself about Ostomies

Learn about ostomies is one in a series that make up our OstomyLife Roundtable Discussion Webinar. Our webinar was moderated by Laura Cox.

Aimee Sharp
Ostomies Can Change Life

Ostomies Can Change Life for the Better

This article is one in a series that make up the transcript of our OstomyLife Roundtable Discussion Webinar. Our webinar was moderated by Laura Cox.

Aimee Sharp
Ostomy Surgery

So You’re Getting Ostomy Surgery …

Laura Cox spoke with three other ostomates about their experience before the had ostomy surgery and to speak about their recovery.

Aimee Sharp
Ostomy Diet Tips

Ostomy Diet Tips for the Holidays

Shield HealthCare discusses ostomy diet tips for the holiday season. In this article we talk about avoiding dietary issues while celebrating the season.

Laura Cox, LPC
Travel with an Ostomy

Travel with an Ostomy – Holiday Edition

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist shares tips for traveling. Travel with an ostomy doesn't have to be stressful if you're well prepared!

Laura Cox, LPC
Ostomy Education

Video: OstomyLife Roundtable Discussion Webinar

In this OstomyLife webinar, Laura Cox, our Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, discusses various topics related to having an ostomy and ostomy education.

Aimee Sharp
World Ostomy Day

World Ostomy Day 2015

Shield HealthCare celebrated World Ostomy Day 2015 with a Wanna Wear One Campaign! See how our employees felt about wearing an ostomy!

Laura Cox, LPC
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Can you tell me of any medication or pills I can take that eliminate or lessen odor? It seems to be worse in the mornings. I am going on vacation with friends and it can be very embarrassing.
Thank you,
Julie
There are products that can eliminate odor.
 
They’re not medications, but drops you can put into your ostomy bag. There are many different options...