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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
ostomy discussion

OstomyLife Roundtable Discussion Webinar with Laura Cox & Special Guests

4 leaders in the ostomy community answer questions & support new ostomates, as well as providing insight for health care professionals.

Laura Cox, LPC
Restroom Access Act

The Restroom Access Act – Ally’s Law

The Restroom Access Act, also known as Ally's Law, is passed in 14 states and allows people to have access to "employee only" restrooms. Learn more.

Laura Cox, LPC
Ostomy Surgery Recovery

Ostomy Surgery Recovery

Suggestions for lifestyle, diet, and attitude for ostomy surgery recovery. Shield HealthCare shares concise tips to assist in recovery. 

Laura Cox, LPC
OstomyLife Newsletter

OstomyLife Newsletter – Summer 2015

Don’t miss our first OstomyLife Newsletter with helpful information from Shield HealthCare! Information on diet, active lifestyle, hydration and more!

Laura Cox, LPC
Sleeping with an Ostomy

Sleeping with an Ostomy Video

In this video Laura takes us through different positions for sleeping with an ostomy. She discusses pain reduction and many other helpful tips!

Laura Cox, LPC
intimacy with an ostomy

Intimacy with an Ostomy

Intimacy & intercourse are a part of the human experience. It can be extremely beautiful but also make one feel vulnerable. 

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...