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Healthy Heart, Healthy Life

More and more evidence shows the link between diet and heart disease. What you put on your plate can influence just about every aspect of your health.

Aaron Baker
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10 Steps to Self-Catheterization

The biggest advantage of self-catheterization is having the freedom to choose when and where to empty your bladder, giving you more control over your life

Laura Cox, LPC
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Defining Your Catheter Mix: What’s In Your Freedom Kit?

Editor’s preface: we’ve received several questions recently regarding what urological products should be used when traveling vs. at home. One product certainly does not fit all situations; just as athlete wears different shoes for different terrains and sports, you may find a mix of products improve your quality of life. We asked our Spinal Cord… Continue reading Defining Your Catheter Mix: What’s In Your Freedom Kit?

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Disabilities and Addiction

Lakewood Nonprofit Spearheading Alternative Therapy for Spinal Cord Injuries

Lakewood Nonprofit Spearheading Alternative Therapy for Spinal Cord Injuries

Shield HealthCare

The Life I Chose – The Road Less Traveled

Katelyn, wife of recovering quadriplegic Aaron Baker, expresses her gratitude as she documents the life she chose with Aaron and his spinal cord injury.

Katelyn Devine Baker
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Sick Happens: Spinal Cord Injury and the Common Cold

Twenty years post spinal cord injury, Aaron has learned to distinguish the precursors of a common bug and how to homeopathically fortify his immune system.

Aaron Baker
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Mobility in the City Video: Cincinnati, OH

In this video, Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist Aaron Baker takes Cincinnati, OH, by wheelchair, exploring the public transportation scene.

Stephanie Struyck Elgin
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Mobility in the City Video: Columbus, OH

In this video, you'll find Aaron using a wheelchair in Columbus, OH, and exploring the public transportation scene.

Stephanie Struyck Elgin
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Holiday Travel: A Few Tips for the Busiest Time of the Year

Traveling can be stressful, especially during the holidays, but there are a few helpful tips that can ease the stress when traveling by airplane and/or car.

Aaron Baker
Acute Phase

After a Spinal Cord Injury: Acute Phase

Learn more about the acute phase of a spinal cord injury, and find tips on what you can do to create an optimal healing environment.

Aaron Baker
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I have a trip coming up and I am having trouble envisioning how I can safely and hygienically self-catheterize in a typical men’s restroom stall.
John
Travel can be intimidating with all the unknown variables, especially when it comes to using bathroom facilities that may be less accessible, unkempt and under-equipped. My best defense against this is a strong offense, meaning preparation!