Tag Archive: urinary incontinence

Accidents Happen

Accidents Happen

Preparing for an Incontinence Episode For the most part, the human body is a wonder of nature, a miraculous marvel of bio-mechanical intelligence. But it can also sometimes create an utter catastrophe of unintended dysfunction. One of the most private natural functions of the body is eliminating waste. This normal act can easily become one… Continue reading Accidents Happen

Aaron Baker
adult bedwetting

Adult Bedwetting: Some Common Causes and Treatments

Adult bedwetting is a topic most adults do not like to discuss. Bedwetting can cause problems and can also be an indication of a serious underlying illness.

Stephanie Struyck Elgin
Formas de reducir el olor de la orina

Ways to Reduce Urine Odor

Managing and dealing with urine incontinence is not an easy job. Luckily there are easy ways to reduce urine odor. What you can do...

Taylor Snell
post-birth incontinence

Women Reluctant to Discuss Post-Birth Incontinence

Women who experience post-birth incontinence are suffering in “silence”, with more than a third embarrassed to discuss it with a health professional ...

Aimee Sharp
Incontinence Webinar

Managing Fecal and Urinary Incontinence Webinar Video and Supplemental Material

Find the video and the presentation slides for Shield HealthCare's Managing Fecal and Urinary Incontinence Webinar, presented by Jeff Souza, RN, BSN, WOCN.

Aimee Sharp
National Nutrition Month

Eating Healthy for You and Your Bladder

Eating healthy incorporates a lot of great, natural food choices out there to keep you healthy and feeling well.

Aimee Sharp
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I have been paralyzed from the waist down since 2013. I’ve been steadily gaining weight since then, and I’m starting to get self-conscious about it, especially since people already stare at me in my wheelchair. What are some exercises, things I can do to help me lose this extra weight?
James
Hi James! I'm sorry to hear about your accident, but it sounds like you're motivated to be as strong as possible. Good man! I also had a lean body before my injury. In my experience, nutrition and physical activity are the most effective ways to manage my weight. I have learned that by eating...