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Monday, June 13, 2011
Where do I Reorder # 4402? | www.NightingaleDirect.com
Nightingale Premium Adult Washcloths reorder # 4402 can be found at www.nightingaledirect.com or by clicking here. These adult wipes are enriched with ALOE and are alcohol free. Enjoy pre-moistened Adult Washcloths from Nightingale.
Monday, June 6, 2011
5 TIPS TO CONTROL BLADDER INCONTINENCE | www.nightingaledirect.com
An estimated one in six adults has overactive bladder (OAB). Common symptoms include a sudden, uncontrollable urge to go; needing to go more than eight times a day; waking up twice or more at night to urinate; and leakage (incontinence).
"In the majority of cases, the cause is unknown," says Sandip Vasavada, MD, co-head of the female urology and voiding dysfunction section at the Cleveland Clinic. Incidence increases with age: For many women, OAB symptoms appear in their 40s. If a woman doesn't seek treatment, the condition can impact her quality of life, leading to depression and anxiety, fear of sexual intimacy, decreased work productivity, avoidance of travel, a greater risk of nighttime falls, and urinary tract infections, says Diane Kaschak Newman, codirector of the Penn Center for Continence and Pelvic Health at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center.
The good news is that OAB can be brought under control with the following techniques Vasavada and Newman suggest:
Drink 6 to 8 Cups of Water a Day Many women believe that drinking less water will ease their urgency. On the contrary, says Newman: Adequate fluid intake helps eliminate bladder irritants and can actually prevent the urgency or frequency of OAB. Drink throughout the day, and stop three to four hours before bedtime.
Do 30 Kegels Twice a Day
This simple move strengthens the pelvic muscles around the bladder. Best done after you've gone to the bathroom, Kegel exercises can be performed anytime, anywhere. To identify the right muscles, squeeze as if you're trying to stop the flow of urine (without tensing your thigh or stomach muscles). Once you know where to flex, tighten these muscles for 10 seconds, then release and relax for 10 seconds.
Eliminate Possible Irritants
One at a time, try reducing your intake of chocolate, cocoa, coffee (sadly, with OAB it can be a problem), tea, soda, alcohol, spicy foods, highly acidic foods (like citrus fruits and juices and tomato-based products), and anything containing aspartame-based sweeteners.
Keep a Diary for 3 Days
Track how frequently you empty your bladder to help your urologist diagnose your condition as well as identify symptoms and potential dietary irritants. Record what, how much, and when you eat and drink. Write down when you go. Note any incontinence episodes.
Consider Drug Therapy
If after all this you're still uncomfortable straying too far from the facilities, you may want to discuss medication with your doctor. Certain drugs can relax the muscle that triggers bladder contractions, and can reduce symptoms significantly within weeks.
Nightingaledirect.com carries affordable incontinence products to assist in living with bladder control issues. Having the right products is essential to mainain your active lifestyle. We appreciate you taking the time to look through our products. If you cannot find what you are looking for, visit our parent company at www.optiononehealthcare.com for most other products available.
"In the majority of cases, the cause is unknown," says Sandip Vasavada, MD, co-head of the female urology and voiding dysfunction section at the Cleveland Clinic. Incidence increases with age: For many women, OAB symptoms appear in their 40s. If a woman doesn't seek treatment, the condition can impact her quality of life, leading to depression and anxiety, fear of sexual intimacy, decreased work productivity, avoidance of travel, a greater risk of nighttime falls, and urinary tract infections, says Diane Kaschak Newman, codirector of the Penn Center for Continence and Pelvic Health at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center.
The good news is that OAB can be brought under control with the following techniques Vasavada and Newman suggest:
Drink 6 to 8 Cups of Water a Day Many women believe that drinking less water will ease their urgency. On the contrary, says Newman: Adequate fluid intake helps eliminate bladder irritants and can actually prevent the urgency or frequency of OAB. Drink throughout the day, and stop three to four hours before bedtime.
Do 30 Kegels Twice a Day
This simple move strengthens the pelvic muscles around the bladder. Best done after you've gone to the bathroom, Kegel exercises can be performed anytime, anywhere. To identify the right muscles, squeeze as if you're trying to stop the flow of urine (without tensing your thigh or stomach muscles). Once you know where to flex, tighten these muscles for 10 seconds, then release and relax for 10 seconds.
Eliminate Possible Irritants
One at a time, try reducing your intake of chocolate, cocoa, coffee (sadly, with OAB it can be a problem), tea, soda, alcohol, spicy foods, highly acidic foods (like citrus fruits and juices and tomato-based products), and anything containing aspartame-based sweeteners.
Keep a Diary for 3 Days
Track how frequently you empty your bladder to help your urologist diagnose your condition as well as identify symptoms and potential dietary irritants. Record what, how much, and when you eat and drink. Write down when you go. Note any incontinence episodes.
Consider Drug Therapy
If after all this you're still uncomfortable straying too far from the facilities, you may want to discuss medication with your doctor. Certain drugs can relax the muscle that triggers bladder contractions, and can reduce symptoms significantly within weeks.
Nightingaledirect.com carries affordable incontinence products to assist in living with bladder control issues. Having the right products is essential to mainain your active lifestyle. We appreciate you taking the time to look through our products. If you cannot find what you are looking for, visit our parent company at www.optiononehealthcare.com for most other products available.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
NightingaleDirect.com | We are #1 in quality incontinence products at discount price!
Since launching NightingaleDirect.com we have seen traffic to our site increase every day. With our proven products at such a low price, the word is spreading quickly. Please look at our flagship products including Briefs, Protective Underwear, and Premium Adult Washcloths for your incontinence needs. NightingaleDirect.com appreciates your business and look forward to meeting your needs.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Let your customers shop from home | NightingaleDirect.com
E-commerce--the ability for customers to browse and purchase products online--is a part of modern retail practice. As e-commerce has matured, so have many of the components necessary to manage a successful e-commerce business: technology offers more features and is easier to use, vendors have become more comfortable with drop-shipping, and payment mechanisms have evolved to give customers peace of mind. All this means that today DME companies can leverage e-commerce as a tool to help grow sales, rather than having to build an entirely new business.
People expect to be able to buy what they need from the comfort of their couch. The result is that the brick-and-mortar store is sometimes just a showroom--the actual shopping is done at home. Your customers expect to be able to shop online--and if they cannot shop online with you, they will do it somewhere else.
If done right, e-commerce can offer your business a number of benefits. You can show and sell products that are not on your showroom floor or in inventory. You can reach customers who cannot otherwise make it in to your store--customers who, for instance, may work during your business hours or who may be homebound. Existing customers can more easily browse your product offerings, while new customers can learn more about the products and brands that you carry.
Finally, e-commerce allows the customer to separate the shopping experience from the purchasing experience. They can visit your store, learn about products and then take the time to make the decision at home without pressure--and you do not have to worry about losing a sale just because the customer has walked out your door.
People expect to be able to buy what they need from the comfort of their couch. The result is that the brick-and-mortar store is sometimes just a showroom--the actual shopping is done at home. Your customers expect to be able to shop online--and if they cannot shop online with you, they will do it somewhere else.
If done right, e-commerce can offer your business a number of benefits. You can show and sell products that are not on your showroom floor or in inventory. You can reach customers who cannot otherwise make it in to your store--customers who, for instance, may work during your business hours or who may be homebound. Existing customers can more easily browse your product offerings, while new customers can learn more about the products and brands that you carry.
Finally, e-commerce allows the customer to separate the shopping experience from the purchasing experience. They can visit your store, learn about products and then take the time to make the decision at home without pressure--and you do not have to worry about losing a sale just because the customer has walked out your door.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
NIGHTINGALE® by Select Medical
NIGHTINGALE® has long been a respected name in the long term care industry. As a product specifically designed for the needs of the long term care market, NIGHTINGALE® offers a full range of products for the care of an incontinent adult population. In addition to paper products, NIGHTINGALE® also features high quality skin protectants and treatment products with quality you can rely on.
NIGHTINGALE® products are available now via nightingaledirect.com for easy ordering and delivery.
www.nightingaledirect.com is a retailer distributor of NIGHTINGALE® products, and not affiliated with Select Medical or NIGHTINGALE® manufacturers.
NIGHTINGALE® products are available now via nightingaledirect.com for easy ordering and delivery.
www.nightingaledirect.com is a retailer distributor of NIGHTINGALE® products, and not affiliated with Select Medical or NIGHTINGALE® manufacturers.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Where do I find Nightingale Diapers? | NighingaleDirect.com is where
Nightingale products available nationally instead of trying to find them at your local pharmacy. Order for NightingaleDirect.com and have your products delivered to your door, no driving to hopefully locate a supplier. Order them for your mother or father knowing that they will be delivered on time and right to them. FREE SHIPPING also helps in the cost of ordering online. NightingaleDirect.com was established because we believe in a superior product and know that it is in demand! Let us know what you think, or what we can do better.
Your the customers and we strive to keep you for the long term. Thank you for your business!
Your the customers and we strive to keep you for the long term. Thank you for your business!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
NightingaleDirect.com launches blog for incontinence discussions
NightingaleDirect.com is proud to launch the blog in regards to everything Nightingale. We will post on research and development, keep up on new products, and have discussions on products that are available out there. Select Medical's brand of Nightingale is a cost effective product that you will not suffer dependability over. They have a complete line of products such as briefs, protective underwear, adultwashcloths, underpads, barrier creams, ointments, etc. Please visit the website at www.nightingaledirect.com for more information about each product. We urge any posters to write honest reviews and sincere questions that we may be able to assist in answering.
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