What are Hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are veins located in the rectum and anus that become swollen and inflamed. Internal hemorrhoids are inside the rectum and typically you can’t see or feel them. External hemorrhoids are in the skin around the anus which can usually be felt and may also bleed. Hemorrhoids are caused by increased pressure in the lower rectum area which causes the veins to swell. The increased pressure can come from pushing during bowel movements or straining with certain...

What is Nausea? Nausea is a symptom of many other types of ailments. It is usually an unpleasant feeling in the stomach that often precedes vomiting (throwing up). There are many different conditions that can lead to nausea and they can be very minor or sometimes much more worrisome. Some common causes of nausea include: motion sickness, food poisoning, ingestion of toxins or overeating/over-drinking, issues with the bowels or stomach emptying, viral illness, and pregnancy. More serious conditions can include...

Silver Dressings and Bandages for Skin and Wound Care Silver dressings are topical wound care bandages that have the added antimicrobial advantage of elemental silver. The silver becomes activated when exposed to wound exudate and once ionized the silver is bactericidal, or in other words, kills bacteria. Silver dressings come in many forms including foam dressings, hydrocolloids, barriers, and other cloths. Silver dressings and bandages may be used in both acute and chronic wounds including burns, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers,...

One of the things many parents overlook when preparing and budgeting for a newborn is the cost of diapers. Newborns go through many diapers a day, and the cost can add up. Here is a great tool to help you plan for diapers in your budget. When considering how many diapers a newborn goes through in their diaper journey it is no surprise how diaper costs can add up! This leads many of us to the question, how long will...