Showing posts with label Medication. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Medication. Show all posts

Tuesday, 6 August 2013

Solutions To Help Combat Night Sweats


Night sweats are no laughing matter.   There are many causes of night sweats that run from menopause to diabetes to hormonal imbalances and some types of chemotherapy.

While common, there is not much that is more uncomfortable than waking up soaking wet with a damp pillow, soaked bedsheets and  clingy pajamas.   Night sweats can be both embarrassing and a disruption to both the woman and her partner.

It can be easier to control your symptoms during the day (think layers), but the hours while you are slumbering can be more problematic.   Marnau Adaptive Products has heard the plea of many looking for solutions - and we now have a full line of products to help alleviate the sensation of being wet and sticky.

Here are some ways that can help you battle the dampness:

Gel Cooling Pads - Regular and Large

The gel cooling pad is the ideal solution if you are often too hot and uncomfortable.  Requires no refrigeration or electricity, the comforting pad cools and soothes for hours! Perfect for use on a chair, sofa, inside a pillow case, bed, wheelchair and more!

Moisture Wicking Pajamas

The material is designed to pull moisture directly away from the skin. As such, the fabric draws sweat and perspiration off of the skin and out to the exterior of the fabric, so you never feel wet.  Secondly, it dries quickly (100% faster than cotton or poly/cotton), so your body temperature stays controlled and regulated.

Sweet Sleep Sheets

These sheets repel the sweaty sensation and adapt to the body to conserve a constant temperature.  Enjoy a long, dry, and restful slumber night after night.

Thursday, 11 July 2013

How important is having the right Medication Management System?

Blog Post – July 2013 Newsletter   Marnau Adaptive Products

We are privileged to live in a society that has seen great strides in medical care, and in particular, improvement and innovation in the field of pharmaceuticals. People are living longer, healthier lives. Medical problems and conditions can be controlled and even cured by the range of new, available medications on the market.

However, we cannot solely rely on health care providers to monitor our medication intake. We need to be proactive, taking charge of our personal medical situations. We need to be aware of potential drug side effects, and the possible negative effects of drug interactions.

Local pharmacists are well versed in the above, and are a wonderful source of information on all aspects of medication and our prescription orders always include informational handouts.  These handouts offer a wealth of information about the drug to be taken. These should be read and kept as a point of reference instead of being discarded in the recycling box.  Knowledge is power!

A great way to take a proactive step towards monitoring our own medication intake is with medication management products offered by Marnau Adaptive Products. These products, such as the E-Pill Pocket Electronic Pill Box or the Cadex 12 Alarm MedicationWatch, help remind us to take your medication on time with repeated alerts. They are easy to set up, easy to use and are designed for all ages.  These products are a simple and wonderful resource for people living and dealing with Parkinson’s, Diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Asthma and other illnesses that require a medication schedule.

Another way that we can be proactive and avoid negative medication issues is to be honest with our physicians. Possible alcohol overindulgence or dabbling in recreational drugs should be reported, as these may interfere with the positive effects of prescribed medication.

It has recently come to light that grapefruit, and possibly limes, Seville oranges and pomelos, can interact badly with over 50 different drugs. We need to clarify with our doctors and pharmacists if any of the medications that we are taking are on the list*.

Stay safe and healthy!