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Product Guide: How to Choose Your Ostomy Supplies
Dec 11th 2018
With so many products available for ostomy care, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The basic ostomy care necessities are ostomy wafers (skin barriers) and pouches. All other extra supplies are referred to as accessories.
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Product Guide: How to Choose an Ostomy Bag
Dec 11th 2018
Choosing ostomy supplies can be overwhelming. Ostomy bags come in various types, styles, and sizes, and although it often comes down to personal preference, it’s still important to know the pros and cons of each ostomy bag type.
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Introducing: Eakin Cohesive Paste
Nov 28th 2017
Convatec Eakin Ostomy Paste:
Alcohol Free Means Sting Free
Eakin Cohesive paste is the newest addition to the Convatec Eakin family of products. It is a new ostomy stoma paste that is alcohol free which means it is sting free so it won't
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Information for New Ostomates
Oct 30th 2017
Ostomy Information for New Ostomates
First off, in case you don't know what an ostomate is, an ostomate is a person with an ostomy. Any kind of ostomy, it can be an ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy, any kind at all. If you have an ostomy, you are an os
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Coloplast Brava Protective Seal for Every Ostomy
Aug 24th 2017
Coloplast Brava protective seals help to seal the gaps that occur between the ostomy barrier and your stoma. The skin surrounding your stoma can come into contact with output and that causes skin irritation and damage. The stomal skin needs to be pro
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Hollister Ostomy Solutions for Odor Control
Jul 21st 2017
Hollister Ostomy Solutions for Odor Control
Hollister has a complete line of ostomy supplies, they offer one piece and two piece ostomy systems, rings and seals, and many different ostomy accessories. I have discussed the new Cera Plus ostomy product
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Public Bathroom Ostomy Pouch Change: Achievement Unlocked!
May 31st 2017
When you have an ostomy, your ostomy is with you all of the time. It doesn't go away when you are shopping, working, or running. As an ostomate you will need to find ways to make your ostomy work in every situation. Not just when you are in the comfo
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Colo-Majic Liners: Benefits & Drawbacks
Apr 24th 2017
What are Colo-Majic Liners?
Colo-Majic liners are a flushable liner for ostomy pouches. The liners are intended to be used in closed-end two-piece ostomy pouches. They are made of a thin material that comes in two varieties, one is biodegrada
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Hollister Adapt Barrier Ring, Now: CeraRing
Feb 24th 2017
Adapt CeraRing: Ostomy Barrier Rings
Adapt CeraRing are a brand new version of Hollister barrier rings and they are now infused with ceramide.Hollister has gone all in with ceramide and for good reason, ceramide helps protect the skin around
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What is Stoma Powder?
Jan 23rd 2017
What is Stoma powder?
Stoma powder is a non-medicated powder that is designed to absorb moisture from raw or broken skin surrounding a stoma. Stoma powder is not made of the same type of powder that is found in baby powder or body talc. They should
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