Tag Archives: Maxi Pads

Caring for Your Dog After a Leg Amputation

Seeing your dog go through leg amputation surgery is a scary proposition for any dog ​​owner, whether the amputation is due to disease or injury. I have personally seen two of my dogs (Apollo age 10, and Mikey age 11) go through the surgery, and I have spoken with many other dog owners as their […]

How to Care for an Open Wound

Recently I experienced one of the most horrific injuries I have ever seen. After having an abdominal hysterectomy, I returned home to recover in the comfort of my own bed. I made it two days before my incision exploded. I was left with an open wound 10″ long by 3″ deep and simple instructions on […]

From Diarrhea to Joint Pain – Dealing With the Worst Symptoms of Crohn’s Disease

Not long after I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, my doctor gave me a list of symptoms to try. I have found a list of symptoms from various sources, and they all seem to include: abdominal pain, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), weight loss, rectal bleeding, joint pain, rectal fissure, fever, and blood in the stool. nor […]

Create Your Very Own Wedding Day Emergency Survival Kit

As a Wedding and Event Planner/Consultant since 2001, I have seen many wedding faux pas which threatened to ruin my clients’ formal affairs. However, I can also honestly say that I’ve never lost one entirely! Thanks, in great part, to careful planning and preparation, accidents can and are easily avoided; spills, tears and other seemingly […]

The Instead Softcup – a Better Form of Feminine Protection

Softcup is not used as a substitute for tampons or maxi pads for everyone. But for those who are already comfortable using a diaphragm or want to give it a try, the Instead Softcup can be wonderful. Instead of a cup, it is similar to a diaphragm with a looser “cup” side to collect the […]