Preparing for Sports and Staying Active with a Stoma
Do you ever worry about being active as an ostomate? Dan talks about his experience on how he stays active with a stoma and how he prepares for training.
Read more >Reasons Why You Should Be Using Vitamin E This Summer
Vitamin E has a lot of wonderful benefits for the skin, making it a great addition to our summer skincare routines.
Read more >Fruits and veggies with a stoma
Have you ever wondered about what fruit or vegetable is stoma-proof? Do you sit there and wonder, ‘If I eat this, then will my stoma have a purge-party later?’
Read more >Is travelling by ferry less traumatic with an ostomy?
Is travelling by ferry less traumatic with an ostomy? The majority of the time when I go abroad, I typically go in a tin can on wings. I always find that the panic of packing stoma supplies and getting them through security, plus the added anxiety of going through a body scanner and the amount of time it takes waiting to the board the plane, can take its toll. Travelling isn’t always enjoyable and I find it’s a bit of a tedious experience.
Read more >Half term madness
Half term madness – going out over half term with a stoma Half term has ensued and this is making the parents cranky. ‘Oh my god how will I keep the little ones entertained?’ While the teachers are reaching for the wine and taking a well-earned rest. Having worked from…
Read more >Going to the gym with a stoma
Going to the gym with a stoma So stoma surgery is daunting. Once you have recovered, when is it right for you to return to exercise? Some of the questions running through your head may be, ‘can I exercise? What exercise is safe? Can I return to the gym?’ My…
Read more >Vitamin E skincare
Is Vitamin E the new fashion accessory for skincare? After seeing the improvements to my stoma site and skin using the Vitamin E pouches, the question in my head was ‘is Vitamin E used in other products for skincare?’ After raiding my bathroom cabinet and checking my skin care range,…
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