Tammy Chamberlain

Women Beware - Is Surgery Really Necessary?

Your pelvic floor is an amazing part of your body. Think of all the functions it controls - it maintains bladder and bowel continence, puts the "oomph" in orgasm, prevents pelvic organ prolapse and plays a vital role in spinal stability. Yet many women, including myself, don't know how to improve or prevent problems, where to go to for advice, or what treatment options are... (posted by Tammy 284 days 9 hours ago.)

Paralyzed? Drink Lots of Water & Empty Your Own Urine Collection Bag with The PUMP Wheelchair Pump

If you have a spinal cord injury - you know how embarrassing it is to ask for help to empty your urinary leg bag. If you or a loved one lives with a spinal cord injury, such as tetraplegia, quadriplegia or paraplegia - then you know first hand drinking enough water is the key to reduced risk of hypotention and urinary tract infections (UTI's). However... (posted by Tammy 284 days 9 hours ago.)

What Can Men Do for Little (& Giant) Leaks?

Walking on eggshells around the issue of incontinence doesn't do anybody any good. Fair enough, it's an awkward topic. However, incontinence is more often than not connected to a medical condition. For the most part men don't want to leak - and they definitely don't need anyone to know for fear of being self-conscious. So, what can we do to help the men in our lives who are living with this difficulty?... (posted by Tammy 1 year 295 days ago.)

Do You Need Adult Briefs? SHHH!!

It's a forbidden issue, but it's nothing to be embarrassed about! Nearly 25 million Americans (75% women) live with it. Millions more care for a loved one with incontinence. "Incontinence" can be bladder or bowel control issues - or both. Nearly 24M of persons living with incontinence are healthy, energetic individuals. So the fallacy that it typically affects seniors is fading! Without experiencing the loss of... (posted by Tammy 1 year 295 days ago.)

Hints on Vacationing with Incontinence

Here are a few suggestions to help you get started: 1 - If you are traveling by plane, train or bus, try to always ensure that you pick an aisle seat, close to the washroom, so that you can effortlessly access it when nature calls. As a reminder, buses, trains & planes have limited trash bins. So, plan ahead for this concern & use an adult brief that has a higher absorbency... (posted by Tammy 1 year 295 days ago.)

Do You Consider Disposable Diapers "Superfluous" & "Impractical"

Many people, of all ages and walks of life, suffer from urinary incontinence and/or bowel incontinence. These incontinence issues require specialized incontinence products that remove the moisture from the skin & prevent serious secondary incontinence issues (rashes, odor, bacterial & yeast infections, et al). Disposable diapers allow a person to quickly change & dispose of the used product... (posted by Tammy 2 years 63 days ago.)