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Quadriplegics and paralyzed people will benefit from the simplified bowel are offered by Ableware Suppository Inserter.

Most suppositories make use of cold metal devices which makes it all the more uncomfortable and create some kidn of a shock. However, the Ableware Suppository Inserter is made of a better material which is soft plastic and it also has a plastic collar for maximum comfort.

This home medical equipment is 7 inches long and weighs 3 oz.  For $75 you can simplify your bowel care with no fuss at all.

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Stiff hands and wrists?  Try the Aromatic Heat Therapy Muff for a chance to be relieved of all the aches and hand stiffness that bothers you.

This home medical equipment is easy to use.  Just place it in the microwave to get that penetrating heat that will soother your aches away.  What heals you, aside from the heat, is the muff’s fillings which include aromatic herbs and spices and organic long grain rice.

Once heated, the filling can provide gentle accupressure and aromatherapy to your hands or wrist.  You can take advantage of the muff’s soothing effect for 30 to 45 minutes.

Tagged with: aromatherapy • Aromatic Heat Therapy Muff • aromatic herbs and spices • Home Medical Equipment • organic long grain rice. gentle accupressure

 

The world is getting polluted everyday and even your home is not exempt from dirty air that you and your family breathe.  It is thus ideal to have the Bionaire BAP1500-U Tower Air Purifier to make the air you breathe cleaner and healthier.

This home medical equipment cleanses your air quietly and effortlessly since it does not require filter replacement unlike other air cleaners that require heavy maintenance. 

It has an ioniser and a three-speed setting depending on your requirements.  A remote control makes it easy to operate even from a distance.  What is nice about this air cleaner is that it does not have to clash with your interior decoration because its sleek black finish and minimalist design easily blends with the surroundings. At 27  inches tall and a 6.5 inches width, it can easily fit a small corner in any room so it’s a space saver.

Tagged with: Bionaire BAP1500-U Tower Air Purifier • filter replacement • Home Medical Equipment • ioniser • remote control

 

A handy nebulizer like this handheld portable nebulizer will make medication time easier and fuss-free.  Most nebulizers tie you up to the wall socket but not anymore.  There are various brand choices when it comes to a portable nebulizer like the Omron, TransNeb or Ultrasonic.

This home medical equipment allows you or your children to get better home healthcare even outside your home!  You can carry it anywhere so you can lead a quality life and not limited to just the four-walls of your home.  It has a battery and car charger so you can place one in the car in case anyone gets an asthma attack on the way to school or right after a school game.

Most nebulizers have ear-splitting sound that irritates but this one has a low-noise level and is lubrication-free. It does not take a lot of space as it measures 4.8 inches tall and 3.375 inches wide.  There is even a compartment which allows you to easily hide the cord and other accessories.

Tagged with: Handheld Portable Nebulizer • Home Medical Equipment • low noise level • lubrication-free

 

The slogan “Don’t Drink and Drive” may already be a cliche but it is a fitting slogan for anyone who wants to live longer and healthier.  If you drink an occasional alcoholic beverage or two, you might want to make sure your alcohol is within safe levels with the Digital Breath Alcohol Tester. 

This home medical equipment should not however be used to determine whether it is safe for you to drive.  Use this to determine the presence of alcohol in the breath or blood.  This can be handy if you have teenagers at home or if you operate a students dormitory.

The breath tester is very easy to use and has a quick response.  It requires a warm up time of only 10 seconds and it’s ready to go. It has an LCD indicator (for the alcohol level) and runs on two AAA batteries.

If you find this insulting especially if used on you by your elders then another option is to have it used on you by the police—you definitely would not like that.

Tagged with: ALC • breath analyzer • Digital Breath Alcohol Tester • home medical equpiment • LCD indicator

 

You may be lying down in your bed for several hours a night but if your foam does not fit your body tight then sleep will be troublesome, if you get any sleep at all. The Memory Foam Home Healthcare Mattress by Praxis is made of soft Auratex fabric that provides you greater comfort level since the foam surface does not pinch on bunch when you lie down on it.

This home medical equipment also has a breathable fabric that si ideal even for a warm weather as it keeps the surface dryer and cooler.

The Healthcare Mattress can make a difference in providing you a relaxing sleep thanks to the five pressure points that provides maximum comfort to the user, cradling your body in the neutral body position.  There is a also a built-in lumbar support so you get more back comfort.

The mattress measures 35 inches in width, 80 inches in length and is 6 inches thick.  It is originally priced at $300 but is on sale for $129.99.  Great bargain, if you ask me.

Tagged with: Auratex fabric • built-in lumbar support • Home Medical Equipment • Memory Foam Home Healthcare Mattress • Praxis

 

Your life may be perfect but wait until Arthritis gets to you then you will have a reason to complain.  Arthritis can affect a person badly that he can no longer perform his responsibilities. However, you can still live a normal life even if you have arthritis provided you have the Thermophore Arthritis Pad.

This home medical equipment delivers intense, moist heat on the part of your body affected by arthritis.  For convenience, it has a pres-set switch so you do not have to set it every time you want to use the equipment.  The pre-set switch also allows you to do other things while undergoing therapy.

The pad is just enough to cover your shoulders, legs or even your entire spine.  You can also use the four-stage therapy switch for your 20-minute treatment therapy cycle.

This is ideal for chronic back pain, muscle spasms, Fibromyalgia and strained muscles due to sports other injuries

For only $37, the equipment comes with a Fleece Blend flannel cover plus a one year warranty.

Tagged with: chronic back pain • Fibromyalgia • Fleece Blend flannel cover • Home Medical Equipment • muscle spasms • Thermophore Arthritis Pad

 

For $3 per pack of 20, you get temporary relief from pain.  The Salonpas Pain Relieving Patch is best for ordinary pains like backaches, strains, sprains and bruises to the more complex pains like arthritis.

What is good about this home medical equipment aside from being a cheap pain reliever is that it works fast and can penetrate deeply down the skin to ease the pain.  Even your muscles and joints are not exempt from the pain relieving effects of Salonpas.

Even the ordinary activities like driving, reading or simple housework can cause muscle aches.Just apply Salonpas to the area where you are feeling the pain and the ingredients immmediately passes and seeps through the dermis and the epidermis.

Salonpas contains 5.7% menthol, 6.3% methyl salicylic and 1.2% camphor.

Tagged with: camphor • Home Medical Equipment • menthol • methyl salicylic • Salonpas Pain Relieving Patch

 

If you regularly experience pain in the knees after a workout or just a short walking period then you may want to take advantage of the pain relieving effects offered by the Magnetic Elbow Tube.

It makes use of heat as well as magnetic therapy to naturally alleviate pain felt in this part of the body.   It is made of a soft material that is 23% elastic, 25% nylon and 52% acrylic. The inner lining is made of stretch cotton so it is easy to put on and is comfortable when worn.

This home medical equipment is available in three sizes: medium (whch measures 4.5 inches in diameter),  large (which measures 5 inches in diameter) and extra large (which measures 5.5 inches in diameter).  All the three sizes are 9 inches in length.

Tagged with: extra large • Home Medical Equipment • large • Magnetic Elbow Tube • medium • stretch cotton inner lining

While thin does not mean fit, fat and obesity nevertheless expose you to serious medical conditions that an greatly affect not only your physical health but your mental and emotional health as well.  You need the Taylor Precision Body Fat Analyzer Scale to monitor if you are still fit and not unhealthy.

This home medical equipment efficiently measures the fat and water content in your body to 0.1 pound. No need to second guess the correct measurement because the reading can be easily seen in the scale’s LCD display.  It also has a separate scale only mode if you just want to know your weight.

It operates on one 9-volt battery and has a low battery indicator so you always get a precise reading.  It is also a battery saver as it has an instant on and auto zero control.

The equipment measures 2 inches in height, 13.5 inches in width and 13 inches in diameter. The scale has excellent balance and has a limited lifetime warranty.

Tagged with: 9-Volt battery • auto zero control • body fat • Home Medical Equipment • instant on • Taylor Precision Body Fat Analyzer Scale • water content