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Tena for Men, Amen!

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

Tena has been developing a new line of continence wear that is specifically designed for men. This gender specific protective underwear is designed to meet the anatomical needs of men to provide excellent fit and protection. Since Tena for men is designed specifically for incontinence and specifically for men, it is virtually undetectable under clothing.

This new product line is designed just for men, many of whom are managing their incontinence problem without using any special incontinence products at all, much less ones that are designed especially for men. Tena for men is not only designed to fit a man’s shape, but it is available in medium, large and extra large sizes for a really custom fit. These undergarments offer a target zone that is extra absorbent and are styled in a close fitting classic underwear cut complete with a masculine, pinstripe pattern.

Tena for men lets you carry on about your day with confidence even if you suffer from incontinence. With its patented odour control, Tena products actually stem the growth of the ammonia producing bacteria so that an unpleasant odour never has a chance to develop. Rather than trying to mask odour with perfume, Tena for men eliminates the odour instead. The Tena products use a micro absorbent technology that allows for faster absorption and higher capacity in ever slimmer products. Tena undergarments can be worn invisibly even under form fitting clothing, and they allow you to move freely and confidently.

With its gender specific fit, Tena for men is designed to fit a man’s body comfortably and securely allowing you to move freely without the worry of any urine leakage. Tena products absorb and trap liquid quickly so that the risk embarrassing accidents is completely avoided. You can find a full range of sizes, shapes and levels of absorbency in the new line of Tena for men products with a level to suite all of your needs. Whether you are working, golfing or relaxing in front of the television, there is a perfect fit in the Tena for men line waiting for you.

While Tena for men offers a comprehensive selection of incontinence wear designed just for men it is certainly not the only product line available for urinary incontinence in men. DryForLife has been assisting men find the right products for their incontinence needs for over forty years, so if you are dealing with this problem and have continence care questions, we are here to help.

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Tena for Women Fits Flawlessly

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

There is a new line of woman’s incontinence underwear being launched by Tena. These undergarments have design features that address the unique, anatomical needs of women in regards to fit and protection with incontinence. Not only does Tena for Women come in feminine packaging, but the undergarments themselves boast a fit that is close to the body and snugly follows contours. They are available in small, medium and large sizes.

As women worldwide discover that suffering from urinary incontinence does not need to interfere with their active lifestyles products like Tena for women are to thank. Where suffering from incontinence used to pretty much cut a woman off from social activities for fear of an embarrassing, public accident, products like Tena for women are making that type of concern a thing of the past. Now women can continue to enjoy their full and active lifestyles even as they deal with the problems of urinary incontinence. Tena continually partners with healthcare workers and women to truly understand ways to improve their incontinence products.

Some of the features that you will find in a Tena product are odour control, which does not just try to cover up the odour but actually kills the bacteria that causes the odour in the first place. Tena for women is also designed to really fit a woman’s body, and they come in many different absorbency levels so there is one for every need. Whether you are going hiking, dancing or rock climbing, you can find just the product you need to let you carry on on with your activity as usual.

Tena produces have been created specifically to manage urinary incontinence, so they have a much slimmer profile than a sanitary towel. Therefore they are virtually undetectable when being worn, and since they are created to absorb a lot of liquid very quickly, the risk of leakage is averted. You can wear Tena for women confidently while going about your normal day.

If you are managing incontinence whether you choose Tena for women or another incontinence product, is not important. What is important is that you find the right products to handle you situation. At DryForLife we have been helping women manage incontinence problems for over forty years, and we are here to help with any incontinence questions that you may have.

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Urine Leak Becomes More Likely with Age

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

While urinary incontinence can happen at any age, it happens with far more frequency in the elderly. Women are twice as likely as men to suffer from incontinence, and up to thirty five percent of people over the age of sixty suffer from some type of urine leak. As an elderly person becomes bedridden their chances of having to deal with incontinence goes up to over fifty percent.

Healthy, active, older adults can be afflicted with urinary incontinence simply because there are a number of changes that happen in the urinary tract physiology as people age. These changes directly affect continence. For example, as you age your bladder becomes less elastic, and this causes the bladder to have a smaller capacity making older people have to go to the bathroom more frequently than their younger counterparts.

As you age your muscles weaken in general, and this includes the detrusor muscle, which is responsible for emptying the bladder. This weakened muscle results in a bladder that does not completely empty. The other thing that happens to the detrusor muscle is that it may also suffer from spontaneous contractions as you age, and these contractions result in a urine leak anywhere from a light leakage to a heavy flow.

Older adults can lose the ability to postpone urination, and they have a decreased closing pressure in the urethra. On top of that, the kidneys, whose job it is to concentrate urine, become less efficient causing the volume of urine to be larger. And finally the pelvic floor muscles, which support all of your internal organs, are also becoming weaker offering less support to the urinary system in general as you age.

For post menopausal women, estrogen deficiencies can cause weakness in the urethral sphincters causing incontinence as well, and for older men, prostate surgery can cause incontinence, which can be temporary or permanent.

While ageing is certainly a factor in urinary incontinence, it is not a guarantee that you will have the problem. Maintaining a healthy weight and diet, as well as getting regular exercise are all important factors in maintaining the health of your urinary system.

If you find that as you get older you are having to deal with a urine leak, either slight or heavy, by using the proper incontinence pads you can continue to live your same healthy, active lifestyle. With the worry of having an embarrassing urine leak in public completely removed, you can still enjoy your life with confidence.

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A Reliable Incontinence Supplier Helps Manage Incontinence

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Urinary incontinence is a problem that no one looks forward to dealing with, and it is a problem that is much more prevalent than most people would imagine. Because it is not publicly discussed, many people who suffer from incontinence feel isolated and alone. As a result, they tend to not seek medical advice, and they do not properly investigate all avenues of support that are available to them. If you suffer from incontinence, one of these important avenues is to find an incontinence supplier where you can find the products that you need to manage your problem.

Incontinence can be a permanent condition, or it may be temporary. Either way, as you and your doctor are managing your particular situation, when you have access to the right products, you can carry on all of your normal activities without the worry of embarrassing leakage in public. There are products made for active wear as well as products tailored for light to heavy flow. You may find that you can benefit from several different products depending on your activity level. For example, you may want to use a heavier flow pad when you are working out than when you are at home, or you may want more protection at night than during the day. Whatever your patterns, having a good incontinence supplier can make managing your incontinence problem easier.

To find the products that work best for you, first you will want to determine what level of protection you need. Then you can review the products that are available at that level of protection. If you have questions, your supplier can help you determine which products will suite you the best, and then you can order discreetly with your supplies being delivered to your home.

If you are not sure exactly what you need, a good place to start is with a sample pack. DryForLife sells sample packs, and the entire cost is refunded on your first order, so in essence your sample pack is absolutely free. This is a great way to try a variety of incontinence products to see which ones absorb the best, are the most comfortable and work for you.

DryForLife wants you to be happy with your purchase, and any time you are not satisfied, for any reason at all, return unused products for a full refund of the product price. With any incontinence supplier, you want to look for a guarantee of quality and service, and you want to be on their mailing list. A good supplier will even let you set up a standing order so that you will never run out of your incontinence products. DryForLife has been in the business of helping people navigate their way through managing their incontinence problems for over forty years, and we are here to help you as well.

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Maintaining Bowel Continence

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Maintaining a healthy urinary system requires maintaining healthy bowels as well. Constipation and impaction are both contributors to urinary incontinence, so maintaining bowel continence is important on many different levels. Few people ever spend much time thinking about their bowels unless they are not working properly. So it might be a good idea to understand how your bowels work, and what you can do to keep them healthy before you have problems.

If your body could not get rid of waste from its system you would eventually become septic and get very ill. Your body has a mechanism to get rid of any waste in its system, and it is the lower part of the digestive tract or bowels. The colon, or the large intestine, stores liquid waste and keeps it moving towards the rectum. While in the colon excess liquid is removed from the waste material until it eventually forms a stool consistency. As this stool consistency is completed there is a sphincter located below the rectum that opens to let the stool pass. Once the stool has passed into the anal canal, nerve endings stimulate the brain to let it know that it needs to trigger a bowel movement. Then, when you decide the time is appropriate the brain allows the external sphincter to relax while contracting the stomach muscles allowing the stool to pass from the body. Once toilet training is complete this process does not ever get much thought unless it is not working properly.

There are some things that you can do to help maintain your bowel continence, and the secret to maintaining a healthy bowel is voiding regularly. To help achieve this goal eat a healthy diet, which is high in fiber and make sure to drink plenty of liquids. Watch your weight and take care not to gain excess weight. Exercise regularly to keep all of the muscles in your body toned. By maintaining a healthy bowel you will contribute to your overall health, and you will keep you bowels and urinary system healthy.

However, if you do have a problem where your bowel continence is not functioning properly, then you will want to make sure to work closely with your doctor to identify the cause of the problem. To help manage your continence problem, you will want to find continence products that work for you and your situation. DryForLife helps you identify and select the appropriate protection for your needs. All of the products can be ordered from the comfort of your own home and delivered right to your front door. Having the proper incontinence products makes managing any type of continence problem much easier.

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Incontinence Protection Lets You Continue to Live Confidently

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

If you are suffering from any type of incontinence, either urinary incontinence or bowel incontinence, then it is important to have the right products for incontinence protection. By being familiar with the products that are available in today’s market and knowing which ones work best to help you manage your situation, you can keep incontinence from interfering with whatever lifestyle you choose.

Incontinence can range from light incontinence to heavy incontinence, and managing each level brings with it its own challenges. For example, stress incontinence happens when stress is exerted on the bladder causing urine leakage. So if you do not cough, laugh, exercise or lift something heavy, you will not have a problem. However, you cannot predict when a sneeze is going to sneak up on you, so it is better to be prepared with the proper incontinence protection, than it is to be caught off guard.

Sometimes you may be taking a medication that has a heavy diuretic side effect that can lead to urge incontinence. Other factors like caffeine, a bladder infection, pregnancy, an enlarged prostate or even alcohol consumption can cause this type of incontinence as well. So if you are prone to having an incontinence issue, it is a good idea to have the proper protection available when you need it.

Heavier types of incontinence occur with overflow incontinence, where the bladder overfills then literally overflows, and reflex urinary incontinence where voluntary bladder control is gone. In this case, you do not know when your bladder is full, so nothing triggers to to head for the rest room.

Each type of incontinence has a cure or at least a management technique that you can use to deal with it on a daily basis. Newer incontinence products and incontinence pads are more absorbent and have improved barriers to help prevent leakage. New materials help to wick moisture away from the body and keep skin dry even if you are sitting down. These pads also help you stay fresh for at least several hours.

So if you are dealing with any type of incontinence problem, make sure to look into proper incontinence protection to make dealing with your situation just that much easier. From pads to pants to mattress protection, you can find whatever products you need to help you live confidently. DryForLife has been helping people deal with their incontinence issues for over forty years, and if you need some guidance or advice on which products may work best for you simply give us a call or drop us an email. You can order from the privacy of your own home and have your products delivered directly to you.

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Nocturia Treatment with an Enlarged Prostate

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Frequent night urination, or nocturia, can be caused by many different things; so nocturia treatment is varied depending on the underlying cause. One of the most common causes of nocturia occurs in older men, and it is an enlarged prostate. The prostate gland is normally about the size of a walnut, and it is situated right beside the urethra. When this gland grows larger it exerts pressure on the urethra causing any number of problems, not the least of which is nocturia. Other problems that an enlarged prostate can cause are urinary incontinence and repeated infections in the urinary tract. Just to confuse things, it is possible to have an enlarged prostate and not have any symptoms, or to have a regular sized prostate and suffer from nocturia.

There are a couple of key factors that determine how much the prostate size affects the number of times that you have to go to the bathroom. The prostate consists of two different types of cells, spongy and rigid. The thought is that nocturia is more affected by the proportion of rigid cells in the prostate rather than simply its size. Unfortunately these rigid cells do not respond as well to drugs as they are more resilient than their spongy counterparts. Because of this a patient is frequently faced with surgery, often minimally invasive, for treatment of the problem.

The other piece of the puzzle has to do with a man’s bladder elasticity and capacity. So men with smaller more rigid bladders are more likely to suffer from nocturia than men with larger more resilient bladders. Another variable that is frequently thrown into the mix is the prostate specific antigen or PSA, which is the measure of a prostate protein. This protein is measured in a blood test, and it is used as a cancer screening tool. An elevated PSA may indicate that cancer is present, but the test is not 100% conclusive.

If you are just beginning to experience problems with nocturia, you may want to keep track of your fluid intake. Try to cut back on any liquid consumption within two hours of bedtime, and stay away from alcohol and caffeine later in the day as they have a diuretic effect causing the body to shed even more fluid. If you are taking a diuretic medication try to schedule it early in the day so that its effects will be completed during waking hours.

If you are suffering from nocturia and suspect that an enlarged prostate may be at the root of the problem, have your doctor assess the situation and offer you nocturia treatment solutions. If you are worried about any type of urine leakage during the night there are many different types of incontinence products that can help alleviate your worries. DryForLife can offer you helpful advice on which products might work for your situation, and they can be ordered by phone or online and delivered directly to your home.

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Bladder Problem is Common Condition

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

One of the most common medical problems is a bladder problem, however it is also one of the least discussed medical problems. There are many different causes for bladder problems, and there are also many different treatments and cures for these problems. Bladder problems can cause a myriad of secondary problems including skin irritations, infections, sexual dysfunction, sleep deprivation, social stigmas and low self esteem.

Urinary incontinence or bladder problems can be caused by physical trauma, disease, genetics or medication. While there are many different physical causes, incontinence can also be caused by psychological problems as well. The symptoms of incontinence can vary widely from a tiny amount of urine leakage to complete loss of bladder control.

Bladder problems can show up as a strong and immediate urgency to urinate where you may not be able to hold your bladder until you can reach a restroom. You may also have developed a frequency of urination where you have to go to the bathroom far more frequently than normal throughout the day and night. Frequent urination during sleeping hours is called nocturia and can be harmful because it deprives you of proper rest. Another manifestation of bladder problems is when there is a hesitancy when trying to begin urinating or when there is straining to force urination. Dribbling after urination is finished is also indicative of a bladder problem.

Other more troubling bladder problems include dysuria, which is a condition where urination causes pain, and hematuria, which indicates that there is blood in the urine.

There are lifestyle choices that we all make that can lead to bladder problems. Smoking is at the top of the list as it can irritate the bladder as well as cause harm to the immune system. Overeating can also lead to bladder problems, as excess body fat and obesity are direct causes to reduced muscle tone throughout the body including bladder and pelvic floor muscles, which support the organs that control the flow of urine. Exercise is essential to maintaining good overall muscle tone as well as bowel health, and becoming constipated can cause muscle damage from straining.

For women pregnancy and childbirth are both contributors to bladder problems, and later in life menopause in women increases the likelihood of developing problems with urinary incontinence. In men an enlarged prostate can cause bladder problems, and later in life the side effects of prostate surgery can cause problems with urinary incontinence.

Then there are any number of medications, diseases and injuries, especially to the spinal cord that can cause bladder problems as well. Treating a bladder problem can be done through behavior modification, medication or surgery depending on what the underlying cause is, and most bladder problems can be well managed even if they are not completely curable.

There are a few things that you can easily do to help your bladder and urinary system stay healthy including proper hydration, restricting foods that irritate the bladder including caffeine and alcohol, eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and voiding both the bladder and the bowels regularly. But if you have developed a bladder problem despite taking care of your bladder health, make sure to discuss the problem with your doctor, and while you are working towards a solution to your bladder problem, make sure that you avail yourself of the many incontinence pads and pants that can help you easily manage your problem. DryForLife has been supplying continence care products for over forty years and is available to help you deal with your bladder problem.

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Comfortable Continence Wear is Worth a Look

Friday, February 19th, 2010

An embarrassing subject for most people, continence health is something that you take for granted until you have a problem, which can be caused by things like age, illness, injury, genetics or medication. Continence problems can range from light to heavy, and it can be worse at different times of the day or while performing certain activities. So it is important to find continence wear that works for you and your situation as you manage your continence health.

As continence health deteriorates, incontinence, which is the involuntary passing of urine or faeces, sets in. The most common type of incontinence is urinary incontinence, and it generally occurs in older adults. It is also more commonly found to occur in women than men. Millions of adults have to manage continence problems daily, and the more familiar you are with products that can protect your skin, clothing and furniture from accidental leakage the easier managing your continence problem will be.

Continence wear is available in washable as well as disposable versions, and you should investigate different styles and absorbency levels to find the ones that work the best for you and your situation. Your doctor or continence advisor is a great source of information about what products are available, and which types of pads, pants or mattress covers would be a likely match for your problem.

If you are very active, having continence problems is no reason to disengage from your active lifestyle. All too often urinary incontinence forces a person to withdraw from their active life because they are concerned about embarrassing leakage. If you investigate the excellent products that are available today, you will find that you really do not even have to skip a beat. There is a product designed for virtually every need, and while you will still have to manage your continence problems, you have all of the tools at your disposal that you need to do it well.

Most newer designs for continence wear are low profile and comfortable. Pads and pants are designed to absorb a large volume of liquid very quickly, trap it and wick it away from the body to protect skin from irritation. The low profile design lets you discreetly wear these products undetected.

By selecting the product that you need when you need it, you can manage your urinary or faecal incontinence problem and still live your active lifestyle. DryForLife offers a confidential resolution for your continence wear needs, and it is so simple to order your supplies from the privacy of your home for speedy, discreet delivery.

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Try a Variety of Products Like Tena Pads to Manage Adult Incontinence

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

More a symptom than a disease, urinary incontinence can be permanent or temporary, severe or mild. With the help of products like Tena pads, you can manage adult incontinence in whatever way works best for you. Incontinence can be the harbinger of an underlying medical condition, or it can be caused by a daily habit, and to help you determine the root of your incontinence you will want to enlist the help of a medical professional.

Urinary incontinence can be temporary and be exacerbated by a medication or even food and drink. There are also easily treatable medical conditions that may cause incontinence. Adult incontinence can also be caused by an underlying physical problem or change in the body, which can cause a long term, persistent condition.

Tena pads are designed in styles for men and women, work perfectly with Tena washable pants or regular underwear, and come in 4 different levels of protection including light, moderate, heavy and extra heavy. The Tena pad is shaped with soft elastic into a natural shape that hugs the contours of the body collecting wetness by wicking it away from the body into its absorbent layers. These incontinence pads are designed to absorb large amounts of liquid very quickly. Since the pad closely hugs the body, its fit is comfortable and discreet. Tena pads stay securely seated in either regular underwear or Tena pants. These pads are constructed with a polymer that is extremely absorbent and turns liquid into a gel for the ultimate in protection.

When combining Tena pads with special undergarments like the Tena for Men pouch pants, the Tena pad can offer very effective incontinence management. It is ideal for light or heavy flow urinary leakage. Tena pads come in a variety of styles that can work with regular undergarments and other styles that are designed to work in special Tena undergarments like the Tena for Men pouch pants.

When you are managing a problem with urinary incontinence it is always wise to try several varying combinations of pants and pads to find the most effective and comfortable combination for your particular problem.

Dealing with urinary incontinence can be quite a challenge, and it can range from being a temporary inconvenience to a chronic condition. Regardless of the level of your incontinence problem, Tena pads have an absorbency level that will work for you, and as you try different combinations of products to find which ones best manage your condition, it is a good idea to test out a variety of products to asses which ones you like and which ones you do not. DryForLife has been helping people successfully manage incontinence for over forty years, and if you are not sure what products will work best for you, it may be a good idea to start with a “Money Back Sample Pack”, which lets you try a selection of different products to contrast and compare. All of these products can be ordered discreetly online for immediate shipping.

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