Monthly Archives - November 2019

WHAT TO DO ABOUT DRY SKIN IN WINTER?

WHAT TO DO ABOUT DRY SKIN IN WINTER? Wintertime poses a special problem because humidity is low outdoors and indoors, and the water content of the epidermis (the outermost layer of skin) tends to reflect the level of humidity around it. Fortunately, there are many simple and inexpensive things you can do to relieve winter dry skin. Use a humidifier in the winter. Set it to around 60%. Limit yourself to one 5- to 10-minute bath or shower daily. Use [...]

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MY BLADDER CONTROL JUST IS NOT THERE ANYMORE. WHY?

Are you the 1 in 5? SPOT has therapists that can help to strengthen your muscles that support your bladder. Urinary incontinence is usually caused by problems with the muscles and nerves that help the bladder hold or pass urine. Certain health events unique to women, such as pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause, can cause problems with these muscles and nerves. Other causes of urinary incontinence include: Overweight. WHAT CAN YOU DO? SPOT REHAB AND HOME HEALTH CARE can be there for you.  We have trained Physical Therapists that can [...]

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