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November 2008

From Robin’s Desk

November

Its’ November and I’ve got the heat turned on. You can resist in October, but not from here on out.

The once stunning foliage has given way to bare branches. Morning dew has become frost on the windshield. Kelly and James head off to school in their winter jackets. I’ll guess Caitlin, my daughter in college, is finding it harder and harder to roll out of a warm bed and get her early classes.

November is a very busy month. Retailers have pushed the Holiday shopping season on us way too early. Given the economy, holiday sales are earlier, the discounts bigger and it seems like the month of November, has nothing else to offer.

Putting all that “shopping” aside for a moment, there’s more to November than just an early start to Christmas shopping. In November we have:

  • Veteran’s Day—already passed, but my thanks to all of you who served your country with pride and honor. Also, my thanks to all of you who supported you spouse’s service.
  • National Adoption Month—to all my clients who were adopted, or adopted children, its’ nice that such a selfless act is now recognized.
  • In Canada, November is Incontinence Awareness Month—an effort to improve public awareness and knowledge of incontinence. It promotes understanding of the real needs of people who experience incontinence and its impact on their quality of life.
  • Thanksgiving Day—the very first American holiday that started all the way back in 1816. More than just the kick off of the Holiday season, its’ still a time for family and friends to gather and reflect on blessings of the past year.

Being Thanksgiving let me say how thankful I am for your patronage and loyalty to Continence Connection. I also what to thank you for all your mail and emails about the quality of care you get from us. It’s what I strive for and your comments and suggestions are very much appreciated.

Finally, if you’re traveling this Thanksgiving Day, remember we’re here to give you products and advice to ensure you travel with confidence and no fear of embarrassment.

Happy Thanksgiving—and every other day of the year too.

Robin

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Information For Your Well-Being

Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor with Vaginal Weights


The use of vaginal weights is a very effective way to help strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor and thus prevent leaking of urine and urgency and frequency. Vaginal weights are designed to help women locate the muscles in the lower pelvis and to increase their muscle strength and tone. This can dramatically decrease episodes of leaking and urinary urgency.

The smooth, slippery nature of vaginal weights forces you to automatically tighten the pelvic muscles in an attempt to retain the vaginal weight to prevent it from slipping out. The sling that passes around the bladder, tightens together to hold in the vaginal cone and weight.

It is amazing how this really works! Use of vaginal weights provides a structured, easy to follow pelvic floor exercise program with objective measures of progress, which can significantly increase chances of a successful reduction in incontinence and urgency episodes. The exercise program offers lifetime treatment at your own pace and in the privacy of your own home! Bladder control is no accident. You can take control of your bladder health.

Research shows that 70% of cases of stress incontinence can be cured or improved by using vaginal weights, such as Stepfree and Jade Egg systems for just 20 minutes a day for 12 weeks.

Vaginal Weights are very discreet and the size is similar to a tampon. The strength and tone of your pelvic floor is enhanced as you advance to heavier vaginal weights, with a goal of increasing to the maximum weight in the set. The stronger your pelvic floor the easier you will find it to use.

Vaginal weights are a safe, natural solution allowing woman to take control of their bladder and sexual health. Once inserted correctly, they automatically isolate and work the correct muscles to help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. They are convenient, easy to use and effective. A vaginal weight program can be easily fitted into your daily routine.

Even if you have never experienced stress incontinence, you could use vaginal weights as a preventative measure, to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles in preparation for pregnancy, or as part of an overall fitness program.

After the strain of carrying a baby for nine months, and the strain of giving birth, it is not surprising that some mothers will be left with weakened pelvic floor muscles and poor control over their bladder. Vaginal weights can be used to improve or cure the symptoms of stress incontinence that results after childbirth.

Benefits of vaginal weights include:

  • Improved bladder control for most women in 6-12 weeks
  • Helps women isolate pelvic floor muscle group
  • Simple home-based program
  • Device shape is designed for easy insertion/removal, comfort and optimum results
  • Graduated weights provide objective benchmarks of progress
  • Inexpensive method to enhance pelvic floor health and strength
  • Results will enhance sexual pleasure for both the woman and her male partne


Robin Howe, BSN RN ▪ ContinenceConnection.com ▪ 888-356-6993

Copyright © 2008 Robin Howe, RN  - All Rights Reserved.

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Product of the Month


Myself - Pelvic Muscle Trainer


Limited time offer $79.95 (plus shipping)

Regularly $89.95 (plus shipping)

Previously available by prescription, Myself, Pelvic Muscle Trainer, guides women through a five minute exercise program that strengthens and tones the pelvic floor muscles.

Myself includes:

  • 1 Trainer
  • 1 Vaginal Sensor (non-latex) (replace every 4 weeks)
  • 1 Replacement Sensor
  • 1 Travel Bag
  • Instructions and Toll-free Helpline
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