Mediband Blog

If you googled child illness safety, medical wristbands or medical id bracelets (or whatever) to get here, you already know you need something to protect a loved one out there in the real world so they can enjoy that real world. The idea of a medical id band is very simple - to alert medical professionals to an underlying illness or condition that may not be obvious on first assessment. When the treating professional knows what they're facing, the treatment is faster, more specific and has a better outcome. Mediband is our everyday product - it comes in a variety of forms Continue reading →

The internet is fast becoming more trusted than the family doctor in terms of understanding an illness and working out what to do about it - which worries many doctors and health bodies. Rather than fight the tide, a doctor in the US has welcomed the sharing of medical information and the search for answers on his website called HealthKeep. It lets people upload all their symptoms and medical conditions anonymously and then crowd-source the answers. It lets people with similar conditions explore what others are thinking or doing. Do you love your dog? Good for you - literally. Having a pet helps you stay calmer and less inclined to heart disease says a recent study. Tired after lunch? Continue reading →

We all want to eat good, healthy foods... but some common foods are very, very healthy and it may pay to add more to your diet. Mushrooms, for example, contain lots of vitamin D, the vitamin getting a lot of good publicity lately. Vitamin D leads to lower rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, blood pressure and more. Yet vitamin D is not found naturally in many foods - apart from mushrooms and a few others. Mangoes are great for you - rich in vitamin A and C, and full of fibre and antioxidants. Have as many as you can during mango season! Continue reading →

A recent article on hive health media talked about the importance of good posture, and it wasn't just because grandmama was coming to dinner. There is a physical response the body makes to bad posture; just one is when the diaphragm is squeezed when slouching oxygen intake is reduced and this affects the brain's ability to concentrate. One study showed that people who were directed to sit and stand well had better concentration and they were happier. Get happier! Some quite simple strategies can make quite a difference it seems. Learn to argue less Continue reading →

“After having an anaphylactic episode myself earlier this year I was on the hunt for a comfortable medical wristband. I found the silicone Medibands in my local pharmacy and liked the look and feel of them”, Dr Forgon-Smith said. “Prior to discovering these medic alert bracelets, I posted my allergies to peanuts and crustaceans on the lock screen of my I-phone, but this isn’t as reliable especially when you are swimming or exercising and can’t have your phone on you. “I think the bands are especially appealing Continue reading →