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In our recent article about how the Metagenics natural health product (NHP) manufacturer has been instrumental in filling Canada’s increased demand for probiotics, we touched on UltraFlora Balance. Since then, we’ve received a wave of inquiries about this specific product, given that in addition to the numerous benefits of this NHP, it delivers a probiotic solution for lactose intolerant (or sensitive) individuals across the country….

The financial cost of living with an ostomy is not insignificant. While the combined prices of supplies varies by case, you’re looking at upwards of $1000-1200 CAD per year. And that’s just for the basics, including stoma appliances and supporting systems. If you factor in natural health supplements which are important to being the best version of you that you can be, the annual cost…

By now you’ve heard how important it is to increase your intake of probiotics. But like many, you’re unsure about what exactly probiotics are and what they do. By definition, probiotics are bacteria that assist in maintaining the natural balance of organisms (microflora) in your intestines. This is no easy feat, given that the typical human digestive tract contains approximately 400 classifications of probiotic bacteria,…

For our Inner Good community in the Metro Vancouver area, we wanted to let you in on an incredible event happening this Saturday to promote IBD awareness. Our friends at the Gastrointestinal Society have teamed up with renowned Vancouver artist, Foster Eastman, to create the Painted Toilet™ project. Why this project? The GI society’s mission is to educate the public on digestive diseases and disorders. Stated…

The team at Inner Good had the wonderful opportunity to speak with one of Vancouver’s top registered clinical counsellors, Roma Palmer, to get her take on the mental side of dealing with chronic health conditions (ulcerative colitis, crohns, cancer, IBD, diabetes, etc). When she said she would create a special article for us on the topic, we jumped at the opportunity. If you are dealing…

Ostomates understand the importance and necessity of after-surgery wound care better than most. The implications of a poorly maintained stoma and subsequent complications can have you spending more time in the doctor’s office than one could ever dare to experience. Today, InnerGood is here with some product recommendations that can help stave off peristomal infection while assisting with overall wound recovery. *Note: consult with your…

Summer is coming to Canada and at this time of the year, ostomates begin to pay even closer attention to the stoma care products they use. Why? You’re wearing less clothing and are thus more exposed, and you are likely participating in more activities thanks to warmer and longer days. Now you already know that when it comes to pouches and catheters that the Hollister…

Inner Good has served as an important  resource for medical supplies and lifestyle advice for ostomates residing in Ontario for quite some time now, but as of April 2018, we are proud to announce that we are now an officially approved vendor under the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). Below, we detail everything you need to know about taking advantage of this exciting development, along…

When it comes to the challenges of living life after receiving a stoma, skin care tops the list for many. Studies show that up to one-third of colostomy patients and over two-thirds of ileostomy and urostomy patients experience peristomal skin (the skin around the stoma) issues. If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re one of them. The good news, is that you’ve come to…

Recent data from Statistics Canada shows that over 61% of Canadian adults are overweight or obese. The study measures obesity in terms of body mass index (BMI) and on its own the results are concerning. But even more startling, is that experts state that using BMI to measure obesity underestimates the national problem. A lack of obesity does not clear the remaining 39% of the…