Blog - Fitness for Ostomates

Many ostomates across Canada have used Convatec’s Niltac adhesive remover spray or wipes for years.  The Silesse barrier spray and wipes another staple in many ostomates’ routines.  Convatec has recently discontinued Niltac and Silesse, replacing them with the Esenta line. But don’t worry, the change isn’t as scary as you might think! Our Marketing Coordinator, Carly Allen, who has a colostomy, called Convatec to get…

Getting an ostomy is a life-saving procedure, but it is also a life-changing event. Whether your procedure is for a colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy, etc., living with a stoma is a big responsibility, and there is a lot of information to take in on ostomy care when you are new at it and recovering from surgery. The first few weeks can be chaotic for new ostomates…

A new year deserves help towards helping your health, so why not do a giveaway! We’re happy to be gifting the awesome Fitbit Charge 5 as our giveaway prize to one lucky member of our community as a way of saying thank you. Your chance to enter the giveaway will end on Valentine’s Day – February 14th – and the winner will be announced on…

The Holiday season is upon us, and while it’s a little early to talk about New Year resolutions, many of you are thinking ahead about your fitness goals. It’s hard not to as you sip on yet another Peppermint Mocha or Egg Nog Latte. On the top of your list may be building lean muscle mass. You know that beyond the gym equipment, natural health…

Advantages of the 2-Piece Ostomy System by ConvaTec Have you struggled, or are simply not satisfied, with a one-piece ostomy system? They most certainly come with disadvantages. These inconveniences include inherent limitations to fitting securely around your stoma, along with challenges to releasing excess gas (discretely) as needed. There are a variety of other reasons why you may not have had a great experience with…

Hey Community, AJ here from InnerGood. Getting the right ostomy supplies is critical for a speedy recovery and return to health and wellness for every patient, whether you are a young person, senior, or anything in between. The first and most important tip, … it is essential to have a proactive attitude about your health and be uncompromising about finding the right medical supplies that…

We’re going to begin this article with a disclaimer. There is no one-stop shop supplement solution to battling depression. If you are suffering from depression following a medical procedure (post-surgery), personal circumstances, or are concerned that perhaps you are exhibiting signs of depression, then please consult with a mental health physician. We also recommend that you take a look at the following resource at HelpGuide.org…

Another Metagenics product that has been getting a lot of press of late, including a recent reference in VOGUE as an essential wellness ingredient, is PhytoMulti. However, this product is so much more than an overall wellness support component. PhytoMulti is a proprietary blend of more than a dozen concentrated extracts and phytonutrients with scientifically backed biological activity to support cellular health. Not sure what…

The Canadian Digestive Health Foundation (CDHF) states that more than 20 million Canadians suffer from digestive disorders every year. Severity and type vary, with recent data showing that approximately 135,000 Canadians suffer from Crohn’s disease, 120,000 live with ulcerative colitis, 270,000 have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and an additional 15,000 have unclassified IBD. In a decade from now, it is predicted that the prevalence of…

Metagenics natural health supplements have been climbing the proverbial charts in Canada when it comes to fulfilling the dietary needs that food alone cannot deliver. While their range of products is seemingly endless, one in particular is answering the critical call from Canadians who suffer from inflammatory bowel diseases and the nutritional deficiencies that follow. UltrainflamX is that product line, and today we’re going 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…

The arrival of spring has people all over Canada pulling their bikes out of storage in search of open trails. For many of you, those two-wheeled machines are of the more adventurous variety – mountain bikes. Mountain biking has gained in popularity, and it is a very big deal in the country, especially around InnerGood’s home base of operations in Greater Vancouver BC. If you…

Spring has arrived in Canada (sort of) and everywhere you see runners and joggers hitting the local track, trail, park or seawall to leave their problems behind while burning a few calories in the process. However, those that have received a stoma procedure in the past year (or two) may be uncertain about their ability to return to the activity they love best. Do you…

Inner Good has not shied away from the topic of action/extreme activities and adventures when it comes to living with an ostomy. While some resources out there would have you walking on egg shells for the rest of your life, we steer you in a different direction. In fact, a life changing procedure presents all the more reason to live life to the absolute fullest….

The new annum has arrived, and with it a slew of new year resolutions designed to make everyone’s life better. It’s a simple enough concept that requires nothing more than discipline to see success. But all too often these resolutions fall to the wayside. How do you make them stick? It all circles back to setting the right ones. For someone living with an ostomy,…

Inner Good’s head office is located in the Lower Mainland of BC. We are surrounded by world class snowboarding, with Whistler Blackcomb in addition to Grouse Mountain and other smaller but no less notable hills and slopes at our doorstep. That means we have first hand experience fielding questions and abating concerns about carrying on with the snowboarding lifestyle after receiving an stoma. While we…

Inner Good has released a line of products and supplies that span beyond “living” with an ostomy. Forget sustenance, we want to see you excel beyond your wildest dreams. Heck, our weekly content delivery insists upon it. We have put the call to surfers, martial artists, globetrotters, and fitness enthusiasts alike. While the latter ties into today’s topic, we’re talking about the hardcore gym rats….

Antioxidants are essential to daily health maintenance for everyone. This includes ostomates, especially if you have recently received a stoma. The wound depends upon antioxidants to repair the surrounding skin tissue and they are a part of all around ostomy wound management.  Then there is selenium. Selenium is an essential trace element, which when low, has been linked to increased risk of various diseases, prostate…