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The new baby boom in Canada continues. Couples are coming out of the COVID 19 lockdown to find the fruits of their “labor” on the sonogram big screen. If you’re among them then you’re already thinking about how to bring your baby into the world as delightfully plump and healthy as possible. Nutrition is the key, but getting the right and optimal amounts of nutrients…

Provincial Health Ministers may have given the green light for fitness centers to open but not everyone is rushing to get back into the close-quartered gym environment. In addition, a large number of facilities are not yet able to accommodate the health and sanitation mandates required to reopen their doors. Whatever the case may be, Canadians continue to look for alternative ways to stay in…

InnerGood is proud to announce the arrival of a new premium product line, one that has garnered a lot of positive press from across the border. Armed with advanced silicone technology, Trio Ostomy Care is known for delivering the only silicone-based ostomy seal available on the global market. Within a few short weeks in our online store Trio has already found its way onto the…

Approximately 30 percent of Canadians have difficulty sleeping at night. Even more report an inability to relax amidst the responsibilities and tasks of day to day life. There are numerous tips and techniques to improving sleep and relaxation. These include everything from meditation and  yoga to a more recent call to cut back on screen time. But what we put (or don’t put) into our…

You may have heard about the stress management benefits of Metagenics Adreset. It’s a great product, but Metagenics recognizes that what’s good for one Canadian goose/gander may not be as suitable for another. Adreset is most appropriate to those suffering from adrenal fatigue, and while Serenagen boasts components to address the same it’s focus is on overall stress mitigation. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves….

Another Metagenics natural health supplement is gaining traction across the country – Glutagenics. With an estimated 5.7 million Canadians in a state of pre-diabetes (characterized by a state of abnormal blood sugar levels) it’s no wonder Canada is seeking a better solution for glucose control. Those in-the-know are turning to Metagenics’ proven formula as a means to greater health and wellness. Here’s why. Why Canada…

Living in Canada has more benefits than I can list here, but a good school system, solid transportation infrastructure, access to greenspace, relative safety, and healthcare top the charts. Of course, all of these things come with a cost – tax. It can be a tough pill to swallow for some, and traditionally for those living with a serious health condition (including a life altering…

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…

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…

Stats Canada states that 23 percent of Canadians aged 15 and older (nearly seven million people) exhibit significant stress on a daily basis, with additional reports indicating that 25 percent of working adults cite stress as the reason for leaving their job. It has gotten to the point that even experts are saying stress has reached epidemic proportions in Canada. Even more concerning, is that…

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…

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…

A decade ago I became ill with Ulcerative Colitis (UC). It very quickly damaged my body to a point where I required my colon to be removed in an emergency surgery. I remember talking to my surgeon about what my health might look like long term. He looked at me and said: “you are lucky, you have been cured from your disease! (UC) and it is one of…

To our delight, one of our ostomy product customers contacted us a few weeks ago get to know our company better and to see how she could contribute to the Inner Good community (to which we replied ‘yes please!). Her name is Lindsay and she hails out of Calgary, Alberta. She’s a millennial and a crohn’s warrior. We think her perspective is special because it…

It’s the time of the year again when Canadians are looking to travel to warmer destinations. I was recently able to do just that and enjoy some sunshine and warmer temperatures in Morocco. Situated in Northern Africa, Morocco has plenty to offer from the Sahara desert in the south, mountains, trees and even seasonal snow skiing in the North and beach resorts to the west. With so much to…