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In the seemingly never-ending search to find the right ostomy supplies for you, you will have uncovered a number of brands, all claiming to offer the solution you need to live life to the fullest. Some come, some go, but one mainstay you can trust is Coloplast. After all, they are reputed for delivering some of the most advanced ostomy products on the market. Never…

The keyword of this discussion is “Omega-3”, and that’s why you hear so many Canadians asking about Metagenics SPM Active. The Omega-3 essential fatty acid (EFA) has received more press over the past five years than practically any other macronutrient (or any nutrient, for that matter). It is a substance required in significant amounts by living organisms, and yet the human body cannot produce it,…

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,…

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…

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 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…

The annual Vancouver Ostomy Chapter Christmas luncheon is fast approaching and we hope to see you out. We will be in attendance and look forward to reconnecting with everyone we have met over the last year. Event details are as follows: ​Time: Sunday December 3rd, 2017. Doors open at 11:30am. Where: NORTH SHORE WINTER CLUB Address: 1325 East Keith Road, North Vancouver Ticket Reservations: Call…

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…

Canada Ostomy Day is coming up this weekend and October 7, 2017 (Saturday) is the Stoma Stroll for Canada. The 5th Annual Stoma Stroll Awareness Walk will take place in 11 cities across Canada. In Ontario walks will be happening in Ottawa, Hamilton, Kingston, and Barrie. In maritime provinces, Halifax, St. Johns, and Moncton. In Saskatchewan, Regina and Saskatoon will be having events. The Ostomy Society of Canada…

From the age of 14, Julie spent over two decades living with the intense reality that comes with Crohn’s disease. Now living with a permanent ileostomy, she has found a new perspective on life that she is passing on to others through her volunteer work with organizations such as the United Ostomy Association of Vancouver, and through her personal coaching practice, Inside Wellness.   In…

The InnerGood leadership team is excited to participate in the Vancouver United Ostomy Association AGM taking place this Saturday. Company president, AJ Leveille, will be sharing his journey as a patient, and why he started InnerGood.ca. He will also be sharing some of his cornerstone lifestyle tips and tricks, his approach diet and nutrition, and how he is able to have a joyful outlook on life. As…

Elastic barrier strips are an essential accessory for ostomates. They add an extra layer of security for your appliance, keeping them in place, minimizing potential for roll-up, and provide longer wear times. Traditionally, medical tape was used for this purpose, but proved to be fruitless for anyone extending beyond day to day “at home” activity. Plan on traveling or going mountain biking or jogging this…

Inner Good has not shied away from naming our most popular line of nutritional supplements for those living with an ostomy. But for all of the accolades we bestow upon this reputable brand, we know that you as consumers need to hear from real people. Be they peers or those you look to for inspiration, there’s nothing quite like a voice that speaks to your…

Anyone living with an ostomy for over a year is quite familiar with the most popular ostomy supply brands for pouch systems and accessories. Where there isn’t a lot of clarity, is the realm of diet and nutrition, in particular with respect to supplements. Not being provided with proper education on this topic is concerning, given the importance of a strong supplement regime for living…

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…

Were you very hygiene conscious before your stoma procedure? Then you likely are more so than ever before today. Even if you weren’t the type to carry a cleanser, body spray, or scented lotion in your purse, sling bag, or backpack before you received an ostomy, chances are that your perspective has changed quite a bit. And for all of the skin care recommendations and…