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Spring Into Health with ProHeal Liquid Supplements

Take the bitter taste out of supplements with DermaRite’s new ProHeal line. Each liquid supplement was designed to assist with a specific health concern and your residents will love their fresh, fruity flavors.

ProHealTM is a medical food developed for the dietary management of wounds as well as other conditions that would benefit from extra protein intake, including hypoalbuminemia, involuntary weight loss, anorexia, protein calorie malnutrition, muscle wasting conditions such as AIDS and cancer, dialysis and bariatric surgery. Flavor: Cherry

ProHealTM Critical Care is a concentrated blend of hydrolyzed collagen and whey protein for maximum protein content and absorption. It also contains vitamin C and L-Arginine for collagen synthesis and increased blood flow to wound areas as well as zinc and copper, co-factors in connective tissue reproduction. Flavor: Cherry

FiberHealTM combines the laxative and stool-softening effects of fiber and FOS with all-natural sorbitol, which aids in gentle elimination without diarrhea. As part of a healthy diet, FiberHeal helps maintain regularity, lower cholesterol levels and support blood sugar control. Flavor: Lemon Twist

UTIHealTM creates an environment that inhibits the growth of infection-causing bacteria while promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria in the urinary tract. The concentrated cranberry-based formula also contains vitamin C, D-Mannose and Erythritol as well as FOS (Inulin) to promote urinary tract health and infection prevention. Flavor: Cranberry

To learn more about the ProHeal line, contact your ProMed territory manager, please give us a call at
(800) 648-5190 or visit us online at promedsupply.com for additional information.
Nine Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep

Do you find yourself tossing and turning long after calling it a night? Maybe the following get-to-sleep strategies listed in a CNN article will help.
  1. Give your body a full hour to wind down from work before you try to fall asleep.
  2. Take a warm bath or shower. Your body temperature drops rapidly after you get out of the water, which can make you feel sleepy.
  3. Put on socks. Research has found that the perfect recipe for sleep is a cooler core and warmer extremities.
  4. Deliberately change your pattern of breathing. You might try inhaling through your nose, filling your chest and lungs for three to four seconds and then slowly exhaling through your mouth for double the time you were inhaling.
  5. Don’t head to bed until you actually feel sleepy.
  6. If you’re looking to try a calming technique such as visualization or progressive muscle relaxation to help you unwind, try it during the day, not at night when you’re feeling anxious and restless.
  7. If you’re lying in bed awake, get out of bed and move to another room until you feel sleepy.
  8. Hide or dim your clock. If you’re constantly checking the time, you’re putting more pressure on yourself and creating a stressful environment.
  9. If racing thoughts keep you awake at night, try writing them down before you go to bed. Processing your feelings can help you relax.
Last but not least, keep in mind that you’re not alone. Approximately 60 million Americans experience insomnia in a given year and 40 million have long-term sleep disorders.

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FiberHeal liquid fiber supplement supports bowel health, regularity and digestion. It combines the laxative and stool-softening effects of fiber and FOS with all-natural sorbitol, which aids in gentle elimination without diarrhea. As part of healthy diet, FiberHeal helps maintain regularity, lower cholesterol levels and support blood sugar control. It tastes great and is ready to serve.

Additional features:
  • 1 fluid ounce provides 15 grams of fiber
  • 2 fluid ounces provide 100 percent of the RDA recommended daily fiber allowance
  • Maintains regularity and reduces reliance on harsh laxatives
  • Easy to use, which improves compliance
  • Contains FOS to promote the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria
  • Will not affect medication absorption
  • Suitable for diabetics as it does not alter blood sugar
  • All natural
  • Sugar, lactose and gluten free
  • Use to correct inadequate dietary fiber intake, chronic constipation, bowel irregularity, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and diverticulitis
  • Lemon Twist flavor
Comparable to:
  • Fiber-Stat
  • HyFiber Liquid Fiber
  • Liquafiber Liquid Fiber
Product pricing is only visible to registered promedsupply.com customers. If you are not yet registered, give us a call at (800) 648-5190 and our Customer Care Professionals will be happy to get you set up.
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