Shopping for women’s medical ID jewelry is different than shopping for any other type of jewelry, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be easy and even fun! When looking for a ladies’ medical alert bracelet or necklace, there are five main elements to keep in mind. Custom engraving makes medical IDs more effective Some medical
What Do I Really Need To Engrave On My Medical Alert? When engraving medical alert jewelry, it’s very important to remember that the person reading your medical alert bracelet or necklace will likely never have met you and will know nothing about you. If you’ve been in an accident or other emergency, you may not
Medical ID jewelry can be vitally important for a number of heart related conditions. Pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are small devices that are implanted under the skin near the heart. They can be implanted permanently or temporarily, and they function by monitoring your heartbeat and using electrical signals to make adjustments if your
Amshi’s Story I was diagnosed with type one diabetes on December 17, 2011. That’s the day that changed my life forever. I remember coming home for Christmas break while I was in college, and I was complaining to my mom, like “mom there’s something wrong with my body. I don’t know what it is, but
Medical ID jewelry used to be pretty straightforward. It was metal, plain, and honestly boring or unattractive. When Lauren’s Hope produced the very first stylish, interchangeable medical ID bracelet in 2001, we changed all of that. We gave people high quality, attractive options and turned something people often felt was an unwanted tag or label
Thursday, September 29th, is World Heart Day, a movement powered by the World Heart Federation to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease or CVD. Cardiovascular diseases include diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Some of the most common types of CVD include: Tara CohenAs Director of Sales, Marketing, and Business Development for Lauren’s Hope, Tara
Friday the Thirteenth is the most dreaded day for many people. However, when I woke up early on Friday the Thirteenth in March of 2015 to get ready for my district debate competition, I wasn’t thinking about the date. I was thinking two things: I really really have to pee. I would love to sleep
This weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer, and that means heat, sun, bugs, BBQs, picnics, and lots and lots of fun! As we all gear up for the warm-weather months, here are a few friendly reminders for staying safe this summer. Be Aware of Allergies In summer, we tend to travel more and eat
Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) is a life-threatening disorder affecting 1 in every 2,000 – 3,000 people. This primarily hereditary condition is considered a, “pharmacogenetic disorder of the skeletal muscle.” In layman’s terms, having MH means you are susceptible to having an MH crisis. According to the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States, “The general signs