Medical Alert Jewelry

If your child has food allergies or diabetes, we know that putting together Easter baskets and Easter egg hunts requires some creative thinking because your child may not be able to tolerate the traditionally high-sugar and often-times allergy filled treats that accompany Easter time. Many parents opt to find a variety of options besides chocolate and sugar candy to make the Easter holiday fun for their children despite being deprived of the sugary-treats. With the holiday just around the corner and a large selection of our Children’s medical ID Bracelets on sale, we thought we’d share some fun and affordable alternatives to stuff Easter baskets and eggs. We have many of our popular “Ultra-Light & Nylon” children’s bracelets on sale. Normally $15.50, our special March pricing is $7.50. These bracelets, for boys and girls, are perfect for everyday wear. They are made of nylon webbing and adjustable with a plastic center push buckle. They also come with the children's “Slider”  medical ID tag. Here's a quick look at some of our Children's bracelet's on sale The “Like” Children’s Medical ID Bracelet Purchase the "Like" bracelet here “Beating Heart” Children’s Medical Bracelet Purchase the Beating Heart Bracelet, here “Catch A Wave” Children's ID Bracelets Purchase "Catch a Wave" bracelet, here “Butterfly Kids” Children’s Medical Bracelet Purchase "Butterfly" Bracelet, here “Angel” Children’s Medical Bracelet Purchase"Angel" Bracelet, here Does your child already have an N-Style children's "Slider" medical id tag? If so, check out our huge selection of affordable interchangeable children's  medical bracelets without ID tags. At just $5.95 each they are a perfect treat for Easter Baskets 7 egg hunts. What kid wouldn't love having a bunch of different bracelets for each day of the week? View all Interchangeable Children's Bands, here. Continue reading...

Preparing to send a child to school with food allergies is a scary and sometimes overwhelming venture.  The goal is to try to control your child’s environment as best as possible.  In this article, we summarize key precautionary steps you can take to have influence over the school environment.  It’s worth noting, that while reviewing other blogs on the subject, we’re struck that a majority leave out the explicit importance of adding medical ID jewelry to your child’s food allergy safety plan. Here are some precautions you can take to minimize the chances of your child consuming foods that may cause an allergic reaction and the steps to take to ensure that your child gets proper care in the event of a reaction: 1. Develop and submit an “Emergency Allergy Action Plan” - Endorsed by the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, this plan outlines critical care, including allergic symptoms to watch for, that the school must follow in the event of an allergic reaction emergency - To download the Emergency Allergy Action Plan go to: www.foodallergy.org/files/FAAP.pdf - Set-up an appointment to meet with your child’s teachers, administrators, school nurses, aides and ideally cafeteria staff to review this plan at the start of the new school year. - During this meeting, be sure to discuss how the school communicates your child’s food allergies to secondary school staff, such as bus drivers, substitute teachers, after-school sports coaches, etc. - Many cafeteria menus are prepared months in advance, be sure to review the menu in this meeting. 2. Make sure the school has your child’s epinephrine auto-injector and any medications provided by your doctor 3. Don’t be shy about discussing your child’s food allergies with other parents. Once they understand the severity of your child’s allergies, they are more likely to become allies in helping to prevent your child’s exposure to dangerous foods via not packing those foods in their children’s lunch and educating their children about your child’s allergies. 4. Have “safe snacks” stocked and ready in your child’s classroom in the event that snacks are provided that your child is allergic to. This sway your child will have snacks they enjoy without feeling left out. 5. Your child should always wear medical ID jewelry in the form of a medical ID bracelet or necklace. There are a lot of misconceptions about food allergies, particularly just how severe and dangerous they are. Wearing medical ID jewelry accomplishes two critical things: - Can save your child’s life by alerting first responders (EMT) to the allergy so they administer fast and proper care at the moment emergency treatment is being given. - Medical ID jewelry sends a clear message to school staff and other parents that your child’s food allergy is serious and not simply a mild reaction or irritation to certain foods. Information to include on the medical ID tag should include name, allergy, medication (e.g., “Use Epi-Pen”) and emergency contact info. If your child is initially resistant to wearing medical ID jewelry, remember that there are endless styles to choose from that are geared towards children’s likes and interests.  At N-Style Medical ID, we strive to create fun and functional medical ID jewelry for children. Be sure to include your child in the process of choosing medial ID jewelry so that they ultimately “love” what they’re wearing. N-Style ID makes attractive medical alert jewelry for kids, teens, and adults. Since its founding, N-Style ID’s core vision is to make the lives of all those dealing with conditions requiring medical ID's less stressful by providing fun and fashionable medical jewelry. www.n-styleid.com Continue reading...

Each month N-Style ID highlights different medical ID jewelry from our huge selection of medical ID bracelets, necklaces, charms and pendants designed for children, teens, adults men and women. Since February is the month of love and romance, jewelry and chocolate, we thought it appropriate to spotlight our one-of-a-kind line of 14K gold, diamond and precious stone medical ID jewelry. One of our most popular lines of medical jewelry is the beautiful 14K gold Heart-Shaped ID charms inlaid with diamonds and other precious gems.

These beautiful medical ID charms come in 14K yellow or white gold.  The charms can be attached to bracelets and necklaces.   The inlaid precious stone options include real diamonds, rubies, amethyst, sapphires, blue topaz or a combination of diamonds and rubies or diamonds and sapphires. To view our entire selection of 14K Gold medical ID charms, go to: http://www.n-styleid.com/charms-pendants Our elegant and striking collection of 14K Yellow and White Gold Charm Bracelets were designed to work perfectly with our Heart-Shaped Charms.  We offer 7 unique bracelet designs, from traditional to trend-specific  that will look gorgeous with the rest of your premium jewelry: Hammered Gold, Two-Tone Yellow and White Gold Rope, Triple Strand Elegance White Gold , Two-Tone White Gold Cable with Gold Link Chain, Blue Topaz Stone with White and Yellow Gold, Chunky Trend White Gold and Rolo Links White or Yellow Gold. To view, the entire 14K Charm Medical ID Bracelet Collection, go to: http://www.n-styleid.com/medical-id-alert-bracelets/gold-medical-bracelets Our 14K white and yellow gold medical ID bangle bracelets was one of the first bracelets we ever designed and continues to be our most popular.  Any woman that has to wear a medical ID bracelet, still wants the opportunity to choose a beautiful, high-end piece of jewelry regardless that’s a medical bracelet. Our gold bangle bracelets come with the sleek Contempo style ID tag, permanently fixed to one side and with a removable hook on the other. To view our White and Yellow gold 14K medical ID bangle bracelets, go to: http://www.n-styleid.com/medical-id-alert-bracelets/bangles Continue reading...

To kick off the New Year, we added three new medical alert bracelets to the already huge selection of styles for kids and teens.  The first two bracelets “Like” and “Caution Tape,” are inspired by pure fun and whimsy.  We first introduced a bracelet along these lines last month called the "Mustache." The third bracelet, “Jamie,” is a variation on the trendy & colorful multi-strand wrap  bracelets so popular right now. We thought playing on the huge presence of Facebook in our lives could be fun. So with a wink-and-a-smile we introduced the “Like” medical alert bracelet. Within hours of posting the bracelet to our Facebook page for a giveaway, our Post was flooded with, well…. Likes! Shop for the Like" bracelet here: http://www.n-styleid.com/like-medical-id-bracelets.html In the same spirit of fun when creating the “Like” bracelet, we introduced the “Caution Tape” Medical Alert Bracelet.  We had a very snowy and cold December at N-Style ID and there’s not a building in sight that isn’t crowned in icicles.  I got the idea of making the new bracelet heading in and out of the building surrounded by caution tape warning us of all the icicles. Shop the "Caution Tape" bracelet here: http://www.n-styleid.com/caution-tape-medical-id-bracelets.html The “Like” and “Caution Tape” medical alert bracelets are from the Ultralight / Sports line and are great for everyday wear because of their durability. The adjustable bands are made of nylon webbing with a plastic center push buckle. These bracelets are interchangeable in two ways. You can order the bracelet complete with ID tag. Then remove the bands and select other designs from our huge selection of affordable kids medical bracelets without ID tags. Or you can order different colors of the interchangeable medical ID tag. The all new “Jamie” medical alert bracelet is a fun & feminine design with triple strands in a casual and comfortable material that includes a silver heart-shaped medical ID charm.  This bracelet is easy customize with four bracelet colors to choose from and five different silver ID charms to choose from.  The Jamie medical alert bracelet can fit a 6” to 8” wrist. Shop the "Jamie" bracelet here: http://www.n-styleid.com/jamie-lime-medical-charm-bracelets.html To see more of our large selection of children's bracelets, lick here to view children's medical alert bracelets Continue reading...

Type 2 diabetes is not only the fastest growing disease on the planet, its one of the main illnesses for which N-Style ID designs medical alert and medical ID jewelry.  Since January is the month of proactive planning to make positive change in our lives, we focused our first 2013 blog on lifestyle and diet tips for people with Type 2 diabetes.

With concentrated efforts to make practical lifestyle and diet changes, managing and minimizing the symptoms of Type 2 diabetes can be accomplished in anyone’s life. Type 2 diabetes is generally caused by genetics and obesity combined with a sedentary lifestyle and poor eating habits.  People that carry excess weight, especially in their midsection, are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Any plan to minimize the symptoms of Type 2 diabetes is always centered on incorporating healthy lifestyle changes into our daily routine.  The thing about the recommended changes for diabetics, is that they are virtually the same for people not suffering from diabetes who are looking to improve their overall health. So the good news is that a Type 2 diabetic is not alone in seeking a healthier lifestyle.  Diet and exercise goals can be made with your partner or friends. Here are the core changes needed to improve the overall health and well-being of people with Type 2 diabetes: Eating Habits and Meal Patterns

• Eat smaller, more frequent meals. Stick to the same meal times each day.
• Managing and tracking the amount of carbohydrates at each meal or snack will keep your blood sugar level steady throughout the day.
• It’s not just the actual food you eat that affects blood sugar levels but how much you eat and when you eat affects blood sugar in the body.
• Omega-3 fish oils can improve glucose tolerance, high triglycerides, and cholesterol levels
• Incorporate high-fiber, low-glycemic-index sources of carbohydrates like whole-grains, fruits, vegetables into your diet.
• Limit intake of saturated and trans fatty acids.

Regular Exercise and Weight Loss

• Exercise promotes cardiovascular fitness and weight loss, lowers high blood pressure, improves lipid profiles and improves blood sugar control.  Since excess fat in the body can decrease the number of insulin receptors in the body, weight loss is a critical component to managing diabetes.

Limit Alcohol Intake

• Alcohol is essentially pure sugar so it worsens glucose tolerance. Try to completely refrain from or drastically reduce your alcohol intake

Stress Management

• Stress is very bad for people with diabetes. Unmanaged stress elevates blood sugars. Identify techniques to help lower stress levels such as reading, meditating or yoga.

There are endless online diet and exercise programs for people with Type 2 diabetes to help them achieve their goal of a healthier lifestyle: Online Recipes: http://www.joybauer.com/recipes-for-Type-2-Diabetes.aspx http://www.diabetesinanewlight.com/ http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20307365,00.html http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/ Exercise Tips and Programs http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/fitness/ http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20425548,00.html http://www.everydayhealth.com/diabetes/type2/managing/weight-lifting-get-strong.aspx And finally, wearing your medical alert /medical ID jewelry is also a core tool in managing Type 2 diabetes. It’s surprising that many adults with Type 2 diabetes don’t where medical alert jewelry. The importance of wearing medical ID jewelry for your overall health can’t be understated. In the event of an emergency, first responders need to know of your condition so they can administer proper care thus potentially saving your life. Continue reading...