MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'beast'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:09:56 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4399617&cid=t_114315_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F26%2Fmotherhood-and-depression-an-interview-with-tracy-thompson%2F Today’s interview is with Tracy Thompson, the author of “The Beast: A Journey Through Depression” and “The Ghost in the House: Motherhood, Raising Children, and Struggling with Depression.” She has won numerous mental health awards, including one from NAMI for her “lasting contributions to mental health issues.” Question: The first two sentences of your book are brilliant: “Motherhood and depression are two countries with a long common border. The terrain is chilly and inhospitable, and when mothers speak of it at all, it is usually in guarded terms, or in euphemisms.” You’re obviously on my team of those moms fighting against the stigma of mental illness. But even I shy away at times — like when someone will joke about ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4399617 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:49:36 +0100 4399617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3552220&cid=t_114315_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FLVlPYQ_3Wxs%2F By Walter Olson Confirmation hearings are a “vapid and hollow charade”, or at least that’s what Elena Kagan wrote fifteen years ago. National Review Online invited me to contribute to a symposium on how Republican senators can keep the coming hearings from becoming such a charade, with results that can be found here. The First Amendment has been among Kagan’s leading scholarly interests, and yesterday in this space Ilya Shapiro raised interesting questions of whether she will make an strong guardian of free speech values. Eugene Volokh looks at her record and guesses that she might wind up adopting a middling position similar to that of Justice Ginsburg. As Radley Balko and Jacob Sullum have noted, the departing John Paul Stevens ran up at best a mixed record on Fir... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3552220 Tue, 11 May 2010 15:28:11 +0100 3552220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3366170&cid=t_114315_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fblisstree-video-of-the-day-women-in-the-world-conference%2F Last weekend, Tina Brown and the Daily Beast hosted the “Women in the World” summit in New York City. The three-day conference brought together more than 300 female leaders in their respective fields including Madeleine Albright, Hillary Clinton, Queen Rania of Jordan, Meryl Streep, Barbara Walters, and Katie Couric, to talk about women’s stories and possible solutions to problems facing them in the 21st century. In our video of the day, Diane Sawyer discusses the conference with Tina Brown here. For more info and videos from the conference, go to The Daily Beast. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3366170 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:36:50 +0100 3366170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2859128&cid=t_114315_136_f&fid=39027&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lrdlc.dreamhosters.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fmy-deepest-darkest-fantasy%2F This fantasy was born in a hospital room, while I was lying in recovery after the first major surgery. It started with a prayer.  I asked God with ALL my heart to “please make cancer into a real life demon.” I begged with God over and over.  I wanted cancer to be a physical being outside of my own body. I would have dreams where God granted me that wish. I would find myself (still a boy) with a shield and sword. Then I imagined myself walking up a steep mountain. Anger was my motivation. At the top of the mountain, I’d imagine a cave entrance.  Inside lurked the cancer demon.  I’d call him out and ask for a fight. Then this dragon/gollum/beast/demon would come stalking out. In this fantasy I did not show or feel any fear. Only anger. I dropped my shield and swor... Cancer, life, and me blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2859128 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:52:47 +0100 2859128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2313544&cid=t_114315_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F04%2F05%2F9-ways-to-face-your-fears%2F Fears are like annoying relatives. You can’t avoid them forever, and ignoring them won’t make them go away. Come Thanksgiving, they’ll plop down right next to you and ask to borrow your fork. So you’d better figure out how to confront the little devils before they eat your dessert too. Here are a few fun ideas for how to tell your fears to hit the bricks. 1. Yell at them. Tell them to go to a place where there are no lemonade stands. 2. Laugh at them. A good technique: start with “ha” and end with “hee.” 3. Talk about them. Preferably to a friend, over a cup of strong coffee. 4. Scare them away. Any mask will do, but any beast or vampire getup is particularly effective. 5. Dress them up. With the right attire and hairdo, you can make anything... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2313544 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 16:23:49 +0100 2313544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1926539&cid=t_114315_136_f&fid=35315&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkrankipantzen.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fmy-cat-shes-little-famous.html The excellent folks at www.moderncat.net featured The Yoshi on their site. Very cool! I love that blog and have bought more than a couple things from the people and products they feature.Check it out! (Source: Von Krankipantzen) Von Krankipantzen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1926539 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 02:55:00 +0100 1926539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1664325&cid=t_114315_136_f&fid=35315&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkrankipantzen.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F07%2Fexperience-yoshis-magnetic-personality.html I've been working on them for ages and finally have some very cute Yoshi Magnets for sale on my UrbanBeast website. Come check them out. I have even put together two combos, Wiggy and Iconic, to save you money!And as always a portion of profits will help animal rescue and advocacy groups. In fact I was thrilled to recently be able to send a nice cheque to the local SPCA for their fund to help animals in urgent medical situations.Thanks. (Source: Von Krankipantzen) Von Krankipantzen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1664325 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:48:00 +0100 1664325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1508283&cid=t_114315_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F10%2Fnobody-puts-baby-patrick-swayze-in-a-corner%2F                             ‘Nobody puts Baby in a corner’                                      (Dirty Dancing, 1987) Well, from the looks of it, Patrick Swayze has taken those words to heart. Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier this year, Patrick has no intention of hidding in the corner. He’s undergone radical chemotherapy treatment at the Standford University Cancer Center in Palo Alto and the word is that the tumor has shrunk but not as much as his doctors had envisioned. Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive forms of cancer with the 5 year survival rate of around 5% of those in the advanced stages. However, if diagnosed at the earlier stages and treated aggressively as Patrick’s has been,... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1508283 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:06:09 +0100 1508283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1408268&cid=t_114315_136_f&fid=35315&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkrankipantzen.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fscoop-poop-skinny.html *big sigh*You have no idea how many times I've said to myself that I HAVE to update my blog and then get totally distracted and, well, don't.So sorry.Here is what is happening with me lately.I am EXTREMELY busy.Specifically I have, with very little notice, committed to participating in a craft fair. In theory this is a great thing. In practice it means I've been up to 2-2:30 am every night madly sewing stuff to sell. I've got lavender owls (Nighty Night Owls), little zippered pouches, fabric magnets and fabric grocery bags.I seriously lost my mind and bought a total shit load of incredibly beautiful designer fabric (like several hundred dollars worth [I am a total fabric whore at the best of times but I went overboard with this]) planning to make billions of these bags. Well, it takes abou... Von Krankipantzen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1408268 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:40:00 +0100 1408268 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1392564&cid=t_114315_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F275791889%2F For years we have been told that soy is a healthy alternative. And it is! But is soy alone really going to change your health? Is it truly a ’super food’? Research has suggested that the soy bean could reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease and menopause symptoms, let alone melt away your pounds. And just as we were all acclimating to tofu tacos and soy lattes, scientists linked soy to an increased risk of breast cancer. Of course that didn’t last long either as other studies pointed to the lower incidence of cancers in countries such as Japan, where a huge portion of the local diet is derived from the soy bean. What is a girl to do? What to believe? Here are the facts on soy… soy is one of only two plant foods known to contain all essential amino acids similar t... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1392564 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:02:18 +0100 1392564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1375224&cid=t_114315_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fchronic-pain%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fmy-life-is-no-fairy-tale%2F I have often been struck by the comparison between my life and characters in a fairy tale. There are days I would trade my soul just to don a silken and lace dress and waltz around, pain-free, of course, with a flurry of singing mice and twittering birds. My husband is a good man, and I certainly love him but he is no prince with a castle and an unblemished personality - probably best if you don’t tell him. I’m not sure he knows. He has it hard enough, living with me. There are many days I am all seven of the dwarfs from Snow White, and a few extra, missing dwarfs. Besides feeling like Grouchy, Grumpy, Sleepy and Impossible, I could easily fill the role of Long-Suffering, Irrational, Bitchy and Unbearable. I can’t even stand to be with me. Can’t imagine what it is for others to be ... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1375224 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:08:05 +0100 1375224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1103656&cid=t_114315_151_f&fid=35793&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thejunkyswife.com%2F2007%2F12%2Fdont-use-words-when-youre-talking-to-me.html We had another visit from Mr. Hyde this morning in the car on the way to work:"I don't think I'm going to go to meetings anymore. I'm going to go to church instead. I think it's a better way to spend my time. Maybe I can find a sponsor who will work the steps with me, but who will understand that I'm not going to go to meetings.""That scares me.""Why?""It scares me when you talk like that. When you say things that make it seem like you think you're unique.""You know, if you want to talk about this, we can talk about it. But if you're going to use mental warfare and use words and shit like that, I don't want to hear what you have to say."(I'm thinking, should I use grunts? Telepathy? Cooing sounds? Sign language?)"OK, we won't talk about it then. I don't feel well and I didn't sleep last ni... Heroin Addiction Codependence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1103656 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:57:00 +0100 1103656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1097318&cid=t_114315_151_f&fid=35793&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thejunkyswife.com%2F2007%2F12%2Fjust-shut-up.html You act like you're fourteen years old. Everything you say is so Obnoxious, funny, rude and mean.I want to be your blowjob queen.-Liz PhairLiz Phair's "Flower" song was stuck in my head today. My husband was being a charming, grumpy, handsome, fussy fool of a man-child beast. He is tired. He's worked a lot this week, and the work he's doing is hard. It's going to take him a long time to get used to being up and out of the house, being a grown-up and all that. It was rainy and cold today, and he was working outside, so when he came home, he had a fierce need to let me know how awful it was.I am getting better at ignoring him when he's crazy. He threw some sort of man-tantrum about the side of the bed next to where he sleeps. He generally has a giant stack of clothes piled up there, and I'll... Heroin Addiction Codependence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1097318 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:13:00 +0100 1097318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1057337&cid=t_114315_136_f&fid=35315&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkrankipantzen.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F11%2Ffabulous-yoshi-stuff.html Hey everybody! Time is running out on the Yoshi Calendars. Canada Post's suggested deadline to get items to you by Christmas is December 10th. Do you need a fun office gift? Short on stocking stuffers? How about a hostess gift when you do your Holiday Party rounds?AND! Introducing Yoshi Christmas Cards (Source: Von Krankipantzen) Von Krankipantzen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1057337 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:04:00 +0100 1057337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=947538&cid=t_114315_136_f&fid=36165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpurpleride.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F10%2Fchange-beasts-name.html Some on the ACOR list are advocating that we not call myeloma "The Beast" because giving it a powerful name gives myeloma too much power over us.I chose the name for my blog because I personally see myeloma as a beast that has to be periodically beaten back....a beast that always returns. I also chose it because when I started to read the ACOR myeloma listserve, many used the same analogy.I did a search of the archives for the word "beast" and started reading all those posts from the late 1990s and it made me cry because most of them are gone...taken by The Beast.What you call it doesn't really change the fact that it does have power over us as patients, caregivers, family, and friends. I look at Richard in the photos from my daughter's recent wedding, and I'm struck by how different he lo... The Beast... blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=947538 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 22:39:00 +0100 947538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=560283&cid=t_114315_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F22%2Fcancer-returns-home%2F Filed under: Leukemia, Celebrity cancer diagnosis, All Cancers, Daily news, Cancer SurvivorsAfter several weeks of hiding and down time, a few weeks ago I made an official announcement to the non profit organization that I founded Indie Music For Life and its two entities Laughs For Life and Indiegrrl. I dropped off of this blog page for a month and am ready to write again. I needed a break. A break to sort through things. To sort through life.When you or a loved one are diagnosed with cancer it changes your life. Finding out you have cancer takes your breath away and from that point your breath is the most valuable thing to you in your life. Breath and time. Nothing is normal any more. Not your dreams, your nightmares, and not your waking moments. A personal diagnosis of chronic myloid le... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=560283 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 560283