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 'blues'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:55:46 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911570&cid=t_119664_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F08%2Fwhy-these-6-happiness-boosters-might-actually-make-you-feel-worse%2F Everyone has a few tricks for beating the blues. It turns out, however, that several of the most popular strategies don’t actually work very well in the long term. Beware if you are tempted to try any of the following: 1. Comforting yourself with a “treat.” Often, the things we choose as “treats” aren’t good for us. The pleasure lasts a minute, but then feelings of guilt, loss of control, and other negative consequences just deepen the lousiness of the day. So when you find yourself thinking, “I’ll feel better after I have a pint of ice cream… a cigarette… a new pair of jeans,” ask yourself — will it really make you feel better? It might make you feel worse. In particular, beware of… 2. Letting yourself off the hook. I’ve found that I sometimes ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911570 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:45:45 +0100 4911570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4575245&cid=t_119664_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F9SFnI_wDtgA%2F If music soothes the savage beast, what could music do for doctors? Back in the 1960’s, at least two drugmakers decided music was a good way to sell their meds to the prescription pad crowd. But there had to be a hook. And so both Merck and Abbott Labs had RCA Victor create custom-made LP’s featuring mood music, and the albums were given to docs in order to promote…mood-altering drugs. Get it? The other day, we wrote about a 1966 Merck LP, which was called ‘Symposium in Blues’ and featured songs by several blues artists in order to pitch the Elavil antidepressant (look here). As it turns out, three years earlier, there was ‘Music to Nudge You to Sleep,’ which featured Arthur Fiedler conducting the Boston Pops Orchestra. This collection was used to ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4575245 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:43:02 +0100 4575245 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4414549&cid=t_119664_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F29%2Fan-interview-with-author-tim-farrington%2F This week I have the honor of interviewing Tim Farrington, the acclaimed novelist of Lizzie’s War, “The California Book of the Dead,” “Blues for Hannah,” as well as the New York Times Notable Book of 2002, “The Monk Downstairs.” Guess what? He’s one of us! And he articulates his journey through the hell of depression in a beautifully crafted memoir of sorts called “A Hell of Mercy: A Meditation on Depression and the Dark Night of the Soul.” Since that topic surfaces often on Beyond Blue, I thought I’d ask Tim to share his thoughts on both (depression and the dark night) with us. Hi Tim, and welcome! 1. Let me skip to the end (sorry, I like to eat dessert first), when you write “It is in surrender, in the embrace of ou... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4414549 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 11:40:25 +0100 4414549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4322656&cid=t_119664_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2F96qVFFc_gpA%2F Image via Wikipedia In the Seventies, when I was in school at Vanderbilt, I took my now-husband to see Muddy Waters at the Exit Inn. The concert was held in a room that was rather crowded, to make an understatement. Tables were jammed in close enough that we were almost in contact with our neighbors. I was quite surprised that Muddy Waters himself, and his band members, were able to walk through part of the crowd to reach the stage. And thus I was introduced to the blues. I can’t remember the set list. I do remember Muddy himself sitting there on his stool, adding a note here and there to the music, Buddha-like.   Filed under: Ephemera, music Tagged: Blues, Muddy Waters, music, postaday2011 (Source: white pebble) white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4322656 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 03:06:29 +0100 4322656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4258848&cid=t_119664_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D942 Post-partum depression is more common than was previously thought.  With early intervention, PPD can be treated. Signs of PPD include weepiness, anxiety, panic attacks, detachment and withdrawal from family and friends. Babies exposed to PPD may suffer from emotional neglect. There has been evidence that this neglect can actually affect brain development. Sleep deprivation and isolation contribute to post-partum depressionIt is thought that as many as 25% of new mothers suffer from PPD.At babycenter.com you can find lots of very helpful information on PPD as well as other pre andpost pregnancy topics.  Read here more information  on post partum depression. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4258848 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:56:39 +0100 4258848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233436&cid=t_119664_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FWI6Yxdv0Vo4%2Fholiday-blues-or-serious-depression.html TIPS FOR ASSESSING THE EMOTIONAL STATE OF ELDERLY LOVED ONES, by Patricia GraceFor the elderly, the holiday season can trigger a mourning period for the spouses, siblings and friends who are no longer here. When should you be concerned about an elderly loved one’s emotional state? How can you tell the difference between “holiday blues” and serious depression?“Recognizing depression in older individuals is not easy,” says Patricia Grace, CEO of Aging with Grace, “but at the same time, depression is a matter that should be taken seriously.” Grace offers these tips for recognizing depression in the elderly: 1. Blues are normal – and temporary. It is normal to feel subdued, reflective and sad this time of the year. A person who is sad or anxious around the holidays can, in mos... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233436 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:39:00 +0100 4233436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4125064&cid=t_119664_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F11%2F01%2Fbad-mommy-the-baby-blues-and-postpartum-depression%2F Eighteen years ago, when I gave birth to my son, I was a wreck; depressed and racked with guilt over it. I learned later I wasn’t alone. Many mothers felt the same way when their kids were born, only they kept it quiet. Today, thank God, the silence is broken and women can admit just how imperfect their mommy-ness feels at times. Back in the old days, however, it was odd for a woman to confess that she didn’t feel a strong traditional pull to be a mother. We’re talking way back — before cell phones, before the Internet, before Facebook, even before reality television shows! For my husband and me, circumstances beyond our control forced us to consider life without children. Having the choice taken away from us because of my chronic illness was depressing and we had to wo... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4125064 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:56:02 +0100 4125064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4013347&cid=t_119664_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Fczf-MSXQ8Qw%2F Excellent article about an emerging “small revolution” in mental health care: Marientina Gotsis, media lab manager at USC, started thinking about designing apps with therapeutic potential when she realized that her phone had joined her wallet and keys on the small list of things she never left home without. “It’s what keeps people connected, functional, feeling safe and entertained. So why not use what people hold on to close to deliver behavioral interventions?” It’s the kind of innovation that Kathleen Carroll, a psychology professor at Yale, says may be a “small revolution” in mental health care. These apps are part of the “brain fitness” industry, a category that includes computerized memory exercises and cognitive-impairment assessment programs, and that SharpBrain... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4013347 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:39:00 +0100 4013347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740655&cid=t_119664_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F09%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-july-9-2010%2F Is it just me or is anyone else feeling the “after holiday blues?” Yep, memories of fireworks and the waft of the grill are slowly fading away. I’m already thinking about the next big thing, a vacation, a birthday, another holiday. My mind starts to dream about the end of the summer and the beginning of fall and what that will bring. I let myself get carried away into the future and then a wave of worries take over. Money, family, career, you name it. I’ve thought about it and indulged in it. Before I know it, the day is gone. How unfortunate that we let time get the best of us and how easy it is to succumb to things like stress, worrying and negative thinking. Although it’s quite normal, it would be wonderful to catch myself in the act and stop the thoughts b... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740655 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:21:00 +0100 3740655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3416084&cid=t_119664_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F03%2F29%2Fnew-health-bill-helps-postpartum-depression-ppd%2F The historic passage of the federal health care legislation last week included a provision for a new national postpartum depression (PPD) program. It leaves out the federal screening program so feared by the bill’s opponents, but it includes more money for greater education outreach and more research into this condition. The Melanie Blocker Stokes Mother’s Act passed in watered down form. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a condition suffered by a minority of women who just gave birth. It is characterized by severe depression and sadness, and often either a lack of interest or even thoughts of harming one’s newborn baby. There is also often the feeling that one will not be a good mother. Postpartum depression may be called the “baby blues,” and sometimes an obste... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3416084 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:45:19 +0100 3416084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3197588&cid=t_119664_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fmy-s-a-d-light-experiment-starts-today%2F Do you have or do you suspect you have Seasonal Affective Disorder? SAD is a disorder that goes beyond the winter blues, just as postpartum depression is more than the baby blues. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, “Seasonal affective disorder (“affective” is a psychiatric term for mood), or SAD, describes people who have these clinical depressions only during the autumn and winter seasons. During the spring and summer, they feel well and “normal”.” Symptoms of SAD include: Oversleeping Extreme fatigue Increased appetite with carbohydrate craving Overeating Weight gain Suicidal thoughts in extreme cases Treatment While antidepressant medications may help some people with SAD, light therapy has been found to help others. If you have mild SAD, sometime... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3197588 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:31:55 +0100 3197588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3003821&cid=t_119664_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F11%2F18%2Fholiday-blues-with-some-shades-of-grey%2F Meagan really wanted this Christmas to be “extra special” — not like last year, when the family dinner turned nasty and Uncle Fred left in a huff. But as Christmas approached, the shopping chores multiplied, and the savings account dwindled, Meagan became increasingly anxious and dejected. Paul, her husband, wasn’t of much help — he was preoccupied with his job search, after having been laid off two months ago. Meagan was left to deal with three school-age kids and a part-time “temp” job as a secretary. And all this, at a time Meagan strongly associated with her late mother, who always used to help with the holiday cooking — and who had passed away at about this time last year. In the past few days, Meagan had found it increasingly hard to fall asleep, ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3003821 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:24:58 +0100 3003821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2474565&cid=t_119664_180_f&fid=38604&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmakeitgreat%2F%7E3%2FWb8RsB7K678%2F GREAT video. Simple, and powerful and true! 9 minutes and 21 seconds worth your time to watch, laugh, and cry! Thanks to Mitch Joel for pointing this one out. (Source: Phil Gerbyshak) Phil Gerbyshak blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2474565 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:06:18 +0100 2474565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2326699&cid=t_119664_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2FB_YXlFIKaTY%2F The past couple of months have been for me a time of great reflection and remembrance. This is all due to my impending and as-yet unnumbered high school class reunion, and the organizing thereof on Facebook. I can’t begin, for one thing, to believe that we all felt like we were the outsiders. Well, I can’t begin to do so, but I have done so nevertheless. I am the same person I was, but completely different. I don’t think that Aristotle, whom my father idealized, would have allowed a thing to be both itself and not-itself, but I always found him boring anyway (Aristotle, not Dad). Anyway, enjoy some music. Now playing on iTunes: Hideaway from the album “Blues Breakers With Eric Clapton (Remastered)” by Eric Clapton, John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers Copyright... white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2326699 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:37:40 +0100 2326699 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2277184&cid=t_119664_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F03%2F17%2Flibbys-hope-wishes-all-of-our-readers-a-happy-st-patricks-day%2F I know what you’re thinking.  With a last name like Cacciatore, he can’t be Irish. But alas, you would be mistaken, as I am one-half Irish and proud of it.  My old college roommate (who is a 1st generation Irish American) considers St. Patrick’s Day the holiest of holy days … along with the entire [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2277184 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:33:55 +0100 2277184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2260308&cid=t_119664_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FLWCrXS8Fpr0%2Fhelp-with-winter-blues.php I've had a lot of lousy winters. Growing up, I often found myself muddling through February with an overwhelming desire to go to turn off the light and go to sleep. Half way through my college career, a friend invited me to sit in front of his insanely bright "happy light" before we went out on the town. After 10 minutes, I felt alert, happy, and re-charged like I hadn't... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2260308 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:00:00 +0100 2260308 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2241176&cid=t_119664_140_f&fid=35457&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fbattlingforhealthcom%2F%7E3%2FumMQIE-1sHM%2F The groundhog was right earlier this month - winter in the northern hemisphere is taking longer than usual this year. And the winter blues will take longer to shake off as well. But winter blues is not just a state of mind. It’s for real and in doctor speak it’s called seasonal affective disorder (SAD - what an apt abbreviation!), a psychiatric condition characterized by depressive symptoms during the long, dark, winter months. SAD is said to affect about 2 to 5% of Americans. The incidence is higher as one goes north, where the winters are colder and the daylight hours are less. No wonder the suicide rates are high in winter time in these regions. Other symptoms include: Mood disturbances Chronic fatigue and need for more sleep Cravings for carbs, leading to increase in weigh... Battling-Schizophrenia blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2241176 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:57:08 +0100 2241176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2211489&cid=t_119664_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fpostpartum-blues-and-depression%2F Everyone expects the postpartum period to be a joyful happy time welcoming the newborn home and into the family. Unfortunately, however, many women will experience either short or long-term mood disturbances in the year after giving birth. In fact, at least 40-80 percent of women experience postpartum blues, which is a short-term, transient condition characterized by mild, but often rapid, mood swings from elation to sadness, accompanied by tearfulness, crying spells, irritability, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and insomnia. Symptoms typically peak on the fifth postpartum day, and fortunately usually resolve within two weeks without treatment other than support and reassurance. It is important for women experiencing the blues to get adequate rest and sleep, which may require additiona... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2211489 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:04:51 +0100 2211489 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2463372&cid=t_119664_180_f&fid=38616&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifelearningtoday%2Fwlyf%2F%7E3%2F_xDWPT9BCp8%2F photo by Willow&Monk Bears do it. Koi fish do it. So do frogs, squirrels, and several other animals. So why should you allow yourself to feel bad when you feel it’s effects? What I’m talking about here is hibernation. Of course, humans don’t hibernate fully, but when the cold and short days of winter come around, many of us feel a physical change. We may want to sleep more. We may want to eat more. We may want to be less active and leave our home less frequently. I had a revelation about this recently. Since this is totally normal and most everyone experiences it, then there is absolutely no reason to feel bad about it! The way to transform your winter blues is simple. Reconsider these winter changes from a new perspective. Here’s how: Change the labels you put ... Life Learning Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2463372 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 01:17:00 +0100 2463372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2060925&cid=t_119664_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F12%2F23%2F9-tips-for-busting-holiday-depression%2F This article was originally published on Beyond Blue at Beliefnet.com and is reproduced here with permission. (Source: World of Psychology) World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2060925 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:44:02 +0100 2060925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1943338&cid=t_119664_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F11%2F07%2Fescape-the-post-election-blues-at-a-meditation-retreat%2F What seemed like the longest political campaign, ever, is finally over.  A president has been chosen and you can go back to watching the soap operas, Oprah, cartoons, sports, or whatever else you used to watch before life became saturated with political coverage. Except for some, it’s not that easy. After months of intense dedication to the cause, suddenly it’s over and irregardless whether your candidate was the chosen one or not, there’s now a huge void in your life. The ‘post election blues’ have struck. You need a place to unwind…a place to relax…a place without television…without internet…without blackberry access. Sounds like you need …  a meditation retreat.  It’s the perfect place to clear you mind, relax you... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1943338 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:27:55 +0100 1943338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1709107&cid=t_119664_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D1544 I finally upgraded Wordpress, so now I can clean up my links and add new ones; something I had been procrastinating on for quite some time. Given my IT skills, I didn’t want to put a lot of work into something I might have had to redo again. Yesterday, a friend of mine who works in HIV received an email saying “On the four minute mark, Brian Finch went global….” “What does that mean? The four minute mark?” While on the phone my friend fired back an email asking what that meant. Then, I forgot all about it, until I was watching this clip on Clinical Care Options, a site giving conference updates and posting clinical trial data presented. I needed to brush up on what the highlights were for a newsletter article I’m writing. Suddenly on this clip, whi... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1709107 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:56:38 +0100 1709107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1494491&cid=t_119664_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F304894055%2F Bo Diddley, one of the founding fathers of rock ‘n roll died of heart failure on June 2nd. Bo released 11 albums between the year 1958-1963 and received numerous awards: He was inducted into the Washington Area Music Association’s Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and the Grammy Hall of Fame. He was also honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Rhythm and Blues Foundation and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1998. Sad loss for the world of music and all his adoring fans. Tags: , bo diddley, hall of fame, heart-failure, music, rhythem and blues, rock and rollShare This (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1494491 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:47:37 +0100 1494491 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1140006&cid=t_119664_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F214023807%2Fmita_brain_based_manifesto_par_1.html If you run on all eight cylinders at work … you likely already do many of the MITA theses … listed below. Similar to other articles in this series … the brain based theses in this post suggest practical approaches to move multiple intelligences into action where you work.31. Successful organizations move more intelligences into the mix … as tools to solve daily problems. 32. Avoid all lectures and run from too much talk at all costs  if you want higher results from people’s brainpower at work. 33. Figure out your strengths and then begin to awaken new intelligences in people across your organization. 34. Shadow people who perform at the peaks mentally … to identify and then try to emulate something these people do best. 35. Inventory ... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1140006 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:46:15 +0100 1140006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1131188&cid=t_119664_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F211373192%2Fstats.html It’s been stated that 98 percent of all statistics are fabricated to support opinions. Listen to Todd Snider sing about misuse of stats and check out his lyrics to  Statistician's Blues. Maybe Fletcher Knebel had a point when he said ... It's now proven beyond a doubt that smoking is a leading cause of statistics.William Watt, a lawyer, warned people not put their faith in statistics until carefully considering what they do not say. Whether accurate or flawed … statistics impact daily business decisions and are well worth careful consideration. Most would agree that numbers alone rarely tell an entire story, though. Check out how Chris Jordon expands numerical statistics … into images and photographs to picture abstracts.  Peop... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1131188 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:18:32 +0100 1131188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1076219&cid=t_119664_109_f&fid=34794&url=http%3A%2F%2Fadseg-shu.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Fi-wish-i-was-catfish.html For the past hour, I have done nothing but riff on the Startocaster plugged straight into the iMac (runnin' the Leopard, Roy!) and through Amplitube . It all started with Hendrix BBC Sessions and the Catfish Blues. Not that I would expect you to spend $.99 for the song (hey, it's the holidays!), but it's an old song, deep and rich. Certainly others have covered this (even Hendrix!), but this version is live... It's like my bones resonate.Amps & effects are set to sound like Cream (NO! Not cream, but Cream, baby!). Are we on the same page? OK! Now, understand that, at the time, Clapton played a Gibson and not a Stratocaster, so if you're like me and love that "boosted mid-range" and tube-warmth "fuzz" (and just if, perhaps, you're wondering what would make me happy for the holidays: Cli... Turn Your Head and Scoff blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1076219 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 05:58:00 +0100 1076219 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1032940&cid=t_119664_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D1095 I had rewritten yesterday’s post after I’d sent it off to Gay Guide Toronto. I had started it off the same, but then I was getting all into my Tikuns (corrections we all have to make within ourselves). Yesterdays was a message about injecting certainty when there is doubt. But the negative thinking did get the best of me as I was thinking, ok, too much of this new Kabbalistic thinking and I’ll have be come some sort of zealot. The folks at Gay Guide Toronto are so quick that the post went up right away. No time to change it. So I made up this image as I will repost what I had put up here over there with this modification. What I had said though is so true. The only way to lasting happiness is if you take on those corrections and see that by doing the “in the short t... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1032940 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:49:25 +0100 1032940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=885407&cid=t_119664_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F158691288%2F As most of yesterday’s news reports about autism were about Jenny McCarthy and Holly Robinson Peete on Oprah, other stories were somewhat overlooked, including this one about another actor and celebrity who is himself on the autism spectrum. The September 19th Guardian profiles actor Dan Aykroyd, who notes that he has been diagnosed with “mild Asperger syndrome” and has an interest in the paranormal (and much else). Indeed, the article somewhat suggests that Aykroyd’s diagnosis (and difficulties at school) played some part in starting him on an acting career: It was his parents (his father was a civil engineer, his mother a secretary) who started Aykroyd on the acting path by enrolling him at an improvisational class. They didn’t particularly want him to be an... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=885407 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:04:07 +0100 885407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=828087&cid=t_119664_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F28%2Fbo-diddley-stable-after-heart-attack%2F Filed under: Celebrity news, Men Heart Health, Aging Heart HealthFamed bluesman Bo Diddley (78) is in a Gainesville, FL, hospital following a heart attack. Diddley is famous for ever-cool tunes such as "Who Do You Love" and "I'm a Man." Well, at least he was in the right location: Diddley was actually at the hospital for a checkup when the heart attack struck. This ensured he got prompt care that may very well have saved his life. It appears Diddley suffered the heart attack on Friday of last week, but it was only announced today. This afternoon a spokeswoman stated that the now-elderly guitar hero felt unwell during his Friday checkup and was transferred to the emergency room, which is where the heart attack occurred. Diddley had surgery soon after to have a stent fitted. This will improv... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=828087 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 828087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=690002&cid=t_119664_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F22%2Frock-musician-richard-bell-dies-of-multiple-myeloma%2F Filed under: Multiple Myeloma, Daily news, Celebrity in memoriam, Celebrity newsKeyboardist and songwriter Richard Bell, one-time member of Janis Joplin's band, died one June 15 of multiple myeloma in a Toronto hospital. He was 61. Bell, who began playing with Joplin's Full Tilt Boogie Band in 1970, was diagnosed with cancer one year ago. He received intensive treatment and made a comeback, despite his poor prognosis. This past spring, however, his cancer returned. Bell is also known for his musical work with artists such as Bob Dylan, Judy Collins, Joe Walsh, Paul Butterfield, The Cowboy Junkies, Bruce Cockburn, and Bonnie Raitt. His most recent gig was with the Toronto jazz and blue group Pork Bellies Futures. He is survived by his mother, his sister, and his nieces and nephews.Read&nb... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=690002 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 690002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623473&cid=t_119664_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F19%2Fcolorful-cancer-prevention%2F Filed under: Prevention, All Cancers, DietsThe brighter the fruits and veggies, the better they are at fighting cancer. It's the phytochemical compounds -- these give produce its color -- that help the immune system block cancer-causing substances from cycling through our bodies.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Produce for Better Health Foundation say we should eat nine to 11 servings of vegetables and fruits daily. Taking supplements is not enough -- we need the complex interplay of vitamins, minerals, and fiber.These are the colors we should include in our diet each day:Greens: Try artichokes, asparagus, peas, watercress, spinach, zucchini, kale, collard greens, turnip greens, romaine lettuce, and kiwi fruit.Blues & Purples: Grab some eggplant, purple onio... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623473 Sat, 19 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 623473