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 'buddha'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:21:33 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4495248&cid=t_136510_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F18%2F10-tips-to-mend-a-broken-heart%2F Bess Myerson once wrote that “to fall in love is awfully simple, but to fall out of love is simply awful.” Especially if you are the one who wanted the relationship to last. Mending a broken heart is never easy. There is no quick way to stop your heart from hurting so much. To stop loving isn’t an option. Author Henri Nouwen writes, “When those you love deeply reject you, leave you, or die, your heart will be broken. But that should not hold you back from loving deeply. The pain that comes from deep love makes your love ever more fruitful.” But how do we get beyond the pain? Here are 10 tips I’ve gathered from experts and from conversations with friends on how they patched up their heart and tried, ever so gradually, to move on. 1. Go through it, not ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4495248 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:56:05 +0100 4495248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4277857&cid=t_136510_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F21%2Foperation-preemptive-peace-a-20-something-guide-to-a-sane-holiday-at-home%2F Ah yes, the Christmas holiday. A time when many of us shove as much as we possibly can into a carry on (and then insist to the flight attendant that it will fit in the overhead compartment just give me a second!) and make the long trek back “home.” While some of my married or coupled up friends are braving the crowded airports and awkward family chit chat (“Oh, you’re a Democrat? How…interesting. You young people are all Democrats. It’s all so very… interesting“) together, I’m going solo this year. And while I don’t mind my unattached status too much, I freely acknowledge the fact that going back “home,” without reminders of one’s new life, can often cause a very unique set of issues to arise. The main issue? Regress... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4277857 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:11:43 +0100 4277857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4082075&cid=t_136510_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FnkluSmyEiUo%2F By David BoazKentucky attorney general Jack Conway’s Senate campaign, previously chided here for a TV ad’s “dishonest twisting of [Rand] Paul’s statements,” has released another one that is so bigoted it caused even liberal partisan Jonathan Chait of the New Republic to blanch. Chait writes, The trouble with Conway’s ad is that it comes perilously close to saying that non-belief in Christianity is a disqualification for public office. That’s a pretty sickening premise for a Democratic campaign. [Not that Rand Paul has in fact demonstrated any non-belief in Christianity, but Conway is dredging up allegations from Paul's college days.] Here’s the ad: It puts one in mind of Bob Schieffer’s stunned question to David Axelrod: Is that the best... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4082075 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 18:16:52 +0100 4082075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4074148&cid=t_136510_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F10%2F15%2Fjill-bolte-taylor-a-stroke-of-insight-and-our-brains%2F Many of you may have seen the Ted video by Jill Bolte Taylor, the neuroanatomist and spokesperson for the Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center who survived a stroke in 1996, at age 37, to describe the shifts in her brain that took place as part of her recovery. Fascinating stuff. And very useful and inspiring to not only those recovering from neurological disorders, but also psychological ones. I had the privilege of meeting Taylor and attending her workshop at the NAMI National Convention in DC. This woman knows her stuff and is a powerful communicator. I couldn’t scribble fast enough to get it all down on paper. First she described the right brain (the buddha): Nonverbal Thinks in pictures Kinesthetic Present moment Holistic thinking Seek similarities Perceives energy Compassiona... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4074148 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:01:16 +0100 4074148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3982122&cid=t_136510_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fwx-C3hIxzRg%2F Mindfulness is a form of self-awareness training adapted from Buddhist mindfulness meditation. It has been adapted for use in treatment especially preventing relapse and for assisting with mood regulation. Mindfulness has been described as a state of being in the present, accepting things for what they are, i.e. non-judgementally. It was originally developed to assist with mood regulation and relapse prevention and has been found to have considerable health benefits. These exercises are designed to introduce the principles and can be used by anyone recovering from a mood altering disease such as alcoholism, compulsive gambling, food problems, addiction, co-dependency or adult children of alcoholics. If you let cloudy water settle, it will become clear. If you let your upset mind settl... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3982122 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:52:00 +0100 3982122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3848830&cid=t_136510_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F08%2Frickets%2F Pathophysiology 1) functional vitamin D deficiency causing inadequate mineralization of bones and the matrix of growth plates 2) two forms – type 1 (vitamin D dependent) and type 2 Signs and Symptoms 1) type 1 – usually presents in first year of life 2) type 2 – usually presents early in life but not uncommon for first signs to appear in childhood up to puberty 3) bowed legs 4) slipped capital femoral epiphysis 5) short stature 6) patients dit in a Buddha-like posture 7) flattened skull 8) prominent forehead (frontal bossing) 9) classic rachitic rosary chest (knobs on costochondral cartilage) 10) pectus carinatum 11) potbelly 12) weak muscles 13) irritability 14) apathetic 15) difficulty in focusing on tasks 16) severe dental caries Characteristic Test Findings Laboratory... Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3848830 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:01:41 +0100 3848830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3635981&cid=t_136510_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2FnhYjfsMfYLQ%2F (and no, it’s not mine… found it on Slate) (Source: white pebble) white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3635981 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:27:49 +0100 3635981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3416330&cid=t_136510_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fa-problem-shared-is-a-problem-halved%2F This study proves what they have known all along that a problem shared is a problem halved. The other study gives support to the principle of living ‘One day at a time’. Putting feelings into words produces therapeutic effects in the brain. Why does putting our feelings into words — talking with a therapist or friend, writing in a journal — help us to feel better” A new brain imaging study by UCLA psychologists reveals why verbalizing our feelings makes our sadness, anger and pain less intense. Another study, with the same participants and three of the same members of the research team, combines modern neuroscience with ancient Buddhist teachings to provide the first neural evidence for why “mindfulness” — the ability to live in the present moment, without distraction �... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3416330 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:48:13 +0100 3416330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3244056&cid=t_136510_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FUqBwtISbgB0%2F Fellowship - Herd of Elephants Protecting their Young The Buddha’s Secret The Buddha spent years seeking the secret to understanding the human condition and the sufferings that go with it. His insight was simple, and it can free you of an illusion that promotes dependence. The secret is, “There is no secret.” Thus in Buddhism there is no Secret Doctrine. Twenty-five hundred years ago, the Buddha spoke of what came to be known as The Four Noble Truths. The 1st Noble Truth was that there is suffering, or discontentment with what one has; The 2nd Noble Truth was that the cause of suffering is attachment (desire). The Buddha then went on to say that the way out of suffering is non-attachment (non-desire). This doesn’t mean that we don’t want or need certain things but that ou... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3244056 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:29:12 +0100 3244056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3164103&cid=t_136510_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2Fs4_1mxfSZw8%2F Someone e-mailed me the other day with the following question, they said: “I would love to start meditating daily, but I can never seem to find the time. After I get home from work, I have dinner, one thing leads to another, and I never get to meditate; any suggestions?” I want to answer the above question in this particular article. However, let me begin by defining “meditation.” After I define meditation, I’ll explain the benefits of daily meditation as well as how you can easily form this very important habit. What does it mean to meditate? To meditate means to purposely engage in “thought” or “contemplation,” it means to think, especially in a calm and deliberate manner. My favorite definition of the word “meditate” is to plan in the mind, or to intend. I like th... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3164103 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:53:23 +0100 3164103 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2313548&cid=t_136510_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F04%2F02%2Fhow-do-you-practice-mindfulness-eat-ice-cream-for-starters%2F I’ve been trying to master mindfulness in the last few weeks like it’s a cute step sequence in a line dance. I have unofficially hired Dr. Elisha Goldstein, author of Psych Central’s blog, “Mindfulness and Psychotherapy” as my mindfulness personal trainer because he knows this stuff inside and out, and because I don’t have the time or money to hang out with the Buddhist monks in Tibet. I’ve always aspired to better live in the moment–it was one of the gems I picked up in support group meetings back in college–but now I honestly feel like it could save my life–or at least keep my pituitary tumor from growing any wider and shield my heart from any more damage to the aortic valve. How do you practice presence, or mindfulness? The B... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2313548 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:21:16 +0100 2313548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2200494&cid=t_136510_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F02%2F20%2Fmindfulness-and-cash-flow%2F You only lose what you cling to. —Buddha Money is emotional currency. During an economic crisis, the first instinct is to reclaim our resources and pull them close to us: reduce spending, reduce giving and cut back. While all these measures make sense, on one level they can create an even greater difficulty. When we hoard our money we create a poverty of spirit, a deprivation mindset that dictates our behavior based on scarcity and informs our view of the world. We believe we won’t have enough, that others don’t either, and that the key to survival is to protect our assets. While all this is true, it is only half-true. The other truth is that giving and a sense of abundance are necessary to our well-being. Consider the most essential function we have as a living being. If we... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2200494 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:10:40 +0100 2200494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1225662&cid=t_136510_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fmindfulness-for-recovery%2F   Mindfulness is a form of self-awareness training adapted from Buddhist mindfulness meditation. It has been adapted for use in treatment especially preventing relapse and for assisting with mood regulation. Mindfulness has been described as a state of being in the present, accepting things for what they are, i.e. non-judgementally. It was originally developed to assist with mood regulation and relapse prevention and has been found to have considerable health benefits. These exercises are designed to introduce the principles and can be used by anyone recovering from a mood altering disease such as alcoholism, compulsive gambling, food problems, addiction, codependency or adult children of alcoholics. If you let cloudy water settle, it will become clear. If you let your upset min... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1225662 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:04:57 +0100 1225662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=773486&cid=t_136510_131_f&fid=35743&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthegenesherpa.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Flongevity-geneticswhats-old-is-new.html Today in the news there are reports of Dr. Jonathan Rothberg's plans to extract DNA from the saliva of 100 people over the age of 95. It was also posted on back in July on ABC. I would just like to bring attention to it again and compare this with the work that has already been done by one scientist.The idea is to study those who have lived a long time. Perhaps there is something in their make up which keeps them alive despite the stressors which all of us face. This is nothing new. Nir Barzilai at Albert Einstein College of Medicine has been doing this for years. I have been at several of his lectures. There is a nice video on SAGE Crossroads about what he is and has done.Rothberg's project is aptly named the Methselah Project after the famed biblical man who live to be 969 years of age. ... Gene Sherpas: Personalized Medicine and You blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=773486 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:48:00 +0100 773486