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 'bugs'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:03:26 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872162&cid=t_136964_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F27%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-may-27-2011%2F I remember the first time I ever felt in control of my life. I was about 8 or 9 years old at the time and had a reoccurring nightmare about two kids chasing me down the street. When I told my dad about it he said, “You know you can control your dreams right?” He told me all I had to do was visualize what I wanted to happen in the dream before I went to sleep. Because I had the kind of faith in magic and pure wonder that only occurs in childhood, I wholeheartedly believed him. The next morning I woke up with a smile on my face. In my dream, the two kids that were chasing me finally caught up. But in their hands were melting ice-cream cones they had been trying to give me. That dream was years ago, but I will never forget it. More than teaching me how to control my dreams, it tau... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872162 Fri, 27 May 2011 10:40:45 +0100 4872162 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828839&cid=t_136964_87_f&fid=35060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthnewsblog.com%2Fblog%2F515114 Scientists have found bed bugs containing MRSA, a drug-resistant bacteria. Bed bugs in the past have not been known to spread germs, but the obvious concern here is that bed bugs could give MRSA to humans. Medical News Today reports that VRE has also been found on bed bugs. Take a look: Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com Permalink | Facebook | Twitter | Recent Headlines | News Feeds (Source: HealthNewsBlog.com) HealthNewsBlog.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828839 Mon, 16 May 2011 02:00:00 +0100 4828839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4133805&cid=t_136964_107_f&fid=36672&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSciencebaseScienceBlog%2F%7E3%2FPaioiHqPwMI%2Finsects-arachnids-bugs.html I briefly review Daniel Marlos’ latest book, Curious World of Bugs, in Six Sexy Science Books. But, I wanted to know more about the book and so offered Marlos a few questions on which he might wax lyrical. What makes bugs such a fascinating subject? Bugs make such a fascinating subject because they are ubiquitous. Bugs can be found all over the world in every conceivable environment. Unlike larger animals that flee when they are being observed, bugs couldn’t care less who is watching them and they are ready subjects to be photographed. Many children have a fascination with bugs, though sadly, most adults outgrow this initial reaction to the lower beasts. What is the most remarkable bug? This is of course my opinion, but I find the preying mantis to be the most remarkable bug. T... Sciencebase Science Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4133805 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:00:45 +0100 4133805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4121935&cid=t_136964_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FYUtJ2EdRDes%2F – Irate bedbugs confronting their flying nemeses, the stink bugs, from their post An Open Letter to Stink Bugs From Bedbugs Post from: BlissTree There will be no stink bug epidemic. And before you guys even try to compete with the likes of us, you really need a serious media makeover. Starting with a name change. Stink bug? You emit an unpleasant stench when you’re about to be squashed? That’s pretty pathetic. We bite humans. We give them rashes. We make them burn their belongings. We freak their shit out. What do you do, exactly? You hang around on lampshades and baseboards. Newsworthy? Not so much. Plus, that B.O.? Not attractive. (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4121935 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:00:46 +0100 4121935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119040&cid=t_136964_107_f&fid=36672&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSciencebaseScienceBlog%2F%7E3%2FPqmQqTsh2mM%2Fsix-sexy-science-books.html at least one or two of which would make perfect holiday gifts for the science geek, nerd, dweeb, or dork in your life. Remember Science is Vital and so are books. Science: The Definitive Guide by Piers Bizony – As a kid, I devoured books like this, you probably did too, it is a big, bold, and eyecatching introduction to chemistry, physics, geology, biology and cosmology. Each section has a big-fonted title and a lively opener followed by more in-depth exploration. But, these days, having authored and co-authored several of the genre myself, I find each new one sadly lacking. Yes, they give you a nice taste of science, but they're never definitive, there's always some topic that has been overlooked, some niche that is not covered in quite enough depth. Casual readers ar... Sciencebase Science Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119040 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:42:36 +0100 4119040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4086503&cid=t_136964_150_f&fid=34768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmagossip.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F10%2Fhow-long-before-you-scratch.html (Source: PharmaGossip) PharmaGossip blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4086503 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:31:00 +0100 4086503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3954192&cid=t_136964_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fwhats-eating-you-daily-health-quiz%2F Today’s Question: What kind of bug left the bites shown in the photo above: Ticks, mosquitos, bedbugs, or horseflies? #MicroPollDiv_275165 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to Yesterday’s Question: Blisstree readers must have sparkling clean kitchens. You answered correctly — before preparing food, wipe down countertops and remove your bracelets and rings — they could be full of germs. Post from: BlissTree What's Eating You? Daily Health Quiz (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3954192 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:19:16 +0100 3954192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3911783&cid=t_136964_123_f&fid=39041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrnabong.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fsleep-tight-and-do-not-let-bed-bugs.html Bed bugs are small insects that feed on the blood of mammals and birds. They are sometimes referred as "red coats", "chinches" or "mahogany flats". They are usually active at night but when they are hungry they feed during the daytime. They usually populate human dwellings, birds nests or bat caves since this offers warmth a place to hide and a host to feed on. They usually populate human dwelling especially if it is crowded. They live in cracks, crevices in walls, furniture, behind wood paneling, behind wallpaper or under carpeting. They can be transferred from one place to another via clothing, luggage, bedding and furniture. They do not have the means to cling to hair, fur or feathers and are rarely found in hosts.Bed Bugs do not carry any danger to man,it is basically a nuisance. They ... Dr Nabong's Pediatric Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3911783 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:53:00 +0100 3911783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3885319&cid=t_136964_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F196052%2F Bed Bug Bummer: Get the scoop on these annoying pests. (via CBS News) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3885319 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:33:48 +0100 3885319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3805632&cid=t_136964_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fnew-york-city-launches-offensive-on-bed.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3805632 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:55:00 +0100 3805632 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3750031&cid=t_136964_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsummer-secret-weapon-fans-keep-mosquitos-away%2F We love stretching our muscular backs next to our fans./photo: Thinkstock While we don’t use bug repellents that contain DEET anymore (because of both the health and environmental effects), we do remember the days of blissful DEET-ignorance. We didn’t have bug bites on every limb, and we could spend a summer evening lounging on our porches without swatting and scratching every two seconds. But those days are over, so we might as well make the best of it. We were thrilled to hear that something we do in the summer anyway could actually keep bugs away. According to Lifehacker, using a fan (both indoors and outdoors) disperses the carbon dioxide you emit. Carbon dioxide is one of the major chemicals that attracts mosquitos. Also, if you’re keeping cool with a fan, you’... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3750031 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:45:12 +0100 3750031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721591&cid=t_136964_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fdont-let-bed-bugs-take-bite-out-of.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721591 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:19:00 +0100 3721591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683595&cid=t_136964_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fdeet-free-protection-diy-natural-bug-spray%2F photo: Thinkstock What’s the most annoying thing about being outside during the summer? Those damn mosquitoes. They make us squirm, scratch, and even swear, and nothing is more frustrating than pairing an awesome sundress with killer sandals and having big, red welts all over your legs. Another frustrating fact of life: DEET, the active ingredient in most bug sprays, is a pretty nasty chemical that could cause brain cell death and behavior changes after prolonged use. Quite the dilemma, right? We’ve got a recipe for natural bug repellent that could fix our mosquito problem. We’d guess that it’s not going to keep bugs away as well as products with DEET, but we’ll take a few bites here and there over the health risks DEET poses. We’ll just be using the few... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683595 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:28:43 +0100 3683595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585832&cid=t_136964_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FsrwCU4QU9zQ%2F The combination sounds like a winner, yes? But Braintree Labs, which sells gastrointestinal lavages, was tagged by the FDA for violating good manufacturing practices. This usually involves a host of serious, but somewhat dry, technical problems, but Braintree was cited because assorted bugs - such as spiders, and unnamed insect parts - showed up in its meds, which are used to clear the bowels before undergoing a colonoscopy. To wit, there were 21 consumer complaints back in 2008 and 2009 about “foreign materials” in five finished products. In its warning letter, the FDA notes that Braintree insisted its manufacturing practices simply could not have been responsible for the bugs, yet the agency also noted Braintree failed to conduct a thorough investigation and retorts that the ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585832 Fri, 21 May 2010 13:18:58 +0100 3585832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3456528&cid=t_136964_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fbed-bugs-are-back-in-business.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3456528 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 10:53:00 +0100 3456528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3398878&cid=t_136964_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsex-bugs-and-rock-n-roll%2F Killing bugs with magnifying glasses is fun for a while, but can get tedious. Killing them with chemicals is efficient, but bad for humans. Killing them with sex? Sounds titillating. Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem are sterilizing male leaf-hoppers and feeding them a high-protein, bacteria-enhanced diet that makes them irresistible to all those sexy she-hoppers. After a few drinks, the sterile mates do it like rabbits, and effectively reduce the population of pests. Fewer pests mean fewer pesticides. Problem potentially solved. Euthanasia by sex? We think there are worse ways to go. via inhabitat.com Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3398878 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 02:26:16 +0100 3398878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2862447&cid=t_136964_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fget-smart-about-antibiotics-week-oct-5-11%2F No – you shouldn’t take antibiotics because you have a cold. And no, you don’t automatically need antibiotics for a sore throat either. No, antibiotics aren’t harmless. What do you need antibiotics for? Bacterial infections and bacterial infections only. Seriously folks – use of antibiotics today has gotten so out of control that now we have super-bugs that are stronger than us. They can beat us because we don’t have a medicine that can beat them. And, if other bacteria end up mutating to the point that they can’t be killed by our antibiotics either, then we’re in big trouble. And that’s no joke. Most people have heard about how antibiotics were invented. Penicillin, the first antibiotic, was discovered by scientist Alexander Fleming, a... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2862447 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:52:59 +0100 2862447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2725149&cid=t_136964_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fchronic-pain-the-hits-just-keep-coming%2F Grab your bat because you’re going to need it. Just when you think life has settled down, another ball comes flying at you from left field and you’re going to need to protect yourself. It’s not easy to explain this way of life to others. It’s a difficult situation to share with others. We should explain but we often don’t. Most of us have faced ridicule and judgments and are a bit “gun-shy,” of the reactions, words or even facial expressions of others, who do not understand. Why can’t they just accept on faith how difficult life can be when your body betrays you? Frankly, I’ve reached the conclusion that we’re “too scary.” Watch out, we’re spooky, threatening confusing. For some, it’s easier to deny we’re here then to face our reality. There have been so many ... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2725149 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:57:47 +0100 2725149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2584358&cid=t_136964_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3756 For those who read this on Gay Guide Toronto 2.0 - I publish the same post on my blog www.acidrefluxweb.com I’m trying something a little different today for my post; I’m manually putting it into Wordpress. I’ve been using Scribefire, as it’s so convenient. All I have to do is whip up one post, then post it to multiple sites with one click. However there has been some rumblings, especially in the land of the PCs. Poor things, always need so much help. My first bit of advice is DUMP EXPLORER forever. There are so many other fabulous alternatives. Firefox is my default, however I’m starting to really love some of the latest Beta release of Opera, complete with Widgets. It’s a little buggy still, so I’d watch out for now. Unfortunately, as with e... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2584358 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:12:57 +0100 2584358 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510385&cid=t_136964_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Freusable-shopping-bags-and-bugs%2F Warnnig: Reusable Shopping Bags Could Be Making You Sick That’s the word from a recent study commissioned and funded by the Environment and Plastics Industry Council(EPIC)  in Canada. Randomly testing of reusable bags used by consumers in Toronto turned up an interesting result. It appears that the bags were not only carrying groceries. They are also carrying around high levels of mold, bacteria, and yeast. Full results indicated that… * Sixty four percent of the tested reusable bags were contaminated with some level of bacteria * Nearly 30 percent had bacterial counts higher than what is considered safe for drinking water. * Forty percent of the bags contained the presence of yeast or mold. * Some of the sampled bags contained unsafe levels of coliforms and fecal intestinal bacteria.... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510385 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:17:04 +0100 2510385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441691&cid=t_136964_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F05%2F27%2Ftermination-10-tips-when-ending-psychotherapy%2F The end of the psychotherapy relationship is a difficult phase of therapy. Perhaps the second most difficult one, next to actually making the decision to try out psychotherapy in the first place and pour your heart out to a complete stranger (albeit a professional). Therapists call the end of therapy “termination,” which doesn’t help in the “let’s give this a warm, fuzzy-feeling name to make it sound as least scary as possible” department. In everyday society, we typically “terminate” bugs or contracts, not relationships. But that’s psychology for you, always promoting psychobabble when simply calling it “ending therapy” would’ve sufficed. Ending any relationship for most of us is not something that comes easily, or is... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441691 Wed, 27 May 2009 10:00:30 +0100 2441691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2414363&cid=t_136964_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fdont-let-bed-bugs-bite-act-of-2009.html Earlier this year the Sleep Education Blog reported on the recent resurgence of bed bugs. Now Rep. G.K. Butterfield of North Carolina is sponsoring federal legislation to fight back.H.R. 2248 was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 5. It is called the “Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite Act of 2009.” The bill would “establish a grant program to assist States in inspecting hotel rooms for bed bugs.” It has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.The bill has eight cosponsors. Among them are Rep. Corrine Brown of Florida, Rep. Bobby Rush of Illinois and Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas.The bill reports that the population of cimex lectularius – or bed bugs – has increased in the U.S. by 500 percent in the past few years. Lodging facilities are m... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2414363 Wed, 13 May 2009 15:10:00 +0100 2414363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2207962&cid=t_136964_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fare-bed-bugs-biting-while-you-sleep.html First, the basics. Yes, bed bugs are real. Yes, they can bite you while you sleep. And yes, it appears they are making a comeback.This week the New Jersey Assembly passed a “bed bug bill.” It requires landlords to promptly exterminate known bed-bug infestations.It was believed that bed bugs had been eradicated from the U.S. Strong pesticides such as DDT seemed to wipe them out.But recent reports indicate that the bed bugs are back. Not just in the U.S., but also in Canada and England.What happened? DDT was banned in the U.S. in 1972. Common pesticides used today seem to be less effective against bed bugs.Also more people today are traveling to other parts of the world where bed bugs may have been thriving. The tiny bugs can easily hitch a ride on clothing or in a suitcase.Bed bugs tend... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2207962 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:23:00 +0100 2207962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2036265&cid=t_136964_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fcomeback-of-infectious-diseases.html THE BATTLE AGAINST DISEASE Twenty years ago many infectious diseases were on the brink of extinction.  We won the war by improving sanitation, controlling mosquitoes, vaccinations, and discovering new modern antibiotics. Like Afghanistan, old adversaries are coming back and new infections are emerging.  We are exposing ourselves to serious unexpected threats. We thought bugs were no competition for our big brains.  How wrong we were.  Recent West Nile fever in the U.S. was totally unexpected.  Yet the virus infected over 50,000 of us, sickened over 2000 and killed a dozen.  Yet there are more wild infections delivered intentionally by terrorists. Ebola, a virus so deadly for us humans, kills us so fast it has very little chance to transfer person to person and is unlikely ever to be... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2036265 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:57:00 +0100 2036265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1723424&cid=t_136964_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F21%2Fso-whats-bugging-biting-you%2F Some news reports tell us that ‘bed bugs are back’ and they are invading our hotels and our homes. Others warn us about outbreaks of Lyme and West Nile disease. But could you recognize what is actually biting you? Could you tell a bed bug from a black-legged or deer tick, a black widow from a brown recluse, or a head lice from a flea? And would you recognize the bite? WebMD has put together a very graphic and creepy slideshow that features all the bugs and bug bites that you could run across. And alongside all the slides is information on the bug, the bite, and what to do about it all… By the way, did you know that there is actually a poisonous caterpillar lurking in the Southern states, feeding off shade trees such as the elm, the oak, and the sycamore. It’s called... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1723424 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:47:49 +0100 1723424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1477854&cid=t_136964_132_f&fid=35006&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnsaunders.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F05%2F30%2Ftoo-beta-to-be-live%2F Yes, I’m referring to you, SciLink. I create an account On trying to add contacts from my address book, 7 alert windows pop up with the message “the page at scilink says error” - fixed The page then hangs with a spinning icon Some time later, the site spews errors including “Exception org.springframework.web.util.NestedServletException” Not to be deterred I try to edit my profile The “extensive database” finds 6 13 of my 23 publications and provides no easy way (e.g. PubMed ID) to add the rest The dates of my education are saved incorrectly (1988-92 not 1989-93, 1992-96 not 1993-97) - fixed Apparently I will be in my current post until the year 9998 - fixed The final insult - no link to delete my account and escape Can you tell that I’m ann... What You're Doing Is Rather Desperate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1477854 Fri, 30 May 2008 07:34:32 +0100 1477854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1432547&cid=t_136964_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F286346111%2F   Which? magazine in the UK swabbed their Head Office computer keyboards and the results, with horror, revealed some computer keyboards had dangerously high levels of bacteria normally associated with a toilet.  In summary, 4 of the keyboards were so infested with germs they posed a health hazard that could give someone a bad stomach upset; two of them had “warning” levels of staphylococcus aureus, and one had 150 times the safe limit of bacteria, and was 5 times dirtier than the toilet seat. The main cause of a germ-ridden keyboard is eating lunch at your desk, because bits of food that get into the keys are ideal breeding ground for millions of bacteria.  The second cause is using the keyboard without washing your hands after going to the toilet or rest room, and a third c... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1432547 Thu, 08 May 2008 21:05:50 +0100 1432547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1223825&cid=t_136964_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fmultiple-sclerosis%2Flife-with-ms%2Fthe-cold-and-flu-season-with-multiple-sclerosis%2F In the cold, wet, gray (and bloody short!) days of February, we notice people sniffling, snuffling and sneezing and wheezing all around us. The last thing we want is to succumb to another person’s bug but, alas, there isn’t much we can do. We are in the heart of cold and flu season in my neck of the woods, and everyone seems to be either coming down with, just getting over or in the midst of suffering some viral thing or another. It’s like walking into a germ fog anytime you go out in public. I used to have a failsafe for this time of year. I used a tincture of echinacea and goldenseal, which a friend would brew up every year from her organic gardens. A few drops of this stuff at the first sign of a cold and I was good to go. Now, of course, I’m not really into the idea of boosting... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1223825 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:40:59 +0100 1223825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1014997&cid=t_136964_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F181905791%2F I know there is an analogy to something about life with autism or discussions/debates/disputes about autism in this, the Life of Bugs. Maybe something about how we tend to go in the direction of where the most nourishment, the most immediate help seems to be……… Share This (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1014997 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:53 +0100 1014997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=777764&cid=t_136964_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F140461083%2F Near-Vegetative Man Partially Recovers from Brain Injury, Recites Pledge of Allegiance: Scientific American reports We never can know what is really going on in the brain of a non-verbal person with minimal or no motor skills. When Worry Hijacks The Brain - TIME on obsessive-compulsive disorder If you have a relative with OCD, you are 12% likely to have it, too. This and the previous link both mention deep brain stimulation (DBS). Irritation-Free Blue Balls! from Healthbolt——These blue hedgehog-looking balls are for softening your sheets but they sure remind me of the innumerable sensory balls that Charlie likes. I think Charlie would like this in his lunchbox Beautiful sushi from Veggic Chic NIH Funds New Program to Investigate Causes and Treatment of Au... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=777764 Fri, 03 Aug 2007 23:43:50 +0100 777764