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 'chicken,'. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:54:31 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3726735&cid=t_370435_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2FIMqzHKhZQLA%2F CPR = chicken, potato & rice. Sitting outdoord at Zoe Ma Ma. Filed under: Ephemera Tagged: chicken, food, lunch, potatoes, rice (Source: white pebble) white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3726735 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:40:31 +0100 3726735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671679&cid=t_370435_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FFv43LFafWNk%2F By Sallie JamesHere’s yet another example of government programs that are total nonsense, collectively, if not individually. First, news that a Federal panel of experts has issued a new report on what you should be eating. [The report's] findings: People should consume more vegetables and whole grains, and less fatty meats, salt and sugar…The guidelines in turn will form the basis of the USDA’s updated food pyramid, scheduled to be released in spring 2011. They also determine the nutrition standards for all federal nutrition programs, including the National School Lunch Program, which feeds more than 30 million children a day.[emphasis mine] I’ve emphasized the “less fatty meats” part because that news comes hot on the heals of this article that hit th... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671679 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:25:11 +0100 3671679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595645&cid=t_370435_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F05%2F25%2Fproof-positive-chicken-little-goes-to-resilience-therapy%2F “Today is a new day!” — Chicken Little Ms. Little released the following transcript with permission. Therapist: Let me make sure I understand this. So you initially believed the sky was falling? Chicken Little: I know it seems ridiculous now, but I was convinced it was happening. T: What made you think so? CL: I was hit on the head. T: By the sky? CL: Well, yes, I thought it was. T: What made you think it was the sky? CL: Well, it came from above my head, and I thought it was the end of the world. T: But you started to think there might be other explanations. CL: Yes, but I always think the worst. If I sneeze, I have swine flu. If I call my boyfriend and he doesn’t answer, I think he is with some other chick. T: Literally? CL: Yes, there are a lot of good-looking chicks in ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595645 Tue, 25 May 2010 15:54:22 +0100 3595645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577571&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Fc-JySBzfvcA%2F Rotisserie chickens are great.  Not only are they delicious and healthy, but you can use them for just about anything and they save you a ton of time. As a bonus, when you're done with the meat, use the bones to make perfectly flavored soup stock.  At around $6, what could be more flexible, delicious and economical?1 cup buttermilk1/2 avocado, pitted and diced3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice, dividedSalt and freshly ground pepper, to taste1 cup packed flat leaf parsley leaves, stems removed1 bunch radishes, trimmed and very thinly sliced8 slices whole wheat bread, toasted1 rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed, meat shredded and warmedCombine the buttermilk, avocado, 1 Tbs. lemon juice, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender until smooth.  Set aside.  In a medi... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577571 Tue, 18 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3577571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3534050&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FBYORxIHntpU%2F Shawarma is a Middle Eastern wrap that is filled with spiced meat such as lamb, beef, or chicken.  It is very similar to Greek gyros. Typically served in pita bread, this shawarma is paired with a more diabetes-friendly bed of leafy greens. The chicken works well because it's mild flavor is lends well to this flavorful marinade.3 Tablespoons minced fresh parsley3/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 7 Tablespoons plain low-fat Greek yogurt2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice4 garlic cloves, minced2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast meat, thinly sliced1 bunch of lettuce, cleaned and chopped1 cup chopped cucumber1 cup chopped tomatoLemon... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3534050 Wed, 05 May 2010 00:40:05 +0100 3534050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3511712&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F0YhnuwJY6jU%2F If you love Mediterranean style food, then look no further than this yummy pasta dish.  Marinated artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, Kalamata olives and feta cheese are the topping for diabetes-friendly Dreamfield's penne pasta.  Fresh oregano and a drizzle of olive oil are the finishing touches on this super easy and family friendly meal.  It's great hot or cold!  1 6 oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 12 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 3/4" cubes 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/4 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth if you don't want to use wine) 1 tablespoon fresh oregano 1 7oz. jar roasted red peppers, drained and cut into strips 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives 2 cups hot cooked Dre... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3511712 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:45:40 +0100 3511712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499279&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FZKjNfV9pZWk%2F KFC recently debuted a new sandwich called the Double Down. It has been dubbed angina on a plate and worse by many. But nutritionally it's no worse than most other fast food options. It certainly isn't healthy food by our standards.  I challenged myself to come up with a healthier, tastier and more diabetes-friendly Double Down that you can make at home.  We came up with two variations of the Diabetes Daily Double Down: one with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, the other with an arugula salad. You can easily add a filling of your choice.(Here is a fascinating chart comparing the Double Down to other fast food favorites. When you look at the nutritional content, you'll be shocked how some innocuous sounding items are substantially worse than the Double Down.)The chi... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499279 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:03:50 +0100 3499279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490818&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FWgB1EFhEG5c%2F KFC recently debuted a new sandwich called the Double Down. It has been dubbed angina on a plate and worse by many. But nutritionally it's no worse than most other fast food options. It certainly isn't healthy food by our standards.  I challenged myself to come up with a healthier, tastier and more diabetes-friendly Double Down that you can make at home.  We came up with two variations of the Diabetes Daily Double Down: one with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, the other with an arugula salad. You can easily add a filling of your choice.(Here is a fascinating chart comparing the Double Down to other fast food favorites. When you look at the nutritional content, you'll be shocked how some innocuous sounding items are substantially worse than the Double Down.)The chi... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490818 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:03:50 +0100 3490818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3467710&cid=t_370435_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fself-help-test-drive-my-holosync-semi-solution%2F photo: Thinkstock This is the final post in a four-part series by contributor Carole Braden about her experiences with meditation CDs from Centerpointe Research Institute. Click to read parts one, two, and three of her series. How many Awakening Prologue listens does it take before you lasso your ultimate life? I couldn’t say. I’ve mainlined my Centerpointe sound files for an hour nearly every morning for exactly ten months. And while the effort has not brought me an all-new existence – or a gurgling set of twins in pink and blue Pampers – I do feel it’s helped push me through some productive, if not always enjoyable, phases. There was what I’ll call my “WTF?” period, during which I experienced vivid and often unsettling dreams about fictional cat fights among girlfriends a... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3467710 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:04:45 +0100 3467710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3435044&cid=t_370435_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F9vQz55xKdxo%2F By Michael F. CannonThe health care debate has illuminated how little regard many members of Congress have for the U.S. Constitution. First, Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-FL) said, “There ain’t no rules here… When the deal goes down … we make ‘em up as we go along.” Then, House Judiciary Committee chairman John Conyers (D-MI) claimed that the Constitution’s non-existent “Good and Welfare clause” grants Congress the power to compel Americans to purchase health insurance. Now, Rep. Phil Hare (D-IL) admits he doesn’t really care whether the Constitution grants Congress that power: Off-camera: Where in the Constitution… Rep. Hare: I don’t worry about the Constitution on this, to be honest. Off-camera: [Laughter.] Jackpot, brother. Rep. Hare:... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3435044 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:47:45 +0100 3435044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3412411&cid=t_370435_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.rawvoice.com%2Fpmn_twiv%2Fwww.twiv.tv%2FTWiV075.mp3 Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, and Matthew Frieman Vincent, Alan, and Matt review contamination of Rotarix with circovirus DNA, antigenic similarity between 1918 and 2009 H1N1 influenza, a collection of rabies reports, and chicken pox mistaken for smallpox in Uganda. This episode is sponsored by Data Robotics Inc. Use the promotion code VINCENT to receive $50 off a Drobo or $100 off a Drobo S. Win a free Drobo S! Contest rules here. Download TWiV #75 (57 MB .mp3, 79 minutes) Subscribe to TWiV (free) in iTunes , at the Zune Marketplace, by the RSS feed, or by email. Links for this episode: Contamination of Rotarix vaccine with porcine circovirus 1 DNA Beak and feather disease circovirus (BFDV) threatens parrots Antigenic similarity between 1918 and 2009 H1N1 influenza Presumptive ab... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3412411 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 13:19:43 +0100 3412411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3331374&cid=t_370435_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FioZ4FjkrpO8%2F Shingles, herpes zoster, is a painful infection caused by the chicken pox virus. Only people who have had chicken pox earlier in life can develop shingles. The virus remains dormant in your body and, for some some people for some reason, it activates again and causes shingles. The rash and pain of shingles follows along a nerve line along your body. The most common examples are along your face, up to your eye, from your midback around to your shoulder, or along your beltline from midback around to the front. Last year, we wrote about having shingles could mean an increased risk of having a stroke later on (Higher Stroke Risk 1 Year After Shingles), particularly if you had ocular shingles, shingles that affected your eye. Ocular shingles appears to affect about 10 to 20% of those who develo... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3331374 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:40:11 +0100 3331374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327241&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FpcH8rZraFsk%2F This recipe was created during a challenge I gave myself a while back to use only the food in my pantry for our meals for the week.  Since then, it's been on regular rotation in our house.  It's so delicious and makes your house smell so good.  The outside of the chicken is crisp and flavorful while the meat is tender and juicy.  1 roasting chicken, 4-5 lbs.1 lemon, quartered2 teaspoons lemon zest3 Tablespoons fresh thyme6 cloves of garlic, chopped2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oilSaltFreshly ground black pepper, to taste1/4 cup white wine1 cup chicken stock2 teaspoons flourPreheat your oven to 450°F. Mix the garlic, thyme, lemon zest, and olive oil together in a bowl. Rinse chicken and pat dry. Place chicken in roasting pan and sprinkle generously with salt and pepp... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327241 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3327241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3142499&cid=t_370435_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fduh-study-no-chicken-pox-vaccine-means%2F It’s Duh Study time here at Healthbolt. Guess what? If a parent chooses not to vaccinate their child against chicken pox (varicella), then that child has a higher chance of getting the disease. Really! Can you believe it? A study was done and actually published in the journal Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. Researchers looked at 133 children who had been diagnosed with the chicken pox during a 10-year period, after the vaccine was made available. Each of the 133 children was matched with four randomly picked children, same age and sex, who did not have chicken pox. These children may or may not have been vaccinated. The researchers compared how many children were not vaccinated in both groups. Of the 133 children who did have the chicken pox, seven (5%) did not rece... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3142499 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:06:12 +0100 3142499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3083179&cid=t_370435_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FyQny-eMLS0c%2Fdog-eats-chicken.html Bye Bye Birdie.... By Kathy Hatfield Dad and I watched the Meryl Streep film, Julie and Julia which is about a contemporary girl in Queens, NY who writes a blog about Cooking every recipe in the Julia Child cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Since Dad has alzheimer’s, It's hard to find a movie that Dad and I can both enjoy, so this was a great mix of 1920s Paris and today's modern movie. Well, I became inspired to cook a chicken. I know how silly that sounds when you can buy a $4.99 rotisserie chicken at any grocery store, but I know how much my Dad loves chicken and wanted to make a real one, from scratch. So I baked and basted until the most beautiful golden bird emerged from my oven. I felt a little Julia Child-ish myself. I set the table, got Dad seated with a nice g... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3083179 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:30:33 +0100 3083179 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3078960&cid=t_370435_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2FjEBJUSa75y0%2F Before the development of cell culture, many viruses were propagated in embryonated chicken eggs. Today this method is most commonly used for growth of influenza virus. The excellent yield of virus from chicken eggs has led to their widespread use in research laboratories and for vaccine production. In fact the vast majority of influenza vaccines – both inactivated and infectious – are produced in chicken eggs. How is influenza virus propagated in eggs? The illustration below shows a cutaway view of an embryonated chicken egg. The different routes of inoculation into the egg are shown, as well as the different compartments in which viruses replicate. For propagation of influenza virus, pathogen-free eggs are used 11-12 days after fertilization. The egg is placed in front of a ... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3078960 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:51:51 +0100 3078960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3037049&cid=t_370435_129_f&fid=39065&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fgluten-freesimplicity%2FGNKb%2F%7E3%2FSEg1ne34zKM%2F This article in Wikipedia about Staple Foods and this one on Tradiational Diets and Culture might be helpful. 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Gluten-Free Simplicity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3037049 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:40:00 +0100 3037049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2916380&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FXTQvx6zxV5k%2Fsick-and-no-desire-to-cook.php The flu, or some other nasty virus, has reared its ugly head here at our house.  Leah is sick, with a fever of 101.4, and David and I are not well, either.  All I want to do is sleep, but I can't with a baby and husband who are both ill.  That being said, I don't have much of an appetite.  Or a desire to cook.  I know, that's weird.  I love to cook!  So Simply Cooking is not going to have much to say today about food.  But I want to know what your favorite food to eat/make when you're sick is.  Mine is usually chicken soup with a matzo ball.  I have the stock, but zero energy or desire to make the matzo balls.  Anyone want to deliver some to us?In other news, check out our other blog to read about an awesome diabetes event that will be... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2916380 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2916380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2902899&cid=t_370435_129_f&fid=39065&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fgluten-freesimplicity%2FGNKb%2F%7E3%2F8J253puToeg%2F Roast this Chicken with Gluten-Free Corn Chex Stuffing for Thanksgiving! (Source: Gluten-Free Simplicity) Gluten-Free Simplicity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2902899 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:46:33 +0100 2902899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894715&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FYNPdAP1fwG0%2Fsoup-au-pistou-and-a-story.php When I was growing up, my parents owned a French restaurant here in Cleveland.  It was one of the best restaurants in the city, or so I've been told by numerous people even today.  Unfortunately it closed years ago, after they divorced.  I still have many, many fond memories of playing in the wine barrels and around the restaurant with my brother as people ate their dinner and my parents worked.  It wasn't your typical childhood, but it was one where it inspired both my brother and me to pursue careers surrounding food.Being around that much gourmet food certainly gave us tastes for food that most children don't have.  We ate things like shark, escargots, duck, lamb, and all sorts of vegetables.  My mom made this delicious sorbet that was given in between cour... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894715 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2894715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876116&cid=t_370435_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FrLKNBHdzkeI%2F Shingles (herpes zoster) is a painful viral infection that is caused by the chicken pox virus that remains dormant in your body for many years. Anyone who has had the chicken pox could, at some time, develop shingles. The rash caused by the shingles follows along a nerve line in the body, so you could have it along the belt line, but only on one side, for example. Some people have it on the face and near the eye – again only on one side – while others may have it around their ear. The blisters vary from being very painful to being very itchy and, at the same time, you feel tired and sick from the virus. All in all, it’s a very unpleasant illness. After the shingles rash has healed, many people develop something called post herpetic neuralgia, which is nerve pain that is f... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876116 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:57:32 +0100 2876116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2871953&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FelLW_26tzVM%2Fspaghetti-squash-with-vegetables.php One of my signature dishes is my spaghetti squash with lots of veggies in a tomato sauce.  Always good, always healthy, and always easy to make, it's one of the staples in our house.  Having very little carbohydrates makes it easy to eat, and it tastes so good that nobody will guess that it's good for you.It is so good that it was featured in a Prevention magazine cookbook on diabetes!  I didn't win, but I didn't care.  Everyone I've made it for loves it!  I decided to make my spaghetti squash last night.  They are abundant in the grocery stores now, so I picked up a good size one for our dinner.  When I got it home, I turned on the oven to preheat so I could bake it.  Leah was napping, so I had some time to prepare dinner.  I got out my knife a... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2871953 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2871953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2855792&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FLnv8OZRl3EY%2Fhow-to-chicken-stock.php This post fits in quite nicely with my comfort food week.  Chicken stock is the base for many wonderful dishes, and in itself is a wonderful meal with some added veggies, shredded chicken, and some noodles (or matzo balls).  We were a little under the weather last weekend and so my mom came over and made some chicken soup for us.  The base of chicken soup is a good, hearty stock.  It either makes or breaks the dish, and when you've got so few ingredients as chicken noodle soup does, every one of those ingredients needs to be top notch.My mom's chicken stock is my favorite.  I think it's because she adds ginger to it, which gives it a little zing.  The recipe below is for simply stock.  If you want to make chicken noodle soup out of it, boil some carrots, ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2855792 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2855792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2824383&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Fjn-FZGW8gU4%2F When I was in college in Colorado, I waited tables at a Southwestern restaurant.  One of their most popular dishes was venison posole, a rich stew with hominy, meat, and broth.  I wasn't a huge fan of the venison as it's a little game-y, but I always wanted to try it.  As I became a little more sure of myself in the kitchen, I thought about the posole again and decided to make it with chicken instead of venison.  The result (as my husband can attest to) is light, full of flavor, and so satisfying that you'll have a hard time only having one bowl!1 Tablespoon olive oil1 onion, thinly sliced2 carrots, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped4 cups chicken stock (homemade if you've got it)1 28-oz. can diced tomatoes1 dried ancho chile, thinly sliced2 cups chicken meat, shredded (I j... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2824383 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2824383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2809864&cid=t_370435_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fthe-chicken-catcher-vsthe-opera-singer-and-cancer-survivor%2F Kudos to the winner of America’s Got Talent, but I’m not sure he deserved to win. His talent was marginal at best, so I have to say that people were swayed by his story. An unemployed chicken catcher with a family to support who sang to his wife was America’s choice to win the million dollar prize and a show in Vegas. It seems the sister dance team or the over-the-top percussion team would make a greater show in Vegas, but Americans weren’t going for that. It even appeared that America was going to select the remarkably talented opera singer who had overcome cancer when the final two stood side by side. But no, America wanted the chicken catcher. Isn’t that how it goes sometimes? You know how it should be, you sense what would make a better story, but it doesn... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2809864 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:43:09 +0100 2809864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2758045&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FnEN_EHnafAQ%2F Not only does this dish take around 30 minutes to make, but it is good for you.  Yes, chicken parmesan that is healthy.  Serve it with a side of Dreamfield's pasta and a big salad and dinner is done!1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced2 large egg whites, lightly beaten 3/4 cup panko4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided1/2 cup of your favorite tomato basil sauce (preferable home made)1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated3/4 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheesePreheat oven to 450 F.  Combine the flour, salt and pepper on a plate.  Place the egg whites on another plate.  On another plate, combine the panko and the oregano.  Ta... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2758045 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2758045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2745520&cid=t_370435_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F08%2F29%2Frecovery-from-addiction-and-depression-an-interview-with-vivian-eisenecher%2F Today I have the honor of interviewing Vivian Eisenecher, author of “Recovering Me, Discovering Joy,” and a sought after speaker, mentor and writer since 1996. Her other published works include articles for “Chicken Soup for the Soul” and Woman’s World. Her inspirational story has been enthusiastically received by churches, companies and corporations, national organizations and national associations. She is passionate about reducing the stigma of mental illness and substance abuse. She loves helping people meet their potential and discover joy in their lives! Question: I love the definition of authentic success that you give in your book. You spell out PROCESS as an acrostic and go through the seven components of process. Could you abbreviate them here for my ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2745520 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:03:17 +0100 2745520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2734207&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FZRADTNXFK4s%2F I've been in the mood for earthy flavors lately and decided I wanted to make Ina Garten's curried cous cous.  I wanted to pair something really great with it, so I went online and looked around for recipes with Cornish hens.  When I found this recipe on Allrecipes.com, I knew I had picked a winner.  To make it a little more diabetes friendly, I made a couple modifications.  The result is a delicious, moist and flavorful bird that is really fun to eat!1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 Cornish hens2 Tablespoons butter, melted and divided1/4 cup reduced sugar apricot preserves (can be substituted with sugar-free, if desired)1 Tablespoon honey1 Tablespoon finely minced onion1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon cinnamonPreheat oven to 350 degrees  F. ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2734207 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2734207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2702473&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FwmFj549OY_4%2Fday-five-not-so-traditional-red-beans-and-rice.php Last night's dinner was amazing.  A-ma-zing.  I had some Andouille chicken sausages in the freezer downstairs that I had been wanting to use and some kidney beans and rice in the pantry.  After our trip down to New Orleans this summer, I have been inspired by creole and cajun cooking.  I didn't have everything for traditional red beans and rice, but I had enough to get me started.I looked up a red beans and rice recipe on the internet that was really easy to make and had the ingredients that I had on hand: canned kidney beans, tomatoes (totally taboo, but trust me they taste good!), Andouille chicken sausage, and a green pepper.  Much to my surprise, I found a recipe that was highly rated on Allrecipes.com.  Anyone that knows anything about Louisiana cooking k... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2702473 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2702473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2695566&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FyWBFXjSvLxA%2Fday-three-roast-chicken-with-lemon-and-thyme-wild-rice-and-sauteed-zucchini.php I decided to use one of my frozen, organic chickens for dinner last night.  I defrosted it in the refrigerator the other day and decided to use the lemons in my fridge and some fresh thyme from the garden.  Cooking it in the oven last night made my house smell really great and the taste was perfect.  When I roast a chicken, I have several approaches that I'll take.  Sometimes I'll brine the chicken beforehand, and sometimes I'll just pop it in the oven and baste it from time to time.  One recipe that I do love is Ina Garten's.  But I thought it would be fun to change her recipe up a bit.  Instead of stuffing the chicken with the aromatics, I decided to chop them all up and rub them on top.  The result was tons of wonderful flavor and a moist, juicy b... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2695566 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2695566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2621989&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Fuext0ogtkMQ%2Fhow-to-the-perfect-salad.php I've made some conscious efforts to eat better these past few weeks.  We've been traveling a lot this summer and when you're traveling it's hard to eat healthy.  So when we're at home, I really do make the effort to balance out the bad with the good.  David has taught me how to make a salad a meal.  Before I was with him, the salad was always part of the... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2621989 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2621989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2594590&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F0RNfm9kOctA%2Fa-diabetes-friendly-trip.php Last week, David, Leah and I were down in Orlando for the Children With Diabetes Friends for Life conference.  We met a lot of really great people!  One of our fabulous bloggers, Sara, Kerri (and her husband, Chris) from Six Until Me., and Mandy, who bless her heart, is one of the sweetest people in the "O.C.".  We had so much fun with them and all of the wonderful families... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2594590 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2594590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2591665&cid=t_370435_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3786 Yap. That’s what you get when you wake up in the morning to find that the freezer door had not shut properly. At first I checked the contents out, and they were only a little bit unfrozen. Having just stocked up on a shitload of chicken on sale, the cheap side my brain kicked in. This is probably the side that I inherited from my very cheap father. I’m still suffering from the fact for my first bike he bought for me as a child was a girls bike. “There’s nothing wrong with it?” he’d say to me. It’s amazing what you can gloss over when saving money is concerned. And this I did. “How bad can it be?” I thought as I slammed the freezer shut. That was until last weekend when I cooked some up – Shake an Bake, to be exact – that I realized a day or two later that just as bad ... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2591665 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:11:08 +0100 2591665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2591668&cid=t_370435_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3764 Yap. That’s what you get when you wake up in the morning to find that the freezer door had not shut properly. At first I checked the contents out, and they were only a little bit unfrozen. Having just stocked up on a shitload of chicken on sale, the cheap side my brain kicked in. This is probably the side that I inherited from my very cheap father. I’m still suffering from the fact for my first bike he bought for me as a child was a girls bike. “There’s nothing wrong with it?” he’d say to me. It’s amazing what you can gloss over when saving money is concerned. And this I did. “How bad can it be?” I thought as I slammed the freezer shut. That was until last weekend when I cooked some up – Shake an Bake, to be exact – that I realized a day or two later that just as bad ... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2591668 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:48:33 +0100 2591668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2570650&cid=t_370435_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FuhdRflPcIDs%2F Years ago, there were mothers who would throw chicken pox parties. If they found that one of their friends had chicken pox in the house, they’d deliberately expose them to the virus so they could control (so to speak) when their children would get sick. I think the idea seemed to make sense to some people, but the idea of deliberately exposing children to illness that could develop into something quite serious, seems a bit misguided. Now that the chicken pox has a vaccine, the chicken pox parties seem to be on the wain. But now, there’s a new type of party that’s making its rounds: the H1N1 party. That’s right, some parents are deliberately exposing their children to the H1N1 virus, the so-called swine flu, in the hopes that they make their children resistant to it ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2570650 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:30:18 +0100 2570650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571097&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F3yS9I13sdBc%2Fa-diabetes-friendly-fourth-of-july-menu-1.php There's been a lot of talk around here lately about managing diabetes and going to parties.  Here in the U.S.A., we're celebrating the Fourth of July this weekend, and there's sure to be a ton of parties.  Below are some menu ideas that you can make to ensure that your blood sugars will stay in range while you watch the fireworks!Grilled Stuffed Jalapeno PeppersBarbecued Chicken GazpachoCorn on the cob with... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571097 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2571097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561504&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FXEo1pJEb6Ek%2F We love curry in our house, and this recipe has done us very well over the years.  Curry is like stir-fry- anything can go in it and it will taste wonderful.  So feel free to improvise with this recipe, adding what you like and making it yours!1 Tbs. olive oil1 medium onion, sliced1/3 cup golden raisins (optional)1/4 cup toasted, slivered almondsSalt and freshly ground pepper1 1/2 teaspoons yellow curry powder,... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561504 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2561504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2517450&cid=t_370435_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F26%2Ffriday-funnies-8%2F And sadly, this one too… I will not even start on the Michael Jackson or Farrah Fawcett jokes… but leave you with this one, and would you believe, Manly Jack sent it to me so I could check whether I had swine flu? Don’t go to work if this is what YOU see in the mirror tomorrow morning… (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2517450 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:31:55 +0100 2517450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2473939&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F31uPLS4fkBI%2Fwhat-is-in-your-picnic.php This afternoon, David, Leah and I are driving down to see David's grandpa since we won't be able to celebrate father's day with him next weekend.  I made a bunch of food to take down with us, and what better kind than a picnic!  I made fried chicken, mashed potatoes, steamed green beans, a salad of tomatoes and fresh basil, and of course, an apple pie.  We used to pack... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2473939 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:33:27 +0100 2473939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2458406&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F6Ex8FDjlTR0%2Fgrill-week-grilled-chicken.php How many times have you been to a barbecue and have had dry grilled chicken?  I have and have been responsible for lots of pieces of dried chicken myself.  Chicken is notoriously difficult to get right on the grill.  Lately though, I've figured out a few tricks to make sure that it's moist, juicy and perfectly done.  Get the right cutI usually buy whole broiler-fryers and cut them up myself.... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2458406 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2458406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442419&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Frpe7PPrLmrU%2F This is a great solution for a healthy dinner when you're not up to cooking a lot.  To make things even easier, you can substitute a store-bought rotisserie chicken (as I have before) for the sauteed chicken breasts.1/4 cup, plus 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil, divided1/4 cup fresh lemon juiceSalt and freshly ground black pepper1 1/4 lbs. zucchini, thinly sliced1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves8 oz. spinach, chopped1/2 red... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442419 Wed, 27 May 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2442419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442431&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Fv0mbnxNhYEY%2Fa-menu-for-one.php Recently, I had a comment about how to cook meals when there is just one of you.  I thought long and hard about it because, truthfully, it can be difficult to cook well and without waste when there is just one person.  Here are some tips and a sample daily dinner menu for some easy and healthy meals for a very small family.Tips for shopping for oneAsk your butcher to... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442431 Tue, 26 May 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2442431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2424393&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Fc8H-RYksAME%2F 1 Tbs. olive oil1 small onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced2 (14.5 oz) cans no salt added diced tomatoes2 Tbs. tomato paste2 cups low-sodium chicken broth2 Tbs. heavy cream2 tsp. sugar (Don't use sugar-substitute here!  It's to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes and won't work as the sugar does.  Carbs are still 15g per serving, with the sugar.)1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. white pepper1 Tbs. chopped chivesHeat the olive oil... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2424393 Wed, 20 May 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2424393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405917&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FaLLViCJ6RpA%2Fairline-chicken-breasts.php In some of my recipes that call for chicken, you'll often find me using airline chicken breasts.  I've had a lot of inquiries about what exactly airline chicken breasts are, so I thought it would be a great idea to provide a little information about my favorite cut of chicken.What are airline chicken breasts?Airline chicken can be several things, depending upon who you talk to. It can be a fancy... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405917 Thu, 14 May 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2405917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2390219&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FVHo_1Wpbfsg%2Fhow-to-tortilla-soup.php I learned a delicious recipe for tortilla soup while I was living in Denver a few years ago.  The other day, I was trying to find something to make for Cinco de Mayo, (last night) and thought that tortilla soup would be perfect.  However, I wanted to make something with a little more substance.  I researched a lot of tortilla soup recipes and found a few modifications that I could... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2390219 Wed, 06 May 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2390219 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382721&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FG2dx94i0WtA%2Fbuffalo-chicken-wings.php Tonight, David is forcing me to watch the Bulls/Celtics game.  I don't like watching sports on TV at all, but it's important to him, so I'm being a good wife and will sacrifice my Saturday night.  Even though I don't like sports on TV, I enjoy the food that you eat while watching the game.  Chicken wings, chili, chips and guacamole- yum!  If I can't get into the sports, at... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382721 Sat, 02 May 2009 17:35:23 +0100 2382721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2376600&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FJ2GeznCfPWQ%2Fthings-to-do-with-a-5-pound-bag-of-limes.php I am a big fan of Costco.  From the great deals on everything from wine to clothes to mattresses to lawn equipment to food, you can find just about anything at that store.  And let's not forget about the tasty samples being offered up at every aisle!  The other day, my mom, my baby girl Leah and I went there for a few things.  While we were browsing, I found... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2376600 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2376600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2287228&cid=t_370435_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F03%2F24%2Fwant-to-cut-your-risk-of-death%2F We often talk about happiness and well-being on the blog, or how to reduce your depression or cope with anxiety here. But none of that’s going to do you a whole lot of good if your life is cut short by making daily unhealthy food choices. So while I don’t usually write about general health topics here, occasionally a piece of research rises to the level of demanding our attention. And the research published yesterday linking red meat to a higher risk of death over the study’s 10 year period of time is just such research. The study of more than 500,000 middle-aged and elderly (aged 50 to 71) Americans found that those who consumed about four ounces of red meat a day (the equivalent of about a small hamburger) were more than 30 percent more likely to die during the 10 year... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2287228 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:56:31 +0100 2287228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2156556&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FDtLskhb2TFg%2Fkitchen-essentials-pressure-cooker.php I have many memories as a child of being in the kitchen with my mom and brother with her pressure cooker on the stove, happily spurting and steaming away.  I loved her pressure cooker, not only because it was usually cooking my favorite meal of all time, black beans and rice, but it seemed like it was fun to use because it was animated.  When I went off to college,... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2156556 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2156556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2125381&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FVSDQoaKPK6I%2Fhow-to-perfect-roast-chicken.php This recipe is the perfect way to roast a chicken.  You brine it so it retains moisture and stays really juicy.  Best of all, its perfect for leftovers!    1 (3 to 4 pound) whole chicken4 ounces honey4 ounces salt1 quart water2 bay leaves2 cloves garlic, sliced6 sage leaves6 thin slices lemon seeds removed 2 ounces olive oil1 Tbs. butter, melted1/2 large Spanish onion, thickly sliced4 carrots cut diagonally into... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2125381 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:00:36 +0100 2125381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2121840&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FlJng628844s%2Fhow-to-trussing-poultry.php Trussing poultry is an important step in roasting.  Trussing is a fancy word tying the chicken so it keeps its shape as it cooks. It is especially important if you are going to cook it on a rotisserie. Trussing is a very simple technique. Here are some easy directions to follow.Place the chicken on a cutting board with the breast side up; the tail should be facing you.Slip a string... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2121840 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:00:30 +0100 2121840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2075911&cid=t_370435_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fchicken-jerky-dog-treats-latest-word.html December 30, 2008As we wrote earlier this month, there appears to be a connection between kidney failure in dogs and consumption of chicken jerky dog treats made in China. The problem has been reported in Australia, where one brand of treats already has been recalled by The Kramar Pet Company as a precaution. The Kramar treats had been manufactured in China.The US investigation into this mysterious kidney ailment has been in progress for more than a year. FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine issued a warning to consumers in 2007, and repeated the advisory earlier this month – shortly after the Australian recall was announced.FDA posted a Consumer Update on its website on December 24th, entitled Caution to Dog Owners About Chicken Jerky Products. This update summarized the information con... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2075911 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:22:00 +0100 2075911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1960726&cid=t_370435_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5266 …that joint which served chicken rice with chicken faeces! The Malay Mail reported The Kelana Jaya restaurant that served a customer a meal of chicken rice containing the bird’s faeces as well has been shut down for 14 days. The order under Section 11 of the Food Act 1983 was served on Al Fariz Maju Restaurant by the Health Ministry on Monday. The ministry’s check on the hygiene level at the outlet revealed it to be “low” at 45.5 per cent, director-general Tan Sri Dr Ismail Merican said, adding that the restaurant had begun a health education programme for its workers. You already risk infection with germs like Salmonella from improperly cooked chicken. What more if the restaurant adds in the bird’s faeces as unwanted “topping”!!!! Yecch!! C’... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1960726 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1960726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1873522&cid=t_370435_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fstuffed-chicken-salmonella-outbreak.html More than one week after Minnesota first reported the Salmonella outbreak, and more than one week after USDA issued its "Public Health Alert," the Wisconsin Department of Health Services is advising residents of the state "... to thoroughly cook raw chicken..."According to a news release issued today, four Wisconsin residents are among the 32 people in 12 states who were infected by Salmonella Typhimurium after eating improperly cooked chicken entrées sold under the Milford Valley Farms brand name. The four victims, who live in three different counties, are described as two adult males, one adult female and one school-age male. The outbreak was detected and first reported by the Minnesota Department of Health on October 3rd, after 14 residents of the state were all confirmed to have been... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1873522 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:34:00 +0100 1873522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1750503&cid=t_370435_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myelomablog.com%2F2008%2F08%2F31%2Fshingles%2F No, I don’t have shingles again, but I noticed that it’s one of the biggest searches that brings people here. To skip to posts that mention shingles, click here. I’ve had shingles three times. The very first time, I had no clue what it was. Each time thereafter I did.  There have been clear signs that I was going to have a case. In advance of the rash, I felt generally unwell. My most recent outbreak was on the left side of my head, and was preceded by an earache, headache and sore throat just on that side.  Each time, the skin in the area where the rash would soon appear was extremely sensitive and sometimes felt almost as a burning sensation, but very mild. Once the rash appears, there can be itching and sharp stinging. Sometimes the stinging is enough to make me say ... beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1750503 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:33:25 +0100 1750503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1746060&cid=t_370435_115_f&fid=34678&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.catscanman.net%2Fblog%2F2008%2F08%2Fcore-mac-apps%2F This post is my contribution to the series of posts that a bunch of us agreed to post following a conversation on twitter (relevant tweets here, here & here). The theme: core Mac/iPhone applications for doctors / healthcare professionals. DrCris’s post is here. symtym’s is here. Walter’s is here. Theresa’s is here. I was a bit apprehensive about posting after Tim’s masterpiece of Mac-geekery. But I decided to go ahead and post a list similar to the ones posted by Cris, Walter and Theresa. I’ll start with a short introduction about me and the kind of work that I do. I am a radiologist practising in a small city in India. In spite of what my twitter friends may believe, I am not a Mac geek of any standing. If pushed, I would classify myself as an educa... scan man's notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1746060 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 06:24:32 +0100 1746060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1683937&cid=t_370435_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F08%2Fusda-announces-recall-in-massachusetts.html It's so nice to know that USDA is on top of things and taking care of our safety. With all of the recent reported illnesses tied – or suspected of being tied – to ground beef, USDA finally made a recall announcement this evening.But it wasn't the recall most of us were expecting. Instead, the agency's Food Safety and Inspection Service advised consumers that World Class Canapes, Inc., a Massachusetts company, had recalled 285 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products after sampling by FSIS detected Listeria monocytogenes.The canapes were produced on July 30th and distributed only within the state of Massachusetts. Consumers who purchased the recalled products should discard any unused portion of the food. For answers to any questions about the recall, contact the company's plant manager,... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1683937 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:39:00 +0100 1683937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1652478&cid=t_370435_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F345075002%2F Here is a recipe for you- thanks to a fellow nurse! Feta Chicken and Orzo Prepare a box of Orzo- set to side to let cool Chop up 2 carrots 1 small purple onion and 1/2 frozen box of spinach Prepare chicken breasts- grilled or baked- cut up into pieces and set aside to cool Mix together all veggies and 1 pack of feta cheese For seasoning and dressing- 4 oz. Balsamic Vinegar and 6 oz. Olive Oil- 2 cloves of garlic chopped, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp basil, salt and pepper to taste, 1 tbsp sugar. Mix all together and mix in Orzo, veggies and chicken. It will be a chilled/cool meal and it is good!! Let me know if you give it a try and what you think. Nothing is easier then a one pot dish- easy with kids. Tags: chicken feta orzo dish, heart healthy, heart-disease, low fat dinner, low saly, low so... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1652478 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:57:44 +0100 1652478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1510084&cid=t_370435_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F06%2Flisteria-lest-we-forget.html It seems almost ludicrous to mention a 130-pound food recall in the midst of a nationwide Salmonella outbreak, but today's announcement by USDA is a useful reminder that Salmonella isn't the only food-borne pathogen, and tomatoes not the only problematic food.USDA reported this morning that Gourmet Foods, Inc. of Rancho Dominguez, CA has recalled 130 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products after the agency detected Listeria monocytogenes in a sample of the products. There have been no reported illnesses.The recalled products were available for sale in the Los Angeles area only, and are labeled with the establishment number EST. P-7738. Packages carrying "Sell By" dates of 06/04/08 through 06/07/08 are included in the recall.If you have any of the recalled products, please discard them. If ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1510084 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:05:00 +0100 1510084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1472744&cid=t_370435_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Fshingles-reduce-your-risk-with-vaccination%2F Shingles is a painful rash caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox, and there are about 1 million episodes of it in the United States every year. If you’ve ever had chicken pox, you are at risk for developing shingles – and your risk increases with age, especially over the age of 50 and increasing thereafter. Recently issued guidelines are now recommending immunization for all individuals over the age of 60 with a vaccine designed to prevent shingles, even if they’ve previously had an episode of shingles and even if they have a chronic medical illness. The vaccine has been available in the United States since May of 2006 and is called Zostavax. It is made using the same virus that’s in the chicken pox vaccine, which is routinely given to children and has been in use since ... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1472744 Tue, 27 May 2008 20:11:07 +0100 1472744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1467964&cid=t_370435_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F05%2F25%2Flaw-chicken-sexing-torture-memo-and-situation-sense%2F It’s law-school graduation season. Here is one of the best law-school commencement speeches in recent memory, given by Situationist contributor Dan Kahan at Yale Law School two years ago. * * * I’m sure we are all moved by the profound and unique signification of commencement exercises at Yale Law School. At other, lesser law schools, commencement marks the successful completion of a program in legal education. But at Yale, commencement means just that – a start, a beginning. Having earned your Juris Doctorate from Yale, the time has come for you finally to commence learning real law. Well, today I’d like to offer you an apology for the distinctive brand of legal education you received here. Of course I mean apology not as in a contrite acknowledgment of fault, but apology as i... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1467964 Mon, 26 May 2008 02:57:44 +0100 1467964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1455484&cid=t_370435_118_f&fid=36984&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthManagementRx%2F%7E3%2F282846086%2Fgreatest-powerpoint-presentation-ever.html Stop. Using. PowerPoint.Watch this. Have a good weekend.Chicken chicken chicken (that is all). (Source: Health Management Rx) Health Management Rx blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1455484 Sat, 03 May 2008 17:17:00 +0100 1455484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1367895&cid=t_370435_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F04%2Fhsus-effect-of-california-cage.html I have already heard from the Humane Society of the United States concerning my earlier postings (here and here) about the coming initiative in CA to ban what are called battery cages. (Boy, HSUS is quick and doesn't miss a bet!) The representative, Paul Shapiro, senior director of the HSUS Factory Farm Initiative, was very courteous and professional, telling me the initiative is very "modest." My thought was if it is so modest, why so much effort and investment of resources?Be that as it may, I asked whether it would ban all chicken cages, and here is Mr. Shapiro's response, published here with his kind permission:The California initiative is very modest, but unfortunately the confinement typical on today's veal, egg, and breeding pork facilities has become so extreme that just giving the... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1367895 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:44:00 +0100 1367895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=918119&cid=t_370435_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F163705455%2F Well good morning and happy October 1st! Here in the States it is fall and that means changing trees, cooler temperatures and the pumpkin patch. This is my favorite season. I love the darker evenings, open windows and orange and red tree tops. It is so pretty! With fall comes thoughts of jackets and the indoors. Not for me though. I am bizarre in that way, I tend to lose weight over the fall and winter months and be much more structured with my diet and exercise. Go figure… I want to share with you a slow cooker recipe that is very yummy, reminds me of the fall season and is diabetic friendly. Chicken and veggies in a pot 1 large pack of boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 cups baby carrots 1 cup sliced celery 1 cup sliced white onions 2 cups chicken broth, I use fat free, low sodiu... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=918119 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 13:17:11 +0100 918119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=837467&cid=t_370435_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F151477846%2F “Hollie puts me into situations where I end up learning something about myself and about her.” Says Trisha Kayden about her 7-year-old autistic daughter in a profile in the September 2nd Midland Daily News (Michigan). Kayden also notes that “‘If I couldn’t find a reason to laugh, I’d probably be crying a lot……You get rewards that other people take for granted.’” Kayden’s story, “McBuns” (about a trip with Hollie to McDonalds) will be included in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Children with Special Needs, which is due out today. The Midland Daily News notes that Kayden has been “writing in a journal for as long as she can remember” and that keeping the journal “helped her better understand and subseq... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=837467 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 04:30:49 +0100 837467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=721322&cid=t_370435_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F09%2Fburger-king-jumping-on-the-trans-fat-free-wagon%2F Filed under: Diet, NutritionBurger King is joining the trend of getting healthier that so many other fast food restaurants have already joined by substituting trans-fat-free oils for the more traditional fatty oils when frying food. The burger chain is famous for its charbroiled burgers but uses oils to fry their fries and most of their chicken items. The new trans-fat-free oils have been tested on sample populations and the responses have been positive. Most eaters agree that the healthier oils result in either the same taste or a better taste for the fried foods.This is a positive trend that will hopefully grip more Americans by their guts and motivate them to eat healthier one small step at a time.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs |&nb... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=721322 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 721322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=702126&cid=t_370435_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F128693817%2F We have been known to stick flashcards on the furniture (”COUCH,” “DOOR”) in the (vain) hope that Charlie would learn to associate the letters with the items they were affixed to. (In retrospect, I think he may simply not have been ready to read at that time.) Post-it notes are also useful in this situation, though a bit of Scotch tape can help……. Today’s New York Times describes the evolution of the Post-it note from the office to the home: No mere half-sticky slip of paper, the Post-it is a cache for information that will not stick elsewhere — like in your brain. “Outsourced neurons,” offered Dan Heath, a business consultant and teacher and a co-author of “Made to Stick,” a new book about business concepts and slogans with staying powe... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=702126 Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:55:07 +0100 702126 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=700932&cid=t_370435_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F128560566%2F “Helicopter parent” is a term applied to parents of college students, or soon-to-be college students, who “hover”: They are said to intervene, or rather to interfer, in their children’s transitioning to the independence of college life by making academic decisions (such as scheduling courses), calling administrators regarding grades and roommates, and otherwise “stunting” their “children’s growth.” My own son is 10 years old and just finishing up 4th grade in a self-contained autism classroom in which he is taught, both at his desk and elsewhere in the classroom or the school building, 1:1 using ABA techniques and with regular pauses for what amounts to a sensory break. (Charlie rides a scooter, bounces on a big purple exercise b... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=700932 Thu, 28 Jun 2007 05:23:32 +0100 700932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=676210&cid=t_370435_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F124847486%2F For a report on Day 2 of the Autism Omnibus hearing (”vaccine court“), see Autism Diva (and go here to read the transcript of Day 2). If you are already feeling like it might not be a bad idea to talk about something else besides vaccines and mercury in regard to autism, you can read about a new play about an autistic boy and his parents, God’s Middle Name; it will be performed on Saturday in Ottawa (interesting to me is that the same actor plays both the son and the father). Would you like to be autistic for a day? The June 14th Moonee Valley Community quotes Val Gill as saying this. Gill is the principal and chief executive of the Western Autistic School and was awarded a “Public Service Medal for outstanding service in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder, incl... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=676210 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:08:13 +0100 676210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=645210&cid=t_370435_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F120773016%2F The chicken finger pandemic that David Kamp describes in the May 30th New York Times—–”it pains me that many children now grow up eating little besides golden-brown logs of kid food, especially in a time when the quality, variety and availability of good ingredients is better than ever,” as he writes—-has not knocked on our door. Charlie has never shown much of an interest in that fast food, while having the usual kid-liking for other fried items. Nonetheless, I am not quite sure what he might think about deep-fried sushi: I suppose it could be said that French fries (crispy, hot, oily) are at one end of a spectrum of food tastes and textures, and sushi (slimey, cold, gelatinous) at the other. Would putting them together jar Charlie’s usual sushi-sensory... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=645210 Wed, 30 May 2007 12:36:43 +0100 645210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=601857&cid=t_370435_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F12%2Fworthy-wisdom-a-pantry-built-for-health%2F Filed under: Prevention, All Cancers, Diets, Nutrition, Cancer prevention foods, Worthy WisdomIf it ain't broke, don't fix it, says conventional wisdom. But if it is broken, then by all means -- fix it.Many of us have broken pantries. Pantries full of chips, cookies, candies, oils, sugars, and well, let's just name it: junk. Our pantries are broken because they don't work in a world where health and wellness and prevention should be on everyone's menu. They are ineffective, insufficient, and downright bad for us.My pantry has been in disrepair for a long time. Now, however, thanks to a build-your-pantry cheat sheet I brought home from Canyon Ranch, it's on the mend. Yours can be too. Just borrow from this abbreviated list next time you're in the grocery store and in no time, your pantry wi... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=601857 Sat, 12 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 601857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=579299&cid=t_370435_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F30%2Frats-its-a-virus%2F Filed under: Type 1, Childhood, Lifestyle, Drugs, ResearchNo kidding! The rats are leading researchers to triggering events causing diabetes. The new findings suggest that there is, indeed, a genetic susceptibility to diabetes, but that the precipitating event is a viral infection. The virus in question is the Ljungan virus. Previous reports indicate that infections with the Ljungan virus can induce diabetes in laboratory rats, and that the diabetes can be reversed if the animals are treated with antiviral drugs before the destruction of insulin-secreting islet cells becomes widespread. I'm not sure how everybody else out there got their D-card. My diagnosing event happened shortly after I had the chicken pox, back in '85. The childhood christening event apparently left me out in the cold ... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=579299 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 579299 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=569552&cid=t_370435_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F25%2Fkfc-not-so-finger-lickin-good%2F Filed under: Prevention, All Cancers, Diets, Nutrition, ProductsKentucky Fried Chicken will be displaying warnings on its fried or baked potatoes saying that they can contain a suspected cancer causing chemical, acrylamide. KFC settled a state lawsuit in California and will also have to pay $341,000 in penalties and funding for Proposition 65 enforcement, which is a voter-passed measure that requires businesses to post warnings about dangerous chemicals contained in food. Acrylamide is created when chemicals in food react to high heat. I'm not surprised that french fries from a fast food restaurant are dangerous. What shocked me though is that the warning also states "It (acrylamide) is created in fried and baked potatoes made by all restaurants, by other companies, and even when you bake... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=569552 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 569552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=541637&cid=t_370435_107_f&fid=35009&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsciencesque.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F04%2F13%2Fsequencing-dinosaur-proteins%2F Alex at The Daily Transcript has an interesting post on how the Lewis Cantley lab at Harvard has sequenced proteins isolated from the fossilized bone of a Tyrannosaurus Rex that lived, loved and died 68 million years ago. They also did the same on mastodon bones that are thought to be be 160,000-600,000 years old. The NY Times story can be read here, while the original report in Science can be found here. Previously, it was felt that even under the most ideal conditions, reliable biological samples could not be retrieved from specimens older than 1 million years. This is because complex biological molecules such as proteins and DNA tend to degrade over time to the point that they are no longer detectable. What’s really amazing about this break through (if contamination has not been a... Sciencesque blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=541637 Fri, 13 Apr 2007 19:23:10 +0100 541637