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 'christmas ideas'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:57:46 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4230263&cid=t_422776_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FOKsFHm0GQ6M%2F photo: Thinkstock Check out this post about all-natural stress relievers by Tess Whitehurst on Lemondrop. If the holidays make you feel a bit like Anne Hathaway’s character in “Rachel Getting Married” — or if it always seems to propel you directly into the middle of your own unique brand of family-related hellishness — at least take comfort in the fact that you’re far from alone. Holiday stress and family drama (like Thanksgiving itself) seem to have become part of our cultural legacy. And don’t give up! Any or all of these secret holistic strategies may very well (at least slightly) ease your pain. Four Drops of Rescue Remedy Under the Tongue Have you heard of this miracle stress-relieving drug? Dubbed “yoga in a bottle,” it’s a ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4230263 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 16:00:58 +0100 4230263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225527&cid=t_422776_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FOtlSDagE-Rk%2F Propose that the entire family limit presents under the tree for young children only. And that adults just stick to giving each other stocking stuffers. That way, the presents can stay small, inexpensive, and few, but those greedy adults who can’t live without tearing away wrapping paper on Christmas Day will still get their hands on some loot. Or what about giving to favorite nonprofit charities on each other’s behalf and presenting each other with notices of your donations? This is easy and philanthropic, and may appeal to your altruistic family members. (Plus, it’s a cool family tradition to start.) — Blisstree relationship advice columnist Victor the Cat on navigating the Christmas-y conundrum of relatives and presents, from his post: Ask Victor the Cat for Relationship Advice:... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225527 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:00:39 +0100 4225527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4183355&cid=t_422776_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fv_uuyFWjOPw%2F Michelle Obama serving lunch at a Washington, D.C. soup kitchen in 2009 Last year on the day before Thanksgiving, I spent about 20 minutes researching food banks in New York where my small donation could be put to good use. I settled on one that seemed particularly effective, submitted my Mastercard details, then grabbed my suitcase full of wine and sweaters and caught a cab to the airport. I boarded a flight to Detroit, where one of my best friends picked me up and drove me to Ann Arbor, after which a weekend full of friends, turkey, pies, great wine (and gin and port), and driving tours of Michigan ensued. Since then, I’ve donated something like $20 in the form of coins and occasional dollar bills to agreeable buskers on subway platforms. (I’m especially partial to accordion players.... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4183355 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:08:58 +0100 4183355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4142829&cid=t_422776_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FnFN5Y0QxD8A%2F – Blisstree contributor Patrick Sauer on the unusual holiday tradition that he and his wife have practiced for a decade, from his post: My Wife and I Always Spend the Holidays Apart (And We Like It That Way) Post from: BlissTree Last Christmas Eve, my wife Kim and I performed our annual holiday ritual. No stockings were hung, no champagne was toasted, no duet of “There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays was sung,” no gifts were exchanged. Just a couple of simple ‘I love yous” before drifting off to sleep. 270 miles apart. For ten years running, we’ve spent the holidays apart. And it’s not just Christmas. We usually go our separate ways for Thanksgiving, too. (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4142829 Sat, 06 Nov 2010 14:00:40 +0100 4142829