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 'classes'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:01:07 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181900&cid=t_107838_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F31%2Fif-i-could-go-back-to-college-id-be-a-little-more-practical%2F [If I Could Go Back is a series of articles that center around the college experience. Hindsight is 20/20, and sometimes the best advice we could ever give stems from experiences in our past that make us cringe just the tiniest bit.] “If I could do it all over again, I’d major in Education.” “Oh, me too. Either that or Business.” “I should have majored in Economics. At least then I’d have a real job.” These are not the words of slackers or lazy, “Generation Me” complainers. Nor is this a made up conversation invented by a conglomerate of strict parents hoping their children will study something safe in college. This dialogue was actually spoken, by real twenty-somethings, all of whom worked hard for good grades and big fellowships... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181900 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:25:14 +0100 5181900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028461&cid=t_107838_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F10%2Fwant-to-feel-happier-by-the-end-of-the-day%2F Do you need a happiness boost — right now? If so, take a look at this menu of options and make your choices. Remember, the more you tackle, the bigger the boost you’ll receive. When you’re feeling blue, it can be hard to muster up the physical and mental energy to do the things that make you happier. Plunking down in front of the TV or digging into a tub of ice cream seems like an easier fix. However, research shows (and you know it’s true) that these aren’t the routes to feeling better. Try some choices below. The more you push yourself, the better you’ll feel; but if you can’t tackle a big task, just do something small. Even a little step in the right direction will give you a lift. According to my ground-breaking happiness formula, to be happy, you need to think about... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028461 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:46:57 +0100 5028461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968581&cid=t_107838_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F24%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-june-24-2011%2F To tell you the truth, memories of my early school days are a mixed range of slightly traumatic to idiotic. In some ways, I had more drama in my life at age 8 than I did at age 28. These are the tales I love to tell new friends and laugh with old ones about how crazy our public and private school experiences were. Besides batting away cockroaches in our filthy gum-filled desks, I was always crying from mean teachers who scolded us for putting hands in our pockets or not getting math. The teachers were so strict that one of my classmates peed in his pants because he took our teacher’s warning that, “no one can leave this room until you’re finished with your assignment” literally. Did I mention this was private school? Public school ended up being a lot better for me.... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968581 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:38:15 +0100 4968581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3845093&cid=t_107838_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FeTLB4WJAkxA%2F By Andrew J. CoulsonAt the Techonomy conference last week, Bill Gates declared that going to school would soon be obsolete, and that ”five years from now, on the web, for free, you’ll be able to find the best lectures in the world.” What’s interesting is that Bill was quick to note that he was talking only of higher education. K-12 education should still be tied to physical schools, he is reported to have added. Certainly there’s a custodial aspect to the education of young children, but there’s no reason that electronic learning options cannot be combined with custodial supervision — and much more affordably than traditional schooling. Homeschooling already consists of hybrids of parent lessons, lessons taught by paid tutors and guest lecturers, web cl... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3845093 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:28:21 +0100 3845093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607850&cid=t_107838_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Flondon-nutritionist-yvonne-bishop.html : Foods for Life Health and Nutrition launches The Foods for Life Academy of Food this weekend at The Bristol Eco Veggie Fayre."The Kitchen Academy pulled out at the last minute leaving hundreds of school children disappointed so we stepped in to fill the gap" says London Nutritionist Yvonne Bishop-Weston "The more we thought about it the more we thought what a great idea it was for adults too"Foods for life has been helping Croydon Based Fit Unit to educate kids about healthy eating. Foods for Life now plan to roll this out and offer healthy kitchen secrets to adults with a unique cookery school model.Nutritionists London (Source: Healthy Eating and Nutrition News) Healthy Eating and Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607850 Fri, 28 May 2010 11:03:00 +0100 3607850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3508244&cid=t_107838_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F04%2F27%2Farmy-transition-units-a-dark-place%2F This article makes it seem like the problem still exists, and the Warrior Transition Units may have made some issues even worse by over-medicating soldiers upon their return. Perhaps a government oversight committee will open an independent investigation to get to the truth of the matter, and ensure soldiers are receiving the care they need. Read the full article: Feeling Warehoused in Army Trauma Care Units (Source: World of Psychology) World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3508244 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:30:10 +0100 3508244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3463885&cid=t_107838_180_f&fid=38610&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.productivity501.com%2Fharvard-masters-degree%2F6463%2F Conclusion Overall, I was very happy with the experience and education. It significantly added to my education without taking much time off work. I believe this type of degree is particularly valuable for work beyond your first master’s degree. Taking the majority of your classes online does limit your interaction with other students, and this is often one of the most valuable aspects of college. I would be very hesitant to recommend getting a bachelor’s degree online for someone recently out of high school because the student interactions are so valuable. One of my regrets is that I didn’t work harder at networking with classmates during the summer residency. While there are a number of other schools that offer various types of online degrees, there is a significant bene... Productivity501 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3463885 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:00:25 +0100 3463885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3269792&cid=t_107838_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2F5B4VcFtTpfk%2F I have a feeling I’m going to get in trouble for my teaching. It’s not that I’m that revolutionary, or that I really even know that much more than my students. It’s just that my fundamental orientation towards the universe is to be always, always asking questions. I don’t always need to let those questions come out of my mouth (undergrad philosophy students, take notice!) but they are always in there. In particular, I tend to question fundamentals. Fundamentals, here, are those basic concepts that act as building blocks for entire edifices of knowledge. Fundamentals, here, are also those things that people most often tend to take for granted.   It’s just the philosopher in me, some might say. But, I could just have easily learned the habit in m... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3269792 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:29:52 +0100 3269792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3239699&cid=t_107838_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2010%2F02%2Finfant-massage-to-prevent-sids.html "Babies who die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) have lower levels of serotonin, according to a new study released by researchers at Harvard and Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego.The study, to be published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), found that SIDS babies had decreased levels of serotonin in their brainstems.Serotonin is the chemical that helps regulate breathing, blood pressure and heart rate in the brain during sleep.”Good news for babies and parents everywhere as we have an easy, free tool to increase baby’s serotonin levels . . . MASSAGE! According to research performed by Dr. Tiffany Field and colleagues at the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami, massage increases levels of serotonin in the body.Imagine . . . . ho... Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3239699 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:34:00 +0100 3239699 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200695&cid=t_107838_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FlSPTovhQiCw%2F When we talk about learning a foreign language, we often talk about different methods, if you should go to school or not and how much time is ideal to spend on the target language each day. Of course, those are  interesting questions to ask, but I think they’re not as important as one thing: motivation. We all look for ways to improve our language learning, but often forget that all important thing called motivation. We try to motivate ourselves for many things, but somehow we only look at methods when learning a foreign language. Woody Allen once said: “80% of success is showing up.” Now, that is an interesting quote, but what do I want to tell with it? It’s really simple actually. When you’re not motivated, you won’t show up to learn your target language ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200695 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:19:05 +0100 3200695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2971986&cid=t_107838_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FMqs-9W2MXxw%2F I’ve been a little slow out of the gate with this one, folks, and I’m sorry about that. Richard Goodman, author of the excellent Classical Chinese Medical Texts: Learning to Read the Classics of Chinese Medicine Vol I has released Volume II of the series! I have to say that I have never encountered a clearer, more enriching text about Chinese language anywhere. For those of us who don’t have easy access to someone to teach us classical Chinese in person, this text is a great resource. Even if you are already learning Chinese (modern or classical) you will find tremendous benefit in the book.    As I’ve discussed in many places, I believe that learning to read the Classical texts of Chinese medicine is one of the most important, and least appreciated, skill... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2971986 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:41:32 +0100 2971986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2842661&cid=t_107838_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2F-8ytV2nwjOQ%2F Discussion of the Trigrams in the Yijing This course will deepen your understanding of the core principles of the Yijing (The Classic of Change). Through carefully looking at the Shuogua (the Discussion of the Trigrams) we will unearth core principles of Chinese medicine, and the philosophy of the superior physician. The Shuogua is one of the “wings” of the Yijing, ancient commentaries which had a significant impact upon the understanding of the Yijing, as well as on the theories of the ancient classics of medicine. We will discuss the deeper aspects of the trigrams, numerology, symbolism and correspondence, as well as moral philosophy, as they came to influence Chinese medicine. The Shuogua introduces many key concepts found in Chinese medicine, especially within the theories of Yin a... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2842661 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:33:36 +0100 2842661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2774744&cid=t_107838_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2F9LOov05R20Q%2F I’m busily working on my next post on the relational method of learning Chinese herbs. I’ll get it out as soon as possible. However, as I’ve been working on this series, something else has been unfolding. I thought I would share it with all of you – my version of shouting it from the rooftops! I was hired to teach a class at NCNM – Herbs lab! The Herbs lab accompanies the single herbs and combinations class. In times past, a variety of formats have been used. I, of course, plan to bring the relational method into play as well as using all the skills I have learned (and will learn) from the incomparable Willem Larsen and Evan Gardner to co-create a community of engaged, rooted learner-teachers. I’m really, really excited. It’s the class I always wan... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2774744 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:35:22 +0100 2774744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2757824&cid=t_107838_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F09%2F02%2Fa-how-to-guide-to-getting-doctors-to-prescribe-your-drug%2F Lexapro is an antidepressant medication that is pretty much the equivalent to the now-generic version, Celexa. It is primarily prescribed to treat depression by primary care physicians and psychiatrists. It is a popular antidepressant. And it’s also a big money maker for its manufacturer, Forest Laboratories. So you have to wonder, how do drug companies “educate” docs about the greatness of their products? How does one get an antidepressant to become “popular.” Embarrassing documents released through an investigation by the Senate’s Special Committee on Aging into the drug manufacturer’s marketing practices describes the process in grueling detail: Under “Lunch and Learns,” the company intended to spend $36 million providing lunch to doctors ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2757824 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:20:51 +0100 2757824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2667498&cid=t_107838_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FjSs0jGLxNM8%2F Physical education classes are needed because of the more sedentary lifestyle of many children, but phys ed teachers and the students need to be aware of the potential for injury in phys ed class. In fact, the incidence of injury has been rising - by 150% in 10 years (1997 to 2007). This statistic was gathered by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. In order to identify the frequency of injuries, researchers examined the types of injuries that occurred most often during PE class and the ages of the children involved. The study’s findings were published in the most recent online issue of the journal Pediatrics . The injuries overall are: 23% - leg, knee, ankle and foot sprains and strains (lower extremity) 14% - ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2667498 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:18:19 +0100 2667498 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2649254&cid=t_107838_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F-l4iwwjkCy4%2Freader-seeking-remedial-classes-for.html I was diagnosed with Early Stages Alzheimer's this June 2009 at the age of 56 in Mesa, Arizona.Through a miracle for sure, I was blessed to be able to be seen for a second opinion by renowned Dr. Carolyn Britton at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital's Neurological Institute in NYC.The reason for my e-mail: Dr. Britton advised me to take remedial classes for cognitively impaired adults when I return to AZ. And, because I am running into a wall in Phoenix, Arizona areas calling and researching on-line, I thought perhaps either you or your readers in the Alzheimer's Reading Room might know of something for me in the Mesa or Phoenix area.--PatriceIf you can help please put your advice in the comments box below the article.Bob DeMarco is an Alzheimer's caregiver and editor of the Alzheimer's Readin... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2649254 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:21:24 +0100 2649254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2616779&cid=t_107838_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FInfZ9kLP3m4%2F Hey everyone, Well – it’s safe to say that Eric Grey is back on the Chinese medicine blogging scene. I know you’re all breathing a huge sigh of relief. I’ve received a lot of input over the last weeks from students, practitioners and friends who helped me to understand what Deepest Health needs. Most of the ideas I put forward in the last post will be employed. I will be making changes gradually, and all of them are meant to improve the functionality of the site in ways that I think all of you will find to be both helpful and exciting! The new editorial calendar will proceed as follows: Mondays : The practice : Information pertaining to the practice of Chinese medicine as it is for me – acupuncture (including moxibustion and allied arts) and Chinese herbal fo... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2616779 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:26:33 +0100 2616779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2615380&cid=t_107838_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F07%2F18%2Fthe-don%2F Kiss the ring! Kiss the ring! Give allegiance to the power and position of its owner. The Godfather will treat you with respect and give you favors… but at a price… yet an offer you cannot refuse. Oh, but wait! Did you notice? This Godfather is wearing lipstick! As a Hispanic person and a mental health professional, I have observed that just as there are dysfunctions with one person there can also be dysfunctions with a large grouping of those persons, call it a “culture,” a “people,” a “cohort,” or other. In diversity classes we are taught to respect other cultures and not “judge’ them, yet never mind if they eat their own progeny or have sex with young little girls. Implicit in this intellectual doctrine is the rule is that we are to look the other way and not judge t... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2615380 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:23:01 +0100 2615380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405097&cid=t_107838_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fcpr-works-best-with-more-compressions%2F How long ago did you first start learning CPR? Were your CPR instructors strict about the number of compressions and breathes to do? Did they stress the need for ‘x’ number of compressions followed by ‘x’ number of breathes? Did you have trouble finding the carotid pulse? Difficulty getting the breathes in? Well, you can relax. Things have really changed since the early days of CPR training. Why? Well, it turns out that the frequent stopping to breath air into the victim isn’t actually best action. Research has shown that even a second of pausing in compressions can cause a 1% reduction in the likelihood of getting the heartbeat to return. So if you haven’t updated your CPR knowledge lately, it might be time to do so. Start by checking out the new first aid guidelines that the ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405097 Tue, 12 May 2009 21:44:21 +0100 2405097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2116516&cid=t_107838_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F516782566%2F Brain Fitness Coming to Senior Exercise Classes (press release): - "The American Senior Fitness Association (SFA) has announced a new brain fitness training program designed for exercise professionals. Brain Fitness for Older Adults teaches senior fitness instructors and personal trainers how to incorporate effective cognitive fitness into physical activity programs, offering seniors the opportunity to boost both physical and mental fitness simultaneously." Comment: a very timely initiative, given the interest we see in brain fitness education and initiatives, and the benefits of both physical and mental exercise on brain health. It makes a lot of sense to enhance public awareness through train-the-trainer initiatives. What remains unclear in this SFA program is what is the direc... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2116516 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:39:25 +0100 2116516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1908842&cid=t_107838_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FE5VlvU6v1es%2F Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds—–that’s the unofficial creed of the US Postal Service, courtesy of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus. I was thinking of it today while Charlie, with the wind picking up and a few drops of moisture fluttering around in the air, ran to get his bike. He’d woken at 7.30, and ran around while Jim and I called out that we’d be “up soon.” Charlie waited on the couch, peering out the window, while Jim got him his favorite weekend breakfast at the (very excellent) local bagel store. After that, with the sky getting not only gray but dark, I mentioned a bike ride and Charlie first got his bike, then his helmet, and then came back ins... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1908842 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:42:33 +0100 1908842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1872997&cid=t_107838_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdentists-stampede-to-san-antonio-this-week%2F This week, dentists from across the country will gather in San Antonio to hear lectures and earn CEs on practice management, new technology, and clinical procedures. The World Marketplace Exhibition, held Thursday through Sunday, will feature over 650 new products and tools. Looking for a good time in the Lone Star State? Don’t miss the BBQ and rodeo Saturday night! Visit the ADA’s Annual Session page to learn more about this exciting event. If you’ve registered for courses, you can download handouts online. VisitSanAntonio.com also has an ADA page for you to review. If you’ve never been to San Antonio and you can find some free time, don’t miss The River Walk, Market Square, and The Alamo. Weather looks rainy, though, so be sure to take your umb... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1872997 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:55:08 +0100 1872997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879571&cid=t_107838_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2008%2F09%2Ffree-infant-massage-classes-for.html Check out all of our FREE Infant Massage Classes and join one today! Share your nurturing touch with your little, have a great time and meet other parents!View the full listing here: http://www.liddlekidzblog.com/2008/02/free-infant-massage-classes-for.html (Source: Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog) Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879571 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:11:00 +0100 2879571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1775746&cid=t_107838_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FpHSd1-Z2cmw%2F Micky of the breastfeeding blog Mocha Milk started a thriving business called 9 Months and Beyond, LLC. It offers childbirth and breastfeeding support. She wants to grow the business even more, and has entered the Ideablob $10,000 contest. Here’s what her entry says: 9 Months & Beyond, LLC offers a full doula services, lactation support and parenting education. We combine the best resources of a doula agency and pregnancy/ parenting boutique with a respectful, supportive community. From conception through the first years of parenting, we help birthing families through a range of counseling and educational services and products designed for their special circumstances. Specialties include: birth/labor doula services childbirth education birth tub rental breast-pump rental lactati... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1775746 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:49:18 +0100 1775746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512169&cid=t_107838_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2FJY8Rmn8vtcc%2Fone-students-experience-herbalist-101.html Above Picture Tormentil Potentilla erecta flourishingEnjoy this Guest Post from student Emma Sunerton- Burl who has graduated from the class Herbalist 101.Herbalism 101 I joined this course about 4 months ago, having suddenly been inspired by my 6 year old son's friend who showed me wood sorrel and asked me to taste it! Wow what a flavour and such a surprise. I searched for more information on this wonderful plant and found this course and signed up immediately. Its one of the best things I have ever done! I am grateful to wood sorrel waking my system up into the wonderful world of herbs! The course was excellent, it starts by asking you to look at your own life, its balance and your goals preparing you for the changes that working with plants can bring. Then moves on to look at the sty... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512169 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:59:00 +0100 2512169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1383735&cid=t_107838_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fwell-beaten-path.html It happened again, banned from the dance class. No more 'Hip Hop' for us. It’s a well rehearsed scenario, but I’m a bit out of practice. Over the years we’ve had lots of practice, a whole slew of places where we found we were no longer welcome:- Kindermusik, Music Together, the YMCA, Challenger School, soccer, multi-sports, Stratford school, Jazzercize, Summer Day camps and many, many restaurants. I should be used to it, but it’s been a while. To read more click "here."If you like what you read, send it to someone in 'need.' (Source: Whitterer on Autism) Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1383735 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:12:00 +0100 1383735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1237810&cid=t_107838_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F236535598%2F Joanne Jacobs, educator, blogger and author of Our School: The Inspiring Story of Two Teachers, One Big Idea and the Charter School That Beat the Odds, participates today in our Author Speaks Series with an excellent article on how "Schools won’t improve until administrators and teachers can admit the problems, analyze what’s going wrong and try new strategies. Students won’t improve if they think they’re “special” just the way they are." Enjoy, and feel free to add your comment to engage in a stimulating conversation. ----------------------- The First Step Is Failure By Joanne Jacobs When self-esteem became an education watchword in 1986, I thought it was a harmless fad. I was wrong: It wasn’t harmless. Many teachers were persuaded that students should be pumped u... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1237810 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:38:14 +0100 1237810 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879577&cid=t_107838_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2008%2F02%2Ffree-infant-massage-classes-for.html For Parents/Caregivers and their Babies!Parents/caregivers with their babies, age 3 weeks to crawling, are invited to learn infant massage for free during our Infant Massage Teacher Certification courses.* Space is very limited *To Register – RSVP RequiredFind a class & date below – send an email to the email address for the classRSVP: Send an email with your name, infant’s name and age, days attending (you may attend one day or all days, all days is preferred) and phone number.SUPPLIES: You will need to bring a blanket & a pillow and your baby’s usual supplies.In this class only You will be touching your baby. Demonstrations will be done using dolls.Please allow a few extra minutes to find parking and arrive in the training space on time.East Rutherford, NJMarch 25 & 2... Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879577 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:04:00 +0100 2879577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1118184&cid=t_107838_93_f&fid=34691&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fovermymedbody%2F%7E3%2F206805041%2F I thought this was lost forever to Microsoft’s stupid Publisher format, but thanks to PDF Online’s awesome and free Convert-to-PDF program, I’m able to pass it on to the future generation. (Ha!) Since this is about the time that I technically started preparing for boards (translation: I taught myself biochem, nothing else), and I was talking to my friend John, I figured I might as well post this before I forget about it. The basic deal: during our “prep for clinics month,” I would casually review subjects I felt the least comfortable with for a couple hours a night. For my 5 weeks of boards studying, I’d spend 8-12 hours a day studying the subject listed on the calendar. I spent two weeks reviewing everything by system, and then I reviewed everything a s... over my med body! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1118184 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 02:48:51 +0100 1118184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=926373&cid=t_107838_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F10%2Ftips-for-seniors-about-life-story.html Anthropologist Myla Collier teaches a class on Life Story Writing for Seniors through Cuesta Community College Adult Emeritus, San Luis Obispo, California. Seniors learn techniques for memory retrieval that include using "memory joggers" because some of the experiences they write about happened more than 50 years ago in their lives.Throughout history seniors have traditionally been the family historians, adding their life story to the life stories of the ancestors. Genealogy and family trees are related topics that seniors also may research and preserve.The class offers seniors helpful techniques that include how to write a chronological life history that starts at birth. Seniors learn to feel more comfortable with their memories, and to accept the good times and the difficult times as an ... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=926373 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 04:59:00 +0100 926373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=814369&cid=t_107838_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fsan-luis-obispo-retirement-homes-offer.html Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo offers Adult Emeritus Classes for people in their 50's on up at several of the local retirement and nursing homes. The classes are free. For information go to http://academic.cuesta.edu//emeritus/emeri_sc.html or call (805) 546-3121.In the Fall of 2007 Music Arts Appreciation is offered at Las Brisas Retirement Residence and at The Villages. Yoga is offered at The Manse on Marsh and at The Villages . Composing Your Life Story is offered at The Manse on Marsh and at Sydney Creek. Composing Your Life Story for frail or confined seniors is offered at The Wyndham Residence and the Arroyo Grande Care Center. (Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News) The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=814369 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:49:00 +0100 814369 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=807673&cid=t_107838_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fslo-cuesta-college-emeritus-for-seniors.html The Emeritus classes are free and they're geared for adults 55 years old or more. The website is http://academic.cuesta.edu/emeritus/emeri_sc.html . The phone number is (805) 546-3121.Many classes are for active seniors but there are also classes open to the public that are held at local retirement centers for frail seniors.The variety of the classes includes courses in Writing Your Life History, Music, Writing, Drawing, Yoga, Great Literature, Watercolors, Acrylics, and Film Appreciation.There are classes in north county, San Luis Obispo, and south county. Last Spring I took Great Literature (a different book each season) and Writing Your Life Story (which included beginning genealogy). They were so interesting that I am signing up for the same courses this Fall. (Source: The Caregiver's ... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=807673 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:21:00 +0100 807673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=506625&cid=t_107838_93_f&fid=34691&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.grahamazon.com%2F2007%2F03%2Fthe-6-week-boards-study-guide%2F It’s Step One of USMLE Boards season, and Rumors Were True has a nice writeup that I pretty much agree with. I did 5 weeks of studying, 10 hours a day, and ended up doing well. The key is to go in confident and rested, and be able to sort questions into 3 categories: I know the answer, I think I know the answer, and I don’t have any freaking clue. Answer #1 immediately, mark #2 and come back to it if there’s time, and educated guess #3 and move on. Do. Not. Over. Study. It will only hurt you. Good luck to all the 2nd years–take boards and get into clinics, it’s much more fun! (And don’t push back your test date, that is stupid!) (Source: over my med body!) over my med body! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=506625 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:38:53 +0100 506625