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 'cleaning'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:52:26 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5131087&cid=t_103496_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FqA6AHmk7U7g%2F Everyone would rather do anything at all except clean the house. Time spent cleaning feels like time wasted that could be used doing something fun. When cleaning is viewed as a chore instead of as an aspect of family life, the person stuck with cleaning feels imprisoned. Spend some time deciding what you hate about cleaning and then use these ten tips to embrace housecleaning as something that can become a good habit. 1. Cleaning supplies Maintain a sufficient supply of quality cleaning solutions that work well and can be used consistently. Purchase sponges, cloths, brooms, dusters, and a vacuum cleaner that are sturdy and will last for years. Buying good quality supplies will eliminate one frustrating aspect of cleaning the house. 2. Storage areas Designate certain areas for items that ar... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5131087 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 22:15:09 +0100 5131087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028192&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fappliances%2F2011%2F07%2Fthe-myth-of-the-hypoallergenic-dog.html Sorry Bo, but a new study says that there may be no such thing as a low-allergy or allergy-free dog. So chew on that while you’re romping around the White House with Sasha and Malia (who reportedly has dog allergies). The study found that the quantities of dog allergens in homes with supposedly hypoallergenic breeds were no different from those in homes with other breeds, according to The New York Times. So another myth busted. Bo is a Portuguese water dog, one of 11 “hypoallergenic canine candidates” on a list from the American Kennel Club, which also includes poodles, soft-coated wheaten terriers and schnauzers. “I have no idea where this whole concept came from,” Christine Cole Johnson, the senior author of the study, to be published online in The American... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028192 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:17:00 +0100 5028192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820852&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fkudos-to-a-pain-free-dental-practice%2F2011.05.13 Ordinarily, I’m wary of all things dental.  I had too many cavities as a child.  As a young man, I had a root canal done on the wrong tooth, followed immediately by the correct one.  My dental memories are a bit tainted.  Not an indictment of the entire profession so much as a kind of PPSD…post procedure stress disorder. But when I moved to South Carolina, my wife and I found a wonderful general dentist in Dr. Ronald Moore, in Seneca, SC.  Rarely would I ascribe the words ‘painless dentistry’ to one of the practitioners of that esteemed profession.  But I have to give credit where credit is due.  His hygenists, and Dr. Moore, have all been the pinnacle of gentility.  Even my children aren’t afraid to go for cleanings.  And when I need anesthesia, well Dr. Moore is an art... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820852 Fri, 13 May 2011 14:00:24 +0100 4820852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693280&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fappliances%2F2011%2F04%2Foreck-fined-750000-for-claiming-vacuum-and-air-cleaner-killed-germs.html The Oreck Corporation has agreed to stop making “allegedly false and unproven claims” that its Halo vacuum and ProShield Plus air cleaner can prevent illness, in a settlement announced today by the Federal Trade Commission. Oreck also agreed to pay the FTC $750,000. During the 2009 holiday season, Oreck began advertising the pair of appliances together under the headline “Introducing the Oreck Flu Fighters.” The ads claimed that the vacuum and air cleaner would “help reduce the flu on virtually any surface and in the air in your home.” The vacuum sold for $600 and the air cleaner for $400. The complaint against Oreck also alleged that Oreck provided “deceptive advertisements” to its franchises to use in marketing the Halo and ProShield Plus... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693280 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:20:00 +0100 4693280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4517320&cid=t_103496_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fwere-in-this-together.html I'm a closet introvert. I don't really come across as an introvert in most situations, because my real self is buried so deep under a well-polished public persona I spent my adolescence and young adulthood constructing. I am in a recovery group at the moment, the first time I've spent any time in a therapeutic group of any kind (or therapy, for that matter). I've avoided them like the plague until now because I haven't built a "person" to "be" in that setting, so I feel awkward and exposed.I've heard some phrases in the past few weeks that make me want to stand up and walk out. Things like "you can't heal alone in the dark". Right. So the way I've been trying to do things for 30 years is completely wrong? I've always thought of friends as people to have fun with, let your hair down with, l... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4517320 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:38:00 +0100 4517320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4482825&cid=t_103496_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F15%2Fthe-psychology-of-advertising%2F How often have you seen a teeth-whitening ad that shows the person with bright, white teeth as more attractive — sexier even? Or viewed an ad for a green cleaning product that made you fearful that using a chemical product would harm your kids? Or just think of any product — diet food, skin care, insurance company, car, medication — that features celebrity testimonials or the words of other consumers who’ve achieved “incredible results.” For these common advertising ploys, you can thank John B. Watson, the founder of behaviorism here in America. After getting fired from his academic post at Johns Hopkins, Watson began working for one of the biggest advertising agencies in New York City, J. Walter Thompson. (He was dismissed for his scandalous divorce. Short story: He fell in lo... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4482825 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:00:37 +0100 4482825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4164672&cid=t_103496_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Finstant-bedroom-make-over.html This is the only spot in my house that always stays clean. Two chairs. Sentinels amongst the piles, silently proclaiming that there is something sacred in this home. And that it's not any surface or spot or place or thing.It's people.The view from the chairs is pretty depressing. Every morning (well, almost every morning) since a fateful day in January, my husband and I have sat in these chairs to read our devotions together. We read the Word, we share the Word, and we pray. And are largely able to ignore the mess that we see from our two chairs.Why is it, that two chairs buried in laundry and unpacked suitcases can be such a magical haven? Why is the view from there somehow less depressing than the view elsewhere in our house? Is there some potion in the aged sometimes yellow-sometimes gr... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4164672 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:45:00 +0100 4164672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4163031&cid=t_103496_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fconversation-in-morning.html I have a 4 year old who drinks a bottle at bedtime and naptime.Sometimes I want to scream when I wash them.Because I am afraid that she will never grow up.I have a 5 year old and a 7 year old who haven't learned to make their beds.Without prompting.And I am afraid they are going to turn out just like me.Take therefore no thought for the morrow:for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the trouble thereof.(Matthew 6:34)I will still be with you when Amy is 30.Whether or not she is still using a bottle to keep from seizing.You know it's not your responsibility to keep her safe, right?And you know I like you just the way you are?That your daughter's failures when they're 30 will just bring them to me?The diaper pail stands cracked open. Th... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4163031 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 14:58:00 +0100 4163031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4159436&cid=t_103496_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fburied-appliance-speaks.html I crack you open like a ripe melonand the paintings strip off your facelike dead leaves rustling down, down to the floorLost in the colora boy from somewhere East of heremother with the risqué hairshe smileshe opensthey all remindthe verses like bannersare there if you care to find themin the harried momentswhen voices rise sharpsometimes banners cover the ever-ready sinof mid-day tonguesand the last year's daughterglowersa harbinger above another bannera landmark reminder of praiseprayerdreams are buried on your once-white skinlike a wrinkled old woman's collecting dirt in the roadmap of life's wastein the curled paper dripping from the waves of clutterstands a round Queen GenevieveQueen Mama"proud" purveyor of your contents"overseer" of this messAh.I envision the crown on headmy ha... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4159436 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:37:00 +0100 4159436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4155362&cid=t_103496_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fwhat-leaks-through.html There they are - all over every window under 5 feet high. The handprints older moms tell me to cherish because they will soon be gone.Problem is, I had difficulty finding even one handprint to photograph. Because the kids love to leave other marks on my windows, too: they write their names with their spit, they slide their hands up and down, leaving tracks and letters and smears instead of cute little fingerprints.Some days it feels like the sun can barely shine through these track-marked window panes. I'm lucky to wash these windows once a year, the vinegar pungent, sharp, clean, billowing up from my bucket of hot water as I scrub with blue rags, discards from the hospital's surgical ward.  These days, I use them to scrub windows instead of wounds.And one ran and filled a sponge full... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4155362 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:16:00 +0100 4155362 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4152170&cid=t_103496_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Ftheyre-just-bunnies-harmless-right.html I have a husband with allergies. When we were first married, dusting was high on my priority list. I invested in all kinds of microfiber tools to trap dust so it never even swirled into the shaft of sunlight that filled the living room. After our first baby was born, we both became somewhat addicted to the "show ready" state our house was in when we put it on the then-red-hot housing market so we could move to the country. We swore [read: I swore and thought I heard my husband's voice in unison with mine] never again to live in a messy house. No matter what.And this picture was taken a mere 6 years later. These dust bunnies are the view underneath my bed. Almost always.This is the foot of my husband's side of the bed. I took this photo at 2 p.m. (I'm trying to be honest here. *deep breath!... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4152170 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:29:00 +0100 4152170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4152171&cid=t_103496_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fat-first-glance-it-looks-like-poo.html I'm cleaning and thinking. I know what you're thinking: Her? Cleaning? Although the appearance of my house belies it, it is a little known fact that I do, indeed, clean at least a little bit every - single - day.The dust bunnies mock me from under the beds.The piles of dirt grit disappointment under my heels (and when I say piles, I mean piles: I measured one pile yesterday just to see if I was exaggerating in my own head. It was 1 1/2 cups of sand. From the front room and front door rugs alone. Is it possible to exaggerate 1 1/2 cups of sand??).The never-ending succession of toys that litter my living room and dining room scream frustration.The dining room table that cannot be seen shouts condemnation while we eat at the island yet another evening.In every one of the daily visual reminder... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4152171 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:47:00 +0100 4152171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4139220&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D804 Ever wonder how ‘green’ your cleaning products are?  Especially when you are pregnant, you need to be careful while cleaning your house with potentially harmful products. You can read here about what ingredients to look out for and special tips on to really ‘go green’. Helping the planet while helping your baby grow and thrive in a healthy, non toxic environment. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4139220 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:55:26 +0100 4139220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4133687&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D804 Ever wonder how ‘green’ your cleaning products are?  Especially when you are pregnant, you need to be careful while cleaning your house with potentially harmful products. You can read here about what ingredients to look out for and special tips on to really ‘go green’. Helping the planet while helping your baby grow and thrive in a healthy, non toxic environment. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4133687 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:55:26 +0100 4133687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4121935&cid=t_103496_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FYUtJ2EdRDes%2F – Irate bedbugs confronting their flying nemeses, the stink bugs, from their post An Open Letter to Stink Bugs From Bedbugs Post from: BlissTree There will be no stink bug epidemic. And before you guys even try to compete with the likes of us, you really need a serious media makeover. Starting with a name change. Stink bug? You emit an unpleasant stench when you’re about to be squashed? That’s pretty pathetic. We bite humans. We give them rashes. We make them burn their belongings. We freak their shit out. What do you do, exactly? You hang around on lampshades and baseboards. Newsworthy? Not so much. Plus, that B.O.? Not attractive. (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4121935 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:00:46 +0100 4121935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097872&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fan-open-letter-to-stink-bugs-from-bedbugs%2F Stupid Stink Bug Dearest Unfortunately Named Stink Bugs: Lately we’ve been seeing all kinds of reports about you on the TV news. Congratulations. We understand you’re making a comeback this fall in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Wow. That’s great. We’re thrilled. Good for you. Thing is, the recent bedbug epidemic is kind of the best thing that’s ever happened to us (except for those bedbug-sniffing detection dogs…not cool). The press has been all over this thing. We’re media gold. Newspapers and magazines are printing close-up photos of us; TV news stations across the country are doing feature stories on us; the Web is overcrowded with lots of home videos starring us. We trump Iraq, Afghanistan, mid-term elections, the BP Gulf oil sp... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097872 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:39:25 +0100 4097872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3902865&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F6-things-you-should-clean-that-you-definitely-dont%2F photo: Thinkstock We consider ourselves to be pretty clean peeps. But we’ve got to admit that we don’t always sanitize the 6 oft-forgotten household items listed below. Ewww. Thanks for the reminder, Care2. 1. Reusable grocery bags. We’ve already covered this one, but we bet a lot of you still haven’t washed them. Because we sure haven’t. 2. Showerheads. In a study at University of Colorado, 30% of showerheads tested positive for Mycobacterium avium, a particularly nasty type of germ, as well as other bacteria. We really don’t like the sound of that, because we’ve never washed our showerhead. Oops. 3. Computer Keyboards. A 2008 study in England revealed that some keyboards have five times the bacteria of a toilet seat. WTF??? So, those of us who m... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3902865 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:45:12 +0100 3902865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3776350&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-shopping-10-bathroom-essentials-for-under-10%2F Making your bathroom eco-friendly doesn’t mean spending tons of green (or buying a can of paint). You can get almost all your earth-friendly bathroom must-haves for under $10. Sound too good to be true? Check out our green gallery below: Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Bathroom Essentials for Under $10 (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3776350 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:12:40 +0100 3776350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714147&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fneed-10-million-figure-out-how-to-clean-the-oil-spill%2F photo: Thinkstock Who couldn’t use a cool ten mill? We wouldn’t mind it. That dough could be yours if you figure out an effective way to clean up the BP oil spill in the Gulf. It’s a pretty daunting task, but if the future of the oceans don’t motivate you, maybe this will: The X Prize Foundation, a nonprofit that offers prizes to spur technological innovation, is offering the reward. Now if only they could figure out a way to persuade BP to actually accept some help with cleaning up this environmental disaster. via Triple Pundit Post from: BlissTree Need $10 Million? Figure Out How to Clean Up the Gulf Oil Spill (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714147 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:32:39 +0100 3714147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3655573&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F50-ways-to-use-baking-soda%2F photo from Flickr user RowdyKittens Chemicals are bad, but we’re surrounded by them and use them in our houses and on our bodies all the time. So we jump on any natural cleaning methods and beauty products we hear about. Our latest chemical-free object of desire? A new box of baking soda. Its neutralizing power works on a ton of household messes, ranging from personal hygiene to the disaster on the walls of your microwave. Baking soda is going to be your BFF after you read this article; your white vinegar might even get jealous. Check out this list of uses, from Care2: 1. Toothpaste: Make a paste from baking soda and a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution. 2. Mouthwash: Put a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water, and swish, spit, and rinse. Odors will be neutralized rather than just... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3655573 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:07:49 +0100 3655573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3610313&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-living-15-other-ways-to-use-toothpaste%2F photo: Thinkstock Since we just learned that those who brush their teeth fewer than twice a day have a 70% greater risk of heart disease, we’ll be stocking up on toothpaste from now on. So we may as well learn some new uses for it, which will save money, and help us avoid using chemical-filled cleaning products. Check out this handy list of alternative uses for toothpaste, thanks to Care2. 1. Put a drop of toothpaste on a bug bite, sore, or blister to stop itching and decrease swelling. It will dry the blemish out, and make it heal faster. 2. If you burn yourself on a cookie sheet or anything else that results in  a minor (unopened) burn, apply toothpaste delicately to the burn after it develops. The toothpaste will cool the sting and stop the burn from opening or oozing. 3. Before ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3610313 Fri, 28 May 2010 18:15:08 +0100 3610313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3617798&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fcan-brushing-your-teeth-prevent-heart-disease%2F photo: Thinkstock We used to think of brushing our teeth just as a matter of hygiene, but now it’s proved to be a serious health issue. Most of us brush our teeth every morning, evening, and maybe during the day if we eat something garlicky for lunch. But those who skip one of their daily teeth cleaning sessions may be putting themselves at a much greater risk for heart disease. Researchers in England studied data from more than 11,000 people who took part in a study called the Scottish Health Survey, which took data about lifestyle habits. Participants were asked how often they went to the dentist, and how often they brushed their teeth. The researchers adjusted the data for other cardiovascular risk factors like smoking, family history, obesity, and social class, and still found th... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3617798 Fri, 28 May 2010 17:58:56 +0100 3617798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542732&cid=t_103496_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fspring-cleaning-in-a-life-with-chronic-pain%2F     Those of us who live with chronic pain have looked forward to spring. Slowly, it’s seeping into our lives and we look forward to a respite from the cold, the snow, the wet and the wind. It’s been a long hard winter for so many among us and continues to cause problems today in many areas of the United States. We feel the weather changes in our bodies and we have to use energy we don’t have to cope with all of the surprises and clean-up of severe weather. Life is just more difficult when it’s dreary, cold and wet. There is, however, a down-side to spring’s arrival as fresh light reveals dust, dirt and swinging cobwebs. Somehow it’s easier in the darkness of winter to throw that magazine onto a pile of other magazines. They should be with their friends.  At our house we ... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542732 Thu, 06 May 2010 20:36:17 +0100 3542732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3522615&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-things-we-want-to-do-this-weekend-2%2F In less than 12 hours, it’s officially the weekend, and we’re already planning every hour. Here are the top 10 things we’ll be daydreaming about all Friday: See Cherry Blossoms Cherry Blossom festivals are in full bloom (get it?!), so we want to make sure to get our fair share of time under their boughs. Eat Asparagus It’s peak season for one of our favorite spring vegetables, and we have 10 great recipes to choose from. Ride A Bike Spring weather and two days out of the office make us want to break out our two-wheelers and get some exercise in the great outdoors. See Date Night If you’re like us, you love Tina Fey, but just haven’t made it to the big pictures lately. If it starts raining, we’re there. Clean House OK, so we’re not exactly... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3522615 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:22:01 +0100 3522615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494468&cid=t_103496_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FPtFRgETHW88%2F We don’t need environmental experts to tell us that many store-bought cleaning products contain harmful chemicals and pose risks to both our health and the earth. Just take one whiff of most products and the harsh components set the nostrils burning. Luckily, there are far milder and less destructive cleaning substances we can concoct ourselves (and thus know exactly what’s going into them), because the ingredients are most likely lying around your house. Check out these 10 cleaning tips that use common household items, and how they can help clean up your act: Linoleum floors: Mix white vinegar (or lemon juice) with water and a little bit of liquid soap to create an effective floor cleaner. Bathtub and toilet: Mix up a paste of baking soda, liquid dish soap, and a drop of esse... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494468 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:40:41 +0100 3494468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490794&cid=t_103496_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F33twgCbfLEM%2F You say you’re an environmentalist. You use cloth bags when grocery shopping; your house is fitted with CFL light bulbs; and you drive a hybrid. (Hopefully not a Prius, though.) But if you really want to get your hands dirty for the sake of saving the planet, here are 10 ways you can use Earth Week as an excuse to get active in your community. If none of these opportunities are near where you live, check out Serve.org or Volunteermatch.org to find a worthy cause nearby. 1. Phoenix, Arizona Girls For A Green Planet – Saturday, May 1 You can teach Girl Scouts (grades two through six) how to lead greener lives, and help inspire the next generation to be as committed to saving the environment as you are. 2. Los Angeles, California Earth Day at SEA Lab – Saturday, April 24 Spend the morni... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490794 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:02:41 +0100 3490794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3483039&cid=t_103496_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FUfnWUHW0C4I%2F Happy Earth Week! These eco-friendly DIY cleaning solutions use natural compounds like salt, baking soda, and vinegar to help spruce up your home without all those harsh toxic chemicals. Clean Up the Can Sprinkle baking soda inside the bowl and let it set for 15 minutes. Drizzle the baking soda with vinegar and then scrub with a toilet brush. You’ll Want to Do Windows No need for Windex or other chemical cleaners. Add three tablespoons of vinegar to one gallon of cool water to clean windows and other glass surfaces. Get a streak-free shine by using newspaper instead of paper towels. Wipe Out Mix three tablespoons baking soda to one quart warm water to create a non-toxic cleanser that can be used on counter tops, bathroom fixtures, and sinks. Oven Troubles Are Over While your oven is ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3483039 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:34:27 +0100 3483039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3460140&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fquick-spring-cleaning-tips%2F Spring cleaning your home can seem like a daunting task, but these tips can make the mess feel a lot more tolerable during this necessary annual ritual. Clean one room a day – Don’t overwhelm yourself by thinking about the entire house. But make it a rule: Don’t leave the room until you’re done. Your home will be sparkling clean in no time. Get organized – Bring boxes or bins to each room labeled “Trash,” “Storage,” “Recycle,” and “Donate.” Start cleaning out the closets or cabinets first. Move on to cleaning the light fixtures, windows, counters, and other surfaces. Finish with window coverings, baseboards and floors. Don’t forget wiping out the refrigerator and oven cleaning in the kitchen. Turn up the music –... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3460140 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:33:20 +0100 3460140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3437680&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fquote-of-the-day-2%2F Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing is like shoveling the sidewalk before it stops snowing. – Phyllis Diller Post from: BlissTree Quote of the Day: Kids and Housecleaning (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3437680 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:00:52 +0100 3437680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3385332&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fcleaning-products-you-can-eat%2F Spring officially arrives tomorrow, which means it’s time roll up your sleeves and scrub. But before you go out and stock up on expensive, harsh chemical cleaners, look in your kitchen. Plenty of items in your cupboard clean up just as well, and won’t fill your house (and sewers) with toxic chemicals. Here are three of our fave multipurpose cleaners. Baking Soda – If something needs sanitizing, there’s someone out there who will tell you how to do it with baking soda. Commonly used as refrigerator deodorizer, you can add it to cat litter and laundry to neutralize odors. It can also brighten kitchen tiles – just sprinkle it on and scrub with a wet sponge (for extra cleaning power, add kosher salt). Lemons – The juice from this citrus can get lime scale off metal fixt... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3385332 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:25:24 +0100 3385332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3362375&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fdefinition-decoder-green-dry-cleaning%2F photo: Thinkstock In the quest for a greener tomorrow, “eco-friendly” dry cleaning was only a matter of time. According to a Wall Street Journal.com article, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has begun to phase out the old, tried-and-true method of dry cleaning our clothes. That process didn’t involve water, but instead, a chemical called perchloroethylene, or “PERC,” that violates the Clean Air Act, and, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, contains a probable human carcinogen. These days, you have four ways to dry clean your clothes that are allegedly kinder to the environment. One is “wet-cleaning,” which involves water, a special detergent, and high-tech machinery. The other three are eerily similar to the PERC method: no water,... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3362375 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:57:44 +0100 3362375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3139258&cid=t_103496_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fhuffing-inhalants-by-kids%2F Inhalants: The new, convenient high for kids and teens Today children and teens are finding new, inexpensive and more convenient ways to get high by using products – found under the kitchen sink or in the bathroom of their homes – that are just as harmful and potentially deadly as drugs like marijuana, cocaine and heroine. [...] (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3139258 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:50:51 +0100 3139258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3003927&cid=t_103496_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fhow-to-prepare-for-the-holidays%2F Can you hear the gobble of the feisty turkey that got away? Can you hear the icy tinkle of sleigh bells on a passing sleigh or perhaps flying overhead? Ready or not, here they come. The holidays are upon us or at least rounding the corner while on their way. Ignoring them won’t keep them from arriving but early preparation can make them more enjoyable and more than survivable. We have to adapt to survive and to enjoy our traditional celebrations. When you live a compromised life due to chronic disease and/or pain, the rules change. I think our values also change. We have to learn to sort, choose and prioritize as we decide what matters most. It’s different for each of us. I used to be a “last minute” kind of gal. It was not at all unusual for me to be sewing a special pillow, quilt... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3003927 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:13:18 +0100 3003927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2999698&cid=t_103496_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fstudy-shows-connection-between-gum-disease-and-memory-problems%2F We know that gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss for American adults. It also causes an increased risk for health problems, from heart attack and stroke to diabetes complications and low-weight births. But new evidence shows that periodotnal disease can impair mental function, outside of the established connection between gum disease and Alzheimer’s or dementia. The newfound link may stem from inflammation in the body that originates in the mouth. The study, led by Dr. James Noble, involved 2,350 subjects of various  genders who were tested for periodontal disease, then underwent a series of mental skills assessments. Adults over 60 with a high level of Porphyromonas gingivalis, a pathogen that causes gum disease, were three times more likely to forget a three-word sequen... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2999698 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:21:32 +0100 2999698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2963066&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Ffive-tips-for-housekeeping-with-a-baby%2F In accordance with my belief that a new parent’s job is to focus on the baby at the expense of the house if need be, I have developed some shortcuts to getting the cleaning and cooking basics done while maximizing time with the baby. Here are five tips for being as efficient as possible: Amber Strocel wearing her son Jacob (Strocel.com) 1. Wear your baby. Babywearing keeps your baby safe and happy while giving you two hands free to get some work done. If you can master carrying your baby on your back, you can even accomplish some more rigorous cooking and cleaning jobs. Just the other day my refrigerator stopped working and I had to empty both the fridge and freezer and allow them to defrost. The fridge was fairly clean already (I swear!) but I knew I needed to wipe it down. My toddl... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2963066 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:42:58 +0100 2963066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2954484&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fbalancing-a-baby-and-a-beautiful-home%2F Here’s my philosophy on balancing the responsibilities of a baby and the housecleaning: Your only job as the parent of an infant is not to cross the line from untidy to unsafe. I have found that being the type of parent I want to be has required me to lower my standards when it comes to keeping a home. Photo by Easternblot When my child is an infant, my child comes first — first before the dirty dishes in the sink, and first before the unfolded laundry. Those dirty dishes don’t pose a hazard to my baby, nor does the unfolded laundry. So when my baby needs to be nursed, changed, carried or otherwise tended, the baby comes first. And when the baby naps, my needs come next. My needs do not include a sparkling clean home, but rather are often a hot bath, a rest, or eating foo... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2954484 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:49:16 +0100 2954484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2916146&cid=t_103496_107_f&fid=34860&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corporeality.net%2Fmuseion%2F2009%2F10%2F22%2Fmaggot-therapybiosurgery-and-the-yuck-factor%2F When I was working at the Medical Museion as a docent, I often introduced visitors to our fabulous pharmacy. Here the visitors are introduced to such interesting objects as a jar containing moss from a human skull and a container for leeches. Leeches were used to draw blood from patients to restore their blood balance. The theoretical basis for this procedure was of course humoral pathology. The use of animals is not something that is restricted to pharmacies in medical museums like ours. Animals are also used in biomedicine today. I’ll get back to that.   One of the advantages of being a museum docent is that one gets an opportunity to see the facial expression of visitors when they listen to stories like the one about the leeches. It’s interesting but hard to des... Biomedicine on Display blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2916146 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:05:37 +0100 2916146 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2890786&cid=t_103496_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fcranham%2Fcranham-on-fluoride-and-baby-boomers%2F It’s interesting that we find conspiracy theorists that think fluoride is a communist plot. I don’t think there’s been a more successful campaign in medicine as the addition of fluoride in the public water supply to reduce caries. We know fluoride works. Now we also have to think about the Baby Boomer Generation – people who will keep their teeth longer than ever. With the recession and economy as it stands today, Baby Boomers are prone to tooth decay 1) as they retain their teeth longer, 2) as they may not prioritize dental care due to finances or time constraints, and 3) their dexterity deteriorates an interferes with proper oral homecare. In my office, we’ve moved away from fluoride gels and toward the fluoride varnish by 3M. I like this product because after a standard prophy... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2890786 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:04:20 +0100 2890786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876196&cid=t_103496_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fmore-short-cuts-on-daily-tasks-to-save-time-and-energy%2F I’ve been reading your replies to my blog last week when I shared with you the importance I have found in finding and using shortcuts in my life. Unless you live with chronic pain, you might find it difficult to understand but it’s a simple matter of ease and mathematics. If you only have so much time and a limited amount of energy, you have to make the most out of both of them. The ease comes in by saving both time and energy and it also saves your sanity somewhere along the way. When you have pain everyday, you need to give yourself a break. Actually, you need every break you can get your hands on. Each of us who live this way tries to keep life on as normal a level as humanly possible. Try living the way you always have but on a shorter clock, a half-pound when you used to have a fu... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876196 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:49:36 +0100 2876196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2871883&cid=t_103496_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fmore-short-cuts-on-daily-tasks-to-save-time-and-energy%2F I’ve been reading your replies to my blog last week when I shared with you the importance I have found in finding and using short cuts in my life. Unless you live with chronic pain, you might find it difficult to understand but it’s a simple matter of ease and mathematics. If you only have so much time and a limited amount of energy, you have to make the most out of both of them. The ease comes in by saving both time and energy and it also saves your sanity somewhere along the way. When you have pain everyday, you need to give yourself a break. Actually, you need every break you can get your hands on. Each of us who live this way tries to keep life on as normal a level as humanly possible. Try living the way you always have but on a shorter clock, a half-pound when you used to have a f... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2871883 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:49:36 +0100 2871883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2855729&cid=t_103496_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdeter-risk-for-periodontal-disease-reduce-risk-of-heart-attack-with-diet-and-exercise%2F Gum disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss in the US. However, the heart-health link to periodontal disease has become an even hotter topic , and rightfully so. We now know that gum disease can increase a person’s risk for a long list of overall health conditions, some of which are serious – heart attack, stroke, diabetes complications, low-weight birth, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, osteoporosis, and respiratory diseases. “The Gingivitis Diet,” at www.HealthyFellow.com reviews these interesting developments and research on this topic. One study showed that of 1200 older men, those who consumed increased caortenoids (a type of antioxidants found in bright fruits and veggies) had reduced proclivity for periodontitis. Journal of Clinical Periodontology Another stu... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2855729 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:14:15 +0100 2855729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2851933&cid=t_103496_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fmultiple-sclerosis-and-being-prepared%2F Just about everyone I know grew up understanding the concept of spring cleaning.  After a long winter of short days and long, cold nights in which the home becomes something of a hibernation chamber, a top-to-bottom scrub and re-org seems appropriate. I look at much of life through a different, health-skewed lens, and think that fall cleaning makes more sense to me. Over the past several years of taking medications for my multiple sclerosis, I’ve learned the art of preparation.  Knowing it or not, I think we’ve all learned something about being prepared from our MS. I learned to have plenty of OTC antiinflammatory drugs in the drawer when I was on interferon therapy.  When Novantrone would take me out of circulation for a week or so, I learned to make sure the house was stocked with... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2851933 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:59:48 +0100 2851933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2774838&cid=t_103496_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FCoy8E9uqRv4%2F Yesterday we faced the familiar problem of getting the kids to clean up the living room. Ned, typically developing, was the usual sour-faced/hopeless case in this regard, but Alex has shown a willingness to scurry about and put things away if properly motivated. For a long time, I used a pointer (a “stick”), feeling like Patton as I slapped the pointer on toy after toy to be removed from the floor. Image courtesy of Tim Morgan (flickr.com) Yesterday, however, I hit upon a new idea. I sat Alex down by his pile of strewn plastic animals, grabbed an index card and a pen, and wrote, “Pick up the animals, please.” I took his finger and guided it across the words and made him read each word. Those he didn’t know, I pronounced for him. “Pick up the … anim... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2774838 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:45:33 +0100 2774838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2625990&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fwhat-to-do-with-childrens-art%2F Spring (fine, summer) cleaning continues around my house as I weed through the piles of art my daughters created over the last couple of years. Each creation is priceless to me of course, and my daughters understandably get upset at the thought of throwing away the products of their hard work. At the same time, I do not have room to store every drawing, project, and worksheet. Art by my then five-year-old As a compromise, I have been taking a picture of each piece of art. Digital storage is a lot easier to come by than physical storage, and I can preserve each of the artworks in computer folders by date and artist. Before the pieces of art make their way to the recycling bin, my daughters are allowed to select a sampling of their favorite works to keep for framing or filing in an art fold... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2625990 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:25:23 +0100 2625990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2572912&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fgetting-organized%2F As the mom of three children, I need to be efficient with my time and energy. Over the long holiday weekend, my husband and I unpacked and organized some of our belongings. Generally I like to stay away from plastic tubs for organizing things, but the laundry baskets and plastic bags weren’t cutting it to store all of my three daughters’ hand-me-down clothes. It’s hard for each girl to let go of her things as she outgrows them, and I would get everything organized only to find that sneaky hands had stolen into the baskets and plucked out old favorites, leaving a pile of other clothes on the floor. I finally gave in, and here is the result: Tubs for hand-me-down clothes, diapers, and ski clothes My 11.5-month-old now wears size 12-18 months, so I set aside all of the small... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2572912 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:58:28 +0100 2572912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2517348&cid=t_103496_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Ffighting-back-in-a-life-of-chronic-pain%2F Almost everyday, life moves more quickly than I do. Sometimes I wish I could “freeze frame” and pause all of those items in my life that have the audacity to keep on going. Dust keeps gathering on furniture and floors. Weeds keep popping up, even in pots on the porch and deck. Food in the refrigerator keeps outdating or worse yet, rotting. It looked so good in the store but when faced with the reality, I far too often go for the easy to cook dinner. I, and I’m certain you, are surrounded by life as it grows, sheds, re-creates and molds. That’s one of these activities I can identify with, molding. Life just keeps on ticking and sometimes it’s very aggravating. Yesterday, some of that accumulation of life really got to me. You know when some things just begin to... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2517348 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:15:02 +0100 2517348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382549&cid=t_103496_109_f&fid=34795&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsoloshrink.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fapartment-inspection-part-iiv.html Inspection day at the apartment complex came around again last Friday. It is really more of a regular maintenance routine, but there is usually a suspicious looking assistant manager who accompanies the crew to make certain that I am not running an unapproved meth lab or have not burned down the kitchen without notifying the office in advance. I was fine with the first inspection here because I knew the manager loved cats and I handed her one while the others replaced filters, changed batteries, checked the fire extinguisher, and did the other necessary things. I got a notice six months ago that I was due for an inspection, but none ever happened. I was therefore not terribly surprised when I got the current notice to see that a single word had been added for this (yearly) inspection. I ha... Solo Shrink blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382549 Sun, 03 May 2009 02:00:00 +0100 2382549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2324266&cid=t_103496_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F6SDbo8pppAA%2F Apparently I once said to Jeff there should be an autism hotline, kind of like a suicide hotline. I’m not sure what I had in mind, but I guess it would be a kind of clearinghouse for information as well as a source of support during tough moments. Image: sxc.hu This morning, I think we might have called the hotline to find out what to do when your son occasionally misses the target. And I don’t mean just a few drops or a little spray. I mean he pulled his t-shirt up to cover his face (because he does that now and then) and let fly. Soon I heard Jeff yelling and went into the bathroom to see what was going on, and Jeff fumed, “He’s flooded the floor!” I looked, and sure enough, it was a flood. Alex learned to use the toilet fairly easily, and it seems well fixed in his mind that i... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2324266 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:14:50 +0100 2324266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2296772&cid=t_103496_133_f&fid=35124&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Faspergerwoman%2F%7E3%2FioblKDpEOEw%2Fcleaning-up-moving.html This week some cleaning up was necessary. Eh...can you understand the need of saving grocery tickets for over 2 years?? So I got rid of most of them. Some turned out to be warrantee tickets. It was a good feeling leaving the old paper drop off point with an empty car! Cleaning up means making room for new things to come. It's time to reorganize things again. Autism is never the same either, there is a difference between good and bad days and I noticed there seems to be a slightly difference between thoughts about my Aspergers just after I got diagnosed and now. So many things have changed. For instance the support my caregiver gives me every week. Life has certainly become easier for me after I got my official diagnosis and my support network was set up well.Time to move on. But first of a... The Art of Being Asperger Woman blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2296772 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 21:42:00 +0100 2296772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2232542&cid=t_103496_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F03%2F04%2Fcould-a-dog-benefit-your-mental-health%2F Midweek Mental Greening Last summer, I was fortunate enough to receive a copy of Bruce Goldstein’s Puppy Chow Is Better Than Prozac: The True Story Of A Man And The Dog Who Saved His Life to review. Puppy Chow is the candid and raw tale of how Ozzy, a gorgeous black Labrador, played a key role in saving a man’s sanity – and quite possibly his life. If you haven’t read the book, I highly recommend it. I’ve been a dog owner for nearly three years now, so I fully understand the joys and miseries that accompany the role. (Yes – miseries. My dog has made me cry. Actually, during the first few weeks I had her, I seriously thought I was experiencing some kind of canine postpartum depression.) Since the day I rescued her from the animal shelter, my own adorable mutt (Chopper, pictured... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2232542 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:50:26 +0100 2232542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1998939&cid=t_103496_133_f&fid=35098&url=http%3A%2F%2Fclub166.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fclean-sweep.html There are many more important things that I could (and should) be blogging about, but this amazed me so much I just had to write about it. My sister came to stay with us from out of state for the Thanksgiving holiday. While we were preparing our back room upstairs for her to stay in, Liz noticed that the walls had some "stuff" on them."What is that?", she said. Sweet Pea, ever the helpful one, said "Looks like poop!" "What is it?" Liz says again, a bit more stridently. "It's smeared all over the place."Buddy Boy chimes in "That's from the fly paper."My heart sinks a little. The fly paper.A couple of weeks ago we had thousands of flies swarming outside of our house for a couple of days. We called an exterminator, who assured us that this was common this time of year, and that they would go ... Club 166 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1998939 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:33:00 +0100 1998939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1980894&cid=t_103496_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FpxrKw9GTpSk%2F MARBLES stands for Markers of Autism Risk in Babies—Learning Early Signs. The study investigates “biological and environmental triggers that children are exposed to prenatally and post-partum”: Some 100 women who have a biological autistic child and who are pregnant, or who are planning on becoming pregnant, are participating in MARBLES, which began in 2006. Researchers from the UC Davis-M.I.N.D. Institute are collecting blood, urine, hair, saliva, and breast milk (if the mother is breast feeding), as well as dust from participants’ houses, and mothers are interviewed and medical records examined. It’s noted that MARBLES is “unique” because follows mothers before, during, and after their pregnancies, allowing us to obtain information about the pre-... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1980894 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:22:48 +0100 1980894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1981391&cid=t_103496_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fbreast-cancer%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fcleaning-the-dirt-out-of-our-lives%2F Sister is coming for a visit! This is a big thing since Sister and her husband have a successful and growing business, and time away for them is precious. Since Canada has Thanksgiving in October, celebrating another one with us in November will be a novelty for Sister and hubby. Getting ready for their visit has brought some major flaws in my nest to light. Not that Sister will notice, but I have noticed that I have not been the most meticulous of housekeepers these past months. Often it takes company for me to take a real interest in my house and decide to get it up to snuff. I have been thinking about this as I dust behind chairs and tables. I have even begun painting a few things like walls and cupboards that are long overdue, so this has become therapeutic. In my last blog, I wrote a... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1981391 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:54:08 +0100 1981391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1918291&cid=t_103496_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fchronic-pain%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fhow-to-wage-a-good-fight-against-chronic-pain%2F I certainly wish it would slow down a bit, but life keeps on cranking. The spiders keep up their swinging routine to make cobwebs. Dust and dirt keep drifting in, along with dog tracks, dog hair, human clutter and laundry. Why doesn’t life realize I am not always up to all this work? Let us not leave out my least favorite chore of all and that’s the trip to the supermarket. Yuk. I love to cook, but hauling in the groceries is tiring, painful and irritating. Sometimes, I confess, as my sweaty, irritated self passes one of our dogs, wagging their little tails and jumping to greet me, I talk to them. “Hey, you guys. Some of this stuff is for you. Don’t just sit there looking cute, grab a bag!” The greatest response I’ve received thus far from my canine frie... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1918291 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:04:42 +0100 1918291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1775594&cid=t_103496_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FbsqluauMiFM%2F Bedding, apparel, feeding products, toys/activity sets, cleaning products, bathroom textiles, gluten-free food and beverages, and all non-toxic, and all at affordable prices: Did someone say too good? Sorry, “autism mother” and pro-vaccine-safety/anti-vaccine activist Jenny McCarthy already did. According to Technology Marketing, McCarthy has just signed a deal with Los Angeles licensing agency Brand Sense Partners, to “develop a lifestyle brand called Too Good by Jenny, which will be positioned as providing safe, non-toxic surroundings for children.” Sounds very “green”—-will “non-toxic vaccines” be on the list of future “Too Good” products? Share This (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1775594 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:01:38 +0100 1775594 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1686317&cid=t_103496_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F5rayjT2jRdQ%2F Behold the keyboard napkin—alas it’s but a prototype right now. Being a mom of a crumb-dropper who’s not always too good with an actual napkin as it (and as I myself, more than not, eat lunch over, er, at my computer), definitely a product to wish for. Tags: asd, asperger, autism, autism blog, cleaning, computer, cookie, design, disabilities blog, disability, Family, family blog, food, Health, keyboard, laptop, napkin, Parenting, pdd-nosShare This (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1686317 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:58:45 +0100 1686317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1616542&cid=t_103496_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fmultiple-sclerosis%2Flife-with-ms%2Fmultiple-sclerosis-and-a-clean-house%2F If there is one thing I hear more than any other, when people are being real about the day-to-day challenges of living with MS, it’s keeping the house clean. It seems to be one of the hardest things to “let go.” It may be one of the hardest to let go, but once we do (and correct me if I’m wrong here) it’s one of the biggest burdens lifted. I used to have a housekeeper come to my houses three or four times per month. That’s no longer an economic reality anymore (and I don’t think I’m alone on that one). If we do work, a lot of times it’s to keep the insurance coming in. Even when I was at the top of my game, when things got a little tight around the purse strings, the housekeeper visits were the first to be cut back or stopped. It’s kind of funny because we a... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1616542 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:55:22 +0100 1616542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1560682&cid=t_103496_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fmen-put-dental-care-on-back-burner%2F Dentists in tune with dental marketing know that women tend to be the decision makers in a household. But did you know that men are less likely to visit the dentist? About 45% of the folks who took an AGD poll feel like men don’t need to visit the dentist, and 30% don’t go because they’re scared or embarrassed. A peek at your schedule will probably confirm this bit of trivia. According to “Why is Oral Health Important for Men” in Smileline, guys go to the dentist when something bad happens – like a major toothache or injury. However, believe it or not, more men are going to the dentist for cosmetic dentistry! It’s all about image. The good news is, once guys are in the dentist’s door, a thorough checkup, cleaning, and oral cancer screen aren&#821... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1560682 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:10:14 +0100 1560682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1521995&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F06%2Fand-still-it-goes-on-mrsa-revisited.html We reported on this before in Two Days laterThe year's cleaning bill for the Countess of Chester hospital, including the "deep clean", was £2.325 million and it was all finished before the end of the financial year, appropriately enough on All Fools' Day. Two days later, on 3rd April 2008, the following article appeared in the local paper:Superbug outbreak at the Countess of Chester hospitalThe Countess of Chester has been hit with a superbug outbreakA WARD at the Countess of Chester Hospital remains closed following an outbreak of superbug, clostridium difficile. Ward 43 is being used for isolation purposes and has been closed to visitors since last Friday when the hospital's NHS Foundation Trust declared the outbreak. Up to 26 people were affected at the peak of the problem, but Andrew ... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1521995 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:28:00 +0100 1521995 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1480786&cid=t_103496_140_f&fid=35467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schizophrenia.com%2Fjourney%2Farchives%2F006298.html Our family has put us up here. We are just watching TV before going over to my father's place.... (Source: My life's Adventure) My life's Adventure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1480786 Sat, 31 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1480786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1402947&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fanother-load-of-crap.html Sitting here watching the Panorama programme on C. Diff I am getting angrier and angrier.Please let's not crucify Rose Gibb again. She is not personally responsible for C. Difficile. What happened in Maidstone is not exceptional. But Maidstone is to be the scapegoat and Rose Gibb is to be held responsible.Don't get me wrong. There is a problem. And all doctors know there is problem. And we know how to solve the problem. There are not enough nurses. The government targets have increased the throughput of patients to unmanageable proportions. Beds are too close. Sheets are not changed. The bed occupancy rate is unsustainable.But the media is, as always, going OTT and exaggerating the problem.C. difficile superbug 'kills one elderly patient every hour in the UK' – and that's a world recor... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1402947 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:46:00 +0100 1402947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1386894&cid=t_103496_140_f&fid=35467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schizophrenia.com%2Fjourney%2Farchives%2F006202.html I am facing the results of hoarding this morning. I quickly recycled the newspapers but need to recycle or shred some more paper this morning to get really cleaning up here.... (Source: My life's Adventure) My life's Adventure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1386894 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1386894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1368764&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Ftwo-days-later.html Good to know that the Countess of Chester Hospital led the way with “deep cleaning”. The hospital web site proudly proclaimsHealth Secretary Alan Johnson was yesterday reported to have said that fewer than 50 of the 170 hospital trusts in England have began their ‘deep cleans’, which are being developed to prevent superbug infections such as MRSA and Clostridium Difficile. The Countess of Chester Hospital has already commenced their ‘deep clean’ initiative which is expected to be successfully completed by 1st April 2008.In response to the Department of Health’s November 2007 paper “Improving Cleanliness and Infection Control”, the Trust successfully deep cleaned Theatres in November. The deep clean for wards and acute units started in Women and Children’s on 3rd Decembe... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1368764 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:57:00 +0100 1368764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1367902&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fwhere-theres-brass-theres-muck.html Dark Satanic MillsTwo years ago, in Joseph Lister and the plastic dog turd, I wrote about the effects of contract cleaning on our Health Centre. Those interested in matters hygienic may like to know that the turd is still there, untouched, but now unrecognisable due to dust. A year later, in Filthy Patricia, I wrote about hospital contract cleaning nationwide, and a depressing picture it was too.Another  year later, it is time for another update on NHS hygiene. Dr Crippen is grateful to an NHS BLOG DOCTOR reader in Yorkshire who writes in to tell ofa "groundbreaking development" – the first in the country...as part of the national strategy for improving decontamination services.Sounds promising, tell me moreThe healthcare company, a subsidiary of B Braun Medical which employs 28,000 pe... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1367902 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:06:00 +0100 1367902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1336266&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fgordons-gimmicks.html Paediatric Ward awaiting deep cleaningThe government's nauseating faux disappointment that the "deep cleaning" target has only just been missed is fooling no one. In fact, the fizzy wine is out at the DHS as they celebrate the fact that 93% of trusts will have been "deep cleaned" by Monday.From a highly competitive field, this is surely the most appalling health care con that the government has tried to foist on the electorate. As I said recently, the two Crippen teenage daughters both "deep cleaned" their bedrooms 18 months ago and are now resting on their laurels.No one is fooled. (Source: NHS Blog Doctor) NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1336266 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:24:00 +0100 1336266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1325549&cid=t_103496_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fchronic-pain%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fif-my-life-was-a-reality-show%2F If this was a reality show How entertaining would it be? Why would anyone want to see My sad geography? To watch one woman’s body Slowly fall apart I’m trying to imagine What’s my counterpart? Am I a tree the wind blew down or A roof without its shingles? I think I feel more shaken Like a bell without its jingle. There are some similarities With those Survivor shows. Survival is my goal From my head down to my toes. Every morning when I wake I wonder what will come? What can I do today In spite of my bad bum? I don’t worry about the Wild, Life’s hard enough right here. Chin held high, I strive each day To find some spot of cheer. I don’t need the challenge Of slogging through the mud Avoiding snakes and reptiles? I’m just an old, sick fud. My spouse might like the show About ... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1325549 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:38:12 +0100 1325549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1300773&cid=t_103496_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fchronic-pain%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fcreams-lotions-and-topical-treatments-for-your-skin%2F From time to time, some of you ask me about rashes and other irritations of the skin. For me, one of the first symptoms I experienced was a rash, apparently reactive to sun exposure. Since I had a most beloved powder blue Mustang convertible and we also owned a ski boat, that presented a major problem. I have always tanned without incident, rarely even burned from the sun and all of a sudden, my arms, the tops of my thighs if I was wearing a skirt and the top of my head, were all breaking out in a very itchy rash. One of the reasons one of my early diagnosis was lupus was because of the changes in my skin. I tried prescription creams, cortisone creams and Benadryl creams with some success but not complete relief. It took me awhile to figure out I had to wear sunscreen everywhere that would... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1300773 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:38:57 +0100 1300773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1294840&cid=t_103496_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fchronic-pain%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Flive-with-chronic-pain-try-to-keep-it-simple%2F Most of us who live with chronic pain lead very complicated lives because most of us have more than one problem to deal with. We have medicine cabinets full of medications, old, new, over the counter, etc. Some of us have had many and varied diagnoses over the years we have been ill. We may lead lives of quiet desperation. We may have days we are bored out of our minds, especially if we are unable to work at our vocations. We frequently grow tired of dealing with our many problems and life can become a bit of a conundrum. Something is always coming at us. We are faced with new medications and their complications. We receive unsolicited advice from well-meaning friends and family. We know we need to exercise to some extent, but don’t feel up to it. Many of us have very limited energy due ... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1294840 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:31:58 +0100 1294840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1283671&cid=t_103496_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fchronic-pain%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fcleaning-house-with-chronic-pain-part-two%2F Let’s get back to cleaning house in spite of feeling lousy. I figured out several years ago that we had far less dirt and mildew build-up in our fiberglass shower if we wiped down the glass door each time and sprayed the whole shower with Tilex Fresh Shower. On those rare occasions when it actually needs cleaning I use the Chlorox or Tilex shower cleaner spray then get the heck out of there due to the chlorine fumes. When you have Sjogren’s Syndrome, you have to watch all caustic sprays. I haven’t scrubbed the bathtub in years. I use 409 spray cleaner and it works just great to abolish the old ring around the tub. We gave up using bar soap years ago in exchange for the liquid bath soaps and shower gels; they don’t leave the residue that bar soaps do. For the toilets, you can’t be... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1283671 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:16:51 +0100 1283671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1280820&cid=t_103496_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F03%2F05%2Fweekly-cleaning%2F I got this in my inbox. I don’t know who wrote it. I’ll be happy to give them credit if anybody knows.   Cleaning Poem !   I asked the Lord to tell me Why my house is such a mess. He asked if I’d been ‘computering’, And I had to answer ‘yes.’ He told me to get off my fanny And tidy up the house. And so I started cleaning up… The smudges off my mouse. I wiped and shined the topside. That really did the trick… I was just admiring my work.. I didn’t mean to ‘click.’ But click, I did, and oops I found A real absorbing site That I got SO way into. I was into it all night. Sigh! No... bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1280820 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:43:37 +0100 1280820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1278447&cid=t_103496_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fchronic-pain%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fi-never-feel-like-cleaning-house-with-chronic-pain%2F Excuse me while I yawn. Ho. Hum. Let’s face facts. Life can indeed be boring for those of us who hold down the fort. We have to clean the same old fort, dust the same old fort, on and on it goes. It’s so irritating the way dirt keeps invading our lives. I realize we bring home dogs, grandkids, spouses and other sources of clutter but mostly, I have to blame myself. When you don’t feel that great, procrastination whispers in your ear. It enticingly whispers to you, “It’s just going to come back again. That same dirt, dog hair and clutter will be there tomorrow and hopefully, you will, also. The clothes hamper will be a little bit fuller as will the towel hamper. Are there enough towels for tomorrow’s showers? Oh, good, now you can go lie down.” It’s the old “if I had a nic... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1278447 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:00:42 +0100 1278447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1233279&cid=t_103496_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F235305006%2F Self-cleaning clothes, made from wool and silk, no less? Can’t even begin to imagine the possibility of spending less time with the washing machine, and the Shout, and the ketchup and soy sauce stains……. Tags: asd, asperger, autism, autism spectrum disorder, chemicals, children, clothes, pdd-nos, Psychology, red wine, self-cleaning, silk, washing machine, woolShare This (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1233279 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 02:40:52 +0100 1233279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1188510&cid=t_103496_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F01%2F30%2Fpandemic-influenza-guidance%2F Everyone will be involved in the fight against pandemic influenza (flu) in terms of managing the impact it will have on society and preventing further spread of the infection. These booklets explain how the following groups can, in the course of their daily work, protect themselves, their colleagues and their families, and prevent the spread of flu. Pandemic flu guidance for funeral directors: What you need to know and how to protect yourself and others Pandemic flu guidance for cleaning staff and refuse collectors in non-health care settings: What you need to know and how to protect yourself and others Pandemic flu guidance for the Fire and Rescue Service: What you need to know and how to protect yourself and others Pandemic flu guidance for the Police Service: What you need to kno... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1188510 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:57:55 +0100 1188510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1169873&cid=t_103496_140_f&fid=35467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schizophrenia.com%2Fjourney%2Farchives%2F005936.html I woke up wanting to clean my office but knowing I would get hooked into money and paying bills. I did clean up a few sheets of paper and eventually opened yesterday's mail. I read Steelworker's union newsletter and then... (Source: My life's Adventure) My life's Adventure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1169873 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1169873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1149643&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F01%2Fbrown-appoints-teenager-to-senior.html Deeply clean teenage bedroomHaving inherited her mother’s brains, my 14 year old daughter is precociously intelligent, but even her doting mother would admit to some surprise when the letter from Gordon Brown arrived out of the blue, asking our daughter to take on the role of Cleaning Czar for the NHS. She immediately instituted the Deep Cleaning Programme. The programme worked well for her bedroom, which she deeply cleaned last August, and it will work just as well for the NHS.And only a mere £50 million. (Source: NHS Blog Doctor) NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1149643 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:35:00 +0100 1149643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1094241&cid=t_103496_140_f&fid=35467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schizophrenia.com%2Fjourney%2Farchives%2F005853.html I was looking for some computer parts and could not find them today. I have some shelves in my office that are particularly for different types of computer parts. I can then generally locate these parts when I need them.... (Source: My life's Adventure) My life's Adventure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1094241 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1094241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=948594&cid=t_103496_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F169544164%2F I would say mine is “clean enough.” Tables and shelves tend to get cluttered, there’s always crumbs somewhere (Charlie starting to use the dustbuster has been a good thing), there is always a basket of laundry needing attending. I am not the most supercilious of duster and Charlie never notices when he tracks in leaves, mud, etc.. Our apartment does not sparkle, but it’s passable—-and practicing the piano with Charlie, or helping him sort through his photos to find the one he insists he needs, or hurrying to the (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=948594 Sat, 13 Oct 2007 23:08:10 +0100 948594 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=933019&cid=t_103496_140_f&fid=35467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schizophrenia.com%2Fjourney%2Farchives%2F005621.html My father-in-law and step-mother-in-law arranged to have their old couch brought here. It arrived Friday before we left town. Last night I asked J and C to help me take out our old couch which was in tatters and no... (Source: My life's Adventure) My life's Adventure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=933019 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 933019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=948826&cid=t_103496_111_f&fid=36538&url=http%3A%2F%2Fernursey.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F09%2Ffilth.html I've posted on this subject before, but Mousie got me thinking with his post on an encounter with a prune-faced bean counter named 'Olive.'I have the bright-eyed, idealistic thought that hospitals should be clean. I know, I know, how naive right? I mean we are taught from day one during our training how important cleanliness is, how to put on sterile gloves and apply sterile dressings lest some stray microbe contaminate our patients surgical wound. Don't shake the linens as you will rustle microbes up into the air, brush your ventilated patients teeth every shift to prevent ventilator acquired pneumonia, wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands.so with all the emphasis on cleanliness is next to Godliness, why is it that there is so little concern about the fact that our hospitals ... ERnursey - An emergency room nurse blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=948826 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 03:37:00 +0100 948826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=850169&cid=t_103496_140_f&fid=35467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schizophrenia.com%2Fjourney%2Farchives%2F005525.html I was not playing my guitar much so decided to sell it to help support our budget. My coworker did give me half the money for it now. He will pay the other half on our next payday and then... (Source: My life's Adventure) My life's Adventure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=850169 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 850169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=838121&cid=t_103496_140_f&fid=35467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schizophrenia.com%2Fjourney%2Farchives%2F005514.html I am trying to sell my fancy guitar. I posted some adds on the Internet putting it up for sale. I am also trying to sell my first surround sound stereo system for 100$. I need to pay debit and... (Source: My life's Adventure) My life's Adventure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=838121 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 838121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=770767&cid=t_103496_140_f&fid=35467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schizophrenia.com%2Fjourney%2Farchives%2F005400.html My partner had been bought an Easy Boy chair by her father years ago, when she lived alone. We had this chair placed in the bed room out of use from guests because some of our over weight guests would... (Source: My life's Adventure) My life's Adventure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=770767 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 770767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=770765&cid=t_103496_140_f&fid=35467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schizophrenia.com%2Fjourney%2Farchives%2F005405.html We set up the drafting table in the bedroom. I need to move some papers off the floor in the bedroom on my side of the bed. These papers came off my old shelves when I moved the new shelves... (Source: My life's Adventure) My life's Adventure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=770765 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 770765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=747691&cid=t_103496_140_f&fid=35467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schizophrenia.com%2Fjourney%2Farchives%2F005367.html I hope today to clean up the living room desk we have. Right now these are piles of paper on it, but I would like there to be piles of books on it instead.... (Source: My life's Adventure) My life's Adventure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=747691 Sat, 21 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 747691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=736338&cid=t_103496_140_f&fid=35467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schizophrenia.com%2Fjourney%2Farchives%2F005351.html Great news, I slept at about 7:00 AM and woke up at 6:00 PM, and was pleasantly surprised that my partner had cleaned the bathroom and kitchen floors. I woke up to a clean house.... (Source: My life's Adventure) My life's Adventure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=736338 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 736338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=725112&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F10%2Fthought-for-the-day-dont-put-it-off-until-tomorrow-unless-i%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Thought for the DayAm I a different person before and after cancer? Yes, most definitely. But what about the little things that come into our lives everyday? Did I chill out at all? I would have to say yes to that as well - ah, sometimes. Do I need to clean the kitchen or should I go to the beach? I always like to have an immaculate kitchen so this is a tough one for me! I could call myself a neat freak except that I have messy drawers but everything on the surface has to look perfect. So, my advice is -- Go to the beach! I do have an easier time post breast cancer, saying to myself - ah, do it tomorrow, whats the big deal, its such a nice day. Cancer has taught me that its ok to be messy sometimes, who cares! That is one of the many changes I have seen in my lif... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=725112 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 725112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=720073&cid=t_103496_140_f&fid=35467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schizophrenia.com%2Fjourney%2Farchives%2F005323.html I cleaned almost nothing this weekend. I did buy ten magazine holders to use to store paper in my office. I also bought some place mats and used these to cover the living room coffee table to protect it from... (Source: My life's Adventure) My life's Adventure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=720073 Sun, 08 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 720073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=720070&cid=t_103496_140_f&fid=35467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schizophrenia.com%2Fjourney%2Farchives%2F005326.html I did clean up the office a little by putting a pile of papers that was school work into the ten boxes. School work uses trees that we know. The apartment is still a long way from being clean.... (Source: My life's Adventure) My life's Adventure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=720070 Sun, 08 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 720070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=711790&cid=t_103496_140_f&fid=35467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schizophrenia.com%2Fjourney%2Farchives%2F005308.html The hallway and kitchen floor were very messy. They really need a good cleaning. Instead, I swept them up and picked up a dustpan worth of dust and little bits of garbage. We are lucky to have a hallway. F... (Source: My life's Adventure) My life's Adventure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=711790 Tue, 03 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 711790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=708866&cid=t_103496_140_f&fid=35467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schizophrenia.com%2Fjourney%2Farchives%2F005302.html I woke up and it looked like we were collecting garbage. You may know that this is a symptom of schizophrenia in the medical books. You see I try to lead a green lifestyle. My wife agrees with this. To... (Source: My life's Adventure) My life's Adventure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=708866 Mon, 02 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 708866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=645377&cid=t_103496_140_f&fid=35467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schizophrenia.com%2Fjourney%2Farchives%2F005133.html I watched the hockey game and the Canadian team lost. I lost the office hockey pool once again.My quitting smoking is slipping slightly. I smoke when I am excited by the game play. Although this evening was the first time... (Source: My life's Adventure) My life's Adventure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=645377 Mon, 28 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 645377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=638420&cid=t_103496_140_f&fid=35467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schizophrenia.com%2Fjourney%2Farchives%2F005120.html I need to clean up the balcony some more and will do some clean up today. I just sat out there. My partner is out with her ACT team selling her poetry book. It is nice weather here today and... (Source: My life's Adventure) My life's Adventure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=638420 Sat, 26 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 638420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=629437&cid=t_103496_140_f&fid=35467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schizophrenia.com%2Fjourney%2Farchives%2F005099.html I picked up the uncluttering book after leaving it alone for a month. I guess I was focused on school rather than home cleaning. This past week I moved my desk to the window for better computer lighting and also... (Source: My life's Adventure) My life's Adventure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=629437 Mon, 21 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 629437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=629436&cid=t_103496_140_f&fid=35467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schizophrenia.com%2Fjourney%2Farchives%2F005101.html I found my staples and secured the netting a bit better on the balcony. I also swept up a bit more. I am realising I need to clean constantly every day.... (Source: My life's Adventure) My life's Adventure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=629436 Mon, 21 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 629436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=620634&cid=t_103496_140_f&fid=35467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schizophrenia.com%2Fjourney%2Farchives%2F005068.html I gave up on my three goal plan yesterday. I had read that one should not keep trying to get things done when one is tired. I gave up on cleaning the balcony. I slept at about 2 PM and... (Source: My life's Adventure) My life's Adventure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=620634 Mon, 14 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 620634 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=620636&cid=t_103496_140_f&fid=35467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schizophrenia.com%2Fjourney%2Farchives%2F005063.html Well the light is up. I have relaxed after four hours straight of on-line web surfing. I now need to tackle the balcony clean up and try to complete it today.... (Source: My life's Adventure) My life's Adventure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=620636 Sun, 13 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 620636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=620639&cid=t_103496_140_f&fid=35467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schizophrenia.com%2Fjourney%2Farchives%2F005060.html The drafting table was used a little while ago to hold the Thinkpad and the IBM computer I used in my experimental design course in 2006. Lately this drafting table by the office window was holding my fax, copier, printer... (Source: My life's Adventure) My life's Adventure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=620639 Sat, 12 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 620639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=592764&cid=t_103496_140_f&fid=35467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schizophrenia.com%2Fjourney%2Farchives%2F005020.html I will have to clean the balcony some time this week, because I did not clean this evening.... (Source: My life's Adventure) My life's Adventure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=592764 Sun, 06 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 592764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=586061&cid=t_103496_140_f&fid=35467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schizophrenia.com%2Fjourney%2Farchives%2F005004.html I am worrying about the mess on our floor. Both in the living room and and the office there is usually a pile of paper on the floor. While watching hockey I cleaned up the living room floor tonight. I... (Source: My life's Adventure) My life's Adventure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=586061 Wed, 02 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 586061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=534115&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F10%2Fthought-for-the-day-clear-the-clutter-outta-that-body%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Diets, Books, Thought for the DaySpring is here. Time to clean the house. And time to give the 'ol body a once-over too.According to Chinese medicine, spring is the best time of the year to cleanse the body. So if you're feeling lethargic, sluggish, and just plain weighed down, consider these invigorating tips from Penelope Sach's book Detox: Regaining your health and vitality.Think about this: Cut back on white flour products, sweets, and alcohol. Drink one glass of water every hour to flush out excess sugar in your system. Up your intake of herbal teas. Add natural detoxifying agents to your diet, such as cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, fish, and eggs. Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comm... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=534115 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 534115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=480945&cid=t_103496_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F18%2Fsunday-seven-seven-ways-to-help%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Sunday SevenMy friend -- who has a friend newly diagnosed with brain cancer -- greeted me at the door the other day and asked with a sense of urgency, "How can I help?" "Help your friend?" I asked."Yes, she said, unsure of what she might say or do in this time of great difficulty for everyone involved.I told her a few things. And then I thought of some more. It wasn't terribly easy to come up with these ideas. Because even though I myself was on the receiving end of help during my cancer journey, it's still hard to imagine what an individual wants or needs -- or doesn't want or need. But here's what I've got to offer. I hope this helps my friend. I hope it helps you too. Allow your loved one to take the lead. If you sense this person wants to talk, then talk. I... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=480945 Sun, 18 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 480945