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 'cream'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:55:34 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130751&cid=t_116268_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fshould-you-consider-surgery-to-improve-a-scar%2F2011.08.14 I have a wide scar on my leg that I got years ago. I have tried creams and stuff. When is surgery a good idea to improve a scar? Can a cream or a laser make it thinner? Scar improvement has several phases and the condition of your body and how the wound occurred have parts to play. Early on after wounding there is the question of whether or not to have surgery to repair the wound. If the edges are clean and close together, then surgery is not always beneficial. If they are apart or the wound is dirty a proper medical evaluation and/or surgery can make things better down the line. When in doubt, get that evaluation. Once the wound has started healing, (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Truth in Cosmetic Surgery* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130751 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 16:00:56 +0100 5130751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028461&cid=t_116268_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=4872162&cid=t_116268_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F27%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-may-27-2011%2F I remember the first time I ever felt in control of my life. I was about 8 or 9 years old at the time and had a reoccurring nightmare about two kids chasing me down the street. When I told my dad about it he said, “You know you can control your dreams right?” He told me all I had to do was visualize what I wanted to happen in the dream before I went to sleep. Because I had the kind of faith in magic and pure wonder that only occurs in childhood, I wholeheartedly believed him. The next morning I woke up with a smile on my face. In my dream, the two kids that were chasing me finally caught up. But in their hands were melting ice-cream cones they had been trying to give me. That dream was years ago, but I will never forget it. More than teaching me how to control my dreams, it tau... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872162 Fri, 27 May 2011 10:40:45 +0100 4872162 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4797835&cid=t_116268_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F05%2F08%2Fwrinkle-creams-how-to-tell-which-ones-really-work%2F Beautie15 asks…What is your go-to anti-aging/wrinkle product? I do some work with StriVectin and I love to hear feedback from anyone who has tried it or are thinking about trying it to help reduce the appearance of lines on your face. I’ve been trying the new StriVectin-SD for about 5 weeks now and my face feels softer and looks healthier. They say it takes about 8 weeks to see full results, so I’ll let you know how it goes! The Right Brain responds: To be honest, Beautie, we haven’t heard great things about StiVectin (see this discussion thread in our Forum for details.) But, we are big fans of testing products for yourself rather than just accepting the marketing hype. Case in point:  Autumn Whitefield-Madrano (who runs a terrific blog called “The Beheld&#8... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4797835 Sun, 08 May 2011 06:01:05 +0100 4797835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4600657&cid=t_116268_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D2246 FOTB – Food of the Boob Sweet shaved ice!  You know, the kind that’s extremely bad for you that contains all that goodness – namely: condensed milk and vanilla ice cream mixed with sugar , then drenched in a double coat of brown sugar?   It’s ridiculously good and ridiculously bad, and should come with about 10 IU of insulin and a syringe.  Well, a London ice cream parlor is titillating its customers with a new flavor of ice cream made from human breast milk, and that don’t need no sugar – it is already home sweetened! The new ice cream flavor, which is named “Baby Gaga,”  is made from a mix of cream made from 75 percent human breast milk and 25 percent cream from old Bossy the cow, herself. The taste of human breast milk varies enormously, bas... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4600657 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 01:36:19 +0100 4600657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592456&cid=t_116268_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F15%2Fhistory-of-psychology-americas-first-eharmony%2F It all started with the Marital Rating Scale. Physician and psychologist George W. Crane, MD, PhD (1901-95) created a questionnaire called the Marital Rating Scale in the 1930s to help couples assess their marriages. (Crane maintained a private practice and wrote the newspaper column “The Worry Clinic.”) According to an article in APA’s Monitor on Psychology, to create his scale, Crane asked 600 husbands about their wives’ positive and negative attributes. (Husbands were also questioned, so there’s a scale for them, too.) Then he listed the 50 qualities that came up most often. While Crane tried to make the process scientific, he “did admit to using a personal bias in weighting the items that he thought were most important in marriage.” How did the scale work? According to t... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592456 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:04:22 +0100 4592456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4575214&cid=t_116268_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2FDlbxorJa3bs%2F Now, a Cincinnati Ice Cream Maker Aims Big – NYTimes.com. Filed under: asides Tagged: Graeter's, ice cream (Source: white pebble) white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4575214 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:48:25 +0100 4575214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4536451&cid=t_116268_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FF1tWDgOPbVU%2F Hello, everyone, and nice to see you again. A mild and sunny day is unfolding here on the Pharmalot corporate campus, where the dogs are barking and a needed cup of stimulation is brewing. What does today hold in store? Meetings and deadlines, no doubt. We relate. So to help you along, we have gathered a few tidbits. Let us know if you come across something noteworthy yourselves. Meanwhile, have a good one… FDA Rejects MS Pill From Merck KGgA (Reuters) Roche Gets EU Backing For Avastin For Breast Cancer (MarketWatch) Celgene Discloses Fed Probe Of Cancer Drug Marketing (Dow Jones) Glaxo Offer To Pay Trainee Tuition Fees (BBC News) Glaxo HIV Drugs Not Tied To Heart Risks (Bloomberg News) Judge Rules Patent Settlement Documents To Remain Sealed (Dow Jones) Poor Health Literacy Leads To... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4536451 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:40:14 +0100 4536451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4517167&cid=t_116268_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftoner-serum-or-cream-which-first-on-your-face%2F2011.02.24 Step-by-step skin care? It’s complicated. You have a cabinet full of toners, creams, and serums and you don’t know what goes on when. Using products in the wrong order could mean you’re not getting the most for your money. Here’s a guide to make it easier for you: 1. Toners Toners are astringents, which means they contract tissue like pores, making your face feel tighter. They often contain alcohols and are used to remove oil from the skin as well as tightening. Therefore, you should use them first. If you have dry or sensitive skin, however, you might skip them completely because they can make dryness worse. 2. Serums Serums are liquid cosmetics. They usually have antioxidants or peptides to minimize the day’s damage done to your skin and to give you a more youthful appearance.... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4517167 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:00:21 +0100 4517167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281557&cid=t_116268_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F336%2Fanti-aging-lotion-below-the-shoulders%2F Recently released is a new anti aging body lotion.   Many of the anti-aging products on the market are for your face.  A few of them are great, but right up until recently, there wasn’t much to choose from if you were looking for a body lotion with anti-aging effects. The signs of aging skin are not restricted to your face.  There are many other symptoms like rough elbows or chapped heals as well.  At times the initial symptom that women notice is sagging skin on their upper arms. Collagen loss and slowing growth of elastin fibers are the primary reasons for the sagging.  Roughness on the heels and elbows have to do with extreme dryness, which is also associated with the aging process.  A all-natural collagen cream may deal with these difficulties. Maybe you are one of the many pe... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281557 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:32:38 +0100 4281557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197302&cid=t_116268_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2F6h7HpNt91xs%2F Graeter’s black raspberry chip Chocolate. Vanilla goes with everything, and therefore is a classic of sorts. But it’s been a classic by default of being only there as some sort of structure to display the banana slices and chocolate sauce upon. Chocolate: it has its own presence. Avoid the chips — they overwhelm. Avoid the nuts — they break your nice new dental veneers. Plain chocolate is enough. And now, I have to go figure out why there is none in the house. Filed under: Ephemera Tagged: chocolate, ice cream, vanilla (Source: white pebble) white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197302 Sat, 20 Nov 2010 01:36:24 +0100 4197302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4179534&cid=t_116268_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F317%2Floreal-skincare-and-hair-collection-review%2F L’Oreal recently signed on a new celebrity to promote their hair and skincare collection.  The celebrity was quoted as saying she was “honored to represent a brand that is rich in history, synonymous with beauty and reflective of the modern woman”. There is no doubt that the company is rich, with earnings of over 17 billion euro in 2009.  The history is relatively long.  In 1907, they began providing hair dyes, which were promoted as inoffensive or “safe”. The safety of the original ingredients is unknown, but the ingredients the company includes in their hair dyes today are far from safe.  According to Skin Deep, they are highly hazardous. Skin Deep is an online database created by the Environmental Working Group.  You can visit the site.  Type in a product name and if it ... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4179534 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:49:00 +0100 4179534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4162927&cid=t_116268_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdoctors-voicing-concerns-and-fear-of-retaliation%2F2010.11.12 Shouldn’t it be possible to voice a concern about a medical treatment, procedure, or claim without the fear of retaliation? If the claims are backed by science, then simply addressing my concerns would be enough. Fear of retaliation silences discussion. Fear of retaliation makes it difficult to do the “right thing” when the public or an individual patient is at risk. This incidence involves a British plastic surgeon threatened with libel action by the ‘Boob Job’ cream’s manufacturer after she voiced concerns/doubts of its effectiveness. Sense About Science has a great summary of the entire affair: ”Plastic surgeon threatened for comment on ‘Boob Job’ cream.” (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Suture for a Living* (Source: Better... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4162927 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:00:00 +0100 4162927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4077623&cid=t_116268_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F294%2Fmeaningful-beauty-cindy-crawford-skin-care-review%2F Meaningful skincare products are endorsed by Cindy Crawford, a former US supermodel who is getting a little older. The complete line includes cleansers, creams and masks.  Finding out about the ingredients has been difficult. Many cosmetic companies use advertising and celebrity endorsements to sell their products.  They might talk about the science behind the ingredients or the results we can expect to see after using them.  But they don’t want to give us a detailed list of ingredients until we physically pick up the product. Some companies are becoming less secretive about their products.  They realize that more and more consumers are concerned about safety.  It’s not just the people with allergies or sensitivities that worry these days. Scientists from around the world have exp... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4077623 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 21:46:49 +0100 4077623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946701&cid=t_116268_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F270%2Fnatural-skin-care-ingredients-to-look-for%2F The top wrinkle product for effectively restoring firmness and elasticity to the skin is one that incorporates the correct mix of natural skin care substances. Regrettably, a significant number of the formulas on the market are developed with mostly synthetic ingredients, which provide very little benefit at all.   Many of the ingredients that go into making such products are actually potentially harmful. Be wary when choosing your skincare creams, because far too many companies include chemicals in their products proved to be cancer causing or toxic to human beings.   You should study the ingredients in any formula before actually putting it on your skin. If a skin cream you are considering purchasing turns out to contain anything unnatural in it, then it is... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946701 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:34:52 +0100 3946701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3889316&cid=t_116268_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F251%2Feye-wrinkle-cream-reviews-are-filled-with-hype%2F Eye wrinkle cream reviews generally don’t give you enough information about what is necessary for truly repairing the issues surrounding the formation of lines, skin slackening, bags, and dark circles. What you get is mostly a sales pitch, when what you need is pertinent information about the ingredients, how they work, and any possible side effects these ingredients could have.  Let me give you an example. One of the latest fads when it comes to “repairing” lines and wrinkles around the eyes is compounds that temporarily paralyze the muscles to lessen the affects of making facial expressions. This does nothing to actually reverse what is causing the lines around your eyes to form.  What you are not told is that long term use of formulas designed to cause temporary muscle paralysis... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3889316 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:46:15 +0100 3889316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3862093&cid=t_116268_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D1052 Research showed a 69% boost to testosterone – the male sex hormone by being in sunlight. In America as winter begins, there is a dip noticed in both supply of Vitamin D and testosterone which continues till March.  So it is important to get enough sun if you want to have great erections and awesome sex!  Studies now suggest that Vitamin D, and frequent sex may prevent prostate cancer!  The second part of that duo happens to be my most frequently requested prescription. Swedish women are some of the most beautiful women in the world The rest of the world has a similar story, but even more intense is the winter in Northern Sweden, where winter lasts 7 months, with two months where the sun never rises above the horizon!  Perhaps these girls are trying to make up for lost sun time ... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3862093 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 02:41:05 +0100 3862093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3808660&cid=t_116268_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fphoto-of-the-day-6%2F Happy first day of August. It’s actually only been summer for a little more than a month now, but the word “August” can still conjure thoughts of autumn. To make matters worse, stores are already filling up with sweaters and school supplies. So in order to ward off any bad feelings about fall, we’ve decided to remain super-summery for as long as possible. Are you in? Then keep up with the swimming, the grilling, the S’mores-making, the beach-going, and all your summer reading. This summery photo from Flickr user pink sherbert photography Post from: BlissTree It's Still Summer, Dammit: Photo of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3808660 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:00:51 +0100 3808660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3767121&cid=t_116268_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F19%2Fkreitchman-pet-center-at-columbia-university-cut-corners%2F In a little-noticed article over at The New York Times late last week, Benedict Carey noted how one of Columbia University’s premier research centers — the Kreitchman PET Center — had to halt all of its research studies because researchers were caught cutting corners. Not just once, but over and over again. We’re not talking about flubbing up statistical data here. We’re talking about creating and administering improper, impure drugs to research participants. Drugs that may not only harm patients, but could even impact the researcher’s findings. (And researchers then wonder why it’s so hard to get research subjects…) What is the Kreitchman PET Center? It is (or was) the nation’s leading research organization using positron emission tomo... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3767121 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:30:50 +0100 3767121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3761400&cid=t_116268_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftoilet-themed-restaurant-funny-or-just-gross%2F We’re not sure about you guys, but we would have a pretty hard time eating chocolate ice cream out of a toilet-shaped bowl. But toilet everything is the theme of Modern Toilet, a chain-restaurant in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and mainland China. In addition to the toilet-shaped bowels, restaurant-goers sit on toilets and eat off of bathtubs. So, what’s the verdict? Hilarious or stomach churning? #MicroPollDiv_266085 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } image via The Telegraph via The Telegraph Post from: BlissTree Toilet Themed Restaurant: Funny or Just Gross? (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3761400 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:30:48 +0100 3761400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733056&cid=t_116268_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fyou-know-youre-unwell-if-you-live-in-the-northeast-because-its-really-really-hot%2F In fact, as you probably know, there’s a major heat wave happening in the Northeast. The Mid-Atlantic, too. And parts of the South. It was 103 degrees in New York City yesterday. So we’re allowed to complain about it a little bit. And then we’re going for ice cream. Post from: BlissTree You Know You're Unwell If...You Live In the Northeast, Because It's Really, Really Hot (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733056 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:00:12 +0100 3733056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733308&cid=t_116268_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F211%2Fbest-wrinkle-cream-ingredients-to-look-for-and-others-to-stay-away-from%2F What will you find in the best eye wrinkle cream?  Which ingredients should be avoided?  You’ll find the answers here. If you read a few online reviews, you will see that some people have terrible adverse reactions to these products.  The reactions include extreme redness, swelling, itching and irritated eyes.  Those reactions can be avoided if you avoid certain ingredients used in wrinkle creams. Paraffin wax is one to avoid.  I’m not sure why cosmetic companies include this ingredient in serums to be used around the eyes.  It is too thick and hard to apply.  But, it is included in some of the big brand named products. Artificial preservatives and added fragrances should be avoided in all cases, regardless of where the product is to be applied.  They are the most common causes... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733308 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:10:25 +0100 3733308 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718370&cid=t_116268_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fworklife-test-your-computer-password-safety-sort-of%2F photo: Thinkstock While browsing Lifehacker today, something caught our eye – “How Secure Is My Password?” Since we’ve been using the same password for basically everything for the past ten years, we thought this seemed like a good idea. How Secure Is My Password is a site that will check how common your password is, and how easy it would be to hack. Sounds like a smart idea. Ok, let’s enter our passw–what? We shouldn’t use our real password, because someone could steal it? Well, damn. Thanks for nothing. Lifehacker says the site is just a good way to get a sense of how safe different types of passwords really are. For instance, the word password is a bad password. (Now there’s a revelation!) Somewhat obviously, you should choose an obscure word ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718370 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:25:45 +0100 3718370 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3699547&cid=t_116268_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F06%2F25%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-june-25-2010%2F Well it’s here! We’re officially in the midst of summer. In fact, we’re almost at the end of June. July here we come! Yet, for some of us summer doesn’t automatically mean fun. There’s the oil spill, for example, the economy and everything else on the news. Added to that are our plain old daily concerns on everything from our weight to our empty wallets. Yes, we definitely need an extra boost to have fun as adults. It’s not just about ice-cream cones or playing in the sand anymore, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. If we have to work harder to have fun than so be it. We deserve to play as much as any kid out there! Even if you can’t get away this summer because the cost of a vacation is just too much for you this year, there’... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3699547 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:41:48 +0100 3699547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3678668&cid=t_116268_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F174%2Fthe-best-wrinkle-creams-wont-be-advertised-in-magazines%2F The best anti wrinkle creams according to independent scientists are those that contain natural compounds.  It doesn’t matter what designer or celebrity is promoting the products.   They get paid to do that anyway.   All that matters is the ingredients the product contains. The ingredients that work include Shea butter, avocado extract, the protein functional keratin, grape seed oil, vitamin e, CoenzymeQ10…notice a pattern?  All of these compounds are naturally occurring, not created synthetically using petrochemicals. The safest skincare products are always the ones that contain no chemical fragrance or preservatives.   The skin care companies try to make everyone think that artificial preservatives are essential to extend shelf-life, but the truth is this.   Natural ... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3678668 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 11:53:22 +0100 3678668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3655633&cid=t_116268_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F06%2F12%2Fobesity-or-an-eating-disorder-which-is-worse%2F I fear that I’m giving my daughter an eating disorder with intentions of teaching her how to eat right. Which begs the question: which is more harmful — obesity (and diabetes) or an eating disorder? I’ve implemented a “one-treat rule” in our home, which simply means that if my kids get ice-cream after school, they have already had their treat and don’t get dessert after dinner. I try to explain as delicately as I can that too many sweets and too much junk food makes you sick. Fat too, yes. But, more importantly, sick. “What happens when you eat more than one treat?” my daughter asked me awhile back. And, well, I’m not proud of this, but I think I said, while my mind was somewhere else: “You blow up.” So yesterday she had a s... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3655633 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:19:08 +0100 3655633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3632243&cid=t_116268_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-things-we-want-to-do-this-weekend%2F Are we the only ones who felt like that four-day week didn’t go by quite as quickly as we’d hoped? Thankfully, the weekend is upon us. Here’s what we want to do: Drink a mimosa. Skipping coffee isn’t normally something we look forward to, but if it means slowing down our immunity to the benefits of caffeine, we’re willing to take a short break. Thank god for mimosas; without it our brunches would get ugly. Eat an ice cream cone. …Instead of a high-calorie, ice cream man diet-buster. Not that we don’t love ice cream sandwiches, but the nutrition facts have convinced us that we only need a small swirly cone. Bike in the park. By now, you should know that we have a real thing for bikes. But the good news is that pretty soon you could even charge you... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3632243 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 22:20:24 +0100 3632243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3588850&cid=t_116268_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F179128%2F Our Lovin’ Scoopful Ice Cream Giveaway Ends Tomorrow! Just leave a comment telling us what flavor you are, and you’re entered to win a $25 Walmart Gift Card and super-cool ice cream accessories! Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3588850 Fri, 21 May 2010 22:11:21 +0100 3588850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3529894&cid=t_116268_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2010%2F05%2F04%2Fdoes-simengdi-bio-gold-pearl-cream-really-work%2F Jodoll asks…My mother bought me Simengdi Bio-Gold pearl Cream from China, telling me its what everyone uses and its really popular over there. In Canadian dollars, she bought one jar for 30 bucks. That is pretty expensive for creams, especially in China! Do you know if this cream really works? The Left Brain replies: According the information I could track down on this product, Simengdi Bio-Gold is indeed very popular, in fact one source described it as “the most famous skin care brand” in China.  Here’s what the website says about Bio-Gold Pearl cream. Bio-Gold: Beauty Science or BS? It effectively lightens and/or removes spots, reduces wrinkles and moisturizes skin. It is rich in BioGold (what ever that is), Pearl amino acids, and Ganoderma which has been descri... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3529894 Tue, 04 May 2010 06:01:12 +0100 3529894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3502869&cid=t_116268_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2010%2F04%2F25%2Fdo-eye-creams-really-work-2%2F Lucy longingly asks…I just bought Eyecon from Benefit, but I’m not sure if it’s really doing anything. What are eye creams and is their claim of reducing under eye circles and puffiness at all valid? What ingredients should I look for in an eye cream for these things? The Right Brain strikes an optic nerve: Do eye creams really do what they say they’ll do? Well, the answer is a little bit yes, a little bit no. All skin creams (should) moisturize. But eye creams have some added responsibilities. 1. Moisturization They’ve got to moisturize without adding a lot of heaviness or greasiness. After all, it’s likely that you’ll be apply some kind of make up around your eyes and you don’t want an eye cream to interfere with your foundation, for exampl... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3502869 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 06:01:35 +0100 3502869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3467933&cid=t_116268_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FIs9kdFk3Bos%2F Double Dot beach umbrella from PB teen I strongly believe in that “healthy summer glow.” My vitamin D levels are through the roof. In other words, I am a sun worshipper. I spend as much time as I can outside, avoiding the shade like the plague. Of course, I wear SPF (more or less) and no longer bask Bain de Soleil-style on a chaise lounge. The change in habits is due, in part, to the good sense that 30-some-odd years can bring, and, in part, because my two-year-old son (and ever-present tag-a-long) inherited his dad’s powder-like skin complexion. If I plan to go to the beach, park, or pool for any length of time with toddler in tow, I need to execute a two-pronged strategy: Divert and protect. Besides my handy SPF-45 spray, here are a few new tools to help keep my little one – and ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3467933 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:09:20 +0100 3467933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3454232&cid=t_116268_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2F09%2Fmy-love-hate-relationship-with-dairy-products%2F I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with dairy products. I love, generally speaking, how they taste. I also like the fact that dairy products (e.g. cream, cheese) are relatively rich in protein and fat, and (importantly) not so rich in carbohydrate. Their nutritional profile is, therefore, kinda in line with ‘primal’ foods such [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3454232 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:44:45 +0100 3454232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3437675&cid=t_116268_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwhy-the-hell-cant-we-name-our-baby%2F Actor Rob Morrow with daughter Tu Morrow (photo: WENN.com) Recently, there have been a few Blisstree posts about baby names (What Not to Name Your Kid, Crowdsourcing, Bad Baby Names), and, given my own sordid baby-naming history, I have to join the conversation. Seven years ago, we gave our very sweet little girl a very wrong name. Okay, so it wasn’t Tu Morrow (born of Rob Morrow) or Fifi Trixibell (born of Bob Geldof). In fact, there was nothing inherently wrong with the name itself. It was pretty actually. (Just please don’t make me say it). But it was wrong. Wrong. Wrong. And so we changed it. Truth is, we had been pretty smug about our baby-naming skills. While some insist that whatever name you choose, a child will grow into it, as a kid I couldn’t even name a kitten or a puppy ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3437675 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:04:41 +0100 3437675 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3403855&cid=t_116268_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Flet-them-eat-cake-and-anything-else-they-want%2F When I sent my Blisstree post from last week around to my friends, I figured I’d hear a reproach or two for having hurled a certain unsavory word around while trying to get my tween-ish age kids off to school in the morning. Here’s what they said instead: Does that morning chart thing you did really work? Can you send it to me? Did you make it yourself? Which font makes check boxes? Did you give the kids a prize at the end? And here’s what I realized: While we might think our parent friends are essential for talking out the big stuff, the “Is my kid going to end up in therapy because I…” moments, we really just need them for their tricks. Because this is how we get our really good parenting skills – the kind that make us feel like we’re cheating in the parenting game, a... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3403855 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:40:13 +0100 3403855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3385334&cid=t_116268_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwomen-who-rule%2F Blue Marble Ice Cream shop co-owners Jennie Dundas and Alexis Miesen (photo: bluemarbleicecream.com) Check out these three super-cool charitable non-profits run by smart women who help empower other smart women: The Tia Foundation: Dedicated to providing health care strategies (not relief) for residents of rural Mexico. What makes Tia (“aunt” in Spanish) different from other NGOs is that it’s more of a support system. Its founder, Laura Libman, doesn’t believe in creating dependency on an outside source. She practices the “teach a woman to fish” rather than the “give a woman a fish” model. Tia trains women to be medical workers, and promotes sustainable health care. Bueno. Safe Passage: Guatemala City’s landfill is one of Central Americ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3385334 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:47:44 +0100 3385334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3204990&cid=t_116268_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2010%2F01%2F25%2Fwhats-the-best-way-to-apply-sunscreen%2F Kelly’s question…I wanted to see if you might have an answer for me about sunscreen and how to apply it. Forever, I have been told that you apply your products first – eye cream, serums, moisturizer and then your sunscreen is the last step before your makeup. Yesterday, on another well respected blog, Dr. Schultz from Derm TV, suggested that your sunscreen should go on first so it is closest to the skin and can be effective. He suggests that you skip serums in the morning, as they aren’t likely to work as intended. He also suggested that you apply products from the thinnest to the heaviest. Protecting my skin from the sun is my primary concern and if I am not using the products correctly or making them ineffective, I want to know the right way! The Left Brain’... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3204990 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:01:42 +0100 3204990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3075633&cid=t_116268_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F12%2F10%2Fare-hand-sanitizers-bad-for-nails%2F Michelle’s concern…I’m freaked out about getting the piggy flu so I use a hand sanitizer like 10 times a day. Now my nails look like crap. Is there a connection? The Left Brain responds: Yes, Michelle, hand sanitizers are effective against germs but they can have a negative effect on your skin and nails. Sanitizer insanity One of the Beauty Brains’ favorite resources is North Carolina dermatologist Dr. Zoe Draelos. In a recent article in the Dermatology Times, Dr. Draelos talks about the damage that waterless sanitizers can do to your hands.  In fact, she claims that they are the biggest cause of increased brittle nails.  That’s because nails need some level of water content to allow the keratin protein to flex and bend when deformed.  But the alcohol in th... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3075633 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:01:17 +0100 3075633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3026868&cid=t_116268_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fwayback-wednesday-are-you-holiday-ready.html Tomorrow is Thanksgiving: do you have D-plan in place?  On this note, and in keeping with this year’s Holiday Survival Stories Contest announced this week, I’m revisiting this little tongue-in-cheek pre-feast post from 2006 (still timely!) today: Are You Holiday-Ready? No, really.  Are you ready for the season of making merry by way of overeating and [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3026868 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:00:08 +0100 3026868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2963157&cid=t_116268_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F11%2F03%2Fthe-fear-of-relapse-5-cognitive-tools%2F A reader recently wrote to me about her overwhelming fear of relapse. She said, “I’m struggling now with it, obsessing over it, and I’m so, so scared. Do I want to crawl into the hole? I fear that. But I can’t. I can’t.” First of all, thank you for being honest. Because so many of us know exactly how you feel. I’m there a lot of the time myself. Less than I was the two years following my hospitalizations, but there too much of the time. Doctor Smith would continually remind me during those first fragile years after my big breakdown that a slight setback in my recovery didn’t mean that I was plunging into a full-fledged depressive episode again, and that it wouldn’t take another 18 months to recover, like it did after my breakdown. These... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2963157 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:39:47 +0100 2963157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2886671&cid=t_116268_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FqcOjJYKUiZg%2Ftostadas.php are a fabulous way to get your craving for Mexican food without eating too many carbs.  Essentially, a tostada is an open-faced burrito, with a crispy tortilla bottom.  What happens for me most of the time is that I'll have one, then go back for seconds, making my subsequent tostadas more of salads.  If I forgo the tortilla, then I don't have to worry about going overboard with the carbs.You can make all sorts of tostadas: beef, carnitas, chicken, bean, avocado, cheese.  My personal favorite is black bean, which I'll top with avocado. tomatoes, lettuce, cheese and some cilantro.  Another favorite is this pork that we had in San Diego last year that was amazing.  It had adobo marinated pork, avocado, and grilled pineapple.  Wow.  One of the best thin... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2886671 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2886671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2871843&cid=t_116268_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F10%2F07%2Fwrinkle-cream-antiaging-breakthrough%2F Mid Brain reports: Researchers from the Singapore Institute of Medical Biology may hold the key to next generation wrinkle creams. According to Cosmetics Design, these scientists have found out how to treat genetic mutations lead can cause premature skin ageing. The treatment involves increasing the levels of a protein known as PYCR1.  This reverses the gene mutation that causes a certain genetic disease that causes a wrinkly skin condition. They theorize that this could have impacts on anti-ageing formulations. (Source: thebeautybrains.com) thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2871843 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:01:56 +0100 2871843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2793210&cid=t_116268_109_f&fid=34730&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychiatrist-blog.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fsession-with-dr-whippy.html Artist Demitrios Kargotis has invented a soft-serve dispensing machine which uses voice-stress analysis to determine how much soft serve to give to the customer...er...client...er...patient. The more stressed out you are, the more soft serve you get.But will insurance reimburse?----- Listen to our latest podcast at mythreeshrinks.com or subscribe to our rss feed. (Source: Shrink Rap) Shrink Rap blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2793210 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:00:00 +0100 2793210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2734199&cid=t_116268_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fone-mans-meat.html If you enjoy caption competitions and photographs, you may wish to nip along to"DJ Kirkby" over at "Chez Aspie" and test your brain power.Don't forget to add your name to the "book giveaway" and spare a thought for "Nonna."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=2734199 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:23:00 +0100 2734199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2719764&cid=t_116268_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FZGZcwKYooPs%2F Ibuprofen (Advil, for example), is a commonly used pain medication that is taken by mouth. However, some unscrupulous people have been selling topical ibuprofen over-the-counter, meaning ibuprofen in a cream or ointment. What concerns the FDA is that there is no proof that ibuprofen in a topical form in any over-the-counter products. They’ve sent warning letters to eight companies who are selling the products. According to the FDA press release: The names of the products and manufacturers that received warning letters are: Emuprofen (Progressive Emu, Inc.) BioEntopic 15% Ibuprofen Crème (BioCentric Laboratories, Inc.) Ibunex Topical Ibuprofen (Core Products International, Inc.) LoPain AF 15% Ibuprofen Crème (Geromatrix Health Products) IB-RELIEF (MEKT LLC) Profen HP (Ridge Medical ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2719764 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:25:51 +0100 2719764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2709351&cid=t_116268_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FznDfnR-lFFE%2Fproduct-review-arctic-zero-low-carb-ice-cream.php I'll be the first to admit that I'm skeptical of low-carb, low-calorie and low-fat products.  So when my cousin in San Diego told me about this new "ice cream" that her and her friends were eating by the pint that only had 128 calories and 44 carbs in the entire container I had to try it out.The product is called Arctic Zero.  Essentially, it's a frozen protein shake that comes in several flavors: chocolate, chocolate peanut butter, vanilla maple, and strawberry banana.  The creators of Arctic Zero set out to make a frozen dessert that was good for you and tasted good.  Did they succeed?  I'd say so!  Living in Cleveland, Ohio, the don't sell Arctic Zero here, or anywhere locally.  Lucky for me that I found it while searching on Amazon.com.  I was a ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2709351 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2709351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2616755&cid=t_116268_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F07%2F20%2Fbeauty-q-a-facial-creams-and-moisturizers%2F Sandy’s search for science…I’m curious about all the different types of facial moisturizers out there – eye cream, face cream, face lotion, serum, day moisturizer, night moisturizer…etc. How different are they exactly, and which ones are truly necessary? The Right Brain Rejoins: Well, Sandy, here at The Beauty Brains, we may treat all questions as equal but not all parts of your skin are equal. That’s why you need different types of facial moisturizers. The skinny on skin Most of the products you cited are designed to perform on different parts of your skin OR they’re meant to perform different functions. Eye creams, for starters, are specially designed for the delicate area around your eyes. As you can see if you click here*, the skin around the eye has uniqu... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2616755 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:01:00 +0100 2616755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2614019&cid=t_116268_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FQCqZH5B50-0%2Fnational-ice-cream-month.php Do you know that July is National Ice Cream Month?  I just found this out and was immediately intrigued.  President Reagan created it in 1984 and frankly, I'm disappointed that I only found out about this now!  I am a huge fan of ice cream.  Sure it's not the healthiest option for something sweet, but a spoonful here and there is good for the soul.  What are your favorite flavors? ... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2614019 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2614019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2576811&cid=t_116268_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FOzWN6qPjvUM%2Ftaco-salad.php When I was still in high school, my aunt gave me this recipe she had for taco salad.  I took it to college with me and made it all the time for an easy, cheap, healthy and delicious meal.  I had forgotten all about it until I was going through my recipe book the other day and found it.  I am making it for dinner tonight!1/2 cup prepared salsa1/4 cup... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2576811 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2576811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571094&cid=t_116268_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FYnqGmTC1T4U%2Fbarefoot-contessas-flag-cake.php I love making this cake for patriotic holidays.  The first time I made it, I was living in Colorado (before I had diabetes) and brought it to a Fourth of July picnic.  It was the hit of the party, and everyone asked for the recipe.  I know that if you decide to give it a try, you'll love it too!  **Warning, this is not a low-carb recipe.  It contains real... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571094 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2571094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571127&cid=t_116268_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmyelomablog.com%2F2009%2F07%2F04%2Fhomemade-vanilla-ice-cream-recipe-no-eggs-no-cooking%2F I copied a friend’s recipe to spread around for people who’re making ice cream for the 4th of July. Deb’s House Concerts This is the easiest recipe I found. It uses no eggs. It requires no cooking. It’s super-easy! :) That’s what I like for my “Cooking for the Motivationally Challenged” posts. :) And, that’s what I like for myself, too! ;) Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe for a 1.5 Quart Ice Cream Maker Stir the following together and chill in the refrigerator for several hours, or overnight, before pouring into your ice cream maker. (The only variation I made is that my freezer wants only 4 cups of the recipe, and it expands to 6 cups while it freezes. I mixed the recipe below, then poured in 4 cups and saved the rest for the next batch.) No-Cook Ho... beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571127 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:02:32 +0100 2571127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2570989&cid=t_116268_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fputting-pain-aside-to-celebrate-the-4th-of-july%2F Is there any other American holiday that brings back more memories than the Fourth of July? Probably Christmas with all its festivities, lights and symbolism of Christianity; certainly Thanksgiving because of the wonderful food, family and history but the Fourth is special. For many of us it is the holiday that symbolizes the freedom we have come to take for granted.  Its celebration during the warm summer month, the long run of daylight and the National pride it represents; all come together to create memories. Here in the Northwest, and even more so in the state of Alaska, the long daylight hours stall the firework celebrations until late in the evening. The little children try to stay awake for the bursts of glory but don’t always make it. In our community there are always firewo... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2570989 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:12:11 +0100 2570989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2528074&cid=t_116268_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F2fiGwHjOWo0%2Fgazpacho.php My mom makes the best gazpacho.  I don't know how she does it, but every time seems to be better than the last.  When I asked her how she made it, she said she didn't really follow a recipe, but gave me some basic ideas for how to start.  I love to top my gazpacho with some avocado, a little sour cream, and some crabmeat or shrimp.  Gazpacho1 hothouse cucumber,... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2528074 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2528074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2511649&cid=t_116268_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fnestle-toll-house-cookie-recall-the-ecoli-mystery%2F Although Nestle has recalled some 300,000 cases of its refrigerated Toll House cookie dough from store shelves, as of June 22, 2009, none of their product had actually tested positive for the E. coli that’s caused illness in at least 70 people in 30 states. And since it’s highly unusual for E. coli, an intestinal bacterium of cattle (i.e., it’s in their feces) to be present in something like cookie dough, investigators are so far at a loss to explain exactly what is going on. But, since all of the people who became sick ate the same raw cookie dough product, it seems obvious that it’s the cookie dough that’s to blame. The question is, from where did the E. coli come? If it were inadequately cooked hamburgers that were responsible, it would be easy to link E. c... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2511649 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:33:31 +0100 2511649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2447928&cid=t_116268_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fzinc-in-denture-creams-prompts-five-lawsuits%2F It all began on June 4, 2008 with an article in Journal of Neurology entitled, “Denture Cream: An Unusual Source of Excess Zinc, Leading to Hypocupremia and Neurologic Disease.” Now, one year later, after some Good Morning America interviews prompted speedy popularity for the subject, the law firm of Bernstein Liebhard filed four lawsuits against GlaxoSmithKline in Pennsylvania, then one against SmithKline and Procter & Gamble in federal court. A May 5, 2009 article at the TransWorldNews website contains a broken link to the Good Morning America interviews. It appears they have been taken down. On the GMA website, a page titled “Study Finds a Possible Link Between Denture Cream and Imbalance” features statements from SmithKline and Procter & Gamble, along with a link to the... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2447928 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:37:49 +0100 2447928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442053&cid=t_116268_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Faloe-vera-shown-effective-for-psoriasis%2F New research has found that aloe vera provided greater reduction in disease activity for people with plaque psoriasis than did topical steroids. This is potentially good news for the millions of people living with psoriasis who typically rely on a variety of topical treatments including, prescription strength steroids, that can have a variety of both local and systemic side effects and are sometimes expensive to obtain. The research was presented at the International Congress of Dermatology, which met last week in Prague. The study involved 80 patients, half of whom were randomized to receive 70-percent aloe vera cream and the other half to receive 0.1 percent triamcinolone acetonide cream (a topical steroid). After eight weeks of treatment, patients in the aloe vera group had a greater re... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442053 Tue, 26 May 2009 16:50:51 +0100 2442053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2381372&cid=t_116268_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F05%2F01%2Fchic-clicks-the-best-of-this-weeks-beauty-blogs-46%2F TGIF and that’s means two things: 1) it’s time for our favorite beauty blog posts of week. And 2) it’s time for the answer to last week’s “Guess Which Post This Picture Goes With” game. It’s hard to pick a winner from all the entries we had in the competition, so we’ll give it to Debbie who was the first one to correctly guess that the picture of bamboo referred to Girlawhirls’s post on panda poo. What’s the connection? Bamboo is a stable of the panda’s diet! OMG this is soooo much fun! Let’s pay again, shall we? Which post does this week’s picture refer too? Hurry up and leave a comment with your guess so you have a shot at being this week’s winner! FocusOnStyle.com knows what you want, what you already ha... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2381372 Fri, 01 May 2009 06:01:01 +0100 2381372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2325118&cid=t_116268_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FLywaJL1rho4%2Fhow-to-carbonara-sauce.php Carbonara sauce is another example the simple and uncomplicated approach to food that epitomizes Italian cooking. There is very little on earth that is more sinfully rich than a good Carbonara: eggs, cream, butter, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and pancetta, all in one smooth, creamy concoction over pasta. And if you thought you could burn those calories by slaving away to make the sauce, then you have my apologies- this is not... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2325118 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2325118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2241108&cid=t_116268_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Fka4Dev0Eh1E%2Fhow-to-perfect-cup-of-cocoa-1.php There are foods known in the diabetes community as "bolus worthy" and for me, hot cocoa is one of them.  I'm not talking about the kind that comes from a mix.  No, I hardly call that bolus worthy.  What I gladly take an extra dose of insulin for is the hot cocoa that comes from scratch.  Full of antioxidants, and if you make it right, low in calories and fat-... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2241108 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2241108 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2163661&cid=t_116268_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FU7Y4itVxe0k%2Fhow-to-perfect-baked-potato.php I'm a little embarrassed to say, but a few years ago I knew nothing about cooking.  My mom cooked all of our meals and I never really participated outside of eating.  When I went to college, I wanted to know how to bake a potato.  I called my mother and asked her how.  I got a response, but not without a laugh.  "How could you not know how to bake... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2163661 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2163661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2035581&cid=t_116268_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F13%2Fand-the-winners-of-the-pedi-relax-sets-are%2F Wow, it seems that people really are suffering with sore, dry feet. I’d love to give you all a pedi-relax set to help make it better. But unfortunately, there are only three to giveaway. And the random number selector says that the lucky recipients will be… Angie Julie Donahue Kathy Conley Congratulations to the winners. You should be getting an email shortly with directions on how and where to provide your mailing address. As for the rest of us, there is always a chance to win again tomorrow. Tags: cracked feet, cream for feet, dry feet, giveaways, healthbolt giveaways, pampering feet, pedi-relax, pedi-relax sets, sore feetShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2035581 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 22:00:00 +0100 2035581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2035637&cid=t_116268_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5541 Grean Tea Ice Cream! The green tea negates the unhealthy aspects of ice cream Photo taken with a Palm Centro from the Malaysian Medical Resources Healthy dessert (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2035637 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2035637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2017546&cid=t_116268_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F05%2Fhealthbolt-giveaway-win-one-of-3-pedi-relax-sets%2F This sounds like just the thing after a tough workout – at the gym or at the mall.                  This Pedi-Relax 3 piece set includes the Intense Hydrating Cream (for dry and damaged feet), Exfoliating Cream (to keep feet feeling smooth) and Protective Barrier cream (prevents blisters and great for fitness enthusiasts). Healthbolt’s got not one but three of these pampering Pedi-Relax sets to give away. Perfect for yourself or someone on your Christmas shopping list…. All you have to do is leave a comment before 12th December 2008 on why you need one of these fabulously relaxing pedi-relax sets. This one, I’m afraid, is only open to US Residents (but international readers don’t despair –there are more worldwide giveaways coming up) The winner will be announce... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2017546 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:00:00 +0100 2017546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1833163&cid=t_116268_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F26%2Fpeta-asks-ben-jerry-to-make-ice-cream-with-breast-milk%2F Letter from PETA to Ben & Jerry Ice Cream… “Won’t you give cows and their babies a break and our health a boost by switching from cow’s milk to breast milk in Ben and Jerry’s ice cream?”   Ben & Jerry’s response… “We applaud PETA’s novel approach to bringing attention to an issue, but we believe a mother’s milk is best used for her child.” (source) Tags: ben & jerry ice cream, breast milk, Healthbolt, healthy options, PETAShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1833163 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:52:50 +0100 1833163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1825409&cid=t_116268_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F09%2Fpeta-joke-wants-ice-cream-made-from.html I can't tell you all how often I ignore PETA's ridiculous antics. They are addicted to publicity--any publicity--to promote their zealotry and I am loath to lend any hand in that enterprise. But sometimes a story comes along that so succinctly illustrates the group's idiocy that it is impossible to resist: PETA wants Ben and Jerry's to make ice cream from human milk. From the story:"PETA's request comes in the wake of news reports that a Swiss restaurant owner will begin purchasing breast milk from nursing mothers and substituting breast milk for 75 percent of the cow's milk in the food he serves," the statement says.PETA officials say a move to human breast milk would lessen the suffering of dairy cows and their babies on factory farms and benefit human health.Women as so many dairy cows:... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1825409 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:15:00 +0100 1825409 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812876&cid=t_116268_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Felemis-pro-collagen-marine-cream%2F I am too much concerned about my skin especially about wrinkles that makes you really look old. I always use expensive products for the skin care and regularly use cleanser, toner and moisturize, but still my skin my skin looks old, wrinkled and fragile. Then I heard about Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream. This is a powerful anti-aging cream with a progressive lifting effect through increased collagen support. It is clinically proven cream to reduce wrinkles up to 19% and claims to increase hydration and moisture levels by 10%. It’s very effective and you can see results within 15 days with the vibrant blend of marine algae Padina Pavonica and Absolutes, Gingko Biloba and liposomes. I am surely willing to buy it and retails for $124 for 1.7 oz. Source (Source: Skin Care) Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812876 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:28:44 +0100 1812876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812881&cid=t_116268_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fnewfound-antioxidant-holds-wrinkle-free-skin-secrets%2F Not for many, those pesky wrinkles signify wisdom. Nowadays, most people would prefer not having those fine lines on the face and body. In a bid to have a wrinkle-free skin, people resort to many products and procedures available in the market. But unfortunately, most of them land up disappointed with their products’ claims! And for many, plastic surgery seems to be the most safe and effective step towards possessing a wrinkle-free skin, but it does not suit everyone’s pocket! And, if you are one of them, forget turning to either of the options. A researcher at the Hebrew University Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Quality Sciences has come up with a new wrinkle-fighting method - an antioxidant. Excessive exposure to sun’s rays or during normal aging... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812881 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 09:03:12 +0100 1812881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812882&cid=t_116268_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fboots-moisturiser-to-obscure-the-thin-line-between-cosmetics-and-medicine%2F It would only seem like a sensible thing to do when one proports the idea that out of all the face creams available in the market, let’s figure out which one proves to be the most effective. Often women get carried away by brands without even realizing the percentage of relevant chemicals that are in the cream or whether or not will it suit them. Anti-ageing cream is one such product that women buy in dozens simply because they help them to fight against their perpetual enemy - Age. BBC’s Horizon programme last year undertook such research and declared Boots’ moisturizer ‘No 7′ as No.1 in efficiency to slow down ageing. Following their lead, Chris Griffiths, professor of dermatology at the University of Manchester, administered this study on 60 volunteers fo... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812882 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 06:13:58 +0100 1812882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1770622&cid=t_116268_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FrpY_mzYTAKw%2F Stopped at a Dairy Queen from seeing Charie’s neurologist. Charlie stood very close to a woman who was ordering at the window and moved towards us when I called him, and certainly experienced nothing like a Canadian woman, Erica Gosselin, did while recently taking two autistic boys to a DQ. Another reader referred to the (unhappy) reaction of another customer in a letter to the Alliston Herald: Erica explained that she has a summer job working with these two autistic boys. They are brothers, and the younger one has a more serious form of autism than his sibling; for one thing, he has less physical control. At least once a week, Erica takes them to the Dairy Queen as a special treat. On this particular occasion, the one she writes about, a man sitting behind them started yelling at he... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1770622 Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:00:11 +0100 1770622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1531178&cid=t_116268_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F18%2Fice-cream-fertile-myrtle-maybe-so%2F Ice Cream as a fertility booster? Bring it on! Image details: Couple sharing gelato cone served by picapp.com 1 in 8 couples has trouble conceiving. This, I did not know, but given how many folks I’ve met who are having a hard time getting pregnant, sadly, I’m not surprised. But, the fix could be just the thing that summertime is all about…Ice Cream!!!! I’m not making this up, I swear! The good folks at Harvard University have found that along with the usual suspects of increasing fruit and veggie intake, limiting red meats, adding healthy fats by way of nuts and fish, and other assorted healthful advice, full fat dairy products may also boost fertility. And when I hear full fat, I think Ben & Jerry’s, baby! The thing here is that it must be full fat dai... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1531178 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:06:59 +0100 1531178 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1469738&cid=t_116268_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F298484956%2Fnipple_cream_gets_fda_warning.html The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to all nursing mothers that the use of Mommy's Bliss Nipple Cream may be harmful to their nursing babies.The nipple cream sold to help nursing mother soothe dry or cracked nipples contains the potentially harmful ingredients chlorphenesin and phenoxyethanol. The product label states that there is no need to wash off the cream prior to nursing however, the ingredients could possibly cause respiratory distress, vomiting and diarrhea in babies.The ingredient chlorphenesin can also cause dermatitis which can worsen the drying and cracking of the nipples."FDA is particularly concerned that nursing infants are being unwittingly exposed by their mothers to this product with dangerous side effects," said Janet Woodcock, direc... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1469738 Mon, 26 May 2008 15:00:39 +0100 1469738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1467088&cid=t_116268_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F297436393%2F Yesterday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning against the use of Mommy’s Bliss Nipple Cream, marketed by MOM Enterprises, Inc. to nursing mothers for treatment of cracked and sore nipples. The packaging specifically states that it is not necessary to remove the cream before nursing, but two ingredients in the cream may be harmful to nursing infants. The FDA describes the dangers of chlorphenesin and phenoxyethanol: Chlorphenesin relaxes skeletal muscle and can depress the central nervous system and cause respiratory depression (slow or shallow breathing) in infants. Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that is primarily used in cosmetics and medications. It also can depress the central nervous system and may cause vomiting and diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration in... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1467088 Sat, 24 May 2008 22:54:17 +0100 1467088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1464254&cid=t_116268_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F296384445%2F The makers of EDY’s products - Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. - is extending its huge thanks o citizens throughout the Northeast that stopped in to their local Stop & Shop or Giant Food store on May 3 to support Scoop Day and the fight against childhood cancer. More than $120,000 was raised at Stop & Shop and Giant stores throughout New England, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland on the one day where shoppers donated $1 for a scoop of SLOW CHURNED light ice cream or $3 for a scoop of SLOW CHURNED light ice cream and a compilation CD of former American Idol performers. The total represents an increase of more than $20,000 over what was raised in last year’s promotion. The company will also donate an additional $25,000 from sales of its SLO... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1464254 Fri, 23 May 2008 07:43:38 +0100 1464254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1455599&cid=t_116268_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F05%2Ffood-poisoning-la-mode.html Home-made ice cream claimed another batch of victims this month. More than 70 people who attended the Relay for Life in Center, Texas on May 2nd were infected with Salmonella after eating home-made ice cream at the fund-raiser.This was the most recent in a series of sporadic Salmonella outbreaks traced to home-made ice cream over the years. Three such outbreaks – in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey (1988), in Florida (1993), and in Edmonton, Alberta (1999) – were all linked to the use of raw shell eggs in the ice cream.But commercial ice cream isn't immune to contamination. In 1994, Schwan's ice cream was the source of a major, multi-state outbreak of Salmonella infections. The company purchased pasteurized ice cream premix in bulk, mixed it with flavoring and other ingredients in its own pro... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1455599 Tue, 20 May 2008 12:26:00 +0100 1455599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393841&cid=t_116268_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org Somyamathur: It would only seem like a sensible thing to do when one proports the idea that out of all the face creams available in the market, let’s figure out which one proves to be the most effective. Often women get carried away by brands without even realizing the percentage of relevant chemicals that are in the cream or whether or not will it suit them. Anti-ageing cream is one such product that women buy in dozens simply because they help them to fight against their perpetual enemy - Age. BBC’s Horizon programme last year undertook such research and declared Boots’ moisturizer ‘No 7′ as No.1 in efficiency to slow down ageing. Following their lead, Chris Griffiths, professor of dermatology at the University of Manchester, administered this study on 6... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393841 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:27:57 +0100 1393841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1282308&cid=t_116268_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F246512960%2Fjerry_greenfields_community_bu.html Business and caring communities intersect naturally for Jerry Greenfield … co-founder of Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream. Do they come together where you work? Most would agree that a firm’s economic and creative pulse depend on rhythms of emotionally intelligent and motivated work communities.  Yet too often we hear more about toxins than caring tactics at work. The problem solving and technology challenges continue to grow rapidly … while the number of people who bring a community building knack to work, is increasingly shrinking.Sadly, there is an alarming lack of interest in nurturing communities within some business bureaucracies. What would it take to tap into the brainpower of even one community builder … and ensure an organization consistently cares?... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1282308 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 03:14:27 +0100 1282308 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1261745&cid=t_116268_85_f&fid=36195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealth.tesstermulo.com%2F%3Fp%3D430 I think many people are quite frustrated by the fact that, even with regular abdominal crunches, lunges, a walking program and a healthy diet, it’s just not easy to lose those adipose around the waist and on the hips. This frustration could be reflected in the numerous gadgets being invented and marketed that claim to remove such unwanted and stubborn adipose tissues. One is the topical cream, which commonly contains aminophylline, a drug used for treating asthma, that can supposedly “burn” fats in different problem areas after several uses. People may scoff at the idea of a cream that is applied externally to correct an internal problem. But is it a scam or does it really have the potential to be as useful as what it claims to be? Dr. George Lundberg of Medscape says t... Prudence, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1261745 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:48:28 +0100 1261745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512233&cid=t_116268_129_f&fid=36041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fchrista-life-with-psoriasis%2Fupdate-on-otc-creams%2F Some time ago, I wrote about some OTC cream I bought while we were on holiday in the U.S.A. last year…and I thought it was about time for an update and a verdict. Initially, I didn’t see much by way of improvement to my psoriasis. However, my mother was delighted with the results when she tried it on a very stubborn patch of eczema on her leg that had not been responding to prescribed corticosteroid cream. In light of her success, I decided to persevere and I have to say that the skin is less scaly and less prone to flaking. The positives of this cream, in addition to the above, are the following: (Source: Life with Psoriasis) Life with Psoriasis blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512233 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:36:41 +0100 2512233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1106393&cid=t_116268_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fchronic-pain%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Flets-have-a-cyber-recipe-exchange%2F How would it be if we take a break from our pain, our weather problems and the vagaries of Mother Nature to share a few holiday memories? Why don’t we share some of our favorite holiday recipes just as we would if we could gather around my kitchen table in the morning and share recipes over a cup of coffee or hot herbal tea? This is the Northwest so it’s raining outside, big surprise there. It’s warm and cozy inside, there’s the faint aroma of cinnamon pinecones and potpourri in the air, there’s a dog lying at your feet and we’re sharing, as good friends do. We have survived another year. That’s reason enough to celebrate. My holiday memories are filled with thoughts of delicious food, aren’t yours? When I think about Christmases past, the tastes and the odors of the season... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1106393 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:13:06 +0100 1106393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=908820&cid=t_116268_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fchronic-pain%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fwhat-the-heck-is-going-on-down-there-bad-reactions-to-estrogen-cream%2F Warning: The following subject is somewhat icky and not for the fainthearted. Most of us with connective tissue disease, which includes most of the arthritis family, know what it is to have problems with the mucus membranes of our bodies. This includes the soft, moist areas around all the orifices, openings, of our bodies. Designed for protection and moisturizing, they are intended to be healthy but are not always as they should be. For years, I have been hearing from doctors, “Sue, your mucus membranes are so fragile and thin.” That remark was made by my internist in CA who helped me through many sore throats, mouth and nose infection as well as chronic sinusitis. I experienced an improvement from those infections when I went on low dose antibiotic therapy several years ago. I just h... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=908820 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:46:04 +0100 908820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=874660&cid=t_116268_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org Irani: Not for many, those pesky wrinkles signify wisdom. Nowadays, most people would prefer not having those fine lines on the face and body. In a bid to have a wrinkle-free skin, people resort to many products and procedures available in the market. But unfortunately, most of them land up disappointed with their products’ claims! And for many, plastic surgery seems to be the most safe and effective step towards possessing a wrinkle-free skin, but it does not suit everyone’s pocket! And, if you are one of them, forget turning to either of the options. A researcher at the Hebrew University Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Quality Sciences has come up with a new wrinkle-fighting method – an antioxidant. Excessive exposure to sun’s rays or during normal agi... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=874660 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 19:53:32 +0100 874660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=718032&cid=t_116268_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F06%2Fhigh-squamish-nation-diabetes-rates-put-brakes-on-ice-cream-truc%2F Filed under: Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Diet, Lifestyle, Daily NewsIn my neighborhood, the jingle of the ice cream truck is ever in the distance. For some lucky reason, the truck does not drive through my family's subdivision. I say 'lucky' because if the truck did roll through daily, I'd constantly be saying "no" and disappointing my kids. To me, ice cream is a treat. But somewhere along the way, junk food and so-called treats have become the anchor of many children's diets. Call me an ice cream truck grouch, but children are suffering from the highest rate of childhood obesity in our nation's history. It is well known childhood obesity is a contributing factor in the rising rates of type 2 diabetes among today's youth. What are we going to do about it? Doris Paul from the Squamish N... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=718032 Fri, 06 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 718032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=874672&cid=t_116268_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org Nidhi: I am too much concerned about my skin especially about wrinkles that makes you really look old. I always use expensive products for the skin care and regularly use cleanser, toner and moisturize, but still my skin my skin looks old, wrinkled and fragile. Then I heard about Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream. This is a powerful anti-aging cream with a progressive lifting effect through increased collagen support. It is clinically proven cream to reduce wrinkles up to 19% and claims to increase hydration and moisture levels by 10%. It’s very effective and you can see results within 15 days with the vibrant blend of marine algae Padina Pavonica and Absolutes, Gingko Biloba and liposomes. I am surely willing to buy it and retails for $124 for 1.7 oz. Source (Source: Skin Care) Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=874672 Fri, 08 Jun 2007 12:01:46 +0100 874672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=601855&cid=t_116268_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F12%2Ftopical-testosterone-cream-does-not-increase-libido%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, All Cancers, Clinical Trials, Young Adult Cancers, Products, Cancer SurvivorsSad news for the female cancer survivors out there with decreased libido. Topical testosterone creams do not seem to work. A decrease in libido is a common problem among female cancer survivors. When is our Viagra going to come out? Seriously though, its tough being in a position where chemotherapy wrecks havoc on our bodies and ruins our libido -- then we are told there is nothing we can do about it. I'm a breast cancer survivor with estrogen positive disease so it is not recommended that I use any supplemental estrogen. Testosterone cream was tried out in a study, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, that included 150 post-menopausal breast cancer survivors. Ha... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=601855 Sat, 12 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 601855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=601913&cid=t_116268_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F08%2Finsulin-skin-gel%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Drugs, Research, ProductsPhosphagenics Limited is developing a skin gel that administers insulin. They are currently testing the effect of long-acting insulin in the patented formula. Research has demonstrated that a single application of the insulin gel rapidly delivered insulin into the bloodstream without any adverse reactions. Additionally, it significantly lowered blood glucose, insulin and c-peptide levels. The company has been working on improving drug effectiveness and cost efficiency through a process called phosphorylation. Many enzymes and receptors are switched "on" or "off" by phosphorylation, including the glucose lowering properties of insulin. Once inside the skin -- enzymes activate these properties, impacting the blood... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=601913 Tue, 08 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 601913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=583193&cid=t_116268_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F01%2Fso-long-sweet-things%2F Filed under: Prevention, All Cancers, Diets, Cancer SurvivorsI've passed the two-year breast cancer survival mark and finally, I'm making a major life change. Why has it taken me so long? I'm not sure. I guess the time is right and it never was before. There's no reason to dwell on what I could have done sooner. What matters is that I'm taking charge right now.First it was soda. I totally eliminated it from my diet. It wasn't such a big hurdle, though, because it was never much of a habit. But sweets -- another story entirely.I love -- or shall I say loved -- sweets. Brownies, especially the gooey variety, were my favorite sugary treat. My oldest child loves them too and together, we would occasionally mix up a batch, wait impatiently while they baked, and then scarf down the whole pan.The... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=583193 Tue, 01 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 583193