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 'cycling'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:49:00 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103340&cid=t_99504_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftips-to-beat-the-heat%2F2011.08.06 Dehydrated, cramped, limping? on a bike. Road nationals 2010. People who exercise outdoors face a new threat. It’s unrelenting. Consistent. Inescapable. Perhaps, even more dangerous than distracted or mean motorists. It’s the heat. Gosh, is it hot. If only I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say, “Doctor M, you aren’t riding in this heat; are you?” Well…Other than the fortunate souls smart (or lucky) enough to live in cooler climates, most of us are facing an extreme wave of hotness. As a Kentuckian, I live in the epicenter of this summer’s cauldron. Louisville sits in a wind-protected valley alongside the heat sink that is the Ohio River. Think hot and steamy. The excessive heat smacked me hard last evening. Normally, my highly-veined skin and northern European h... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103340 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 14:00:01 +0100 5103340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992923&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fexercising-post-breakfast.html While there has been some press lately on how exercising before versus after a meal may affect calories burned and weight management, people with diabetes have additional considerations.  For me, I have generally avoided exercising soon after a meal simply because I'd rather not deal with the conundrum of either taking my normal bolus and crashing from the insulin once it becomes super-active during exercise or underbolusing and then going high early on.  This was especially noticeable with running, and I tried to never have more than 1 U of insulin floating around when I went out the door.  For races or other times when I want to have a meal beforehand, I try to bolus & eat about 3 hours prior to starting to exercise.  Then, I am able to take a full bolus that is p... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992923 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 05:00:00 +0100 4992923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968790&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Ffond-du-lac-at-tour-of-americas.html On day 2 of my diabetes revamp, I seemed to have a bit too much insulin on board.  I had a horrible high that kept me up for an hour overnight--I think it was related to the infusion site--but had settled down nicely by breakfast.  Eating the same meal as yesterday, I rose up but came down a bit low, 58 right before I planned to warm up for the race in Fond du Lac.  (My theory is that since we had such a relaxed conversation on our long drive before the race, I was less nervous than usual. Maybe??)  I ate a granola bar plus a handful of Dex 4 glucose tabs, and turned my pump down so it was only +15% over normal.  My BG was 166 the last time I checked, and was just barely starting to fall again; unfortunately, my CGM stopped working on the line of the race, and sinc... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968790 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:10:00 +0100 4968790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968791&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fsheboygan-bgs-update-on-my-insulin.html Dexcom readings around Sheboygan crit(Update on BGs after major insulin adjustments described in my last post.)  After a bit of a low BG before going to bed last night, I shut off my pump for an hour, which allowed my BGs to creep up to around 200.  The increased basal rates were a bit too much from about midnight until I woke up, as evidenced by a steady but slow drop between those times; but fortunately I landed in a nice spot this morning, right around 100.  I lowered the early morning basal by 0.1 U/hr so hopefully tonight will be better.For the rest of the day, things have worked out pretty well.  The first bump on the Dexcom shown here is my breakfast spike, which came down after about a 20 minute warmup.  I saw "86" with a slight downward trend about an hour... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968791 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:58:00 +0100 4968791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960263&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fadjusting-type-1-diabetes-to-racing.html Often when I travel, it seems like I need to increase my insulin basal rates; but racing this week in Wisconsin has required a surprisingly large adjustment.  Leading up to the start of the series for me, I had my basal rates on increased, "taper" mode, which is what I try to remember to use when I have a rest week in my training, or am tapering my training before a race.  (With a decreased training load, I will need more insulin.)  After arriving in Wisconsin for my first race (Friday),  I turned on my "race day" basal rate profile.  This profile has an approximate 30% increase an hour before my planned breakfast and throughout my races, which are all 30-40 minutes in length, beginning sometime between 11:20 and 11:50 AM.  At other times, the basal rate profi... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960263 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:05:00 +0100 4960263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960264&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fmid-tour-in-americas-dairyland-with.html I am starting to lose track of time after multiple days of racing here in Wisconsin. Today is Tuesday I think?  So far our team has raced in Shorewood, Thiensville, Grafton, Waukesha, and Milwaukee; we have upcoming races in Sheboygan (Thurs), Fond du Lac (Fri), Milwaukee (Sat) and finally Madison (Sun).  We also had the pleasure of riding in the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure in Grafton before our race there, and spent another day sharing our experiences with exercise and diabetes with local health care providers.  We have been taking turns writing up reports, which are posted at the Team Type 1 website here.  If you are in the area, we would love to have you come out for a race!  Please come find us and say hello.  We have women racing in both wo... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960264 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:42:00 +0100 4960264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4744818&cid=t_99504_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcyclist-asks-is-sugar-abstinence-possible%2F2011.04.23 After spending an entire vacation reading stories, I would like to start tonight’s post with a tiny dose of fantasy. Can we try using a daydream to learn something about the challenge of making good nutrition choices? The fantasy goes something like this… You have just been sentenced to eternal life on a far-away sun-drenched island. This island has mountains, paved roads, wide bike lanes, and mountain bike trails. You get to take two bikes, a couple riding buddies and your family—if they’ll go. You also get to take one Apple product. Sounds good so far. The kicker is that you only get four food choices—and liquids count. You are a cyclist, so after coffee and beer there are only two food choices remaining. Obviously, you will need a protein source. Smart choices here would inclu... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4744818 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 19:00:58 +0100 4744818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4714957&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FkHQ_XzwPxVY%2Fa-preview-of-steve-beriaults-new-book-tales-in-the-insulin-vial.php Imagine this: traveling through the Canadian Rockies, across the prairies and up Canada's East coast - by bike. Steve Beriault, a Type 1 diabetic, pedaled 5,000 miles from Vancouver, B.C., to St. John’s, Newfoundland, with his insulin needle and syringe in tow. Talk about a man who means business. In his new book, Tales in the Insulin Vail, Steve takes us on various wilderness adventures to his devastating failed pancreas transplantation.He wrote this book after spending three months in the hospital battling an infection before doctors removed his new pancreas. When Steve’s new pancreas was working, his blood sugars were the easiest he’d ever had and he ate whatever he craved. If only life was still so easy. But, Steve says, he gave it a shot and life goes on.Steve’... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4714957 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:00:00 +0100 4714957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696871&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fmy-latest-strategy-for-managing-type-1.html After a lot of trial and error, I have finally been having some good success managing my blood sugar during intense cycling efforts such as at criteriums, circuit races and time trials.  This is very exciting to me because at some points last year, I was at my wit's end with race-related blood sugars severely high enough to not only hurt my performance but also to raise my A1c slightly.In general terms, I pre-program my pump basal rate to increase by 30%, beginning an hour before I plan to eat breakfast, and I time my breakfast to be no closer than 3 hours before the race start.  So, for example, I started my 30% increase at 5 AM this morning and ate breakfast at about 5:50, in anticipation of my 9:00 AM time trial (TT) start time.  I ate a normal breakfast and took my full ... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696871 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 05:13:00 +0100 4696871 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684316&cid=t_99504_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fis-church-attendance-a-risk-factor-for-obesity%2F2011.04.07 For competitive cyclists, Sunday morning usually signifies a time for combining spirituality with calorie-burning. Whether we are immersed in the total focus of a hotly-contested bike race or meditating our way through a seemingly endless training ride, it’s a given that most cyclists use Sundays to churn out the kilo-joules. This kind of Sunday-behavior differs significantly from many regular (normal) people, who like to sleep late, get up slowly, dress themselves nicely and amble off to church. It goes without saying that this kind of spiritual exercise doesn’t burn many calories. And it is also well known that worship and consuming high-calorie comfort food frequently go hand in hand. In the hard-to-believe-that-people-study-this kind-of-thing category, comes a report that frequent ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684316 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:00:08 +0100 4684316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670112&cid=t_99504_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fphysical-activity-versus-physical-fitness-it-could-mean-the-difference-between-life-and-death%2F2011.04.01 My neighbor Ed was a thin man all his life. He maintained an ideal body weight by combining regular physical activity with a modest intake of calories. He was a “young” seventy year-old who looked the picture of heart health. Ed regularly read the newspaper while walking on his treadmill, he hit a golf ball straighter and longer than his peers, and he wore the same size jeans now than he did in college 50 years ago. What’s more, he bragged about his low blood pressure, normal cholesterol level and perfect blood chemistries. He took no pills. I think he went to his primary care doctor each year just to show off his health. The morning he woke with crushing chest pressure and shortness of air stunned him. “This couldn’t be a heart attack?” he thought. An hour later, minutes after... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670112 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:00:20 +0100 4670112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4658553&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Ftotal-daily-insulin-versus-cycling-time.html Thanks to my super-fantastic coach and team director Kori, I have been logging my workouts since she started working with me late last year.  From my insulin pump, I can also pull off my total daily insulin amounts (or "TDD" for total daily dose) since the beginning of time, give or take.  I thought it might be fun to just plot out my TDD as a function of my cycling time, even though the results are probably as shocking as showing that washing hands reduces the spread of colds.  Anyway, I decided to just do a very simple linear regression of the data between January and March, 2011.  This model ignores variables such as what other exercise I did that day (I often walk about 40 minutes per day), whether I ate more or less than normal, my weight, how old my infusion set w... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4658553 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:49:00 +0100 4658553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4552056&cid=t_99504_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdont-treat-the-number-treat-the-patient%2F2011.03.05 In medicine we’re often reminded not to base our therapy solely on lab test results. Although it’s tempting to reduce patient care to a checklist of “normal” bloodwork targets, we all know that this is only a fraction of the total health picture. Today I made a mistake that brought this truism home: “Don’t treat the number, treat the patient.” I’m turning 40 this year and decided to make an ambitious fitness goal for myself — to be in better shape at 40 than I was at 30. No small feat for a person who used to be in good form a decade ago (not so much now, ahem). So, I joined a gym owned by an affable triathlete and invited her to make me her project. Let’s just say that Meredith believes that one piece of sprouted grain bread is t... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4552056 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:06:03 +0100 4552056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4455422&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fintensity-and-blood-sugar.html When I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, one of the guidelines I was given was that exercise would make my blood sugar drop.  Like most guidelines I received, this was an oversimplification.  During my years of daily running, I would go out the door without eating or taking any insulin, and often return with a slightly higher BG level.  I remember thinking, "'Guess I'm just weird."  And during track workouts, the response was even more perplexing.  After a few intervals at high intensity, my blood sugar would really start to climb.  I grew accustomed to this response and began taking some correction boluses or temporary basal rates to help temper the steep rise.  What I have learned since then, and which has hopefully become more common knowledge, is th... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4455422 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:18:00 +0100 4455422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419373&cid=t_99504_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2FJG_61fv2Evc%2F You know you’re in Boulder when … The city pays for tiny little bulldozers to clear the snow from the bike trails, and the bike trails are cleared before the regular roads are. Filed under: Ephemera Tagged: Boulder, Boulder Colorado, Cycling (Source: white pebble) white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419373 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:49:19 +0100 4419373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4003259&cid=t_99504_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fsegway-scooter-injuries-on-the-rise-er-docs-recommend-helmets.html Injuries sustained while riding Segway transporters are significant and on the rise, according to a study of emergency department visits published online in Annals of Emergency Medicine. “The Segway may seem cool, but there’s nothing cool about a head injury,” said Mary Pat McKay, MD, MPH, FACEP, of George Washington University in Washington, D.C. “One-quarter of the patients who came to our emergency department with Segway injuries were admitted to the hospital. Forty percent of the admitted patients were admitted to the ICU because they had traumatic brain injuries.” via Segway Scooter Injuries On the Rise; ER Docs Recommend Helmets. Wow, sobering data. I have enjoyed riding Segways, and if I had any use, any at all, I’d have one.  And a helmet, which I’d wear. Seg... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4003259 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:00:35 +0100 4003259 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3914939&cid=t_99504_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fbike-like-youre-danish-for-better-health-and-happiness%2F This Danish couple looks healthy, happy, and they're not hurting the ozone with their rides. (Photo: CopenhagenCycleChic.com) We can’t stop posting about why people should get on their bikes and ride, but it’s not completely irrational: Swapping your car for a bike does the environment big favors. We like. But a recent article from Rodale.com reminded us of another big reason we’re fans of getting around town on two wheels: It’s great for your health and even improves your mood. The article encourages us to act like we’re Danish; they’ve got the bike commute down pat. Over a third of Copenhagen’s population rides their bikes to work, and Danes enjoy low obesity rates and good physical fitness. They also happen to rank highly on world surveys of... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3914939 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:41:59 +0100 3914939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3902867&cid=t_99504_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-shopping-clean-water-bottle-is-easy-to-clean%2F photo via Lifehacker A while back we really nerded out over the eco-friendly Alex bottle — a reusable, BPA-free water bottle that screws apart for easy cleaning. And it looks like we’re about to have another geek attack, because Lifehacker found another eco-friendly, easy-to-clean water bottle. The aptly named Clean Bottle has a removable top and bottom, so you can really wipe out the entire thing. Of course, the bottle is made of BPA-free, non-toxic plastic, and you can even stick it in the dishwasher. So we’re going shopping. Plus, 10% of Clean Bottle profits are donated to eco-friendly or cycling charities. But we have to admit — we like the look of the Alex bottle better. Which type of bottle do you prefer? via Lifehacker Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Shopping: "... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3902867 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:36:40 +0100 3902867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3876618&cid=t_99504_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fclif-2-mile-challenge-can-you-switch-from-car-to-bike-for-2-miles-or-less%2F Blisstree is big on biking – for both exercise and as an eco-friendly transportation alternative – so we’re pretty stoked about the Clif 2 Mile Challenge. Here’s how it works: At least 40% of travel in the U.S. consists of trips that are 2 miles or less, and over 90% of those trips are made by car. So Clif Bar is encouraging commuters to ditch their cars and ride their bikes for all commutes that are 2 miles or less – and they’ll give away $100,000 to three non-profit organizations that support bike advocacy and fighting climate change. Check out this video to learn more about how much biking can help the environment, and visit Clif 2 Mile Challenge’s website to register for the challenge. Which charity would you support? Do you think you could meet the ch... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3876618 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:17:39 +0100 3876618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3772235&cid=t_99504_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2F6uBpS42_jg0%2F By Glenna Crooks. On Sunday July 4, HealthDay News reported on a June 30 Environmental Health Perspectives item that the health benefits of cycling in an urban environment outweigh the risks. Huh? I asked myself. I live in Center City Philadelphia and far too many cyclists – I’ll go out on a limb and say a majority – are a menace. They ride on pedestrian walkways, sometimes IPod hearing-impaired, weaving through pedestrians. They ride on the wrong side of the roads, the wrong way down one-way streets and weave between traffic lanes. They do not stop for red lights. In fact, some bikes don’t have brakes. I’ve been nearly hit twice by cyclists running red lights, coming from between trucks and therefore not visible to a pedestrian until they appear suddenly, inches away. And, at 6:... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3772235 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:00:25 +0100 3772235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3706617&cid=t_99504_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F28%2Feg-magazine-2010-vol-16-issue-12%2F Fade Fave: Creating a spark between commuters and an e-bike Fade Skinny: Once upon a time some people used a bicycle with a little petrol engine at the rear of the bike. Pedalling was not even necessary, just pulling the cord of the engine would get you moving. Nowadays these motorised bicycles are rarely seen in the street. (Print Subscription Held by the Fade Library) Filed under: Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: Current Awareness, Cycling, Health, Journals (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3706617 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:16:27 +0100 3706617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3706618&cid=t_99504_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F28%2Feg-magazine-2010-vol-15-issue-6%2F Fade Fave: Cycling and health: What’s the evidence Fade Skinny: Cycling England has produced a report which aims to provide a briefing on the links between cycling and health. It sets out to provide a key resource for those interested in understanding and promoting the health benefits of cycling (Print Subscription Held by the Fade Library) Filed under: Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: Current Awareness, Cycling, Health, Journals (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3706618 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:06:46 +0100 3706618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3702938&cid=t_99504_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fcaptain-atopic-degranulated-inspiring-rider.html . Indeed. Related posts:Captain Atopic : Degranulated: Grand Rounds 5:45 Captain Atopic : Degranulated: Grand Rounds Skinny tire themed.... Welcome home, Captain Speicher Find in Iraq solves mystery of Navy captain shot down... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3702938 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 02:01:01 +0100 3702938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3662863&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FFBPcLlD6UuI%2Fmy-first-red-rider-experience-part-2---go-red-rider.php You can check out Part 1 here: My First "Red Rider" Experience: Part 1--------Even though it was pretty early in the morning, around 7:30 AM or so, the park was very busy.  Tons of people and tons of bikes, all getting ready to ride for us, those living with diabetes.  I got pretty emotional.  But I was also excited, and so very gracious.  As self-conscious as I was after trying on my Red Rider jersey the night before (seeing belly hanging out below the largest shirt they MAKE does wonders for your self-esteem...), all of the worry melted away as soon as I got to the park.There were tons of people, everyone was there to support all of us with the Red Rider jerseys.  Nobody paid any attention to how the shirt fit.  Here's a picture of Auntly H and I, early in t... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3662863 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:00:00 +0100 3662863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3659117&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Frace-report-2010-kern-county-stage-race.html I had meant to post this earlier.  Here it is, although it seems long ago now.  I originally wrote this up for my team back in May and have left it pretty much the same.Race: Kern County Stage Race (Bakersfield area, CA)Date: May 14-16, 2010Category raced: 4Weather: sunny, some wind, warm to hotNumber of starters: 22Early Birds present: racing: Deanna, Michal, Anne; supporting: team director Laurel GreenOther teams present: Dolce Vita, Tibco II, Los Ranchos, Metromint, Velo Allegro, Los Gatos, MetalMtn, Lenovo, DudeGirlYour goal for the race: Do my best to place high in the GC (general classification or overall finishing placement).Short story:We raced 4 races in 3 days and took 2 ice baths.  The races went: good, good, bad, great! Long story:Stage 1: Bena Individual Time Tr... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3659117 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 05:02:00 +0100 3659117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3658955&cid=t_99504_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbike-helmet-makes-a-stink%2F2010.06.13 Research scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM in Freiburg, Germany, have developed a helmet that will make you think twice about continuing to cycle with a damaged helmet. For maximum protection, safety helmets need to be damage-free, but it’s often impossible to know if a helmet is actually flawed after it’s been dropped or hit by something. The researchers have used polymers that start to smell if there are any small cracks, and will really stink in the case of any large cracks. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3658955 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 18:00:02 +0100 3658955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3635979&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fshort-story.html Memorial Day weekend, I was caught up in a crash that occurred directly in front of me while racing at the Hellyer Velodrome.  The most significant injury was an open fracture of my clavicle, which was surgically repaired the next day.  The following day, Monday, I was discharged and returned to San Francisco.  Early Tuesday morning, I felt severe pain in my right side, lower rib cage area.  I thought it was an undiagnosed rib fracture perhaps, but wasn't sure. The pain would subside and then return.  It made breathing difficult although I was not short of breath. I was worried I had experienced some head trauma and that I might not be getting enough O2 to my brain.  Late afternoon, I checked into the ER, where they determined I had 3 small blood clots in my l... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3635979 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 16:13:00 +0100 3635979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3614653&cid=t_99504_133_f&fid=35124&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Faspergerwoman%2F%7E3%2FaBCEGs6mRRY%2Fone-life-live-it-dare.html Because of a weak balance/bad locomotion I have not dared to cycle for about 13 years. Every time I tried, it turned out to be a drama. While busy expanding my views on fear during my treatment against agoraphobia, I suddenly got the motivation to cycle again. So, I now daily practise the art of cycling for about 10 minutes every time. It is important only to do exercises which will go ok, this in order to increase self confidence. A bad experience now, like falling of my bike or so, might expand my fears. So, in the middle of this tiny little village cycle. Among the famous Dutch meadows with that special sunlight and clouds things. It is so great to be able to cycle again. So far, I can make it till the end of the street...Every little step counts. You only have one life. Don't let... The Art of Being Asperger Woman blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3614653 Sun, 30 May 2010 17:11:00 +0100 3614653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3568040&cid=t_99504_135_f&fid=35247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmyjourneywithaids.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F15%2Fbixi-rocks%2F Bixi Originally uploaded by Kenn Chaplin        Bixi is the name of the outfit which rents bicycles at highly visible stands throughout Montréal.  By buying any of a variety of memberships, residents and tourists alike can pick up a bike within a short distance of almost anywhere and drop it off at another such [...] (Source: My journey with AIDS) My journey with AIDS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3568040 Sun, 16 May 2010 03:02:25 +0100 3568040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3549515&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Frace-report-wente-vineyard-road-race.html Race: Wente Vineyards Road RaceLocation: Livermore, CADate: April 24, 2010, 12:15 PMWeather: Sunny, moderate winds, hot--sunburn weather!Field Size: 50Category Raced: 4Personal goal: Start at the front and stay there, be ahead at the start of the hill, test my climbing, work it on the descents/flats, test my pack comfort level! Race!I was looking forward to this race as a test of both my fitness and my pack riding comfort level.  The group rides I've been going on have been ridiculously hard at times and I figured I could at least put asimilar effort into this race.  They have also really helped my comfort level riding fast in a group.  I tried to view this race as more or less like another group ride.  I felt relaxed and at ease before the race.  We arrived with p... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3549515 Mon, 10 May 2010 04:05:00 +0100 3549515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3246854&cid=t_99504_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F06%2Foccupational-and-environmental-medicine-2010-volume-67-number-2%2F Fade Fave: Respiratory health effects of ultrafine and fine particle exposure in cyclists Fade Skinny: Study to investigate the acute respiratory health effects of air pollution related to commuting by bicycle. Finds substantial differences in ultrafine particle number and soot exposure between two urban cycling routes. Exposure to ultrafine particles and soot during cycling was weakly associated with increased exhaled NO, indicative of airway inflammation, and decrements in lung function 6 hours after exposure. A limitation of the study was the relatively small sample size. (NHS Athens is required to access this article online) Filed under: Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals Tagged: Athens Password, Current Awareness, Cycling, E-Journals, Pollution, Respiratory Medicine (Sour... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3246854 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:23:07 +0100 3246854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3227958&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fearly-bird-crit-revisited.html Last year after my horrible crash, when I was still unable to get out of bed without crying tears of pain, I was faced with the decision of whether I would get a kit (jersey + bike shorts) for the bike race team I had joined.  "Why in the world would I even consider this?"  The final diagnosis had been fractures in my left clavicle, 9 posterior ribs (if I add up all the fractures reported on the Xrays) and L2 transverse process, pleural effusion, severe bruising and road rash.  I have never gone through anything else even remotely as painful, physically, as that experience.  But, I decided that it was not a good time to make the decision to quit.  I would order the kit.As the months passed, I thought a lot about what I would do with bike racing.  I debated, "D... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3227958 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:10:00 +0100 3227958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208617&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fnew-year.html Last year was one of those extra special years that leaves one changed forever.  Learning lessons in having patience with oneself and life's circumstances does not come without some struggle.  Becoming a more empathetic person can be painful.  As I approach the one year mark after my bike crash, my bones are healed and I am riding my bike again with joy.  Still, I have frequent reminders--pain here or there, or thoughts of reflection--that tell me it's not over yet.  And I wonder what subconscious lessons I have drawn from these experiences.  Am I less trusting of myself and others?  Will my sense of fear of re-injury and pain hold me back from taking risks--risks that could, ultimately, lead me to something greater than I could imagine now?  How do ... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208617 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:39:00 +0100 3208617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3124702&cid=t_99504_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsteroids-shrinking-testicles%2F The Shrinker Steroids (Anabolic-Androgenic) Anabolic-androgenic steroids are man-made substances related to male sex hormones. “Anabolic” refers to muscle-building, and “androgenic” refers to increased masculine characteristics. “Steroids” refers to the class of drugs. These drugs are available legally only by prescription, to treat conditions that occur when the body produces abnormally low amounts of testosterone, such as delayed puberty and some types of impotence. They are also prescribed to treat body wasting in patients with AIDS and other diseases that result in loss of lean muscle mass. Abuse of anabolic steroids, however, can lead to serious health problems, some irreversible. Today, athletes and others abuse anabolic steroids to enhance performance and also to improve... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3124702 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:46:44 +0100 3124702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3061525&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fthreatened-by-black-truck-driver-in.html Today, I was out for my first ride since Ironman Arizona, and was enjoying a leisurely ride on the Peninsula. Heading back towards Woodside on Portola Road through Portola Valley, I rounded the corner and was heading down that smooth, gradual descent that just makes me happy to ride. There is a wide bike lane and although people often drive fast, traffic is usually light, and was today. I was approaching the intersection with Westridge when an older, dull green BMW, followed closely by a large, black pickup truck both passed me. The BMW's right-turn blinker was flashing. I also noticed some items in the bed of the black truck as it passed. There wasn't really time for the BMW driver to turn right but he proceeded anyway, and both the truck driver and I slowed a little as he turned. No big ... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3061525 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:28:00 +0100 3061525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2823984&cid=t_99504_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fsymtym-lives-one-of-every-em-docs-nightmares-patient-in-your-own-ed.html Patient It’s a Friday, early afternoon, so the bike trail will be lightly used. Traveling through old Fair Oaks to take the wooden pedestrian bridge across the American River. Crossing the bridge there is a 180° turn on the south down–slope of the bridge that takes you back to the bike trail along the river—another 90° at the end of the bridge approach and you are heading west. Gravel! Gravel? From following his Twitter feeds he’s recovering, though rib fractures will make you aware that we do breathe.  A lot. Good reading, and he dodged a big bullet here. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2823984 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:03:47 +0100 2823984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2809858&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F09%2Frace-report-lotoja-2009.html Event: Lotoja (206-mi race from Logan, Utah, to Jackson, Wyoming)Date: 9/12/2009Weather: cool, pleasant in the morning; a little warm/hot midday and cooling considerably by the finish; moderate winds during first 2/3 of the ride during open stretchesTeammates present: raced with 4 other friends on our team, the "Part-time Models": Jane Bergeson, Rita Ogden, Erika Feinauer, and Kristan Warnick. Jerseys were donated by Jane's sister from Contender Bicycles. SAG by Contender plus some team friends/family.Other teams present: various, mostly local teamsCategory raced: women cat 4 in a mixed race with women cat 1/2/3Goal: stay with the pack until at least Preston and finish the race before the 8:15 PM cutoff.(Note: making it through this whole post is an endurance event, perhaps to reflect the ... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2809858 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:14:00 +0100 2809858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2645496&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fdeath-ride-report-2009.html Event: Death Ride (129 mi, 15,000' climbing and 5 mountain passes near Markleeville, CA)Date: July 11, 2009Weather: Clear skies, warm in the morning to hot later, then cold rain showers during the last pass; some winds, moderate at times but mostly head/tail rather than strong side gusts (which I experienced there a few weeks prior)Other people present: I rode with my friends Shannon and Rita along with a few others.Personal goal: finish all 5 passes safelyA few weeks prior, I went up to an altitude training weekend with the Velo Girls. [Note--thanks to Kyle T. for sagging that weekend, and for giving me some of the photos posted here!] The first day, we rode an easy 30 miles just to spin the legs out a little. The next day, we tackled Ebbetts Pass, which has a max elevation of 8730', and ... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2645496 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 02:10:00 +0100 2645496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2606174&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fhypoglycemia-or-coyote.html Stress, getting sick and not being able to train as much in the past couple weeks have taken a toll on my blood sugars and my mood. Today, I increased my basals by 30% and have still been running high. (This is also despite spending the whole day Saturday on the bike during the 125-mile Death Ride near Lake Tahoe.) So I squeezed in a longer ride after work today in one of the cycling hot spots of the Bay Area: Portola Valley. The climbs here are gradual and most consider this a basically "flat" ride (although almost no sections of it are truly flat). I didn't worry about dropping low since I actually had to increase my basal rate to get my blood sugars down while climbing 7-9% grades last weekend.About an hour into the ride, I stopped at one of the large parks in the area to hit the bathro... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2606174 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2606174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512618&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fpescadero-classic-road-race-report.html My original plan for 2009 was to focus on bike racing from January through August and increase triathlon training gradually in June, and then more so as I got closer to racing with Triabetes at Ironman Arizona in November. In January, I joined a group of women cyclists called the Early Bird Women's Developmental Cycling Team--a team for women in their first year of USCF racing--in hopes of fully pursuing this goal. Well, plans changed on Feb 1 with my accident. While I have improved vastly, the rehab and conditioning is far from over. Sometimes I wonder if I will ever fully recover. So, it was with some anxiety that I signed up for the Pescadero Classic Road Race on June 13. I continued with the Early Bird Women, although I was pretty tepid about ever racing a bike again in those first sev... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512618 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:29:00 +0100 2512618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2354015&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fat-last.html first ride"Hallelujah!" was the thought running through my mind as I rode my bike last Tuesday for the first time in 10 weeks. And, actually, this was my first ride on my new bike, which was an incredibly generous & timely gift from an "anonymous benefactor." The new yet-to-be named bike had rested quietly in my bedroom, reminding me that being patient through my recovery would be worth it. I had my bike fitting early in the morning in Mill Valley, and then took off, a little hesitantly at first, to try out one of the classic area rides--the Paradise Loop. This route loops around the Tiburon Peninsula, and is mostly rolling hills and flat, with one longer climb at the beginning, depending on how you start. I was wondering, "Would I make it up El Camino okay?" "Could I last the whole d... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2354015 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:17:00 +0100 2354015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2325102&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2F10-weeks-post-almost.html Today I had some good news from my visit with the orthopedic physician assistant (PA) who has been following my progress over the past two months. The X-ray tech showed me the images of my clavicle and ribs immediately after the exam and my first reaction was, "Oh no! I haven't healed at all!" I walked back over to visit with the PA and wondered what he would say. He pulled up the X-rays and pointed out the areas where bone callus has formed, which is a critical stage in healing. I don't know why, but thinking about all of those bone cells finding each other just makes me laugh. I have this image of cells on one bone calling out, "We're here! We're here!" and cells on the other fragment saying "Catch this rope!" Anyway, I am happy to think of my bone doing its thing to repair the damage I ... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2325102 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:11:00 +0100 2325102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2325193&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F04%2Ffive-minutes-with-phil-southerland-type-1-diabetes-competitive-cycling-hero.html I know Phil Southerland wouldn’t want me to call him a hero, but I can’t help myself. He has achieved what many thought impossible: creating a team of competitive cyclists with type 1 diabetes on track to become world-class.  His efforts in recruiting athletes for Team Type 1, finding pharmaceutical sponsors, training like a maniac, [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2325193 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:00:20 +0100 2325193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2276500&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2F6-weeks-post.html 6 weeks post accidentOriginally uploaded by anneticsHere's a snapshot of the Xray I had done today on my clavicle. It has actually been hurting more in the past week, but the orthopedic PA says that it is still in a good position, and that it is beginning to heal. I'm very grateful that I did not require surgery and will try to be patient. I have a lot of pain in my arm and shoulder area and I guess that may subside once the fracture heals? The physical therapist was pleased with the range of motion of my shoulder joint and got me started on some simple exercises to build my core strength up again. The pain in my back doesn't seem to be improving much these days but I guess that is not too surprising. In my mind, 6 weeks was the magic point when I thought I would feel better, and 8 weeks t... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2276500 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:47:00 +0100 2276500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2260296&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fin-memory-of-bike.html This weekend, I'll be getting back my bike that I was riding in the crash. I haven't seen it yet but have been told that it is pretty much toast. At least, the handlebars, wheels, and fork are demolished. I don't know about the frame--I'm hoping I can salvage the saddle and am really hoping that the bike computer survived. If saying good-bye to my trusty Geo Prizm (after I was hit in a hit-and-run in San Francisco in 2006) is any example, it will be sad to say good-bye to my faithful red Cannondale. The bike has seen me through thousands of miles of training and racing, including 2 of the Ironman races and numerous other triathlons. I've taken the bike into the shop far more often than my car, and have been careful to keep it running well. Most of the parts have been replaced, and often up... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2260296 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 03:24:00 +0100 2260296 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2233037&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fmorning-thoughts.html Morning RainbowOriginally uploaded by anneticsWe've had some pretty intense rain and hail in the past day or two, so I was happy to be greeted by this sight this morning and am reminded how fortunate I am to live in such a beautiful place. This week is Diabetes Training Camp for the Triabetes captains down in Tucson, and I am not able to be there because of my bike accident on Feb 1. It has been heartbreaking for me to miss it but it just wasn't an option. The healing is going well, and I have been able to get on my trainer for 15 minutes at a time for several days now; but I won't be able to swim, bike (outside) or run at all until the end of the month, at the earliest. I'm really glad I can use the trainer, though, and conveniently, I already had an old tire on my rear wheel, so won't ca... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2233037 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:29:00 +0100 2233037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2182696&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fearly-bird-criti-should-have-slept-late.html My goal for the first 6 or 7 months of 2009 was to spend a lot of time on the bike. Things were going along as planned until February 1, the day of the Early Bird Criterium Bike Race in Fremont, CA. There was a lot of aggressive riding and the field was large at 62, so I was relieved to finally hear the bell signaling the final lap. I took the 3rd of 4 corners wide and had a clear path ahead of me--I had decided to stay away from the pack for the final corner and sprint to the finish. Out of nowhere someone was down in front of me and with horror, I ran into the woman and flipped over the handlebars, landing flat on my back according to a witness. From what I have been told, the other rider had some mishap in the pack and darted out to the left and crashed right in front of me. Laying curl... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2182696 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:22:00 +0100 2182696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2075151&cid=t_99504_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Fgardening-is-good-exercise%2F New research has found that gardening is an effective way to exercise. Researchers at Kansas State University determined that gardening is a form of “moderate intensity” exercise that can easily contribute to the exercise recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which advises at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most days of the week in order to maintain and improve optimal health. This recommendation is especially important for older Americans, who can be less likely to fulfill this requirement, yet are more at risk for chronic diseases associated with aging. Moderate intensity exercise is physical activity that causes an increase in breathing or heart rate and is typified by such things as walking, cycling, swimming or even ... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2075151 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:45:12 +0100 2075151 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2052874&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fbreak-in-weather.html After many days of cold and wet weather, we should have some sunshine tomorrow. I look forward to getting a ride in before visiting some snowier climes over the holidays.As far as training goes, I am still working out my race plan for 2009. I had wanted to do the Race Across the West but decided to hold off for logistical and financial reasons this year. It seems like I would need to find a sponsor for the event and I just don't have the time to organize that. I would really like to do this in the future and am targeting 2010. Maybe by then I could find a group of 8 and shoot for the RAAM relay instead! Although from listening to the experience of TT1 guys & gals, it sounds pretty brutal! I am a big fan of sleep so it would definitely be a challenge!So far on the calendar I have the De... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2052874 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:20:00 +0100 2052874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1947256&cid=t_99504_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F094EeiwySCQ%2F Kristin Armstrong jokes that she is NOT related to cyclist Lance Armstrong or to his first wife with the same name (she’s really not), but she and Lance does have something in common - cycling and medal. Kristin won gold medal in Women’s Timed Trial in cycling at Beijing Olympics. She’s also known for suffering from osteoarthritis, while under training! Osteoarthritis (OA) has major genetic component, but it is complex and not completely understood. A large, multi-center genetic study of generalized osteoarthritis has recently started. There was suggestion of association between short height and osteoarthritis, and mutation in the collagen gene, but clearly, lifestyle is a major factor in developing the disease. Kristin is a huge advocate of the importance and benefits ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1947256 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:57:05 +0100 1947256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1837312&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Friding-along-ridgecrest-in-triabetes.html Here's a picture from the race on Saturday, which the race photographers sold for a reasonable $4.50. (Hello triathlon photographers! How do you justify your ridiculous prices? Ironman Wisconsin high res images are currently $35 each whereas photos for this race were $15 for high-res and a reasonable $4.50 for a lower-res version. I know it's an Ironman but come on...)As you can see, September is a pretty dry month in California. I was reflecting on how green San Francisco is year-round and had to admit that I guess I am okay with all the fog after all, and that I suppose it is better than getting rained on all the time. I just love wearing my Triabets jersey, which reminds me... Is there anyone out there that would be interested in purchasing a bike jersey if they were made available? Jus... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1837312 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:48:00 +0100 1837312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1834759&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Fmt-tam-hill-climb.html Here's a picture (from here) of Sister #3 out of the "Seven Sisters" that make up Ridgecrest Blvd. (See this post for more pictures from Ridgecrest.) At the Mt. Tam Hill Climb bike race this morning, I encountered these fine Sisters after a few quick miles on Highway 1 and a long climb up Fairfax-Bolinas Road. This was my first "real" bike race, I suppose, although I did several of the Low Key Hill Climbs last year. This definitely had less of a low key feel about it!When I arrived at Stinson Beach, I saw many people warming up on trainers and one guy was on his rollers. This race was open to riders spanning the general public to USAC Cat. 1/pro racers. I noted that there were actually a couple tri bikes there but was still glad I spent the time this morning to clean up my road bike for th... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1834759 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:31:00 +0100 1834759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1773224&cid=t_99504_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4387 An Insidermedicine video update (if the video is jerky, hit the pause button and let the video load fully first before playing) The updates reminds me of some related posts we did here in the past: Deadly cotton buds - yeah, cotton buds should not be used to clean your ears. Crash helmets vs Serbans and Turbans. I think bicycle helmets should be compulsory too in Malaysia. a Chickenpox Vaccine Successful, Earwax Removal Not Recommended, Helmet Law Reduces Cycling Deaths (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1773224 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1773224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1759979&cid=t_99504_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F09%2F03%2Fyou-can-dooooooo-it%2F Couldn’t sleep last nite thanks to Flagyl, the poison that I’m taking to kill the other poison that  has inhabited my abcessed tooth for over a week now. Flagyl taste like the bottom of a NYC airport terminal crapper (i’m assuming this because I don’t go around licking the bottom of public shitholes). 5:00….Tony Little infomercial. I’m so dopey [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1759979 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:37:47 +0100 1759979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1709797&cid=t_99504_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FopQ5D2fiJgk%2F Reverse cycle nursing or “reverse cycling” is when the baby nurses more during the evening hours and less frequently during the day. Sometimes this is a frustrating side effect of a baby having his days and nights mixed up, but other times a mother purposely nurses her baby more often during the evening and overnight hours so that the baby sleeps more and requires less milk during the day while the mother is at work or school. For tips on handling reverse cycling, see Kellymom.com. Tags: breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, lactation, reverse cycle, reverse cycle nursing, reverse cyclingShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1709797 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:35:19 +0100 1709797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1682953&cid=t_99504_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F05%2Ftour-de-france-donut%2F You’ve heard of the Tour de France but I bet you haven’t heard of the Tour de Donut. Yes, really. It’s a bike race that combines cycling with donut eating and it’s been held for the last 20 years in Stanton, Illinois. This year a thousand cyclists participated, cycling from donut stop to donut stop, until they either reached the finish line or became too weighed down by donuts to continue. Personally, I’d rather have my donut with coffee… (source) Tags: bike races, Diet, Exercise, Fitness, tour de donut, tour de franceShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1682953 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:05:57 +0100 1682953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1655341&cid=t_99504_109_f&fid=34504&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blacktriangle.org%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1822 The CTC have been helping a young man with Asperger’s Syndrome with his cycling using their cycling champions programme: My son Will has Asperger’s Syndrome which for him manifests itself with deep depression and anxiety. Earlier this year at an appointment with his psychotherapist, he was asked to colour in a sheet of paper to [...] (Source: Black Triangle) Black Triangle blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1655341 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:47:43 +0100 1655341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1593753&cid=t_99504_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthcarebloglaw.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F07%2F2008tour-de-france-congrats-to-west.html Congratulations to West Virginian, Will Frischkorn, on his amazing 2nd place finish in today's 3rd Stage of the 2008 Tour de France. The 2nd place finish puts him 3rd overall at 1' 42" back.Will chronicles his win in his online diary at VeloNews via his Blackberry. Watch his post race interview below.To learn more about Will and his West Virginia roots check out this excellent ESPN article, Two for the Road, covering Frischkorn and the Garmin-Chipotle team.West Virginians are cheering all the way to the mountains of France from the Wild and Wonderful hills of West Virginia.DayPortPlayer.newPlayer({articleID:"2210",playerInstanceID:"BE4CFEAA-C03F-B836-C4D5-6F7B1153D45F",domain:"contagion.dayport.com"}); (Source: Health Care Law Blog) Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1593753 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:20:00 +0100 1593753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1556278&cid=t_99504_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F30%2Fdoes-viagra-give-athletes-a-boost%2F Looks like that little blue pill is moving out the bedroom and into the sports arena. Many athletes believe that taking Viagra will help improve their performance in the field. And preliminary studies, showing a 40% performance improvement for cyclists taking Viagra, support this believe. But experts aren’t convinced. They argue that even though Viagra works on the nitric oxide in the body and causes blood vessels to expand resulting in increased heart function and more oxygen in the lungs, it’s not a guarantee that it will improve an athlete’s performance. In fact some doctors suggest that it’s actually Viagra’s more well-known effects on men’s sex lives that might be the reason for an athlete’s improved performance on the field. Here’s what... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1556278 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:50:25 +0100 1556278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1482103&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F05%2F1236-miles.html Today we rode from San Francisco, around Tiburon, to Nicasio and towards the lighthouse at Point Reyes and back. The weather was cool and cloudy at first but sunshine broke through for the second half of the ride. I initially felt weak from low BG's last night and especially this morning before the ride, but I felt stronger after about an hour. I used the basal rates shown in the chart and decreased them throughout the ride. I was consistently eating about 300 calories per hour with a slight increase towards the end of the ride. Most interesting to me was how steady my BG was right around 80-100 despite the changing basal rates. And for the second half of the ride, the Dexcom was completely flat. It didn't seem to matter whether I ate something small (chocolate GU at 20 g) or big (40 g of ... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1482103 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:43:00 +0100 1482103 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1467028&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F05%2Fworkout-report.html By the way I do these for my own future reference or in the off chance that it might help someone else! Today we swam 1.2 miles in the Bel Marin Keys, which was fantastic and highly recommended. Following that, we rode about 93 miles through Marin, somehow having a mostly flat(ish) ride. Well, flatter ride might be more correct. Anyway, I remember being in my aerobars a lot which says something. I tried using the pump/Levemir combo that was suggested by Sarah F. on the Insulinfactor list. Also I took a lot more insulin for my breakfast (almost 1 U Humalog per 10 g instead of 15 g carbs). I still shot up a bit on the bike but held steady until we took a 20-minute break midway and then I got a flat a short time later. I need to keep moving when I am eating 250-300 calories per hour! Next ti... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1467028 Sun, 25 May 2008 03:50:00 +0100 1467028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1463872&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F05%2Fwindy-headlands-ride.html I enjoyed a cruise through the Marin Headlands on this clear and windy morning. Coming down Conzelman, which is a narrow and winding road, I pondered my fate should a strong gust blow me over the edge into the surf below. Actually, it was less windy there than I expected. Climbing the hills has become much easier since I had my bike re-fit and my seat was raised a few inches(!). I think my seat had been creeping down. Anyway, it was a beautiful morning for a ride, which offset my frustration with my disappointing blood sugars. As my friend Peter put it, hey, maybe I have diabetes! (Source: Annetics) Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1463872 Thu, 22 May 2008 16:03:00 +0100 1463872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1458612&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F05%2Fcentury-4-i-guess.html Are we up to number 4 already? Sitting in the living room with the heat on, it is hard to believe that all I wanted on Saturday was ice water on my head! This weekend we rode 111 miles starting in Calistoga and looping around the Vineman course, finishing with a 30-mile out-and-back bit on Silverado Trail Road. The weather was hot and rumor has it that temp's were above 100 degrees in the afternoon.I took my 5U of Levemir at 5:50 and also 5U Humalog for breakfast plus a correction for a high caused by treating an overnight low. We started the ride around 9 AM and after about an hour of riding, I had dropped a little over a pound despite drinking nearly a full bottle of Vitalyte and another of water. My BG's started to fall but then climbed up again before starting their slow, bumpy decline... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1458612 Wed, 21 May 2008 03:02:00 +0100 1458612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1442801&cid=t_99504_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F05%2F14%2Fhealthbolts-healthy-health-links-of-the-week%2F Location, Location, Location. The catch cry of real estate agents throughout the world. Turns out it’s also an important variable when it comes to your health. Check out Cranky Fitness’s post ‘Does You Hometown have ‘Issues’?’ to find out more. X-rays as Art? Apparently so. You can find out more about contemporary X-Ray photography artists over at Cultcase. They highlight five artists that convert X-rays into Art. By the way, did you know that May is National Bike Month? To help you get into the biking groove, Fitness for Mommies explains how to Go from ‘rookie cyclist’ to ‘respected newbie’ with these tips and Smarter Fitter discusses Bicycle Fitting for the Ladies. Meanwhile over at Fat Man Unleashed, guest blogger Sarah Scraffo... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1442801 Wed, 14 May 2008 11:00:15 +0100 1442801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1434550&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F05%2Fcentury-3.html I enjoyed a hilly ride through Marin and southern Sonoma Counties today for our 3rd century ride in about 5 weeks. We started off the morning with a quick 45 minute swim and then drove quickly up to Marin for the 107-mile ride. I guess we should have done a quick run at the end to make the day complete. Um, yeah, maybe not... The picture shows the diabetes data. Once I recovered from my initial free-fall, the BG's stabilized and I was happy with the Levemir. After being on the pump since 1993, it's been interesting trying some of the newer long-acting insulins. (Source: Annetics) Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1434550 Sun, 11 May 2008 04:09:00 +0100 1434550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1402148&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fride-in-napa.html Today we enjoyed a beautiful ride and run through the vineyards of Napa and Sonoma Counties. I was surprised to see wildflowers still in bloom and the hills still a nice shade of green (although that is fading now). It was a hot day--somewhere in the 80's--and it was a struggle to keep hydrated. Here's a snapshot of the diabetes-related stuff. I think that next time, I will cut back on the high basal rate an hour or less into the ride and then try to find a basal rate I can stick with for the remainder. I am trying to simplify things but am afraid I still may need to do the taper-as-I-go method for basal rates. I am trying to avoid bolusing during exercise to avoid the more sudden changes in BG that may result. (Source: Annetics) Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1402148 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:20:00 +0100 1402148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1392545&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fsave-a1c.html I have had a very frustrating week. Since my training weekend about a week ago, my blood sugars have reverted to their high-in-the-morning, crash-in-the-afternoon pattern. I thought I had taken care of this with a new bottle of insulin and diet modifications. Well this time it is not the insulin, the infusion sets and probably not the pump (although it is my current suspect). It is like I suddenly reverted back to my pre-Ironman-training state. Right now my BG is 300 and I only briefly was able to get it down this afternoon. It's either low or high--I'm not finding too much middle ground right now. The Dexcom has helped me cut back on testing, which makes my fingers (and my insurance) happy, but the high BG's do a number on my mood. I guess I should just increase all my basals, correction ... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1392545 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:44:00 +0100 1392545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1340399&cid=t_99504_109_f&fid=34504&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blacktriangle.org%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1755 Ken Livingstone’s ignorant statements on immunisation are a reason not to vote for him in the forthcoming election according to Dr Michael Fitzpatrick At the height of the MMR controversy, Johnson rejected the scare and endorsed the childhood immunisation programme. He even publicly criticised the Daily Mail over its irresponsible scare-mongering on the issue. This at [...] (Source: Black Triangle) Black Triangle blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1340399 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:33:19 +0100 1340399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1325177&cid=t_99504_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F03%2F24%2Fspit-in-a-cup%2F Spit in a cup and find out if you are bipolar. What a load of bullshit! Home bipolar disorder test causes stirs By MARCUS WOHLSEN, Associated Press Writer Sat Mar 22, 4:23 PM ET SAN DIEGO - Dr. John Kelsoe has spent his career trying to identify the biological roots of bipolar disorder. In December, he announced he had discovered several gene mutations closely tied to the disease, also known as manic depression. Then Kelsoe, a prominent psychiatric geneticist at the University of California, San Diego, did something provocative for the buttoned-down world of academic medical research: He began selling bipolar genetic tests straight to the public over the Internet last month for $399. His company, La Jolla-b... bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1325177 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:04:15 +0100 1325177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1148212&cid=t_99504_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F01%2F13%2Fmy-brain-is-exploding%2F This is how I’ ve been feeling for a while now. Rapid thoughts and too damn many of them. With everything that has been invented, WTF has someone invented and On/Off knob that could be inserted in our brain? Had a great (but short) manic episode the other nite. Just could not sleep at all. Stayed up all nite. When the sun rose the next morning around 5 o’clock, I was out in my yard trying to find weird stuff to take pictures of. It was HEAVEN!!!! I WANT SUM MO’ OF DAT!!!! Miss you all. Have a good nite. (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1148212 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 04:41:17 +0100 1148212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1097479&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Fbg-blowup-on-paradise.html I enjoyed a late afternoon ride with a friend on one of my favorite short routes, known as the "Paradise Loop." Any cyclist who's spent time in San Francisco will probably know of this classic ride, which goes through Sausalito and then up a 1-2 mile hill to eventually reach Paradise Drive, which loops around the rolling hills of the Tiburon Peninsula. The views from Tiburon of the San Francisco skyline, Angel Island and the Bay are amazing, and there are fewer tourists than in Sausalito. It's a perfect spot for a mid-ride snack at the corner bakery.Anyway, my BG's (BG = blood glucose or sugar) for the day went something like this:11 AM (1 hour after breakfast): 77, ate 1 gel before a 25-minute walk.1:10 PM: 337 (yikes!) -> 1.55 U insulin + 15 g carbs. I was hungry since I hadn't had food ... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1097479 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 02:54:00 +0100 1097479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1031136&cid=t_99504_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F11%2F15%2Fthe-cat-test-which-one-are-you%2F The Cat Test (feline9) To identify emotionally disturbed individuals accurately, Algozzine, Foster, & Kaufman (1979) developed the CAT TEST. This simple, yet novel test is easily administered by professionals, parents, and aides. It involves three simple steps: 1) place testee in empty room facing far wall; 2) place cat in center of room, close and latch door; 3) after 10 minutes, open the door. Algozzine et al., note that the CAT TEST allows fine discriminations between subclassifications of emotional disturbance . They offer the following guidelines for interpretation of results: 1. OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE— four neat, meticulous piles of fur to be found in the corners of room - cat alive, but cold. 2. SOCIALIZED DELINQUENT— fur scattered randomly about room and on testee - ... bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1031136 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 02:51:39 +0100 1031136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1030056&cid=t_99504_109_f&fid=34504&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blacktriangle.org%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1670 What exactly has this man done wrong? (Source: Black Triangle) Black Triangle blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1030056 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:23:59 +0100 1030056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=985650&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F09%2Fthanks-for-ride.html Thank you to those who made it possible for me to participate in the September 2007 Ride to Cure Diabetes in Whitefish, Montana. While raising money for the JDRF was my primary reason for deciding to do the ride, the weekend far surpassed my expectations. Not only was I treated to explore and ride in one of the country's most scenic and peaceful locations, for a few days the burden of this disease was lifted and I was reminded that it is, in fact, possible for me to live better with diabetes. Unlike other athletic events, which also motivate and challenge me, the Ride brings people together with a common goal: to cure diabetes. It was also the first event where the medical tent at the end was never used. I met many friends with diabetes themselves or who have loved ones with diabetes. And ... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=985650 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 02:46:00 +0100 985650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=882679&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F09%2Fone-last-plug-for-jdrf-ride.html My bike is en route to Montana, and I will be leaving Thursday for the Whitefish Ride to Cure Diabetes. If you wanted to donate but forgot, it is not too late. Just go to:http://ride.jdrf.org/rider.cfm?id=7134or go tohttp://ride.jdrf.org and search for my name.Thank you to all who have already generously donated. If you know anyone who might be interested, please spread the word. (Source: Annetics) Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=882679 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:09:00 +0100 882679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=734891&cid=t_99504_97_f&fid=35601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrhunnybun.com%2F2007%2F07%2Fnormal-service-is-resumed.html A combination of my primary computer giving up the ghost, being on holiday and watching too much of the Tour De France on Eurosport means I haven't posted for some time. Well, it's not that often Lycra-clad men tear around the streets of London at 60 Km/h.The cycling theme neatly combines with today's post from Blog, MD. Sam is cycling 192 miles around Massachusetts to support the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where he works as a paediatric haematologist-oncologist. Some of the stories of the patients he has treated are posted on the site here. There are some inspiring and moving stories and I dare you not to be touched by them. Maybe you'd consider donating too? Hopefully Sam will be cycling at a pace rather less frenetic than that of the Tour. (Source: A day at the pharmacy.) A day at the pharmacy. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=734891 Sat, 14 Jul 2007 21:42:00 +0100 734891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=729732&cid=t_99504_109_f&fid=34504&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blacktriangle.org%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1610 This is ridiculous: One of Britain’s biggest engineering companies has banned staff from travelling on bicycles or motorbikes after declaring them too dangerous. Jacobs Babtie advises local authorities on sustainable transport projects – including how to get more people to switch from four wheels to two. It has told staff at its 36 offices across Britain that they [...] (Source: Black Triangle) Black Triangle blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=729732 Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:06:05 +0100 729732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=719337&cid=t_99504_109_f&fid=34504&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blacktriangle.org%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1601 If you are a professional cyclist you have an excuse for a beer gut: Spaniard Miguel Indurain, who took five successive titles, had lungs so big they displaced his stomach, leading to his trademark paunch. Indurain’s lung capacity was eight litres, compared to an average of six litres. […] Lance Armstrong’s heart, like that of many other athletes, is [...] (Source: Black Triangle) Black Triangle blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=719337 Sat, 07 Jul 2007 11:36:18 +0100 719337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=691343&cid=t_99504_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F06%2F22%2Fbp-b-and-e%2F I was thinking about Feline’s comment on my breaking and entering experience. It’s true and here’s what happened. Not long after meeting some of these girls at the other place, I went out of town for a few days. I didn’t take my laptop with me. And, my family was with me. I had began to get that little bbbzzzzzzz that you feel when you are starting up the rollercoaster and are going to be ringing the M bell on top.During the trip, I began to understand that this was gonna be #1alloutcrazyrunforyourlifesbecauseI’mmanic episode. Sometimes, I am able to guage early on to a certain extent how “high” I’m gonna fly. And,, friends, I was right up there with the Space Shuttle by the time we got to our destination. Sometime around the second day we we... bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=691343 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 03:44:24 +0100 691343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=676578&cid=t_99504_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F06%2F13%2Fthe-most-ridiculous-item-of-the-day%2F This article says so much about what is wrong with psychiatry, insurance companies, and parenting today. I just knew even before I got to this statement that it was going to be said, “Many parents say that a bipolar diagnosis meant they were no longer blamed for their children’s behavior.” What a nicely packaged excuse for bad parenting. This seriously makes me mad as hell. An 18 month old baby with a BP diagnosis because she cries all the time? My oldest daughter cried a hellova lot. She had a bipolar mother and…….COLIC.!! It’s scary to think that she could have been diagnosed as BP because of crying. What’s wrong with these people? It’s just too easy to blame your young kid’s problems on a disorder. The article gives an example of a ... bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=676578 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 02:32:53 +0100 676578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=644815&cid=t_99504_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2007%2F05%2F30%2Fthe-bike-that-will-never-be-stolen%2F Photo: random dude This bike is going nowhere fast. Sort of like the 15 lb. spare tire around my waist. I don’t know if this was a practical joke or an art installation, but I love it the same, either way. If you look closely, you’ll see that you only need to break one lock to steal the bike. Making it a useful object again is another question. Share This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=644815 Wed, 30 May 2007 11:43:10 +0100 644815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=629399&cid=t_99504_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F05%2F22%2Flift-thee-up-wtf%2F I was singing along with Amy Lee from Evanescence today… when a girlfriend of my daughters said… what does it mean? I said… she’s depressed… she’s asking god to “Lift Thee Up, dont’ want to lock me up inside….” , etc… etc…, she said… oh… cause the NAME of the song is “Lithium”, I thought it was some girl’s name or something like that…. “… I said, “No… are you sure it’s called, “Lithium? L-I-T-H-I-U-M”? “Yeah”, she said… “why? What does it mean? and I told her that lithium was an approved bipolar disorder medication… approved to effectively (snarf snarf), treat bipolar disorder…. one of the few that had bee... bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=629399 Tue, 22 May 2007 22:11:40 +0100 629399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=591053&cid=t_99504_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F05%2F05%2Fclothes-for-us-crazies%2F I use to love shopping. It was one of my obessions. Seriously….OCD obsession. I still have articles of clothes from years ago with tags on them. I would have given them away a long time ago, but I hid them too good and am just now finding them.I haven’t bought any clothes for awhile now. [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=591053 Sat, 05 May 2007 15:42:21 +0100 591053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=577856&cid=t_99504_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F04%2F29%2Fmonkey-butt-powder-for-irritation%2F For the last couple days, I’ve been irritated. Cranky. Bitcy. Downright hatefull. I’m in bipolar limbo. Not sure if I’m gonna go up or down. The irritation state always precedes mania or depression for me. I’ve said smartaleck things to my family. My husband and I are acting like members on a debate team. I find [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=577856 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 04:03:02 +0100 577856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=573181&cid=t_99504_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F04%2F26%2Fuh-ohlooks-like-were-gonna-need-a-bigger-clubhouse%2F 1 in 4 U.S. Adults Suffer Mental Illness, Substance Abuse By Miranda Hitti   New research shows that mental illness is common in the U.S., but many people don’t get prompt, adequate treatment. More than one in four U.S. adults per year have some form of mental illness or substance abuse. Many of those cases are mild, but 14 [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=573181 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 03:14:36 +0100 573181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=568710&cid=t_99504_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F04%2F24%2Fla-la-laconnect-the-dots%2F Today has been a pretty stress filled day. I’m use to dealing with people with extreme emotional changes. It’s part of my life coming from a family with deep bipolar roots. Peoplespeaking extremely rapidly or maybe, not speaking at all is just something that I deal with just like laundry, shopping, etc. Part of life. [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=568710 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 03:13:59 +0100 568710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=564384&cid=t_99504_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthbolt.net%2F2007%2F04%2F23%2Ffloyd-landis-follow-up-blood-doping-tests-positive%2F * Picture © Scott Markewitz This is sad. Floyd Landis’ follow-up test results are positive for synthetic testosterone. There’s some screwiness with the results (of-effing-course there is) what with the lab not allowing Landis’ expert, Paul Scott, to be present during the running of the tests. The lab had originally agreed to let him witness the testing, but only in the presence of two other experts from the U.S. Anti-Doping Association. The USADA’s experts failed to show up on Sunday when the tests had been scheduled to take place. So the lab ran the tests without any experts in the room, and the results came out positive. Naturally, the Landis’ camp is fighting mad about the snafu, and are madly fighting the allegations. Landis has said he will voluntarily a... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=564384 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:45:34 +0100 564384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=564385&cid=t_99504_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthbolt.net%2F2007%2F04%2F23%2Fdealbolt-free-shipping-coupon-code-at-bike-nashbar%2F Bike Nashbar (no affiliation) is offering free shipping today with coupon code FSP833. I’ve ordered from them before and they have good prices and service. So if you’re looking to get some gear to help motivate you on your spring ride, the time is nigh. (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=564385 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:21:51 +0100 564385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=551891&cid=t_99504_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F04%2F17%2F24-hours-in-disturbia-and-why-the-hell-is-that-8-foot-cow-staring-at-me%2F Uneasy day. Started out with my cracked-addicted stepdaughter calling for money again. Her father turned her money request last night down. I’m trying by best to make him understand that he is not helping her by giving her money. He is being an enabler and that’s all. She came into my life when she was [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=551891 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 04:16:27 +0100 551891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=551893&cid=t_99504_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F04%2F16%2Fthe-awful-sound-of-silence%2F Sometimes, I scream and no sound comes out. I’m afraid that one day, a noise so loud that it will shatter my head will replace it. It’s my secret……………………so far. (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=551893 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:11:23 +0100 551893 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=551894&cid=t_99504_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F04%2F16%2Fhell-and-tarnation%2F Wish I could go back to bed and sleep until a week from Sunday. Bad day!!!! I’m feeling like my skin is going to burst open at the seams. Well, if skin had seams.  I’d probably just explode from the various openings in my body actually. That would be a hellova site. FOX NEWS BULLETIN: WOMAN [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=551894 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 21:25:47 +0100 551894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=551897&cid=t_99504_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F04%2F13%2Fbp-sideshow-iior-these-are-the-asses-i-want-to-kick-today%2F Trying to keep it real here. I posted the “Shattered” aka “The Day In The Life of Real Bipolar Chick a day or so ago. Honest feelings…..no “brain double” used. Actors and actresses portraying bipolar people in movies get to use body doubles. Why can’t I have a “brain double”? Somebody who can step [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=551897 Sat, 14 Apr 2007 01:31:42 +0100 551897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=551899&cid=t_99504_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F04%2F12%2Fstill-standin%2F ….and here’s how you can be too. Depression busters and other randomness. Depression, anger turned inward…remember to just take your anger out on the world and save yourself the grief. What is it you have called it? My fighting spirit the ability to roll with the punches, I’m feisty. No. I think my last gasp for air [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=551899 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 08:07:46 +0100 551899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=522638&cid=t_99504_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthbolt.net%2F2007%2F04%2F05%2Fhow-not-to-ride-a-bike%2F I’m not sure what else to say about this. Perhaps, love is blind faces backwards? Found at Casa Free (French, I think) mam885, or anyone else, can you translate and tell us what’s going on, here? Related reading: BBC Health Headline: Wearing Helmets ‘More Dangerous’ (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=522638 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 14:47:19 +0100 522638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=501366&cid=t_99504_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthbolt.net%2F2007%2F03%2F26%2Fflickr-finder-the-best-way-to-lock-up-your-bike%2F Original (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=501366 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 17:04:04 +0100 501366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=495355&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F01%2Fway-up.html Here's another picture from my ride today. I'm looking up from the sidewalk to the top of the first tower (coming from Marin). The camera on my phone didn't quite capture the intensity of the colors in this picture. (Source: Annetics) Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=495355 Sun, 07 Jan 2007 00:33:00 +0100 495355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=495356&cid=t_99504_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F01%2Fmarin-headlands-from-bridge.html As I returned from my ride in Marin County this afternoon, I had to stop and pull out my camera-phone at this view from the Golden Gate Bridge. We've had chilly weather lately, and the air was clear and crisp today. The views of the Bay and San Francisco were also postcard-perfect. (Source: Annetics) Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=495356 Sun, 07 Jan 2007 00:10:00 +0100 495356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=460885&cid=t_99504_88_f&fid=34599&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.richardwinters.com%2Frichardwintersmd%2F2004%2F10%2Frabbit.html I cycle somewhere between 100 and 150 miles per week. When I see someone riding in front of me I've noticed something strange. Yesterday I heard myself say softly, but aloud while riding, "We have a rabbit." "Who is we?" (talking to myself now) It's just me pedaling along on a bicycle. The other guy is 100 meters ahead. Is this line from a movie? It is hard to repress the instinct to pedal faster to catch and then blaze by the "rabbit". All doing so while attempting to look calm. Saying "Good Morning" as I pass without any hint of breathlessness. Perhaps even reaching down and taking a drink from my water bottle in a nonchalant way. Then noticing that my carefully planned workout in which I scheduled myself not to exceed a heart rate of 163...has been thrown out with my heart rac... richard[WINTERS]md blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=460885 Fri, 15 Oct 2004 21:05:01 +0100 460885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=460891&cid=t_99504_88_f&fid=34599&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.richardwinters.com%2Frichardwintersmd%2F2004%2F09%2Fvuelta_a_espana.html Professional cycling has 3 "major" tours each year. The Giro d'Italia, the Tour de France, and the Vuelta a Espana. The Giro and the Tour were on Outdoor Life Network (OLN) and I didn't miss a minute. I love watching professional cycling. So many stories. Tactics. Attacks. Nail biter finishes. I was bummed to find out that OLN was not going to carry the Vuelta. I thought I was going to miss it. I'm happy to find that I am able to get daily coverage on the spanish station TVEI (407 on DirecTV). I watched US Postal kick butt in today's Team Time Trial. The only problem is that it's in spanish. But I should know spanish. (Source: richard[WINTERS]md) richard[WINTERS]md blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=460891 Sat, 04 Sep 2004 18:28:56 +0100 460891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=460892&cid=t_99504_88_f&fid=34599&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.richardwinters.com%2Frichardwintersmd%2F2004%2F09%2Foblique_chainri.html Several professional cyclists are using oddly shaped chainrings. Chainrings are the cogwheels that pull the chain. These odd shaped chainrings reportedly minimize the dead spots and maximize the power portion of the pedaling stroke. When the pedal is up [at 90 degrees] a rider's strength is minimal so the ring radius is small as well. When the pedal comes near to horizontal, the rider's strength is more, so the chainring is bigger to take advantage of that. The creators report between 5- and 15-percent gains in efficiency with 3-percent gains in speed (given identical input effort). (Source: richard[WINTERS]md) richard[WINTERS]md blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=460892 Thu, 02 Sep 2004 04:13:00 +0100 460892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=460899&cid=t_99504_88_f&fid=34599&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.richardwinters.com%2Frichardwintersmd%2F2004%2F02%2Fdigital_justice.html I got hit by a minivan while cycling yesterday. His rearview mirror clipped my handlebars causing my wheel to turn out. I slid into then van and skidded along the ground to a stop. I recall thinking "there's the wheelwell...miss it." I have some road rash to my right hand. Some bumps and bruises. Not too bad. It's still a bit cool here and the layers of clothing protected me pretty well. It's a bit odd to see the undercarriage of a car while lying in the road. I got up and looked in the minivan at the driver who had stopped at the stoplight just ahead. He gestured at me. Then he drove off. I just got a new digital camera. About the size of an Altoid box. Had it in my back shirt pocket. My back tire was wobbly. My seat scratched. Some scattered scratches on the frame. Thankfully I ... richard[WINTERS]md blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=460899 Fri, 06 Feb 2004 09:34:43 +0100 460899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=460905&cid=t_99504_88_f&fid=34599&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.richardwinters.com%2Frichardwintersmd%2F2003%2F10%2Fspinning_1.html Distance: 15.09 miles Time: 37:59 Avg: 23.8 mph Max: 30.8 mph Cadence: 90-100 Heart Rate Zone: Recovery Ceiling Level: +1 Encounters: walls of house, carpet, wife, dad gone to get tony roma's (Source: richard[WINTERS]md) richard[WINTERS]md blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=460905 Mon, 13 Oct 2003 03:35:14 +0100 460905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=460910&cid=t_99504_88_f&fid=34599&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.richardwinters.com%2Frichardwintersmd%2F2003%2F10%2Fhome_to_old_fri.html Distance: 23.43 miles Time: 1:27:58 Avg: 15.9 mph Max: 28.7 mph Cadence: 90 Heart Rate Zone: Lactate Threshold with some intervals on hills Encounters: teenage girl with loud rap music honking her horn who said hello, small old dog scared by bike, horses and cows indifferent, mom at bella pasta (Source: richard[WINTERS]md) richard[WINTERS]md blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=460910 Fri, 10 Oct 2003 03:04:00 +0100 460910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=460912&cid=t_99504_88_f&fid=34599&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.richardwinters.com%2Frichardwintersmd%2F2003%2F10%2Fhome_to_woodwar.html Distance: 22 miles Heart Rate Zone: Recovery Ceiling Encounters: little lizard on the road, discourteous county truck on bike trail with wide mirrors, cyclists that wave, cyclists that don't wave (Source: richard[WINTERS]md) richard[WINTERS]md blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=460912 Thu, 09 Oct 2003 01:32:46 +0100 460912