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 'dancing'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:49:16 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4438932&cid=t_99730_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D2024 LET’S ALL MATE LIKE RABBITS THIS YEAR 29 year old Alessandra Ambrosio – says “Happy Chinese New Year” – Brazilian Victoria Secret Supermodel Style!  She has two really big ears. We are 3 days into the Year of the Metal Rabbit! The rabbit’s peaceful nature combines with the noble, protective metal element to usher in a gentle phase governed by diplomacy. These Rabbits are very ambitious and can be quite crafty in their dealings with others. They throw themselves and their emotions into everything they do, making them intense lovers and immerse themselves into projects…both business and personal. This Chinese New Year will allow more time for family pursuits. Spending time with your nearest and dearest will take precedence over work and romantic love.... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4438932 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 00:47:26 +0100 4438932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119584&cid=t_99730_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F10%2Fdying-to-be-beautiful.html Perichoresis.  "To dance or flow around".  A relatively unpoetical Greek word that describes the poetry of worship, of glorifying, of praising our Creator.  On nearly every page of His book, there is a command, a suggestion, or a mention of our praising God. Unbelievers have time and again labeled this as the ultimate in self-servient pride, proof that God is, indeed (if He exists at all) a megalomaniac sadist who has human puppets dancing in a fiery and comedic tragedy toward their eventual, unwitting and stupid death.Seen without the lens of Christ, that's exactly what this life is.  A march toward the inevitable grave, the only redeeming value whatever legacy we leave for the next generation, the one after that, the one after that...the gifts we give to the others on... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119584 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 01:36:00 +0100 4119584 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4003262&cid=t_99730_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F0RSBzFirdIk%2F The final entries are pouring in for the UCEM Waiting Room Conference Dancing Shoes competition. Every year the Fellowship ceremony is followed by a couple of Grand Balls where it is Fellows sport the official Utopian College commemorative footwear. The ameritus members of the under-qualified over-talker pompostuous society will announce the winning design later in the month (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4003262 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:30:25 +0100 4003262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3961950&cid=t_99730_136_f&fid=39212&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbahtocancer.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fguest-blogger-anna-wallace-dancing-togetherness%2F Had Mum been alive when I was diagnosed, she would have shrugged her shoulders, a little glint in her eye, say wryly ‘You’ve always got to be blinking unique and different’.  Mum would, of course, have been right.  I was diagnosed with a rare soft tissue sarcoma, Cystosarcoma Phyllodes.   Phyllodes tumours account for less than 2% of all breast cancers and are fast growing tumours that are difficult to diagnose.  Phyllodes does not respond to chemotherapy and a poor response to radiotherapy.  For this reason surgery is key.   One of the hugely worrying traits of having any rare cancer is that there is little information, your medical teams often having never managed a similar case, charities and support organisations don’t have ‘leaflets’ or first hand experiences.  In... Bah! to cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3961950 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 06:23:14 +0100 3961950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3954206&cid=t_99730_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fthe-science-of-dance-video-of-the-day%2F Ladies, if you weren’t sure why Prince, John Travolta, and Michael Jackson did it for you, BBC dug into the science of why heterosexual women like flamboyant male dancers so much. (They also made the moves far less sexy by transposing them onto digital avatars. Can we have real men back, please?) via Broadsheet Post from: BlissTree The Science of Dance: Video of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3954206 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:00:37 +0100 3954206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3954211&cid=t_99730_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fdating-does-your-partners-flamboyant-dancing-make-you-uncomfortable%2F photo: Thinkstock Does your dude still “Vogue”? A new study shows that women are most attracted to men with large…flamboyant dance moves. Researchers claim this find is similar to animal mating rituals, and that women may be attracted to flashy male dancers (not the Chippendale kind) because it shows that they’re in shape. Embarrassing dance moves that center around the head, neck, and trunk are apparently the most important. We like dudes who are comfortable enough with their manhood to look like dorks when they dance. You? via Yahoo! News Post from: BlissTree Does Your Partner's Flamboyant Dancing Make You Uncomfortable? (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3954211 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:22:47 +0100 3954211 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3935788&cid=t_99730_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fsteve-martin-on-music%2F Talking about music is like dancing about architecture. – Steve Martin Post from: BlissTree Steve Martin on Music (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3935788 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:00:28 +0100 3935788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3823127&cid=t_99730_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fparticles-of-sacrifice-reveal-untold.html Northern lights in the middle of the sky above rural Wisconsinon August 3, 2010; visible due to an explosion on the sun's surface.A storm opens our eyes to see, our hands to receive the starry nights that follow.  An explosion - damaging, fire-gushing, volcanic, erupting - on the sun's surface sent billions of particles toward earth.  (A damage, painful explosion above the Cross snuffed the life out of the Son of God.)  As the particles of that great light-filled body in the heavens float through the galaxies down to Earth's atmosphere, the northern lights become visible all the way down to parts of New England where they are never seen.  (So grace felt like a million drops onto my soul, revealing hidden beauty beneath the scars of sin as Christ's light reflected there ... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3823127 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:06:00 +0100 3823127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3761397&cid=t_99730_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-things-we-want-to-do-this-weekend-8%2F The sweet, sweet weekend is almost here. What are your plans? We’ve got several things in mind for our two days off: Drink a glass of wine. Our favorite dietician says that we should drink a glass of wine over a can of Coke. We promise we’ll stick to one glass. Really. Make our muscles sore — and like it. We’re going to get in at least one good workout this weekend, and you can bet we’ll savor the burn. Watch some Oprah. Sometimes we just want to sit back and see what Her Majesty has to say. Even though she isn’t always right. Buy a really big energy-efficient TV. Okay, so maybe we won’t actually buy it. But we can definitely walk around the air-conditioned electronics store and stare at Energy Star-certified 50-inchers. Go dancing. It’s a... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3761397 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:35:08 +0100 3761397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3742241&cid=t_99730_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fleap-into-the-ocean-photo-of-the-day%2F Her hair isn’t tied back; she’s not wearing a bathing suit; and she’s about to jump into the ocean wearing a sweater. But she’s not self-conscious. In fact, she seems to be having the time of her life. This weekend, we hope to remember what it’s like to be so carefree. Photo from Flickr user mikebaird Post from: BlissTree Leap Into the Ocean: Photo of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3742241 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:00:02 +0100 3742241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737233&cid=t_99730_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fanother-thought-on-storms.html Seen in the hospital gift shop today:"Life is not waiting until the storm passes,but learning to dance in the rain."That, in a nutshell, is what God has taught my husband, my children and I through this season of our lives. I have a hilarious memory of being allowed - at some ridiculous age like 10 or so - to run in the rain in our wooded backyard in the country, clothed only in my underwear. I will never forget the freedom of that sensation, skipping through the yard, naked, the icy chill of the raindrops and heat of the humidity rising from the grass. My brothers were in the basement, and I'm sure my mother watched me dance from the kitchen window. Now I must dance again, in a new way. He has stripped me of my "clothes" now in a spiritual sense. Instead of feeling fear in my nakedness, I... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737233 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:28:00 +0100 3737233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3617801&cid=t_99730_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fwomen-and-sex-hypoactive-sexual-desire-disorder%2F photo: Thinkstock According to a recent survey by the Society for Women’s Health Research, both men and women agree that sexual health is vital to a woman’s health and well being. But do all women know that a decrease in sexual desire could be a sign that their sexual health is suffering? Many people write off low libido as the result of stress at work or at home, but if it happens repeatedly, it could be because of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD). A new initiative called “Sex Brain Body,” spearheaded by actress Lisa Rinna (Days of Our Lives, Dancing With the Stars) and sex and relationship expert Dr. Laura Berman, focuses on educating women about their sexual health, which includes HSDD. Though surveys show that women are concerned about low libido, very... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3617801 Mon, 24 May 2010 20:48:56 +0100 3617801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577360&cid=t_99730_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fcoregasm-poll-can-you-really-climax-from-a-workout%2F The Coregasm Workout is one of the newest paths to climax, but let’s be honest: Not all of us can come on command, and we’re not sure a personal trainer can unlock pandora’s box. Orgasms are elusive for many women, and there are endless books, videos, tools, and theories about how to get sexual satisfaction. Beyond coregasm workouts, which supposedly make you actually climax at the gym, there are also tons of exercises designed to build confidence, stamina, and actual pelvic muscles to help you reach Cloud 9. (Check out our gallery of sexy workouts, from pole dancing to pelvic weights!) Unlike guys, us ladies are vastly different: One woman’s arousal is another woman’s dissatisfaction in bed. Yet we’re always wondering: What about other women? What&#8217... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577360 Tue, 18 May 2010 17:05:58 +0100 3577360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3552556&cid=t_99730_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FRB3c9rXNc00%2F Judy recently shared the following on her Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) e-mail group. I found it so useful that I asked her to allow it to be published here. Judy readily agreed. Good morning group, When I read the daily reading on losing a sense of humor it reminded me … I had to learn to play. When I came to ACA some of the members encouraged me to play by asking what I had never done as a child that I wanted to do. I wanted to learn to roller skate and I wanted a bicycle. I went out and bought a used pair of skates and a used bike. My friends took me roller skating and held my hand around the rink until I could go it alone. It was fun but what I discovered was that what I really wanted to do was dance. I gave away my skates and took dance lessons and I’ve been dancing for ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3552556 Sun, 09 May 2010 17:57:22 +0100 3552556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3502965&cid=t_99730_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Flonging.html Have you ever held someone you love, heart to heart, and felt that slowing, filling in your chest that only love brings? For me, that feeling comes only from my children and my mother. When I cuddle my kids, when I get a long hug from my mom, there is some kind of spiritual level communication that occurs. Sometimes it almost hurts, sometimes nothing ever felt so good. The scientist in me wonders if the heart actually swells in some way in that moment, when you really relax and reconnect with that person.I had one of these moments in the midst of chaos yesterday...just a brief moment, holding Caleb and then holding Amelia as they woke from their naps. One blink of an eye, and I had moved on to correcting the squabbling over lap space and trying to get Caleb to stop whining. But just that m... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3502965 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3502965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3501497&cid=t_99730_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Flane-bryant-video-too-hot-for-tv-or-too-fat-for-tv%2F This steamy Lane Bryant lingerie commercial is causing quite the rumble, as Lane Bryant asserts that ABC and Fox restricted their airtime by refusing to offer it a slot during Dancing with the Stars, and demanding heavy edits to the video. The networks, of course, deny that they discriminated against the ad, calling the whole thing a publicity stunt. True or not, they’re hitting on an issue that makes a lot of us squirm: Sex and “overweight” people. We’ve all seen the “real models” in those Dove Ads, and there’s always a token “mature woman” in the Land’s End catalog, but when’s the last time you saw a woman with an average BMI in an overtly sexual ad? If you can’t think of one, you’re probably like everyone else... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3501497 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:05:02 +0100 3501497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3441026&cid=t_99730_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fweekend-of-pure-joy.html A weekend of pure joy......all possible because of one day on a crossand one "happy day" when He rose again.Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,Because He lives, all fear is gone;Because I know He holds the future,And life is worth the living,Just because He lives.For the full lyrics, click here.Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may be proved genuine and may resul... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3441026 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:08:00 +0100 3441026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3432849&cid=t_99730_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fvideo-of-the-day-marlee-matlins-my-deaf-family-premiere%2F Last week, Marlee Matlin premiered her new show “My Deaf Family” – on YouTube. The Academy Award-winning actress and contestant on last season’s “Dancing with the Stars” wanted to let people know about the Firls: a family of six living in California, who are all deaf except for their 15-year-old son, Jared, and three-year-old son, Elijah. No major networks were willing to air it; so she launched it on YouTube. Matlin recently talked with the Los Angeles Times about unveiling her project on the Web, and the inspiration behind it. Check out the first episode below and tell us what you think.     Post from: BlissTree Video of the Day: Marlee Matlin's "My Deaf Family" Premiere (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3432849 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:02:40 +0100 3432849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429416&cid=t_99730_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fextraordinary.html Somewhere along the line I decided I was invincible. Oh, I admitted I would someday die, but until then...invincible. It was right around the time I had to face up to the fact that I would someday die. Around age 19. I felt the tautness of youth in my muscles, the energy propelled on by the drugs that kept my heart beating, the refusal to sleep for fear of wasting precious time. I remember wearing a shirt that bore the motto, "You can sleep when you're dead." And I truly believed it. Rest was for the weary, sleep was for the weak, reflection for the elderly.One day, once a year, I resurrect that spirit from the ashes. I rise early, pull on my oldest clothes, forgo my shower, and head outdoors, whatever the weather. My body coils and springs again as I chop wood. I lay down in the dirt, and... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429416 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:24:00 +0100 3429416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3412594&cid=t_99730_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FuRioCxDYzTI%2F Many people in recovery from alcoholism, addiction, gambling, co-dependency and Adult Child of Alcoholism may need new social and exercise strategies to assist on their recovery journey. Take 10 If dancing is a rare activity for you, one you take part in only at the occasional wedding reception (if then!), then it’s time to get in touch with your inner John Travolta or Olivia Newton-John. Dancing, like walking or cycling, is a great no-cost or low-cost way to build aerobic fitness, improve balance and strengthen your muscles at any age. And you don’t have to wait for a special event or find a partner to enjoy dance’s benefits. You can even pick dance as your main physical activity. Research presented at the 2009 annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine sh... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3412594 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 22:50:08 +0100 3412594 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3280175&cid=t_99730_140_f&fid=34844&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheicarusproject.net%2Fart%2Fmad-love-san-francisco-on-valentines-day Bay Area Icarus was revived last summer, and we are officially full of surging, irreverent life.   We held our first event on Valentine's Day--Mad Love.  We had an open mic, a skilled MC, a cabaret of musicians and poets, and the evening skyrocketed to a close with the Brass Liberation Orchestra. If you were there, you know.  If not, read on!  Almost as good. :)read more (Source: The Icarus Project - Navigating the Space Between Brilliance and Madness) The Icarus Project - Navigating the Space Between Brilliance and Madness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3280175 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:49:00 +0100 3280175 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2934952&cid=t_99730_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fdance-fever%2F Recovery Dancing Many people in recovery from alcoholism, addiction, gambling, co-dependency and Adult Child of Alcoholism may need new social and exercise strategies to assist on their journey. Take 10 If dancing is a rare activity for you, one you take part in only at the occasional wedding reception (if then!), then it’s time to get in touch with your inner Debbie Allen. Dancing, like walking or cycling, is a great no-cost or low-cost way to build aerobic fitness, improve balance and strengthen your muscles at any age. And you don’t have to wait for a special event or find a partner to enjoy dance’s benefits. You can even pick dance as your main physical activity. Research presented at the 2009 annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine showed that danci... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2934952 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:29:23 +0100 2934952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2828437&cid=t_99730_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FdcFoyM_ZJP0%2Fdementia-patients-party-through-night.html My name is Bob DeMarco, I am an Alzheimer's caregiver. My mother Dorothy, now 93 years old, suffers from Alzheimer's disease. We live our life one day at a time. If you have been here for a while you might have read my article--A Wonderful Moment in Time--Mom Dances for the first time in years. These are the moments that most Alzheimer's caregiver are likely to remember. The moments that bring joy to the life of the caregiver. One problem that can really send a caregiver on the path to depression is lack of sleep. Once an Alzheimer's sufferer starts getting up in the middle of the night a pattern gets established. This pattern is hard to break, and results in the caregiver suffering from sleep deprivation. There is a solution that is being offered at New York City's Hebrew Home for the ... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2828437 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:34:19 +0100 2828437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2800493&cid=t_99730_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FRvDb86Xq4o8%2F Dancing with the Stars is a good example of what you can do with your body if you put your mind to it. But it’s also becoming an example of just how fragile your body is. The contestants on the show have been getting injured so badly that they implemented a new rule where contestants can only practice a maximum of five hours per day. (Only. Five hours is quite a lot if you’re not in the best shape.) The contestants they have chosen are of all different fitness levels. Just yesterday, Tom DeLay has indicated that he has a “pre-stress fracture” in his foot. DeLay is currently rehearsing for the season opener of the show, which will begin on September 21st. People should remember that it’s possible to get in great shape, but you have to pay attention to your bo... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2800493 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:45:44 +0100 2800493 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2796517&cid=t_99730_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FXySHIgaM-xE%2F Beloved star Patrick Swayze has died of pancreatic cancer. He has been fighting the disease for the last 20 months. Swayze was the star of Dirty Dancing, Ghost, and many other film roles. He was only 57 years old. He was no stranger to health issues. He “broke both legs in 1997 while making the film “Letters From a Killer,” and went into rehab for a drinking problem.” In 2000 he was flying a plan when it depressurized and landed in a housing development. His last acting role was as part of A&E’s The Beast. The show took 12 hours and a day and included Swayze doing his own stunts. He said it was exhausting but was happy he was continuing his life’s work of acting. The show was cancelled in June after Swayze found out the cancer had spread in his bo... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2796517 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:00:29 +0100 2796517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2725006&cid=t_99730_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D584 Julianne Hough from Dancing with the Stars has great arms (and the works!)  I am guessing hard work – au naturale too!    So many women want to have arms like the ones they see on TV actresses, Dancers, and Big Screen Starletts.  Certainly, you can make your arms look great, but it is extremely difficult to get lean enough, and most of all to drive out the water from the muscle so you can see the definition.  There’s a secret set of weapons that entertainers use in creating sculpted arms, butts, and bodies and that comes from the knowledge of proper use of nutraceuticals, botanicals, and pharmaceuticals (and a great doctor)!  One of those pharmaceuticals that is widely utilized is oxandralone, “Anavar” which to anyone who has used it, is a “miracle work... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2725006 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:30:53 +0100 2725006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2256396&cid=t_99730_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2009%2F03%2F08%2Fa-bunch-of-new-shirts%2F UPDATE: The Angriest POSTAGE STAMPS - HAHA! I sat down and created a bunch of new shirts today. Some of them are funny, some are stupid, some are offensive. There’s a little something for everyone! You can view ALL of my memorabilia here: http://www.zazzle.com/TheAngriestPharm [ALL LINKS WILL OPEN IN A NEW WINDOW] MAY CAUSE RANDOM STREET DANCIN’ SHAKE WELL FREE SOMA - Just follow the arrow and take care of business - Oh no! Another sex/penis joke t-shirt…. TAKE WITH FOOD — Around the world. - This one is more racist than anything. Sue me… FUTURE PHARMACIST - Has an arrow pointing to babymaker. ALCOHOL — the single force keeping your pharmacist from choke slamming you. YOUR DOCTOR HAD ONE SEMESTER OF PCOL. I HAD EIGHT. PHARMACIST — ALL things to ALL... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2256396 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:41:23 +0100 2256396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2249085&cid=t_99730_113_f&fid=34603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fginasmith.typepad.com%2Fgina_on_gina%2F2009%2F03%2Fwhat-practicing-dancing-with-the-stars-is-like-for-woz.html Steve Wozniak sent out this messag describing the adventure of training for America's no. 1 show. He wrote:  like to get started on training and work hard at the start, building up a major sweat, front and back. Usually I'll start practicing parts of the routines on my own, trying to catch things that my partner has pointed out and get them corrected, before we do it together. After a slight preparation, my partner Karina is usually ready. Karina likes a coffee to start the morning. When they do a Starbucks run they get me a cider, with no caramel, the drink I like. I bring bottles of diet green tea with lemon and also water to drink during practice. I sweat hard and get out of breath and exhausted and have even gulped down almost an entire bottle at one time. As much as I dr... I'm Gina Smith blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2249085 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:02:32 +0100 2249085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2249086&cid=t_99730_113_f&fid=34603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fginasmith.typepad.com%2Fgina_on_gina%2F2009%2F03%2Fsteve-wozniaks-note-re-dancing-with-the-stars-and-how-to-vote-for-him.html Steve Wozniak emailed his list the following this morning. (Let this serve as a reminder that the book we wrote -- iWOZ: How I invented the personal computer and had fun along the way -- is available and selling briskly on Amazon.) Steve wrote: I have a great partner for Dancing With The Stars, Karina Smirnoff, and I trust her very much! Our first dance is a chacha to a country-ish song "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet." this Monday (March 9). You can vote up to 13 times with your cell phone. Actually, you can only vote as many times as there are contestants, which will likely be either 11, 12 or 13 this Monday, but extra votes surely don't hurt. An iPhone app to vote for me should be in the iTunes store soon but it's not there yet. You can ALSO vote online up to [13] ... I'm Gina Smith blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2249086 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 19:02:37 +0100 2249086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2182429&cid=t_99730_113_f&fid=34603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fginasmith.typepad.com%2Fgina_on_gina%2F2009%2F02%2Fwhy-woz-could-win-dancing-with-the-stars.html He needs techie people -- who probably don't blog or twitter or email me constanty -- to watch the show and use all their call-in or texted-in votes on him. As I've told him, he also needs to master the Quickstep. I know Steve and I know he was a great athlete as a kid. I believe in him. (And I hope he'll get us tickets for the show : ) I notice the public IS watching. Our book, iWOZ: How I Invented the Personal Computer and Had Fun Doing it (Norton, 2006) is #2 on Amazon's biographies section! Story below from adage.com, with links to the Merc and Chicago Sun-Times articles urging him on! BELOW: Who wants to see the grandpa of the geeks get up and dance? ABC for starters, as it chose 58-year-old Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, usually just called "Woz," for the 2... I'm Gina Smith blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2182429 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:08:13 +0100 2182429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2075151&cid=t_99730_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=2055826&cid=t_99730_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F21%2Fhealthbolt-giveaway%2F Are you looking for a trendy, fun, and sexy way to get in shape this coming year? Then Healthbolt might just have the answer for you. We have two Mambo Mania DVD’s to giveaway to one lucky reader. Created by Clarita, Havana-born dancer and fitness trainer, these DVD’s offer a fun workout that incorporates Latin Dancing with yoga, Pilates and strength training. Here’s what you’ll get… The Original Mambo Mania — sizzle the fat away with hot Latin moves A 30-minute cardio workout packed full of traditional Latin music and moves, teaching audiences basic Cha Cha, Mambo, Merengue and Salsa steps. Clarita uses a classic aerobic format in this bilingual workout, leaving audiences ready for the dance floor and, sí, able to count hasta 8 en español!     Flex’n Stretch’... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2055826 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:15:55 +0100 2055826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1974987&cid=t_99730_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fstrictly-come-dancing-bouhaha.html I have rather a soft spot for John Sergeant. Obviously I am not alone. He always comes over as a kind and humorous man. His treatment by the Thatcher entourage, which I saw live, always sticks in the mind. But, dear God, what is all the brouhaha about this dancing programme? I really could not give a monkey’s who wins it but, if a gun was put against my head to force me to choose, I would rather it were John Sergeant than some mindless sequined cipher. All good fun, I suppose, and I should not make a judgment as I have never actually watched Strictly Come Dancing. I am baffled as to why this utter trivia is pre-occupying the mainstream media. It is even less important than the Brand/Ross farrago.This is the BBC once again being flagrantly irresponsible with their funding. Funding provide... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1974987 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:18:00 +0100 1974987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1873145&cid=t_99730_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F10%2F13%2F1253%2F Dunno how much longer this will be up, but it still makes me cry. Church boy gone wild. Notice the comments: I believe it is wrong and silly how The Way International is constantly working to pull down any posts of The Renewed Live is the Key. This must piss them off to no end. Creepiness factor - [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1873145 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:18:37 +0100 1873145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1815411&cid=t_99730_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F09%2F23%2Fpop-lock-n-load%2F HOLY CRAP! I have the television on in the other room and just heard a very familiar tune. I looked up from the counter and saw our favorite dancing cultists! The dance routine we’ve come to know and love was the opening for tonight’s episode of Red Eye.  (Note: Bonus points to Greg if he opens tomorrow’s [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1815411 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:46:29 +0100 1815411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1794479&cid=t_99730_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F09%2F15%2Fthis-just-in%2F by way of AC…..(thank you for the hardest laugh I’ve had all day) AC emailed this to me and I thought maybe it would give someone else a good laugh as well. For a brief moment I thought it was a parody of mega-churches. Sadly, it is not. *someone please tell me this was filmed in the [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1794479 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:24:28 +0100 1794479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1788948&cid=t_99730_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsex-for-the-over-forty%2F Variety can be the spice of intercourse Recovery from alcoholism, addiction, gambling or codependency is common for people in their forth decade. Often sexuality in relationships has been absent or troubled. Too many men and women in long-term relationships lament that “the thrill is gone” but often don’t understand why. Some blame themselves or their partners or tell themselves that sexual boredom is as inevitable a part of growing older as wrinkles and reading glasses. It doesn’t have to be that way. And here’s why: To coin a cliche, variety can be the spice of intercourse. There are many kinds of sex play, but here let’s consider intercourse and different ways to do it — that is, experiment with positions. This doesn’t men you and your partner have to become gymnasts.... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1788948 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:30:15 +0100 1788948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1625573&cid=t_99730_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F15%2Fdance-like-no-one-is-watching%2F One of my New Year’s resolutions was to ‘dance like no one is watching’. Turns out it’s not such a bad idea. Dancing, it seems, has many health benefits. Besides the obvious - it is exercise and therefore should help you keep fit - dancing is also good for lowering the risk of dementia, helping those with depression, and improving balance for those with Parkinsons. So I’m going to make good my resolution and ‘dance like no one is watching’. And for inspiration, I’ll follow the lead of Matt Harding, better known for his video ‘Where the Hell is Matt?’. He doesn’t care whether anyone is watching or not. He just keeps on dancing his way around the world. And it looks like fun… (source) Tags: dance, dancing and dement... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1625573 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:54:29 +0100 1625573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1497329&cid=t_99730_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F305123854%2F I wasn’t happy when the DJ announced that it was my birthday and that, in honor of this occasion, there would be a “birthday dance”. I knew exactly who had told the DJ that it was my birthday and I had explicitly instructed this lead to refrain from sharing this information. I really did not want to dance in front of everyone. He did not heed my instructions. Another lead dragged me out onto the dance floor to begin the birthday dance. Most of the dancers in attendance formed a circle around us and the DJ began to play music. As is customary with these types of dances, a lead danced with me for a phrase of music and then another lead cut in and took over. Thus, by the end of the song, I had danced with probably a dozen leads. (Of note, the lead who had told the DJ that ... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1497329 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:16:44 +0100 1497329 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1377915&cid=t_99730_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F271969431%2F Dear Leads: Thank you for helping me unwind from the excess extroverted activities I had to pursue today. Though dancing may seem to be an extroverted activity, I find that it nourishes my introversion and re-energizes me. Perhaps this is due to the relative lack of talking while dancing. More likely, however, this is due to the mindfulness within lindy hop (or, arguably, any type of dance). This evening, a few of you expressed some frustration (and maybe a little bit of embarrassment) with your perceived lack of skill. “I only know three moves,” you commented. “I’m sorry.” Please let me assure you that most follows agree that dancing with a solid, confident lead who has a firm understanding of dancing basics and leads only those basics is more enjoyable than... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1377915 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:51:51 +0100 1377915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1269536&cid=t_99730_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F243711491%2F Surgery and Psychiatry. Though the two fields seem vastly different, a surprising number of people waffle between the two specialties when selecting a career. In my medical school class, there were at least three people who switched from one to the other at the very last second (i.e. before submitting applications for residency). Psychiatry residencies report accepting surgeons into their programs; sometimes, these surgeons have established notable careers within their fields… and something compels them to pursue psychiatry. (People in other medical specialties also switch into psychiatry; I’ve met obstetricians/gynecologists, internists, family practice physicians, pediatricians, ophthalmologists, and anesthesiologists who changed their minds.) Surgeons, in my non-randomized ... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1269536 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:19:44 +0100 1269536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1236239&cid=t_99730_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F235955717%2F “Reinvent date night proclaims the New York Times (on February 14th, “heart day” no less): Doing something different, exciting and new is, for long-married couples, the “simple prescription for rekindling the romantic love that brought [you] together in the first place.” Don’t know about you, but “going out,” on a “date” or not is a fairly novel occurrence for us, due to a few reasons. First is the perennial Finding a Babysitter problem. Over the years, we’ve had two great babysitters who we called frequently in order to attend school meetings or even (more rarely) to go out for dinner. One was a high school student who went to college in Maryland a few years ago. The other is now a speech therapist; while she is able to... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1236239 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 06:45:12 +0100 1236239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1207189&cid=t_99730_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F230061316%2F I recently fell while dancing. This is a rare occurrence for those of us who lindy hop without aerials (i.e. where someone is tossed into the air). I’m not really sure what happened. It wasn’t the guy’s fault; he’s a reliable and skilled lead. We had generated a fair amount of angular momentum (…) and suddenly, I realized that my feet were no longer under me. I slid forward and felt my center of gravity approaching the floor. The lead had let go of my hand at that point and we both watched me land squarely on my butt. We did not move… … the other couples on the dance floor maneuvered around us… … I looked up… … I saw him looking down at me. Realizing what had happened, I extended my arms up. He quickly grasped them both w... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1207189 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 05:02:13 +0100 1207189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1184704&cid=t_99730_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F225030272%2F This “Eli Stone” thing just keeps getting curiouser and curiouser, if not just a bit zany. “Eli Stone”ABC’s new legal drama, set to premier on January 31st, this Thursday and the American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) has sent ABC a letter asking the network to cancel such a “reckless” show. The January 28th New York Times notes that ABC is defending the show and plans to air it as scheduled. Here are some more details from an article in USA Today: “Eli Stone” is a comedic legal drama: Stone has hallucinations featuring pop crooner George Michael, besides other “whimsical touches” (singing, dancing—-do I hear the pitter patter of the Ally McBeal baby?) Stone is diagnosed with “an inoperable brain aneurysm&#8... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1184704 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:34:17 +0100 1184704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1123684&cid=t_99730_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F209227135%2F In 2007 This weblog restarted. I shared my cookie recipe. I expressed umbrage at the diagnostic approach to bipolar disorder in children. I struggled with writing stories. The garden of cognitive distortions bloomed. I attended the Washington State Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting. I continued to perform physical exams on potentially assaultive patients. (And was not assaulted.) People commented frequently about defensive medicine. Similar issues apply in psychiatry. I applied for a fellowship position in consult-liaison psychiatry, went through several drafts of my personal statement, and ultimately got accepted at the program of my choice. I continued to have mixed thoughts and feelings about the involuntary treatment act of psychiatric hospitalizations. A good friend and I visit... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1123684 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 03:14:49 +0100 1123684 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1113279&cid=t_99730_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F204811721%2F There was a mannequin poised outside of the store. Her unnaturally tan body was clad in bright red panties with furry white trim and a lacy red and black bustier. Black fishnet stockings hugged her shapely, plastic legs and a Santa hat sat upon head. A few strands of stringy blonde hair hung in her face. The bustier strap on her left shoulder was slipping off of the smooth curve of her arm. A family—father, mother, maybe twelve year-old daughter, and young college co-ed—strolled together upon the sidewalk. Each was bundled in a puffy jacket and a scarf. Their hands were pushed deeply into the pockets of their jackets and when they exhaled mid-sentence, plumes of white condensation floated from their lips. The family passed the scantily-clad mannequin. The father’s eyes ... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1113279 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 22:51:33 +0100 1113279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1082036&cid=t_99730_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F197797343%2F I’ve been dancing at a lindy hop event all weekend and learning less commonly danced jazz-era dances. As a result of all of this dancing, I have reached the following conclusions: People who lived and danced in the 1920s through 1940s had much stronger quad and calf muscles that we do now. (Not really.) Jazz dances absolutely constitute aerobic exercise. The collegiate shag is akin to running in place… which makes me think that people who lived and danced in the 1920s through 1940s had more resilient knees. (Not really—furthermore, the association between knee “wear and tear” injury and running is weak. Just to be clear.) Though not a girly girl, I can wear a crinoline underneath a dress with minimal awkwardness. I rather like crinolines, actually, and I was ... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1082036 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:07:38 +0100 1082036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1074876&cid=t_99730_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F196138593%2F (Originally posted in April 2006. I bend my knees more now. I still have an exothermic endocrine system. Sometimes the playful creativity of the leads makes me laugh out loud—it’s wonderful!—and, for a moment, the “now”-ness of the situation slips away because of my self-consciousness. I still enjoy lindy hop immensely.) Tonight, I finally realized that it is all in the knees. Actually, it is all in the “core” (that block of mass that primarily encompasses one’s abdomen), but the bending of the knees helps stabilize the core so one has more control over one’s body while dancing. Previously, I just wasn’t bending my knees enough. This ultimately made it more difficult for me to follow my lead. Here is a description of the benefits ... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1074876 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:36:13 +0100 1074876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1034601&cid=t_99730_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F186537903%2F It was chilly inside her car. The fuzzy white glow of her dashboard lights dimly illuminated the interior of the parked vehicle. We both still had our seatbelts buckled. I was watching the raindrops splash onto the windshield and dribble down the glass. “I was really pissed at you during conference,” my good friend said to me. Surprised, I turned to look at her. “You were? Why?” “Because you’re going to New York,” she answered. “I wanted to make a paper airplane and write ‘I’m really angry at you’ on it and throw it at you.” I turned my head back and smiled sadly. “But I didn’t,” she continued, “because that probably would have been disruptive.” “Yeah,” I lamely agreed, be... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1034601 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 04:47:49 +0100 1034601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1031010&cid=t_99730_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F185616647%2F >> What is “mental health”? How do we define it? If mental disorders are social and cultural constructions (consider antisocial personality disorder, which within its very definition is “failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest”…. though this does not mean that all mental disorders do not exist—consider someone with highly impairing schizophrenia), that means that society defines mental health. So what is the definition? Is there a “majority”? Should there be a “majority”? Do we measure the means of certain variables across the population? Do we talk about standard deviations and confidence intervals? Do we assess behaviors only? Do ... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1031010 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 06:05:01 +0100 1031010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1002257&cid=t_99730_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F11%2F3%2Fcan-you-trust-a-dancin-dentist.html by Pat SalberOk, this is funny (as long as it didn't happen to you).  Syracuse NY dentist, Dr. George Trusty (really) evidently is not to be trusted - at least when he is rocking out.  The Houston Chronicle (11/3/07) reports that the good dentist was dancing while he was drilling a woman's tooth.  The patient, Brandy Fanning, heard a "snap" and felt some pain.  The dentist's drill bit snapped off and lodged near Fanning's eye.  She had to undergo emergency surgery and spend three days in the hospital as a result of the October 2004 mishap. Last month a federal lawsuit was filed against the dancing dentist by Fanning.  She is seeking $600,000 for her medical expenses, pain and suffering.  The suit claims Dr. Trusty was "performing ... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1002257 Sat, 03 Nov 2007 23:58:57 +0100 1002257 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=962637&cid=t_99730_152_f&fid=36428&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcrankyfitness.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F10%2Fpole-dancing-for-girls-wtf.html So Diet Blog (and probably lots of other fine blogs too) ran a fascinating report recently on a new phenomenon: girls as young as seven taking "pole dancing" classes. (The photo, however, is presumably not of a seven year old unless she is Very Mature for Her Age; it was borrowed from the Pole Dance page of the always informative Wikipedia).For those who don't watch much TV or frequent strip clubs: pole dancing is what erotic dancers do so they don't have to just walk up on stage, take off their clothes, and stand there naked. In strip clubs, the moves are often quite suggestive--and why wouldn't they be? Men don't go to a strip clubs to sip tea and listen to classical music and discuss existentialism. They go to... appreciate cleverly choreographed dance routines executed by women who ha... Cranky Fitness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=962637 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:02:00 +0100 962637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=911767&cid=t_99730_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F162459821%2F Alright! My visit to New York City is drawing to a close and this will likely be the last entry I write on this side of the continent. Tomorrow, I return to Seattle, where rain is forecast for the next five consecutive days. (Though I now have a New York-purchased umbrella to add to my armamentarium.) Further commentary about leisure and psychiatry in New York: Dinner with a good friend at Chat and Chew. He’s the newly minted PhD (who still bursts into sarcastic laughter whenever people address him as “doctor”) who relocated from Seattle. Throughout our evening together, he intermittently commented about our presence in New York. Never before had we shared conversations while dashing down the subway stairs, lurching about in the subway cars, or squeezing past the throngs ... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=911767 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:06:06 +0100 911767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=903208&cid=t_99730_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F161237713%2F Since my last entry, I attended the Mets game, though I didn’t stay for the entire event as I wanted to be rested for my interview today. I attended the game for free because I was the guest of the doctor for the people attending the game. (Emergency residents at one of the teaching hospitals in New York City can volunteer—well, actually, they get paid in educational funds—to attend the game to triage medical problems: Should the unwell person stay or should s/he go?) Thus, in addition to getting free food and sitting in great seats (behind home plate on a lower deck), I got to see him work (which actually isn’t that exciting for me, but still interesting in a “I’m proud of you” sort of way). He did get pulled from the game (at least) twice (when t... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=903208 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:55:32 +0100 903208 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=822313&cid=t_99730_145_f&fid=35710&url=http%3A%2F%2Fksdescartin.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F08%2F24%2Fcasanova-frankenstein-in-salsa-aerobics-revisited%2F For those who have watched the hilarious movie, Mystery Men, you would know who Casanova Frankenstein was. Anyway, in a Salsa Class (and dancing in general), the essentials imparted are — the women must follow men’s leads. And as so stated, men become better dancers and eventually lead better in the dance floor if women cooperate and let them lead. And this includes suggestions from the instructor to never correct the man even if he twists himself out silly. As long as he does not maim you, the woman should just sway to the man’s beat. I did not play dumb but I gladly cooperated. I think this soft rule goes the other way too. Sounds fair and interestingly fun. However, in a dance class, everybody dances with everybody. And so from time to time, my husband and I would co... the story of healing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=822313 Sat, 25 Aug 2007 16:26:13 +0100 822313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=821376&cid=t_99730_145_f&fid=35710&url=http%3A%2F%2Fksdescartin.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F08%2F24%2Fcasanova-frankenstein-in-salsa-aerobics-revisited%2F For those who have watched the hilarious movie, Mystery Men, you would know who Casanova Frankenstein was. Anyway, in a Salsa Class (and dancing in general), the essentials imparted are — the women must follow men’s leads. And as so stated, men become better dancers and eventually lead better in the dance floor if women cooperate and let them lead. And this includes suggestions from the instructor to never correct the man even if he twists himself out silly. As long as he does not maim you, the woman should just sway to the man’s beat. I did not play dumb but I gladly cooperated. I think this soft rule goes the other way too. Sounds fair and interestingly fun. However, in a dance class, everybody dances with everybody. And so from time to time, my husband and I would co... the story of healing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=821376 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 22:13:46 +0100 821376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=817518&cid=t_99730_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F147213624%2F Sometimes other dancers and I discuss the importance of dating someone who is also a dancer. People speculate: “Well, I’d prefer to date someone who dances.” “She has to be willing to learn how to dance.” “He doesn’t have to lindy hop, but he has to enjoy some type of dancing.” “She can do whatever kind of dancing she wants, but I’m still gonna lindy hop.” “I’d feel bad if he didn’t dance, too, since I enjoy it so much.” When I dance, I often feel a joy that is similar to the exuberance of being in love. It’s wonderful. We all want to share this feeling that comes from the delightful experience of dancing with someone special. People continue to hope. And, in the meantime, we continue to da... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=817518 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 07:05:00 +0100 817518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=809590&cid=t_99730_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F20%2Fback-to-school-back-to-physical-education%2F Filed under: ExerciseToday, my oldest child begins first grade. I can't tell you how sad and happy this makes me. I'm sad because I realize my first baby boy is truly on his way to growing up. School has him now; I don't. I can't help but predict he will need me less and less as he takes on the world in his own independent way. This makes me happy too. I am eager to see how he fares on his own, how he develops, grows, and soars. And I must admit, I am pretty thrilled about having five mornings per week all to myself -- my youngest little boy begins school today too.On Friday, we went to six-year-old Joey's elementary school for a meet-the-teacher event. Joey was right at home. He sat at his assigned desk, did a little drawing, and snuggled up in a pile of pillows in the reading corner. I f... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=809590 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 809590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=781251&cid=t_99730_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F141080466%2F Observations from a partial experience of the Seattle Lindy Exchange: I marvel at the people who attend all of the dances. These people dance Friday night, early Saturday morning, Saturday night, early Sunday morning, Sunday afternoon, Sunday night, and, lastly, finally, early Sunday morning. People ask me why I decline to attend the late night dances (which people consistently say are incredibly fun—I don’t doubt it). My stock response is, “There are times when I am not permitted to sleep, so I sleep whenever I can.” A few of the computer programmers have nodded sagely, commenting, “I work with computers. Computers don’t care if I haven’t slept all night. People do.” The leads from Portland, Oregon, are wonderful. Not only are they fun dance... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=781251 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 04:12:54 +0100 781251 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=765647&cid=t_99730_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F138702041%2F No substantial offerings tonight. >> Seattle Lindy Exchange. Lindy exchanges are dancing events that occur around the world so people who lindy hop can (1) have a ready excuse to travel and (2) dance with people with whom they do not routinely dance. The Seattle Lindy Exchange is occurring this upcoming weekend and will feature a free dance in downtown Seattle. Last year, the outdoor dance was held at the Seattle Center with minimal shade; though fun (I danced with people from two different countries and about eight to ten different American states), it was uncomfortable warm. If you’re in the Seattle area and would like to witness an organized “lindy bomb”, visit Westlake Park (4th and Pine) next Sunday. >> Yehoodi. This is the lindy hop message board for New York City. ... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=765647 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:49:28 +0100 765647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=733464&cid=t_99730_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F133228896%2F >> Post-call residents are sleepy. I did not learn this recently, as I have experienced this myself, but I did learn just how sleepy we can be. When post-call, residents apparently experience daytime sleepiness that rivals that seen in sleep apnea and narcolepsy! I am not certain of the exact citation, but this source supports the assertion. We apparently also don’t realize we are falling asleep when we are falling asleep during our post-call periods. >> Drinking and dancing may be dangerous for your health. And when I say “dancing”, I don’t mean Da Club two-step—I mean lindy hop. A man—a good, reliable lead—with whom I regularly dance agreed to dance with me. “How are you?” I asked. “A little drunk,” he blurted out. I laug... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=733464 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 14:10:19 +0100 733464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=720445&cid=t_99730_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F131797932%2F For the owls out there who need to rise at lark-ish hours: Here are 9 exercises billed as preventing imsomnia. Animations are provided to demonstrate the exercises—–even if they don’t work, maybe just watching a dancing creature will……. Owl photo courtesy of FlatPeak; via Flickr. Share This (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=720445 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 02:31:24 +0100 720445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=696750&cid=t_99730_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F127956802%2F This evening, I went to a chocolate shop. This evening, I went to a chocolate shop with a Swedish guy. This evening, I went to a chocolate shop with a Swedish guy who knows how to lindy hop. This evening, I went to a chocolate shop with a Swedish guy who knows how to lindy hop. A waiter of the shop greeted us in song with a falsetto voice. This evening, I went to a chocolate shop with a Swedish guy who knows how to lindy hop. A waiter of the shop greeted us in song with a falsetto voice and continued to croon as we tried to seat ourselves. This evening, I went to a chocolate shop with a Swedish guy who knows how to lindy hop. A waiter of the shop greeted us in song with a falsetto voice and continued to croon as we tried to seat ourselves. The Swedish guy and I then started to dance in the... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=696750 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:35:29 +0100 696750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=658840&cid=t_99730_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F05%2Fmagic-mushrooms-to-combat-syndrome-x%2F Filed under: Type 2, Adult Onset, Diet, Research, ProductsLooks like 'shrooms might become a swanky and healthy thing to do! The fungi is affectionately called the Maitake mushroom, and literally means "dancing mushroom. Research has found it lowers blood pressure, abdominal obesity, and lipids in the blood. Maitake Products plans to target the maitake (grifola frondosa) mushroom to treat metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a common precondition for both coronary disease and type 2 diabetes. The condition is characterized by a group of metabolic risk factors including: abdominal obesity, atherogenic dyslipidemia, high blood pressure and insulin resistance. With the growing number of people affected by these conditions, Maitake claims there is significant market potential for its drug... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=658840 Tue, 05 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 658840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=637544&cid=t_99730_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F119957563%2F As a young ballerina, clad in a dark pink leotard, lighter pink tights, and pink ballet shoes, I often received the admonition, “Tuck your hips under!” At the age of six, I didn’t understand the anatomy of hips—did they encompass my butt? or just the bony things just below my waist? I recall that, on more than one occasion, she placed her hands on my waist (or, more specifically, the anterior superior iliac spines of my pelvis) and rotated my pelvis forward, thus eliminating the outline of my buttocks and minimizing any further motion of my pelvis. In marching band, the concept of erect posture was drilled into my head: Pretend there is a string attached to the top of your head that is being pulled skywards. This image was meant to help us tuck our pelvises under, ... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=637544 Sun, 27 May 2007 02:39:45 +0100 637544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=558120&cid=t_99730_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F110768887%2F I was eighteen years old. My social dancing experience up to that point was limited to the Egyptian (second grade) clogging (third grade) square dancing (fifth grade) the running man, kid ‘n play, the Robocop, the Roger Rabbit, and the snake (sixth grade) the electric slide and the macarena (high school) (Dubbing the last two as “social dancing” is overly generous.) In the high school jazz band, I was required to wear a necktie that featured the keys of a piano to reflect the instrument I played, though I preferred to wear one that illustrated four different facial expressions of Mickey Mouse: laughing, smiling, frowning, and pondering. In boredom, the drummer and I would often annoy the band director by breaking out into songs like Beck’s “Where It’s... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=558120 Sat, 21 Apr 2007 03:57:48 +0100 558120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=482480&cid=t_99730_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F102711884%2F In following the example of Kevin, MD, here are some items of note that I recently perused while wandering The Internets: >> The Brain on the Stand. A thoughtful, if not mildly disturbing, discussion about The Brain versus The Mind. (As I had remarked to a couple of my colleagues for our “informal journal club”: “To me, this reflects the ongoing medicalization of everything—”incidentalomas” in the brain will suddenly mean something drastic; the definition of “normal brain” (or, I guess, “no acute pathology” on those MRI reads) will be tweaked to no end; thoughts will take on definitive meaning (so much for our oft-used phrase for suicidal patients; “a thought is just a thought”)… it’s almost as if there is ... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=482480 Mon, 19 Mar 2007 14:19:18 +0100 482480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=462674&cid=t_99730_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F100418702%2F (All examples refer to partner dances, such as lindy hop, salsa, tango, etc.) How to Dance (as a man) with a Woman. Make a polite request to dance, whether by eye contact, verbal communication, or hand motions, and wait for a response. Do not grab her hand and jerk her to the dance floor—you wouldn’t do that while you’re dancing, so refrain from such behavior prior to the dance. Lead her onto the dance floor. You begin leading the moment after you make the request; it is somewhat awkward for her to lead you onto the floor, only to wait for you to start leading so she can follow. Keep your priorities straight: Dance with her. Lead things that she can comfortably follow (and/or things that you can comfortably lead); if she’s having trouble staying with you, dance to ... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=462674 Fri, 09 Mar 2007 05:35:17 +0100 462674