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 'diet exercise'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:57:39 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062243&cid=t_192301_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftummy-tucks-arent-just-for-lazy-people%2F2011.07.25 Recently at the gym (I workout three to five days a week mostly swimming laps in a pool,) I got into a conversation with a mom about tummy tuck surgery. This happens occasionally when you wear your CosmeticSurgeryTruth.com t shirt to the gym. “I would never get a Tummy Tuck. I would just workout more.” People do not see outside of their own experience very often. This pretty young mom would not benefit much by a Tummy Tuck as she had no “hanging apron” or much lose skin. Many gastric bypass patients or other women not as fortunate after pregnancy to have their bellies “snap back” have changes. And some of them workout several days a week too. Tummy Tuck surgery is not (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Truth in Cosmetic Surgery* (Source: Better... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062243 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0100 5062243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945315&cid=t_192301_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FvOrIjDpw9eo%2F You’ve probably heard that certain foods can help your memory improve, and will allow you to think with better clarity. “But what foods are actually considered brain foods?” you may ask. Believe it or not, there are a copious amount of foods that protect your brain, improving how good it’ll work, and can even generate new brain cells. Yes, you read it right… new brain cells! You can still generate new brain cells–even when you’re an adult. A common myth recently espoused that brain cells quit occurring once you’ve reached adulthood, but reputable and prolific new research has debunked this myth. Regardless of how old you are, you can make new brain cells. Keep in mind that all cells need nutrients to continue their growth. This means your brain needs foo... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945315 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 05:42:20 +0100 4945315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4794816&cid=t_192301_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2F06%2Fjournal-of-the-american-medical-association-2011%2F This article reports on a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled clinical trials (RCTs) assessing associations of structured exercise training regimens (aerobic, resistance, or both) and physical activity advice with or without dietary cointervention on change in haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in type 2 diabetes patients. The article concludes that structured exercise training that consists of aerobic exercise, resistance training, or both combined is associated with HbA1c reduction in patients with type 2 diabetes. Structured exercise training of more than 150 minutes per week is associated with greater HbA1c declines than that of 150 minutes or less per week. Physical activity advice is associated with lower HbA1c, but only when combined with dietary advice. Filed under: A... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4794816 Fri, 06 May 2011 12:53:30 +0100 4794816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4429176&cid=t_192301_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2011%2F02%2F02%2FA-Progress-Report-On-My-Groundhog-Day-Diet-Yes-I-Still-See-My-Shadow.aspx Today is February 2nd, and it's Groundhog Day.   For me, it is the first anniversary of my Groundhog Day diet, so it's a good time to reflect on whether or not I met my personal goal set last Groundhog Day not to repeat the diet mistakes of the past, and try to maintain my weight for a whole year.   Was I successful?  Partly yes, and partly no.  But the good news is I did better this year than I did in the past, so that's a start-as long as one has a long term view of life.   I won't bore you again with the details surrounding the Groundhog Day diet.  You can go to last year's blog for that information.  Let's just say it's a take-off on the movie "Groundhog Day" where Bill Murray relives the day again and again until he gets it right.   For me, my ... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4429176 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:54:00 +0100 4429176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225569&cid=t_192301_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2010%2F12%2F03%2FAnd-Now-A-Message-About-Your-Weight-%28Just-What-You-Want-To-Hear-This-Time-Of-Year%29.aspx This article will give the boot to the old adage that you can never be too rich or too thin.  The scientists don't say anything about being too rich--we will have to leave that one to the psychologists to answer--but they do suggest that in fact you can be too thin.   The other report, from the United States Department of Health and Human Services offers statistics on the rate of obesity in the United States today, and sets goals for what we can accomplish in reducing those rates over the next decade.   In the New England Journal report, the researchers combined information from a number of scientific articles and concluded that an "ideal" BMI to have the lowest "all cause mortality"--that is, the lowest chance of dying prematurely from any cause--is just about wh... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225569 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 21:04:00 +0100 4225569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4003336&cid=t_192301_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FNKbWYNHx4yA%2F Welcome to the XL edi­tion of Sci­en­tia Pro Pub­lica (or, since we are trying to speak English, the 40th edition of “Science for the People”), the rotating blog car­ni­val that show­cases the finest sci­ence, med­ical and envi­ron­ment writ­ing pub­lished in the blogosphere. Quick now — ask a question, any question, that comes to mind. Chances are someone in this excellent roster of science bloggers has anticipated it and provided an answer below. Enjoy! About ourselves Why do I feel better after I exercise (pic: brainblogger) Can thoughtful blogging and reading build brain reserve and delay dementia What’s the borderline between high and low functioning — autism research examples Can we learn to multi-task more effectively Should you mind your brain About our bo... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4003336 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:53:43 +0100 4003336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3994387&cid=t_192301_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F09%2F23%2Ftime-to-taper%2F This article has some great nutrition tips for the week before the big day! Drink up!! Make sure you are hydrate well the week before the marathon and in particular, during the carbohydrate loading period. Don’t fret over weight gain! If your weight fluctuates a few pounds, don’t panic. Because of reduced activity, and increased hydration, this is mostly water weight! I assure you it will disappear immediately post-race. If you are traveling to your race, make sure to pack some of your favorite foods, and foods that you are used to using on your training runs. If you have been using a specific source of carbohydrates during your long runs, now is not the time to switch it up! Save yourself some headaches (and tummyaches!) by planning ahead and packing what you’ll need! Ca... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3994387 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:57:34 +0100 3994387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3959918&cid=t_192301_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fguess-what-were-all-fatter-than-we-think-we-are%2F photo: Thinkstock Hey, fatty! A recent study shows that many Americans underestimate how overweight they actually are. In a survey, 30% of overweight people said that their BMIs were in the normal weight range; 70% of obese people said they were overweight; and 60% of morbidly obese people claimed they were just obese. If people actually knew just how overweight they were, would it motivate them to lose weight? via Chemical Free Skinny Post from: BlissTree Guess What? We're All Fatter Than We Think We Are (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3959918 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 14:24:52 +0100 3959918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3854789&cid=t_192301_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FkoQeGx3S9FY%2F OK – so most of us are well aware that our gut is part of of our digestive system. As such it’s job is obviously to help in the digestion of food and extraction of nutrients from it. A lot of us also know the old adage – “You are what you eat.” Why do we then choose to stop just short of giving our gut the full credit it deserves? Why do we fail to see that just like with an awesome car – if we want awesome engine performance, we must put in the best quality gas we can find… I think I have the answer! It’s because we don’t fully understand the reach of our gut’s control. So to help the ’cause’ here are 5 quick and critical reasons why you should consider respecting your gut more 1. It Controls Your Moods Your body nee... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3854789 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 05:09:42 +0100 3854789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3854702&cid=t_192301_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2010%2F08%2F10%2FYour-Waist-and-Your-Health-One-More-Thing-To-Worry-About.aspx This study also appears to be the first one that looked at the impact of waist size within each of three categories of BMI, including normal, overweight and obese.   The reason that is so important is because this study shows that you can have a normal BMI, be told by your doctor that your weight is "fine," but be at increased risk of death since your weight is carried right there around your midsection.    One other point of note: for men, the impact of waist size on death was greater for men 70 years and older compared to men under the age of 70.  For women, age did not have as much of an impact on the results of the study.   Why am I so concerned about the results of this study?  You may have already guessed: my waist hovers around 40 inches, give a couple ... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3854702 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:32:00 +0100 3854702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3808865&cid=t_192301_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FscvFEPn326o%2F Nobody WANTS to be sick. Right? Before reading a fabulous book called The Sedona Method by Hale Dwoskin [http://www.sedona.com], I would have gotten all up in your grill at the suggestion that I wanted to be sick.  If you had told me that I, myself, caused my own sniffles, them’s woulda been fightin’ words (once I got better). After reading the book and practicing the exercises in it for a while, I’ve developed the ability to literally will colds away within an hour of noticing their approach.  The nitty-gritty of how this is done and why it works can be found in the book. But I’ll give you a hint: it begins (and often ends) with accepting the fact that, just maybe, you want to be sick. There’s a great deal of research on the mind-body connection and ps... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3808865 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:47:43 +0100 3808865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780590&cid=t_192301_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FVkqXsi_GtHI%2F Want motivation on weight loss? Don’t rely on your willpower! Controversial advice – I know, but there is psychological proof for it, so please bear with me and I’ll explain. Most advice you’ll hear about how to get motivated and keep motivated when losing weight (or for any other goal in life actually), will teach you to rely on your will power for the support you need. You’ve heard it all, right? And did any of the advice work? You see – the problem with relying just on your will power to get you through the tough times, is that your will power is finite. Research shows that it’s like a muscle. You over-use it and it fatigues. If you don’t let it rest sufficiently enough to recover, it won’t be much use to you for the rest of the day.... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780590 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 05:09:53 +0100 3780590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780520&cid=t_192301_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2010%2F07%2F22%2FHow-to-Ruin-My-Day-New-Research-Shows-That-How-Much-You-Sit-Counts-More-Than-How-Much-You-Exercise.aspx Sometimes you just can't get a break...   That's the way I feel after reading an article my colleagues from the American Cancer Society and other experts wrote in today's edition of the American Journal of Epidemiology.  The topic? The relationship between the time you spend sitting during the day and your chances of premature death.   The bottom line? If you sit all day, you are in real trouble even if you exercise regularly.  For those of us who try to exercise regularly, it's possibly one of the most discouraging reports I have read in a long time.   Let's get personal for a moment.    If you follow this blog, you know that I have had a life long battle with weight.   One of the keystones of trying to keep my body under control (my genes not... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780520 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:20:00 +0100 3780520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3767349&cid=t_192301_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FqzU0502SDO4%2F Photo Credit: Hawaiipictures.com You don’t need to resort to steroids to get a leg up on the competition. There really are no substitutes for hard work, discipline, and talent. Nevertheless, there are many natural things that can be done to give athletes a competitive edge. 1. Raw foods Exercise is essentially an intense stress on the body that requires tremendous nutrition to rebuild break downs in muscles, tendons, ligaments, etc. It is no wonder that athletes that fuel up with nutrient-rich raw foods can increase their athleticism and improve their performance and recovery time. More info: 1, 2, 3 2. Baking soda Baking soda has been studied to improve athletic performance. It is believed that baking soda prevents build up of excess lactic acid, which interferes with muscle contra... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3767349 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 05:10:19 +0100 3767349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683923&cid=t_192301_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FmMU1olbjRto%2F You want to be healthier and have more energy. You want to take good care of yourself. The problem is, life is hectic. However nice it’d be to have time for long strolls in the countryside, afternoon naps and relaxing baths … you’ve got a few little matters like work, family, friends, chores and hobbies to fit into your day. Perhaps you’ve made a few attempts at trying to live a healthier lifestyle, and they’ve never worked out. You start a new diet every Monday. You try to quit caffeine, sugar and alcohol all at once. You take up exercising – and your muscles are protesting after a day. Sometimes, though, it’s the little changes which make a big difference. You don’t need to follow a huge time-consuming plan for the perfect body – you just need the energy and enthusiasm ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683923 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:40:26 +0100 3683923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3538416&cid=t_192301_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FaR6qUKuwq78%2F Spring is here and summer is around the corner, which means beach, bikinis, and bare abs. Want to lose weight and be healthier at the same time? No problem — it’s part mental preparation, part diet, and part fitness. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but here are some easy tips to help get you started. 1. Prioritize by separating into big and little goals… Think of big goals as your overarching goal (e.g., lose 30 lbs in 3 months) and your little goals as those you want to meet on a short term basis (e.g., lose 5 lbs in 2 weeks). 2. Make performance-based weight loss goals… Saying “I want to lose weight” will not cut it. You need to choose what ideal weight you want to achieve and set a time frame for when you want to achieve it. 3. Make a positive statement ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3538416 Wed, 05 May 2010 23:33:25 +0100 3538416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519761&cid=t_192301_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F7QNq9ws8kQ0%2F Stay Focused on Getting Slimmer and Staying that Way “I’m going to be a fat blob on my wedding day!” The voice on the other end of the phone was desperate. “Can you help me?” So Karen came to see me. “It’s always the same,” she told me. “I’m motivated for a few days and lose weight, then something happens. I gain everything – and more – back again! My wedding’s in three months! That should be motivation enough, but lately my weight’s been even more all over the place!” Karen was right. Weight loss motivation is easy…at first. Rapid progress, compliments, wearing outfits you really want to, feeling more attractive, having more energy. All this positive feedback is motivating, captivating. Yet this weig... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519761 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 06:21:50 +0100 3519761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3487188&cid=t_192301_113_f&fid=38494&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcuretogether.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2F19%2Fare-you-fit-for-work%2F This fascinating infographic was created for GE by the Economist Intelligence Unit, part of a broader “Health of Nations” research project which will be unveiled next month. Of course one of the first things we do when we see data is compare ourselves to it. Personally, I could use less long hours and less stress – hard to do with startup and homeschooling, but other than that I’d say I’m doing pretty well. How do you match up? (Source: The Collective Well) The Collective Well blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3487188 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:27:24 +0100 3487188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3411264&cid=t_192301_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fcan-many-breast-cancers-be-avoided%2F The Internet was abuzz yesterday with this news out of Barcelona, Spain: Experts at a conference there claim that a third of all breast cancers in the western world can be avoided. This is really a shocking claim. We are all aware that lifestyle can affect breast cancer risk; this isn’t news to us in the US. What is new is that this announcement actually indicates that as many as one-third of all breast cancers can be avoided by eating less and exercising more. Researchers at the conference pointed to better screening and new treatments as working to decrease deaths from breast cancer, but now it is time for women to do their part by losing weight and choosing a healthier lifestyle. I truly have mixed emotions about this. On the one hand, I get that we need to take better care of ourselv... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3411264 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:50:49 +0100 3411264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3197587&cid=t_192301_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2010%2F01%2F21%2Ftype-2-diabetes-prevention%2F Filed under: Diet, Lifestyle, ExerciseType 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes in the United States, but it is also the most preventable kind of diabetes. Here are eight simple tips to lower your type 2 diabetes risk. 1) Lose 10 pounds. 2) Walk. People who exercise about 35 minutes a day dropped their risk of diabetes by 80% according to a Finnish study. 3 Eat the right cereal. Look for cereals that are high fiber, watch for hidden sugars and skip those that list brown sugar, corn sweetner, corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, high fructose corn syrup, invert sugar, maltose, malt syrup, molasses, sugar and sucrose as the first three ingredients. 4) Ditch the drive-thru. Regular fast-food splurges increase your risk of diabetes. 5) Grab some veggies. Women who ate read meat... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3197587 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3197587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3171858&cid=t_192301_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2010%2F01%2F14%2Fgreen-tea-may-block-lung-cancer%2F Filed under: Lung Cancer, ResearchThose at high risk for lung cancer might want to add green tea to their diets. A recent Taiwanese study showed that, thanks to powerful antioxidants, a cup of green tea daily could reduce your lung cancer risk. The research showed that among smokers and non-smokers, those who did not drink green tea were about five times more likely to get lung cancer than those who drank at least one cup daily. Among smokers, the likelihood of developing cancer skyrocketed for those who did not consume green tea, making them more than 12 times as likely to develop lung cancer. About 90 million Americans are at risk for lung cancer. Cancer rates in Asia are much lower, which is why some have linked an Asian diet -- including green tea -- to cancer prevention. Althoug... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3171858 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3171858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3142496&cid=t_192301_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2010%2F01%2F05%2Fprevent-cancer-in-2010%2F New Year's Resolutions don't stick if you can't think of a good reason to keep them. Getting fit to feel better, have more energy and be healthy will leave you more likely to lose weight than struggling to get back into your skinny jeans. This year, if you're still looking for a way to improve your life, why not try to actively lower your cancer risk? Here are three simple tasks to prevent cancer: Quit smoking. If you're prone to lighting up. Give yourself a deadline and determine the best way for you to quit. You can try patches, gum, support groups or quitting cold turkey. Just as importantly once you quit, remember what activities used to trigger smoking whether its drinking or hanging out with friends who smoke. Then try to avoid the situation. Regulate how much alcohol you drink or... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3142496 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3142496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3023455&cid=t_192301_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FyrDx0xOuv-Q%2F This article is based on my research as well as the latest scientific studies; it lists 10 ways in which you can reduce your risk of getting cancer. According to the American Cancer Institute (ACI), approximately 550,000 Americans die from cancer each year. The ACI estimates that one-third of these deaths could be prevented through relatively simple lifestyle changes, such as: • Losing weight • Eating healthier, or • Starting an exercise routine Below is an expanded list of things you can do to reduce your risk of getting cancer: 1. Enjoy Green Tea on a Regular Basis A recent study suggested that drinking 3 cups of green tea a day can reduce breast cancer risk by 40 percent. Green tea contains anti-oxidants which research suggests helps to rid the body of free radicals (which can ca... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3023455 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:44:29 +0100 3023455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2999889&cid=t_192301_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F2ITp_53T0yU%2F If you’re ever going to achieve your ideal weight, you’re going to have to develop a diet plan that you can do “forever.” Of course, people often get excited when they first start a new diet plan, but this excitement often wanes within a few weeks. They say “success leaves clues;” people who consistently follow their diet plan have several things in common. I’ve written this article as a way to identify the signs of a good diet plan. If these signs are not present in your current diet, you may want to make some adjustments to your plan. Here are the 5 Signs That Your Diet Plan Will Last: 1. You Love Your Diet Plan – Want to know if your new healthy diet plan will last? Ask yourself, “Do I love this plan?” If you’re excited about your daily food choices and how much yo... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2999889 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:24:16 +0100 2999889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2634327&cid=t_192301_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F23%2Fjournal-of-the-american-medical-association-2009-vol-302-no-4%2F Contents Page Fade Fave: Relation between modifiable lifestyle factors and lifetime risk of heart failure Fade Skinny: The article examines the association between modifiable lifestyle factors and the lifetime risk of heart failure in 20900 men who were apparently healthy at baseline. Six modifiable factors were assessed: body weight, smoking, exercise, alcohol intake, consumption of breakfast cereals and consumption of fruit and vegetables. During a mean follow-up of 22.4 years, 1200 men developed heart failure. Overall the lifetime risk of heart failure was 13.8%. The article concludes that those men who adhered to a healthy lifestyle were at a lower lifetime risk of heart failure. An NHS Athens password is required to access this article online Posted in Current Awareness, Journals Ta... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2634327 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:01:01 +0100 2634327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2207706&cid=t_192301_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F02%2F21%2Fgenetic-testing-for-heart-attack-risk%2F Soon you’ll get your cholesterol and your genes tested for heart attack risk. Myocardial Infarction Consortium researchers looked at about 1 million different spots in the genomes, the frequency of the letters in the genomes in cases and controls. The genome-wide study identified nine spots associated with an increased risk of heart attack, six of which had been previously described. They showed that when you combined the information from the nine different spots, the 20 percent of the people who had the most unfavorable profile had a 2.25-fold greater risk of having a heart attack, compared to the 20 percent with the best genetic profile. This simple test could be use to determine if statins should be perscribed earlier in life. I also would like to think an unfavorable test would m... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2207706 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 02:52:22 +0100 2207706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2096062&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F0IvYtYCxiMA%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,279,491669,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Here’s some interesting news. “Diabetic persons spend an average of $11,000 more than persons without diabetes. Preventative programs with a fitness protocol could save the U.S. $20 million on diabetic patients alone.” Well, that’s true. Much of our costs are in trying to be healthy and maintaining an ideal weight. However, much of the cost diabetics incur is due to things like test strips (so incredibly expensive it’s ridiculous), needles, and of course, insulin. So I’m not sure how much more we’d “save” by losing weight in terms of money. But, it’s definitely worth it to lose weight and g... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2096062 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:15:05 +0100 2096062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2078836&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FuKJ8m09M2wk%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,279,464621,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() With all this talk about New Year’s Resolutions, budget costs are a great thing to keep in mind. You don’t need to spend tons just to get healthier or more fit. I caught this article on ways to reach your diabetic New Year’s goals without breaking the bank. They made some good points. One of them was scheduling time for fitness. If we have it on our calendars, we are more likely to do it. The other thing they said was to sit down for a few minutes each week and plan a grocery list. This lets you plan the meals for the week and also lets you stay within your budget (you don’t spend as much on spur of the moment stuff.) I thi... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2078836 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:41:02 +0100 2078836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2047487&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FDcjzD5fZiyw%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,630,352106,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() The holidays can be a rough time for diabetics simply because everything is so out of the ordinary. Eating times are off, the things we eat at the holidays are different, and blood sugars can get all messed up. Sometimes even our workout routines get pushed aside during the holidays. But you have to look at the holidays as just another few days where you live and have fun and manage your diabetes as best you can. That means doing the things that will keep you healthy. Doing things in moderation. Want some more tips for keeping your blood sugar in check over the holidays? Check out this past article from Diabetes Health Magazine. Tags: Diabetes, di... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2047487 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:18:00 +0100 2047487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2021670&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F9msKx17Knps%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,630,329424,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() I read this story about Karen Daniel, who (as the story quotes) was “wider around than she was tall.” She weighed 375 pounds and has lost 200 of it, and has seemed to do it without surgery. Even though she is not diabetic, I think we all can take her story to heart. I urge you to visit her website and read her story, because it will surely encourage you to take charge of your own health. So many diabetics are feeling bad and overweight and simply don’t know where to begin. Here’s where you begin: with one small step. It leads to big changes. I was struck by something Karen said in her story, “It’s a lot harder to... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2021670 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:18:27 +0100 2021670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1996950&cid=t_192301_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F11%2F28%2Fthe-situation-of-weight-and-fitness-on-the-campaign-trail%2F Daniel Libit of Politico has an interesting piece on how the rigors and demands of the 2008 campaign trail led many McCain and Obama staffers, as well as the journalists who reported on them, down a road of poor diet and lack of exercise.  We excerpt the article below. * * * This is life after the protracted adrenaline high that is the presidential campaign: no more bag calls at 6:30 a.m. (or earlier). No more sniffling for weeks straight before a check-up at the doctor. For reporters, no more eating at “the file center,” catching cat naps on the plane and working into the early morning hours. A few days before the election, Time’s Karen Tumulty blogged about counting calories during a day on the Obama campaign plane: “So what are we talking about?” Tumulty wrote. “Seven full ... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1996950 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:01:29 +0100 1996950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1951822&cid=t_192301_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F11%2F11%2Fit%25e2%2580%2599s-healthbolt-carnival-time%25e2%2580%25a6%2F Welcome to the latest Healthbolt Carnival. It’s full of  interesting health, fitness, and wellness posts from around the blogosphere.  So just jump on in and start clicking and reading… Kelly Turner from Grounded Fitness gives us all something to think about with her post A Round of Applause for the Fellas . Purple Tomatoes? Yes, really. Naomi from Diary From England provides the facts in British Scientists create purple cancer fighting tomatoes.. Austin Lee from The Health, Drug, Prescription, and GMP Supersite guides us to a report that suggests you might be able to Treat The Flu With Red Wine?!. Definitely my kind of study! Kara-Leah from Prana Flow NZ gives us the low down on how to Squeeze yoga and meditation into a jam-packed day?, saying, “Family, work, & ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1951822 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:43:07 +0100 1951822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1901515&cid=t_192301_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5054 a Western Diet Increases Heart Attack Risk, Strokes Milder Among Those Who Exercise, Many Parents Do Not Realize Children Are Overweight (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1901515 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1901515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1883685&cid=t_192301_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fchronic-pain%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fweighing-options-in-a-life-of-chronic-pain%2F Everyone who lives with chronic pain and illness gets discouraged at one time or another. How can you not? When is the worse time of day for you? For me it is the early mornings, when I awaken and haven’t yet had my daily dose of pills; and I must say it is often late at night, depending on what I have done that day. There is always a price to pay for activity when your body is in pain. The anathema of it is that exercise and movement is necessary for those of us with all forms of arthritis in order to keep limber, active and functioning. Eventually, you decide what works for you and what does not. Stretches are usually a good idea as well as some strength training whether or not you use light weights. Consistency is the key, of course, so your body knows what’s coming. You don’t wan... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1883685 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:16:23 +0100 1883685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1852729&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FSoCZXUxlLPA%2F Weight lost this week- none Caffeine consumed: none Saccharin consumed: none Food choices:  A heck of a lot of yogurt and almond nut bars, also I ate several turkey sandwiches on whole grain bread and consumed many of apples. Lets see… dinner wise was just the above as I was at work almost every evening this week. The scale…. did not move, lol! Blood sugars were good- between 80-112. So a good week. Tags: Diabetes, diet, exercise, food, journal, nutritionShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1852729 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:39:43 +0100 1852729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1841200&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FacJZD1XAEkU%2F I have now been caffeine an saccharin free for almost 3 weeks. Wow!! The caffeine thing is kicking mt butt. I have been using Splenda to sweeten things and have been really careful with what I am eating. I have only been doing fresh fruits, veggies, chicken, lean pork and yogurt. I have had to switch to 1% lowfat yogurt- so it would not have the artificial sweetener- and it holds my hunger much better. My scale is still a few pounds down so that is good. Here is to a great week! Tags: Diabetes, diet, exercise, food, journal, nutritionShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1841200 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:35:55 +0100 1841200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1837454&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FPHNWNrYGV94%2F Pounds lost: 2 Food changed: have given up all artificial sweeteners and caffeine as well as processed foods Exercise: walking, sit ups, push ups Blood sugars: between 84 and 110 Mood: overall good. It has been hard giving up caffeine. But I am over it now and feel a lot better. I have also been drinking about 15 cups of water a day. Tags: Diabetes, diet, exercise, food, journal, nutritionShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1837454 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:19:15 +0100 1837454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1815408&cid=t_192301_136_f&fid=35284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancerspot.org%2F%3Fp%3D545 Want cancer? Not me. Once is enough. If you’re with me, you ought to practice a few steps for cleaning up your diet. Take a peek at this post I wrote for That’s Fit and see if you can wrap your head around these five tips—all believed to help prevent cancer and a whole host of other [...] (Source: my Breast Cancer blog) my Breast Cancer blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1815408 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:00:10 +0100 1815408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1809725&cid=t_192301_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F18%2Fits-healthbolt-carnival-time-2%2F Welcome to the latest edition of the Healthbolt Carnival. There’s something here for everyone. So wander around and start clicking…  Alan Skorkin from Software, Technology and More provides how-to tips on Fitness for Software Developers (and Other IT Professionals). And seeing that computer work can makes us hungry and polish off the calories, this might be one of all bloggers as well… Madeleine Begun Kane from Mad Kane’s Humor Blog entertains as usual with Possibly Good, Albeit Annoying Advice. Kelly Turner from Grounded Fitness reports that Loathing Exercise Starts With The Young, saying, “using exercise as punishment for children can leave a lasting impression on them into adulthood”. Mary Emma Allen from Alzheimer’s Notes writes Parents Bew... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1809725 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:27:57 +0100 1809725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1798094&cid=t_192301_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F15%2Fcan-thinking-too-much-make-you-fat%2F Sounds like a strange question but, in a nutshell,  that’s what a group of Canadian researchers wanted to know. So they recruited 14 women and put their brains (and their stomachs) to work. After performing one of the three different tasks for 45 minutes - relaxing in a sitting position, reading and summarizing a text, or completing a series of memory, attention, and vigilance tests on the computer - the women were provided with an all-you-can-eat buffet to dig into. The researchers measured the sponstaneous food intake of the students following each activity and discovered that the women ate 203 more calories after the reading-writing task and 253 more calories after the memory and attention task than they did when they were just sitting around and relaxing. The researchers also di... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1798094 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:55:39 +0100 1798094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382510&cid=t_192301_107_f&fid=38577&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbiosingularity.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F09%2F13%2Fphysical-activity-associated-with-reduced-risk-for-obesity-in-genetically-predisposed%2F Individuals who have a genetic mutation associated with high body mass index (BMI) may be able to offset their increased risk for obesity through physical activity, according to a report in the September 8 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. There is a widely acknowledged genetic component to BMI and obesity, [...] (Source: Biosingularity) Biosingularity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382510 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 01:14:35 +0100 2382510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1770451&cid=t_192301_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F07%2Fits-healthbolt-carnival-time%2F It’s Healthbolt Carnival time again and it looks like a carnival mostly about nutrition and diet, with a few extras thrown in….  The Writer’s Coin tells us he recently registered for his first race in I Am Running an Urbanathlon, saying, ” It’s a ten-mile race with an obstacle course thrown in. Now I’m motivated to get in shape for it! Video of highlights included — it looks like it’ll be a blast!” Sajid Surve from Brain Blogger asks Why Your City Planner Is Making You Fat saying “If we as Americans do one thing well, it’s gaining weight. The average United States household now spends roughly 8 hours a day with the television on. That being said, what if there was more to the story?” ChristianPF from Christian Personal F... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1770451 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 09:06:32 +0100 1770451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1729493&cid=t_192301_136_f&fid=35284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancerspot.org%2F%3Fp%3D383 One in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer—one in eight, that’s staggering. Just imagine you and seven friends having lunch together. One of you will get the disease. Better make sure the lunch you order is good for you—think fruits and veggies, whole grains, lean meats, little dairy, no alcohol, and [...] (Source: my Breast Cancer blog) my Breast Cancer blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1729493 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:32:53 +0100 1729493 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1720312&cid=t_192301_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F20%2Fits-healthbolt-carnvial-time%2F Welcome once again to the Healthbolt Carnival. Just grap a coffee and jump right on in… Petra Ioni from Fountia is playing devil’s advocate to the Atkins dieters spin on this recent study by suggesting that the Low Carb Diet Weight Loss Study Results Flawed?. Find out why… AndrewB from test offers some Tips to Stop Eating Junk Food & Comfort Foods saying, “Tried to stick to your healthy eating plans but couldn’t? Can you avoid eating those junk foods for a few days, yet one day you are too week to say no, and just end up indulging? Here are tips to help you get your eating under control.” Mary Emma Allen from Alzheimer’s Notes looks at how Giving Up Their Independence is Discouraging for Alzheimer’s Patients, saying, “When an Alz... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1720312 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:13:19 +0100 1720312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1700662&cid=t_192301_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F12%2Fyou-too-can-have-a-body-like-an-olympian%2F With the Olympic Games at full force now, everywhere you turn - TV, newspapers, magazines, internet - there are stories about who’s winning what, how bad the beijing smog is, what to do in China, etc, etc. And, of course, there are numerous stories about athletic ftness levels that focus on the idea that ‘you, too, could have a body like an Olympian’. Here’s two of my favorite articles. CBS News gives us 10 Tips For An Olympic Body: 1. Know your body type 2. Determine your goals 3. Eat healthfully 4. Eat frequently, with a mixture of protein and carbohydrates at every meal 5. Watch the mirror, not the scale 6. Drink plenty of water 7. Ease into new exercises 8. Vary your activity, but include the weight room 9. Train regularly and consistently 10. Consider hirin... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1700662 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:12:27 +0100 1700662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1682953&cid=t_192301_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=1668639&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F350798687%2F My journal is short and sweet today. My blood sugars have been in the range of 83-96 post 2 hrs eating over the last week, even while on vacation. I am slowly regaining energy and feeling like myself so I have started riding the elliptical and weight training again. It is about time!! I am sore though- but that too shall pass. My weight is status quo. But at least I have yet to gain- I guess that is good. Hope your week has gone well and you have continued to make good choices! Tags: Diabetes, diet, exercise, food, journal, nutritionShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1668639 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:38:48 +0100 1668639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649274&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F343556692%2F How many times a week do you exercise? Every single day- never miss 3-4 times a week 2 times about- when I can fit it in Barely exercise right now- too little time View Results Tags: Diabetes, exercise, poll, type-2-diabetes, weight lossShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649274 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:35:09 +0100 1649274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1640354&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F340971446%2F So the scale has not moved any more but it is steady and I will take that. My BS have been good- between 85-100. I am checking my BS 2 hrs post dinner and checking a fasting BS every other day. My most recent labs were awesome and that made me very happy. A1c was right at 4!!!! Yee ha! At least something is working right in my body. I have been consuming a lot of yogurt and fruit as of lately, but do not worry my fruit is on moderate amounts and I watch the natural sugars. I have also been doing a heck of a lot of tuna- just plain old tuna- no mayo or anything- just sprinkle on some Old Bay. How is your nutritional choices this summer? Do you find it easy to make healthier choices in the summer months? My exercise is at a minimum due to my neurological problems. I am not tolerating the hea... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1640354 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:14:35 +0100 1640354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1618127&cid=t_192301_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F334607906%2F Leading US doctors are saying that children as young as 8 should receive statins as a course of treatment for high cholesterol. Currently in many places such as the UK kids with a rare gene fault are being prescribed statins but US pediatricians are taking it one step further. The American Academy of Pediatrics, however, believes that the drugs, which are used by millions of adults worldwide, could benefit thousands more children who are already obese, or showing signs of high blood pressure or type II diabetes. Many UK docs do not agree with this decision and state that this is being used in place of a good diet and exercise. What do you think- would you place your child on a statin or is your child already taking a cholesterol lowering medication? via BBC  Tags: children, diet exercise,... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1618127 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:32:56 +0100 1618127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1603377&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F330787426%2F Hooray!!! I lost 5 pounds and my A1c was 4.0! What a good week for the diabetic me. The doctor was happy with this and so am I.  I honestly didn’t believe it. But I will take it. So yes the scale finally moved. 5 whole pounds- honestly I think it is stress of recent. But again… I’ll take it. :) My food has consisted of yogurt a lot of fruit, corn on the cob, salads and a heck of a lot of tuna and Cheerios as of lately. Oh how I love summer. For lunch the girls and I open a few cans of all white tuna and grab some lettuce and a tomato from the garden and we have lunch. Love it!And dinner last night was Cheerios and watermelon- shhh- hubby was away so we did what worked and it was great! How is your summer going? Have you had success with your nutrition? Tags: Diabetes, di... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1603377 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:40:20 +0100 1603377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1596355&cid=t_192301_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F09%2Fthe-healthbolt-carnival-is-back%2F The Healthbolt Carnival is back once again, full of interesting, informative, and entertaining posts about ‘everything to do with health. So grab a coffee and have a read. You’ll be amazed at what you find. Walter from Highlight HEALTH writes about The Upside of High Food Prices, saying, “As the price at the gas pump continues to climb, so does the cost of diary, grain and meat products. However, there is a healthy upside to the increasing cost of food.” Trisha at Women’s Health Research News tells us in a review of the new fad diet Sensa that There’s no magical way to lose weight. Petra Ioni from Fountia suggests that Caffeine After Workouts Refuels Muscle. Sounds like my kinda of exercise!!! Dean Moyer from The Back Pain Blog responds to a reader&#... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1596355 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:05:10 +0100 1596355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1596752&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F328309644%2F A Pacemaker like device to help one lose weight? This type of machine/mechanism has been around since 2005 and has been hit or miss in the past. This summer Dr. Ikramuddin plans to implant a device like such in up to 30 volunteers as part of an international research study. In this case, a pacemaker-like device is inserted just beneath the skin near the rib cage. It sends electrical impulses to block the vagus nerve, which tells the brain when the stomach is empty. The idea, in effect, is to trick the brain in order to curb the appetite. New studies on obesity have been examining just how much your brain has to do with losing weight among the obese. Would you be willing to try this technology? Yes- anything to lose weight Perhaps- would need ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1596752 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:05:38 +0100 1596752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1561208&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesnotes.com%2Fjournal-62908-i-am-a-porker-this-week%2F This week was horrible for food- and I mean bad. I have yet to get to the store so it has been nasty finger food and easy grabbing- and not the nutritious kind! Bloodsugars- between 62-115. Up and down… My scale is the same which is good considering I porked out this week. Exercise.. none- and I mean none. I am still having some neurological issue so having balance problems and very low energy/numb face. Tests should be back tomorrow so hopefully there will be answers.  Scary!!! Hope your week was good. Tags: Diabetes, diet, exercise, food, journal, nutritionShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1561208 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:42:11 +0100 1561208 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1536733&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F317569662%2F Boy oh boy- what a week. Lets see… I passed out at work due to a bloodsugar of 38- go figure. It was AFTER I ate lunch and was back on the floor/nursing. What the heck is all I have to say? Thanks goodness I am a nurse and my fellow nurses didn’t freak out and put some instant glucose under my tongue and smacked me around a bit. I came right to and my BS went up to 73. I felt much better after that. Other then that- my BS have been very controlled this week between 73-104. I lost 3 pounds finally!! How was your week? Tags: Diabetes, diet, exercise, food, journal, low blood sugar, nutritionShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1536733 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:29:46 +0100 1536733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1522381&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F312396826%2F This week was very crazy around here- really quite sad. We had several deaths in our close nit community and at my workplace. With that being said…  was virtually non existent around the blogging front. Apologies! For the week- my bloodsugars were very very very low. Did I mention that they were low? Like 62 and 53 low. Usually stress affects me the other way but for whatever reason my sugar checks were in the toilet and I would definitely rather be high then low. Low is no good! I ate my regular foods and did exercise for most of the week- which consisted of walking and swimming. I do need to get back on track with my weights and situps/pushups.  Desperately. So on to a better week- I hope!! Honestly- it can not get much worse. Tags: Diabetes, diet, exercise, food, journal, nutrit... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1522381 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:51:18 +0100 1522381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2463388&cid=t_192301_180_f&fid=38616&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifelearningtoday%2Fwlyf%2F%7E3%2F2JiB_AcTGfA%2F For those of you who want a healthier heart, a safe and simple weight loss program, and a longer, richer, more energized life, I am excited to announce that my new ebook, The Secrets to a Healthy Life, is finally available. It is priced at only $9. It is a concise guide that gives you everything you need to know to become healthier, more vibrant and alive with joy. And you risk nothing by purchasing it. It comes with an unconditional money-back guarantee if you don’t find value in this ebook. It is a short read with powerful guides and tools to track your success. It has crucial information about improving your health that simply does not reach mainstream America, Europe, Australia and beyond. The doctors in our system are too bogged down with patients to discover and deliver the cor... Life Learning Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2463388 Fri, 30 May 2008 17:13:01 +0100 2463388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1454342&cid=t_192301_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F05%2F20%2Fobesity-and-global-warming-one-mans-personal-view%2F Okay, so enough with what the scientists are saying about ‘obesity and global warming’. I want to hear what the man on the street blogosphere has to say about it all. Luckily, I’ve found just the man. Israel over at Fatman Unleashed was ahead of the game on this one. He weighed in on the subject last month with this post  ‘Fat People Cause Global Warming: Fat Isn’t Very Green.’  Lately, we have noticed an increasing push for “going green.” We have seen changes in everything from transportation to food preparation to the internet. This got me thinking about how I could make my life greener. My immediate realization was that I was a walking global warming vessel. I’m fat. Being fat can’t be very green. Can it? We need to reduce our emissions of h... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1454342 Tue, 20 May 2008 10:53:58 +0100 1454342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1451950&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F293090088%2F Ok, so it has been an interesting week here.  I am not sure if it is the high stress level here, or the lack of concentration on my part but oh boy the bloodsugars have been oh so bad! I single handily went from having my average sugar in the 90’s to struggling to keep my numbers below 130. We all know that stress will directly affect diabetes but it is like trying to curb a hungry tiger. How on earth am I suppose to stop stressing when life doesn’t stop. But that is my deal and I have to try to do better with it because it isn’t going to change anytime soon! So with that, my blood sugar was actually 99 right before dinner!!!! That is the first time in a week that my numbers have been below 125. That is a good thing right there. because I have not been feeling too good about myself ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1451950 Sun, 18 May 2008 22:58:52 +0100 1451950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1402171&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F278459189%2F What a week!! I had the flu… in April. Go figure. So to be totally honest I have no idea what my blodsugar was for more than half of the week. I was in bed, sleeping, coughing and shivering. I didn’ t give a hoot what my bloodsugar was and I did not eat anything from Sunday night till Thursday so who the heck knows. Exercise didn’t happen till today when I coached and reffed a 7-9 year old girls lacrosse game and ran up and down the field in 85 degree weather, I was sweating and huffing!! It felt good though. So there you have it, I consumed no food, checked no bloodsugars and did not get out of bed. Pretty sad week. But I am back and feeling good so here we go again, haha. Tags: Diabetes, diet, exercise, food, journal, nutritionShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1402171 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:02:41 +0100 1402171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1396304&cid=t_192301_136_f&fid=35284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancerspot.org%2F%3Fp%3D295 My tummy is tucked. It’s flat, tight, and oh how I love my new belly button. Amazing. Simply amazing how that loose and saggy skin that troubled me for so long is now gone. Completely gone. My surgery yesterday went well. My excess belly skin was removed, my baby-stretched muscle was repaired, and my umbilical hernia [...] (Source: my Breast Cancer blog) my Breast Cancer blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1396304 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:09:22 +0100 1396304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1386101&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F274201849%2F The past few months have proven to bring the largest price increases in food in recent years and we are all felling the crunch. I know for my family of five we spend approximately $700-$800 a month at the grocery store- we eat a lot of produce! For many diabetics the choices are fairly limited at their local grocer and when the prices go up and their budget doesn’t, they start cutting corners and that is when problems begin. Here is a list of tips that may help you stick with your ‘healthy diabetic’ food choices at the store- and won’t break the bank… 1. Buy boneless packs of meet that are ‘family’ size and separate them into smaller packets when you return home. 2. But large cottage cheese or yogurt containers and then split them into smaller indi... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1386101 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:32:11 +0100 1386101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1386104&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F274182263%2F I went camping for earth day this weekend with my daughters and the Girl Scouts. Oh what fun, haha. Actually, it was not that bad and they learned many lessons about recycling, reusing and all else that goes along with being green. So…. my diet was for the birds. I had a lot of peanut butter apples, grapes, oranges and don’t forget the camp made spaghetti. Yum, lol! Anyway, I am letting myself get back on track today. The only really great part of the camping trip, besides getting to spend time with my daughters, was the several hour long hiking trips. I definitely got my exercise in. And thank goodness because the s’mores were quite delicious. Tags: Diabetes, diet, exercise, food, journal, nutritionShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1386104 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:47:51 +0100 1386104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1367981&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F268672475%2F I think the scale lies! I have been so good, as I have been sharing and I have lost about 10 or so since the beginning of the year, but come on!!! My pants are bigger on me, my shirts are roomier and the scale just sits there staring at me. If I could talk to the darn thing I would say, “get the he*& up and move or I am going to….”. Seriously! I understand that I am toning and all, and that the scale is not the end all, but throw a poor dog a bone. My before food bloodsugars have been ok, between 90 and 120. Food intake has been good this week, all lean proteins, raw fruits and vegetables. Cheese, yogurt and nuts. Sugar free Popsicles for snacks. Exercise has been great! So hope that scale decides to cooperate or else…. haha. Tags: Diabetes, diet, exercise, food... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1367981 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:38:44 +0100 1367981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1362588&cid=t_192301_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F267480505%2F We just received these two very thought-provoking essays on Alzheimer's Disease and brain health. Which one do you find more powerful? why? what feedback would you give the authors? what are the implications of what they write? and, who would you guess wrote them? I know, many questions. Without further ado, here you are both Essays (We'll share some context, and the author's names, this Friday): Essay A. Preventing Alzheimer’s at Work 5,000,000: that is the number of people in the United States alone who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Research has shown that those who held jobs such as sanitation workers or trash collectors in their 30s, 40s, and 50s are more at risk for Alzheimer’s disease than people who held jobs such as doctors or scientists at the same age. If everyon... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1362588 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:53:35 +0100 1362588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1354182&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F265405667%2F Well, it is very late on Sunday evening and the end of the weekend. I wanted to share a comment that a reader left on my last journal, and I love comments! The reader said that I need to be more specific when I state, “my blood sugars”. I need to specify whether this is pre-food or 2 hours post food. This is a very good point, but I usually do refer to my post food blood sugars as just that- 2 hours post eating. When I say my bloodsugars or my BS I am referring to my fasting or before meal sugar checks. I usually just list my checks for the day in which they were done, like today was … 92, 99, 101. So thank you for bringing that to my attention and I hope it makes it easier to understand my ranting and babbling about my food and exercise. Now, this is the first day I did ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1354182 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:48:02 +0100 1354182 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1352240&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F264383349%2F Ok, so I have been very, very, did I say very, good with my diet and exercise that last few days. I have kept to almost all raw fruits and veggies, with peanuts and granola and flax seed, chicken and yogurt. I have had a sugar free popsicle and diet iced tea. Like I said, it couldn’t get much better. My blood sugars were good, 90-110. Exercise, I am tired this week. I did ride the elliptical everyday for at least 30 minutes and walked, lifted weights and ran at lacrosse practice the last 2 nights. So I was a good girl. Let’s hope the weekend proves to be a good continuation. Tags: Diabetes, diet, exercise, food, journal, nutritionShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1352240 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:01:48 +0100 1352240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1340861&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F261950892%2F My blood sugars have been up a little bit over the last 2 days. They have wavered between 96 and 128 with most on the upper end of that range. I have done nothing different with my food and exercise and ran around for about 90 minutes on the lacrosse field last night in the rain, with a few moments of huffing and puffing-boy we are not as young as we once were! I ate a yogurt for breakfast, a small salad with tuna on it for lunch, handful of peanuts for snack, and 1/2 piece of grilled chicken with whole grain rice and beans for dinner. Then I ate some strawberries, sooooo good, for a snack before bed. That wasn’t to bad when I look back on it. This am when I checked my sugar I was 128- go figure, maybe it was the berries, maybe it was that I did have a sip of diet iced tea before che... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1340861 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:12:07 +0100 1340861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1336342&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F260408229%2F Bloodsugars have been so-so this week. I had a minor surgical procedure at the beginning of the week and I think just the trauma of it threw me off. I had a small tumor/cyst (we aren’t sure till pathology comes back) removed of my head, so I have about 20 stitches or so. And my left eye was swollen shut and bruised all week from the pulling and tugging of my scalp on that side. Boy oh boy was I pretty! So here ya go…. between 90 and 123. I know that is a little higher then usual but I do think it is from the procedure and healing from it. Food- I was good as good can be. I didn’t even do the Easter candy this week, I actually didn’t give the kids a heck of a lot so there wasn’t too much laying around. I discovered Healthy Choice steamer meals, actually mu hubby did, and did then ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1336342 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:30:08 +0100 1336342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1325169&cid=t_192301_136_f&fid=35284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancerspot.org%2F%3Fp%3D282 I never thought I’d elect to have surgery after going under the knife for the removal of a cancerous tumor that somehow lodged itself in the tissue of my left breast. Surgery is bad enough when it’s medically necessary. It seems silly then to choose to submit to general anesthesia and all that follows, like [...] (Source: my Breast Cancer blog) my Breast Cancer blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1325169 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:24:54 +0100 1325169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1321244&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F256069961%2F I will make it short and sweet. I have not lost weight on the scale but my pants are bigger on me and I swear I look toner, maybe I am just imaging things but even my middle daughter said, “Mommy, your legs look like skinny legs like mine in your pants. Your butt looks less fat”. Jee, thanks is all I could think- kids are so honest. Bloodsugars… between 86 and 107 for the last 2 days. 2 hour post food I have been at 100 consistently. Not bad. Food… still being a bit inconsistent with frequency as it is busy, but getting my fruits, veggies and proteins in. I love the no sugar/low carb peanut butter on celery! Exercise… I am so on it. I have been jogging, lifting, playing lacrosse, elliptical and all else I can think of. Feels good. Hope your week was good. Tags... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1321244 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:29:29 +0100 1321244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1314339&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F254506226%2F Well, well well… I have started jogging again. I have kept it quiet the last few weeks as I did not want to jinx myself! I have had back surgeries, 7 knee operations and countless other scopes and broken bones and such- athlete my whole life. I am feeling good for the most part. I do have some minor aches and pains but I can deal with them. It feels so darn good to run again. I am slow, 10 minute mile, but I smile the whole darn time. Bloodsugars have continued to be good as well, between 78 and 110. Exercise is such a key component in fighting type 2 diabetes. I have done really well with the food too. A lot of fruits and veggies and protein. I really think the protein does well. So yeah, I am feeling good right now. Just waiting for the rain to stop so I can get outside. Tags: Diabetes... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1314339 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:48:28 +0100 1314339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1306581&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F252616837%2F Thank goodness, my blood sugars have settled down. I have been anywhere between 78, where I do not feel good, and 111. Sometimes there is just no rhyme nor reason, but tis life. Exercise- yeah I am kicking some mean butt and should so be dropping some lbs but noooooooo. I am feeling good physically and mentally but I have not had any further success on the scale. It will come I suppose. I do not want a miracle, just 5-7 lbs. And it is truly frustrating to exercise and eat so darn balanced and healthy and not see progress on the scale. Spring is just starting to creep into my neck of the woods so before long we will be outdoors 24/7! Yee ha!! My food has been very balanced with salads twice a day, 1/2 turkey sandwich on low carb bread for lunch and fruits and raw veggies. Very simple dinner... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1306581 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:13:33 +0100 1306581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1297909&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F250248103%2F Well… proven to be a tough week on the old fingers and glucometer. I have been slightly elevated the last 48 hours, it’s going to happen now and then but I do not like when it does. But does anyone? And I do not have much to complain about compared to type 1 diabetics but none the less frustrating. Blood sugars… 120, 134, 101, 145, 98, 102, 112- slightly higher then normal. Could it be that I do not feel so hot and have a touch of a virus or something similar? Maybe. I just do not feel myself this week. I have been really, really trying with the exercise and diet. I have been walking and riding the elliptical daily as well as running around the lacrosse field every other night and lifting weights. Ugh!!!!!!! I have not changed my diet too much, but I guess I could always ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1297909 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:31:17 +0100 1297909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1288553&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F247915834%2F I am still kicking butt in the exercise department this week, thank the sweet lord! I have been walking, riding the elliptical, using the light weights and playing some mean Wii, haha. I am feeling fairly good… just wish I could drop the ol’ lbs. My blood sugars were anywhere from 90-104. Although the one day I felt like I was high. I had eaten some candy at work. I know, I know, bad girl- I had lost my willpower for a moment. Food wise- Very good week, 5 fruits and veggies a day (I am trying hard on that one, I was eating very little veggies for a bit there). Cut down on the yogurt but increased the milk consumption- skim of course. I ate a lot of soup- bad for my sodium but I have low blood pressure at the present (still no excuse). So here we are and it is the weekend. I am ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1288553 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 14:19:11 +0100 1288553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1288435&cid=t_192301_136_f&fid=35284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancerspot.org%2F%3Fp%3D265 I wrote and published this post for That’s Fit on December 15, 2007. So I’ve got this loose skin on my tummy. I thank my little boys for this curse I can’t seem to whittle away. My two whopper guys barreled into the world weighing 10 pounds, nine ounces and 10 pounds, two ounces and no [...] (Source: my Breast Cancer blog) my Breast Cancer blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1288435 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 12:17:45 +0100 1288435 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1278276&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F245509857%2F Did I lose any more weight? Heck no, ugh!!! Oh well, maintaining I suppose. But I am still back on track which is wonderful and my exercise is helping both mentally and physically. Bloodsugars yesterday- 90, 96, 100- trend is I go up throughout the day, not a lot but that is what has been happening. Breakfast- coffee Lunch- 1/2 pita with turkey breast and salad/pickles. I love pickles!! 1/2 an apple. Dinner- 1/2 BBQ sandwich and small salad. Snacks- grapes and strawberries with sugar free cool whip. Exercise- walked, elliptical. It felt good! Tags: Diabetes, diet, exercise, food, journal, nutritionShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1278276 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:33:43 +0100 1278276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1263499&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F242440447%2F Ok thank goodness, my exercising butt has kicked it into high gear and I lost those pesky few pounds that I had gained over the last week. My bloodsugar numbers were 93, 101 and 88. And I also made sure that my nutrition got back on track. Whew! Breakfast- 1/2 apple and a small glass of skim milk. Lunch- 4 piece chicken nuggets and a half of a banana. Snack- handful of raisins. Dinner- scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, fruit. And my walk was long and glorious. I also did my sit ups, push up, and weights. Let’s hope I can keep on track. Here is to a great rest of the week! Tags: Diabetes, diet, exercise, food, journal, nutritionShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1263499 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:46:25 +0100 1263499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1207525&cid=t_192301_136_f&fid=35284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancerspot.org%2F%3Fp%3D240 Miss Melanoma wrote recently on her blog about how she sometimes misses her pre-cancer self. She wishes she could go back, could let go of the pity that surrounds her at times, could feel free to think of nothing but having fun for a whole evening. It’s getting better, she writes. “I’m so happy I’m [...] (Source: my Breast Cancer blog) my Breast Cancer blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1207525 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:08:41 +0100 1207525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1165379&cid=t_192301_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F220090643%2F Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! What a flippin’ couple days it has been around these parts. I just checked my blood sugar for the first time in a day and a half, that whole 3 kids throwing up thing was rough! Then last evening… that’s right… I started with the great porcelain bowl. And I continued through today, but I have now scrubbed the bathrooms, fed the kids, taken a shower and checked the old blood sugar. And it is high! I have eaten very little, or nothing and my blood sugar is 152. Go figure, I guess what they say is correct about if you eat too much it is high and if you eat too little it can be high. Like I said, I have eaten virtually nothing today and the only exercise I had was running to the bathroom and cleaning the toilets and changing the sheets. And don&#8... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1165379 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:41:53 +0100 1165379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1162608&cid=t_192301_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F219571662%2F Here we are, Saturday! And I have 3 vomiting children. Yup, all 3 of them, so I have yet to check my blood sugar since last night. I honestly haven’t eaten a darn thing except diet coke and a piece of cheese, handful of nuts and a sugar free pop. I am not feeling all that yummy right now. So no blood sugars to report as of now- I know get on the ball! Haha. The only food that his hit my mouth is cheese and a handful of nuts, and a sugar free popsicle.  Hopefully I will have more to report in the morning. Let’s hope that this bug doesn’t get me!! This has been a bad year for illness- especially for the kids. Share This (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1162608 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 22:08:30 +0100 1162608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1158326&cid=t_192301_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F218249249%2F I feel like I have been gone for weeks, and it was only 2 1/2 days. I apologize- we had very limited Internet access during the beginning of this week. I was going through withdrawal!! Lets see, where to start. My numbers have been good- for the most part. I did have one high number while I was on my daughters field trip before I had even eaten anything (don’t know what to make of that)… 142??? Other than that I have been between 91 and 101 which I am very pleased about! My food intake has been the same ol’ boring that you have been seeing here. I did eat a lot more salad this week. Exercise wise… I have been doing my sit ups, push ups and small weights, as well as walking. I guess it is better than nothing. And I just weighed myself and I have lost 3 more pounds, s... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1158326 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:50:12 +0100 1158326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1141005&cid=t_192301_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F214141071%2F I am sitting here writing this and I can not remember what I ate for breakfast. Possibly coffee??? Yes, I think that is it. Oh boy, it is rough getting old, haha. It was another beautiful, and I mean 65 degrees beautiful, day in my neck of the woods so I was outside this afternoon with the kids. We did the walk thing and I actually jumped roped, which wasn’t the smartest thing considering my back is hurting very bad at the present (I had back surgery 2 years ago and this is the first pain I have experienced since it). Breakfast… I think coffee. Lunch… Unsweetened iced tea, peanut bar, a few pieces of cheese cubes, A few pretzels, 3 rods, and veggie dip. Snack… Celery with peanut butter. Dinner… Grilled chicken on top of salad, 1/4 piece of corn on the cob, very small piece of fre... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1141005 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 02:42:42 +0100 1141005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1128826&cid=t_192301_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F210650461%2F I have started a new food, bloodsugar, exercise journal over at my other b5media science and health channel site Diabetes Notes. I am being brutally honest and hiding nothing. I urge everyone to remember that I am human as well and although I have access to all information and extended education on these topics, I do not always put it great use! Go check it out. I think it will benefit both myself and readers. I can keep close track of everything and ensure that I am being totally crystal clear honest with myself, no hiding a darn thing. I am pretty good to begin with- I eat healthy and exercise, but we all need some reminding every once in a while. And feel free to post away and leave comments, both good and bad, and use it to keep yourself on track. Have fun! Share This (Source: A Hearty... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1128826 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:15:19 +0100 1128826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1009754&cid=t_192301_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F180421361%2F Quotes from a great article, Professor, 81, proves brain stays young: - In 1960, Diamond became the first female faculty member in Cal's science department, achieving full professorship in 1974. She still teaches anatomy with her 81st birthday two weeks away. - Diamond, a professor of anatomy at UC Berkeley, determined that the brain can stay young through stimulation, which can be achieved through her five-point plan: diet, exercise, challenge, newness and tender loving care. - Using her plan, how is she challenged? - "Every student who sits in that chair," she said, pointing across the desk in her fifth-floor office in the Life Sciences Building on campus. "They come in here asking questions, and you better have the answers." - What newness, then, is in her life? - &q... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1009754 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 14:12:42 +0100 1009754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1009476&cid=t_192301_136_f&fid=35284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancerspot.org%2F%3Fp%3D181 I ran a 5K on my treadmill this morning. I love the sound of 5K. It sounds so much more accomplished than 3.2 miles. I’m all about accomplishment these days, especially when it comes to physical fitness. In February 2007, study findings published in the Archives of Internal Medicine revealed that five hours of weekly strenuous [...] (Source: my Breast Cancer blog) my Breast Cancer blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1009476 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 15:34:01 +0100 1009476 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1009477&cid=t_192301_136_f&fid=35284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancerspot.org%2F%3Fp%3D179 If you’re not convinced that the way you live your life is directly linked to your risk of cancer, you should read this. It’s a landmark report authored by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), and it reveals this groundbreaking news: Excess body fat is now convincingly [...] (Source: my Breast Cancer blog) my Breast Cancer blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1009477 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 00:26:00 +0100 1009477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=742631&cid=t_192301_134_f&fid=35137&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdiabetesupdate.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F07%2Ftype-1-perceptions-of-type-2s-type-2s.html An anonymous person posted a comment on the previous entry, explaining that one reason Type 1s have the feelings they do about Type 2s is the perception that they have a much easier time with control and could, if they wanted, control their blood sugars with diet and exercise, but that instead they merely rely on pills which don't work.This really intrigued me, because the perception of a lot of educated Type 2s is that Type 1s have the advantage in that they get treated by specialists, where most Type 2s are treated by family doctors, and are given a drug that works--insulin, while Type 2s get nasty oral pills that don't.Type 1s get educated about the impact of carbohydrate on blood sugar. If you are a Type 1 it may come as a shock to you that most Type 2s are NEVER told that carbohydrate... Diabetes Update blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=742631 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:13:00 +0100 742631 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=719398&cid=t_192301_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F07%2Fworthy-wisdom-a-confession-in-health-and-healing%2F Filed under: Diets, Stress Reduction, Exercise, Worthy WisdomIn this Worthy Wisdom series, I have been spouting off all sorts of grand ideas about health and healing, diet and nutrition, exercise and fitness. What I share all comes from Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona. I spent four days there. I plan to spend a lifetime practicing what their experts preach.Canyon Ranch worked for me. I bought into every one of their healthy living approaches and for the two months since I've departed this desert destination, I've done just about everything right -- the eating, the exercising, the de-stressing. And as I sit here eating a bowl of red raspberries instead of a bag of chips and handfuls of M&Ms, I think it's only fair I make a confession.I've made many attempts at changing my lifestyle. I'v... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=719398 Sat, 07 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 719398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=692347&cid=t_192301_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F23%2Fworthy-wisdom-letting-go-for-healths-sake%2F Filed under: Worthy WisdomI couldn't help but leave Canyon Ranch a few months back without a fresh take on healthy living. I'd spent four days healing myself from the inside out. I'd eaten the freshest and most nutritious foods, energized my muscles with twice-daily exercise, and invited therapists to fine-tune my chakras and balance my out-of-whack cancer body. I had my hair cut, my make-up done, my mind cleansed. I was massaged, scrubbed, pedicured, and pampered. I'd become relaxed, refreshed, recharged, revitalized. There's no way I could throw all that away.Now back in Florida, I'm trying to live like I'm at Canyon Ranch's Tucson oasis. I've changed my diet, committed to exercise, and perhaps most important in the whole scheme of lifestyle change, I'm letting go.I've identified three p... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=692347 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 692347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=506829&cid=t_192301_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F28%2Fone-in-three-will-get-cancer%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Exercise, Obesity, Nutrition, Cancer prevention foods, Vitamins and nutrients, SmokingOne out of three Americans will get cancer before they die. Who is at the highest risk? Dr. David Nanus, an oncologist who has been treating cancer patients for over twenty years, says that "If you're obese or overweight, you have an increased incidence in a number of cancers". Nanus also tells CBS news that someone with a family history, someone who smokes, has a high fat diet and does not exercise are in the highest risk category for developing cancer in their lifetime. According to the American Cancer Institute about one third of cancer deaths in 2006 were related to nutrition, physical inactivity and being overweight or obese -- and could have been prevented. Nanus also says ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=506829 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 506829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=479199&cid=t_192301_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F02%2F24%2Fnaps-reduce-heart-attacks%2F Filed under: Prevention, Research, Stress, Women Heart Health, Men Heart HealthMeditation, siestas, and naps all are used to re energize us. I have friends who swear by the 20 minute power nap. But in a society where everyone pumps caffeine to stay awake and working 12 or more hours a day is becoming common place, can we take the advice of the Archives of Internal Medicine telling us that taking naps reduces heart attacks? Now studies show that taking 30 minute naps in the afternoons can help reduce the risk of dying from a heart attack. Working men seemed to benefit the most from the down time. The main reasoning in the study is that naps helped reduce stress and lowering stress helps reduce the likelihood of heart attacks.In the largest study to date, Dr. Dimitrios Trichopoulos of Harvar... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=479199 Sat, 24 Feb 2007 05:00:00 +0100 479199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=470424&cid=t_192301_117_f&fid=34775&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.webmd.com%2Fhealthy-children%2F2006%2F09%2Foverweight-toddler-overweight-teen-dr.html "So, Billy" I said to my cherubic six year old patient, in for a routine check-up. "I see your birthday is next week. What are you hoping to get as a present?"He looked at me with shiny, hopeful eyes. "A Barcalounger," was his breathtaking response.I think it this was at this exact moment (which happened about a decade ago) that I finally realized how profoundly the landscape for kids and obesity had changed. Now, of course, you can't avoid reading about it. And for good reason: the number of overweight kids is skyrocketing and worthy of every parent's attention.**************************************I've blogged a lot about this subject before: Obese toddlers who can't fit into a normal car seat Overfeeding as a sign of loveThe advantages of a low animal fat diet Soda and juice intake cont... Healthy Children blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=470424 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 04:00:00 +0100 470424