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 'digestive'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:02:38 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028453&cid=t_121703_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F13%2Fwhy-sugar-is-dangerous-to-depression%2F You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to appreciate the link between sugar and depression. Anyone who doubts the relationship need only to spend a night in our house and see what type of behavior happens when two kids consume 12-ounce cans of Coke or Sprite — and the demonic demonstrations that happen after a 7-11 slurpee, especially if it’s red or blue, or God forbid, a mix. People who suffer from depression are especially vulnerable to sugar’s evil power. I am so sensitive to white-flour, processed foods that I can practically set an alarm to for three hours after consumption, at which time I will be cursing myself for inhaling the large piece of birthday cake at the party because I am feeling so miserable. That doesn’t stop me from eating dessert at the next gathering, of c... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028453 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:34:30 +0100 5028453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862543&cid=t_121703_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-veterinary-supplement-industry-do-the-treatments-work%2F2011.05.25 An Embarrassment of Riches? Much has been written here about the dietary supplement business, a multibillion dollar industry with powerful political connections, and about the woeful inadequacy of regulation which allows widespread marketing of supplements without a solid basis in science or scientific evidence. The veterinary supplement market is a pittance compared to the human market, but still a billion-dollar pittance that is growing rapidly. Unfortunately, the resources available for good quality research in veterinary healthcare are also a pittance, and it is not at all unusual for our pets to suffer, or even be euthanized, as a result of treatable diseases for want of money to pay for needed care. So $1 billion a year spent on nutritional supplements may not be such a good deal if ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862543 Wed, 25 May 2011 21:00:44 +0100 4862543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4852937&cid=t_121703_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F23%2F10-things-you-should-know-about-male-depression%2F What looks and feels like depression to a woman may not to a man, which is why so many men in America are misdiagnosed or missed altogether. However, considering that the rates of completed suicide of men are three to four times that of women, we need to educate ourselves about male depression and its unique symptoms. The following are 10 things you should know about male depression, compiled from Johns Hopkins Depression and Anxiety Bulletin and other sources. 1. Depression affects about 6 million American men and 12 million American women each year. But these numbers don’t tell the story of men, and older men, in particular. 2. Suicide in men peaks in the 20s and again in the 60s and 70s. 3. Many men experience “depression without sadness,” which makes it more challenging for prima... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4852937 Mon, 23 May 2011 16:45:23 +0100 4852937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775535&cid=t_121703_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FXfmxcYwLR-Y%2F Migraine: n. A severe recurring headache (check), usually affecting only one side of the head (yep), characterized by sharp pain (understatement) and often accompanied by nausea, vomiting (a la Regan MacNeil), and visual disturbances (sounds like a peyote hangover, but, check, check, check). My migraines date back to (surprise!) starting my first real job after college – in the federal government. One night, I awoke to find the right side of my head throbbing and seemingly on fire. I couldn’t have lights on. I was nauseous. Noises and smells of any kind exacerbated the pain. Way back in high school, I had been convinced that I had every disease and disorder on the planet; I was perhaps the world’s youngest and most prolific hypochondriac. Instead of brushing up on my Edith Hamilton, ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775535 Mon, 02 May 2011 14:00:18 +0100 4775535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742590&cid=t_121703_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FilKi_9wOOuY%2F I like to think that IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) stands for “I’m Back, Sucka!” Talk about being kicked in the gut when you’re down. This week has been fraught with familial trials and tribulations, ex-dating stress, and plain old bad eating habits. I think I’ve lost about seven pounds because nothing I eat seems to agree with me. (And during IBS Awareness Month, no less!) This is the polite way of saying that I have something more like the alimentary canal of an earthworm as opposed to a human intestinal tract. This is not a good way to lose weight; along with the pounds go nutrients and muscle mass. (And I ain’t got much of the latter to sacrifice.) Back in the days when I was flush with green from my miserable federal job, I used to go to a polarity therapist who reall... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742590 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:41:13 +0100 4742590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684629&cid=t_121703_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FVN99_RVjr1Y%2F Me: Alex, I’ll take “Mystery Illnesses” for $1,000 please. Alex Trebek: This elusive condition consists of chronic headaches, fatigue, insomnia, weakness, chemical sensitivities, irritability, gas, bloating,  intolerance to heavy exercise, and requires excessive rest. Me: What is…chronic fatigue? Alex: No, I’m sorry, chronic fatigue is incorrect. Janice? Janice: What is…hormonal imbalance? Alex: Sorry no, that’s also incorrect. Oh wait, I’m just now getting word that answer may be partially correct. But not entirely. Ted, would you like to attempt to answer? Ted: Uh, what is…actually, I’m sorry, I have no idea. And so goes the game of my life. In reality, it’s not nearly as fun or glamorous as a game show, but it’s definitely as challenging. My stor... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684629 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:16:01 +0100 4684629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592605&cid=t_121703_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FEp-DUw9o_8o%2F Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Spastic Colon. My large intestine needs to see a shrink. It could use some benzos, or at the very least, Haldol. Maybe a stint in the psych ward. Unfortunately, my colon doesn’t have a separate brain and I can’t take it for psychoanalysis. (I probably wouldn’t want to hear the diagnosis anyway.) Fortunately, my brain (addled and atrophied as it may be) has been able to uncover all the wonders and horrors of dealing with and treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). In 1971, I was born a seemingly healthy, properly-pooping nine-pound baby. But things soon changed. In my terrible twos I was at least easily potty-trained. (You couldn’t get this kid on the toilet fast enough.) I skipped the entire Freudian anal-retentive stage. What was going on? Wa... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592605 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:58:36 +0100 4592605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4272659&cid=t_121703_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F332%2Fhoney-skin-and-hair-care-gold%2F Honey has for centuries been the workhorse of natural beauty and health.  Ancient Egyptians used it for face and body and even for health, including cataracts, cuts, and burns.  The Greeks, most notably Hippocrates, used honey for skin disorders and ulcers. In our current fascination with the new and the manufactured, many of us have forgotten the wonders of nature.  Honey should be a staple in anyone’s beauty cabinet. Honey contains small amounts of niacin, riboflavin (aids energy production and warding off of certain diseases), pantothenic acid, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese (ensures healthy bones), phosphorus, potassium, zinc (aids immune and digestive systems), and other vitamins and minerals that do a world of good wherever it’s applied.  It’s the only known fo... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4272659 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:53:40 +0100 4272659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4086232&cid=t_121703_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fi-survived-my-first-colonoscopy-at-age-27%2F photo: Thinkstock When my gastroenterologist recommended that I undergo a colonoscopy, the first thing I asked was how common it was for women like me — 27 years old and otherwise healthy — to have such an invasive procedure. She assured me that it was, in fact, very common, but it’s not something that any of my friends have ever experienced. But maybe it’s just not something that comes up in everyday conversation. Of course my doctor was going to assure me that it was a commonplace; after all, colonoscopies are a dime a dozen to a gastroenterologist, and it’s the most effective way to find out what’s really going on down there. I had ended up in the gastroenterologist’s office in the first place because I had noticed some weirdness going on with t... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4086232 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:30:07 +0100 4086232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3929193&cid=t_121703_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fsponsored-post-okay-so-im-taking-the-activia-14-day-challenge%2F Like you, I’ve seen those Activia yogurt commercials featuring Jamie Lee Curtis about a million times. And every time, while I’m singing along to the jingle, I wonder: Could eating that stuff (with Bifidus Regularis!) for two weeks actually help my inner-workings behave better, or is this whole thing just a genius marketing scam? See, I’ve always prided myself on having a fairly high-functioning digestive system: For the most part, everybody down there seems to know what floor they need to be on at any given point, and when they need to take the elevator a few floors south, and finally, when they need to pack up and exit the building. (TMI Alert: I do take an herbal digestive stimulator every night, and have for years.) So, in general, I feel pretty good in the down-under... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3929193 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:53:38 +0100 3929193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3757834&cid=t_121703_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ffeeling-full-10-ways-to-fight-the-bloat%2F photo: Thinkstock Bloating doesn’t just make us feel awkward about our bodies, it can also be physically uncomfortable. But we can try these tips to avoid bloating — we’d be willing to try anything to get rid of that tight-pants, always-full feeling. And share your own ways to fight the bloat in the comments section, below. Avoid salt. It makes you retain water and bloat up. Drink lots of water. If you’re hydrated, you’re body will avoid storing up lots of water. Ditch the straw. Drinking through a straw increases the amount of air you swallow, which would make you bloated. Don’t eat gassy foods. Carbonated drinks, lentils, wheat bran, and artichokes make you gassy (which can be more uncomfortable than bloating alone). Grab fiber. Eating fiber helps everyth... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3757834 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:40:17 +0100 3757834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3710670&cid=t_121703_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fwhat_to_do_when_your_child_has_ibs.php © freeparkingChildren who suffer from IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) are twice as likely to have a parent who has the same illness. Most colicky infants have parents who suffer from IBS or acid reflux, too. There's usually frequent pain in the abdomen accompanied by alternating episodes of constipation and diarrhea. Most incidents of IBS take place during a child's school years, but colic may occur earlier on. Children with IBS also go through emotional episodes like flare ups. You may find it difficult ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3710670 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:57:14 +0100 3710670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3690807&cid=t_121703_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F7-ways-that-germs-can-be-good-for-you-and-why-you-should-think-twice-before-taking-antibiotics%2F Germs, especially bacteria, have a fairly tarnished reputation among health circles, but according to Martin Blaser, chairman of the department of medicine at New York University Medical School, we might actually need more of them. The former president of the Infectious Disease Society of America says that our use of antibiotics and antibacterial products has reduced the number of healthy bacteria in our digestive tracts, changing our digestion and contributing to the rise in obesity. According to an article from Forbes.com, he’s not the only one who thinks that bacteria could be a good thing: They’ve compiled a list of ways that germs can actually be good for you, backed up by research from several scientists: 1. Controlling Weight – According to research from Cornell Univer... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3690807 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:57:12 +0100 3690807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3662642&cid=t_121703_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fartificial-sweeteners-vs-sugar-more-risk-than-reward%2F photo: Thinkstock If you check out the candy aisle in any grocery store, chances are you’ll see a growing number of sugar-free sweets. While this may seem like the perfect solution to reconcile a sweet tooth with good nutrition, eating foods that are artificially sweetened may be worse for you than the real thing. First of all, removing sugar from something doesn’t remove any of its other unhealthy substances like fat or refined carbohydrates. And the process of artificially sweetening may actually introduce chemicals into a food, which could lead to upset stomach and diarrhea. Plus, artificial sweeteners also may make you crave more food. We know – pretty confusing. So we’re just going to keep eating a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables, and then when we i... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3662642 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:13:04 +0100 3662642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3545542&cid=t_121703_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fstem-cells-for-crohns-disease%2F Since I am now in the midst of a huge flare up, I have been researching new and upcoming therapies for Crohn’s and thought that I would share what I have found out. One of the most exciting areas of research right now is stem-cell research. There are a couple of different investigations with stem cells for Crohn’s disease going on right now that I found very interesting and hopeful. All of the stem cell therapies are still in the clinical trial phase and are not available to the public yet. The first area of research is studying the effects of injecting adult stem cells into the patient. I actually almost joined this clinical trial back in 2007, but decided to wait since I was getting better at that time and had just started my new job here in the states. I kind of wish that I did joi... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3545542 Sat, 08 May 2010 03:46:42 +0100 3545542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519581&cid=t_121703_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2F3-rules-for-living-with-chronic-pain%2F If you’re one of us who live with chronic pain that means you have a constant roommate. That roommate is chronic pain. Quite frankly, it’s a lousy companion and an inconsiderate guest. That invader never pays rent, takes up far too much attention, and doesn’t pick up after it’s self, leaving us in our compromised state to do all the work.  You figure out immediately, life isn’t fair. Fairness is left behind as a childhood fantasy and we’re left with the stark reality of inequality. We rant, we rave and we cry but eventually, we learn that peace comes with acceptance and we adapt. Adaptation reveals that somewhere, deep within us, hope is alive. We can’t always see it but it’s there. Life has a way of charging forward without our approval as dust gathers, duties beckon and ... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519581 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:56:54 +0100 3519581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3283721&cid=t_121703_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fbreakfast-with-crohns-disease%2F I think that I have mentioned before that I have been experimenting with my diet for the last year in an effort to improve my Crohn’s symptoms.  I have eliminated all dairy products and now use only Rice milk because it causes the least amount of trouble and tastes good.  I am also limiting the amount of gluten that I eat.  I still eat some items that have a little bit of gluten, but have for the most part deleted that out of my diet too.  I also don’t eat a lot of fiber because it seems to make matters worse.  Once you get rid of dairy, gluten and fiber, there are not a lot of choices left for breakfast. For the last year, I have been eating Trix for breakfast.  I recently discovered Berry Berry Kix and have switched to that instead because it has a lot less sugar.  I don�... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3283721 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:26:52 +0100 3283721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262759&cid=t_121703_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fwhat-kind-of-job-would-accomodate-crohns-disease%2F It seems that I may be looking at a change of careers very soon, or at the very least, a change of tasks.  I hope the impact is only a change of task, but I fear that it may be worse.  Last week I found out that the program that I have been working on is likely to be canceled.  I only say likely because there is still a small chance that Congress will vote against the President’s plan, but from what I am hearing, the outlook is not good.  No one knows what may happen or what the new “vision” really entails or how we in Houston will fit into the big picture.  I hope to stay with my current company but may be forced to look elsewhere or even into a whole new career path if nothing else is available. I really like my current employer and hope that there will be some task that I can... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262759 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:47:11 +0100 3262759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3180424&cid=t_121703_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2010%2F01%2F16%2Fvideos-on-the-digestive-system%2F I found a few new video clips on YouTube, in 3-D that give you a good idea how the digestive system functions. These clips are updates to the prior post on The Digestive System from 2008. The first on the Digestive System traces a bite of food from the mouth until it is eliminated. (Click on the link to go to the YouTube site, if the video doesn’t display below). The second comes from the Louisiana Public Broadcasting and gives you a very detailed 3-D and 2-D look at Digestive System 101. (Click on the link to go to the YouTube site, if the video doesn’t display below). Other interactive online animation: Digestive System from the National Geographic has an interactive way of looking at the digestive sytem. You can click to view certain parts of the system. A normal, healthy... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3180424 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:24:52 +0100 3180424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3100933&cid=t_121703_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fmore-on-my-anxiety-and-crohns-disease%2F As you recall from my previous blog, I have been working on trying to figure out what triggers my anxiety, recognize it when I experience anxiety and try to handle it better.  I am also trying to bring myself back to the girl that I used to be.  Before all of the terrible episodes with my Crohn’s disease I didn’t have to worry about falling down and breaking a bone, or taking a medicine that will cause me to flare up terribly, or have to worry about all the scary side effects of medicines.  I used to be so carefree and outgoing.   I feel like I have lost sight of who I am.  I know that I am a good worker, a good mother and a good wife but with all of my ups and downs with my medications and side effects galore, I am not really sure who I really am.  I have all these feelings tha... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3100933 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:02:16 +0100 3100933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3056782&cid=t_121703_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fan-update-on-sues-irritable-bowel-syndrome%2F Every once in awhile I run across articles, have experiences in my own life and learn something from someone else that I believe would be beneficial or at least of interest to all of you. I say this as explanation for the fact today’s blog will be a hodge-podge of things, not necessarily connected. Many of them are anecdotal experiences, not necessarily the subject of some vast scientific study; just little old me trying them out. Just think of me as a human guinea pig with a bit of nursing knowledge to keep myself safe. You will recall I have had, among my dirge of complaints, been fighting irritable bowel syndrome for a number of years. A recent bout of it resulted in a blog not long ago which stirred up a lot of response. Many of the ideas were of great interest to me. Two of them, in... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3056782 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:05:02 +0100 3056782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2920487&cid=t_121703_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FgrlyAtAQDt4%2F Hired someone new and exciting? Promoted a rising star? Finally solved that hard-to-fill spot? Share the news with us and we’ll share with it others. That’s right. Send us your announcements and we’ll find a home for them. Don’t be shy. Everyone wants to know who is coming and going, especially with all the layoffs. Despite the downsizing, there is movement. Here are some of the latest changes. Recognize anyone? Johnson & Johnson added Xerox chairman Anne Mulcahy to its board; Digestive Care added Winston Kirton and Patrick Ronan to its sr mgmt team; Jiangbo Pharmaceuticals says Haibo Xu resigned as chief operating officer; NGM Pharmaceuticals added former Genentech ceo Art Levinson to its board; Warner Chilcott hired Mahdi Fawzi as president of global R&D; Epizyme tapped... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2920487 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:38:48 +0100 2920487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2881215&cid=t_121703_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FEOP7PdgOQE4%2F People who live with celiac disease (Celiac Disease Awareness Month: October) may have yet something else to be concerned about: bone loss. People with digestive disorders are prone to malnutrition because their bowels may not absorb the nutrients they need to be fully nourished. But there are other issues with celiac disease, researchers have found, issues such as antibodies forming that attack a protein responsible for bone health. A study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, has found that 20% of a study group of patients with celiac disease had this antibody. Researchers are looking at using medications that prevent bone loss in patients who may be identified as being at risk by checking for this hormone. You can read more about the study in the link listed above. For mor... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2881215 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:53:01 +0100 2881215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2660831&cid=t_121703_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fa-mouthful-of-goodness-probiotics-for-oral-health%2F Probiotics S. salivarius and B. coagulens promote good bacteria that fight bad bacteria in the mouth. A new lozenge called Advanced Oral Hygiene, by Life Extension, used twice daily after brushing, improves oral and digestive health. These particular probiotics may also improve the immune system’s response, as well. B. coagulens helps white blood cells detect bad bacteria and gives “natural killer cells” an energy boost. S. salivarius deters inflammatory cytokines in the body. Another benefit, and a result of the digestive benefits, Advanced Oral Hygiene lozenges promote fresh breath. Studies show that 85% of participating halitosis patients experienced improvement. (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2660831 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:56:00 +0100 2660831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2447729&cid=t_121703_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FmSTVYgVLaXE%2F A study looking at food poisoning (salmonella and campylobacter) found that people who had one or the other had a higher risk (1.2%) of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than those who never had food poisoning (0.5%). These findings were presented to doctors and researchers at the annual Digestive Diseases Week. Results showed that the risk for developing IBD grew over a 15-year period after having the food poisoning. The researchers, in Denmark, looked at the histories of over 13,000 people who had been treated for either type of food poisoning and compared them with people who had not become ill with either type of infection. IBD is a term that covers two bowel diseases : Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. At this point, researchers don’t know what causes them ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2447729 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:17 +0100 2447729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405782&cid=t_121703_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fwhen-crohns-is-the-least-of-your-health-concerns%2F As the title suggests, when Crohn’s disease is the least of your health concerns you know it’s got to be bad.  This week has been a crazy week.  Monday I had a huge scare at work.  I started taking blood pressure medicine on Friday because my blood pressure has been a little high for the last six months (my diastolic  has been between 85-100) and since I eat well and don’t have any weight to lose, my general doctor decided that maybe the blood pressure medicine would help. He put me on a calcium channel blocker called Adalat.  The way it works is by dilating the capillaries. My whole body turned red after I took this medicine and then right after my the redness my heart started beating like crazy. I went to the clinic at work where they checked me out, called in the doct... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405782 Thu, 14 May 2009 16:32:06 +0100 2405782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2318536&cid=t_121703_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fasthma-treatment-not-always-helped-by-ppis-like-nexium%2F This study demonstrates that silent GER does not play a role in worsening asthma symptoms and control,” said Robert A. Wise, M.D., a coauthor of the paper and a professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. “Based on these results, we also believe that doctors do not need to test for GER in asthma patients unless the patient is reporting symptoms of acid reflux.” If you have asthma and are taking a PPI like Nexium, talk to your doctor about whether it’s necessary. (Source: Dr. Z's Medical Report) Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2318536 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:40:19 +0100 2318536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2318545&cid=t_121703_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fbroccoli_sprouts_good_for_your_gut.php We should all munch on broccoli sprouts. Apparently, it protects our stomach from the germ responsible for many cases of gastritis, ulcers and stomach cancers. A new study shows that eating 2 1/2 oun... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2318545 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:13:35 +0100 2318545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1752073&cid=t_121703_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2008%2F08%2F31%2Fthe-digestive-system%2F Some online resources to go along with this week’s topic on the Digestive System. How the Digestive System Works A More Basic Look at Digestion: Teacher Digestion this one is aimed at a gradeschool leve. Another interactive online animation: Digestive System from the National Geographic has an interactive way of looking at the digestive sytem. A normal, healthy digestive system this one is from a constipation advice company in the U.K. More Resources: The Digestive System. WebMD. 2006. Healthy Digestion. Discovery Health. Authored by drdyer. Hosted by Edublogs. (Source: Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50) Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1752073 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:58:24 +0100 1752073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1692459&cid=t_121703_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fchronic-pain%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fhow-do-you-prepare-for-a-major-surgery%2F I originally wanted to call this blog DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE but didn’t want it to end up on a poultry Web site. Truly, however, that is how I feel about life lately. Right now and for the last few months, I’ve been getting all my “ducks in a row” to prepare for Urogynocological/rectal surgery; or as I prefer to call it “the old lady, everything is falling out and has to be tucked back in” surgery. After I get all of those ducks lined up, going through all the necessary testing to prepare; then I’ll get the “goose.” The abdominal surgery will put everything back where it belongs, and because of my history of relapsing polychondritis and prednisone use over the years some sort of mesh will be used to “hold me in place.” Let’... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1692459 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:30:23 +0100 1692459 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1671572&cid=t_121703_87_f&fid=35060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthnewsblog.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fhnblog.pl%3Fhnblog%3D730081 The World Gastroenterology Organization (WGO) recently released new digestive health guidelines. In the United States, the Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition (FDHN), which is the foundation of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), interpreted these new guidelines into a graphic (see below). The guidelines are designed to reduce symptoms of digestive discomfort and help people achieve optimal digestive health - meaning the body is working properly to break down food and turn it into energy. The WGO says a person with good digestive health weighs a normal amount and rarely experiences digestive problems like nausea, bloating, constipation, stomach pain, diarrhea, heartburn, gas or irregularity. "Digestive health has become a widespread concern among Americans, espe... HealthNewsBlog.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1671572 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:00:00 +0100 1671572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1561377&cid=t_121703_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fchronic-pain%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Ftreatment-or-torture%2F As all of you who read this blog on a regular basis know, I just went through an endoscopy and colonoscopy. Because of the many years of pain in my sacroiliac joints, I said I would never have a colonoscopy. It seems James Bond was right: “Never say never again.” With the many problems that have plagued me for the last few months, I didn’t really have a choice. Confidentially, I was petrified. I wasn’t worried about the outcome; I was worried about the process. There aren’t many things that frighten this intrepid blogger, but the thought of the prep and the procedure for the lower and upper scopes had me frightened. It’s the same irrational fear I have when walking on ice or any slippery surface: I knew it would give my already sore behind a beating; I knew the two-hour drive w... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1561377 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:41:31 +0100 1561377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450426&cid=t_121703_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fthe-long-term-hangover%2F Health impacts of long term alcohol misuse Alcoholics in recovery may not know the long term effects of their drinking. There may be unexplained health problems that are a ‘hangover’ from alcohol abuse. If any of these raise your awareness of your health problems discuss them with your sponsor and doctor, if necessary. Long term abuse of alcohol creates severe health risks to individuals and may contribute to many cases of illness. Long term health impacts of alcohol misuse Liver disorders: hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, cancer of the liver. Digestive problems: pancreatitis; cancer of the gullet; digestive problems; gastritis (nausea and loss of appetite and discomfort after eating) Nerve and muscle damage: weakness; burning sensations in hands/feet; paralysis Blood Ci... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450426 Sun, 18 May 2008 13:21:31 +0100 1450426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1154098&cid=t_121703_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fchronic-pain%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fto-gluten-or-not-to-gluten-are-you-sensitive-or-allergic-to-wheat%2F Two people I love most in the world have gluten sensitivity. One source I read believed that as many as one out of thirteen people in this country have the problem but it is pretty well documented that at least 3 million people have gluten problems and more are diagnosed every day. According to Dr. Andrew Weil, true wheat allergies are rare, however he believes at least 15-20 percent of the population have wheat sensitivity. My most beloved sister was struck by its effect several years ago and it took two years or more to diagnose. It wasn’t diagnosed by a gastroenterologist, but by a friend of hers who recognized her symptoms because she also suffers from it. She improved as she cut wheat out of her diet, reading labels like crazy for relief. The other person in my family who has gluten... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1154098 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 22:56:52 +0100 1154098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1133982&cid=t_121703_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F212714380%2F This study showed that blocking GIP activity using (Pro3)GIP in mice with established, high fat diet-induced obesity and diabetes results in significant weight loss, improvement of insulin resistance and amelioration of diabetes. Researchers are now examining the findings as an interesting new way to battle obesity and metabolic disorders. Share This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1133982 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:09:39 +0100 1133982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1088687&cid=t_121703_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Ffdas_safety_reviews_no_evidence_that_use_of_prilosec_and_nexium_increase_rates_of_cardiac_events.php Both products of AstraZeneca - Prilosec and Nexium - are members of a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and are indicated for the treatment of severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Earlier this year, there was an issue raised on whether long term use of such drug can increase the risk of heart attacks, heart failure, and heart-related sudden death in patients taking either one of the prescribed drugs compared to patients who received surgical treatment. Since then, the FDA has conducted a comprehensive, scientific review of known safety data for the drugs Prilosec and Nexium, which when completed resulted to the following: While both of the long-term studies reported to FDA on May 29, 2007 collected safety data, the study protocols did not specify how hea... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1088687 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:30:00 +0100 1088687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=938779&cid=t_121703_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F167555017%2Fthe_appendix_ever_wondered_why.html Have you ever wondered what the point is to having an appendix? For years conventional wisdom has said that it has no purpose, that it's just there taking up space and for some people it becomes inflamed and has to be removed. Having forced a friend to go to the hospital where his appendix burst on the operating table and doctors said is he'd been 20 minutes later he's probably have died, I has always believed it was nothing more than a pain in the gut.New research is now suggesting that it did have a purpose and that was to protect us from bad germs by creating and protecting good germs. Seems the appendix functioned like a computer system's reboot. If the bacteria in the intestines died  back when populations were sparse and people didn't come into cont... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=938779 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 19:00:16 +0100 938779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=644946&cid=t_121703_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F28%2Fvegetarians-have-a-reduced-risk-of-colorectal-cancer%2F Filed under: Colon and Rectal Cancer, Diets, Nutrition, Cancer prevention foodsThere are a number of benefits to a vegetarian diet and here's another one: Lifelong vegetarians have a reduced risk of developing colorectal cancer. The reason why is not made clear in the article but rather just that there's a link. So I wonder: What is it about a vegetarian diet that makes it healthier? Is it that vegetarians consumer more nutrients and antioxidants and less saturated fat? Does it have something to do with how non-meat food is digested? Is it because vegetarian diets are overall lower in calories and therefore less metabolizing means less harmful free agents in the body?I don't think this one study is a reason to quit eating meat, and although I'm not a big meat eater myself, I think that it ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=644946 Mon, 28 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 644946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2649124&cid=t_121703_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fcharcocaps_and_more_tips_against_gas_discomforts.php Gas can be an embarrassing subject, but everyone passes it more than 14 times a day. This is where an all-natural anti-gas medicine comes in: CharcoCaps. CharcoCaps is an over-the-counter activated ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2649124 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 2649124