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 'dry'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:56:15 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174620&cid=t_127702_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fscientists-study-the-shape-of-the-nose-and-its-relationship-with-climate%2F2011.08.28 The basic function of the human nose is to warm and humidify the air before it reaches the lungs. Because of the wide variation of human habitats from the polar cold and dry air to the equatorial hot and humid weather, one would expect the nose to accommodate to these climate extremes accordingly through evolutionary pressures. In essence, logically one would expect the nose to change shape to enhance time that air is in contact with the warm and moist nasal interior in cold and dry climates compared to the opposite environmental extreme. German scientists evaluated this hypothesis through (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Fauquier ENT Blog* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174620 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0100 5174620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960346&cid=t_127702_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Knowing Your SkinKnowing your skin type helps to choose products which will help your complexion glow. It is very essential to know your skin type for its proper maintenance. Understanding your skin will make it easier to choose cosmetic products which suit your particular skin type. There are some simple steps to analyze and decide in which category your skin falls: 1. Examine your skin well in front of the mirror. See if it’s dull or has blackheads, acne, pimples etc. There are some regions on the face which might appear different from the rest. Mark those areas.2. For normal skin, the pH level is 6.5 and if your skin pH level is below 6.5, then it is categorized as dry skin. So, try to find out your skin pH level to understand your skin type well.3. Clean your face... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960346 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 07:13:19 +0100 4960346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902486&cid=t_127702_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F05%2F6-bipolar-rules-for-eating%2F The following post is by Hilary Smith, author of “Welcome to the Jungle: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Bipolar But Were Too Freaked Out to Ask” (Conari Press, 2010) as well as a cool blog to go with it, Welcome to the Jungle. We’ve all heard about “mood foods” that can promote wellness for people with bipolar and depression–fish oil for brain health, oatmeal for stable blood sugar, chocolate for, well, chocolateness. But it’s also important to think about how we eat. How we eat can have just as big an impact on our mood as what we eat, yet it often gets neglected in conversations about bipolar and food. Here are some tips for maintaining a healthy mood through mindful eating practices. 1. Make eating an art. How you eat is sometimes a r... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902486 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 10:05:30 +0100 4902486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4517167&cid=t_127702_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftoner-serum-or-cream-which-first-on-your-face%2F2011.02.24 Step-by-step skin care? It’s complicated. You have a cabinet full of toners, creams, and serums and you don’t know what goes on when. Using products in the wrong order could mean you’re not getting the most for your money. Here’s a guide to make it easier for you: 1. Toners Toners are astringents, which means they contract tissue like pores, making your face feel tighter. They often contain alcohols and are used to remove oil from the skin as well as tightening. Therefore, you should use them first. If you have dry or sensitive skin, however, you might skip them completely because they can make dryness worse. 2. Serums Serums are liquid cosmetics. They usually have antioxidants or peptides to minimize the day’s damage done to your skin and to give you a more youthful appearance.... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4517167 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:00:21 +0100 4517167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4507604&cid=t_127702_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F497%2Fhomemade-exfoliator-for-dry-and-oily-skin%2F To keep you skin healthy and young you need to regularly moisturize your skin, tone your skin, cleanse your skin and exfoliate it. While moisturization helps in keeping the moisture to your skin, toning helps in keeping the pores of the skin clean, thus maintaining the health of the skin, exfoliation helps in the removal of the dead cells from the skin, thus giving the skin a brand new look. Exfoliation treats the blemished skin, dark marks, clogged pores, hyper pigmentation and dry skin. A few home made exfoliators that give a new lease of life to your skin A natural and home made exfoliator is the ones that work best and without any side effects in comparison to the chemically prepared exfoliating products. Exfoliator is better avoided by the people who have acne prone skin as it may inc... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4507604 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 04:16:47 +0100 4507604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419347&cid=t_127702_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fu94sp041YWY%2F Vanessa Giacoppo was completing her final year of college when her health took a nosedive. The once vibrant and slim 26-year-old now barely recognized herself. “I felt like I had mono. I was sleeping all the time,” says Giacoppo. “At one point, my mother wondered if I was pregnant because I’d gained so much weight.” There were other problems, too. She was eating more than usual; her skin was very dry; and her hair and nails were brittle. So Vanessa went to the doctor and had the full battery of tests. The blood work revealed that while she wasn’t producing enough thyroid hormones (known as T3 and T4), her thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) was elevated. The labs pointed to a disease known as Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition in which antibodies attack the gland ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419347 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:24:34 +0100 4419347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394582&cid=t_127702_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F01%2F25%2Fis-stila-hair-refresher-a-steal-2%2F Kate’s not sold on Stila Hair Refresher…Is Stila Hair Refresher anything more than thirty-dollar talcum powder? The Right Brain’s not impressed either: Actually, this Stila product is not a $30 bottle of talc powder. It’s a $28 bottle of CORNSTARCH powder. Ok, to be fair they also throw in a little silk and tapioca starch, but for the most part it’s just cornstarch. (Aren’t you glad you watched our amazing cornstarch video. What, you didn’t watch it? Shame on you!) Anyway, the product also contains fragrance to make it smell nice, a little silica to prevent caking, and a bunch of preservatives which it doesn’t really need since there’s no water in the product. Does it work? Well, it sure smells nice and it will absorb some oil from your... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394582 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 06:01:20 +0100 4394582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4324795&cid=t_127702_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwinterize-your-mind-and-body%2F2011.01.08 This is a guest post from Dr. Jena Wider. ********** Winterize Your Mind And Body During the winter months, certain health issues may arise that women should have on their radar. From mental health issues like stress, depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD), to physical concerns like skin care, the winter can certainly pack an extra punch. Depression peaks during the holiday season, affecting more than 17 million Americans, according to the National Mental Health Association. On average, women are more vulnerable to stress-related illnesses like depression and anxiety than men. One study, conducted by Pacific Health Laboratories, revealed that 44 percent of American women report feeling sad through the holidays compared to 34 percent of American men. “Depression of any kind ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4324795 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 17:00:17 +0100 4324795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4295014&cid=t_127702_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F340%2F3-beauty-secrets-for-dry-skin%2F Dry skin happens when your skin isn’t able to properly retain moisture and the production of sebum is low. Unfortunately, dealing with this problem is downright annoying, and the products you use can dry your skin out even more. But just like other skin problems, the products you use on a daily basis can heal your dry skin. Keeping that in mind, here are some beauty secrets for how you can effectively use skin care products to add moisture. Tip #1 – Shower Etiquette Showing in excessively-hot water can cause your skin to become irritated, stripped of oils and dry, so keep your water cooler to avoid irritation. Also, don’t let your fingers become pruned while soaking in the bath tub; instead, only soak for 15 minutes or less. Not only will you see an improvement in your skin’s dryne... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4295014 Sun, 26 Dec 2010 20:34:19 +0100 4295014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225249&cid=t_127702_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhelp-for-inhaling-medications%2F2010.12.03 Cambridge Consultants and India’s Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company (SPARC) have developed a new dry powder inhaler. According to the companies, the device delivers an even, consistent drug dose deep into the lungs regardless of how strong the inhalation is performed by the patient. From the press release: The device employs a novel de-agglomeration engine to separate the drug from the lactose ‘carrier’ particles. Based on a highly efficient airway design, the patented drug separation mechanism has successfully completed clinical trials and demonstrated that it is capable of delivering significantly more of the drug to the deep lung than traditional inhalers. In practice, this will minimise side effects from drug build-up in the back of the throat, reduce non-systemic ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225249 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:00:30 +0100 4225249 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4179534&cid=t_127702_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F317%2Floreal-skincare-and-hair-collection-review%2F L’Oreal recently signed on a new celebrity to promote their hair and skincare collection.  The celebrity was quoted as saying she was “honored to represent a brand that is rich in history, synonymous with beauty and reflective of the modern woman”. There is no doubt that the company is rich, with earnings of over 17 billion euro in 2009.  The history is relatively long.  In 1907, they began providing hair dyes, which were promoted as inoffensive or “safe”. The safety of the original ingredients is unknown, but the ingredients the company includes in their hair dyes today are far from safe.  According to Skin Deep, they are highly hazardous. Skin Deep is an online database created by the Environmental Working Group.  You can visit the site.  Type in a product name and if it ... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4179534 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:49:00 +0100 4179534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3805875&cid=t_127702_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F30%2Frecovering-from-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-cfs%2F Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Jody Smith, creator of the website www.ncubator.ca, who spent 15 years losing the battle against Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Three years ago, she found treatment that worked for her and is making a comeback. In the process, she’s helping a lot of people. (You can check out her blog, “ncubator” by clicking here.) You tried many treatments and finally you got there. What worked? Jody: My naturopath believed that my liver needed relief from its toxic load, and my immune system needed building up. She put me on a tincture with natural antivirals and adaptogens and vitamins in it, and put me on omega3 oil. I’d gone low carb some years before which had made quite a difference. I did dry skin brushing with a loofah, to help lymph mov... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3805875 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:32:43 +0100 3805875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3655572&cid=t_127702_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-things-we-want-to-do-this-weekend-4%2F You can feel it in the air – it’s almost the weekend. And there are a lot of things we want to get done in the next two days: Get in some personal TLC time. Whether this means having an orgasm (solo or not) or getting a massage, it’s going to be all about us at some point this weekend. Read. The weather is perfect for just sitting outside with an iced tea and getting caught up in a story. An added bonus? Reading will boost our brain power. Sample some fancy cheeses. It’s been a while since we took a trip to the local fromagerie (we took French in college, no big deal) to buy some cheese we can’t afford. But it’s totally worth it, because dairy could reduce our risk of heart disease. Rent a movie. Going to the movies nowadays will set you back quite a ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3655572 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:33:56 +0100 3655572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3632451&cid=t_127702_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F154%2Flook-younger-with-natural-anti-aging-skin-care-products%2F There are many different techniques that can be used to tighten skin .  This post looks at the effective compounds you can use in the comfort of your own home . RIGIN RIGIN is a complex composed of peptides, which are something like protein fragments .  They have been shown in numerous studies to have an amazing anti-aging effect.  When it comes to increasing the elasticity and firmness of skin , results have included a 40% increase in skin tightness on the neck and a 28% increase on the rest of the face. Best of all, it is a natural skin care ingredient. Functional Keratin Functional Keratin is a bioactive protein.  That means it is a protein that the body can absorb and use.  Proteins like collagen and elastin cannot be absorbed into the skin’s cells.  So, they are not bene... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3632451 Sat, 05 Jun 2010 13:29:55 +0100 3632451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3827168&cid=t_127702_117_f&fid=38815&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FGetPrimed%2F%7E3%2FDokDRXqcfB8%2F Most women typically think about hot flashes, osteoporosis and insomnia when it comes to perimenopausal symptoms, not itchy or sensitive eyes. Yet, women are more affected by eye disease than men and dry eye syndrome in particular is commonly associated with menopause. In the United States, millions of people age 50 or older have dry eye syndrome with the majority of these being women. Ocular dryness results from a chronic lack of sufficient lubrication on the surface of the eye due to tear deficiency or excessive tear evaporation. There are many causes including medications, smoking, LASIK surgery and environmental conditions. But dry eye syndrome is more frequent in post-menopausal women, affecting about 60% of menopausal women, due to hormonal fluctuations. Although symptoms typically b... Get Primed! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3827168 Wed, 19 May 2010 15:10:58 +0100 3827168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3568092&cid=t_127702_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F79%2Fskin-md-natural-the-top-ingredients%2F Skin MD Natural is a brand of dry skin lotion that you might see advertised in magazines and on TV.  The question is this.  How natural is it?  It takes a little digging to get a complete list of ingredients, but here’s what you will learn if you find one. Ingredients in lotions and other cosmetics are listed according to concentration.  In other words, the first ingredient is the primary component of the product. The first ingredient is water as it is in most skincare products.  It is used for mixing dehydrated ingredients and plant extracts. The second ingredient is Aloe Vera.  Aloe Vera is a common ingredient in skincare products and many people find it to be soothing.  Some studies indicate that it promotes healing. The third ingredient is cyclopentasiloxane.  Although it mig... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3568092 Sat, 15 May 2010 19:09:20 +0100 3568092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3526971&cid=t_127702_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F28%2Fskin-pores-and-pore-size%2F Pores are tiny openings on the skin that are found in close association with the hair follicle.  It’s where the secretions of the oil glands come out from. Pore size is determined by a number of factors.  Primarily, it is genetically determined so if you already have enlarged pores there’s really little you can do to make them smaller. Pore size is also related to sebaceous gland activity so if you have oily skin chances are your pores may appear larger than those of your friends with dry skin.  Sun damage and skin aging may also lead to enlarged pores so it’s always important to slather that sunblock on before going out under the sun. Although there is little you can do to actually alter the size of your pores there are some things you could do to make them appear finer.  Find o... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3526971 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:20:01 +0100 3526971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499173&cid=t_127702_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2010%2F04%2F23%2Fthe-beauty-brains-blog-blast-18%2F Lot of links you’ll like to love… The Gloss lists 10 scary clown inspired fashions. It’s creepy and comedic at the same time! Beautynomics shoots her mouth off about the new Revolver fragrance from Urban Decay. Brain Spam thinks the Body Shop’s Vitamin E Serum is a great bargain. Kiss and Makeup explains how to to become famous by being violently drunk. (Kids don’t try this at home.) The Beauty Brains tell about Tresemme’s new Fresh Start Dry Shampoo. PS The picture in today’s post has to be the most disinterested clown I’ve ever seen. She’s not happy, she’s not scared, she’s just…there. (Source: thebeautybrains.com) thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499173 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:01:01 +0100 3499173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3482976&cid=t_127702_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2010%2F04%2F19%2Fthe-top-10-dry-shampoos-and-new-tresemme-fresh-start%2F We’ve blogged before about weird ways to wash your hair, in particular the hot trend of “dry shampooing.”  Well, it looks like it’s time to update our list of the Top 10 Dry Shampoos because one of the biggest brands in the category has launched another one: Tresemme now has their version called Fresh Start. Tresemme Fresh Start Science Fresh Start uses technology that is similar to other dry shampoos: it’s a powder based aerosol spray. But while most competitors use either one or two powders (usually rice starch or Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate), Tresemme’s formula contains three or four, depending on the levels they’re using. Theoretically, this blend of powders could do a better job of absorbing oil which makes sense from a hair cleansing pe... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3482976 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 06:01:28 +0100 3482976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921777&cid=t_127702_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2F Virginia-Hubbard: If you have been on skiing holidays before, you must have noticed how good the cold, dry air and the exercise are for you. There’s something that’s good about dry air, when it comes to your skin. Bacteria cannot grow in dry air, and most germs are unable to function well if there is not enough moisture in the air. Since it is a fact that skin irritations are almost always caused by bacteria, dry air has a soothing effect on the skin because it stops the growth of bacteria. Exercise, on the other hand, exposes your skin to air and light, and this makes your skin less moist. Again, without moisture, bacteria cannot grow, and hence, your skin irritation goes away. So, exercise and dry air together can be very pleasant with a skin irritation. Dry climate also has anot... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921777 Sat, 03 Apr 2010 06:58:25 +0100 4921777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3362375&cid=t_127702_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fdefinition-decoder-green-dry-cleaning%2F photo: Thinkstock In the quest for a greener tomorrow, “eco-friendly” dry cleaning was only a matter of time. According to a Wall Street Journal.com article, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has begun to phase out the old, tried-and-true method of dry cleaning our clothes. That process didn’t involve water, but instead, a chemical called perchloroethylene, or “PERC,” that violates the Clean Air Act, and, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, contains a probable human carcinogen. These days, you have four ways to dry clean your clothes that are allegedly kinder to the environment. One is “wet-cleaning,” which involves water, a special detergent, and high-tech machinery. The other three are eerily similar to the PERC method: no water,... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3362375 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:57:44 +0100 3362375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3339809&cid=t_127702_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fb8d4aGjDTNI%2F What is the purpose of the 12 Steps? All addicts, alcoholics, compulsive gamblers, sex addicts and codependents have the following focus – Me, Myself and I. This one of the main motivations for seeking treatment or recovery. This ‘me, myself and I’ focus is hurting too much. The addiction no longer works to relieve the pain. It’s like a piece of glass in your pocket Imagine you have a piece of glass like that below and carried it around with you at all times to help keep you focused. The edges of the glass are constantly chipped at, with each sharp edge cutting us. And, we are aware of that pain, except sometimes when drinking/ drugging. The pain of addiction gets worse over time. That’s what any compulsive behaviour does, including addiction. It keeps one focused on ‘Me, Myse... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3339809 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:13:29 +0100 3339809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3290866&cid=t_127702_111_f&fid=34834&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMentalNurse%2F%7E3%2FS5vj7X4AC0g%2F At Mental Nurse we’ve repeatedly cited the Derek Gale case as evidence of the damage that can be caused by the unregulated nature of psychotherapy in Britain. Without proper accountability to a statutory regulator, abusive therapists can cause enormous harm to vulnerable people. We are therefore deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Gena Dry, one of the complainants against Derek Gale in the Health Professions Council hearings that led to him being struck off. Although her death is currently described as “unexplained”, media reports suggest she may have committed suicide. During her career Ms Dry was a member of Indie band the Colour Noise and was invited on to the judging panel for the Brit Awards in 1996. She said of Gale: “Derek convinced me I had deep ... Mental Nurse blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3290866 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:45:35 +0100 3290866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3182377&cid=t_127702_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FcR2NBrU3sL4%2F The Dry Drunk can be a problem to themselves and others. Alcoholics Anonymous informally refers to the alcoholic who has stopped drinking, but who still demonstrates similar alcoholic attitudes and behaviors, as a “dry drunk.” They say that such an individual has abstinence but not sobriety. This concept has been adopted by most twelve-step Fellowships such as Narcotics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous and Marijuana Anonymous . It appears on almost all of the Web sites devoted to the different addictions, although characteristics of the dry drunk syndrome differ widely from site to site. Most often mentioned are: (1) depression; (2) anxiety; (3) irritability, anger; (4) grandiosity, pomposity, an inflated ego; (5) an inability to delay gratification, impatience and impulsivity; (6... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3182377 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 10:13:47 +0100 3182377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3124618&cid=t_127702_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F12%2F28%2Fdry-shampoo-dog-shampoo-or-no-poo-at-all%2F Happy holidays from Sarah Bellum! Lefty and Righty are busy returning Christmas presents so I thought I’d write a couple year end posts to share some of my favorite posts of 2009 (Hey it’s either that or another boring news story from Mid Brain.) Sooooo, today I’m going to stroll down memory lane for shampoos. The big news this year was shampooing WITHOUT shampoo. Or at least without any water. Dry shampoos and the No Poo method were hot topics. Humans are not the only animals with dirty hair. Find the best dog shampoo to clean your canine. Read this one if you need some clarity on how clarifying shampoos work. Baby shampoos are safer than soup? WTF? And if you’re out of soup and baby shampoo, you can always wash your hair with dish detergent. You can forget Climat... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3124618 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 06:01:19 +0100 3124618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3092826&cid=t_127702_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fhow-dry-i-am-winter-with-sjogrens-syndrome%2F Those good old western movies I watched as a child, or maybe it was the war movies, have left their influence. That old song, usually sung by a drunken sot, “How dry I am, How dry I am, nobody knows, how dry I am.”  Come to think of it, that’s pretty nonsensical because they aren’t dry at all. Now as for me, I know about dry. Even in the midst of winter, the dryness of eyes, mouth and nose extends to many other areas of the body. We inhale cold freezing air and it does its aeration all the way to the lungs. There are so many times that I, like you, just want to say “Bollocks!” to all the precautions. I want to live my life. Isn’t it bad enough I have to do it with pain in my sitter, pain in my knees, pain in my ankles, etc as well as extreme changes in my skin. I slather on ... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3092826 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:08:33 +0100 3092826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3106891&cid=t_127702_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FLYBmw88Yr_k%2F A hazard to the sober alcoholic. When an alcoholic stops drinking, it’s cause for rejoicing. Unfortunately, sobriety is not guaranteed to last. It takes hard work and commitment and a keen eye for dangers. One danger to the non-drinking alcoholic is the dry drunk, a set of habits and attitudes that take the joy out of life for [...] (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3106891 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:35:14 +0100 3106891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2789078&cid=t_127702_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F09%2F12%2Fbeauty-q-a-can-i-be-addicted-to-eye-drops%2F Drop Addict asks…I read your post about being addicted to lip balm and I have a similar problem: I think I’m addicted to eye drops. My eyes constantly feel dry and I’m always putting drops in them. Is this bad for me? The Right Brain Responds: Dear Drop Addict, we’re not opthalmologists so we’re not qualified to give you any medical advice about your eyes (or any other part of your body for that matter.) But, since using eye drops to moisturize your eyes is kind of like using lotion to moisturize your skin, or conditioner to moisturize your hair – what the heck, let’s give it a shot. Dry eye It’s possible you have a condition called “Dry Eye.” If that’s the case, the answer isn’t putting drops in more often – it&#821... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2789078 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 06:01:00 +0100 2789078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2591542&cid=t_127702_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FG8IodPTKtbw%2F Dry mouth is a fairly common side effect of many medications, so you need to be aware of which medications cause this problem. It could be that two or more of your prescriptions fall into this category, raising your risk of having dry mouth. According to this news release, issued by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) (Dry Mouth Linked to Prescription and Over the Counter Drugs): There are more than 400 prescription and non-prescription drugs associated with xerostomia, according to Raymond K. Martin, DDS, MAGD. “Anti-depressants, painkillers, diuretics, antihistamines, tranquilizers and anti-hypersensitives can all contribute to dry mouth,” said Dr. Martin. “People who take several of these medications are more susceptible.” Having a dry mouth can be annoying, but for most peop... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2591542 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:00:16 +0100 2591542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2290617&cid=t_127702_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F03%2F24%2Fhave-you-ever-heard-of-a-dry-shampoo%2F Mid Brain muses Here’s an interesting product - Frederic Fekkai’s Wash & Wear spray shampoo. You can simply spray this in your hair to keep it clean in between shampoos. Powder shampoo “What a novel, breakthough idea!” you must be saying to yourself. “Why has no one else in the history of hair care EVER thought of a spray on shampoo that doesn’t have to be rinsed off?” you’re probably pondering as you read this. “Only the advanced science of the new millennium could have possibly created a spray on product to keep your hair clean between shampoos,” you’re thinking. Is that what you’re thinking? If it is, you’re WRONG! It’s time you learned that, with the possible exception of the Internet, everything th... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2290617 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:01:17 +0100 2290617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2141321&cid=t_127702_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fdry-stone-walling.html Dr Crippen adapting to changeJust had an email from someone who is not called Dr John SmithThought you'd be amused at my wife's recent conversation with a receptionist at our GP surgery. To set the scene, you need to know that my wife is a GP herself and I am a paediatric neurologist. Our 11 month old daughter has been unwell for a number of weeks with colds and we have been treating her accordingly. However, she got worse a few days ago and thought someone more objective could assess her and either reassure us or suggest appropriate management. So my wife phoned the health centre and asked if our daughter could see a GP.The receptionist said that an appointment could be made in a few days time but there was a nurse practitioner who could see him quicker. My wife politely declined and sai... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2141321 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:30:00 +0100 2141321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2035581&cid=t_127702_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F13%2Fand-the-winners-of-the-pedi-relax-sets-are%2F Wow, it seems that people really are suffering with sore, dry feet. I’d love to give you all a pedi-relax set to help make it better. But unfortunately, there are only three to giveaway. And the random number selector says that the lucky recipients will be… Angie Julie Donahue Kathy Conley Congratulations to the winners. You should be getting an email shortly with directions on how and where to provide your mailing address. As for the rest of us, there is always a chance to win again tomorrow. Tags: cracked feet, cream for feet, dry feet, giveaways, healthbolt giveaways, pampering feet, pedi-relax, pedi-relax sets, sore feetShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2035581 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 22:00:00 +0100 2035581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1894829&cid=t_127702_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fbits-of-news-in-dentistry%2F A report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. predicts dental supplies in the global market will exceed nearly $22 billion by 2015. Read the full report here. GlaxoSmithKline is buying Biotene (by Laclede), the leading OTC treatment for dry mouth. Last year, Biotene sold $50 million across the globe, with more than half of the sales originating in the US. Learn more here. One-third of us in the US take “excellent” care of our teeth and gums. A quarter of American parents think their kids do a fair to poor job cleaning their teeth. However, we think that a smile is the single most important physical attribute. Crest and the ADA teamed up for a survey that reveals how Americans view oral healthcare and their smiles. Read more here. Antibacterial, OTC mouthwash does work, accordi... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1894829 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:55:00 +0100 1894829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1875949&cid=t_127702_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fone-in-ten-americans-suffers-from-dry-mouth%2F It may seem like a small problem if it doesn’t affect you, but dry mouth can be more than annoying. In addition to contributing to sore throat, speech difficulty, an impaired sense of taste and smell, and hoarseness, it can damage teeth and sensitive oral tissues. Dry mouth occurs when salivary glands do not produce adequate levels of saliva. The condition affects one in ten people and about a quarter of the population over 65 years of age. For institutionalized elderly, about half suffer from dry mouth. The causes of dry mouth range from drugs (antidepressants, antacids, diuretics, and many others) to cancer radiation therapy and various diseases, including Sjogren’s syndrome. One in ten of your patients may have dry mouth. Treatment for the condition has included mouth rinse... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1875949 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:01:00 +0100 1875949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2513535&cid=t_127702_177_f&fid=38133&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTubalReversalBlog%2F%7E3%2Fa5KlnVl_Mxc%2Fmeet-andrea.html Andrea, a 31 year-old married, mother of four from Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho describes her symptoms of Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome (PTLS), decision to have tubal ligation reversal and her disagreement with her insurance company on the Tubal Reversal Blog. (Source: Tubal Reversal Blog) Tubal Reversal Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2513535 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:09:49 +0100 2513535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1856115&cid=t_127702_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E5%2F411974541%2FAAAS-OHRP%2520Sept08.pdf 1. Sex bias in control of cancer pain. Women get less meds, more pain. Sounds like a Raw Deal.2. AAAS comments on human subject protection training.3. Gardasil requirement for immigrants stirs backlash.4. Paxil suit settled by Glaxo for $40M.5. Inspire Pharmaceuticals reaches deal with SEC in investigation related to clinical trial of experimental dry-eye treatment. 6. Chinese parents file tainted milk lawsuit.7. Personalized medicine: new predictive tool can help determine treatment for breast cancer patients (identifies those most at risk of relapse, potentially avoiding chemo).8. Doctors urge the FDA to ban OTC cough and cold medicines for children until they are found safe and effective. Not safe and effective? Perhaps we should resort to that cherry-flavored placebo elixir reported on... Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1856115 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:52:32 +0100 1856115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1837221&cid=t_127702_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4684 The part about getting dry eyes from computer usage is very relevant for those of you who use computers for hours on end. The reason now is clear - you blink less often. Apart from positioning the monitor (see Visual Ergonomics in the Office) and drinking more fluids, Here’s How to Avoid Getting Dry Eyes from the Computer a Gene Therapy Fights Brain Tumors, Staring At Computer Screen Reduces Blinking Frequency, Pluripotent Stem Cells from Mature Cells (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1837221 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1837221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1426651&cid=t_127702_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2F285490076%2F Direct from the upper reaches of the US of A, Minnesota; Dry Drunk Syndrome I’ll give ya’ a small portion… Conditions; grandiosity judgmentalism intolerance impulsivity indecisiveness Leading to the following: a) Mood swings, which are unrelated to the circumstances to which one tries to link them. Alcoholics zero in on what they want others to think is the cause of the mood swing, when it isn’t that at all. More often than not it is something much deeper than the reason given. Inversely it can also be something totally insignificant with no substance at all (e.g. the sugar is too sweet or the donut is too round). Any excuse will do. b) Unable to demonstrate emotions freely, naturally and without constraint. No emotional spontaneity, no genuine spark. c) Introsp... A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1426651 Wed, 07 May 2008 16:51:27 +0100 1426651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=802282&cid=t_127702_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fmothers-little-helper.html The new campaign got off to a faulty start, [translation = dry at night and pull up free] but since then we have regrouped with the master plan. [translation = guaranteed success] No expense has been spared. [translation = gross extravagance] The new game for the Wii [translation = computery thing] has been bound in many inextricable layers of see through tape and been strapped to the wall above his pillow. It is stuck there in what we hope is a tantalizing manner. [translation = constant source of torture] The ladder chart accompanies it. [translation = visual tracking system] All parties present have been debriefed on the de-pull-up plan. [translation = to provide moral reinforcement] Seven consecutive dry nights and the game will be up and the prize will be his.We note that all youthf... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=802282 Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:55:00 +0100 802282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=699265&cid=t_127702_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F27%2Fkidney-cancer-makes-david-foster-sick%2F Filed under: Kidney Cancer, BlogsDavid Foster was diagnosed with Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma in April 2005. Translation: stage four kidney cancer and the sixth deadliest form of cancer. Not a great disease to acquire. Also not the end of the world. Just ask David who is busy working as a National Strategic Advisor in Augusta, Georgia, headlining within the independent magazine community, hanging out with dog Gracie, and documenting his journey in a blog he calls David Foster's Kicking Kidney Cancer's Arse.He's no wimp, this guy. Just read his June 23 post, titled May kill me, but it ain't gonna beat me. He didn't let that hard-nosed kid Jerry whip him when he was eight -- he smacked him so hard in the lunchroom, Jerry was left stumbling and bleeding -- and he won't let cancer bully him e... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=699265 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 699265