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 'eating'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:51:23 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181895&cid=t_101591_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F09%2F02%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-september-2-2011%2F It starts at a young age. Schools encourage it. Our families help define it. We begin our lives with the labels they give us like big brother, baby sister, only child. And as we get older, they just get more serious. Sometimes the way we’re perceived such as the “good one,” the “bad one,” the “troubled one,” the “drama queen,” inevitably follow us throughout the rest of our life. Sometimes these seemingly harmless labels take on a life of their own. If we don’t achieve our own sense of self, they begin to define who we are. And we grasp on tight. These lyrics from the Barenaked Ladies song What a Good Boy reminds me of the pressures they can have on us: “When I was born they looked at me and said What a good boy, what a sma... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181895 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:04:52 +0100 5181895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182150&cid=t_101591_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fy40e0ba2MBU%2F Jeanene Harlick, 37, was at 65% her ideal body weight and needed a feeding tube, but her insurance company wouldn’t cover inpatient care at an eating disorder facility. Harlick lives in California, which has one of the nation’s strongest mental health parity laws—laws that say insurance companies must provide the same coverage for mental illness as they do for physical illness). So she sued—and won, for now; the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco just said that her insurance company, Blue Shield of California, must pay for her residential care. The ruling could make a difference in how insurers in other states cover mental health treatment, too. Forty-nine states and D.C. have mental parity laws, but they vary in degree widely, according to the National Conf... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182150 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:51:32 +0100 5182150 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182154&cid=t_101591_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FMlN0iqzLiRA%2F Thanks to scientists with questionable time on their hands, we now have another reason to blame our parents for our not-so-perfect life. Apparently, a new study indicates that the month you were born could affect whether or not you will face an eating disorder later in life. Published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, researchers looked at 1,293 people with anorexia nervosa and compared their birth dates with the general population born between 1950 and 1980. What they found was a higher incidence of people with eating disorders who were born earlier in the year, specifically between the months of March and June. The least number of patients were born between September and October. As ridiculous as this sounds, scientists rationalized it by stating in the research report: As with most ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182154 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:53:39 +0100 5182154 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169576&cid=t_101591_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F99B5X6YMrKA%2F URL: http://www.get.gg/Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) has been proven to help mental health problems. This website offers CBT self-help information, resources and tools, including therapy worksheets. For: Anyone, Clinicians, ConsumersTopics: Academia, Behaviour Management, Cognitive, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Common Factors, Counselling, Depression, Eating Disorders, Emotional Health, General Psychology, Life, Mental Health, Mental Health Promotion, Personality, Personality disorders, Psychology and Technology, Psychology and the Media, Self-helpFeatures: Articles, Assessment Instruments, Clinical Tools, File Sharing, Information, Links, Multimedia, Patient Handouts, Research Tools, Resources, Training, e-learning Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) has been proven to help mental hea... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169576 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 17:00:09 +0100 5169576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169577&cid=t_101591_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FxhaaQKoyW30%2F URL: http://www.pale-reflections.com/Pale Reflections is a complete support network for people affected by anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge-eating disorder, compulsive overeating, and all eating disorders. We offer information and a caring environment for eating disorder sufferers, their friends and family, and therapists & professionals. For: Anyone, Clinicians, Consumers, ConsumersTopics: Academia, Behaviour Management, Cognitive, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Common Factors, Counselling, Depression, Eating Disorders, Emotional Health, General Psychology, Life, Mental Health, Mental Health Promotion, Personality, Personality disorders, Psychology and Technology, Psychology and the Media, Self-help, Abnormal, Addiction, Behaviour Management, Eating Disorders, Emotional Health, Life, L... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169577 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:00:39 +0100 5169577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159196&cid=t_101591_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F26%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-august-26-2011%2F I sometimes wonder if our focus on “doing things right” is what causes us more pain, anguish and difficulty than anything else in life. It’s almost as if those red marks on our graded assignments as kids stay with us when we become adults. In fact, our fear of impending negative feedback often grows as we grow older. We hold our vulnerabilities even closer, wrapping them up carefully like we would a glass vase or a precious piece of china. We’re fearful of sharing our feelings. We hold back our laughter, forgetting that as kids we let it all out from our bellies to our mouths. And to shield our pain, instead of crying, confronting or expressing ourselves, we avoid loved ones when they’ve hurt us. Yet, in order to fully live, to feel completely alive, we must f... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159196 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:36:56 +0100 5159196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158994&cid=t_101591_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdrug-shown-to-protect-obese-mice-from-the-diseases-of-obesity%2F2011.08.25 I usually choose not to write about the “new new scientific thing” that gets picked up by the press,  because early research is usually not reproducible and good science takes a long time to validate as true.  But since we know that mice and rats that are kept on low-calorie diets live 30% longer (and healthier) than their fat cohorts, I was interested in a new research compound, SRT-1720,  that was shown to protect obese mice from diseases of obesity.  Fat mice lived 44% longer if they were given this drug. The “designer” drug works by (more…) *This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158994 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:00:00 +0100 5158994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159474&cid=t_101591_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Feating-for-healthdiet-and-adhd-in-teens.php Researches and studies have always been conflicted about the role of diet in controlling the symptoms of ADHD in teens. Some researches claim that it’s not the diet that is making the difference in controlling the symptoms but the structure involved in planning the diet. There are many researchers who have found significant correlation to the lessening of ADHD symptoms when some types of foods are avoided. The truth of the matter is that one cannot simply overlook the effect of diet elimination to the people whose lives are improved by it. Medication is an important part of controlling the symptoms of ADHD, but it’s not effective to rely on this alone. This is why it is important to work with a doctor in order to approach this in a more holistic way. Medication combined with th... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159474 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5159474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139733&cid=t_101591_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbook-review-food-truths-food-lies%2F2011.08.18 Food Truths, Food Lies, written by family physician Eric Marcotte, M.D., may be the most refreshingly evidence-based diet book of the decade. You will not find a single mention of super-foods, magical berries, or supplement “must-haves” in the entire book. What you will find is the cold, hard truth about why many Americans are overweight, and what it takes to become a healthy eater. Marcotte writes for the average American – his simple language, matter-of-fact tone, and regular reminders of what the reader has learned, make for a quick and memorable read.  Although it’s clear that Marcotte has carefully distilled his dietary advice from the scientific literature, he refrains from burdening the reader with too many footnotes and references. Instead, he has created ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139733 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:00:45 +0100 5139733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139631&cid=t_101591_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F17%2Fnational-child-measurement-programme-operational-guidance-for-the-201112-school-year%2F Title: National Child Measurement Programme: Operational guidance for the 2011/12 school year Scan or click to download ‘National Child Measurement Programme: Operational guidance for the 2011/12 school year’ The Skinny: Guidance on delivery of the National Child Measurement Programme in the 2011/12 school year. Supersedes previous guidance. Publisher: DH Published: 03/08/11 Size: 72p Filed under: Ooops Missed Category! Tagged: Children, Diet planning, Eating disorders, Grey Literature, Nutrition and diet disorders, Nutrition planning, Obesity, Overeating, Planning, Slimming, Weight watching, Young People (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139631 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:43:46 +0100 5139631 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5125808&cid=t_101591_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F12%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-august-12-2011%2F Every day can seem pretty ordinary. It can look almost identical on the surface. But if you were to take a magnify glass and zoom in on the individual moments of your day, you may be surprised by what you find. Within those 24 hours, there are mini lessons, opportunities to choose differently and open doors toward self-growth. The problem is we’re usually too busy to notice them. Take today, for example. There was the lady who blatantly and unashamedly pushed me out of the grocery line. I could have chosen to say something. But I didn’t. I was also late for an appointment. I could have carried the guilt I felt throughout the rest of my day. But I didn’t do that either. And there was that darn migraine. The headache that I’ve had since high school-the type that makes... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125808 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:34:34 +0100 5125808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107599&cid=t_101591_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F09%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-august-9-2011%2F On most days, I try to live healthy. Healthy for me means a combination of whole foods (none of that processed stuff), vitamins, walking, some kind of meditative exercise (yoga, tai chi, meditation), getting as much sleep as I can and trying to make myself smile for at least 40-50% of the day. This is a very different picture then where I was ten years ago. My main focus at that time was looking good instead of feeling good. I worked out 6-7 days a week. I highlighted my hair, went out in the sun to get a “summer glow,” and slept at weird times. My eating habits were not the best either. But perhaps the biggest change is that I used to ignore how I really felt and forced myself to do what I thought was “right.” I exercised when I was tired. I took jobs I didn’... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107599 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:04:22 +0100 5107599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096339&cid=t_101591_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F05%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-august-5-2011%2F You could be doing everything right: seeking therapy, taking medication, living a healthy life. But then someone or something triggers you and your world is thrown upside down. For me, it’s surrounding myself with people and situations from the past. I can conveniently “forget” who I am is not who I was. On many levels, this could be destructive. It’s forgetting that I am an adult when I am with my family or that I am now allergic to seafood when I was not as a child. I know these seem like minor incidences, but put me in a situation like that for a continuous period of time and I begin to lose myself. For you, it could be believing that you are suddenly immune to outside negative influences-that you can spend the entire summer season with a negative relative or fri... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096339 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:41:43 +0100 5096339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077933&cid=t_101591_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F-8WJ--lhs9Q%2F This study sheds light on important ‘SNPs’ or genetic variations within an individual’s DNA, associated with long-term, chronic eating disorders. These variations suggest genetic predictors for patients who may be particularly susceptible to eating disorders and whose illnesses are most difficult to treat effectively. The study’s lead researcher, Cinnamon Bloss, Ph.D., explains that ultimately, the study could help treatment of patients with long-term illness stemming from some of these genetic factors: Anorexia and bulimia likely stem from many different causes, such as culture, family, life changes and personality traits But we know biology and genetics are highly relevant in terms of cause and can also play a role in how people respond to treatment. Understanding the genetic... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077933 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:53:47 +0100 5077933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051304&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F21%2Fchill-out-with-these-cold-foods-in-this-heat-wave%2F The dog days of summer are scorching up the thermometers. Today (7/21/2011) the heat index is at 115 degrees F! You (and many people) may complain of a decrease in appetite and general lack of interest in firing up their stoves. But we still need to eat. Some foods can actually help you get a little relief from the heat because they are cold and hydrating. I went on Let’s Talk Live to show how you can increase the nutrition in your meals and stay cool in the summer heat wave of 2011!  No cooking required! Click the image below to watch the full video Breakfast – Blueberry Fruit Shake: Ingredients 2 cups frozen blueberries 1 cup frozen mixed fruit (including cantaloupe, honeydew, grapes, peaches, etc) 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Instructions... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051304 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:04:24 +0100 5051304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051305&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F19%2Feating-right-in-a-heat-wave-cnn-consumer-watch%2F An extreme heat wave has been sweeping the nation. Some people have even died, unfortunately, due to complications relating to the heat. The weather is not letting up either. My own area, Washington D.C. is facing the hottest weather of the year this week. CNN Consumer Watch – Eating in the Heat Wave I was on CNN discussing some of the foods to eat and avoid during a heat wave. [watch the full clip].  Of course, I said a lot more than what actually made it on air. Thank goodness for a blog! Eat, Even if You Don’t Feel Hungry Your appetite might be lower, but you still need energy. Choose the right foods. Fruits and veggies are almost 100% water so they will hydrate and nourish you. Try frozen fruit or a fruit and yogurt smoothie. Avoid high sugar beverages (energy slumps and ... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051305 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:58:57 +0100 5051305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028449&cid=t_101591_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F15%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-july-15-2011%2F There are some numbers I shy away from. Raise your hands if you occasionally lose your courage over scales, your inbox or the number of visitors on your blog. Anybody? For some reason, I can muster up courage to give presentations, interview people I’ve never met, but scared as heck when it comes to numbers like these. It’s probably that 5 letter word that starts with g. Guilt’s been plaguing me since I was 6 years old. One hot summer day I was on a field trip when I finally found a water fountain. I was so excited. I didn’t care that the water was warm or that I had to stand on my tippy toes to get to it. But when one of the young teachers came up next to me, all I could think of was how guilty I felt that she touched my dirty sweaty hair. It didn’t matter th... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028449 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:08:34 +0100 5028449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992687&cid=t_101591_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbeware-of-potatoes-they-may-cause-you-to-pack-on-pounds%2F2011.07.01 Without meaning to, you’ve gained a few pounds over the last few years. How did that happen? Certain foods, especially the humble potato, may be partly to blame. In a fascinating study of 120,000 healthy, non-obese women and men taking part in long-term studies of diet and health, the participants gained an average of 3.3 pounds every four years over a 13-year period. When the researchers tallied up the foods that contributed most to this weight gain, potatoes topped the list—twice: potato chips potatoes sugar-sweetened beverages red meat processed meats Other contributors to weight gain included sleeping less than six hours a night or more than eight hours, drinking alcohol, and watching television. The results were just published in The New England Journal of Medicine. The study of... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992687 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:00:50 +0100 4992687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992756&cid=t_101591_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F01%2Fis-anyone-normal-today%2F Take a minute and answer this question: Is anyone really normal today? I mean, even those who claim they are normal may, in fact, be the most neurotic among us, swimming with a nice pair of scuba fins down the river of Denial. Having my psychiatric file published online and in print for public viewing, I get to hear my share of dirty secrets—weird obsessions, family dysfunction, or disguised addiction—that are kept concealed from everyone but a self-professed neurotic and maybe a shrink. “Why are there so many disorders today?” Those seven words, or a variation of them, surface a few times a week. And my take on this query is so complex that, to avoid sounding like my grad school professors making an erudite case that fails to communicate anything to average folks like me, I often ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992756 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:03:11 +0100 4992756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992757&cid=t_101591_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F01%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-july-1-2011%2F Once I got to college, I began to love school. The feeling of working hard and then the instant gratification from all that hard work was awesome! One professor told me I’d be a professional student forever. Of course in the real world, you can work as hard as you want and still feel like you haven’t quite made it. And it’s not just your career, but that gnawing, frustrating feeling could also apply to friendships and romantic relationships too. I realized that the formulas that seem to work in school, working hard = A’s, just didn’t have a place in real life. Sometimes you could drive yourself crazy trying to force pieces of a puzzle that just didn’t go together. In the whole process of going to school and finally getting out of it, I realized it was�... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992757 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:10:08 +0100 4992757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984501&cid=t_101591_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FbjbrRmU_AUk%2F URL: http://psychology.vanguard.edu/amoebaweb/Outstanding resource maintained by Douglas Degelman, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology at Vanguard University of Southern California. Features over 2000 categorized links to quality psychology content. For: Anyone, Researchers, StudentsTopics: ADHD, Abnormal, Academia, Addiction, Anxiety, Behaviour Management, Bipolar, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Depression, Eating Disorders, General Psychology, Mental HealthFeatures: Articles, Databases, Information, Links Outstanding resource maintained by Douglas Degelman, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology at Vanguard University of Southern California. Features over 2000 categorized links to quality psychology content. Also, lists monthly featured websites, psychologically related, of cours... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984501 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:00:13 +0100 4984501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968421&cid=t_101591_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F06%2F24%2Fthe-fdas-new-report-on-silicone-breast-implant-safety%2F Did you know that women who get silicone breast implants should “assume that you will need additional surgeries,” and should get follow-up MRIs every couple of years? Over at Our Bodies Our Blog, I have summary of this and other information from the FDA’s new report on the safety of silicone breast implants, along with links to the agency’s additional resources on the topic, such as things to consider before getting implants, questions to ask your surgeon if you’re thinking of getting them, and more information on complications and adverse outcomes. Filed under: Body Image & Eating Disorders, Boobs, Government (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968421 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:42:25 +0100 4968421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968481&cid=t_101591_87_f&fid=38261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vibrantglow.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fsweet-health-benefits-of-maple-syrup.html Go ahead and pour real maple syrup all over your pancakes. Not only will it be more delicious than the fake stuff, but you'll be doing your body a big favor. Maple syrup is already known to contain trace amounts of B vitamins and amino acids as well as the minerals: calcium, potassium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus and iron. However, new research has uncovered an astonishing sweet surprise.While studying Canadian maple syrup, Navindra Seeram, a researcher at The University of Rhode Island, found that it contains 54 beneficial compounds. Several of these compounds posses anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, known for fighting cancer, diabetes and bacterial illnesses.Ironically, scientists found that phenolics found in this naturally sweet syrup inhibit two carbohydrate hydrolyz... Vibrant Glow blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968481 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:13:00 +0100 4968481 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952985&cid=t_101591_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F21%2F6-tips-to-help-summer-depression%2F The kids are out of school. Your neighbors are whistling on their way to work, greeting you with an enthusiasm peculiar to warm weather. And if you hear one more person ask you about your summer vacation plans, you will throw a US map and atlas at them. You don’t mean to be grumpy. But darn it, you are miserable in the oppressive heat, your kids are home for 90 consecutive days, and you are don’t have the stamina to pretend you are giddy that summer has arrived. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. After publishing a piece recently about the trigger of Memorial Day for me — reminding me that most of my relapses have happened in the summer months — I’ve heard from so many readers that fear this time of year for the same reason: summer depression. Ian A. Cook, MD, the direc... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952985 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:39:48 +0100 4952985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953302&cid=t_101591_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fhow-we-really-eat.html We have our new recommendations on eating right that came out at the beginning of the month. But now real American's have put their slant on it. How we really eat. Face it we are creative.This is what I will eat today. My breakfast plate will consist of coffee (half decaf with skim milk), a piece of fruit, egg beaters and toast. My lunch plate will be left over Chinese food of brown rice and chicken with peanuts and vegetables. My dinner plate will be salad and chicken quesadillas - which will have onions, scallions, chicken, salsa, and cheese.Somewhere in there will be a little chocolate too. Maybe I'll have left over Chinese for breakfast and have a sandwich for lunch. I don't know. I hate following the rules. I like to eat what I like. Everyone has their own version of what they like to... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953302 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:11:00 +0100 4953302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921518&cid=t_101591_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F10%2Fcan-you-have-too-much-happiness%2F I can safely say that I think few of us struggle with having too much happiness. We turn to the happiness gurus to help us increase our happiness for a reason — who wouldn’t want to be happier? Pretty much all of us do. For many of us, the pursuit of happiness is not only something we’ve grown up on, it’s something we’ve come to expect as a right. I mean, it’s right there in the Declaration of Independence! But like everything in life, too much of a good thing is a bad thing. This includes the pursuit of happiness. Too much happiness can be just as detrimental in your life as not having enough. That’s the finding anyway of Gruber and her colleagues (2011), in a recent review of the happiness research. Let’s see what they had to say. Too Muc... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921518 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:25:45 +0100 4921518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921702&cid=t_101591_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fdieting-and-losing-weight.html I really am trying to lose weight. Cancer is fattening - that is mhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gify official verdict. Its none of your business on how much I weigh or what I want to lose, we'll just say I feel fat and that's all that matters.As a result I was interested in the list of best rated diets that just came out. I found it intriguing that they ones that are better are based on changing your eating habits and paying attention to what you eat and how much and not eating their fake food. I mean fake food regarding the diets where you need to eat processed things they send you or you buy in the store. I also noticed that the more extreme diets are also on the bottom. The diets were evaluated on weight loss, weight maintenance and heart health. So the list, from best to worst, is:1... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921702 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:27:00 +0100 4921702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911480&cid=t_101591_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmyplate-spiffy-new-nutritional-guidelines-for-americans%2F2011.06.08 The crumbling Food Pyramid and its hip successor (MyPyramid) fell into oblivion yesterday, eroded by the stinging winds of science. Their replacement? A quartered plate called—wait for it—MyPlate that was designed to visually convey the elements of healthy eating to Americans of all ages. The new icon consists of a white plate divided into four segments: green for vegetables, red for fruits, orange for grains, and purple for protein. Dairy has a prominent place, sitting where a glass of water should be. The hope is that the plate will nudge Americans away from meals dominated by meat and starch and towards meals made up mostly of plant-based foods. The original Food Guide Pyramid debuted in 1992. It was built on shaky scientific ground. Over the next few years, research from around the... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911480 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 19:00:00 +0100 4911480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902486&cid=t_101591_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=4893695&cid=t_101591_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Fadhd-management-%25e2%2580%2593-eating-right-can-help-with-adhd-symptoms.php If you are a parent of an ADHD child, or an ADHD adult facing the challenges of this disorder, you know that a big part of successful ADHD management is eating right. As you may already know some medical practitioners will tend to discount ADHD management through diet as an ineffective tool, choosing to concentrate on neurotransmitter balancing drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall. Nevertheless, having had some experience with diet and ADHD what I can tell you from my experience is that while eating right may not cure the condition, it sure will make symptoms much more manageable and exponentially more predictable. ADHD management – Sugar only makes this condition worse Foods high in simple sugars and carbohydrates can be found in abundance everywhere you look. They would include Little Jo... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893695 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4893695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872165&cid=t_101591_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F26%2Fwhen-mental-illness-stigma-turns-inward%2F This study shows in some cases, it might even be increasing.) We see stigma everywhere. Every time violence is automatically connected to mental illness in an article or news report, we see it.* We see it in movies and other forms of media. We see it at work where stereotypes might be perpetuated, where employees are afraid to “come out” with their diagnosis. We see it with our families or friends, who might say versions of “just snap out of it” or “get over it already” or offer “advice” like sleep more, eat less, look on the bright side and try harder. There’s also just pure ignorance, especially when it comes to serious mental illness such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. As E. Fuller Torrey, M.D., wrote in Surviving Schizophrenia: A Manual for Families, ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872165 Thu, 26 May 2011 12:00:16 +0100 4872165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862538&cid=t_101591_87_f&fid=38261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vibrantglow.com%2F2011%2F05%2Ffuel-up-on-high-protein-breakfast-to.html If food cravings leave you vulnerable to overeating nutrition-deprived foods, it may be your breakfast or lack of breakfast to blame.Try starting your day with a protein-rich breakfast to curb those cravings. A new study claims it will increase fullness longer and reduce hunger throughout the day. Researchers found that eating a breakfast high in protein turns down the signals in the brain that control food motivation and reward-driven eating behavior.Of course, filling up first thing in the morning on a simple carbohydrates and sugar, which are found in many processed cereals, is a sure way to spike your blood sugar levels and leave you hungry well before lunch.Forgo the Pop Tart and scramble up some organic eggs from grass-fed chickens.  According to Julia Ross, author of The Mood C... Vibrant Glow blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862538 Tue, 24 May 2011 12:00:00 +0100 4862538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841479&cid=t_101591_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmost-americans-dont-know-what-healthy-eating-means%2F2011.05.19 Only one in 10 respondents to a national survey could estimate how many calories they should consume in a day. Seventy-nine percent make few or no attempts to pay attention to the balance between the calories they consume and expend in a day. These and other piquant findings from the online 2011 Food and Health Survey fielded by the International Food Information Council Foundation (IFIC) struck home last week as I smacked up against my own ignorance about a healthy diet and the difficulty of changing lifelong eating habits. The confluence of my failure to gain weight after cancer treatment and a blood test suggesting pre-diabetes meant that as of last Tuesday, I have been on an eat-specific-types-of-food-every-hour-and-write-it-down regimen.  And despite a lifetime of recommending that p... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841479 Thu, 19 May 2011 12:00:13 +0100 4841479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828788&cid=t_101591_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F05%2Feosinophilic-esophagitis-increasing-common%2F Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) is a bizarre condition that often prevents people from eating and is becoming increasingly common, particularly in children. Drs. Margaret Collins and Chris Liacouras comment. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828788 Sun, 15 May 2011 21:23:38 +0100 4828788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4821183&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2F12%2Fconsumer-reports-diet-rankings-a-waste-of-time%2F Jenny Craig and Weight Watchers as health foods? Seriously? This NPR Health blogger “get’s it” – she argues there are profits to be made from their selling of processed foods. She says, of the “savory” steak and ranch flatbread … But there was nothing very whole or natural to be found among the ingredients. We counted no fewer than 80 distinct substances on the list from salt and soybean oil to titanium dioxide and ammonium chloride. Hmmm… makes you “think”. How can they promote healthy eating and sell you THAT food-like substance? If anyone gets the allure of dieting, it’s me. I swear if you could get a PhD in diets, I’d have at least five. I actually have more experience dieting (started at 12) than I do as a registe... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4821183 Thu, 12 May 2011 12:51:37 +0100 4821183 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813287&cid=t_101591_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcould-a-low-salt-diet-be-bad-for-your-heart%2F2011.05.11 In this study of 3,681 men and women from Belgium, Bulgaria, Italy, Poland, Romania and Russia whose health was followed for eight years, participants with the lowest sodium excretion (which is a good measure of sodium intake) were 56% more likely to have died from cardiovascular disease than those with the highest sodium excretion. Among the nearly 2,100 participants with normal blood pressure at the study’s start, sodium excretion (sodium intake) had no effect on the development of high blood pressure. These are startling findings. If true, they would undercut major programs by the U.S. government to reduce Americans’ intake of salt—the main source of sodium—from prepared and processed foods and at home. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Harvard ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813287 Wed, 11 May 2011 16:00:07 +0100 4813287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775620&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2F02%2Finspiring-women-at-the-2011-aalu-annual-meeting-today%2F Today is going to be a great day! That’s because I get to do what I love best… talk! (LOL, seriously, I was voted “most talkative” in middle school and high school). No. What I love best is engaging people and helping them think differently about their health and wellness. I want people to see their daily choices about nutrition, exercise, and managing stress as self-care. Unfortunately, we don’t. Most women (97%) spend most days “bashing” the way they look. We don’t get any help from certain forms of media either. Take this month’s issue of Marie Claire. They published self-proclaimed “nutritionists” daily food journals. One woman starved herself all day and then binged on fruit, smoothies, and a box of macaroons once she f... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775620 Mon, 02 May 2011 12:52:59 +0100 4775620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4767994&cid=t_101591_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbeer-bellies-anyone-waist-measurement-can-determine-risk-for-heart-disease%2F2011.04.30 Extra fat that accumulates around the abdomen goes by many names: beer belly, spare tire, love handles, apple shape, middle-age spread, and the more technical “abdominal obesity.” No matter what the name, it is the shape of risk. Abdominal obesity increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, diabetes, erectile dysfunction, and other woes. The danger zone is a waist size above 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women. As I describe in the April 2011 issue of the Harvard Men’s Health Watch, beer is not specifically responsible for a beer belly. What, then, is to blame? Calories. Take in more calories with food and drink than you burn up with exercise, and you’ll store the excess energy in fat cells. Many studies indicate that people who store their extra fat around the midsection (ap... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4767994 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 12:00:10 +0100 4767994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4723804&cid=t_101591_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fyouve-heard-of-kidney-stones-but-did-you-know-you-could-get-a-salivary-gland-stone%2F2011.04.17 The Doctors TV show actually produced a great (and accurate) segment on a relatively new procedure called sialendoscopy. This procedure allows a surgeon to remove a stone that may be blocking your spit gland from draining saliva into the mouth. This is analogous to a kidney stone which blocks urine from draining from the kidney into the bladder resulting in painful swelling of the kidney (causing flank pain). How does a person know if they have a salivary gland blockage due to a stone? There is a painful swelling located right in front and/or below the ear if the parotid gland is affected, or under the jawbone if the submandibular gland is blocked. If the blockage persists long enough, it may lead to an infection of the gland itself (sialadenitis). (more…) *This blog post ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4723804 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 21:00:00 +0100 4723804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696587&cid=t_101591_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F04%2F10%2Fsunday-news-round-up-whining-about-the-heat-edition%2F This week I added one more lecture to the list of lectures I need to write up for posts here; this week it was Kevin Pho, better known as KevinMD. I’ll have more detail and commentary later, but I particularly appreciated his closing remark that patients *are* going online for health information, and physicians can either roll their eyes and resist or get on board – I’ve made the same argument in various posts here. One more example of the Tennessee state legislature being up to utter hateful bullshit: Legislature moves quickly to nullify council’s newly adopted nondiscrimination ordinance. Nashville passed an ordinance basically meaning that businesses contracting with the metro government have to have nondiscrimination policies in place that include protections a... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696587 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 16:40:39 +0100 4696587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693524&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F04%2F08%2Fdecoding-the-deli-womens-health-helps-people-make-nourishing-choices%2F April 2011 Issue - I'm quoted! Women’s Health called me and asked how I thought busy people could eat healthy at the deli counter. My big suggestion was VEG OUT! I love using whole wheat wraps because you can fit in a lot of veggies and lean protein. I love alfalfa sprouts, spinach, tomatoes (in season) and red peppers in my wraps. What about you? You can read the full article in the April issue and it’s online too. (side note: I still can’t get over seeing my name printed in a major mag! I’ve been a reader for so long, it’s like… is that MOI?) Here’s a brief run-down of the article – Decoding the Deli You can pick up a tasty and nutritious meal on the fly.  The deli can be a one-stop shop of delicious, health-conscious options as ... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693524 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 09:15:04 +0100 4693524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693441&cid=t_101591_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FtpbqjcNwLEo%2F As a Top Chef devotee, I was happy to catch most of last night’s All-Stars Reunion show. (Although, I had forgotten that it was on, so maybe devotee is too strong a word.) But I certainly didn’t think that anything airing on this kind of perfunctory, let’s-show-funny-behind-the-scenes-clips-of-all-the-chefs-and-hilarious-outtakes-of-the-judges’-bloopers would remotely relate to Blisstree. But I was wrong. The hour-long episode brought up a controversial issue that relates to food products, overall health, and the environment, which are topics we like to think we know something about here at Blisstree. You don’t need to know the Top Chef All-Stars backstory (or even have watched any of the season) to understand or appreciate the scenario, which is this: Elia Ab... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693441 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:15:08 +0100 4693441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684625&cid=t_101591_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FhEsdhD61TSg%2F For all our chronic gripes about our monthly flow—pain, mood swings, excessive bloating, pimples—a period missed often signals a serious change in the body. Pregnancy is, of course, the most common cause for a cycle change, but there’s a bevy of reasons why your monthly bill may be a no-show. As you review our list of 12, it’s worth noting that they’re interconnected. In Western medicine, we often forget that the body is one constantly moving machine and that one malfunction can throw the whole thing off. When seeking diagnosis and treatment for irregular menses, it’s best to start with your PCP or gynecologist. After that, he or she may recommend that you visit a specialist such as a reproductive endocrinologist, a neurologist, a nutritionist, or even a psychiatrist or psychol... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684625 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:50:55 +0100 4684625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4658642&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F03%2F30%2Ftalking-natural-colors-on-nbc-with-tom-costello%2F I was honored to give an interview as part of a story on artificial colors. There is mounting concern about the safety of artificial colors in U.S. food products (anything from sweetened drinks, colored candies, and even mac-n-cheese. The FDA is holding meetings over the next few days to discuss the latest evidence and possible link between artificial colors and ADHD. The segment featured a mom who has claimed her child’s behavior has improved when the artificial colors were taken out. [watch it] We need to follow the science – absolutely. But let’s look at the big picture 70% of Americans don’t get the whole food fruits and veggies they need. The foods with artificial colors should not be part of our “typical day” of food intake anyway. Since we’... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4658642 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:33:28 +0100 4658642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4658587&cid=t_101591_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Ffurther-proof-we-are-what-we-eat.html We all know we are what we eat. We need to to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables, blah, blah, blah, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But now it is shown that how you store food is important as well. (Yet another) study reports that a fresh food diet flushes out BPA and other plastic phthalates from your body. These plastics are found in plastic containers and in plastic lining in canned food.So the message is to eat your fruits and veggies and skip anything that comes in a can or plastic container. And don't store or heat your food in plastic - put it in glass, ceramic, or metal.In the past few years we have eliminated canned soup from our diets. We do buy canned tomatoes for the winter season. We do buy canned beans but I will switch to dried ones now. I do find it intriguing that y... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4658587 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:32:00 +0100 4658587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4636481&cid=t_101591_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F25%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-march-25-2011%2F It happened to me the other day. I was admiring a fellow writer’s accomplishment while someone else was admiring my own. The funny thing is that we were both shocked by the compliment. I guess I could dish it, but was surprised that I couldn’t take it. Why is it that we have such an easy time seeing the beauty, hard work and achievement in another, but neglect to see those same things in ourselves? The impact over time of finding the silver lining in our partner’s, friend’s, co-worker’s lives, but focusing on only the shadows of our own lives can make us jealous, bitter, resentful and depressed. It can reinforce negative thoughts and beliefs about what is possible for us instead of motivating us to take risks, play big instead of small and follow our dreams. O... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4636481 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:49:38 +0100 4636481 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4631476&cid=t_101591_87_f&fid=38261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vibrantglow.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fbowl-full-of-super-veggie-kale-chips.html Ever since I noticed that Whole Foods gave kale a perfect score of 1000 on their nutrient density scale--the highest score possible based on micronutrients, including vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and antioxidant capacities--I have wanted to eat more kale. Who am I kidding? Not more kale, just some kale. My world and kale's never touched until now.  Noticing that my go-to romaine lettuce scores just above 300 on Whole Food's Aggregate Nutrient Density Index (ANDI), I figured I needed to expand my greens.Kale, which contains at least 45 different antioxidant flavonoids and is loaded with vitamins A and K as well as a good supply of C, is a member of the cruciferous family like cabbage and broccoli.  It's very impressive cancer-preventive and anti-inflammatory heart benefits m... Vibrant Glow blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4631476 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:24:00 +0100 4631476 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4610812&cid=t_101591_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Feating-human-placentas-cannibalism-recycling-or-health-food%2F2011.03.18 After giving birth, most mammals eat the afterbirth, the placenta. Most humans don’t. Several hypotheses have been suggested as to why placentophagy might have had evolutionary survival value, but are there any actual benefits for modern women? Placentophagy has been recommended for various reasons, from nutritional benefit to preventing postpartum depression to “honoring the placenta.” In other cultures, various rituals surround the placenta including burial and treating it as sacred or as another child with its own spirit. Eating the placenta is promoted by some modern New Age, holistic, and “natural-is-good” cultural beliefs. Some women eat it raw, but many women have a yuck-factor objection to eating raw bloody tissue. It can be cooked: recipes are available for preparing it ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4610812 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:00:21 +0100 4610812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4605826&cid=t_101591_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-surprising-discovery-and-the-value-of-the-physical-exam%2F2011.03.17 I’ve remarked in the past how rarely I ever learn anything useful from physical exam. It’s one of those irritating things about medicine — we spent all that time in school learning arcane details of the exam, esoteric maneuvers like pulsus paradoxus, comparing pulses, Rovsing’s sign and the like. But in the modern era, it seems like about half the diagnoses are made by history and the other half are made by ancillary testing. Some people interpreted my comments to mean I don’t do an exam, or endorse a half-assed exam, which I do not. I always do an exam, as indicated by the presenting condition. I just don’t often learn much from it. But I always do it. The other day, for example, I saw this elderly lady who was sent in for altered mental status. There w... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4605826 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4605826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4575193&cid=t_101591_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FQPvaRAQ7gBo%2F photo: Thinkstock I just got back from the gym and the anorexic — well, one of them — was there again. No, I do not know for an absolute fact that she’s anorexic, but it’s really not all that hard to diagnose, especially when you’ve had some experience with the subject. This one in particular has all the telltale signs of someone with an eating disorder, whether it be anorexia, bulimia, or exercise bulimia: Sunken cheeks with simultaneous facial swelling (from purging), furry forearms (lanugo), constant presence (over many years) in particularly intense spin classes, and a bony butt that distracts me from class as it bounces up and down on the saddle. Oww. There’s another one who looks very young and very sickly — tall and gangly, on the elliptical trainer for eas... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4575193 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:55:47 +0100 4575193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4570773&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F03%2F10%2Fsay-wow-at-the-baltimore-health-and-fitness-expo-sat-march-12%2F Avocados from Mexico “Taste the Wow” multi-city tour is stopping in Baltimore to spread the word about The Amazing Avocado! When: Saturday, March 12th, 10am-5pm Where: Baltimore Health Expo And who will be there with them helping people find NEW ways to “taste the wow”? Yours truly! I’m excited to partner with them and I can’t wait to experience all the tasty recipes. Evidently one of the “tastes” is an avocado smoothie! YUM… and green smoothies are all the rage these days. (Which reminds me, I still haven’t taken my vita-mix out of the box…. I know, I know. I feel like I’m waiting for the winter thaw, then it’s smoothies for me!) I will be tasting the avocado one at the Baltimore Health Expo! Will you? The Avocados fr... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4570773 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:20:30 +0100 4570773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4560489&cid=t_101591_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FyALMggHNRE4%2F photo: Thinkstock Welcome to our brand-new Blisstree series about living with chronic diseases as your perpetual housemate. (I kicked things off a few weeks back with my tales of Hailey-Hailey Disease, a chronic — and very irritating — skin condition.) Each week, in a Q&A or a personal essay, we’ll feature someone who’s living and struggling with a different chronic disease, and how they manage their life navigating such an enormous built-in obstacle. If there’s a specific chronic disease you’d like us to cover, tell us about it in our comments section, below (anonymously, if you like). In this week’s post, we talk with Simone Edwards, a 35-year-old wife, mother, career woman, and New York City resident who has suffered from Crohn’s Disea... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4560489 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 21:22:11 +0100 4560489 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4527720&cid=t_101591_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F02%2F27%2Fsunday-news-round-up-sunburn-edition%2F A bit of what I’ve been reading this week, when I haven’t been outside getting a mild sunburn. In February. Via fellow librarian Bobbie Newman, I learned of this piece, “The Hazards of Leading Culture Change” (click on the download link for the PDF). It’s kind of oriented toward businesses/organizations instead of movements/activism, but there were a few points I thought were relevant: “When you are up to your backside in alligators,” goes the oft-quoted line, “it is hard to remember you were there to drain the swamp.” Organizations under pressure are fraught with alligators-those seemingly never ceasing crises that keep leaders up at night. But, if all the energy goes into simply fighting alligators, there will always be alligators. Culture change is... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4527720 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:34:44 +0100 4527720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4517206&cid=t_101591_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F24%2Feating-disorders-awareness-week-how-parents-can-help%2F This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, which is sponsored by the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). Like I said in my post on Weightless, I believe that awareness means spreading accurate information about eating disorders. One of the biggest misconceptions is that parents cause eating disorders. They don’t! In fact, many complex factors are involved in predisposing a person to an eating disorder. According to eating disorder specialist Sarah Ravin, Ph.D: “…the development of an eating disorder is influenced very heavily by genetics, neurobiology, individual personality traits, and co-morbid disorders. Environment clearly plays a role in the development of eating disorders, but environment alone is not sufficient to cause them.” (Check out her blog post f... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4517206 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:04:30 +0100 4517206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4501587&cid=t_101591_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fi-see-pump-people%2F2011.02.20 A few weeks ago, Chris and BSparl and I went out to dinner. Dining out with our little bird is a bit of a tangled experience, and we don’t spend as much time people watching as we used to because we’re very preoccupied with the baby wrangling.  That night, though, we were sitting and settled and throwing gluten-free puffs (yes, all of us) around the dinner table like confetti when I saw this woman walk in with her family. She settled her family in at the table, and then reached to remove her coat, revealing a beeper clipped to her pocket. Only it was one of them fancypants beepers with the tubes and the buttons and the accompanying not-making-insulin pancreas. I reckon it was an insulin pump. Immediately, I wanted to swing mine over my head like a lasso and say “OMG la... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4501587 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 17:00:10 +0100 4501587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4450450&cid=t_101591_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FD1nB8p6ZclE%2F photo: Thinkstock There’s this disturbing story about a woman who took her multivitamin and it came out the other end looking exactly as it did when it was in the bottle. (No, this not a personal story about me wrapped up in a fake urban legend.) However, I admit that for years, whenever I stopped in a GNC or took a stroll down vitamin row at my local drugstore, I’d become so paralyzed with confusion and anxiety, I worried that I might be using up vital nutrients. I’d stare at the calcium chews and think: “there’s osteoarthritis in my family.” During flu season I wondered if I should geek myself up with vitamin C and zinc. I invested hope in the purported wonders of B-12 when I felt run down and lethargic. Then I’d usually leave the pharmacy empty-handed. Well, except... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4450450 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:01:12 +0100 4450450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445957&cid=t_101591_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FGJYVpRK239M%2F photo: Thinkstock There’s the one about eating greasy foods giving you acne, when hormones and dead skin cells are to actually blame. There’s the myth that shaving will make you as prickly as a porcupine, when it’s just the angle at which your hairs have been cut that makes them feel thicker after shaving. You won’t get arthritis from cracking your knuckles. And you don’t need to worry about catching warts from frogs (no matter how passionately you kiss them). Some health myths are simply silly. (Sorry, men with big feet aren’t necessarily well-endowed.) Other health hoaxes are just the stuff of teenage angst. (No, you won’t catch sexually-transmitted diseases from sitting on the locker room toilet seat.) But you do need to worry about medical myths that may be a haza... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445957 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:00:53 +0100 4445957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4441971&cid=t_101591_87_f&fid=38261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vibrantglow.com%2F2011%2F02%2Ffusing-together-raw-living-foods-with.html The raw food movement seems to be more than just a passing fad.  While my husband likens its staying power to the Atkins Diet, I beg to differ. Eating living foods may seem like a hot, new tend, but it's really an old idea. Before the dawn of refrigeration and pasteurization, more food was naturally raw and fresh or fermented.Since I like hot soup on cold winter days made with real nourishing broth from chicken or beef bones, I honestly didn't think the raw movement applied much to me. Then I began to realize that on my path to eating more nutrient dense foods, I have naturally been increasing my consumption of living foods, which are raw.When raw food chef and educator LindaJoy Rose, Ph.D. asked me if she could include my recipe for Almost-Raw Green Bars in a book she was w... Vibrant Glow blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4441971 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 21:52:00 +0100 4441971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4439025&cid=t_101591_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Fprevalence-of-addictions%2F Opium Poppies – Image via WikipediaPrevalence of the Addictions: A Problem of the Majority or the Minority?An increasing number of research studies over the last three decades suggest that a wide range of substance and process addictions may serve similar functions.The current article considers 11 such potential addictions tobacco,alcohol,illicit drugs,eating,gambling,Internet,love,sex,exercise,work, andshopping,Their prevalence, and co-occurrence, based on a systematic review of the literature. Data from 83 studies (each study n = at least 500 subjects) were presented and supplemented with small-scale data.Depending on which assumptions are made, overall;12-month prevalence of an addiction among U.S. adults varies from 15% to 61%.The authors assert that it is most plausible that 47%... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4439025 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 16:46:00 +0100 4439025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4438909&cid=t_101591_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F05%2Flying-as-an-act-of-love%2F Experiments have found that ordinary people tell about two lies every ten minutes. I don’t see how that’s possible, as I’ve been alone the last hour writing this piece (oh dear, am I making it up as I go along?). However, the half-hour before that, I averaged about fifteen per minute. “What are you eating, Mom?” (I’m shoving chocolate-dipped macaroons into my mouth at an ugly pace…) “Carrots! Want some?” Robert Feldman, a social psychologist at the University of Massachusetts found that liars tend to be more popular than honest people (think politics). Because social skills involve telling people what they want to hear (things that aren’t, um, true). The more social grace a person possesses, experiments say, the more willingness a... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4438909 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 13:33:56 +0100 4438909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4424276&cid=t_101591_109_f&fid=34706&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrdeborahserani.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Ffebruary-is-eating-disorder-awareness.html Each year, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States assign February as Eating Disorders Awareness month. Eating disorders occur as a result of biological, psychological, familial and societal influences. Despite research showing that genetics sets the stage for body size, bone structure and shape, eating disorders are more prevalent than ever before. Below is a short description of the types of eating disorders.Anorexia Nervosa: Essentially self-starvation, this disorder involves a refusal to maintain a minimally normal body weight.Bulimia Nervosa: This involves repeated episodes of binge eating, followed by ways of trying to purge the food from the body or prevent expected weight gain. People can have this condition and be of normal weight.Binge-eating Disorder: This is characteri... Dr. Deborah Serani blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4424276 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:08:00 +0100 4424276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419345&cid=t_101591_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FYSBPJQX2DL4%2F photo: Thinkstock Apples are good for you. Except when they’re not. Worry about fat, but be extra worried about carbohydrates. Eat six small meals a day. Actually, scratch that: Eat three regular-size meals instead. There’s a reason hundreds of thousands of people throw in the nutrition and exercise towels every day, and it has little to do with the sweat equity involved. Most of them simply get tired of trying to figure out what to believe when it comes to the “rules” that can potentially make their life miserable. Why sacrifice carbs if the complex variety is good for us? Why sip 50 grams of protein if we can only digest 30-35 grams of it in one sitting? The phrase that comes to mind is “paralysis by analysis.” Some people want complete, concrete answers before striking o... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419345 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:21:53 +0100 4419345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419472&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2F31%2Fquick-post-press-release-for-2010-dietary-guidelines-for-americans%2F EMBARGOED UNTIL 10:00 AM EST, JANUARY 31, 2011   USDA and HHS Announce New Dietary Guidelines to Help Americans Make Healthier Food Choices and Confront Obesity Epidemic WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2011 — Agriculture Secretary TomVilsack and Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius today announced the release of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the federal government’s evidence-based nutritional guidance to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity through improved nutrition and physical activity. Because more than one-third of children and more than two-thirds of adults in the United States are overweight or obese, the 7th edition of Dietary Guidelines for Americans place... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419472 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:13:09 +0100 4419472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419346&cid=t_101591_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FFQ4ljECXycw%2F photo: Thinkstock Old Man Winter is one nasty SOB. For those of us living in northern climes, the unrelenting cold is enough to drive us indoors and under our favorite blanket for weeks at a time. We crave starchy comfort foods and curse when the scale dares to reveal our weakness. We’re sleepy, grumpy, dopey, and any number of other traits characterizing the Seven Dwarfs, but fervently hope we don’t act like them by the time spring has actually sprung. Up to 10 million Americans – 75% of them women – also get SAD: Seasonal affective disorder. Some confuse run-of-the-mill winter blues with this subtype of major depressive disorder, but that’s like comparing a paper cut to a severed fingertip, says Dr. Raymond Lam, director of the Mood Disorder Centre at the University of British ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419346 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:05:20 +0100 4419346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419067&cid=t_101591_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2F30%2Fsunday-news-round-up-still-here-edition%2F Some things that caught my eye this week; for new folks, the Sunday news round-up tends to focus more on social issues than research or resources, including whatever I’ve noted for later reading from my RSS feeds or Twitter. First, the English-language site for Al Jazeera has the most complete coverage I’ve seen of what’s going on in Egypt for those who need it in the English language. I’m woefully behind on the “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act,” proposed by House Republicans, so this first chunk is catching up. It seems to me to be completely unnecessary political posturing on the backs of women (and especially rape victims, as we’ll see), given that there are existing restrictions preventing federal funding for abortion. I know it includes... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419067 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 17:31:37 +0100 4419067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4405718&cid=t_101591_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2F27%2Fat-obos-breast-implants-cancer-early-births-breastfeeding-promotion-and-more%2F Some of my recent posts at Our Bodies Our Blog: Breast Implants and Possible Risk of Rare Cancer – links to FDA information on the possibility of a link between breast implants and a rare cancer. Leapfrog Group Releases Data on Early Elective Births – rates of early (37-39 weeks) induction and early cesarean without a medical indication from hospitals around the U.S. Surgeon General Releases Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding – link to the call to action and a brief overview of its contents, which include not only encouraging women to breastfeed, but a call for workplaces, fathers, grandmothers, and communities to work to reduce barriers to breastfeeding. Upcoming Event: EQUAL/OBOS House Party in Palo Alto – in three days, OBOS’s Judy Norsigian will be... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4405718 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:27:07 +0100 4405718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4382799&cid=t_101591_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F21%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-january-21-2011%2F I often wonder how much of the world’s problems can be solved with a little bit of empathy. If you think about your own life and the mini-village it takes to run it, how much would it change if we learned to bring more compassion to ourselves and those in it? Would accepting our own mishaps help heal our own wounds and would listening, really listening to those around us, help them as well? It’s a question worth reflecting on. As we get more busy with stuff (our digital toys, job, family, our own problems), are we missing out on the opportunity to connect with those we love? It’s Friday, the end of another week. As we wind down with another list of our popular posts this week, I hope you take the time to think about compassion, presence, and empathy. Then, I hope you will... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4382799 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:57:40 +0100 4382799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4377613&cid=t_101591_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F20%2Fwhy-ruminating-is-unhealthy-and-how-to-stop%2F Ruminating is like a record that’s stuck and keeps repeating the same lyrics. It’s replaying an argument with a friend in your mind. It’s retracing past mistakes. When people ruminate, they over-think or obsess about situations or life events, such as work or relationships. Research has shown that rumination is associated with a variety of negative consequences, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, binge-drinking and binge-eating. Why does rumination lead to such harmful results? For some people, drinking or binge-eating becomes a way to cope with life and drown out their ruminations, according to Susan Nolen-Hoeksema, Ph.D, a psychologist and professor at Yale University. Not surprisingly, ruminating conjures up more negative thoughts. It becomes a cycle. ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4377613 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:06:31 +0100 4377613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4361327&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2F18%2Fquoted-in-washingtonians-fit-foodie-blog-and-nbcs%2F If you know me, then you know I love sharing my opinion on things. And don’t get me started on nutrition, wellness, and dieting or you may not get me to shut up! So that’s why I love it when a reporter wants to interview me. I seem to have a knack for turning “a few short questions” into an hour long conversation! I love it when they end the call with “wow, this is really interesting!” That’s how I know I hit that sweet spot of giving practical knowledge. My lastest phone friend was from the Washingtonian (DC’s top magazine – DCers, you better subscribe). We discussed one of my FAVORITE topics — energy management! Who couldn’t use more energy?! The problem is most of us are going about it the wrong way. We’re hyped up ... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4361327 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:41:16 +0100 4361327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4361067&cid=t_101591_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F18%2Fintroducing-equine-therapy-blog%2F I’ve long been fascinated with equine therapy (also known as equine assisted psychotherapy) — that is, using horses to help someone heal from a mental health or other life issue. So I’m pleased to present you with our new blog on just this topic, Equine Therapy: Straight from the Horse’s Mouth with Claire Dorotik, LMFT. Claire has made a specialization of equine facilitated psychotherapy, developing an equine assisted psychotherapeutic approach that has proved highly effective in restoring emotional and physical balance to those who have battled trauma, abuse, and eating disorders. She has written many articles for Horsetrader, Ride, and Flying Changes magazines on the subject of horses and horse training, and is also a contributing author to Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy: Straight... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4361067 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:58:42 +0100 4361067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4361068&cid=t_101591_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F18%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-january-18-2011%2F No matter who we are, where we live, how much money we have or what we do for a living, we all essentially want the same thing. We want to feel validated that our worries, feelings and emotions are justified. We want to be seen, heard and felt valued for who we are. We want to know that how we feel and what we think is normal. And most important, we want to be both loved and understood. Knowing these things, can we change the way we perceive our relationships? Can we change the way we treat ourselves and others? That’s a hope I have and a realistic resolution you could have for 2011. A simple change to gain a worthy result. Recently, my great aunt was snappy on the phone with my dad, I took the chance and spoke to her, validating her concerns, calming her fears, and noticed an instan... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4361068 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:52:11 +0100 4361068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4361071&cid=t_101591_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FlpNJ0F7ljeY%2F URL: http://www.findingbalance.com/ Our Mission is to remove the stigma surrounding eating and body image issues, promote prevention, and empower those who struggle to find a Christ-centered path to freedom. For: Anyone, Anyone, ConsumersTopics: Abnormal, Anger, Child and Adolescent, Clinical Psychology, Emotional Health, Family Therapy, General Psychology, Life, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Parenting, Pediatric Depression, Behaviour Management, Clinical Psychology, Depression, Eating Disorders, General Psychology, Life, Lifestyle, Physical Health, Self-help, Treatment PlanningFeatures: Advertising, Articles, Books, Collaborative News, Group Management, Information, Links, Articles, Clinical Tools, Collaborative News, Commentary and Blogs, Community and Social Networking, Conferences, Group M... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4361071 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:00:42 +0100 4361071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4338024&cid=t_101591_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F11%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-january-11-2011%2F Today is 1/11/11. Maybe for you, it will be a day filled with firsts. The first time you sought therapy. The first step you took towards healing yourself. The first time you realized how far you’ve come and how much you have achieved towards your goals and your mental health. If so, I hope you will celebrate these firsts and remember them when times get tough. Because ever year brings with it a new challenge, an obstacle we didn’t foresee and with it an opportunity for self-growth and a chance for a better more balanced life. When that opportunity comes, will you take it? For me, I’ve finally come home. The holidays are over. And instead of being surrounded by the voices of my family members, I’m here sitting back at my home in silence. This Christmas was as chaotic... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4338024 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:02:06 +0100 4338024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4326903&cid=t_101591_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fgetting-kids-to-eat-low-sugar-cereals%2F2011.01.09 Just about everybody agrees that kids should eat breakfast every day. Breakfast improves their overall nutrition and their performance in school, among other things. But how helpful can breakfast really be if it consists of cereal deluged in sugar? “Not very” is the answer. Thankfully, a new study by Jennifer Harris and colleagues at Yale suggests that kids are perfectly willing to consume low-sugar cereals instead, particularly if they can add a pinch of table sugar or fresh fruit to the mix. To evaluate kids’ willingness to eat low-sugar cereals, Harris’ team randomized 91 kids between the ages of five and 12 to two groups. Kids in the first group were offered low-sugar cereals like Cheerios, Corn Flakes, and Rice Krispies, which contain one to four grams of sugar per servin... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4326903 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 14:00:41 +0100 4326903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4314004&cid=t_101591_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2F7-3-10-foods-to-avoid-in-2011%2F2011.01.05 A patient reading a copy of Prevention in the waiting room brought to my attention an interesting article entitled “7 Foods That Should Never Cross Your Plate.” I would have to agree that these seven commonly eaten foods should be avoided, so I’ll rehash them here, along with three more of my own choosing to flesh out a New Year’s 7 + 3 = Top 10 list. The lead into the article implores the reader to recognize that “clean eating means choosing fruits, vegetables, and meats that are raised, grown, and sold with minimal processing.” Michael Pollan, the regarded author of The Omnivores Dilemma and In Defense of Food, puts it even more simply: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” So here are the food items to avoid, in no particular order: 1) Canned Tomatoes – The resin t... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4314004 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:10 +0100 4314004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309595&cid=t_101591_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1013 We’ve all been there… feeling like a walking zombie, whether its day or night, the fatigue of having a newborn can be trying. Remember your body has also been through a trauma, and is recovering slowly. If you learn to eat well and graze during the day on healthy foods you will notice that you have more energy during the day. Smaller healthier snacks and meals help furnish your body with nutrients and vitamins and help it produce more breast milk.  Try staying away from sugary drinks and alcohol too, as your baby is the direct recipient of those foods too.  Read here for a more extensive article for the people at www.parenting.com (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309595 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:27:48 +0100 4309595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4302302&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2F01%2Fcapsaicin-for-weight-loss%2F By Carlene Helble-Elite Nutrition Intern Have you ever taken a big bite of salsa only to recoil at the intense spice? The big bang happening with each scoop is due to capsaicin. Capsaicin is found in super hot peppers, like cayenne, but you may have also seen it as a topical cream or dietary supplement. The capsaicin within that spicy hot food is doing you some good by acting as an antioxidant but also strengthens lung tissues, helps relieve pain, and aid digestion among other great things. The topical cream is actually a pain reliever and anti inflammatory, which first excites pain signals in the body (through nerves in the spinal cord and other areas of the body) and then decreases them. When the cream is applied, the ‘substance P’, which is an important transmitter of a pain messag... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4302302 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 09:42:00 +0100 4302302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4343338&cid=t_101591_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2FIyxE8gkYpDc%2F An eating disorder is a disease, not a choice. If you’re suffering from anorexia or bulimia, you didn’t decide to be sick. More importantly, you can’t simply decide to get better. Only by enrolling in an exclusive eating disorder treatment program administered by a private eating disorder treatment center can you expect to achieve meaningful and lasting eating disorder recovery. Anyone who tells you otherwise is either lying or delusional. It’s no secret that eating disorders can ruin lives. The good news here is that eating disorder treatment programs really can help to solve the problem. The day you enroll in a professional eating disorder treatment facility will be the day you start rediscovering yourself as you used to be, before your disease turned you into the person you are... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4343338 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 04:34:04 +0100 4343338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4298621&cid=t_101591_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fweight-loss-the-most-common-new-years-resolution%2F2010.12.29 Probably the most common New Year’s resolution I hear year after year is the one to lose weight. I mean, hey — even I tell myself that I’ll feel better when I’m able to drop some pounds. But how is that done? I get asked all the time what is the best diet out there and what piece of exercise equipment should be purchases to get the job done. And, oh yeah — how soon can I see results? Losing weight is not easy (duh) — a doctor doesn’t need to tell you that. But in this video, I talked with our local TV station about some practical “dos and don’ts” when it comes to trying to lose some weight as your New Year’s resolution. As a rule, I tell people to start off your plan slowly when it comes to eating better and incorporating s... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4298621 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 20:00:00 +0100 4298621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4298670&cid=t_101591_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F29%2Fcalories-in-disguise%2F Low-carb proponents claim that eating a low-carb diet enhances weight loss irrespective of caloric content.  Low-fat proponents often make the same claim.  Many other advocates of special diets make similar claims: It’s not calories, it’s something else causing weight loss. In support of their diet’s efficacy, proponents often cite their own successes or the success of other followers. However, they often fail to acknowledge that many other people lose weight following radically different weight-loss plans.  And never mind the scientific research, as it provides evidence that all successful weight loss programs share a common characteristic: create a calorie deficit on a consistent basis and weight loss follows. Calorie Defined A calorie is a unit of energy. It is the amount ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4298670 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 13:20:17 +0100 4298670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4288642&cid=t_101591_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fconundrum-organic-doesnt-equal-healthy.html Organic doesn't mean healthy. Why are we buying organic food if it isn't healthy? Because its healthier. Regular food which is processed can contain pesticides or hormones or bad fats or other things that aren't very good to eat, or ones that we wouldn't assume are in it.Why is there sugar in your peanut butter? Why is there corn syrup in your salad dressing? Why are there hormones in your meat, cheese, and milk? Because food manufacturers discovered ways to get things to market faster or to make them taste better by ladening them with salt.If we go over to the organic section, you might find food that is natural and not full of sugar, fats, chemicals, etc. But its full of what it was meant to contain. A root vegetable is full of natural sugars. If you roast some, they will have a natural ... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4288642 Sat, 25 Dec 2010 11:48:00 +0100 4288642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4343343&cid=t_101591_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F0i1WKJkh-dE%2F Eating disorders ruin lives. But that doesn’t have to be the end of the story. On the contrary, exclusive eating disorder treatment centers have a proven record of helping patients heal from the inside-out. The catch, of course, is that the only successful eating disorder treatment facilities are those which employ qualified professional experts. There are many eating disorder treatment programs in California. Some of them are administered by qualified and compassionate caregivers. Others are run by counselors who have little or no familiarity with eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia. As should go without saying, you can only afford to trust your health to a facility in the former group. Now, for your own sake, it’s time to start researching your options. You will never, ever, ... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4343343 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:57:31 +0100 4343343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4285361&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F12%2F23%2Fhigh-cholesterol-what-now%2F Recently, I had blood tests done for my annual health examination to check my cholesterol levels. As a healthy individual, I wasn’t expecting to hear anything but “normal” from my test results. Come to find out, I have borderline high total cholesterol! Good total cholesterol is under 200, borderline is 200-239 and high is 240 and above… and I’m right smack dab in the middle of the borderline numbers. There are a lot of factors that influence your blood cholesterol. Diet and physical activity are the two you’ve probably heard of but genetics, weight, age, gender, alcohol consumption and stress are also factors. For a lot of people, including me, finding out you have high cholesterol is both shocking and confusing. So, you have your numbers (probably including  triglyceride... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4285361 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 18:12:32 +0100 4285361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4285362&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F12%2F23%2Fch-ch-ch-chia-packs-a-nutrient-punch%2F By Carlene Helble-Elite Nutrition Intern Do you remember chia pets (ch-ch-ch-chia!)? Where you added small seeds to terracotta forms that eventually produced a plant? The same chia seeds are now carried in stores like Whole Foods…to eat. Chia seeds have been grown in Mexico for thousands of years. They were even brought to the capital of the Aztec empire in several tons as a tribute to the gods. The seeds have impressive nutrition, containing lots of linolenic acid, dietary fiber, and protein. They are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants (specifically polyphenols)  which help to fight free radicals, or cell damagers, in the body. To add to the resume, chia contains ten times the omega-3 as salmon or other fatty fish (but no DHA for brain health which fish has) making it... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4285362 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:44:02 +0100 4285362 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281309&cid=t_101591_87_f&fid=38261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vibrantglow.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fdecadent-chocolate-coconut-candies.html Christmas always brings out the baker in me as well as the chocoholic. Of course, even when I am eating a treat, I want it to have some health benefits for me and my family. So today I whipped up some easy to make, yet seriously decadent chocolate coconut candies. As most of us chocolate lovers know, chocolate is chock full of antioxidants as long as you are consuming the kind with a high cocoa content. This recipe fits the bill, plus it's low glycemic so no sugar spiking, and it contains coconut oil and coconut milk in place of dairy.I basically started with a ganache made with high-quality, unsweetened chocolate that I melted in a double boiler and added a little bit of coconut oil and then some full-fat coconut milk. I didn't shake the coconut milk so I could easily scrap all the cream ... Vibrant Glow blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281309 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 03:35:00 +0100 4281309 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281315&cid=t_101591_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhy-morning-exercise-is-best%2F2010.12.22 It’s the time of the year when dietary temptations lurk around every corner of the hospital. And since completely abstaining is not always possible, the best antidote for this holiday deluge of inflammation is obvious: Exercise. No doubt, within the boundaries of common sense, all exercise is good. But is there a best time of day to exercise? Tara Parker-Pope’s New York Times piece suggests that the most “productive” time of day to exercise is before breakfast. In concisely reviewing a Belgian exercise physiology study, Ms. Parker-Pope points out that, in blunting the undesirable effects of a high fat and sugar diet, pre-breakast (fasting) exercise was metabolically more efficient than was exercise later in the day. That’s really good news for the overweight... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281315 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0100 4281315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4277824&cid=t_101591_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D971 What’s the right amount to gain during pregnancy? The answers are different if you are overweight or underweight and varies from woman to woman. A patient who begins a pregnancy with weight issues should have a total weight gain of 15 to 25 pounds, but your ob/gyn can guide you along with each prenatal visit.  Remember to eat healthy foods during your pregnancy, including fiber, vegetables and fruits along with protein.  Empty calories don’t help you or your baby. Read here for information regarding weight gain during pregnancy and some readers own comments. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4277824 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:44:09 +0100 4277824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4272661&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2F3Fhd-WUXcJU%2Fwhy-isnt-skinless-chicken-lowe.html Q. My wife is trying to reduce her cholesterol by eating healthy.  We've been using Nutrition Data as a resource but do not understand why chicken with skin has less cholesterol than chicken with the skin removed? That seems completely counter-intuitive. Can you explain?A.  You're right!  Even through removing the skin from your chicken cuts the fat content in half, a chicken breast with skin has 84 grams of cholesterol while the same size portion of skinless chicken breast has 85 grams. What gives? First, the difference between 84 and 85 mg of cholesterol per serving is so small as to be within the margin of measurement error. So for all intents and purposes, the two have the same amount of cholesterol. Why? Because the cholesterol is found primarily in the meat (muscle t... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4272661 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:24:38 +0100 4272661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4272675&cid=t_101591_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FIP04biOKDHU%2F You’ve been looking for ways to have more time and energy, right? Eating like a minimalist is a simple way of eating for a low maintenance life style. This choice will help you find balance, energy, and a new joy when preparing your food. Here are 8 ways to eat like a minimalist. Eliminate prep time. Identifying those ingredients that save you time and energy doesn’t mean using prepackaged foods or processed drive-thru. The fewer the ingredients the better. Finding recipes that requires three to four ingredients will help you spend less money and eat healthier (as long as you choose the right three ingredients). Go for simple presentation. Eliminate the hassle of a sink filled with dirty dishes. The simplicity of your food will minimize the time and energy required to wash dishes. ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4272675 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 19:50:34 +0100 4272675 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4266090&cid=t_101591_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F96OJauY_y9M%2F No matter what your age, are you worried that osteoporosis could get in the way of the active things you want — and need — to do in life? Osteoporosis is a real disease with life-threatening consequences. In fact, one in four Canadian women over the age of 50 has osteoporosis. And, while this disease can strike at any age, it most commonly occurs after menopause. But the news isn’t all bad: The good news is that you may be able to take action now to strengthen your bones. And if you’re already on an osteoporosis treatment plan, you may have other options you didn’t know about. A new Osteoporosis Awareness website, On the Go Women, has just launched to educate women about this disease, and stresses the importance of managing the condition with treatment and a healthy lifes... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4266090 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:00:08 +0100 4266090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4259095&cid=t_101591_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FK6E72fwa6Dc%2F The HCG diet is currently one of the hottest diet fads out there right now. One of my friends just lost 75 pounds on it, after trying everything. These overweight women are injecting themselves with the pregnancy hormone HCG in order to shed pounds. (HCG is the hormone that makes the pee stick say “pregnant” if you really are.) Why anyone would choose to feel pregnant is beyond me (yes, I think this diet trend is totally nuts and unsafe, and have told my friend so), but the fact that I’m seeing HCG diet centers sprout up all over the country, and naturopathic doctors advertise that they’ll offer it, makes me realize that this hormone is here to stay. Here’s how it works: HCG tells the hypothalamus (the part of the brain that affects metabolism) to mobilize fat stores. If you�... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4259095 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:35:07 +0100 4259095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4259229&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2Fw_lBt9hsI_Q%2Fthe-suprising-truth-about-brow.html Q. Brown rice is always portrayed as being better for you than white rice. However, when I used Nutritiondata.com to compare them, the nutritional differences were not huge.  Has brown rice's reputation as a superfood been exaggerated? What am I missing?A. Whole grains like brown rice are generally higher in fiber and certain other nutrients than their "white" counterparts. But you're absolutely right: The nutritional differences between brown rice and white rice are not as dramatic as many people think. Both have about the same number of calories--around 200 calories for a 1 cup of cooked rice. (Translation: You still need to control portion sizes!)  Both brown and white rice are a decent source of thiamin and niacin. Neither provides much in the way of antioxidants like A, C, ... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4259229 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:58:20 +0100 4259229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4251266&cid=t_101591_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2FLrm2jTCt31Q%2F An eating disorder is a disease, not a choice. No one decides to suffer from anorexia or bulimia. By the same token, no one can ever simply decide to get better. If you’re serious about achieving eating disorder recovery, it’s essential that you enroll in an exclusive eating disorder treatment program administered by a private eating disorder treatment facility. In the end, there’s simply no other way for healing to happen. The fact that you’re here, reading this, suggests that you don’t need a lecture about the perils of eating disorders. The good news is that professional eating disorder treatment really can solve the problem—but only if you’re brave enough to reach out for help. The day you trust your health to the experts at an eating disorder treatment center will be th... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4251266 Sat, 11 Dec 2010 07:47:21 +0100 4251266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4249265&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F12%2F10%2Fbetter-baking-for-your-health%2F Fresh baked goods find their way into our diets from time to time, there’s no denying that, but with all of the refined carbohydrates, the treats only leave us feeling guilty. Made with white flour and sugar, most of the time they are empty calories that pack pounds onto the waistline. To make your baked goods a bit less treacherous for your waistline, there are some changes you can try! Cut back on sugar: Depending on the recipe, you can cut back as much as half of the normal amount suggested! Though sugar is still needed, this will definitely help the cause. With this, it is best to test out before planning to bake a large amount to give to someone else, because it can be a tricky switch. Fat replacement: A lot of cooking forums suggest unsweetened applesauce as a replacement for oil ... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4249265 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:02:21 +0100 4249265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4238166&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F12%2F07%2Fchefs-as-parents-in-d-c%2F To make a change, you have to do some work.  Are you willing to support better food choices for your children by working in their school’s kitchen?  Partnered with local and nationally recognized Chef Cathal Armstrong, the parents of D.C.’s  Tyler Elementary are doing just that. The push for the D.C. public school system to engage in healthier lifestyles stems back to the First Lady’s obesity awareness program.  White House chef and food advisory Sam Kass recruited local chefs and urged them to become involved with the Healthy Food Initiatives.  Armstrong visited Tyler Elementary and was appalled with their food set-up.  Tyler Elementary is a small school of 300, with 81% on the reduced or free meal program. His outrage with the current foodservice led to the new program, C... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4238166 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 07:02:02 +0100 4238166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4238081&cid=t_101591_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FGF1RLaMVqy8%2Frequest-for-suggestions-resources-on-eating-healthily-inexpensively.php Friends, there's a widely held belief that it's expensive to eat a healthy diet. While I'm sure there's truth to that, I'm also sure that there are ways around it. I'd like to do a blog post pointing people to some resources to help. If you know of a good resource (book, website, blog, etc) dedicated to helping people eat healthy food for less money, I'd appreciate your letting me know either in the comments below or in an e-mail to bob (dot) pedersen (at) diabetesdaily (dot) com. Thanks!Bob Pedersen (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4238081 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 01:54:29 +0100 4238081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233438&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FWLvpa7DHLr4%2Fhow-to-slow-down.html Q. I have trouble controlling my portion sizes mostly because I eat so fast. Growing up I was always shoving food in my face before a sports practice or a game.How do I slow myself down after years of racing to finish my plate?A. You're absolutely right: Eating too fast can definitely lead you to overeat. Recognizing the habit--and how you developed it--seems like a big part of the battle. Now you just need some strategies to help you develop healthy new habits! Here are some ideas--and I bet our readers will have more to add.On your mark, get set, pause. Before you pick up your fork, put your hands in your lap and take a couple of deep breaths.Remind yourself that the meal is an experience to be savored and not a race to the finish. Pay attention. This seems obvious but take the time t... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233438 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:20:38 +0100 4233438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4229279&cid=t_101591_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2FIbevHszUVyg%2F Eating disorders are devastating diseases. But that devastation doesn’t have to be the end of the story. Whoever you are, however hopeless you believe yourself to be, an exclusive eating disorder treatment program administered by a private eating disorder treatment center really can help you achieve eating disorder recovery. The catch, of course, is that you have to be the one to initiate the healing process. Anorexia and bulimia are personal problems. By the same token, eating disorder recovery must begin with a personal decision. Only after you’ve found the strength and the courage to enroll in a luxury eating disorder treatment facility can you expect to start healing from the inside-out. For your own sake, for the sake of the people who care about you, let today be the day you fina... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4229279 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 06:30:30 +0100 4229279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225525&cid=t_101591_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FHl1KqwaeMo8%2F photo: Thinkstock Check out this post on the connection between sleep and weight loss by Liz Neporant on That’s Fit. It turns out that the saying “you snooze, you lose” may be more accurate than anyone realized. There’s mounting evidence that the right amount of sleep is an important part of the weight maintenance equation. The results of a recent University of Chicago study found that cutting back on sleep limits the effects of dieting. When the dieters in this study got a good night’s rest, they doubled the amount of weight loss from fat compared to dieters who tossed and turned. Adequate slumber also seemed to help the dieters keep their hunger in check, making it easier for them to stick with a healthier, lower-calorie eating plan. Numerous other studies a... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225525 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:30:06 +0100 4225525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4220473&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2F0Binoyu2uso%2Fwhats-in-season-now.html Eating with the seasons is a great way to maximize nutrition and minimize the environmental costs of our foods.  Foods that are fresh (i.e., in season) and locally-grown are going to be more nutritious because nutrients degrade during shipping and storage. It's also better for the environment (and the economy) because the alternative (shipping foods long distances) uses so much energy. But in many parts of the country, the harvest is now over and the first green shoots of Spring are several months away. So, what's in season now? Winter vegetables! Favorite ways to enjoy winter vegetables (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.) The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4220473 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:02:04 +0100 4220473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214215&cid=t_101591_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FPRvuHCowuw0%2F photo: Thinkstock Check out this post about meat and mental health by Emily V. Gordon on Lemondrop. Evidence from a new study (that makes a terrifying amount of sense once you think about it) suggests that looking at pictures of meat can actually make people feel calmer. Researchers from McGill University in Montreal split men into groups and showed them pictures of either meat or other items, and then had them evaluate how well another person was reading a speech. When the speech reader made a mistake, the men were asked to alert them by making a sound that was either soft or ear-splitting. The men who looked at meatporn were more likely than the others to have a non-aggressive response to the mistakes. Why? And how on Earth did they come up with this idea? The researchers thought that lo... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214215 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:30:45 +0100 4214215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214522&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FYnXA_0JFEpM%2Fobesity-riddle-solved-hardly.html This study is a valuable confirmation of the fact that limiting refined carbohydrates and eating more protein helps with weight control.   In other words: Carry on! More from SELF: Superfoods for Weight Loss (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.) The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214522 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:47:42 +0100 4214522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214523&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FgCrSKw13Qsw%2Fstop-throwing-away-those-yolks.html Q. I have friends who only eat egg whites because they think that most of the nutrients are in the whites. They think that the yolks only contain (bad) fat. Don't the yolks contain Omega 3 and lots of other nutrients?A. I'm with you on this one! Eggs are are a super-nutritious food. But when you throw away the yolks, you're throwing a lot of nutrition away. Egg whites are basically just water and high-quality protein.  But the yolk contains almost as much protein as the white! Plus the yolk contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, omega-3s, and an array of vitamins including A, D, and B12. See also: Cancer Questions: Vitamin D DeficiencyEgg yolks also contain a substantial amount of cholesterol, of course, along with a modest amount of saturated fat.  However, research cle... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214523 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:40:22 +0100 4214523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4207506&cid=t_101591_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F0UW4Mls620U%2F Eating disorders are diseases. Like all diseases, they can’t be overcome without professional medical help. If you’re suffering from anorexia or bulimia, it’s not because you decided to be sick. And if you’re going to achieve eating disorder recovery, it won’t be because you simply decided to get healthy. On the contrary, the road to wellness must and can only run through a private eating disorder treatment center. The good news here is that exclusive eating disorder treatment facilities really do change lives. By enrolling in a professional eating disorder treatment program, you’ll set yourself on the path towards a better tomorrow, a future free from the pain and suffering that afflict you today. You already know what you stand to lose in the fight against eating disorders. N... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4207506 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:53:35 +0100 4207506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4207519&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2F27%2Fi-scream-you-scream-we-all-scream-for-mushrooms%2F This study can help open the eye’s of those individuals, noting that a white mushroom does not compare to a slice of white bread.  Mushrooms have no cholesterol and help burn the cholesterol you have in your body on consumption.  They contain numerous vitamins and minerals, lots of water, fiber, calcium, iron and potassium.  Also, for vegetarians who don’t obtain their selenium from animal proteins,  they can instead rely on mushrooms as a source. Give some of these mushroom recipes a try! http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/wild-mushroom-broken-spaghetti-risotto-with-arugula-and-hazelnuts-recipe2/index.html http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/michael-chiarello/michaels-best-button-mushrooms-recipe/index.html Source:http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/10072910160... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4207519 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 23:33:05 +0100 4207519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4205978&cid=t_101591_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FYhavII1oCz0%2F URL: http://www.mhselfhelp.org/The National Mental Health Consumers’ Self-Help Clearinghouse, the nation’s first national consumer technical assistance center, has played a major role in the development of the mental health consumer movement. The consumer movement strives for dignity, respect, and opportunity for those with mental illnesses. Consumers–those who receive or have received mental health services–continue to reject the label of “those who cannot help themselves.” For: ConsumersTopics: ADHD, Anxiety, Aspergers, Bipolar, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Depression, Eating Disorders, Emotional Health, General Psychology, Health Promotion, Health and Social Services, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Promotion, Obsessive Co... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4205978 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:00:05 +0100 4205978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4203323&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FzrQxI201mpU%2Fask-monica-can-fiber-block-fat.html Q. I've read that dietary fiber absorbs some of the fat that would normally be absorbed by the body. If this is true, would it be better for me to eat a salad before or after my main meal?  Logic tells me that eating a salad after a meal would push the material through my digestive system faster. Is this true? A. If you are trying to manage your weight, fiber is definitely your friend. But it's not because it acts as a fat-blocker. There's a kernel of truth to this rumor: Fiber can prevent a small amount of fat from being absorbed in the intestines, but the effect is not enough to make a substantial difference in terms of your caloric intake.  (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.) The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4203323 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:12:57 +0100 4203323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4200560&cid=t_101591_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthanksgiving-a-heart-attack-for-dessert%2F2010.11.25 It seems the Washington Post, cloaked under an anonymous author, wants to use scare tactics to keep most of us from enjoying Thanksgiving with their ominously titled article, “And for dessert, a heart attack?” They spew all kinds of garbage with very little data about how eating a high-fat diet might give you a heart attack. If you want to know more, consider this article* from some pretty smart folks at Harvard. Then eat, drink, and be merry without guilt (courtesy of Dr. Wes). Happy Thanksgiving! - WesMusings of a cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist. *REFERENCE: Renata, M. and Mozaffarian, D. “Saturated Fat and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, Coronary Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes: a Fresh Look at the Evidence.” Lipids, 31 Mar 2010. [Photo credit: La... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4200560 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:00:00 +0100 4200560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4200750&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2F25%2Feasy-homemade-rolls-for-thanksgiving%2F If you have a breadmaker go the extra mile and make rolls from scratch. These only took an hour “from soup to nuts”! We used a nice egg wash for the color and we raised the bread near the wood burning stove! The best part is not having the fear of losing an eye in opening the vaccum packed rolls! Posted with WordPress for BlackBerry. (Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog) Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4200750 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 15:57:59 +0100 4200750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4200751&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2F24%2Fcompare-your-favorite-foods-using-myfood-a-pedia%2F MyFood-A-Pedia is a new nutrition tool designed for users to quickly access a food’s calories and MyPyramid food group information. This application also allows you to compare two different food items. What makes this tool unique from other online calorie counters is that is calculates the total number of discretionary – or “extra”- calories from alcohol, solid fats, and added sugars in foods. These “extras” contribute to weight gain mainly because they sneak into our diets. Added sugars in “juice” drinks, sodas, and fat-free or light products can sneak up on a dieter without them even being aware. Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram and contains no nutritional benefit. Solid fats – such as saturated and trans fats – are artery-... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4200751 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 23:25:03 +0100 4200751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197388&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FpQ0JMuGUhmQ%2Fis-holiday-weight-gain-exagger.html As we get into the holiday season, you'll no doubt come across the oft-repeated claim that most people will gain five to ten pounds between now and New Years. I've got good news: It's a myth.  According to the National Institutes of Health, average holiday weight gain is closer to a pound. The problem is that most people will carry that pound around with them all year and add another one to it next year. In truth, the much-dreaded "holiday weight gain" isn't nearly as much of a threat as the insidious upward creep of a pound or two a year.   By the same token, the healthy eating and exercise habits that you sustain year-round make a much bigger difference than any two-week cleanse or other January regimen of repentance.Stay healthy all year with Nutrition Data and SELF.com:D... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197388 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:02:06 +0100 4197388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197389&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FChPI2M_sO_I%2Flocal-produce-hard-to-find-in.html Like everyone else, I've been bitten by the "locavore" bug. I try to eat what's local and in season as much as possible. Of course, if you live in Southern California or the southeastern U.S., the growing season is more or less year-round. But what about the rest of us? Where I live in Maryland, for example, not much grows in the winter. So how do we get our five-a-day without resorting to fruits and vegetables that have been trucked in from California or flown all the way from South America? Growing your own sprouts (or "micro-greens") can provide you with fresh, crisp greens throughout the winter. And what could be more local than your own kitchen windowsill?All you need to grow your own sprouts is a couple of quart-sized jars, some cheesecloth or sprouting lids like the ones p... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197389 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:07:33 +0100 4197389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197141&cid=t_101591_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F11%2F23%2Fintroducing-the-dish-and-the-spoon%2F I’m pleased to introduce The Dish and the Spoon: Food and the Family with Dr. Dana Udall-Weiner. Her blog will focus on various topics related to parenting and food. How can parents keep up in the fast-food, instant gratification world? How can we eat a nutritional meal as a family? Dr. Dana Udall-Weiner is a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern California. Dana specializes in treating clients with eating disorders and self-esteem issues, particularly adolescents and young adults. Please go over to The Dish and the Spoon: Food and the Family and give Dana a warm Psych Central welcome! (Source: World of Psychology) World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197141 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:40:04 +0100 4197141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190552&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2F23%2Fhave-a-balanced-and-healthy-thanksgiving%2F Thanksgiving is notorious for getting just as “stuffed” as the turkey. There’s a lot of rich once-a-year foods available and we indulge… that’s why the typical plate is 1500 calories, nearly a day’s worth for women and a half day’s worth for men! It’s almost like eating a large Big Mac, fries, soda, and an apple pie in one sitting. It’s common for people to be concerned about Thanksgiving weight gain, but let’s be more flexible and focus on a balanced holiday. You should enjoy these seasonal foods at their finest! Studies show if we eat what we want, we will be more satisfied and in actuality, eat less. So here’s what you can do for a healthy and balanced Thanksgiving: Put color on the plate. Make sure the Thanksgiving table has two non-starchy veggies. Green beans ... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190552 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 05:16:54 +0100 4190552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190548&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2Fvth-RCubZkw%2Fthanksgiving-without-the-misgi.html This Thursday, millions of Americans will sit down with family and friends and consume two days' worth of calories in a single meal. That's right: The average Thanksgiving dinner contains from 3,000 to 4,000 calories! Of course, a single day of overindulging isn't going to ruin your health--but it might set you back on your diet. Here are some tips on how to enjoy Thanksgiving without the misgivings. Eat breakfast. You might be tempted to skip breakfast and/or lunch on Thanksgiving day to "save" calories for the big meal, but if you're ravenous when you sit down to dinner, you're more likely to end up as stuffed as the turkey. Enjoy it all, but in moderation. Stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy can hardly be considered health food--but it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without them. Don't dep... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190548 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:51:06 +0100 4190548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190553&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2F22%2Fbanana-bread-make-over%2F Banana bread with a hot cup of coffee may seem like a good, quick breakfast or an afternoon snack, but bite for bite, it may not be worth the damage! My recipe, a similar version found in many cookbooks (posted below), yielded the following numbers per serving when cut into 12 thick slices. 290 calories 15 grams fat 1.5 grams fiber Yikes! Here is the original recipe, with the substitutions in bold.. 1 2/3rd cup all-purpose flour (substituted entirely with whole wheat flour) 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar (I only used 2/3rd cup) 2 eggs ½ cup oil (substituted entirely with ½ cup unsweetened applesauce) 3 very ripe bananas, peeled and mashed 2 tablespoons sour cream (substituted entirely with 2 tbsp fat-free vanilla yogurt) 1 teaspoon vanilla extr... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190553 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 23:15:35 +0100 4190553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4183294&cid=t_101591_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-twinkie-diet%2F2010.11.19 “Hey…where did those cupcakes go?” Like a never-ending western North Carolina climb where each switchback reveals another uphill, and the finish is shielded by tall pines, the struggle to lose weight and to stay lean is incessant. In wrestling weight gain, competitive cyclists share the same mat as “regular” Americans. Like jockeys, all competitive bike racers strive for maximal leanness. It’s physics: Weigh less and the same number of watts push you farther and faster, especially when going uphill or accelerating from a slow speed. Remember those velocity problems in Physics 101? But is it conceivable that losing weight — even if accompanied by lower cholesterol levels — could be detrimental to long-term wellness? Obviously, the question answers itself... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4183294 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:00:00 +0100 4183294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4183581&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2F19%2Fits-a-disease-not-a-diet-gluten-free-diets%2F By: Carlene Helble It seems like the latest fad diet, is one associated with a serious disease. Going gluten free has become the latest ‘weight loss’ plan among many, but dropping pounds doesn’t come with dropping gluten. Rebecca was recently interviewed by Fox 5 on Gluten Free dieting as a way to lose weight, made popular with “The G-Free Diet”  book written by Elisabeth Hasselbeck. See the video on Rebecca had to say on this myth. (Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog) Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4183581 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 20:14:28 +0100 4183581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4183582&cid=t_101591_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2F19%2Famerica-fails-in-eating-fruits-and-vegetables%2F By: Elizabeth Jarrard The National Fruit and Vegetable Alliance (NFVA) recently released a report that showed in an average day, only 6 percent of individuals consume the recommended amount of vegetables and 8 percent the recommended amount of fruit. The US’s report card didn’t look to great, and even received a couple Fs. The societal cost of NOT eating fruits and vegetables: $56.2 billion (grew 9% each year over last 5 years), growing health care cost of treating diet-related diseases To put this in perspective, eight of the states with the lowest fruit and vegetable consumption are also in the top 10 states with the highest obesity rates.  William Dietz, M.D., Ph.D., director of CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity said, “A diet high in fruits and... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4183582 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 19:14:16 +0100 4183582