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 'folklore'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:50:06 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294632&cid=t_137221_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fvaginal-steam-baths-a-medical-opinion%2F2010.12.27 A spa in California is offering vaginal steam baths, in which spa-goers squat or sit on open stools over a tub of hot steam, as a cure-all for menstrual, digestion, and mood disorders: The V-Steam: Inspired by an ancient ritual practiced for many years in Korea. The steam from the herbal tea rises and absorbs into your skin & orifice. This steaming treatment stimulates the production of hormones to maintain uterine health, aids regular menstrual cycles, helps correct digestive disorders while soothing the nervous system. The natural antibiotic and anti-fungal properties are said to help maintain internal health as well as keeping your skin looking young. (30 min: $50. Series of 6: $180.) It’s a douche, folks. A $50 douche made with mugwort and 13 other herbs and having a fancy Korea... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294632 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 18:00:53 +0100 4294632 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3723300&cid=t_137221_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fpaul-bunyan-and-his-babe-photo-of-the-day%2F June 27 or 28 was Paul Bunyan Day (the date varies regionally). While the fictional lumberjack isn’t usually known as the most eco-friendly hero, his myths include more than just chopping down forests. Legend has it that Bunyan created the Grand Canyon, the Great Lakes, and Mount Hood. Photo from Flicker user get directly down Post from: BlissTree Paul Bunyan and His Babe: Photo of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3723300 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 15:00:12 +0100 3723300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3443656&cid=t_137221_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8480 Discussion about Cancer in the USJ forums. Here are some of the rather outlandish beliefs of people participating in the forum “There’s no cure for cancer, chemo is not a cure, it is just a temporary measure to slow down the spread of cancer cells.” (absolute crock) “The fact is it has a lot to do with diet, you can’t just throw everything into your stomach. There are many reports on thestar newspaper that avoided cancer after changing their diet without going through the ‘cancer specialist’.” (there’s a very strong obsession with our local population about disease and diet - everything must be linked to food) “The star articles was cancer patients and not healthy patients. They were saved from the cancer by changing their diet an... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3443656 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3443656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=780415&cid=t_137221_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Ffew-steps-forwards-and-back.html I race to the loo in the middle of the night in a drug induced stupor. [translation = Vicadin after dentist] I make it just in time and sit groggily. I stand up immediately, snap on the light and turn to check. Someone has put the lid down. Hallelujah! My nose takes my eyes very close to the lid for further examination. [translation = no bifocals] For some reason, the lid is covered with green luminous slime? Ah! Toothpaste! [translation = the Shrek the movie merchandised version of children's Colgate] I stand up again to contemplate. Teeth cleaning, for my children and many others, is a very large hurdle. The amount of slime is directly correlated to the number of attempts that someone has made to try and squeeze toothpaste onto a toothbrush. [translation = fine motor skills, sequencing, ... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=780415 Sat, 04 Aug 2007 23:41:00 +0100 780415