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 'food health'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:58:56 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225256&cid=t_306420_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ffood-safety-meat-and-dairy-from-cloned-cows%2F2010.12.02 The controversy over the human consumption of meat and dairy products from cloned cows continues. The UK Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes, after reviewing the evidence, concluded that there was no substantial difference between meat and dairy from cloned cows compared to conventional cows. However, food products from cloned animals and their offspring remain banned in Europe. Use of offspring of cloned cows, sheep and pigs are legal in the U.S., South America, and Asia. Australia is likely to follow suit in a year or two. The European Union (EU) has an effective ban at the moment, but the policy is under review. The UK is also negotiating with the EU regarding the use of clones. There is not much of a theoretical reason to suspect that cloned animals would present a health r... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225256 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:00:56 +0100 4225256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4122106&cid=t_306420_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F10%2F28%2Fthe-skinny-on-alcohol%2F If you’re trying maintain a healthy balance in your life, it may seem that every time out for drinks with your friends could be a calorie disaster! Sugar-laden mixes push most standard cocktails well over 300 calories. Did you know that an 8-ounce pina colada can pack in 640 calories? Thats 100 calories more than a Quarter Pounder with cheese! Meanwhile, 8 oz of a Long Island iced tea tips the scale at 780 calories. But you don’t have to become a recluse to avoid these sugar bombs. Follow these tips and you’ll be in tip-top shape. source Ask Yourself-do you really need that drink? Try to limit yourself to only a couple drinks per week. There is no nutritional benefit to liquor, so each gram of alcohol provides 7 ‘empty’ calories. Not only will the drink up yo... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4122106 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:14:24 +0100 4122106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4086226&cid=t_306420_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F10%2F20%2Fbreast-cancer-is-not-a-pink-ribbon%2F I have always had mixed feelings in case of large happenings like marches and ribbon activities and cancer months. September is the ovarian cancer month (and also a US Prostate Cancer Month and a childhood cancer month) and  October the breast cancer month…. We have only 12 months in a year! Please, don’t misunderstand me! [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4086226 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:53:58 +0100 4086226 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3933229&cid=t_306420_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2F8QkuuDp3VZQ%2F I have been swilling great amounts of tea, iced and hot, since my bout with cancer. I’ve always loved tea, and now it is even better for me than before. It is way too easy, though, to pick up jugs or six-packs of iced tea at the grocery, now, and save oneself some effort when thirsty. I thought it made no difference. Evidently, it does. The researchers found evidence, that half of the bottled teas they sampled had extremely low levels of antioxidants or polyphenols. So low in fact, that they stated one would need to drink 20 bottles of the stuff to achieve the same health benefit as a single cup of home brewed tea. via Healthy Tea Challenge: The Bottle vs. The Brew | a girl with tea. Filed under: food Tagged: health, iced tea, tea (Source: white pebble) white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3933229 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:20:56 +0100 3933229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3420409&cid=t_306420_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F30%2Fhealth-care-reform-2010-obama-usa-bill-dutch-plan-doctors-letterman-pills-other-random-thoughts%2F “I do believe the only way we can end all preventable deaths and the suffering of millions is to provide decent health care to all.” Hilary Benn, 2006 ——————— The next Grand Rounds will be hosted by Evan Falchuk at SEE FIRST (Insights into the Uncertain World of Healthcare).  Evan’s theme is Health Care Reform. How will it [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3420409 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:28:33 +0100 3420409 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3370610&cid=t_306420_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FaLpE1-58O8A%2F When I was in college, I started smoking. It’s not something I’m proud to admit, and since it was something I knew I shouldn’t do, I never blogged about it. My reasons for smoking are complicated, yet pathetic. It made me feel better. It gave me something to do when I was bored. My friends did it. I knew it was something I shouldn’t do, which made me want to do it even more. The funny thing is, I never really liked cigarettes. Smoking often made me sick to my stomach or dizzy. I couldn’t smoke very much because of it. I think the fastest I ever smoke a pack of cigarettes was about three days, but more often than not it would take me a week, or longer (unless I gave them out to people who asked – then they went faster). I didn’t like the way my hand... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3370610 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:24:58 +0100 3370610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3251342&cid=t_306420_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fthe-real-pepsi-challenge-diabetes.html Isn’t it ironic that the multi-million-dollar companies that are most ‘part of the problem’ like to pretend that they’re ‘part of the solution’? That’s all I could think of when learning about Pepsi’s big social-media-based “goodwill campaign” surrounding the SuperBowl this weekend. The company hopes to wow the country by relinquishing those coveted SuperBowl TV ad [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3251342 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:00:13 +0100 3251342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185568&cid=t_306420_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FW-Fm8OgljYc%2F We’re trying to make cooking at home a more regular routine around here, so Erik and I broke out Jamie’s Food Revolution for another exciting night in the kitchen! I was a bit more ambivalent as to what we should cook, so I let Erik decide on our main entree. The winner: Parmesan Chicken Breasts with Crispy Posh Ham (found on page 242). Sounds fancy, no? But so uncomplicated! Just watch: The instructions say to grate your Parmesan, but we just bought pre-grated cheese. It also includes 2 sprigs of fresh thyme, but then you pick off the leaves from the stalk. I put mine in a tiny coffee cup to keep them from getting lost. While I was attending to the thyme, Erik took control of the chicken. He carefully scored (cut) the underside of the chicken breast in a criss-cross fashione... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185568 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:44:41 +0100 3185568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3139207&cid=t_306420_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FVMo29fHUONY%2F For the last month or so, Erik and I have attempted to spend more of our time eating in rather than eating out at restaurants. It’s quite hard, actually. In New York City, there is a plethora of restaurants, and there’s about 20 within a one block radius of my apartment, unlike in the suburbs where you actually have to get in a car and drive through traffic to get somewhere. The food is also more expensive in New York City, as compared to other places, so sometimes it can seem not worth it but clearly eating out at restaurants is vastly more expensive than eating in (restaurants are also proportionately more expensive here, so it all evens out). Since we started eating in more, our main source of food is prepackaged meals from Trader Joe’s. While healthier and cheaper tha... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3139207 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:00:26 +0100 3139207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3092877&cid=t_306420_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2Fe1WGpWL6kxQ%2F For the past week, various packages with delicious goodies have been piling up in the kitchen at my office. A big basket of chocolate covered nuts, lemon and berry cookies, and pralines direct from Savannah, Georgia have been calling my name ever since the holidays arrived… and it’s very easy to get my attention since my desk is right next to the kitchen! When I was growing up, the holidays were always a point of sour deprivation. My parents tried to maintain a firm hand when it came to both  my brother and myself, but truth be told, my little brother was not much of an eater and I was. I loved food, especially sweets, and I would do anything to get what I wanted. I was a classic cookie smuggler, and I learned how to deftly uncover saran wrapped plates of cookies to sneak just... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3092877 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:00:41 +0100 3092877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3052359&cid=t_306420_136_f&fid=39025&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Feverythingchangesbook%2F%7E3%2FNj8fi5RUbj0%2Fcancer-and-nutrition-balance I’d always thought of registered dietitians as women who sit behind a desk outside a cafeteria and tell you to drink Ensure and eat canned vegetables.  I recently I’ve learned how wrong I was. Tons of chronically ill patients feel pressured, overwhelmed, and unhinged by all the healing diets that are thrown in our faces.   (Want some proof? Check out the comments on my post Are You Overwhelmed By Cancer and Diet Choices.)  I’m constantly wondering what’s smart and scientifically proven, and what is just trendy, a scam, or even a well meaning goose chase for the cure.  What about cleansing, eating raw, eating organic, and fasting?  How can cancer patients eat well if they don’t have three hours a day to cook or a bank account to pay for Whole Foods shoppi... Everything Changes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3052359 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:42:46 +0100 3052359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2572909&cid=t_306420_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F05%2Fsunday-news-round-up%2F Renee of Womanist Musings, has a great post, “The Convenience of ‘Super Crip,’” in which she describes how people treat her like she’s helpless and touch her without invitation when she’s out in her scooter. She also has her weekly links round-up, Drop it Like it’s Hot. Yet another reason why I don’t trust police. Police raided a gay bar in Fort Worth. On the Stonewall anniversary. Somebody left with head injuries, which the cops explain as “fell down, hit head.” They also tried to blame it on those dirty gays and their unwelcome touching (sarcasm, naturally). Dan Savage explains the improbability of the police explanation and vileness of what went down. Via Cara at the Curvature, allegations from female inmates “accusing ... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2572909 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:00:14 +0100 2572909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2511649&cid=t_306420_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fnestle-toll-house-cookie-recall-the-ecoli-mystery%2F Although Nestle has recalled some 300,000 cases of its refrigerated Toll House cookie dough from store shelves, as of June 22, 2009, none of their product had actually tested positive for the E. coli that’s caused illness in at least 70 people in 30 states. And since it’s highly unusual for E. coli, an intestinal bacterium of cattle (i.e., it’s in their feces) to be present in something like cookie dough, investigators are so far at a loss to explain exactly what is going on. But, since all of the people who became sick ate the same raw cookie dough product, it seems obvious that it’s the cookie dough that’s to blame. The question is, from where did the E. coli come? If it were inadequately cooked hamburgers that were responsible, it would be easy to link E. c... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2511649 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:33:31 +0100 2511649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2376607&cid=t_306420_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FKp-zWFe4qUA%2F If there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I hate math. I nearly flunked it twice, barely passing algebra with a C average. I managed to go my entire college career without taking a single math class. I’ve never understood math, or liked it. It was too concrete, too static. Not open for interpretation. I liked the freedom of English, the emotion, the way it mimicked certain aspects of my life. I like history because it taught you what you needed to know about who you are and where you could go. But math just seemed flat. There’s only one answer, and I never really cared to find the answer to something someone else has already figured out. Unfortunately, I was also blessed cursed given this silly disease called diabetes, which is ALL about the numbers. ... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2376607 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:02:53 +0100 2376607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2353944&cid=t_306420_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fearth-day-improving-the-environment-and-your-health%2F April 22 is celebrated every year as Earth Day and this year I’d like to encourage you to think about changing your diet in ways that would benefit both your health and the health of the environment. And I can think of no better way than to follow the precepts set forth by Michael Pollan, Professor of Journalism at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism, and the director of the Knight Program in Science and Environmental Journalism, and author of the excellent book In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto, which I highly recommend. Mr. Pollan summarizes his philosophy in seven words: Eat food Not too much Mostly plants I’ll explain his idea more fully in a minute, but first I’ve got to tell you why you should change your diet. First, we know that four of... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2353944 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:54:09 +0100 2353944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2232902&cid=t_306420_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FoVOVUPbsMDM%2F This morning while I was working on some media lists, our Office Manager delivered a big package to my desk. It was very surprising, since it wasn’t Valentine’s Day, my birthday or an anniversary of any sort. I also wasn’t expecting any packages from any of my media contacts in the diabetes world. I took a look at the top of the box, which said “Starbucks Snack and Coffee Collection.” Sweet! I thought, although I was still incredibly confused as to who it was from. The only return address information was in the form of a first and last name, which at the time I didn’t recognize. I borrowed scissors from a colleague and started snipping open the box. I took out the envelope and opened the note, which read, “Thank you again for your and Eric’s ... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2232902 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:41:47 +0100 2232902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2224720&cid=t_306420_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F02%2F28%2Fpinto-beans-with-collard-greens%2F Did you know beans can be an inexpensive substitute for meat? They provide healthy protein and iron like meats (along with carbohydrates and fiber). From the World’s Healthiest Foods website… try this pinto bean and collard greens recipe. Add a flavorful twist to your collard greens by combining them with tomatoes and pinto beans. Using canned beans also makes this recipe quick and easy. One serving provides you with 1740% of the daily value (DV) for vitamin K and 536% DV for vitamin A. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: Prep and cooking time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 medium sized onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1½ lbs collard greens 3 TBS + ½ cup vegetable broth 1 15 oz can of diced tomatoes, drained 1 15 oz can pinto beans, drained 2 TBS lemon juice 3 TBS olive oil salt a... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2224720 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 12:56:42 +0100 2224720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2212776&cid=t_306420_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F02%2F24%2Fclearing-up-protein-misinformation-interview-with-dr-nancy-rodriguez%2F I was very lucky to grab a few minutes with Nancy Rodriguez. She is an authority on protein and human nutrition. Check out what she had to say about protein minsinformation and the latest research. Rebecca: When you’re teaching your students about protein, what do you think is critical they understand about the importance of protein in the diet and how the body uses protein. Nancy: Absolutely.  I make sure the students understand how protein differs from carbohydrate and fat, and that using it for energy is ‘last resort’ so to speak. Rebecca: What are the most interesting outcomes you found in your research on the relationships between exercise, protein intake, and protein utilization in athletes and physically active adults? Nancy: One of the most significant findings is the cr... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2212776 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:27:05 +0100 2212776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2013605&cid=t_306420_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F04%2Fhealthbolt-giveaway-win-a-one-month-supply-of-detour-runner-bars%2F Any runners out there? Need something to keep you going? Then you’re in the right place. Healthbolt’s got a one month supply of the award winning Detour Runner Bar to giveaway. Made from all natural ingredients, the Runner Bar contains whey protein and MicroLactin®, a naturally occurring anti-inflammatory derived from milk proteins that has been reported to improve joint health and function. Plus they come in three different flavors - peanut butter, lemon yogurt, and chocolate chip cookie. Sound like what you or the runner in your life needs? Want to try the Detour Runner bar? All you have to do is leave a comment before 11th December 2008 on which flavor you’d choose and why to be in the draw. This one, I’m afraid, is only open to US Residents. The winner will be announced on 1... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2013605 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:07:54 +0100 2013605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2005718&cid=t_306420_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F02%2Fthe-30-sugar-free-days-challenge%2F Think you could give up sugar? Want to try? Then maybe you should sign up for the 30 Days Without Sugar Challenge that Scott Olson is putting together to celebrate next month’s inaugural National Sugar Free Month. As Scott says “The New Year is a time for looking ahead, a time for renewal and reflection, a time to set new goals, and (typically) a time for weight loss. Why not make this year’s commitment to lose weight a more permanent healthy step by making a pledge to do without sugar for 30 days.” The author of the book Sugarettes, Scott is making it his mission to increase awareness of the addictive qualities of sugar and the health hazards of that addiction. Here’s what he has to say about ‘What Makes Sugar Harmful?’ Sugar is both addictive and harmful; this makes for a p... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2005718 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:00:00 +0100 2005718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2005719&cid=t_306420_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F01%2Fhealthbolt-giveaways-win-one-of-three-copies-of-sugarettes-by-dr-scott-olson%2F Sugar. It’s everywhere. In fact, it’s almost impossible to avoid and according to Dr Scott Olson, in his book Sugarettes, it’s as addictive as cigarettes. I’ve just finished reading Sugarettes and I got to say, it was a real eye opener. Who knew that sugar was so prevalent in society today? Seems that everything we eat and drink has sugar in it and the more processed the food, the more the sugar content.  In Sugarettes, Scott Olson looks at how sugar affects the body and why we should look at it as an addiction and a leading cause of not only obesity but also other medical illnesses of our times. This is a must read for anyone interested in improving their diet and their health.          Healthbolt has three copies of this fascinating book to giveaway to anyone anywher... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2005719 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:14:35 +0100 2005719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2006262&cid=t_306420_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FO36EfmU51Uc%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,630,303033,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Laurie Lufkin has won the $1,000 grand prize in Prevention magazine’s Outsmart Diabetes recipe contest. Her recipe was for a “diabetes-friendly mandarin-basil shrimp salad” and is in the “Outsmart Diabetes” issue of the health and fitness magazine, which is on newsstands now. Look for it and give it a try! It sounds delish and I’d like to hear from anyone who has tried it! Tags: contest, diabetic food, health and fitness, Laurie Lufkin, outsmart diabetes, prevention magazine, recipe, winnerShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2006262 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:55:29 +0100 2006262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1926402&cid=t_306420_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F10%2F31%2Fits-healthbolt-carnival-time-5%2F This article has a very personal feel as I talk about the state of todays nutrition and how proper eating is the key to lasting health and not diets.” FitBuff from FitBuff.com’s Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog asks ‘Does Fruit Make You Fat?’, saying, ‘I decided to put the question to the test for myself with a detailed self-experiment. Here’s what I found…’ And that’s that. Hope you enjoyed this edition of the Healthbolt Carnival. You can submit your health blog article to the next edition of Healthbolt Carnival using the carnival submission form. And always, you can find past posts and future hosts on the blog carnival index page. Technorati tags: a healthbolt carnival, blog carnival. Tags: blog carnival, carnival, Diet, Food, Healt... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1926402 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:21:23 +0100 1926402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1844643&cid=t_306420_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F10%2F01%2Fits-healthbolt-carnival-time-3%2F It’s time for another Healthbolt Carnival, where blog posts from near and far are all gathered together in one place.   So grab your coffee, get comfortable, and start clicking your way through these interesting health related posts…. Madeleine Begun Kane starts us off with a humorous tip of the day on How To Disorganize Your Life. Brain Blogger writes about how being admitted to the hospital in which you work isn’t always the best thing in HIPAA Doesn?t Exist For Doctors, saying, “Recently a very popular colleague of mine was hospitalized. His frequent visitors coming into the room began to hamper his recovery and his family was forced to try and enforce privacy rules and HIPAA.” Clara Myers from Mind Mart provides all the information you need to Make ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1844643 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:16:40 +0100 1844643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1809725&cid=t_306420_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F18%2Fits-healthbolt-carnival-time-2%2F Welcome to the latest edition of the Healthbolt Carnival. There’s something here for everyone. So wander around and start clicking…  Alan Skorkin from Software, Technology and More provides how-to tips on Fitness for Software Developers (and Other IT Professionals). And seeing that computer work can makes us hungry and polish off the calories, this might be one of all bloggers as well… Madeleine Begun Kane from Mad Kane’s Humor Blog entertains as usual with Possibly Good, Albeit Annoying Advice. Kelly Turner from Grounded Fitness reports that Loathing Exercise Starts With The Young, saying, “using exercise as punishment for children can leave a lasting impression on them into adulthood”. Mary Emma Allen from Alzheimer’s Notes writes Parents Bew... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1809725 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:27:57 +0100 1809725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1779193&cid=t_306420_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F08%2Fwinners-of-the-five-food-matters-dvds%2F Thanks everyone for entering the Food Matters DVD giveaway. The five winners are… Humairah Irfan Mubina Tina O CanCan Greg Please email me your mailing address by Friday 12th September. If I don’t hear from you by then, will draw another name out of the hat!!! As for everyone who didn’t win a copy, do think about buying your own copy of the DVD or watch the full documentary online for only $4.95. It’s definitely worth the investment. Share This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1779193 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:32:21 +0100 1779193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1770451&cid=t_306420_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F07%2Fits-healthbolt-carnival-time%2F It’s Healthbolt Carnival time again and it looks like a carnival mostly about nutrition and diet, with a few extras thrown in….  The Writer’s Coin tells us he recently registered for his first race in I Am Running an Urbanathlon, saying, ” It’s a ten-mile race with an obstacle course thrown in. Now I’m motivated to get in shape for it! Video of highlights included — it looks like it’ll be a blast!” Sajid Surve from Brain Blogger asks Why Your City Planner Is Making You Fat saying “If we as Americans do one thing well, it’s gaining weight. The average United States household now spends roughly 8 hours a day with the television on. That being said, what if there was more to the story?” ChristianPF from Christian Personal F... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1770451 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 09:06:32 +0100 1770451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1770465&cid=t_306420_112_f&fid=34799&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmwwak.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Fim-lazy-slob.html My house is a mess, my life is a mess (too long since I've paid bills), I'm behind at work (too much time traveling and interviewing for jobs), I think even my cats are feeling neglected.My plan for today was: Jog, get drug test for new job (starts in July), go to tae-kwon-do class, buy groceries, clean house, do laundry, go to work for 6-8 hours, write checks for bills. What did I actually do? Well, I went to get the drug test, the place was inexplicably closed, despite their posted hours of 8am-12pm. I bought some groceries, I went back to see if drug test place had opened (still closed), and I went home and napped. Woke up, went to the bagel shop for a sandwich for lunch, came home, watched bad tv, took a nap while cuddling with the kitties, got up (intending to go for a jog), watched m... Midwife with a Knife blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1770465 Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:42:00 +0100 1770465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1759849&cid=t_306420_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F04%2Fwhy-food-matters-a-review-of-food-matters-documentary%2F Food matters. We all know that. But do we really know how much food matters to our health and wellbeing? That seems to be the central question that Food Matters, a fascinating and riveting documentary, asks. This 80 minute documentary brings together the thoughts and opinions of some of the world’s leaders in nutrition and natural healing. It argues that we live in a world of failing health care systems, where the focus is on symptoms of disease rather that the causes of disease. It’s a world where we are constantly being told that there is a ‘pill for every ill’. And along the way, somehow, the use of nutrition as a cure or preventative solution has gotten lost. Whatever happened, the documentary asks, to the belief held by Hippocrates, father of medicine, t... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1759849 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:03:34 +0100 1759849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1720312&cid=t_306420_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F20%2Fits-healthbolt-carnvial-time%2F Welcome once again to the Healthbolt Carnival. Just grap a coffee and jump right on in… Petra Ioni from Fountia is playing devil’s advocate to the Atkins dieters spin on this recent study by suggesting that the Low Carb Diet Weight Loss Study Results Flawed?. Find out why… AndrewB from test offers some Tips to Stop Eating Junk Food & Comfort Foods saying, “Tried to stick to your healthy eating plans but couldn’t? Can you avoid eating those junk foods for a few days, yet one day you are too week to say no, and just end up indulging? Here are tips to help you get your eating under control.” Mary Emma Allen from Alzheimer’s Notes looks at how Giving Up Their Independence is Discouraging for Alzheimer’s Patients, saying, “When an Alz... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1720312 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:13:19 +0100 1720312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1676963&cid=t_306420_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F04%2Fgot-pain-fantasizing-about-your-favorite-foods-might-make-it-go-away%2F Got Pain? Then start fantasizing about all your favorite foods ’cause a new study has found that this seems to be a possible way of coping with chronic and acute pain. The study had “…60 healthy subjects to submerge their hand in icy water to determine their pain threshold and tolerance. During the second round, participants were instructed to imagine a favorite meal in detail, a neutral scene, such as people walking, or they were not instructed to fantasize about anything.” The results, according to Dr. Hamid Hekmat, professor of psychology and lead author of the study, was that ‘…food fantasies such as imagining eating your favorite ice cream, chocolate cake or meal had a strong pain-attenuating effect. It enhanced mood, reduced anxiety, and helped co... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1676963 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:38:42 +0100 1676963 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1645901&cid=t_306420_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F23%2Fyet-another-healthbolt-carnival%2F Welcome once again to the Healthbolt Carnival. There’s lots of great reading, so just jump on in… Want to know How To Double Your Weight Loss? Joshua from the Joshua Seth Blog might have the answer, saying “A study came out yesterday that discovered a key difference between people who are successful at losing weight and those who are not. The simple act of keeping a…” Yongho Shin from One Crumb tells us 5 Amazing Benefits Of Exercise, saying “Have you always told yourself that you would exercise, but never got around to it? Here are five ways you can benefit RIGHT NOW by exercising! We’re not even talking about long-term goals - these will help you NOW!” Cory from Dental Heroes asks Is it Possible to Over-Brush Your Teeth?. Amanda Harris ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1645901 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:53:09 +0100 1645901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1575406&cid=t_306420_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F03%2Fits-fourth-of-july-weekend-heres-what-you-should-be-eating%2F Image details: Healthy beets served by picapp.com (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1575406 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:48:13 +0100 1575406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1494298&cid=t_306420_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F04%2Fwelcome-to-the-very-first-healthbolt-carnival%2F Well, it’s finally here. - the very first Healtbolt Carnival and  it is huge.  You know, when we first decided to do this, we were a little nervous. After all, what if we gave a party and nobody came. A natural fear, but one, it seems, that wasn’t warranted. ‘Cause it looks like everyone, and I mean everyone, has come to the party. So put on your glad rags, grab a drink and start mingling… And don’t forget to pass the word on. After all, the more the merrier. SjP presents the sister study…the battle against breast cancer posted at Sojourner’s Place.The Sister Study is the only long-term study of women aged 35-74 whose sister had breast cancer. It is a national study to learn how environment and genes affect the chances of getting breast cance... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1494298 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 06:22:04 +0100 1494298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1432416&cid=t_306420_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F05%2F08%2Fbrace-yourselfa-peek-at-the-20-worst-foods-in-america%2F While researching post ideas today, I got caught in the killer vortex that is the World Wide Web. Link after link, interesting article after interesting article. And here I wanted to hit the hay early. *Sigh* Anyway, though my travels were fun, my final resting spot for the evening was a real eye-opener. Because sadly, dear readers, I happened upon the Men’s Health list of 20 Worst Foods in America. The worst part? Some of my favorites (and I’ll bet, yours) were on there. Categories were set up for entries like worst fast food chicken, worst drink, worst kids meal, worst steak, dessert, Chinese food, pasta, nachos and more. And of course, the creme de la creme, the absolute all-around worst food in America (which I am happy to report I have never consumed. Phew. Just reading ab... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1432416 Fri, 09 May 2008 02:31:31 +0100 1432416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1397627&cid=t_306420_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F24%2Fmovie-theater-cuisine-so-good-but-so-bad%2F Image details: Scooping Popcorn served by picapp.com I stumbled across an article today in the current issue of Men’s Health, and it pert near brought me to tears. Why so? Because they gave a no holds barred rundown of movie theater goodies - admittedly the reason I even attend movies sometimes - and let me tell you, it ain’t pretty. Yes, I realize you already knew that movie theater fare doesn’t qualify as health food. But I bet you unless you’ve made a conscious effort to research this sort of thing, you’ll be astounded by the calorie and fat content of these delectable delights. What’s more, the article also pings us with the news that it’s not possible to pay attention to both a movie and to how much we eat at the same time, so we end up takin... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1397627 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:44:52 +0100 1397627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1309034&cid=t_306420_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F03%2F17%2Fhey-look-everyone-our-first-contest-at-the-bolt%2F Woo! Contest time at The Bolt! The very first one since Liz and I took over. Don’tcha feel like crying with excitement? Um, okay. Maybe that’s just me. Anyhoo, here’s the scoop: We’re giving away a spiffy hardcover copy of the newly-released Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes, by Tom Bohager. Whether you’re hip to the benefits of enzymes or not, this book will clue you in. Written in a very friendly and relatable style, Mr. Bohager addresses the world of enzymes and their presence in our food sources and dietary supplements. Their primary role, Bohager suggests, is to relieve the digestive system of otherwise tedious activity, freeing up energy for our body to address the rest of its needs. The book is written with digestible (yep, pun intended) conve... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1309034 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:25:05 +0100 1309034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1304938&cid=t_306420_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F03%2F14%2Fits-all-about-nutrition-today-across-the-channel%2F It’s theme day across the b5 Science & Health Channel, and the health-tastic Ruth over at Eating Fabulous was good enough to piece together the best of the best in nutrition posts. You’ll find a little bit of everything (including one from yours truly). So if you’re in the mood for blog-hopping about all things nutrition, this is your day. Enjoy! Tags: Nutrition, Theme DaysShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1304938 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:43:51 +0100 1304938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1297989&cid=t_306420_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F250296506%2F What foods should breastfeeding women eat? What foods should breastfeeding women avoid? The good news is there is no set list of foods that are appropriate or inappropriate for breastfeeding mothers. Breastfeeding women need not feel they have to consume a special diet in order to provide the right nutrients in their breast milk. It’s true though that breastfeeding women need to consume extra calories (and don’t we all celebrate that fact!) But what about water? Shouldn’t you force extra fluids when you’re nursing, especially if you’re having trouble with low milk supply? Drinking extra water can actually hurt milk supply. Are there any rewards for eating well? One study suggests that eating organic dairy and meat boots the beneficial fatty acids in breast mil... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1297989 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:03:04 +0100 1297989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1289279&cid=t_306420_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F03%2F09%2Fthe-sunday-sidebar-9%2F No Dying Allowed… You’ve got to love this. There is no room in the cemetary so the mayor of Sarpourenx, a small village in southwest France has posted an ordinance in the council offices stating that “all persons not having a plot in the cemetery and wishing to be buried in Sarpourenx are forbidden from dying in the parish.” It added: “Offenders will be severely punished.” You have to wonder, how in the world can you punish someone who is dead!!! Boxing Parkinsons symptoms away… I’m no fan of boxing. When I think of the sport, I think concussions, head injuries, and permanent brain damage. But a gym in Indiannapolis is redefining the sport as a means of helping those with Parkinsons Disease. Two boxing champs, Kristy Rose Follmar and Vince Pe... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1289279 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 11:16:17 +0100 1289279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1149870&cid=t_306420_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fmultiple-sclerosis%2Flife-with-ms%2Fthe-importance-of-being-proactive-for-ms%2F When I was first diagnosed with MS, I was a pretty active guy. I won’t say I was in the best shape of my life; the kind of work/travel schedule I was on didn’t lend itself to that very well. Still, all and all, the forced reduction in activity due to a MS diagnosis was marked. In those first months, it seemed I was being told by just about everyone the things not to do. My neurologist told me not to go to a support group meeting for fear I’d be shocked. My yoga and pilates instructors said the in-your-face realization of how much I could no longer do would be devastating. When I was first getting to know my MS, I was advised not to do some of the very things I now find most helpful. Yesterday, I was at a fund raising dinner which was great fun. For those foodies among us, it was a di... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1149870 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:52:53 +0100 1149870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1093106&cid=t_306420_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F199756754%2F 1) I have my pick of some nice fleece pullovers and long-sleeve shirts that Charlie wore for only a short time, before getting too big for them. 2) I get a great tan in the summer without ever once having to sunbathe or apply any tanning products: Charlie and I are always out on a walk or at the pool. Or just out. 3) I get to spend two weeks at the ocean because that’s where Charlie is most at home. 4) I am training a young and very serious sous-chef, who has great powers of observation. Tonight we cooked chicken, noodles, and spring rolls (aka “summer rolls”). 5) I get to feel like Emma Peel from The Avengers even though I’m driving a black stationwagon with a scratched up CD playing the soundtrack to a Hollywood remake of a 1960s TV show and, being 5 feet ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1093106 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:26:42 +0100 1093106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=949904&cid=t_306420_112_f&fid=34799&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmwwak.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F10%2Fwhat-to-say.html I got a bit busy and a bit sick (another cold, more colitis, more prednisone [New and Improved MWWAK, now with 3x as much prednisone, and 1/2 as much diarrhea!!!!], and yes, on 60mg of prednisone, I am kind of a weirdo. I even seem weird to me!).Anyway, I have a few posts rumbling around in my brain. I'm trying to decide which one to write as my baked potato cooks and the pre-cooking steak comes to room temp. I'm craving beef. Specifically, rare, juicy beef. I'd blame the anemia, but really, I'm quite a carnivore most of the time, anyway. (Source: Midwife with a Knife) Midwife with a Knife blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=949904 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 22:13:00 +0100 949904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=637981&cid=t_306420_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F24%2Ffdas-labelman-says-make-your-calories-count%2F Filed under: Prevention, Diets, Nutrition, Vitamins and nutrients, ServicesThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is making it easier for consumers to read food labels. With a quick stop at a website called Make Your Calories Count, we can all learn how to better decipher and truly understand the numbers we find printed on the back of food items. The FDA interactive site, featuring a cartoon character called Labelman, provides consumers with information related to healthful diets and calorie management. There are exercises, quizzes, and a training module available for download and printing. The program, which presents two nutrients that should be limited (saturated fat and sodium) and two that should be consumed in adequate amounts (fiber and calcium), may be just the resource we need in o... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=637981 Thu, 24 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 637981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=542893&cid=t_306420_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F109023239%2F Tell me this has never happened to you, personally, or you, as the parent of an autistic child: It has been a happy afternoon, it’s a Friday afternoon at the end of a fine week at school and at home. You say to yourself, “We can do something special—a treat,” and all the more so because there is a big change to Charlie’s usual routine today and tomorrow: My husband Jim had to go out of town for a special tribute to a friend who is retiring and he will not be back until very late Saturday night. We have explained this to Charlie simply and straightforwardly; I hear one errant, strained noise from Charlie just as he and his ABA therapist are about to go out for a walk. Charlie’s home coordinator is observing today and she and I talk about how the photo cal... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=542893 Sat, 14 Apr 2007 13:03:56 +0100 542893 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=504342&cid=t_306420_87_f&fid=35047&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ideasforwomen.com%2Fnews%2Fwomens-health%2Fnutrition%2F2007%2F03%2F27%2F129%2F In my last post I asked: So why don’t more people eat better? I would love to know a way to do a real survey and find out the causes - what percent of people don’t know any better, which don’t care, can’t afford to eat better, how many are too stressed and busy to take the time, etc. Then yesterday I saw this press release from Johns Hopkins: “Johns Hopkins researchers examine why people eat the foods they do“. Their study assessed the dietary choices of 4,356 U.S. adults from 20 to 65 years old. They found that ethnic, gender and income levels played a big role in the choices people made. I didn’t see a mention of the role of that education levels might play or how a busier, more stress filled life may influence what people eat. The socio-economic status and in... Ideas For Women News Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=504342 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:57:31 +0100 504342