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 'foods,'. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:54:26 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727455&cid=t_274411_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fi-love-rice-vinegar.html I love using rice vinegar, so when the opportunity to share my thoughts on NAKANO Seasoned Rice Vinegar came my way, how could I refuse?I always have a bottle of rice vinegar in the refrigerator, ready to use for a variety of things, and not just in my favorite oriental recipes. Let me give you some suggestions:* You can use it as an ingredient in marinate that you make for your barbecued chicken, and even barbecued vegetables.* Sprinkle some on your salad alone, it has a nice light flavor, or use it in place of "regular" vinegar in your favorite salad dressing recipe.* Are you trying to lose a little weight? Rather than put a lot of butter or margarine on your vegetables, potatoes or pasta, try adding some NAKANO Seasoned Rice Vinegar to give it a pleasant flavor.This particular brand of ... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727455 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:30:00 +0100 2727455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2725003&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D675 Sizzling hot, Victoria Secret Supermodel, Miranda Kerr hits the beach in a colorful bikini as the mercury rises.. Miranda studied health and nutrition before doing modeling fulltime, and she follows a strict organic diet.  She likes salads, chicken or fish for lunch. Not only humans, but  fish can’t escape the rise in  mercury, and I’m not talking about the temperature; but the rise in contamination from the methyl form of the element.  Basking in the summer heat (and looking at Miranda) can make you a bit looney, but methylmercury ingested or inhaled can make you severely impaired mentally and physically.  (never clean up a broken thermometer with unprotected skin, and never “play” with or handle the mercury drops.) A federal study of mercury contam... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2725003 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:15:59 +0100 2725003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2725004&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D648 Have you heard of the Flat Belly Diet or the Quik Trim Diet?   This sexy belly was not made with the Flat Belly or the Quik Trim Diets I can assure you! “A MUFA (monounsaturated fatty acid) at Every Meal” is the pitch from the proponents of this latest fad “diet” plan.  I can’t believe how popular some diet plans become, and now I am convinced that facts don’t matter, it’s all about the marketing.  This one has Yale and Prevention Magazing behind it, which is even more shocking.  I guess if Yale was in Florida it would be a D school, and we would stop sending them free lunch money.  Here’s what they’re saying, and I guess they’re doing it with a straight face.  MUFA’s  and weight loss? MUFA (MOO-fah)  is a term ... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2725004 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:15:06 +0100 2725004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2725007&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D551 Tommy Lee gave Pamela Anderson three things, but only two were wanted:  Brandon and Dylon, their two sons.  Unfortunately, the third was Hepatitis C, allegedly. Former Baywatch star, and former Playboy Playmate, Pamela Anderson is one of the most recognized celebrities that has been diagnosed with  hepatitis C, which can be a  deadly liver disease.  Hepatitis C  is a real epidemic, far worse than any swine flu, as 270-300 million people worldwide are infected!  She says she was infected by sharing a tattoo needle with her ex-husband, rock musician Tommy Lee.    People with tattoos are 9 times more likely to be infected with hepatitis C, according to a Texas physician.  My advice is to avoid sharing anything with anyone in a rock band, especially if they have over 12 tattoos ... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2725007 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:30:51 +0100 2725007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2725010&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D357   Algae makes you feel good inside and on the outside too!  But, it can be really stinky! A new carotenoid has received much attention lately – astaxanthin.   It would be what’s known as a vitamin light-  chemically, astaxanthin is classified as a non-provitamin A.  It is a fat-soluble nutrient and excellent antioxidant.  The richest source of astaxanthin by far is the algae Haemococcus pluvialis.  In skin treatment salons, algae is not only an exfoliant that cleans pores and scrubs off dead skin, but acts as a prime source of dermal nutrients.  This dietary supplement is a therapeutic tool for a variety of conditions and diseases, including heart disease, immune problems, inflammation states,  and neuro-degenerative issues – such as dementia.   When compar... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2725010 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:00:55 +0100 2725010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2699585&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fwhat%25e2%2580%2599s-on-my-food%25e2%2580%2599-a-searchable-database%2F You might not see them, but pesticides are everywhere – on our food, washed or not; in our bodies, even years after exposure: and in our environment, having travelled miles by wind, water and dust. But finding out what pesticides might be on your food hasn’t been that easy. That is, until now. Thanks to the Pesticide Action Network (PAN), you now have at your fingertips a searchable database, What’s on my food,  which links “…pesticide food residue data with the toxicology for each chemical, making this information easily searchable for the first time.” Post from: Healthbolt (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2699585 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 10:00:41 +0100 2699585 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2660721&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fwhat%25e2%2580%2599s-on-my-food%25e2%2580%2599-a-searchable-database%2F You might not see them, but pesticides are everywhere - on our food, washed or not; in our bodies, even years after exposure: and in our environment, having travelled miles by wind, water and dust. But finding out what pesticides might be on your food hasn’t been that easy. That is, until now. Thanks to the Pesticide Action Network (PAN), you now have at your fingertips a searchable database, What’s on my food,  which links “…pesticide food residue data with the toxicology for each chemical, making this information easily searchable for the first time.” Post from: Healthbolt (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2660721 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 10:00:41 +0100 2660721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2621813&cid=t_274411_105_f&fid=35048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMedicineAndMan%2F%7E3%2FcsaBxzQoBok%2F I am a vegetarian. Often people are surprised and they ask me - “How do you get your proteins (i.e. without eating meat)?” My answer - “Vegetables also contain proteins.” Image Source: Wikipedia Now a new study published in Circulation compared the blood pressure between individuals who ate vegetable protein (specifically glutamic acid along with 4 other amino acids which are relatively higher in vegetable than animal protein) with people who ate non-vegetable protein (read animal meat). They found a difference of about -2.7/-2.0 mm Hg in blood pressure in people eating more vegetables. Although that may sound small, individual results may be different (and maybe higher for you). Reference: Glutamic Acid, the Main Dietary Amino Acid, and Blood Pressure (T... Medicine and Man blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2621813 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:00:43 +0100 2621813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2570652&cid=t_274411_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FzKsrs9grw90%2F Mississippi once again ranks as the heaviest state for the fifth straight year in a row. Over thirty percent of its population is considered obese. Adults aren’t the only ones gaining weight, either. Forty-four percent of children, ages 10-17, are considered obese as well. The state is well aware of its problem with obese residents, especially children, and is taking steps to correct the problem. School children are being exposed to lower fat foods and more exercise each day. Experts feel that with the struggling economy, healthy foods might be harder to come by for some families, making the problem of obesity even worse. Image: sxc.hu. Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree Mississippi Fattest State (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2570652 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:11:56 +0100 2570652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571302&cid=t_274411_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fare-you-having-4th-of-july-barbacue.html We have had a few busy weekends, so have a "quiet" one planned for this weekend, except for the usual fireworks that will be set off around our lake every night for the next few nights. They already got started tonight. I shopped today and have the place pretty well stocked with favorite barbecue foods and salad fixings, so we'll see what the weekend brings. Here are a few recipes that I've posted over the past months...years? that you may enjoy, most of them "sides" to your barbecued meat:Quick Chicken Meal in Foil Recipe - do on the grill instead of ovenGreek SaladFruit SoupChili - goes great with a Barbecue!A friend's "Orange Roughy Soup" RecipeSalads we had Mother's Day that are Great Any Time!Simple, Healthy Barley SaladI don't think I'll be back to blog this weekend, so here's wishin... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571302 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:35:00 +0100 2571302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2513426&cid=t_274411_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F23%2Fon-a-mission-to-understand-local-foods-movement-an-interview-with-chris-wharton%2F A couple weekends ago, I attended the ADA leadership institute in Dallas, TX. Despite heavy rains, I arrived on time for two of the three days of the event. I was so surprised (and happy) to run into a former fellow student of nutrition. We both served on the ADA Student Council Advisory Committee (as chair and vice-chair). We lost touch and all I can say is he’s been up to a lot, including getting a PhD, a Yale Post-Doc (Rudd Obesity Center) and now a researcher trying to understand more about the local foods movement. Of course, I’m interested… I love finding out what influences behavior. So enjoy this guest post/interview with Chris. Check him out. Leave a comment. As someone who grew up in the midwest of a low SES and very limited exposure to fruits and vegetables, I&... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2513426 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:37:00 +0100 2513426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2513594&cid=t_274411_180_f&fid=38613&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stevepavlina.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F06%2Fhow-to-make-a-raw-fruit-pie%2F Since December 2008 I’ve been attending monthly raw potlucks here in Las Vegas. Erin and I hosted one at our house a few months ago, and we’ll be hosting another one in August. Typically 20-25 people will attend (I’ve seen as many as 35), so these potlucks are a nice way to meet local raw food enthusiasts and to sample a variety of tasty items. At previous potlucks I’ve brought guacamole, nori rolls, and garlic “bread,” but by far the most popular item I’ve made was a raw fruit pie. I’ve brought raw pies to three potlucks, and I always brought home an empty pie plate. People always compliment me on how good they are. Raw fruit pies are very easy to make. Depending on what kind of fruit you use, it can take as little as 20 minutes from start t... Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2513594 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:00:34 +0100 2513594 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512566&cid=t_274411_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FXOGLVQ-yw7Q%2F Rising blood sugar levels are not usually associated with rising gas prices or a recession but if you take a look at the effect that the inflation of gas prices is having on our food prices, I think you’ll agree that there is a direct connection between rising gas prices raising your blood sugar. If you know anything at all about Diabetes care you know the importance of eating a healthy diabetic friendly diet. photo credit: size8jeans In the same token, if you know about eating healthy diabetic friendly foods you must be buying healthy diabetic friendly foods at the grocery store. If you are buying healthy diabetic friendly foods at the grocery store…you’re broke. What is someone with diabetes supposed to do when they go to the grocery store on a very strict budget? Wel... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512566 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:40:56 +0100 2512566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2458057&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fexclusive-breastfeeding-beyond-six-months%2F In my Tips for When Your Baby Resists Solid Food, I made the remark that “there is no rush to get the baby to eat solids because breast milk provides complete nutrition through the first year.” I’ve since revised that statement to “there is no rush to get the baby to eat much solid food because breast milk provides the bulk of nutrition through the first year (and in fact some babies thrive on breast milk alone)” based on the following comment that that post received: http://www.who.int/nutrition/publications/infantfeeding/WHO_NHD_00.1/en/index.html - see page 10 + 11 Breastmilk does not provide complete nutrition for the second six months of life. I am all for full term breastfeeding (I am still feeding my 18 month old), but I think it is fair to point out th... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2458057 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 05:49:08 +0100 2458057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441212&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Ftips-for-when-your-baby-resists-solid-food%2F So far in this three-part series I have offered ten tips for helping your baby enjoy solid food. In this last installment, I make some suggestions for what to do when your baby resists eating solids. Helping my baby feed herself some yogurt Five More Tips for Helping Your Baby with Solid Food Feedings 11. Don’t starve the baby of breast milk in the hope of encouraging solid food intake. I hope that sentence speaks for itself, but in case not, let me explain what I mean. Don’t give in to the unhelpful suggestion or thought that you are feeding the baby too much breast milk and that is the reason the baby shows little interest in solids. People who think that are misguided on a few levels: (1) it’s nearly impossible to feed a baby too much breast milk (you cannot force a ba... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441212 Fri, 22 May 2009 05:01:18 +0100 2441212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441213&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fmore-tips-for-your-baby-and-solid-food%2F The list of tips for helping your baby enjoy solid food continues today with five more ideas. Stay tuned for the last five tomorrow when I will share some thoughts for what to do when solid food feeding is not going as well as you might hope! Feel free to add your thoughts in the comments section — what have you done and do you agree or disagree with this set of tips so far? Strawberry yogurt face! Five More Tips for Helping Your Baby Enjoy Solid Food 6. Set a good example with what you eat. One of the signs of readiness for solid food is that your baby shows interest in what you are eating. The baby’s urge to lunge for your food works in a positive way! At meal time, sit next to your baby or have your baby sit in your lap, and be prepared to share your food (modified as approp... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441213 Thu, 21 May 2009 05:01:08 +0100 2441213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2424272&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fgenetic-modified-foods-now-fill-your.html CONCLUSION Monsanto, Dupont, Calgene, and Novartis have become major players in the new global genetically engineered food business.  Their genetic engineering industry are now releasing untested genetically engineered foods on the world population, claiming they intend to solve problems of world hunger.  They have lobbied for regulatory loopholes that allow them to rush their experimental foods to market.  You can  protect yourself and your family by shopping to avoid these foods, but how we can stop the proliferation of these experimental foods? The genetic engineering industry in the future, might want to make strange, bizarre food products combining vastly different species.  They might create radical new species in the laboratory that could never exist in nature.  They appear t... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2424272 Wed, 20 May 2009 03:02:00 +0100 2424272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405512&cid=t_274411_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FmX0rgUBGILc%2F If you’re diabetic and trying to eat right – and really, who isn’t? – the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has released its list of “superfoods” for all diabetics. They are: • Beans • Dark green leafy vegetables • Citrus fruit • Sweet potatoes • Berries • Tomatoes • Fish with omega-3 fatty acids • Whole grains • Nuts • Fat-free milk and yogurt These foods have high “fiber, potassium, healthy fats, magnesium and antioxidants.” And here’s a secret for those non-diabetics out there: these foods are good for you, too! Everyone should try and incorporate more of these into their diet. Image: sxc.hu. Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree Diabetic Superfoods (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405512 Thu, 14 May 2009 22:21:30 +0100 2405512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2376407&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fpomegranate_juice_against_prostate_cancer_recurrence.php © quinn.anya Men who have undergone prostate cancer treatment will benefit from pomegranate juice. According to a new US study: According to findings published in the Journal of Urology and present... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2376407 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:45:46 +0100 2376407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2365159&cid=t_274411_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F1cFgqOiBX3o%2F The next time you’re in a restaurant and see something healthy on the menu, consider your meal choice very carefully. New research shows that when you see a healthy item in a restaurant, you will more than likely order an unhealthy one. Mind boggling, isn’t it? They think that the act of seeing something healthy and briefly considering somehow makes it “okay” in our minds to go ahead and eat the thing that’s bad for you. Oddly enough, when a menu had only unhealthy items on it, people would then gravitate toward the one that is the most healthy out of the choices. Say it with me: MIND BOGGLING! But this just means that if we know our bodies naturally want to do this, we can then pay attention and make the right choice. Image: sxc.hu. (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2365159 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:26:59 +0100 2365159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2365350&cid=t_274411_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FFs6KqVC5Omg%2F With millions of sufferers out there, all with varying degrees of glucose intolerance, don’t panic you are not alone. The real problem with type 2 diabetes is high blood sugar, over time it can and will, cause a multitude of problems. So as the title states, you number one priority in reversing type 2 diabetes is lowering you blood sugar levels to within a safe range, then keeping them there. A safe range being between 4.5 - 6.5 mg/dl. This is the reading you a looking for upon waking. It is known as your fasting blood sugar level. Having a reading slightly above these figures is not going to kill you but it is a good indication that something is not quite right with your blood sugar control system. Natural Foods is a great way to keep this number low for you in the morning.  For mo... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2365350 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:32:46 +0100 2365350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2353884&cid=t_274411_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F04%2F21%2Fnurturing-my-soul-stadium-therapy%2F Everyone has a few places on this earth they consider special. People get a certain feeling when they are there, like putting on a pair of old comfortable shoes or being plugged into a charge of energy. Memories, emotions, physical sensations - these places stir them all up, creating a divine craving to return often. For me, it’s an old football stadium. This past weekend I went to the football stadium of my alma mater. It’s just a spring scrimmage, but it’s a Huge Deal every year. This thing is more than just a sporting event. It’s an excuse to “be there”, to bask in the aura and the atmosphere, to get lost inside the experience. I went to college there, so did my husband, my dad, and so many other people in my family. I was in the marching band, and I... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2353884 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:37:08 +0100 2353884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349008&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fcapsaicingreen_tea_combo_promotes_weight_loss.php © peyri The combination of capsaicin and green tea could promote the feeling of fullness and sustain satiety, thereby indicating it could be successful for weight management. Such were the findings o... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349008 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:29:36 +0100 2349008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2347893&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Freally-strange-health-foods%2F Last month Dr Manny from Fox News enlisted the help of Chris Kilham (aka the Medicine Hunter) and went on a culinary quest to find some really strange health foods. His first port of call was an ice cream factory in New York City’s Chinatown to sample dorian ice cream. Dorian, a fruit that’s has been cultivated in southeast Asia since prehistoric times, is loved by many Asian communities. It’s odd appearance (think football with spikes) and abhorent rotten garbage smell, though, has prevented the fruit from become popular in the western world. One look at Dr Manny’s face when he was trying this and it’s pretty obvious that the ice cream doesn’t kill the smell. As for it’s health benefits, apparently it is thought to act as an aphrodisiac!!! The n... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2347893 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:28:39 +0100 2347893 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2318545&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fbroccoli_sprouts_good_for_your_gut.php We should all munch on broccoli sprouts. Apparently, it protects our stomach from the germ responsible for many cases of gastritis, ulcers and stomach cancers. A new study shows that eating 2 1/2 oun... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2318545 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:13:35 +0100 2318545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2302670&cid=t_274411_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2009%2F03%2F21%2Fwhite-house-to-have-a-garden%2F We’ve been doing a garden at our house with the girls for the past 4 years. As they have grown they are able to do more. Needless to say, I was very happy to hear that the Obamas were starting a garden at the White House for the first time since the first time since first lady Eleanor Roosevelt planted her “Victory Garden” during World War II. Michelle Obama shared her thoughts on the garden: We want to use it as a point of education, to talk about health and how delicious it is to eat fresh food, and how you can take that food and make it part of a healthy diet. Michelle Obama This video shows twenty-six elementary schoolchildren wielded shovels, rakes, pitchforks and wheelbarrows to help first lady Michelle Obama break ground on a produce and herb garden on the White ... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2302670 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:20:47 +0100 2302670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2274148&cid=t_274411_129_f&fid=34864&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fvideo-play.mp4%3FcontentId%3D6a7a76930e16ee69%26type%3Dvideo%252Fmp4http%3A%2F%2Feleanorbrogan.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fin-love-but-not-with-plug.html We had a visit today from our nutritionist through NutriThrive and I am in love. I got more out of her hour long visit then I have gotten at the past 5 clinic visits. Mainly because we were in our own home and I had all the time I needed to remember the 3 Billion questions that are bouncing around in my head all day. She reviewed all of the foods we currently feed Ellie (including going over the ingredients on the label of everything) , did the same with all her vitamins and fish oil, gave suggestions for new foods and then showed me when looking at the ingredient list on foods what bad things to look out for.News to me, when it comes to short gut:Onions= BAD. Big producers of gas and hard to digest. Not a huge problem now but our goal is to reconnect and it will be a problem then. (Green ... The Short Gut News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2274148 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:47:00 +0100 2274148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2258807&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fgreen_tea_against_gum_disease.php Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 278161 As suggested by a new study from Japan, consumption of green tea may offer protection against gum disease. Gum disease affects about 30 percent of the... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2258807 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:38:42 +0100 2258807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2240878&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2009%2F03%2F06%2Fcool-names-for-vegetables-gets-kids-eating-more%2F Trying to get some kids to eat vegetables is like pulling teeth. They’ll do just about anything to avoid that green, orange, or yellow thing sitting on the plate. Hiding it doesn’t work. Somehow, they always seem to know it there. Well, turns out there’s an easier way to get your kids to eat their greens, yellows, and oranges. Just give them a cool name like ‘X-ray Vision Carrots’, ‘Tomato Bursts’, or ‘dinosaur broccoli trees’ and the vegetables won’t stand a chance. They’ll be goobled up quick. That’s the finding of a new study by Cornell University researchers. They presented 186 four-year old “X-ray Vision Carrots” and found that these pre-schoolers ate nearly twice as much as they did on the lunch days ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2240878 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:18:15 +0100 2240878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2216533&cid=t_274411_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F02%2F25%2Fgreen-foods-for-your-mental-health%2F Midweek Mental Greening In these times of uber eco-consciousness, lots of people are more willing than ever to grab a tree and give it a squeeze. Many of us have accepted that bottled water is rarely the best option, public transportation beats a gas-guzzling SUV, and recycling is just plain responsible. Of course, not everyone’s on board with practicing environmentally friendly manners, and you can find some of the most biting controversy when you eavesdrop on a brawl conversation between a vegetarian and a meat eater. That’s right — these two groups argue about more than just animal rights and health concerns. On one hand, some people believe a vegetarian diet is actually “greener” for the planet (and yes, this is where global warming makes its re-entrance). E Magazine offe... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2216533 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:30:44 +0100 2216533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2216517&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fblueberries_against_childhood_cancer.php Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 6541597 According to a new study in mice from Ohio State University, extract from blueberries may reduce the size of tumours primarily found in infants and... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2216517 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:28:34 +0100 2216517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2211097&cid=t_274411_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FGbZe_3Ed_1M%2F I along with millions of people, I know how hard it is to change your eating habits. With so many people having diabetes and heart disease because of obesity I took this as my wake up call. I went on line and found an article from Mayo Clinic that is very informative, that I would like to share. In the article there are seven steps to follow as a guide to better health; you will also find menus to help get you started. There are suggested foods to eat and foods you need to limit. To lower your cholesterol and risk of coronary artery disease you need to limit saturated and trans fats. These fats increase the risk of plaque buildup in your arteries called atherosclerosis, which is the cause of heart attack and stroke. When choosing foods high in protein make sure they are low in fat, such as... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2211097 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:48:20 +0100 2211097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2188147&cid=t_274411_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FJQYY_tPSKh4%2F We are all trying to find healthier ways to eat, to gain a healthy heart and body, I think that you will find the article interesting. You can fit fast foods into a healthy diet; the trick is to plan ahead. The article is by Melissa Stevens, MS, RD, LD, Nutrition Program Coordinator, Preventive Cardiology and Rehabilitative Services, of Cleveland Clinic. With the fast pace of life that we all are living today it is almost impossible not to have fast food from time to time. Everyone will agree that fast foods are not healthy, but when you eliminate the fries, soft drinks and some of the dressings you can actually make a more healthy choice. You may want to pack a sack lunch and use your crock pot to prepare a ready to eat meal at home for you and your family. Planning ahead and taking you... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2188147 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:00:00 +0100 2188147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2173242&cid=t_274411_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fdr7ZKI3ci_k%2F With everyone trying to keep expenses down here is a wonderful treat that can be made in your kitchen for a Valentine breakfast. A well known company that has been in business for over 100 years Lehi Roller Mills makes a heart healthy pancake mix. This mix can once again allow you to have a well known favorite for breakfast. By eating a healthy diet we can cut our visits to the doctors office as well as gaining heart healthy bodies. Simply by changing our eating habits our entire families will become fit and healthy. This does not mean that everything has to taste like cardboard. In the video below you well find one of the tasty ways to tempt your family to eat healthy.       Tags: eating habits, healthy-diet, heart healthyShare This (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2173242 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:00:00 +0100 2173242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2170052&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FcfOhLsGRAy8%2F I thought I would update how Nicole is doing at six months of age. Solid Foods Nicole continues to enjoy trying new solid foods. As you can see, mashed ripe avocado is one of her favorites! Just as with breastfeeding, I believe in baby-led solid food feeding. She feeds herself with her fingers or with a spoon that I have pre-loaded for her with food. She controls how much she gets, and I make sure to take her out of the high chair before she ever gets upset. I want that feeding chair to be a happy place! It must be working because she certainly is an enthusiastic eater so far! Measurements At six and a half months I took her in for her six-month well baby visit with the pediatrician. I would have taken her in earlier, but we both had rotavirus and I completely forgot about the appointme... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2170052 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:09:27 +0100 2170052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2116243&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F85su2ffbL_k%2F Welcome to the January Carnival of Breastfeeding! This month’s carnival entries (see links at the end of this post) focus on breastfeeding goals. My little Nicole just turned six months old on January 17, so my discussion is on the goal of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months. When my first daughter was born in 2002, the recommendation from the medical community had changed from four months to six months of exclusive breastfeeding, but the word had not reached me, or, apparently, my daughter’s pediatrician. So around my daughter’s four-month birthday, I sat ready with the video camera as I offered her spoonfuls of rice cereal mixed with breast milk. Now I cringe when I watch that video. Sure, she was meeting the signs of readiness for solid foods — sitt... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2116243 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:43:48 +0100 2116243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2101265&cid=t_274411_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FwE2IIeOUjXA%2F Keri Glassman, a registered dietician on CBS News Early Show stated that more people are turning to (functional foods). These foods are fortified with natural substances that make them work better for our over-all health. For instance calcium is naturally found in milk and milk products, but when you add orange juice you fortify them. When you are eating foods that are heart healthy such as nuts, fish, fruits and vegetables that can be fortified with other foods that you enjoy it is considered a bonus. The three food groups that were disguised on the program were omega 3 fatty acids, plant sterols and calcium.    You can find the full content for this article by clicking on CBS Early Show. Tags: calaium, fortified natural substances, Functional foods, heart healthy, omega-3... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2101265 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:51:00 +0100 2101265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2089938&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2009%2F01%2F08%2Fhealthbolt-carnival-time-2%2F Welcome to the latest Healthbolt Carnival. This edition features a collection of posts sent in over the past month (some, it seems, have gotten lost, so if you post isn’t here, apologies). Grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and start clicking on an eclectic selection of health and wellness posts… Katherine McMahon from Gluten Free Alaskan Goddess discovers that Italy is full of Celiacs in Living Gluten Free in the land of Pasta and Pizza. Alvaro Fernandez from SharpBrains writes about Cognitive screenings and Alzheimer’s Disease, saying, “The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America just released a thoughtful report advocating for widespread cognitive screenings after the age of 65 (55 given the right conditions).” Dr Martin W. Russell reviews The LAP-BAND Solu... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2089938 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:51:46 +0100 2089938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2056394&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FuVqShZNceJE%2F Nicole turned five months old this week (remember what she looked like at two months old? I could go on and on about “where has the time gone” and “blink of an eye” etc.)! Breastfeeding continues to go extremely well. I’d tell you how often she feeds except I have no idea! I nurse her whenever and wherever she needs it, and she might go anywhere from five minutes to three hours between nursing sessions. I know for certain she gets up an average of twice per night, unless she’s sick with a cold and then it might be three to four times. We are still exclusively breastfeeding if you don’t count the one time I let her suck on an apple core and her dad let her suck on a pineapple slice! (Not something I recommend by the way, as the American Academy of ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2056394 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:23:37 +0100 2056394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2018056&cid=t_274411_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2Fvwb65zyDRM8%2F I’ve been using Leslie Sansone’s walking DVDs for quite a while now. And I just love them. They’re fun, easy to do, and great for exercise. This isn’t any ordinary walk! I’ve got a brand new copy of Walk Slim - 4 Fast Miles to give to you. The video also comes with a Super Foods Eating Plan booklet. I’ve used this DVD in the past and it was awesome. The 4-mile walk is a wonderful workout, but there is also a 2 and 3 mile workout on the tape if you can’t do the whole 4 miles or have a busy day where you don’t have the time. Here’s a quick clip: I think you will love this DVD! Want to win? Just leave a comment on this post by Thursday, January 8th. I’ll choose a winner at random and announce the lucky guy or gal the next day. G... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2018056 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:48:55 +0100 2018056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1975230&cid=t_274411_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Ffruit-cake.html “Agh! I am die!” he flops on the kitchen floor in a fine rendition of faint.“What’s up dear?”“I can be eating dah poison cakes.”“Oh that’s o.k. they’re not for us.”“I am not eating dah fruit cake?”“No. They’re for the school and anyway they’re not fruit cakes.”“You are be poison my school!”“No, no, no. No poison, just little cakes for the bake sale to raise revenue.”“Raise?”“Um…..make money for the school. People pay money for the cakes and the money goes to the school.”“People’s are be paying for poison? Dat is insane!”“They’re not poison,er…..poisoned, just cake.”“Cake wiv poison fruit.”“Oh those are just decorations made out of sugar. They’re not real fruit per se…..not really real fruit.”“Dey are real fruit... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1975230 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:59:00 +0100 1975230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939288&cid=t_274411_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FjOYgkspXrRc%2F Alzheimer’s Finger Foods We have a guest post from Dee, who has some great ideas for finger foods for Alzheimer’s patients.  Dee is a health care seminar trainer and dementia practitioner.  Most of these ideas/recipes are very simple to prepare and easy for the patient to eat.  Finger Foods are great for continuing independence at meal time. If you choose to use a utensil - only put one choice. Ideas for fingerfoods are only limited by your imagination. Have a child help you with ideas - they LOVE helping, and can come up with some super ideas for solving many problems. Finger food ideas: * French toast - made with egg, ensure, cinnamon, and protein powder. * Jelled delight - jello crystals, 1 small pack unflavored gelatin, 3/4 c-BOILING water to dissolve. Add vanilla ensu... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939288 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:27:38 +0100 1939288 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1908870&cid=t_274411_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F9WrU8Z7OILU%2F Hot Finger Foods Cheryl has a question, after reading my post, Finger Foods for Alzheimer’s Patients: My father is also in the same stage, he no longer uses utensils while eating. In order to give him his dignity we are starting finger foods; I should say the home he is residing in suggested this. He loves to eat!! I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for some hot meal fingerfoods. The best I can suggest is to cut foods, like meat and vegetables, into smaller pieces he can pick up with his fingers.  For instance, you might serve steak, chicken, roast beef, carrots, green beans.  These will be a warm meal, but cut in pieces he can pick up and pop into his mouth easily. This is something you tell a child, “No, use your fork (or spoon)!”  But in his case, usi... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1908870 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 03:30:01 +0100 1908870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1901618&cid=t_274411_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fprocessing.html For some reason I am compelled into another pointless debate with my children.“They’re just steak fries really.”“Mom! They’re green. You can’t eat green potatoes, that’s bad!”“They’re green because of the parsley and Rosemary. Parsley potatoes.”“Ghastly potatoes? Dey are for Halloween?”“Not ‘ghastly,’ PARSLEY!”“Sounds like ‘ghostly!” she sniggers, the kind of snigger that is infectious amongst certain juvenile people.“They’re highly nutritious, very good for you.”“I am be eat dah nutritious foods too.” I glare at my youngest child, he who eats only 17 foods. “Really! Well you do eat fries I suppose. Maybe you could eat a green fry? It could be your new food for the week.”“No.”“See, I knew you were just teasing me.”“It don’t ... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1901618 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:59:00 +0100 1901618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1892395&cid=t_274411_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2F20-functional-foods-for-long-life.html Revealed: The 20 functional foods you should be eating for a long and active life | Mail Online20 types of food and drink have been identified by Gary Williamson, professor of 'functional foods' at Leeds University, and he recommends that we should all make them part of our diets. He claims the 20 superfoods are: Apples, blackberries, black tea, blueberries, broccoli, cereal bran, cherries, cherry tomatoes, coffee, cranberries, dark chocolate, green tea, oranges, peaches, plums, raspberries, red grapes, red onions, spinach, strawberries. London Nutritionist Yvonne Bishop-Weston says "Most of the things on this list will enhance your life. From our work on fertility in our clinics we find that the caffienne in Black tea and especially in coffee probably outweighs any net health benefit, gre... Healthy Eating & Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1892395 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:53:00 +0100 1892395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1780125&cid=t_274411_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F387957590%2F Welcome to the third edition of Hourglass, the monthly virtual gathering of bloggers to discuss the Biology of Aging. For today's edition, let's imagine all participants sitting around a table leading a lively Questions & Answers session, discussing as a group, listening, talking. (And, well, aging.) Q: What is aging? Ms. Wikipedia: "Ageing or aging (American English) is the accumulation of changes in an organism or object over time. Ageing in humans refers to a multidimensional process of physical, psychological, and social change. Some dimensions of ageing grow and expand over time, while others decline. Reaction time, for example, may slow with age, while knowledge of world events and wisdom may expand." Aging may not be the sexiest  of words in our vocabulary. Unless, o... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1780125 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:45:55 +0100 1780125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1768854&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F05%2Fwhat-you-eat-really-does-matter%2F I don’t know whether you want to call it coincidence but right after watching the inspiring Food Matters documentary I stumbled across two interesting lists of foods that are really good for you. The first was written by Sara Ost who used to be a Healthbolt blogger until she moved on to become the editor of ecosalon, a place that’s all about living green. Sara wrote this article - Ignite Your Brainpower with the 20 Smartest Foods on Earth - highlighting foods that supercharge your brain. …advocado, blueberries, wild salmon, nuts, seeds, coffee, oatmeal, beans, pomegranate, brown rice, tea, chocolate, oysters, olive oil, tuna, garlic, eggs, green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, cacao nibs… The second list - 25 Fat Melting Foods - can be found in the Aug/Sept edition ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1768854 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:50:56 +0100 1768854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1754652&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F02%2Fno-time-for-cooking-take-a-look-at-the-125-top-packaged-foods%2F After the weekend I just had (see the post below for a sampling of my horrific menu!) I figured it was time to get back to good, you know? But, of course, this being the first day of Back-to-School (can I get a hallelujah?!?), there is now little to no time to cook as ideally as I’d like. So what shall we turn to? Packaged foods, of course. Sure, it can be tempting to grab whatever’s on sale, but with a little bit of pre-thought and preparation, you can choose some really great convenience items to enhance your home-cooked meals or to build them around. Thankfully, Women’s Health has put together an awesome list of the 125 Top Packaged Foods just for us. You’ll find winners in categories including: Drinks Bread Pasta Fruits & Vegetables Frozen Meals Soup Snac... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1754652 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:41:53 +0100 1754652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1743025&cid=t_274411_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F08%2F30%2Fbig-calories-come-in-small-packages%2F From Robert Roy Britt’s article, “Small Packages Trick People to Eat More.” * * * If you think buying junk food in small packages will help you eat less, look out — marketers know the truth. Two new marketing studies found that some people tend to consume more calories when junk food portions and packages are smaller. For some, it’s because they perceive small packages to be . . . get this . . . diet food. For others, it’s just the temptation of small sins. * * * Manufacturers are releasing more and more products in smaller packages. And in recent years, several brand-name products, from chips to cookies to candy, have been released in smaller packages promoted as having just 100 calories. In terms of sales, the tactic has proven successful, past research s... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1743025 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 04:01:15 +0100 1743025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1723968&cid=t_274411_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F370395137%2F In this study (Gazzaley, A.  et al.  2005) the investigators went beyond behavioral assessment of the responses, because that kind of thing had been done before.  What they wanted to know was what was happening in the brain during this suppression of irrelevant task. They used functional magnetic resonance (fMRI) imaging over a region of brain that was responsive to the visual images.  What was being measured was the amount of brain activity under conditions when the instructions were to remember a type of image or ignore it.  What they found was that brain activity in all of the young subjects increased when they were viewing scenes they were asked to remember and decreased when presented with an image that they were supposed to have ignored. That is, the brain suppressed its respons... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1723968 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:35:42 +0100 1723968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512168&cid=t_274411_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2FfORNo54wpxs%2Fbull-thistle-is-edible-sort-of.html You may find some field guides that say bull thistle cirsium vulgare (or some other plant you have to boil and drain 3 times so you don't choke to death or die) is edible. Great! I am picturing a wonderful wild salad or soup now! I don't want to diss any of the field guides, but to say that the thistle "Provide palatable dishes" OK, but at what price?You can really separate the writers who have actually done it, from the copy and repeat type writers when you come across talking about how GREAT bull thistle is to prepare and eat (it tastes so wonderful, it's so easy, here are 10 recipes for your enjoyment!! blah blah blah).I mean really, have you ever seen or touched one of these babies?Come on, by the time you get past all the thistles (and get poked a few times in the process), skin and e... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512168 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:50:00 +0100 2512168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192757&cid=t_274411_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2F367705901%2Fbull-thistle-is-edible-sort-of.html You may find some field guides that say bull thistle cirsium vulgare (or some other plant you have to boil and drain 3 times so you don't choke to death or die) is edible. Great! I am picturing a wonderful wild salad or soup now! I don't want to diss any of the field guides, but to say that the thistle "Provide palatable dishes" OK, but at what price?You can really separate the writers who have actually done it, from the copy and repeat type writers when you come across talking about how GREAT bull thistle is to prepare and eat (it tastes so wonderful, it's so easy, here are 10 recipes for your enjoyment!! blah blah blah).I mean really, have you ever seen or touched one of these babies?Come on, by the time you get past all the thistles (and get poked a few times in the process), skin and e... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192757 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:50:00 +0100 2192757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1701167&cid=t_274411_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FlBvzijQEq8A%2F Here is a way to improve your chance at combating diabetes… by eating!  Researchers examined 24 common herbs and spices in order to determine this data. Besides having high levels of antioxidant rich compounds, ie. phenols, they also revealed a direct correlation between phenol content and their ability to block the formation of compounds that contribute to damage caused by diabetes and aging. Well hot dog! How does this happen? When blood sugar levels are high, a process known as protein glycation occurs in which the sugar bonds with proteins to eventually form what are known as advanced glycation end products, also known as AGE compounds. Guess what the properly coined AGE compounds then do? These compounds activate the immune system, resulting in the inflammation and tissue damag... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1701167 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:53:32 +0100 1701167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1696258&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=35060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthnewsblog.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fhnblog.pl%3Fhnblog%3D808081 Registered dietician Keri Glassman shares with Today's Lara Spencer some super-foods for living longer. The foods discussed include yogurt, keifer, apples, avocado, seaweed, blueberries, gojiberry, pomegranate and green tea. You can read Keri Glassman's bio here. Here's Keri's top five recommendations to eat every day. 1 Cup Green Tea 1 Cup Blueberries 1 Cup Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt 2 Oz. Pomegranate Juice 1/2 Oz. Walnuts or 1/4 Avocado Permalink | Recent Headlines | News Feeds (Source: HealthNewsBlog.com) HealthNewsBlog.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1696258 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:00:00 +0100 1696258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1634859&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F17%2Fhallelujah-let-there-be-tomatoes-again%2F Image details: Tomatos served by picapp.com I don’t think anyone’s more excited about this news than me, but just in case you are, the FDA has lifted the tomato warning that has been plaguing these little red wonders for far too long now. Salmonella cases are still popping up at a rate of 30 - 40 per day, but the maters currently found in fields and stores are getting the A-okay. Jalepeno and serrano peppers are not, however, so continue to beware of the spicies. For more info, read here. I’m off to make some nachos…with a whole lotta tomatoes! Tags: FDA Tomato Warning, Healthy Foods, Healtlhbolt, Pepper Ban, Salmonella, Tomato BanShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1634859 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:13:11 +0100 1634859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1575406&cid=t_274411_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=1577272&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Falmonds_has_prebiotic_potential.php Almonds - known for its high Vitamin E (and other minerals) content - now has been identified to have prebiotic properties. © goosmurf According to the Institute of Food Research, almonds could help improve our digestive health by increasing levels of beneficial gut bacteria. The study, published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, found that finely ground almonds significantly increased the levels of certain beneficial gut bacteria. This effect was not seen when the fat content was removed from the almond preparation, suggesting that the beneficial bacteria use the almond lipid for growth, and this is the basis for the prebiotic effect of almonds. Read more from Science Daily. javascript:editPlacements() See full article. Related Entries: Allergy Alert: Mislabeled Stuf... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1577272 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:28:38 +0100 1577272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1556548&cid=t_274411_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F323811514%2F With millions of sufferers out there, all with varying degrees of glucose intolerance, don’t panic you are not alone. The real problem with type 2 diabetes is high blood sugar, over time it can and will, cause a multitude of problems. So as the title states, you number one priority in reversing type 2 diabetes is lowering you blood sugar levels to within a safe range, then keeping them there. A safe range being between 4.5 - 6.5 mg/dl. This is the reading you a looking for upon waking. It is known as your fasting blood sugar level. Having a reading slightly above these figures is not going to kill you but it is a good indication that something is not quite right with your blood sugar control system. Natural Foods is a great way to keep this number low for you in the morning.  For mo... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1556548 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:21:28 +0100 1556548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1543141&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F24%2Foh-pumpkin-i-love-you%2F Image details: Portrait of an aging man looking proudly at a pumpkin served by picapp.com If you want a little more out of “pumpkin” than to use it as a sappy nickname, start by eating the seeds. Why? Because pumpkins pack even more amounts of tryptophan than a whole turkey dinner. And we all know the magic of tryptophan from Turkey Day 101, right? Feelings of relaxation and peacefulness. Ahhhh… Well, tryptophan works by morphing into seratonin, (which is known for fighting depression, reducing anxiety, and minimizing anger), making tryptophan pretty much the Wonder Amino Acid. In fact, in a recent study, folks who were asked to give a speech after eating a pumpkin seed bar had much lower heart rates and anxiety an hour later than those who didn’t have the seeds. So... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1543141 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:09:16 +0100 1543141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1526729&cid=t_274411_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F314084702%2F School is out and that means higher volume at home, more kids running around the house, pool water everywhere and snacks galore! This month’s theme day is Schools Out and today is the day it happens here at the Health and Wellness Channel. I have a few healthy diabetic snack tips for keeping straight this summer. Instead of grabbing a cookie from the cookie jar or munching on a bag of Doritos why not have healthy and sugar free snacks waiting in the wings… 5 Ready to go diabetic friendly snacks: 1. Pre-cut celery and carrots and place them in a big Ziploc bag- you can open the fridge and grab a handful. They are crunchy and will fill your belly. 2. Popcorn- whether you throw it in the microwave or make it in an air popper… it will take less then 5 minutes and you can pop ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1526729 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:07:31 +0100 1526729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1526410&cid=t_274411_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F313543778%2F AlzheimersNotes.com  More food ideas from the Food Bloggers to spark up your meals and snacks.  Sometimes it’s so difficult to get Alzheimer’s patients to eat that something different might appeal to them.  Also, experiment with something new for yourself that will add variety to your menus. Ah!  Here’s something at the top of the list of the “not-so-healthy” foods.  However, it’s an easy recipe for Chocolate Drop Candy, in celebration of National Candy Month, just one of the holidays we discuss at All Holiday Cafe.  Nicoise Salad, as made Nice, France, is a healthy, refreshing summer fish. It’s quick to make and may be adapted to suit your family’s tastes, suggested at Robust Cooking. Quinoa (keen´-wah) is the most nutritious whole ... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1526410 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:00:47 +0100 1526410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1512258&cid=t_274411_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F310565676%2F AlzheimersNotes.com  Planning meals during busy summer months when children may be at home full time or you simply have many activities going on can be a challenge. for Alzheimer’s caregivers.    Why not consider these ideas from the group called the Food Bloggers? At Busy Family Meals we learn about 30-minute meals!  Here at Alzheimer’s Notes, I call your attention to Finger Foods for Alzheimer’s Patients .  See if these ideas will help if getting your family member to eat is a challenge. At Ageless Beauty we learn Great Things to Know about Whole Grains . We all know that whole grains are good for us, but do you know some of the latest findings? Ah!  What fun! At She Knows Parties, we learn how to Plan An Ice Cream Party.  Use homemade ice cream, and set up a s... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1512258 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:00:30 +0100 1512258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1482089&cid=t_274411_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F301738945%2F The Genetics and Health article Genetically Modified Foods - Pros and Cons is a student’s favourite and has provoked huge debate both for and against GM foods.  With the food crisis looming Jeremy Cooke of the BBC News takes a look at whether our negative attitude to GM Foods may be about to change.  Another reference to help your studies, guys! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/7426054.stm Elaine Warburton  www.geneticsandhealth.com Tags: Genetically Modified Foods, GM Foods, GMOsShare This (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1482089 Sat, 31 May 2008 08:00:45 +0100 1482089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192762&cid=t_274411_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2F291092751%2Fdandelion-garden.html Ok, I know everyone talks about dandelion this time of year but I just had to share. Our house is in a neighborhood, but we are lucky enough to have a 10,000 square foot lot. We have a good size approximately 300 square foot garden space that the previous owner grew vegetables in. We knew the previous owners gardened organically, and the soil is excellent!The neighbor peeked over the fence and said," Wow you have a lot of work ahead of you, your garden is covered in weeds"! To his horror I'm sure, I started explaining how delighted I was to have soooooo many wonderful dandelions, my plans for dandelion wine, using the root for medicine, how we have been using the leaves & flowers for food, et. At first he laughed, but when I continued on and he realized I was serious, he had this blank... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192762 Thu, 15 May 2008 17:12:00 +0100 2192762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1432416&cid=t_274411_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=1416210&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fchefmds_big_book_of_culinary_medicine.php My favorite - ChefMD - has a new book. And it's really exciting, from the title alone: ChefMD's Big Book of Culinary Medicine, in a way that only Dr. John La Puma can be bring us. Said John La Puma, MD in the official email he sent to subscribers to announce the book: This time, I have to tell you about something very special: my new ChefMD® book that tells you about culinary medicine in ways you've never known about before. Bake a pizza at 450 degrees for 7 minutes, instead of 350 degrees for 14 minutes to get twice the antioxidants in the crust.Eat watermelon at room temperature instead of ice cold to absorb 40% more lycopene and 13% more beta carotene.Add avocado to salads to get 7 times as much eye-protecting lutein from your green vegetables. Indeed, this new book is... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1416210 Fri, 02 May 2008 12:02:51 +0100 1416210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192764&cid=t_274411_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2F264804982%2Fpurple-white-wood-sorrel-flower.html So I was reading Wildman Steve Brill's site. I ran across wood sorrel. He states that the white flower with purple stripes is quite rare in America.A few days later I am walking through the park here in Sandy and what do you know........The pics didn't really pick up on the purple that well, but the stripes were purple. CoolSubscribe in a reader (Source: The Herbalist's Path) The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192764 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:25:00 +0100 2192764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1347672&cid=t_274411_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F263063898%2F Rising blood sugar levels are not usually associated with rising gas prices or a recession but if you take a look at the effect that the inflation of gas prices is having on our food prices, I think you’ll agree that there is a direct connection between rising gas prices raising your blood sugar. If you know anything at all about Diabetes care you know the importance of eating a healthy diabetic friendly diet. In the same token, if you know about eating healthy diabetic friendly foods you must be buying healthy diabetic friendly foods at the grocery store. If you are buying healthy diabetic friendly foods at the grocery store…you’re broke. What is someone with diabetes supposed to do when they go to the grocery store on a very strict budget? Well, what they might do is st... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1347672 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:29:01 +0100 1347672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192765&cid=t_274411_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2F260810620%2Fstonecrop-family-field-food-and-remedy.html Stonecrop Sedum species can be found on rocky hillsides just as the name implies. The common species here in the Pacific Northwest is Broad leafed sedum spathulifolim and Creamy Sedum oregonense both look similar, the one above is Creamy Stonecrop. Most of the leaves are light to medium green in color, some outer leaves may be red, these are the older leaves. Later in the season around May or June the plant will send up a shoot of yellow little star shaped flowers, they look beautiful against the rock face. In the snow you can look for the dried shoots against hillsides & find the plant underneath, it will stay juicy throughout winter. The entire plant is edible, and would be great in a survival situation, or as a trail food. It would make an interesting addition to a wild food salad. ... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192765 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:18:00 +0100 2192765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192769&cid=t_274411_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2F258463750%2Fspring-greens-shoots-berries-on-way.html All of these edibles were found within walking distance of each other, around the Columbia River Gorge area of the Pacific Northwest. These plants are abundant in forest areas, along road sides, in yards, along edges of pastures, and local parks here in the Pacific northwest. Of course if you plan on harvesting plants please get permission and be educated about wildcrafting.Miner's lettuce montia perfoliata (Top) The flowers in the middle are just about ready to bloom. You can identify these from the characteristic leaf shape with the flowers in the middle. I have written more on a previous post hereMore fun ways to eat miner's lettuce.Wood Sorrel Oxalis oregana (2nd top) early in flower, the flowers here in this part of Oregon are white to pink, in other areas of the country they can be y... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192769 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:40:00 +0100 2192769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192770&cid=t_274411_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2F257958936%2Fviola-adunca-hookedspur-western-dog.html Violets are another early spring bloom. I found the blue Hookedspur violet was showing off it's beautiful blooms. The above picture is another wild violet, I am not sure of the variety. I have heard the colors can vary. This will be a new plant to me as a medicinal. My mom brought me some over to the house that were volunteers in my Aunts yard to save them from getting sprayed, I guess they were "taking over". She knew I would like them, but she was not sure what type of plant they were. So now they have a home in my yard, and I am happy to have them! A few days later on our outing we spotted some more out in the wild, and I have been noticing them more along the road side near my home. Although this was not on my list as one of my plants to get to know this year, it seems this pretty blue... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192770 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:23:00 +0100 2192770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192772&cid=t_274411_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2F256557657%2Ffirst-blooms-in-pacific-northwest.html One of the first blooms I look forward to in the early spring here in the Pacific Northwest is the native Indian Plum or Oso-berry Oemleria cerasiformis.The white flowers shine through the green foliage and fill me with excitement and anticipation that spring is on the way.This Pacific Northwest native plant was used by the Native Americans here. The berries are edible and were collected for future use. They are not very palatable, they are extremely bitter. I have heard that the bitterness goes away in later stages, but the birds love the berries so it would be hard to find them in later stages on the branch. Some tribes would dry them and use them later in the winter, this may make the berries taste sweeter as well. I have not personally tried drying the berries, maybe this year:)I hav... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192772 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:55:00 +0100 2192772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1296118&cid=t_274411_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F249740244%2F AlzheimersNotes.com   Were there favorite family foods of your childhood, foods your Alzheimer’s family member prepared and served? Do you have or use these recipes?  Why not collect them into a recipe book or scrapbook for your use and to pass along as a family legacy? Here are a variety of ideas for collecting and assemblying recipes for collection. These can be collected on 3 x 5 cards and put into a file. There are special recipe books you can purchase for acquiring family recipes. Have family members also write down memories associated with the recipe and add this to a recipe book. Collect pictures associated with special occasions when these recipes are served. Put the recipes on a computer disk that the bride can put on her computer and print off as she desires. What have... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1296118 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:22:04 +0100 1296118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1294354&cid=t_274411_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F03%2F11%2Flife-expectancy-linked-to-education%2F New research has been published linking life expectancy to education — the more you have, the longer you live. Does education cause a longer life? No, but the decisions better educated (who usually have a higher socio-economic status as well) people make, help impact their health, and consequently, their longevity. A 25-year-old in 1990 who had 12 years of education or less could look ahead to living until not quite 75, according to the study in the current issue of Health Affairs. At the same point, a 25-year-old with at least some college education could look forward to reaching 80. In 2000, a 25-year-old who did not go beyond high school would still be expected to live to almost 75, but the better-educated 25-year-old’s life expectancy went up to 81.6 years, based on an analy... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1294354 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:27:00 +0100 1294354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1292224&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F03%2F10%2Fwho-knew-your-favorite-foods-could-be-so-darn-healthy%2F picApp_publisherId = 473;picApp_imageId = 3852;picApp_imageWidth = 328;picApp_imageHeight = 375;picApp_configUrl = "http://pis.picapp.com/IamProd/FlashSite/GetConfig.aspx";picApp_Picview="http://pis.picapp.com/IamProd/FlashSite/en/picviewerv1_1.swf";picapp_numberOfLine=1;ImageServe(); Macaroni and cheese, pizza, chocolate chip cookies. Not usually found at the top of a dietician’s “Nice” list, are they? Well, no more. With a few tweaks here and there, your favorite foods can go from Nutritionally Naughty to Superfood instantaneously. Add this: Cauliflower To: Macaroni and Cheese For the benefit of: Preventing Lung Cancer Yep, adding just a 1/2 cup of pureed cauliflower to your comfort food go-to on a regular basis can lower the odds of getting lung cancer by 30% for non-s... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1292224 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:44:03 +0100 1292224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1286192&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Ffruits_vegetables_and_berries_may_help_prevent_obesity.php According to an animal study of scientists from Arkansas, natural pigments responsible for the blue/purple/red colors in some fruits, vegetables and berries, may help prevent against obesity. Yeah, obesity - America's "epidemic"? Speaking of obesity, it isn't just because of the diet. Let us not forget the lifestyle in general, involved in obesity - exercise, habits, etc. Going back to the above fruits and berries, I do love berries. It's just that, they're rarely available where I am. The preserved ones in bottles, sold commercially, are often annoyingly too expensive. Hey, I love topping my pancakes or oatmeal with strawberry slices on honey. Wow. And Hello blueberry cheesecake?!! Anyways, this is why such fruits, veggies and berries may prevent against obesity: ... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1286192 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:34:21 +0100 1286192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1280717&cid=t_274411_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F03%2F05%2Ftoo-tired-for-words%2F Fatigue is an ongoing concern that affects millions, and yet there are few reliable treatments for it, and worse yet, no agreed-upon way of diagnosing it. Where does plain tiredness end and fatigue begin? An article in yesterday’s Washington Post examined the issue of fatigue: In this era of burning candles at both ends (whoever works the longest hours wins), with stops only for caregiving and a few stolen winks, most everyone gets tired now and then. Sometimes all you need to recover is a solid night’s sleep or an actual vacation, sans BlackBerry. But in some instances, tiredness moves to the next realm and becomes the soul-sucking, energy-draining condition called fatigue. […] DeLuca notes doctors have no concrete way to assess a patient’s fatigue. “It&... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1280717 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:41:01 +0100 1280717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1255115&cid=t_274411_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F240771152%2F A brisk walk down Kennedy Boulevard in Jersey City took us to the Journal Square PATH train station. Four trains came and went and then there was ours, to the WTC stop. Charlie had been poking in the refrigerator and cabinets all morning, even after a big lunch of bean thread noodles and vegetables and chicken, and his voice sounded agitated notes as we walked towards lower Manhattan. We went by Wall Street and past the U.S. Courthouse and a very large police station, and Chambers Street somewhere along the way, then the Nha Trang Vietnamese Restaurant. We went down Worth Street and into Chinatown and then we were in Little Italy, with sidewalk tables set with bottles of San Pellegrino water though you’d only want to dine outside in a coat and sitting close. We went down Mott Street ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1255115 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:07:38 +0100 1255115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1455149&cid=t_274411_167_f&fid=36993&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.nakednutritionguide.com%2F14%2Fmore-meals%2F A week or so ago Wegmans’ (my local grocery store) started carrying beet greens - I’m addicted. These beet greens come triple washed, bagged, and ready to go. The convenience is very high. They are a great substitute for spinach as well (aren’t I always preaching about dietary variety?). Here’s what I do - this takes less than 5 minutes in the morning.   Get Out 2 Containers. Split one bag of beet greens between the two containers. Sprinkle on some chopped walnuts Add a pre-cooked chicken breast (cooked earlier in the week) That’s it I’ll have a piece of fruit with these meals as well. When it is time to eat I pop a contain in the microwave for 1 min to “steam” the greens. When they are done I add olive oil, sea salt, and fresh crac... Naked Nutrition Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1455149 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:48:37 +0100 1455149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1455152&cid=t_274411_167_f&fid=36993&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.nakednutritionguide.com%2F08%2Freader-qna-cottage-cheese%2F Q: I just have a quick question about cottage cheese.  I really like the stuff however I find it doesn’t sit well with me.  I currently am using a 4% one.  Would you recommend I try the lower % fat cheese since it may be the fat content that’s causing me difficulties with digestion? Mike: The problem here is most likely the lactose (a carbohydrate found in dairy products) and not the fat in the cottage cheese. I would look for the Lactaid brand cottage cheese or cottage cheese that contains live cultures (Cabot is a brand that does). Lactaid cottage cheese will contain lactase the enzyme responsible for digesting lactose and thus will most likely help relieve your symptoms. If you buy cottage cheese that contains live cultures the bacteria can help digest the lactose and ma... Naked Nutrition Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1455152 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:03:43 +0100 1455152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1173243&cid=t_274411_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F221584214%2F Much has been written about Genetically Modified (GM) foods in Genetics and Health and many readers have made some perceptive and well argued cases for and against the introduction of GM foods into the food chain as seen in the article Genetically Modified Foods - pros and cons.  Here is a further piece of research making the case for the introduction of GM Foods. A University of Queensland, Australia study ( UQ PhD ) recommends Australian states should not ban commercial production of genetically modified (GM) plants and food as the risks are alarmist and exaggerated. The study found the benefits of GM plants and food outweighed the risks, finding no compelling evidence of harm to humans from GM plants.  GM plants have been trialled in most states with South Australia, Tasmania and We... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1173243 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:29:52 +0100 1173243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1162586&cid=t_274411_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F219353649%2F AlzheimersNotes.com  When Alzheimer’s patients no longer can feed themselves by using utensils, try some finger foods.  I found that Mother still could pick up bite size pieces and realize they should go into her mouth.  (We just had to be careful the items she was picking up were edibles.) As I read Kendra James’ post at Diabetes Notes today, Fruit Kabobs Were The Highlight of My Day, I recalled the appeal of finger foods for Mother when she had Alzheimer’s.  Kendra tells of the fruit kabobs she had for lunch. Fruit and cheese kabobs that my 7 year old made. They were really good, just chunks of cheese and berries, bananas, apples and grapes on a bamboo stick. She had fun making them too!    It made me hungry reading about them. What can you think about for yo... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1162586 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 12:01:26 +0100 1162586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1155825&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fcranberry_juice_against_uti_in_women.php Cranberry juice is not just a mere folk remedy any longer. There has come scientific evidence that cranberry juice can relieve urinary tract infections (UTI) in women. Well, only women get UTI, so the men will not benefit from cranberry juice, at least not regarding UTI. Such were the findings of Prof. Itzhak Ofek, a researcher at Tel Aviv University's Sackler Faculty of Medicine: Prof. Ofek's research on the tart berry over the past two decades shows that its juice indeed combats urinary tract infections. And, he's discovered, the refreshing red beverage has additional medicinal qualities as well. Prof. Ofek has found that cranberry juice exhibits anti-viral properties against the flu, can prevent cavities, and lessens the reoccurrence of gastric ulcers. Unhappily fo... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1155825 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:04:57 +0100 1155825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1149869&cid=t_274411_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fbreast-cancer%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fmaking-friends-in-the-battle-of-cancer-true-story%2F Every now and then I get that sinking feeling that comes from remembering that cancer will continue to be a threat to my life. Today was one of those days. After a short time of letting it haunt me I decided to give it less power by taking some of my power back. So while shopping for groceries after work I know I gave the impression of a strange woman as I muttered to myself to choose wisely when selecting foods. It was with these thoughts of continued vigilance against cancer that I entered a lane to check out. When it is a little slow, I make small talk with the person behind me in line; it’s a habit that I have not been able to break. Being an adult with experience in engaging strangers, I am also aware of who to engage and who to avoid, and that doesn’t fail me. So if you are going... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1149869 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:25:35 +0100 1149869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1136804&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2008%2F1%2F8%2Fsome-people-will-eat-anything.html By Pat SalberOf course, I know that folks in SE Asia and China have different tastes in food than most Westerners.  About eight years ago, we were in Guilin, China near the Li River.  There they like to eat snails (not the garlic-butter kind), rats, eels and snakes.  We ate Korean in Guilin.On this trip, in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam, we weren't surprised, therefore, to see a menu (more like a billboard) advertising a variety of animals available for lunch.  Please note, the sign did make it clear that turtles and snakes were no longer on the menu.  Turtles because they are protected and snakes because they eat mice and that is a good thing for the farmers of the region.I am also aware of the fact that Vietnamese relish dog.  I lived in San Francisc... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1136804 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:10:47 +0100 1136804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1129360&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Feat_more_fruits_and_veggies_drink_red_wine_to_counter_bad_effects_of_highfat_food.php According to Israeli researchers, polyphenols found in red wine, fruits and vegetables can counter the unhealthy effects of fatty foods. For the study, six men and four women were fed three different meals consisting of dark meat turkey cutlets. One meal, the control, consisted of turkey meat and water. The second meal consisted of turkey meat with polyphenols added after cooking (one tablespoon of concentrated wine) followed with a glass of red wine (about 7 ounces). The third meal consisted of turkey meat with polyphenols added before cooking and then followed by a glass of wine. At various points during the study, researchers took blood and urine samples to measure levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), a natural byproduct of fat digestion known to increase the risk for heart disease and ot... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1129360 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 03:50:24 +0100 1129360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1123720&cid=t_274411_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F209223175%2F Charlie ended 2007 one of his favorite ways: A train trip into lower Manhattan, a walk through Chinatown and Soho, and dinner at Whole Foods (it being New Year’s Eve, he got a double-course dinner of sushi and spring rolls). And now we’re back in Jersey and I’m trying to get some scratched-up Wiggles DVDs to play on Charlie’s computer………….. Wishing you a tremendous 2008! Share This (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1123720 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 03:03:34 +0100 1123720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1118189&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fdietary_fiber_can_boost_lung_health.php This study provides the first known evidence that dietary fibre is independently associated with better lung function and reduced prevalence of COPD. Well, good to know..good to know indeed, for we just know that dietary fiber is only good for the heart, cardiovascular health, weight reduction and bowel movement. Great that its intake is good for our lung as well. Find more details from NutraIngredients. See article. (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1118189 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 03:29:06 +0100 1118189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1113489&cid=t_274411_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F204661859%2Fchristmas_break_no_sure_bet_fo.html Do you plan a break over this holiday season? As leaders, workers, and family members – we find it hard to move past the busy parts of any day – to relax and shift gears. Most would agree … the human brain needs a break.  Yet holiday benefits are no sure bet for the human brain. How so? 1. Consume too many fatty or sugar laden foods or drink too much and your brain slows down, while moods can act up. 2. Spend too much, worry or exclude people you know and your brain takes on board … harmful cortisol chemicals.3. Allow stress to get the best of you  … through negative or  sarcastic tone and you can literally shrink your brain mass.4. Party too much and exhaustion leaves you cranky, cantankerous, or downright discouraged as your brain take... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1113489 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 15:33:42 +0100 1113489 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1079693&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F12%2F8%2Fet-tu-chris.html By Dov Michaeli MD, Ph.DEvery Sunday morning we have a family ritual: 8-9 in the morning it’s “Meet the Press”, 9-9:30—the Chris Matthews Show. And while the TV is blaring and we OD on politics, we walk on the treadmill or step on the elliptical, do abdominals and pushups, do Yoga and lift weights—in short: we indulge our political and fitness addictions simultaneously, and feel self-righteous and quite superior to the flabby unwashed masses. I love to watch Chris at his best: benignly opinionated, urging his guests to express their opinion on a political subject before pronouncing the Matthews ‘truth’ (“Tell me something I don’t know… here is what I think”), full of lively energy; the man is manifestly enjoying exposing hy... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1079693 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 01:54:27 +0100 1079693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1061015&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fgrapesoy_combo_enhanced_antiobesity_effects.php You've probably read so many times that soy is healthy. Soy is healthy. And that grape is healthy. Grape is healthy. At least the compounds found in grapes and soy are the ones healthy. What if you mix grapes with soy? Then you get a smorgashboard of healthy stuff: anti-obesity effects are enhanced. Well, according to a new research from the University of Georgia, teaming-up genistein from soy and resveratrol from grapes enhances the anti-obesity effects of the individual compounds. The study used human 3T3-L1 cells to model the development and biochemistry of fat cells, and found that combining the compounds reduced fat cell numbers by 59 and 70 per cent more than genistein and resveratrol alone, respectively. In addition to enhanced inhibition of the cells by the combination of... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1061015 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 08:00:00 +0100 1061015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1047926&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Falmonds_can_increase_antioxidant_defences_of_smokers.php According to a joint Chinese-American study, a big handful of almonds every day could boost the antioxidant defences of smokers -- a group at risk of low antioxidant levels due to higher oxidative stress, by up to 35 per cent. The randomised, crossover clinical trial with 60 healthy male smokers found that the body's antioxidant defences increased as a result of a daily 84 gram helping of almonds. The results suggest smokers could benefit from upping their intake of almonds although expert advice is clearly to avoid tobacco smoke altogether. I am not saying it is okay to smoke as long you eat a handful of almonds daily. Demand for almonds, a rich source of flavonoid antioxidants, vitamin E and magnesium has increased in recent years as the tastes of various almond-eating ethnic communi... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1047926 Sat, 24 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0100 1047926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1030099&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F11%2F15%2Fdo-you-know-what-ages-do-to-your-blood-vessels.html by Pat SalberAGEs stands for “advanced glycation end products.” AGEs are promoters of high oxidative stress and, as such, they are known to play an important role in the development of cardiovascular disease in diabetics.AGEs are produced by our bodies internally under certain conditions, such as hyperglycemia. They are also present in fairly high amounts in the typical Western diet. Research published in the Journal of the American Diet Association (Goldberg et al 2004) and in Critical Review of Food Science and Nutrition (O’Brien and Morrissey 1989), show that AGEs are present in high levels in dietary mixtures of proteins, lipids, and sugars processed under elevated temperatures, such as broiling, roasting, or grilling.According to an recent article in Diabetes Care (O... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1030099 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:07:07 +0100 1030099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1015833&cid=t_274411_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F182150448%2F     Liz’s post, Blueberries and Alzheimer’s, reminded me of my enjoyment of this food and sent me to the kitchen to pull some from the freezer (it’s not fresh blueberry season right now). I combined the blueberries with some other fruit in a dish and spooned blueberry yogurt over all.  Delicious! My hubby made blueberry buckwheat pancakes for breakfast this morning.  He’s the pancake specialist in our family.  His pancake breakfasts are always a hit. Blueberry memories go back to my childhood, when Mother took us children berry picking on Blueberry Hill.  We paid the owner of the property and picked our pails full of these tasty morsels.  Then brought them home to eat with milk and sugar, in pie, on cereal, as blueberry dumplings, and blueberry cake. My hu... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1015833 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 12:06:06 +0100 1015833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1010391&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fboiled_peanuts_packed_with_antioxidants.php I love boiled peanuts better than the roasted ones. I love peanut butter too. Boiled peanuts are so common here you can buy it on the streets or in wet markets and a treat in South America as well. Well, not only are boiled peanuts delicious, they're healthy as well. According to Alabama scientists, boiling peanuts imbues them with more antioxidants than roasted peanuts or peanut butter. Lloyd Walker and colleagues evaluated the effect of boiling and oil- and dry-roasting on peanuts. They found that boiled peanuts - South Carolina's official snack food - contained up to four times more isoflavones than raw peanuts or oil- and dry-roasted ones And boiling peanuts is I guess the easiest way to cook them. Findings appear in the Oct. 31 issue of ACS' Journal of Agricultural... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1010391 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:00:48 +0100 1010391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1009499&cid=t_274411_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F180593284%2F When you really stop and think about it, aren’t you more active in the summer months than the winter months? I think I am with the pool, walks in the evenings and running with the kids all day long. So this little tidbit of information shouldn’t come as a huge surprise. A five-year study found people treated in the summer were on average 8% more likely to see their blood pressure come down to healthy levels. These same findings were reported from 15 VA hospitals across the US. Not only are blood pressure’s elevated in the winter months but the incidence of stroke and heart attacks are also higher. Is it the slowed activity, the colder weather and thus vasoconstriction or the salty “winter”type hot foods that we consume? Maybe it is all of the above. via BBC  ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1009499 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:07:09 +0100 1009499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1003528&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Frosemary_is_good_for_the_brain.php Rosemary - that herb good for cooking chicken and lamb dishes - has been found to be good for the brain too. Rosemary is a shrubby evergreen bush and, according to folklore, takes its name from the Virgin Mary, who draped her cloak on the bush, placing a white flower on top of the cloak. By the following morning, the flower had turned blue, and thereafter the plant was known as the "Rose of Mary." Rosemary, grown in the Alps since the Middle Ages, has became part of European folk medicine, and was thought to help the nervous system and ward off sickness. Until now, however, the exact chemical pathways involved in its beneficial effects have remained unknown. A collaborative group from the Burnham Institute for Medical Research (Burnham Institute) in La Jolla, CA and in Japan reported ... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1003528 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 02:58:48 +0100 1003528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=989644&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fhydroxytyrosolrich_olive_extract_can_improve_brain_health.php A mice study conducted by a research team led by Sebastian Schaffer at University of Frankfurt, found that the olive extract -rich in hydroxytyrosol - can reduce the damaging effects of iron- and nitric oxide-induced cytotoxicity - thereby preventing against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. Hydroxytyrosol is thought to be the main antioxidant compound in olives, and believed to play a signficant role in the many health benefits attributed to olive oil. Previous research by a team from the University of Barcelona found that LDL or 'bad' cholesterol levels could be cut substantially after consuming just 25 millilitres of virgin olive oil daily for one week. Other studies have suggested that it could also protect against cancer. The hydroxytyrosol-rich... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=989644 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:02:37 +0100 989644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=974757&cid=t_274411_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F174175005%2F I am literally under a very bad weather. Meanwhile, I hope your enjoy and find informative, the following cancer links: Heparanase Inhibitor, Potential Anti-Cancer Drug Candidate Cancer Prevention, Diet and Functional Foods Women Opting for Double Mastectomies Breast Cancer Victims Subject to Hurtful Reactions Share This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=974757 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 06:21:10 +0100 974757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=956104&cid=t_274411_145_f&fid=35710&url=http%3A%2F%2Fksdescartin.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F10%2F16%2Festrogen-metabolism-index-and-breast-cancer-what-we-need-to-know%2F Apart from timely mammography, a simple urine test on Estrogen Metabolite Index (EMI) can help in determining whether one is at risk for developing breast cancer. Are you concerned whether your intake of Oral Contraceptive Pills or Hormone Replacement Therapy may put you at risk? The following bit of information may answer some of those gnawing questions. From Estrogen Carcinogenesis in Breast Cancer by James D. Yager, Ph.D., and Nancy E. Davidson, M.D., New England Journal of Medicine [2006;354:270-82]:   Studies of breast cancer have consistently found an increased risk associated with elevated blood levels of endogenous estrogen, clinical indicators of persistently elevated blood estrogen levels, and exposure to exogenous estrogen plus progestin through hormone-replacement therapy ... the story of healing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=956104 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:43:58 +0100 956104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=956050&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F10%2F16%2Ffood-porn-hardees-and-the-920-calorie-burrito.html by Pat Salber Perhaps the folks over at Hardee's fast food haven't heard the country is in the midst of an obesity epidemic.  They have just unveiled a new breakfast offering, the Country Breakfast burrito.  It consists of a two egg omelet filled with bacon, sausage, diced ham, cheddar cheese, hash browns and sausage gravy.  Surrounding this protein load is a flour tortilla.  The burrito weighs in at 920 calories.  That's right, 920 calories, about half of what you should ingest in a day.  This little baby also has 60 grams of fat.  All those calories and all that fat will only set you back $2.69.According to a story by the Associated Press, Brad Haley, Hardees' marketing chief, says that the burrito offers the sort of big breakfast item normally found in sit-down restaurants with... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=956050 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:16:54 +0100 956050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=942972&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Ffruit_peel_may_be_healthy_but_will_you_eat_it.php To me it has always been old notion that it is healthy to eat fruit peels. In the case of grapes and apples, it is not a feat to eat the peels right away. Although there are individuals that automatically... Continue. (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=942972 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:16:19 +0100 942972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=900857&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Ftangerine_peel_extract_kills_cancer_cells.php Salvestrol Q40 is the compound found in abundance from tangerine fruit peels. A team from the Leicester School of Pharmacy identified Salvestrol Q40 to be able to destroy cancer cells. Salvestrol Q40 is found in the skin of fruits but... Continue. (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=900857 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 12:36:18 +0100 900857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=886234&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fare_healthy_foods_really_effective.php If you dig into the archives of this blog, there are just too much on functional or healthy foods that prevents from cancer to diabetes to arthritis and longer life. However, it is just recently that I rebumped this blog's... Continue. (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=886234 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:00:00 +0100 886234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510389&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F11%2Fshould-you-seek-a-dietician-over-a-doctor%2F Filed under: Type 2, Adult Onset, Diet, Research, Opinion, Services, Allie Beatty, Support, Care, PersonalitiesThomas Smith began reviewing scientific literature after conventional medicine failed him in controlling diabetes. Smith found research that shows dietary toxins impair cell membrane function. These toxins include trans fatty acids and refined sugars. Cells begin to have trouble absorbing nutrients, and the blood sugar rises. Over time, this results in chronic elevated blood and urine sugar levels. Sounds like a growing epidemic, doesn't it? This damage to cell membranes, caused by a poor diet, can be repaired. The diabetic syndrome can be cured by eliminating all processed fats and oils. The protocol calls for supplementing high-dose Omega-3 fatty acids. This protocol normalizes... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510389 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 23:00:00 +0100 2510389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=921882&cid=t_274411_152_f&fid=36428&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcrankyfitness.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F09%2Fhealthy-convenience-foods-never-ending.html Are you one of those virtuous people who eats only natural whole foods, often purchased from local growers or grown yourself? Do you, without fail, take these wholesome ingredients and lovingly fashion them into delicious meals and snacks, cooking everything from scratch?Good for you! Could you please come over to Crabby's house now and do the same for her?Ah well, it was worth a try.Whole foods and home cooking with only healthy ingredients is what the magazines act like we're all doing, and it's certainly the ideal. We all know a diet of mostly processed food is a Really Stupid Idea. (For example, this recent depressing study noted that British four year olds were getting roughly twice as much salt as they should from processed foods and that it was already showing up in their blood pr... Cranky Fitness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=921882 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:10:00 +0100 921882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=838072&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F03%2Ffeed-yourself-feed-your-heart-5-important-nutrients%2F Filed under: Prevention, NutritionWe talk a lot about nutrition here at The Cardio Blog, and that's because health experts link a healthy diet to a lowered risk of cardiovascular disease. And while we all know that a low-fat, high-fiber diet is important to good heart health, there are other vitamins and minerals that are important in keeping your ticker ticking. They include: magnesium folic acid and other B vitamins niacin potassium calcium While eating a balanced diet full of whole grains, lean proteins, nuts, and plenty of veggies and fruit will give you the daily recommended allowance of most of those nutrients, magnesium is often little harder to get. Found mostly in whole grains and dark, leafy vegetables, some magnesium is lost when foods are cooked. Raw pumpkin seeds, ... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=838072 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 838072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=838066&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F03%2Fis-somebody-planning-to-reverse-diabetes-with-candy%2F This study was funded by confectionary giant Mars, Inc. In case Mars doesn't ring a bell - maybe some of their products might: Snicksers, 3 Musketeers, Milky Way, and M & M's to name a few. With the results of this research, and the deep pockets behind it -- maybe Mars is contemplating coming out with a diabetes-reversing candy bar? I suggest they call it The Sweet Escape (start the music!)Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments (Source: The Diabetes Blog) The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=838066 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 838066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=814191&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F21%2Fbig-is-back-the-return-of-the-supersized-portions%2F Filed under: Diet, Obesity, NutritionI thought that as a country we have all been trying to reduce, reuse, recycle, live healthier, curb our carbon imprint on the earth etc. While many of us are indeed trying to make the world and our bodies better places, we just might be fighting a losing battle. McDonald's phased out its controversial, and indulgent, supersized menu several years ago. This has caused many diners to cut back and realize that a gallon of Coke is not a necessity. However, the fast food chain is introducing yet another huge drink, just with a different name. Food items are now simply labeled as small, medium and large. But buyer beware, that large boasts a whopping 42 ounces and 400 calories when filled with a caloric drink like Coke. To put that in proportion a gallon is 6... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=814191 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 814191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=795098&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F13%2Faussie-ethnic-minorities-suffering-from-diabetes%2F Filed under: Type 2, Lifestyle, Daily NewsIt's a complicated little world, isn't it? For example, type 2 diabetes is a growing problem in Australia, particularly in rural areas. Recently, however, some good news appeared: immigrants from Mediterranean regions living in Australia who stuck with a traditional Mediterranean diet over long periods of time, enjoyed much better health than other segments of the population. And that includes less diabetes.But now, there's news that Australia's ethnic minorities suffer from type 2 diabetes at much higher rates than the rest of the population. Hardest hit are Asians, Pacific Islanders and people originally from the Middle East. The finding results from a survey of 11,000 Australians. There are some good reasons why immigrants suffer from diabetes m... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=795098 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 795098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=793006&cid=t_274411_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F142886695%2F Caregiving in the Dog Days of Summer offers numerous tips for helping Alzheimer’s patients and other elder citizens beat the heat.  It’s also an interesting article because the author tells of his father’s experience and reasons for wanting a basement apartment  rather than one on an upper floor with a view.                                      Since I live in the United States, I naturally think of beating the heat in summer at this time of year.  In other regions of the world, you may be considering ways to keep warm or beat the cold! Caregivers need to be particularly sensitive to the needs of Alzheimer’s patients during the hotter months, since those with dementia often don’t realize they’re too hot and may be u... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=793006 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:53:14 +0100 793006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=790562&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F09%2Fdiet-foods-may-make-kids-gain-weight%2F Filed under: Diet, Nutrition, Children Heart HealthRecent rat studies have helped scientists better understand the connection between taste and calorie consumption. It seems that early on, in rodents at least, rats learn by taste that certain foods provide varying levels of calories. So when young rats were fed low-calorie foods they tended to overeat, because their bodies weren't receiving the proper information. Adolescent rats who were not affected by the low-calorie foods, leading researchers to conclude that this is something that develops in childhood.From this research, scientists concluded that human children may similarly be affected if fed low-calories foods at a young age. Because childhood obesity and weight is such a concern in our society today, parents may be tempted to feed... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=790562 Thu, 09 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 790562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=790561&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F09%2Fthe-south-eat-diet-give-southern-cookinga-new-image%2F Filed under: Diet, Nutrition, BooksSouthern cooking brings to mind images of bountiful plates laden with fried foods swimming in puddles of grease. Just the mere thought sets many tongues to salivating. Unfortunately, traditional Southern cooking has had to be nixed from many diets because not too many of us want to ingest so much grease and fat into our precious arteries. Luckily, Southern cooking is getting a bit of a makeover do to the South Eats Diet. The new approach to Southern cooking concentrates more on the beauty of vegetables and grains that have long been a staple on Southern tables while skipping the deep frying parts. By celebrating the slow cooking processes of varied veggies and promoting so many flavors, the fat is cut out of the food. For more on this new idea, click here... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=790561 Thu, 09 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 790561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=783904&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F07%2Fcnn-names-heart-healthy-foods%2F Filed under: Diet, Prevention, NutritionNutrition can play a big part in your overall health, and that includes preventing heart disease. But the guidelines change frequently as research uncovers new clues as to how and why cardiovascular disease develops, so it can often be confusing deciding what and how much of certain nutrients you need. CNN hopes to shed some light on the subject with this article about foods that keep your ticker in top shape. They include: soluble fiber unsaturated fats omega-3 fatty acids alcohol soy While the first three won't surprise regular Cardio Blog readers, the last two may. One or two alcoholic drinks a day may help your heart, but going overboard won't, and experts say that if you don't drink, you don't really need to start and that other life... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=783904 Tue, 07 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 783904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=780421&cid=t_274411_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F140763587%2F            I discovered that Mother’s and Auntie’s tastes changed for some foods.  Yet others they continued to like or dislike throughout their Alzheimer’s years. For instance, Auntie developed a greater craving for sweets than she ever had.  Mother, who never overate on sweets, wanted them more frequently.  I wonder what these ladies would have thought about Deep-Fried Oreos, a variation of this famous black and white cookie I recently heard about at Sara’s Health Bolt blog.  She even refers you to a blog containing the instructions for making them! Let me know what you think…of the idea or the recipe, if you try it.                            I wonder, would an Alzheimer’s patient enjoy looking at this pictu... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=780421 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 01:06:46 +0100 780421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=770624&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F31%2Fvitamin-d-and-blood-pressure%2F Filed under: Diet, Prevention, SmokingThe big buzz this summer is about vitamin D -- mainly, our lack of it. You can get vitamin D through food or by spending just a few minutes (sans sunscreen) in the sun each day. It's been linked to cancer prevention and most recently to multiple sclerosis, and over at That's Fit, I recently read that not it's also being linked to blood pressure.According to a recent report out the NHANES III, a study that followed over 12,000 adults over six years found that those with the lowest amounts of vitamin D in their body had blood pressure readings that were slightly higher than those who had more vitamin D upon testing. Larger studies need to be done to confirm that the link exists.If you do choose to go out in the sun to get your vitamin D, keep in mind tha... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=770624 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 770624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=763643&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F28%2Fworthy-wisdom-clean-eating-may-fend-off-cancer%2F Filed under: Diets, Non-toxic alternatives, Cancer prevention foods, Worthy WisdomAre we living in a toxic environment? The experts at Canyon Ranch ask us to consider these facts: The EPA estimates that 4.7 billion pounds of toxic chemicals are released into the environment annually. It's likely that 25 percent of the U.S. population suffers from some level of heavy metal poisoning. Fourteen pounds of food colorings, additives, preservatives, emulsifiers, and flavorings are consumed per person each year. Toxic? Maybe. At minimum, though, we are living in a world filled with chemicals, pesticides, additives, preservatives, antibiotic and hormone residues, and heavy metals. Whether consumed, inhaled, or absorbed, our bodies soak this stuff up. In order to reduce the load, and the tol... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=763643 Sat, 28 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 763643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=749640&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F7%2F20%2Fbetter-food-ads-for-kids-is-it-a-step-in-the-right-direction.html This article motivated me to dig a bit deeper. According to a press release found on the CBBB’s website, the eleven companies* participating in its Childrens Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative, have“pledged to focus essentially all of their advertising primarily directed to children under 12 on products meeting better-for-you standards or refrain from advertising to that age group.” (Better-for you, compared to what?? … the high sugar, high fat they were advertising to kids before?). Steven J Cole, President and CEO of the CBBB goes on to day, “These expansive commitments significantly exceed the Initiative’s baseline requirements.” The PledgesHere are some of the pledges:McDonalds:All advertising primarily directed to children under 12... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=749640 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 21:22:33 +0100 749640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=738903&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F17%2Fthe-10-healthiest-foods-according-to-mayo-clinic%2F Filed under: Diet, NutritionLauren, over at That's Fit recently wrote about a nutritionist who chose what he believes are the world's 10 healthiest foods. I can't imagine taking on that job, because there are a lot of different factors that can define a food as "healthy." In this case, he focused on foods that were rich in vitamins, antioxidants (especially A, E, and beta carotene) and minerals, full of fiber, and linked to a reduced risk of heart disease. He also chose foods that were readily available and were low in calorie density. By combining all those factors, he came up with this list: apples almonds blueberries broccoli red beans salmon spinach sweet potatoes vegetable juice wheat germ What I love about this list is that none of these are exotic or hard to fi... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=738903 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 738903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=735120&cid=t_274411_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F133816070%2F Remember the saying ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’. Well, it might not be the only thing it keeps away. Studies in the past few years have been looking into whether consuming apples helps reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. In 2005 researchers at Cornell University determined that the potent compounds in apples appear to ‘…protect the brain from damage and may even help to ward off Alzheimer’s disease’. (An Apple a Day for Alzheimer’s) In 2006 research at the University of Masschusetts Lowell found that ‘…apple juice consumption may actually increase the production in the brain of the essential neurotransmitter acetycholine, resulting in improved memory’. (UMass Lowell research shows benefits of apple juice on ne... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=735120 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 03:34:45 +0100 735120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=733630&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F13%2Fcontrolling-cancer-one-bite-at-a-time%2F Filed under: Prevention, DietsI like to be in control sometimes -- not always, but sometimes. I don't ever wish to be the top boss in any work scenario. I prefer to have a job and do it well without the stress of managing a whole operation. But I do like to be in charge of my schedule, my kids, my thoughts and emotions, the way my life progresses. Cancer? I'd love to have direct supervision over this pesky subject. Sadly, I don't. So I do my best at controlling the factors that might increase my risk of cancer recurrence. I do it through exercise and diet.Recently, I realized that controlling my diet is best done at home. I can buy the most nutritious foods at the grocery store, bring them home, prepare them in a healthy fashion, and concoct the perfect portion sizes. Take me out of this h... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=733630 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 733630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=729826&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F12%2Flive-learn-pass-it-on-cancer-style%2F Filed under: Throat Cancer, Diets, NutritionI recently received an e-mail from a friend, about a friend of hers who has just been diagnosed with throat cancer. After a little thought about the content of her message, I sat down and typed a response. I share our back-and-forth communication with you today because it may help you, a friend, a family member, someone. And it may motivate some of you to contribute your own wisdom on the topic. If it does, by all means -- please share by leaving a comment. Jacki, Hope all is well with you. Nick and I have a close friend that has recently been diagnosed with cancer. It's in his throat and neck area. He had his tonsils removed and showed they are the source of the cancer but he will still be undergoing chemo and radiation. The reason I am reachin... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=729826 Thu, 12 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 729826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=721322&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F09%2Fburger-king-jumping-on-the-trans-fat-free-wagon%2F Filed under: Diet, NutritionBurger King is joining the trend of getting healthier that so many other fast food restaurants have already joined by substituting trans-fat-free oils for the more traditional fatty oils when frying food. The burger chain is famous for its charbroiled burgers but uses oils to fry their fries and most of their chicken items. The new trans-fat-free oils have been tested on sample populations and the responses have been positive. Most eaters agree that the healthier oils result in either the same taste or a better taste for the fried foods.This is a positive trend that will hopefully grip more Americans by their guts and motivate them to eat healthier one small step at a time.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs |&nb... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=721322 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 721322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=720449&cid=t_274411_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F07%2Fwhat-do-you-mean-youre-bored.html I don’t know who told him to say this, but I just wish he would stop saying it. I suspect that some well meaning speech therapist put the idea in his mind. I can almost hear her now, “are you feelin bored honey?” in that oh so soft American accent. Which of his three speech therapists would be the most likely culprit? Debatable. They’re all of that particular mindset. [translation = kindly and concerned] It's so hard to keep a track of the little mind bombs that other people set in your children's heads, once you permit them access to the outside world.He stands before me, legs astride, clutching a cereal box to his chest, “I am bored honey!” Well really! I am able to understand him of course, because I am his mother, but many people would not be able to understand this sentenc... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=720449 Sun, 08 Jul 2007 15:11:00 +0100 720449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=707363&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F01%2Frecipe-for-healthy-living-roasted-brussel-sprouts%2F Filed under: Colon and Rectal Cancer, Prevention, All Cancers, Nutrition, Cancer prevention foods, Vitamins and nutrients, Recipe Healthy LivingBrussel sprouts contain good amounts of vitamin A, vitamin C, folic acid and dietary fiber. Moreover, they are believed to protect against colon cancer, due to their containing sinigrin. They contain three types of phyto's, all shown to have either protective qualities against cancer, or enzyme producing qualities that have been shown during research to fight cancer cells in different ways.When boiling foods they tend to lose some of the vitamins and nutrients into the water. So here is a roasted brussel sprout recipe that is very easy to prepare and the brussel sprouts keep their natural nutty flavor.Vicki's Roasted Brussel Sprouts1 lb Brussels sp... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=707363 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 707363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=705919&cid=t_274411_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F129165540%2F A recent article at BBC News highlights a connection between obesity and Alzheimer’s disease. According to Professor Clive Ballard, director of research at the Alzheimer’s Society, “Obesity is a huge risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. People who are obese at 60 are twice as likely to develop dementia by the time they are 75. If we’re not careful, it might be 2m or 2.5 m who have dementia in 50 years.” (more…) This connection between obesity and Alzheimer’s disease is not new. Check out these related articles: Obesity may lead to Alzheimer’s(2003) Scientists Discover Mechanism Tying Obesity To Alzheimer’s Disease (2005) Midlife Obesity Raises Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease Later (2006) Share This (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=705919 Sat, 30 Jun 2007 05:00:54 +0100 705919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=696855&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F26%2Fsnack-food-makers-on-the-offensive%2F Filed under: Type 2, Diet, Daily NewsSay you're in the snack food business. Your products are popular amongst kids and adults alike. You rely on an arsenal of creative marketing to keep the money rolling in. Also, although your snack products are - when you get down to basics - really just reconstituted corn and its byproducts, they involve some pretty high-tech manufacturing techniques. So when the profitability of those products is threatened, you'd fight like the Dickens to protect yourself, wouldn't you?That's exactly what's going on now, as manufacturers like Coca-Cola, Hershey, Kraft, Kellogg and Frito-Lay tweak their product lineup a little. Juuust enough, mind you, to meet criticism that they are contributing to the so-called obesity epidemic - and it's terrible health complication... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=696855 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 696855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=692347&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F23%2Fworthy-wisdom-letting-go-for-healths-sake%2F Filed under: Worthy WisdomI couldn't help but leave Canyon Ranch a few months back without a fresh take on healthy living. I'd spent four days healing myself from the inside out. I'd eaten the freshest and most nutritious foods, energized my muscles with twice-daily exercise, and invited therapists to fine-tune my chakras and balance my out-of-whack cancer body. I had my hair cut, my make-up done, my mind cleansed. I was massaged, scrubbed, pedicured, and pampered. I'd become relaxed, refreshed, recharged, revitalized. There's no way I could throw all that away.Now back in Florida, I'm trying to live like I'm at Canyon Ranch's Tucson oasis. I've changed my diet, committed to exercise, and perhaps most important in the whole scheme of lifestyle change, I'm letting go.I've identified three p... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=692347 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 692347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=682487&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F6%2F18%2Ffarm-bill-or-healthy-food-bill.html Thanks heavens, the Farm Bill is finally getting the attention of the healthcare community. In case you can’t make the link here are some equations:Cheap corn = cheap high fructose corn syrup = fat = diabesity.Pesticides + chemical fertilizers = toxic soil and toxic water I could go on and on, but you get the point. Michael Pollan, journalist and author of the best-selling book, "The Omnivore’s Dilemma," summed it up nicely in his April 22, 2007  NY Times opinion piece, "You Are What You Grow":“Compared with a bunch of carrots, a package of Twinkies, to take one iconic processed foodlike substance as an example, is a highly complicated, high-tech piece of manufacture, involving no fewer than 39 ingredients, many themselves elaborately manufactured... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=682487 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:56:07 +0100 682487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=675441&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F16%2Fthe-fiber35-diet-reviewed-by-the-diet-channel%2F Filed under: Type 2, Adult Onset, Diet, Opinion, Books, SupportWhen The Diet Channel reviewed Fiber 35, they took the diplomatic approach, citing good and not so good advice. Good advice including: get plenty of soluble and insoluble fiber from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, eat reasonable portions, and exercise. The problem is that this excellent, evidence-based message is buried in hyperbolic language and some superfluous advice. Fiber 35 emphasizes the mechanisms by which fiber and fiber-containing foods can help improve disease markers (cholesterol, blood sugar, and immunity), while helping to control weight and appetite. A concept enjoying heavy rotation and loose interpretations nowadays is the subject of toxins. Fiber 35 claims that toxins are relieved by eating fiber -- 35 g... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=675441 Sat, 16 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 675441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=658833&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F05%2Ftoxins-and-stress-create-disease%2F Filed under: Alternative Therapies, Prevention, All Cancers, Opinion, Diets, Stress Reduction, Exercise, Nutrition, Cancer prevention foods, Vitamins and nutrientsKeeping cancer and other diseases like diabetes, heart disease, obesity and more might be as simple as the choice we make in keeping toxins out of our bodies and stress out of our minds. Think about all of the money poured into medicines, which are chemicals, that only treat certain symptoms. And most of the time create other side effects that we have to take more medicines for that in turn create more side effects, and on and on. You see where I am going.What if only a part of the millions and millions of dollars poured into research on medicines, was put to use in educating the public on the right choices of foods and nutrition... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=658833 Tue, 05 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 658833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=644934&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F30%2Fcrabby-thoughts-on-diet-exercise-health%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Opinion, BlogsCranky Fitness is the name of the blog and it's a humorous real-world guide to diet, exercise, health, and whining. Written by self-proclaimed Crabby McSlacker herself, this site features personal commentary about a variety of topics, including recent wellness stuff.This cranky girl writes about eating right:Though Crabby believes whole foods are best, she isn't happy about this. She too wishes there were more short cuts. She's tired of reading cheerful magazine articles touting the health benefits of some obscure vitamin or mineral, then telling her that in order to get enough of it she's going to need to eat 14 servings of oat bran, 12 cups of anchovies, or eight glasses of carrot juice a day.So Crabby is eagerly awaiting news that they've discover... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=644934 Wed, 30 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 644934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=644933&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F30%2Fcolorectal-cancer-risk-and-fiber-intake%2F Filed under: Colon and Rectal Cancer, Diets, Cancer prevention foodsEven though there has been much hype in recent years about the connection between dietary fiber intake to decrease the risk of colorectal cancer, results of a large study does not support such a link. The findings were reported in the May issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The conclusion came after analyzing more that 291,000 men and 197,000 women ages 50 to 71 years. "Our study did not show any association between how much dietary fiber you eat and your risk of colorectal cancer" said the lead author of the study. However, the lead author did say that he found consumption of whole grain foods may lower the risk of developing the disease. Read | Permalink | Email this | Li... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=644933 Wed, 30 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 644933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=644940&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F29%2Ftomatoes-can-help-send-cancer-packing%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Nutrition, Cancer prevention foodsTomato fruits (yes, they are not vegetables) contain lycopene, a pigment and phytochemical that is extremely healthy and can even be found in higher-end nutritional supplements and holistic cancer-preventing compounds. Is it really that good?From all I've read, yes it is. Just like blueberries, tomatoes are excellent and natural ways to help ward off cancer while being tasty and ultimately nutritious at the same time.Guys -- you'll be glad to know that lycopene has been demonstrated to be particularly effective at protecting men from prostate cancer. In addition to saw palmetto, perhaps tomatoes should be a daily part of your diet? Slice one on a few halves of whole-grain wheat bread (without sweeteners) and it makes a very tasty ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=644940 Tue, 29 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 644940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=638932&cid=t_274411_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F120030039%2F Want to have a good memory - then drink green tea. According to a Japanese study (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Feb 2006) of 1000 seniors over the age of 70, those who reported drinking two cups of green tea a day were 54% less likely to show age-related declines in memory, orientation, ability to follow commands, and attention. And cognitive changes amongst those who drank one cup of green tea four to six times a was 38% less than those who only drank green tea less than three times a week. Want to know more? Check out these articles: Green tea compound Alzheimer hope Antioxidant in Green Tea May fight Alzheimer’s Share This (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=638932 Sun, 27 May 2007 11:42:43 +0100 638932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=637967&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F26%2Fworthy-wisdom-fat-in-hiding%2F Filed under: Diets, Obesity, Worthy WisdomI wrote recently about the hidden amounts of sugar found in the foods we love so dearly. I learned all about this topic during my visit to Tucson's Canyon Ranch -- a world renowned health and healing destination -- and this sweet lesson came right as I'd decided to rid my diet of as much sugar as possible. Learning that one can of soda houses 12 teaspoons of sugar and a typical container of fruit yogurt has eight sealed the refined sugar deal for me. No more, I say. It's just not worth it.Now here comes the lowdown on fat. Some say the fat we eat is the fat we wear. Perhaps. But one thing is for sure -- fat kills. That's Fit blogger Rigel Gregg wrote a May 24 post all about it, documenting five ways wearing fat can kill us -- it strains our heart a... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=637967 Sat, 26 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 637967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=590968&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F05%2Fthought-for-the-day-wandering-the-aisles%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Diets, Nutrition, Thought for the DayIf a desire for healthy eating is anywhere present in your mind, I have a suggestion for you. Next time you head into your local grocery store in search of goods to fill your cupboards, your shelves, your refrigerator, I want you to try this: steer clear of the inside aisles of the store.Think about this:The healthiest foods, the freshest foods, the whole foods are housed on the outside walls of grocery stores. Fruits, vegetables, breads, meats, dairy, and often times the organic department border the aisles filled with cookies, candies, colas, crackers, cereals, dressings, and a whole host of other preserved items. So see if you can shop without entering the less-healthy regions of your store. And if you must make a detour, sh... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=590968 Sat, 05 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 590968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=582693&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F5%2F1%2Fhere-is-my-kind-of-study-wine-drinkers-likely-to-live-longer.html Would you believe it? I found this report on a three-decade study of wine drinkers on Wine Spectator Online. The study itself was published in a respected peer-reviewed medical journal, the Journal of Gerontology. The results are the stuff wine-marketers (and wine lovers) dream about: Wine drinkers had a lower mortality rate compared to drinkers of other alcoholic beverages. No, the study was not performed in California's Napa Valley nor in the Loire Valley in France. Rather it was done in Finland (there's wine in Finland?) by Timo Strandberg and colleagues, researchers at the University of Oulu. At the start of the study in 1974, 2,468 businessmen and male executives, ages 40-55, were assessed at the Institute of Occupational Health in Helsinki for cardiovascular risk factors an... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=582693 Tue, 01 May 2007 19:59:30 +0100 582693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=576466&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F4%2F28%2Fmini-blog-of-the-day-calorie-designations-on-food-packaging.html Here is the translation for calories on food packaging:Calorie free:   Fewer than 5 calories per servingLow calorie:  40 calories or less per serving.  If a serving is 30 grams or less or 2 tablespoons or less, it signifies 40 calories per 50 g of the foodReduced or fewer calories:  At least 25 percent fewer calories per serving than the reference foodThat means you can say something is "reduced in calories" if there are 25% fewer calories, but the food can still be very high calories.  75% of a big amount is still a big amount  (Source: The Doctor Weighs In) The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=576466 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:30:16 +0100 576466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=564152&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F4%2F23%2Feat-green.html Did you know that 10 percent of the energy consumed in this country (~100 billion gallons of oil per year) is used to grow our foods? And 14% of that astounding number is related to transporting foods from where it is grown to where it is eaten? Another 1/3 of the energy related to producing food is related to the manufacture of fertilizers.  The SF Chronicle, in a supplement to celebrate Earth Day, published an article to help readers Eat Green.  Entitled, "Are You Gorging on Fossil Fuels?" the article , written by Carol Ness, provides some, well, food for thought...and hopefully it will spur you to action.  Here are some of the tips from that article:Eat local.  You can save tons of energy by eating foods grown within 100 to 150 miles of where... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=564152 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 01:49:31 +0100 564152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=549080&cid=t_274411_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F04%2Fbreakthrough-carnivores-gnash-their.html A year onwards from where we were last year. Chipping away at "neophobia."[translation = a diet containing less than 20 foods]We have been going great guns. Junior is now consuming oatmeal, pasta, rice, and applesauce. That constitutes four new foods! Feel free to congratulate us and send us your heart felt best wishes. I know the campaign has been hard, months actually, added to every meal of the day, but it is beginning to pay dividends at last. Maybe he’s not really eating it as such, but those items do enter the oral cavity. He’s still at the 'spitting them out afterwards' stage, [after we’ve counted to four,] but it constitutes movement in the right direction. We count more slowly now too, which makes it more agonizing for him and for us, come to think of it. We try and persuade... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=549080 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 23:39:00 +0100 549080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=545214&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F15%2Fsunday-seven-dont-drink-pool-water-and-six-other-tips%2F Filed under: Environment, Diets, Stress Reduction, Exercise, Smoking, Sunday SevenI want want to look my son. I want a body like his anyway. He's long and lean and fit and well, six years old. I know I'm not comparing oranges and oranges here but still, I decided to ask Joey today about his eating habits, his fitness routine, his advice for those seeking health and wellness. His little brother, Danny, chimed in too -- he's almost four years old -- and together they rattled off all sorts of wisdom.I asked my boys seven questions to which they easily responded -- Joey while jumping the entire time (note to self: jump a lot), Danny while sitting next to me on our living room recliner, fiddling with the TV remote.What are some healthy foods?Joey said: "corn-on-the-cob, lettuce, salads, potatoe... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=545214 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 545214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=540270&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F4%2F12%2Fthis-and-that.html There are a bunch of little things I have wanted to share…but they are all pretty brief, really not enough to justify a “whole post.” So, I am now inaugurating a new, occasional TDWI post (you get to do that when you are “in charge”). This post will give me a chance to capture some great, but brief, unrelated ditties, for your reading pleasure. Many of these postlets have been sent to TDWI by readers who will be credited for enriching our collective reading experience.These posts will be called “This and That” or T&T, for short.Here is the first TDWI T&T post (enjoy):· Email from Skip McGinty: Why Ellen DeGeneris says she can’t quite get around to exercise: “I gotta work out. I keep saying it all the time. I keep saying ... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=540270 Fri, 13 Apr 2007 03:55:00 +0100 540270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=529678&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F08%2Fsunday-seven-seven-ways-to-prime-kids-for-healthy-living%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Environment, Diets, Stress Reduction, Exercise, Obesity, Nutrition, Smoking, Sunday SevenYou've surely known kids whose parents smoke declare their repulsion for the habit. The health risk, the expense, the filth of smoking seem to deter many youngsters from following in the footsteps of mom and dad. Theoretically, anyway. In practice, these same kids may fall prey to the very act they vowed to reject. How about kids raised in households filled with sugary snacks and drinks, foods packed with fat, salt, and calories, and parents with expanding waistlines? Seems only natural these children, despite good intentions, end up struggling with healthful eating and weight management.We are what our parents teach us. It's all we know for a good many years. And by the time ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=529678 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 529678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=525456&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F06%2Ffour-health-tips-busted-or-are-they%2F Filed under: Prevention, All Cancers, Opinion, Daily newsHere's my problem with health-related advice and wisdom -- it's always changing. And I'm never sure if I'm buying into the right practice. Should I eat low-fat foods, for example, or should I stick with moderate amounts of regular food? Is red meat a good source of protein and other goodies or a direct path to breast cancer recurrence? Will sunscreen save my life or cause malignant lesions to develop on my fair skin? I honestly don't know what to think about these questions -- or the handful of new ones that just came to my attention.There's the one about eggs. Some say they cause a rise in cholesterol. But now I learn that when eaten in moderation -- about two per day -- eggs do not contain enough cholesterol to do any damage.Then t... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=525456 Fri, 06 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 525456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=520730&cid=t_274411_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F106665146%2F Did you know that Alzheimer’s Disease is less common in India than any other part of the world? Some researchers think that this is because of the everyday use of the spice Turmeric. Tumeric is a powerful antioxident which also has anti-inflammatory powers. Practitioners of Ayurvedic medicine have been using it for centuries to treat inflammatory disorders. But it is only in recent years that scientists have been studying it’s effects on the brain. Resources: - Tumeric Shows Promise in Treatment of Alzheimer’s - Popular Curry Spice is a Brain Booster - Out of the Spice Box, into the Lab - Chemical found in Curry may help immune system clear amyloid plaques found in Alzheimer’s Disease (photo by ballookeys) (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=520730 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 19:53:13 +0100 520730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=500351&cid=t_274411_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F3%2F25%2Fthe-obesity-epidemic-again.html Yes, I know. We’ve all read these articles ad nauseam. And we all are in agreement, so what’s more to say? As Chris Matthews would say: tell me something I don’t know. Try this, Chris. Today on NPR was this news item: · If current trends continue, over 50% of the population (that’s everybody, adults and children) would be obese or morbidly obese by the middle of the century. · Babies as young as 2 years old are now being seen in hospitals and clinics with severe obesity and diabetes type 2. · An 880 lbs (that’s not a typo) man had to be taken to the hospital. It required 16 men (and I don’t mean girlie-men) to move him, a part of the house had to be demolished, and a specially constructed vehicle/ambulance had to be used. Question: w... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=500351 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 02:01:42 +0100 500351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=499939&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F25%2Fsunday-seven-seven-happy-healthy-habits%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Environment, Diets, Stress Reduction, Exercise, Nutrition, Services, Sunday SevenThe experts at Canyon Ranch resort and spa know what they're talking about when it comes to health and happiness. They make a living off their expertise, in fact. But they're not stingy when it comes to sharing their know-how, and on the Canyon Ranch website, they offer us all a chance to better our lives.I promised in an earlier post to share more of what the Canyon Ranchers have to say -- so here are seven more healthy habits you just might want to embrace.To Carb or Not to CarbCanyon Ranch has watched "fad" diets come and go, never falling for their quick, easy-fix mentality and consistently advocating for balance, moderation and basic good nutrition. In recent years, some diets ha... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=499939 Sun, 25 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 499939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=488331&cid=t_274411_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F03%2Fweaning-onto-solid-food.html I attempt friendly chit chat with a stiff upper lip to hide the cat’s cradle of elastic bands covering "my braces." As it turns out, this woman works at some health thigummy place and her husband has had jaw surgery. She commiserates with me about liquid food and stray fibres. She advises me of the importance of protein in my diet. I used to have a vague and random knowledge of the subject, but over the last few years and especially lately, such matters have dwindled in priority. Too stress the point, she reminds me that a lack of protein can have dire consequences for an otherwise healthy person. She leans forward to belabour the point, ‘yur hair il fall out in hand fulls!” I consider the tufts of grey hair that currently decorate my scalp.I return home with renewed vigour to consum... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=488331 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 488331 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=485337&cid=t_274411_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F20%2Fhealthy-living-tips-canyon-ranch-style%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Cancer events, All Cancers, Environment, Diets, Stress Reduction, Exercise, Nutrition, Vitamins and nutrients, ServicesIn April, I'm headed to Canyon Ranch, the world's most renowned health and wellness destination. In addition to day spas and residential communities in various U.S. cities, there are two resort locations -- one in Tucson, Arizona and one in Lenox, Massachusetts. This is the one I will visit.My several-day stay at Canyon Ranch comes with a bit of a breast cancer twist, and I'll tell you all about it in a future post. But right now, I want to offer up a few healthy living tips offered by the professionals at these luxurious getaways. Featured on the company's website, these tips might just get you motivated in a healthful direction. Breathe Prope... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=485337 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 485337