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 'girl'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:54:13 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181895&cid=t_107311_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F09%2F02%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-september-2-2011%2F It starts at a young age. Schools encourage it. Our families help define it. We begin our lives with the labels they give us like big brother, baby sister, only child. And as we get older, they just get more serious. Sometimes the way we’re perceived such as the “good one,” the “bad one,” the “troubled one,” the “drama queen,” inevitably follow us throughout the rest of our life. Sometimes these seemingly harmless labels take on a life of their own. If we don’t achieve our own sense of self, they begin to define who we are. And we grasp on tight. These lyrics from the Barenaked Ladies song What a Good Boy reminds me of the pressures they can have on us: “When I was born they looked at me and said What a good boy, what a sma... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181895 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:04:52 +0100 5181895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182153&cid=t_107311_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FMiUoUb2khv0%2F We frequently hear about celebrities and what they do (or don’t) do in the gym, but what about real women? We’re far more interested in the accomplishments and challenges of real women who’ve made health and fitness a priority. So we’re starting “That Girl,” a column meant to celebrate women of all ages, shapes, sizes and athletic persuasions, from all over the country (and hopefully beyond). This week, we’re kicking it off with Jo Shott, a competitive runner and triathlete: Meet: Joanna (You can call me JO) Shott Jacksonville, FL I’m 32 years young. Fitness/health accomplishment you are most proud of: To this point, I’m most proud of walking onto the UNF cross country team in 2001 (never ran on a team before). I trained with the team for three... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182153 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:47:56 +0100 5182153 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051078&cid=t_107311_134_f&fid=35179&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscottsdiabetes.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fgirl-scout-troop%2F I spent some time Sunday hanging out with a local Girl Scout troop that my friend leads.  Some time ago she asked if I would be willing to come and talk about diabetes with them. “I’ll talk diabetes with anyone – let’s do it”, I told her. So I jumped into it with both feet.  It was exciting and terrifying all at the same time.  There’s something so amazing about watching young minds at work.  It’s also scary, in that it doesn’t take much of a misstep for them to write you off and shut down. This particular group of young ladies asked some incredible questions.  I was so impressed at their curiosity about diabetes.  I guess it makes sense, in that you hear about it almost everywhere.  Many of them have friends and family members that li... Scott's Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051078 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 03:50:39 +0100 5051078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902483&cid=t_107311_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F06%2Fthink-encouraging-girls-to-stay-smart-in-a-dumb-downed-world%2F In her gutsy book, Think: Straight Talk for Women to Stay Smart in a Dumbed-Down World, attorney and national television legal analyst Lisa Bloom paints a dire picture: The problem is not just about that 25 percent of young women who would rather be hot than smart; rather, it’s about a culture that actually makes that a rational choice: rewarding girls for looks over brains. And it’s about ALL of us, intelligent American females, ranging from girlhood to old age, who are dazzling ignorant about some critically important things. An aggravating thing happened in the last generation. As girls started seriously kicking ass at every level of education (girls now out-perform boys in elementary, middle, and high schools; we graduate from college, professional, and graduate schools in greater ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902483 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:23:52 +0100 4902483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813635&cid=t_107311_136_f&fid=39212&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbahtocancer.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fabout-the-girl-a-special-place-and-a-special-offer%2F Recently I came across About The Girl, a site specialising in beautiful post-surgery lingerie and swimwear, established by another woman thriving after cancer, Amy Bath. Today, About the Girl opens its first showroom. To celebrate, I’ve asked Amy along to answer some questions, and there’s a very special offer for Bah! readers too. Read on! SB: Hello, Amy, and welcome to Bah! to cancer. Can you tell us a little bit about how About The Girl came about? AB: I was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2007, and was treated with a lumpectomy followed by a mastectomy and as my lymph nodes were affected these were also removed. I then underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy. I finished my treatment feeling like I had been hit by a ten ton truck and started the long process of try... Bah! to cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813635 Thu, 12 May 2011 07:41:37 +0100 4813635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676869&cid=t_107311_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F05%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-april-5-2011%2F A few weeks ago, the weirdest thing happened. I walked into a crowded after-school hangout for young adults and my thirty something year old self suddenly felt as awkward and gawky as I was at thirteen. Where was my self-confidence? What happened to those twenty years of work on building my self-worth to replace those few years of embarrassment and shame? All I could think of was how fast I wanted to get out of there. Have you ever felt like that before? Have you ever wanted to change your perspective or redo a moment so you can feel better about the life you are living? Thankfully, after I left, I picked up the pieces of my fragile self and again walked in the shoes of a happy and confident adult. But I wish I had read one of these posts sooner. If you have had a shot to your self-esteem ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676869 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:07:07 +0100 4676869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4540589&cid=t_107311_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F02%2Fnaked-therapy-or-just-cam-girl-soft-porn%2F When is psychotherapy, well, therapeutic? Is it any more therapeutic if your “therapist” starts taking off their clothes during your session? A freelance computer programmer, Sarah White, has decided that anyone can do therapy online. And not only that, she does it while she disrobes, one piece of clothing at a time. Yes, I’m serious. She calls this “Naked Therapy.” No, I’m still not kidding (and neither, apparently, is Sarah White). Be forewarned — a lot of the links in this article lead to websites with half-naked photos of a woman. I suppose the hook here is obvious — someone peddling cam-girl soft porn under the guise of something that’s “therapeutic,” because they hold a notepad and take notes while disrobing. So what a... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4540589 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:30:19 +0100 4540589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4495318&cid=t_107311_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D2181 Pain in the Butt Poop Dermatitis Linked to Fashionable Toilet Seats, Harsh Chemicals! Jessica Alba – wedgy in edgy Toilet seat dermatitis is one of those legendary conditions described in medical textbooks and seen in underdeveloped countries, but now we are seeing it in the most exclusive backsides in the States.  Jessica, watch where you sit, you might get a poop rash! One of culprits responsible for the butt condition are harsh cleaning chemicals and exotic wooden toilet seats — making a comeback as bathroom décor — especially seats covered with varnishes and paints.  You can get a rash on your butt just looking at this picture!  (Is that a cupholder?)  Most butt rash cases are fairly benign and easy to treat with topical steroids, but inflammation can persist... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4495318 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:45:48 +0100 4495318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4352733&cid=t_107311_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2011%2F01%2F14%2Fcall-it-like-you-see-it%2F A few days ago, I stood before the candy. I was having trouble making a decision on what I desired -- 3 Musketeers? Kit-Kat? The new Hershey's Drops? When I had, quite possibly, the oddest exchange in the history of my time as a pharmacist. There I stood in awe of the sugary heaven before me, when a young mother, pushing a cart, walked down the aisle in which I was. A young girl, about 5-years old, stood in her cart staring at me. As they approached, the girl raised her hand and pointed one finger directly at me. In her best womanly accusatory tone, she exclaimed her one-word title for me, "PENIS!" Her mother immediately turned red and lowered the child's pointing finger with her hand. I, taken aback, wasn't sure how to take the comment. Assuming the young girl was merely sharing with the ... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4352733 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 05:00:26 +0100 4352733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4045293&cid=t_107311_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fespeciallyheather%2FEH%2F%7E3%2F3eNRi0wHhTY%2F Disclaimer: This is a speech from an saline abortion survivor, Gianna Jessen. It is raw. It is deep. It is deeply spiritual and convicting. But most of all, it is a true testament of how loving a God I serve. Please watch the video in its entirety. The ending is so very powerful. “How on earth can I go about limping through this world and not give all my heart, my soul, my mind, my strength, to the Christ who gave me life?” If you have had an abortion and are hurting , please visit this site (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4045293 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:00:10 +0100 4045293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3987137&cid=t_107311_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D1057    Nice Wonder Melons Watermelon can have the same effect as Viagra, scientists discovered recently – but apparently Spencer Pratt wasn’t eating enough fleshy fruit and Heidi Montag has put him to the curb.  Divorce went through this May and now she is back on the dating scene.   Indeed, this red love nector can really mend erectile dysfunction (ED)  like natural testosterone and make him sex ready, but does nothing for personality or brains unfortunately. Watermelon is an amazing treat, and  is packed with citrulline, a compound that relaxes blood vessels – just like the famous blue pills – researchers at the North Carolina State University have found.  Who knew spitting seeds could be more than just a redneck contest, but actually excellent forep... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3987137 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:11:54 +0100 3987137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3914955&cid=t_107311_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fprofessional-flirting-%25e2%2580%2593-ok-or-not-ok%2F Melanie Griffiths makes some "unconventional" career moves in Working Girl. Are you down with that? We fancy ourselves to be some smart, career-savvy ladies, but we were shocked to find the headline “Flirting Your Way To The Corner Office” among the highlighted stories on ForbesWoman this morning. The subtitle, “Are you ignoring one of your greatest career assets? A guide to professional flirtation” has us even more uncomfortable. This is so not politically correct. The article quotes Nicole Williams, author of Girl on Top: Your Guide to Turning Dating Rules into Career Success, who pushes for women to wise up about using flirting as a tool for professional success. She thinks it’s naive to do otherwise, but recognizes that not everyone’s a big... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3914955 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:29:16 +0100 3914955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3690881&cid=t_107311_107_f&fid=36672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sciencebase.com%2Fscience-blog%2Fwatery-calendar-girls-draw-chemical-structures.html A few more science stories that caught my eye this week FieldView – Cresset Group – Free download release of FieldView, a new molecular viewer/editor that is designed to show molecules with their associated field patterns and physicochemical properties. Watery no-man’s land – Physical chemists know water to exist in 15 distinct phases, now research by Valeria Molinero and co-workers, University of Utah, USA, shows that at 180 K ice and liquid can coexist after water crystallizes. The Living Matrix: a movie promoting energy medicine beliefs – Classic bit of BS shredding. Apparently, "The heart is a functional brain. It may be the master organ for imprinting information into the holographic body field." Yeah, right Two suns – Will Aderoid approa... Sciencebase Science Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3690881 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:00:11 +0100 3690881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3545630&cid=t_107311_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fblackout-girl%2F “A common story. A rare twist. When the American dream becomes her secret nightmare, Jennifer Storm begins the dark descent into addiction. Then she discovers that the same events that destroy her also create her. Written in a humble, raw voice, Blackout Girl helps us remember where we came from–and why.” –Melody Beattie, author of Codependent No More, The Grief Club, and other bestsellers. “Where the hell am I? How did I get here?” Beginning at the age of 12, Jennifer Storm asked herself these questions many times after waking from alcohol-induced blackouts. During her teens and early twenties, Storm turned to alcohol to deal with the traumas in her life. In addition to alcohol, she also experimented with drugs, and eventually began using crack to dea... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3545630 Fri, 07 May 2010 15:59:53 +0100 3545630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3508306&cid=t_107311_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D932 FDA!  No Lick, Just Sip & Suck? For thousands of years, salt’s high value has made it the foundation of a society, a currency of trade, and cause for wars.  Now suddenly salt is the bad girl.  An organized push by the FDA to ban salty foods and have manufacturers reduce salt in their products, is fueled by idiots who know nothing about health and those who ignore the US Constitution!   So if the FDA get’s it way, and outlaws salt – what happens to #1?  I guess we tequila drinkers will just have to make do with number 2 and 3!                  Consumers love the taste of salt in food and, in fact, their bodies crave it. With the trend toward low-fat foods, food producers must rely on salt to provide the desired taste.   So, what do you think will hap... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3508306 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:24:51 +0100 3508306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490794&cid=t_107311_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F33twgCbfLEM%2F You say you’re an environmentalist. You use cloth bags when grocery shopping; your house is fitted with CFL light bulbs; and you drive a hybrid. (Hopefully not a Prius, though.) But if you really want to get your hands dirty for the sake of saving the planet, here are 10 ways you can use Earth Week as an excuse to get active in your community. If none of these opportunities are near where you live, check out Serve.org or Volunteermatch.org to find a worthy cause nearby. 1. Phoenix, Arizona Girls For A Green Planet – Saturday, May 1 You can teach Girl Scouts (grades two through six) how to lead greener lives, and help inspire the next generation to be as committed to saving the environment as you are. 2. Los Angeles, California Earth Day at SEA Lab – Saturday, April 24 Spend the morni... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490794 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:02:41 +0100 3490794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3390739&cid=t_107311_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsprings-sprouts%2F Future lunches are springing up everywhere, from the looks of Flickr. We found these shots of budding little fruits and vegetables on the You Grow Girl: Garden Show & Tell Flickr group pool: from Flickr user Life In Sugar Hollow from Flickr user Chiot's Run from Flickr user Moncita Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3390739 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:00:43 +0100 3390739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3390742&cid=t_107311_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fblisstree-video-of-the-day%2F Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart (photo: Mike Stotts/WENN) Amid all the buzz surrounding yesterday’s release of “The Runaways,” a film starring Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning about the early days of girl rockers Joan Jett and Cherie Currie, you might be apt to forget about two other wildly awesome female musicians from the 1970s (and ’80s and 90s). Don’t. They’re sisters (one’s got the voice, the other guitar skills); they’re from Seattle; they’ve sold 30 million records; and they kick some serious ass. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3390742 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:24:08 +0100 3390742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3316135&cid=t_107311_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F6326590%2F14rbvh%2Fneuromarketing%7ECookie-Framing.htm Years ago, when The Tonight Show ruled late-night TV and when all the guests weren’t celebrities promoting their latest book, movie, or TV show, host Johnny Carson interviewed the Girl Scout who sold the most cookies that year. This young lady, Markita Andrews, set a cookie-sales record that has yet to be broken. [...] CommentsSocial psychologists have been teaching this for years. In ... by BrendonReminds me of the down-and-out fella who stopped me in the ... by eaonThe title of this post caught my eye immediately when it popped ... by Jon (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3316135 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:34:30 +0100 3316135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3204029&cid=t_107311_46_f&fid=38787&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmsf.ca%2Fblogs%2Fphotos%2F2010%2F01%2F24%2Fhaiti-10%2F Port-au-Prince – January 16, 2010 A girl at the MSF temporary hospital across the street from where damaged La Trinité hospital collapsed. (Source: MSF Blogs) MSF Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3204029 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:04:13 +0100 3204029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2920427&cid=t_107311_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fhealth-and-girl-stuff.html Maybe that isn’t the most politically correct title for this post; I should grow up and say “women’s issues,” right? Naw. Just like any formerly repressed group, we get to refer to ourselves any way we want. And a girl might just change her mind, you know I’ve been feeling especially frustrated with all [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2920427 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:00:29 +0100 2920427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2890863&cid=t_107311_133_f&fid=37107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aspieweb.net%2Fgirls-woman-autism-video-report-pddnos%2F A television station in Indiana is doing a week long special report on Woman and Autism.  The video from today is a very uplifting and enlighting story on what its like to be a woman on the autism spectrum.  Its about a young girl who has been diagnosed Pervasive Developmental Disorder (Not Otherwise Specified) also [...] (Source: AspieWeb.net) AspieWeb.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2890863 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:11:28 +0100 2890863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2886494&cid=t_107311_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F10%2F12%2F5-ways-to-get-in-touch-with-your-inner-bitch%2F I don’t know about you, but for the longest time, I was afraid of my inner bitch. In the old suppressed, sexist tradition of ‘you’re either a whore or a saint’, women are too often taught that we are either ‘nice’ or ‘bitches’ and never the twain shall meet. So it’s not surprising that when I was growing up I felt it necessary to suppress any snarkiness. It was hard when what I really wanted to do was say something catty or roll my eyes or even admit out loud that I was so much hotter than Lisa, my high school nemesis. Good girls just didn’t do that! Was I evil because sometimes the shrew just had to make an appearance? It was confusing back then when anything that come out of my mouth with a sharp edge was taken as anger and nice girls just ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2886494 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:35:19 +0100 2886494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2852077&cid=t_107311_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2009%2F09%2F30%2Fa-look-at-portion-size-from-hungry-girl%2F A new video from Hungry Girl, Lisa Lillien, takes an eye-opening and humorous look a the reality of portion sizes of cereal. She compares the amount of cereal in a poured bowl of cereal with the portion of cereal on a cereal food label. More about Hungry Girl Hungry Girl, a.k.a. Lisa Lillien is not a nutritionist, she’s just hungry and the founder of Hungry-girl.com. Her daily emails filled with containing guilt-free recipes, food and product reviews, dieting news and nutrition shockers are received by over half a million subscribers fans. (Source: Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50) Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2852077 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:51:05 +0100 2852077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2800661&cid=t_107311_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fespeciallyheather.com%2Fmusic%2Fshow_698526.mp3 I have to tell you that I was so very nervous going into this interview… and it shows! I never realized how many times I said “um” in a conversation! It was a true pleasure to be interviewed by Melissa. She is a wonderful person and so easy to talk to. I was amazed at how quickly 45 minutes flew by! God is really using her to reach others through her radio show and it was a true honor to be one of those women He chose to use. Pull up a chair and listen to what the Lord has done in my (and her) life thus far! (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2800661 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:47:03 +0100 2800661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2737868&cid=t_107311_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D710 Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS) (commonly known as “man that insensitive woman is a dude!” syndrome) It used to be easy to tell if a boy was a boy, and a girl was a girl.  Now, it isn’t.  We all know that “looks can be deceiving” so just a general inspection of a pection doesn’t always mean anything.  So, we had to turn to chromosomal analysis -you know, the XX and the XY thing?  Boys have the Y, the girls X.   Some men think that the absence of Y is a genetic defect!  LOL!  I know the women are convinced that a Y is a genetic anomaly.  With the concerns unfair advantages relating to performance enhancing testosterones, human growth hormone, and red blood cell stimulating factors – who knew that the discussion would turn back to g... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2737868 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:30:10 +0100 2737868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2734228&cid=t_107311_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2009%2F08%2F17%2Fmad-men-era-sexist-and-cruel-and-i-miss-it%2F My new post on Politics Daily / Woman Up: Is it wrong to miss the stewardess? The bellhop? The secretary? I know they’re politically incorrect. But the hit show “Mad Men” on AMC – set in the early 1960s and arguably the best TV show since “The Sopranos” – has brought back dormant longings I didn’t know I had… Read the rest on AOL @ Mad Men Era Sexist and I Miss It. Posted in Performing Arts, Woman Up Tagged: 1960s, mad men, secretary, sex single girl, stewardess (Source: Donna Trussell) Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2734228 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:25:12 +0100 2734228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2712322&cid=t_107311_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2009%2F08%2F17%2Fmad-men-era-sexist-and-glamorous-and-i-miss-it%2F My new post on Politics Daily / Woman Up: Is it wrong to miss the stewardess? The bellhop? The secretary? I know they’re politically incorrect. But the hit show “Mad Men” on AMC – set in the early 1960s and arguably the best TV show since The Sopranos – has brought back dormant longings I didn’t know I had… Read the rest on AOL @ Mad Men Era Sexist and Glamorous, and I Miss It. Posted in Performing Arts, Woman Up Tagged: 1960s, mad men, secretary, sex single girl, stewardess (Source: Donna Trussell) Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2712322 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:25:12 +0100 2712322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2709362&cid=t_107311_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2009%2F08%2F17%2Fmad-men-recalls-glory-days-of-stewardesses-and-shorthand%2F My new post on Politics Daily / Woman Up: Is it wrong to miss the stewardess? The bellhop? The secretary? I know they’re politically incorrect. But the hit show “Mad Men” on AMC – set in the early 1960s and arguably the best TV show since The Sopranos – has brought back dormant longings I didn’t know I had… Read the rest on AOL @ Mad Men Recalls Glory Days of Stewardesses and Shorthand. Posted in Performing Arts, Woman Up Tagged: 1960s, mad men, secretary, sex single girl, stewardess (Source: Donna Trussell) Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2709362 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:25:12 +0100 2709362 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2584373&cid=t_107311_140_f&fid=35439&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbipolarsoupkitchen-stephany.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fmental-health-blogs-writing-about-6.html (Source: soulful sepulcher) soulful sepulcher blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2584373 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:31:00 +0100 2584373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2584374&cid=t_107311_140_f&fid=35439&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbipolarsoupkitchen-stephany.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fis-something-not-quite-right-with-stan.html (Source: soulful sepulcher) soulful sepulcher blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2584374 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:40:00 +0100 2584374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2580452&cid=t_107311_140_f&fid=35439&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbipolarsoupkitchen-stephany.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Ffurious-seasons-father-of-girl-with.html (Source: soulful sepulcher) soulful sepulcher blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2580452 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:47:00 +0100 2580452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523656&cid=t_107311_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fespeciallyheather%2FEH%2F%7E3%2FfnPK7_Kv4iY%2F It is one thing to think that Christ loves us with an unconditional love, but do we love him unconditionally in return? That is a tough question for even the most devout Christians. It digs at the heart of the flesh and reminds us that we are what we are because of who He [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523656 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:30:11 +0100 2523656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512791&cid=t_107311_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2009%2F06%2F20%2Fyoung-girl-dying-in-iran%2F Grave of Neda Agha Soltan The young woman’s name is ندا آقا .سلطان Neda Agha Soltan. She was a 26-year-old student. She’d studied religion and philosophy, but was most interested in music and travel. On June 20, 2009 she was watching a protest with her music teacher. At 7:05 PM she was standing on Kargar Avenue at its intersection with Khosravi and Salehi Streets. Although initial reports implicated a sniper on top of a building, other witnesses said Neda was shot by a Basij militiaman riding a motorcycle. A few minutes later, she died. On the video a male voice says, “Neda, don’t be afraid. Neda, don’t be afraid.” And then, “Neda, stay with me. Neda, stay with me!” In Iran, One Woman’s Death May Have Many Consequences. Who... Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512791 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:09:30 +0100 2512791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2473247&cid=t_107311_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fboy-or-girl-intelligender-might-tell%2F The makers of an over-the-counter gender prediction test say their product, the IntelliGender, will let expecting moms know the sex of their baby as  early as 10 weeks after conception. It’s a simple urine test that’s based on the science that certain hormones found in the pregnant woman’s urine, when combined with a “proprietary mix of chemicals”, will react  differently depending on whether the woman is carrying a boy or a girl. Apparenly, within 10 minutes of taking the urine test, the specimen will turn green if it’s a boy, and orange if it’s a girl. But IntelliGender co-founder Rebecca Griffin is quick to say that they do not guarantee 100% accuracy. The test, after all, is not a  diagnostic tool. For that, you need to wait for a sonog... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2473247 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:58:59 +0100 2473247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442323&cid=t_107311_133_f&fid=37107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aspieweb.net%2Fautism-national-anthem-magic-nba%2F Seven year old Autistic Girl Gina Marie Incandela sang the national anthem at the National Basketball Association Orlando Magic Game for the fourth time recently.   Gina does a great job in such an overwhelming situation - but it gets better.  The four times Gina has sung, the Orlando Magic have won!Gina Recently told the Orlando [...] (Source: AspieWeb.net) AspieWeb.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442323 Sat, 30 May 2009 03:58:11 +0100 2442323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2301647&cid=t_107311_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Ffdas-actions-speak-louder-than-its.html It has been widely reported that as far as the FDA is concerned it's the message not the medium when it comes to regulating pharmaceutical use of the Internet (see, for example, "A Conversation with the FDA Associate Commissioner for Public Affairs"). This is turning out not to be entirely accurate.In 14 recent warning letters, FDA challenged the conventional wisdom of consultants to the drug industry about application of the so-called "one-click rule" to Google Adwords. Clicking is unique to messages delivered via the Internet or other interactive media.The "one-click rule" states it's OK on an Rx product Web site to merely provide a link to the package insert or brief summary. The "rule" was an interpretation of FDA thinking by consultants to the drug industry and was never something the... Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2301647 Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:29:00 +0100 2301647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2287311&cid=t_107311_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F9_4AP_RIl9E%2F From being the ultimate Bond poster girl to speaking up about osteoporosis, actress Ursula Andress has come a long way. Ursula Andress Ms Andress, born in Swizterland in 1936, was one of the major sexy women and actresses of her time. If you look at her now, you’d hardly believe she’s in her 70s. But, despite taking good care of her body and her physical beauty, time has ravaged her bones, resulting in osteoporosis. As a result of her diagnosis with osteoporosis, Ms Andress agreed to become a spokesperson for the disease, teaching women about the importance of osteoporosis prevention and treatment. To do this, she became involved in the “Timeless Women Campaign ,” an undertaking of the International Osteoporosis Foundation . According to the website, Ms Andress says... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2287311 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:59:53 +0100 2287311 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2277184&cid=t_107311_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F03%2F17%2Flibbys-hope-wishes-all-of-our-readers-a-happy-st-patricks-day%2F I know what you’re thinking.  With a last name like Cacciatore, he can’t be Irish. But alas, you would be mistaken, as I am one-half Irish and proud of it.  My old college roommate (who is a 1st generation Irish American) considers St. Patrick’s Day the holiest of holy days … along with the entire [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2277184 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:33:55 +0100 2277184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2276187&cid=t_107311_133_f&fid=35124&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Faspergerwoman%2F%7E3%2FKpweAC5d0BY%2Fautism-and-art.html Today I once again had the pleasure of being able to see The Girl With The Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer in real at the Mauritshuis.Art is something which touches me deeply. Is that something familiair with autism?Well of course I know there are millions of people loving art.I had a great day out and The Hague is so beautiful. There is just so much too see. (Source: The Art of Being Asperger Woman) The Art of Being Asperger Woman blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2276187 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:17:00 +0100 2276187 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2260438&cid=t_107311_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fespeciallyheather%2FEH%2F%7E3%2F08GY93Pryd0%2F Therefore, since God in his mercy has given us this new way, we never give up. We reject all shameful deeds and underhanded methods. We don’t try to trick anyone or distort the word of God. We tell the truth before God, and all who are honest know this. If the Good News we preach [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2260438 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:12:57 +0100 2260438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2216532&cid=t_107311_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F02%2F26%2F10-ways-to-make-friends%2F They say it takes a village to raise a child. Well, it also takes a village — at best a supportive community, and at the least a few very good friends — to keep a person sane and happy. All of us need companionship, which is exactly why teenagers are texting their friends in the middle of dinner (TMI, BFF, OMG …), and why people who didn’t own a personal computer last year now have profiles on Facebook, MySpace, and other social networking sites. Maybe the first trick to finding friends is to befriend ourselves, and to become comfortable with silence, because no one has the power to make us feel okay with ourselves but us. But, lest we stay quiet for too long, here are 10 techniques to meet new friends, which I think everyone can benefit from, because, as I learned ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2216532 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:08:04 +0100 2216532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2216586&cid=t_107311_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2801 I wanted to thank the folks who were the subject of my last post for being such good sports.  Shortly after I signed up to follow them on Twitter I heard back to them. In a joking manner I was called a “sacastic punk,” personally I would have said shit instead of punk. Hopefully they realized that I make more fun of myself first and foremost. When that happens nothing is sacred, especially if I’m including my sero status. The Go Girl twitter person (not to be confused with this Go Girl)was very friendly and I appreciated them contacting. They really do have a brilliant product, as it makes for great conversation, and damn I wished I had known so I could have told the Harlem woman who was suffering from standing-up-to-pee envy. I put together a little moment from NYC. Don... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2216586 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:19:51 +0100 2216586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2182599&cid=t_107311_109_f&fid=35044&url=http%3A%2F%2Fadultaddstrengths.com%2F2009%2F02%2F12%2Fpete-interviewed-on-women-with-adult-adhd-in-more-magazine%2F Post from: Adult ADD Strengths Pete Interviewed on Women With Adult ADHD in More Magazine I’ve been quoted in an article on Women with Adult ADHD in More Magazine (the Canadian edition) in the Feb/March Issue p. 121-4 written by Zoe Kessler who has ADHD and talks about her and other women’s experience in living with Adult ADHD. Title of the article is “Spinning Out Of Control. What happens when the A in ADHD stands for Adult? Finally a Guide for Grown-ups.” Unfortunately no web article, just the printed one. Excellent article, it’s on the newstands now, check it out. Girls and Women with ADHD are less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD, since they more often have just the inattentive form of ADHD (90%) instead of the combined form that boys and men usually do (i... Adult ADD Strengths blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2182599 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:24:38 +0100 2182599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2164565&cid=t_107311_111_f&fid=38037&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnurseblogger.net%2F2009%2F02%2F06%2Fwaiting%2F Written several days ago….. I’m coming up on a year since I had my hysterectomy.  Maybe because of the looming anniversary (which is also the anniversary of my miscarriage) or maybe because Suzanne just had a hysterectomy, it’s been on my mind today. Sharon was talking about some of the parts I don’t remember earlier today.  Brenda called her as she stood next to my recovery bed and I begged for the phone through my haze.  “Sharon, there are three incisions,” I whimpered.  I handed the phone back and she squeaked, “Three incisions, Brenda?  Three?”  At which point, Brenda bellowed (whilst rolling her eyes, I am certain), “POKEHOLES!  They are just pokeholes!”  And one best friend breathed easier knowing that another best ... Blog, Blah, Blah blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2164565 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:00:31 +0100 2164565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2121672&cid=t_107311_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2251 I’ve seen a few episodes of this show on television. This has got to be the explicit sex show I’ve ever seen. So much so that I wouldn’t be surprised it’s not banned in all the Conservative ridings in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. On this episode they tackled the subject of mixing drugs and sex. They recounted this little story: Some have gone to extreme measures to improve their sexual kick. In 1987, a man injected cocaine into his penis before having sex with his girlfriend. His erection didn’t subside for three days and nine days later gangrene began to set in, and he lost his legs, nine fingers and his penis. All I can say is that I’ll never look at some in a wheelchair the same. Especially the man with no legs, well stumps at the knees, and no teeth, who sits at th... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2121672 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:07:47 +0100 2121672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2035863&cid=t_107311_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fbirth-day-cakes-magic-marker-best-shot.html Hosted by "Tracy" at "Mother May I," but the photo-picture below will whizz you right there with one click.Just call me snap happy.A selection of random cakes as it's too tricky to get them all in the right order.Now all the fun stuff is over and we've graduated to boring old grown up cakes.Here's the recipe for the Peppermint Ice frosting underneath:-Peppermint Buttercream Frosting1 cup (2 sticks) butter4-5 cups powdered [Icing] sugar, sifted1/4 cup milk1/8 teaspoon all natural peppermint extractBeat butter until creamy, scrape bowl.Add 4 cups of sifted powdered, milk, and peppermint extract, beat until combined.Taste and add more peppermint extract until it tastes strong or weak enough. And yes, you’re quite right, it’s vile, tastes just like toothpaste.If you like what you read, sen... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2035863 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:43:00 +0100 2035863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2035587&cid=t_107311_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F12%2F14%2Fminding-the-media-teen-magazines%2F “Get Your Best Body By New Year’s,” “And Still Eat What You Want,” “What His Kiss Really Means,” “Party Outfits for Your Body: Flaunt Your Favorite Feature.” The above headlines sound suspiciously similar to our good old women’s magazines — complete with the usual conversation on our bodies (unbelievably thin models? Check. Thin “regular” girls? Check), looks and men. This is the latest issue of Seventeen, the largest teen magazine today, whose readership tops about 13 million monthly. Below these “women’s magazine-friendly” headlines is “We’re in it together: Learn how you and your girls can help each other feel good about your bodies.” So right after you’re finished altering your body in record speed — “tone your whole body ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2035587 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:05:24 +0100 2035587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2027047&cid=t_107311_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fdeath-of-one-click-rule-or-received.html It has long been FDA's position that no new guidance regarding pharmaceutical marketing via the Internet was necessary because the rules that apply to print and broadcast media also apply to the Internet.Recently, however, the FDA issued a little-noticed warning letter (click on image at left to read the relevant section) that addresses a specific Internet marketing ploy: branded banner ads that mention a product's indication and benefit without including fair balance (ie, risk information).Pharmaceutical marketers and online partners (eg Google) have often justified these types of ads by invoking the the so-called "one-click rule," which Jim Nail, CMO at TNS Media Intelligence/Cymfony, explains this way: "...there is no 'official' FDA one-click rule...there is a 'received precedent' that ... Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2027047 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:10:00 +0100 2027047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2028260&cid=t_107311_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fespeciallyheather%2FEH%2F%7E3%2F479497915%2F So many times in the last few years I have found myself questioning Gods plan. I have cried out, begged, and honestly wept openly regarding my broken spirit. While praying for those circumstances that life held, I realized how faithful God truly is, and I am so awe struck. In those moments that you [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2028260 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:40:48 +0100 2028260 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2017837&cid=t_107311_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FHriUT9wx-v4%2F 8-year-old Mari Klages—-whose was asked not to return to a Girl Scout Brownie troop for girls with special needs in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, after attending one meeting—-is now again a Brownie again, thanks to her former troop leader, Dina Johnston, and the Girl Scouts organization. Writes Laurel Walker in today’s Journal Sentinel: Anita Rodriguez, vice president for organizational strategy at the southeast Girl Scouts chapter, said, “The bottom line for us is we do not discriminate and the Girl Scouts did not kick her out” but worked to find a solution. Unfortunately, she said, the special needs troop that was tailored to the sedentary needs of the other three girls, including one with brittle bone disease, has disbanded after three meetings because parents and... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2017837 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 18:25:58 +0100 2017837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2000266&cid=t_107311_177_f&fid=38134&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbabybound.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F11%2F29%2Fyo-flo%2F We tight right?   So what’s with the disappearing act?  Where ya been?  Can I get a shout out?  I thought we were makin progress. Listen.  I like you.  I want to help you.  I’m a reasonable woman.  I got a couple guys, Tommy Tampon and Peter - Extra wings - Liner, that can make sure nothing happens to you.  But I can’t help you if you don’t play by the rules.  You scratch my back, I scratch yours right?  Help a sister out and I can set you up with extra protection. You don’t want to make me angry Flo.  I don’t want to hurt you.  Show yourself and everything will work out.  We don’t have time for this little game you like to play. Show yourself woman!!        (Source: B a b y B o u n d) B a b y B o u n d blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2000266 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:30:56 +0100 2000266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1980896&cid=t_107311_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2Fo9p9d2TL4i0%2F After 14-year-old Casey Reilly, who has Asperger’s, was excluded from week-long scouting trip, which prevented him from advancing in rank, his parents filed a lawsuit against the Pacific Palisades Boy Scout Troop 223—-more recently, in Wisconsin, after one visit to Girl Scout Brownie troop for girls with special needs in Oconomowoc, the troop’s leaders told 8-year-old Magi Klages’ parents not to bring her back. Magi is autistic and, after graduating from a Daisy troop, she wanted to continue with Brownies. A local Brownie troop with 22 girls was too overwhelming so her parents, Michele and Kevin Klages, decided to try the troop for special needs children. Magi’s first meeting at the group was difficult, understandably, as she was faced with a completely new routin... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1980896 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:00:27 +0100 1980896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939612&cid=t_107311_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FzXC9dLgzFzs%2F A judge will hear arguments on whether charges should be brought against two parents who did not take their daughter to the doctor, choosing instead to pray for her treatment. The 11-year old girl had untreated diabetes, and was too weak to walk, talk, or drink. ~source As someone with diabetes, I cannot imagine the horrible death this girl must have suffered. You know how you feel when your blood sugar gets really high? Imagine having it that way for a long time and not having anyone help you. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for prayer. But I think God puts healthcare workers on this earth so we can get help. The fact that these parents did not seek medical attention when their daugher became sicker and sicker is disgusting to me. Tags: case, Diabetes, diabetic, die, girl, law, me... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939612 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:11:10 +0100 1939612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1856480&cid=t_107311_129_f&fid=35796&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rathnait.net%2Fblog%2F2008%2F10%2Fvideo_game_adventures.html Fall is finally here in the Pac Northwest and with it, day after day of rain, rain, rain. Last fall I didn't have a video game system, mostly because I was too busy to pay much attention to the gaming world, but since purchasing my Nintendo Wii in May I not only have an exer-gaming console to distract me from the weather (and doing a bit of exercise this afternoon did help refocus my thoughts from work frustrations), I also have a plethora of gaming opportunities I can access by downloading old games (including several of my favorite games from the Nintendo 64) and purchasing a wide variety of games originally created for the Nintendo Gamecube. What I've found, though, is that the brilliance of the Wii is also its biggest downfall: you have to get up off your heiney and actually move. Mo... Behind Blue Eyes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1856480 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:34:45 +0100 1856480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1728302&cid=t_107311_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2008%2F08%2F19%2Fim-too-special-to-get-cancer%2F First comes the shock. In the (tongue-in-cheek) words of my friend, teacher and mentor the late James Tankard: Cancer? Me? But I’m too special to get cancer. People told me I was lucky — great doctors, good insurance, look at the bright side. People expected me to be positive and that’s when a disconnect happened. Creature From the Black Lagoon (1954) Why didn’t I feel lucky? Why didn’t I feel positive? Who was I now, anyway?  I used to be someone’s wife, but I didn’t feel like a woman anymore. I didn’t even feel human. I pictured myself as some strange creature dragging around the house. I’d stare out the windows for a while, and then go back to bed. No one warned me of the horror of cancer. I felt like I was watching a movie, only... Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1728302 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:24:48 +0100 1728302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1807162&cid=t_107311_111_f&fid=38037&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnurseblogger.net%2F2008%2F07%2F20%2Fthriving-on-neglect%2F These plants are succulents–sedum and cacti. They are a perfect choice for the West Texas climate because they thrive on neglect. They need very little water and they love to bake in the sun. If you ever unearth one of these plants, you’ll see their root system is very compact and shallow. Most of the plant is above the surface. Often times these plants become top heavy. My husband took me to buy some plants today and I decided to plant a container of drought-resistant plants that will be more likely to survive the winter. I wanted something with some height and texture and my gaze fell upon the cactus. My husband hemmed and hawed over buying it because it is scarred about halfway down its trunk. Sometime, somewhere, this cactus was hurt and it will wear the mark forever. But m... Blog, Blah, Blah blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1807162 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:06:34 +0100 1807162 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1475624&cid=t_107311_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fespeciallyheather%2FEH%2F%7E3%2F299768814%2F I bought a new Bible the other day. It is called “The Daily Walk”. In it, it has devotions on the side lines of the chapters called “My Daily Walk”. I am reading the book of Job right now, and let me tell you, it is kicking my butt bigtime. This is [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1475624 Wed, 28 May 2008 11:16:11 +0100 1475624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1449302&cid=t_107311_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F05%2F16%2Fyou-know-the-saying-everyone-has-a-twin%2F You’ve heard it time and again. Somebody tells you that you look just like so and so, and you eek out the standard reply: “Well, they say everyone has a twin.” Well, if you’re a seemingly normal 9-year-old girl in central Greece, you not only have a twin, but you carry her (or him) around in your stomach. Yes, this is true. The girl, who was suffering from stomach pains and a swollen belly, went to the hospital where doctors surgically removed a growth that was found to be the girl’s embryonic twin. A formed fetus, it was two inches long and had a head, hair and eyes - but no brain or umbilical cord. The girl has since made a full recovery, but the staggering thing is that this phenomenon has happened before. While it certainly isn’t considered common, i... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1449302 Sat, 17 May 2008 02:44:50 +0100 1449302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1356084&cid=t_107311_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F04%2F08%2Fan-update-on-rebecca-riley-and-toddler-bipolar-disorder%2F Of no particular surprise to anyone, on April 3 attorneys representing Rebecca Riley’s estate filed a lawsuit against the psychiatrist and Tufts Medical Center, where the psychiatrist practiced. Rebecca Riley, if you’ll remember, was the 4-year-old who died from an overdose of psychiatric drugs. The lawsuit was filed by a court-appointed guardian overseeing Riley’s estate, on behalf of Rebecca (for the pain and suffering she endured before her death) and Rebecca’s brother and sister. Riley’s parents are awaiting trial on second-degree murder charges related to their daughter’s death. The psychiatrist who oversaw Rebecca’s care, Dr. Kayoko Kifuji, wasn’t fired, but has stopped seeing patients: Kifuji could not be reached for comment yesterd... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1356084 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:34:16 +0100 1356084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1349801&cid=t_107311_131_f&fid=35743&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthegenesherpa.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fjessica-queller-and-brca1.html First I would like to apologize to Spiegel and Grau. I missed you gracious letter. Please give me a call.Second.....I am catching some serious heat about the deCode rant! I never knew so many smokers were hoping to escape cancer and angrily flaming me with emails. Here's a hint ladies and Gentlemen........Quit Smoking and maybe you will avoid cancer. To all of those who decided to fill my gmail yesterday....thanks for reading this blog. I appreciate your interest.I don't know how many of you picked up the USA Today on March 31st, but in it was a profile on Jessica Queller. She has written a book called:Pretty Is What Changes-Impossible Choices, The Breast Cancer Gene, and How I Defied My DestinyAbout the Book....Eleven months after her mother succumbs to cancer, Jessica Queller has herself... Gene Sherpas: Personalized Medicine and You blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1349801 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:30:00 +0100 1349801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1315454&cid=t_107311_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F254657668%2F I do watch American Idol. I love this show and is definitely a showcase of America’s talent. Who doesn’t love the good judges, Randy and Paula. Then I guess, everyone had hated Simon Cowell at one point or another. Am I right or Am I right?! Ha ha ha. Anyway, Simon isn’t that bad all the time. He too is capable of appreciating real talent when he sees one. Like his fabulous comments on David Cook and Carly Smithson. Also, Simon Cowell has a soft heart too. Yes, indeed! Are you ready for this? Simon Cowell goes soft-hearted with generous gift to cancer-stricken child Simon says - it’s on me. The often-harsh “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell was so moved after seeing a sick little girl on Oprah that he paid off her family’s $162,000 mortgage. Cowel... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1315454 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:56:09 +0100 1315454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1308014&cid=t_107311_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.especiallyheather.com%2F2008%2F03%2F17%2Fjoyfully%2F “There are moments in the harsh bleakness of winter that would be unbearable if there were not, tucked deep within its bosom, the promise of spring. But spring always comes. Dark moments in the life and heart of a mother or wife are mitigated only in the light of God’s sovereignty. We must learn to draw [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1308014 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:07:08 +0100 1308014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1261672&cid=t_107311_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F242320946%2F There is no prenatal genetic test for autism; there has been speculation that, as research into the genetics of autism develops, such a test might be created. Back in June of 2006, a team of doctors at University College Hospital in London—in view of the fact that autism is diagnosed in boys at a much higher rate than in girls—announced that they hoped to develop a test to screen for autism in male embryos for couples with a family history of autism. The test would use Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD), which screens embryos by taking a single cell from an early stage embryo; embryos with defective genes are discarded. But how reliable are genetic and other prenatal tests for gender? Today’s Eye on DNA offers a thoughtful overview of the reliability of gender test k... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1261672 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:07:20 +0100 1261672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1262036&cid=t_107311_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.especiallyheather.com%2F2008%2F02%2F27%2Fthe-hardest-part%2F People often ask me what the hardest part of having cancer is. Is it the chemo and how sick it makes you? Is it the radiation and how terribly burnt your skin gets? I imagine that for every cancer patient it is different, yet ironically the same. Cancer effects all of its [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1262036 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:36:44 +0100 1262036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1252038&cid=t_107311_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.especiallyheather.com%2F2008%2F02%2F23%2Fan-annonymous-comment-to-my-last-post%2F First, let me start with this: My God is not a cosmic killjoy waiting for me to screw up so that he can sit on his throne and smite me, refuse to bless me, love me, or forgive me. It is actually the opposite. Because He loves me so much, He has saved [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1252038 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 14:33:36 +0100 1252038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1149930&cid=t_107311_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.especiallyheather.com%2F2008%2F01%2F14%2Fshadrack-meshack-and-abendigo%2F We could learn alot from these three guys… I know I am… If you are unfamiliar with the story, or just want to read it again: Daniel Chapter 3 Burn Us Up - Shane And Shane There were three Before the king There were three who wouldn’t bow to him For when you heard The music play And you were standing you would burn. They [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1149930 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:56:20 +0100 1149930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1137439&cid=t_107311_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.especiallyheather.com%2F2008%2F01%2F08%2Fi-beg-for-you-to-move%2F I went to bed last night really contemplating my last post. Why did I feel this way and what is the Lord trying to tell me through this. I would love to tell you that it came to me in a “WOW! I know exactly!” type of moment, but it came from me [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1137439 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:39:06 +0100 1137439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1034714&cid=t_107311_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.especiallyheather.com%2F2007%2F11%2F18%2Fholy-crap%2F How many times do we reserve God for Sundays, only taking him out of His of box (which we made especially for Him, btw) at church. We wear our “Sunday Goodness” like a badge of honor to impress Rev. James, his wife, and all the members we come across along the way. Then, [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1034714 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 06:32:34 +0100 1034714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1020117&cid=t_107311_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.especiallyheather.com%2F2007%2F11%2F12%2Fam-i-not-allowed%2F One thing that stuck out to me at the WOF conference was this quote: Am I not allowed to do what I choose to do with what belongs to me? That really brought so many things into perspective for me. This body is not mine, it is His. My daughter is not mine, she is [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1020117 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:18:47 +0100 1020117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=986073&cid=t_107311_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.especiallyheather.com%2F2007%2F10%2F28%2Fwhen-god-and-cancer-meet-control%2F I’m telling you guys, I cant put this book down. Every page draws me in deeper, and reminds me of things I already know to be true, but have forgotten: Think about it. If God knows everything, the cancer diagnosis did not surprise Him. If God sees everything, He saw the bad news coming. If God has power [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=986073 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 21:06:03 +0100 986073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=980760&cid=t_107311_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.especiallyheather.com%2F2007%2F10%2F26%2Fwhen-god-and-cancer-meet%2F I received the book When God and Cancer Meet yesterday in the mail from a reader, and I haven’t been able to put it down since… (Thanks Lisa!) I want to write about some similarities in her thoughts and mine. For three hours I lay in the room thinking about what it is going [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=980760 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:53:33 +0100 980760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=933453&cid=t_107311_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.especiallyheather.com%2F2007%2F09%2F23%2Fif-you-leave-this-blog%2F having taken with you only one thing… I pray that it is Jesus. I pray that He touches you, and you leave here renewed and uplifted. I pray that if you came in doubting His love for you, you leave here knowing that He loves you more than I could ever find words to [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=933453 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:58:37 +0100 933453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=885477&cid=t_107311_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F158618100%2F Okay, so I know that I said I would be in full effect as of yesterday, but.. I lied. It seems that my lil’ one, the one that had surgery last week, has developed a big fat infection at her operative site and is having a very rough time. I feel so darn bad for her, she is only 5, but she has been a trooper. This morning, her temperature was 104.7 and she was still trying to smile at me! I am a bit stressed to say the least and unfortunately I’ve had to cut something out, which has been writing. Kids, work, wife, house, life… you know how it goes. I did have a sec to peek around the “normal” areas of research and fun facts and did find one study that was worth a read. It seems that doing both aerobic and resistance exercise improved glycemic and blood sugar cont... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=885477 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:49:42 +0100 885477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=845952&cid=t_107311_151_f&fid=35793&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thejunkyswife.com%2F2007%2F09%2Fto-become-cuntface.html You have to apply to me. I am accepting bribes. You must be female. Boys don't know how to act. I submit you to the other Cuntfaces for approval. Email me. (Source: Heroin Addiction Codependence) Heroin Addiction Codependence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=845952 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:42:00 +0100 845952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=787010&cid=t_107311_151_f&fid=35793&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thejunkyswife.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fsister-girl.html Gettin' In The Way Lyrics (Source: Heroin Addiction Codependence) Heroin Addiction Codependence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=787010 Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:48:00 +0100 787010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=741407&cid=t_107311_85_f&fid=34692&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpolitedissent.com%2Farchives%2F1704 Scene from Justice League of America #10, script by Brad Meltzer, pencils by Ed Benes. A month out, and this image still bugs me. First, it’s the way Superman is scanning the “whole spectrum” including “microscopic, chemical, x-ray, auditory, ultrasonic, magnetic, photonic.” I wasn’t even aware that some of those had spectrums — and those that do are overlapping (auditory and ultrasonic fall within one spectrum, while magnetic, x-ray, and “photonic” fall within another). What exactly is a chemical spectrum, and how is Superman testing it? Is he smelling her? Tasting her? This is pushing his super-senses a little too far. Second, and most important, the perspective really bothers me. It’s not that the art is particularly bad (thoug... Polite Dissent blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=741407 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:34:30 +0100 741407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=716553&cid=t_107311_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F07%2Fis-advertising-democratic-girl-from.html First, Lauren Turner -- another one of those Google Health account people I choose to call "Girl from Google" because of her apparent utter lack of experience and knowledge regarding health advertising -- made a provocative and self-serving post to Google's Health Advertising Blog for which she was soundly criticized (see "Google Not Gaga Over SiCKO. Has Remedy for Pharma").Then, in her followup apology (see "My opinion and Google's"), Turner makes this astonishing comment:"Whether the healthcare industry wants to rebut charges in Mr. Moore's movie, or whether Mr. Moore wants to challenge the healthcare industry, advertising is a very democratic [my emphasis] and effective way to participate in a public dialogue."Advertising is indeed a very effective way to participate in a public dialogu... Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=716553 Thu, 05 Jul 2007 13:07:00 +0100 716553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=710281&cid=t_107311_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F07%2Fgoogle-not-gaga-over-sicko-has-remedy.html That Girl from Google is at it again!This time it's Lauren Turner, Account Planner, Google Health who posted this to Google's Health Advertising Blog:Lights, camera, action: the healthcare industry is back in the spotlight. (Not that it ever left the stage.) Next week, Michael Moore’s documentary film, Sicko, will start playing in movie theaters across America.The New York Times calls Sicko a “cinematic indictment of the American health care system.” The film is generating significant buzz and is sure to spur a lively conversation about health coverage, care, and quality in America. While legislators, litigators, and patient groups are growing excited, others among us are growing anxious. And why wouldn’t they? Moore attacks health insurers, health providers, and pharmaceutical com... Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=710281 Mon, 02 Jul 2007 17:38:00 +0100 710281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=547769&cid=t_107311_134_f&fid=35157&url=http%3A%2F%2Fartsweet.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F04%2F16%2Fits-official-im-a-nervous-wreck%2F I got a letter in the mail today officially offering me the position in more-urban-city-down-the-road (MUCDTR) that has been in the works since november. I am thrilled. I am panicking, big time.  Homes in MUCDTR are twice as expensive as our house here.  There is actually more than one neighborhood where we’d consider living.  We need to find a home.  Very very soon.   Mortgage.  House selling.  House buying.  Movers.  Aaaaaaaaaack.  [sandbox, head, insert, deeply] We will be moving.  I will be starting a new job.  And possibly hopefully bringing home our boy.  All right around the same time, if g-d and pgn* cooperate.  Aaaaaaaack.  [deep breath of sand] Pili will be commuting a loooong way to her job and staying over a few nights a week while school is in session.�... Artificially Sweetened blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=547769 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 02:20:22 +0100 547769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=624567&cid=t_107311_97_f&fid=35609&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthewelshpharmacist.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F04%2Fhi-i-work-in-it-i-am-useless-cunt.html Shenanigans aplenty this week, with The Welsh Pharmacist being reduced to looking forward to dealing with the Subutex girl, because at least it gave me a five minute break. Incidentally, she was a complete fox, with a sort of gothic style look about her with panda eyes and piercing everywhere. Almost as hot as Amy Winehouse.Anyway, This place I was in this week was hellish busy, with enough walk ins to tie up one computer all day, and a pile of surgery scripts the approximate thickness of Wisden to deal with every day. This would normally be ok, as someone could plod through the big pile and just generally get on with it.Not when you work for the Co-op though.One of our computers broke on Tuesday. This meant that we couldn't do any surgery scripts. It also highlighted the staggering incomp... The Welsh Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=624567 Sat, 14 Apr 2007 14:05:00 +0100 624567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=501771&cid=t_107311_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F104538529%2F About two years ago, the Early Baby Gender Mentor DNA test was launched. It purportedly tested for fetal DNA in maternal blood to see if there was any DNA from the Y chromosome - yes means boy, no means girl. Another similar test is now being sold called the Pink or Blue test. According to the press release, it is possible detect fetal DNA as early as six weeks all from a single dried blood spot. Accuracy is touted as being greater tha 98%. You just gotta wonder about tests like these. First, is it really necessary to know so early whether the baby is a boy or girl? I have real concerns about parents who can’t wait for a fetal ultrasound to tell them; earliest an ultrasound can diagnosis a baby’s sex is around 11 to 12 weeks with the greatest accuracy after 16 to 20 weeks. Seco... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=501771 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 19:39:43 +0100 501771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=463935&cid=t_107311_85_f&fid=34692&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpolitedissent.com%2Farchives%2F1587 This weekend’s moment of psychic nosebleed zen comes from JSA Classified #3 where Kara (Power Girl) is feeling a little under the weather after having Psycho Pirate toy with her mind. All previous Psychic Nosebleed Zen posts Tags: comics medicine nosebleed power girl jsa (Source: Polite Dissent) Polite Dissent blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=463935 Sun, 11 Mar 2007 16:00:03 +0100 463935