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 'give'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:56:42 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724174&cid=t_140669_134_f&fid=35213&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FYNchP%2F%7E3%2FJ0dM01yGv24%2Fwelcome-sar.html Sar has joined the blogging circle, I've added her blog to the links over on the right. Here's what she wrote: I am also married to a noncompliant diabetic who has the complication of gastroparesis. He has constant stomach problems and needs multiple medications and care diet which he refuses to comply with. he is needle phobic and refuses to inject himself. i am trapped having to be with him to inject hima and get no help or understanding from the medical establishment. He rages and is depressed and has terrible anxiety. he can not or will not work. He has not worked for 10 years and I have to do it all. I have been married to him for almost 40 years. This sisterhood has saved my sanity. I know that I am not alone. Thank you and keep on blogging we need you. I think you may be my h... Wife of a Diabetic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724174 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 04:34:00 +0100 4724174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4709482&cid=t_140669_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F3djtnPI39a0%2F Conclusion In truth we might all be here to help each other, we might all be a part of a machine that fosters cooperation, or were not. We might just be here to make the best of the situation for ourselves. In any case, helping others brings happiness and prosperity into your own life, so for whatever reason you chose to help others, it will always help you in return. I hope you liked this article and found it useful. If you would like to read more from Daniel M. Wood you can find more at his blog Looking to Business.com. He writes mainly about Motivation and the Principals of Success. Sign up for the PTB newsletter! : Reclaim Your Dream, It’s Time to Come Alive Why You Should Read Personal Development Books (Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement) PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4709482 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:51:51 +0100 4709482 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4288671&cid=t_140669_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F48Bg9jO_0Rk%2F What do people say about you when you’re not around? A couple of years ago, when I first started blogging, I met this guy, David Fowler. He had started a parenting blog shortly after I did and we struck up a friendship. He’s a talented writer with a razor-sharp wit. Sure we teased each other back and forth, as guys tend to do, but I’ll say this about Dave, he’s one of the most honest, and genuine people I know. And the funny thing is, that’s pretty much the opinion of anyone I run into who has “met” him (online). Why is that? Well, for one, Dave’s the kind of guy who offers to help you without being asked. He promotes your stuff when there’s nothing in it for him, and who is always there when you need someone to talk to. And he’s funny an... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4288671 Sat, 25 Dec 2010 16:44:20 +0100 4288671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4285368&cid=t_140669_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FPqFIS_QF-AI%2F What would YOU do for someone you loved? I’d do just about anything. It’s true – in fact it’s my greatest weakness. I struggle to set boundaries. I put myself last. And quite frankly, I enjoy ignoring my own untended messes in order to help others clean theirs, leaving my own life in occasional (okay, steady) disarray. But guess what? Loving to help is also my greatest strength (and yours too). You have an unlimited capacity to give. Though, many people don’t recognize this capacity. They fear that they don’t have enough to give. That they’re not important enough to change anyone’s life. They are wrong. Random Acts Of Kindness If you don’t practice, and understand, the simple power of a random act of kindness, then you are setting limits on your life. T... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4285368 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:19:00 +0100 4285368 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4183590&cid=t_140669_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FaJbaS1MZk8A%2F We’ve all been there…that gnawing feeling in the pit of your stomach when you’re about to give a big presentation, fearful that you may blow it.  The hesitation that grips your chest when you step into a party and you don’t know a soul, dreading the moment you have to introduce yourself.  Most of the time, when we’re out of our comfort zone…it’s uncomfortable! For some people, those same situations seem effortless…enjoyable, in fact. Ah…yes, the gift of the gab.  Some people are born with it, others come to it by practice.  But the gift is not the ABILITY to gab, it is the ACTION of communicating.  Every person on this planet has a gift to give and when we learn to communicate effectively, we are able to share our gift with the world. So, how can it be easier to stan... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4183590 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:59:59 +0100 4183590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4168237&cid=t_140669_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FbNX71IxAVO4%2F I admit, I swiped this trick from a friend of mine, writer Alisa Bowman. One day, she wrote about how much it helped her to re-read positive emails from friends when she was feeling down and discouraged. I was a bit skeptical and felt sheepish the first time I tried, but soon that all melted away as I searched for and read some of the nicer things people have ever said about me. It’s easy to forget how much we really do matter in this world. In fact, it’s almost painful to type it out, as decades of social conditioning have taught me that I should disregard those feelings and instead focus on my shortcomings. The thing is, paying attention to the good things we have done and how much people like us for our unique personalities empowers us to continue to make good choices. I want you to... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4168237 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:44:43 +0100 4168237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4164731&cid=t_140669_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FbNX71IxAVO4%2F I admit, I swiped this trick from a friend of mine, writer Alisa Bowman. One day, she wrote about how much it helped her to re-read positive emails from friends when she was feeling down and discouraged. I was a bit skeptical and felt sheepish the first time I tried, but soon that all melted away as I searched for and read some of the nicer things people have ever said about me. It’s easy to forget how much we really do matter in this world. In fact, it’s almost painful to type it out, as decades of social conditioning have taught me that I should disregard those feelings and instead focus on my shortcomings. The thing is, paying attention to the good things we have done and how much people like us for our unique personalities empowers us to continue to make good choices. I want you to... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4164731 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:44:43 +0100 4164731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018430&cid=t_140669_147_f&fid=39273&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FePharmaSummit%2F%7E3%2FTUXKopJ_L3I%2Fmia-hamm-promotes-give-your-health-shot.html Soccer Player Mia Hamm is working with GlaxoSmithKline to promote the awareness of vaccination health for adults. Reported by MM&M, With the "Give Your Health A Shot" campaign, GSK is looking to spread awareness of the 14 vaccinations that can prevent serious illness in adults. In order to reach their target audience, GSK is using http://www.giveyourhealthashot.com website as well as a 30 minute public service announcement that will run in select markets throughout the month of October. (Source: ePharma Summit) ePharma Summit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018430 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:12:00 +0100 4018430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3868698&cid=t_140669_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fsoldiers-underdiagnosed-ptsd-overdiagnosed-personality-disorders%2F Recent reports suggest that the Army may have labelled thousands of soldiers with an incorrect diagnosis of having a personality disorder, when in actuality their behavioral problems instead might be related to traumatic brain injury or PTSD. Psychologist Barbara Van Dahlen, who runs the nonprofit organization “Give an Hour” comments. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3868698 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 01:15:49 +0100 3868698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3648458&cid=t_140669_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fcyndi-lauper-for-true-colors-fund-daily-do-gooder%2F Though Cyndi Lauper is best known for wanting to have fun, she also gets down to some serious social work: The singer co-founded the True Colors Fund, an organization aimed at the advancement of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality two years ago. In the past two years, they’ve raised $200,000 for LGBT organizations like HRC, CenterLink & PFLAG. The True Colors Fund also recently launched their “Give a Damn” Campaign: A far-reaching online initiative to inspire and engage straight people to get informed and support LGBT equality. Post from: BlissTree Cyndi Lauper for True Colors Fund: Daily Do-Gooder (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3648458 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:30:52 +0100 3648458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542560&cid=t_140669_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fi-like-you-when-you-give-me-cookies-video-of-the-day%2F This kid has his priorities straight: Everyone knows that you only have to celebrate Mother’s Day if Mom makes you cookies: Post from: BlissTree I Like You When You Give Me Cookies: Video of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542560 Thu, 06 May 2010 23:02:38 +0100 3542560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3522837&cid=t_140669_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F_yStgRIAgqc%2F We Alcoholics Anonymous members surrender to win; we give away to keep; we suffer to get well, and we die to live. A.A. does not function in a way which people normally expect it to. For example, instead of using our “will power,” as everyone outside A.A. seems to think we do, we give up our wills to a Higher Power, place our lives in hands -invisible hand’s-stronger than ours. Another example: If twenty or thirty of us real drunks get away from home and meet in a clubroom down-town on Saturday night, the normal expectation is that all thirty of us will surely get roaring drunk, but it does not work out that way, does it? Or talking about whiskey and old drinking days (one would normally think) is sure to raise a thirst, but it does not work that way either, does it? Our program and ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3522837 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 03:33:53 +0100 3522837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490914&cid=t_140669_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FQ-TVbKFfP3g%2F At some point in the various journeys we embark on in our lives, we get to a part where we feel like giving up. Sometimes we give up before we even start and other times we give up just before we are about to make that huge break-through that we have been putting so much effort in to achieve. I have created this list of 22 reasons why you should never give up and I hope that you will find it before you give up, so that I can inspire you to keep going! 1- As Long As You Are Alive Anything Is Possible The only valid excuse you have to give up is if you are dead. As long as you are alive (and healthy and free) you have the choice to keep trying until you finally succeed. 2- Be Realistic The chance of mastering something the first time you do it is almost non-existent. Everything takes time to... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490914 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 05:53:37 +0100 3490914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3382798&cid=t_140669_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fw1FPc-k5bMk%2F By David BoazFess Parker, the actor who portrayed both Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone in classic television shows, has died at the age of 85. In his honor, I offer this version of Parker singing the theme song “The Ballad of Davy Crockett“: And more substantively, I note that Col. David Crockett served three terms in Congress from Tennessee, where he is best known for delivering a speech known as “Not Yours to Give.” In response to a proposal for an appropriation to benefit the widow of a naval officer, Rep. Crockett said: I have as much respect for the memory of the deceased, and as much sympathy for the sufferings of the living, if suffering there be, as any man in this House, but we must not permit our respect for the dead or our sympathy for a part of the livin... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3382798 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:07:38 +0100 3382798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3118982&cid=t_140669_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fwishing-all-of-you-a-memorable-christmas-song%2F We may be maimed, sore and hurting but our hearts and minds are, for the most part, intact; that is if you don’t use too strict a sliding scale of rationality. When assessing ourselves, I think we’re allowed to be a little “loosey Goosey”, don’t you? Our Christmas celebrations may change, our festivities become more simplistic and our pockets more lean but we still have our memories, our friends and families who love us and whom we can love in return. I sometimes wonder if it’s better to love or to be loved. I guess you’re a winner both ways. One good thing about being older is all the memories of Christmas past. I’m old enough to especially remember all the wonderful, silly and often beautiful songs of past years. It’s funny how some of them stay with you even though you... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3118982 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:45:22 +0100 3118982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2934830&cid=t_140669_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drneedles.comhttp%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fgive-us-your-health-plan-mr-senator.html As a medical physician for over 51 years, I strive to give you the best medical information on controversial medical subjects, and help your read betwwen the lines. You must come to your own conclusions. I have no ties to any organization, pharmaceutical, or lobby group. As an practicing medical acupuncturist since 1982, I find western medicine and medical acupuncture are very complimentary. This results in astounding healing in pain management, addictions to cigarettes and food, and a host of other maladies. Visit drneedles is blogging" at the end of each blog for a complete alphabetical list of all my blogs Visit http://www.americanacupuncture.com/ for more detailed information on mind, body, and spirit healing.GIVE US YOUR HEALTH PLAN MR SENATOROur senators, congressmen, their staff, an... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2934830 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:15:00 +0100 2934830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2842705&cid=t_140669_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FUS_IdeKN2io%2F In 2009 alone, over 190,000 females and 1,900 males have been diagnosed with breast cancer. But over the years, there have already been more than 10 million cancer survivors. With new research, early screening and treatment, the number of survivors grow. But there is much more work ahead to totally eradicate cancer of the breast and all the other types. In support of Breast Cancer Awareness this October, several companies are running the Think Pink Campaign and donating their proceeds towards breast cancer foundations and research. One of these is Melange Perfume, which will donate 30% of all sales of their portable Pink Solid Perfumes in floral fragrances to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.. Mélange’s Solid Perfumes are a combination of fragrance notes and essential oils fo... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2842705 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:12:55 +0100 2842705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2778567&cid=t_140669_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fnever-give-up-in-a-life-of-chronic-pain%2F The other day I was down in our basement taking out the trash. Much to my surprise I was smacked in the face by a very long branch from a rosebush. It was about six feet in length, pale yellow with only a hint of green, yet still very thorny. I’m always intrigued by events such as this because they are so unusual. It seems that very old, extremely tall climbing pale golden rose that grows on the side of our house, had found its way through two boards on the side of the house. There it was, tiny leaves intact as it sought space, air and sunlight which it was definitely not going to find in a usually dark basement. I remember something similar happening years ago when my children were young and we lived in a large double-wide mobile home. The skirting around the bottom portion could not ke... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2778567 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:00:05 +0100 2778567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382697&cid=t_140669_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fpinch-punch-first-of-month.html We have being doing "that" little trick in our family for as long as I can remember, although admittedly the memory is a bit shaky these days.So today is the day that we draw the winner for the "giveaway." It should have been the first of May and the end of Autism Awareness Month, but real life ran away with me.I did plan to use the randomizer but tempest fugit so I trusted the job to "Old Faithful." To be honest we practiced a LOT first, as chance, random and 'lap of the gods' are all matters of great angst. In fact when I think of the time we spent practicing, I could probably have learned how to use the randomizer and saved myself hours. Glad his sister was on hand to translate my appalling hand-writing!So the winner is "Susie" at "Susies Homemade." If you can trust me with your postal ... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382697 Sun, 03 May 2009 06:59:00 +0100 2382697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2241177&cid=t_140669_140_f&fid=35457&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fbattlingforhealthcom%2F%7E3%2FHong49kEU28%2F Is your stroke awareness up to scratch? Those who have it, don’t know they have it. I am referring to the high risk for stroke and people’s awareness. And that is exactly what one of the papers presented at American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2009 found out. The researchers used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) 2007 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), the world’s largest ongoing telephone health survey. Since 1984, the BRFSS has been tracking health information of Americans. The data analyzed included responses from 86,573 adults from 11 states, as well as the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands. The survey also included answering five questions specific for stroke, mainly on sym... Battling-Schizophrenia blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2241177 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:01:56 +0100 2241177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2167485&cid=t_140669_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fhappy-give-kids-a-smile-day%2F Children’s caries is on the rise. Through the ADA’s Give Kids a Smile program, dentists, hygienists, and dental professionals across the nation are battling this problem by providing free dental care to underprivileged children. Some big names in oral healthcare products and dental technology have joined the crusade, as well. In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month, DentalBlogs interviewed American Dental Hygienist Association President, Diann Bomkamp. What you need to know: The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s press release last month states that most caregivers do not recognize how diet, sharing utensils, and other factors can impact oral health. They don’t know that starches are as prone to promote cavities as are sugars. In addition, most careg... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2167485 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:07:54 +0100 2167485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2164565&cid=t_140669_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=2074325&cid=t_140669_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fgive-away.html The oh so very delightfully charming "Lis Garrett" from "Root and Sprout" is hosting a giveaway today. Can that possibly be one word? Click on the flower to whizz you right thereORGet the code:-Cut and pastefrom this littleboxy thing below Similarly charmingly and delightfully, "Debbie" from "Three Weddings" is also hosting a give .......away......sorry I just can't put those two words together again.Debbie's Click on one of the brides to whizz you right thereORGet the code:-Cut and pastefrom this littleboxy thing below As a result, these two thoroughly reprobate bloggers have double dared me to do likewise. Up until now, I have never given anything away if I could possibly help it, and I'm quite certain that there will be a whole host of pitfalls that I'm about to plop into.Since I am all... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2074325 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 07:59:00 +0100 2074325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1997162&cid=t_140669_133_f&fid=37107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aspieweb.net%2Faspergers-gift-ideas%2F So with the holidays coming up many people are going to go Christmas shopping - and as most people know people with Aspergers always are very interested in at least one topic, but there are also some other things you can get to help people with Aspergers day-to-day.  I started this list to hopefully help [...] (Source: AspieWeb.net) AspieWeb.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1997162 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 11:31:27 +0100 1997162 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1947255&cid=t_140669_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F73QKA9ghJpY%2F Thanks to everyone who joined the Genetics and Health give-away of "Go! Go! Beauty lotions". Go! Go! Beauty is a natural plant-based skin lotion that are themed to celebrate the world’s beautiful diversity, and I think the participants had fun choosing a scent. And now we have winners! By random number generation - 53  charline s 8  ky2here 28  Kathy Scott Congratulations! I will email you for instructions to receiving your prize. For those who didn’t win, no fret. I have another give-away this week, and this one’s a real prize! image: morguefile Tags: give-away, go go lotion, prize, winnersShare This (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1947255 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:25:00 +0100 1947255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939609&cid=t_140669_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FulrTkNNLj7I%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,633,241425,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Need a few items for your holiday shopping list? The American Diabetes Association is having a sale over at its site. If you purchase $75 worth of items before November 9th, you get a free serenity candle. Use the code FREEGIFT at checkout. They’ve got quite a few really nice things. One is this happiness candle. I love words and candles and inspiration, and this one covers all three! I may also purchase this digital photo ornament. What a cool thing! How neat to have photos of your loved ones displayed right on the tree. If you buy something, be sure to tell me about it or comment here. Remember, your purchases help support the race for a c... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939609 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:32:38 +0100 1939609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1921020&cid=t_140669_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F7GziW4_rnx4%2F Even mad scientists like me need to beautify every once in a while. And, it’s the first ever give-away at Genetics and Health so let’s see how it goes - Go! Go! Beauty is a natural plant-based skin lotion that are themed to celebrate the world’s beautiful diversity. Go! Go! comes in 2 scents for each kind of lotion - Go!Go! Asian – Green Tea Antioxidant Lotion Go!Go! Latin – Verbena, Grapeseed & Olive Oil Lotion Go!Go! African – Shea Butter Lotion Go!Go! European – Oatmeal & Soy Lotion All natural Go!Go! Beauty products have never been or ever will be tested on animals. The ingredients are biodegradable, that none are derived from animals (with the exception of bee pollen and honey) and that all of their packaging is recyclable. Every ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1921020 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:40:29 +0100 1921020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1894827&cid=t_140669_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F21%2Fsneak-peek-at-the-new-postcard%2F Always a cause for celebration, a new postcard added to the Fade stable.  The proofs arrived today, a few amendments required but the principle is a good ‘un.  A response to the number of people who want to know how to find us and the Lifehouse. Posted in Design, Fade, Fade Coms, Give Aways, Marketing, Marketing Materials   Tagged: Maps, Marketing, Postcards    (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1894827 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:42:58 +0100 1894827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1811688&cid=t_140669_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2008%2F09%2F21%2Fa-busy-day-for-life-and-death%2F Jeff McCallum is the author of Somebody’s Bright Balloon, a collection of poems about and for cancer patients, caregivers and health professionals. McCallum lives in Minneapolis, where he works as a commercial building contractor. In his free time he’s involved in theater, activism and writing as therapy. Ed. Note: Not to hijack my own post, but regarding writing as therapy, I just gotta add: About a year ago I was approached by the founder of a new arts organization about teaching writing. Basically a volunteer position, but that alone didn’t stop me. I told the woman I’d be interested in teaching a class in cancer poetry or cancer memoir. She turned me down. She said cancer is so “negative” and her organization was new and she wanted to start things ... Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1811688 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 18:32:57 +0100 1811688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1768864&cid=t_140669_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F09%2F05%2Fmoney-happiness%2F It turns out that whoever said money can’t buy you happiness was wrong. Money can buy you happiness, as long as you give some of the money away. Dunn and colleagues (2008) conducted three studies that examined the relationship between Americans’ spending habits and their self-reported happiness. The first study was a national survey conducted on 632 Americans that asked to detail their income and spending habits. The participants were also asked to rate their general happiness level. The researchers found that two things were correlated with greater general happiness levels — higher income (naturally) and spending on gifts for other people or money given to charity. One could argue, well, hey, of course having more income can make you happy… But maybe it&#821... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1768864 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:10:53 +0100 1768864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1701169&cid=t_140669_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FHtcukKCj7a8%2F We are going to play that game- what is in your medicine cabinet? The winner takes home a copy of a great cookbook of their choice- I have about 10 diabetic cookbooks just waiting to be given out as a prize. The latest is my fave- it even gives grocery lists for up to 20 weeks!! What a great and simple tool to help keep you on track. How do you play you ask? Leave me a comment below- what is in your medicine cabinet when you open it up and take a peek. You can even send me a picture to post.  Thank goodness I cleaned mine out last week! I will number the comments as they come in and pick the winner at random. I will then contact you with a choice of 3 cookbooks and you will pick your prize! East enough right? Ok, send them my way… and no cleaning it out first, haha. Tags: cotest, Di... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1701169 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 13:59:52 +0100 1701169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1807162&cid=t_140669_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=1467836&cid=t_140669_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F05%2F26%2Ffree-counseling-for-our-troops%2F On Memorial Day, it seemed appropriate to mention a volunteer project called, Give an Hour. As the Washington Post notes, thousands of private counselors are offering free services to troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with mental health problems, jumping in to help because the military is short on therapists: There are only 1,431 mental health professionals among the nation’s 1.4 million active-duty military personnel, said Terry Jones, a Pentagon spokesman on health issues. About 20,000 more full- and part-time professionals provide health care services for the Veterans Administration and the Pentagon. They include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, social workers and substance abuse counselors. According to veterans groups and health care experts, that... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1467836 Mon, 26 May 2008 13:23:44 +0100 1467836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1369165&cid=t_140669_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fsundays-inspirational-spiritual-video.html This Sunday the Caregivers' inspirational video below features beautiful images and music by Josh Groban, singing "Don't Give Up, You Are Loved." Enjoy and best wishes to all, Kristi (Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News) The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1369165 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:59:00 +0100 1369165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1320567&cid=t_140669_140_f&fid=35439&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbipolarsoupkitchen-stephany.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fmade-it.html (Source: soulful sepulcher) soulful sepulcher blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1320567 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 02:42:00 +0100 1320567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1317808&cid=t_140669_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fsing-your-heart-out-peggy-lee.html It’s tempting just to shriek. It’s a simple enough question afterall; “will you be home for supper?” This is information I need in advance, from all six of us. Everyone has plans but no-one can be nailed down to a time table even if a hammer was available. No-one understands. You can’t take two sick children to the supermarket. You can’t announce to everyone “we still have to eat you know!” It’s one of those annoying illnesses, the kind that lingers for day upon day. The predominant symptom is a temperature, a fever. It’s the kind of fever that hovers around 99 degrees for a blink or two, but then reverts to normal. Each child needs one full fever free day before returning to school. After the 99 degree temperature is duly noted, each child proceeds to swing from the ... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1317808 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:13:00 +0100 1317808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1314021&cid=t_140669_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F03%2F19%2Fcode-of-practice-for-promotion-of-nhs-services%2F sets out rules around promotional material issued by providers of NHS services to ensure that: the information patients receive is not misleading, inaccurate, unfair or offensive, that the brand and reputation of the NHS is protected, and that expenditure on promotional activity is not excessive. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1314021 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:34:12 +0100 1314021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1070289&cid=t_140669_136_f&fid=35299&url=http%3A%2F%2F500miles2nowhere.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Flet-records-show-you-have-been-warned.html I head to the local Relay For Life 2008 Kick off meeting tonight to pick up the packet for the team. Yes, it's that time of the year again for all things Relay to enter my head and begin to swim around and take root. I may not be on the committee this year (thank goodness for a break for my wee brain from that) but that just means I'll have more time for our team and to have more time getting creative with ideas for fund raising and having fun! Expect to hear more about the power of purple from me around here. Maybe you'll consider a quick donation for the holidays? I mean, what's better than tossing your money to a great cause like cancer research than tossing it away on more unnecessary disposables? And? If you live in the area and happen to read this site, I may be hitting you up to be ... Keri - Still Running/Walking for a Reason! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1070289 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 15:05:00 +0100 1070289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=972760&cid=t_140669_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F173927595%2Fnational_pharma_free_week_oct_22.html Sponsored by the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) National Pharma Week is calling for medical schools to eliminate pharmaceutical marketing on their campuses.Across the country thousands of students in the medical field will hold event to promote freeing campuses from the pharma influence. Events will include lobbying of Bill 2029, which would require disclosure of payments made to physicians by pharmaceutical companies, the University of Connecticut Medical Center announcing its new pharmaceutical policy and a symposium to provide better skills at choosing and prescribing.According to the Journal of the American Medical Association 90% of the pharmaceutical industry's $21 billion marketing budget is geared towards doctors. Over 90,000 pharma reps visit doctors and provide e... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=972760 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:15:04 +0100 972760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=912006&cid=t_140669_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F162538665%2F We all know that an essential part of heart health is weight control, nutrition and an active lifestyle. With this being said, I want to share a story of success with you. Weight Watchers runs a yearly contest for the most inspiring weight loss story. There are many, many, many… did I say many, applicants every single year. But this year’s winner has a tremendous hearty story to boot! Carrie sample, 33, from Indianapolis, Indiana has been selected as one of the 2007 weight Watchers Inspiring Stories Of The Year. Her determination and motivation helped Carrie seal the deal. Being a single mom is never easy and Carrie new the stresses of this everyday of her life. And you know that saying, “somethings gotta give”? Well it did… her heart. Both her and her doctor ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=912006 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 17:51:52 +0100 912006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=806577&cid=t_140669_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F18%2Fgive-the-gift-of-blood-if-you-can%2F Filed under: Daily newsI heard today on the radio that there's a shortage of blood supply here in Gainesville, Florida. Reserves are so low there's barely enough blood to last one full day at a time. LifeSouth Community Blood Centers reports about this emergency blood shortage on their website. "The blood supply stands at less than a one-day supply which has blood center officials very concerned," writes John David Larkin Nolen, LifeSouth's Medical Director. "All eligible residents are asked to give blood. Blood donations haven't kept pace with demand and we've had a very tight supply for the past few weeks. But today several patient situations involving children and adults facing life threatening medical conditions depleted the reserve supplies. We're worried about our overall ability to ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=806577 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 806577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=825599&cid=t_140669_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F145383160%2F Have you heard of biofeedback? Biofeedback is a technique in which patients improve their health by using signals from their own bodies, ie. heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate and sweating, Now have you heard of using biofeedback to help treat your diabetes? I am referring to mainly type 2 diabetics. There is research that shows after just 10 sessions of biofeedback and relaxation therapy, diabetics blood sugars and A1c were lowered and stayed that way for up to 3 months. And a bonus… depression and anxiety among these patients also decreased. Here would be my hunch why this type of treatment could be effective… The Stress Effect Biofeedback may decrease cortisol, a stress hormone linked to insulin resistance. Some of you may remember me writing abo... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=825599 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 03:23:23 +0100 825599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=558973&cid=t_140669_135_f&fid=35247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmyjourneywithaids.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F04%2F21%2Fontario-nurses-shoulder-to-shoulder-with-aids-grandmothers-in-africa-give-a-day-to-aids-campaign%2F I have ever so slightly modified a news release from one of my favourite AIDS organizations, The Stephen Lewis Foundation, to highlight how much I love two programs which either support the SLF financially or, in the case of the Grandmothers-to-Grandmothers Campaign, have touched off such a beautiful response of solidarity, friendship and love. The Registered [...] (Source: My journey with AIDS) My journey with AIDS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=558973 Sat, 21 Apr 2007 20:00:18 +0100 558973