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 'giving'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:55:09 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5119044&cid=t_112473_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F7_KyNKVn7oA%2F Conclusion So the next time you need help with something, only take advice from 1 person. Don’t complicate this stuff. Getting a second opinion is fine, just don’t let it conflict with your goals.   ———————————————– Keith Lai is the author of the fitness blog FitMole.com where he talks about his simple and flexible approach to all things fitness. He also has a big mole on his face. You can keep up with him on Twitter and Facebook here and here. Art Credit: Roy Lichtenstein Don’t forget to follow PickTheBrain on Twitter! : Finding Bliss: How to Reverse Engineer Happiness The 6 Components of a Happy Life     (Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improve... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5119044 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:14:57 +0100 5119044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103487&cid=t_112473_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fall-nature-sings-his-glory.html Praise flows from the million voices of crickets singing a late summer lullaby.Glory cascades from the yellowest sunset I've ever seen.Skepticism melts in the shadow of a gold harvest half moon.His presence shines from every one of the thousand stars visible tonight.He begs me for these: praise, glory, belief, presence with Him.In everything beautiful, and in everything ugly about this world,there is the shadow and whisper of His holiness.He is making all things new.Even my broken heart and shattered mind. (Source: Turquoise Gates) Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103487 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 04:11:00 +0100 5103487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953295&cid=t_112473_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Ftraining-wheels.html I walk a thin line between anxiety and laughter in large groups. I thought I could resign myself to this as part of this season. But then I went to church.This isn't my church. It's just a pretty one.It was one of those messages that you feel is written just for you. You slowly creep down in your seat to avoid the pastor's gaze, which you're sure is going to settle on you any minute now. And fill up your whole paper with notes.I'm ruminating on this while I put training wheels on my daughter's bike. First of all, you've got to get the assembly right or they won't work well - or even worse, might be dangerous. I installed one training wheel upside down, for instance. That is NOT going to work! I bloodied a few knuckles during the process. And then the bike is done, and I watch Amy ride and ... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953295 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:17:00 +0100 4953295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893818&cid=t_112473_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fopposite-side-of-pride-or-how-to-accept.html After you admit your fault, rebuild the fence, and make appropriate amends, then move forward. There are certain debts that you cannot pay without the ability to go back in time and choose different actions. Any attempt to earn back your reputation and good name is only to serve a shrouded sense of personal pride. I’m specifically talking about people who run the risk of tying themselves down to rigorous religion, becoming more concerned with rules and regulations as a means to outwardly prove that the insides have changed. You cannot earn a gold heart. You cannot perform to become. When the inside has changed, the outside has remnants. Refuse to work outward-in. Commit to an inward-out approach and keep it personal. Pride is the messenger of the soul who refuses to accept the free ... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893818 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 09:32:00 +0100 4893818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883851&cid=t_112473_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fwell-why-didnt-we-know.html Someone I know has cancer (wow, now that should be a surprise - us cancer people seem to hang out together a lot). Anyway, he has been dealing with multiple myeloma and it has come back and he has been hospitalized for a few weeks. Mutual friends said 'well why didn't we know this?'. My response was 'maybe he was too focused on being sick and didn't want to keep telling everyone about all his latest ups and downs'. Their reply 'no, that can't be, we should have been told'. Um, me thinks not. First of all, everyone handles illness differently. And if you are the one with the illness, it is your right to choose not to tell people or maybe you were too sick to tell people and your immediate caregivers were a tad busy caregiving to start emailing and calling. 'Hi, we are between visits in ICU ... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883851 Mon, 30 May 2011 09:10:00 +0100 4883851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828863&cid=t_112473_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FKRf3Lui9Hoo%2F This article about donors who want to give colleges money with strings attached, published in Bloomberg Markets and splashed across a full page of the Sunday Washington Post, leads with the story of former BB&T chairman John Allison’s campaign to get the books and ideas of Ayn Rand into college classrooms and is lavishly decorated with big photographs of Rand. Most of the story is actually about much less titillating demands — donors who variously want a say in hiring the next football coach, a change in the school’s tuition policy, a rejection of money from other donors. But apparently editors know that Ayn Rand’s name can bring in the readers. So they act in their rational self-interest and put her name on the cover and her picture at the top of the page. At l... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828863 Sun, 15 May 2011 20:27:10 +0100 4828863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747924&cid=t_112473_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2Fn2kvrMYeInE%2F Why is it so hard for you to say, “thank you” to you, when you say thank you to complete strangers every day (or at least I hope you do). If someone holds the door, or even when a waiter brings you the check asking you for money, you say “thank you”. Heck many times you take the time to give lip service to be polite, but at least you say it, right? So if it’s that easy, when is the last time you told YOU thank you? Thank you for my beating heart, thank you lungs for my breath, thank you legs for all you do… Do you ever say that?  It’s doubtful. Yet, if you want to connect with your true power, your subconscious, or spirit, taking the time to simply say thank you is a GAME CHANGER. If you don’t believe me, try one of these 3 power tricks to supercharge your day wi... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747924 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:50:55 +0100 4747924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4709482&cid=t_112473_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=4575009&cid=t_112473_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F03%2Facs-operation-giving-assessing-situation-japan%2F The Operation Giving Back section of the American College of Surgeons is currently gathering information about the on-the-ground status and the need for surgeon and physician volunteers in the earthquake and tsunami affected regions of Japan. At this time, they are recommending that those who wish to help can donate to one of the following aid organizations: The American Red Cross Global Giving Save the Children (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4575009 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:56:23 +0100 4575009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4522256&cid=t_112473_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fseeing-other-side-of-cancer.html Maybe it should be required training for all those who treat people with cancer, to go through it themselves. There is no graduation or certificate or merit badge for going through cancer and its treatment and the ensuing ups and downs.I recently attended a 'Cancer People Play Group' at its first meeting. This is a group for the lucky ones of us who are through treatment and still coping with the little 'what if' that niggles the back of your brain when you wake up in the middle of the night. (Its a Play Group not a support group because support groups are for sick people and its not for survivors but for cancer people because we don't like the label of survivor. Its open for new members - leave me a comment if you are interested.) Now that I have gone completely off my original topic with... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4522256 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:57:00 +0100 4522256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4470540&cid=t_112473_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FSAPB5pFVDNM%2F With Valentine’s Day around the corner, lovers around the world are trying to figure out just the right words for that special card or letter.  Probably many of them are cringing at the pressure of romance and expectations of the most romantic day of the year.  Though many singles complain about being alone on Valentine’s Day, we are actually the lucky ones who can just have fun surprising our friends, family, or maybe even a potential romantic interest with a card or gift. Whether you’re in a relationship or not, Valentine’s Day is a time for sharing your love. But exactly what’s the best way to do that? Read on. New media or traditional? These days we have an abundance of ways to communicate. There’s text messaging, email, blogs, social media, eCards, and the good old sta... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4470540 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 07:10:32 +0100 4470540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4389182&cid=t_112473_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbaby-boomers-2011-a-new-frontier-with-few-guideposts%2F2011.01.23 This is a guest post by Dr. John Schumann. ********** In 2011, the first wave of baby boomers will turn 65 years old. Sixty-five still has currency because that’s the age at which non-disabled Americans are eligible to be covered under the Medicare program (now itself having reached middle age). As our economy continues to recover (hopefully) from the Great Recession, the entrance of millions of Americans to the Medicare rolls over the next decade and a half will be a formidable planning challenge. Look at this chart to see how the baby boomers population has surged: So is the promise of healthcare reform (the “PPACA“), which will enlarge Medicaid by an additional 16 million Americans — about half of the projected growth in coverage for those currently uninsured.... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4389182 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 20:00:00 +0100 4389182 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4313994&cid=t_112473_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1017 It’s a growing consensus in the medical and public health fields: babies need as much womb-time as they can get, and every day counts. In fact, even though 37 weeks is considered full term, groups like the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend waiting until 39 weeks to induce labor, barring medical necessity. And many doctors and hospitals are catching on and prohibiting the practice of delivering before 39 weeks — even using ultrasounds to verify a baby’s age before going forward. Read here for more information. Remember its important to have a birth plan before you deliver your baby.  Cord blood banking is one way to insure your baby’s health, should the need arise.  Check out the cord blood comparison chart, to see which bank is right for you. (Sou... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4313994 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:40:01 +0100 4313994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4285368&cid=t_112473_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=4277964&cid=t_112473_180_f&fid=38608&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLifeDev%2F%7E3%2FCUkI2hKq4n0%2F A few nights ago my wife and I were playing cards with friends while watching the Christmas classic Miracle on 34th Street. (We’re talking the original 1947 version with Maureen O’Hara, not the mid-nineties remake.) While the movie isn’t the most spell-binding flick ever made, it brings up an interesting component that’s been lacking in modern shopping: no-strings-attached referrals. For those of us needing a refresher, a theme throughout the movie is that the original Santa Claus works at Macy’s, and when children ask for a certain toy that Macy’s doesn’t have, Santa tells their parents which Macy’s competitor has it in stock. This sends shockwaves throughout the nation, with major competing brands giving each other free business, in the nam... LifeDev blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4277964 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:15:45 +0100 4277964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4253199&cid=t_112473_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F13%2Fexchanging-gifts-with-your-therapist%2F It’s that time of the year again — the time where gift-giving is a part of many people’s holiday rituals. While we don’t think twice about buying little gifts for close friends and family, sometimes it gives us pause to consider giving a gift to our therapist. Here’s a relationship with a professional that we see once a week, and yet it is a professional relationship (even if it doesn’t always feel that way). What should you do? Should you exchange a little gift with your therapist? Of course, before you do anything, you and your therapist should talk about exchanging gifts (especially if you don’t know your therapist’s policy). Some therapists are okay with it — as long as the gifts are small — while others have a strict, &#8220... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4253199 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:50:26 +0100 4253199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233307&cid=t_112473_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fmultiple-sclerosis-and-the-season-of-giving%2F I’m just back from an early morning recording session at a local radio station. I was asked to record a public service spot having to do with charitable work and giving during this “special time of year.” Of course, I slipped in mention of multiple sclerosis causes during the commercial! Whether or not we are aware of it, we are the object of millions of dollars of annual giving by those who want to see our disease filed in the annals of medical history — just like we do. Many of us give to those MS causes as well; we give what we can, when we can. Of course, it’s not just money that we think of giving around the holidays: There’s also time, toys for the needy, cards for a soldier or sailor serving… the list goes on. I’m wondering today, as I reflect on my call ... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233307 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:32:46 +0100 4233307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4230262&cid=t_112473_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FW3zG7EsCtsM%2F That said, I think it’s less about what you suggest to your family, and more about how you suggest it. Still, there’s no way that everyone is going to be pleased and happy every year, content with the knowledge that their idea is the best idea. So do what you can, in the most diplomatic way possible. Failing that, start pricing flights to Fiji. – Blisstree relationship advice columnist Victor the Cat on how to deal with family members and presents around Christmas, from his post: Ask Victor the Cat for Relationship Advice: Solving Holiday Gift-Giving Conflicts With Family Post from: BlissTree (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4230262 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 15:00:19 +0100 4230262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214214&cid=t_112473_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FHgyvzcYwUGw%2F Dear Victor: Christmas is coming, which for me means major stress about a particular family-related issue. I have a huge immediate family, and everyone has their own ideas about how we should handle Christmas gift-giving. These differences cause major arguments, underlying resentments, and even serious rifts. Some family members think that everyone should buy a gift for everyone else (despite the fact that there are dozens of us, and as many different budgets). Others think they should only have to buy Christmas presents for those family members to whom they’re really close. Still others are adamant that each gift be incredibly special and personalized, even if you only see the recipient once a year. (No iPods or coffee grinders allowed.) And, get this: Some of my adult family member... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214214 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:40:21 +0100 4214214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197142&cid=t_112473_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F11%2F23%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-november-23-2010%2F Gratitude. It’s a funny word, isn’t it? Being thankful used to make me cringe because I thought of it as an obligatory handwritten note or a required childhood greeting following birthdays and holidays and immediately after, “Hello.” But as I grew older, the words, “thank you,” and “gratitude” had a lot more meaning. You could say a powerful one at that. When I started to record what I was grateful for on any given day or send a note or even just an email to those who I was thankful for, it had a surprising effect. More than just ridding myself of childhood guilty from the expected etiquette of please and thank you, it changed the way I perceived the world and my role in it. It meant that the difficulties in my life had a purpose. It meant th... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197142 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:36:16 +0100 4197142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4183355&cid=t_112473_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fv_uuyFWjOPw%2F Michelle Obama serving lunch at a Washington, D.C. soup kitchen in 2009 Last year on the day before Thanksgiving, I spent about 20 minutes researching food banks in New York where my small donation could be put to good use. I settled on one that seemed particularly effective, submitted my Mastercard details, then grabbed my suitcase full of wine and sweaters and caught a cab to the airport. I boarded a flight to Detroit, where one of my best friends picked me up and drove me to Ann Arbor, after which a weekend full of friends, turkey, pies, great wine (and gin and port), and driving tours of Michigan ensued. Since then, I’ve donated something like $20 in the form of coins and occasional dollar bills to agreeable buskers on subway platforms. (I’m especially partial to accordion players.... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4183355 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:08:58 +0100 4183355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4175697&cid=t_112473_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fgive-a-microloan-get-healthier%2F2010.11.17 Research has shown that giving to others can lead to a healthier, happier, and longer life. Generous behavior reduces depression and risk of suicide in adolescents.  Volunteerism on the part of older adults significantly reduces mortality. Giving to others enables people to forgive themselves for mistakes — a key element in well-being. One way to have a lot of fun on the Internet and get a health boost while doing so is to log on to a cool site called Kiva. For as little as $25.00, ordinary people like you and me can be part of the worldwide microloan (or microcredit) community. Kiva’s mission is to connect people through lending for the sake of alleviating poverty. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth* (Source: Better Health... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4175697 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:00:00 +0100 4175697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4175926&cid=t_112473_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fcaregivers-and-caregiving.html Navigating Cancer has just announced the results of their recent Caregivers survey. There are millions of cancer patient surveys out there - what kind of cancer, how long have you had it, what stage at diagnosis, treatment etc. Then there are a few more million surveys and questionnaires on how well you are protecting yourself against cancer through lifestyle, exercise, and eating habits. Caregiver surveys and issues are seldom addressed. Or should I say addressed too infrequently. Navigating Cancer looked at the issues caregivers face and the emotional, financial, and physical strains they cope with. They surveyed over 300 current and past caregivers - most of whom are spouses or other family members. I can easily compare this with my life in the past three years where my husband was my c... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4175926 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:18:00 +0100 4175926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4159240&cid=t_112473_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-two-biscotti-physician%2F2010.11.12 [Recently] I ate at one of my favorite Italian restaurants. I had eaten there many times before, but the experience this time was different. After ordering, I received a vacuous bread basket with precisely two pieces of bread. At the end of my meal I was offered two biscotti — and no more. Only the manager could offer an explanation: As a means of containing costs, the decision had been made to capitate bread and biscotti distribution. I was disappointed. I had been eating here for years. When Colic Solved was released, my publication party was held here. After all those anniversaries, New Year’s celebrations, and birthdays, I’m shortchanged on cookies? It’s remarkable how a great experience can be shadowed by something so small. Then I got to thinking: Perhaps I’m a tw... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4159240 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:00:23 +0100 4159240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4134315&cid=t_112473_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FQmpFx4E-JP4%2F “This country will not be a good place for any of us to live in unless we make it a good place for all of us to live in.” ~Theadore Roosevelt Feeling better is easier than you think. If you are looking for ways to restore balance, peace and order to your days, while helping your loved ones live a better life, the solution is simple. Being a caregiver for seniors is a labor of love that can help build fulfilling relationships and make a difference in how you feel about yourself. Being a caregiver is a job that comes with responsibilities and problem solving, followed by the singular joy that comes with making a difference. When you care for a senior citizen you are likely to find many moments of inspiration, and interaction. Do it well and you’ll be having so much fun it will bar... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4134315 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:17:00 +0100 4134315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3994241&cid=t_112473_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fbreast-cancer-made-me-a-better-person%2F I guess I have to give some credit to breast cancer for making me a better person. Honestly, I am more compassionate, more patient, and more considerate of people’s feelings. I know that is a lot of credit to give to a horrible disease, but if I hadn’t been diagnosed I really doubt if I would have had such a deep connection and concern for others. Working for 12 years in Christian ministry, I was truly sincere about reaching out to other people suffering and struggling in their lives. But now I just have a much deeper perspective and understanding of what they are going through and what their needs are. I can’t say if it is just a new maturity in my life or if it is all due to battling breast cancer, but I know in great part it is because of many of the people that inspired me while ... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3994241 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:06:47 +0100 3994241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3942965&cid=t_112473_133_f&fid=37107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aspieweb.net%2Faugust-contest-vote%2F So this August’s earnings are in and its time to vote as promised.  Orriginally we were going to have three contestants, but due to Alex Plank and his childish minions trying to fill this site with porn due to me defending my rights as an author from his site copying my posts word for word [...] (Source: AspieWeb.net) AspieWeb.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3942965 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:09:55 +0100 3942965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3907738&cid=t_112473_133_f&fid=37107&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Faspiewebnet%2F%7E3%2FP9xCX4BYzkE%2F What was one of the best support websites online for people with Aspergers has frankly turned into an embarrassment to the human race.  Wrongplanet.net is filled with so many people who think they are better then everyone else, that people with Aspergers are better then NT’s (what people on the autism spectrum call people not [...] (Source: AspieWeb.net) AspieWeb.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3907738 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:47:34 +0100 3907738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3891830&cid=t_112473_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2Fqe_eofwuvL8%2F We present constructive criticism as a discussion, and that our viewpoint is only one perspective and isn’t necessarily fact. As well, constructive criticism is more about giving an overall view of things: what’s going well, what could be improved upon, etc. In return, the people we criticize are thankful that we’ve provided valuable feedback to improve themselves or their work. Your turn: In what situations do you think constructive criticism could be particularly helpful? How do we avoid people getting angry with us for offering feedback? When is it not appropriate to give criticism? Jered Slusher is the founder of Mass Influence Leadership, a community of leaders driven to gain control over their future, lead other people, and achieve massive amounts of success. Get your free “S... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3891830 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:34:37 +0100 3891830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3889255&cid=t_112473_133_f&fid=37107&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Faspiewebnet%2F%7E3%2FCkbJFiq-uYU%2F Frankly your all making me sad right now, very sad.  Since I announced I would be giving part of the profit from this site to charity the amount of times people clicked advertisements has gone down.  I mean I went from making $3-4 a day on AspieWeb and its partner site Autism Insurance Information, to [...] (Source: AspieWeb.net) AspieWeb.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3889255 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:15:14 +0100 3889255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3872698&cid=t_112473_133_f&fid=37107&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Faspiewebnet%2F%7E3%2FPD2a-inudn8%2F AspieWeb is part of a much bigger autism community and I think its time I start giving back to the community.  From August 2010 forward 25% of profit that AspieWeb and its partner site Autism Insurance Info from its advertisers, paypal donations and the AspieWeb store will be donated to a person, organization or group [...] (Source: AspieWeb.net) AspieWeb.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3872698 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:29:52 +0100 3872698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3753944&cid=t_112473_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FfrIUnkRRHj0%2F After posting an earlier post discussing the first of my five maxims, a request came up to present the rest of them. Never one to shy from a good request, today I’d like to present Reynolds’ Second Maxim, which is “Don’t hear horses and think zebras” which could also be phrased “Thou shalt not overcomplicate!” “This will be the seventh time we have destroyed Zion…” I remember going to the movies to see “The Matrix Reloaded” during the course of which a neat and tidy story which everyone was familiar with was exploded into about a million little subplots and alternate storylines with a new cast of characters that became hard to keep track of and events and motivations that didn’t make a great deal of sense. That a... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3753944 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:24:04 +0100 3753944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733181&cid=t_112473_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FbBG8PXmqLTM%2F Let’s conclude this series on strategy in Chinese medicine with our final two points.   Treating Erratically Martin Luther once said that Mankind is like a drunkard who upon falling off his horse on one side overcompensates and promptly falls off the other side. In Chinese medicine, the opposite of sticking with the same protocol no matter the situation is constantly changing what you’re doing. Now, I want to draw an important distinction here. The speed with which you have to make adjustments will depend on many factors, especially the modality being used. The very nature of acupuncture is such that you’re both creating and reacting to changes in the patient’s energy field, which by its nature is subtle. This just naturally leads to treatments in most cases being ... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733181 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:42:21 +0100 3733181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3729842&cid=t_112473_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fvolunteering-and-productivity-where-would-you-volunteer%2F photo: Thinkstock Taking a half-day off to volunteer sounds like a cakewalk compared to an afternoon stuck in your cube. The added benefits? It could even improve your job performance. A University of Florida study showed that workers who have permission to do public service work harder, speak well about their employer in public, take less time off work, and are happier. Sounds like a win-win-win situation. If your employer let you take off some of your work day to volunteer, what kind of nonprofit would you like to help out? via Planet Green Post from: BlissTree Volunteering and Productivity: Where Would You Donate Your Time? (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3729842 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:13:22 +0100 3729842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3690974&cid=t_112473_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FB6cDgBsZyCI%2F The past two weeks we’ve been discussing timing as it pertains to acupuncture and herbology. Let’s now tackle momentum. As you may recall, the quote we have been referencing from the Art of War is this: “When a falcon strike breaks the body of its prey, it is because of timing. When torrential water tosses boulders, it is because of momentum.” What Sun Zi is talking about here is the accomplishing of something difficult, moving mountains as it were. In Chinese medicine this can be compared to dealing with difficult and intractable cases, the likes of which unfortunately are rapidly increasing in number here in the U.S. These cases are often created by incorrect or ineffectual treatment of a condition that is made orders of magnitude more complicated by the failed treatmen... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3690974 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:39:47 +0100 3690974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671886&cid=t_112473_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2F8WVahpWo_Tc%2F   Last week we began by exploring the concept of timing in acupuncture. This week we’ll move on to herbs. Timing in Herbology Timing is equally important in herbology, as knowing where in the system the disease currently is will dictate what formula you prescribe and what modifications have to be made (I discuss this in an upcoming free PDF entitled “Beginners Guide to Acute Respiratory Disease”). For this, the Six Conformation model used by Zhang Zhongjing (called the Six Channel Model in TCM) is without question the most powerful tool we have at our disposal, telling us where the disharmony is, what its nature is, and what principles are required to fix it.  This applies in acute as well as chronic cases. For example – If the problem is diagnosed as a Cold inva... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671886 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:33:04 +0100 3671886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3644885&cid=t_112473_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FBI9oTIC2MlQ%2F This week I’d like to introduce a vital concept from the world of Classical Chinese military strategy, namely that of timing and momentum.  In the Chinese military classic The Art of War, Sun Zi states: “When a falcon strike breaks the body of its prey, it is because of timing. When torrential water tosses boulders, it is because of momentum.” In everything we do, whether using acupuncture, herbs, tui na, or even speaking with a patient, following this concept is what allows us to accomplish great things on behalf of our patients, while not following it will lead to frustration and lack of results. Let’s break this into two subjects and cover them individually. Timing In the current culture of TCM, the evidence-based protocol is king. A hypothetical example: &#822... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3644885 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:55:57 +0100 3644885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3640933&cid=t_112473_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F06%2Frules-prohibit-physicians-cup-coffee-drug-firms%2F With new rules looming prohibiting gift-giving by pharmaceutical companies to physicians, doctors are being scrutinized heavily and are being asked to register themselves if they accept a free cup of coffee from a drug-maker. Len Lichtenfeld, Deputy Chief Medical Officer of the American Cancer Society thinks the doc surveillance has gotten out of hand. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3640933 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:53:12 +0100 3640933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629758&cid=t_112473_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FFbSoXJesHM8%2F         Greetings Deepest Health readers. My name is G. Michael Reynolds, DOM and this is, officially, my maiden voyage on DH. As you may have heard, I’ve recently joined forces with Eric so that with our combined efforts we might be able to accomplish significantly more than we could going it alone. I am the author of the soon-to-be-retired Chinese medicine blog The Life-giving Sword which will be absorbed into DH as a weekly column by the same name, still written by yours truly. My column is scheduled to appear here on Wednesdays with a shorter blog post likely to appear on Mondays for now. I’ll get to what sorts of things I’ll be talking about in a minute.   First, let’s talk about the name. The Life-giving Sword is actually the name of a book on philosophy... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629758 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:22:00 +0100 3629758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629763&cid=t_112473_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fnew-beginnings-in-your-heart-and-head%2F There is a great tendency to be discouraged when you have pain everyday. It’s like a slippery slide in our Oregon rain. If you just sit there on that slick slope, you’re going to slide down and probably land in the gooey mud. Sliding through this life is easy. You don’t really have to do anything in particular. Just embrace your depression, know life today and again tomorrow, will be terrible and there you have it; the slow descent into a life of hellish pain and suffering. It’s an interesting fact about suffering that it is not all in the physical realm. Suffering is highly contagious and can infect our hearts, out minds and our attitudes…big time. It spews and oozes over into our social lives, our family lives and our financial existence. All of us know what it is to wallow, we... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629763 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:06:31 +0100 3629763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607497&cid=t_112473_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fsuccessful-care-grandmother-knows-best%2F2010.05.28 Want to know the secret to successful care of ICU patients? Think back to the advice your grandmother always gave, joked American Thoracic Society conference speaker Renee Stapleton, M.D., recently: - Wash your hands. - You can’t sleep your life away. - Get some exercise. - Sit up straight. - Take your medicine. - If you can’t remember it, write it down. *This blog post was originally published at ACP Hospitalist* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607497 Fri, 28 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3607497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3603593&cid=t_112473_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2F10-rules-for-giving-good-care%2F2010.05.26 The recent discussion of the appropriateness of bringing patients back to the office has really gotten me thinking about my overall philosophy of practice. What are the rules that govern my time in the office with patients? What determines when I see people, what I order, and what I prescribe? What constitutes “good care” in my practice? So I decided to make some rules that guide what I think a doctor should be doing in the exam room with the patient. They are as much for my patients as they are for me, but I believe that thinking this out will give clarity in the process. Rule 1: It’s the Patient’s Visit The visit is for the patient’s health, not the doctor’s income or ego. This means three things: All medical decisions should be made for what is in their interest, includin... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3603593 Wed, 26 May 2010 20:00:29 +0100 3603593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3508246&cid=t_112473_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F04%2F26%2Fgratitude-grace-and-granola%2F “He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.” — Epictetus When I began my academic career and clinical practice, I would wake up every morning with a feeling of dread. The heaviness and ache on my chest and in my mind, the struggle to attack the day, was oppressive and demoralizing. This crush of morning depression weakened me so much, I was worn out even before the tsunami of “to do” engulfed me. Then one of my 12-step patients came back from a retreat marveling at how she was able to break this lifelong struggle she had in the morning, this heaviness and burdensome dread she’d wrestled with throughout her adult life. She was visibly more energized and jubilant. She had my attention. “Tell me more,”... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3508246 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:35:22 +0100 3508246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490914&cid=t_112473_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=3335275&cid=t_112473_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fdid-you-have-sex-today%2F What does “have sex” mean? That’s what researchers wanted to know. Does having sex mean oral sex? Does it mean heavy petting? Or does it mean only acts where there is penetration? While it may not seem to be terribly important to understand what the term means among different groups of people, it actually is. When discussing topics that involve sexual health or abuse, everyone who is participating in the conversation and/or treatment/management, must be on the same page as to what “having sex” is. To clarify this, or in the hopes of clarifying this, researchers from the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University wanted to see what the definition of “having sex” was to most people. This question had originally been asked in 1999, sparked by the then- U.... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3335275 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:32:20 +0100 3335275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3298399&cid=t_112473_111_f&fid=34716&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNurseRatchedsPlace%2F%7E3%2F8VitOdWnP3w%2F The ritual circle at change of shift. It’s called “giving report.” A photographer captured this image of student nurses standing at attention as they receive report from the off going shift. They are receiving report under the watchful eye of their instructor. Trust me. The students were quizzed about their patients after report. What the camera didn’t capture was the stampede of nurses running towards the elevator after their shift was over. It’s amazing how nurses catch their second wind when it’s time to go home. Giving report to the next shift is an art and it can take years to acquire the proper technique. Giving report requires good communication skills, diplomacy, and a sense of humor. Unit comedians deliver the best report. They use their witty sense of humor to ... Nurse Ratched's Place blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3298399 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:42:48 +0100 3298399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3197547&cid=t_112473_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fhaiti-surgeon-medical-volunteer-information%2F In response to the developing medical catastrophe in Haiti, InsideSurgery is sharing information with the American College of Surgeons, American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, many NGOs and the wider medical blogging community though a 60 member listserv. Please check the links below or contact this site through insidesurgery at gmail then the dot then com if you wish help in disseminating information or wish information on how to volunteer your services. Breaking Information Description of battlefield acupuncture and no needle acupressure (Marcucci Technique) for pain control for acute traumatic injuries Margarita Shefson of Vitals.com has just notified InsideSurgery.com that there are 24 seats available to Haiti this weekend leaving Ft. Lauderdale. Please contact her at: Margarita ... Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3197547 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:47:11 +0100 3197547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3176184&cid=t_112473_180_f&fid=38608&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLifeDev%2F%7E3%2FS5mvuo5gzbc%2F Downtown Port-Au-Prince after the massive earthquake in Haiti.My friends Carolyn and Doug are incredible people, and I don’t think I’ve ever looked up to two people more. Doug and Carolyn work in a church, and if you’ve ever worked in a church you know that all kinds of needy people use (and abuse) the church with handout requests. Droves of people come to the church with a sob story of some kind, and literally expect the church to give them money. Here’s an example:A man came into the church and said that he needed money for gas to go home to care for his wife in Texas. So, the pastor offered to personally go and fill up his car for him and buy him any supplies needed for the trip. (Quite generous, if you ask me.) The guy flat-out refused. He said that he just need... LifeDev blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3176184 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:14:49 +0100 3176184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3142547&cid=t_112473_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fflail.html An unremarkable day at work; started quiet, busied up. The usual. A couple of ectopics being shown round the Dept by one of the Bosses; not sure who they were, or what they do, but I suspect some form of management involvement - another attempt to streamline the Dept, ignoring the bleeding obvious: that we need more space and staff.At home, my NikePlus kit continues to frustrate me; since my first sensor went dead and I changed it for another, iTunes now seems incapable of linking with NikePlus, refusing me the ability to log my pathetic attempts at running.I know it's petty, but I need the visual record of what I've managed to help motivate me.Ah, it's a hard life.Still no ciggies, btw. (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3142547 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:10:00 +0100 3142547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136733&cid=t_112473_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fmy-video-kahlil-gibran-quotes-on-love.html Inspirational Video Viewing. Giving, love, music and a sunset are featured in my video with quotes from poet Kahlil Gibran, author of "The Prophet." The video is in high definition. (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=3136733 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:55:00 +0100 3136733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3124666&cid=t_112473_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fgreater-than-sum-bird-brain.html It’s the usual rigmarole, or rather it isn’t - a variation on a theme. I’ve not visited the Bird shop for a couple of years, so I am quite delighted on Christmas Day. The boys went there, with their Dad. It was as much an exercise in perspective taking as gift buying, more or less one and the same, although Dad footed the bill - the value of money is still a work in progress. It’s a whole 24 hours later and there they all are, the most extraordinary collection of peculiar shaped items - gift wrapped. I’d understand if each one was the same as it’s fellows, uniform in shape, or size, but they’re not. If I had chosen something three foot long, the shape of a lollipop, I’d remember what was inside. Nor could I forget something heavy, like an upside down umbrella. There aren’... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3124666 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:30:00 +0100 3124666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3036937&cid=t_112473_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fadditional-breastfeeding-charitable-ideas%2F The other day I listed the top 5 reasons to give to La Leche League International now. There are several other options out there to make your money support breastfeeding around the world. One Dollar Coins Photo by Pfala1. The United States Breastfeeding Committee’s “One Dollar for Every New Mom” Campaign. The USBC aims to raise One Dollar for Every New Mom in the United States. The USBC says: With these funds, we will make mothers’ voices heard in ongoing national debates on health care, work-life balance, and consumer safety. The closer we come to representing each mother in America, the more clearly we can show the President and Congress: “Americans believe that EVERY MOTHER COUNTS.” Help us reach the goal of one dollar for each new mother. Please dona... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3036937 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:15:13 +0100 3036937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3029867&cid=t_112473_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F11%2F26%2Fhappy-thanksgiving-2009%2F It’s the last Thursday of November, and here in the States, that means our annual rite of giving thanks to our forefathers for “finding” America and making this a home for all of the outcasts in the world (e.g., “your huddled masses yearning to breathe free…”). So Happy Thanksgiving to one and all. So it seems like a good time, as I’ve done in years past, to thank you, our loyal and thoughtful readers, for helping make Psych Central the great independent mental health resource it is today. Without you, there wouldn’t be much point in writing and publishing every day to bring you new insights and perspectives on mental health and psychology. I want to especially thank our members, too, who make our site a special and safe place to get support... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3029867 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:55:06 +0100 3029867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3029783&cid=t_112473_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Ftop-5-reasons-to-give-to-llli-now%2F I am just going to come right out and say it: Please donate to La Leche League International as part of your charitable giving for 2009. Why? I will give you five good reasons why. 1. Double any gift given before December 31, 2009. Generous donors have agreed to match dollar-for-dollar any donation made between now and December 31, 2009. Your financial contribution will go twice as far in supporting breastfeeding mothers around the world. 2. Help fix what has gone wrong. The need for mother-to-mother breastfeeding support is greater than ever! As a breastfeeding advocate it saddens me that mothers continue to receive bad advice and misinformation from many of the medical professionals that provide care to new mothers and their nurslings. Somewhere along the way we lost the model of grandm... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3029783 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:36:12 +0100 3029783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2858869&cid=t_112473_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fcompelled-beyond-yoke.html First, let me state the facts: everything I have belongs to the Source - my throat, my voice, my life, my husband, my children, my possessions, my future, my plans, dreams, ideas, intellect. It would be foolish to hold tightly in my fist what I have no control over and no ownership of. Regular, cheerful giving is something I have tried to incorporate in my life in a variety of ways - and I have been enormously blessed by doing so. What I am struggling to explicate as I study giving and fear is the cause-and-effect line that is sometimes drawn between giving and blessing. Just like my struggle of last year, when I tried to understand how some people came to think that faith equals healing or health and lack of faith equals cancer. My mother told me today that the issue lies in the fact that... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2858869 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:50:00 +0100 2858869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2809732&cid=t_112473_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FXPSo1jbbXJY%2F When a loved one is sick, it can take a toll. A new study confirms that when one spouse gets cancer, the other also suffers emotionally and physically. In fact, the health of the care giving spouse can also show noticeable decline in the months and years after a diagnosis. While previous studies have noted that spouses can become depressed after a diagnosis, this study focuses on physical illnesses such as heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, and even muscle pain. It makes sense that when one spouse has cancer, it becomes a burden the entire family shares. Spouse care for each other financially, physically, and emotionally, and when one of them is sick it takes a toll. Image: sxc.hu. Post from: Blisstree Spouses Suffer from Cancer Diagnosis (Source: A H... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2809732 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:44:17 +0100 2809732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2788705&cid=t_112473_101_f&fid=38969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheemtspot.com%2F2009%2F09%2F10%2Fthe-2009-mda-drive%2F For my past two shifts I’ve been going out and helping with the annual firefighter MDA drive. You know what I’m talking about. We go out and get folks to put their spare cash and change in our fire boots under a ”Fill the Boot” banner. Fill the boot days can be long. They come in August to be in concert with the Jerry Lewis telethon. It’s a lot of time on the street and under the sun, but I feel like every minute is worth it. Working with the fill the boot project was one of my first experiences in charitable fund raising though I have gone on to do quite a bit more now for various causes. My experiences with the MDA fund raising encouraged me to do more charitable work. If you’ve never had the experience of going out and asking people to give in the n... The EMT Spot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2788705 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:00:41 +0100 2788705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2678840&cid=t_112473_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F_AuJKl0bEMU%2Faricept-conundrum.html There is an interesting article about Aricept over on the New Old Age Blog. Basically, Jane Gross puts the knock on Aricept. She does back up her words.Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading RoomDoes Aricept work?My conversations with caregivers indicate that most believe it is ineffective.Further conversations with them indicates that they believe the drug is designed to stop Alzheimer's in its tracks. Aricept, if it does work, is designed to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Aricept is very expensive, and it has lots of side effects.My mother takes Aricept and it is my belief that the drug does work as expected for us. I believe it did slow the progression of her Alzheimer's disease.Can I be certain? No. I don't have anything to compare our results with; I just don't know what w... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2678840 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:28:55 +0100 2678840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2613906&cid=t_112473_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F57AmOT1QZWw%2F Michael Jackson’s death reminded me a bit of Anna Nicole Smith’s in the fact that talk of his misuse of drugs came to light. I wondered why his doctors would allow him to use something to sleep that wasn’t even met for sleep, but rather for surgery. A new article on CNN talks about doctors and inability at times to say no to a patient. I don’t know who these doctors are. I mean, I’ve never encountered one personally. I always like to work with my doctors as much as I can to discuss the best plan for me. But perhaps that’s the problem. Perhaps some patients just want what they want and the doctor backs down and doesn’t care enough to say no. But when the Hippocratic oath starts out with “First, do no harm,” you have to wonder how these ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2613906 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:19:24 +0100 2613906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2788892&cid=t_112473_101_f&fid=38977&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.portable-essentials.com%2F2009%2F07%2F10-gallons.html  It wasn't until after I donated platelets today that I realized I had donated 10 gallons. For me, thats 40 donations, since I donate either double or triple platelets each time. So, they gave me a t-shirt, a cool clear glass coffee mug, and topped it off with balloons.I am telling this to all of you to encourage you to donate if you can. I don't do this for money or fame. I don't do it for a t-shirt or a mug (although it was fun to get). I do it because it is the right thing to do. The 40 donations isn't even all of them. It is just since I moved to the Sacramento area. Prior to moving here, I donated through the Red Cross in the SF Bay Area, and in the Los Angeles area. I know a lot of you donated after 9/11. Well, blood is needed NOW. Donate if you can. (Source: Back of the Medic) Back of the Medic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2788892 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:49:00 +0100 2788892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4245495&cid=t_112473_136_f&fid=35285&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.glamour.com%2Fhealth-fitness%2Fblogs%2Flife-with-cancer%2F2009%2F06%2Fits-the-end-of-the-blog-ask-me.html Since this is my last week writing the blog, I thought I'd open it up to your questions. Even though it's been three years of me sharing my life with you, I'm sure there are things I may have left out or details you're still curious about. So, what do you want to know? Stuff about my treatment, my marriage, my past, my future—whatever! I will try to answer whatever I can as honestly as I can. And since I know one of the things you're going to ask about is my giving birth story, I will just give you the very abridged version... (Source: Life with Cancer) Life with Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4245495 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:00:26 +0100 4245495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2447498&cid=t_112473_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Ftodays-world-no-tobacco-day%2F Bad for your health and bad for the environment. But for some reason that doesn’t seem to deter the one billion or so people around the world who smoke. Governments have tried to encourage smoker’s to stop with ‘quit smoking’ programs. Many countries and cities have banned smoking from inside public buildings. But unfortunately that has resulted in increased cigarette litter outside the same buildings that ban smoking. So what to do? The World Health Organization has designated today World No Tobacco Day and are focusing on health warnings on tobacco product packaging as a way of encouraging smokers to quit. But does it work? Or do dedicated smokers wear blinders that give them tunnel vision and stop them from seeing the graphic and often disturbing pictures that now are strategica... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2447498 Sun, 31 May 2009 18:27:30 +0100 2447498 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2389933&cid=t_112473_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F05%2F05%2Fwhere-did-mommy-go%2F There is a controversial book on the Australian market called, Where Did I Really Come From? which explains how to answer those most awkward questions children tend to ask, only with a slight updated twist. Instead of the traditional double-speak of flying storks, planting seeds and cabbage patches (which led me to believe my father’s gardening shed was a Den of Iniquity), it’s a realistic account of where some children really do come from. The book includes sections about lesbian Mums, gay men, IVF babies and assisted conception. The author, Narelle Wickham, says the book is just trying to let children know that there are many ways to conceive a child, all of which are normal. But, according to Focus On The Family spokeswoman Deb Sorensen, it devalues the traditional family unit. In ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2389933 Tue, 05 May 2009 17:00:36 +0100 2389933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2347914&cid=t_112473_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F04%2Ffamily-caregiver-alliance-subtly.html This is subtle, but I think, very alarming. The Family Caregiver Alliance touts itself as a resource for people providing care for family members and others. From its "End of Life Choices" published on the FGA Web site:Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) seeks to improve the quality of life for caregivers through education, services, research and advocacy... FCA provides direct family support services for caregivers of those with Alzheimer's disease, stroke, head injury, Parkinson's and other debilitating disorders that strike adults.Sounds good, and I am sure it is. But then it gets scary: One of the "resources," indeed the first listed after the group itself (due to alphabetization), is the assisted suicide advocacy group Compassion and Choices.In light of that listing, following statement a... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2347914 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:15:00 +0100 2347914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2112255&cid=t_112473_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FMzf0YovXcHE%2F Thank you Since the season of gifts and giving recently passed, I guess I’m more aware that “thank you” and thank you notes (even e-mails) have become a lost art or lost courtesy. When we received gifts, or even were shown acts of kindness and consideration, my mom had us children write thank you notes.  Each year, the day after Christmas, Mother had us four children sit at the dining table and write notes to whomever had given us gifts.  Even as Mother was entering ther Alzheimer’s years, she’d still remind me that we had to write thank you notes when someone gave her a gift or did a favor.  This became so ingrained in me, it’s become almost automatic that I think, “I must write a thank you note.”  And I look for pretty note paper for th... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2112255 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:00:47 +0100 2112255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2075233&cid=t_112473_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F12%2F30%2Fthe-situation-of-giving%2F Dan Vergano of the Chicago Sun Times has an interesting piece on the psychology of giving.  We excerpt it below. * * * During the holiday season, some might quibble with the notion that it’s better to give than receive. But what about taking? “Nobody likes that,” says psychologist Boaz Keysar of the University of Chicago. In experiments described in the Psychological Science journal, Keysar and colleagues played a game with volunteers to see how they responded to being given cash or having it taken away. Walkie-talkie-equipped study researchers approached 100 people on a Chicago beach and asked them to take part in an experiment. In one group, each player was given an envelope with $10 and told that another unseen person was going to take some of that money. Ostensibly, ... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2075233 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:01:07 +0100 2075233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2052853&cid=t_112473_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fsweetmaking-for-transvestites.html I have a small confession to make about autism. When it comes to birthdays and holidays my children do not exchange gifts. My daughters often make cards and fashion presents at such times, unprompted and generally unappreciated, but even persuading the boys write their own names on a shop bought card, has proved a challenge. This fact dawns upon me one morning. I realize that we have spent our time concentrating on receiving a gift graciously, because this is a social issue with dire consequences. Whilst there can me many humiliating experiences in life, when a gift is firstly ignored, later rejected and later still, destroyed, we are aware of the hurt this causes to the giver. It effectively doubles the pain. The receiver fails to behave appropriately, the giver is mystified. In some Amer... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2052853 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:59:00 +0100 2052853 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2053056&cid=t_112473_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F-rNghRroIgw%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,633,352015,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Still need a present for Christmas? Don’t forget about the American Diabetes Association’s holiday catalog. There are many great gifts that also help fund a cure for diabetes. You can buy stuff like this comfort candle, this digital photo ornament, and this graceful living perpetual calendar. You can also give money to diabetes research in honor of someone you love. Get this certificate to show someone that you donated in honor of them. They are sure to appreciate it! Why not benefit diabetes research this year while you celebrate the joyful season? Tags: benefit diabetes, buying presents, Diabetes, diabetic, find a cure, funding, gift ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2053056 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:00:19 +0100 2053056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2039803&cid=t_112473_85_f&fid=34705&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffatdoctor.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fgive-gift-of-fresh-air.html Looking for a charity this holiday season? If your family is like mine, the adults are always looking for a charity to accept our meager collected donations (about $25 per adult) each year. We give gifts to the kids, but rather than buy for each other, we support a charity every year. The Fresh Air Fund sponsors 5,000 inner city New York children to go to one of five camps or have a free vacation in a small town or in the country with host families.They also need host families in the northeastern states. If you are interested, here is an FAQ. They also take donations to sponsor the children. I'll have a button on my sidebar for awhile. Check it out at your leisure. What a fantastic program! (Source: Fat Doctor) Fat Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2039803 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:32:00 +0100 2039803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2027650&cid=t_112473_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FkWSAzHHKURU%2F As I’ve mentioned before, I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in my early 20s. It was hard enough getting it then. I can’t imagine getting it as a child. The shots, food restrictions, and constant monitoring is a difficult thing for children and their families. That’s why research and funding is needed until there is a cure. To that end, I have another great interview in the Putting a Face on Diabetes series. I’m always amazed at people that get involved. It doesn’t matter how they are involved, to me doing something is so much better than feeling helpless or complaining. To that end, I came across an online diabetes fundraiser a few years ago that was put on by Brenda Novak, an author whose son has diabetes. I was so impressed by her efforts (and wait until ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2027650 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:11:26 +0100 2027650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2021672&cid=t_112473_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FwtPCXRlmbF0%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,628,329028,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() It’s something we don’t talk about often here, but our pets can get diabetes just like us. As someone that gives myself multiple shots a day, I can’t imagine having to do that with my dog as well. But it does happen. As this article states, many pet owners are diabetics themselves and understand about the disease when it comes to treating their pet. I think I would probably have much more sympathy for a dog that has diabetes now that I’m diabetic too, wouldn’t you? The same article says, “If left untreated (diabetes) can cause our four-legged friends to lose weight, vomit, become weak and lethargic, or even go b... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2021672 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:18:54 +0100 2021672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2006516&cid=t_112473_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FCYb3Qtn_egE%2F Need some gift ideas? I have made shopping easy by hand-picking my single favorite book in each category! From babies to toddlers, mothers, fathers, grandparents and medical professionals, you can find something for everyone in this gift giving guide. Tags: economical gifts, frugal gifts, gift giving, gift giving guide, holiday, holiday-giftsShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2006516 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:08:04 +0100 2006516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1996452&cid=t_112473_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F_WSQozVGcJ4%2F                                                                                                                                              Bloggers from around b5media’s Lifestyles, Health and Wellness channels are giving readers a special surprise. We’ve created a virtual mall to help ease the anxiety of shopping for those on your Christmas list who may be a little more difficult to buy for.   Stop by Kettle and Cup and select your favorite hot beverage, kick back and browse this years Holiday Gift Guide Shopping Extravaganza.  Cherie from Career and Kids has the perfect list for the business woman/working parent. Mary Emma from One Bo... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1996452 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:07:00 +0100 1996452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1990903&cid=t_112473_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fhappy-thanks-icing-on-cake.html When I was pregnant with my second child, another girl, I enrolled in an aerobics instructor course. I did this because everyone told me that if I ever exercised, I would love it. I knew I would not love it, ever, so I took the course to prove that love would forever be absent.When I was pregnant with my third child, I bought one of those new fangled runner’s strollers, so that I could run with my two smaller children, and prove to everyone that running was totally hateful, pointless and shrinks your stature as your legs wear out faster than nature intended.When I was pregnant with my fourth child, my husband gave me a pottery wheel for our wedding anniversary, for some laudable reason best known to himself. I had never had anything to do with clay or pottery. He claimed that it would pr... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1990903 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:58:00 +0100 1990903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1889114&cid=t_112473_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FKEGQWiGpLKQ%2F One of the best baby gifts Nicole and I received was a donation in our honor to La Leche League by Tanya, Sinead, Andi, and Jennifer. I was touched by the thoughtful gift, and pleased that one of my favorite charities would benefit. Gift Matching for Donations to La Leche League If you are thinking of making a year-end donation to charity this year, give to La Leche League now and your tax-deductible gift will be doubled by generous donors! Long-time supporters and La Leche League International (LLLI) Board and staff will match your donation dollar-for-dollar, up to $50,000, between now and December 31, 2008! Where Will My Contribution Go? LLLI has several exciting new projects to support for 2009. Your donation will be used to (1) create “new mother packets” of breastfeeding... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1889114 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:30:39 +0100 1889114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1070289&cid=t_112473_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=979393&cid=t_112473_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F174886525%2F5_turkey_traditions_to_drop_an.html With Thanksgiving Day galloping across my calendar, I see people already racing to gather garnishes and dust off their holiday guest lists. Have you made plans yet? Some traditions though … tend to unravel Thanksgiving Day Dinners .. into a heap more friction than fun. Here are 5 Thanksgiving traditions to drop in favor of a few brain cells left to thank. 1. Get rid of cortisol chemicals that surge whenever you worry, exclude people, feel guilty, or overspend on holidays.2. Drop tone that complains, spots more warts than wonders, or offers advice where it is isn’t welcomed.3. Run from stressors that take you out …  from too little serotonin to help you strike back in defense.  4. Cut off foods that zap your energy, add to cranky retorts, drain enthusiasm, or w... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=979393 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:47:23 +0100 979393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=773363&cid=t_112473_135_f&fid=35263&url=http%3A%2F%2Fronhudson.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fyour-old-prescription-glasses-are.html I found this heartbreaking post on the Nata Village Blog of Botswana recently and contacted Melody Jenkins of the group that publishes the blog. She and I discussed the need for prescription glasses (including sunglasses) for the elderly in her village and I decided to send out an appeal to you to donate any old prescription glasses that you might have around your home for these beautiful people. If you have some old glasses that you can part with, please bundle them up carefully and mail them directly to the village at the following address:Nata Village Prescription Glassesc/o Melody JenkinsBox 144Nata Village, Botswana, AfricaPlease pass the link to this post around so that we can help as many people as possible. I sent off 6 pairs of prescription glasses last week that were sitting in a... 2sides2ron blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=773363 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:57:00 +0100 773363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=650911&cid=t_112473_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F31%2Fmedications-that-cause-high-blood-sugar%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Drugs, Research, SupportSeveral commonly used drugs have adverse effects on glucose metabolism. Among these drugs are: aspirin, and an antibiotic. Aspirin is a commonly used drug to relieve minor aches and pains, to reduce fever, as an anti-inflammatory and as a blood-thinner. However, studies show it leads to glucose metabolism impairment in insulin-sensitive tissues. A 3g daily dose of aspirin was administered over a three-day period. Although insulin release increased after the aspirin, the glucose remained unchanged. Despite the increased insulin, the body seemed to decrease cellular sensitivity to insulin in the aftermath of aspirin. A healthcare facility in Scottsdale, AZ advises doctors to avoid giving gatifloxacin to patients wit... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=650911 Thu, 31 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 650911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=612013&cid=t_112473_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F15%2Fwhen-at-first-you-want-to-quit-dont-give-up%2F Filed under: Opinion, ExerciseI'm a good runner when it comes to the right state of mind and the right weather. I have to feel a spark of motivation to know I'll succeed at running, and I prefer cool temperatures. Something in the low 70s or below is perfect. When it's hot and steamy and humid in my Florida town, I tend to struggle. Like I did today.I set out for a three-mile run with my head in the game. The air was a bit too warm for my liking, but I pushed myself anyway. For a good long time, I did well. With loud music blaring on my MP3 player and a steady pace, I conquered about 75 percent of my goal. Then something happened. I felt my body slow, and my feet wanted to stop. They almost did. Instead of giving in and giving up, though, I pushed myself to finish. In the end, it felt good... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=612013 Tue, 15 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 612013