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 'grapefruit'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:17:36 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902486&cid=t_104952_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F05%2F6-bipolar-rules-for-eating%2F The following post is by Hilary Smith, author of “Welcome to the Jungle: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Bipolar But Were Too Freaked Out to Ask” (Conari Press, 2010) as well as a cool blog to go with it, Welcome to the Jungle. We’ve all heard about “mood foods” that can promote wellness for people with bipolar and depression–fish oil for brain health, oatmeal for stable blood sugar, chocolate for, well, chocolateness. But it’s also important to think about how we eat. How we eat can have just as big an impact on our mood as what we eat, yet it often gets neglected in conversations about bipolar and food. Here are some tips for maintaining a healthy mood through mindful eating practices. 1. Make eating an art. How you eat is sometimes a r... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902486 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 10:05:30 +0100 4902486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740571&cid=t_104952_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fweight-loss-7-ways-to-fight-hunger%2F photo from Flickr user Muffet We’re not big fans of dieting. But sometimes even just watching what you eat sucks. Nothing’s worse than the feeling you get when you want chocolate, but know you can’t have it. (Okay, the BP oil spill, earthquake in Haiti, and wars in Iraq and Afghanistan might be worse.) With these tips to stay full while eating less, you may be able to treat yourself once in a while. 1. Eat protein for breakfast. Eating a lean protein at breakfast keeps you fuller than other nutrients, because your body takes more time to digest and absorb it. Try low-fat yogurt or egg whites. But not mixed — that would be gross. 2. Swallow some spuds. The starch in potatoes resists digestive enzymes, which means it takes longer for your body to break it down. Potat... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740571 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:52:16 +0100 3740571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2667413&cid=t_104952_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fslow-down-and-nurse-or-else%2F Recently my body sent me a little warning that I needed to slow down. My husband was out of town last week and that left me on my own (with the three kids) for five days. I shuttled the girls to daily swim lessons, weekly library story time, the children’s museum and a playdate. On top of that I made a concerted effort to keep up with the laundry and other housekeeping chores. By the end of the week, the kids were happy, the house was tidy, but I was wiped out and my body told me so! On Saturday I started to notice a sore spot in my right breast. I had a plugged duct, which is my body’s way of kicking itself when I am run down. The symbolic red flag that says: Slow down or else! (Photo by Jay Simmons)It’s the red flag that says, “Hey there Mama, slow it down and foc... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2667413 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:55:43 +0100 2667413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1720530&cid=t_104952_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Ffruit_juices_to_avoid_when_taking_certain_drugs.htm Scientists and consumers have known for years that grapefruit juice can increase the absorption of certain drugs - with the potential for turning normal doses into toxic overdoses. Now, the researcher who first identified this interaction is reporting new evidence that grapefruit and other common fruit juices, including orange and apple, can do the opposite effect by substantially decreasing the absorption of other drugs, potentially wiping out their beneficial effects. The study provides a new reason to avoid drinking grapefruit juice and these other juices when taking certain drugs, including some that are prescribed for fighting life-threatening conditions such as heart disease, cancer, organ-transplant rejection, and infection, the researcher says. These findings - representing the fir... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1720530 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:17:00 +0100 1720530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1415029&cid=t_104952_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.breastfeeding123.com%2Fbest-of-the-breastfeeding-blog-for-april-2008%2F There is something for everyone (breastfeeding or not) in the mix of the Breastfeeding 1-2-3 highlights from April 2008: ~ Free Pattern for Sewing Your Own Crew Neck Over-the-Head Baby Bibs ~ Judge Denies FLDS Request to Keep Mothers with Nursing Babies ~ World Health Day 2008: Protecting Health from Climate Change ~ Breastfeeding Basics Checklist for a Good Breastfeeding Latch ~ Gentian Violet and Grapefruit Seed Extract as Thrush Remedies ~ Breastfeeding and International Travel ~ Top Five Breastfeeding Interviews Tags: baby-bibs, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, free-pattern, gentian violet, grapefruit seed extract, lactation, latch, sewing, thrush, travelShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1415029 Thu, 01 May 2008 21:51:09 +0100 1415029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1389235&cid=t_104952_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F274958596%2F Welcome to the April Carnival of Breastfeeding, “Thrush and Mastitis and Blebs, oh my!” This month several contributors share their experiences with different breastfeeding challenges and offer links and resources for overcoming those challenges. First I will talk about using gentian violet or grapefruit seed extract as alternative remedies for thrush, but make sure to read on for links to the other contributions at the end! Oversupply When my first daughter was born, I struggled with oversupply. In theory oversupply sounds great because it eliminates any worry about having enough milk for the baby. In reality, it can cause a lot of problems including painful engorgement, an overactive letdown (which can cause the baby to choke, sputter, and pop off the breast), a foremilk-hind... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1389235 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:19:15 +0100 1389235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1349496&cid=t_104952_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F03%2Feasy-health-tip-cut-bad-cholesterol-with-this-little-wonder%2F picApp_publisherId = 473;picApp_imageId = 11954;picApp_imageWidth = 271;picApp_imageHeight = 408;picApp_configUrl = "http://pis.picapp.com/IamProd/FlashSite/GetConfig.aspx";picApp_Picview="http://pis.picapp.com/IamProd/FlashSite/en/picviewerv1_1.swf";picapp_numberOfLine=1;ImageServe(); That’s right! According to a recent article in Woman’s World magazine (April 7th edition), red grapefruit can help lower your “bad” (aka LDL) cholesterol levels by as much as 20%. This seems to be the case whether or not your high cholesterol is responsive to statin drugs or whether you make any diet or lifestyle changes. So what’s behind this little Wonder Fruit? Experts claim the antioxidants in red grapefruit have the power to inhibit the liver’s tendency to overproduce... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1349496 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:37:33 +0100 1349496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1030323&cid=t_104952_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Fbreast-cancer-and-grapefruit-not-always-a-good-combination%2F In this study, some 40,000 postmenopausal women were followed over several years and it was found that those who ate grapefruit had a 30 percent higher chance of developing breast cancer than those who didn’t eat grapefruit. The study did not include women who were premenopausal or those who were breast cancer survivors. It is only one study and it is what’s called an observational study, which has many limitations. Further research is needed to answer the question of whether all postmenopausal women should avoid grapefruit. But now let’s get back to those women who already have estrogen receptor positive breast cancer. If you have breast cancer that is dependent on estrogen for its growth, you may be taking a drug to limit the activity of estrogen in your body, like tamoxifen (Nolva... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1030323 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:53:40 +0100 1030323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=738917&cid=t_104952_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2391 The BBC reports that there may be a Grapefruit link to breast cancer. The study of 50,000 post-menopausal women published in the British Journal of Cancer found eating just a quarter of a grapefruit daily raised the risk by up to 30%. The reason is the fruit is thought to boost levels of oestrogen. From the study abstract: Grapefruit intake was significantly associated with an increased risk of breast cancer (relative risk=1.30, 95% confidence interval 1.06-1.58) for subjects in the highest category of intake, that is, one-quarter grapefruit or more per day, compared to non-consumers (P trend=0.015). An increased risk of similar magnitude was seen in users of oestrogen therapy, users of oestrogen+progestin therapy, and among never users of hormone therapy. Grapefruit intake may increase th... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=738917 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 738917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=486690&cid=t_104952_105_f&fid=35048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FMedicineAndMan%2F%7E3%2F17179420%2F Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia Endometriosis: What You Should Know Medicine Interactions with Grapefruit: What You Should Know Rickets: What It Is and How It’s Treated Pressure Ulcers Technorati Tags: Heparin induced thrombocytopenia, Endometriosis, Grapefruit, Rickets, Pressure sores, Patient pages (Source: Medicine and Man) Medicine and Man blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=486690 Tue, 29 Aug 2006 02:41:53 +0100 486690