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 'grass'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:09:56 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934330&cid=t_114310_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F16%2Ffresh-air-fund-needs-host-families-2011%2F Imagine growing up in a city environment where you rarely see a tree, a patch of grass, or a bird. Imagine having nowhere to play a game of baseball or play catch with your dog. Imagine a place where the only thing summer brings is sweltering indoor temperatures, with no vacation or fun outside of playing in the fire-hydrant spray. For many children, this is inner-city life and the only life they know. But the Fresh Air Fund is a non-profit that has been giving free summer experiences to poor children in New York City since 1877. During that time, they’ve helped millions of children have a very different kind of summer vacation — a chance to breath some fresh air in a different, less urban environment. They need more host families living in a northeastern state this summer. Continue re... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934330 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:11:23 +0100 4934330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693441&cid=t_114310_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FtpbqjcNwLEo%2F As a Top Chef devotee, I was happy to catch most of last night’s All-Stars Reunion show. (Although, I had forgotten that it was on, so maybe devotee is too strong a word.) But I certainly didn’t think that anything airing on this kind of perfunctory, let’s-show-funny-behind-the-scenes-clips-of-all-the-chefs-and-hilarious-outtakes-of-the-judges’-bloopers would remotely relate to Blisstree. But I was wrong. The hour-long episode brought up a controversial issue that relates to food products, overall health, and the environment, which are topics we like to think we know something about here at Blisstree. You don’t need to know the Top Chef All-Stars backstory (or even have watched any of the season) to understand or appreciate the scenario, which is this: Elia Ab... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693441 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:15:08 +0100 4693441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670214&cid=t_114310_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fwhy-buy-organic-now%2F The economy is terrible. We are all afraid to lose our jobs, our homes, our way of life. Many of us have given up our morning lattes, at least, or maybe took a vacation closer to home. One thing that we all tend to do when we’re worried about money? We compromise on what we eat. We don’t eat out as often: great! We watch our portions and don’t buy junk: fantastic! We buy leaner cuts of meat and give up organics: STOP RIGHT THERE! Eating cheaper cuts of meat and buying over-processed and unnatural foods will just make you unhealthier, unhappier, and the chances are that you’ll end up spending more to fill up on junk, all the while making you sick! Did you know that the best-selling items are mood modifiers, like cigarettes, alcohol, caffeine containing beverages and sweets? Did you ... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670214 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:57:01 +0100 4670214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225372&cid=t_114310_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F03%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-december-3-2010%2F I think one of the greatest self-inflicted suffering comes from comparing our own lives to the one we think we should be living. Instead of focusing on accepting who we are in this moment, it’s easy to get sucked into what everyone else is doing and how much better they are at doing it. It’s a lot easier, for example, to focus on the presents you can’t afford or the job/relationship you don’t have. But tough times also give us an opportunity. It challenge us to be and do better. If you’re going through a personal struggle right now, remember to take care of yourself, find people (therapists/friends/family) to support you, find peace and solace in your religion or spirituality and discover something hopeful in your life, no matter how small, to help lift you up... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225372 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:07:08 +0100 4225372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3672074&cid=t_114310_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fgrass-and-skin-allergies%2F Did you know that some lawns can cause skin and airborne allergies? Certain types of grass can cause your skin to react or can cause sneezing, a runny nose, watery eyes and/or coughing. If you’re worried about reacting to your lawn, it’s important to educate yourself about how to prevent allergies with your lawn. First of all, it’s important to realize that done right, your lawn can actually suppress airborne allergies (also called hay fever). The long leaves of the grass have the ability to catch pollen in the air and pull the pollen down where it is trapped, reducing the amount of pollen found in the air. Even grass that has been known to produce a lot of pollen, such as Bermuda grass, will produce less pollen if it’s kept fertilized, is watered regularly, and is... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3672074 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:02:23 +0100 3672074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3545642&cid=t_114310_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F74%2Fskin-pigmentation-genetics-the-sun-aging%2F Skin pigmentation is caused by the hormone melanin.  It is produced by specialized cells called melanocytes located in the deepest of the skin’s layers. Your genes are partially responsible for the amount of melanin present in your skin’s cells.  Other than that, sun exposure is the primary cause of increased melanin production. There are some medical conditions (mostly hormonal changes) that will cause increased melanin production.  Sometimes the melanin clumps or forms patches.  The appearance of clumps or patches can be distressing.  They are sometimes referred to as age spots. Although getting older may play a role, everyone wants to live a long life.  So, inevitably everyone will get older. What many people hope to do is to minimize the damage that time does to their faces a... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3545642 Sat, 08 May 2010 12:40:59 +0100 3545642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3416085&cid=t_114310_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F03%2F29%2Fam-i-normal%2F This is a common theme I hear echoed from a lot of people I meet. “Am I normal?” “I can’t wait to feel more normal again.” “Must be nice being so normal…” The problem is, I don’t know what normal is. I suppose for some of the people, they mean “without the symptoms of my disorder.” That makes sense, especially as some symptoms of some disorders can be pretty severe and debilitating toward living their everyday life. But then I realize that even people without a diagnosed condition still don’t often feel “normal.” We live our lives, we have our stresses, we hate our bosses or the 9-to-5 routine, we get into arguments with our significant others. Is this “normal?” Some days you don’t know... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3416085 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:52:02 +0100 3416085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262645&cid=t_114310_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F02%2F11%2Fthe-fresh-air-fund-needs-host-families%2F Imagine growing up in a city environment where you rarely see a tree, a patch of grass, or a bird. Imagine having nowhere to play a game of baseball or play catch with your dog. Imagine a place where the only thing summer brings is sweltering indoor temperatures, with no vacation or fun outside of playing in the fire-hydrant spray. For many children, this is inner-city life and the only life they know. But the Fresh Air Fund is a non-profit that has been giving free summer experiences to poor children in New York City since 1877. During that time, they’ve helped more than 1.7 million children have a very different kind of summer vacation — a chance to breath some fresh air in a different, less urban environment. In 2009, The Fresh Air Fund’s Volunteer Host Family program... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262645 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:30:38 +0100 3262645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741443&cid=t_114310_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F_FSsLpsEKvU%2F While many people grumble about having to mow the lawn, doesn’t the smell of freshly mowed grass catch your attention? If you walk down the street, you can smell the grass as the scent lingers, often bringing back memories for some people. Dr Nick Lavidis, a neuroscientist at the University of Queensland in Australia believed that the scent could be used to our benefit, in a way that other scents are used to help ease pain (peppermint) or promote sleep (lavender). Aromatherapy is an increasingly popular form of alternative therapy – as we can tell from all scents sold today, from bath products to candles to linen sprays. According to this article, Why mowing the lawn relieves stress and boosts your memory, [T]the aroma worked on the emotional and memory parts of the brian known... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741443 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:45:16 +0100 2741443 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2390293&cid=t_114310_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmyelomablog.com%2F2009%2F05%2F05%2Fsnake-in-the-grass%2F This is a snake that was in my yard in Southern Pines  just a little while ago.  I usually find snakes in my pool a few times a year, but I’ve never seen one in the grass.  I’d say it’s close to 2 feet long.  It’s black with a white underside. Creepy! (Source: beth's myeloma blog) beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2390293 Tue, 05 May 2009 22:58:11 +0100 2390293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2287229&cid=t_114310_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F03%2F24%2Fperfectionism-ring-the-bells%2F I recently dragged my kids to Baltimore so that I could have lunch with an old colleague (he’s young…but we’ve known each other for 13 years) at the National Catholic Education Association convention. A gifted writer and speaker, my friend can get his audience to laugh right after they’ve cried. As my Katherine and David grabbed his pieces of watermelon off his plate after rolling in the aisles of the publishers’ exhibit, he described his process of becoming comfortable in front of a large group of people who expect him to inspire them and say something spiritual that they can take home in their tote bags. The next day I sent him an e-mail thanking him for our time together and for sharing his gifts with the world–even though that’s, at times, a s... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2287229 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:57:54 +0100 2287229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1402993&cid=t_114310_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fsun-sheep-may-safely-graze.html Many parents are prone to moan about all the things that their autistic child will never do. I am exceptionally good at moaning myself, in fact, I have far more to moan about because we have double trouble around here.Although autism is a spectrum disorder, often there are common themes. One common theme that we suffer around here, is an ability to enjoy nature's wonders, or more specifically, natures wonder's if they happen to be outside. For as long as I can remember both of them have been "allergic" to outside. I have used every tric……available therapy and strategy to desensitize them to this common garden phenomenon will little success. Short of staking them to the broad beans poles, I’m out of ideas, although duct tape might be a kinder option for the tactile defensive amongst u... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1402993 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:45:00 +0100 1402993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1150760&cid=t_114310_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F216800527%2Fgrassroots_leadership.html I was interested in the progressive leadership model at The Agenda - Grassroots Leadership ... used by navy commander D. Michael Abrashoff. Abrashoff commands the USS Benfold … the world's most advanced computer-controlled combat system; revolutionary radar technology; a stock of missiles capable of taking out precise targets on land, sea, or air; and a crack crew of 300 highly skilled, totally committed sailors.This unique form of grassroots leadership allowed Abrashoff to win the reputation of …  the best ship in the Pacific fleet.In spite of the awards and honors won … Abrashoff …  props his feet up and relaxes as he explains how innovative practices combined with true empowerment produce phenomenal results.His secret – he loves the j... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1150760 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:12:19 +0100 1150760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512979&cid=t_114310_140_f&fid=36503&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAzureone%2F%7E3%2FptChCJidyF0%2Freplenishment-hiding-among-leaves-of.html I have not created a post in two weeks. Ok I can be the laziest of slugs. Still, there is much going on in my moved and on my mental life. I will be making a critical relocation at the end of the year. The excitement, apprehension and preparations for this change require much of my focus over the coming weeks. To ready body and spirit, I have followed a strict regimen: exercise, diet and complete immersion into leaves of grass (both upper and lower case). Whitman has served as my tutor, inspiring and opening me to new perspectives and possibilities.Now, here is the best part of this post: WhitmanFrom Leaves of Grass, Song of Myself By Walt WhitmanA child said What is the grass? fetching it to me with full hands;How could I answer the child? I do not know what it is any more than he.I guess... azureone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512979 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:13:00 +0100 2512979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=974234&cid=t_114310_93_f&fid=34899&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mexicomedstudent.com%2F2007%2F10%2F698 I was reading this article about a PHP developer’s love affair with Ruby, an increasingly popular scripting language. Like “love affair” implies, it was intense, passionate, difficult, but ultimately ended. Ruby’s greatest asset is that it was developed from the ground up to be strictly object-oriented (that’s way too huge a topic to go into here) in the face of “bastard” scripting languages like Perl and PHP that borrow from several “standard” languages (making them more flexible, IMO). Ruby has received the most exposure via a Ruby-based web-creation framework called Rails, and people swear it’s the best thing since man invented fire. Whatever–I know better and I’m not drinking the Kool-Aid. Ok, background done&#82... Mexico Medical Student blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=974234 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 02:47:44 +0100 974234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=764202&cid=t_114310_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F28%2Faustralian-aborigines-make-headway-in-diabetes-struggle%2F Filed under: Type 2, Diet, Lifestyle, Exercise, SupportIt's often said that grass-roots level initiatives are what will turn the tide on the spread of type 2 diabetes. Here's an example of a grass-roots success story: Catholic News reports that Australian Aborigines from the Mowanjum community of Western Australia are benefiting from the introduction of a type 2 prevention and management program. Titled "Indigenous communities beat diabetes," (that could be a bit of an overstatement), the article describes the impact of the program in Mowanjum community in Western Australia. Successes include the introduction of a comprehensive diabetes education program aimed at young people with diabetes. The program, which is organized by Aboriginal development group Unity of First Peoples Australia, al... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=764202 Sat, 28 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 764202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=560282&cid=t_114310_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F22%2Frecipe-for-healthy-living-daily-cocktail%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Non-toxic alternatives, Nutrition, Cancer prevention foods, Vitamins and nutrients, Recipe Healthy LivingThe most healthy thing that I have added to my daily menu to fight cancer right now is this simple drink that helps give me energy and gives me antioxidants and vitamins. It helps boost the immune system. It detoxifies and cleanses the body. It gives a quota of daily veggies. It has a high alkalinity that helps balance acid PH levels in the body. It is simple and it tastes good too.Vicki's Twice Daily Wheat Grass Cocktail4 ounces of organic tangerine juice4 ounces of organic carrot juice1 organic banana1 8 grams packet of Organic Wheat Grass (I prefer Amazing Grass brand)Mix together well in a blender until smooth and pour into a large glass.You can find Wheat ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=560282 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 560282