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 'health & fitness'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:06:45 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5097171&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Fbasics%2F Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Chris of Zen to Fitness. Health and Fitness have always been meaningful to me as I work in the industry and have always been fascinated by the topic. Nowadays I see too many people push themselves too hard, use bad form and quite simply overdo it with exercise or trying to be healthy in the quest to be fit. We also have a tendency to make health and fitness much too complicated … From this I came to think about a few fundamentals – things I find really important in living a healthy lifestyle. I came up with just four, sure there are others but these are the ones I feel everyone who wants to live a healthier lifestyle or be fitter should know. Bodyweight is King. The Squat and Pushup should be mastered before you move onto other weight... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5097171 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:00:17 +0100 5097171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5029291&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Fbam%2F Post written by Leo Babauta. Many people don’t exercise or eat healthy because they think it’s hard or takes discipline. They’re missing out on a lot of fun. If you do it the wrong way, exercise is difficult and boring and too much work. If you do it the wrong way, eating healthy takes too much discipline. And so people (myself included, just a few years ago) often do unhealthy things, because it’s easier or more fun. It’s easy to not exercise, and to watch TV or surf the Internet instead. It’s more fun to eat a pile of nachos or fries, to eat fried chicken or sweets. We want fun, not strict discipline and boringness. The trick is fairly simple: figure out what’s healthy, and figure out what’s fun. Then find the area where the two circles int... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5029291 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:01:48 +0100 5029291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008717&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Funrun%2F Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Brigitte Lyons of Unfettered Ink. True confession: When I was a kid, I couldn’t run a mile. I was relatively athletic. Good swimmer. Deadly at 3rd base. Hiked up and down and all around. But running? No thanks. Until, at age 20, I started dating a runner. I decided to let him teach me. This did not go well. We fought about it, because I was constantly miserable. I tried and gave up countless times. Now I’m 30. I’m married to that runner. And, somehow, miraculously, I caught the running bug. And learned a few things along the way … 1. Sometimes things that suck are also awesome. This is not a post that extols the many physical benefits of running — or even teaches you how to get started. I’ll leave that up to Leo. I’m not even her... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008717 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:00:20 +0100 5008717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945269&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Fstand%2F Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Corbett Barr of CorbettBarr.com and ThinkTraffic.net. For the past three weeks I’ve been standing while I work, instead of my usual sitting. I have some interesting results to share with you in a moment, but first let me tell you why I’ve been doing all this standing. It all started after a couple of tweets came across my radar in the same day about the negative health effects of sitting. It turns out that sitting all day every day for work might not be good for your health and wellness. Who would have thought? The studies and experiments I found really caught my attention, partly because I’ve been sitting through 40- to 60-hour work weeks every week for the better part of 15 years. Now that I’m in my mid-30s, I’m s... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945269 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:19:08 +0100 4945269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902715&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Fsnacks%2F Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Jules Clancy of Stonesoup. Reading Get Started: From Overweight to Healthy recently on Zen Habits, I couldn’t agree more with Leo’s advice. Eat move veggies, drink more water, move more and get rid of the junk. All great ideas. It also got me thinking. For me at least, the most difficult part of healthy eating is when it comes to snacks. It would be nice to think we’re all going to start reaching for a raw carrot or celery stick when hunger strikes between meals. But it can be difficult to go from junk to super healthy in one step. So here are a few ideas to help you snack more healthfully. As with all things, remember that even healthy snacks aren’t going to be good for you in large quantities, so moderation is key. 1... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902715 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:46:23 +0100 4902715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883935&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Fsoy%2F Post written by Leo Babauta. It’s one of those things that has spread on the Internet and unbelievably, has become accepted truth to many people: that soy is unhealthy, even dangerous. I mention (to otherwise smart and informed people) that I drink soymilk sometimes, and a look of pity comes over their faces. ‘This guy doesn’t know the dangers of soy, and might get cancer, or worse … man boobs,’ they’re thinking. Just about every fitness expert I read — people I respect and trust — says that soy is bad for you, from Tim Ferriss to the primal/paleo folk. I absolutely respect most of these guys and otherwise think their work on fitness-related matters is great. And yet, when I look for their sources on soy, often they don’t exist, and wh... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883935 Mon, 30 May 2011 15:29:45 +0100 4883935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4795074&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Fweight%2F Post written by Leo Babauta. Make one change today. If you’re overweight and unmotivated to change your life drastically, just make a tiny change. You’re not alone. There are more overweight people today than ever before, as a percentage of our population and in sheer numbers. I’ve been overweight (65 pounds heavier than I am today) and I know that it doesn’t feel good. I also know that when we’re overweight, we often go into denial. We think it’s not a problem, or that we’re not that unhealthy, or that it’s something we can fix later. Or more likely, we try hard not to think about it. But it’s there, at the back of our minds if nowhere else, making us feel bad about ourselves and our lives, influencing the rest of what we do. If it wer... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4795074 Fri, 06 May 2011 15:36:58 +0100 4795074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734707&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Ffit-travel%2F ‘A bear, however hard he tries, grows tubby without exercise.’ ~A.A. Milne Post written by Leo Babauta. I’m on vacation in London right now, and will be in Paris this afternoon — a three-week trip that has messed up all my fitness routines. And yet I’m still getting fitter every day. Vacations have a horrible way of messing up our routines — we eat a ton of rich food, are too busy to go to the gym, and it’s easy to let workouts fall to the wayside. That said, I have no intention of letting travel beat me. I can be fit anywhere. I’ll share some of my tips here, in hopes of helping fellow travelers. Walk, walk, and walk. I never rent a car when we travel. Eva and I walk everywhere, taking the occasional subway train. We’ve covered an amaz... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734707 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:00:29 +0100 4734707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4600811&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Fsleep%2F Post written by Leo Babauta. For years I had a mild-to-medium case of insomnia, often staying up late watching crappy television and eating junk food because I couldn’t fall asleep, no matter how tired I was. It is miserable. You walk through the day like a zombie, unable to function properly. You desperately try to sleep but nothing works. Sleeping pills leave you feeling drugged out. My first simple cure was running. I’d try to get up 15 minutes earlier each day to run, and the running would leave me very tired but I still had a day ahead of me. I’d be so exhausted by bedtime that I slept instantly. Hard exercise is a great fix for insomnia. Recently I’ve had another slight bout of insomnia, and so I rediscovered a trick I learned several years ago. It’s so ... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4600811 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:42:18 +0100 4600811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4450532&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Frecipes%2F Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Jules Clancy of Stonesoup. Growing up on a sheep farm, eating meat was a big part of life. It was just what we did. The first time I heard about vegetarians, I struggled to understand why someone would be crazy enough to stop eating meat. So you can imagine how my first encounter with the concept of veganism left me more than perplexed. No cheese? Or eggs? How do people survive? These days I get it. Reading The Simplest Diet for Lean Fitness recently on Zen Habits, I was inspired by Leo’s commitment to healthy vegan eating. He almost had me convinced to abandon my bacon-loving ways. Almost. But rather than biting off more than I could chew, so to speak, I’ve decided to take another leaf out of Leo’s book. I’m start... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4450532 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:36:19 +0100 4450532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4436953&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Ftrain%2F Post written by Leo Babauta. I don’t train to lose weight or look good. I don’t train to beat anyone or impress anyone. I don’t train for bigger muscles or a six-pack. I train because I love it. And because it’s my life. As I said last week: I am in the best shape in my life. That’s not impressive — while I’m fitter than most of the population there are a ton of people who are way fitter than me. They can run faster and longer; lift more and do more intense workouts; ride and swim much much better; play any sport better than me. But I’m pretty fit. I can run for a couple hours if I want or hike all day. I can do a reasonable amount of pushups and pullups. I can sprint and jump. Best of all: I can play with my kids and keep up with them and ch... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4436953 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:27:08 +0100 4436953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4352858&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fforeign-diplomats-to-tour-iran-nuclear-sites%2F Foreign diplomats to tour Iran nuclear sites . this is a test article. please ignore this.edited. this is a second image after editing (Source: Skin Care) Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4352858 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 08:02:35 +0100 4352858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4259236&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2F4-hour-body%2F Post written by Leo Babauta. Tim Ferriss’ new book The 4-Hour Body is now out and I’ve been reading it for a week now. It’s utterly fascinating. Tim as you know is the author of The 4-Hour Workweek, a huge best-selling book, and his new book looks to be just as successful. I had the pleasure of talking with Tim this week about his book. It was a great conversation — full of interesting and useful stuff. My apologies for the quality of the video. Some highlights: Why The 4-Hour Body is the book he always wanted to write [2:40]. Why he made himself a guinea pig for crazy experiments [2:59]. Whether or not I’ll have a Tim Ferriss body if I replicate his experiments [7:20]. The ins and outs of self-experimentation [8:20]. The most extreme experiments he conduct... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4259236 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 23:12:36 +0100 4259236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4179545&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Fminimalist-gym%2F Post written by Leo Babauta. I’m a big subscriber to using whatever you can find to work out: pullups on trees, throw big boulders, flip logs or big tires, jump over things, sprint up hills (see Minimalist Fitness, part 1 & part 2). As a parent and a minimalist, I’d like to share my ultimate minimalist workout secret: my kids are my gym. Fellow parents, if you’re not doing this yet, I can’t recommend it highly enough. How are they my gym? Instead of paying hundreds of dollars (even thousands) a year for a gym, I use my kids to get in shape. How? Every way I can, but here’s a few: I carry them on my shoulders as we walk around town. We race each other to the corner, sprinting. Often up hills. I do pushups with them on my back. I lift them up in the air &#8... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4179545 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:37:07 +0100 4179545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4172347&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Fminimalist-gym%2F Post written by Leo Babauta. I’m a big subscriber to using whatever you can find to work out: pullups on trees, throw big boulders, flip logs or big tires, jump over things, sprint up hills (see Minimalist Fitness, part 1 & part 2). As a parent and a minimalist, I’d like to share my ultimate minimalist workout secret: my kids are my gym. Fellow parents, if you’re not doing this yet, I can’t recommend it highly enough. How are they my gym? Instead of paying hundreds of dollars (even thousands) a year for a gym, I use my kids to get in shape. How? Every way I can, but here’s a few: I carry them on my shoulders as we walk around town. We race each other to the corner, sprinting. Often up hills. I do pushups with them on my back. I lift them up in the air &#8... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4172347 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:37:07 +0100 4172347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4168229&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Fcar-free%2F ‘The civilized man has built a coach, but has lost the use of his feet.’ ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Post written by Leo Babauta. This past summer, my family (my wife, me, six kids) finally gave up our car. It was a liberating and scary experience. We’ve been dependent on our automobile for so many years that giving it up was unthinkable. If you own a car, it’s probably unthinkable to you too. We drove everywhere: to and from school and work, to music lessons and recitals, to soccer practice and all-day-long games at the soccer field, to family events (which were numerous), to grocery stores and malls and restaurants and movie theaters and bookstores and beauty salons (not for me, I’m bald … er, shaven), to pay bills and run errands, to go to the beach and the ... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4168229 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:49:27 +0100 4168229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4086271&cid=t_366841_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fsmall-steps-get-healthy-compliments-of-uncle-sam%2F2010.10.20 It makes my blogging life easier if I can just direct readers to a cool site, compliments of (drumroll…) — the U.S. government! The site, called Smallstep Adult and Teen, is filled with great healthy eating and exercise tips. Check it out and click around a bit. (Don’t ya’ just love the Internet?) From the site: Today’s lifestyle doesn’t allow much room for health. And that’s where Small Steps comes in. We know that it’s impossible for many people to make dramatic lifestyle changes. Instead, we want to help you learn ways that you can change small things about your life and see big results. *This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4086271 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0100 4086271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3699729&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Feating-healthfully%2F Conclusions This is not about ramping up your “metabolism” by eating regularly but rather feeding your body adequately allowing health to fall into place. Once you start nourishing your body good things will start to happen. Your energy will increase, cravings for sugar and stimulants like coffee will disappear and your appetite will regulate. You will start to crave healthy and natural foods … Eating Healthfully should always be a long term vision, never look for quick fixes when it comes to health – Consistency is key . Building a good relationship with food will leave you with more time and drive to do the things you love. Chris is the author of A Simple Guide to Eating Well and writes about staying fit while living life at Zen to Fitness. (Source: Zen Habits) Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3699729 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:11:51 +0100 3699729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676803&cid=t_366841_129_f&fid=36191&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arthritisblog.org%2Fentry%2Ffour-benefits-of-prepaid-credit-cards%2F Prepaid credit cards are the ideal way to use your card for your purchases so you do not have to carry around cash. In most cases, prepaid credit cards work just like a credit card except that you put the money on the card before using it rather than using credit. Prepaid cards have several advantages over credit cards and here are some of them. Safer than Cash Prepaid credit cards are safer than cash because they have a protection built in. If your card gets stolen, you are protected under the same guidelines that traditional credit card holders have in many cases. For instance, if Visa offers its credit card holders a zero liability protection plan, you will have the same benefit if your prepaid card has the Visa logo. Be sure to check with the company printed on your prepaid credit car... Arthritis Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676803 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 06:54:44 +0100 3676803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676914&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fhow-do-prepaid-credit-cards-work%2F Prepaid credit cards are different than regular credit cards because they are prepaid. This means that in order to use the card, you must add money to the account on the card before you purchase items. The first thing you’ll do is sign up for an account. Before deciding what card you want, you’ll want to compare different cards. Many prepaid cards charge a monthly fee that can range anywhere from $1.99 to $12 a month. Higher monthly fees often come with more features, so you’ll want to decide what features you need on the card before you shop. You can get cards from Visa and Mastercard, which give you the flexibility of shopping anywhere where these cards are accepted. Options can include the following: * No activation fee. * Cash bonuses when you use direct deposit ... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676914 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 05:59:17 +0100 3676914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676804&cid=t_366841_129_f&fid=36191&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arthritisblog.org%2Fentry%2Fkeeping-baby-clothes-fresh-and-clean%2F Although baby clothes are tiny, infants are messy and produce massive amounts of laundry. Keeping up with the constant clothing changes and growing piles of soiled clothing is a real challenge. As soon as the baby is awake, which is always too early, the first outfit is off the hanger and the pajamas are in the hamper. By the end of breakfast, the first jumper is already stained by baby food and formula that the bib never seems to catch. To keep up with the frequent changes, it’s important to have lots of spare outfits, so laundry isn’t such an issue. Here are a few no-hassle ways for busy parents to keep all their baby clothes smelling good and looking fresh. Pre-treat clothes before putting them in the laundry basket. Hydrogen peroxide is a good stain remover for dairy and protein s... Arthritis Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676804 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:52:44 +0100 3676804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3672074&cid=t_366841_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=3666111&cid=t_366841_129_f&fid=36191&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arthritisblog.org%2Fentry%2Fi-think-i-have-arthritis-what-medicine-should-i-take%2F If you think you have arthritis, but you haven’t been to a doctor yet, what can you take? Try some over-the-counter medications first. Drugs like ibuprofen (Advil) and naproxen (Aleve) can help temporarily help by decreasing inflammation and reducing pain. They can cause side effects if used for a long term, so don’t do that without being supervised by a physician. Arthritis medications vary depending on the severity and type of arthritis, so make sure to talk to your doctor. Don’t let severe pain go on too long as it effects so many areas in your life, including the ability to earn a living. Sometimes medication is really expensive and trying new things can add up. If you need something new right away, emergency loans can get you through until payday. Doctors normally prescribe th... Arthritis Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3666111 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:25:47 +0100 3666111 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3662977&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fstress-and-skin-care%2F Your worry is beginning to show in your face. The recession hit your family hard. You maxed out your credit cards just to keep your family in food and shelter. Just when you were about to give up, you finally got a new job, but payday is two weeks away—and today you got home to find a utility shutoff notice on your door. If you don’t pay within 48 hours, you will lose your electricity. You already called to extend it twice before, and they have warned you that you can’t do it again. Where can you get cash fast? Stop worrying. It’s time to look into short-term cash loans. This is truly an emergency—a time when you need cash fast, a time of genuine need, and you know you will have the means to pay it back as soon as the paycheck comes in. At times like this, worry does take a toll... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3662977 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:55:38 +0100 3662977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3618118&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Ftrail-running%2F “The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.” ~Robert Frost Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Matthew Frazier of No Meat Athlete. Why does the popularity of trail running in the United States surge every time there’s a national crisis or period of epidemic uncertainty? Simple answer: Running like a wild man or woman through the woods nurtures the soul. Trail running satisfies a primal need for movement through nature, presumably left over from our days as hunters. When things spin out of control in an age of iPads and Droids, running in the woods is one thing we can count on to be pretty much the same as it’s always been. That’s your fancy explanation. My real r... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3618118 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:06:03 +0100 3618118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607698&cid=t_366841_129_f&fid=36191&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arthritisblog.org%2Fentry%2Fhire-residential-property-management-for-tough-tasks%2F Arthritis sufferers can get physical and mental relief after hiring residential property management services. Arthritis is a painful, disabling condition that affects people of all ages. If you’ve noticed that you have been slowing down on house repairs, or that you just can’t seem to keep up with your yard work, then hiring a residential property management might be the perfect solution for you. A residential property management team provides licensed professionals who check in regularly, and assist you if needs arise, and remain on call for emergency situations. If arthritis has crippled your legs, the residential property management team will come to your property and mow the grass for you and trim the hedges. If you have a plumbing issues, a residential property manageme... Arthritis Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607698 Fri, 28 May 2010 09:48:29 +0100 3607698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585877&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Fbarefoot-running%2F This article from Running Times says that diabetics and others who can’t feel their feet well shouldn’t do it — without the feedback of feeling in your feet, you’ll probably pound too hard. Others who probably shouldn’t run barefoot include those with bones that didn’t heal properly from a break, and those with rheumatoid arthritis or otherwise abnormal feet. I’d add that anyone with ongoing feet or leg injuries should wait until the injuries are completely healed, and those who aren’t likely to take it slow (overly competitive runners) might not be good candidates for barefoot running. Q: Can you do HIIT sprints barefoot? Or is that too strenuous for barefoot running? A: You can, but that’s more of an advanced step — I wouldn&#82... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585877 Thu, 20 May 2010 20:33:55 +0100 3585877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490902&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Flong-term-issues-for-a-sexual-abuse-survivor%2F Most commonly, sexual abuse involves children and has serious implications for their long-term psychological welfare. In commonsense terms, we can define sexual abuse as inappropriate sexual contact forced on the child by an adult. The sexual contact can occur in many ways ranging from touching to intercourse. The long-term implications can be devastating for the child because the abuse amounts to a breach of trust or an abuse of vulnerability and frequently both. The children, therefore, come to regard the abuse as: -an attack on their blossoming sexual identity -a negation of their perception that the world is a safe place -an undermining of their trust in other people The consequences of the abuse affect the child in every way: the body, the emotions, the self-confidence, the ability to... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490902 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:00:39 +0100 3490902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490903&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Ftheres-no-vacation-from-skin-care%2F Everybody loves to go on vacation. Whether you happen to be into sun and sand, or slopes and snow boards, a little time away from all the boring yet stressful parts of your life can be just the rejuvenation you need, to get back to things energized and ready to build a better life. But, of course, even on vacation, you still have some responsibilities. While no one wants to think of serious chapping, let alone melanoma skin cancer, these are both potential hazards, which can be magnified by the weather conditions you may encounter while you are on vacation. So whether you happen to be going on cruises or skiing on the Alps, you may want to take heed of the following tips for on the go skin care. Pack some dry skin lotion. While many people do not think of this, dry skin can make your enti... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490903 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:58:15 +0100 3490903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490904&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Flaser-treatments-for-the-skin-and-the-body%2F Since the very dawn of time, people have wanted to reverse the effect of ageing on the skin so as to look younger. Technology has finally reached a point where the use of laser can provide a variety of treatments to the skin from smoothing out wrinkles to removing unwanted hair to tightening the skin. For instance, pixel skin resurfacing can repair skin damage by acne or scarring by removing surface layers of skin and stimulating the skin underneath to grow healthy and smooth. You can get all the benefits of chemical or abrasive smoothening without the pain and a much shorter time to heal. Another major use of laser technology is in the removal of unwanted hair. This represents a major cosmetic issue for both men and women and long-term solutions have been missing. Lasers use just enough ... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490904 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:53:47 +0100 3490904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490905&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fif-you-could-go-back-to-your-childhood-what-would-you-spend-if-you-had-all-of-the-money-i%2F We are born once, we die once. God blesses each of us with a beautiful life. It is up to us to enjoy every moment of it, or have a pessimistic attitude towards life. A person’s life can be divided into four major stages. The first stage is childhood. This is followed by adolescence, which gives way to youth and finally to old age. Ken Hill rightly said - Childhood is a promise that is never kept. The simplicity of childhood is lost once we grow up. Children have an amazing sense of humor- they do not need a reason to laugh. Look at a child, and you will see a relaxed face bearing a wide, confusing smile. Each phase of a man’s life is like a season, childhood being the most beautiful of all those seasons. A child knows no fear. A child is never scared of dreaming. This is the reason wh... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490905 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:51:12 +0100 3490905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3479810&cid=t_366841_129_f&fid=36191&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arthritisblog.org%2Fentry%2Farthritis-friendly-home-accommodations%2F Arthritis is a medical term used to describe a group of disorders that affect the joints and muscles in the human body. There are more than a hundred different forms of arthritis, each affecting one or more parts of the body. Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are the most common types of this disease. Areas such as hands, elbows, feet, spine and knees fall prey to arthritis. What are the symptoms of arthritis? Inflammation, pain in joints, and inability to freely move the joints, are some of the most common symptoms of arthritis. Other (less common) symptoms include loss of appetite, weight loss, painful swelling and inflammation, fever and anemia. Joint arthritis damages the cartilage, which is a fluid-like substance that holds a lubricant to facilitate movement. Being a form of c... Arthritis Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3479810 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:43:35 +0100 3479810 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3479811&cid=t_366841_129_f&fid=36191&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arthritisblog.org%2Fentry%2Fbeautiful-jewelry-that-doesnt-have-clasps-that-will-irritate-your-arthritis%2F It is estimated that 19 million adults in the US are disabled in some form by arthritis. And, according to some estimates, this number is expected to rise to sixty seven million by the year 2030. Equally there are many other adults who have some form of disability in their hands and their arms. Have you ever thought of these people when you are struggling to put on your necklace or your bracelet? The traditional “lobster claw” clasps on jewelry are hard enough to manage for normal people. You must surely have experienced the frustration of trying to put on your jewellery and ending up with fingers and arms that hurt and a neck that is stiff because it has been held at odd angles. If it was this bad for you, can you imagine the plight of people for whom the process would be excrucia... Arthritis Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3479811 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:57:49 +0100 3479811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3479812&cid=t_366841_129_f&fid=36191&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arthritisblog.org%2Fentry%2Farthritis-cant-stop-you%2F A lot of people have lost their homes over the past two years. Maybe you know someone who has – and perhaps you yourself have. While that is not even close to a fun reason for a person to move, it becomes a huge margin worse (nearly an unbearable task) when it is coupled with arthritis pain. When you can barely wrap small objects without wincing in hand pain and trying to pick up a box feels like a feat that only Hercules could accomplish, you might need to explore a different plan than trying to “do it yourself.” They have people for this sort of thing. For instance, let us say you were previously living in Expensiveland...er...San Francisco. But the mortgage came due, and you simply could not front the cash. So you decided that Sacramento might be a bit more in your price... Arthritis Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3479812 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:55:11 +0100 3479812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3479813&cid=t_366841_129_f&fid=36191&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arthritisblog.org%2Fentry%2Fmake-your-bathroom-an-oasis-from-arthritis%2F The bath room is the most crucial space in your entire home. This is not only because it is a biological necessity to do what needs to be done “when nature calls.” Psychologically, the bath room represents a space of calmness, solitude and security, which are very comfortable when combined in just the right measure. And especially when you have a physical problem such as arthritis, your bath room becomes even more of a place where comfort needs to reign supreme. Naturally, there are a variety of little things you can add to your bath room, in order to add the most important thing – your ultimate comfort. Often times, a person with arthritis can accommodate their joint issues using a few simple bathroom accessories? For example, if you have some difficulty with get into or out of you... Arthritis Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3479813 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:52:08 +0100 3479813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3435264&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fthe-soothing-effects-of-dry-air-and-exercise-on-irritated-skin%2F If you have been on skiing holidays before, you must have noticed how good the cold, dry air and the exercise are for you. There’s something that’s good about dry air, when it comes to your skin. Bacteria cannot grow in dry air, and most germs are unable to function well if there is not enough moisture in the air. Since it is a fact that skin irritations are almost always caused by bacteria, dry air has a soothing effect on the skin because it stops the growth of bacteria. Exercise, on the other hand, exposes your skin to air and light, and this makes your skin less moist. Again, without moisture, bacteria cannot grow, and hence, your skin irritation goes away. So, exercise and dry air together can be very pleasant with a skin irritation. Dry climate also has another utility. It ... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3435264 Sat, 03 Apr 2010 06:58:25 +0100 3435264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3435165&cid=t_366841_129_f&fid=36191&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arthritisblog.org%2Fentry%2Fskiing-and-arthritis%2F Skiing can be very good for arthritis. Skiing is an extreme fitness sport, which means it exercises a lot of muscles and joints. The most important way to relieve arthritic pain is exercising the joint where you have arthritis. Since arthritis is a joint disease, and skiing gives your joints a lot of movement, it actually helps heal arthritis. However, it can be painful, initially, at least, to ski with arthritic pain. The sudden pressure on your joints can be extremely painful. But as with most types of muscle and joint pain, calibrated further pain always heals them. So, get ready for that initial bout of pain if you want your skiing holidays to heal your arthritis. Not all types of skiing are equally good for arthritis; some can be positively harmful. The trick is to ski in a way tha... Arthritis Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3435165 Sat, 03 Apr 2010 06:52:56 +0100 3435165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3399232&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2F2010%2F03%2Fmindful-eating%2F Editors note: This is a guest post by Jules Clancy from stonesoup. When I quit my job in January to focus on blogging full time, there were many changes I was excited about implementing in my lifestyle. One of the most rewarding has been around my eating habits. During my years as a corporate wage slave, breakfast was a meal I ate alone in my car. Bites snatched and barely chewed while I negotiated the frustrating traffic on my one hour commute. Lunch tended to be an even more disappointing affair. While I did usually take something fresh from home. I didn’t give it justice. Scoffing my sandwich in front of my computer while I prepared for the next meeting, I often barely registered what I was taking into my body. No wonder I would finish the lot feeling empty and unsatisfied. Wit... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3399232 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:00:44 +0100 3399232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3395395&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Ffacelifts%2F This article is focused on facelifts, to observe the facts regarding benefits, candidacy, costs, and risks of the procedure, to help you make the most informed decision when it comes to altering your appearance. A Facelift is a surgical procedure that combats facial skin laxity and sagging. It is used in cases of mid-face sagging, creases in the lower eyelids and from the nose to the edges of the mouth, displaced or fallen fat, loss of muscle tone and loose facial skin. Candidacy is determined after consultation with a specialist, usually a surgeon. It is important to seek a reputed, certified specialist, to ensure the best possible job. Furthermore to ensure that the procedure is necessary – you don’t want some quack who just wants to get one payment closer to paying off their yacht,... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3395395 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:59:23 +0100 3395395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3395396&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fa-new-skincare-business%2F There are more and more entrepreneurs entering the market every year, and many different opportunities presented at every turn. If you want to start your own skincare line from home, how would you go about it? Firstly, when starting a business you will need to create a customized business plan with which you will be able to approach potential investors or creditors. A business plan to be used for your skincare business will entail a lot of preparation, not to mention a vast amount of printed material. You will also need a significant amount of copies to be given to all of your potential creditors, and in this case you will need to make use of a discount printing service that can offer you affordable rates. Starting a skincare business from home will also require you to print a significa... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3395396 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:54:29 +0100 3395396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3391015&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fradiators-can-be-downright-hot%2F I feel a little embarrassed that, as a rehabber, I had never even researched radiators. Just in case you’ve never used one (as I haven’t), the basic premise is that steam or hot water is used to heat homes and other buildings. And that steam or hot water pass through a radiator, which is basically just a pipe that lets heat flow upward from it, drawing cooler air from below and causing the warmer air to circulate throughout the house. But while I’m sure every person who’s ever been inside of an older home has observed a radiator at some point, there have been some modifications made since the old days. Nowadays, they actually have designer radiators. In my opinion, that whole idea just reads like some people have a little bit more money than they know what to do with. I mean, we g... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3391015 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:34:48 +0100 3391015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3390902&cid=t_366841_129_f&fid=36191&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arthritisblog.org%2Fentry%2Fpet-care-for-people-with-arthritis%2F Arthritis is a disease that causes painful inflammation of the joints and as it progresses you may find that your mobility becomes less and less with each passing day. After a while you may not be able to do a lot of the things you used to and if you have not only yourself to look after but a pet also you might have difficulty in doing so. Although you may become disheartened by your condition you need to remember that you have a pet that needs your love and attention, so you should make sure that you are able to look after them properly. If you really are unable to take your dog for walks, bath them or even take them to the vet for any injections or petmeds that they may need, you should ask a family member or friend to help you out. There are some organizations that help people with a... Arthritis Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3390902 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:42:12 +0100 3390902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3390903&cid=t_366841_129_f&fid=36191&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arthritisblog.org%2Fentry%2Fwhat-nobel-prize-winners-bring-for-arthritis-patients%2F I am sure that you have not forgotten the two American scientists Andrew Fire, PhD, and Craig Mello, PhD who bagged last year’s Nobel Prize for their contribution in physiology or medicine. More interesting is the fact that this prize brought joy not only to both these scientists but to many arthritis patients all round the world as well. The development made by these two researchers for providing relief to arthritis patients was really commendable. As we know that various forms of arthritis are based on important genetic component and in such situation the work of Andrew Fire and Mello, which focused mainly on the concept that how the activity of our genes are controlled was really commendable as it would help researchers understanding the root causes and mechanisms of arthritis a... Arthritis Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3390903 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:36:27 +0100 3390903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3374411&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2F2010%2F03%2Foptimal-health%2F “Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution.” -Theodosius Dobzhansky Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Mark Sisson of Mark’s Daily Apple. As wild animals with massive brains and the ability to respond to sensory stimuli with more than just base instinctual behavior, we humans have the tendency to overthink pretty much, well, everything. Don’t blame yourself. You can’t escape your head. It’s always there. Everything you perceive or ponder is filtered through a dense network of constantly firing neural synapses. And whether you’re a strict materialist who thinks it’s all meaty wiring and circuitry up there, or you’re of the opinion that consciousness exists independently of your physical brain, we’re stuck with that conscious... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3374411 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:00:10 +0100 3374411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3359246&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2F2010%2F03%2Fmeal-plan%2F Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on twitter or identica. Not long ago, I was against meal plans because I felt they were too restrictive. I generally prefer to stick to simple principles of eating whole foods, staying active, and eating moderate portions. But I’ve had a change of heart recently as I’ve focused on losing the last of my bellyfat — in the last year I’ve lost about 35 lbs., and in the last 3.5 months of sticking (mostly) to a general meal plan, I’ve lost 18 lbs. That’s a goodly amount, to be sure, and I don’t think I could have done it (healthily) without sticking to some kind of plan. Diet is the biggest component to losing fat — you can burn 600 calories (for example) in a workout, but you can easily eat 2-3 times that mu... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3359246 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:00:11 +0100 3359246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350614&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2F2010%2F03%2Frest-one-day%2F He that can take rest is greater than he that can take cities. – Benjamin Franklin Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist. Ask any physician and they will tell you that rest is essential for physical health. When the body is deprived of sleep, it is unable to rebuild and recharge itself adequately. Your body requires rest. Ask any athlete and they will tell you that rest is essential for healthy physical training. Rest is needed for physical muscles to repair themselves and prevent injury. This is true whether you run marathons, pitch baseballs, or climb rocks. Your muscles require rest. Ask many of yesterday’s philosophers and they will tell you that rest is essential for the mind. Leonardo da Vinci said, “Every now and then g... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350614 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:00:40 +0100 3350614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3244090&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2F2010%2F01%2Fyour-most-frequently-asked-running-questions-answered%2F Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter. I frequently tweet about my runs – including a gorgeous 8.5-mile run I did along the ocean this morning that just blew me away – and every time I do, I get asked running questions. Today I thought I’d answer those questions, for a few reasons: 1. I love talking about running – and it’s your fault you got me started. 2. The more I can encourage others to enjoy this glorious pasttime, the better. 3. I’d love it if my passion for running could inspire others in some small way. I should note that I am not an expert. I’m not even an advanced runner — aside from running track and cross country in high school, I’ve only been running steadily for the last 4 years. In that time I’ve done t... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3244090 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:36 +0100 3244090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3244091&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2F2010%2F01%2Flean-tips%2F Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter. At the moment, I’m in the last phase of my Bellyfat Challenge — I’ve lost a good amount of fat but I have about 10 pounds to go (or so). I’m enjoying getting lean, but those last few pounds are always the toughest. And so, I’ve called in some experts. Last week, I shared my favorite fitness bloggers and, in turn, the fitness blogs they read. This week I’ve called on them for tips on getting lean. Now, let’s look at the question I’ve posed to them: I asked for their top tips for getting lean. Not every tip, just the best. Assume the person isn’t obese but has a bit of a spare tire Assume the person already exercises regularly and tries to eat “healthy” most of the time. So,... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3244091 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:00:00 +0100 3244091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3244093&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2F2010%2F01%2Ffitness-blogs%2F Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I need some inspiration along my journey. Pretty much every day, if I can get it, in fact. I usually turn to blogs for that inspiration, for whatever I’m doing. When my wife and I need inspiration for unschooling, we look to blogs. Same thing for blogging, writing a novel, simplifying my life, quitting smoking, anything. Lately my journey has been focused on fitness, and of course I’ve turned to some of the best blogs out there to give me my daily dose of motivation. Today I’m presenting some of the best of those fitness bloggers — the ones I truly treasure. I’ve asked each of them to list their favorite fitness blogs (up to 5 of them) so that we could benefit from w... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3244093 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:30:32 +0100 3244093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3124690&cid=t_366841_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FBuwzb4AgjQk%2Fcrossword-puzzle-or-just-puzzled.html So today, I go and check mom's crossword puzzle. What the heck? Instead of a couple of three letter words she has about half the crossword puzzle..... By Bob DeMarco I put the crossword puzzle in front of my mother every day. In the "old days" my mother would do crossword puzzles all the time. I bought her a subscription where she would get a new puzzle book every month -- she liked that gift. I even printed out crossword puzzles from the Internet -- she really didn't like dealing with the print out version of the puzzle. So today, I go and check her crossword puzzle. What the heck? Instead of a couple of three letter words she has about half the crossword puzzle. Hmm. Do you know the crossword puzzle answers? What little Jack Horner found (4 letters). "___ in Trees" (3 letters). Pe... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3124690 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:25:31 +0100 3124690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3075788&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fzenhabits%2F%7E3%2FgxtF4kI8NNo%2F Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter. A couple of 5th graders named Michelle and Casen recently asked me: What advice would you give us when we know we should exercise, but we just don’t feel up for it? My answer to them is what I’d tell anyone, child or adult: Don’t look at it as exercise — instead, play games and sports and have a ton of fun! The main thing is just to get outside every day and do something you think is fun. You can play sports like soccer, basketball, baseball, or badminton. You can play games like freeze tag or ride a bike or do running races with your friends or family. You can go on hikes with your family or go swimming or paddling. Do lots of different things, and again, focus on having fun, and doing it often. Michelle and Casen&... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3075788 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:01:37 +0100 3075788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2927594&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fzenhabits%2F%7E3%2FZy1CvB6fP-0%2F “There is a meditation exercise in which you place a raisin in your mouth. You do not eat the raisin. You meditate and allow it to sit in your mouth unmolested. The raisin plumps up and becomes a juicy fruitness in your mouth, tempting you to bite it. This is a powerful example of how eating is different when you are truly aware of each morsel.” - Thich Nhat Hanh Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter. When my family and I visited Tokyo earlier this year, it was a bit sad to see the rise of fast food in Japan. It’s a beautiful country with a rich history of a traditional lifestyle, incredible food, and good health. They’ve perfected the art of food preparation, using the freshest ingredients to create small portions of beautiful dishes. And while there st... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2927594 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:39:13 +0100 2927594 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2734110&cid=t_366841_111_f&fid=34909&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.crazytracy.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F001204.php Tasha and I started walking about a month ago. This decision was precipitated by our ever growing waist bands and by the fact that my "engagement ring" was very tight. Since I quit smoking eight months ago, I've been breathing easier and walking seemed the ticket for both of us. The problem is the hill. No matter where you go in Winston Salem there is a slight hill. Driving up them is no problem. They are barely noticeable. But walking them? It is a study in physical fitness and tenacity. This one particular hill doesn't seem like much at all when going up it in the car. You barely have to increase your speed to reach the top. But walking it is an A-number one bitch. What I have to do to get to the top is ridiculous. I have to imagine a rope pulling me up. I have to stare at my feet and n... Time for Your Meds blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2734110 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2734110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2702557&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fzenhabits%2F%7E3%2Ff0lXcrI0zzM%2F Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Chris Lopez of Fit and Busy Dad. We live in an information overloaded society. There has not been a moment in history when information has been this available, right at our fingertips. By typing one simple phrase, we now get hundreds, thousands, sometimes even millions of answers to our most desired questions. And now it seems, because of the abundance of information available to us, that a lot of us are confused. No more confusing has been our struggle with living excessively. As a result, many of us are in debt, have too much stuff and are overweight. There are too many questions on how to exercise, how to eat, or how to live healthily - cardio or weights? How much protein? Does fat make me fat? Will situps give me abs? Am I going to ge... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2702557 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:46:59 +0100 2702557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2598543&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fzenhabits%2F%7E3%2FSKvHxBortz8%2F Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter. I’ve been trying to change my life for the better for awhile now, including simplifying, getting fitter and healthier, and trying to get greener — and in the last few months I’ve been doing a lot of researching into reducing my carbon footprint as well. And while there are hundreds or even thousands of things we can do to reduce the resources we consume and the emissions we produce, I’ve been focusing on three areas that have (among) the biggest impacts. One of the greatest things I’ve noticed is that these three changes not only help you to become greener, but can go a long way toward improving your health (and helping you to be more frugal). Going green and being healthier and fitter often go hand in hand. A... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2598543 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:50:15 +0100 2598543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2591741&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fzenhabits%2F%7E3%2FTS5nD0Ny_DY%2F Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Adam Gilbert of MyBodyTutor.com. Since I’ve quit my job, I’ve helped countless people change their lives for the better via one word: Consistency. And I want to help you too! My idea for this post was to make a rule based post. Call it the healthy and fit algorithm. In the most general sense, an algorithm is a set of detailed instructions which results in a predictable end result. Follow them consistently and you’ll be well on your way to getting in shape! Remember: Getting in shape is about 3 things. Eating right. Exercising. And doing those two things consistently! Of course, that’s easier said than done but it’s the truth. Getting into shape is not rocket science! Let’s get right into it. Food: Eat every... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2591741 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:06:14 +0100 2591741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2556409&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fzenhabits%2F%7E3%2FjNlqBSXfK-g%2F Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter. One of the most striking things about my trip to Japan was how thin everyone was. I kept saying to my family, “There are no fat Japanese!” That’s not entirely true, of course. Aside from sumo wrestlers, there are some Japanese people who are fat — but at least in my two-week trip to Tokyo, they were pretty hard to find. Seriously: in America (including my hometown of Guam), you could walk around and half if not most of the people you see will be at least a little overweight. Many are outright obese. But in Japan, everyone is thin it seems. I could go a whole day without seeing a fat person, unless it was a tourist. This is not groundbreaking news, I know — it’s long been known that the Japanese are among... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2556409 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:57:13 +0100 2556409 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2513634&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fzenhabits%2F%7E3%2Fwvk0fNjfL2I%2F Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter. Health and fitness are usually made to seem too complex. If you read a lot of fitness magazines and blogs (as I often do), you’re told a confusing variety of complex advice. It makes your head spin. You’re told that eggs, butter and meat are bad for you. Then another crowd will tell you those same things are actually good. Then you’ll hear running is good for you, and the bodybuilding and primal crowds will scoff at longer-distance running. You’ll hear that lifting weights is the best way to get into shape, and others will laugh at that. You’ll hear a million variations of the best workouts, of when to time your nutrition, of how to periodize your workouts, of how to measure fitness, of what supplements you ne... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2513634 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:00:46 +0100 2513634 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2463546&cid=t_366841_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fzenhabits%2F%7E3%2FgdCwfLxojys%2F Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter. Have you ever stopped to consider what relationship you have with food? We don’t often think we even have a relationship with food, and yet we do — and it’s pretty intimate. Think about this: if you’re like me, you spend as much or more time with food than you do with many of the loved ones in your life — several hours a day or more. And consider this: technically, food is just fuel for living. That’s all — nothing else. And yet … it has become so much more to most of us: we use food for pleasure we use it for comfort we turn to food when we’re sad, depressed, hurt we use food to socialize we use it as a reward we do it when we’re bored food can also be a chore we use food as gif... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2463546 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:53:10 +0100 2463546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2348681&cid=t_366841_111_f&fid=34909&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.crazytracy.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F001188.php I was telling my Mom on the phone last night that I sure ended up with some crappy DNA. In class we were doing an assessment of our risk for cardiovascular disease. It was a check-off list of ten items including diabetes (got it; parents have it), high blood pressure (got it; parents have it), high cholesterol (got it; dad has it), history of stroke, alcoholism, weight issues and on and on. I ended up with 7 out of ten factors...the highest in the class. My Mom said, "Hey, you won!" "No, Mom, I didn't win." "Well, did anyone get ten?" "No," I said, "mine was the highest." "Then you won!" It's a pretty twisted way of looking at it, but it's true. I have the most risk factors for cardiovascular disease of anyone in my class. It's a pretty good thing I quit smoking when I did. (Source: Tim... Time for Your Meds blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2348681 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2348681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2223202&cid=t_366841_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Flose-weight-now-ask-me-how%2F This study proves it. Of course, the less you cut back the less you’ll lose. And the less you exercise the less you’ll lose. So while I don’t recommend doing anything drastic, I also don’t recommend doing nothing or next to nothing. Drastic measures are impossible to maintain. Doing nothing is hard to live with. Take the middle way: eat a little less and exercise a little more. Keep it up and very gradually increase your efforts. There’s an old adage of “no pain, no gain.” In a way this is true in that some effort is required, but if the pain is too great you’ll stop in a few weeks and there will surely be no gain. Take the middle way instead. Start small. Eat a little less and exercise a little more. And get a lot of support. I wish you the best of luck. (Source: Dr. Z's M... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2223202 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:07:34 +0100 2223202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2195228&cid=t_366841_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fthe-number-one-killer-of-women-heart-disease%2F Friday February 6, 2009 is National Wear Red Day, which is a day for all Americans to be aware of heart disease in women and to wear red in support of The Heart Truth: A National Awareness Campaign for Women About Heart Disease. Everyone can participate by wearing a favorite red dress, sweater, shirt, tie or even the specially designed Red Dress Pin on Friday. Despite the emphasis on wearing red, this year’s message, is that “Heart Disease Doesn’t Care What You Wear - It’s the #1 Killer of Women.” Every woman needs to know about heart disease. While you hear a lot about breast cancer in the media, the fact is that heart disease is the number one killer of women with one in four American women dying of heart disease. In fact, as the picture below graphically il... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2195228 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:10:41 +0100 2195228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2147578&cid=t_366841_111_f&fid=34909&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.crazytracy.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F001181.php I quit smoking December 20th and have had chronic diarrhea ever since. Is this too personal? After having to shit in a plastic dish to submit a sample, nothing is really too personal anymore. I can just imagine the next step is some G.I. guy shoving a mile long tube up my ass. Here's what's weird, though. My doctor says there's a malabsorption disorder that is suppressed by nicotine. So when ya smoke, you're fine. When you quit, the disorder kicks in and you're up to your eyeballs in, well, you know. I won't tell you how bad this has actually gotten. There are some things I will never tell. Suffice it to say, I can now mark something off my "I Hope This Never Happens to Me" list. And I'm still not smoking, despite it all. But God, it's been tempting. There is one good thing coming from a... Time for Your Meds blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2147578 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2147578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2055824&cid=t_366841_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F21%2Fand-the-winner-of-the-life-fitness-premium-digital-pedometer-is%2F   The winner of the this extremely useful Life Fitness Premium Digital Pedometer is… Merry Congratulations Merry. Now you can find out exactly how many steps you are taking. You’ll be receiving an email shortly with directions on how and where to provide your mailing address.   Now for those that don’t have a pedometer (me included), here’s some general guidelines to help you work out how many steps you’re taking in a day: Given that the average person has a stride length of 2.5 ft, it will take 2,000 steps (give or take) to walk a mile. So to get to 10,000 steps, you need to walk at least 5 miles a day. Of course, you don’t have to do all these steps at once. They can be spread throughout the day, with various activities such as… walking the dog taking the sta... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2055824 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:22:05 +0100 2055824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2027060&cid=t_366841_111_f&fid=34909&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.crazytracy.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F001178.php I've been losing and gaining back the same eight pounds for about three months now. My medication makes it very hard for me to lose weight, and even harder to keep it off. My appetite hasn't changed and there's really nothing that clues me into a looming weight gain, but nevertheless, there it is. I don't know if I mentioned this already but I was admitted to the hospital a while back for chest pains. They did all kinds of tests, blood work, a stress test--the works, and everything came back negative. While I was in the hospital a doctor asked me if I smoked. I said yes. She said, "Well, with your diabetes, it's not a question of if you'll get heart disease, but when." Since then I've thought of nothing else. But I've continued to smoke. LTD is all for me quitting, as is Tasha, but the one... Time for Your Meds blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2027060 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2027060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2026946&cid=t_366841_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F09%2Fhealthbolt-giveaway-win-a-timex-ironman-race-trainer%2F   Okay, I’ll be honest. I don’t usually spend much time checking my heart rate when exercising. I’m usually too busy simply trying to keep breathing and not collapsing. But I’ve just discovered a gadget that would probably let me do both. It’s the  Timex Ironman Race Trainer, a heart rate monitor system that allows the user (exerciser) to wirelessly download their workout data. Once downloaded, you can then analyze the information to find out how to improve and enhance your workouts, track your progress and attain any fitness goals you have. Here’s what you get with the Timex Ironman Race Trainer kit… Race Trainer digital heart rate monitor Digital 2.4 heart rate sensor and strap Data Xchanger USB device, and Free access to Timex Ironman online training site. Haven’t... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2026946 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:00:00 +0100 2026946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1930356&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fstudy-80-per-cent-sunscreens-found-ineffective%2F Planning to buy a new sunscreen that you’ve seen in the market? Better think twice before you do that. According to a study conducted by the Environmental Working Group, a non profit research organization based in Washington D.C., 4 out of 5 sunscreen lotions do not give adequate protection against the harmful rays of the sun or contain harmful chemicals. Most of these sunscreens seem to be effective for sunburns, but their efficiency in fighting skin cancer is under question. They seem to be having little effect on the prevalence of melanoma which is the deadliest form of skin cancer. The rate of contracting skin cancer remains steady. According to the National Cancer Institute this trend is actually on a rise. According to Dr. Marianne Berwick, a melanoma specialist, who heads the Div... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1930356 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:28:14 +0100 1930356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1930357&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Feczema-bath-emollients-are-not-cost-effective-at-all%2F Are you infected with Eczema? If you are, don’t even think about wasting your money away on your eczema bath emollients. They may not give you enough bank for the buck. Experts predict that the bath emollients are just a waste of money! Well, What is Eczema? This is basically a skin problem that can be persistent. Rashes are accompanied by dryness, with further problems like skin edema, flaking and even blistering. That sounds painful. Here’s a brief look at the emollients that you should stay away from. Although Emollient therapy has been a major therapy for ages, it’s not cost effective. Just imagine how many bath oils and related products you have to buy in order to put an end to the skin reaction problem. At least, I wouldn’t buy those oils. These emol... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1930357 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:00:58 +0100 1930357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1930358&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fsunscreen-lotions-a-must-this-summer%2F Sunscreen lotions are a must this summer. A good sunscreen serves two purposes namely, helping the skin maintain its natural oils and moisture, which can be lost through exposure to the sun’s radiation. Secondly, sunscreen also protects the skin against UVA and UVB rays, whose destructive effects have increased remarkably with the reduction in the atmosphere’s ozone layer. Global warming has its devastating effects for the environment as well as our skin. Rising temperatures and humidity leaves a bad impact on the skin, which might result in sunburns. Sunlight causes skin pigment cells, called melanocytes, to synthesize increased amounts of melanin, giving the skin a protective pigment or tan. But, while increased melanin can perform as a natural filter to keep harmful UV rad... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1930358 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 23:02:02 +0100 1930358 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1930359&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fcaffeine-drinking-exercise-freaks-have-reduced-skin-cancer-risks-study%2F Prolonged exposure to sunlight, besides other factors leads to skin cancer. In 2007 alone, 1,000,000 cases of skin (non-melanoma) cancer have been estimated, with nearly 2000 people being killed by the disease. Though it is not always possible to change one’s job requirements to go out and travel in the sun, change in your ‘lifestyle’ can be an answer to the deadly disease. If you are an exercise freak, just add to it a cup of that refreshing coffee - and you are at the least risk of developing skin cancer! Yes, by building up this healthy but simple habit, you may actually reduce your risk from the painful and killer disease. This combination of exercise and caffeine may help bringing in a revolutionary remedy to the growing skin cancer cases across the world. D... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1930359 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:01:08 +0100 1930359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1930360&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fbotox-hey-males-require-bigger-share-you-know%2F Using Botox for men’s cosmetic procedures, certainly requires higher doses of it in all treatment areas and the reason is higher muscle mass that males commonly enjoys in comparison with women. Similarly, clinical observations have also revealed that larger, stronger men need more units per treatment area than slender, small-boned men. According to study author: Various areas of the male face can be treated with Botox and injections need to keep in mind the greater muscle mass in men. Normally men don’t seek Botox treatment for cosmetic procedures and it’s more popular in females. However, in the recent years it has gained popularity among males too, which has made this issue worth discussing. So, it would be interesting to see in future that what alternative expects ... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1930360 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:18:02 +0100 1930360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1930361&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fdenim-woolies-protect-the-best-from-sun-not-sunscreen-experts%2F With the summers in, make denim your fashion statement. It’s not because, the trend is in for this hot summer, but it is to help you keep the sun’s rays away. Scientists have suggested the people living in UK to wear thick fabrics like denim or wool to combat the heat’s injuries with yet another hot summer around the corner. So, if you have been planning some traditional thinner fabrics for this summer — such as cotton and linen — as usual, mind it, they may prove much less effective in saving your skin from the sun’s rays. Hold on, if even if you are banking on those sunscreens for your skin’s protection, as they have been considered as the least effective option by the Swiss researchers reviewing 500 studies from across the world on the vario... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1930361 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 23:17:49 +0100 1930361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812872&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fvitamin-c-rich-diet-and-beauty-products-may-slow-skin-wrinkling%2F Researchers now report that people who eat plenty of vitamin C-rich foods have fewer wrinkles than people whose diets contained little of the vitamin. Vitamin C is an antioxidant, which means that it can combat the effects of free radicals in your body and on your skin. Free radicals are the unstable molecules in the environment that can cause aging of the skin. So, when vitamin C is properly delivered into skin cells, there is a good chance to reduce wrinkles and improve skin texture. However, eating a bag of oranges every week is not going to bring about the desired results for your skin. In order to see the benefits of vitamin C on the outside of your body, you will need to find a way to combine a healthy diet that is rich in vitamin C with skin care products that contain this impo... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812872 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:53:20 +0100 1812872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812873&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fsmoking-may-damage-your-skin%2F In a study conducted by British Journal of Dermatology, it is found that female smokers experience ‘dotty skin’. It also says that smoking is not one reason for women developing marks on their face. Stress, pollution, hormonal alterations, occupation, exposure to steam and heat for longer hours etc. lead to non-inflammatory acne. As skin make-up varies from individual to individual so all smokers may not experience such dermatological problems. Nevertheless, smoking is found to aggravate such problems which actually highlight health problems within. There is a world wide awareness campaign going on against smoking because smoking causes infinite damage to smokers and surrounding people. The study also found that smoking reduces skin secretions like Vitamin E and thereby do... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812873 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:30:22 +0100 1812873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812874&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fwant-to-look-10-years-younger-stay-away-from-sugar%2F Sugar is not sugary anymore. Apart from contributing to your inches all over, it is suspected to speed-up the process of wrinkling. And this is being stated by the world-famous dermatologist Dr Fredric Brandt, also known as the The Baron of Botox, a very unlikely author to say so.. In his new book he explains why sugar is not good for the skin; “Sugar hastens the degradation of elastin and collagen, both key skin proteins and finally actively ages you. The sugar triggers a process in the body called glycation, whereby, the sugar molecules bind to protein fibres (which are springy and resilient) collagen and elastin fibres (which are the building blocks of skin). Collagen has been compared to as skin’s mattress and the elastin fibres as the coils holding it together. The sugar ... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812874 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:18:16 +0100 1812874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812887&cid=t_366841_129_f&fid=36191&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arthritisblog.org%2Fentry%2Fus-vioxx-arthritis-patients-receive-24-from-merck-and-co%2F Very soon the pharmaceuticals giant Merck will become £2billion poor, as the company has to pay same amount to the 150 Americans consumers because of its painkiller Vioxx which had proven to caused heart attacks and strokes in thousands of users if it had been taken more than 18 months. The painkiller Vioxx has been meant for the patients of arthritis. But in September 2004, Merck and Co, based in New Jersey, withdraw all its drug (Vioxx) from America, after a study revealed that it can double the risk of heart attack and stroke in patients who are taking it for more than eighteen months. However, till now the company only liable to pay its US customers. But certainly this biggest drug-case settlement will help 80million patients, including 400,000 Britons to get their compensation ... Arthritis Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812887 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:14:24 +0100 1812887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812876&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Felemis-pro-collagen-marine-cream%2F I am too much concerned about my skin especially about wrinkles that makes you really look old. I always use expensive products for the skin care and regularly use cleanser, toner and moisturize, but still my skin my skin looks old, wrinkled and fragile. Then I heard about Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream. This is a powerful anti-aging cream with a progressive lifting effect through increased collagen support. It is clinically proven cream to reduce wrinkles up to 19% and claims to increase hydration and moisture levels by 10%. It’s very effective and you can see results within 15 days with the vibrant blend of marine algae Padina Pavonica and Absolutes, Gingko Biloba and liposomes. I am surely willing to buy it and retails for $124 for 1.7 oz. Source (Source: Skin Care) Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812876 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:28:44 +0100 1812876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812877&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2F5-point-makeover-for-a-healthy-glowing-summer-skin%2F With the summers scorching the days all over the northern hemisphere, and the news of the season’s prolonging its stay in many regions of the world - the question arises: Are you or your skin ready to take the summer heat coolly? — And, help boast your skin’s health doing that bit of the summer shows, pulling out those winter wears? May be not for all, especially for those with whom the cold, harsh winters have not been kind leaving them dry and scaly. Besides anything else, the problem with summer skin seems to be winter skin. So, if your are worried about being outside in less clothing, showing some of your skin, than used to, or concerned about looking odd on the beach, the WebMD is here to your rescue: 1. Exfoliate Regularly exfoliate your skin to get rid of that... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812877 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 03:49:53 +0100 1812877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812878&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fprotect-your-skin-from-sun-damage%2F When you are outdoors or on the beach enjoying yourself, it is imperative for you to know the long term risk factors associated with excessive sun exposure on your skin. Skin cancer is usually caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun. These ultraviolet rays are responsible for the DNA damage resulting in skin cancer. Do you know skin cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers in the United States? It is one of the most common diagnosed malignancies, and about one out of every three new cancers arises from the skin. Sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM is thought to be most harmful. So, the best way to protect this outer layering of your body is to wear protective clothing and to liberally apply sunscreen on your body. 90 percent of all skin cancers occur on parts ... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812878 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:51:24 +0100 1812878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812879&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fseven-tips-for-a-glowing-skin-in-scorching-summer-heat%2F Good clothes are important as they make us look good but something more important then that is a good skin. Cosmetic Aesthetic Expert Dr. Cheryl Perlis has penned down seven tips that can make your skin the next best thing to wear. I am sure you have got my point, so, check these out. 1. Exfoliate your skin regularly so that your dry, flaky skin is no longer there. A good exfoliate will be the one which will contain Retin A, Renova or Retinols. Apart from using home remedies as defoliators, one should also go for professional peels once in a month. 2. Revitalize your skin with some good gels like Collagen and Elastin Gel by Clayton Shagal & Witch Hazel, which helps in replenishing and rejuvenating your skin. It also relieves your skin from sunburns. Other methods include a treatme... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812879 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 13:46:21 +0100 1812879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812880&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fwant-to-get-rid-of-acne-eat-foods-that-have-low-glycemic-index%2F Acne is the word every teen hates but faces this nightmare at one point or the other during her growing years. There are as many numbers of creams and lotions available as the number of teens with acne! New research suggests that a diet with foods containing low glycemic loads could help people suffering from acne to get rid of their acne. Scientists from th RMIT university in Melbourne studied the effect of food on about forty three patients aged between 15 and 25 years. They were randomly assigned a normal diet and a low glycemic load diet for 12 weeks. The diet consisted of 25 percent energy from protein and 45 percent from low-glycemic-index carbohydrates. It was found that people whose diet consisted of low-glycemic-index carbohydrates had a significant reduction in the total acne... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812880 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 13:13:28 +0100 1812880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812881&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fnewfound-antioxidant-holds-wrinkle-free-skin-secrets%2F Not for many, those pesky wrinkles signify wisdom. Nowadays, most people would prefer not having those fine lines on the face and body. In a bid to have a wrinkle-free skin, people resort to many products and procedures available in the market. But unfortunately, most of them land up disappointed with their products’ claims! And for many, plastic surgery seems to be the most safe and effective step towards possessing a wrinkle-free skin, but it does not suit everyone’s pocket! And, if you are one of them, forget turning to either of the options. A researcher at the Hebrew University Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Quality Sciences has come up with a new wrinkle-fighting method - an antioxidant. Excessive exposure to sun’s rays or during normal aging... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812881 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 09:03:12 +0100 1812881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812882&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fboots-moisturiser-to-obscure-the-thin-line-between-cosmetics-and-medicine%2F It would only seem like a sensible thing to do when one proports the idea that out of all the face creams available in the market, let’s figure out which one proves to be the most effective. Often women get carried away by brands without even realizing the percentage of relevant chemicals that are in the cream or whether or not will it suit them. Anti-ageing cream is one such product that women buy in dozens simply because they help them to fight against their perpetual enemy - Age. BBC’s Horizon programme last year undertook such research and declared Boots’ moisturizer ‘No 7′ as No.1 in efficiency to slow down ageing. Following their lead, Chris Griffiths, professor of dermatology at the University of Manchester, administered this study on 60 volunteers fo... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812882 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 06:13:58 +0100 1812882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812883&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Faffluent-classes-more-vulnerable-to-skin-cancer%2F If you are wealthy, this piece is for you. A recent study has revealed that wealthier people are more than twice vulnerable to the deadliest form of skin cancer, than those financially lesser lucky. The study conducted by Queen’s University Belfast and Royal Victoria Hospital on 23,000 cancer patients in Northern Ireland revealed that those lucky in terms of finances are unlucky when it comes to health. Those who live in affluent areas are two- and-a-half times more likely to develop malignant melanoma compared to the less well offs. The study places middle classes in the greater risk category next to the higher classes. Rate of the risk of basal cell carcinoma, a more common but easily treatable type of skin cancer, caused by prolonged exposure to sunlight, was 41 per cent higher... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812883 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:28:04 +0100 1812883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812888&cid=t_366841_129_f&fid=36191&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arthritisblog.org%2Fentry%2Frose-hips-treating-rheumatoid-arthritis%2F A recently conducted study reveals that medicine from rose hips could be effective for rheumatoid arthritis. It also reveals that taking the drug for six months shows considerable improvement in the condition. Vitamin C-rich berries are being tested by scientists for forming the basis for this new drug. Approximately 400,000 Britons are suffering from this disease and occurs because of immune system attacking joints, which results in painful swelling as well as damaging cartilage and bone. In order to treat this disease, traditional drugs are not quite effective, whereas smart drugs are very costly. If a patient is being treated with the latest TNF Alpha inhibitor drugs then it would cost around £10,000. On the other hand, rose hip medicine would cost around £20 per month. ... Arthritis Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812888 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:56:34 +0100 1812888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812884&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fpseudo-ceramides-new-skin-healing-synthetic-lipids-developed%2F Though, most common in babies and children, skin diseases like Atopic dermatitis can happen to anyone. Though the cause of such disease is not yet known, researchers have importantly come up with remedies. There are other skin diseases in which skin cells grow abnormally, but are not taken seriously by many and go untreated. But, now researchers have come up with a new remedy for such skin diseases - ’synthetic lipids.’ The new synthetic lipids are called ‘pseudo-ceramides’ after the natural lipids - ceramides — found in the outermost skin layer made of dead cells and mainly serves as a physical barrier. The lipids’ mainly control the growth and differentiation of skin cells. These laboratory-created pseudo-ceramides are thus, responsible for skin c... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812884 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:43:09 +0100 1812884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812885&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Ftips-to-apply-sunscreen-more-effectively%2F Before going out in the sun, question that strikes the brain is how to prevent the skin from the harmful UV rays of the sun. The answer is simple- by using sunscreen lotions. However, sometimes sunscreen lotions are used quite inappropriately, which prevents from accessing its full benefits. However, before applying any sunscreen lotion make sure that it suits your skin. Here are some genuine tips to use sunscreen lotions:- • Make sure that you apply sunscreen lotion at least 30 minutes before you go out, as it would allow skin to absorb the lotion. • Applying sunscreen lotion just once is not sufficient. Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours when outdoors, especially if you’re swimming or sweating. • Skin around the tops of the ears, nose, and cheeks is quite suscepti... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812885 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 11:13:05 +0100 1812885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812886&cid=t_366841_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fcarbon-dioxide-as-new-anti-aging-treatment%2F A new treatment using carbon dioxide is set to revolutionize the anti-aging treatment. The ‘Brazilian Rio-Blush rejuvenation system’ is now available in Britain after being a huge success in the US. According to the celebrity Parisian doctor, Jules-Jacques Nabet the treatment has produced amazing results. While treating a patient carbon dioxide gas is injected just under the surface of the skin using a fine needle. The gas diffuses into the surrounding tissues and cause blood vessel to dilute. Wider blood vessels increase oxygen and nutrient supply to the treated area. Evidence shows that the carbon dioxide kills the fat cells by causing them to distend. The extra oxygen eliminates fluid build-up between cells and the skin is stimulated to produce more collagen. Fewer fat c... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812886 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:23:14 +0100 1812886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1552979&cid=t_366841_111_f&fid=34909&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.crazytracy.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F001165.php My doctor has put me on yet another medication--this one for my cholesterol, which is dangerously high. Adding that to the diabetes and the kidney damage, my weight must come down. He wants me on a low-fat, high fiber diet, which sounds like such fun, but which is totally necessary to keep from having a fucking heart attack or stroke. So, I joined Weight Watchers (again) because it's the only thing that has ever worked for me in terms of real weight loss. The thing with diabetes (Type 2) is, you can totally eradicate the disease by eating right, losing weight and exercising. I wouldn't have to swallow those enormous pills every morning and night, I wouldn't have to stick my finger to check my blood several times a day and I'd get healthy in the process. Everyone with diabetes knows this,... Time for Your Meds blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1552979 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1552979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1455540&cid=t_366841_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2008%2F05%2Fwednesday-remedy-health-benefits-of.html One of the first things that I learned back in the mid-1980's when my interest in health and nutrition began due to many health issues of my own was the importance of rebounding. I purchased a mini-trampoline at the time, and started rebounding. Now there is something new to enhance your experience with the perfect exercise of rebounding called a Cellerciser.Among the other benefits of using a Cellerciser is the very thing that I learned back then, the benefit to the immune system. Your Lymphatic system, the system that plays an important role in fighting disease, is a system that you can compare in some ways to your circulatory system, it runs throughout your body. The only difference is your circulatory system has a pump, the heart, while your lymphatic system does not. The lymphatic sys... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1455540 Wed, 14 May 2008 14:48:00 +0100 1455540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1152513&cid=t_366841_111_f&fid=34909&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.crazytracy.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F001139.php So I get this call from my insurance company last week; a woman on the phone saying she's "checking on" me and wants to put me on this new program the company's got going. It's supposedly a wellness program that they do for "high risk" clients to help them better achieve a state of health that ensures they live up to their optimum health benefit. Reading between the lines during the phone call, I surmised that they do this for clients who are in and out of the hospital, take multiple medications and have other health issues (like diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, etc.). What they do is go over your entire health history, review your current state of wellness and then monitor your progress with any changes they (and you) have determined are necessary to keep your ass out of the hosp... Time for Your Meds blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1152513 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1152513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1127324&cid=t_366841_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F01%2F03%2Fthe-biggest-loser-has-nothing-on-mike-huckabee%2F It’s not a title that Mike Huckabee, Republican Presidential hopeful, likes to publicize at the moment, but he is a successful loser. Of weight, that is. Four years ago, he weighed in at 280 pounds with a body mass index of 39. In medical jargon, he was obese. But through determination and commitment, he was able to shed 110 pounds in 18 months. A self-professed ‘foodaholic’, Huckabee reached a turning point in 2002 when he was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Told by his doctor that he would probably be dead in 10 years if he continued with his current lifestyle, Huckabee decided to clean up his health. He went on a strict diet and exercise regime and began to shed “…weight so rapidly that it was if he simply unzipped a fat suit and stepped out…” (... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1127324 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:57:17 +0100 1127324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1122520&cid=t_366841_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2007%2F12%2F31%2Ffreericecom-feed-the-brainfeed-the-world%2F Brain fitness is the name of the game. Everywhere you turn, there are articles and studies telling you to exercise your brain before it turns to mush. Use it or lose it seems to be the theme. Well, here’s a way to not only exercise your brain but also give food to those in need.                                      FreeRice.com has created an interactive multichoice vocabulary quiz. You click on an answer and if you’re right, the rice bowl on the screen fills with rice. For each right answer 20 grams of rice is donated on your behalf through the United Nations to help end world hunger. If you choose a wrong answer the right answer appears but no rice. So you win both ways - by donating and by learning. I first wrote about FreeRice.com at my ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1122520 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:21:02 +0100 1122520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1114468&cid=t_366841_93_f&fid=36200&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.jammedph.com%2Fdid-you-know-the-seven-great-medical-myths%2F We always here, even from medical professionals, that, reading in dim light damage your eyes; you need eight glasses of water a day to stay healthy and shaving your legs make the hair grow back faster. A group of researchers delved on scientific bases to prove these common beliefs but it turned out there were none. Here are the seven common “medical myths”: - Reading in dim light ruins your eyesight The majority of eye experts believe it is unlikely to do any permanent damage, but it may make you squint, blink more and have trouble focusing, the researchers said. - Shaving makes hair grow back faster or coarser It has no effect on the thickness or rate of hair regrowth, studies say. But stubble lacks the finer taper of unshaven hair, giving the impression of coarseness. - Eati... Jammed: Full into Capacity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1114468 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 08:52:55 +0100 1114468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1106977&cid=t_366841_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2007%2F12%2F20%2Ffitness-tips-for-exercise-phobic-shoppers%2F If even the thought of going to the gym makes you break out in hives, fear not. You can get just as good a workout by heading for the nearest shopping mall. Before the workout going shopping Always make sure you have something healthy to eat before you hit the gym mall. After all, you’ll need energy, stamina and mental concentration to complete the workout shopping. And don’t forget the water bottle. Shopping is thirsty work. Eating before you shop also reduces the risk of eating at the mall, where, let’s face it, we usually end up consuming food high in calories and fat.  Warm Up Any good workout requires a warm up regime. So don’t park the car at the entrance to the mall. Look for a parking space at the edge of the car park and then walk briskly to the shops. In... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1106977 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:30:42 +0100 1106977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1098788&cid=t_366841_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2007%2F12%2F17%2Fat-lasta-brain-gym%2F This sounds like my kind of gym. No weights, no trendmill, and no exercycle. Just computers, software, books, and smart snacks like tea and walnuts. Only one problem. This Brain Gym is in San Francisco…maybe a little too far for most of us to go. But not to worry, it’s the wave of the future. More and more Baby Boomers, worried about the escalating numbers of people developing Alzheimer’s Disease, are looking for ways to keep not only their bodies but also their minds strong. Somehow I think that there will be more Brain Gyms on the horizon. To find out more about the Brain Gym, read this interesting article in the San Francisco Chronicle: ‘Brain gym’ may exorcise Boomers’ fears about aging (animation credit) Share This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1098788 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 06:39:58 +0100 1098788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=793465&cid=t_366841_111_f&fid=34909&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.crazytracy.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F001087.php My life has effectively been turned upside down by carbs. I'm obsessed. I eat, drink and sleep carbs. I never thought I'd say it, being anti-Adkins and all, but since being diagnosed with diabetes, every food I see is automatically categorized in my brain within seconds and filed into one of two folders: Carb or Non-Carb. Meal planning has taken on a strategy that is mind-boggling. 3-4 carbs for each meal sounds like a lot, but lemme tell ya, it ain't. And then trying to fit in protein and fats on top of that can be impossible. I'm supposed to eat a little bit of all the food groups in every meal to keep my blood sugar level, but then I find myself over-eating, and then if I cut back, I'm not getting enough carbs and my sugar drops. Food, most of the time, is the enemy. And it doesn't ... Time for Your Meds blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=793465 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 793465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=744802&cid=t_366841_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2007%2F07%2F19%2Fbuthigh%2F Jessica: nope, definitely no buthigh. Everyone loves good bunnage. The Curse of the Buthigh afflicts many a hot mama (even Britney). Women, you know what I’m talking about. The buthigh is neither bun nor thigh. Conveniently, this bonus almost-butt is also neither pretty nor useful. But the buthigh is really good at showcasing cellulite. Which you love. Here are seven steps to banishing your buthigh. Note: you will have to put some work into this, because no bullsh*t cream or miracle flip flop is going to reduce fat, especially cellulite. And no amount of sculpting and toning will be visible if your muscles are covered in excess fat (this is why ab gadgets never work). And simmer down, genderites - next week we’re tackling the boys’ love handles. Eventually we’ll ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=744802 Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:43:54 +0100 744802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=719408&cid=t_366841_111_f&fid=34909&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.crazytracy.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F001078.php It still hasn't quite hit me yet, being diabetic. When I stick my finger and hang that drop of blood onto the test strip, I'm still shocked when it registers above 180. And it does. Quite often, especially in the morning. LTD is all over it. She has me drinking water. She has me on the treadmill thirty minutes a day. She watches what I eat and when and how much. We're learning a lot about what constititutes a carb. I am at my heaviest weight in five years. My feet are swollen and painful. My fingers, too, fat and puffy. And I could so easily prove that the antipsychotics I've been taking over the past few years have caused this condition that one little trip to a lawyer's office would garner me a nice little settlement. And yet, I choose not to go that route. It's all about the blame... Time for Your Meds blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=719408 Sat, 07 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 719408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=676494&cid=t_366841_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-06-14-cancer-treatment%2Fuk-stair-lifts%2F When father was suffering from metastatic liver cancer, he became weaker and weaker and sometimes fell down for no apparent reason. So his bedroom on the first floor became "off limits" because we never heard about affordable reconditioned stairlifts. Reconditioned stairlifts are as reliability as a new stairlift yet much more affordable! They have been fully [...] (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=676494 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 03:46:53 +0100 676494