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 'holiday stress'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:11:57 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4605939&cid=t_155331_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fms-awareness-week-day-4-st-patricks-day%2F This is MY day; Patrick’s Day! I usually try to rise before 5:00am so that the scones will be hot when Caryn wakes. Then, in goes the wheaten bread (a whole wheat soda bread from the North of Ireland). Then, I pack it all up and begin deliveries to a few local haunts before tucking in for some fine music, a Guinness or so and some good craic! Today when the alarm rang, my MS had been at work all night. New symptoms of right arm/hand spasticity and pain came from nowhere. I couldn’t roust myself until well after 8:00. Things are much slower around here this morning. The baking will get done (I prepared everything last night — dry ingredients measured & sifted, wed scaled, etc.) It will just take longer. In honor of the day, Everyday Health listed a bunch of “green” foods which... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4605939 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:04:36 +0100 4605939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4275389&cid=t_155331_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F21%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-december-21-2010%2F As a child, I used to be so afraid of saying how I felt, that I would rather go cold than complain the air conditioner was too high. As a young adult, I still struggled with being completely honest with how I felt. There were moments in the past when annoyances would get stuffed down so deep that they would surprise me some time down the line when I was hit with its volcano of emotion. But recently, and in this holiday especially, I’m learning about the importance of being true to myself. That saying what I need is a virtue instead of a character flaw. And that being honest about who I am and what I believe will not be a hindrance to those I love or make those who don’t know me dislike me. It’s amazing what the holiday season can bring out. Maybe it’s all this ample... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4275389 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:03:57 +0100 4275389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4272674&cid=t_155331_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2Fe_RJ897-HrQ%2F Let the gift shopping, wrapping and giving begin: the holidays are here! Soon everyone will be walking around, humming holiday tunes and acting jollier than usual. However, underneath it all, everyone will be STRESSING! The holidays are notorious for adding a large amount of stress during an already stressful time. When can you shop for gifts when you have to finish a report before New Years?  What do you buy your parents? Can you afford an expensive gift for your spouse in this economy? Stress. Stress. Stress. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Here are four tips that will help you stay stress-free this holiday season: Spend more time with family, and less with work. The countdown to the New Year has begun and you see your work deadlines creeping up on the calendar. It’s natural to ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4272674 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 06:40:05 +0100 4272674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4259043&cid=t_155331_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fdecember-2010-how-is-your-crohns-today%2F Hello everyone! How are you today? For those of you who are new to the blog, every now and then I like to check in to hear how you are doing and how your Crohn’s is holding up. You can write a comment letting us know how you are getting along or updating us with your current status. I have not had very good luck at all this year with my Crohn’s. I have pretty much been battling it since January 1 and I am looking forward to the New Year! I am hoping that this is just a bad year and everything will calm down in 2011. It was really weird: January 1, 2010, I became sick and I have been fighting to get healthy ever since. Typically, November to January is a hectic and stressful time of year, and I am usually worn out by the time Christmas comes. This year, I had a sinus and urinary... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4259043 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 23:02:52 +0100 4259043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4245478&cid=t_155331_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FWShIrZ9AvfQ%2F Not looking forward to the holidays so much? You may not be such a terrible person after all. TV commercials show perfect, ecstatically happy families next to a new car with a red bow around it, and we’re bombarded with these absurd images around this time of year. But the reality is that many of us have crazy dads or sisters we don’t talk to or a stepmom we, well, hate. And that’s actually okay. The more we face up to the truth that most families are far from perfect, the more we can embrace ours, however dysfunctional. Then we’ll be able to better cope with the holidays, and perhaps even enjoy them a little. “It’s important to recognize that families are complex and unique,” says Noelle Nelson, a licensed clinical psychologist and author of nine books. “You have to fl... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4245478 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:44:30 +0100 4245478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233307&cid=t_155331_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fmultiple-sclerosis-and-the-season-of-giving%2F I’m just back from an early morning recording session at a local radio station. I was asked to record a public service spot having to do with charitable work and giving during this “special time of year.” Of course, I slipped in mention of multiple sclerosis causes during the commercial! Whether or not we are aware of it, we are the object of millions of dollars of annual giving by those who want to see our disease filed in the annals of medical history — just like we do. Many of us give to those MS causes as well; we give what we can, when we can. Of course, it’s not just money that we think of giving around the holidays: There’s also time, toys for the needy, cards for a soldier or sailor serving… the list goes on. I’m wondering today, as I reflect on my call ... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233307 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:32:46 +0100 4233307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197224&cid=t_155331_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fmultiple-sclerosis-and-lowered-holiday-expectations%2F Holidays can set us up for a fall. There has been comment chatter in the past about how so many of us with multiple sclerosis are Type-A personalities. This time of year brings out the A-plus in us. Some of you who read these words can relate to them with woeful memory but are beyond your superhero days. Others will know the pain of trying to rise to the occasion when simply rising from bed is a major undertaking. There are numerous shades of gray to our coping with MS and the holidays. I, this year, have taken a hybrid approach to the whole Thanksgiving holiday. Well… it’s not really likely that anyone close to me sees it as a hybrid; I am putting on the most insane dinner party I’ve ever contrived. This is one of those events which has been months in the planning and weeks in prepa... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197224 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 18:17:18 +0100 4197224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3435144&cid=t_155331_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fwhen-ms-wrings-you-out%2F MS is a condition which, no matter how well we plan, takes us by surprise now and again.  Go to bed “fine” wake up with part of our body not responding to a call to action.  A simple battle with the circulating bug du jour and a fever sits you down like a crumpled boxer in his corner. Vertigo, which can make a turn of the head into a cyclone-spiral to the floor… MS can really wring one out…with little warning! I’m currently on a planned slide into anemia after my treatment on Monday.  I’ve been able to pretty much plan a lighter schedule (ok, who am I kidding?) knowing that I’d be far from 100%.  Still there are things which should get done by me.  It’s just taking a little extra effort. So, it got me to thinking about those times when our requirements wander beyond t... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3435144 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:18:02 +0100 3435144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3111375&cid=t_155331_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2009%2F12%2F22%2Favoid-holiday-stress%2F Holiday stress can get to anyone, but it can be magnified when you have cancer. Exhausting cancer treatments can keep even the most high-energy person from wanting to shop, bake or attend parties. To avoid excess holiday stress, practice general relaxation exercises that will help you throughout your treatment: Ask friends and family members for help -- whether you need them to decorate, address cards or call the catering company to arrange a holiday meal. Shop online to avoid long lines or grab gift cards. Speak with a support group. The other patients there have managed similar situations before and can offer insight. Visit Aol Health for other tips on how to manage stress when you have cancer.Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3111375 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3111375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3108396&cid=t_155331_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F21%2F6-holiday-stress-busters%2F I have a theory regarding holiday stress: In the month of December, high levels of Cortisol (stress hormone) turn 80 percent of the American population into fruitcakes–just like the stale one delivered to your house yesterday.  Because on top of adding 675 things to your to-do list, you’ve now got to deal with the strained relationship with your dad and two brothers. Bummer. Here, then, are my tips to keep your stress down a notch, so that you don’t turn into a fruitcake or hurl the mistletoe at an obnoxious relative. 1. Simplify Cut your to-do list in half. In December??? Yep. Keep on asking yourself this question: Will I die tomorrow if this thing doesn’t get done? 2. Prioritize. Santa needs to put something under the tree for maybe your daughter, mother, hus... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3108396 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:03:02 +0100 3108396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3096975&cid=t_155331_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fmultiple-sclerosis-and-holiday-travel%2F Back in the day, pre multiple sclerosis, when it was my job to fly to places for work, this was the time of year I absolutely loathed! I often referred myself (or rather my former wife referred to me) as a “professional traveler.”  While the flights were only the fastest way to get me to my real job, flying nearly a quarter of a million miles every year did make it seem as if it were my job to board an airplane in one time zone and deplane in another. These were pre-9/11/2001 days when I’d finish up a meeting in the car on the way to the airport, pop through security with my pre-printed boarding pass and, more often than not, be the last person to board before the door was closed. The holiday season brought out the folks, who hadn’t flown, it would seem, in years.  They would clo... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3096975 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:55:25 +0100 3096975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2061400&cid=t_155331_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FGR-kWsS5GvM%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,633,370518,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Since we’re coming up on the holiday season, I thought I’d remind all my fellow diabetics out there to be extra diligent about checking your blood sugar. If you’re anything like me, stress greatly affects your blood sugar. I was reminded about that this past weekend. We had some sad family news and then I had the added stress of trying to bake, finish Christmas cards, and deal with an extra work project. In trying to “fit it all in” I found my blood sugars somewhat up and down, despite eating and working out the same. My husband (smart guy that he is) suggested I take a rest. Ease up a bit. Change my attitude about &#8... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2061400 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 03:30:54 +0100 2061400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2052688&cid=t_155331_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F18%2Fand-the-winner-of-the-relieving-your-holiday-stress-cd-is%2F According to the trusty random number selector, the winner of this useful ‘Relieving Your Holiday Stress’ CD by practicing psychologist Ronald G. Nathan, Ph.D is… Audrey Congratulations Audrey. You should be receiving an email shortly with directions on how and where to provide your mailing address. By the way, I have a sure fire why to avoid stress these holidays. Hibernate. Okay, so that might not work for most people. But remember, when you are getting stressed, the best thing to do is take time out for yourself. Try to relax, treat yourself to a massage or manicure, take a long walk somewhere away from crowds and shops, meet friends for coffee or lunch, watch a funny movie or sitcom, and just sit back and breathe. And don’t forget, ‘every day is a giveaway’ this month a... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2052688 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:07:04 +0100 2052688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2026943&cid=t_155331_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F10%2Fhealthbolt-giveaway-win-a-copy-of-the-relieving-stress-and-achieving-your-new-years-resolutions-cd%2F Hands up anyone who’s starting to feel the stress of the holiday season. Mine hand is up. Is yours? Well, you’ve shown up at Healthbolt at the right time because this next giveaway is aimed at not only relieving holiday stress but also helping you Achieve New Year’s Resolutions. It’s a CD called Relieving Your Holiday Stress and Achieving Your New Yearʼs Resolutions. Created by Ronald G. Nathan, Ph.D., a practicing psychologist, award-winning teacher, and co-author of three popular stress management books, this CD is a collection of simple and effective strategies to handle holiday stress more creatively. It addresses ways to stay focused and relaxed while dealing with holiday related stress such as gift-giving and budget-busting to jammed parking lots and long cashier lines. The... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2026943 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:00:00 +0100 2026943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1981393&cid=t_155331_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fmultiple-sclerosis%2Flife-with-ms%2Foh-my-aching-back%2F So, I expect that I am not the only person living with MS who is developing back issues. Today, we’re going to talk about that. Maybe it was all of you women talking about cute, high heels which got me thinking about this. Ever since diagnosis in 2001, my left side had been my weak side. Sometimes you wouldn’t know it; we all compensate. In fact, I think sometimes about FDR. He would be buckled and braced and use inertia to move his fractured body and wobble one side then the other to a podium like a stiff-legged, wooden cowboy; throwing his weight from one side to another. I’m not that bad, but I do know that after years of compensation, my back is toast! I use good over-the-counter orthotic inserts in my shoes and that helps (though they don’t fit in my slippers which I am forced... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1981393 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:02:23 +0100 1981393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1969452&cid=t_155331_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fmultiple-sclerosis%2Flife-with-ms%2Fmultiple-sclerosis-and-the-art-of-getting-dressed%2F Fashions change; hems go up and down, ties get thick and thin, lapels point and round. The simple fact of fashion and MS is that sometimes it’s just hard to get into them! As I’ve mentioned, I’m using my recovery as prep for “the big one.” One of the biggest, fundamental issues I’ve faced over the past 7 weeks is dressing myself. The first problem I discovered post-op was bathing myself (there’s something about the side of a tub and hip surgery that don’t go so well together but I eventually got that one figured out). Most of the dressing issues I’ve faced in the past couple of months have had to do with what goes on or below the legs. Lifting my right leg is much easier now, but raising it even enough to slide on a pair of sweat pants ... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1969452 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:10:54 +0100 1969452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1126517&cid=t_155331_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fmultiple-sclerosis%2Flife-with-ms%2Fhappy-new-year-how-is-your-ms-today%2F Pop the corks, blow the horns, give us a kiss because it’s a New Year! I hope that your end of year festivities (and the holiday season in general) was satisfactory. I hope that we didn’t overdo. I hope we stayed calm. I hope we all enjoyed the special time of year. I hope your MS is under total control. I know, however that that’s not usually the case. Post-holiday exacerbations (or MS attacks) are almost as common as post-partum attacks. If you are battling such a condition, I wish you peace as you recover. I have to say that my MS is busy this morning. In fact, I had to take a kip after sitting down and writing the first paragraph and a half of this post. It was “lie down or fall down,” as I’ve described it before. My legs are jelly and my whole body seems a little bit off ... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1126517 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:23:37 +0100 1126517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1119390&cid=t_155331_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fmultiple-sclerosis%2Flife-with-ms%2Fchristmas-on-the-island-of-misfit-toys%2F We were making quite merry yesterday. In fact, we all exclaimed at some point last night that it was “The best Christmas…ever!” I learned something about living with MS during yesterday’s festivities as well. I say learned but I likely knew about it before; putting it into practice has been my problem. The lesson learned: I don’t have to do everything for a party to be successful. How very un-Leo, un-Type A, un-control freak, un-Trevis to make such a remark; but it seems to be true. In fact, I think we all had a better time because I shared the responsibilities of the day. Let me backtrack. Most of you know I was classically trained as a chef. I was taught by wonderful chefs at New England Culinary Institute and mentored by one of the best chefs alive today, Michel Leborgne. I LO... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1119390 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:35:44 +0100 1119390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1119391&cid=t_155331_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fmultiple-sclerosis%2Flife-with-ms%2Fnot-a-creature-was-stirring%2F Well, you’ve made it. The holidays are upon us, and you can sit back and let the warmth of love and joy flow around you as a woolen blanket and cocoa. If only it were that simple, right? I’ll not write too much today; too many plans to which to attend, too many loose ends to be braided, too many moments for us all to savor. Remember, if you will, that at this time of year when we let those close to us know how much they have meant to our lives that I feel that way about YOU. A year and a half ago, I was asked if I might jot a note or two a couple of times a week for a blog and we would see if the idea stuck. Today, the Life with MS blog is heavily read and commented upon and it’s all because of you! Tens of thousands of you have visited this site thousands upon thousands of times in ... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1119391 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:41:06 +0100 1119391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1119392&cid=t_155331_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fmultiple-sclerosis%2Flife-with-ms%2Fdoing-and-overdoing-the-holidays-with-ms%2F Some of you will note that I did not post on Wednesday. I had every intention to get something written but I found I had over-committed. Wednesday was a travel day from Florida back to Seattle. We had a two hour drive from the Tampa area (yes “D” the cooler weather was appreciated) to Orlando to catch our flight. We could have flown in and out of Tampa, but not without a stop-over. Sadie (my Irish Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier) was with us, as she loves the Florida beaches, so a direct flight was non-negotiable for me. Anyway…there was pacing (from Sadie), goodbyes and one last trip to the sand for the pooch before we made the drive. Top that with the indisputable “food hangover” we were all experiencing and a blog just didn’t figure into the mix. I’m sorry, but if anyone will ... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1119392 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 23:11:16 +0100 1119392 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1079921&cid=t_155331_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fmultiple-sclerosis%2Flife-with-ms%2Fthe-secret-gift-my-ms-is-giving-me-for-christmas%2F It’s (expletive) dark in this (further expletive) town!!! That’s the standard greeting I give each morning in Seattle from the return of Standard Time to the Winter Solstice. Something about that sudden hour shift coupled with the steady drain of sunlight from my every day seems to bring on the darker facet of Trevis’ humor. This Friday morning, as I finally see some daylight, I have to say I’m feeling a bit of a mood shift. I’ve raised the roman blinds in front of my desk and am looking out on a cold, gray morning - a morning that could easily depress - but I’m feeling pretty good about it. My feet are bare, but toasty, as I wiggle my toes near the baseboard heater under my desk. That I can feel the warmth and that I can move those little guys is something I no longer take for... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1079921 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 21:20:29 +0100 1079921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1057559&cid=t_155331_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fmultiple-sclerosis%2Flife-with-ms%2Fcontrast-vision-and-ms%2F I thought this topic might be appropriate as many will be traveling for the holidays. Last week I was doing A LOT of driving for work (over 1100 miles). To say I was tired by the end of all that driving may be my biggest understatement in a very long time. On my trip, I noted something in myself which I had not prior, but remembered it had been talked about here. This past spring, I reported on research having to do with contrast vision. In that study, it was reported that, even though we may not have suffered bouts of optical neuritis, most of us with MS have some amount of vision deficit due to multiple sclerosis. The damage shows itself, mostly, in our ability to see the gray scale; this is the subtle differences in black and white tones as they blend together. As I was driving over a m... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1057559 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:03:04 +0100 1057559 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1044230&cid=t_155331_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fmultiple-sclerosis%2Flife-with-ms%2Fsometimes-its-hard-to-be-thankful%2F As I sit to write this posting, I’m struggling to strike a clear tone; a proper balance. There are so many things for which to be thankful in our lives. There are also, far too many things for which we are not. Around most Thanksgiving Day tables, thankfulness will be slathered as thick as butter on flaky dinner rolls and they’ll be as sweet as marshmallow-topped, candied yams. We may even give it a go ourselves; saying we are thankful for this or that in our lives. Sometimes, however, it’s a hard task to find the things for which we can boast our gratitude. I’ve always drawn a line (and this may be my problem, now that I think of it) between the things outside my person and within. I’m the kind of guy who can let the outside influence the way I feel about the inner peace. It’s... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1044230 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 19:21:16 +0100 1044230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1027302&cid=t_155331_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fmultiple-sclerosis%2Flife-with-ms%2Fnovember-recipe-for-success-ode-to-the-humble-yam%2F It’s neigh a week until the great American festival of gluttony and family dysfunctions: The Thanksgiving holiday. For many this time of year is the only time the nutritious, delicious and oh-so-easy-to-cook yam gets consumed. Packed with more vitamins and minerals than its fluffy white cousins, a single ounce of raw yam contains 43% of the Daily Recommended Allowance (RDA) of vitamin C and is a good source of fiber as well. Each month, we take this second Wednesday’s blog and talk about a food that is good for us, easy to prepare and might help control some of our MS (or non-MS) weight issues. Far too many of my generation don’t know a yam (or sweet potato for that matter) without gobs (and globs) of brown sugar and don’t forget those marshmallows! If the holiday table is the only... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1027302 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:57:08 +0100 1027302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1005436&cid=t_155331_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fmultiple-sclerosis%2Flife-with-ms%2Fits-too-soon-for-candy-canes-ms-holiday-stress%2F I miss Ireland! You’ve likely read my longings for an ancestral homeland, so dear to me. After spending several months in County Kerry, I thought my wanderlust would be quelled; quite the contrary. I miss Ireland but, today, it’s not for the most obvious reasons. There is a feast day in the Catholic calendar which falls, this year, on the 8th of December: The Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Not until that day will you see Christmas decorations about the streets, homes or shops in Ireland. It’s like an unwritten rule that one cannot be too “Christmasy” until that date. Obviously, religious Advent festivities take place prior. My point is, Halloween candy is just into the 50% off bin and the candy canes are stocked upon shelves! The holidays are upon us. I heard a report that m... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1005436 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:07:19 +0100 1005436