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'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:50:48 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008311&cid=t_100750_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F05%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-july-5-2011%2F Another holiday’s come and gone. Whether you celebrated Canada Day or Independence Day, you may be basking in the glory of a glorious holiday or exhausted from another family gathering of trying to keep your sanity in toll. If I’ve learned anything over the years is that you could spend years working on yourself and then poof! just like that you’re back to where you started. Maybe it’s your people-pleasing ways that return when you’re in the company of old friends who knew you way back when. Or certain relatives who trigger painful childhood memories when you are in their presence. Perhaps, the extra day of freedom could remind you just how toxic your work environment is and how much you are in need of a new job. Whatever it is, I feel you. The only thing we c... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008311 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:48:51 +0100 5008311 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883702&cid=t_100750_113_f&fid=34603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fginasmith.typepad.com%2Fgina_on_gina%2F2011%2F05%2Fa-little-kipling-for-memorial-day-lets-keep-our-heads-about-us.html By Rudyard Kipling. If If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If... (Source: I'm Gina Smith) I'm Gina Smith blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883702 Mon, 30 May 2011 17:58:16 +0100 4883702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4797831&cid=t_100750_113_f&fid=39280&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMarkHawker%2F%7E3%2FkQQ_d-Pu9-w%2F5285189211 Sydney Opera House taken while I was away in Australia this year. (Source: Mark My Words 2.1) Mark My Words 2.1 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4797831 Sat, 07 May 2011 22:18:00 +0100 4797831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4605939&cid=t_100750_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=4478176&cid=t_100750_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fdinner-by-candle-light.html Did you have a romantic dinner by candlelight on Valentines Day? Did you eat out, or provide the dinner and the romantic atmosphere at home? I can honestly say that I did provide a nice dinner with delicious shrimp, and some favorite foods that I know my husband loves, but forgot about lighting any candles. I do love candles, though, which makes forgetting to use them even more disappointing, but there's a reason why it may not have crossed my mind.I have candles on our fireplace mantel, candles in the bathroom, candles on the kitchen table, and candles in the bedroom. BUT, I can tell you that when I recently lit the ones on the mantel, I started sneezing, and seem to be having trouble with some of the scents in the candles or something, I'm not sure what. It interested me to find out that... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4478176 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:30:00 +0100 4478176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4338024&cid=t_100750_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F11%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-january-11-2011%2F Today is 1/11/11. Maybe for you, it will be a day filled with firsts. The first time you sought therapy. The first step you took towards healing yourself. The first time you realized how far you’ve come and how much you have achieved towards your goals and your mental health. If so, I hope you will celebrate these firsts and remember them when times get tough. Because ever year brings with it a new challenge, an obstacle we didn’t foresee and with it an opportunity for self-growth and a chance for a better more balanced life. When that opportunity comes, will you take it? For me, I’ve finally come home. The holidays are over. And instead of being surrounded by the voices of my family members, I’m here sitting back at my home in silence. This Christmas was as chaotic... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4338024 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:02:06 +0100 4338024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309668&cid=t_100750_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F04%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-january-4-2011%2F Well here it is. Here we are. It’s 2011 and we made it through another holiday season and a whole other year. How do you feel? Was it everything you expected and hoped for? Did it exceed your expectations or underwhelm you? Oftentimes high hopes and unrealistic expectations set us up for disappointment. We place our bets on the new year, putting our dreams and wishes to be thinner, happier, more successful all on the chance that something will change just because we want it to. If we’re lucky, sometimes it does. But more often than not, a day is just another day whether it’s 2010 or 2011. With that being said, ordinary days provide extraordinary opportunities. We can choose to walk a different path, changing our usual responses and reactions to the same triggers. In the e... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309668 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:44:46 +0100 4309668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4304950&cid=t_100750_113_f&fid=34603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fginasmith.typepad.com%2Fgina_on_gina%2F2011%2F01%2Fsays-shakespeare-on-the-new-year.html "Why, then the world's mine oyster/which I with sword will open." Will Shakespeare. New Year' greetings to all of you -- and hoping you all open your oysters in 2011 with great, sharp swords!   (Source: I'm Gina Smith) I'm Gina Smith blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4304950 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 02:40:46 +0100 4304950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4302859&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-holidays-and-the-circle-of-life%2F2011.01.01 The holiday season is a time of both joy and sorrow. Tomorrow a childhood friend will be laid to rest — one of my favorite artists, Teena Marie, died unexpectedly two days ago and at least six other people have made their transitions as well. My own father died unexpectedly on Christmas Eve in 1981 leaving a great void in our family life. Why do people leave us during the holiday season? It has been said because they want to be remembered. While I lamented about all the transitions that occurred in the past two weeks, one of my best friends announced that she had a new granddaughter that was born on Christmas Day. She stated that this was part of the “life cycle” or “circle of life.” Her comments gave me reason to pause and reflect. (more…) *This blog p... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4302859 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 17:00:47 +0100 4302859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4302119&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F12%2Fdr-santas-12-tips-for-a-healthy-holiday-2.html Yes, my name really is Dr. Santa. (It’s Hungarian.) I like doctoring around the holidays—my name makes it fun, and a lot of important health issues come up then, too. I hope this series helps you navigate the season. TIP 12 Dr. Santa’s New Year smoothie There are few perfect things in life, but one is drinking a fruit smoothie. While you can buy ready-made smoothies, I think homemade are better. They’re easy to make, nutritious, and oh so tasty. Having one is a great way to start the first day of the New Year—or any day. 1. Gather a combination of your favorite fruits. It’s good if at least one is frozen, since that gives the smoothie a nice slushy feel. (And frozen fruits can be just as nutritious as fresh ones.) I like frozen strawberries, mixed with fresh bananas. But gro... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4302119 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0100 4302119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4300628&cid=t_100750_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fready-or-not-a-new-year-is-on-the-way%2F Click your seat belt, gird your loins (don’t know what it means but it sounds good), open your mind and heart, expect your panties to get ruffled — just don’t let them get in a wad — and go for it. The New Year is coming at you whether you’re ready for it or not. The good part of celebrating an annual New Year’s Day is: You get an innovative fresh start. Of course, you are still hauling around the same old painful shell on the outside but inside, you can be a new you. You can be new even if you’re old. You figure it out. That’s your challenge for the year. You get to take everything you learned with you into the New Year but only if you remember it or it really doesn’t suck. You can choose to be smart and use all you’ve learned in this past year or you can repeat w... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4300628 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:58:12 +0100 4300628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4298832&cid=t_100750_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FJXLN2d7Ixm0%2F It’s the HOLIDAYS! Isn’t it just brilliant?! If you’re anything like me then you’re rapt that finally, you have time away from your normal routine and the chance to engage with family and friends. Finally, you get to unwrap those Christmas gifts that have been taunting you all month and (even better) you get to rest assured in the knowledge that you don’t have to worry about Christmas shopping for at least another 11 months. 11.5 at a stretch. And FINALLY you get to eat, drink and be merry – and all without the usual serving of guilt. Right? After all, it’s the holidays! A time to indulge and enjoy! Dieting and exercise be damned – yes? Well, sure. Like it or not, indulgence tends to go part and parcel with this time of year. Which is fine and dandy, but wouldn’t it be j... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4298832 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 07:19:42 +0100 4298832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309869&cid=t_100750_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInsidePaTraining%2F%7E3%2FrOMWte_elFA%2Fhappy-holidays We’re taking this time to be with our families and get ready for our toughest quarter, winter quarter of year 1, when the combined demands of the program really pile up: Cardiology Nephrology (diseases of the kidney) Gastroenterology (diseases of the digestive system). Also in January, we begin our preceptorships.  Preceptorships are basically internships in primary care clinics.  [...]Visit us at Inside PA Training - Becoming A Physician Assistant (Source: Palpating the Field) Palpating the Field blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309869 Sun, 26 Dec 2010 18:39:47 +0100 4309869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4288551&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmerry-christmas-from-better-health-2%2F2010.12.25 Source: North Point iBand (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4288551 Sat, 25 Dec 2010 11:00:19 +0100 4288551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4287412&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Freal-meaning-at-christmas%2F2010.12.24 Every day I go to work and spend time with suffering people. They come to me for help and for comfort. They open up to me with problems that they would not tell anyone else. They put trust in me — even if I am not able to fix their problems. I serve as a source of healing, but I also am a source of hope. Christmas is a moving season for many of the same reasons. No, I am not talking about the giving of gifts or the time spent with family. I am not talking about traditions, church services, or singing carols. I am not even talking about what many see as thereal meaning of Christmas: Mary, Joseph, shepherds, wise men, and baby Jesus. The Christmas story most of us see in pictures or read about in story books is a far cry from the Biblical account. The story we see and hear is... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4287412 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 22:00:14 +0100 4287412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4287414&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdigital-nativity%2F2010.12.24 The nativity, in modern times. Awesomely done. Thanks to @doc_rob. *This blog post was originally published at GruntDoc* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4287414 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:00:03 +0100 4287414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4287416&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-twelve-days-of-healthcare-reform%2F2010.12.24 Today’s blog will be my last for 2010, as I will be taking a break to spend the Christmas and New Year’s holidays with family and friends. In keeping with a tradition I started two years ago, I again have taken the liberty of mangling a beloved holiday song, story, or rhyme to give a humorous (I hope!) perspective on current politics. In December, 2008, I adapted “Twas the Night Before Christmas” to convey President-elect Obama as being a not-so-jolly old elf besieged by lobbyists demanding stimulus gifts. Last year, I depicted the GOP as the Grinch trying to stop “ObamaCare” from coming. Today, I’ve re-written the “Twelve Days of Christmas” carol so that it is the government bestowing “gifts” (based on actual provisions of the Affordable Care Act) that the new Co... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4287416 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0100 4287416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4287409&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F12%2Favandia-hospital-infections-gifts-to-doctors-dr-santas-12-tips-for-a-healthy-holiday-2.html Yes, my name really is Dr. Santa. (It’s Hungarian.) I like doctoring around the holidays—my name makes it fun, and a lot of important health issues come up then, too. I hope this series helps you navigate the season TIP 11 Lumps of coal for bad health ideas from 2010 It’s great the holidays end with a new year—we all get to start fresh. Not that 2010 was all bad. Most notably, the federal government finally dealt with one of the most glaring inequities in our society—the millions of us without health insurance coverage. Now more work needs to be done on getting some of the details right. Still, the past year had its share of bad ideas. Here are my health-care lumps of coal for 2010: • Brand-name drug marketing. For the last decade the diabetes drug Avandia (rosiglitazone) wa... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4287409 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0100 4287409 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4285368&cid=t_100750_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FPqFIS_QF-AI%2F What would YOU do for someone you loved? I’d do just about anything. It’s true – in fact it’s my greatest weakness. I struggle to set boundaries. I put myself last. And quite frankly, I enjoy ignoring my own untended messes in order to help others clean theirs, leaving my own life in occasional (okay, steady) disarray. But guess what? Loving to help is also my greatest strength (and yours too). You have an unlimited capacity to give. Though, many people don’t recognize this capacity. They fear that they don’t have enough to give. That they’re not important enough to change anyone’s life. They are wrong. Random Acts Of Kindness If you don’t practice, and understand, the simple power of a random act of kindness, then you are setting limits on your life. T... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4285368 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:19:00 +0100 4285368 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281306&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F12%2Fab-coaster-supplements-erection-problems-fat-calories-8-things-not-to-buy-this-holiday-seaso.html We recently reported on some of the best last-minute health-related gifts, based on our tests. Now, for the other list: Stuff our experts have deemed unproven or unnecessary at best, and seriously dangerous at worst. If you were thinking about picking up an Ab Circle Pro or a pair of man Spanx for that special someone, this list is for you. 1. Ab gadgets. Every year sees one or two new entries in this category, a mainstay of the nightly infomercial lineup. And they almost never work better than (or even as well as) a plain old sit-up or side plank. This year, we tested the Ab Circle Pro, a $200 disk with handlebars and knee pockets, and the even pricier Ab Coaster ($250—ouch!), a wheeled seat attached to a curved steel track. The verdict: Save your money. 2. Slimming clothing. Some... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281306 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 23:18:32 +0100 4281306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281414&cid=t_100750_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fbeing-open-about-crohns-in-the-workplace%2F I think I have started a new era in my career — an era of openness about my Crohn’s disease. This is very unusual for me because I usually keep my disease to myself and only tell people I can trust. I definitely wait until after I prove myself, which is usually anywhere from one to two years. But this time everything is different. The work load in my new position is sometimes pretty intense due to very tight deadlines and I am having trouble with my work/life balance. I am now a proposal writer for my company and when we are responding to a request for work, the expectation is that you give everything you have to get it done by deadline. This philosophy is okay every now and then, but for the long duration it is just not feasible. Even for someone without a chronic disease, it is impor... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281414 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:01:39 +0100 4281414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281413&cid=t_100750_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fmy-christmas-wish-for-those-who-live-with-chronic-pain%2F I wish you the blessings of less pain or enough joy to displace it from the center of your life. I wish you the ability of fresh eyesight to enjoy Christmas lights, the twinkle in a child’s eye, and the glitter of ice from fresh fallen snow. I wish you the warmth of family love, the hug of a small child, or a wet lick in the face from a beloved dog. I wish you the soft purr of a beloved furry cat as he/she cuddles and gently plays the “piano” in your lap. I wish for you the insight to embrace others who also suffer, as we do; therefore I wish you the blessings of empathy toward others. Let us all be especially aware and show gratitude to the young wounded warriors in our midst. I wish for you the gift of laughter, the joy of song, and the hum of life as you embrace this season. I wis... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281413 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:01:35 +0100 4281413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281315&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhy-morning-exercise-is-best%2F2010.12.22 It’s the time of the year when dietary temptations lurk around every corner of the hospital. And since completely abstaining is not always possible, the best antidote for this holiday deluge of inflammation is obvious: Exercise. No doubt, within the boundaries of common sense, all exercise is good. But is there a best time of day to exercise? Tara Parker-Pope’s New York Times piece suggests that the most “productive” time of day to exercise is before breakfast. In concisely reviewing a Belgian exercise physiology study, Ms. Parker-Pope points out that, in blunting the undesirable effects of a high fat and sugar diet, pre-breakast (fasting) exercise was metabolically more efficient than was exercise later in the day. That’s really good news for the overweight... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281315 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0100 4281315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281307&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F12%2Fdr-santas-12-tips-for-a-healthy-holiday-1.html Yes, my name really is Dr. Santa. (It’s Hungarian.) I like doctoring around the holidays—my name makes it fun, and a lot of important health issues come up then, too. I hope this series helps you navigate the season TIP 10 Holiday gifts: Open with caution My wife and I thought it was a cute present—two colorful wooden characters, with magnets inside, who danced and spun on the surface of a wind-up music box. Our 18-month-old niece loved it—especially the way the characters tasted. Within minutes she had popped them in her mouth and separated two other parts into nice bite-size pieces. So much for cute. The problem of dangerous gifts isn’t limited to toddlers. I remember my first full-size bike. I loved it, but my dad had to attach wooden blocks so I could reach the pedals. Suf... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281307 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0100 4281307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4277857&cid=t_100750_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F21%2Foperation-preemptive-peace-a-20-something-guide-to-a-sane-holiday-at-home%2F Ah yes, the Christmas holiday. A time when many of us shove as much as we possibly can into a carry on (and then insist to the flight attendant that it will fit in the overhead compartment just give me a second!) and make the long trek back “home.” While some of my married or coupled up friends are braving the crowded airports and awkward family chit chat (“Oh, you’re a Democrat? How…interesting. You young people are all Democrats. It’s all so very… interesting“) together, I’m going solo this year. And while I don’t mind my unattached status too much, I freely acknowledge the fact that going back “home,” without reminders of one’s new life, can often cause a very unique set of issues to arise. The main issue? Regress... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4277857 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:11:43 +0100 4277857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4275389&cid=t_100750_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=4272284&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F12%2Fholiday-heart-attack-risk-dr-santas-12-tips-for-a-healthy-holiday-.html Yes, my name really is Dr. Santa. (It’s Hungarian.) I like doctoring around the holidays—my name makes it fun, and a lot of important health issues come up then, too. I hope this series helps you navigate the season. TIP 9 Don’t be a holiday heart attackIt’s hard to sugarcoat the statistics: You’re more likely to die of a heart attack on Christmas or New Year’s than any other day of the year. Why? It could be a lot of things. Stress. A particularly high-fat meal. Shoveling snow. Substandard care in an emergency room staffed with a limited holiday crew. But my guess is that denial plays a big role. Denial, after all, is pretty common over the holidays. We want lots of laughing, all the meals gourmet feasts, and everyone a picture of health. In other words, we think life will... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4272284 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0100 4272284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4272366&cid=t_100750_109_f&fid=34859&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.davemsw.com%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2Fsurviving_the_holiday_blues.php Image via WikipediaThe holiday season is such a joyous time of year. Colored lights adorn houses and business. Thoughts of holidays past fill our minds and conversations. But not everyone can enjoy the holiday season. Some of us inevitably find as the holidays approach what is called the "holiday blues".The holiday blues are quite common. We expect to enjoy ourselves during the holidays. Those around us expect we will enjoy holiday celebrations and their company as well. We feel that pressure within ourselves and others. But sometimes what we really need is acceptance of ourselves and others. There are many things that may bother us during the holidays: a death in the family, financial set backs, separations from loved ones due to work, military deployment, or other reasons. There can be l... Ψ Dare To Dream... blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4272366 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 01:14:15 +0100 4272366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4272674&cid=t_100750_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=4265716&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F12%2Flast-minute-holiday-gifts-christmas-gifts-healthy-holiday-gifts-6-last-minute-healthy-holiday-gifts-.html While the economy continues to improve, consumers remain cautious in their spending this holiday season, according to a new Consumer Reports poll. So why not stretch that dollar even further by giving the gift of good health?Here, our six money saving  “best of” picks for the  health-conscious shopper based on 2010 Consumer Reports tests and surveys.1. Electric toothbrush. Yes, give the gift of plaque removal. These provide a vibrating and/or spinning alternative to manual brushes, and they’re small enough to fit in a stocking. We tested 10 electric models and found that half of them are worth trying. And one, Arm & Hammer’s Spinbrush Pro Clean Sonic, costs only $15 (plus $5 for each replacement head), a fraction of what we paid for some other models. ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4265716 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0100 4265716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4265856&cid=t_100750_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F17%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-december-17-2010%2F As I’m writing this, I’m in shock. I was busy checking things off of my things to do list when appointments and planning for the upcoming holidays completely threw me off my schedule. That’s why this is late. Yikes! I let the ball drop. And I’ve been doing that a lot lately. It is a great lesson for me. Recently, an illness has made it difficult for me to keep up. While I’m usually on top of things, once an A student, someone who despises procrastination and has a strong passion for getting everything done, I realized that I just can’t do it all anymore. But maybe that’s a good thing. It’s teaching me about the importance of making mistakes, being imperfect and accepting where I am now instead of comparing where I was in the past. I might not... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4265856 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 23:10:29 +0100 4265856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4265718&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F12%2Fholiday-tips-difficult-conversations-dr-santas-12-tips-for-a-healthy-holiday.html Yes, my name really is Dr. Santa. (It’s Hungarian.) I like doctoring around the holidays—my name makes it fun, and a lot of important health issues come up then, too. I hope this series helps you navigate the season. TIP 8 Difficult holiday conversations The toughest Christmas task I ever had came in the 1980s, in the dark days of the AIDS epidemic. A wonderful patient recently diagnosed with the HIV infection asked me to call his parents in the Midwest to prepare them for his holiday visit. His physical appearance would make the diagnosis obvious, meaning his entire life, previously shared only with his sister, would be center stage at the family gathering. I talked with his mom and dad for some time. After a few lengthy silences, lots of tears, and several tough questions and scary... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4265718 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0100 4265718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4265857&cid=t_100750_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F17%2Ffriday-flashback-for-december-17-2010%2F It’s been awhile since I’ve done one of these, but as we head into the holiday season, we slow down a bit here. So enjoy these great golden oldies from days of yore. 15 Years Ago on Psych Central Seek Out Help One of the first things I wrote for the website was an editorial piece about how you should nearly always seek out psychotherapy in addition to medications for treatment of mental health issues (which is even more true today than it was 15 years ago). And I announced a call for articles for a new online mental health magazine called Perspectives. 5 Years Ago on Psych Central At trial, noted cardiologist criticizes Merck’s behavior Talk about the “tip of the iceberg.” In this blog entry from December 2005, I noted how a cardiologist was calling out Merck for... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4265857 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:33:02 +0100 4265857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4266092&cid=t_100750_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fo5pkCOjou68%2F Six presents you should give your significant other during the rest of the year – not just at Christmastime. (via YourTango) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4266092 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:30:51 +0100 4266092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4265723&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F12%2Fholiday-healthy-eating-dr-santas-12-tips-for-a-healthy-holiday-1.html Yes, my name really is Dr. Santa. (It’s Hungarian.) I like doctoring around the holidays—my name makes it fun, and a lot of important health issues come up then, too. I hope this series helps you navigate the season. TIP 7 Stuff the goose, not yourself Every holiday, my biggest challenge is to eat great food—but not gain weight. I love desserts, but I also like sleeping without heartburn. And I would rather not step on the scale Jan. 1 and find out I’m starting the year 5 pounds heavier than just a few weeks ago. My suggestions: 1. Let’s face it—it’s all about portions. You can probably have a reasonable amount of just about everything you like, but not two or three times that much. 2. Eat at least seven servings a day of grains, fresh fruits, and fresh vegetables. T... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4265723 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:00:00 +0100 4265723 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4258923&cid=t_100750_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F14%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-december-14-2010%2F Not to worry you, but did you know it’s less than 2 weeks until Christmas? Ack! If I freaked you out, I apologize. I nearly gave myself a panic attack when I realized it myself. But then, I thought about something. As you’re racing through the stores to find the “perfect” gift for your children or thumbing through cookbooks for the “perfect” Christmas dinner, think back to your Christmases in the past. When I recalled my holidays as a child, I don’t remember what we ate for dinner or what toys I got. Somehow the holidays are wrapped up in a pretty bow of imperfection, of days that I fought and made up with a parent, or the quiet time spent with a spouse. I was surprised that not even the image of a Christmas tree made it into my top holiday memorie... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4258923 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:24:33 +0100 4258923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4259043&cid=t_100750_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=4253130&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F12%2Falcohol-holidays-addiction-dr-santas-12-tips-for-a-healthy-holiday-1.html Yes, my name really is Dr. Santa. (It’s Hungarian.) I like doctoring around the holidays—my name makes it fun, and a lot of important health issues come up then, too. I hope this series helps you navigate the season. TIP 6 Raise a toast—but not too many A patient with a drinking problem once told me how hard the holidays were for him: “Alcohol was the love of my life and the holidays were like a week long wedding. How could I resist toasting the bride?” Sure, alcohol has a lot going for it that fits with the holidays. A drink or two can provide a little social lubrication. And a bottle of wine, a micro-brew beer, or a single-malt whisky can be a fine gift—for the right person. But alcohol’s effect on the holidays, like its effect on health in general, cuts both ways. Here�... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4253130 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:00:00 +0100 4253130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4253199&cid=t_100750_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F13%2Fexchanging-gifts-with-your-therapist%2F It’s that time of the year again — the time where gift-giving is a part of many people’s holiday rituals. While we don’t think twice about buying little gifts for close friends and family, sometimes it gives us pause to consider giving a gift to our therapist. Here’s a relationship with a professional that we see once a week, and yet it is a professional relationship (even if it doesn’t always feel that way). What should you do? Should you exchange a little gift with your therapist? Of course, before you do anything, you and your therapist should talk about exchanging gifts (especially if you don’t know your therapist’s policy). Some therapists are okay with it — as long as the gifts are small — while others have a strict, &#8220... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4253199 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:50:26 +0100 4253199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4249053&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F12%2Fholiday-health-tips-travel-health-tips-dr-santas-12-tips-for-a-healthy-holiday.html Yes, my name really is Dr. Santa. (It’s Hungarian.) I like doctoring around the holidays—my name makes it fun, and a lot of important health issues come up then, too. I hope this series helps you navigate the season.  TIP 5 Over the river and to the ER: What to do if you get sick while traveling Being sick while you’re on the road can be a hassle. And over the holidays, a lot of people who would otherwise stay home and rest instead decide to venture out, which can make them feel even worse—and possibly result in a visit to an unfamiliar doctor’s office or even an emergency room. Here are a few ways to prevent that, and how to handle if it does. 1. Bring key information. That includes the drugs you regularly take, along with a list of their names, purposes, and dosi... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4249053 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0100 4249053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4245431&cid=t_100750_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fdo-you-feel-more-like-scrooge-or-santa%2F This grandma feels like she got run over by a reindeer. I realize that isn’t possible because they’re all at the North Pole, or grazing in Lapland, but that’s what it feels like and I think I saw a hoof print on my forehead late last night. It might be payback for eating reindeer meat when we were in Finland about ten years ago. I did swallow, but I didn’t like it. Doesn’t that count? I do hope Santa forgives me and all those Finns and Laps who eat it all the time. I’m pretty sure it wasn’t Rudolph or anyone we know. It’s a funny thing about the holidays how they run all over us, like reindeer run amok, whether we enjoy them or not so why not try to get into the spirit of the season? This year is a difficult one for my family because of a family member who is direly ill but... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4245431 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 22:10:37 +0100 4245431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4245478&cid=t_100750_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_100750_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=4233436&cid=t_100750_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FWI6Yxdv0Vo4%2Fholiday-blues-or-serious-depression.html TIPS FOR ASSESSING THE EMOTIONAL STATE OF ELDERLY LOVED ONES, by Patricia GraceFor the elderly, the holiday season can trigger a mourning period for the spouses, siblings and friends who are no longer here. When should you be concerned about an elderly loved one’s emotional state? How can you tell the difference between “holiday blues” and serious depression?“Recognizing depression in older individuals is not easy,” says Patricia Grace, CEO of Aging with Grace, “but at the same time, depression is a matter that should be taken seriously.” Grace offers these tips for recognizing depression in the elderly: 1. Blues are normal – and temporary. It is normal to feel subdued, reflective and sad this time of the year. A person who is sad or anxious around the holidays can, in mos... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233436 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:39:00 +0100 4233436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233178&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F12%2Fdr-santas-12-tips-for-a-healthy-holiday.html  Yes, my name really is Dr. Santa. (It’s Hungarian.) I like doctoring around the holidays—my name makes it fun, and a lot of important health issues come up then, too. I hope this series helps you navigate the season. TIP 3 Dr. Santa’s stocking stuffers Good gifts don’t have to come in big packages. And the best are those that are good for you, your family, or your friends. Here are nine to tuck into someone’s stocking or gift basket this year. 1. Good fats. Think extra-virgin olive oil, walnuts, or smoked salmon—choose Nova Scotia style for less salt. (Fresh salmon, especially wild, is also healthful, because it’s high in omega-3 fatty acids and low in mercury. But Santa wouldn’t put a fresh fish in your stocking—unless you’d been naughty.) &#... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233178 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0100 4233178 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4230263&cid=t_100750_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FOKsFHm0GQ6M%2F photo: Thinkstock Check out this post about all-natural stress relievers by Tess Whitehurst on Lemondrop. If the holidays make you feel a bit like Anne Hathaway’s character in “Rachel Getting Married” — or if it always seems to propel you directly into the middle of your own unique brand of family-related hellishness — at least take comfort in the fact that you’re far from alone. Holiday stress and family drama (like Thanksgiving itself) seem to have become part of our cultural legacy. And don’t give up! Any or all of these secret holistic strategies may very well (at least slightly) ease your pain. Four Drops of Rescue Remedy Under the Tongue Have you heard of this miracle stress-relieving drug? Dubbed “yoga in a bottle,” it’s a ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4230263 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 16:00:58 +0100 4230263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225237&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F12%2Fpreventing-holiday-accidents-preventing-holiday-home-fires-dr-santas-12-tips-for-a-healthy-holiday.html   Yes, my name really is Dr. Santa. (It’s Hungarian.) I like doctoring around the holidays—my name makes it fun, and a lot of important health issues come up then, too. I hope this series helps you navigate the season. TIP 2: Lights, ladders, and candles: Avoid holiday accidents It was a cozy holiday evening, our infrequently used wood stove was fired up, and I was relaxed and comfortable when a friend stopped by to say hello. Instead, she pointed to the woodstove and yelled "Fire!" I had ignored the unused candles sitting on top. They had melted, dripped down the front, and caught ablaze from the heat and flame at the air intake. While quickly extinguished, a large (and expensive) plastic toy nearby was now a completely different shape. Accidents often happe... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225237 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0100 4225237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225372&cid=t_100750_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F03%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-december-3-2010%2F I think one of the greatest self-inflicted suffering comes from comparing our own lives to the one we think we should be living. Instead of focusing on accepting who we are in this moment, it’s easy to get sucked into what everyone else is doing and how much better they are at doing it. It’s a lot easier, for example, to focus on the presents you can’t afford or the job/relationship you don’t have. But tough times also give us an opportunity. It challenge us to be and do better. If you’re going through a personal struggle right now, remember to take care of yourself, find people (therapists/friends/family) to support you, find peace and solace in your religion or spirituality and discover something hopeful in your life, no matter how small, to help lift you up... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225372 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:07:08 +0100 4225372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225527&cid=t_100750_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FOtlSDagE-Rk%2F Propose that the entire family limit presents under the tree for young children only. And that adults just stick to giving each other stocking stuffers. That way, the presents can stay small, inexpensive, and few, but those greedy adults who can’t live without tearing away wrapping paper on Christmas Day will still get their hands on some loot. Or what about giving to favorite nonprofit charities on each other’s behalf and presenting each other with notices of your donations? This is easy and philanthropic, and may appeal to your altruistic family members. (Plus, it’s a cool family tradition to start.) — Blisstree relationship advice columnist Victor the Cat on navigating the Christmas-y conundrum of relatives and presents, from his post: Ask Victor the Cat for Relationship Advice:... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225527 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:00:39 +0100 4225527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4219740&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F12%2Fhealthy-holiday-tips-managing-holiday-stress-dr-santas-12-tips-for-a-healthy-holiday.html Yes, my name really is Dr. Santa. (It’s Hungarian.) I always really liked doctoring around the holidays, in part because my name made it fun, and in part because there are a lot of surprising, and important, health issues that come up then. I thought a series of 12 suggestions over the next few weeks might help you navigate this wonderful but sometimes tricky time. Here's the first. Don’t shop until you drop: 6 steps to a low-stress holiday The temptation at the start of the holidays is to do too much—too many presents, too many parties, too many big meals, all of which can make you feel physically, emotionally, and financially depleted. So, this year, set some reasonable priorities that will help you navigate the next few weeks in a way that leaves you feeling happy and healt... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4219740 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:03:54 +0100 4219740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4220417&cid=t_100750_135_f&fid=35247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmyjourneywithaids.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F12%2F01%2Fworld-aids-day-2010-collected-stories-4-the-prequel-to-my-journey-with-aids-and-more-by-kenn-chaplin%2F These days I still only started to think about trying to get a meal in my stomach once an almost painful hunger came upon me, seemingly out of nowhere, on this occasion at about three in the afternoon. I had just been to Sunnybrook Hospital where I was part of a clinical trial combining AZT [...] (Source: My journey with AIDS) My journey with AIDS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4220417 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:16:44 +0100 4220417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214212&cid=t_100750_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FOzRN5W6g9a8%2F Now that Thanksgiving is over, we’re officially in the thick of the holiday season: Hanukkah is around the corner, Christmas is almost here, and even if you don’t celebrate either of those holidays, it’s hard to escape December without getting the holiday shopping itch. We don’t have anything against buying really good gifts for the people you love, but we do think there are better ways to spread cheer than to buy a bunch of gift sets, holiday specials, and seasonal treats that will end up in the trash or in your storage unit until this time next year. What’s more, if you can resist the impulse to buy a bunch of crap you don’t need, you might just have some money left over to do something fun with your friends and family that will leave you a lot happier... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214212 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:00:00 +0100 4214212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214214&cid=t_100750_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FHgyvzcYwUGw%2F Dear Victor: Christmas is coming, which for me means major stress about a particular family-related issue. I have a huge immediate family, and everyone has their own ideas about how we should handle Christmas gift-giving. These differences cause major arguments, underlying resentments, and even serious rifts. Some family members think that everyone should buy a gift for everyone else (despite the fact that there are dozens of us, and as many different budgets). Others think they should only have to buy Christmas presents for those family members to whom they’re really close. Still others are adamant that each gift be incredibly special and personalized, even if you only see the recipient once a year. (No iPods or coffee grinders allowed.) And, get this: Some of my adult family member... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214214 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:40:21 +0100 4214214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214216&cid=t_100750_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FZy7fh7vKsJ4%2F photo: Thinkstock.com If your shopping budget wasn’t completely sapped by Black Friday sales, it’s now Cyber Monday, and instead of catching up on work emails, you’re probably sifting through enticing online sales and contemplating whether you should go for those boots that are on sale an com with free shipping. Am I right? But according to Psychology Today’s blog, you’re probably making shopping decisions differently than you normally would – and you might end up with the wrong stuff in your closet because of it. We’ve all been there: Standing around in a crowded store, clutching the last set of pink mixing bowls that’s marked down 30%, trying to decide whether to seize the deal and keep our nonrefundable purchase, or leave it to some other shop... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214216 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:58:15 +0100 4214216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4207477&cid=t_100750_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2010%2F11%2F28%2Fmerry-christmas%2F “Pat a Pan” by David Archuleta. “Ding Dong Merrily on High” by Cantabile Youth Singers. “Ding Dong Merrily on High” by The Christmas Belles. “Little Drummer Boy” by Low. “The Holly & the Ivy” by Mediaeval Baebes. “Carol of the Bells” by Straight No Chaser. “Carol of the Bells” by Monique Danielle and Holdman Christmas Lights. “Carol of the Bells” by Alex Band. “Carol of the Bells” on an array mbira. “Jacob Marley’s Chain” by Aimee Mann. “Angels We Have Heard on High” by Future of Forestry. “Angels We Have Heard on High” by Sixpence None the Richer. “Angels We Have Heard on High” by Sufjan Stevens. “Fum Fum ... Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4207477 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 06:00:28 +0100 4207477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4203183&cid=t_100750_107_f&fid=36672&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSciencebaseScienceBlog%2F%7E3%2FrxNokmfSDr4%2Fsix-science-books-for-the-holiday-season.html subjects as diverse as molecular biology pioneer Sydney Brenner, the question of antimatter, how scientists can better explain their research to non-scientists, a history of the chemical elements, scientific feuds and how innovators exploit business and technology trends. Minitrends – Minitrends are emerging trends that promise to become significantly important within 2-5 years, but are not generally recognized. Unlike megatrends or microtrends, Minitrends are of a scope and importance to offer attractive opportunities to individuals and businesses of all sizes. The one that caught my eye is mention of nanotechnology and how it could be used in water purification and to make "fake" bone (I think they mean "artificial")! Scientific Feuds – Most science his... Sciencebase Science Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4203183 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 08:05:06 +0100 4203183 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4203196&cid=t_100750_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FxH2dAhT8ZKk%2F photo: Stephen Chernin/Getty Images We’re not going to pretend to understand people who camp out in front of big box stores days before Thanksgiving (and completely miss Thanksgiving dinner) in advance of all the Black Friday sales. But we’re very glad Black Friday’s almost here, because we’re really tired of seeing all those commercials telling us to leave our warm, cozy beds in the middle of the night in order to embrace the true meaning of the holidays and buy a bunch of crap no one really needs. The folks over at The Daily Beast were kind enough to put together a handy slideshow of some of the major Black Friday sales and opening hours. And we’re giving you our honest take on them: Some Sam’s Club stores will open on Friday at 5 a.m. Why so late? Low... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4203196 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 01:00:09 +0100 4203196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4200603&cid=t_100750_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F11%2F25%2Fhappy-thanksgiving-2010%2F If it’s November and you live in the U.S., chances are you’re going to find yourself eating some turkey today. Happy Thanksgiving! At this time of the year, it’s also traditional to give thanks for what we have. We’re a nation of bounty and plenty, even during these tough economic times. Most of us have the luxury of having a roof over our heads, food in our stomachs, and warmth in the cold. These are simple things we take for granted everyday. But I want to really thank you for reading Psych Central’s World of Psychology blog all year long. This has been the 10th year I’ve regularly been blogging, and it’s 10 years I’ve really enjoyed. So thank you for reading. I also want to thank our members, because without people who’ve made the ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4200603 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:29:59 +0100 4200603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4200744&cid=t_100750_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fdifferent-kind-of-thanksgiving.html First, I want to wish all a wonderful Thanksgiving...whether your eating turkey, or going vegetarian, enjoy your meals and give thanks that we are blessed with so many choices when it comes to food. Think of others who are not as fortunate, and if there is something you feel you can do to help, do it.Our family will not be gathering for the main meal at one of our homes, but meeting at a restaurant for dinner around the middle of the afternoon, then to my Moms for pies and visiting. We tried this for the first time last year, and it worked out nicely. Not too much work for any one of us. With the changes that life brings, traditions change, but one thing that does not change at Thanksgiving time is the many things we have to be thankful for. Picture by paullew on Flickr Site Feed (Sou... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4200744 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 04:32:00 +0100 4200744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4200557&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F11%2Fpotato-panic-take-a-thanksgiving-shortcut.html If you’re a little overwhelmed by the amount and variety of food you’ve got to get on the table tomorrow, why not cut yourself a little slack, at least in the mashed potatoes and gravy department. You can serve up store-bought mashed potatoes that are tasty and score Good for nutrition in a manner of minutes. Our trained panelists taste-tested 12 mashed potato products and found one that was Excellent (Bob Evans Original) and five that were Very Good (Ratings available to subscribers). Some just need heating; others call for adding ingredients such as milk, butter, salt, and water. Then, to top them off, add some turkey gravy. Our taste-testers tried 10 gravy products—four dry mixes (just add water, stir, and heat) and six canned or jarred gravies (just heat). They found  a d... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4200557 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:29:12 +0100 4200557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197224&cid=t_100750_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=4190247&cid=t_100750_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FvswcZzZ58cw%2F – Blisstree contributor Patrick Sauer on how separate Thanksgivings and Christmases can make for happy marriages, from his post: My Wife and I Always Spend the Holidays Apart (And We Like It That Way) Post from: BlissTree My Uncle John always cooks up a nice prime rib on Christmas Day, and the night before, Mom and I go out to eat. One year, the only place we could find open was a Shula’s Steakhouse. Their menu comes on a football, an actual leather football. God bless us, everyone! Kim’s experience is a little more Bedford Falls to my Pottersville, which suits us both just fine. Her upside is the Christmas-y feel of hot cocoa in her pajamas; mine is that Mom no longer has the desire to attend Christmas mass. (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190247 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:00:14 +0100 4190247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190249&cid=t_100750_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F4TlnoRh217s%2F Post from: BlissTree (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190249 Sat, 20 Nov 2010 23:22:31 +0100 4190249 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4183288&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F11%2Fhealthy-thanksgiving-tips-healthful-holiday-tips-shave-calories-from-your-favorite-holiday-foods.html You’re getting ready for that big holiday dinner. You want your guests to save room for the pie you lovingly prepared, but you’re worried that they may say no because they don’t want the extra calories (320 for a slice of pumpkin, 500 for pecan). What to do? Lighten up your holiday food menu, from drinks to dessert, with some calorie-trimming tricks from our test-kitchen experts: • Eggnog: 440 calories per 8-ounce cup. Use a low-fat, store-bought version and save 120 calories. Replacing a jigger of rum with rum extract saves 100 more calories. • Mashed potatoes: 120 calories in ½ cup. For a lighter version, use nonfat milk and flavor with broth, garlic, or Parmesan cheese. Or omit the dairy altogether and make smashed potatoes; the skins are left on, so you'll get fib... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4183288 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:00:36 +0100 4183288 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4183355&cid=t_100750_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fv_uuyFWjOPw%2F Michelle Obama serving lunch at a Washington, D.C. soup kitchen in 2009 Last year on the day before Thanksgiving, I spent about 20 minutes researching food banks in New York where my small donation could be put to good use. I settled on one that seemed particularly effective, submitted my Mastercard details, then grabbed my suitcase full of wine and sweaters and caught a cab to the airport. I boarded a flight to Detroit, where one of my best friends picked me up and drove me to Ann Arbor, after which a weekend full of friends, turkey, pies, great wine (and gin and port), and driving tours of Michigan ensued. Since then, I’ve donated something like $20 in the form of coins and occasional dollar bills to agreeable buskers on subway platforms. (I’m especially partial to accordion players.... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4183355 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:08:58 +0100 4183355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4183342&cid=t_100750_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F11%2F19%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-november-19-2010%2F Every moment, we have an opportunity for self-growth. In fact, I was having one of those just yesterday. It was about five in the evening and I was stuck in traffic. As cars attempted to race past me, getting just a mere two cars ahead, I started to think about the frustration and impatience we all seemed to be feeling in the moment. Would I choose to give into the overwhelming negativity all around me? Or would I drown out the sounds of car engines and frustration with the radio and the TV I could see in the van directly in front of me? I decided to use this unpleasant situation for my benefit by fully being in the moment. I saw the dark clouds looming overhead, the lights from cars shining through it and the feeling of impatience that was slowly taking over me. It was an hour of sitting ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4183342 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:52:33 +0100 4183342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4151908&cid=t_100750_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FA0ogiPyIoRI%2F – Blisstree contributor Patrick Sauer on the big Christmas traditions that he and his wife of ten years celebrate – separately and in different states – from his post: My Wife and I Always Spend the Holidays Apart (And We Like It That Way) Post from: BlissTree My Uncle John always cooks up a nice prime rib on Christmas Day, and the night before, Mom and I go out to eat. One year, the only place we could find open was a Shula’s Steakhouse. Their menu comes on a football, an actual leather football. God bless us, everyone! Kim’s experience is a little more Bedford Falls to my Pottersville, which suits us both just fine. Her upside is the Christmas-y feel of hot cocoa in her pajamas; mine is that Mom no longer has the desire to attend Christmas mass. The most important part is that ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4151908 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:00:43 +0100 4151908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4151878&cid=t_100750_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F11%2F09%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-november-9-2010%2F I’ve had quite a bit of visitors in the month of October. And while it was fun and I was grateful for their company, it was exhausting. It reminded me of the upcoming holiday season. Giving me a preview of what’s to come in the next few months. The good thing is that I learned something during the parade of October visitors that may help you get through the season with friends and family peacefully. Conflict often occurs because of misunderstanding and miscommunication. You may, for example, have gone to therapy and learned ways to take care of yourself. But your family hasn’t done the same. Returning to the home you grew up in and the life you used to live sometimes means that those who knew you before, may not know how to interact with you now. Here’s where my tip... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4151878 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:59:46 +0100 4151878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4142829&cid=t_100750_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FnFN5Y0QxD8A%2F – Blisstree contributor Patrick Sauer on the unusual holiday tradition that he and his wife have practiced for a decade, from his post: My Wife and I Always Spend the Holidays Apart (And We Like It That Way) Post from: BlissTree Last Christmas Eve, my wife Kim and I performed our annual holiday ritual. No stockings were hung, no champagne was toasted, no duet of “There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays was sung,” no gifts were exchanged. Just a couple of simple ‘I love yous” before drifting off to sleep. 270 miles apart. For ten years running, we’ve spent the holidays apart. And it’s not just Christmas. We usually go our separate ways for Thanksgiving, too. (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4142829 Sat, 06 Nov 2010 14:00:40 +0100 4142829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4133870&cid=t_100750_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FWWshtIuqWME%2F Post from: BlissTree (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4133870 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 20:15:46 +0100 4133870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119078&cid=t_100750_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F10%2F29%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-october-29-2010%2F You know what I’ve been thinking about lately? The ghosts of Halloween’s past. The heat from a plastic Strawberry Shortcake mask, the discomfort of being herded with groups of children, the shame of begging for sweets and the sickening feeling from eating too much candy. Funny how recalling those memories actually make me happy. Watching mom dig through my winnings, tasting what seemed like every single one, made me feel comforted. And even though walking around in a costume felt silly and uncomfortable, there was something exciting about dressing up and being anonymous for one night. When did Halloween get so complicated? Yep, there are rules now about age limitations for Halloween and questions about what kids should and should not wear. But at least for me, I’d love to... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119078 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:43:29 +0100 4119078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3907760&cid=t_100750_136_f&fid=39212&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbahtocancer.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fi-can-fly%2F I like to keep on top of what’s what on Planet Cancer, and yesterday I found an article about some research about breast cancer survivors carried out by the University of Alberta. The study looked at the risk of lymphedema brought on by changes in cabin pressure when flying. (Lymphedema is chronic or permanent swelling caused because of a lack of, or damage to, lymph nodes, which help with draining fluid away. It’s a common problem for breast cancer survivors, as treatment almost always includes the removal of lymph nodes from the armpit to see whether the cancer has spread.) And the study found that the risk of lymphodema being brought on by flying is very, very low. Obviously this is an important, useful and reassuring piece of research. (I don’t think I’ve met a ... Bah! to cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3907760 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:04:03 +0100 3907760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3896063&cid=t_100750_136_f&fid=39212&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbahtocancer.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fa-mystery-solved%2F A guest blog post by Alan Butland * Six weeks ago – Stephanie: Keep your birthday and the next day free please. One week before: Do I need to do anything to prepare? (No) One day before: Please pack for easy travelling and smart casual for the evening. On the day (20 August): 8.30 Breakfast (croissant and pain au chocolat) Many birthday messages and lovely birthday presents from Stephanie, Ned and Joy 12:00 We leave for the Northern line 12.30 Stockwell for the Victoria line (Euston? Kings Cross? St Pancras? Victoria?) 12:35 Pimlico – are we getting off at Victoria? Y 12:36 Is there anything special about the train? N Not lunch on the Orient Express – didn’t pack the right clothes (Stephanie adds: I did look at this at an option, but the price made my bank account bleed. Alan... Bah! to cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3896063 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:27:28 +0100 3896063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3816665&cid=t_100750_136_f&fid=39212&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbahtocancer.com%2F2010%2F08%2Ftallinn%2F So, we went to Estonia. I try to be honest here at Bah!, and I have to say, it wasn’t our Best Holiday Ever. But that wasn’t Estonia’s fault. When we set off, we were all tired, and we were all carrying different stresses and strains, and we all pretty quickly got into different sleep patterns, so agreeing to do anything, and everyone enjoying it, was tricky. Tallin was having a heatwave, and none of us are big fans of heat and humidity. (Cooler-than-London-would-be was part of the reason we chose Tallinn. That was the theory, anyway. It was like the time we went to Prague for New Year and I promised Joy snow. That didn’t work out either.) But, after a couple of days, we hit our holiday stride, and we found that Tallinn is pretty and interesting, Estonia is big a... Bah! to cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3816665 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:00:40 +0100 3816665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3816674&cid=t_100750_136_f&fid=39212&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbahtocancer.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fon-holiday%2F Today, Alan, Ned, Joy and me are heading to Tallinn on holiday for a week. In answer to your two most likely questions: 1. It’s the capital of Estonia. 2. Because it’s historical enough for Ned, interesting enough for Joy, different, not too hot, and not too far away. And it looks kinda pretty. While I’m away, there will be guest blogs, an interview with the lovely Persephone people, a preview of the Bah! BBB books for next Sunday, news of Team Bah!, and a poem. (I’m nervous about the poem.) So, please keep coming by. I’ll see you on 2 August. (Alan was a little concerned about publishing the fact that we are away, until Ned and I reminded him that Hard Pete and Dave the Knuckle will be house-sitting, and bringing their dogs Ripper and Doom. Burglars, don&#8... Bah! to cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3816674 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:53:25 +0100 3816674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780516&cid=t_100750_135_f&fid=35247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmyjourneywithaids.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F22%2Ffussin-fessin-and-feelin-better%2F The drug holiday hasn’t been as long this time. I just hope, as my specialist said the first time, that I still have “horseshoes up (my) ass” (medical-speak for good fortune) with no irreversible consequences. No doubt there’s a reason my blogging hasn’t been as prolific as usual lately. I cracked open some fear and [...] (Source: My journey with AIDS) My journey with AIDS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780516 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:55:04 +0100 3780516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740655&cid=t_100750_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F09%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-july-9-2010%2F Is it just me or is anyone else feeling the “after holiday blues?” Yep, memories of fireworks and the waft of the grill are slowly fading away. I’m already thinking about the next big thing, a vacation, a birthday, another holiday. My mind starts to dream about the end of the summer and the beginning of fall and what that will bring. I let myself get carried away into the future and then a wave of worries take over. Money, family, career, you name it. I’ve thought about it and indulged in it. Before I know it, the day is gone. How unfortunate that we let time get the best of us and how easy it is to succumb to things like stress, worrying and negative thinking. Although it’s quite normal, it would be wonderful to catch myself in the act and stop the thoughts b... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740655 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:21:00 +0100 3740655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3726591&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fphoto-of-the-day-2%2F Happy 4th of July. Even though it’s July 5th. We hope you’re in a pool or on a beach somewhere. photo courtesy of Flickr user: titlap Post from: BlissTree Pool Party: Photo of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3726591 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:00:18 +0100 3726591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3724439&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhow-to-make-fireworks-with-marshmallows%2F It’s July 4th (woot), so by now you’ve probably stocked up on marshmallows for some summertime S’mores. And while you’ve got those white puffball confections, you may as well make some fireworks, too. Let GrassRootsDIY show you how. Post from: BlissTree How to Make Fireworks With Marshmallows: Video of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3724439 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:00:58 +0100 3724439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3724440&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ffireworks-on-the-beach-photo-of-the-day%2F Happy Fourth of July! Here’s to watching fireworks on the beach. Buy them, set them off, or make your own. Photo from Flickr user madmarv00 Post from: BlissTree Fireworks on the Beach: Photo of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3724440 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 15:00:30 +0100 3724440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3724441&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fben-franklin-on-freedom-quote-of-the-day%2F In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is freedom, in water there is bacteria. – Benjamin Franklin Post from: BlissTree Ben Franklin on Freedom (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3724441 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:00:53 +0100 3724441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3723286&cid=t_100750_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F07%2Ftips-cut-cancer-risk-holiday-grilling%2F Nutritionist Stephanie Meyers of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute gives some tips to avoid the potential carcinogenic compounds released when you grill meat and some commonsense steps to lower your risk of ingesting polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and heterocyclic amines (HCA) (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3723286 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 22:22:55 +0100 3723286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721741&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F186893%2F We Need a New Favorite Book: Let us know what books you’re digging this summer, and you’ll get the chance to win a $25 Amazon.com gift card. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721741 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:30:17 +0100 3721741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714143&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsummer-reading-whats-on-your-bookshelf-tell-us-and-well-give-you-25-at-amazon%2F Last week, we told you the top ten books on our summer reading list, but now we want to know what’s on your “to-read” shelf. And because a great book recommendation is a gift that keeps on giving, we’ll pay you back for your good advice with the chance to win a $25 gift card at Amazon.com. Rules are simple: Leave your book recommendation and why you like it in the comments section below by July 6, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. ET for a chance to win one $25 Amazon.com gift certificate.* We’ll randomly choose our winner from among the comments and publish the Blisstree Reader’s Winning Reading List later that day. Old, new, fiction, truth, beach reading, we want to know what you’re taking on vacation, reading on the porch, or skimming while you sip your mojit... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714143 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:53:14 +0100 3714143 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3614589&cid=t_100750_113_f&fid=34603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fginasmith.typepad.com%2Fgina_on_gina%2F2010%2F05%2Fwhere-memorial-day-comes-from-the-history-channel.html The US started celebrating fallen soldiers after the Civil War -- and yes, some Southern states still celebrate a separate "confederate memorial day." Here's a nice piece I found in case any of you are curious. Below: Memorial Day, which falls on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while serving in the American military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, at least, it marks the beginning of summer. The History of Veterans Day First observed as Armistice Day, November 11th is now Veterans Day, a U.S. fe... I'm Gina Smith blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3614589 Mon, 31 May 2010 14:44:52 +0100 3614589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3610477&cid=t_100750_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fcelebrating-breast-cancer-survival-on-memorial-day%2F This Memorial Day weekend is a good time to celebrate surviving breast cancer. It marks the start of another great summer season that usually involves holidays and fun, and it is already a day off from work and the daily routine. Why Memorial Day? My thought was that since I may not be successful if I launch a campaign to create a national holiday to celebrate cancer survival, maybe I should just claim a ready-made national holiday. This led me to conclude that Memorial Day is probably the best choice. It isn’t a stressful holiday where you have to wrap presents or entertain for days, family often gathers, and there is plenty of food and fun — not to mention fireworks. In fact, it is the fireworks that have me sold on Memorial Day as the best choice for a national day to celeb... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3610477 Fri, 28 May 2010 16:17:49 +0100 3610477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3545494&cid=t_100750_109_f&fid=38950&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shockmd.com%2F2010%2F05%2F08%2Flove-is-a-loaded-pistol%2F Thomas Dolby has been composing music in the uniquely inspirational setting of a restored life-boat. Here he premieres a gorgeous, evocative song from that album — about one night with a legend. He’s backed by members of the modern string quartet Ethel. I wish he could sing, neverteless interesting project and nice song about Billie Holiday Related posts:The Brain in Love Moodstream or get in the mood with pictures ECT online, an english website about electroshock (Source: Dr Shock MD PhD) Dr Shock MD PhD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3545494 Sat, 08 May 2010 10:04:30 +0100 3545494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3538061&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhappy-cinco-de-mayo-90s-indie-rock-version%2F Courtesy of Liz Phair and 120 Minutes, circa 1994. Post from: BlissTree Happy Cinco de Mayo! (90s Indie Rock Video Version) (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3538061 Wed, 05 May 2010 17:10:50 +0100 3538061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3435144&cid=t_100750_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=3185451&cid=t_100750_113_f&fid=34603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fginasmith.typepad.com%2Fgina_on_gina%2F2010%2F01%2Fmartin-luther-kings-i-have-a-dream-speech-in-full.html As delivered by Martin Luther King: I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation. Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of their captivity. But one hundred years later, the Negro still is not free. One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination. One hundred years later, the Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast oce... I'm Gina Smith blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185451 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:21:33 +0100 3185451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3157691&cid=t_100750_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fdepression-and-food-connection.html We have just come out of the holiday season which many say is a time of year that is depressing for many. Depression can come from many things, missing a loved one that used to be present during the holidays, placing unrealistic expectations on ourselves, not remembering what the Christmas season is really all about, and on the list goes. Recently I received an email about the connection food can have with causing depression that I'd like to share with you.A diet heavy in processed and fatty foods increases the risk of depression, according to British research published. Researchers at University College London also found that a diet including plenty of fresh vegetables, fruit and fish could help prevent the onset of depression.They compared participants -- all civil servants -- who ate a ... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3157691 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:21:00 +0100 3157691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136735&cid=t_100750_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fholidays-and-bereavement-joy-memories.html Laughter can change to tears in a moment for those who are coming out of grief after losing a loved one. The holidays are a time of gratitude, hope, and new beginnings. But those who are bereaved, even many years ago, can be surprised when unexpectedly something triggers the twinges of the old grief. Those who are widows and widowers know the feeling.In the midst of the celebrations something touches off a memory and suddenly there is the sharp pain of missing the loved one. One's chest squeezes, one's throat chokes, and a few tears, or a waterfall of tears, seems to come out of nowhere. It could be in the grocery store, at a party, or driving by a familiar scene. Other people, who have not experienced deep bereavement and these waves of grief that well up unexpectedly, might wonder what t... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136735 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 03:00:00 +0100 3136735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3133688&cid=t_100750_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drneedles.comhttp%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fholiday-drinking.html Most of us underestimate how much we drink during heavy parties.    Enjoying a drink is one thing, but often it leads to more than safe drinking without awareness.    We often underestimate our drinking levels and also forget about the harm we can cause other families and communities by our drinking. How can you curb your excessive consumption of liquor? As a medical physician for over 51 years, I strive to give you the best medical information on controversial medical subjects, and help your read betwwen the lines. You must come to your own conclusions. I have no ties to any organization, pharmaceutical, or lobby group. As an practicing medical acupuncturist since 1982, I find western medicine and medical acupuncture are very complimentary. This results in as... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3133688 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:17:00 +0100 3133688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3133819&cid=t_100750_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F31%2Fsummer-holiday%2F Take a few moments to enjoy reflecting on the good things from 2009 – then join me in 2010 for new beginnings! (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3133819 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:04:50 +0100 3133819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3133712&cid=t_100750_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fholiday-blog-contest-winner-my-new-years-resolutions%2F You didn’t really think that we were going to post guest blogs without hearing from “Rusty,” one of our long time community members, did you? Rusty is from Perth, the capital of  Western Australia and proffers some insight into her own New Year’s Resolutions as well as sage advice for those of us who are considering making a holiday-induced promise or two. Resolutions: Keem ‘em Real by Rusty I have made New Year’s resolutions for as long as I can remember.  They are for me to focus on and to fulfill.  Resolutions are promises. I make New Year resolutions for me, to be a better person, a healthier person, a kinder person.  Almost everyone I know makes New Year’s resolutions too, but they don’t necessarily keep them. The one part of my pre-MS Superwoman self I allow i... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3133712 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:34:24 +0100 3133712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3120629&cid=t_100750_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fsome-classy-chefs-are-gathering-in.html Betty Lynch has started a group on Facebook called Classy Chefs in the Kitchen where people who love recipes, eating, cooking, anything related to food can gather.Betty is the author of a cookbook, Back to the Table with My Country Kitchen and would love to have you join her her group, I did, and look forward to being part!In a day over 50 people have joined, and are sharing holiday recipes and menus.Hope to see you there!Site Feed (Source: Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets) Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3120629 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:17:00 +0100 3120629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3120481&cid=t_100750_111_f&fid=34716&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNurseRatchedsPlace%2F%7E3%2FDoA_IAMqOKk%2F It looks like the girls have been busy cooking Christmas dinner for their patients in the hospital kitchen. Really. Some hospitals will do anything to save a buck. Anyway, it looks like everyone is having fun. Wishing you happy holidays from Nurse Ratched’s Place. Happy Holidays in the Kitchen – Nurse Ratched's Place (Source: Nurse Ratched's Place) Nurse Ratched's Place blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3120481 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:07:58 +0100 3120481 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3118922&cid=t_100750_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F24%2Fyes-depressives-there-is-a-santa-claus%2F This post was originally posted in December of 2006, but unfortunately my brain is still at battle, especially during the holidays. The rational, bah-humbug side wants to skip the tree and stockings. However, I also want to make the holiday season magical for my kids, because I’ve found that their wonder can be contagious. I almost blew it today. I almost told David there was no Santa Claus, or Tooth Fairy, or Easter Bunny. The practical, cynical, depressed side of my brain (the left) challenged the creative, optimistic, slightly manic side (the right) to a duel. For most of the afternoon, the left was winning. Why am I feeding my kids this Disney, make-believe crap that will make their fall to reality all the more crushing? I asked myself. Why encourage them to dream when they&#8217... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3118922 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:43:06 +0100 3118922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3118983&cid=t_100750_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fholiday-blog-contest-winner-the-good-that-has-come-from-ms%2F The second of our Holiday Guest blogs comes to us from Sarah of Boston, MA.  This may have been the most difficult of our editorial panel’s decisions as we had so very many wonderful submissions.  It seems that there are many of us who, facing the stark realities and unknowns of multiple sclerosis, choose, for reasons of solace or of survival, to see some kind of good which has come as a result. Sarah’s new gained perspective and thus compassion is a good way to enter the Christmas holidays. Growing with MS by Sarah Tourjee Multiple sclerosis appeared in my life when I was 17 and just edging into adulthood.  Recently, I read and have to agree that some of the most formidable years of personality development occur in your late teens to mid 20s.  As such, I realize now that my diagno... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3118983 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:37:37 +0100 3118983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3115310&cid=t_100750_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fcranberry-sauce-squidoo-lens-gets-award.html Last month, I shared that a lens that I did, Cranberry Sauce - From Bog to Table, on Squidoo won "Lens of the Day" and that meant that $1000 was donated to a charity of my choice, and my choice was "Soldier's Angels".Yesterday I found out that it had also won what they call a Giant Squid Award for 2009, I know that all may sound strange if you don't know anything about Squidoo, but it's a nice honor and I appreciate it. You can make lenses too to promote whatever interests you, or I'd be happy to do one for you for a modest fee, feel free to contact me at nutritionist[at]happynutritionist.comCranberries are not only healthy, but a wonderful addition to your holiday meal, whether it be Thanksgiving or Christmas, and on the lens I share how to make Cranberry Sauce from ingredients we got at ... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3115310 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:59:00 +0100 3115310 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3111550&cid=t_100750_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fa-christmas-wish-list-from-a-chronic-pain-person%2F In an attempt to keep my requests modest, I will begin with something simple; for instance could I have a new body? It’s the magic season, isn’t it? If reindeer can fly, then…? If I have to be stuck with the same old me, could I please have understanding, empathy and caring from those near and usually dear to me? I would like a big bag full of jollies…approximately one per day. I would like at least a few hours each day without pain. Do I have to be legally stoned to achieve that? I would like my favorite chocolate or caramel dessert to be magically cleared of all calories. I would like to be shapely, sexy and voluptuous. (Hey, it’s a wish list!) I would like for my life to be filled with kisses and hugs…giving and getting. I would like to keep all the wonderful old friends I h... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3111550 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:19:54 +0100 3111550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3111375&cid=t_100750_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=3111551&cid=t_100750_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fthank-you-for-participating-in-the-ms-blog-contest%2F I must tell you that I was surprised, happy and touched by the number, quality and sincerity of all of our entrants to our MS Holiday Blog Contest!  I spent days before I left Seattle and hours on the plane to Dublin poring over stacks of wonderful, heartfelt accounts dealing with our three assigned topics. I hesitate to call the four blogs we have chosen “winners” because the simple act of putting thoughts to screen, of turning the mish-mash of experiences that multiple sclerosis has thrown our way, into the inspiring pieces of prose I have been reading makes every one of our entries a WINNER!!! We have made our decision, however, as to four very compelling stories of lives with MS. Those chosen four will be notified, via e-mail in the next day or so and over the next two weeks, you ... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3111551 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:24:21 +0100 3111551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3111464&cid=t_100750_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F21%2Fmanaging-childrens-expectations-during-a-holiday-recession%2F This will not be a great Christmas for many families, due to another holiday season with the economy still in shambles. That is, if you believe that Christmas should be measured in the amount of gifts you give (or receive). And while most of us wouldn’t say we believe the number of gifts we give to our children is important, many still rely on quantity acting as some sort of indicator of parental worthiness. Psych Central writers have written before on this topic, doing Christmas on a budget and providing answers to people who believe simplifying during the holidays is just not possible. It is. And you should always set a budget for gift purchases every year (for all occasions, not just Christmas). “But what if that budget this year is smaller than in years past? Won’t m... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3111464 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:00:22 +0100 3111464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3108396&cid=t_100750_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=3108397&cid=t_100750_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F20%2Fthe-dysfunctional-holiday-letter%2F From Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid: The Movement of Imperfection” by Gina Gallagher and Patricia Konjoian: It’s been a banner year! We began by getting a new minivan complete with a navigation system. It’s been a lifesaver! We have the routes to all the nearest hospitals and pharmacies pre-programmed. With the time we’ve saved from printing out directions, I’m now able to spend some time knitting. I’m just starting out but I made little Rebecca a new sock to chew on. (This has really helped her stop chewing the couch.) John is doing well. He landed a third job hauling trash, which helps cover all our psychiatric co-pays. We are so proud of Little Bobby. During his last incarceration, he received the prison’s coveted Inmate of the Month award for h... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3108397 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:00:39 +0100 3108397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3108552&cid=t_100750_151_f&fid=35822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhatWinnersDo%2F%7E3%2FrVUVUcAj30g%2F Just like most of us, my actively addicted self does not share much in common with my living clean self. It usually takes special occasions like the nearly here Christmas for me to realize just how much of a positive change there has been in myself. My "birthday" or "anniversary" whichever you would like to call it is at the end of January. This means that last Christmas was one of the most dire times in my life. I still had not hit my bottom around Christmas time last year but let me tell you, I was hovering just above it. I guess that it why this Holiday season has been so special for me. Long gone are the days when any sort of responsibility was too much for me to handle. Long gone are the days when making a plan and sticking to it was out of the question. Long gone are the days of wast... What Winners Do blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3108552 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:47:37 +0100 3108552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3100852&cid=t_100750_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F18%2F7-ways-to-manage-your-diabetic-or-sugar-sensitive-waistline-during-the-holidays%2F This article isn’t just for diabetics. I found the tips by Frederic J.Vagnini, M.D., and Lawrence D. Chilnick, authors of “The Weight Loss Plan for Beating Diabetes” to be excellent guidelines for everyone who is sugar sensitive, and I’m putting most depressives into that camp (sorry about that). Here they are: During the holiday season many dedicated dieters or those who follow special diets for diabetes, heart disease or other conditions not only “fall off the wagon” but also leap into the deep end of the pool. Don’t feel guilty. This is a normal reaction to attending large family dinners where everyone makes food loaded with seductive carbohydrates. We also go to multiple parties — sometimes on the same day — where the hosts have hir... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3100852 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:24:43 +0100 3100852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3096975&cid=t_100750_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=3097103&cid=t_100750_180_f&fid=38617&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrvideos.s3.amazonaws.com%2FTR_Rohn_Holiday_2009.mov Tony and Sage have recorded a special holiday message just for you. Also, make sure to watch the short Jim Rohn video that Tony added to the end of his holiday video. We think you will find great value in this message. We want to also give a special Thank You to Jim Rohn’s Organization for supplying us with this wonderful video. Happy Holidays from all of us! The Anthony Robbins Team if (AC_FL_RunContent == 0) { alert("This page requires AC_RunActiveContent.js."); } else { AC_FL_RunContent( 'codebase', 'http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0', 'FlashVars','flvPath=http://trvideos.s3.amazonaws.com/TR_Rohn_Holiday_2009.flv&flvTitle=Special Holiday Message From Tony and Sage&autoPlay=true&autoBuffer=true', ... Anthony Robbins Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3097103 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:51:22 +0100 3097103 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3092966&cid=t_100750_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fcollection-of-food-and-drink-articles.html I was visiting a site again that has a large selection of articles, and took a look at some Food and drink Articles. I can get lost (in a good way) when viewing a site like this, there are so many interesting things to read...from articles about party hosting, to recipes, to dieting, to making the perfect cocktail. There were some money-saving tips, and many things that are helpful during the holiday season as you plan your Christmas meals and parties. Many will be heading to the City, that's what we call New York City here in NJ, and there's information about restaurants to visit while there. Just thought I'd pass this link along in case anyone else was interested. Hope you're enjoying the holidays season!Site Feed (Source: Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets) Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3092966 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:40:00 +0100 3092966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3085001&cid=t_100750_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fsugar-season.html In our home we have to watch how much sugar we consume, because my husband is a diabetic...we join him in avoiding sugar. It is hard at this time of year because there are so many tempting treats wherever you go to eat, at parties, in the store, and it is hard to resist.I don't keep sugar around the house, except during the summer to feed the humming birds, we use honey in moderation, stevia (an herbal sweetener) and occasional artificial sweeteners. However, I am thinking of browsing through some Sugar articles to see whether they have some helpful tips on the subject of avoiding sugar, I'm sure there will be plenty about enjoying it. Actually, when I visited, there were many topics discussed on the page, it took doing a search for the word "sugar" to find the information that was helpful... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3085001 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:48:00 +0100 3085001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3085002&cid=t_100750_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F12%2F5-ways-to-reduce-fat-in-meat-dishes.html If you enjoy eating meat, but want to cut down on the cholesterol building fat while you are preparing or cooking your meat, here are some tips for you. Most of them are not original or new, but good reminders:Ground meat - If I don't buy a lean ground beef or use ground sausage, I use it only for browning to make chili or sauces, not in meat loaf. When I brown, I either drain the fat in a small colander into a container, or our trash can if it is full and has paper in it to absorb the fat. If I am not using the same frying pan that I browned the meat in to prepare the dish in, I "tip" the pan by taking it part way off the burner or putting something under one side, then move the meat to the high end of the pan. The fat pools to one side, when I'm ready, I remove the meat and put into the ... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3085002 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:29:00 +0100 3085002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3079519&cid=t_100750_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F12%2Flast-day-to-share-your-pre-holiday-stories.html I realize that we haven’t hit Christmas yet this year. And Hanukkah begins tonight at sundown — so maybe you haven’t yet experienced your Best or Worst of the Holidays with Diabetes for this year. But we’re asking anyway: share a story for a chance to win! The DiabetesMine ‘Tis the Season! Survival Sweepstakes closes for [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3079519 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:27:56 +0100 3079519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3071495&cid=t_100750_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fremembering-old-christmas-posts.html Today as I was decorating our house for Christmas, and thinking about what to share on my blogs, I realized that this blog has been on the web for a few years, and a few Christmas seasons. This means that many of my older posts have become lost, in a way, so I thought I'd go see if I could find them and share links to them here. Avoid Eating Healthy During the Holidays The Basis for a Healthy Cookie RecipeSetting a Festive Christmas TableDo Some Christmas Cooking with Rachel and RayI hope you are enjoying this Christmas season...as I took out the ornaments today, it seemed like just a short time had passed since I'd put them away last year. Wishing you all the best, and I am sure we'll have more Christmas posts before the big day arrives in only a bit over two weeks!Site Feed (Source: Happ... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3071495 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:52:00 +0100 3071495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3071496&cid=t_100750_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fits-season-for-baking-cookies.html Each year around Christmas we have a neighbor who comes to the door with a dish of delicious cookies that she bakes, a wonderful variety. Personally, I am not much of a baker, maybe because I don't eat a lot of sugar or pastries, but do make up for it during the holidays. Our family's traditional cookie is Scotch Shortbread, a simple recipe, something my grandmother did each year, and then my mother, and now me. I have my butter, flour and sugar ready and waiting to to bake some delicious, rich, shortbread cookies. What is your favorite cookie for the holiday season? Please feel free to share. I did a lens on Squidoo about our Shortbread Cookies called Grandma's Scotch Shortbread Recipe. Can't wait to see how this years batch will taste.Site Feed (Source: Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets) Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3071496 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:56:00 +0100 3071496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3067116&cid=t_100750_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F08%2F9-holiday-depression-busters%2F My “9 Holiday Depression Busters” are featured in a Beliefnet gallery. You can get to it by clicking here. It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year–but not if negative emotions take hold of your holidays. So let’s be honest. The holidays are packed with stress, and therefore provoke tons of depression and anxiety. But there is hope. Whether I’m fretting about something as trite as stocking stuffers or as complicated as managing difficult family relationships, I apply a few rules that I’ve learned over the years. These 9 rules help me put the joy back into the festivities–or at least keep me from hurling a mistletoe at Santa and landing myself on the “naughty” list. 1. Expect the Worst Now that’s a cheery thou... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3067116 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:33:46 +0100 3067116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3061529&cid=t_100750_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2009%2F12%2F05%2Fto-all-my-friends%2F [ed. note: updated; originally posted December 25, 2008] “Little Drummer Boy,” music by Low, film by newbltp. “The Holly & the Ivy” by Mediaeval Baebes. Four very different renditions of “Carol of the Bells. A capella group from Indiana, Straight No Chaser. Holdman Christmas Lights set to “Carol of the Bells” by Monique Danielle. “Carol of the Bells” vocals by Alex Band, formerly with The Calling. “Carol of the Bells” played on an array mbira. Aimee Mann sings “Jacob Marley’s Chain.” “Ding Dong Merrily on High” by Mehlville High School. “Ding Dong Merrily on High” by some anonymous moms. “Angels We Have Heard on High” by zacharron. “Angels We Have Hea... Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3061529 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:03:28 +0100 3061529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3059755&cid=t_100750_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F04%2Fmood-swinger-magnet-special-offer-2009%2F Looking for a great holiday gift? Exclusively for the first 35 Psych Central members who want them, we’ve teamed up with Mood Swinger again this holiday season to offer a 50% discount for any Mood Swinger Magnet Set — OFFICE version, HOME version, EVERYDAY version, KIDS version, or ORIGINAL version. The 79-piece Original Mood Swinger Mood Magnet Set, for instance, is fun, functional, and gives you a creative way to express yourself in a humorous way. It’s a unique form of magnetic therapy that gives you the ability to display 72 different moods. I find them a great way to share my mood with others in the household, without having to say a word. Ironic? Perhaps, but it works! To get this special deal, visit the Mood Swinger website, add any set of magnets to your cart, and... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3059755 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:45:55 +0100 3059755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3059825&cid=t_100750_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fend-of-year-wrap-up-how-is-your-ms-today%2F It’s hard for me to believe that another year has slipped away!  The holiday season has begun and the days will seem to pass even more quickly now. Time to take a moment for our monthly check-in: How’s your MS today? We open this posting each month for ruminations and thoughts on the subject of each person’s personal journey with multiple sclerosis.  Reading back through your comments this past year, I see that much has been going on in our bodies for many of us. As for my MS, I’ve “recovered” from the MS thing that was plaguing me last month.  I put the word in quotation marks because I’m not back to the old baseline, but I seem to have stopped the slide.  So, that’s good; right? The next two weeks are going to be very busy as we prepare for our trip to Ireland.  I’... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3059825 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:35:44 +0100 3059825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3048306&cid=t_100750_135_f&fid=35247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmyjourneywithaids.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F01%2Fjust-one-gift-to-go%2F Since my brother Craig’s death in 2007 the Christmas shopping for adults in the immediate family has become even easier than the draw for names that we used to do. We all donate at least $50 (the maximum we used to spend on one gift) to Craig’s memorial fund. With a niece and nephew [...] (Source: My journey with AIDS) My journey with AIDS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3048306 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:30:15 +0100 3048306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3037072&cid=t_100750_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2009%2F11%2F28%2Fcarol-of-the-bells%2F Three very different renditions of the Christmas song “Carol of the Bells.” A capella group Straight No Chaser. Holdman Christmas Lights set to music by Monique Danielle. Vocals by Alex Band, formerly with The Calling. Posted in Music - TV - Film Tagged: animated lights, carol of the bells, christmas carols, holiday music (Source: Donna Trussell) Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3037072 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:00:57 +0100 3037072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3026868&cid=t_100750_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fwayback-wednesday-are-you-holiday-ready.html Tomorrow is Thanksgiving: do you have D-plan in place?  On this note, and in keeping with this year’s Holiday Survival Stories Contest announced this week, I’m revisiting this little tongue-in-cheek pre-feast post from 2006 (still timely!) today: Are You Holiday-Ready? No, really.  Are you ready for the season of making merry by way of overeating and [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3026868 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:00:08 +0100 3026868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3023371&cid=t_100750_135_f&fid=35247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmyjourneywithaids.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F23%2Fschlumbergeras-ability-to-lift-spirits%2F From my holiday letter of 1998: My Christmas cactus hasn’t bloomed this year. Alas, I don’t think I can attribute that to the strange weather. I “pruned” it last summer and I think I must have killed it, ironic given the fact that the fellow, from whose giant cactus I spliced it fifteen or twenty years [...] (Source: My journey with AIDS) My journey with AIDS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3023371 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:18:13 +0100 3023371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3008421&cid=t_100750_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fthanksgiving-coming-so-quickly.html Can Thanksgiving really be only a week and a day away? This year, for the first time, we are doing something different, we will be gathering as a family at a restaurant for dinner. Then to one of our homes for dessert after. It's going to be different...in some ways it will make things easier for everyone, which is nice, in others, it will take away from some of the traditional dishes, but we'll make up for that on Christmas.I have a huge turkey in my freezer, that will be cooked and enjoyed at home for the rest of the weekend, with leftovers to make soup. What I like to do with our soup, and some of our turkey, is freeze it to share with my mother. I take the soup and freeze it in a couple of medium sized tupperware bowls. Then when I'm ready to take the soup to Mom, I remove the frozen-s... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3008421 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:06:00 +0100 3008421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3003821&cid=t_100750_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F11%2F18%2Fholiday-blues-with-some-shades-of-grey%2F Meagan really wanted this Christmas to be “extra special” — not like last year, when the family dinner turned nasty and Uncle Fred left in a huff. But as Christmas approached, the shopping chores multiplied, and the savings account dwindled, Meagan became increasingly anxious and dejected. Paul, her husband, wasn’t of much help — he was preoccupied with his job search, after having been laid off two months ago. Meagan was left to deal with three school-age kids and a part-time “temp” job as a secretary. And all this, at a time Meagan strongly associated with her late mother, who always used to help with the holiday cooking — and who had passed away at about this time last year. In the past few days, Meagan had found it increasingly hard to fall asleep, ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3003821 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:24:58 +0100 3003821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2992868&cid=t_100750_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fcranberry-sauce-charity-lens-gets-lotd.html My lens on Squidoo that was done for charity received the honor of "Lens of the Day" last week, it was wonderful because it meant that Squidoo sent $1000 to a charity of my choice. I support a few charities on Squidoo, in this case, the money went to Soldier's Angels.It was a wonderful thing to be able to do something fun, and at the same time help a great organization...especially meaningful coming just a few days before Veteran's Day, and supports our military overseas and their families.If you want to see the "lens", visit Cranberry Sauce - From Bog to Table for a healthy recipe, but the fun part was sharing how we acquired the ingredients from two of our favorite vacation spots:-)Site Feed (Source: Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets) Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2992868 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:34:00 +0100 2992868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2963308&cid=t_100750_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FnskNt0xQlBo%2Falzheimers-care-8-tips-for-great.html The holidays will be here before we know it. When you are a caregiver of a spouse or parent with Alzheimer’s, the holiday season can be overwhelming. A little understanding and preparation can make the holiday season enjoyable and special..... Here are some tips to make... Comments and sharing welcome. (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2963308 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:42:48 +0100 2963308 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2943749&cid=t_100750_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2F2010-breastfeeding-calendars%2F When doing your holiday gift shopping, consider one of these beautiful calendars featuring breastfeeding pictures from various non-profit organizations. You can have your 2010 calendar shopping make a difference for mothers and babies around the world by purchasing one of the following calendars: ~ Check out the 12 full-color pictures from the IBFAN Breastfeeding Calendar 2010. The calendar is available from Baby Milk Action for £7, £6 if ordering 10 or more. Add £2 per calendar for shipping and handling outside the United Kingdom (although you might be able to order a calendar from your national International Baby Food Action Netork group). ~ The 2010 Australian Breastfeeding Association Calendar features 14 breastfeeding pictures selected from thousands of submissions. It sells for A... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2943749 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:18:37 +0100 2943749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2886783&cid=t_100750_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fwin-dream-kitchen-in-canada-recipes-and.html Some of this will be of interest to Canadian residents only, but there's a lot for those of us who don't live in Canada as well. I hope those of you in Canada enjoyed a nice Thanksgiving today. When you visit the kitchen makeover link, you'll see right in the middle of the page that you can register to win a $32,000 dream kitchen, or one of 12 Frigidaire® refrigerators being given away to celebrate the launch of the Maple Leaf Market site.I loved the site in spite of not being a Canadian resident, there's a lot to look at, lots of recipes and many expert cooking tips. You'll find an incredible selection of delicious foods offered by the Butcher, the Baker, but no Candle Stick Maker - instead you'll find the Pasta Maker:-)The meats in the butcher section look delicious. In the Pasta Maker ... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2886783 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:22:00 +0100 2886783