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 'holidays'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:52:09 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139730&cid=t_102899_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhat-really-happens-on-a-night-shift-at-the-hospital%2F2011.08.19 I wonder how many cups of coffee an average night nurse consumes during their shift. Look, there’s someone we can ask, although it looks like her caffeine buzz is wearing off. Notice the telltale chin to chest head tip that gives sleep deprived nurses away. She may look like she’s charting, but she really is in a twilight sleep. Working nights isn’t for wimps. Neither is working holidays and weekends. You are always short of help, and BIG things seem to go wrong just as the day shift staff heads out the door. I always thought that I was just paranoid about working the off shifts, but Muhammad Saleem from RN Central sent me some information that validated my observations. I’ve posted their research results below. I’ve lived through a lot of these situations. I’ve seen seasoned n... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139730 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:00:50 +0100 5139730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5131006&cid=t_102899_136_f&fid=39212&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbahtocancer.com%2F2011%2F08%2Foff-we-go%2F As you read this, Alan, Ned, Joy and I will be on a ferry on our way to stay with friends in Deauville for a week. In my absence I’m leaving you with a some excellent guest bloggers, interspersed with some of my favourite blog posts revisited. This might look like laziness on my part, but… well, OK, it is partly laziness on my part. Life has been a bit relentless lately, I am still battling the cold (which may in fact be two and a half years of cold all in one go) and, as usually happens to me in August, I find that I have a week less time than I previously thought to get everything done. (Someone should really have a word with August.) But there’s more to it than that. In writing the second Bah! book, and thinking about the new website, I’ve been back through the blog a lot la... Bah! to cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5131006 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:23:56 +0100 5131006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008475&cid=t_102899_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Findependence-day-and-ms%2F I’ll admit a bit of an odd feeling as I post a blog about America’s Independence Day weekend from the wilds of Western Ireland! It seems a fitting topic, however, as the word “independence” means such a different thing to me now that I live with multiple sclerosis than it did before. Independence doesn’t mean doing everything for/by/of myself any longer. Independence is not all Trevis all the time. Independence is a relative state and I cannot think of a better place to be thinking this than the Republic of Ireland which experienced a varying levels and lack of independence (cum tyranny) over the centuries. A cane may seem to be a “dependence” to some but it offers me the independence to walk further than I might without and conserve the excess energy which would have been sp... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008475 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:00:09 +0100 5008475 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952993&cid=t_102899_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F17%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-june-17-2011%2F Most therapists, even before they were therapists, have a natural ear for pain. They are like magnets attracting people who are in dire need of a listener. I know because I was one of them. And over the years, I’ve learned that the real challenge underlying all of the stuff they talked about was acceptance. People felt rejected, heartbroken, beaten up emotionally because they felt that the life they were living wasn’t the life that they were supposed to be living. They mourned their inability to look a certain way, be a certain kind of person or get married and have kids by a certain age and be nurtured unconditionally by two loving parents. But life never unfolds the way we think it’s supposed to. And there is a lot of grief in that. One of the most painful things to con... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952993 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:07:40 +0100 4952993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4794955&cid=t_102899_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fall-in-the-family-with-ms-happy-mothers-day%2F To say that the past decade has seen changes in the way that everyone looks at Multiple Sclerosis wouldn’t do justice to the tectonic shifts in MS thinking. The number of MS medications, the acknowledgement that pain is an MS symptom, the understanding that multiple sclerosis has a “genetic element” have all been new developments seen since my Dx in 2001. Multiple sclerosis doesn’t “run” in families. There is, however, some kind of a genetic connection to MS. Several years ago it was found that an identical twin have a 30x higher chance of developing MS if their sibling has MS verses the risk of fraternal twins. Even one of the latest research papers about CCSVI shows some family connections to this possible MS link. One of the darkest questions lingering in the back of the he... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4794955 Fri, 06 May 2011 19:23:31 +0100 4794955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780347&cid=t_102899_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F03%2Fhonoring-your-mom-when-your-relationship-is-thorny%2F Mother-daughter relationships come in many different stripes. But all have one thing in common: They involve a complicated bond. Nothing brings this to light more than the holidays — especially if your relationship has been strained and shaky. On Mother’s Day, in particular, it can be “hard to figure out a way to honor a mom that has been difficult,” said Linda Mintle, Ph.D, marriage and family therapist and author of I Love My Mother, But…Practical Help to Get the Most Out of Your Relationship. I spoke with Mintle for my article on mother-daughter relationships. (Stay tuned!) And I wanted to share her straightforward and wise advice. So how do you honor your mother when your relationship is thorny? Let’s be honest, most Mother’s Day cards are mushy, nauseatingly so. (My... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780347 Tue, 03 May 2011 11:40:43 +0100 4780347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747809&cid=t_102899_133_f&fid=39137&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.advanceweb.com%2Fblogs%2Fot_9%2Farchive%2F2011%2F04%2F24%2Feaster-addendum-sharing-the-peeps.aspx First of all -- I am pleasantly overwhelmed by the degree of response and feedback I've received so far to the entry I posted last night. It's so very wonderful to read opinions and responses from so many people, and I absolutely intend to reply back...(read more) (Source: From Inside the Puzzle: Raising a Child with Autism) From Inside the Puzzle: Raising a Child with Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747809 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 02:20:00 +0100 4747809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747817&cid=t_102899_134_f&fid=35213&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FYNchP%2F%7E3%2FtoRTwSwJIhU%2Fjust-what-is-final-straw.html I'm sitting here wondering about this.  What is the "final straw"? When is too much enough?  How do you know when the moment has arrived that you just can't take it another moment? I am truly so exhausted, tired, and completely, utterly worn out from being his caregiver.  Not just since January of this year when he had the spinal fusion surgeries.....this started in February 2009 when we first thought he might have had a heart attack.  I have been his caregiver ever since. Today, I got a bit of a break.  I thought he was upstairs sleeping. I was downstairs watching a movie.  He called me on his cell phone and said he was really sick.  I quickly ran up the stairs.  He had been feeling like he was going to vomit and reached inside the medicine cabin... Wife of a Diabetic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747817 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:36:00 +0100 4747817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747839&cid=t_102899_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fthis-easter.html Good Friday: read the crucifixion story in all four GospelsHoly Saturday: watched the Passion of the ChristEaster: read the resurrection story in all four GospelsI think I will make it an annual tradition.Word became flesh and the light shined among usHis glory revealedLiving He loved me, dying He saved meAnd buried He carried my sins far awayRising He justified freely foreverOne day He's coming, oh, glorious dayOne day they led Him up Calvary's mountainOne day they nailed Him to die on a treeSuffering anguish, despised and rejectedBearing our sins, my Redeemer is HeHands that healed nations, stretched out on a treeAnd took the nails for meOne day the grave could conceal Him no longerOne day the stone rolled away from the doorThen He arose, over death He had conqueredNow He's ascended... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747839 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 10:15:00 +0100 4747839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4744905&cid=t_102899_134_f&fid=35213&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FYNchP%2F%7E3%2FpFl1ILiN4OI%2Fsugar-holidays.html Yep, I'm going to take the liberty and rename all of them.....starting with tomorrow.  It's.... Candy easter Pie 4th of July Candy halloween Cake thanksgiving Candy christmas Cake birthday Alcohol new year's eve Is there any "holiday" not related to having something sweet???  Maybe I should retitle all of these as diabetes hell holidays?  :o) Not to mention that we get to have 8 or 9 birthdays per year with the grandkids, and maybe 2 or 3 of each holiday event considering who is where and when. Oh, and you think my non-compliant diabetic husband is going to NOT eat something sweet?  Sigh! I'm still trying to figure out which holiday is the worst and I do believe it is the christmas one as it seems to be the longest. I no longer celebrate any of the holidays here ... Wife of a Diabetic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4744905 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 14:01:00 +0100 4744905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4610816&cid=t_102899_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2F30-dsc-day-6.html 6: Song That Reminds You Of Somewhere.Another relatively easy one. I love this song, and will never forget where I was when I first heard it. FWIW, it also reminds me of a person and an event...stillI might add, I was listening to it, so the big man's entrance took me completely by surprise... (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4610816 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0100 4610816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4605939&cid=t_102899_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=4445897&cid=t_102899_118_f&fid=34892&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifeinthenhs.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F02%2F07%2Fmy-new-header-photo%2F Is from Hampton Court Flower Show last summer. Lets face it, during the winter, when as yet spring is not yet in sight (though the daffodils are beginning to show through) it is great to think of hot, sunny days. It is great to think of wonderful days out and of beautiful places and wonderful things. A couple more photo’s from that day…   (Source: Life in the NHS) Life in the NHS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445897 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 22:07:49 +0100 4445897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4338191&cid=t_102899_133_f&fid=39137&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.advanceweb.com%2Fblogs%2Fot_9%2Farchive%2F2011%2F01%2F11%2Fchristmas-excitement-and-holiday-hangovers.aspx It's a highly predictable pattern, but for some reason it throws me off every year. A. is always extremely excited about Christmas. Every year, about a week before Christmas -- about the time school lets out, actually -- she starts getting excited. Usually,...(read more) (Source: From Inside the Puzzle: Raising a Child with Autism) From Inside the Puzzle: Raising a Child with Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4338191 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 04:41:00 +0100 4338191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4338024&cid=t_102899_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=4324795&cid=t_102899_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwinterize-your-mind-and-body%2F2011.01.08 This is a guest post from Dr. Jena Wider. ********** Winterize Your Mind And Body During the winter months, certain health issues may arise that women should have on their radar. From mental health issues like stress, depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD), to physical concerns like skin care, the winter can certainly pack an extra punch. Depression peaks during the holiday season, affecting more than 17 million Americans, according to the National Mental Health Association. On average, women are more vulnerable to stress-related illnesses like depression and anxiety than men. One study, conducted by Pacific Health Laboratories, revealed that 44 percent of American women report feeling sad through the holidays compared to 34 percent of American men. “Depression of any kind ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4324795 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 17:00:17 +0100 4324795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309668&cid=t_102899_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=4309746&cid=t_102899_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fits-not-always-about-ms%2F An event which began on Christmas and took several days to sort out has served as a reminder for me, about multiple sclerosis, and I thought I’d share. As some of you know, Caryn and I have three dogs — kind of a “hers, mine, and ours” thing. I got Sadie (age 5) while living in Ireland, we rescued Max (11) after we had moved in together and then there is the Mama of the pack, Stella. Caryn got Stella when she the pup was two and a half: a sleek, black-and-tan German shepherd mix. As of next month, Stella turns 16 years old and even our veterinarian cannot believe the wonderful shape she’s in. We know that Stella’s time with us is limited but she’s shown no signs of being short for this world… until last weekend. I think any pet owner hopes, when the end comes, that it c... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309746 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 20:44:54 +0100 4309746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4305063&cid=t_102899_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fcelebrate-the-new-year-by-prioritizing-your-health%2F For the past few years, I have started out each January with a visit to my oncologist. From there I review the tests that I need for the year. This year I need a colonoscopy, and my oncologist usually wants an annual chest x-ray. I think I should get a bone density test and I will get a Pap smear and the usual blood tests. I personally don’t need a mammogram because I have reconstructed breasts, but I urge my friends and of course Sister to get one each year. All of these tests and doctor visits are a necessity for breast cancer survivors anyway. In addition, I should get a cardio stress test; I last had one of those two years ago. Another thing I need to get on top of is the dentist; I tend to let too much time lapse between appointments since I think I take such good personal care of m... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4305063 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:39:29 +0100 4305063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4302859&cid=t_102899_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=4302268&cid=t_102899_136_f&fid=39213&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeingcancer.net%2F2011%2F01%2F01%2Fcancer-choices-guest-post%2F Over the past week we have had the opportunity to look at different reflections about what the holidays can mean for those of us actively involved in our battle with cancer.  We have witnessed the grace and suffering of those left behind.  As we enter this new year of 2011, I wanted to highlight the optimism that can greet a new year of new beginnings.  Our guest today is a twenty-one year old ovarian cancer survivor who blogs with beauty and commitment at If Cancer Was Easy, They’d Call It Your Mom: My Journey with Ovarian Cancer You Have Two Choices This post comes on the heels of another Mitch dream. I’m standing before him. And we’re talking. We start to talk about something that makes us both happy, so happy in fact that we start laughing. We’re both laughin... Being Cancer Network blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4302268 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:50:55 +0100 4302268 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4300692&cid=t_102899_136_f&fid=39213&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeingcancer.net%2F2010%2F12%2F31%2Fone-year-ago-guest-post%2F This is from a blogger that I just recently discovered at Julie’s Myeloma Moments.  On this particular day, when we are looking back over the past year before we take our next tentative steps forward, I thought that this post would be familiar to many of us.  Wishing all a blessed and healthy new year.  Dennis One Year Ago Today One Year Ago Today… December 14, 2009… I had my first appointment in the the Hematology/Oncology Dept at Kaiser with the brilliant and lovely Dr Lee and her amazing and supportive Nurse Jalee… One Year Ago Today… I was shocked when checking in and saw Oncology attached to Hematology… One Year Ago Today… I was presumptuous about my ‘good’ health and saying to myself… “huh”… I don&#821... Being Cancer Network blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4300692 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 05:24:07 +0100 4300692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4300629&cid=t_102899_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fbeginning-a-new-year-with-hope-%25e2%2580%2593-and-10-years-with-ms%2F If I’ve learned ONE thing from living with multiple sclerosis it is this: The only thing in life over which we truly have control is our reaction to things which happen to us and around us. Between vacation schedules at the Everyday Health office and my own travels and MS issues of late, the last two weeks of this year have nearly slipped past without a blog post. I’m sorry for that, but if any group of people on the web would understand; I know it is you! I had, in my head, planned something of a “year in review” posting for this New Year’s Eve. As I sat, shagged-out from travel and the demands (both internal and external) which the end of the year places on us, to write that review, I realized that would simply be looking backwards. There are times to do that, and I’m usually... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4300629 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:03:10 +0100 4300629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4300628&cid=t_102899_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=4298776&cid=t_102899_136_f&fid=39213&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeingcancer.net%2F2010%2F12%2F29%2Fchristmas-rememberances-guest-posts%2F Been spending my time with family and not with my computer.  It is a time of reflections.  I thought that this week I might share with our cancer blogging community some of those reflections.  Today we will look at people spending their first Christmas without that special loved one lost to their battle with cancer. gifts in just a few weeks i will be home with my family… and we will celebrate Christmas without papa…this is an idea that i thought i had gotten used to.. until i began, as most of us are doing now, shopping for gifts… i found myself picking things up to buy for my dad… then being hit.. yet again with the reality that he will not be there (when does this stop happening by the way? i am no longer in denial.. right? so why does this happen? i am reall... Being Cancer Network blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4298776 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 13:41:34 +0100 4298776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4298832&cid=t_102899_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=4294955&cid=t_102899_136_f&fid=39213&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeingcancer.net%2F2010%2F12%2F28%2Fchristmas-transfusions-guest-post%2F Today we will continue what I hope will be a week-long series on the how survivors are experiencing the holidays under the cloud of cancer.  Today’s Guest Post is from one of my rare fellow travelers with T-cell leukemia, Mark Vancura.  He writes at Curing Vancura Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas, everybody! I hope that this holiday brings you everything you could want. May the weather treat you right and the food be bountiful. I’m having a hard time getting into the Christmas spirit. I make cookies for people and that helps a lot, especially if I play something ‘holidayish’ in the background as I bake. So far i’ve made Meringue cookies, Oatmeal Raisin cookies and Sugar cookies. Tomorrow I plan on making a bunch more meringues and try to master them. Plus I ... Being Cancer Network blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294955 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:17:49 +0100 4294955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309869&cid=t_102899_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=4288644&cid=t_102899_136_f&fid=39213&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeingcancer.net%2F2010%2F12%2F25%2Fmerry-christmas%2F It’s been a busy week here.  I am sure it has been for all of you too.  I hope that for most of us the time has been spent in preparation and celebration.  We all know too well that our cancers don’t take a holiday.  There are some of us who will spend at least a portion of this joyous time fighting the fight.  There are some of us who will continue to struggle with pain and discomfort, with nausea and other assorted side effects. But we hope there will be no room for despair these holidays.  Even if these are, for the unfortunate few of us, the last Christmas season we will live to spend with our friends and family, may each of these days be lived to the fullest, remembering that, even in our darkest hours, we can find hope and solace just in front of us.  On a cold ear... Being Cancer Network blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4288644 Sat, 25 Dec 2010 20:34:39 +0100 4288644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4287468&cid=t_102899_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F24%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-december-24-2010%2F It’s the day before Christmas and just a week until the end of the year. How are you holding up? Are the festive melodies of Christmas music sounding like a broken record right about now? Is traffic getting to you? Are crowded shopping malls and pushy shoppers trying to get to the head of line pulling on your last strand of patience? Fed up with family obligations and obligatory gift giving? Here is something to embrace. Through the chaos, frustrations, grief and disappointments, there is and will always be peace. It may not be delivered to you on a silver tray, shiny and easy, and beautifully wrapped like a present on Christmas morning. But the joy of everlasting peace regardless of circumstances is worth a whole lot more. While you’re dashing away toward your next event,... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4287468 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:43:13 +0100 4287468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4285164&cid=t_102899_86_f&fid=35599&url=http%3A%2F%2Fshrlibrary.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fhappy-holidays-and-happy-new-year-from.html The SHR Medical Library staff wishes you a joyful holiday season and a happy new year!Please note that the SHR Medical Libraries will be closed on the following dates:Friday December 24, 2010Saturday December 25, 2010Sunday December 26, 2010Monday December 27, 2010Friday December 31, 2010Saturday January 1, 2011Sunday January 2, 2011The SHR Medical Libraries will resume normal hours of operation: SCH: 8am-5pm, Monday-FridaySPH: 8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday For any library inquiries or assistance, please email library@saskatoonhealthregion.cahttp://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/mNAX (Source: SHR Medical Library) SHR Medical Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4285164 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:18:00 +0100 4285164 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281500&cid=t_102899_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fthe-joy-of-preparing-for-christmas%2F I love Christmas! I love to decorate and wrap presents. My mother really inspired my joy in Christmas — I don’t know anyone that owned the amount of decorations she did or who put them up so early or left them up so late. When my boys were little, she would fill up our living room with wall-to-wall presents. She didn’t buy really expensive gifts, but she would get a lot for everyone because she loved to watch us open them. She loved presents too, and my dad would find a way to surprise her every year. Sister and I both caught the Christmas bug from her. Each year when I take my Christmas boxes out from their storage area, besides being excited for the season, I am grateful to God that I have another year to celebrate. When I see the labeled boxes, I’m always reminded of a w... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281500 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:12:53 +0100 4281500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4275452&cid=t_102899_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2F111th-senate-lets-down-ms-and-parkinsons-patients%2F As a former member of the United States Coast Guard who served with a number of gay men and women closeted by our country’s ban on them serving openly, I was very happy with the U.S. Senate’s passage this weekend of the repeal of “Don’t Ask – Don’t Tell” (DADT). I am not, however, very happy with our legislators for failing to take up the cause of those of us living with multiple sclerosis (and our Parkinson’s disease cousins). The bill’s short title, “National MS and Parkinson’s Disease Registry Act,” was much easier to understand than its longer title, which included “National Surveillance System” in it… In September of this year, the U.S. House of Representatives took to the floor and later passed its version of the bill (H.R. 1362) and sent it over to the ... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4275452 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:27:33 +0100 4275452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4272508&cid=t_102899_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fsunday-morning-ramble.html This morning I don't have a topic. I think I just have a ramble. I am ready for Christmas I think. Well, mostly. My parents are coming here for Christmas day and I have two ducks in the freezer as well as some shrimp waiting to be defrosted. We will have shrimp cocktail; arugula, pear and asiago salad; roast duck with apple chutney, whole wheat bread based stuffing, chestnut stuffing, and some green vegetable; and chocolate souffle with ice cream and chocolate sauce for dessert. I have to get to the store for a few more ingredients.The presents are wrapped and under the tree. As a result, the dining room, a/k/a wrapping central, looks like a bomb went off in it. I have five days in which to go to two exercises classes, pt, two doctor appointments, 15 hours of work for one job, 12 hours of ... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4272508 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 12:56:00 +0100 4272508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4272674&cid=t_102899_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=4265856&cid=t_102899_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=4266031&cid=t_102899_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Ftwas-the-week-before-christmas%2F Twas the week before Christmas, so much to be done My body was laggin’ while my spirit cried “RUN!” So hard to do when your whole body hurts And your energy comes in bits and in spurts. There’s truly a magic that now fills the air With wreaths and seraphims with soft angel hair. All creatures were stirring, even the mice Children and grown-ups, all “extra nice.” The gifts were arriving, thanks to the ‘net How could I do it and stay out of debt? Aw heck, this is Christmas, forget about that. In January we’ll all eat like Jack Sprat. The pup dogs were snuggled all warm in our bed They hadn’t a clue as to my week ahead. How could I do it, so much to be done? My energy left with the rise of each sun. It was years ago, when my health fell apart, But I feel just the same, a... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4266031 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:57:49 +0100 4266031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4266032&cid=t_102899_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fgratitude-for-sleep-with-or-without-an-ms-attack%2F Sleep comes in fits and starts when I am in the midst of an MS attack. I’ve been told by my doctor that my brain goes into overdrive trying to re-route signals and assessing damage and generally freaking out during times of active exacerbation. As I head into the third week of this “thing,” sleep is becoming more and more spotty. I get VERY tired but will only sleep for a few hours before something will wake me and I lay awake three to five hours, too exhausted to get up and do anything, too awake to shut down the bouncing of my mind. If I am able to get back to sleep by 5 a.m., I sleep until about 8 a.m. and wake again; this time tired and cranky. Last evening, while driving home from Poker Night (my self-help group for men living with multiple sclerosis) I heard something o... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4266032 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 20:18:18 +0100 4266032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4258923&cid=t_102899_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=4245478&cid=t_102899_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_102899_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=4229195&cid=t_102899_109_f&fid=38953&url=http%3A%2F%2Frileyjennifer.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fgifts-for-someone-who-is-depressed.html Another re-post from last year.This could be for the holidays or a special occasion or just because. The best gift is your support, but presents are nice too. The following list is compiled from ideas I found on the interweb and my own ideas. There are of course many wonderful gifts you could give to any person, but I tried to make this more specific for depressed people by choosing gifts that are not only presents, but will enhance their life in a healthy and positive way. * Ask them to do something healthy for you -bake a cake, make a cd, play a song if they play an instrument. Some people might be more willing to engage in activity if they’re not concerned about the cost/benefit to themselves. Eventually, an individual has to choose to things by and for themselves, but a little help g... Psych Scamp blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4229195 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 04:06:00 +0100 4229195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4229196&cid=t_102899_109_f&fid=38953&url=http%3A%2F%2Frileyjennifer.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fholiday-survival-guide.html This is a re-post from last year.The holidays can be a particularly lonely time for people. Even for those who look forward to the holidays, they can still be overwhelming. The following is a list of some things that may be helpful.* Create/buy an especially thoughtful gift for someone who has supported or helped you.* Do the above for someone random- a person on the street, pick an address from the phone book, or a needy family.* Donate to charity. Clean out your closet and give what you don’t need to a local shelter.* Volunteer. Help out in soup kitchens or with the red cross. Spend time with the elderly who might not have family visiting. * Breathe. Holidays are chaotic and you may be forced to spend time in the company of people you dislike. Take time for yourself. Leave the party to... Psych Scamp blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4229196 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 04:03:00 +0100 4229196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225708&cid=t_102899_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FYSt9UGdLIBI%2Fholiday-party-survival-guide.html As you navigate through the rounds of holiday parties this year, smart choices can allow you to enjoy yourself without adding an extra five or ten pounds to your New Year's Resolution. Here are some tips that can help you stay on track: 1. Skip the mini-quiches and pigs-in-a-blanket and look for the mini-spinach pies and stuffed mushrooms.  Thin, crispy sheets of phyllo are much lower in fat than heavy pie crusts and biscuit doughs and they're usually brushed in healthy olive oil rather than butter.   Mushrooms are also low-calorie carriers for savory fillings.  Those savory fillings add up, though, so still exercise some portion control. 2. Cosy up to a hot drink.  Hot cider or hot mulled wine are delicious seasonal treats and you'll tend to drink hot, spiced drin... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225708 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:50:00 +0100 4225708 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225228&cid=t_102899_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FQMVmGdgbY8A%2F By David Boaz I decided last year to give a young colleague a post-graduate course in political science and economics — P. J. O’Rourke’s books Parliament of Whores and Eat the Rich. So I went to my local Barnes & Noble to search for them. Not in Current Affairs. Not in Economics. No separate section called Politics. I decided to try Borders. But first — to avoid yet more driving around — I went online to see if my local Borders stores had them in stock. Sure enough, they did, in a couple of stores just blocks from the Cato Institute. Checking to see where in the store I would find them, I discovered that they would both be shelved under “Humor–Humorous Writing.” Oh, right, I thought, they’re not books on economics or current affairs, they’re humor. Yes, P.J. is o... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225228 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:56:54 +0100 4225228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225528&cid=t_102899_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FTWzi4s2IBaQ%2F New York City’s new anti-binge drinking campaign wants you to “stop drinking before you stop thinking,” warning residents of the dangers of excessive drinking. Their posters feature men and women in compromising positions (slumped on the stoop of a dingy building; bloodied and bruised, presumably from a late-night bar fight), advising that two drinks ago, you wouldn’t have let this happen. Unfortunately, lots of holiday party-goers equate “two drinks ago” with “too sober to enjoy my evening,” knocking back egg nogs in order to knock out the stress of the season. We usually make it through without passing out on a stoop or getting into bloody altercations, but we’ve also had our fair share of hungover December mornings. Do you drink too ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225528 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:47:32 +0100 4225528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4220342&cid=t_102899_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fdecember-2010-hows-your-ms-today%2F An unexpected winter snowstorm, family drama, reaching for the stars with a Thanksgiving meal, a consulting project nearly ready to open, major writing deadline… Why was I surprised to have an exacerbation??? All I can say is that it’s a good thing I learned that whole “laugh at yourself” thing early on in my multiple sclerosis career! Every month here at the Life With MS Blog, we set aside one post for anything you want to talk about. It’s a chance to update us on your progress and slips, your successes and failings, and we ask, “How’s your MS today? ” I’ve noted a large number of comments posted by new (or lurking) members of our community over the past month. This excites me to NO END! This is a very popular blog in the MS world and we’re all very proud of that. I’... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4220342 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:22:17 +0100 4220342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214212&cid=t_102899_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=4207477&cid=t_102899_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=4200693&cid=t_102899_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FL2eqRjrzn5k%2Fthe-thanksgiving-guest.php In honor of having friends and family over for Thanksgiving, The Ninja is hosting me as a guest in his blog home today. Stop by and have a look. Enjoy some of the carb-free food while you're there!Happy Thanksgiving everyone!I have posted these comics for the past few years on Thanksgiving but they still crack me up!! (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4200693 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 16:42:56 +0100 4200693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4200306&cid=t_102899_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fblack-fridays-best-deal-extra-sleep.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4200306 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:57:00 +0100 4200306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197224&cid=t_102899_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=4197388&cid=t_102899_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FpQ0JMuGUhmQ%2Fis-holiday-weight-gain-exagger.html As we get into the holiday season, you'll no doubt come across the oft-repeated claim that most people will gain five to ten pounds between now and New Years. I've got good news: It's a myth.  According to the National Institutes of Health, average holiday weight gain is closer to a pound. The problem is that most people will carry that pound around with them all year and add another one to it next year. In truth, the much-dreaded "holiday weight gain" isn't nearly as much of a threat as the insidious upward creep of a pound or two a year.   By the same token, the healthy eating and exercise habits that you sustain year-round make a much bigger difference than any two-week cleanse or other January regimen of repentance.Stay healthy all year with Nutrition Data and SELF.com:D... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197388 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:02:06 +0100 4197388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197142&cid=t_102899_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F11%2F23%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-november-23-2010%2F Gratitude. It’s a funny word, isn’t it? Being thankful used to make me cringe because I thought of it as an obligatory handwritten note or a required childhood greeting following birthdays and holidays and immediately after, “Hello.” But as I grew older, the words, “thank you,” and “gratitude” had a lot more meaning. You could say a powerful one at that. When I started to record what I was grateful for on any given day or send a note or even just an email to those who I was thankful for, it had a surprising effect. More than just ridding myself of childhood guilty from the expected etiquette of please and thank you, it changed the way I perceived the world and my role in it. It meant that the difficulties in my life had a purpose. It meant th... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197142 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:36:16 +0100 4197142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190548&cid=t_102899_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2Fvth-RCubZkw%2Fthanksgiving-without-the-misgi.html This Thursday, millions of Americans will sit down with family and friends and consume two days' worth of calories in a single meal. That's right: The average Thanksgiving dinner contains from 3,000 to 4,000 calories! Of course, a single day of overindulging isn't going to ruin your health--but it might set you back on your diet. Here are some tips on how to enjoy Thanksgiving without the misgivings. Eat breakfast. You might be tempted to skip breakfast and/or lunch on Thanksgiving day to "save" calories for the big meal, but if you're ravenous when you sit down to dinner, you're more likely to end up as stuffed as the turkey. Enjoy it all, but in moderation. Stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy can hardly be considered health food--but it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without them. Don't dep... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190548 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:51:06 +0100 4190548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190335&cid=t_102899_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fhappy-thanksgiving%2F It is that time of year again, the time when those who suffer from Crohn’s and other digestive diseases must remain strong in the face of an abundance of delicious and wonderful foods. This is my favorite time of year because of the cool weather, the wonderful colors on the trees, and the chance to spend time with family and friends. It is also the hardest time of the year for me with my Crohn’s. The falls in Houston are usually pretty damp and we get a lot of mold and fungus this time of year. I am highly allergic to mold and fungus so I usually end up with a sinus infection or asthma trouble around Halloween or Thanksgiving. This year I have a double whammy with a urinary tract infection and a sinus infection. I have been on antibiotics, but they are making me really sick — very ba... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190335 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:02:30 +0100 4190335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190224&cid=t_102899_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F11%2F22%2Falone-for-thanksgiving-alone-for-christmas%2F The holidays are upon us once again, and for many, it’s a time of the year they spend alone. There are many reasons this occurs, whether it be because we can’t afford to go home, or we have no “home” to travel to. Sometimes we just find ourselves alone for the holidays. I’ve been alone for Thanksgiving, and I’ve been alone for Christmas. Sure, it’s easy to fall into a funk and begin to feel sorry for yourself and your situation. Sometimes it was by choice, and other times it wasn’t. In any case, when I was alone for Thanksgiving, I found a way to make the most of my situation and looked at it with from a very short-term perspective — I may be alone this year, but who knows what will happen by next year. It’s also a great time to d... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190224 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:47:12 +0100 4190224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4183575&cid=t_102899_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FAosee04YLoY%2Fcranberry-caveat.html Get ready for a slew of news stories on the health benefits of cranberries, just in time for Thanksgiving.  There's not really much new research on cranberries--just a publicity campaign timed to coincide with what must surely be the biggest cranberry consumption day of the year.  (The disappearing boundary between news and PR is a topic for another post, but when fruits and vegetables have their own publicists, you have to wonder whether things have gotten out of hand.)Cranberries do, in fact, have a lot going for them.  They contain antioxidants like resveratrol (of red wine fame). They help keep bacteria from adhering to cells, which is why they help ward off urinary tract infections. They may also help fight plaque, lower cholesterol, and reduce tumor formation.  (S... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4183575 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:58:19 +0100 4183575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4179412&cid=t_102899_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fsearching-for-thanksgiving%2F As children we’re taught the basics. We’re told to say, “Thank you,” when someone gives us a gift, whether or not we like it. We’re taught the magic word, “Please.” We also learn when we’re young not to wander into the street without looking both ways. Oh my, childhood is so full of dos and don’ts, as we are taught to become civil individuals, isn’t it? We learn so much about life that is basic to our knowledge to survive in this world. Day-to-day life was full of routine, learning, discipline, and friendships. The times that shine the brightest, however, are the holidays. Families dressed in their finest, the odors of fine food, and the joys of seeing faces you didn’t often see. The feeling of family love was and is wonderful. I know we all have many memories of Than... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4179412 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:53:55 +0100 4179412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4179486&cid=t_102899_137_f&fid=39091&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimmers.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fstream-of-consciousness-blogging-random.html Tomorrow is set-up for festival of trees. We will have some helpful info from Local Chapter of Alzheimer's Association, thanks to Esther over at the Duluth office. We will also have Help info from the National Family Caregivers Association (0NFCA) thanks to Suzanne over there in the great state of Maryland. Yes I love the Crab Cakes over at Obrycki's. and the old water taxis to Fell's Point. Of course the state is not just a suburb of DC and the inner harbor, in fact the whole state is beautiful. I sure miss the crab especially since Brian Williams told us on the NBC news last night how filthy and carcinogenic the crab and all seafood is from Thailand and Viet Nam is, it makes me realize I could eat a lot more healthy in Baltimore than I could in Duluth. - probably more... Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4179486 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:55:00 +0100 4179486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4175988&cid=t_102899_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FxxlCgNTK3a8%2Fthe-difference-between-sweet-p.html Can you tell the difference between a sweet potato and a yam?Although both are starchy, orange root vegetables with a natural sweetness, that's where the similarities end. As you can see on NutritionData.com, the sweet potato (which is related to the morning glory) is lower in calories, has a lower glycemic load, and is much higher in beta-carotene than the yam, which belongs to the lily family.  As a result, a serving of sweet potato is considered to be moderately anti-inflammatory, while a serving of yams is moderately inflammatory. (Read more about the inflammation ratings on ND.)Although the yam does have a few redeeming qualities (like higher levels of vitamin C and folate), the sweet potato appears to be a better bet, nutritionally. But you probably don't need to worry about acc... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4175988 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:20:09 +0100 4175988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4152306&cid=t_102899_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2Fu03UMmEbyLI%2Fis-white-whole-wheat-flour-a-w.html Q. With the holidays around the corner, I'm ready to begin baking.  Does white whole wheat flour offer the same benefits as regular whole wheat flour?A. And then some!  The name can be a little misleading. White whole wheat flour is made from a different type of wheat (white wheat) but it's still a whole grain flour.  If you've ever substituted regular whole wheat flour (which is made from red wheat) in a recipe calling for white flour, you've no doubt noticed that the end product tends to be heavier and denser.  White whole wheat flour offers the best of both worlds. As a whole grain flour, it's higher in nutrients and fiber than refined flour. But it has a lighter, finer texture than regular whole wheat flour. The difference when you substitute it for refined flour... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4152306 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:08:15 +0100 4152306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4151878&cid=t_102899_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=4133835&cid=t_102899_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F11%2F02%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-november-2-2010%2F Something I both admire and enjoy about our Facebook community is how honest everyone has been about their experiences. Besides divulging their feelings on everything from Seasonal Affective Disorder to the holidays (Yay or Bah Humbug!), many of our fans have comforted each other, provided tips and shared their own personal stories and life lessons that got them through some tough times. It’s just a reminder of how much we all go through on a daily basis, how important compassion is and how influential a community can have on the lives of individuals. Pretty powerful stuff! With that being said, I’d like to thank our Facebook community, blog commenters, and Twitter followers. And hopefully return the support and love with these fabulous five posts. It’s all about betterin... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4133835 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:30:58 +0100 4133835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4125213&cid=t_102899_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F-6zuu17h5cg%2Fnow-thats-scary-a-sae-post.php Halloween has always been a tricky holiday for me. As you know, I have grown up going to church, and I think that a lot of Christians struggle with this holiday. My family was never really one of those families that did not celebrate it at all, but from what I can remember we tried to find some sort of odd balance.For example, the year I remember most clearly - for the church's harvest festival (a way for the kids to get candy without "celebrating" Halloween) my brother and I dressed up as Mordecai and Esther. Then we came home and changed into our hobo outfits (oversized sweatsuits stuffed with pillows?!) and went trick or treating in the neighborhood.Tonight I had some friends over for dinner. Honestly, when I invited them, I did not even remember it was Halloween. I had to ask them if t... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4125213 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:35:13 +0100 4125213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4125201&cid=t_102899_133_f&fid=39137&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.advanceweb.com%2Fblogs%2Fot_9%2Farchive%2F2010%2F10%2F31%2Fthe-ups-and-downs-of-halloween.aspx Halloween has definitely been a mixed bag this year -- no pun intended. First of all, we had a great deal of success with A.'s costume this year. She wanted to be a Pokemon trainer -- specifically, Dawn, the character that trains the Pokemon Piplup. I...(read more) (Source: From Inside the Puzzle: Raising a Child with Autism) From Inside the Puzzle: Raising a Child with Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4125201 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:31:00 +0100 4125201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4122100&cid=t_102899_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FPCn0nfy-ht0%2Fhalloween-survival-guide.html Halloween is coming and that usually means a big increase in how much sugar our kids are eating. And I don't know about your house, but the kids aren't the only ones that get into the Halloween candy around here! Obviously, the ideal amount of candy for kids (and kids-at-heart) is NO candy.  But this is not the time to play the hard cop. Here are some tips and strategies for allowing everyone to enjoy the holiday while containing the damage. Don't let your kids start eating the candy they collect while they are still out trick or treating. If they're eager to get home to have a piece of candy, they might be willing to stop with a slightly smaller payload. Set (and enforce) limits on how much candy may be eaten each day and when (i.e., only after meals). Halloween candy should be en... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4122100 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 15:44:19 +0100 4122100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4106096&cid=t_102899_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F10%2F24%2Fa-margarita-with-half-the-calories%2F Who doesn’t love a good cocktail or wine at a dinner party? Those mixed drinks can be super high in calories. Well, if it is a margarita you crave, check out this delish recipe. Leslie Schilling, RD, shared with me a low calorie cocktail recipe that’s in high demand at all of her dinner parties: The Million-Dollar Margarita Copyright © 2010 Leslie Schilling. All Rights Reserved. Make 2 quarts (you might as well mix the pitcher) 1 cup triple sec 1 cup tequila 1 12 fluid ounce light beer (yes, a beer) 1 long squeeze lime (optional), ~ 1 Tbsp 1 container sugar-free lemonade** (makes 2 quarts Water Mix the first four ingredients in a 2 quart pitcher. If you like, add the juice of one fresh lime (or natural lime juice). Add the sugar-free lemonade and mix with a whisk (clumps are... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4106096 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 17:23:38 +0100 4106096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3938481&cid=t_102899_140_f&fid=35433&url=http%3A%2F%2F4thavenueblues.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fkroger-was-crazy.html I am now glad I didn’t take the job at Kroger I was offered.  It was crazy today as mom and I toodled around the store buying our groceries.  Mom and I basically just crawled out of the bed to get this ordeal over with.  Mom’s hair was amiss and she didn’t have on any makeup.  I hadn’t shaved and just threw on the pair of shorts and shirts I wore yesterday.  We were the disheveled Kroger crew for the day. “I hope I don’t see someone I know,” mom told me worriedly as we stood in line as they rang up our groceries. I smiled not caring what people thought of me.  I have been so ensconced at home over the past many years and lost so much weight that most people in town don’t recognize me anymore.  I certainly had the homeless look going on tod... The 4th Avenue Blues blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3938481 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:54:00 +0100 3938481 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3938378&cid=t_102899_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F09%2F06%2Fhappy-labor-day-2010%2F Ahh… We work all year and get a whole day off to celebrate our working achievements. Yay! I don’t think Labor Day means all that much to most Americans, other than the official mark of the “end” of summertime and the beginning of 8 months of uninterrupted work (well, unless you count all the Thanksgiving and Christmas and New Year’s and etc. holidays!). For me, it means a chance to take the day off (I usually end up working most weekends, one of the drawbacks of owning your own business). So we’re going over to Plum Island for a nice bike ride on this gorgeous, perfect summer’s day. Enjoy your Labor Day! And if you need a smile today, I leave you with these two cartoons from our own Chato B. Stewart… 4 UR Mental Health: LaborDay 5 Labor ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3938378 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:11:48 +0100 3938378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3938318&cid=t_102899_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fand-theyre-off-labor-day-posting-schedule%2F Hello, you’ve reached Blisstree. We’re sorry we’re not here right now, but you see, today’s a federal holiday where we’re located (the U.S.), and we have the day off work. (Wait, you thought we did this whole website thing just for fun?) It’s Labor Day, so we’re fully embracing that fact by not working at all. And because we’re taking one last summer fling (but not at a Labor Day sales event at a car dealership), we’ll be posting a lot less today. But we’ll be back tomorrow in full Blisstree force. We really hope you don’t have to work today, either. But since you’re here, feel free to stop and click around for a while. We’re happy to have you, and apologize that we aren’t here to greet you in person. Leave... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3938318 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:00:57 +0100 3938318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3729927&cid=t_102899_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F06%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-july-6-2010%2F How was your 4th of July? Did you have your hamburger and eat your hotdog too? Well, Independence Day was mild for me this year. Just a mix of work, board games and Chinese food. The only fireworks I experienced were the ones I heard outside my front door. But I think that’s what I appreciate most about 4th of July — our ability to be free. Free to choose how we spend not just holidays, but time, our thoughts and in general, our lives. In addition to our site here, other places like Oprah.com have asked users to declare things like their psychological independence and reader independence, respectively. For the 4th, I’m declaring my right to choose how to spend my days. This means less pressure to do what everyone else is doing, releasing obligation to participate in activ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3729927 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:21:49 +0100 3729927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3726590&cid=t_102899_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fholiday-break%2F We hope you had a magnificent 4th of July! Ours was so great that we want to extend the summer fun as much as possible. So there won’t be as many posts on Blisstree today, the federal holiday. But we’ll see you back here tomorrow a.m. Post from: BlissTree Programming Note – Happy July 5th (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3726590 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:00:47 +0100 3726590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3724439&cid=t_102899_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=3721591&cid=t_102899_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fdont-let-bed-bugs-take-bite-out-of.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721591 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:19:00 +0100 3721591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3538061&cid=t_102899_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=3483087&cid=t_102899_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fhappy-patriots-day.html In case you are not familiar, this is the 235th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, Patriots Day. I grew up in Lexington where this was the high point of the year. We got up each year, early, and marched in the youth sunrise parade at approximately 730 am - a ritual of childhood for every child in town. Then we hung around and watched the really boring (from a child's point of view) ceremonies on the green and then got to watch, or even march in, the big parade around 130. This was a great day each year where we would eat cotton candy and other 'healthy' treats and hang out with our friends. Then the pesky bicentennial neared in 1975 and they decided to add a battle reenactment. It started to be held in the afternoon but as a measure of crowd control, after a few years it w... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3483087 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:18:00 +0100 3483087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3435144&cid=t_102899_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=3433043&cid=t_102899_123_f&fid=38598&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpediatricsnow.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2Fmy-passover-memory-where-are-the-plagues%2F%3Futm_source%3Drss%26utm_medium%3Drss%26utm_campaign%3Dmy-passover-memory-where-are-the-plagues Happy Passover! This cartoon could easily be a scene from one of our family  Seders. Someone eventually “goes off script” and that always adds a fun element to the evening. Sixteen years ago, pregnant with our oldest daughter, I decided to host my first Seder. We attempted to cram about 20 people in our small first condo and recruited a great deal of help to pull it off. In addition to various relatives bringing key dishes to pull off the meal, my Nana came with the most essential parts of the event, the Passover plate, matzoh cover and Haggadahs. She brought them over in a big cardboard box. We joked it was like having “Passover in a box”! The Haggadah is the story of Passover and takes us through the seder from start to finish until we get to the much anticipated... Dr. Gwenn Is In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3433043 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:30:00 +0100 3433043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3433188&cid=t_102899_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fgood-friday-easter-and-anniversary.html I am looking forward to spending this weekend away with my husband as we celebrate 31 years of marriage, and remember the wonderful things that God has done for us through His Son, Jesus Christ. Friday, remembering the price He paid for the sin of man, Saturday, enjoying the beautiful weather that we are expecting with much thanksgiving, and Sunday rejoicing as we remember Jesus' Resurrection from the dead (amazing thought! Amazing Grace!), providing eternal life for all who believe in Him. May I wish you all a blessed Holy Week, Good Friday, and Resurrection Sunday.Some favorite verses about what God has done for us: John 3:16 and 17; Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23 to name a very few.Site Feed (Source: Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets) Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3433188 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 04:02:00 +0100 3433188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3378755&cid=t_102899_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fim-ready-to-cook-my-corned-beef-and.html Happy St. Patrick's Day! In an hour, I'll be starting my Corned Beef and Cabbage for dinner, one of the easiest dinners I cook each year. We only eat it once a year because all the seasonings and things added to the meat aren't something we want as part of a steady diet, but as an annual treat, it's simply delicious! I've been blogging on here through a St. Pattie's Day or two, so let me find some former posts related to share with you once again:Corned Beef and Cabbage (from 2008) Video: Making Corned Beef and Cabbage (also from 2008)Hope this is a good day for you, after the flooding incident I shared a couple posts back, I'm glad to see the sunshine today, and hope all is well with our readers in places who have been battling the waters.  God bless!Site Feed (Source: Happy Nut... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3378755 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:14:00 +0100 3378755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3267128&cid=t_102899_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FDT_vhNDpz3E%2Fcooking-lobster-and-feeling-badly-about-it.php This year for Valentine's Day, I'm doing something that I've never done before.  I'm (gasp!) cooking live lobsters.  I've never cooked lobsters before for several reasons.  One is because I never really had a reason to!  Going out to get lobster seemed less expensive than cooking one at home.  Truthfully, it's not, but that brings me to reason #2: I feel bad for the lobsters.Obviously I'm a carnivore.  I love a good steak, and enjoy eating sushi.  But I have never taken an animals life.  I know it's just a lobster, and if I enjoy eating them then I shouldn't have a problem cooking them.  I just feel terrible about it.I read somewhere that if you put the lobster in the freezer for 5-10 minutes it puts them to sleep and they don't feel the steam.&... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3267128 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3267128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3159997&cid=t_102899_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fgift-basket-shall-i-get-chocolate-or.html We're a little over a week into the New Year, and in a little over a month it will be Valentine's Day, time to think about what I'm going to give my sweetheart of 31 years, and time to drop a few hints as to what I might like from him.I was visiting a site that featured gift baskets, and have to admit I was torn between Chocolate and Cheese. How do I decide which one appeals to me the most? When I read the description, if my mouth is watering by the end, it's probably a good choice. I loved the big Chocolate Lovers Signature Chocolate Collection gift basket (pictured), and promise I'd take my time eating it (I am a Nutritionist after all;-). The other that caught my eye was the Cheese Platter Assortment. One of the cheese selections includes a nice international selection of Havarti cheese... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3159997 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:42:00 +0100 3159997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3137474&cid=t_102899_85_f&fid=34924&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.baggas.com%2Fposts%2F2010%2F01%2F03%2Fwestern-australia-school-holidays-ical-calendar-2010-2013%2F Just updating my Apple iCal calendar with some flight details for 2010 and thought I’d better enter in the WA school holidays for this year as well. Rather than entering it all in manually I thought there must be an easier way. Well there is – iCal allows you to subscribe to Calendars with other people have shared on the web. Apple have a big list of them on their website (within iCal go to the menu Calendar > Find Shared Calendars) There is one that lists Australian Public Holidays, and some with school holidays for other states, but I was unable to find a Western Australian school holiday calendar… so I did manually created one myself, and thought I’d share it to save others the hassle. I couldn’t find any way of submitting my calendar to Apple’s di... Baggas' Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3137474 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 07:52:30 +0100 3137474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136693&cid=t_102899_136_f&fid=35303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.assertivepatient.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fblustery-gloomy-and-wet.html My first post of 2010!!!It's 3:20 p.m. and already getting dark. Of course, it never really got light today. I went out to walk Connie during a break in the rain and didn't get half a block before it started up again. Since I was in a sweatshirt, I got wet to the skin even though I cut our outing short. Luckily, I had a warm sauna to come home to. After 20 minutes of sweating, I showered and put my yukata back on--a signal that I don't intend to leave the house for the rest of the day. I've been getting messages from blog readers all day long--thank you all for those. And thanks to Carver, a fellow cancer blogger, for her special brand of understanding. Comfort FoodI just made myself some delicious homemade macaroni and cheese. I used organic penne p... The Assertive Cancer Patient blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136693 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:06:29 +0100 3136693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3135678&cid=t_102899_136_f&fid=35303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.assertivepatient.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fstaying-in-tonight.html It's New Year's Eve, and I'll be staying in tonight, and avoiding alcohol. New Year's Eve is not that big a holiday for me, and it has a number of unpleasant associations--my metastasis was diagnosed on New Year's Eve 2001--and also I'm not a big fan of drinking "just because."In any case, today is the most dangerous day of the year for traffic fatalities, so if you do go out, please be careful. And then there's the dip. Most of us cancer patients are well aware that party dip is a petri dish of germs--mainly from people "double-dipping": dipping a chip in the dip, taking a bite, and then dipping it again. I don't ever eat dip at parties, and at my own parties I always serve dip with a spoon in it so people will ge... The Assertive Cancer Patient blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3135678 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:13:04 +0100 3135678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3133713&cid=t_102899_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fholiday-blog-contest-winner-how-ms-has-affected-my-family%2F Today’s holiday guest blog comes to us from Airial of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. We had more submissions to this topic than any of our others which I’ll admit surprised me a bit.  Maybe it’s because this is a place where many of us take time to be alone with our thoughts and others who may share them…or at least have experienced many of them firsthand.  It was very difficult to choose which one of these entries to publish.  Perhaps we should somehow make all submitted entries to this contest available on Everyday Health because I think we could all benefit from them. Airial writes as to how MS has affected her family at its very inception…or, in this case it’s very conception. How MS Has Affected My Family by Arial Sillanpaa It was a chilly New England Tuesday when I was dia... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3133713 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:02:29 +0100 3133713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3122196&cid=t_102899_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FB3FKwtj05Jc%2F We apologize for the belated greetings - we know Hanukah ended a few nights ago, Christmas has just passed and Kwanzaa is already under way. But we have had a few very busy days involving all manner of activities, mostly catching up on work and tending to the short and not-so-short people under our roof. In any event, we wish you all a very happy holiday - whatever you celebrate - and a good start to the New Year. As for us, we will continue to scout for interesting items, but maintain a scaled-down routine over the next several days as we focus on various matters and prepare for the post-holiday crush. Meanwhile, we hope you have a chance to catch up on some fun things and enjoy life. (Source: Pharmalot) Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3122196 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:01:44 +0100 3122196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3120564&cid=t_102899_136_f&fid=35303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.assertivepatient.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fmerry-christmas.html  I have a lot to celebrate and be thankful for this year, including surviving for yet another year. And beyond surviving, to live with the quality of life that I've had for most (not all, but most) of that time. This blog, and my readers, are a huge factor in my quality of life. So thank you all. -- Jeanne (Source: The Assertive Cancer Patient) The Assertive Cancer Patient blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3120564 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:41:43 +0100 3120564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3119017&cid=t_102899_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fhappy-holidays-from-diabetesmine.html Wishing you and yours a wonderful long weekend. By way of season’s greetings, a favorite scene from a Christmas classic: See? You don’t’ have to celebrate Christmas yourself to enjoy this majorly frolicsome film — although you do have to be American, it seems. My German husband didn’t find it funny at all. (Don’t know what you’re [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3119017 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:00:42 +0100 3119017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3118681&cid=t_102899_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fholiday-wishes-from-aasm.html The children were nestled all snug in their beds,While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads;And mamma in her kerchief, and I in my cap,Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap…-- From “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” by Clement C. MooreThe American Academy of Sleep Medicine wishes each of you a holiday season filled with peaceful sleep and sweet dreams.Image by Kris de Curtis (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3118681 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:01:00 +0100 3118681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3118983&cid=t_102899_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=3119026&cid=t_102899_136_f&fid=35303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.assertivepatient.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fis-today-wednesday-the-23rd-oh-boy-.html Like almost everyone I know, the women in particular, I am running flat out trying to get ready for the holidays and wondering why. I thought my plans were reasonable and I'd be able to get everything done, but NO ... So no time to blog about my appointment with Dr. Lee yesterday, but I will come back to that in a few days, because we covered a lot of ground.And I'm not going to blog about all the crazy things that have slowed me down, like a car that had to go into the shop, because you're probably in the same boat. Different causes, same result. Next year, I want to pack up the boys and a couple of my closest friends and escape to Hawaii for the holidays.  That sounds like a plan. No gifts. No tree. No cookies ... Meanwhile, back here in the real world... The Assertive Cancer Patient blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3119026 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:57:11 +0100 3119026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3114809&cid=t_102899_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fchildren-holiday-sleep-loss.html Even the most angelic child may transform into a Grinch during the holiday season. Why?Children may be free to stay up later at night since they don’t have to wake up for school in the morning. And the excitement of the holidays can make it harder for them to fall asleep.As a result children may get much less sleep than they need. A new poll by a U.K. bed and mattress company found that children accumulate an average of 25 hours of sleep loss during the holidays.“Holidays are a time for enjoying family and friends,” said AASM spokesperson Dr. Lawrence Epstein. “But the holiday activities can lead to significant sleep deprivation. Unfortunately, the need for sleep doesn’t change.”Children often respond to sleep loss in a different way than adults. Sleep-deprived adults tend to b... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3114809 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:59:00 +0100 3114809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3115310&cid=t_102899_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=3111646&cid=t_102899_136_f&fid=35303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.assertivepatient.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fgrumpy-and-sick.html Well, I don't know if I caught another cold, or if the cold that I had last week got worse, but that doesn't really matter. What does matter is that I'm sick and very very grumpy. I didn't go to a friend's birthday party last night, and I had been looking forward to it. At the time, I thought I was just really tired, but then this morning I woke up sick. So I rescheduled the two scans I was supposed to get this morning--preparation for my cyberknife treatments, which will probably be the first week of January--and I spent the morning in bed, dozing and reading John Grisham. Grisham is my favorite reading for when I'm taking a rest day, because his plots are so good. I've read all of his novels, so am now forced to reread when I need a Grisham fix, bu... The Assertive Cancer Patient blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3111646 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:49:26 +0100 3111646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3111464&cid=t_102899_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=3111705&cid=t_102899_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fplanning-christmas-get-away.html This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Hiltons of Branson. All opinions are 100% mine.While we'll be spending Christmas at home, then if possible, go away for a few days between Christmas and New Years, many plan more extended times away, and Christmas week is a popular time, because children are off from school, and some companies close down and required their employees to take vacations during this time of year to save money.Where are you going this year if you go away? This post is to entice you with some of the things that you might enjoy if you were to go to the ozarks for your vacation, to enjoy an Ozark Mountain Christmas. There are two great places to stay if you decide to do this, one is Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing and the other Hilton Branson Convention Cente... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3111705 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:29:00 +0100 3111705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3108510&cid=t_102899_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fannouncing-the-2009-holiday-survival-story-winners.html Happy Mid-Holiday Season, Dear Readers.  We had a modest turnout for the DiabetesMine Holiday Survival Stories Contest this year, which wasn’t such a bad thing, as it turns out; we judges still had a hard time choosing winners. In the end, we tried to focus on situations that “typify” what we PWDs tend to go through [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3108510 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:00:18 +0100 3108510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3108529&cid=t_102899_136_f&fid=39025&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Feverythingchangesbook%2F%7E3%2F-s_YGxiBiQg%2Fcancer-holidays I was asked to write a guest blog post for Dear Thyroid about having cancer around the holidays.  But being an atheist-Jew, I truly was at a loss for words. I had to pass. This is just not a subject I know much about. So I thought I would turn it over to you guys to educate me a bit more about what the holidays hold in store for anyone who is facing illness.  Have at it.  Leave a comment with stories, kvetching, tips, rants, or good memories about what it is like to be sick and dealing with: Family, food, lethargy, expectations, looking like crap, feeling like crap, feeling great when others think you should feel like crap, travel, germs, sibling rivalry, office parties, being broke, being grateful to be alive, wondering if this is your last Christmas, being on chemo or in the middle of... Everything Changes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3108529 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:07:32 +0100 3108529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3108321&cid=t_102899_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F21%2Fgoing-away-coming-together%2F The theme of the next Grand Round (held at Teen’s Health) is “Coming Together”. But sorry, I had no time and no inspiration, because we (my family and I) finally found some time to go away for a weekend together. …In Bruges (Brugge), a small medieval town in Belgium, famous for its lace. We came there to [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3108321 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:11:10 +0100 3108321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3111496&cid=t_102899_113_f&fid=38494&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcuretogether.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F12%2F20%2Fdont-get-depleted-over-the-holidays-or-candidiasis-and-adrenal-fatigue-run-together%2F Running yourself ragged is easy this time of year. (Photo: smellyknee)                     . Does this look like you? Around the holidays we often stop listening to our bodies. Family cheer comes along with a good dose of stress, overeating, and not much exercise. For some people, this depletion of our bodies can increase susceptibility to yeast infection (candidiasis), or adrenal fatigue, or both. Today’s announcement is that we found a strong association between Candidiasis and Adrenal Fatigue. This is a new association that has not been extensively studied by traditional research. In graphical form: . CureTogether members who report Candidiasis are 4x more likely to report Adrenal Fatigue than members with no Candidiasis. This comes from a study of 750 people sharin... The Collective Well blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3111496 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:44:15 +0100 3111496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3105240&cid=t_102899_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D4222 I’d thank Christ for Christmas for being almost over but I’m not a Christian, and Jesus is long dead. Instead I should really thank the Pagans for the winter solstice almost being over, since it was the Christians who co-opted the holiday in order to make it easier to convert or impose this new religion. As always, there’s a Madonna quote to fit every occasion and that is from American Life: I’m not a Christian, and I’m not a Jew. I was baptized at the United Church – no wonder I turned out gay with their libertarian ways – in Winnipeg many a year ago. None of my family was, or is particularly religious. My grandmother tended to go to church and be involved, but never invoked the images of hell when my lesbian second cousin got married and then stayed with her. Nonetheless, m... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3105240 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:30:50 +0100 3105240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3105245&cid=t_102899_136_f&fid=35303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.assertivepatient.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fa-small-crash.html Well, I guess I was doing too much, because I crashed today. Plus, I've caught a cold, complete with snotty nose and sore throat. So I won't be meeting my exercise targets for the week, let alone my nutrition targets. Connie isn't suffering from my lack of energy, because Younger Son has walked him for me twice this week, and I was able to walk him once. I spent most of the day on the couch, reading and knitting the scarf I'm planning to give Younger Son for Christmas. I didn't have Internet access, because Older Son reset our Internet and I couldn't get online. Of course, when OS got home after work, he had my computer online within a minute and a half! Don't you hate it when your kids make you feel stupid? I do. I'm reading a fascin... The Assertive Cancer Patient blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3105245 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:26:31 +0100 3105245 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3104985&cid=t_102899_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Frhetorical-questions%2F Why does a toddler who wakes at 7 a.m. sharp every morning sometimes nap at 9 a.m. and sometimes not until after 2 p.m.? Who are the people who have their kids on a strict schedule and how do they force their children to sleep? (I am guessing it involves tears, and that is why it’s a rhetorical question). Image by Chris Baker Who takes care of the mother when she is sick? When a nursling sleeps in a longer stretch than normal, why does the mother still wake at the usual time? Why couldn’t she sleep through and enjoy that wonderful gift and not panic that something has happened to her child? Why do people feel it’s at all appropriate or welcome to ask about a couple’s reproductive plans, whether that couple has no children or three? Does the answer somehow change ho... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3104985 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:35:04 +0100 3104985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3101020&cid=t_102899_136_f&fid=35301&url=http%3A%2F%2F2hands.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fdid-i-just-hear-santa.html Christmas greetings from Romeo and Lady.PS How adorable are they? (Source: Two Hands) Two Hands blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3101020 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:55:00 +0100 3101020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3096975&cid=t_102899_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=3111536&cid=t_102899_123_f&fid=38598&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpediatricsnow.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F12%2Fa-dose-of-dr-gwenn-podcast-returns-tomorrow-night%2F Show 16, The Return of Dr. Gwenn and Healthy Holidays 09, airs tomorrow night at 8pm ET. Wondering how to have happy, healthy and sane holidays with your kids? Any linger questions about H1N1, especially with some breaking news about the H1N1 vaccine and kids this week? And, what was up with Dr. Gwenn being off air for so long? How did that 3 month summer hiatus become the entire fall? Tune in tomorrow, Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 8pm ET and Dr. Gwenn will catch you up news you can use, news you’ve been wondering about, and get you ready for a healthy holiday season! In case you’re rusty at this, when show time arrives, you can listen in a number of ways:1. From my show page here 2. From any phone at: (347) 237-5194 3. By clicking this button when show time arrives: Listen to Dr. G... Dr. Gwenn Is In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3111536 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:41:00 +0100 3111536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3089502&cid=t_102899_136_f&fid=35303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.assertivepatient.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fthe-christmas-tree-is-up.html  As part of my simplification plan for the holidays, I decided to get a smaller tree. (In the past, we've always gotten one that brushed the ceiling.)Neither boy would admit to caring what size tree we got, and Older Son complained about the difficulty of getting a large tree to stand up straight in the stand (that's always his job). So first I thought I'd buy a three- or four-foot tree and put it on a metal bench in the corner of the dining room. Usually, I use that bench to display my jewelry, but it's the perfect spot for the tree. Then I was at the grocery store and saw some beautiful small trees in pots. A live tree seemed like an even better idea, so I bought one of those and yesterday Younger Son helped me put on the lights and ornaments. It&#... The Assertive Cancer Patient blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3089502 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:51:27 +0100 3089502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3084929&cid=t_102899_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FWijNh8UVnI8%2Fturducken.php Last night, we hosted a latke party at our house for our friends.  My mom always makes a turducken for her latke parties, so I thought that I'd follow in her footsteps and try it out.  Because there was only 6 adults and 3 babies who were eating dinner, I went for the turducken roll instead of the full turducken.  We had more than enough food, and we all left stuffed.What is a turducken?Well, it is a turkey, stuffed with a duck, stuffed with a chicken.  There is usually a bit of stuffing in between- ours had cornbread.  My mom usually gets hers stuffed with wild rice, but I've seen sausage stuffing as well. I wasn't about to make mine from scratch.  Personally, I'd rather find someone to help with that than make my own.   David wants to try to make one fr... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3084929 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0100 3084929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3082577&cid=t_102899_136_f&fid=35303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.assertivepatient.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fchristmas-lights.html  One of my readers sent me an e-mail that said:Hi Everyone--I already have my Christmas lights up. If you need any help with yours, please give me a call. And then it had this photo attached. Somehow, this one really tickled my funny bone, and I had to post it. Maybe because my Christmas lights are still stashed away in boxes in the basement ... @ Jeanne Sather 2009.  (Source: The Assertive Cancer Patient) The Assertive Cancer Patient blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3082577 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:57:22 +0100 3082577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3079519&cid=t_102899_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=3079402&cid=t_102899_109_f&fid=38953&url=http%3A%2F%2Frileyjennifer.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fgifts-for-someone-who-is-depressed.html This could be for the holidays or a special occasion or just because. The best gift is your support, but presents are nice too. The following list is compiled from ideas I found on the interweb and my own ideas. There are of course many wonderful gifts you could give to any person, but I tried to make this more specific for depressed people by choosing gifts that are not only presents, but will enhance their life in a healthy and positive way. * Ask them to do something healthy for you -bake a cake, make a cd, play a song if they play an instrument. Some people might be more willing to engage in activity if they’re not concerned about the cost/benefit to themselves. Eventually, an individual has to choose to things by and for themselves, but a little help getting started can go a long wa... Psych Scamp blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3079402 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:45:00 +0100 3079402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3063502&cid=t_102899_180_f&fid=38604&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmakeitgreat%2F%7E3%2FgbWfz0Q9wJM%2F Guest article from Ed and Deb Shapiro: Authors of Be the Change: How Meditation Can Transform You and the World Note from Phil: Believe it or not, I am not a big fan of the holidays, and I struggle to get through them sane. When I was offered this article, I read it and I’m going to put it into practice to help me get through the holidays. Even if you don’t struggle like I do, I hope you enjoy this article. The holidays are a tough time, when demands are constantly being made on our patience, coping capacity, and endurance! When things are not going your way or they look topsy-turvy and you just want to scream; when your day appears chaotic and you are not sure if you are coming or going; or when it feels like it is all piled on your shoulders, then this is the ideal moment to resource... Phil Gerbyshak blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3063502 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:31:00 +0100 3063502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3063428&cid=t_102899_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FRS5Yyf662Mk%2Fhow-do-you-stay-healthy-during-the-holidays.php As anyone with diabetes can attest to, the holidays are a scary time of year.  All of the decadent foods, and all of the parties can be a recipe for disaster when you're trying to stay healthy and keep your blood sugar in target range.  I've already begun to feel the pressures of holiday eating, and we're not even close to the end of the season.  We're hosting a latke party for our friends next weekend, and I wanted to do a trial run of the latkes to see how long it would take me to make them so I could plan our menu accordingly.  My mom came over and taught me how to make her latkes, which are the best and David, my mom, and I got a jump start on latkes.  They were delicious, and my blood sugar didn't stray too much, but I could feel my pants starting to tighten t... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3063428 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0100 3063428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3056823&cid=t_102899_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fits-the-holidays-lets-commiserate.html What? Nobody made annoying comments about your having pie at Thanksgiving last week? I find that hard to believe… I’m just sure that all of us with diabetes have some Holiday Season stories to share (good, bad, and ugly).  You have exactly one more week now to enter the DiabetesMine Holiday Survival Sweepstakes — share your [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3056823 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:56:03 +0100 3056823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3048314&cid=t_102899_136_f&fid=37858&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdessertyears.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F01%2Fblue-christmas%2F Blue Christmas Regardless of what people label what they are celebrating during the month of December, the common themes are hope, peace and, well, celebration. ♥ And every year about this time, memories begin to float by the mind’s eye. Moments we choose to remember, that bring us comfort and joy … A-n-d, there are moments we would rather forget.  Are you “haunted” by the ghosts of Christmases past and cold realities regarding “Christmas present”? Or maybe you are simply game for doing something a little different this year? What about beginning a new practice? Let’s go Blue! That’s right! Let’s adopt the color (and calm) of Blue to be our theme-color as we determine (read: uncover/make happen!) reasons to celebrate this month... The Dessert Years . . . (the sequel) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3048314 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:43:22 +0100 3048314 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3044804&cid=t_102899_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F01%2Fdealing-with-eating-too-much-guilt%2F It’s the week after Thanksgiving and as you try and get back into your daily routine, you can’t help but feel that maybe you ate too much. At our house, it was the celebration of Pie-a-palooza that did us in. (Is there such a thing as too much pie?!) So you’re sitting there thinking, “Gosh, I’m full. I must’ve gained 10 pounds over the holidays. Why did I eat so much?” The dark specter of guilt raises it’s ugly head… What can you do?! Weightless blogger Margarita Tartakovsky has six suggestions on how to make it stop: 1. Accept your feelings and move on. OK, acknowledge that you feel guilty and realize that this is just another feeling. But like other feelings, it will go away. 2. Tell yourself you’ll go back to eating healthfully. N... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3044804 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:39:03 +0100 3044804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3039983&cid=t_102899_136_f&fid=35303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.assertivepatient.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fsurviving-the-holidays.html  Once we get past Thanksgiving, it seems like a mad dash to get to Christmas. I try to slow things down by not accepting every invitation I receive, by asking for help, and by limiting the size and complexity of my holiday. This will be my 12th Christmas living with cancer, and I think I've learned a few things over the years. I've also had some spectacular crashes, both physical and emotional. Here's my plan for the boys and myself:ONE Christmas concert (Younger Son's Christmas concert, the Seattle U choirs), with friendsONE afternoon making candles with friends (this tradition goes back four or five years now, and we have fun)ONE holiday party (Ours, on the afternoon of Christmas Eve)A SMALL Christmas tree (We usually get one that brushes the ceili... The Assertive Cancer Patient blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3039983 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:26:40 +0100 3039983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3036019&cid=t_102899_136_f&fid=35303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.assertivepatient.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fblack-friday.html I make it a point of honor NOT to go to the malls or big box stores on Black Friday. In fact, I try not to shop at all.I may have to bend my resolution today, because Younger Son is home and he DESPERATELY needs more socks. But I have never--and never would--line up outside a store at 5 a.m. with a mob. It gives me the willies. I hope folks haven't forgotten last year's Black Friday: Buy, Buy, Buy: Musing on Black Friday Death Just the other day, I watched an episode of "Lie to Me" on Hulu that was about Black Friday: Black Friday What am I doing today? Trying to photograph some jewelry for my Charmed Bracelets Web site, helping Younger Son plan his study strategy for his Japanese final exam, which is two weeks away, and probably going out to buy cotton ... The Assertive Cancer Patient blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3036019 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:50:38 +0100 3036019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3030045&cid=t_102899_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fhappy-thanksgiving-2.html Don’t worry. Be happy.  Enjoy the day! (And the long weekend!) That is my 7-year-old’s artwork, btw: Mr. Scarecrow.  Does he look bummed, just because he might be missing a functioning heart?  No Sir.  So no bemoaning your dead pancreas today People, OK? Hey, if nothing else, be glad you’re not an astronaut;  if you thought [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3030045 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:00:25 +0100 3030045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3030060&cid=t_102899_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fholidays-bring-hope%2F Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday season. The Thanksgiving and Christmas that I celebrated while undergoing chemotherapy were special for me because I was so glad to have the hope of beating breast cancer. This is a season of hope. It is a time to be grateful too. When we take these moments to focus on the best part of our lives and who we are, we are showing breast cancer who is the victor and that none of us are victims. Blessings to you and your family for this Thanksgiving Kathy-Ellen (Source: Life with Breast Cancer) Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3030060 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:58:44 +0100 3030060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3030059&cid=t_102899_136_f&fid=35303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.assertivepatient.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fwhats-on-my-plate.html  Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, one of my favorite holidays. Which is kind of funny, because I don't eat turkey. But what I love about Thanksgiving is that it is a one-day holiday--with maybe the day before for preparation--that you spend with the people you love most. Christmas--even though I enjoy it--has grown to a scale that is overwhelming for most people, including me, but that hasn't happened with T-Day. It remains pretty much unchanged since the early days--A feast to give thanks. And despite what some people might think, I have a lot to be thankful for, and I've gotten to a place where I can focus on the things I'm thankful for without getting pulled into feeling bad about all the rest. I don't know how I got here, but I am loving it!One of t... The Assertive Cancer Patient blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3030059 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:20:21 +0100 3030059 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3026868&cid=t_102899_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=3026877&cid=t_102899_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FeW44ZmC1feE%2Fthe-holidays-in-spite-of-diabetes.php "How dare they make food I can't eat?""Don't they know I'm watching my carbs?""If I can't eat it, I'm not making it."These are the three most common reactions I see when considering the holidays in the type 2 diabetes realm.And I ask, what is really important here?  Does everything have to be about food?  Can't we remember that the holidays are about spending time with family and friends, some of whom we may only see once a year.  Laurie Edwards eats gluten-free and has several other dietary restrictions in her extended family, including type 2 diabetes.  She wrote a wonderful piece about how grateful she is to have everyone at the table, in spite of these restrictions.  "We might not be able to eat everything there, and we all might not feel too wonderful.  B... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3026877 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:35:52 +0100 3026877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3015435&cid=t_102899_136_f&fid=35303&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.assertivepatient.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fcancer-movies-and-the-holidays.html I got on the Hulu Web site this evening to look for a movie to watch before bed, and there it was, "Pieces of April," starring Katie Holmes back before she became Mrs. Tom Cruise, darling of the tabloids. It was this movie that inspired a whole section of my Web site, Cancer Movies, because I went to see this "comedy" at a movie theater with Younger Son--and had no idea that the mom in the movie was dying of cancer! So beware. Not all of us want to be reminded of our own problems when we go to a movie, and many of us, me included, don't appreciate the use of cancer as a plot device. (You know, don't know what to do with an extra character?-- just kill them off with cancer.)Having said that, Younger Son and I--after a few bad moments... The Assertive Cancer Patient blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3015435 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:48:04 +0100 3015435 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3003927&cid=t_102899_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fhow-to-prepare-for-the-holidays%2F Can you hear the gobble of the feisty turkey that got away? Can you hear the icy tinkle of sleigh bells on a passing sleigh or perhaps flying overhead? Ready or not, here they come. The holidays are upon us or at least rounding the corner while on their way. Ignoring them won’t keep them from arriving but early preparation can make them more enjoyable and more than survivable. We have to adapt to survive and to enjoy our traditional celebrations. When you live a compromised life due to chronic disease and/or pain, the rules change. I think our values also change. We have to learn to sort, choose and prioritize as we decide what matters most. It’s different for each of us. I used to be a “last minute” kind of gal. It was not at all unusual for me to be sewing a special pillow, quilt... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3003927 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:13:18 +0100 3003927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2993814&cid=t_102899_109_f&fid=38953&url=http%3A%2F%2Frileyjennifer.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fholiday-survival-guide.html The holidays can be a particularly lonely time for people. Even for those who look forward to the holidays, they can still be overwhelming. The following is a list of some things that may be helpful.* Create/buy an especially thoughtful gift for someone who has supported or helped you.* Do the above for someone random- a person on the street, pick an address from the phone book, or a needy family.* Donate to charity. Clean out your closet and give what you don’t need to a local shelter.* Volunteer. Help out in soup kitchens or with the red cross. Spend time with the elderly who might not have family visiting. * Breathe. Holidays are chaotic and you may be forced to spend time in the company of people you dislike. Take time for yourself. Leave the party to go for a quiet walk. Find an emp... Psych Scamp blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2993814 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:04:00 +0100 2993814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2992868&cid=t_102899_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=2923409&cid=t_102899_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2Fuu4F4pdv2gk%2F Central Park has its Pumpkin Sail this evening, an event the boys enjoy. At dusk you bring your jack-o’-lantern to the park, admire the other lanterns, and then the pumpkins are lit, then launched into the Harlem Meer. You walk around the lake oohing and aahing over the sight of thousands of jack-o’-lanterns flickering over the dark water. Image Courtesy of Dover Publications Two years ago the Sail was canceled because of a gusty wind, so last year we were happy and excited to be going. Today we buy our pumpkins; we’ll carve late in the afternoon when Alex gets home from his recreation program and Ned from sib shop. Every year Alex seems to look forward to Halloween, and it’s satisfying to see him moving in step with everyone else. Autism seems so often like a... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2923409 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:56:56 +0100 2923409 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2905065&cid=t_102899_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FYv1WOEgOqGM%2Fa-kid-friendly-halloween-with-diabetes.php For most, Halloween is a non-stop sugar fest. So how will you limit your kid's sugar intake without confiscating the fun? Here are some tried and true tips for a successful night.Trade, barter, or buy treats. With a little advanced planning, you can secure lower-carb candies or non-food treats. When your kid appears with a sack of sugar, trade the potent candies for your better (and safer) treats. Keep the focus off candy. Halloween is about more than sugary treats. Let your imagination run free, and embrace the ghoulish side of the day. Go to a haunted house. Attend community activities.Decorate pumpkins.Tell ghost stories.Host a party and focus on activities - and let kids fill up on low carb foodsFill the day with energetic activities and your kids won't have time to snack on sugary foo... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2905065 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:00:00 +0100 2905065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2890793&cid=t_102899_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fgetting-a-head-start-on-holidays-with-ms%2F Multiple sclerosis or no multiple sclerosis no one likes to see Halloween decor in the stores right alongside the Christmas aisle (on the first of October, for pity sake!) more than I.  So it may seem very out of character for me to be the one to open a conversation about holiday prep this early. I have, however, noted over the past years (and months in reference to my current family gathering last weekend) that a little energy expended in early planning and execution makes the big events go so very much smoother. My typical regime has me thinking of the Thanksgiving Day menu sometime in the week or two after my August birthday. Early as it may seem, by beginning the thought process and jotting a few notes on possible themes, foods I’ve seen in the past year, potential guests the weeks ... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2890793 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:40:06 +0100 2890793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2886783&cid=t_102899_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 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879744&cid=t_102899_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F3wxOhQ7MZ7A%2F Halloween wasn’t this big a deal when I was a kid.  Sure, it was a very exciting few days while we planned costumes and imagined all the candy we were going to get, but it was never the season it now seems to be.  I’m not sure whether Halloween is so much on my mind Photo/Jill Cornfield because we’ve all become Halloween-mad, or because of the kids or because autism makes it a bit of a project.  Whatever the reason, I’m glad to find that there are literally thousands of tips online for surviving and even enjoying the day (or week or month). One Place for Special Needs likes to post lots of videos among its resources.  If, unlike our family, you’re lucky enough not to own your own DVD or video of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” yo... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879744 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:48:46 +0100 2879744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876263&cid=t_102899_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F95YBrSoKtjY%2F Halloween is the child’s New Year’s Eve, the mother of a friend of mine observed, and it’s true. A night starry with a number of significant points: unlimited candy, free candy, dressing up, roaming around, staying up late. Some kids spend most of the year anticipating Photo/Jill Cornfield Halloween, but mine don’t. Ned occasionally pipes up with a costume idea in July or wonders in September if it’s almost here, but he doesn’t stay on message for too long. And Alex, of course, ignores the whole thing until it’s time to dress up. It’s a good thing we make our own costumes in this family, because I don’t think Alex (a boy who refuses to wear any trousers but khakis these days, who for about three years would wear any t-shirt as long as ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876263 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:32:22 +0100 2876263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2852072&cid=t_102899_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fcooking-school-weekend-in-branson.html For those of you who love events that revolve around food and cooking, a BIG one is coming up in Branson, Missouri on the weekend of October 16th and 17th. Not only is this a wonderful get-away, but it's a great way to get ideas for the holiday meals you will soon be planning.A Cooking School Weekend is being hosted at the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel. First you will be greeted Friday evening, October 16th, with a wonderful Wine Tasting Reception.Then Saturday morning you will be able to view a cooking demonstration by the hotel's Chef Nathan Read where you will learn how to prepare the appetizers that you enjoyed at the Wine Tasting Reception the evening before.In the evening on the same date, Saturday, October 17th, you will enjoy an extravagant 4-course dinner, with wines appr... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2852072 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:32:00 +0100 2852072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2828479&cid=t_102899_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fhappy-healthy-fall-and-gift-giving.html Welcome to the season of fall, everyone! I hope you are taking care of yourselves and preparing for an especially healthy season. I was encouraged to hear that the H1N1 flu virus, though still a concern, is becoming less of a concern as it isn't mutating into something more dangerous, a good sign. Are you going to take advantage of the flu vaccination this year? I have to admit that I never do, but am giving it a bit of thought this year.This time of year begins the gift-giving season in our family. There are 2 family birthdays in October, and a wedding...then we are moving into the holiday season. We are on quite a tight budget this year, so it will be interesting to see what gifts we can come up with. I did browse a website that offers watches, fancy watches like the Citizen eco drive la... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2828479 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:39:00 +0100 2828479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2809768&cid=t_102899_123_f&fid=38598&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drgwennisin.com%2F2009%2F09%2Frosh-hashanah-musings-power-of.html Traditions embody so much of Rosh Hashanah that it seems fitting I republish this post each fall, on this day. And, before you ask...yes! I do know where Nana's table cloth is this year :) L'Shana Tova. ~ Dr. Gwenn Today is Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. As today approached, I found myself quickly entering autopilot to prepare. Cooking, shopping, contemplating...comes with the holiday week. The holiday actually starts the night before with a meal. Last year I discovered that it's not the meal that matters but the extra special things that go with the meal. During the meal preparations, I went to find a very special tablecloth given to me by my Nana, my mom's mom. This table cloth had to be on the table. It was a necessity in my mind. I went to the usually spot I keep it and was s... Dr. Gwenn Is In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2809768 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:45:00 +0100 2809768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2695562&cid=t_102899_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FEjAnk02wtfM%2F I’m taking Ned to Maine next week. As usual before I go out of town, I’ll prep Alex with a few days of warning. “Alex,” I’ll say, “daddy and Ned are going away for a few days next week. We’re going Monday and coming back on Friday afternoon.” I don’t know what he’ll say to this. Image: grouptraveldiscounts.comI’ve taken Ned to see my brother and his wife every August for three years now. We spend the days playing mini-golf and hitting arcades, eating good, milky fish chowder (impossible to find in Manhattan!) and otherwise goofing off. I take Ned because I want Ned to build a relationship with my brother so that someday maybe I can put Ned on a plane by himself and he’ll consider it a fun week with his uncle away fro... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2695562 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 02:30:09 +0100 2695562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2662614&cid=t_102899_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FqQHD1kLgY2A%2F It wasn’t that bad. Plans dissolved from the Aquarium and/or Coney Island down to a coffee shop lunch and the Central Park Zoo penguin house and FAO Schwartz. Those plans in turn dissolved into a coffee shop lunch and Borders and Home Depot. Photo courtesy of BotheredByBees (flickr.com) “Penguin?” Alex kept asking even before we left the house. I’d made the tactical error of mentioning the Zoo before I even had his sunscreen on, and mentioning that maybe he should bring the $4 little plastic penguin I bought him on a special trip to Schwartz a week ago. Except we couldn’t find the penguin, which I think might be deep under his bed. “Penguin?” “Alex we’ll get you a penguin after we’re done looking at real penguins,” I said ev... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2662614 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 05:51:43 +0100 2662614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2591444&cid=t_102899_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fbuckets-and-spades.html Dr Crippen is going to be away for the next three weeks. I do have access to broadband but posting will be light and I shall not be able to reply to emails. (Source: NHS Blog Doctor) NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2591444 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:54:00 +0100 2591444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2584343&cid=t_102899_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F8DmDjdVuCoY%2F We were afraid Alex would miss day camp this summer. On the first day of the last term of summer school that he attended to three years ago, he cried and cried when I dropped him off. “Camp? Camp?” he often said over the winter when we passed the building, where he caught the bus to camp. Of course, during the same period he could never pass a school building without darting up the steps and peering through the windows. It was, as always, difficult to know exactly what he wanted based on what he said. photo courtesy of Bill Ward's Brickpile (flickr.com) The day before summer school, I took him by the school he’d be attending (he knew the building, and had been there many times for school district parties, even though he attended a different elementary school). He dar... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2584343 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:03:26 +0100 2584343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2576801&cid=t_102899_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FBE0_SJu_Ymw%2F “You get the time off but not the work off.” Jill’s point is largely true, regarding both newsrooms and households with autism. I will say that she got the household work off last week, when I had dinner ready for her every night when she came through the door at 6:45, after spending the day with both boys (who were off from school). But yes, when she returned from a July Fourth weekend last night I was the one who expected to kick back a little bit. She had spent the last two days with friends and family, waving sparklers on July 4th night and releasing Ned to play with new friends who’ve become very special to him at grandpa’s lake house. Photo courtesy of JunCTionS (flickr.com) I spent July Fourth with Alex, walking one end of the Bronx Zoo to another, look... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2576801 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:22:58 +0100 2576801