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 'honey'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:01:55 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4975123&cid=t_114304_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2FafmmTOiAVac%2F Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, and Dickson Despommier Vincent, Alan, and Dickson discuss the reduction in genome size of Mimivirus upon passage in amoeba, and analysis of the microbiome of honeybees. Click the arrow above to play, or right-click to download TWiV #139 (96 MB .mp3, 80 minutes). Subscribe to TWiV (free) in iTunes , at the Zune Marketplace, by the RSS feed, by email, or listen on your mobile device with the Microbeworld app. Links for this episode: Mimivirus genome reduction after amoebal culture (PNAS) Carbohydrate-Active enZYmes database Analysis of the honey bee microbiome (PLoS One) The colony-collapse blues (TWiV 104) Blessed are the beekeepers (Wall Street Journal) TWiV on Facebook Letters read on TWiV 139 Weekly Science Picks Alan – Life Before the Dinos... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4975123 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 18:18:27 +0100 4975123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281557&cid=t_114304_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F336%2Fanti-aging-lotion-below-the-shoulders%2F Recently released is a new anti aging body lotion.   Many of the anti-aging products on the market are for your face.  A few of them are great, but right up until recently, there wasn’t much to choose from if you were looking for a body lotion with anti-aging effects. The signs of aging skin are not restricted to your face.  There are many other symptoms like rough elbows or chapped heals as well.  At times the initial symptom that women notice is sagging skin on their upper arms. Collagen loss and slowing growth of elastin fibers are the primary reasons for the sagging.  Roughness on the heels and elbows have to do with extreme dryness, which is also associated with the aging process.  A all-natural collagen cream may deal with these difficulties. Maybe you are one of the many pe... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281557 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:32:38 +0100 4281557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946701&cid=t_114304_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F270%2Fnatural-skin-care-ingredients-to-look-for%2F The top wrinkle product for effectively restoring firmness and elasticity to the skin is one that incorporates the correct mix of natural skin care substances. Regrettably, a significant number of the formulas on the market are developed with mostly synthetic ingredients, which provide very little benefit at all.   Many of the ingredients that go into making such products are actually potentially harmful. Be wary when choosing your skincare creams, because far too many companies include chemicals in their products proved to be cancer causing or toxic to human beings.   You should study the ingredients in any formula before actually putting it on your skin. If a skin cream you are considering purchasing turns out to contain anything unnatural in it, then it is... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946701 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:34:52 +0100 3946701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3911848&cid=t_114304_136_f&fid=39212&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbahtocancer.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fand-the-winner-is-2%2F Brigita. She’s the new owner of a signed copy of ‘Like Bees To Honey’ by Caroline Smailes. Congratulations, Brigita. Email me your address and I’ll post your book out. If you missed out, you can buy a copy from Amazon here. You might also want to check out Caroline’s website, and follow her on Twitter. She’s a star. Just a note about the Bah! BBB: winners are drawn completely at random so please don’t feel affronted if your eloquent plea for a book was ignored – it’s nothing personal. Just, as they say, the luck of the draw. (Source: Bah! to cancer) Bah! to cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3911848 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:22:04 +0100 3911848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3896118&cid=t_114304_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F255%2Fwass-your-wrinkle-cream-highly-rated-in-clinical-trials%2F Media coverage and production of anti wrinkle cream ratings in order to help people choose which product is best are in many cases leading the public astray. Oftentimes there is some sort of incentive mired in why a few specific products are chosen for these infamous “top ten lists”, and it more often than not has to do with either money or advertising dollars.  These products are not often selected because of their safety or effectiveness. Take the instant wrinkle removers that could cause you to lose part or total control over the muscles in your face as a perfect example.  The skin care products don’t help with the loss of collagen, elastin, or hyaluronic acid due to enzyme processes , and they don’t do a thing to boost tissue growth. Is it really worth ... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3896118 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:33:36 +0100 3896118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3889280&cid=t_114304_136_f&fid=39212&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbahtocancer.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fbah-bbb-like-bees-to-honey-by-caroline-smailes%2F I have a signed copy of ‘Like Bees To Honey‘ by Caroline Smailes to give away today. Caroline swumg by the blog for a chat when it was first published – you can read the interview with her here. And I love this review of her book, by Kathryn Eastman and first published on The Nut Press You know that feeling you sometimes get when you step off an aeroplane in a Mediterranean country and the warm air envelops you like a deep sigh? Your whole body relaxes and that’s the moment when you realise that you’re in a foreign country, and now properly away from home. That’s how it feels to open the pages of Like Bees to Honey and start reading. The book opens in Manchester airport as Nina and her son board a plane to Malta. Nina is attempting to see her parents and make pea... Bah! to cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3889280 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 07:06:05 +0100 3889280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3813215&cid=t_114304_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F248%2Fanti-aging-herbs-and-antioxidant-skin-care%2F If you want to achieve your goal of having firmer, younger looking skin, then you are going to have to take advantage of the amazing benefits of anti aging herbs and botanicals. You will not get the results you are after by applying products to your skin that are loaded down with synthetic compounds, as these substances don’t provide you with what it is you need.  Chemically developed ingredients can also be harmful to your health. You want all natural products for treating your skin, because they will not contain the toxins and carcinogens that most over the counter skin care products are developed with. Formulas are developed using healthy compounds like Jojoba, Maracuja passion fruit extract, Babassu wax, and other natural compounds supply the abundance of antioxidants necessary for ... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3813215 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:30:52 +0100 3813215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3802597&cid=t_114304_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fhow-do-you-make-sun-tea.html Early this week I spent some time thinking about Sun Tea. I love iced tea, but there's nothing like taking advantage of the hot, sunny days to brew your tea in a jar outside in the sun.When I first made sun tea, it was a simple process, and still is. Years ago I didn't know about sweeteners like Stevia, and never thought of sweetening my tea with honey, it was always lemon and sweet 'n low. And mint! Oh I never added mint to my tea! What a cool flavor it adds.If you's like to read my sun tea story, and recipe, and other helpful things about the tea, please visit Simply Sumptuous Sun Tea. Enjoy!Site Feed (Source: Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets) Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3802597 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:09:00 +0100 3802597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3710536&cid=t_114304_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F185961%2F Kellogg’s Recalls Cereal: Boxes of Corn Pops, Honey Smacks, Froot Loops, and Apple Jacks are being recalled due to a strange taste and smell coming from the boxes’ liners that is making customers sick. (via NPR) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3710536 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:42:01 +0100 3710536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683911&cid=t_114304_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F177%2Fnatural-skin-care-recipes-for-cleansing-and-exfoliating%2F Here are a couple of natural skin care recipes for cleansing and exfoliating.  Most of the soaps and cleansers on the market contain sodium laurel sulfate and other harsh ingredients that can do more harm than good. They aggravate acne, eczema, psoriasis and other inflammatory conditions.  You can make your own soothing daily cleansers with very little effort. Grape juice is an excellent cleanser.  The red varieties contain unique antioxidants that may help reduce the risk of heart disease if eaten and prevent wrinkles if applied directly. Do not use grape juice that you purchase at the store.  It contains added sugars, which are not good for your skin’s health or appearance. Simply buy a bunch of red grapes.  Slice two or three in half.  Remove the pits and rub the flesh and pulp ... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683911 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:58:45 +0100 3683911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3511703&cid=t_114304_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fjessica-bernstein-rethinking-diabetes-from-the-ground-up.html Jessica Bernstein wants to take “control” out of the diabetes vocabulary. So read the headline when she was featured in the San Francisco Chronicle last week. Jessica is a San Francisco Bay Area psychologist who was diagnosed herself with type 1 diabetes when she was just a year old. She’s spent much of her [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3511703 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:00:25 +0100 3511703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3508152&cid=t_114304_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fvans-natural-waffles-giveaway-exclusively-for-blisstree-readers%2F Welcome to our 4th reader giveaway! (And trust us, it won’t be our last.) Eat this up: Van’s new Lite Waffles – made with wholesome, natural ingredients like whole wheat flour, honey, oats, barley, and millet – have just 70 calories and one gram of fat per waffle. And each serving (two waffles per serving) has six grams of fiber! They’re a delicious snack that flatters your figure and tickles your taste buds. Blisstree loves Van’s waffles, so we’re partnering with them, and for this week’s reader giveaway… Four lucky Blisstree readers* will each win: • 5 Free Boxes of Van’s Waffles! (5 coupons redeemable for any Van’s products) Entering our exclusive Van’s waffles giveaway couldn’t be easier. Just tell us by 6 p.m. ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3508152 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:44:01 +0100 3508152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3424909&cid=t_114304_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F03%2F31%2Fon-being-a-student-therapist-facebook-and-process-commentary%2F Buzz…buzz…buzz… The Blackberry on my client’s lap was signaling a message. Usually, this client silences her phone and puts it away before our session, without any prompting from me. This time, she glanced down at it, pushed a few buttons, and resumed our conversation. I let it go. Two minutes later: buzz…buzz…buzz… My client looked down again and started pushing buttons. I called her out. “What’s up with the phone today? Usually you put it away. Is something going on?” “It’s just Facebook updates.” She pushed a few buttons again and put the phone in her pocket. I didn’t hear it vibrate again during the rest of the session. In my group theories class, we’ve been discussing the concept of process commentary, which Irvin Yalom described in his book The Theory a... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3424909 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:20:11 +0100 3424909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208285&cid=t_114304_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fbotulism%2F Pathophysiology 1) paralyzing disease 2) cause is Clostridia botulinum neurotoxin, which is released through growth and autolysis of the microorganism 3) toxin acts on autonomic and voluntary nervous system to block release of acetylcholine at synapses Signs and Symptoms in adults – 1) difficulty swallowing 2) speech problems 3) double vision 4) flaccid paralysis 5) respiratory paralysis 6) cardiac arrest 7) dry mouth dilated pupils (unlike myasthenia where pupils are always normal) 9) constipation 10) urinary retention 11) usually presents with cranial nerve involvement (ptosis) 12) can mimic and be confused with myasthenia gravis, tetanus, and Fisher variant of Guillain-Barre syndrome Characteristic Test Findings Laboratory – 1) toxin is detectable in the feces and serum 2) ... Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208285 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:04:24 +0100 3208285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3145943&cid=t_114304_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8199 Here are some Home made cough mixture recipes using natural ingredients. We did mention that honey is indeed soothing for the throat and works for cough due to URTI in children, and it’s interesting that most of the “recipes” contain honey. from the Malaysian Medical Resources Home made cough mixtures (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3145943 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3145943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3085001&cid=t_114304_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fsugar-season.html In our home we have to watch how much sugar we consume, because my husband is a diabetic...we join him in avoiding sugar. It is hard at this time of year because there are so many tempting treats wherever you go to eat, at parties, in the store, and it is hard to resist.I don't keep sugar around the house, except during the summer to feed the humming birds, we use honey in moderation, stevia (an herbal sweetener) and occasional artificial sweeteners. However, I am thinking of browsing through some Sugar articles to see whether they have some helpful tips on the subject of avoiding sugar, I'm sure there will be plenty about enjoying it. Actually, when I visited, there were many topics discussed on the page, it took doing a search for the word "sugar" to find the information that was helpful... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3085001 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:48:00 +0100 3085001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3012510&cid=t_114304_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drneedles.comhttp%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fquit-checking-your-breasts-honey.html Why did that  government panel turn a thumbs down to teaching women breast self-examination—a low-tech, simple way to check for breast cancer?As a medical physician for over 51 years, I strive to give you the best medical information on controversial medical subjects, and help your read betwwen the lines. You must come to your own conclusions. I have no ties to any organization, pharmaceutical, or lobby group. As an practicing medical acupuncturist since 1982, I find western medicine and medical acupuncture are very complimentary. This results in astounding healing in pain management, addictions to cigarettes and food, and a host of other maladies. Visit drneedles is blogging" at the end of each blog for a complete alphabetical list of all my blogs.Visit http://www.americanacupunctu... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3012510 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:19:00 +0100 3012510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2959105&cid=t_114304_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fbabies-and-botulism-one-babys-story.html November 4, 2009Logan Douglas, 16 weeks old, is in an Edinburgh, Scotland hospital, in "critical but stable condition" today – the first Scottish victim of infant botulism since 1983 (as far back as can be traced in the country's electronic records).Six weeks ago, according to BBC, Logan was admitted to Edinburgh's Royal Hospital for Sick Children with symptoms of infant botulism. A lab test confirmed the diagnosis. Doctors suspect that Logan contracted the disease as a result of sucking on a pacifier that had been dipped in honey.Infant botulism occurs when a baby or toddler with an immature digestive system eats something – usually honey – that contains live spores of Clostridium botulinum. These spores, which are unable to develop in a mature digestive system, are able to grow and... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2959105 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:15:00 +0100 2959105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894788&cid=t_114304_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fcelebrating-honey-bee-day.html According to a friend, Heidi Richards, yesterday the 13th of October was Honey Bee Day! Heidi shares:In honor of 211,600 beekeepers who annually produce more than 220 million pounds of honey every single year I thought I’d share some of my favorite honey beauty recipes with you.Honey Almond ScrubThis Honey Almond Scrub has a refreshing peppermint touch that will exfoliate the skin and make it soft and smooth.Ingredients:3 Tablespoons Almond meal (sometimes called Almondflour)2 Tablespoons Jojoba oil3 Tablespoons Honey3-4 drops ofpeppermint essential oilDirections: Pour Almond meal and Jojoba oil into a small glass bowl or jar. Stir well. Mix in the Honey and Peppermint essential oil. Stir mixture until completely mixed together. Before applying, cleanse the skin. Apply to moistened face.... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894788 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:24:00 +0100 2894788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2796704&cid=t_114304_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FKtngZv-oZMg%2Frosh-hashanah-dinner.php This weekend marks the beginning of the Jewish high holy days.  Rosh Hashanah is the first of the high holy days marking the beginning of the Jewish new year.  The food at Rosh Hashanah is always delicious- and sweet!  To bring in the new year in a sweet way.  Like all holidays, Rosh Hashanah is all about the food.  Until you get to Yom Kippur and then it's all about no food.  But that's a whole other holiday!Sweet Foods For A Sweet YearFor Rosh Hashanah dinner, we always dip apples and challah bread into honey.  Why do we eat these foods?  To make the new year sweet!  Diabetes can be tricky with a meal like this, so I make sure to only have a bite of challah and a tiny bit of honey.Dinner is the easy part and I'll usually forgo the carbs so I c... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2796704 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2796704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2699913&cid=t_114304_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fsugar-shortage-may-not-be-so-bad.html According to the media, sugar may be in short supply soon due to supply and demand, and the bad weather that areas where the world supply comes from. This leads to prices going up, and more.While this may be a challenge for those in the food industry who make their money by baking sweet treats, adding sugar to drinks, and more, it may not be such a bad thing for the health of America.While a little sugar now and then is not going to do much harm in my opinion, eating it in the large quantities that many do has numerous harmful affects including:* High's and lows in blood sugar levels cause havoc to the pancreas and organs that do the very hard work of balancing the glucose levels in the blood leading to disease like diabetes, hypoglycemia, and more.* Children who are given lots of sugary t... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2699913 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:30:00 +0100 2699913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2667632&cid=t_114304_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FT8Lqij5tyCk%2Fin-season-now-figs.php Sweet and succulent, figs are like no other fruit I can think of.  The mild and sweet flavor they have, plus the soft texture with the slightly crunchy seeds is perfection.  Unfortunately, figs are only available during a short time during the summer, so I try to enjoy them when I can!  HistoryFigs are one of the oldest fruits recognized by man. It's no wonder the fig has been enjoyed for centuries. Its sweet, delicious flesh was long used as a sweetener before the advent of refined sugars.The fig tree was mentioned prominently in The Bible (some scholars believe the forbidden fruit picked by Eve was a fig rather than an apple), but it has been around much, much longer. Sumerian stone tablets dating back to 2500 B.C. record the usage of figs.How to Select and StoreWhen you s... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2667632 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2667632 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2019579&cid=t_114304_82_f&fid=38206&url=http%3A%2F%2Falowe.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F12%2F06%2Fnectar-of-the-gods%2F Perhaps the nectar of the gods, honey has been an important part of the lives of ordinary mortals since antiquity. It has been used over the millennia for many things other than simply food, for example, making medicines palatable, healing wounds, and smoothing hand lotions. However, it is the antiseptic properties of honey that are causing renewed interest among moderns. S.E.E. Efem from Calabar, Nigeria, published an article (Br J Surg. 1988; 75:679-681) describing the remarkable power of honey to heal tropical sores, burns, diabetic ulcers, and bedsores, all of which were inhabited by bacteria: Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus, and Escherichia coli, among many others. The first study that quantitatively measured the efficacy of honey in reducing microbial skin colonization in a controlled t... Anthony Lowe : Anesthesiologist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2019579 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 09:59:53 +0100 2019579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1945210&cid=t_114304_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F11%2F08%2Fhealthbolt-funtimes-the-many-faces-of-broccoli%2F Can you see what I see? There are tiny faces staring back at you… For a close up of these tiny faces head on over to bread & honey who not only have some macro shots but also the full story on why the broccoli have faces.. Don’t know about you, but I’ll never look at frozen food packages the same ever again. (photo published with permission from photographer Alicia Lynn Carrier) Tags: bread & honey, broccoli, broccoli faces, Cascadian Farm, Healthbolt, healthbolt funtimes, illusions, optical illusionsShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1945210 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:29:16 +0100 1945210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1713906&cid=t_114304_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F18%2Fmyth-busters-old-wives-tales-exposed%2F You’ve debated them around the water cooler for years. Your mother has warned you about a good many of them. Seinfeld even had a whole show built around one of them (#5). What are they? Old Wives Tales, of course. But are they tales, or do some of them hold some truth a grain or two of truth? Take the quiz below to test your own knowledge on some of the most commonly accepted thoughts out there. Then check your answers and get the explanations you seek at MSNBC.com. 1. Cell phones are dangerous to use in hospitals because they can interfere with medical equipment. True / False / Maybe So 2. It’s safe to follow “the 5 second rule” for food dropped on the floor. True / False / Maybe So 3. Cracking your knuckles can cause arthritis. True / False / Maybe So 4. Cola ty... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1713906 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:43:26 +0100 1713906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1582046&cid=t_114304_105_f&fid=35048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FMedicineAndMan%2F%7E3%2F327398415%2F Honey has been used since ancient times to treat infected wounds but till date there was insufficient medical evidence to back its use as a modern day antibiotic. A recent study the Journal of Clinical Infectious Disease tested medical grade honey Revamil™ (Bfactory) for its bactericidal activity. The authors found that honey was effective in killing a variety of bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella, methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin resistant Enterococcus faecium and multiple drug resistant gram negative bacteria. Of note that the brand of honey used was medical grade and the honey available at grocery stores may be contaminated with bacteria and should not be used for medicinal purposes. Reference: Clinical Infectious Disease addthis_url = 'h... Medicine and Man blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1582046 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:20:11 +0100 1582046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1331346&cid=t_114304_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fcough-medicine-scam-and-yet-more.html The Medicine and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has ordered six products be permanently removed from sale for children aged under two. So now we are going to have to struggle through without Asda Children's Chesty Cough Syrup, Calcough Chesty and Boots Chesty Cough Syrup - one year plus, Children's Chesty Cough and Boots sore throat and cough linctus one year plus and Buttercup infant cough syrup."But doctor, it’s got buttercups in it, so it must be safe""Ah but madam maybe the moo-cow pooed on the butterup."Why do we not go the whole hog and remove all children’s cough medicine from the shelves? And then all the adult cough medicine as well. Are they all dangerous? Not at all. They are crap. Overpriced crap. They do not do anything. Don’t waste your money.Also, hilariously, t... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1331346 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:15:00 +0100 1331346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1252695&cid=t_114304_90_f&fid=36413&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdcscience.net%2F%3Fp%3D220 This afternoon I went to the Coliseum to see a revival of Jonathan Miller’s 1986 production of the Mikado. It was beautifully staged. The well-known patter song of Ko-Ko, the Lord High Executioner of Japan, begged for a version that deals with anti-science (original here). The serious post will come later. [...] (Source: DC's goodscience) DC's goodscience blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1252695 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 08:16:44 +0100 1252695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=694182&cid=t_114304_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F25%2Frecipe-for-healthy-living-orange-and-avocado-salad%2F Filed under: Prevention, All Cancers, Stomach Cancer, Research, Nutrition, Cancer prevention foods, Vitamins and nutrients, Recipe Healthy LivingEating an orange every day can not only boost your vitamin C but it can help get rid of a strain of the H. pylori bacteria that causes peptic ulcers and can lead to stomach cancer. Researchers in San Francisco found that infected people with high levels of vitamin C in their blood were less likely to test positive for the cancer causing strain. Here is a delicious, colorful, and healthy salad to serve your family. Remember to always buy organic when available.Vicki's Citrus/Dijon Salad Dressing4 tbsp. Orange juice 1 1/2 tbsp. Olive oil 1 tbsp. Lime juice 1 tbsp. Honey 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp. Salt 1/2 tsp. PepperWhisk together to make citrus ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=694182 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 694182 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=601904&cid=t_114304_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F10%2Fhow-sweet-it-is%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, ResearchNot to the be purveyor of bad news, but every thirty seconds someone somewhere in the world undergoes amputation for a diabetic foot ulcer. Because people with diabetes often have poor circulation and a diminished ability to battle against infection, diabetic ulcers typically form in areas with open sores -- ending in many cases with the need to amputate. But, this may all be changed in the future, thanks in large part to researchers at the University of Wisconsin Health Eau Clair Family Medical clinic, and to a very natural cure: Honey. The first randomized, double-blind controlled trial examining the efficacy of treating diabetic ulcers with honey is soon to take place at the UW clinic. The researchers are hopeful that their results will prove favorab... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=601904 Thu, 10 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 601904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=560207&cid=t_114304_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F04%2Fwi-fi-mobile-phones-and-honey.html Next week may be challenging for British GPs.We are going to be asked if it is “safe” to have Wi-Fi installations in schools and at home. And, for good measure, there may be some questions about mobile phones and bees.The silly season is not yet upon us but Sunday is a difficult day for newspaper scoops, and so there is always a slight air of “silliness”. Headline stories are run for one day, but then disappear without trace.Today, the Independent is running a “Wi-fi” warning. It tells us that:Several European provincial governments have already taken action to ban or limit Wi-fi in the classroom. (But no details are given of where this action has been taken.)Stowe School has “partially” removed Wi-fi because a teacher was ill. (How do you partially remove it?)And then it g... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=560207 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 09:55:00 +0100 560207