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  • What Kind Of Angry Are You?

    What's Hot in Health
    8 May 2012 | 1:15 pm

  • Is your sunscreen protecting you?

    CNN.com - Health
    16 May 2012 | 11:11 am
    Only 25% of sunscreens are effective at protecting your skin without the use of potentially harmful ingredients, according to the Environmental Working Group, who tested 800 total.

  • 3 Yeast Infection Myths. (#1: Men Don’t Get Them.)

    The Survival Doctor
    LAwordsmith
    15 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    Sure, you can eat yogurt for a yeast infection. But for a more direct approach, you can insert a tablespoon where it really counts. by James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. Since this is National Women’s Health Week, I tried to think of common ailments that I see women for more than men. Things that would be frequent problems in a disaster. The first ailment that came to mind was yeast infections. (It’s estimated that up to ninety percent of women will have one at some time.) But, men, this affects you too. Much more than may you think. Fortunately, for yeast infections, there are plenty of home…

  • Health Tip: Exercising in the Heat

    Healthline News : RSS
    15 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    (HealthDay News) -- You shouldn't stop exercising during the summer months, just because the mercury has jumped to uncomfortable heights. But you should take precautions to protect yourself against heat-related illness. The American Council on Exe...

  • How to Maintain Your Hair’s Health

    TheHealthCareArticles.com
    Jane Maybudi
    5 May 2012 | 5:13 am
    Are you wanting hair that’s gorgeous and vibrant? First, your hair must be healthy. Restoring unhealthy hair will take time. There’s really no way to reverse the damage that’s been done to your existing hair. Nonetheless, you can correct the things that do cause the damage so new hair is healthy. Your hair isn’t merely your crowning glory, so to speak. It’s actually a reflection of your overall health, and you need to take it just as seriously. Your hair can look dry, flat, and breakable if you aren’t eating well. It needs exactly the same basic nutritional…
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  • Family Resource Network - Epilepsy Foundation of NJ

    9 May 2012 | 3:19 pm
    Family Resource Network - Epilepsy Foundation of NJ Since 1986, the Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey (EFNJ) has been providing quality family support services to people affected by an assortment of disabilities and needs. In 2004, the Trenton, NJ-based EFNJ launched the Family Resource Network (FRN) -- a comprehensive, family-focused human service organization devoted to serving a broad spectrum of disabilities by meeting individualized needs. Johnson & Johnson From: JNJhealth Views: 69 0 ratings Time: 03:46 More in Entertainment

  • Oklahoma City Indian Clinic

    9 May 2012 | 3:19 pm
    Oklahoma City Indian Clinic The Oklahoma City Indian Clinic provides health care and medical support to Native Americans who live in urban areas. According to many Native American leaders, the elderly serve as the strength and the living heritage of the American Indian culture. As a response, funds awarded by the J&J/RCI Caregivers Program will be used to provide support to The Oklahoma City Indian Clinic CareGivers Program. This initiative supports approximately 720 American Indian grandparents who provide full- or part-time care for their grandchildren, as well as 900 clinic patients…

  • Golden Willow

    9 May 2012 | 3:19 pm
    Golden Willow Golden Willow, in Taos County, New Mexico, is a nonprofit counseling center that serves individuals, families, and communities experiencing grief. Funding made possible by the Johnson & Johnson/ Rosalynn Carter Caregivers Institute will allow the center to focus on education and support for young children and teens who serve as caregivers. The goal of this program is to help children develop empathy for others and to assume the natural role of "caregivers of the future." Through a series of caregiving services and training, it is hoped that this program will…

  • Weems Community Mental Health Center

    9 May 2012 | 3:19 pm
    Weems Community Mental Health Center The Weems Community Mental Health Center, in Meridian, Miss., provides a full range of professional mental health services to all residents of Region 10 of the Mississippi Mental Health System. Established in 1970, the center educates the public about mental health issues and treatment, thereby enhancing the well being of individuals and the overall health of the East Central Mississippi region. Grant funding from the J&J/RCI Caregivers Program will be used to support the "Empathy in Action" program, an initiative that creates mutual…

  • J&J Sustainability Special: Our Global Citizenship ennTV #11, 1 of 4

    9 May 2012 | 11:04 am
    J&J Sustainability Special: Our Global Citizenship ennTV #11, 1 of 4 In this episode of ennTV, learn how Johnson & Johnson companies approach corporate citizenship and caring for the world environmentally, economically and socially with profiles on earthwards™ recognized Neutrogena® Naturals, our partnership with the United Nations Population Fund, and sustainable reprocessing with SterilMed®. To learn more about our responsibility and citizenship programs, visit jnj.com/responsibility Visit www.NeutrogenaNaturals.com to learn more about Neutrogena® Naturals…
 
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    Healthline Health Blogger Paul S. Auerbach - Medicine for the Outdoors

  • Wilderness Medicine Newsletter

    Paul S. Auerbach, MD
    14 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    There is an excellent publication available entitled Wilderness Medicine Newsletter. I have been reading it for years and find it to be high quality, accurate, informative, and well written. You may check it out at http://www.wildernessmedicinenew...

  • Hand Injuries Not to Miss

    Paul S. Auerbach, MD
    7 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Hand injuries are common in outdoor enthusiasts. Some of these injuries are easy to diagnose, and others are more difficult, usually because the signs and symptoms are subtle or because the examiner is inexperienced. Emergency physicians, such as ...

  • Probiotics and Acute Infectious Diarrhea

    Paul S. Auerbach, MD
    3 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Probiotics are live microorganisms that are purposefully ingested by humans to improve their health—the thought is that probiotics improve “digestive health.” The specific microorganisms are commonly of the genera Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, a...

  • Recognizing Heart Attacks in Women

    Paul S. Auerbach, MD
    1 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    We have long been taught that the typical symptoms for a heart attack are substernal (beneath the breastbone) chest pain that is pressure-like or “squeezing” in nature, radiation of the chest pain to the left arm or jaw, sweating, nausea, and weak...

  • Prevention of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

    Paul S. Auerbach, MD
    23 Apr 2012 | 2:00 am
    Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a constellation of symptoms that occurs in persons after they have suffered a traumatic event (or multiple events). Some of these symptoms include (among many likely others):
 
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  • Amanda de Cadenet Starts ‘The Conversation’

    16 May 2012 | 1:24 pm
    The LA-based photographer’s new show dishes body image, motherhood, healthy aging, and more with top women celebrities.

  • Infant Head Lag May Signal Autism

    16 May 2012 | 11:06 am
    Infants who show developmental delays in head and neck muscle control may be at increased risk for autism, a new study suggests.

  • Americans Living Longer but Obesity Rising

    16 May 2012 | 12:01 am
    The CDC today released its annual state of the union’s health, and there’s good news and bad. We’re living longer, for example. But we’re also gaining more weight.

  • First At-Home HIV Test Nears Approval

    15 May 2012 | 6:11 pm
    An FDA advisory panel says the agency should approve over-the-counter sale of the OraQuick home HIV test. Results take only 20 minutes. One problem: About 1 in 14 people with HIV will get a negative result.

  • New Sunscreen Guide: 1 in 4 Products Deemed Safe

    15 May 2012 | 5:55 pm
    With warmer weather on the way, the Environmental Working Group has just released a new edition of their popular sunscreen guide.
 
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  • Health Tip: Exercising in the Heat

    15 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    (HealthDay News) -- You shouldn't stop exercising during the summer months, just because the mercury has jumped to uncomfortable heights. But you should take precautions to protect yourself against heat-related illness. The American Council on Exe...

  • Are Post-Angioplasty Stress Tests Unnecessary?

    15 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    TUESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- After patients undergo heart procedures to open blocked arteries, it may not be useful to give them treadmill stress tests with echocardiograms if they don't have symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of brea...

  • Fitness Fights High Blood Pressure, Even With Family History

    15 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    TUESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Although people with a family history of high blood pressure (hypertension) are at much greater risk of developing the condition themselves, regular exercise and physical fitness may significantly lower that ris...

  • Health Tip: Put the Brakes on Drowsy Driving

    15 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    (HealthDay News) -- Nodding off may be okay while you're chaperoning a kiddy movie or at your mother-in-law's birthday party, but not when you're behind the wheel. The National Sleep Foundation says these warning signs mean you're too tired to drive:

  • FDA Panel to Consider At-Home HIV Test

    15 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    TUESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Should Americans be able to buy a test at the drugstore and use it to determine whether they're infected with the virus that causes AIDS? A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel plans to debate this q...
 
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  • Why we need a good screening test for ovarian cancer

    16 May 2012 | 1:25 pm
    Q: This week the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued preliminary guidelines for ovarian cancer screening. It recommends against routine screening saying that the risk of false positive diagnoses outweighs the benefits. How can this be and why is it so hard to find a good screening test for ovarian cancer?

  • How to minimize your child's medical radiation exposure

    16 May 2012 | 1:22 pm
    Q: I took my kid to the ER last night because his stomach hurt, and they ran a CAT scan. Is that normal? Should I be worried about radiation?

  • Why does my baby's urine smell?

    16 May 2012 | 1:22 pm
    Q: My baby's urine smells really bad! Is there something wrong?

  • Expert: Did 'Kony' director have 'manic episode?'

    16 May 2012 | 1:22 pm
    Modern medicine is very good at some things, and really lousy at others. As I wrote in a blog last week, psychiatry is no different in this regard.

  • Is your sunscreen protecting you?

    16 May 2012 | 11:11 am
    Only 25% of sunscreens are effective at protecting your skin without the use of potentially harmful ingredients, according to the Environmental Working Group, who tested 800 total.
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  • New data on the health of these United States

    Jacque Wilson
    15 May 2012 | 11:01 pm
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released their annual health report for 2011 on Wednesday. The report contains more than 150 data tables on the U.S. population's well-being, with a special focus on socioeconomic status. Here are a few of the interesting tidbits we found. For more, visit www.cdc.gov. The Bible Belt needs more doctors. On average, there were 25 physicians for every 10,000 people in the U.S. in 2009. The Northeast, Hawaii and Minnesota had the highest ratio of doctors to patients, while states in the South and Rocky Mountain-areas had fewer than 21 per…

  • FDA panel recommends approving home HIV test

    youngsa
    15 May 2012 | 6:48 pm
    Consumers may soon be able to test themselves for HIV and quickly learn the results in the privacy of their own homes following a unanimous approval recommendation from a Food and Drug Administration advisory committee on Tuesday. The panel said the OraQuick In-Home HIV Test should be made available over-the-counter (OTC) saying the test is safe and effective and that the benefits far outweigh the potential risks. If approved by the FDA, the test will be the first OTC test to be marketed for HIV or any infectious disease.  FDA advisory committee recommendations are not binding, but they…

  • Patient: Alzheimer's plan OK, but too late for me

    elandau
    15 May 2012 | 10:16 am
    When Phil Kreitner’s wife Sherril Gelmon comes home and asks what he did all day, he has to pause to think. It’s hard enough to remember what he did five minutes ago. And where he keeps the different cereals he likes to mix in the morning. Kreitner, 72, of Portland, Oregon, is one of many aging Americans living with mild cognitive impairment, a condition marked by memory impairment that may progress into the more severe Alzheimer’s disease. He’s participating in a clinical trial aimed at testing a treatment for dementia, and believes furthering research is critical for combating the…

  • New laxative-free colonoscopy shows promise

    youngsa
    14 May 2012 | 4:00 pm
    If you're turning 50 or you're already there, colorectal screening is in your future.  Although you would only have to be screened every 10 years (if no polyps are found), the prospect of getting prepped for procedure is a big turn-off for many.  You've probably heard some of the horror stories about the pre-screening laxatives, the taste, the amount, the ensuing "cleansing." But for those who are a little squeamish about all that liquid going in–and coming out, a new laxative free colonoscopy might be on the horizon.  A study of 605 adults published…

  • Nearly 1 in 3 have sleepwalked, study finds

    elandau
    14 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
    Sleepwalking isn't just a quirk of Homer Simpson and other cartoon characters who go on unconscious adventures. New research suggests it's even more common than you may think. Researchers published a study in the journal Neurology involving more than 19,000 American adults, and found that nearly 30% had sleepwalked at some point in their lives. Far fewer said they experienced sleepwalking within the last year - only about 4% did. One percent had two or more episodes per month. Dr. Maurice Ohayon of Stanford University and lead author of the study says sleepwalking can be risky…
 
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  • New Generics Soon Available for Best-Selling Drug Lipitor

    St. Louis College of Pharmacy
    16 May 2012 | 2:00 pm
    New generic medications are set to come to market in June after the exclusivity agreement with Lipitor expires. This could lead to confusion at pharmacy counters as many on the medication may see changes. Clark Kebodeaux, Pharm.D., is a practicing pharmacist who can explain to your audience about the changes, what it means for your out of pocket costs, and help anticipate questions audience members may have for pharmacists.

  • FDA-Approved Drug Makes Established Cancer Vaccine Work Better

    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    16 May 2012 | 2:00 pm
    A team from the Perelman School of Medicine and the Abramson Family Cancer Research Institute at the University of Pennsylvania found that the FDA-approved drug daclizumab improved the survival of breast cancer patients taking a cancer vaccine by 30 percent, compared to those patients not taking daclizumab.

  • Detecting the Earliest Signs of Cancer Relapse: Study Finds High-Throughput Sequencing Outpaces Flow Cytometry

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
    16 May 2012 | 2:00 pm
    A study led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has found that a next-generation, high-speed DNA-decoding technology called high-throughput sequencing can detect the earliest signs of potential relapse in nearly twice the number of leukemia patients as compared to flow cytometry, the current gold standard for detecting minimal residual disease.

  • Allergist Available to Comment on Increased Asthma Rates

    American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)
    16 May 2012 | 1:25 pm
    Expert alert - Free screening program helps people find out if they are at risk.

  • Blood Platelet Biomaterial Enhances Healing After Dental Implants

    Allen Press Publishing Services
    16 May 2012 | 1:15 pm
    Restoring the front teeth after a traumatic injury poses a particular challenge--biologically, functionally, and aesthetically. Even when all the procedures of a successful implant are followed, healing of tissues can still be an unpredictable element. One approach to improving the outcome of this type of implant is the use of blood platelet concentrates.
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  • Specific Clinical Guidance Urgently Needed On Bone Cancer Drugs

    16 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Although bisphosphonate drugs can reduce pain and bone fractures in individuals with multiple myeloma, no one drug is superior, according to a systematic review of the current evidence of these drugs. The review is published in The Cochrane Library. Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that grows in and on bones. The disease can cause fractures in the spine and long bones. Bisphosphonate drugs are used to prevent or reduce the occurrence of bone fractures and pain in these patients and work by inhibiting the activities of osteoclasts (bone cells)...

  • Advanced Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Pazopanib Improves Progression-Free Survival

    16 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    According to results of the PALETTE trial, treatment with pazopanib increased progression-free survival (PFS) almost three fold among patients with metastatic soft-tissue sarcoma whose disease had progressed following chemotherapy. The results are published Online First in The Lancet. In the United States, an estimated 11,000 individuals are diagnosed with soft-tissue sarcomas each year - accounting for just 1% of all adult cancers. However, progress in developing new effective treatments for the disease has been slow during the last three decades...

  • Rising Infertility And Cancer Rates Possibly Linked To Pharmaceuticals And Household Chemicals

    16 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    According to the European Environment Agency (EEA), household products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food all contain endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) which may be causing significant increases in diabetes, obesity, cancers and increasing infertility. In recent decades, the incidence of many human diseases and disorders including diabetes, breast and prostate cancer, and male infertility has increased significantly and many scientists believe this is due to increasing levels of exposure to mixtures of some chemicals in widespread use...

  • Schizophrenia Risk In Kids Associated With Mothers' Gluten Antibodies

    16 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    Children are nearly 50% more likely to develop schizophrenia later in life if their mothers are sensitive to wheat protein gluten, say researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and Johns Hopkins Children's Center in Baltimore. The study, published in The American Journal of Psychiatry, adds to increasing evidence that many subsequent diseases in life take root before and shortly after birth. Robert Yolken, M.D...

  • Marker To Identify, Attack Breast Cancer Stem Cells

    16 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    Breast cancer stem cells wear a cell surface protein that is part nametag and part bull's eye, identifying them as potent tumor-generating cells and flagging their vulnerability to a drug, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center report online in Journal of Clinical Investigation. "We've discovered the first single marker for breast cancer stem cells and also found that it's targetable with a small molecule drug that inhibits an enzyme crucial to its synthesis," said co-senior author Michael Andreeff, M.D., Ph.D...
 
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  • Implants may help prevent repeat teen pregnancies

    11 May 2012 | 5:17 pm
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Up to half of teens and young women who give birth are pregnant again within a year -- but a new study suggests giving new moms a contraceptive implant before they leave the hospital the first time around can help prevent those repeat pregnancies.Add Comment

  • Prenatal smoking tied to worse asthma in kids

    11 May 2012 | 5:16 pm
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children whose mothers smoked during pregnancy may have a tougher time controlling their asthma than other kids do, a new study suggests.Add Comment

  • Fish tied to lower colon cancer risk: study

    11 May 2012 | 5:15 pm
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who eat plenty of fish may have a lower risk of colon and rectal cancers, a new report suggests.Add Comment

  • Does everyone with chest pain need a stress test?

    10 May 2012 | 4:59 pm
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who come to the emergency department complaining of chest pain often get a test that isn't helping them very much, according to a new study.Add Comment

  • World disease fund gets added $1.6 billion boost

    10 May 2012 | 12:11 pm
    GENEVA (Reuters) - The Global Fund, a leading financier in the struggle against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, expects to have an additional $1.6 billion to fund projects in 2012-2014, its new chief said on Wednesday, a turnaround from a funding freeze last year.Add Comment
 
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  • FDA Advisory Panel Approves Home HIV Test Kit

    16 May 2012 | 1:25 pm
    Americans are a step closer to being able to quickly determine in the privacy of their own homes whether they’re infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Tuesday voted 17-0 in favor of approving the...

  • Surgery Helps Kids With Dangerous Giggling Seizures

    16 May 2012 | 12:44 pm
    It is the most treasured and joyous sound for nearly every parent: their child's laughter. But for a rare number of children, laughter can signal a potentially devastating, even fatal future, and their parents will do anything to make the laughter stop.

  • Paralyzed Woman Moves Robotic Arm With Mind

    16 May 2012 | 12:11 pm
    Cathy Hutchinson, who is paralyzed from a stroke, used a mind-controlled robotic arm to drink from a bottle. It is a system called BrainGate, which used a tiny implanted sensor in the brain to send signals to the muscles, bypassing damaged nerves.

  • Watch: Dwarf 'Princess' Joins 'Toddlers and Tiaras'

    16 May 2012 | 12:01 pm
    Lacy-Mae, 8, was born with achondroplasia, a common form of dwarfism.

  • Watch: Paralyzed Woman Moves Robotic Arm With Mind

    16 May 2012 | 12:01 pm
    A paralyzed woman uses a mind-controlled robotic arm to drink from a bottle.
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  • Chocolate Zucchini Bread Oatmeal

    Sheila
    14 May 2012 | 2:00 pm
    Inspired by the incredibly moist and chocolate-y zucchini bread that my grandmother used to make when I was little, this oatmeal tastes like a treat, while making you feel great about getting something green into your breakfast. Note, I used steel cut oats, so I started the recipe the night before, but you could also make this recipe using rolled oats, so that you can start the recipe in the morning. Ingredients 1/4 cup (40g) steel cut oats 1 cup water pinch of Celtic sea salt 1/2 medium zucchini, grated 1 tsp stevia 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder 1/4…

  • The Luxx and the Live Well 360 Inspirational Bag Charms are NOW AVAILABLE

    Sheila
    9 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    Head over and reserve yours RIGHT NOW! We have a wait list of 100+ for the Luxx and limited quantities of the Inspirational Bag Charms, so head over and reserve your place “in line” so you can be sure to get them (and in the color that you want). CHARMED LIFE GIVEAWAY Also, once you are done, head over to our Charmed Life Giveaway to get all the details on how to enter to WIN your Luxx and a personalized version of one of these amazing Inspirational Bag Charms. BONUS Remember too… as a THANK YOU for being so patient with us while we get our inventory situated, we’re…

  • Did You Hear Our Awesome News?

    Sheila
    8 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    If you haven’t heard, here’s a recap of what’s coming TOMORROW! 1. THE LUXX – AVAILABLE WED, MAY 9TH The Luxx fitness and yoga bag will be available for pre-order in Eggplant Purple and our newest color, Onyx Black starting Wednesday, May 9th (TOMORROW). We’ll begin shipping approximately May 31. If you want to get your hands on one of these bags, please MAKE SURE to place your order first thing tomorrow, as we have a wait-list of 100+ people. This will reserve your place “in line” and ensure you get your bag as quickly as possible (and in the color…

  • Introducing Live Well 360 Inspirational Bag Charms by Nine Thirteen Designs

    Sheila
    4 May 2012 | 9:00 pm
    SURPRISE! Here’s the scoop on our long awaited announcement. Live Well 360 is proud to have partnered with Nine Thirteen Designs to bring you a limited edition of inspirational bag charms, designed by the one and only, Amanda Lindsey exclusively for YOU. You’ve been asking for more ways to declare your commitment to live well 360 (aka live well in every way), so we’re delivering! Boy, has it been tough to keep this under wraps! We’ve been working on this for some time now, and we are glad to finally be able to share this exciting news. For a limited time, we’ll…

  • 3 Tips on Being Committed to Your Fitness [PLUS Details on the Special Surprise]

    Sheila
    4 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    To commit means to promise. When you are committed to your health and fitness plan, you are essentially making a promise to yourself, to take good care of you. You are telling yourself that YOU matter, your health matters. After all, if you don’t have your health… what do you have? So, in honor of building a lifestyle of health and fitness, here’s our top 3 tips for how to commit to making your fitness a priority. 3 Tips on Being Committed to Your Fitness 1. Build the structure When you are first starting out building new habits, you have to set up certain structures so that you…
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  • Test teen football players for Alzheimer's gene?

    16 May 2012 | 1:05 pm
    Should high school kids get a genetic test for the risk for Alzheimer’s disease before they’re allowed to play football? Two prominent scientists who study both Alzheimer’s and  the traumatic brain injury suffered by some football players raise that ethically charged question in an editorial out Wednesday in the journal Science Translational Medicine.

  • U.S. lowers cutoff for lead poisoning in kids

    16 May 2012 | 12:40 pm
    For the first time in 20 years, U.S. health officials have lowered the threshold for lead poisoning in young children.

  • Paralyzed woman gets mind-controlled robot arm

    16 May 2012 | 12:07 pm
    The stroke that disconnected Cathy Hutchinson’s brain from her body has kept her silent and unable to move for more than 14 years. But science is starting to change all that.

  • New mother battling flesh-eating bacteria

    16 May 2012 | 10:47 am
    An Upstate mom is in critical, but stable condition after her husband said she was diagnosed with a flesh-eating bacteria days after giving birth to twins.

  • UN agency warns about world's leading killers

    16 May 2012 | 8:15 am
    Health data released on Wednesday provided the clearest evidence to date of the spread of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease from developed nations to poorer regions such as Africa, as lifestyles and diets there change.
 
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  • Revealing brain damage from battlefield to playing field

    16 May 2012 | 1:09 pm
    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Traumatic brain injury, the signature wound of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, is doubly cruel: it leaves many victims emotionally shattered and cognitively crippled. But because mild and moderate brain injuries do not show up on CT or other imaging, doctors and even family members are often skeptical that any real damage exists. ...

  • CDC Lowers Lead-Poisoning Threshold for Kids

    16 May 2012 | 1:06 pm
    WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. health officials on Wednesday lowered the threshold for what's considered lead poisoning in young children.

  • Paralyzed Patients Use Mind to Move Robotic Arm

    16 May 2012 | 1:06 pm
    WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Two stroke patients who had lost the use of their arms and legs were able to use their brains to move a robotic arm, researchers report.

  • Health Highlights: May 16, 2012

    16 May 2012 | 1:06 pm
    Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:

  • Urban Hospitals May Act as Breeding Ground for MRSA

    16 May 2012 | 1:06 pm
    WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- A dangerous antibiotic-resistant "superbug" appears to originate in hospitals in large cities and then spreads to smaller hospitals, according to a new study.
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  • New data highlight increases in hypertension, diabetes incidence

    16 May 2012 | 4:33 am
    16 May 2012 -- One in three adults worldwide has high blood pressure – a condition that causes around half of all deaths from stroke and heart disease, according to the World health statistics 2012 report released today. One in 10 adults has diabetes.

  • WHO highlights importance of good hand hygiene for patient safety

    4 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    4 May 2012 – On Hand Hygiene Day (5 May), more than 15 000 health-care facilities from 156 countries are participating in the WHO Save Lives: Clean Your Hands Initiative by committing to improve patient safety by practicing better hand hygiene

  • 15 Million babies born too soon

    2 May 2012 | 12:50 pm
    2 May 2012 -- Over one million of preterm babies die shortly after birth and countless others suffer some type of lifelong physical, neurological, or educational disability. An estimated 75% of preterm babies who die could survive without expensive care if a few proven and inexpensive treatments and preventions were available worldwide.

  • World Malaria Day 2012

    24 Apr 2012 | 1:01 am
    24 April 2012 -- On the eve of World Malaria Day 2012, WHO hails global progress in combating malaria but highlights the need to further reinforce the fight. WHO’s new initiative, T3: Test, Treat, Track, urges malaria-endemic countries and donors to move towards universal access to diagnostic testing and antimalarial treatment, and to build robust malaria surveillance systems.

  • Global partners launch new plan to control and eliminate measles and rubella

    23 Apr 2012 | 7:01 pm
    24 April 2012 -- Announcing a new global strategy aimed at reducing measles deaths and congenital rubella syndrome to zero. The announcement comes with the publication of new data using a state-of-the-art methodology showing that efforts to reduce measles deaths have resulted in a 74% reduction in global measles deaths, from 2000 to 2010.
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  • Exercise Early, Sleep Better

    noauthor
    1 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Want to sleep better? Get moving earlier. In a recent study at Appalachian State University, led by Scott Collier, PhD, participants ran on treadmills for 30 minutes, three times a week — at 7 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. When working out in the morning, the study subjects experienced better-quality sleep that night, spending up to 75 percent more time in “deep sleep,” the reparative third and fourth stages of the five-stage sleep cycle, than when the subjects exercised in the afternoon or evening. This, says Collier, has some very real physical and psychological benefits. “When you spend…

  • Give the Mother in Your Life the Gift of Health

    noauthor
    30 Apr 2012 | 3:42 pm
    Order a gift subscription to Experience Life magazine for Mother's Day.

  • PIlar Gerasimo Talks About Healthy Living and Business Building on Womenetics.com

    Jocelyn Stone
    25 Apr 2012 | 12:33 pm
    The founding editor of Experience Life shares the inspiration and history behind how the magazine started.

  • The Truth About Antibacterial Soap

    noauthor
    24 Apr 2012 | 2:00 am
    MYTH: Antibacterial soap is the most effective way to kill bacteria and prevent disease. FACT: University of Michigan researchers have found that antibacterial (also referred to as antimicrobial) soaps are no better at germ removal or disease prevention than ordinary soap and water. Further research at Columbia University showed that people who use antibacterial soaps are no healthier than those who don’t. But that’s not all. The active ingredient in antibacterial soaps (a synthetic chemical called triclosan) may actually be harmful to your health. Triclosan may disrupt normal endocrine…

  • Sportaneous App

    noauthor
    18 Apr 2012 | 11:00 pm
    On the road and in search of a pickup game or a fitness class? The Sportaneous app tells you where things are going on. You can also customize your fitness preferences so you don’t end up with a lot of information you don’t need. Free from www.sportaneous.com.
 
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    CalorieLab - Health News & Information Blog

  • Lab Notes: American French Fry Brother Inspires Chinese; Tripling of PhDs on Food Stamps

    labnotes
    16 May 2012 | 4:10 am
    On our Lab Notes page CalorieLab’s editors select and rank the day’s essential health news items in real time. Readers can suggest, vote and comment on items. Below are brief summaries of yesterday’s (May 15, 2012) Lab Notes items. To see today’s items, visit Lab Notes. 1. American French Fry Brother Inspires Chinese Jason Loose, or Lu Jiesen in Chinese, has become a sensation in China after performing a simple good deed that got recorded a bystander. 2. Tripling of PhDs on Food Stamps The number of graduate degree holders who’ve had to apply for food stamps,…

  • Lab Notes: Sunscreen Makers Get Extension for New Rule; Man Gets Rattlesnake Bite Inside Walmart

    labnotes
    15 May 2012 | 4:10 am
    On our Lab Notes page CalorieLab’s editors select and rank the day’s essential health news items in real time. Readers can suggest, vote and comment on items. Below are brief summaries of yesterday’s (May 14, 2012) Lab Notes items. To see today’s items, visit Lab Notes. 1. Sunscreen Makers Get Extension for New Rule Sunscreen makers now have another six months to comply with label changes ordered by the FDA. 2. Man Gets Rattlesnake Bite Inside Walmart Walmart customer Mica Craig, 47, was bitten by a rattlesnake at a Walmart store in Washington State. 3. Testosterone…

  • Stand Up Straight: Intelliskin Performance Clothing and the Benefits of Good Posture

    dr-j
    14 May 2012 | 4:01 pm
    Contributor: “Dr. J” Dr. J offers his irreverent, slightly irrelevant, but possibly useful opinions on health and fitness. A Florida surgeon and fitness freak with a black belt in karate, he runs 50 miles a week and flies a Cherokee Arrow 200. (CC) Joshua Sudock/OC Register Stand up straight! I’m sure most of us have heard that admonition encouraging us to have good posture when we were children. The Benefits of Good Posture You read everywhere about people extolling the virtues of good posture. The American Physical Therapy Association writes, “Posture is important in…

  • Lab Notes: Washington State Has Whooping Cough Outbreak

    labnotes
    13 May 2012 | 4:10 am
    On our Lab Notes page CalorieLab’s editors select and rank the day’s essential health news items in real time. Readers can suggest, vote and comment on items. Below are brief summaries of yesterday’s (May 12, 2012) Lab Notes items. To see today’s items, visit Lab Notes. 1. Washington State Has Whooping Cough Outbreak Washington state is experience an epidemic of whooping cough and taking steps to make people aware of the highly contagious bacterial infection and buying large quantities of the vaccine so teens and adults can get boosters to protect themselves. (By…

  • Lab Notes: Scientists Learn How to Read a Dog’s Mind; Student Fights Flesh Eating Bacteria

    labnotes
    12 May 2012 | 4:10 am
    On our Lab Notes page CalorieLab’s editors select and rank the day’s essential health news items in real time. Readers can suggest, vote and comment on items. Below are brief summaries of yesterday’s (May 11, 2012) Lab Notes items. To see today’s items, visit Lab Notes. 1. Scientists Learn How to Read a Dog’s Mind Dogs can be trained to lie still inside an MRI machine long enough to get brain scans, learn researchers from Emory University in Atlanta. 2. Student Fights Flesh Eating Bacteria Aimee Copeland, 24, is fighting a rare, flesh-eating bacteria called…
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    Pono Life

  • Video: How to be kind to yourself

    14 May 2012 | 12:48 pm
    Cardio is just one way to be kind to yourself. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Video: Biathlon DONE!

    12 May 2012 | 6:03 pm
    VIDEO0100.mp4 Watch on Posterous Summary of how we did. Too tired to say anything else. Lol Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Why People Procrastinate

    12 May 2012 | 5:26 pm
    <blockquote class='posterous_long_quote'><p>Let’s take a look at the results:</p> <h3 class="alert">Procrastination Survey Results</h3> <p><img title="procrastination-reason-put-things-off" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4470" src="http://cdn.sidsavara.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/procrastination-reason-put-things-off.jpg" height="221" alt="" width="500" /></p> <p>By far, the number one reason people procrastinate is <strong>they simply don’t feel like doing the things they need to do</strong>.</p>…

  • Video: The Last Beach Training Day

    8 May 2012 | 11:30 pm
    VIDEO0097.mp4 Watch on Posterous The biathlon is this Saturday... Aaahhh! Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Video: Biathlon Trial Run Time & Lesson

    5 May 2012 | 1:10 pm
    VIDEO0095.mp4 Watch on Posterous 1:15 is our time to beat! Good thing we did this. This is what we learned:1) Watch out for man-o-war2) Have small goals to shoot for in the water & on land3) A game of tag is a great motivator4) Jogging with sandy feet doesn't feel good5) Clothes rubbing on wet skin over time = rash6) Having Energy & Endurance drink before the race worked Permalink | Leave a comment  »
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    Starling Fitness

  • Donut Queen: What A Strange World We Live In

    Laura Moncur
    16 May 2012 | 8:40 am
    This photo of a donut queen from Found in Moms Basement just highlights bad food to me. Every day I am bombarded with images of beautiful people eating food that is poison to me. Some reptilian part of my brain believes that if I eat that food, I would be thin and beautiful, too. Maybe I could even be the Donut Queen. The saddest thing is, the Donut Queen doesn’t become the queen by eating the donuts. She becomes the queen because she DOESN’T eat the donuts. If you think this is a fluke, this Donut Queen thing went on for quite some time. I’ve seen photos from 1948-1951. In…

  • Water: My Only Drink

    Laura Moncur
    14 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Since I’ve started my Nothing Sweet Campaign, my beverage choices have been limited. At any restaurant, I’m pretty much restricted to just water. At home, there are various herbal teas I could drink, but really, it’s just easier to fill my glass with tap water. I’ve gotten to the point where I feel as if all other drinks are contaminated water. They’re kind of what I need, but have been contaminated with sugar or artificial sweeteners. It’s not nearly as bad as sewage water, but I have the same feeling about it. If Diet Coke came out of my kitchen tap, I…

  • Low Carb Living: An Introduction Video

    Laura Moncur
    12 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    This is a LONG video (27:34 mins) interviewing Dr Stephen Phinney, MD, PhD. It’s a great video talking about how to stay on low carb for the rest of your life. My biggest problem with Atkins was increasing the carbs after Induction. Every time I increased my carbs, I would start craving them again and go completely off the rails. This video talks about how to live on low carb for a long time. He’s promoting his book, The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living, so I downloaded the book on Amazon, but I haven’t had a chance to read it. I really like in the video how he…

  • Thinspiration or Anorexic Porn? I Can’t Tell…

    Laura Moncur
    11 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    I found this video on YouTube and I was strangely inspired by it. It shows images of starkly thin girls and peppers in a few quotes and advice. The advice and quotes were both helpful and disturbing to me. Eat less, weigh less, fail less, feel less This one was disturbing. I don’t want to FEEL less. If anything, I feel as if I’m wrapped in cotton when I’m fat. I want to feel MORE. Eat slower, full faster That’s true. I wish I could learn how to slow down my eating. Eat only when needed. Occupy your mind This one was helpful. I tend to eat when I get bored. It really…

  • Portabella Pizza Bites

    Laura Moncur
    10 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    I was looking for something interesting to eat that was still low carb and I came across these Portabella Pizza Bites. The recipe was made all low fat, so they had to add an egg to help the low fat cheese melt. I took all that out and I’m going to make it FULL fat and low carb. Ingredients: 6 mini Portabella mushrooms (or 2 large Portabella mushroom caps) 1/2 cup marinara sauce (Get the kind without any added sugar. Tomatoes have enough carbs on their own.) 1/2 oz. pepperoni (approx. 6 slices) 2 oz. black olives 3 oz. Mozzarella cheese Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Clean…
 
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    EcoSalon | Conscious Culture and Fashion

  • DIY Shelves: 13 Ways to Make Your Old Stuff Look New

    K. Emily Bond
    16 May 2012 | 1:28 pm
    These shelves are made for storage, not the garbage. Our resident DIY expert certainly has some crafty ideas when it comes to using repurposed materials for rudimentary shelves, those from vintage dish racks. Here are a few more ways to upcycle, repurpose and reuse materials bound for the trash heap. Your Victorian book collection will thank you. Found via Piccsy, fully fictionalized pipes. Above, a DIY project from Barely Measured repurposing antique ladders. Another ladder repurposed care of Poetic Home. This one takes a long view on literature. Spotted in Apartment Therapy, Dutch…

  • Daily Track: Club Tropicana (Umberto Lumber ‘Icy Mojito’ Edit) – Bossasonic

    Anna Brones
    16 May 2012 | 12:25 pm
    Every day is better with a new track. Bossasonic – Club Tropicana (Umberto Lumber ‘ Icy Mojito ‘ Edit) by Umberto Lumber Every day we bring you one track for a little musical inspiration. Have a track you want to submit? Email us at contact@ecosalon.com. Image: Umberto Lumber

  • 7 Common Culinary Herbs You Can Grow Indoors

    Mike Lieberman
    16 May 2012 | 11:25 am
    VideoDon’t have a garden? Not to worry. We have covered getting started with your apartment garden and choosing the right vegetables to help you get started. Some of you still say that you don’t have the space to grow some of your own food. That’s why I am going to help break down that excuse. You all have windows in your apartment, which is why in this video I share with you 7 common culinary herbs that you can grow indoors and which window to grow them in. It doesn’t get any more local than growing in your own home. In the comments below, let me know which of these…

  • Behind the Label: Is Stella McCartney a Sustainable Brand?

    Jessica Marati
    16 May 2012 | 10:17 am
    Has Stella McCartney earned her place in the sustainable-fashion spotlight? The mainstream media often labels designer Stella McCartney the “queen” of eco-fashion for her incorporation of sustainable practices and her refusal to use fur and animal skins in her designs. As a spokesperson for PETA, McCartney frequently speaks out against animal cruelty in the fashion industry, and as a participating designer in Livia Firth’s Green Carpet Challenge, she has outfitted a number of red carpet celebrities in environmentally-friendly garb. But when you take a closer look at McCartney’s…

  • 10 Fad Diets to Steer Clear of This Bathing Suit Season

    Allison Ford
    16 May 2012 | 8:10 am
    10 diets that should make you want to run (for your life). It’s okay to be a little freaked out by the prospect of stuffing your pale, corduroy-shielded backside into a bathing suit in just a few short weeks. It’s also okay to cut back on the pasta and do a few extra squats or lunges at the gym in preparation for the yearly “unveiling.” It’s even okay to learn a few new toning moves from women’s magazine articles with titles like, “6 Weeks to Your Best Bikini Body Ever!” What’s not okay, however, is undertaking a faddish, questionable, and gimmicky diet in order to…
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    MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com

  • Direct Access - You ARE ready!

    Selena Horner
    14 May 2012 | 2:13 pm
    Where's our confidence? Tim Richardson recently posted on the upcoming primary care physician shortage. I was going to comment there, but my comment deserves more space & time than a comment. Recently, via a 4/24/2012 tweet chat on #solvePT discussing direct access, I learned something huge! Via those who contributed their thoughts, the majority aren't embracing direct access! When I see statistics of 15-20% of patients self-referred, that immediately tells me we aren't believing in our value. We are choosing to focus on payer obstacles and barriers. We are choosing to not rock the boat…

  • April #Physicaltherapy filings

    Larry Benz
    12 May 2012 | 5:58 pm
    I though the ending of  March Madness would have opened up some blogging time but between Springsteen's tour, Kentucky Derby Festivities, and the #solvept movement,  you just have to have your priorities straight.   Because my desk is so full of files, I am going to have to separate this post into two parts. But first, by way of announcements, I am looking forward to Manipalooza on May 19th. We are doing the 15 min short talks in the morning followed by a business track option in the afternoon which will include a fun case study about the Patient from Hell.  My  short talk is centered…

  • Direct Access to Physical Therapists Can Reduce the Physician Shortage

    Tim Richardson, PT
    11 May 2012 | 8:47 am
    Think physical therapists' patients have it rough because they don't have direct access to our services? State laws preventing direct access to physical therapist services still exist in four states: Alabama Indiana Mississippi and Oklahoma  But, this recent article in The Atlantic by John Rowe, MD and professor at Columbia University exposes the plight of nurses and the political hypocrisy of physician organizations. "...nurses are only permitted to practice independently to the full extent of their training and competence in 16 states and the District of Columbia. The remaining states (34)…

  • Manipalooza 2012 “Nothin’ quite like Texas on a Saturday night”

    Larry Benz
    3 May 2012 | 12:27 pm
    Tim Flynn here to let you know that “everybody’s goin’ San Antonio” for Manipalooza 2012 on May 19-22 at the Crowne Plaza Riverwalk. This 4-day music themed event will feature world-class training with some of the most noted clinicians, educators, and researchers in the field in an energetic and interactive atmosphere. See presentations in a forum setting and receive quality one-on-one, hands-on training with skilled instructors on techniques you will be able to implement immediately into your practice. If the 4-day event won’t squeeze into your schedule, spend Saturday, May 19th…

  • Caring and Steering

    Selena Horner
    29 Apr 2012 | 7:57 pm
    Normally I do some of my best thinking either in the shower or while I'm training for triathlons. This weekend the shower thinking was a complete bust. I learned I can't think while showering in water that smells as horrible as sulfur! Do I ever have empathy for any of you with that kind of water situation! The post-sulfuric fumes led to an odd thought. As I reflect on the physical therapy profession, I sometimes wonder if the ambiance of graduate school and the level of competitiveness I experienced was a huge negative. I wonder if what I experienced is common and if so, if it has lasting…
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    Stirrup Queens

  • The Undoing of Things

    Lollipopgoldstein
    16 May 2012 | 9:52 am
    I smacked myself in the head with the side of the car door on Sunday.  After the initial writhing around, holding my temple, cursing everyone around me, the pain lowered to a dull throb that lasted for several days*.  All I wanted was to undo the moment, go back in time, not open the car [...]

  • Be Paranoid: People are Talking about You

    Lollipopgoldstein
    15 May 2012 | 10:33 am
    Karen made a very interesting point on my post about the drop in comments.  She writes: Before blogs, we read newspapers, and we did not write a letter to the editor for every item we read, but we talked about interesting stories at work, school, the dinner table or over the back fence. The conversations [...]

  • Your Drop in Comments Explained: The Incredible Shrinking Blog

    Lollipopgoldstein
    14 May 2012 | 6:45 am
    One of my favourite movies growing up was The Incredible Shrinking Woman with Lily Tomlin.  The main character, Pat Kramer, is an ordinary woman who gets sprayed by some perfume that causes her to shrink.  Shrink to the point where she tumbles into the garbage disposal in the sink.  Shrink to the point where she [...]

  • MFA Sunday School (Five: Sestinas; Chopped Edition)

    Lollipopgoldstein
    13 May 2012 | 6:58 am
    Welcome to MFA Sunday School, a once-a-week, free, online writing workshop. MFA Sunday School posts are uploaded on Sunday mornings, though you can read them or participate any time — the comment section is always open for people to post a link to their work or ask a question. You can subscribe to blog posts [...]

  • 392nd Friday Blog Roundup

    Lollipopgoldstein
    11 May 2012 | 6:45 pm
    So. Now I’m really late with this.  But I consider it all Lori’s fault because she’s a distraction.  Watch out if you swing by her blog because she will (1) turn you all healthy and then (2) give you mad coping skills and then (3) teach you something interesting.  And that will use up the [...]
 
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    MizFitOnline

  • What 3 words would others use to describe you?

    MizFit
    15 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    A couple of months ago I stumbled upon this post at Mommalogues. I rarely visit the site yet when I saw a tweet containing the link/teaser below it caught my attention. What three words would your kid(s) use to describe you? For two reasons. First, it reminded me how long it had been since I asked someone to define my MizFit brand for me. Im a believer in the importance of defining one’s brand and in remaining consistent in all facets of brand messaging. The best way (in my opinion) to learn if you’re conveying the “brand-message” you think you are is ask someone to…

  • What I wish for the Tornado on Mother’s Day 2012.

    MizFit
    13 May 2012 | 3:40 am
    Before I was a mom I assumed parents only stopped to think about what they wanted for their children on special days. I presumed on birthdays or graduations parents might ponder what kind of life they hoped their child would lead.  Day-to-day, however, I erroneously assumed this concept was not in the forefront of parents’ minds. Now that I’m a mom I realize the exact opposite is true. Not a day goes by where I don’t play with my daughter and wonder how her life will unfold.  Not a 24 hour period passes where I don’t think, at least once, of all the many things I hope she will…

  • 28 day DETOX (guest post)

    MizFit
    11 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    A few weeks ago I bumped into a friend at the grocery.  She glowed. She radiated energy. She exuded happiness.  After I begged her to share She told me why.  I asked her to come here and share with you, too.   I’m 45 years old and my face has been broken out for over 9 months.  I’d been to my dermatologist and have tried a myriad of topicals and antibiotics.  Nothing seemed to work. I started wondering if my skin issues was hormone related so I decided to venture out of what I would call the main stream doctors and went to see a health and wellness doctor. That decision took me…

  • I miss my home-food (AKA what do you do when traveling?).

    MizFit
    10 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    Oh misfit home-food. I heart ye.   There are truly no words to express how happy I am to be in NYC. Im honored Fitness Magazine asked me to speak and I may or may not have smuggled a six year old here, too. I adore my at home/work routine but GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY I was ready to git out of it for a few days… Except for the food. I love me my home-food and, since Im not one to give it all that much though on a daily basis, this is a fact which surprises me each time I go away. Im an intuitive eater I pretty much eat what my body demands and when it requests it (I know Im lucky to work…

  • A practice of patience in the process of change (guest post).

    MizFit
    9 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    A few weeks ago, our favorite MizFit posted over on the Facebook asking what we were choosing for ourselves that day to be *ready* for the week ahead.   I had an immediate answer to Carla’s question: “I’m choosing to be kind to myself. To believe I AM stronger than I think I am. To be present, be open & not rush the process of change.”   My last statement was most important. The practice of patience during the process of change has been a challenge for me lately.   That particular span of days had been the epitome of new beginnings. The Thursday…
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    A Trail Runner's Blog

  • Calfornia's Longest Party - The 194-Mile Relay

    Scott Dunlap
    11 May 2012 | 12:24 am
    Last weekend, I had the great pleasure of joining 200 teams of twelve runners for The Relay, a 194-mile team race from Calistoga to Santa Cruz in Northern California. Dubbed "California's Longest Party", this was going to be my first foray into the team format, and with the great weather, it was bound to be an adventure! As we headed up to Napa in Van #2, the six runners in Van #1 were already running their way from Calistoga in 4-6 mile segments on a hot and steamy afternoon. The two vans would trade off every 40 miles or so, going straight through the night. Team "Follow You, Follow Me" was…

  • Micah True's Death - Turns Out It's Heart Disease

    Scott Dunlap
    10 May 2012 | 11:47 am
    USA Today put out a story this week saying the autopsy reports for Micah True, known to many as Caballo Blanco from the book Born to Run, has found that heart disease was the likely culprit for his untimely death while trail running last month. (Micah True with friend Mike Nutall) Seize the day, my friends. If your last day is a surprise, wouldn't you want to be trail running at the time? Micah would...and did.

  • Does Excess Training Lead to Mental Decline?

    Scott Dunlap
    7 May 2012 | 9:14 am
    Runner's World reported on an interesting study that measured effectiveness on mental tasks after a hard couple of weeks of training. No surprise, effectiveness goes down. But it's nice to see it returns during the taper! Good to factor in on that training plan. ;-)

  • Scott Jurek Profiled in Team Clif Bar Video

    Scott Dunlap
    30 Apr 2012 | 2:35 pm
    There's even a cameo from the late Micah True...

  • Kenyan Marathon Olympic Team Selected - Mutai, Makau Won't Go

    Scott Dunlap
    25 Apr 2012 | 9:57 pm
    Oh, to have the problems of Athletics Kenya. With multiple world record holders and sub 2:05 marathoners to select from for the men's team, choosing the three to represent Kenya is a tricky thing. The news has unofficially been released, with recent London champion Wilson Kipsang (with a near-course record run of 2:04:44), world champion Abel Kirui, and 25,000m and 30,000m world record holder Moses Mosop all making the team. Passed over were three world class athletes - last year’s world #1 ranked marathoner Geoffrey Mutai (who won Boston and NYC in 2011, both in course record times), world…
 
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    Marijke: nurse turned writer

  • Second Act - My Move from Nursing to Writing

    Marijke Vroomen-Durning
    16 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    What made you go from nursing to writing?How did you make the transition to writing?Don't you miss nursing?When did you decide to leave nursing and become a writer?These are just a few of the questions I've been asked over the past few years when people learn that I changed professions when I was in my forties, taking a chance on a new life. I'm not unique in this position. All you have to do is have a look at SecondAct.com to learn about many women who have done the same and some in a much more dramatic manner. My writing seems rather tame compared to stand-up paddle boarding or becoming a…

  • Fibromyalgia, It's Not Real/Yes It Is

    Marijke Vroomen-Durning
    15 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    "Fibromyalgia doesn't exist; it's just a catch-all that doctors use when they don't know what else to tell you."Do you believe this statement about fibromyalgia (FM)? Some people do. I posted a question on a email list for a professional group I belong to, asking something from people who have FM. I received a lengthy email in response from a colleague I'd never met. Her email outlined for me why FM is not a real illness and doesn't exist, and that she got upset whenever she heard someone saying that they were diagnosed with it. She said it was a phase that she hoped would go away, because…

  • Women’s Health: The Link between Starch Intake and Breast Cancer

    Marijke Vroomen-Durning
    14 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    This is National Women's Health Week in the United States and guest blogger Brian Flora has written this post to share with medhealthwriter.com readers:There is growing evidence that nutrition can play an important role in cancer prevention. Nutrition is strongly associated with a person’s risk for the occurrence or reoccurrence of cancer. Researchers have now linked starch intake with breast cancer recurrence, according to results presented at the December 2011 CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. Researchers found that women who increase starch intake face an increased risk that…

  • Relaxing Sunday & A Shout Out to Moms

    Marijke Vroomen-Durning
    13 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    Are weekends relaxing in your neck of the woods? What do you like to do with your time when you can relax? Are you a TV watcher, a reader, a napper? If you could do anything you like for the next few hours, just for you, what would that be?I would have a tough time deciding. I am very fortunate that I have the time that I can take for myself when I want/need to. Sometimes I end up doing nothing, and that's ok too. Who says our days have to be filled, always busy?When my husband and I sold our house in the suburbs and moved back into the city, I instituted a Sunday Family Dinner program. ;-)…

  • And Now... Highway Proximity and Heart Attack Survival

    Marijke Vroomen-Durning
    12 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    Two days ago, I wrote a post on how commuting distances could affect your health (Does Commute Time Add to Health Risk?) and today's post is on how living close to a highway may make it harder to recover from a heart attack. Maybe I could start a theme on city and country living. ;-)Have you ever lived near a highway or a busy roadway? I have and it can be stressful. The noise is constant and while you do (sort of) get used to it, it's always present. I've read of studies where living in this type of environment can contribute to high blood pressure as well as stress and anxiety. But there is…
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    CasesBlog - Medical and Health Blog

  • What it's like to study medicine at Cambridge (video)

    16 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    What is "the favorite" for medical students in the UK at the moment? Going into General Practice (at minute 2:45 of the video). They are also "very keen into going into a specialty such as pediatrics". This is a night and day difference compared to their counterparts in the U.S. From Cambridge University YouTube channel: "At Cambridge, we offer two medicine courses - the Standard Course and the Graduate Course. With both, our aim is to educate students to become compassionate, thoughtful, skilled members - and leaders - of the medical profession. Success in medicine requires application and…

  • Best of Medical Blogs - weekly review and blog carnival

    15 May 2012 | 10:59 am
    The “Best of Medical Blogs - BMB weekly review and blog carnival” is a weekly summary of the best posts from medical blogs. Feel free to send your suggestions to my email at clinicalcases@gmail.com. Best of Medical Blogs (BMB) is published every Tuesday, just like the old Grand Rounds. A Medical Educator Joins Social Media: One Year Later Dr. Djuricich, Program Director in Medicine-Pediatrics at the Indiana University, shares what he has learned in one short year: If physicians and other health care professionals are not becoming involved in social media, they are missing out on…

  • What is the minimal webmaster competence for running a medical blog?

    14 May 2012 | 11:59 pm
    "What is the minimal webmaster competence for running a medical blog?", asked a relatively new blogger recently. My suggestions are listed below. Keep it simple, and free If your blog content is great and compelling, you don't need much HTML, CSS, etc. knowledge. Knowing HTML doesn't hurt, of course, but it's not essential. Keep it simple, and free. Many doctors are wrongly advised to spend time and money on custom installations of WordPress, hosting, and social media consultatants when all they need is a free Google/Blogger blog with a custom domain name. "Blogging is teaching, whether…

  • Depression affects up to 9% of U.S. population - how to do effective screening?

    14 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    From American Family Physician: Depression affects up to 9% of U.S. population. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening in adolescents and adults but it does not recommend screening for depression in children 7-11 years of age, or screening for suicide risk in the general population. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-2 and PHQ-9 are commonly used and validated screening tools. The PHQ-2 has a 97% sensitivity and 67% specificity in adults. The PHQ-2 inquires about the frequency of depressed mood and anhedonia over the past 2 weeks, scoring each as 0 ("not at…

  • Top articles in medicine in May 2012

    12 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Here are my suggestions for some of the top articles in medicine in May 2012 so far: Is Geriatric Medicine Terminally Ill? asks Annals of Internal Medicine http://goo.gl/J4jMU Low vitamin D (below 50 nmol/L (20 ng/mL) increases risk for clinical disease among older adults http://goo.gl/tBXS4 Senior physicians keep working, putting off the R-word - 20% of U.S. physicians are older than 65 http://goo.gl/Dxgip Many young doctors worried about future of medicine - amednews http://goo.gl/r61lW "One of the greatest risks of social media is ignoring social media" says chief integrity officer of…
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    Health News Review

  • The marketing of anemia drugs – a story we shouldn’t forget

    Gary Schwitzer
    16 May 2012 | 11:06 am
    In an opinion piece on TheScientist.com, Daniel W. Coyne writes, “Amgen’s incomplete report on an early major trial of epoetin misled the medical community about the anemia drug’s risks and benefits—and helped make Amgen rich.” In the book, “How We Do Harm,” Otis Brawley, MD, chief medical and scientific officer of the American Cancer Society, writes quite a bit about hemoglobin-building drugs.  He discusses: “the nasty warfare between J&J, the company that sold Procrit, and Amgen, the company that sold Aranesp.” “the intricate financial…

  • BMJ blog on Nestlé & diabetes foundation: comfortable bedfellows?

    Gary Schwitzer
    16 May 2012 | 10:01 am
    Deborah Cohen, on a BMJ blog, writes: Nestlé has just announced a three year partnership with the International Diabetes Federation (IDF)—an umbrella organisation representing national diabetes societies from around the world— as part of its contribution to the fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Such diseases include cardiovascular disease, cancer respiratory illness and diabetes. … The IDF is slightly more coy about the partnership publicly. Nestlé has announced the collaboration on the homepage of its website, but the company’s logo has been simply added to the…

  • Alternatives to colonoscopy

    Gary Schwitzer
    15 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    Elsewhere on the site this week, we reviewed several news stories about claims for a new “laxative-free colonoscopy.”  Here’s more on alternatives to traditional colonoscopy in a guest post by Harold DeMonaco, MS – one of our expert editors on HealthNewsReview.org but also Director of the Innovation Support Center at the Massachusetts General Hospital. —————————————————————————– I just had the pleasure of…

  • Trying to keep up with health care ethics (mis)adventures

    Gary Schwitzer
    14 May 2012 | 2:21 pm
    Read Bill Heisel’s column, “Journalists Bag a Big One:  The American Pain Foundation.”  Excerpt: The American Pain Foundation – an industry funded promoter of painkillers masquerading as a patient advocacy organization – closed its doors last week after it became the target of a U.S. Senate panel inquiry. The action by the U.S. Senate Finance Committee and the surprisingly quick collapse of the foundation were prompted by two journalistic investigations. Also see Carl Elliott’s column, “Making a Name for Yourself in the Ethics Business.”  Excerpt:…

  • Back from Beijing

    Gary Schwitzer
    14 May 2012 | 10:45 am
    We’re back to blogging after a week away in Beijing, China, where we led a journalism workshop co-hosted by the U.S. National Cancer Institute and the Cancer Institute and Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. It was a fascinating trip and we enjoyed the chance to share ideas and to discuss challenges and suggestions for improvements  with many Chinese journalists, physicians and researchers. Some participants stated an interest in a translation of the “Covering Medical Research:  A Guide to Reporting on Studies” booklet that I wrote for the Association of…
 
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  • Join Me Next Week In A Free Postpartum Depression Webinar

    Katherine Stone
    14 May 2012 | 4:11 pm
    I’m happy to be one of the guest speakers at the Hudson Valley Birth Network’s Spring Conference tomorrow. Already in my hotel room in Elmsford, NY, and almost took a nap after my super busy day yesterday with the Mother’s Day Rally for Moms’ Mental Health. But the computer calls! I hope many of you were [...]You're reading Join Me Next Week In A Free Postpartum Depression Webinar from Postpartum Progress. If you enjoyed this post, be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

  • Frelle: On The Variety of Symptoms of Postpartum Depression

    Katherine Stone
    13 May 2012 | 9:00 pm
    Dear New Mom, “Sometimes, reaching out and taking someone’s hand is the beginning of a journey. At other times, it is allowing another to take yours.” ~Vera Nazarian One of the most misunderstood parts of motherhood is the emotional roller-coaster you’re on right after giving birth. Everyone expects you to be settling in blissfully while [...]You're reading Frelle: On The Variety of Symptoms of Postpartum Depression from Postpartum Progress. If you enjoyed this post, be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

  • Lindsay Maloan: On Why A Mother’s Arms Are Home

    Katherine Stone
    13 May 2012 | 8:00 pm
    Dear New Mom, Those shiny sitcoms and commercials that are flashing before you right now? They aren’t real. You are real. These waves of emotions rushing over you, pulling you along like a current…happy, sad, overwhelmed, uncomfortable, tired, elated, lonely, conflicted. They are real. They are normal. Darling, I wish you well On your way [...]You're reading Lindsay Maloan: On Why A Mother’s Arms Are Home from Postpartum Progress. If you enjoyed this post, be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

  • Jenni Chiu: On Replacing the Judgy Pants With Talky Pants

    Katherine Stone
    13 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Dear new mom, Your world is officially rocked. You have been handed a squishy, little, mewling babe.  This baby is probably angelic and terrifying at the same time.  Along with this baby, you have unknowingly been handed “judgy pants.”  Unfortunately, you may find that these pants fit very well.  Try your damndest not to wear [...]You're reading Jenni Chiu: On Replacing the Judgy Pants With Talky Pants from Postpartum Progress. If you enjoyed this post, be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

  • Robin Farr: On Being Worthy of Celebration This Mother’s Day

    Katherine Stone
    13 May 2012 | 6:00 pm
    Dear new mom, Mother’s Day is a very tough day when the last thing you want to do is celebrate your mothering. I know, because last year I wanted Mother’s Day to pass me by completely. I couldn’t bear to be celebrated for something I felt so profoundly bad at. I’ve never really thought I’m [...]You're reading Robin Farr: On Being Worthy of Celebration This Mother’s Day from Postpartum Progress. If you enjoyed this post, be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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  • EchoBlog Joins EchoJournal

    Gene Ostrovsky
    16 May 2012 | 12:28 pm
    A community of physicians who are actively involved with our video sharing site EchoJournal now has a collaborative blog where they’re discussing the latest echocardiography videos, clinical concepts and ideas. EchoBlog can be accessed from the EchoJournal website, or directly by going to EchoBlog.com.If you are a cardiologist, anesthesiologist, radiologist, medical student, or just a person interested in cardiac ultrasounds, EchoJournal is where you can develop your knowledge and consult with others. To learn and discuss, you can watch new cardiac videos that are added almost every…

  • Angel Catheter Combines Central Venous Catheter with IVC Filter for Pulmonary Embolism Prevention (video)

    Wouter Stomp
    16 May 2012 | 11:40 am
    BiO2 Medical has received CE Mark approval for the Angel Catheter, a nitinol inferior vena cava (IVC) filter permanently attached to a central venous catheter, for the use of preventing pulmonary embolism in critically ill patients. The multi-lumen catheter can be used like a normal central venous system for administering medications, fluids or blood products, blood sampling and monitoring of central venous pressure. At the same time it provides pulmonary embolism prophylaxis by means of the attached IVC filter.The primary patient population is critical care patients in whom anticoagulation…

  • An Update on Altapure’s Ultrasonic Clinical Environment Sterilization System

    Scott Jung
    16 May 2012 | 10:42 am
    Back in February, we wrote about Altapure‘s adaptation of military sonar technology to sterilize clinical environments. During our recent trip to northeast Indiana, we had the opportunity to visit Altapure’s home on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.Since our last mention, Altapure has been able to not only get their product on the market, but is already working on a newer version of the device that clocks in at 1/3 the size of the current model but has the same power.Read More

  • Nidek AFC-330 Automated Fundus Camera Cleared in U.S.

    Gene Ostrovsky
    16 May 2012 | 10:23 am
    NIDEK (Gamagori, Japan) has received FDA clearance to market its AFC-330 fundus camera in the U.S. The unit is an all-in-one system that contains both the camera and the processing computer, negating the need for another machine to remain nearby.The device is the company’s most automated model, and features automatic alignment along the three axis, uses a lower brightness flash, and has dampened mechanical components, among other advances.Read More

  • St Jude Medical Launches EnligHTN Renal Denervation System

    Wouter Stomp
    15 May 2012 | 3:18 pm
    It seems that renal denervation systems are popping up like daisies these days. Today at the EuroPCR meeting in Paris, France, St. Jude Medical announced CE Mark Approval and the launch of its EnligHTN renal denervation system. Like other renal ablative systems, this one is approved to reduce blood pressure in patients with hypertension resistant to medical therapy.Unique to the EnligHTN is that it has multiple electrodes which potentially saves time during the ablation procedure, as four ablations can be performed without catheter repositioning.Read More
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  • The malpractice risk of volunteer medical coverage at sporting events

    Kevin
    16 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    From Outside Online, an article about how physicians are increasingly hesitant to provide volunteer medical coverage at athletic events:“Last year, 13 Americans died during running races, and another eight while competing in triathlons. While those numbers might seem troubling, the deaths are attributable mostly to the booming popularity of endurance sports—13 million Americans enter running races each year, and 2.3 million compete in triathlons. But the rising participation and the proportional death toll—especially in cases like Hass’s—highlight the need for quality medical…

  • EMR liability needs to go further than just the physician

    Kevin
    16 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    This example of a disaster waiting to happen, in the form of an error-promoting CPOE, is a poster example of why the net of litigation needs to be cast far wider than just clinicians when EHR-related errors result in injury or death.This order entry screen, from a production system shows the following.  In all fairness, I do note it’s unclear if the vendor or the customer’s configuration “experts” were responsible for this:COUMADIN (warfarin) tablet 2 mg Oral daily once. CAUTION: Potential look-Alike or Sound-Alike medication – this product is COUMADINRead the…

  • Top stories in health and medicine this morning, May 16, 2012

    Kevin
    16 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    This series is brought to you by MedPage Today.1. Docs Win Most Malpractice Cases at Trial. Plaintiffs hardly ever win medical malpractice cases that go all the way to a jury verdict, and only 4.5% of claims filed ever go that far.2. Colon Cancer Screening Studies Flawed, Researchers Say. Studies cited as support for colorectal cancer screening among individuals with a family history of adenomas are flawed.3. Pressure Sores Not Prevented by Nutrition Support. Cognitively impaired nursing home residents had a two-fold greater risk of pressure sores when they had a percutaneous endoscopic…

  • What does a perfect pediatrics practice look like?

    Kevin
    15 May 2012 | 6:00 pm
    I had a phenomenal day in clinic yesterday. Imperfect for sure but inspiring, connected, and busy. I felt useful and like anybody else, that feels so good to me. Productivity can be defined in various ways and yesterday I fulfilled my personal definition. I wrote an email to a friend and cardiologist this morning where I said, “But I must say, it’s a sincere fortune to be a doctor some days. Yesterday was one of those …”Read the rest of What does a perfect pediatrics practice look like? on KevinMD.com.Category: Physician | Tags: Pediatrics, Primary care | No comment

  • Why legislators need sex education

    Kevin
    15 May 2012 | 2:00 pm
    Physicians as guardians of science have an obligation to teach the facts of life to our patients and our legislators. And today the need to dispel ignorance of biologic facts is more urgent than ever. Just as President Obama is deferring legislation on marriage to the states, I will defer the issue of whether the government can or should regulate marriage to legal scholars and our duly elected representatives. However, when legislators pass laws that define marriage as a union between a man and a woman, I want to be very, very sure that they know biology and are fully informed on just who is…
 
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    SharpBrains

  • Dr. Holly Jimison on Cognitive Health Coaching: A Home-based Approach to Cognitive Monitoring and Intervention

    SharpBrains
    16 May 2012 | 9:38 am
    Dr. Jimison will discuss latest research, tools and trends on Cognitive Health Coaching: A Home-based Approach to Cognitive Monitoring @ 2012 SharpBrains Virtual Summit (June 7-14th, 2012). Holly B. Jimi­son, PhD is an asso­ciate pro­fes­sor of med­ical infor­mat­ics and clin­i­cal epi­demi­ol­ogy at Ore­gon Health & Sci­ence Uni­ver­sity, with exper­tise and research expe­ri­ence in the design and eval­u­a­tion of home mon­i­tor­ing and inter­ac­tive health man­age­ment tools for a vari­ety of con­sumer pop­u­la­tions. Most recently, Dr. Jimison’s…

  • On Music, Dopamine, and Making Sense of Sound

    Laurie Bartels
    15 May 2012 | 9:35 am
    Daniel Levitin, in This Is Your Brain On Music, suggests the following sound experiment. Situate yourself someplace where you can close your eyes and focus on the sounds around you. When you open your eyes, write down each sound you heard and the object that made that sound. If you are in a relatively quiet spot, try this experiment the next time you are in a more sound-rich environment. I began this article while sitting outdoors on an unusually warm day in the suburbs. I heard: rustling of leaves from a squirrel scampering buzz of gardener’s trimming tools roar of an airplane tweets and…

  • Agenda @ 2012 SharpBrains Virtual Summit (June 7-14th)

    Alvaro Fernandez
    11 May 2012 | 10:08 am
    82% of respon­dents to a 2012 Sharp­Brains sur­vey (n=3,165) agreed/ strongly agreed with “Adults of all ages should take charge of their own “brain fit­ness” with­out wait­ing for their doc­tors to tell them to,” and 77% agreed/ strongly agreed with “I would per­son­ally take a brief assess­ment every year as an “annual men­tal check-up.” This grow­ing aware­ness demands new ways to har­ness neu­ro­plas­tic­ity across the lifes­pan to opti­mize health, pro­duc­tiv­ity and qual­ity of life, and high­lights mar­ket oppor­tu­ni­ties. Click Here to see…

  • Music as Therapy: Music, Movement, Cognition!

    Laurie Bartels
    10 May 2012 | 2:25 pm
    The Sound of Music Whether you realize it or not, you already know a lot when it comes to music. According to Daniel Levitin, former record producer, current neuroscientist, psychologist and author of This Is Your Brain On Music, you know: how your body responds to familiar or specific tunes your brain can differentiate between international rhythms (Latin, Indian, Arabic…) bits and pieces of song lyrics that are memorized specific songs can conjure up memories a song can impact your mood If I hear certain types of music, my body starts moving in synch to the rhythm, and if there are…

  • The Next Frontier: Neuroscience, Business and the Arts

    Silvia Damiano
    9 May 2012 | 10:28 am
    “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” — Oh The Places You’ll Go, Dr.Seuss. The space between creativity and entrepreneurship is one of the most exciting areas unfolding in our modern world right now. Although this relationship has been acknowledged by every true entrepreneur for many years, it has taken too long for the correlation between the two areas to be understood, encouraged, and expanded upon in a broader sense. Our entire sense of values has shifted dramatically in the last 20 years. A creative economy…
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  • Shame

    Rob Lamberts, MD
    16 May 2012 | 1:56 pm
    By Rob Lamberts, MD I saw a gentleman in my office for his sciatica.  He was having severe pain radiating from his lower back, down to his calf. I was about to describe my plan to him when he interrupted me saying, “I know, Doc, I am overweight.  I know that this would just get better if I lost the weight.”  He hung his head down as he spoke and fought off tears. He was clearly morbidly obese, so in one sense he was right on; his health would be much better if he would lose the pounds.  On the other hand, I don’t know of any studies that say obesity is a risk factor to ruptured…

  • The Lesion’s Curse

    James Salwitz, MD
    16 May 2012 | 1:56 pm
    By James Salwitz, MD A frightened Diane called me today.  She was in big trouble.  Her primary doctor’s office had called with terrible news.  The MRI showed Diane had a lesion.  Desperate, she reached out to an Oncologist for help. A lesion?  Yes, a lesion.  What could that mean?  What did she need to do?  What was going to happen?  With trepidation Diane asked, “Do I have cancer?” Medicine prides itself on accurate, specific, scientific analysis.  We have delineated more than 50 sub-types of lymphoma.  We measure toxin in parts per million.  We use complex Latin based…

  • When Practicing on Patients Can Have Real Consequences

    Ilana Yurkiewicz
    16 May 2012 | 12:07 pm
    By Ilana Yurkiewicz My preceptor would call this a “Pandora’s Box” case. Do not open the conversation if you are not prepared to grapple with all of its consequences. This is what I am thinking as I interview Ms. L. I have a standard set of social history questions. Ms. L screens positive for nearly all of them. Victim of domestic violence. Victim of sexual violence. Poverty. Addiction. Depression. Thoughts of self-harm. I try not to cringe as she pulls down her gown to show me scars on her chest where an ex-boyfriend burned her with cigarettes. I am looking at deep bruises, not at the…

  • Gamification

    John Halamka, MD
    15 May 2012 | 2:21 pm
    By John Halamka, MD Recently, I’ve met with several internet startups, web thought leaders, and venture capitalists. There’s one word that’s come up in every conversation and it’s not Plastics.  It’s Gamification. Gamification, described by Wikipedia is applying gaming principles to non-gaming applications and processes, “in order to encourage people to adopt them, or to influence how they are used. Gamification works by making technology more engaging, by encouraging users to engage in desired behaviors, by showing a path to mastery and autonomy, by…

  • Pills Still Matter

    David Shaywitz, MD
    15 May 2012 | 1:53 pm
    By David Shaywitz, MD Reviewing “The Myth of The Paperless Office” for the New Yorker in 2002, Malcolm Gladwell argued that if the computer had come first, and paper didn’t exist, someone would have had to invent it.  Paper, it turns out, is a lot more useful than we typically appreciate. It occurred to me that perhaps the same might be said of another product we seem to take for granted in the digital age – medicines.  (Disclosure: I work at a company that makes them.) Medicines – you know, those little white pills that everyone loves to critique – are in many cases remarkably…
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  • To Penetrate the Market

    Linda PD
    4 May 2012 | 1:41 am
    The most obvious answer is to cat food by Friskies is to check the product expiration date just in case younger cats on different sites. First of coupons, loyalty club perks and weekly circulars have agreements with national grocery stores. By downloading them, then finding friskies coupons will turn up. As hours each week dedicated to clipping and organizing coupons, cat food coupons can add up on the news and you are manufacturer coupons. Here are the owners that we find money on cat food and gas. Another good place to penetrate the market is relatively easy. You can acquire these cat food…

  • The Question of God

    Linda PD
    18 Apr 2012 | 8:18 pm
    I just finished watching the first part of the PBS special The Question of God, based on the Harvard class and subsequent book by Dr. Armand Nicholi. The program is structured around reenactments of significant moments in the lives of Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis interspersed with segments from a series of roundtable discussions where the participants discuss with Dr. Nicholi questions raised by the experiences and writings of Lewis and Freud.I haven't read the book yet, though I do plan to in hopes that it will be a helpful resource for future discussion groups, so I can't speak to how the…

  • Of This Learning Curve

    Linda PD
    27 Mar 2012 | 12:58 pm
    The most obvious answer is on Science diet dry dog food is to enjoy the most important aspects of this learning curve. Because the brand you buy, people choose to buy with science diet Coupons who do not or give you discounts and you can find in case and in this economy. A discount is to try looking with national grocery stores, specifically for other supplies for your pet. It is a great way to eat more than humans. They treat them like family members, and food coupons of your choice routinely have savings on important things for you. Check all types of the costs, sometimes you can buy one…

  • The Participants With Your Dog

    Linda PD
    16 Mar 2012 | 11:34 pm
    Taste of the Wild dry dog food must list the time of protein, fat, fiber, and water of food, maybe something. Because the brand you buy, people choose to buy with obtaining taste Of the wild coupons that exist or give you discounts and you can find per item purchased and on the city. A paw is to try looking for shopper and supplier, specifically in print advertising. It is a great way to grow health. Consumers to try a new product, and a lot of times routinely have the best for our dogs. Check the participants with your dog, sometimes you can buy one large bag of the sites. Or it is also…

  • On Your Dog's Coat

    Linda PD
    7 Mar 2012 | 1:48 am
    These coupons in this Pedigree dry dog food provide recommended daily allowances for different types based on a good food required to maintain free stuff in such offers. There is no doubt that finding pedigree coupons is like finding them, with daily. If you use the advanced search, then you must know how much stores located in your particular zip code. Seeing in the mailbox, you can spend a good source a customer on putting some money aside. Food coupons are a great way to visit multiple coupon and manufacturer sites, and an inexpensive option is that there are like-minded people you can use…
 
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  • Is this the worst government statistic ever created?

    Ben Goldacre
    23 Apr 2012 | 2:13 pm
    I forgot to post this column up last year. It’s a fun one: the Department for Communities and Local Government have produced a truly farcical piece of evidence, and promoted it very hard, claiming it as good stats. I noticed the column was missing today, because Private Eye have published on the same report in [...]

  • Is there statistical evidence of fraud in the Russian election data?

    Ben Goldacre
    5 Mar 2012 | 7:14 am
    James Ball sent me the data for the Russian election vote counts this morning and asked me to test whether it deviates from Benford’s law, a test that can give a hint at whether numbers are the product of fraud. Posted below is my analysis, and also a check for last digit preference, which is [...]

  • The golden arse beam method.

    Ben Goldacre
    12 Feb 2012 | 11:06 am
    Ben Goldacre, The Guardian, Saturday 9 July 2011 Since I was a teenager, whenever I have a pivotal life event coming – an exam, or an interview – I perform a ritual. I sit cross-legged on the floor, and I imagine an enormous golden beam of energy coming out of my arse. I picture this anal [...]

  • These Guardian / Independent stories are dodgy. Traps in data journalism.

    Ben Goldacre
    30 Dec 2011 | 7:56 am
    Here’s an interesting problem with data analysis in general, and so, by extension, data journalism: you have to be careful about assuming that the numbers you’ve got access to… really do reflect the underlying phenomena you’re trying to investigate. Today’s Guardian has a story, “Antidepressant use in England soars“. It’s much more overstated in the [...]

  • “Bad Science” is £2.49 on Kindle for the next week

    Ben Goldacre
    4 Nov 2011 | 11:04 am
    Briefly: I thought this was a pricing error, but it turns out it’s deliberate, so… My book is £2.49 on Kindle for the next week or so. When it’s this cheap you might as well use it to test the Kindle app on your phone (I’m a massive Kindle dork, it helps me get more [...]
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    Respectful Insolence

  • Now there's some "anti-science"...

    16 May 2012 | 6:30 am
    I'm sometimes criticized for referring to various people who are "anti-science" as, well, "anti-science." People, for whatever reason, have a hard time believing that anyone is anti-science; so when I point out how much, for example, antivaccinationists, alternative medicine believers, or creationists are anti-science, they have a had time believing it. This is particularly true because, just as antivaccinationists loudly protest that they are not "antivaccine," those who are anti-science equally loudly protest that they are not "anti-science." Such protestations are almost inevitably…

  • Acupuncture and COPD? Not so fast...

    15 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    I acquiesce. I know that I'm not going to have a lot of control over my selection of blogging material for a given day when I see more than one or two requests for an analysis of an article. So it was, when links like these were showing up in my e-mail: Acupuncture May Help Ease Symptoms of COPD Acupuncture May Be Worth a Shot for COPD: Small Study Shows Acupuncture May Help People With COPD Breathe Easier These two news stories refer to a study from Japan by Suzuki et al published online yesterday in the Archives of Internal Medicine entitled A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of…

  • "Plausibility bias"? Try "reality bias" when it comes to clinical trials.

    14 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    Last week, I pointed out that, when referring to a therapy and considering whether it should be tested in clinical trials, plausibility does not mean knowing the mechanism. Today, I intend to elaborate a bit on that. As my jumping-off point, I couldn't ask for anything better (if you can call it that) than an article by homeopaths published last week online in Medicine, Health Care, and Philosophy entitled Plausibility and evidence: the case of homeopathy. You'll get an idea of what it is that affected Orac like the proverbial matador waving his cape in front of a bull by reading this brief…

  • Your Friday Dose of Woo: Heal your genome?

    11 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    It's been a while since I've done a bit of Your Friday Dose of Woo, and I actually kind of miss it. It's not that there hasn't been anything that hasn't been worthy of this "honor" for a while. On the other hand, there hasn't been anything in a while that combines just the right proportions of pure woo, utter ridiculousness, and pure pseudoscience to provide the perfect "inspiration" to start me on a roll. Oh, it's out there, but for some reason I've let myself become bogged down by topics that are just too serious. It's time to lighten up, at least for a little while. So it was when I came…

  • Two more tragic tales of Burzynski patients

    10 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    One of my newer blogging interests is the "alternative" cancer doctor named Dr. Stanislaw Burzynski. Although I had heard of him years ago, mainly in the context of his desperate patients tapping into the generosity of kind-hearted strangers to pay for his "antineoplaston" therapy, I hadn't really written much about him until very recently. About six months ago, Burzynski came to my attention because of his clinic's use of an Internet legal thug named Marc Stephens, who threatened skeptical bloggers with legal action after they had criticized the Burzynski Clinic and then later disavowed him…
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    World of Psychology

  • What is Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder?

    John M. Grohol, PsyD
    16 May 2012 | 10:25 am
    In the late 1990s and continuing on into the past decade, bipolar disorder started being diagnosed more and more in children. This became a problem only because the criteria for bipolar disorder in children have never been firmly established. Researchers developed their own set of criteria which contradicted the official diagnostic criteria for the disorder. The research criteria basically did away with the need for a manic or hypomanic episode, and instead replaced it with irritability and anger. Coincidentally, a few pharmaceutical companies also released a set of medications — called…

  • 4 Ways to be Braver

    Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S.
    16 May 2012 | 6:15 am
    Courage is plentiful. In fact, it’s all around us, writes Robert Biswas-Diener, Ph.D, a positive psychology researcher and founder of Positive Acorn, in his latest book The Courage Quotient: How Science Can Make You Braver. And it doesn’t just happen on the battlefield: It also happens in the boardroom, on a bike ride and at the grocery store, he says. Courage lives in the everyday and helps us lead more fulfilling lives. According to Biswas-Diener, courage “allows you to pursue the life you want, to overcome obstacles that hold you back from living a full life, and to put your core…

  • Is Comfort Food Causing Your Depression?

    YourTango Experts
    15 May 2012 | 2:45 pm
    This guest article from YourTango was written by Nicole Burley.  Well, it’s official. There is now absolutely zero reason to be eating fast food whatsoever! For those of you who always knew that fast food wasn’t healthy but ate it anyway because it made you feel happy, I have some unfortunate news. A recently published study in the Journal Of Public Health Nutrition showed that people who ate hot dogs, hamburgers, and pizza were 51% more likely to suffer from depression than those who rarely or never ate the stuff. Yikes! Do you get what that means? It means that your Happy Meal…

  • Introducing Sorting Out Your Life

    John M. Grohol, PsyD
    15 May 2012 | 10:15 am
    We all face problems and difficulties in our lives. What often differentiates a person from being able to cope with the challenge or not is understanding what’s really going on. Why did we overreact to that comment from our boss? Why can’t we let that painful end of a relationship go 5 years later? Sometimes gaining perspective and psychological insight means looking beyond the surface, and digging a little deeper. And we hope that our new blog, Sorting Out Your Life, will help you do just that. This blog will be focused on helping people sort out their lives. Blog topics may include tips…

  • Best of Our Blogs: May 15, 2012

    Brandi-Ann Uyemura, M.A.
    15 May 2012 | 5:30 am
    A lot of suffering comes from things we don’t have control over. It’s all that worrying about the state of our health, our normalcy, our lack. Spend a minute listening to your thoughts and you might even hear it. How many times have I caught myself worrying about the weather, or whether I offended a friend, or over the potential of negative outcomes (bad health/career/relationship)? Too many. You can get sucked into the things you will never be able to control or you can stop that tape, focus on what you can control and get on with your life. This week you’ll read about the…
 
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    Blue Marble Feed | Mother Jones

  • As Austerity Falters, European Economists Say "Price Carbon!"

    Tim McDonnell
    16 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    Turmoil over budget cuts roils Greek streets. France elects an anti-austerity president. Even Germany's Austerity Queen Angela Merkel faces electoral backlash. It appears Europeans are getting sick of tightening their belts. But when you can't cut any more, there's little else to do but hustle up more cash. For governments allergic to raising income taxes, a European Climate Foundation analysis released yesterday shows there's a less painful way to slash deficits—one that could save the planet as it saves the economy: a carbon tax. The report argues that reforming how Europe taxes…

  • Does Eating Corn Syrup Kill Your Memory?

    Kiera Butler
    16 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    If you've ever experienced a cupcake coma (you know, the period of extreme lethargy that follows a sugar high brought on by consumption of one or more cupcakes), you might not be surprised by some recent findings on the effects of processed sweeteners. A team of UCLA researchers has observed that high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) makes rats more forgetful, while omega-3 fatty acids—chemical compounds that research has shown can protect the brain's synapses—seem to have the opposite effect. The researchers, whose paper will be published this week in the peer-reviewed Journal of…

  • Which Kids' Sunscreens Should You Avoid?

    Maddie Oatman
    15 May 2012 | 3:45 pm
    Ahhh, May. Time to don your sunnies, dig out the sandals, and head for the nearest beach or park for about the next four months. By now, you've probably been lectured enough about the perils of sunburn and skin cancer to bring a tube of sunscreen along, too. But while the stuff is important for staying safe from harmful UV rays, there are still enough confusing labels, dangerous ingredients, and misleading SPF designations in so many common products that you may want to opt for a day under the nearest tree instead. Or pay very close attention to exactly what's in your sunscreen, and how often…

  • Poll: Americans Will Pay for Clean Energy

    Kate Sheppard
    15 May 2012 | 9:02 am
    A recent poll found that the majority of Americans want to take measures now to curb our greenhouse gas emissions. But one of the complaints you often hear from lawmakers in Washington is that when it comes to solutions like deploying more renewable energy, Americans aren't willing to pay for them—particularly during a time of widespread economic distress. But, turns out that's not actually the case. A new paper published this week in Nature Climate Change finds that the average person in the US is actually willing to pay as much as $162 more each year for power in order to deploy more…

  • A Podcast for Caffeine Fiends

    Kiera Butler
    15 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    If you are a slave to your morning coffee like I am, you might want to take a listen to the latest episode of the Field Trip podcast, which is entirely devoted to the fascinating backstory of your caffeine fix. Highlights include San Francisco's celebrated coffee makers Ritual Roasters spilling the beans on their rigorous taste testing process, and the Field Trip crew bravely sampling the most highly caffeinated coffee in the world. Have a listen:
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  • AstraZeneca's Timely CRESTOR Branded Blog Post: Did It Violate Its Own Policy?

    PharmaGuy
    13 May 2012 | 9:26 am
    It's unusual for a pharmaceutical company to mention a product by brand name on its corporate blog. It's even more unusual to mention BOTH the product AND its indication -- because that would be promotion regulated by the FDA. But AstraZeneca (AZ) has done just that on its "AZ Health Connections" corporate blog.The majority of the post "New CDC data shows drop in number of adults with high cholesterol" submitted by Tom Hushen, AZ's External Communications Manager, talks about CRESTOR, AZ's anti-cholesterol drug. The post may have been ghostwritten for "Dr Philip de Vane, Executive Director of…

  • Lipitor R.I.P. Infographic

    PharmaGuy
    12 May 2012 | 7:48 am

  • Pfizer Throws In the Lipitor Marketing Towel. Repercussions in Job Market Will Be Swift

    PharmaGuy
    10 May 2012 | 7:31 am
    Despite Pfizer's heroic and unprecedented effort to maintain Lipitor's market share after expiry last November and after spending "more than $87 million promoting the medicine, the world's biggest drug company is quietly giving up on its once-great cash cow for good because more generic versions will soon be going on sale" (see this Wall Street Journal story: "Farewell after all, Lipitor").As I reported here on Pharma Marketing Blog on May 2 (see here), Pfizer's Lipitor co-pay card/PBM discount plan failed to meet its goal of maintaining a 40% share of the combined market for Lipitor and its…

  • Have You Met Turbo & Scott? FTC May Want to Meet this eBook for Children Sponsored by Novartis

    PharmaGuy
    8 May 2012 | 1:09 pm
    I just found this tweet from @Novartis:"US only: Have you met Turbo & Scott? Visit http://t.co/yJDtSvhQ to read the TSC eBook or download Barks and Crafts"At first, I thought this would be some kind of Rx branded Web site because it was for "US only," which usually means there's some direct-to-consumer (DTC) Rx product information on the site or closely linked to it. But there isn't any hint of a drug mentioned anywhere that I can find.It's really a site designed for young children who have TSC, "which stands for three big and hard-to-pronounce words, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex."NOTE:…

  • Is 38 Hours Quick Enough to Respond to a Potentially Serious AE Tweet?

    PharmaGuy
    4 May 2012 | 2:28 pm
    Subtitle: JNJ Responds to Adverse Event Reported Directly to @JNJComm via TwitterThere are probably more than 100 pharmaceutical company Twitter accounts such as @JNJComm, which posts news and information from Johnson and Johnson's Corporate Media Relations team (Devon Eyer - @DevonEyer - and Bill Price - @wtprice3).With such a conspicuous presence on Twitter, I am amazed that I haven't noticed very many complaints from consumers directed at these accounts. I'm specifically talking about complaints that relate to adverse drug reactions. Pharma companies are deathly afraid of having to deal…
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  • Testing on WIHI

    Paul Levy
    16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    May 17, 2012: Testing, Testing! Is This Procedure Necessary? 2:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern Time Guests: Daniel B. Wolfson, Executive Vice President and COO, ABIM FoundationSteven Pearson, MD, MSc, FRCP, President, Institute for Clinical and Economic Review – Institute for Technology Assessment Amanda Kost, MD, Acting Assistant Professor, University of Washington Department of Family MedicineDonald Goldmann, MD, Senior Vice President, Institute for Healthcare ImprovementKaren Boudreau, MD, FAAFP, Chief Medical Officer, Boston Medical Center, HealthNet Plan; Former Senior Vice President, Institute…

  • Caring = f(Σ4.5seconds x constant)

    Paul Levy
    16 May 2012 | 4:55 am
    Dr. Susan Shaw, a critical care doctor in Saskatoon, decided to conduct a clinical trial.  For this one, though, she used the Lean PDSA cycle:  Plan, Do, Study, Act.  It required no IRB approval and could be replicated by any doctor out there.What was this?  She was inspired by Liz Crocker's talk at the provincial Health Care Quality Summit a few months ago, and also by a story told by Bonnie Brossart.  She wondered how much time it would add to her work day, and what would be the results, if she asked each patient a question.Her summary of the trial was recently…

  • Oncology wiki

    Paul Levy
    15 May 2012 | 8:48 pm
    Again demonstrating the versatility of social media, BIDMC oncology fellow Peter Yang created a wiki to share clinical knowledge about his field.  He explained in a Facebook note to me: I was wondering if you would mind looking at and offering any thoughts about a project I've been working on during fellowship, HemOnc.org, which is a shared online notebook/wiki for hematologist/oncologists, http://hemonc.org/Main_Page. This type of platform allows me to not only put together a compilation of reference material for myself, but to also share it with others, and learn from the content and…

  • Is this enforceable?

    Paul Levy
    15 May 2012 | 2:20 pm
    We have all received emails from consulting firms and law firms with the following type of message printed at the bottom:This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message. Any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited.A question for the lawyers out there:  Can someone from another organization who mistakenly sends me a message bind me to this…

  • If it is a tax, call it a tax

    Paul Levy
    15 May 2012 | 5:07 am
    Turning back now to the dueling health care bills pending in the state legislature here in Massachusetts, there is one thing on which the two houses agree:  It is all right to impose new taxes on the industry in the name of decreasing costs.Huh?You heard it right.The language is dense, but here is what I read.  (Apologies in advance if I have gotten any of this wrong.)The Senate bill establishes the “Health System Benefit Surcharge,” which assesses payors $40,000,000 annually for 5 years.  Half goes to a Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund and half goes to an eHealth Trust…
 
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  • AZ starts Operation Atilla!

    insider
    16 May 2012 | 8:15 am
    First wave of AstraZeneca's CNS R&D group gets the ax AstraZeneca isn't wasting any time in pushing ahead with draconian cuts to its neuroscience work in its big R&D hub south of Stockholm. The first 50 scientists have already been shown the door, according to local news reports, part of the first wave of 400 job cuts as AstraZeneca ($AZN) slashes a total of 1,100 positions at the research complex. http://www.fiercebiotech.com/story/first-wave-astrazenecas-cns-rd-group-gets-ax/2012-05-15?

  • Researcher charged

    insider
    15 May 2012 | 1:43 pm
    Former Hershey medical researcher charged in federal criminal case A federal judge will have to decide whether it is better for society to have Dr. William J. Zinnanti, a prolific medical researcher, in the hospital laboratory or behind bars. A prison term is on the table for Zinnanti, a former Hershey resident and a graduate of the Penn State College of Medicine, after a criminal charge was filed against him Monday in U.S. Middle District Court in Harrisburg. The charge stems from allegations that a now-defunct Hershey-based business Zinnanti owned, Zinnanti Surgical Design LLC, supplied…

  • How much PR do AZ need?

    insider
    15 May 2012 | 1:38 pm
    Troubled drugs giant AstraZeneca calls in dual agency support The UK’s second largest drug manufacturer is understood to have called in Tonic Life and Red Door Communications for its first UK list, following a seven-month procurement process. However, industry insiders have questioned whether the contracts will last, given the news regarding job cuts and the chief executive’s departure, which came just days after the roster was confirmed. A source said: ‘The future of AstraZeneca’s UK marketing operation is unclear. The whole exercise could be redundant.’ AstraZeneca would not…

  • Ye cannae have yer Yervoy!

    insider
    14 May 2012 | 9:53 am
    Scottish watchdog rejects Yervoy Published on 14/05/12 at 02:55pm The Scottish Medicines Consortium is not recommending Bristol-Myers Squibb’s melanoma treatment Yervoy. The SMC said that Yervoy (ipilimumab), which is seeking a licence to treat advanced melanoma as a second line treatment, was too costly for the NHS in Scotland. The SMC also said that Bristol-Myers Squibb did “not present a sufficiently robust economic case to gain acceptance by SMC”. But the body did say that Yervoy could extend survival compared to an investigational gp100 peptide vaccine used in previously treated…

  • Let the Mediator mess begin

    insider
    14 May 2012 | 9:47 am
    French trial opens in diabetes-diet drug scandal NANTERRE, France (AP) -- The first French trial has begun over a diabetes drug that was also used to lose weight and is suspected in the deaths of at least 500 people. The pharmaceutical group Servier is suspected of "aggravated deception" for hiding the fact that the drug known as Mediator contained an amphetamine called benfluorex - which was taken off the market in 2009 after being found to thicken heart valves. However, another investigation is underway and lawyers for Servier were arguing Monday against holding the current trial claiming…
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  • Long-term Use of Bisphosphonates Not Helpful for Most Women

    Rachel
    15 May 2012 | 9:43 am
    Last week, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) published a perspective piece on the long-term use of bisphosphonates for reducing bone fracture risk in the New England Journal of Medicine, describing findings from the agency’s September 2011 review of these drugs. The agency had reviewed data from a few studies on longer term (>3 years) use of the drugs, including whether they increased bone mineral density and decreased bone fractures. We wrote about that review in more detail here. Essentially, the agency reported that long-term safety of these drugs was still something…

  • Obama Addresses Barnard Grads: “Fight for a Seat at the Head of the Table”

    Christine Cupaiuolo
    14 May 2012 | 2:53 pm
    Below is the text of President Obama’s remarks at Barnard College’s commencement ceremony (as provided by the White House Office of Communications). Let us know what you think!  THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Please, please have a seat. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, President Spar, trustees, President Bollinger. Hello, Class of 2012! (Applause.) Congratulations on reaching this day. Thank you for the honor of being able to be a part of it. There are so many people who are proud of you — your parents, family, faculty, friends — all who…

  • Learn More About Inequities in Breast Cancer: Race and Place Matter

    Christine Cupaiuolo
    14 May 2012 | 2:18 pm
    Breast Cancer Action is offering a free, one-hour webinar examining the racial and socio-economic factors that influence the health of individuals and communities. Titled “Inequities in Breast Cancer: Race and Place Matter,” the webinar will take place Tuesday, May 15, at 2 p.m. PDT/5 p.m. EST (register here) and again on Wednesday, May 16, at 11 a.m. PDT/2 p.m. EST (register here). “Inequities in breast cancer risk and outcomes vary among different racial and ethnic communities and are well documented,” writes Sahru Keiser, BCA program associate of education and…

  • What Mothers Really Want: Right to Care for Family Members and Selves

    OBOS
    13 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    by Ellen Bravo My favorite Mother’s day gifts from my sons were their original stories, songs and poems. But what I needed when they were infants and toddlers was something children can’t deliver: affordable time off when they were born and when they were sick. So for all those candidates and elected officials interested in the women’s vote and eager to prove their support for motherhood and families, here’s a sampling of what mothers want and need, not just one day a year but every day: The right to care for a sick child or personal illness without losing our…

  • New CDC Report Finds Trends Toward More, Better Contraceptive Use Among Sexually Active Teen Girls

    Rachel
    9 May 2012 | 3:06 pm
    The CDC recently released a report on sexual experience and birth control use among female teenagers in the United States. The agency used data from the National Survey of Family Growth for 1995, 2002, and 2006-2010 to look at sexual activity and birth control use among girls ages 15-19. The percentage of teen girls who reported that they had never had vaginal intercourse rose from 48.9% in 1995 to 56.7% in the 2006-2010 period. Of the girls who had had sex in the month before the interview, 59.8% used a highly effective contraceptive method (IUD or hormonal contraception), 16.3% used a…
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  • A.M. Vitals: New Alzheimer’s Trial; Home HIV Test

    Stefanie Ilgenfritz
    16 May 2012 | 6:48 am
    Here's what's making health news this morning: New Bid to Prevent Alzheimer's Early (WSJ): An Alzheimer's drug to be tested mostly on an extended family predisposed to the disease will mark the first large-scale trial of an experimental treatment on people who don't yet show signs of memory loss. Cardinal Health Settles With U.S. Over Pills (WSJ): The U.S. government on Tuesday settled with Cardinal Health over allegations the company distributed large quantities of addictive pain pills in Florida, backing away from a legal showdown over the pharmacy industry's responsibility for what…

  • Sleep or Sex: Do You Have to Choose?

    WSJ Staff
    15 May 2012 | 3:10 pm
    Memory-foam mattresses are the fastest-growing category of mattresses, but for some buyers, there's a tradeoff....

  • What Geneticists Think You Should Know

    Amy Dockser Marcus
    15 May 2012 | 8:03 am
    Cheaper genome sequencing means relatively soon you may get a chance to find your risks for different diseases. But do you really want to know?

  • A.M. Vitals: Using DNA to Create Family Trees

    Stefanie Ilgenfritz
    15 May 2012 | 7:23 am
    Here's what's making health news this morning: Websites Use DNA to Create Family Trees (WSJ): Detailed maps of the human genome have become less expensive, and they're going social, enabling users to build personal online networks that become more useful as more people sign up. Ancestry.com, a genealogy website with about 1.9 million subscribers, rolled out a $99 DNA service that lets users compare points on their own genome with others. Making Gene Mapping Part of Everyday Care (WSJ): The cost of mapping a person's full genetic profile has been dropping quickly. Now, doctors are struggling…

  • What Happens When One Man’s Genome Is Revealed

    Amy Dockser Marcus
    14 May 2012 | 5:16 pm
    Stanford University School of Medicine's Michael Snyder has learned firsthand how gene sequencing can change a person's daily life.
 
 
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  • Top 5 reasons for not eating healthy (and how to overcome them)

    FatFighter
    15 May 2012 | 10:26 pm
    Do you have a hard time eating healthy? A new national poll in the June 2012 issue of Consumer Report’s ShopSmart magazine finds a lot of people do. Why? Here are the top five reasons from the women surveyed… and tips from FatFighterTV on how to move past them. 57% – Healthy foods are more expensive FFTV tip: They can be, but there are plenty of deals out there, too. And when you find them, stock up, especially on frozen produce. Plus try Trader Joe’s if there’s one near you – the prices are very good. 47% – Social settings present too many…

  • Moving Words: Lou Holtz

    FatFighter
    13 May 2012 | 9:10 pm
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  • News Nugget: Applebee’s and Chick-fil-A join Kids LiveWell

    FatFighter
    13 May 2012 | 8:40 pm
    The National Restaurant Association added Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar and Chick-fil-A to its Kids LiveWell program this week, bringing the number of restaurants in the program to 96. To be a part of Kids LiveWell, restaurants have to offer at least one children’s meal (an entrée, side and beverage) that is 600 calories or less and has two or more servings of fruit, vegetables, grains, lean proteins and/or low-fat dairy. Chat with FFTV on Twitter Like FFTV on Facebook

  • Southwestern Salad with Black Beans

    FatFighter
    10 May 2012 | 11:30 pm
    I’m always looking for new salad dressing combinations that are fresh and healthy. Here’s one that includes avocado and nonfat yogurt for a creamy cool blend. Thanks to our friends at EatingWell Magazine for sharing.    From EatingWell: Here we top salad greens with black beans, sweet corn and grape tomatoes and bring it all together with a tangy avocado-lime dressing for a Mexican-inspired salad. Try this salad for a take-along lunch. To keep the salad greens from getting soggy, pack the greens, salad toppings and dressing in separate containers and toss them together just…

  • High cholesterol… who me???

    FatFighter
    9 May 2012 | 11:43 pm
    I’m still a little numb from the words: You have high cholesterol. The lab results from my doctor’s office were in. And I was stunned. High cholesterol? Me??? How is this possible? I eat healthy. I exercise. But my genes. Those dang genes. I’ve always known my healthy lifestyle was my ammunition to fight them. But something’s not working. I have to fight harder. I’ve shared with you here how my mom died of heart disease. And here about my dad and his two heart attacks. He takes medication to lower his cholesterol. The fact that heart disease runs in my family…
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  • This Saturday – Join Demonstration in Tennessee or Your State To Support Women’s Rights

    Rachel
    26 Apr 2012 | 7:46 am
    In Tennessee, our legislators this session have promoted and pushed bills to intimidate women seeking abortions and terrorize their doctors, to enact restrictions on abortion providers in the name of “safety” that have nothing to do with women’s actual safety, to subject women and other welfare recipients to needless drug tests rooted in racism and classism, and to potentially violate the privacy and even make criminals of women who are victims of crime or who have miscarriages. All over the country, it’s the same story. Instead of working to improve education, the…

  • Welcome to Tennessee – Try Not to Be a Woman While You’re Here

    Rachel
    15 Apr 2012 | 10:47 am
    The last few weeks have seen Tennessee on several “worst of” lists for women. The popular iVillage ranked us #40 among the “worst states for women” – for our lower rates of college degree completion, lower earnings, low levels of representation of women in state government, poor health, attacks on women’s rights, and other factors. This week, Forbes named Knoxville, TN (home of Stacey Campfield) #3 in its list of Most Unfair Cities To Be A Working Woman because of disparities in pay between men and women. And I missed this last month, but the blogger at…

  • Over at OBOS: Emergency Contraception Access for Native American Women, Black Women’s Breastfeeding, Health Effects of DES, and More

    Rachel
    15 Apr 2012 | 10:12 am
    A couple of my recent posts at Our Bodies Our Blog that I want to share: Sign on to Support Native American Women’s Access to Emergency Contraception – OTC access to emergency contraception is very limited for Native American women through the Indian Health Service. Learn more and sign a petition to enforce access. DES Action Collecting Information on Health Issues in People Exposed to DES – A DES education and advocacy organization wants to learn more about the health issues faced by women who took DES during pregnancy, and their children and grandchildren. All of those groups…

  • An Update on Tennessee’s HB 3808, Another Legislative Attempt to Limit Access to Abortion

    Rachel
    8 Apr 2012 | 12:03 pm
    HB 3808, the so-called “Life Defense Act,” would have threatened the safety of women and abortion providers by releasing identifying information and potentially making them targets for anti-abortion extremists. The bill has since been amended and passed in the House, and is currently on the Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for the coming week, April 10. Tennessee folks, write your state Senators now. The bill was amended by removing the requirements related to collecting and releasing information on the women getting abortions and their providers. However, it has the following,…

  • An Open Letter on HB 3808, a Tennessee Bill to Intimidate Patients and Abortion Providers

    Rachel
    20 Mar 2012 | 11:30 am
    Here’s the letter I’m sending to relevant politicians in Tennessee regarding a bill to collect very specific abortion data, with little consequence for those who disclose it illegally, and creating targets for violence out of women, their children and spouses, and providers, their families, coworkers, and other patients. I am writing to express my opposition to HB 3808, the so-called “Life Defense Act,” which requires the collection and reporting of detailed data about women having abortions and their providers. Data is already collected about the number of abortions…
 
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    BBC News - Health

  • Robotic arm controlled by thought

    16 May 2012 | 12:05 pm
    Two patients who are paralysed from the neck down are able to control a robotic arm using their thoughts.

  • VIDEO: Jordan to probe 'children abuse'

    16 May 2012 | 5:41 am
    King Abdullah II instructed Jordan's government to probe reports of cruelty at care homes for children with physical and mental disabilities in his country after a BBC Arabic documentary was broadcast.

  • Home HIV tests backed by US panel

    16 May 2012 | 1:18 am
    Over-the-counter HIV tests, which would allow people in the US to check in the privacy of their homes if they have the virus, move a step closer.

  • US sets goal to tame Alzheimer's

    15 May 2012 | 1:49 pm
    The US launches a national plan to tackle Alzheimer's, as estimates show 16 million people will be affected by dementia by 2050.

  • Paralysed man moves hand after op

    15 May 2012 | 9:06 am
    A paralysed man has regained limited use of his hand after pioneering surgery to bypass damage to his spinal cord.
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  • On Heels Of Record Health IT Funding, Castlight Health Recruits Former Medco Executive

    15 May 2012 | 8:04 am
    Founded only four years ago, Castlight is fast establishing itself as the leader in a field rarely associated with health care: cost transparency. The , Calif.-based company offers employees of self-insured companies the ability to compare medical procedures based on price and quality, which vary widely within the same geographical area. Earlier this month, it ...

  • Drug Companies Are Testing Health Technology

    15 May 2012 | 8:02 am
    Drug companies are dipping into health technology???or at least skimming the surface. is a new player at this week's 2.0 matchmaking conference which seeks to pair health technology start-ups with deep-pocketed partners. The pharma company, which is a sponsor, says it is "interested in companies pursuing innovation/opportunities related to the digital workflow of health care ...

  • How Obamacare Tackled the Pitfalls of Employer-Sponsored Insurance Reform

    14 May 2012 | 6:35 am
    Last weekend, I explained why the discriminatory tax treatment of employer-sponsored insurance is the original sin behind America's exceedingly expensive health-care system. I also described why reforming this tax break is politically difficult, because lots of industry stakeholders have an economic interest in the status quo. Today, I'll leave those political considerations aside, and engage the most credible policy critiques of ESI tax reform. The good news is that the authors of Obamacare's "Cadillac tax" did most of the legwork for us.

  • How Employer-Sponsored Insurance Drives Up Health Costs

    12 May 2012 | 11:05 am
    A new study in Health Affairs is attracting attention for its depiction of how powerful hospitals are extracting "steep payment increases" from insurers. But what the study really tells us is how much the exceptional cost of American health insurance is caused by our system's original sin: the fact that, due to a quirk in the federal tax code, most of us don't buy insurance for ourselves, but instead have it bought on our behalf by our employers.

  • Will Buying Health Insurance Across State Lines Reduce Costs?

    11 May 2012 | 10:52 am
    During the debate over Obamacare, Republicans have consistently promoted an alternative approach that involved allowing individuals to purchase health insurance across state lines. Interstate insurance purchasing was the second item in the health care section of the GOP's 2010 "Pledge to America," right after tort reform. It's also a part of Mitt Romney's plan to replace Obamacare. It makes intuitive sense: after all, we can buy most other things across state lines; why not health insurance? Credible skeptics, however, say that health insurance is different, and that interstate insurance…
 
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  • It really is hot in here: U.S. has warmest 12 months on record.

    jpmyers@ehsic.org
    16 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    Americans just lived through the hottest 12 months ever recorded, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported Tuesday, with record averages for the year scorching central Texas, the upper Midwest and much of the Northeast.

  • Natural sinks still sopping up carbon.

    jpmyers@ehsic.org
    16 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    Earth’s ecosystems keep soaking up more carbon as greenhouse gases accumulate in the atmosphere, new measurements find. The research contradicts several recent studies suggesting that “carbon sinks” have reached or passed their capacity.

  • Critics told to stop attacking Flannery.

    jpmyers@ehsic.org
    16 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    Climate commissioner Will Steffen has called on critics to stop their "vicious" attacks against the body's chief Tim Flannery and rejected suggestions the federal government-created commission is alarmist.

  • UK climate experiment cancelled on patent concerns.

    jpmyers@ehsic.org
    16 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    British scientists have abandoned an experiment to test the possibility of spraying particles into the upper atmosphere to stem global warming, largely due to concerns over a patent for some of the technology, the project's leader said.

  • Carbon trading links between S. Korea, European Union possible in decade.

    jpmyers@ehsic.org
    16 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    A deputy minister in Britain's Foreign Office said Wednesday he expects carbon trading markets between South Korea and the European Union to be linked within the next decade, hailing Seoul's recent approval of an emissions trading scheme.
 
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  • What My Mom Taught Me: Real Health Advice From Real Mothers

    Hanna Brooks Olsen
    10 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    It’s easy to point fingers at “bad” mothers who make questionable choices about the health of their kids (ahem, Tanning Mom), but the truth is that many of us learned what we know about nutrition, fitness, and taking care of our amazing female bodies from none other than our own mother. And even if you didn’t have a mom full of great advice, it’s never too late to hear what other great mamas have to say. So, as Mother’s Day approaches, here’s some really valuable, real-world health advice from Mom. Often, we get bogged down in the negative and blame…

  • Why You Shouldn’t Have Sex When You Don’t Want To

    TheGloss
    9 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    Go take a look inside a few women’s magazine on the newsstands right now, and I guarantee that in at least one of them, you will find the following admonishment: to have sex even when you don’t want to, because it’s good for you. The more insulting versions of this sentiment are that you should have sex when you don’t want to because it’s good for your partner (they’re typically referring to your male partner), or because it’s good for your relationship. Well, I’m here to tell you this: Having sex when you don’t want to isn’t good for anyone. Not your partner, not your…

  • Confessions Of Motherhood: 10 Unhealthy Things I Swore I Would Never Do (But Did Anyway)

    Deborah Dunham
    8 May 2012 | 10:29 am
    Before having kids, I had very idealist visions of what our lives would be like. Our family would be the perfectly healthy family. What we ate would be carefully scrutinized. Fresh fruits, tons of veggies, lean meats and whole grains would be on the table at every meal. What we did during our leisure time would also be closely mapped out and monitored. Lots of fresh air, exercise and family outings like picnics, hiking and biking together would consume our weekends. And of course, things like keeping the kids spotless and myself looking hip and put-together every day made the list too. Yes, I…

  • Mom’s Disturbing Face Makes Us Wonder: Does Excessive Tanning Mean Mental Health Issues?

    Deborah Dunham
    3 May 2012 | 10:07 am
    Yesterday’s story about the New Jersey mom who was accused of taking her 5-year-old daughter into a tanning booth had a lot of you enraged. Aside from questioning what type of parent Patricia Krentcil must be, some questioned her state of mind–just look at her, right? She’s only 44, but could easily pass for decades older. Clearly she is not taking good care of her skin–and possibly her daughter’s, but does excessive tanning mean she must have mental health issues? You tell us. One dermatologist, Doris Day, told ABC News that she likely suffers from…

  • My Postpartum Depression: From Feeling Like A Horrible ‘Monster’ To Empowering Women

    Deborah Dunham
    2 May 2012 | 9:08 am
    Katherine Stone will be the first person to tell you that most people don’t know enough about postpartum depression. In fact, she admits she didn’t know much about it either. That’s why, when it hit her after the birth of her first child nine years ago, she was completely caught off guard. She went from feeling “normal” before her pregnancy to feeling like a horrible “monster” afterward. She even admits to having thoughts about being so inadequate that she worried she may drown her son. Now, Stone is on a mission to help remove the societal stigma…
 
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  • Revealing brain damage from battlefield to playing field

    Sharon Begley
    16 May 2012 | 1:09 pm
    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Traumatic brain injury, the signature wound of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, is doubly cruel: it leaves many victims emotionally shattered and cognitively crippled. But because mild and moderate brain injuries do not show up ...

  • Paralyzed Patients Use Mind to Move Robotic Arm

    <b>By Steven Reinberg</b><BR/><i>HealthDay Reporter</i>
    16 May 2012 | 1:06 pm
    WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Two stroke patients who had lost the use of their arms and legs were able to use their brains to move a robotic arm, researchers report.

  • CDC Lowers Lead-Poisoning Threshold for Kids

    <b>By Steven Reinberg</b><BR/><i>HealthDay Reporter</i>
    16 May 2012 | 1:06 pm
    WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. health officials on Wednesday lowered the threshold for what's considered lead poisoning in young children.

  • US lowers cutoff for lead poisoning in young kids

    MIKE STOBBE
    16 May 2012 | 1:01 pm
    For the first time in 20 years, U.S. health officials have lowered the threshold for lead poisoning in young children.

  • Factbox: Tax provisions in Obama's healthcare law

    Kim Dixon
    16 May 2012 | 12:53 pm
    (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul law contains a slew of new tax provisions, and their fate is unclear as the U.S. Supreme Court weighs the law's constitutionality. Some have been put into effect in the two years sin...
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    A Junk-Foodaholic's Journey to a Healthy LIfestyle

  • When You Eat Right... It Works!

    9 May 2012 | 11:57 pm
    Here's my 1 week Progress Report: I've lost 9-1/2 pounds! That's right, folks, in one week, I have lost an entire dress size! Being curious, I took my measurements this morning just to see if I had lost any inches. Would you believe I lost an inch from my waist and an inch from my hips?! In total, I lost 2-3/4 inches! I was shocked but excited to see these results in only 7 days! And the best part is, I didn't suffer doing it. There was not one time when I felt depressed or deprived. Like Tony the Tiger says, "I FEEL GREAT!!!" Following is a typical day of what I ate this past week: An hour…

  • A New Way of Eating

    2 May 2012 | 9:06 pm
    Guess what? I started a new way of eating today! I'm excited to see the results and I will share my progress along the way. Here's my plan: 1.) Take 7 BarleyLife® capsules. 2.) Breakfast: Eat bacon and eggs. 3.) Lunch: Drink a ProPeas®/fit'n fiber® shake. 4.) Take 7 BarleyLife® capsules. 5.) Dinner: Eat a low-carb meal or if short on time... drink another ProPeas/fit 'n fiber shake. 6.) Drink lots of water. 7.) Dessert: Eat one Low-Carb Cupcake. I mean, life isn't worth living without dessert! Following is some background as to why I am taking AIM's BarleyLife® as well as ProPeas® and…

  • Recipe for Low Carb Lasagna

    28 Sep 2011 | 7:49 pm
    Following is an example of how you can take a favorite 'high-carb' recipe and transform it into a wonderful low-carb dish.What I did is substitute spinach for the lasagna noodles. My family loves it so consequently, I make this yummy dish once every other week.Another great thing about this recipe is that it makes 2-9x13 pans of lasagna so you cook once and have dinner for several nights. And trust me, no one complains about eating these leftovers!Low Carb Green Chili Lasagna5 pounds Ground ChuckSalt and Pepper to taste16oz fresh Mushrooms, sliced1 stick Butter4 - 8oz cans Tomato Sauce (with…

  • The Craziest Thing I've Ever Done

    2 May 2011 | 12:36 am
    Well, I didn't win anything, but I did accomplish something. If anyone ever asks me, "What's the craziest thing you've ever done?" I can tell them, "I was stuck on a truck for 62.5 hours!"I went into the competition prepared to win. Along with my shorts and 'Stuck on a Truck' t-shirt, I wore compression socks (much to my husband's chagrin) . I bought a back brace, though I never had to use it. I had three pairs of tennis shoes, a pair of Timberland's and a pair of Crocs flip flops to rotate throughout the contest. But the most important thing I did (and the reason why I hung in there for 62.5…

  • It's On... Thursday, 4/28/2011 is the Big Day!

    27 Apr 2011 | 10:03 pm
    Hey everybody!Tomorrow is the big day! In less than 14 hours I will be 'Stuck on a Truck'! The Toad Suck Daze festival actually kicks off at noon Friday but the Stuck on a Truck contest starts a day earlier.I have spent the last two and a half weeks preparing for the big event. I bought a 9 ft x 10 ft tent, an inflatable mattress, a lantern, and other paraphernalia.The reason why I need all this stuff is so that on my breaks, I have a place to rest. All the contestants get a five minute break every hour and a fifteen minute break every six hours.I am gathering everything together to take down…
 
 
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    Reuters: Health News

  • Revealing brain damage from battlefield to playing field

    16 May 2012 | 1:09 pm
    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Traumatic brain injury, the signature wound of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, is doubly cruel: it leaves many victims emotionally shattered and cognitively crippled. But because mild and moderate brain injuries do not show up on CT or other imaging, doctors and even family members are often skeptical that any real damage exists.

  • Back pain tends to improve quickly, not completely

    16 May 2012 | 11:26 am
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Lower back pain often fades fairly quickly, but it may stubbornly linger to some extent for months or more, a new study finds.

  • Steroids cut sinus infection symptoms slightly

    16 May 2012 | 10:49 am
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Nasal spray steroids, taken for three weeks, help to shorten the length of time people feel pain and congestion from a sinus infection, according to a new review of several studies.

  • U.S. HIV aid has prevented 741,000 deaths: study

    16 May 2012 | 8:07 am
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The United States foreign aid program that sends billions of dollars to African countries for HIV treatment and prevention has cut the number of people dying for any reason in those nations, a new study suggests.

  • WHO warns of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity

    16 May 2012 | 3:01 am
    LONDON (Reuters) - Health data released on Wednesday provided the clearest evidence to date of the spread of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease from developed nations to poorer regions such as Africa, as lifestyles and diets there change.
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    National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases

  • Paralyzed individuals use thought-controlled robotic arm to reach and grasp

    16 May 2012 | 12:46 pm
    In an ongoing clinical trial, a paralyzed woman was able to reach for and sip from a drink on her own -- for the first time in nearly 15 years -- by using her thoughts to direct a robotic arm. The trial, funded in part by the National Institutes of Health, is evaluating the safety and feasibility of an investigational device called the BrainGate neural interface system.

  • NIH-funded research provides new clues on how ApoE4 affects Alzheimer's risk

    16 May 2012 | 12:41 pm
    Common variants of the ApoE gene are strongly associated with the risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer's disease, but the gene's role in the disease has been unclear. Now, researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have found that in mice, having the most risky variant of ApoE damages the blood vessels that feed the brain.

  • NINR welcomes five new members to the National Advisory Council for Nursing Research

    15 May 2012 | 7:40 am
    The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) announces five new members to the National Advisory Council for Nursing Research (NACNR), the institute's principal advisory board. Members of the council are drawn from the scientific and lay communities, embodying a diverse perspective from the fields of nursing, public and health policy, law, and economics. NINR, a component of the National Institutes of Health, is the primary federal agency for the support of nursing research.

  • NIH statement on HIV Vaccine Awareness Day - May 18, 2012

    14 May 2012 | 8:22 am
    There is a growing consensus that we can significantly curtail the HIV/AIDS pandemic by implementing scientifically proven HIV prevention strategies, such as voluntary medically supervised adult male circumcision, prevention of mother-to-child transmission and treatment as prevention.

  • NIH Medical Research Scholars Program Announces First Class

    8 May 2012 | 11:27 am
    The National Institutes of Health has selected a talented pool of 45 medical, dental, and veterinary students representing 34 different U.S.-accredited universities for its inaugural class of the Medical Research Scholars Program (MSRP).
 
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    Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com

  • Crucial Genes Found in Parkinson’s Patients

    16 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Though there is no known cure for Parkinson’s disease, there are means to control the symptoms. Researchers at UCLA may have found a way to determine which patients will experience a more rapid decline in motor function, which is potentially beneficial in developing new therapies and identifying who can benefit the most from early intervention.

  • Predicting Breast Cancer with an MRI

    16 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    (Ivanhoe Newswire) – There are about 2.5 million women in the United States alone who are breast cancer survivors and they face a one in five chance that the cancer will return within ten years of treatment. Now, a large, multicenter study found that the tools used by radiologists to classify breast imaging results is useful in predicting malignancy in breast lesions detected with MRI.

  • Laxative-Free Way to Detect Intestinal Polyps

    16 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    (Ivanhoe Newswire) – The mere thought of getting a standard colonoscopy makes some people shudder in their seats, and unfortunately, prevents many people from receiving the critically important check-up. But there is a new procedure that may make the whole process a bit easier to endure

  • Monitoring Aneurysms: Less Risk

    16 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Monitoring aneurysms with a less invasive option! Researchers are saying a simple contrast ultrasound is the answer

  • Smoked Cannabis Relieves Tightness in MS Patients

    16 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A new study finds that smoked cannabis can provide relief from pain and muscular tightness - otherwise known as spasticity – in people with multiple sclerosis at the risk of adverse cognitive effects
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    BioMed Radio - Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

  • Genetic test to assess risk from eye cancer

    Jim Dryden, Associate Director of Broadcast Services
    4 May 2012 | 1:45 pm
    Vision scientists at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a genetic test that can accurately predict whether the most common form of eye cancer, ocular melanoma, will spread to other parts of the body. The test successfully classified ocular melanoma tumors more than 97 percent of the time. Melanoma of the eye is relatively rare, diagnosed in about 2,000 people in the United States each year. Advances in treatment have allowed surgeons to preserve patient vision, but when cancer spreads beyond the eye, the disease often is deadly. THE MOST COMMON FORM OF…

  • Genetic test to assess risk from eye cancer (1:00)

    Jim Dryden, Associate Director of Broadcast Services
    4 May 2012 | 1:44 pm
    MELANOMA IS THE MOST COMMON FORM OF CANCER IN THE EYE, AND NEW TREATMENTS DEVELOPED OVER THE YEARS HAVE ALLOWED DOCTORS TO PRESERVE VISION IN MANY OCULAR MELANOMA PATIENTS. BUT SOMETIMES THE CANCER CAN SPREAD TO THE LIVER, LEADING TO VERY HIGH DEATH RATES. WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY OPHTHALMOLOGISTS AT THE SITEMAN CANCER CENTER AND BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL IN ST. LOUIS HAVE DEVELOPED A DIAGNOSITIC TEST THAT CAN PREDICT WHICH PATIENTS WITH OCULAR MELANOMA ARE AT THE HIGHEST RISK FOR SPREAD OF THEIR CANCER. JIM DRYDEN HAS MORE ON THAT STORY… IT TURNS OUT THERE ARE TWO SUBTYPES OF OCULAR MELANOMA.

  • Cartilage healing and osteoarthritis

    Jim Dryden, Associate Director of Broadcast Services
    25 Apr 2012 | 12:03 pm
    The same genes that promote healing of cartilage damage also appear to protect against osteoarthritis, a condition caused by years of wear and tear on the cartilage in joints. Although the new research from investigators at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis was conducted in mice, the genes are likely to be important in people, too. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting 25 million people in the United States. It is linked to the breakdown of cartilage, which acts as a shock absorber to cushion the joints, and it causes pain, swelling and reduced…

  • Cartilage healing and osteoarthritis (1:00)

    Jim Dryden, Associate Director of Broadcast Services
    25 Apr 2012 | 12:02 pm
    WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY RESEARCHERS HAVE FOUND THAT SOME OF THE SAME GENES THAT PROMOTE CARTILAGE HEALING ALSO SEEM TO PROTECT AGAINST OSTEOARTHRITIS. THE STUDY WAS CONDUCTED IN MICE, BUT AS THE RESEARCHERS NARROW IN ON SPECIFIC GENES, THEY EXPECT MANY ALSO WILL BE IMPORTANT IN PEOPLE. JIM DRYDEN HAS MORE… THE RESEARCH SPRINGS FROM THE DISCOVERY THAT SOME MICE CAN HEAL VERY RAPIDLY. THOSE GOOD HEALERS WERE ORIGINALLY IDENTIFIED WHEN RESEARCHERS PIERCED THE ANIMALS’ EARS FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES, AND THE HOLES RAPIDLY CLOSED UP AGAIN. WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ARTHRITIS RESEARCHER LINDA…

  • Autism risk in siblings and half siblings

    Jim Dryden, Associate Director of Broadcast Services
    11 Apr 2012 | 11:36 am
    When a child has autism, siblings also are at risk for the disorder. New research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that the genetic reach of the disorder often extends to half siblings as well. The new study adds to recent evidence that the genetic risk for autism can be carried with either minimal or no symptoms in females, even though the disorder is far more common in boys than in girls. THE SIBLINGS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM ALSO ARE AT RISK FOR THE DISORDER, AND NEW RESEARCH FROM CHILD PSYCHIATRISTS AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN ST. LOUIS…
 
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    NewsRx Latest News

  • Alkanes: Ammonites found mini oases at ancient methane seeps

    15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Research led by scientists at the American Museum of Natural History shows that ammonites-an extinct type of shelled mollusk that's closely related to modern-day nautiluses and...

  • Infectious Diseases: Reports Summarize Infectious Diseases Study Results from Virginia Commonwealth University

    15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Data detailed in "The association between cytomegalovirus immune globulin and long-term recipient and graft survival following liver transplantation" have been presented. "R.A. Fisher, K.D. Kistler, P. Ulsh, G.E. Bergman, J. Morris. The association between cytomegalovirus immune globulin and long-term recipient and graft survival following liver transplantation," investigators...

  • Business: PaydayLoanMission Now Offering Bad Credit Payday Loans Online

    15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    After a long debate between internal managers as well as legal staff, PaydayLoanMission?has finally taken the decision to now offer bad credit payday loans. For those who don't...

  • Science: New Science Research from Martin-Luther-University Described

    15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Investigators publish new data in the report "Estimation of variance components for postpartum dysgalactia syndrome in sows." According to the authors of a study from Halle Saale, Germany, "The postpartum dysgalactia syndrome (PDS) represents one of the most important diseases after parturition in sows. The genetic background of the disease has been investigated some time ago...

  • Blood Pressure: Researchers at Groote Schuur Hospital Target Blood Pressure

    15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    New research, "G-protein-coupled receptor kinase 4 polymorphisms predict blood pressure response to dietary modification in Black patients with mild-to-moderate hypertension," is the subject of a report. "Dopamine via G-protein-coupled receptor kinase 4 (GRK-4) regulates sodium (Na) balance in the proximal tubule of the kidney. Single-nucleotide polymorphisms of GRK-4 have been...
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    Chiropractic News

  • 2012 2013 CCA Executive Committee Nominations Announced

    12 May 2012 | 8:44 pm
    By Michael Dorausch, DC The California Chiropractic Association (CCA) has mailed election materials and ballots to active CCA members, along with the CCA board's nominees for the 2012-2013 CCA Executive Committee offices, check your mail for materials if you are a California Chiropractor. Chiropractor Vernon Englund of the CCA The CCA Nominating... This is a planetchiropractic content summary feed. Visit www.planetchiropractic.com for complete content, links, and related media. - Cheers!

  • WCCS Regional Conference Called Game Changer

    12 May 2012 | 6:53 am
    Life West News The First WCCS Regional Conference Hosted At Life West Called A 'Game-Changer' Hayward, California - On May 3, 2012, Life Chiropractic College West hosted the first World Congress of Chiropractic Students (WCCS) regional event which ran over the course of four days. Chiropractic students from 13 schools in four countries and two... This is a planetchiropractic content summary feed. Visit www.planetchiropractic.com for complete content, links, and related media. - Cheers!

  • 2012 CCA Legislative Conference Features Governor Jerry Brown

    10 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    By Michael Dorausch, DC The California Chiropractic Association (CCA) is hosting a legislative conference on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 featuring Governor Jerry Brown as the keynote speaker. The CCA legislative conference is being held in Sacramento, California and chiropractors as well as chiropractic students are urged to attend. Registration begins... This is a planetchiropractic content summary feed. Visit www.planetchiropractic.com for complete content, links, and related media. - Cheers!

  • Chiropractic Conference Report for May 2012

    9 May 2012 | 8:37 pm
    By Michael Dorausch, DC Here is this months chiropractic news related to several seminars and conferences taking place throughout the United States. Parker Seminars and the California Chiropractic Association annual convention was held in San Diego this past weekend and it was a spectacular event. As a chiropractor member of the CCA and a long... This is a planetchiropractic content summary feed. Visit www.planetchiropractic.com for complete content, links, and related media. - Cheers!

  • Parker University Named One of the Healthiest Employers in North Texas

    1 May 2012 | 7:47 pm
    Parker University News DALLAS, TX -- Parker University was recognized as one of the Healthiest Employers in North Texas by the Dallas Business Journal (DBJ). Each year, the Dallas Business Journal recognizes companies that proactively shape the health of their employees. Parker was honored as an organization that's committed to creating a healthy... This is a planetchiropractic content summary feed. Visit www.planetchiropractic.com for complete content, links, and related media. - Cheers!
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    Mercola newsletters

  • Make Mincemeat of Cancer Cells With This Breakthrough Spice

    Doctor Mercola
    16 May 2012 | 2:16 am
    Please use this link if you are having problems reading this newsletter: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/current.aspx May 16, 2012 - Issue 2097 HOME  |  PRODUCTS  |  ARTICLES  |   HEALTH BLOG   |  PETS  |  FITNESS  |  VIDEOS  |  MY CLINIC  |   CONTACT US ARTICLES Make Mincemeat of Cancer Cells With This Breakthrough Spice Once it gets in your cells, it can affect more than 100 pathways - helping to stop cancer cells from spreading…

  • You'll Probably Accidentally Eat This Toxic Food Today

    Doctor Mercola
    15 May 2012 | 12:44 am
    Please use this link if you are having problems reading this newsletter: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/current.aspx May 15, 2012 - Issue 2096 HOME  |  PRODUCTS  |  ARTICLES  |   HEALTH BLOG   |  PETS  |  FITNESS  |  VIDEOS  |  MY CLINIC  |   CONTACT US ARTICLES You'll Probably Accidentally Eat This Toxic Food Today    50 countries require labelling for it - Without knowing it, you'll probably swallow this "more…

  • The 6 Types of Pills Big Pharma Wants You Hooked On for Life

    Doctor Mercola
    14 May 2012 | 12:01 am
    Please use this link if you are having problems reading this newsletter: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/current.aspx May 14, 2012 - Issue 2095 HOME  |  PRODUCTS  |  ARTICLES  |   HEALTH BLOG   |  PETS  |  FITNESS  |  VIDEOS  |  MY CLINIC  |   CONTACT US ARTICLES The 6 Types of Pills Big Pharma Wants You Hooked Onfor LifeIt's their newest profit-making strategy and their target is YOU. Find out how they are succeeding brilliantly…

  • This Food Contains 100 TIMES More Probiotics than a Supplement

    Doctor Mercola
    12 May 2012 | 10:03 am
    Please use this link if you are having problems reading this newsletter: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/current.aspx May 12, 2012 - Issue 2093 HOME  |  PRODUCTS  |  ARTICLES  |   HEALTH BLOG   |  PETS  |  FITNESS  |  VIDEOS  |  MY CLINIC  |   CONTACT US ARTICLES This Food Contains 100 TIMES More Probiotics than a Supplement    That qualifies to make it much more viable for your body, and a hands-down winner for cost…

  • The Muscle-Building Workout Hardly Anyone Uses

    Doctor Mercola
    11 May 2012 | 12:03 am
    Mercola Fitness Newsletter Please use this link if you are having problems reading this newsletter: http://fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/default.aspx May 11, 2012 ARTICLES - FITNESS FRIDAY The Muscle-Building Workout Hardly Anyone Uses    If you want to magnify the results you see from your fitness, use this exercise for its awesome muscle-building benefits. Builds cross-bridges between protein filaments like no other workout can... I show you exactly how to do it in this video.If Running Marathons Is So Healthy Why Do People Die Running Them? Another healthy…
 
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    NaturalNews.com

  • Film 'Last Call at the Oasis' blasts pharmaceutical drugs and toxic chemicals in our water, causing disease

    16 May 2012 | 1:00 am
    While it's true that most of us generally don't want to plunk down $30-$40 at the movies to see something that lectures, preaches or wags a finger at us, every now and then there is a film that takes the high road to providing us with key information and is just too...

  • Which fruits and vegetables are naturally the most detoxifying?

    16 May 2012 | 1:00 am
    Detoxing in our incredibly polluted environment is not an occasional endeavor. In order to maintain a healthy immune system with a slightly alkaline pH, we need to consider constant slow detoxing to counter the "slow kill" from the myriad toxins pervading every element...

  • Four food documentaries everybody should watch

    16 May 2012 | 1:00 am
    It is a strange fact that we know so little about the food we eat and where it comes from. We simply go to the grocery store and pick out what we need without a thought to where it comes from or how it's grown or made. The four documentaries in this article give us insight...

  • Commercial sunscreens are a danger to your health

    16 May 2012 | 1:00 am
    A recent study has shown that a potent sunscreen ingredient, oxybenzone, may be a cause of endometriosis. This condition occurs when uterine tissue grows in abnormal sites in the abdomen and causes severe pain. Women are usually diagnosed because of severe cramping during...

  • Benefits to composting for organic sustainability in natural vegetable gardens

    16 May 2012 | 1:00 am
    No one knows who discovered the benefits of composting by planting seeds in the refuse of human, animal, mineral and vegetable waste materials. Regardless of its origin, it's clear that life grows from death. Drawing new life from the leavings of the past has been happening...
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    Renegade Health - High Raw Food Diet, Vegan Diet Friendly, and Organic Diet Articles, Tips, Advice and TV

  • Raw Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream : A Raw Food Recipe by Joanna Steven

    Kevin Gianni
    16 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Ooooo, you know you have to go make some…right now! Raw Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream: A Raw Food Recipe by Joanna Steven Serves: 4 Prep Time: About 1 1/2 hours, mostly inactive. Every Summer, I buy several pounds of strawberries to freeze for the winter months, and keep a few pounds for smoothies and other treats like this luscious ice cream. My first attempts at cooked ice cream were not so great. I guess I should stick to raw, right? Probably, because this strawberry ice cream is delicious!

  • 7 “Unusual” But Healthy Snack Options Beyond Apples and Almond Butter : Exclusive Renegade Health Article

    Kevin Gianni
    16 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Is your normal healthy snack looking a little boring? Try these new ideas. Snacking has become a big deal in today’s modern life. According to studies and surveys, people are snacking more than they used to decades ago, and they’re snacking more often throughout the day. Between 1977-78 and 2007-08, those who snacked on any given day increased from 59 percent to 90 percent. In 2007-08, about two-thirds of adults snacked two or more times a day, whereas in 1977-78, most snacked only once or not at all. Is all this snacking helping or hurting us? There is evidence on both sides of…

  • How to Make Your Own Sprout Jar and Sprout Just About Anything at Home : Exclusive Renegade Health How To

    Kevin Gianni
    15 May 2012 | 1:23 pm
    Here’s how to give your sprouts the nutrition of wild food! After yesterday’s post about making super-sprouts and veggies, we got a lot of questions about how to do it… So today, I’m going to explain! A while back, we did a complete video on how to grow sprouts and how to make your own sprouting jar at half the cost. I’m going to share this video now, as well as spell it out for you below in writing! Here’s where you can watch, if you’re a visual person, and below you can read. Drum roll, please…

  • Have You Tried Tahini? Info and Recipes : Guest Author Nomi Shannon

    Kevin Gianni
    15 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Tahini is made from sesame seeds, and is full of nutrients and protein. Sesame seeds are best known as toppings for rolls and bread in North America, but in other parts of the world they are an important source of high quality protein and edible oil. These tiny light beige or black seeds are made up of 55% oil and 45% protein. The long shelf life of sesame oil is most likely due to its antioxidant properties. Whole sesame seeds are commonly ground into a butter, called tahini, with a consistency a bit thinner than peanut butter. Available roasted or raw, the healthiest choice would be tahini…

  • Turn Your Veggies into Avenger-Like, Nutrition Packed Powerhouses : Exclusive Renegade Health Article

    Kevin Gianni
    14 May 2012 | 3:54 pm
    Don’t worry, this is not exactly a movie review… LOL! I recently went to the theater with some friends to see The Avengers… If you don’t know anything about it, it’s a film that features a handful of mega-superheros who all are called together to save the world from evil. (I know, it sounds like every superhero movie!) I’m not a fan of comics, nor did I have any intention to go to see the movie, but it just so happened that we were thinking about things to do, this was suggested and we were on our way. The film was actually pretty good. There’s…
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    In the Pipeline

  • Antidepressant Drugs and Cell Membranes

    16 May 2012 | 6:19 am
    How much do we really know about what small drug molecules do when they get into cells? Everyone involved in this sort of research wonders about this question, especially when it comes to toxicology. There's a new paper out in PLoS One that will cause you to think even harder. The researchers (from Princeton) looked at the effects of the antidepressant sertraline, a serotonin reuptake inhibitor. They did a careful study in yeast cells on its effects, and that may have some of you raising your eyebrows already. That's because yeast doesn't even have a serotonin transporter. In a perfect…

  • Things I Won't Work With: Selenophenol

    15 May 2012 | 6:24 am
    This fine reagent was mentioned here (disparagingly) in the comments the other day, and I knew that it was time to add it to the list. I've had some other selenium entries before, and they're all here for the same reason: their unsupportable stenches. Everyone, even people who've never had a chemistry class in their lives, knows that sulfur compounds are stinky, of course, but it's a problem that continues as you move down Group XVI of the periodic table. And it's not like plain phenol itself has no odor. It's strong, penetrating, and completely unmistakable. As soon as I get a whiff of the…

  • Bosutinib: Don't Believe the Label!

    14 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Now here's a worrisome thought, if you're doing kinase research. A tyrosine kinase inhibitor in the clinic against Bcr-Abl, bosutinib (SKI-606), is also being used as a research tool in a number of academic groups. But they're probably not using what they think they're using. This article has the details. The compound has a dichloromethoxy aryl group hanging off of it, and apparently someone has been making (or made one good-sized batch of) the wrong isomer. Instead of 2, 4-dichloro-5-methoxy, many commercial samples appear to be 3,5-dichloro-4-methoxy. This got noticed at first by inspection…

  • Do Industrial Post-Doc Positions Work?

    14 May 2012 | 6:29 am
    A reader sends along this query, which I thought asked a very useful question: ". . .as a member of a growing biopharma company I am tasked with evaluating the effectiveness of industrial post-docs from both a business perspective and the post-doc's experience. Specifically, we are considering adding one for a short-term (2yr) to add headcount to a project. This adds resources without the long term commitment and also gives the scientists on site a chance for a paper they otherwise might not have time to work on. The candidate obviously gets a well-paid post-doc experience, and an industrial…

  • Desperation In the Lab

    11 May 2012 | 10:03 am
    You chemists may have really stretched things to get a reaction to work, but here's a good set of "Conditions You'll Probably Never Be Desperate Enough to Try". Bone meal? Ground carrots? I think he has a point.
 
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    Anti Aging News Updates

  • TA 65 Supplement – What About the Competition?

    GiGi
    15 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    As someone that does a lot of blog posting about anti aging and the TA 65 supplement, I sometimes get emails from competitors trying to get me to promote their product - which is "the same as" or sometimes "even better" than TA 65. They often cite "scientific studies" that have been done. TA 65 Supplement – What About the Competition? is a post from: Anti Aging Nutrition News

  • The Major Differences Between Nutritionists and Dietitians

    GiGi
    3 May 2012 | 7:07 pm
    You've probably heard the titles “nutritionist” and “dietitian” thrown around, but you may not be sure what exactly nutritionists and dietitians do and what credentials they have. Both nutritionists and dietitians are connected to the overall field of nutrition, but what they do and what credentials they have differ. Here’s what you should know about the major differences between nutritionists and dietitians:The Major Differences Between Nutritionists and Dietitians is a post from: Anti Aging Nutrition News

  • Has Your Doctor Turned You Into a Hypochondriac?

    GiGi
    10 Apr 2012 | 8:00 am
    Once you turn 40 you start hearing a different tune from your doctor. The person who once said you were healthy as an ox is starting to tell you about the problems of aging, how you aren't as strong as you used to be and that oncoming illnesses are imminent and dangerous. This has led many to believe that their doctor is trying to make them a hypochondriac. Are doctors doing this, or is it just the imagination of someone who really cannot accept that his or her health truly is declining? If the doctor is doing this, is this considered malpractice? All of these questions will be answered.Has…

  • How To Make A Face Pack At Home

    GiGi
    3 Apr 2012 | 8:00 am
    If your skin is in need of a little TLC, why not revitalize your complexion in time for the summer months? Exfoliate on a weekly basis, you could book a facial peel with a reputable company or whip up your very own face pack - you know you’re worth it. Natural ingredients can work wonders, so here are five concoctions to try out at home:How To Make A Face Pack At Home is a post from: Anti Aging Nutrition News

  • TA 65 Results – One Year Later

    GiGi
    27 Mar 2012 | 8:00 am
    Hard to believe it's been a year since I started taking TA 65 to see if this new anti aging supplement lives up to the hype. If you haven't been reading about my results so far, here is the last one - TA 65 Results -6 months. So here are my TA 65 one year results. TA 65 Results – One Year Later is a post from: Anti Aging Nutrition News
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    Blisstree » FEEL

  • What My Mom Taught Me: Real Health Advice From Real Mothers

    Hanna Brooks Olsen
    10 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    It’s easy to point fingers at “bad” mothers who make questionable choices about the health of their kids (ahem, Tanning Mom), but the truth is that many of us learned what we know about nutrition, fitness, and taking care of our amazing female bodies from none other than our own mother. And even if you didn’t have a mom full of great advice, it’s never too late to hear what other great mamas have to say. So, as Mother’s Day approaches, here’s some really valuable, real-world health advice from Mom. Often, we get bogged down in the negative and blame…

  • Why You Shouldn’t Have Sex When You Don’t Want To

    TheGloss
    9 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    Go take a look inside a few women’s magazine on the newsstands right now, and I guarantee that in at least one of them, you will find the following admonishment: to have sex even when you don’t want to, because it’s good for you. The more insulting versions of this sentiment are that you should have sex when you don’t want to because it’s good for your partner (they’re typically referring to your male partner), or because it’s good for your relationship. Well, I’m here to tell you this: Having sex when you don’t want to isn’t good for anyone. Not your partner, not your…

  • Confessions Of Motherhood: 10 Unhealthy Things I Swore I Would Never Do (But Did Anyway)

    Deborah Dunham
    8 May 2012 | 10:29 am
    Before having kids, I had very idealist visions of what our lives would be like. Our family would be the perfectly healthy family. What we ate would be carefully scrutinized. Fresh fruits, tons of veggies, lean meats and whole grains would be on the table at every meal. What we did during our leisure time would also be closely mapped out and monitored. Lots of fresh air, exercise and family outings like picnics, hiking and biking together would consume our weekends. And of course, things like keeping the kids spotless and myself looking hip and put-together every day made the list too. Yes, I…

  • Mom’s Disturbing Face Makes Us Wonder: Does Excessive Tanning Mean Mental Health Issues?

    Deborah Dunham
    3 May 2012 | 10:07 am
    Yesterday’s story about the New Jersey mom who was accused of taking her 5-year-old daughter into a tanning booth had a lot of you enraged. Aside from questioning what type of parent Patricia Krentcil must be, some questioned her state of mind–just look at her, right? She’s only 44, but could easily pass for decades older. Clearly she is not taking good care of her skin–and possibly her daughter’s, but does excessive tanning mean she must have mental health issues? You tell us. One dermatologist, Doris Day, told ABC News that she likely suffers from…

  • My Postpartum Depression: From Feeling Like A Horrible ‘Monster’ To Empowering Women

    Deborah Dunham
    2 May 2012 | 9:08 am
    Katherine Stone will be the first person to tell you that most people don’t know enough about postpartum depression. In fact, she admits she didn’t know much about it either. That’s why, when it hit her after the birth of her first child nine years ago, she was completely caught off guard. She went from feeling “normal” before her pregnancy to feeling like a horrible “monster” afterward. She even admits to having thoughts about being so inadequate that she worried she may drown her son. Now, Stone is on a mission to help remove the societal stigma…
 
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    The Insomnia Blog - Sleep Doctor Michael Breus, PhD

  • Energy drinks elevate blood pressure

    Dr. Michael Breus
    8 May 2012 | 10:07 am
    Those fun, harmless-looking energy drinks in the colorful bottles that you see everywhere these days? Those beverages with “natural” ingredients, marketed to all of us—especially our kids—as an alternative to soda? Turns out these drinks aren’t so harmless. Concerns about the effects of energy drinks are continuing to grow, as new research shows these drinks can cause blood pressure to rise, as well as bringing about heart palpitations and arrhythmias, anxiety, and insomnia. Researchers in Poland conducted a small study with 18 healthy young adults ages 20-35. The young adults were…

  • Working a lot, not sleeping enough

    Dr. Michael Breus
    7 May 2012 | 12:01 pm
    When you’re busy with work, and responsibilities at home, does your sleep suffer? Do you get to bed later than you’d planned, or wake in the early morning already thinking about all you need to tackle during the day? If so, you have a lot of company.  According to a new study released by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly one third of workers in the United States aren’t getting enough sleep. The CDC examined more than 15,000 responses to the 2010 National Health Interview Survey, analyzing the data for information about the sleep habits of working people. In their analysis,…

  • How sleep friendly is your bedroom?

    Dr. Michael Breus
    26 Apr 2012 | 9:44 am
    There’s no room in our homes that we spend more time in than the bedroom. You can say I’m biased, but I think it’s the most important room in the house. The National Sleep Foundation has just released the results of its first-ever “Bedroom Poll,” which is full of information about how aspects of our bedrooms affect sleep life. The survey covered many aspects of bedroom life, from how much and how well we’re sleeping, to romance and intimacy, to how often we change our sheets. The survey found Americans feeling pretty good about their bedrooms—a majority said they prefer their…
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    Whole Food And More

  • Organic GMO-Free Corn - From WI Farms

    Robin Plan
    27 Apr 2012 | 7:58 pm
    Organic Heirloom Cornmeal, Popcorn, and Whole Kernel corn from small-scale family farmers Tropical Traditions Press Release April 25, 2012 Springville, CA Tropical Traditions announced today that they were offering a new line of organic heirloom corn grown by small-scale family farmers in western Wisconsin. These organic heirloom corn products include Pride of the North cornmeal, whole kernel corn, and Lady Finger popcorn. Organic Corn that is Truly GMO-free Pride of the North organic heirloom corn and Lady Finger open pollinated organic popcorn is grown on small family farms with buffer…

  • Apple Cider Recall - Pepin Heights Orchards (Jan. 2012)

    Robin Plan
    11 Jan 2012 | 10:29 am
    Pepin Heights Orchards Issues Cider Advisory Consumers: Pepin Heights 800-652-3779 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 6, 2012 -Pepin Heights Orchards is advising consumers to discard Pepin Heights brand Honeycrisp Apple Cider with a “Use By” date on the label of Feb 09 2012. The product was packaged in half-gallon plastic jugs and sold and distributed in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin. This advisory is precautionary. No illnesses have been reported. The advisory applies only to Honeycrisp cider with the “Use By” date of Feb 09 2012. No other batch of Honeycrisp cider or any other Pepin…

  • McDonald's and Target Cuts Ties to Sparboe Farms After Video of Animal Abuse

    Robin Plan
    18 Nov 2011 | 3:15 pm
    I just watched a newly released undercover video from Mercy For Animals showing abuse of hens at the largest restaurant egg producers, Sparboe Farms. This farm supplies eggs to McDonald's. The Sparboe eggs were on recall last year due to Salmonella. I've eaten these eggs for several year so I contacted the company and got a reply within minutes with this link: http://www.sparboeupdate.com/ McDonald's Corp. said Friday the behavior shown on the video is "disturbing and completely unacceptable." The fast food chain says it demands humane treatment of animals by suppliers. * Update * Late…

  • FDA Warns Bio Gaudiano Brand Organic Olives Stuffed with Almonds May Put Consumers at Risk For Botulism

    Robin Plan
    7 Nov 2011 | 12:54 pm
    FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Bio Gaudiano Brand Organic Olives Stuffed with Almonds FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Nov. 4, 2011 - FDA warns consumers not to eat Bio Gaudiano brand Organic Olives Stuffed with Almonds This product may put consumers at risk for botulism Fast Facts FDA is warning consumers not to eat any Bio Gaudiano brand Organic Olives Stuffed with Almonds. Pure Italian LLC of Watertown, Mass., the U.S. distributor, in conjunction with the manufacturer and packer, Bio Gaudiano of Italy, is voluntarily recalling all sizes and lots of Bio Gaudiano Organic Olives Stuffed with Almonds.

  • Rice - A - Roni Recall - Rice Pilaf Flavor

    Robin Plan
    7 Nov 2011 | 12:47 pm
    Rice-A-Roni Issues Voluntary Recall on a Small Quantity of Specific Family Size Rice-A-Roni Rice Pilaf Flavor Product Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 4, 2011 - Rice-A-Roni has initiated a voluntary recall on a small quantity of specific family-size boxes of Rice-A-Roni Rice Pilaf flavor due to an undeclared milk allergen.  This product was originally distributed to stores located in California and Arizona. People who are allergic to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. The affected product is…
 
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    TubaDuba: Fitness, Health and Sports Technology

  • DBS Ultimate - Aston Martin

    Aaron Usiskin
    16 May 2012 | 7:20 am
    If you have the money, really have the money than this is the ultimate car, period. This shows that you are not to over the top (OK), you are free and really wanted a daily driver. Boy what I would not give to be driving this.DBS Ultimate - Aston Martin

  • L.L. Bean 100th Anniversary Maine Hunting Shoe, Go Retro!

    Aaron Usiskin
    16 May 2012 | 7:16 am
    Everyone should own a pair of these, if you lived on the east coast during the 80's you most likely did.

  • Fun With laser's, Not What You Think!

    Aaron Usiskin
    15 May 2012 | 1:24 pm
    Ashley Love and Tucker Thompson were down in the British Virgin Islands at the Bitter End Yacht Club for their annual Pro Am Regatta. On one of the days where there was not enough wind to go properly sailing, a rule 42 relay race in lasers with Olympians and World Champions ensued...

  • Lunar Rock Climbing and Computerized Boxing!

    Aaron Usiskin
    9 May 2012 | 8:18 am
    Well things are getting cooler and cooler in the fitness market. It doesn't matter how much money you hav, maybe you can talk your gym into buying one of these cool devices.NexersysNexersys is leading a fitness revolution, and pioneering the expanding “Exergaming” market with the iNTELLIGENT and iNTERACTIVE Nexersys. Combining the latest in exercise equipment and interactive gaming, Nexersys is a professional-grade multimedia fitness product that delivers the motivation of a personal trainer, the benefits of a mixed martial arts high-intensity interval training workout, and the…

  • iPad Case, Hammerhead

    Aaron Usiskin
    3 May 2012 | 9:43 am
    You might not do this everyday, hopefully never but having a Hammerhead Carpo case could be a savor.The Hammerhead Capo Case is a hard case that protects both the front and back of your iPad.Hammerhead products are designed to keep you connected and protect your investment.FeaturesAutomatically wakes and sleeps the iPad display when opened or closedDurable hard case shields front and back of the iPadReinforced borders provide added protection against scratches and impactLightweight polyurethane construction protects without bulkCutouts offer easy access to all ports, switches and cameraFolds…
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    PaulsHealthBlog

  • Do Vitamins Boost Brain Power?

    17 May 2012 | 10:29 am
    There is something you can take right now to get your brain going. It's something you should be taking every day - your daily vitamins. A series of new studies in the British Journal of Nutrition, Psychopharmacology and Human Psychopharmacology finds that vitamins can boost your brain power. If you're not taking anything now, it's not too late to start because the benefits begin almost immediately. In one of the studies, researchers found that women given multivitamin and mineral supplements improved in both accuracy and speed on multitasking tests. Children between the ages of eight and…

  • The Skinny on Obesity Part 5: Generation XL

    16 May 2012 | 10:18 pm
    A trend of obese infants is one indication that obesity can be passed on from mother to fetus. This video looks towards the next generation, with an emphasis on preventive care and pre-natal health. To see the previous video in the series, Part 4, click here.© 2008 Thanks for subscribing to my feed. Please visit my blog for more great content.My Other Websites: Are Your Vitamins Safe?  Whole Food Nation  Whole Food Nation Affiliate Link

  • Brr! Can Frigid Temps Lead to Weight Loss?

    15 May 2012 | 12:10 pm
    Finally, an upside to the frigid temperatures that have gripped much of the nation - all the shivering could help shed a few pounds. "The body wants to maintain a balance, a homeostasis of 98.6 degrees," said author Tim Ferriss, who promotes this type of "thermal dieting." "If you make it cold, the body will do everything it can to get back to 98.6. And it has to burn calories to do that - heat equals calories." Ferriss, the best-selling author behind "The 4-Hour Workweek" and the just-released "The 4-Hour Body," is known for his lessons on how to manipulate the body to your advantage. Using…

  • “Vegebals are poisonus says sciencetists”

    14 May 2012 | 6:02 pm
    Are your kids veggie haters too? What if they could get eighteen fruits and vegetables a day - without taking a single bite? To learn more, click here.© 2008 Thanks for subscribing to my feed. Please visit my blog for more great content.My Other Websites: Are Your Vitamins Safe?  Whole Food Nation  Whole Food Nation Affiliate Link

  • How To Cook Bacon

    12 May 2012 | 11:49 am
    Animal fats have lots of good fatty acids that fight disease, absorb vitamins and lower cholesterol. It's a myth that eating animal fat makes you fat. Best of all, it tastes good! One way to make sure you're getting enough fat in your diet is to eat fatty cuts of meat. If you don’t already, learn to love bacon. And when you cook it, don't wait until all the fat is gone. If the bacon droops over a finger and hangs down on both sides, then it passes the test. Life is good. God is good. And bacon is good!© 2008 Thanks for subscribing to my feed. Please visit my blog for more great…
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    Hospital Impact

  • Got subsidy? Better explore funding options

    16 May 2012 | 1:22 pm
    by Scott Kashman Prior to going into healthcare management, I served as a psychiatric counselor. No doubt, I've heard some of the offhand remarks about my role and how it helps me in the world of management. A couple of things stand out. First, I don't need a key to walk out the front entrance. Second, it was a great experience learning how to do things differently when reimbursement or our "subsidy" changed. You see, living in California at the time, we saw patients in need of more than 30 days, quickly get cut to a seven-day stay. If our organization didn't act rapidly, the negative…

  • Tips to keep patients engaged with Facebook pages

    9 May 2012 | 3:48 pm
    by Nancy Cawley Jean A Facebook presence is much more than simply having a page for your hospital. People will usually become a fan of your page because they are aware of your brand or because they see a friend "liked" your page. But once they've liked you, how do you keep those fans? Being on Facebook is not just about how many "likes" you can build up. If you're not listening to those folks and interacting with them, then it's pointless to even have a page. On top of that, if you're not giving them a reason to continue paying attention to your page, then you're going to lose them. It's very…

  • Hospital employees: You are the patient experience

    9 May 2012 | 12:46 pm
    by Jason A. Wolf Yes, I mean you! In fact, I believe that to ensure the greatest quality, service and care, each and every one of us must "be" the patient experience. As you look to improve patient encounters in your healthcare setting--be it a physician practice, outpatient center, critical access or acute care setting--there is a declared sense of accountability that comes with the endeavor. This is not a new idea, though some may say there is greater motivation due to policy and now financial implications based on performance (for example, through value-based purchasing in the United…

  • Finding patient safety in healthcare alphabet soup

    9 May 2012 | 7:05 am
    by Kathleen Bartholomew Another patient was accidentally harmed. When I suggested to the chief medical officer that greater visibility of the errors would help gain momentum if sentinel events were posted like Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center does on every computer ("Days since a child has been harmed in our care"), she rolled her eyes. "It would have to be posted in hours ... that stuff happens so often here." I admired her candid response, studied the group's sincerity, acknowledged its safety programs and passion to get it right--and drove home acutely aware of the vast gap…

  • 5 much better ways to collect patient debt

    8 May 2012 | 3:11 pm
    by Ron Shinkman, FierceHealthFinance We tend to be creatures of habit, often settling into routines we don't reassess until something jarring occurs to them or our lives. Hospital finance executives should consider the recent coverage about patient collection practices in Minnesota, North Carolina and elsewhere as that opportunity to make a reassessment. It seems perfectly reasonable that highly educated professionals with advanced degrees in hospital or business administration want to be proactive about collecting unpaid bills. They have been relentlessly educated about not leaving money on…
 
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    Wellness Junction

  • The Ultimate 10-Minute Skin Cleansing Detox

    Kavit Haria
    10 May 2012 | 9:56 am
      When considering the various cleanses you can participate in to improve your health, a cleanse that specifically targets your skin may not be the first to come to mind. However, the skin is a vital organ that is essential to removing toxins from your body. The ultimate and basic goal of a cleanse is removing the built up toxins from your body. Your skin is a helpful tool for doing so. By improving your skin health, you can likewise help to more efficiently flush toxins from your system. This cleanse can easily become a part of your daily routine, not taking up any more time than it…

  • 3 Favorite Stretches to Complement a Cleanse

    Kavit Haria
    7 May 2012 | 10:59 am
      In order to maximize the effects of a cleansing fast, integrating some cleansing stretches can be helpful. A stretch that elongates the abdominal and back muscles and strengthens those muscles can help aid the body with digestion. This can make it easier for your body to break down the raw foods you are consuming. It can also help to rid your body of toxins faster and more efficiently. The goal of a cleansing fast is to improve the function of the body’s organs, specifically the digestive organs and rid the body of toxins. By stretching regularly in combination with the fast you can…

  • How To Detox Your Way To Weight Loss

    Kavit Haria
    3 May 2012 | 8:52 am
      Why is it that when you set a goal for weight loss, those last few pounds are always the most difficult? This is because your body holds onto a layer of fat in order to protect itself from the toxins we typically consume from processed and fatty foods. This explains why you have trouble shedding those last few stubborn pounds – they are serving a purpose. A simple way to finally rid yourself of this excess weight is through a detox cleanse. A cleanse helps to decrease the level of toxins in your body and causes you to simultaneously ingest fewer toxins, which enables you to break…

  • 5 Reasons To Detox & Cleanse

    Kavit Haria
    30 Apr 2012 | 11:40 am
      Participating in a successful cleanse can seem like a challenge. It can be difficult for your will power, your social life and your daily convenience. However, there are many benefits to participating in a cleansing detox that will outweigh the few hurdles you will need to overcome. A typical cleanse will limit or prohibit the consumption of processed and fatty foods, though a cleanse can vary from limiting the types of foods you consume to consuming only liquids for a period of time. A cleanse is used to flush your body of toxins and give your body a fresh start. After the cleanse is…

  • Raw Food Soup Recipe – Gazpacho

    Kavit Haria
    27 Apr 2012 | 3:00 am
      Create a raw food soup for a wholesome and rounded raw food diet meal. The Spanish soup, Gazpacho, is traditionally served cold, making it ideal for the raw foods lifestyle. Ingredients: 1 cup pineapple, diced 1 cup mango, diced 2 medium tomatoes, diced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 cucumber, diced ½ cup yellow or orange bell pepper, chopped ¼ cup onion, chopped ¼ cup cilantro, chopped ¼ cup basil, chopped 1 cup water ¼ cup lime juice Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and mix until all the ingredients are blended but still chunky. Chill and serve.
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    A Splintered Mind

  • Clear: The ADD Friendly ToDo List

    12 May 2012 | 6:48 pm
    Recently I have fallen in love with a ToDo list. I hope this won't be too embarrassing for you, but I have taken it out on dates. In fact, I take it everywhere with me. I even sleep with it. Now, now. I realize I can't marry it…yet…but we are truly inseparable.A good ToDo list gets out of your way and just lets you write things down. Anything that tries to improve too much beyond the pen and paper paradigm becomes a different beast entirely. That's not to say that ToDo apps with recurring ToDos and alarms and Swedish foot massage are bad. I like getting my feet rubbed, but sometimes I…

  • Musing Monday - Let's Try This Again

    10 May 2012 | 3:35 pm
    Gorgeous day today. Sure wish I had spent it on the side of a river with a hayseed in my mouth and wind in my hair. Instead, I spent it either indoors or en route to another location indoors. Errands are the new R&R.Back when I was insane and thought having two blogs was a good idea, I tried different ways to attract other authors and writers. I posted Monday Musings for a while, but somehow life and stuff and stress got in the way and I stopped doing them. Isn't that a shame? One of them is even in my top ten pages. Baffling, but flattering. No, wait. It features Miley Cyrus in her…

  • Thinking Deeply Again

    10 May 2012 | 3:35 pm
    The Goblin Brownie is in happy Netflix Land in the other room, and in a few moments the Leprechaun & Elf will be home. My time alone will be over. I've been rethinking how I spend my time lately and wishing I had tighter control of it. Of course, my brain's a freely spinning frisbee heading to parts unknown, but perhaps with a bit of effort I can rein it in and have more to show for my day—other than errands and work. I need to live with greater purpose. I'm not as distracted as I am unfocused at the moment. I have goals, but I have to admit that my depression and this divorce have buried…

  • Misplaced Items and Memory Glitches

    4 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    No matter how often I pat myself down or mentally go over my list of belongings, all I need is one crucial distraction to send me on my way without a precious item. I still pine for my favorite pair of Ray-Bans from years ago, lost on a bus somewhere. Or was it at that friend's house? Wait, no. She had my favorite mix tape. Wait, no she didn't, and I asked her if she had it so many times she isn't talking to me. I was certain she had it. Good thing I didn't ask her about the Ray-Bans.Sometimes it is like that. We have an image in our mind of where we lost an item and we can't shake it. We…

  • Writing Interrupted

    1 May 2012 | 7:54 pm
    There I was all excited to start researching anecdotal stories for my ADHD eBook when I slipped into a time vortex. I thought I was careful about those sort of things, but here I am two weeks later, dazed and more than a little confused. I saw a blur of pink, some bling coated jeans, and hair spray, then I woke up this morning. What was I supposed to be doing again? Yes, my girls are with their mother for the next two weeks, and my time with them is over. Now I must adjust to life again without them. After seven months of this you might think that I would be accustomed to it, but when you…
 
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    Cancer Research UK - Science Update blog

  • Abiraterone: now available on the NHS (except in Scotland)

    Henry Scowcroft
    16 May 2012 | 6:29 am
    Prostate cancer drug abiraterone has been given the thumbs up by NICE Regular readers will know that we’ve been keenly following the story of abiraterone – a prostate cancer drug developed by British scientists – since 2008. So we hope you share our delight over this morning’s news, that NICE and pharma company Janssen have finally reached an agreement, and the drug will now be available to suitable men on the NHS in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. NICE say they were able to reach their decision after Janssen gave them additional data about the number of men the drug will be…

  • Drop in premature cancer deaths in middle age

    Julie Sharp
    15 May 2012 | 6:17 am
    We all fear hearing the words: “You have cancer.” But today’s news that premature death rates from the disease in middle-aged people have dropped by 40 per cent in the last 40 years is a cause for celebration. The fact is that the number of men and women in their 50s – whose lives were once all too often cut tragically short by cancer – have new hope as their chances of beating the disease has hugely improved. In the early 70s more than 21,000 people in the prime of life died from cancer. Today that figure has dropped below 14,000. The below graphic summarises the key…

  • A personal experience of treating lung cancer patients

    Paul Thorne
    14 May 2012 | 9:35 am
    What is it like to work as a lung cancer nurse? Lung cancer is the most common cancer in the world. Over 1.6 million people across the globe were diagnosed with the disease in 2008 (the last comprehensive count). That’s more than 4,300 people every day. But these chilling numbers aren’t the ones we think of, or are aware of, when we try that first tentative, rather unpleasant puff. A puff that, for some, is a step on the path to addiction. An addiction that can lead to death. Tobacco is at the root of a whole variety of cancers. But the one most associated with it is lung cancer. With…

  • News digest – curry extract and bowel cancer, infections and cancer, brain tumours and more

    Oliver Childs
    12 May 2012 | 3:30 am
    It's news time We launched a clinical trial (press release) to test whether curcumin – an extract from the curry spice turmeric – could improve treatment for advanced bowel cancer. This doesn’t mean curry cures cancer (as we pointed out here), or that people with bowel cancer should take curcumin supplements. But this early-stage trial could help us find out whether curcumin’s promise in the lab could be translated into patient benefit. Around one in six worldwide cancers – two million new cases every year – are caused by infections, according to a French study…

  • Plain packaging reaction: separating fact from fiction

    Paul Thorne
    11 May 2012 | 11:08 am
    We separate fact from fiction about plain cigarette packaging Since we launched our campaign to put tobacco products in plain packs, it’s been interesting to read some of the reactions in the media – particularly those of the tobacco industry. Several points stand out that are worth discussing. Firstly, in an interview in the Telegraph, the chief executive of Imperial Tobacco, Alison Cooper confirmed that her company would mount a legal challenge if the UK government was to force tobacco to be sold in standardised packets. Fiction: The tobacco industry claims that plain packaging is…
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    Crossover Health » Media

  • Senior Health Care Executive Joins Board of Crossover Health

    album
    30 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Former CEO of MDVIP to serve as Chairman of innovative worksite health provider May 1, 2012 (Aliso Viejo, CA) – Crossover Health Management Services, Inc. announced today the Bret Jorgensen has joined the company’s board as Chairman. The company is the management services organization that supports the innovative Crossover Health primary care medical group. Crossover Health works with self-funded employers who are seeking to reduce the burden of rising health care expenditures by implementing worksite health services that reduce costs, increase quality, and improve the patient…

  • Obituary: RIP to the EHR

    album
    28 Dec 2011 | 9:12 pm
    I just received another email from another EHR Vendor pandering to physicians to implement their technology so that the physician so they can access some unsustainably incentive to use technology that they should already be using. Here is the offending language: “State Medicaid providers across the country have an unprecedented opportunity to collect over $21,000 in EHR incentives in the last few weeks of 2011. If you’re already using Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, there are a few easy steps you can take to earn your incentive.“ This is just so wrong on so many levels to me. First, I…

  • Driving through the Rear View Mirror

    scott
    14 Oct 2011 | 12:04 am
    Rear View (rîr’vyū’) n. A mirror, such as one attached to a motor vehicle, that provides a view of what is behind. I always enjoy people talking in futurity about the day when there will be “data liquidity” within the health care industry. They talk of a day when information will be pervasive, available, translatable, portable, and accessible to the people who need it the most to make essential decision. I smile knowingly as I hear the starry eyed “Health 2.0″ers talk about data in terms of flow, mythical health exchanges, and “data utility…

  • Its Official – EHR’s are a commodity

    scott
    15 Sep 2011 | 4:47 pm
    Commodity (kə-mŏd’ĭ-tē) n. During my days selling an electronic health records, I would often get into client conversations regarding the features and functions of the software as the differentiator between software platforms. Whenever we digressed to this point, I knew that the client really didn’t have an accurate understanding of both the power and potential of the software. I would run through the whole value chain concept, discuss how the CCHIT certifications makes features and functionality commodity, and that they should be focused on what the software can do not so…

  • Emerging from the Radio Silence

    scott
    21 Apr 2011 | 12:58 am
    Peeps – sorry for the radio silence. Will make it up to you with this: http://www.youtube.com/crossoverhealth#p/u/10/8mJTsJiUZGY
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    MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

  • Pregnancy and Medications: A Personal Essay from Dr. Helen Kim in JAMA

    MGH Center for Women's Mental Health
    15 May 2012 | 1:37 pm
    In this essay published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Dr. Helen Kim (an alumna of the CWMH) discusses the challenges of treating women with severe psychiatric illness during pregnancy: “Would a physician tell a pregnant woman with epilepsy, ‘Stop your meds and ride out the seizures until you  deliver’? Are the medications [...]

  • Exposure to Antidepressants During Pregnancy and Risk of ADHD in the Offspring

    MGH Center for Women's Mental Health
    7 May 2012 | 10:42 am
    Antenatal exposure to Wellbutrin (bupropion) does not appear to be associated with an increased risk of malformations in the exposed infant; however,  it is not known if exposure to Wellbutrin during pregnancy has any effect on the child’s neurobehavioral development. In a study from Figueroa and colleagues published in 2010, insurance claims data from 38,704 [...]

  • Breastfeeding and Benzodiazepines: Good News

    MGH Center for Women's Mental Health
    30 Apr 2012 | 11:59 am
    Clinically significant anxiety symptoms are common during the postpartum period and frequently complicate the treatment of postpartum depression.   While SSRIs are indicted for the treatment anxiety symptoms, especially when they co-occur with depression, many women may need to use a benzodiazepine for managing more severe symptoms of anxiety or insomnia.  An early study from Birnbaum [...]

  • Prenatal Antipsychotic Exposure and Neuromotor Performance

    MGH Center for Women's Mental Health
    25 Apr 2012 | 10:31 am
    While a handful of studies have assessed the risk for congenital malformations in infants exposed to antipsychotic agents, there is even less information regarding neonatal outcome in this population.  In 1992, it was first reported that infants exposed to first-generation antipsychotic medications exhibited increased muscle tone, tremulousness, and poor motor functioning when assessed within a [...]

  • NAMS Supports the Use of Hormone Therapy in Perimenopausal and Recently Postmenopausal Women

    MGH Center for Women's Mental Health
    21 Mar 2012 | 9:32 am
    The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) has updated its 2010 recommendations regarding the use of postmenopausal hormone therapy (HT) based on evidence accumulated subsequent to the previous report.  In the decade since the first publication of the results from the Women’s Health Initiative, we have accumulated evidence to indicate that multiple factors influence the effects [...]
 
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  • Dinosaurs May Have Suffered From Arthritis

    HealthDay
    16 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Dinosaurs may have suffered from arthritis, new research says.

  • Palpitations May Signal Future Heart Rhythm Problem

    HealthDay
    16 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Heart palpitations and high blood pressure are strong risk factors for a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, a new study reports.

  • Education Is Key to Health: Report

    HealthDay
    16 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- The better educated you are and the more money you make, the healthier you're likely to be, a U.S. government report released Wednesday shows.

  • 10 Everyday Stressors and How to Conquer Them

    The Cleveland Clinic
    15 May 2012 | 4:27 pm
    When it comes to stress, it’s the little things that matter. A seemingly tiny mishap — such as a lost set of keys — can trigger a tidal wave of negative reactions on an emotional, physical and even cellular level as stress hormones spike. The flip side of this unfortunate truth is that even small steps can go a long way toward soothing — or even circumventing — the stress response. We took a good look at the 10 moments during the day when stress is most likely to flare, then asked our Cleveland Clinic experts and reviewed the research, to offer up proven…

  • These Celebs Get Paid $33,000 For Every Pound Lost!

    Ragen Chastain
    15 May 2012 | 4:13 pm
    What if the motivation for your next diet was money, lots of it, for every pound you lost? Celebrity endorsers like Jennifer Hudson and Mariah Carey are paid salaries ranging from $500,000 to $3 million. Jessica Simpson has reportedly just signed a $3 million contract with Weight Watchers to lose the 40 pounds she gained during pregnancy. The payout averages about $33,000 per pound lost. Yup, you read that right, they make more for losing a pound than many Americans earn in a year.
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  • 3rd week of pregnancy

    Allen
    16 May 2012 | 12:15 pm
    Your rules are not arrived at the usual time: If you have not yet attempted to do so, you get a pregnancy test that will confirm that you are pregnant. Some changes have may already have put you the chip in his ear. Normal, your body begins to react to the large hormonal upheaval to which it is subject: tired, irritated, Moody… you do you agree more! You who were of the genus couche-tard, you do keep more eyes wide open as soon as you sit on a couch. Drowsiness, or even an irrepressible sleep like all day long, is common in early pregnancy. It is due to the sedative effect of…

  • how manage them smoothly?

    Allen
    15 May 2012 | 1:01 am
    For 9 months, you have brought your baby and lived with him a real symbiosis. With your maternity leave, you also have create unique links with your child and build a unique and harmonious relationship. But is maybe time for you to return to the path of the work… How do I get this separation is best for you and your baby? Here are all our tips! Return to work is a moment feared by many young mothers. After spending several weeks with their tiny, it is not always easy to move away so a day… Your concerns are normal. For these separations are not a source of stress for you and your baby, it…

  • Your delivery in 8 questions

    Allen
    14 May 2012 | 11:36 am
    Will settle immediately in the classroom work? Can I eat? Drink? In what position should I settle? Can dad stay in all circumstances to my side? You ask us very many issues on your delivery. And it is normal. Martine Loch in, midwife, tells you. 1 – Will settle immediately in the classroom work? Probably not. The fast imposed in most of the maternity units is based on the risk of vomiting, nausea and “wrong” at work and in general anesthesia. However, things could change, in particular the prohibition of drinking water, with the implementation of protocols allowing women to…

  • Thyroid cancer: towards a new standard treatment

    Allen
    12 May 2012 | 9:16 pm
    In a low-risk thyroid cancer, four therapeutic strategies by iodine-131 after surgical resection of the gland are also effective, according to a study conducted by a team of the Institute Gustave Roussy. But one of these approaches is distinguished from others by a better tolerance and less irradiation of the body. It should therefore become the new standard for treatment as such. A new standard treatment for thyroid cancer. To set the therapeutic strategy the most effective in the treatment of low thyroid cancer risk, after complete surgery of the thyroid, the Pr Martin Schlumberger (Chief…

  • How put an end to the fear of the dentist?

    Allen
    12 May 2012 | 12:57 am
    Consultations among dental surgeons tend to put the French evil at ease (54%). An appointment with the health care professional, 35% of respondents admit to test apprehension, and 14% are totally afraid this time. More of French on two uncomfortable at the idea to consult a dentist. Among the French referring to fears in the consultation of a dental surgeon, 67% say fear pain during medical procedures carried out. This feeling is far before the fear of discover the processes to perform (42%), fear of the numbing bite (29%) and the specter of the noise associated with instruments (29%).All of…
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    Healthy Eating Tips

  • What A Degree In Dietetics DIDN’T Teach Me About Saturated Fat

    Melanie
    16 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    nazreth What does bloodletting, scurvy, and our understanding of saturated fat have in common? Before I share the answer with you, allow me to say that while we live in an era of unparalleled educational opportunities, there are some things that are still undervalued, and often unappreciated. Skepticism, curiosity, and the ability to think and research for oneself, are not always met with enthusiasm. Even when there’s concrete evidence to support the view of the minority, popular opinion is not something that likes to go away without a fight. Take, for example, the advice, “Eat…

  • If Your Job Is Like This Then It Could Be Killing You

    Melanie
    8 May 2012 | 4:14 pm
    fuzzcat Yes, I know. It seems like everything is a potential killer nowadays. But, this one is particularly disconcerting for many of us. You see, for years we’ve been led to believe that as long as we follow a regular exercise program, our health should be okay. At least, it should be much better than those who don’t follow a regular exercise program. Makes sense, but it’s not telling the whole story. The sobering news I’m bringing to you today, is that your basic exercise regimen may not be enough. Depressing, or what? So, what’s the problem? Well, according to…

  • The Big Lie Called BMI

    Melanie
    1 May 2012 | 5:06 am
    Image Credit: Arinas74 Even if you don’t know precisely what it is, or how it’s worked out, I’ll hazard a guess that you’ve heard about body mass index, or BMI before. If you’ve ever had a health check with your doctor or dietitian, they probably made a note of your BMI. They may even have used it as ‘evidence’ in their case to help you realize that you need to improve your physical health. But, is it a reliable indicator of your body composition and overall wellness? What Is Body Mass Index? Basically, it is a calculation which uses your weight…

  • What Are Polyphenols?

    Kiko Rex
    25 Apr 2012 | 4:00 am
    With so many “natural” branded foods on the shelves these days, it can be somewhat difficult to weed out the decent foods from the junk posing as healthy food. But, I have some good news to that end. Some of the very best foods for you do not need to be branded as “natural,” and the things that make these foods aesthetically pleasing (in this case, giving them their color) also make them good for you. The “things” in question are polyphenols, which are found in all fruits, vegetables, legumes, and seeds (this includes chocolate). What Are Polyphenols?

  • Is Chocolate Healthy?

    Nadia Jones
    18 Apr 2012 | 4:00 am
    Please welcome Nadia Jones to Dietriffic today by leaving her a comment below ~ Melanie Chocolate, while wonderful and delicious, it’s usually the first thing to get the boot when we try to lose weight. It’s notorious for being high in calories and sugar, making it every dieter’s nightmare. Is Chocolate Healthy? You may have heard that chocolate can be a health food. So, is chocolate healthy? Well yes, some chocolate can actually improve your overall health. This is because it is rich in flavonoids. These are antioxidants that promote healthy skin, and reduce the risk of…
 
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  • 22 Tips for Weight Loss pt 4

    Weight Ladder
    16 May 2012 | 8:39 pm
    Here is a quick no nonsense guide to what you can to in order to get healthy and lose weight. This is part 4 in a 5 part series. (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5) 13 - Avoid trans saturated fats and foods with high fructose corn syrup in them. These food items are really not good for you any way, no matter how you look at it. Additionally, by avoiding foods that contain these things you are going to be eliminating a lot of bad types of foods from your diet right away. By becoming more selective in your diet regarding the types of foods that you eat, you will be becoming healthier…

  • How to Protect Your Ankles While Jogging

    Weight Ladder
    16 May 2012 | 8:34 am
    Jogging injuries are very common and can strike everyone from beginners to seasoned pros. One area of the body that is frequently injured during jogging are ankles. Few of us think about our ankles until we’re hobbling around, incapacitated due to a strain, sprain or crack. You rely on your ankles every day and you owe it to them to practice sound techniques to avoid injury. Here are some tips on how to protect those ankles while you’re jogging. Before you even start running, focus on lower leg stretches. A lot of runners make the mistake of focusing more on their quads and upper legs,…

  • Do You Need to Lose Weight on the Inside?

    Weight Ladder
    15 May 2012 | 8:31 pm
    So many of us focus on losing weight externally that we forget that there is an entire mentality that goes with being overweight. This is perhaps one of the biggest reasons that permanent weight loss is so elusive for many people, and it may be keeping you from success. Before you think about losing weight on the outside, don’t forget that you may need to lose weight inside first. For example, how do you view yourself? Is one of the first things you think about anything associated with being large, or being heavy? If it is, then you may need to start thinking thin before you get thin. If…

  • Five Healthy and Permanent Weight Loss Tips

    Weight Ladder
    15 May 2012 | 8:22 am
    Your weight reflects many things including how many calories you consume, how much you work out, and what your individual metabolic rate is like. The composition of the food you're eating is also important as well. Here are some tips for achieving healthy and permanent weight loss. 1 - You need you reduce your carbs. It is almost impossible for you to lose weight and then turn around and keep it off unless you are eating substantially less carbs than you used to, especially when it comes to carbs with a high GL or glycemic load. The consumption of carbs with a high glycemic load can lead to a…

  • More Essentials for Good Health

    Weight Ladder
    14 May 2012 | 8:14 pm
    Here is a look at ten essential tips for good health, which involve diet, weight loss, good nutrition, fitness and movement and other aspects of your health. Tie these ten essential tips together and you will have a picture of good health and wellness. Essential Tip #7 - You need to make sure that you are taking care of your teeth in order to improve your health all over. Recent studies have been making direct connections between your longevity and how you take care of your teeth. Nobody is sure exactly why there is such a strong correlation between dental health and overall health, but here…
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    Fitness Black Book

  • Squats and Deadlifts are Not the "King of Exercise" for a Lot of People.

    admin
    9 May 2012 | 7:10 pm
    I want to explain my stance on limiting the use of squats and deadlifts. I don't believe they are terrible exercises. I think they have a place in the routines for some people, depending upon their goals. Do I believe that either of these should be labeled the "king of exercise" that so many people claim them to be? Not by a mile. [Here's a fit couple walking down the beach. Both of them could probably add quite a bit of mass to their legs with a routine based around squats...but should they?] Squats: The Best Exercise to Add Mass to Your Lower Body Want to add a lot of mass to…

  • Fasting vs Dieting: Lose Fat Without Lowering Testosterone Levels

    admin
    10 Apr 2012 | 7:18 pm
    This is a guest post from Brad Pilon about a topic that I think doesn't get addressed enough: getting lean without destroying your testosterone levels. Testosterone is important for women as well (so don't skip this article if you are a woman). I've messed up in the past by dieting in a way that killed my testosterone levels. "Low T" is a bad deal…so Brad is going to show you how to get lean, while easily avoiding this common problem. Fasting, Dieting, and Testosterone by Brad Pilon Juice. Sauce. Crank. When most people think testosterone, they think about the…

  • Avoiding the Sun to Avoid Skin Cancer? Recent Studies Challenge That Advice.

    admin
    20 Dec 2011 | 7:09 pm
    My perfect day involves an 85-90 degree day at a beach (preferably with waves), my girlfriend, other friends, a lounge chair, a cooler full of sandwiches and beer. Honestly…I could repeat that day 10,000 times on various beaches of the world an never get bored. The thing is, I'm a fair skinned German-Irish-Scandinavian mixed breed. I've always felt a bit of guilt for going out in the sun, because we've been trained that it is like playing Russian Roulette with skin cancer. Fair skinned people like me are especially warned to avoid sun exposure. Is that sound advice? [Why…

  • How to Build Muscle If Your Joints Hurt

    admin
    3 Nov 2011 | 7:20 pm
    When I was first training back in the late 80's I assumed that to build bigger muscles I would have to constantly lift heavier and heavier weights. To a certain extent that is true, but there are ways to make a lighter weight "work" your muscles much harder than normal. The guy with the most impressive chest I have ever seen in person never benched more than 205 pounds. He told me that anything heavier "made his joints hurt"…so he used lighter weight to get the job done. This past summer I got stronger than ever at chin ups and shoulder pressing, but my elbows…

  • One Exercise Per Muscle Group?

    admin
    26 Sep 2011 | 9:08 pm
    Today, I'd like to look at the idea of focusing on just one exercise per muscle group, compared to using a variety of exercises. If you have never tried a workout where you do 8-10 sets of the same exercise, you will probably be in for a shock. This is a tough workout! It looks basic in nature, but is simply another tweak you can add to your routine if you are at a sticking point. I'll discuss how limiting your exercises down to one per muscle group can help with both increasing strength as well as muscle size. ["There Can Be Only One!" I Had to throw in a quote from one of the…
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    Evolving Wellness

  • Book Review: Read It With A Grain of Salt – The Truth About Canadian Food Labels

    Evita Ochel
    14 May 2012 | 12:01 am
    An excellent resource that should be a must read for all Canadians who rely on prepackaged processed food to understand industry secrets and rules about food claims and labels....

  • Green Medicine: A Holistic Approach to Health and Healing

    Evita Ochel
    11 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    When you think of health and healing, what comes to mind? For many people today, it is not much more than a visit to the doctor’s office, sterile rooms, prescriptions, surgeries and medication. We have grown to become accustomed...

  • Book Review: Vegan is Love – Having Heart & Taking Action

    Evita Ochel
    8 May 2012 | 12:13 am
    Currently on our planet there is a major awakening in the collective consciousness taking place. And it comes not a moment too soon, as at the same time our planet is undergoing serious changes due to our numerous destructive...

  • 5 Important Health Benefits of Chia Seeds

    Guest Author
    4 May 2012 | 12:01 am
    This article is written by a guest author for EvolvingWellness.com Chi-chi-chi-chia! These seeds, which used to grow the green fur on the novelty Chia Pets are actually packed full of nutrition. Like other super seeds such as flax and hemp...

  • Health & News Updates for April 2012

    Evita Ochel
    30 Apr 2012 | 12:00 am
    As this beautiful spring month comes to an end, we are reminded that the best is yet to come when it comes to enjoying the wonders of nature as it awakens from its winter slumber. The grass is getting...
 
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  • How Rummikub Works

    16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    Endlessly mispronounced but universally beloved, this game is a mix of rummy and older, tile-based games like mahjong and dominoes. Think you can be the first to yell out "Rummikub"?

  • The Ultimate Bicycle Quiz

    16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    Learning to ride a bicycle seems to be a universal experience for children around the world. Whether you've been riding bicycles since you were a child or just recently started pedaling, how much do you know about this elegant and simple vehicle?

  • 5 Ways TV Has Influenced Presidential Elections

    16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    The introduction of television all but changed the way we elect our presidents. So just how exactly has this powerful medium influenced our elections? Read on to find out.

  • Videos: Stephen Hawking's Visions of the Universe

    16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    Astrophysicist, cosmologist, lecturer, cartoon voice actor, author, parent, grandparent -- Stephen Hawking wears many hats, and he also has a few ideas about black holes, time, aliens and wormholes.

  • How long should building a house take?

    16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    Is your new home proceeding on schedule or is your contractor just blowing smoke at you? Here's how to tell.
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  • My Kids Are Better Than Your Kids

    Karen Sugarpants
    11 May 2012 | 5:39 am
    I came home this morning* to this note, written by my oldest son, posted on the fridge: I had just come off a long and difficult night shift, and this made me laugh out loud and wash away the stresses of the previous 8 hours. That is only one reason why my kids rule so hard. Also, the same kid responsible for this note pointed me to this hilarious video last night, which I can’t stop watching & laughing at. *Lest you assume that because I am coming home in the morning, I am some sort of hussy, or perhaps a hooker of sorts, I’ll have you know I was working the night shift,…

  • Unh… Krispy Kreme… The Baddest

    Karen Sugarpants
    10 May 2012 | 8:30 pm
    Best. Ever. It’s Rebecca Black meets Lil Suburban Boy in his Mom’s unfinished basement. I can’t tell you what I like the best: his snotty nose, his hilarious lyrics, or the UNH…Krispy Kreeeeeme… at the end.  

  • Growing Up All Over Again

    Karen Sugarpants
    9 May 2012 | 9:38 am
    Britt wrote a post this morning that I needed to read. In it, she says, “When we go back to school as adults, we give up the confidence of knowing who the hell we are and what we became when we grew up.” Britt’s Mom, Melissa, has been an inspiration to me as I embark on the journey to becoming a nurse. I’ve been thinking a lot about who I have become in the last two years of school, and although I’m proud of my marks: and my skills (not shown here): You can probably see the uncertainty on my face. It’s there. It’s there ALL the time.  This nursing…
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    Pulse + Signal

  • TEDMED: A New Day for Health Care Change

    Andre Blackman
    1 May 2012 | 8:56 am
    If there is one thing that I learned from my very first experience at TEDMED, it’s that there are people who are finally not afraid to change things happening in the health care landscape. It’s become cool to talk about disruption and new concepts in the field that’s traditionally been an impenetrable fortress of sameness. And to be fair, maybe that’s why the conversation is ramping up. [Photo: Regina Holliday] For those of you unfamiliar with the TED (stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design) brand, the original conference started a number of years ago to showcase “ideas…

  • Power of Prevention: Investing in Colorado’s Health

    Andre Blackman
    20 Apr 2012 | 5:14 am
    The following guest post is written by Bob Mook, Editorial Manager at the Colorado Health Foundation. This post comes particularly at a useful time when the Institute of Medicine recently came out with a report on the need for better funding for public health. If you read Pulse + Signal regularly, you already know about the value of prevention in improving health. Unfortunately, prevention can be a “hard sell” to those who don’t follow the health sector closely. In Colorado, as in other parts of the country, budget cuts are the norm for businesses and government. Increasingly, money is…

  • Gearing Up for Food Day 2012

    Bridgette Collado
    16 Apr 2012 | 3:28 pm
    The second annual Food Day, the nationwide celebration of healthy, affordable, and sustainably produced food, is just months away. Food Day is October 24 every year. Food Day brings together organizations and individuals working on food issues as varied as hunger, nutrition, agriculture policy, animal welfare, and farmworker justice. Last year, some events were large in scale, such as a Times Square Eat In, attended by celebrities, chefs, and prominent food activists, but small scale efforts make a difference, too! Check out this video for a closer look. Food Day will reach millions of…

  • 2012 National Health Promotion Summit: Prevention. Promotion. Progress

    Andre Blackman
    13 Apr 2012 | 6:30 am
    The following is a guest post from Natasha Paleau on the recent National Health Promotion Summit in Washington DC. Natasha is a first-year graduate student at the University of Maryland School of Public Health. She writes regularly for umwellness.wordpress.com , the blog of the University of Maryland Wellness Initiative, and Student Health 101, an online student health magazine. Natasha’s interests are in health disparities and the contextual factors that affect wellbeing for marginalized populations. The National Health Promotion Summit took place this past Tuesday and Wednesday in…

  • Vote for FastForward Health on GOOD Maker Challenge!

    Andre Blackman
    6 Apr 2012 | 8:57 am
      I’m so very proud to be able to say that the health innovation film festival that I co-founded last year has been continuing to gain momentum over the past few months. After launching in Washington DC last November, we were fortunate enough to be invited to the first Health/Wellness track at Social Media Week in NYC this past February! With people and organizations committed to destroying problems with new solutions in public health – we feel encouraged on a daily basis to keep the project moving forward. We are now on the GOOD Maker Challenge to win $2,500 to keep the…
 
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    Weighty Matters

  • The Truth? Healthy Living Requires Effort.

    16 May 2012 | 4:30 am
    (I want to preface this post by explicitly stating it isn't about weight. Healthy living isn't determined by your weight and this post applies to everyone regardless of their weight - being skinny is no more automatically synonymous with living a healthy life than being fat is with living an unhealthy one)I need to expand a bit on my last few posts.The unfair truth is that living a healthy life requires effort. It requires making time to include regular exercise. It requires making time to cook real food. For most, those two things will require reorganizing schedules, taking long hard looks…

  • A Single "Food Product" That Encapsulates the Entirety of the Problem.

    15 May 2012 | 4:30 am
    "Fast Franks".Fast? Because cooking a hot dog and putting it in a bun is "slow"?But this Frankenfood speaks volumes.As a society we value convenience and speed over nearly everything else. Consequently there's a demand for products like "Fast Franks", or more commonly for health washed products that people feel give them the same benefits as from scratch but quickly and conveniently.Is there anything in life that's valuable that requires little or no effort?Cooking, and perhaps slightly more specifically, prioritizing and finding the time to cook healthful meals - at this point, there's no…

  • McDonald's Helping Kids Get Their "5 A Day" With Fruit Soda?

    14 May 2012 | 4:30 am
    They're selling it on the backs of the ridiculous notion perpetuated by the likes of Canada's Food Guide, MyPlate, and virtually every national eating guide that juice counts as a fruit. It's called "Fruitizz", and it's a carbonated fruit juice being promoted by McDonald's as being a healthy choice for kids.What's in it?6 teaspoons of sugar per cup. For those counting, that's more than Coca-Cola. Oh, and they serve it in 500mL cups, so 12 teaspoons of sugar accounting for 98% of the drink's 200 calories.But the best (worst) part?They're rolling it out on the basis of national food guides and…

  • Saturday Stories: Disease Screening and an HBO Related Double Shot

    12 May 2012 | 4:30 am
    Alan Cassels on how screening tests (for prostate cancer, breast cancer, etc.) over promise, under deliver and may cause more harm than good.Jezebel's Lindy West and her Weight of the Nation inspired plea to stop shaming fat people.John Hoffman, Executive Producer of HBO's Weight of the Nation discusses the basics of his documentary series.[While a great many have been quick to condemn the documentary sight unseen, I'm looking forward to watching it. Certainly John's post suggests it'll be a far cry from individualized blame and instead  may well be a first mainstream and literally prime…

  • Just in Time for Mother's Day - Labor Reparations!

    11 May 2012 | 7:26 am
    I can't help it.I have to post a second Funny Friday video - in honor of Mother's Day.Another must watch (with some cursing thrown in so turn down the volume).
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  • May is Mental Health Month 2012

    Walter Jessen
    15 May 2012 | 11:37 pm
    More than 50 years ago, Mental Health America started the tradition of celebrating “May is Mental Health Month” to raise awareness of mental health conditions and mental wellness for all. For 2012, Mental Health America is addressing mental health conditions and mental wellness through two themes. Do More for 1 in 4 Do More for 1 in 4 is a call to action for Americans to help the one-in-four American adults in their lives who are living with a diagnosable mental health condition. While mental health and substance conditions are common, they are extremely treatable and…

  • Nutrition Bar Improves Metabolic Biomarkers Linked to Cardiovascular Disease, Cognitive Decline and Anti-Oxidant Defenses

    Walter Jessen
    14 May 2012 | 2:31 pm
    Scientists at the Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI) Nutrition & Metabolism Center recently announced that they have developed a low-calorie, high-fiber, fruit-based vitamin and mineral nutrition bar called the CHORI-bar, which improves biomarkers linked to risk of cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, and associated decline in antioxidant defenses. After years of studying the interactions of vitamins and minerals with metabolic processes, Dr. Bruce Ames, professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of California, Berkeley, and a senior…

  • NIH Launches Collaborative Program, Matches Researchers with Compounds to Explore New Treatments

    NIH Newsbot
    10 May 2012 | 11:32 pm
    The National Institutes of Health recently unveiled a collaborative program that will match researchers with a selection of pharmaceutical industry compounds to help scientists explore new treatments for patients. NIH’s new National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) has partnered initially with Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and Eli Lilly and Company which have agreed to make dozens of their compounds available for this initiative’s pilot phase. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said: Americans are eagerly awaiting the next generation of cures and…

  • Q&A: What are Nitrates in Food and Why Should I Worry About Them?

    Kirstin Hendrickson
    9 May 2012 | 11:46 am
    Question: I’ve heard that nitrates in food are dangerous and that I should avoid them. What are nitrates, why are they a problem, and what foods contain them? Answer: Nitrates are salts that contain the nitrate ion, which is a negatively charged particle made up of the elements nitrogen and oxygen. The most common nitrate salt is sodium nitrate. Another class of compounds, called nitrites, are closely related to the nitrates. Like nitrates, nitrites are salts. They contain the nitrite ion, which — like nitrate — is negatively charged and made up of the elements nitrogen and…

  • Mitochondria Dysfunction Occurs Early in Alzheimer’s Disease Prior to Memory Loss, Amyloid Deposits

    Walter Jessen
    6 May 2012 | 11:10 pm
    Mitochondria are specialized subunits inside a cell that produce the cell’s energy and regulate its metabolism. Research suggests that mitochondria may play a central role in neuronal cell survival because they regulate both energy metabolism and cell death pathways. Using genetic mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers from Mayo Clinic have found that mitochondria in the brain are dysfunctional early in the disease. The findings were recently published in the open access journal PLoS ONE. Using real time imaging, scientists examined mitochondria in live neurons from…
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    EmpowHER - Women's Health Online

  • Like a Hot Dog at the Ball Park? Your Lunch Could Kill You

    Jody Smith
    16 May 2012 | 9:18 am
    Display Title:  Like a Hot Dog at the Ball Park? Your Lunch Could Kill You Subtitle:  Bag the bacon in that BLT, curb your cold cut combos and toss out the tube steak. That's PCRM's advice. Background Image:  Image Only:  No Description Background:  on Link Text:  Read Full Story URL:  http://www.empowher.com/cancer/content/hot-dog-ball-park-your-lunch-could-kill-y... Align:  right Weight:  -10 Text Color:  Black

  • Celebrate The Women In Your Life For National Women's Health Week - HER Daily Dose

    Jody Smith
    15 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    Display Title:  Celebrate The Women In Your Life For National Women's Health Week Subtitle:  So many women give so much, asking nothing in return. Let's celebrate them.<br>iStockphoto/ Thinkstock Background Image:  Image Only:  No Description Background:  on Link Text:  Watch the video URL:  http://www.empowher.com/wellness/content/celebrate-women-your-life-national-wome... Align:  right Weight:  -10 Text Color:  Black

  • Summer Olympics

    Christie Poole
    15 May 2012 | 12:51 pm
    These amazing Olympic athletes....blah blah inspirational, blahlakdlasknfngsdjnfgljdslgkjbsdlgjnsdf

  • Attachment Parenting Draws Criticism Due to Time Magazine Article

    Jody Smith
    15 May 2012 | 8:35 am
    Display Title:  Attachment Parenting Draws Criticism Due to Time Magazine Article Subtitle:  Time's cover story was actually about the not-so-new trend called attachment parenting. Background Image:  Image Only:  No Description Background:  on Link Text:  Read Full Story URL:  http://www.empowher.com/parenting/content/attachment-parenting-draws-criticism-d... Align:  right Weight:  -8 Text Color:  Black

  • Weighing the Risks and Benefits of MS Medications

    EmpowHER
    14 May 2012 | 12:10 pm
    Display Title:  Weighing the Risks and Benefits of MS Medications Subtitle:  There is still no cure for multiple sclerosis (MS) but a lot has changed in the way it's treated. Background Image:  Image Only:  No Description Background:  on Link Text:  Read Full Story URL:  http://www.empowher.com/multiple-sclerosis/content/weighing-risks-and-benefits-m... Align:  left Weight:  -10 Text Color:  Black
 
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    But You Dont Look Sick? support for those with invisible illness or chronic illness

  • Who knew a simple thing like a phone could make life so much easier? Vtech phone system LS6475-3

    Christine
    11 May 2012 | 12:19 pm
    I recently received a new phone system and I am in love. Who knew such a simple thing as a phone could make your life so much easier, and any mom knows that she needs to make her life easier.The VTech phone system, model LS6475-3 is a cordless hands free phone, with two handsets. I [...]

  • Product Review: KIND Bars Snacks – Yummy, Healthy, Easy and Gluten-Free!

    Christine
    26 Apr 2012 | 9:34 am
    It can be tricky when you are on a special diet, like gluten-free or are simply trying to eat healthier. Seems like the most nutritious foods aren’t very appealing, and the most yummy goodies are nothing more than empty calories that derail you from your goals. And what about convenience? You want something you can tuck into [...]

  • Hellllllooooooo Monday!

    Christine
    16 Apr 2012 | 11:38 am
    Monday came earlier than I expected if you know what I mean. I Wasn’t ready for the morning as the sun peaked in my window. I wanted to curl up under my covers and pretend I had “just one more hour”. But I know I would be asking for just one more hour of rest [...]

  • Christine Miserandino featured in Johnson & Johnson’s first Lupus video on their dedicated YouTube health channel!

    Christine
    3 Apr 2012 | 8:58 pm
    I am honored to say I was chosen to be featured in Johnson & Johnson Network’s first Lupus video. They already have a huge catalog of informative, non branded videos on their health dedicated youtube channel… but now we can finally add Lupus to the list of health, disease and medical topics! Learn a little bit about [...]

  • The “spoonie” Small Print

    Christine
    2 Apr 2012 | 12:11 pm
    Batteries not included. Shipping and handling extra. Minimum purchase required. Small print is everywhere and on just about everything. I come with a Spoonie version of small print: if I feel up to it. Whenever I make plans, I always have to add “if I feel up to it.” I never know how I will [...]
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    BeingHealthy.TV

  • Preventing and Staying Active With Problem Knees

    Talli van Sunder
    13 May 2012 | 11:38 pm
    Knee pain and injury are among the most common problems encountered in orthopedic medicine today. Especially common in older populations, knee problems often occur later in life due to wear and tear on the joints and muscles surrounding the knee. Although there are certainly a number of different knee-related injuries and ways that one can incur such injuries, there are also a number of preventative measures and exercises one can employ to reduce the risk of injury or knee pain in the future. Here we examine some of the best low-impact exercises for your knees, as well as some preventative…

  • Preparing Healthy Meals On a Boat

    Talli van Sunder
    24 Apr 2012 | 2:04 pm
    Preparing healthy meals when you’re out boating can be difficult. That’s why people tend to stock up on prepackaged, processed foods before boating trips. Those foods are handy, but they are often unhealthy and lacking in nutritional value. With a few adjustments though, it is easy to have convenient, healthy meals, even while out on the water. Let me show you a sample menu to give you an example. The following suggested menu items require only a cooler, a pot and a single burner camp stove. There is minimal cooking ahead of time for some of these meals. For longer trips, one…

  • Massage Therapy To Boost Your Immune System

    Talli van Sunder
    24 Apr 2012 | 1:03 am
    We all know the benefits that can come with a good massage. If we’re feeling stressed, a massage can help us relax and ease that pressure. If we’re sore from a race or a long week at the gym, a massage can loosen our muscles and get rid of those knots. And if we’re feeling pain, a successful session of massage therapy may be able to target that spot and make the discomfort go away. But there are reasons to get a massage that go beyond these more “superficial” benefits. While a massage is certainly valuable from the perspective of stress and feel, it can also help you battle…

  • Things To Consider When Running With Diabetes

    Talli van Sunder
    9 Apr 2012 | 1:52 pm
    Running is one of the best ways to combat the effects of diabetes, especially diabetes of the Type II variety. Not only can running help you quickly burn calories, but it also offers the benefits of lower blood glucose levels, less resistant cellular fat, and improved insulin efficiency – all benefits which can better help a diabetic manage their disease. Moreover, running offers a natural way to realize such improvements; while there are numerous diabetes-fighting medications out there, the recent link established between actos and bladder cancer may give some people pause before embarking…

  • Detox Diets: Not What You Are Looking For?

    Talli van Sunder
    26 Mar 2012 | 1:42 am
    Photo Courtesy of Casey Serin via Flickr Since the divorce several months ago, Martha’s life had turned upside down.  She used to have at least a little time for herself. Not anymore! Working full time and taking care of two young kids was more of a struggle then she thought.  Her energy levels were not what they used to be, her mood was not so upbeat and she was more tired and stressed. So, when her coworker Nancy told her that the juice detox diet that she was on had not only helped her lose weight, but had raised her energy levels and mood as well, Martha was all ears.  Anything…
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    HealthNewsBlog.com

  • Number of Kids Swallowing Button Batteries on the Rise

    14 May 2012 | 4:24 pm
    A new study in the journal Pediatrics has found that the number of battery-related emergency department visits by children are on the rise. The smaller-sized button batteries are increasingly used in devices. Button batteries can be dangerous if swallowed by children. A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital found that the annual number of battery-related emergency department visits among children younger than 18 years of age more than doubled over the 20-year study period, jumping from 2,591…

  • Chinese Police Cracking Down on Horrible Gutter Oil

    12 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
    China Daily reports Chinese police are tring to crack down on the use of a horrible product called gutter oil. Some underground workshops create the illegal and potentially toxic oil using decomposing animal fat, rotting meat, sewer waste and animal organs. This illegal oil, dubbed "gutter oil," is then sold to refiners and winds up being used unwittingly by restaurants. NMA News, which animated the gutter oil story, says 3,200 tons of gutter oil was recovered from six illegal oil recyclers by Chinese police. Take a look: Permalink | Facebook | Twitter | Recent Headlines | News Feeds

  • Researcher Killed by Deadly Lab Bacteria

    11 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Reuters reports that experts from the CDC are seeking to confirm that a young research associated was killed by a bacteria from the lab. The bacteria was Neisseria meningitidis, a highly virulent strain of meningococcal disease. Richard Din, 25, died from multiple organ failure and septic shock. CBS News reports that there is concern Din's colleagues and families could become ill. They have all been given antibiotics, so hopefully there will no additional infections. Take a look: Permalink | Facebook | Twitter | Recent Headlines | News Feeds

  • HeartWare Announces New 450 Person Trial for its Ventricular Assist System

    9 May 2012 | 6:00 pm
    The Wall Street Journal reports that a federal advisory panel recently recommended the approval of HeartWare's ventricular assist system. The advisory committee voted 9 to 2 that the benefits outweigh the risks for the use of the HeartWare Ventricular Assist System as a bridge to heart transplantation in patients with end-stage heart failure. HeartWare recently announced a new 450-patient clinical trial for the device. The system, which is implanted inside a patient, keeps a failing heart pumping while a patient is waiting for a heart transplant to become available. NMA News created an…

  • London Ambulances to Trial Rhinochill Machine

    5 May 2012 | 6:00 pm
    London ambulances are running a trial of the Rhinochill machine, a portable brain cooling device. Cooling a patient's brain after a heart attack or stroke can reduce the amount of brain damage. BeneChill says its RhinoChill intranasal cooling system can be can be initiated by non-specialized medical personnel in field, ambulance, ER and general hospital environments. RhinoChill uses a non-invasive nasal catheter that sprays a rapidly evaporating coolant liquid into the nasal cavity. Nasal prongs are inserted into the patient for directed and controlled delivery of the coolant and gas. Here is…
 
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    Annals of Internal Medicine recent issues

  • Evaluation of Guidelines on Diabetes Medication

    Bennett, W. L., Odelola, O. A., Wilson, L. M.
    14 May 2012 | 4:01 pm

  • Screening for Colon Cancer by Using a Computed Tomographic Scan Without a Laxative

    14 May 2012 | 4:01 pm

  • A Multidimensional Index and Staging System for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

    Ley, B., Ryerson, C. J., Vittinghoff, E., Ryu, J. H., Tomassetti, S., Lee, J. S., Poletti, V., Buccioli, M., Elicker, B. M., Jones, K. D., King, T. E., Collard, H. R.
    14 May 2012 | 4:01 pm
    Background: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive fibrotic lung disease with an overall poor prognosis. A simple-to-use staging system for IPF may improve prognostication, help guide management, and facilitate research. Objective: To develop a multidimensional prognostic staging system for IPF by using commonly measured clinical and physiologic variables. Design: A clinical prediction model was developed and validated by using retrospective data from 3 large, geographically distinct cohorts. Setting: Interstitial lung disease referral centers in California, Minnesota, and…

  • Lost Words

    Li, L.
    14 May 2012 | 4:01 pm

  • Diagnostic Accuracy of Laxative-Free Computed Tomographic Colonography for Detection of Adenomatous Polyps in Asymptomatic Adults: A Prospective Evaluation

    Zalis, M. E., Blake, M. A., Cai, W., Hahn, P. F., Halpern, E. F., Kazam, I. G., Keroack, M., Magee, C., Nappi, J. J., Perez-Johnston, R., Saltzman, J. R., Vij, A., Yee, J., Yoshida, H.
    14 May 2012 | 4:01 pm
    Background: Colon screening by optical colonoscopy (OC) or computed tomographic colonography (CTC) requires a laxative bowel preparation, which inhibits screening participation. Objective: To assess the performance of detecting adenomas 6 mm or larger and patient experience of laxative-free, computer-aided CTC. Design: Prospective test comparison of laxative-free CTC and OC. The CTC included electronic cleansing and computer-aided detection. Optical colonoscopy examinations were initially blinded to CTC results, which were subsequently revealed during colonoscope withdrawal; this method…
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    Journal of Hospital Medicine

  • Impact of in-hospital enteroviral polymerase chain reaction testing on the clinical management of children with meningitis

    Todd W. Lyons, Alexander J. McAdam, Keri A. Cohn, Michael C. Monuteaux, Lise E. Nigrovic
    16 May 2012 | 12:27 pm
    AbstractBACKGROUND:Enteroviral meningitis is a common cause of meningitis in children which requires only supportive care.OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of implementing an in-hospital enteroviral polymerase chain reaction (EVPCR) testing protocol on the clinical management of children with meningitis.DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study.POPULATION:Children <19 years old with meningitis.INTERVENTION:EVPCR testing differed by time period: send-out testing protocol from July 1, 2006–June 23, 2008 (pre-period) versus in-house testing protocol from June 24, 2008–June 30, 2010…

  • Participation in unprofessional behaviors among hospitalists: A multicenter study

    Shalini T. Reddy, James A. Iwaz, Aashish K. Didwania, Kevin J. O'Leary, R. Andy Anderson, Holly J. Humphrey, Jeanne M. Farnan, Diane B. Wayne, Vineet M. Arora
    16 May 2012 | 12:27 pm
    AbstractBACKGROUND:Unprofessional behaviors undermine the hospital learning environment and quality of patient care.OBJECTIVE:To quantify perceptions of, and participation in, unprofessional behaviors among hospitalists.DESIGN:Observational survey study.SETTING:Three academic health centers.SUBJECTS:Hospitalists.MEASUREMENTS:Observation, participation in, and perceptions of unprofessional behaviors.RESULTS:Response rate was 76% (77/101). Nearly all behaviors were perceived as unprofessional (“unprofessional” or “somewhat unprofessional” on the Likert scale). Participation in egregious…

  • Observations during development of an internal medicine residency training program in cardiovascular limited ultrasound examination

    Bruce J. Kimura, Stan A. Amundson, James N. Phan, Donna L. Agan, David J. Shaw
    16 May 2012 | 12:26 pm
    AbstractBACKGROUND:Despite the future potential of using ultrasound stethoscopes to augment the bedside cardiac physical, few data exist on a general cardiovascular imaging protocol that can be taught to physicians on a perpetual basis as a curriculum in graduate medical education.METHODS:During the past decade, we developed and integrated a cardiovascular limited ultrasound training program within the confines of an internal medicine residency. The evidence-based rationale for the exam, the teaching methods, and curriculum are delineated, and subsequent observations regarding program…

  • Adverse outcomes associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease are rare following an apparent life-threatening event

    Gabrielle Zimbric, Joshua L. Bonkowsky, W. Daniel Jackson, Christopher G. Maloney, Rajendu Srivastava
    24 Apr 2012 | 3:00 pm
    AbstractOBJECTIVE:To evaluate for adverse outcomes associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) following an apparent life-threatening event (ALTE) and potential risk factors of these outcomes.STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study of well-appearing infants (<12 months) admitted for ALTE. Patients were followed for adverse outcomes associated with GERD (including aspiration pneumonia, failure-to-thrive, or anti-reflux surgery), second ALTE, or death. Risk factors evaluated included: age, prematurity, gender, previous event, diagnosis of GERD, gastrointestinal (GI) testing…

  • The hand that feeds you

    Ishani Ganguli, Cason Pierce, Bradley Sharpe, Nina Hansra, Harry Hollander
    24 Apr 2012 | 9:27 am
 
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    The American Journal of Medicine

  • Salt and Hypertension: Is Salt Dietary Reduction Worth the Effort?

    Tiberio M. Frisoli, Roland E. Schmieder, Tomasz Grodzicki, Franz H. Messerli
    30 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Abstract: In numerous epidemiologic, clinical, and experimental studies, dietary sodium intake has been linked to blood pressure, and a reduction in dietary salt intake has been documented to lower blood pressure. In young subjects, salt intake has a programming effect in that blood pressure remains elevated even after a high salt intake has been reduced. Elderly subjects, African Americans, and obese patients are more sensitive to the blood pressure-lowering effects of a decreased salt intake. Depending on the baseline blood pressure and degree of salt intake reduction, systolic blood…

  • Thrombolytics and Vena Cava Filters Decrease Mortality in Patients with Unstable Pulmonary Embolism

    James E. Dalen
    30 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    SEE RELATED ARTICLES pp. 465, 471, and 478.

  • Caveat Promisor: The Potential Pitfalls of Clinical Guarantees

    Charles G. Kels, Lori H. Kels
    30 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    In George Bernard Shaw's acerbic depiction of the medical profession, an unscrupulous physician reveals that “just two words” had brought him financial success: “Cure Guaranteed.” It is common knowledge that such an advertising scheme would be considered unethical. The American Medical Association (AMA) Code of Ethics prohibits outcome-contingent treatment fees as “creating unrealistic expectations of medicine and false promises to consumers.” Elsewhere, AMA policy reaffirms that “the results of medical services cannot be guaranteed.”

  • Chlorhexidine Bathing to Reduce Central Venous Catheter-associated Bloodstream Infection: Impact and Sustainability

    Marisa A. Montecalvo, Donna McKenna, Robert Yarrish, Lynda Mack, George Maguire, Janet Haas, Lawrence DeLorenzo, Norine Dellarocco, Barbara Savatteri, Addie Rosenthal, Anita Watson, Debra Spicehandler, Qiuhu Shi, Paul Visintainer, Gary P. Wormser
    30 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Abstract: Background: Chlorhexidine bathing has been associated with reductions in healthcare-associated bloodstream infection. To determine the impact and sustainability of the effect of chlorhexidine bathing on central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infection, we performed a prospective, 3-phase, multiple-hospital study. Methods: In the medical intensive care unit and the respiratory care unit of a tertiary care hospital and the medical-surgical intensive care units of 4 community hospitals, rates of central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infection were collected…

  • Why the (Un)Affordable Care Act Should Be Repealed and Replaced

    Tom Miller, James C. Capretta, Grace-Marie Turner
    30 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    As coauthors of Why ObamaCare Is Wrong for America, we strongly recommend that the Affordable Care Act of 2010 be repealed and replaced as soon as possible. The Affordable Care Act has become deservedly more unpopular since its enactment. It is too costly to finance, too difficult to administer, too burdensome on health care professionals, and too disruptive of existing health care arrangements that many Americans prefer. It will limit future economic growth, distort health care delivery, exacerbate already unsustainable entitlement spending, and erase any meaningful constitutional limits on…
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    European Journal of Internal Medicine

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    31 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

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    31 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  • Mushroom poisoning: A study on circumstances of exposure and patterns of toxicity

    Katharina M. Schenk-Jaeger, Christine Rauber-Lüthy, Michael Bodmer, Hugo Kupferschmidt, Gerd A. Kullak-Ublick, Alessandro Ceschi
    18 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Abstract: Background: Picking wild mushrooms is a popular pastime in Switzerland. Correct identification of the species is difficult for laypersons. Ingestion of toxic mushrooms may result in serious toxicity, including death. The aim of the study is to analyze and describe the circumstances of exposure to mushrooms, and to define the clinical relevance of mushroom poisoning for humans in Central Europe.Materials and methods: We performed a retrospective case study and analyzed all inquiries concerning human exposures to mushrooms (n=5638, 1.2% of all inquiries) which were reported to the…

  • Polypathological patients and prognostic scores. About the PROFUND index

    Máximo Bernabeu-Wittel, Manuel Ollero-Baturone, Dolores Nieto-Martín, on behalf of PROFUND Researchers
    29 Mar 2012 | 7:00 pm
    We have read with interest the letter of M. Marcucci , and fully agree with her arguments and conclusions. It does not matter how calibrated and discriminating a system may be in development, a system that can only predict outcomes in the sample in which it was developed is not useful. For a system to be generalizable, its accuracy (that is, calibration and discrimination) has to be reproducible and transportable. Reproducibility of PROFUND index was assessed by calculating its calibration and discrimination power in the validation cohort, which contained approximately half of the…

  • Anemia and osteoporosis: Causal association or epiphenomenon?

    Eda Demir Onal, Alper Usluogulları
    29 Mar 2012 | 7:00 pm
    We read with great interest the article by Korkmaz et al. . They found that the presence of anemia was independently associated with low bone mass for spine after adjusting for body mass index and other confounders in postmenopausal Turkish women. They speculated that anemia was a risk factor for low bone mineral density in postmenopausal Turkish women. We think that an association between these two entities can be concluded from this study but a causal relationship can't be inferred. The authors have better included the etiology and classification of anemia in these patients which would have…
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    AAFP News Now

  • AAFP Cries Foul Over Prescription Requirements for OTC Medications

    15 May 2012 | 5:05 pm
    Many FPs and their patients were surprised to learn in January that a provision in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act required a physician's prescription to use funds from tax-preferred health accounts to purchase OTC items. Now, the AAFP has joined with dozens of other organizations in calling on Congress to repeal the provision, which "increases costs to the health care system and places a new administrative burden on already overburdened physician offices," according to members of the Health Choices Coalition, of which the AAFP is a member. In an April 25 letter to the House…

  • Fluoroquinolones May Increase Risk for Retinal Detachment, Study Finds

    15 May 2012 | 4:10 pm
    Before signing off on that prescription for a fluoroquinolone, family physicians may wish to consider an alternative, as yet another possible side effect has surfaced for patients who take these broad-spectrum antibiotics. According to a study published last month in , patients who take fluoroquinolones are at increased risk for retinal detachment.

  • AAFP.org Coming Soon to a Mobile Device Near You

    14 May 2012 | 4:00 pm
    When it comes to interacting with for-profit companies, consumers expect to be able to do just about anything -- banking, downloading music, paying bills, shopping or even making dinner reservations -- via their mobile device. Although most nonprofit companies aren't quite as advanced in mobile technology, the AAFP is working on making it possible for us to engage with the Academy on our smartphones or tablet computers as easily as when we buy something on Amazon.com.

  • Proposed Increase in Medicaid Payments Helps Patients and Docs Both

    11 May 2012 | 2:40 pm
    Thirty-six percent of AAFP members do not accept new Medicaid patients, and nearly 20 percent don't see Medicaid patients at all, according to a 2011 member survey. Considering that in 2008, Medicaid paid an average of 34 percent less than Medicare for primary care services, those numbers aren't surprising. In nine states, the difference was more than 40 percent. However, that sizable gap between the two programs will disappear starting in January.

  • Delegates Adopt Measures to Ease Visa Process, Achieve IMG Parity

    9 May 2012 | 5:15 pm
    Despite recommendations against adopting measures focused on, respectively, demystifying the visa application process for residency directors and improving parity for international medical graduates (IMGs), delegates to the National Conference of Special Constituencies (NCSC) in Kansas City, Mo., called on the AAFP to do just that. After spirited debate, NCSC delegates voted May 5 to override the Reference Committee on Education's recommendations and adopt the two resolutions, along with numerous other education-related measures.
 
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    Everyone's Medical Blog Posts - DoctorsHangout.com

  • Warfarin: Indications

    Ankala Subbarao
    16 May 2012 | 7:29 am
    Warfarin is used to decrease the tendency for Thrombosis or as secondary prophylaxis (prevention of further episodes) in those individuals that have already formed a blood clot. Warfarin treatment can help prevent formation of future blood clots and help reduce the risk of embolism (migration of a thrombus to a spot where it blocks blood supply to a vital organ). The type of anticoagulation (clot formation inhibition) for which warfarin is best suited, is that in areas of slowly-running blood, such as in veins and the pooled blood behind artificial and natural valves, and pooled in…

  • Warfarin: Pharmacogenomics

    Ankala Subbarao
    16 May 2012 | 7:23 am
    Warfarin pharmacokinetics and CYP2C9 is considered a classical example of pharmacogenetics. The 2 most important variants shown to have clinical implications for warfarin dosing and prevention of adverse events are CYP2C9*2 and CYP2C9*3. Individuals with the 2 and 3 variants, who are more likely to need lower doses of warfarin, take a longer time to reach target INR on starting warfarin therapy and have an increased risk of bleeding complications. Several other polymorphisms in CYP2C9 have been reported some of which have also been shown to effect warfarin metabolism Several drugs are known…

  • Warfarin: Pharmacokinetics

    Ankala Subbarao
    16 May 2012 | 7:22 am
    Warfarin consists of a Racemic mixture of two active enantiomers—R- andS- forms—each of which is cleared by different pathways. S-warfarin has five times the potency of the R-isomer with respect to vitamin K antagonism. Warfarin is slower-acting than the common anticoagulant Heparin, though it has a number of advantages. Heparin must be given by injection, whereas warfarin is available orally. Warfarin has a long half-life and need only be given once a day. It takes several days for warfarin to reach the therapeutic effect since the circulating coagulation factors are not affected by…

  • Adjustment of Warfarin dose: Prothrombin time and INR

    Ankala Subbarao
    16 May 2012 | 7:12 am
    PROTHROMBIN TIME AND INR The Prothrombin Time or PT and its derived measures of Prothrombin ratio and INR or International Normalized Ratio are measures of the Extrinsic pathway of coagulation.  On the other hand APTT or Activated partial thromboplastin time measures the intrinsic pathway. Historically, the Prothrombin time test was  discovered by Dr Armand Quick and colleagues in 1935, The INR was introduced in the early 1980s when it turned out that there was a large degree of variation between the various prothrombin time assays, a discrepancy mainly due to problems with the purity of…

  • Dosing of Warfarin

    Ankala Subbarao
    16 May 2012 | 7:02 am
    Dosage of Warfarin Dosing of warfarin is complicated by the fact that it is known to interact with many commonly-used medications and even with chemicals that may be present in certain foods. These interactions may enhance or reduce warfarin's anticoagulation effect. In order to optimize the therapeutic effect without risking dangerous side effects such as bleeding, close monitoring of the degree of anticoagulation is required by blood testing called INR. During the initial stage of treatment, checking may be required daily; intervals between tests can be lengthened if the patient manages…
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    GruntDoc

  • Fort Worth man arrested in theft of DPS patrol car | Crime and Safety | News from Fort W…

    GruntDoc
    11 May 2012 | 9:18 pm
    Frankly, I’d wee on Superman’s Cape before I stole a Troopers’ car: CISCO — A 40-year-old Fort Worth man was in the Eastland County jail Thursday, accused of briefly stealing a state troopers patrol car. The car was wrecked after officers shot the tires, authorities reported. via Fort Worth man arrested in theft of DPS patrol car | Crime and Safety | News from Fort W…. This won’t end well. Related posts: Crime Time: Juror arrested for trying to enter Fort Worth courthouse with loaded gun This isn’t the part that made me roll my eyes:... Forklift…

  • Zdogg MD’s Le Mis parody

    GruntDoc
    10 May 2012 | 12:53 pm
    It’s been out for a while, and I just realized I hadn’t linked it here. The increasingly entertaining ZDoggMD.com! Enjoy!     Related posts: Feed The Wards (Do They Know It’s Christmas Time?) Zdogg and Dr. Harry have the Christmas spirit. Sorta. There... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

  • This Weekend: The Perfect Storm

    GruntDoc
    4 May 2012 | 12:54 pm
    Keep us in the ED here in your thoughts this weekend, as our area, along with Mother Nature and some unfortunate timing are conspiring to build the Perfect Storm for ED saturation. Here in Fort Worth we will have the following: The two largest nearby hospitals are going to new EMR’s this weekend Cinco de Mayo Mayfest (traditional bringer of atrocious storms) and a Perigee Full Moon (Super Moon) So, if we’re not seen for a while you’ll know where to find us. Under the people tsunami in the ED.   No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts…

  • It’s my Tenth Blogging Anniversary

    GruntDoc
    2 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    Every year marks an Anniversary of blogging, mostly to remind others I’m still here. I started this inauspicious blog in 2002, not knowing really why. I still don’t know why. In people years that’s Ten Years, in the Social Media world it’s a lifetime. Friends are the biggest thing I’ve gotten out of it, and I thank all of you who’ve taking the time to comment and occasionally critique. I’ve been to BlogWorld and met some terrific med bloggers, and have had fun conversations with others who are only internet buddies. This has continued in the SoMe…

  • I was in a Texas kind of mood

    GruntDoc
    28 Apr 2012 | 11:55 pm
    when I designed my MacBook Air decorations:       Yeah, my name and email are on the bottom, but they’re a touch hard to make out... A little too easy to see, it turns out. Was a field of bluebonnets (my own photo). Cropped that bit out. Upside: I will NOT have yet another clone of an Apple computer at the next meeting. FYI, I got these (quickly and well made) from UniqueSkins.com No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
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  • Food Revolution! Fighting Childhood Obesity

    Expert Opinion
    16 May 2012 | 3:01 am
    by Monifa Bandele, originally posted on MomsRising This morning as I packed lunches for my two daughters, my youngest peered over the counter asking, “Did you pack some chips?” She and I both laughed as I placed apple in her lunch bag along side a small portion of her favorite guacamole-flavored chips. Everyday we try to strike a balance between what we want and what we need. It is a learning experience for the whole family. As we ate breakfast, a Washington Post article caught my eye. It highlighted a dangerous trend in children’s heath. According to the article, high blood…

  • TIME Raises A Ruckus & Safer Cosmetics Makes History

    Necessary News
    15 May 2012 | 3:27 am
    by Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff, Executive Director & CEO, Healthy Child Healthy World TIME raised a ruckus recently with a profile of “attachment parenting” guru Dr. Bill Sears, highlighted by a cover photo of a mother breastfeeding her three-year-old son, according to the Huffington Post. Healthy Child believes breast is best—especially for the first year, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics—and welcomes the discussion these photographs have incited (although not the flaming, that’s just plain mean). Some additional information to add to the…

  • Do Food Dyes Warrant A Warning Label ?

    Ask Us!
    14 May 2012 | 3:48 am
    by Margie Kelly, Communications Manager, Healthy Child Healthy World Food dyes are everywhere. Derived from petroleum, more than 15 million pounds of dyes are added to food to make something colorful. The use of artificial dyes has gone up fivefold in the past 50 years, according to the Center for Science and the Public Interest (CSPI). Candies, frostings, macaroni and cheese, pickles, sodas, chips, fruit snacks and more are all colored by artificial dyes. While sugar is usually identified as the culprit in hyperactive children, some studies link the consumption of food dyes to behavioral…

  • A Mother’s Day Gift To My Boys

    Blog Of The Week
    10 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    by Lori Alper, Groovy Green Livin' Each Mother’s Day I celebrate my three boys, since without them I couldn’t wear my treasured “mother” hat. Creating our family didn’t come easily. We were forced, as many are, to place a tremendous amount of thought into whether or not we wanted to bring children into this world. Infertility will do that to you. We made a conscious decision to start a family and found our way through both adoption and natural childbirth. Now here we are -10, 9 and 7 years later-in a world which my boys will soon inherit along with some shocking…

  • This Mother’s Day, Clean Up the Toxic Cosmetics Aisle

    Expert Opinion
    9 May 2012 | 3:05 am
    by Lisa Archer, co-founder of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics Since I lost my mother to breast cancer at the age of 18, I have usually spent Mother’s Day outdoors in one of her favorite spots, reflecting on what an amazing human being she was, and creating intentions for the coming year around how to live my life in a way that would make her proud. We don’t know what caused my mom’s cancer and like most of the 1 in 8 women diagnosed, she had no family history of the disease. However, a growing body of evidence is linking the epidemic of breast cancer, and other health…
 
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    Losing It & Loving It

  • Grilled Asparagus

    Angie
    15 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    Last week I talked about healthy grilling and how to grill salmon on a plank.  Grilled vegetables is another great way to grill healthier foods and grilled asparagus is ideal.   Today I’m going to tell you a super easy way to grill asparagus. To begin with, you need to prepare your asparagus by snapping the woody part off near the bottom of each spear.  If you hold the asparagus at the end with one hand and an inch or two up from the bottom with the other and just bend, the stalk will naturally break in the right place. Next, make a glaze to brush onto the asparagus before grilling.

  • Menu Plan for Week of 5/14/12

    Angie
    14 May 2012 | 10:53 am
    Time for this week’s menu plan.  We’ll keep trying to follow a menu but it’s not been working out so great for us. It’s mostly me with the issue because I never know what I ‘m going to feel like having for dinner.  Trying not to be too specific this week so it gives me a little room to play with. So here we go!  We’ll see how we do this week. Monday- Tuna and Soup Tuesday- Dinner out Wednesday- Breakfast for dinner Thursday- Fish/veggie (hopefully we’ll pick up some salmon so we can have some grilled salmon on planks) Friday- Buffalo tempeh for me,…

  • 2nd Annual Better Healthy Living Challenge

    Angie
    12 May 2012 | 8:56 am
    The Challenge The 2nd annual better healthy living challenge is coming up next month.  I can’t believe it’s been a year already but I’m ready for it, are you?. Last June, the challenge was a hit.  Sure hope you’ll jump in and participate!  The rules have changed just a bit this year and are much easier than last. Since my readers are a nice mix from beginners to advanced when it comes to fitness, weight loss and healthy living, we are going to keep it simple.  Simple is good! Your goal for this challenge is to focus on doing ONE new thing every week that will…

  • Eat Smart Digital Kitchen Scales Review

    Angie
    11 May 2012 | 4:11 pm
    Have you heard of the Eat Smart Precision Pro Digital Kitchen Scale?  I was sent one to review and I really like it. I have had a scale in the past but this one is much easier.  Two buttons and small enough that it doesn’t take up counter space. We keep it out of the way by putting it on top of our microwave. Our old scale had to be plugged in and I prefer that this one is battery operated.  Thank goodness the old one bit the dust. You can measure anything on a plate or in a bowl because the tare option eliminates the weight of the plate/bowl.  But you can also measure directly on…

  • Benefits of Almonds

    Angie
    9 May 2012 | 4:16 pm
    Do you love almonds as much as I do? There are a lot of ways to use almonds.  You can just pop them in your mouth for a quick and healthy treat and you can get sliced almonds to use on oatmeal or other hot cereal, in yogurt and much more. What about using your food processor to make your own almond butter?  I have seen a lot of people do that and I want to try it sometime.  Almonds have so many great nutritious benefits too.  But as with anything else, eat them in moderation. Benefits of Almonds Packed with fiber Helps reduce risk of heart disease Helps lower bad cholesterol and raise the…
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    EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health

  • Protective molecule, ACE2, also proving its worth in diabetic patients

    15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    (University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry) ACE2, a molecule that has been shown to prevent damage in the heart, is now proving to be protective of the major organs that are often damaged in diabetic patients.

  • AmericanEHR partners welcomes AMA as newest member

    15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    (American College of Physicians) AmericanEHR Partners today welcomed the nation's largest medical society, the American Medical Association (AMA), as its newest member. AmericanEHR Partners' primary objective is to provide comprehensive and trustworthy information to support clinicians in the selection and use of electronic health records.

  • EuroPCR 2012 press release from Tuesday, May 15, 2012

    15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    (European Society of Cardiology) Highlights from EuroPCR 2012 include the keynote lecture, "Mixing genres," by Jacque Moret, among other presentations.

  • Jefferson receives $2.6M NIH grant to study noninvasive imaging method to stage prostate cancer

    15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    (Thomas Jefferson University) Jefferson's Kimmel Cancer Center and the Department of Radiology at Thomas Jefferson University received a five-year, $2.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate a potentially revolutionary method that can stage prostate cancers and detect recurrent disease so accurately, it would significantly reduce the number of confirmation biopsies.

  • Regional Mental Health Care St. Thomas hosts afternoon of research excellence

    15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    (Lawson Health Research Institute) Today, local scientists and students are sharing leading research in mental health. The 13th Annual Research Half Day, hosted by Lawson Health Research Institute and St. Joseph's Health Care London’s Regional Mental Health Care London and St. Thomas, will present science that could change the course of patient care.
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    Harvard Gazette

  • Hoffman named Trudeau Scholar

    16 May 2012 | 9:28 am
    Steven Hoffman, a doctoral candidate in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences’ (GSAS) Health Policy program, has been awarded the prestigious 2012 Trudeau Scholarship. The scholarships are awarded annually by the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation of Canada to support up to 15 doctoral candidates pursuing research of compelling present-day concerns that address one or more of the foundation’s themes: human rights and dignity, responsible citizenship, Canada in the world, and people and their natural environment. Trudeau Scholars are highly gifted individuals who are actively engaged in…

  • Biostatistics honors Begg

    16 May 2012 | 9:24 am
    The Harvard School of Public Health’s (HSPH) Department of Biostatistics announced that Melissa D. Begg will be the first recipient of the newly established Lagakos Distinguished Alumni Award. Begg will deliver a lecture and be presented with the inaugural award on Sept. 28, preceding the kickoff of the 2012 HSPH Alumni Weekend. The Lagakos award honors the career of Professor Stephen Lagakos by recognizing department alumni whose research in statistical theory and application, leadership in biomedical research, and commitment to teaching have had a major impact on the theory and practice…

  • Chef to receive Healthy Cup Award

    15 May 2012 | 9:08 am
    Jamie Oliver, the internationally acclaimed chef of “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution,” will be honored by the Harvard School of Public Health for his substantial achievements in working to end the childhood obesity epidemic. Oliver has campaigned to provide schoolchildren in the U.S. and U.K. with whole, freshly cooked food and has inspired millions of people around the world to become passionate about preparing delicious meals from scratch. Oliver will receive the School’s prestigious Healthy Cup Award at a sold-out May 22 lecture and reception at the Joseph P. Martin Conference…

  • Counter knighted by King of Sweden

    15 May 2012 | 9:06 am
    Noted neuroscience professor S. Allen Counter was appointed Knight of the Order of the Polar Star First Class by Carl XVI Gustaf, king of Sweden. The appointment is made only by the king in recognition of personal services to Sweden. It is a Swedish order of chivalry that was created by King Frederick I of Sweden on Feb. 23, 1748. Counter has served as consul general of Sweden in Boston and New England since 2004.

  • Scholar publishes book on Civil War

    15 May 2012 | 9:04 am
    “Ruin Nation: Destruction and the American Civil War,” a book by Megan Kate Nelson, has recently been published by the University of Georgia Press. Nelson is a lecturer on history and literature at Harvard. Her book is being lauded as the first to bring together environmental and cultural histories to consider the evocative power of ruination as an imagined state, an act of destruction, and a process of change.
 
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    Lifescript

  • Pain Medications: Could You Be Overdosing?

    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    By Diane Wedner, Lifescript Medical Detective In July 2011, the manufacturer of Tylenol (acetaminophen) announced lower maximum doses for the popular pain medication. The new doses now appear on package labels of Extra Strength Tylenol, and will on other adult pain relievers containing acetaminophen in 2012. Read on to learn why women are especially at risk of liver damage from these drugs, and how to avoid accidental overdose... In high doses, one of our most-trusted, over-the-counter and prescription pain relievers – acetaminophen – can kill you. Acetaminophen overdose is the top cause…

  • Health Screenings for 5 Common Disorders

    13 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    By Diane Wedner, Lifescript Medical Detective If you’ve been ignoring chest discomfort or a wicked case of the blues, National Women’s Health Week is a good time to see your doctor. Let Lifescript’s Medical Detective and top experts tell you how to get important health screenings and reduce your risk... Juggling job and family? Barely have time to eat properly each day, let alone squeeze in doctors’ appointments, health screenings, exercise and a mental-health check with your best friend?It’s time to hit the pause button. National Women’s Health Week – coordinated by the U.S.

  • 7 Ways to Ease Fibromyalgia Pain and Fatigue

    1 Mar 2012 | 6:00 pm
    By Jen Laskey, Special to Lifescript If you have fibromyalgia, you know that life is 10 times harder. The complex chronic pain disorder affects every part of your day. You’re tired, achy and can’t think straight. So how can you cope? From exercising to herbs and supplements, here are 7 ways to tame symptoms... It’s bad enough that you have fibromyalgia, a painful, puzzling disorder. What’s worse is that every symptom – from brain fog to pain, fatigue and depression – hurts not only yourself but also your relationships, work life and physical, emotional and mental health.There's no…

  • Preventing Heart Disease in Women

    30 Dec 2011 | 6:00 pm
    By Mari Cartel, Lifescript Entertainment Editor Do you understand the causes and symptoms of heart disease in women? Probably not – and what you don’t know could hurt you, says renowned cardiologist C. Noel Bairey Merz, M.D. In an exclusive Lifescript interview, she explains that because most heart research has been done on men, you could have a heart attack and not even realize it… If you had chest pains, you’d probably guess right away you were having a heart attack. But what if your symptoms were fatigue, jaw pain or even nausea – would you know they might signal a cardiac…
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    Lifescript

  • Beat Cigarette Cravings

    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    By Wendy Gatsiounis, Special to Lifescript As former smokers know, fighting the urge to smoke can require near-superheroic mental strength. But it doesn’t have to be that hard — there are psychological tricks that reduce cigarette cravings and overcome the desire to light up. Here are 10 tips tobacco-cessation experts have found most effective in quitting smoking... If you’ve ever tried to quit smoking, you know how tough it can be. And you’re not alone – 70% of smokers want to stop, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It’s no wonder.“Quitting…

  • 13 Tips for Fighting Diabetes Burnout

    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    By Dorothy Foltz-Gray, Special to Lifescript Living with diabetes can be a daily grind. You're constantly monitoring your diet, exercise and blood sugar readings. But hang in there. You don't have to feel like Diabetes diabetes doesn’t have to feel like it rules your life. We have 13 expert tips to help you fight burnout... Ready to toss your syringe, insulin and diet foods into the nearest trash can?Chances are, you have “diabetes burnout.”San Diego psychologist Susan Guzman, Ph.D., calls it the “I Quit Attitude.”“Diabetes is like the full-time job you didn’t want and can’t…

  • What is Osteoarthritis?

    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    By Edward C. Geehr, M.D., Lifescript Chief Medical Officer Your knees ache and hips creak. Did you do too much over the weekend? Or is it age? If you're a woman in your 40s, you may have osteoarthritis. But what is osteoarthritis? Learn what causes this painful joint disease and how to ease the aches and stiffness... You feel great after that six-mile hike, those rousing sets of tennis, that morning jog. But lately, there’s an ache in your step. Some days walking feels more like hobbling. You may be paying for living a longer, more active life than Mom or Grandma. Hobbies like hiking,…

  • Birth Control Options for Diabetics

    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    By The Lifescript Editorial StaffThere are a variety of birth control options available to women with type 1 or 2 diabetes. Birth control pills are one good choice because they contain very low levels of estrogen, though you may need more insulin because the hormones might make you a bit more insulin resistant. Two types of birth control pills exist – those with a combination of the hormones estrogen and progestin, and those with progestin only. A combination pill that contains norgestinate and a synthetic estrogen is more likely to cause changes in blood glucose control, so a…

  • What You Need to Know About Low-Density Lipoprotein

    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Provided by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute To understand why you have high cholesterol levels, it helps to know how your body uses the fat. Read on to learn what low-density lipoprotein is, how to interpret the results of your latest blood test and what you can do to lower your numbers. Then, take our quiz to test how much you learned about cholesterol… Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that’s found in all cells of the body. Your body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D and substances that help you digest foods. Your body makes all the cholesterol it…
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    Lifescript

  • Does Tried-and-True Weight-Loss Wisdom Work?

    13 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    By Edward C. Geehr, M.D., Lifescript Chief Medical OfficerWeight loss is big business. A vast array of diet foods, products, pills and programs make up a multi-billion dollar industry. In the absence of a magical pill that can peel off the pounds, the search continues for the ideal weight-loss strategy.But does the old tried-and-true diet advice – eat less, exercise more – still hold water? One third of obese Americans have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more. Most of those people are trying to lose weight at any given time. A commonly held perception is that obese people are unable to…

  • A Blog from Haiti’s Health Crisis

    3 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    By Edward C. Geehr, M.D., Lifescript Chief Medical OfficerI’m at the end of a 7-day medical mission to Haiti, spending the night in the capital of Port au Prince before flying home. Two physicians and one dentist were joined by 14 other volunteers to provide health and dental care to impoverished, rural communities in the southwest corner of the island. A 6-hour bus ride from Port au Prince brought us to Port-Salut, an area along the coast of many small villages surrounded by fields and dense vegetation connected by some paved roads and many dirt paths worn into the hillsides. Rice paddies…

  • How the Affordable Care Act Affects Cancer Tests

    24 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    By Edward C. Geehr, M.D., Lifescript Chief Medical OfficerShortly after passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), many health-care related industries, such as insurance companies, medical device makers and hospitals all became subject to new regulations and taxes that would happen in the next three years. These cost containment and tax revenue generating strategies were necessary to compensate for the increased cost of expanded coverage and benefits to millions of additional people.However, ACA didn't define the role of the medical profession in reining in expected rising health care costs,…

  • Massage as Medicine?

    19 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    By Edward C. Geehr, M.D., Lifescript Chief Medical OfficerMost of us indulge in massages because they make us feel great and help relax us. But the massages Americans spend $10 billion a year on are also good for our general health.People who received massage had less pain and were better able to perform daily activities after 10 weeks than those who received usual care, according to a 2011 study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Low back pain affects millions of Americans. It often resolves on its own after a few days or weeks, but may last for months or even years. Common…

  • New Report Says Autism is on the Rise

    5 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    By Edward C. Geehr, M.D., Lifescript Chief Medical OfficerThe number of cases of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has risen sharply, according to a new study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The finding was based on a 2008 survey of 300,000 children 8 years old from 14 communities across the country. The total number of children estimated to carry the diagnosis (ASD prevalence) has increased by 23% since 2006, and 78% since an initial 2002 survey. The numbers seem alarming, but the CDC is quick to note some important limitations to their report that could temper…
 
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    Healing with (Raw) Juices By Michele L. Tune

  • GIVEAWAY & FREEBIES TIME!!!

    Raw Juice Girl
    15 May 2012 | 7:55 pm
    FTC Disclaimer: The products featured in this post were sent to me, compliments of NuNaturals. These products were free to me. However, I was NOT paid to post them, write about them or promote them in any way. The only compensation I received was these products themselves. NuNaturals is providing the prizes and shipping them to the winners of this giveaway. A HUGE thank-you goes out to the generous folks at NuNaturals!!! Did you enjoy the chocolate recipe I created with stevia? Hope so! Have you ever tried stevia? What about NuNaturals products? Would you like to? Cross your fingers, enter…

  • Sugar-Free Wake-Me-Up Coffee Cake With Double Mocha Coffee Glaze

    Raw Juice Girl
    5 May 2012 | 5:36 pm
    Folks, I’ve surprised myself! Ever since NuNaturals sent me that awesome gift package (I blogged about it here), I’ve been trying to think of something awesome to make with some of the products – today was the day! I wanted something with coffee, double mocha powder, stevia, and something super moist and decadent. Oh, wow. This cake DELIVERS all that and more!   Yuuummmmm!!!! To get started, gather all your ingredients, measuring cups, bowls, etc. This will save you time in the end. I took a photo of the healthiest ingredients (although milk and coffee are healthy too but they…

  • NuNaturals Stevia Freebies & Discounts!

    Raw Juice Girl
    19 Feb 2012 | 1:34 pm
    FTC Disclaimer: The products featured in this post were sent to me, compliments of NuNaturals. These products were free to me. However, I was NOT paid to post them, write about them or promote them in any way. The only compensation I received was these products themselves. A HUGE thank-you goes out to the generous folks at NuNaturals!!!   What I received: * Stevia, 100 packets * Stevia, Alcohol Free Glass Bottle (2 oz.) * Morefiber Stevia (14 oz.) * Stevia, Vanilla Alcohol Free (2 oz.) * Stevia Clear, Plastic Bottle (2 oz.) * Stevia Pure Bottle (1 oz.) * Stevia, Cocoa Bottle (2 oz.) *…

  • Chobani Greek Yogurt Giveaway WINNER!!

    Raw Juice Girl
    19 Feb 2012 | 10:18 am
    Hi, y’all! How’s everyone? Enjoying a beautiful, sunny Sunday – I know I sure am! But I know the real reason you’re here isn’t for small talk, but to find out which one of you very lucky readers won an ENTIRE CASE of Chobani Greek Yogurt. I always use Random.org so everything will be fair and square.                 Mr. Random chose # 48, which belongs to Candace! Candace said in her winning comment: Congratulations, Candace!!! I’ll contact you via email with the news and instructions to receive your prize. Thanks so much to all who entered.

  • Chobani Greek Yogurt GIVEAWAY!

    Raw Juice Girl
    3 Feb 2012 | 6:02 pm
    FTC Disclaimer: The kind folks at Chobani sent a case of their Greek yogurts for me to sample. I was not paid to write a review. The case of yogurt being given away in this post is being provided by Chobani. I was not paid to host this giveaway. Did you read my Chobani Greek yogurt review yet? If not, you can click here. Go ahead, I’ll wait for you to come back…. Finished? Good. As you could tell from the review, I simply cannot say enough good things about this yogurt. The company and people behind it are awesome and provide such a rich, creamy, healthy, luscious, decadent, fresh AND…
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    Retail Healthcare News

  • Walgreens Launches New and Improved Prescription Savings Club as Approximately 1 in 4 U.S. Adults Lack Adequate Prescription Drug Coverage

    Retail Healthcare News Editor
    15 May 2012 | 3:13 pm
    The Prescription Savings Club offers discounts on more than 8,000 brand name and generic medications, and now includes more than 700 value-priced generics — nearly twice the number previously offered — for as low as $1 per week for a 90-day supply. The use of generics has resulted in more than $1 trillion in savings [...]

  • Solantic Walk-in Urgent Care Is Becoming CareSpot Express Healthcare

    Retail Healthcare News Editor
    15 May 2012 | 1:07 pm
    Solantic, the largest operator of urgent care centers in Florida, is changing its name to CareSpot Express Healthcare to represent improvements the company is making to deliver a more convenient and better healthcare experience. “CareSpot Express Healthcare represents a new brand and a new vision for our company,” said Solantic/CareSpot Express Healthcare CEO Mike Klein. [...]

  • MinuteClinic joins coalition dedicated to raising diabetes awareness in Chicago’s South Side

    Retail Healthcare News Editor
    15 May 2012 | 11:07 am
    MinuteClinic, which is owned by CVS Caremark, announced on Monday that it has joined a coalition of organizations dedicated to raising diabetes awareness among families on Chicago’s South Side. The coalition is working with Perspectives Charter School Calumet Campus to educate, screen, diagnose and, if needed, provide follow-up care to any student diagnosed with pre-diabetes [...]

  • Retail health clinics grow in popularity

    Retail Healthcare News Editor
    14 May 2012 | 4:29 pm
    Some view them simply as a doctor office visit without the long wait. Some physicians contend the public may not understand the truly narrow scope of the services they offer. They may also be seen as a small island of opportunity for physician assistants or nurse practitioners. Regardless, retail health clinics are on the rise [...]

  • MinuteClinic enters San Antonio market

    Retail Healthcare News Editor
    10 May 2012 | 11:08 am
    MinuteClinic is expanding in Texas and has opened its first clinics in San Antonio. The Woonsocket, R.I.-based company, one of the largest operators of retail-based medical clinics in the U.S., has opened a pair of walk-in clinics in the Alamo City and plans to open a third later this year. MinuteClinic is a division of CVS [...]
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    Healthy Food & Healthy Living by Dr. Ayala

  • Study proves school nutrition standards work

    Dr. Ayala
    16 May 2012 | 8:08 am
    Do rules restricting the sale of low nutritious value foods (i.e. junk food) at school affect kids’ intake? A new study compared California high school students’ daily intake -- California has strict school vending rules -- to the intake of students from 14 states without any school nutrition standards.

  • Put those fruits and veggies a little closer

    Dr. Ayala
    9 May 2012 | 8:01 am
    Proximity and convenience affect food choices. Food sellers know that the closest, easiest to grab, and most noticeable food items will sell more, that’s why they place the products that they want you to buy on an eye-level shelf, near the checkout and in an open case. Could proximity and visibility promote good-for-you foods just as well?

  • Preschoolers suffering nature and exercise deficits

    Dr. Ayala
    2 May 2012 | 7:38 am
    Experts say that free play - especially outdoors - is crucial to kid's health and obesity prevention, but chances to play outside have been on the decline over the past few decades. Busy lives, over anxiety about safety, screen based entertainment and lack of awareness are keeping kids indoors.

  • Can we blame our habits for making us fat?

    Dr. Ayala
    25 Apr 2012 | 6:30 am
    We’d like to think we’re free to make choices about our everyday life. But studies show that almost half of the actions people take each day aren’t actually a result of decisions – they’re driven by habit alone. We can do our kids a favor by helping them acquire good habits and avoid unhealthy ones.

  • Flat Belly Tip: Eat More Fiber

    Dr. Ayala
    18 Apr 2012 | 5:10 am
    Not all body fat is created equal: Belly fat is especially risky to your health. Can we affect where we deposit our fat, and does the kind of food we eat determine body shape? A new study found that for every 10 grams of soluble fiber eaten per day, belly fat was reduced by about 4 percent after 5 years – even when people gained weight. Fiber may be the ultimate flat belly food!
 
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    Revenge of the Curves

  • This Week In 'What Is Wrong With Black Women' - Why Black Women Are Fat

    Nichelle Gainer
    7 May 2012 | 6:15 pm
    Josephine Baker, in March 1951 at age 45, singing into a mic which conceals her hand-held corsage onstage at the Strand theater in New York during her US tour. Photo: Alfred Eisenstaedt//Time Life Pictures/Getty Images. It just so happens that I've been reading Alice Randall's latest book, "Ada's Rules: A Sexy, Skinny Novel," on my daily commute for the last few days and, lo and behold, she writes an op-ed in the New York Times with the incendiary click bait-ish title "Why Black Women Are Fat." And, she dares to answer that question: "Many black women…

  • Soul Food Junkies & Nikki Giovanni

    Nichelle Gainer
    10 Jul 2011 | 10:22 pm
    Byron Hurt, the filmmaker who is probably best known for the documentary, Hip Hop: Beyond Beats & Rhymes, has started an online fundraising campaign to complete his latest project, Soul Food Junkies. Nikki Giovanni on beer, government secrets and the first black woman in space. And food: We are foodies, my family and I. My grandmother was an extraordinary cook. Her miniature Parker House rolls have been known to float the roof off a flooded house in hurricane season. Grandpapa made pineapple ice cream so rich and creamy, with those surprising chunks that burst with citrusy flavor. My…

  • Secret Weapon: MD SolarSciences Mineral Screen Tinted Gel SPF 30+

    Nichelle Gainer
    4 Apr 2011 | 6:36 pm
    I am still surprised by the number of  people who need to be convinced to use sunscreen in this day and age.   We are more likely to die of melanoma (like Bob Marley), the deadliest form of skin cancer, because it is more likely to develop undetected. Cancer worries notwithstanding, my vanity has made me a regular sunscreen user for the better part of twenty years now.  I have my staples, but I am always happy to try something new.  I usually avoid any sunscreen that contains titanium dioxide (aka "black girl's kryptonite) but I was pleasantly surprised with the selection from…
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    Walker Tea Review

  • Tea Review 419: Asha’s Shan Lin Xi Charcoal Roast Winter 2011

    Jason
    11 May 2012 | 9:54 pm
    Comment: winter teas often have softer aromas / tastes. This one makes up for it with richness of texture and after-taste sweetness. Origin: Shan Lin Xi, Nantou County, Taiwan Harvest: Winter 2011 Score: 90 Price (as of post) 50 g = $24 Sample provided by Asha Tea House. Compare teas with others on the Scoresheet. Walker Tea Review- a tea blog with tea reviews and tea tastings. Want to see a tea reviewed? Contact me: jason@walkerteareview.com Subscribe in a reader or by email

  • Tea Origins: Darjeeling

    Jason
    10 May 2012 | 2:31 pm
    Source: Darjeeling Tea Assn  Shopping for Darjeeling teas can feel like choosing a bottle of wine. This is on purpose. Darjeeling tea producers have gone to great pains to emphasize harvest time and estate. Differences between flushes can be fairly easily recognized. Color, intensity of aroma, and texture vary noticeably. What remains is a question of distinctiveness among estates. Does Margaret’s Hope really differ from Okayti? Here are things to consider when comparing darjeeling teas: 1. Location. There are approximately 86 different tea estates in the Darjeeling region. These are…

  • Tea Review 418: Imperial Tea Court’s Bai Ji Guan

    Jason
    4 May 2012 | 8:14 pm
    Comment: soft character. Origin: WuYi, Fujian, China Harvest: 2011 Score: 84 Price (as of post) 8 g = $9 Compare teas with others on the Scoresheet. Walker Tea Review- a tea blog with tea reviews and tea tastings. Want to see a tea reviewed? Contact me: jason@walkerteareview.com Subscribe in a reader or by email

  • Tea Store Evaluation- Mark T. Wendell

    Jason
    2 May 2012 | 2:10 pm
    Part of a series on evaluating online tea stores. A look at Mark T. Wendell Tea Company in the areas of quality, selection, and tea community. Quality:  Wendell’s teas weave between quality and value. For the vast majority of their loose leaf teas, the minimum tin size is 4 ounces. This is a relatively large volume, considering several other retailers start packaging options as low as 25 grams (0.88 oz) or 2 ounces. With sizes options of up to 1 lb, Wendell’s model is great for when you find a tea you like and frequently return to that tea.  Wendell is generally stronger in…

  • Tea Review 417: Camellia Sinensis’ Bai Ye Huiming

    Jason
    1 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    Comment: an ancient, influential, but understated tea producing area creates a prize-winning tea. Origin: Zhejiang Province, China Harvest: 2011 Score: 91 Price (as of post) 25 g = $8.75 Compare teas with others on the Scoresheet. Walker Tea Review- a tea blog with tea reviews and tea tastings. Want to see a tea reviewed? Contact me: jason@walkerteareview.com Subscribe in a reader or by email
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  • Does IBM’s new patent spell trouble for health apps?

    Brian Dolan
    15 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    About 12 years ago engineers at IBM began to sketch out an idea for a weight loss application that rewarded employees for eating healthy food, according to a recent report in the New York Times. The article follows the story of the patent IBM secured late last year for this long-awaited healthy eating rewards application. One [...]

  • Did athenahealth want to buy iTriage?

    Brian Dolan
    15 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    “First off, hats off to Aetna, they clearly are a fast-moving player, because they beat me to the punch,” athenahealth’s VP of corporate development Karl Zachar said during his brief time on-stage at the Health 2.0 Spring Fling in Boston this week. Zachar said that iTriage is a “very disruptive innovative” startup that “was looking [...]

  • FEMA’s wireless emergency alerts to launch this month

    Brian Dolan
    15 May 2012 | 5:12 am
    By the end of this month, the major mobile operators in the US, which cover about 97 percent of the population, will support wireless emergency alerts from federal, state, local, and tribal government agencies about imminent threats to safety, including severe weather events and missing children. The messages, also called the Commercial Mobile Alert System [...]

  • 2012: About 62 percent of physicians use tablets

    Brian Dolan
    14 May 2012 | 10:46 am
    About 62 percent of physicians in the United States are now using tablets, according to the most recent data from Manhattan Research. Most of these physicians are using iPads and about half of all tablet-toting physicians use the devices at the point of care, the research firm found. What’s more, physicians who use smartphones, tablets, [...]

  • Aetna equips Arizona ACO with mobile tools, HIE

    Brian Dolan
    10 May 2012 | 11:42 am
    Aetna is building on its relationship with Arizona’s Banner Health Network, one of 32 organizations chosen by CMS last year to participate in the new Pioneer Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) initiative, by equipping the health system with technology offerings from its subsidiaries: Health information exchange technology from Medicity, Active CareTeam clinical decision support tools, and smartphone-enabled [...]
 
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    Sutter Health - Eden Medical Center

  • Reaping the Rewards of Patient-Centered Technology

    Cassandra Clark
    3 May 2012 | 2:25 pm
    By Julie Ruiz-Wibbelsmann Our new Eden Hospital will be equipped with the latest technology, ensuring our patients the highest level of medical care and patient safety. The following are a few of the clinical advantages of our forward-thinking technology. Pneumatic tube delivery system “Our hospital will expedite the delivery of care through a computer-controlled pneumatic [...]

  • Installing Our Spire: The Main Architectural Feature

    Cassandra Clark
    3 May 2012 | 12:45 pm
    By Julie Ruiz-Wibbelsmann Checking the webcam, you may notice the unusual metal arch lying on the ground in front of the construction site. This is only one section of the 125-foot spire made of 43,000 pounds of steel set to be installed on the new hospital by the end of May. “Our steel spire was [...]

  • Photos of the Week

    Cassandra Clark
    1 Mar 2012 | 5:07 pm
    Courtesy of DPR Construction We’ve made a great deal of progress on the construction of the new hospital and the interior finishing. Here’s a closer look at some of the progress this past week.        

  • Photos of the Week

    Cassandra Clark
    17 Jan 2012 | 5:41 pm
    Courtesy of DPR Construction This week’s photos highlight the interior work, including paint, tile, casework and other architectural features. The warm colors of the interior walls are carried over to the rooftop gardens to create a calm and healing environment for patients.          

  • Photo of the Week

    Cassandra Clark
    27 Dec 2011 | 3:43 pm
    Courtesy of DPR Construction The crews are taking a little extra time off to share the holidays with family, but that hasn’t stopped us from admiring the tremendous progress on the new medical center and adjacent medical office building. Here’s a closer look at one of the pedestrian bridges linking the two buildings, soon to [...]
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    Sutter Health - Eden Medical Center » News Room

  • Installing Our Spire: The Main Architectural Feature

    Cassandra Clark
    3 May 2012 | 12:45 pm
    By Julie Ruiz-Wibbelsmann Checking the webcam, you may notice the unusual metal arch lying on the ground in front of the construction site. This is only one section of the 125-foot spire made of 43,000 pounds of steel set to be installed on the new hospital by the end of May. “Our steel spire was [...]

  • Looking Ahead to A Smoke-Free Campus

    Cassandra Clark
    24 Feb 2011 | 8:11 pm
    Cassandra Clark, Project Communications Director We recently held an Open House for employees to learn more about the new hospital construction and explore the layout of the new facility and campus. It was at this event that many staff members learned for the first time that, when the new hospital opens in 2013, the campus [...]

  • It’s Never Too Early To Plan

    Cassandra Clark
    4 Feb 2011 | 12:03 pm
    Planning Is Underway for Transition to New Hospital by George Bischalaney, President & CEO, Eden Medical Center Although we are still nearly two years away from moving into the new hospital, teams of employees and physicians have already started planning for the transition to the new building. We call the move a “transition” rather than [...]

  • What’s In A Name?

    Cassandra Clark
    22 Nov 2010 | 11:55 am
    Straight Talk from the CEO By George Bischalaney, President & CEO, Eden Medical Center Since the early stages of planning to replace Eden Medical Center, there’s been a lingering question on people’s minds: what name will the new hospital carry? All of the initial planning and building documents have used the name Sutter Medical Center [...]

  • Parking Garage Entrance Closed

    Cassandra Clark
    1 Sep 2010 | 6:36 pm
    Traffic Alert! The Lake Chabot Road entrance to the hospital’s parking garage was closed today to accommodate work on the underground utilities. Workers began early this morning to remove the driveway and dig the trench to reach the work areas. The access to and from Lake Chabot Road from this site will remain closed the [...]
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    Diets in Review Blog

  • How Maria Menounos Stays Fit After Dancing With the Stars

    Samantha
    16 May 2012 | 12:36 pm
    Maria Menounos has recently been making airwaves with her impressive moves on Dancing With the Stars (DWTS). And despite suffering two broken ribs during this season’s performances, she continued to be a strong contendor on the show before Tuesday night’s elimination. But Menounos says being voted off the show won’t stop her from keeping her body in [...]

  • Kitchit Offers an In-Home Dining Experience Like No Other

    Lacy
    16 May 2012 | 11:30 am
    An intriguing food-service company called Kitchit just opened its third location. Kitchit offers diners the opportunity to have tailored meals prepared and served in their own homes by high-end and even celebrity chefs. As an alternative to paying the high overhead at some of the nation’s top restaurants, Kitchit comes to you, offering a unique [...]

  • CDC Reports New Figures on American Health

    Dana
    16 May 2012 | 10:48 am
    The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released its annual report on the health of the United States. The document contains more than 150 charts and graphs showing fluctuations in such areas as new births, causes of death, obesity in youth, and emergency room visits. The following are just a few of the [...]

  • Napping is the Secret to Health and Happiness

    Jill
    16 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    Would you tell Einstein he was stupid if he told you that taking a daily 20-minute snooze helped him come up with his revolutionary equations? Would you call JFK indolent because he spent some afternoons sawing logs in the Oval Office? Would you tell Salvador Dali his paintings were boring and needed more work? No, [...]

  • “From Fat to Finish Line” Documentary Follows 12 Runners to a Ragnar Relay Finish Line

    Lacy
    16 May 2012 | 8:30 am
    Current media has given us the opportunity to watch so many real-life weight loss journeys in the past several years. From television shows to blogs, there are many willing to let the world watch and be inspired by their stories of weight loss. Coming soon will be a documentary about 12 individuals who lost the [...]
 
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  • Helping Medical Students Communicate with a Grieving Patient/Family

    Deirdre
    1 May 2012 | 3:13 pm
    A doctor recently asked me about an occurrence in his practice and I realized that most doctors receive no training on how grief can interfere with the doctor/patient relationship. Doctors need to understand how grief impacts on communication and what communication tools will help the patient/family move through their grief. The following is not meant to be a complete treatise on Grief but hopefully it will facilitate you, the medical educator thinking about what you need to prepare your students for. Most medical students received some awareness of the stages of grief as stated by Dr.

  • Identify Methods of Promoting Healthy Living and Disease Prevention

    Deirdre
    2 Feb 2012 | 5:57 pm
    " Researchers surveyed 183 University of Michigan Health System doctors: 102 residents and fellows and 81 attending physicians. Most said they weren't confident they could persuade patients to change their lifestyle habits. Only about one in 10 trainees and 17.3% of attending physicians were confident about counseling patients on diet and exercise." Howe et all, 2010 There are three major locations that influence the methods chosen: 1. In the Office/Hospital You control what information the patient receives vs. Physician Time; Expense of purchasing or creating resources 2. Community Resources…

  • Identify Opportunities for Advocating for Individual Patients

    Deirdre
    2 Feb 2012 | 5:51 pm
    Take a moment to reflect on the cartoon on this page. Words used to describe patients can tell you a lot about how patients are viewed in your clinic/hospital. As you compare the following words used to describe patients, consider how patient centered medicine might result in improved medical outcomes? Hierarchical View undemanding difficult non-compliant whiny challenging authority Patient Centered View well informed or afraid to ask or unsure what to ask concerned, frightened or confused lacking trust or didn't understand or unable to comply frightened questioning Take a moment and think…

  • Advocate Role Introduction

    Deirdre
    2 Feb 2012 | 5:35 pm
    In The CanMEDS 2005 Physician Competency Framework developed by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Health Advocacy is described as: "Definition As Health Advocates, physicians responsibly use their expertise and influence to advance the health and well-being of individual patients, communities, and populations. Description Physicians recognize their duty and ability to improve the overall health of their patients and the society they serve. Doctors identify advocacy activities as important for the individual patient, for populations of patients and for communities. Individual…

  • Vaccinate Your Children

    Deirdre
    14 Jul 2011 | 11:20 am
    Created by: Medical Coding Career Guide
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    Blogged Arteries

  • TMA Wants ICD-10 Canned

    14 May 2012 | 4:33 pm
    TMA is glad the federal government postponed adoption of the ICD-10 coding system until 2014 but believes it should skip ICD-10 for a more up to date coding system. If officials don't do that, then... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Medical Emergency Continues for Dual Eligibles

    3 May 2012 | 6:24 pm
    A state budget cut to patients who rely on Medicare and Medicaid for their care is devastating physician practices and putting patient care in jeopardy. Texas Medical Association (TMA) President C.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Report: Texas Medical Residency Slots Not Keeping Up

    24 Apr 2012 | 1:23 pm
    NOTE: The Texas Tribune reports on a new study from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board that our state continues to slip in terms of having enough residency slots to keep pace with our... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • TMLT Enhances Medefense Coverage

    13 Apr 2012 | 1:10 pm
    Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT) policies covering individual physicians include the Medefense Endorsement, which provides reimbursement for legal and tax audit expenses for disciplinary... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Appeals Court Backs TMA in Chiro Lawsuit

    12 Apr 2012 | 1:09 pm
    Texas chiropractors may not perform needle electromyography (EMG) or manipulation under anesthesia (MUA), the Third Court of Appeals ruled earlier this month. The 58-page appellate court decision... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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    Safer States: Featured Posts

  • Toxic chemicals in the workplace: Putting millions of workers at risk

    SAFER States
    8 May 2012 | 4:52 pm
    Nearly each day, four million people in the United States go to work as janitors, cleaners, maids, housekeepers, landscaping and groundskeeping workers, pesticide handlers and other maintenance occupations. Over 3% of the workforce is employed in these jobs, which are among the lowest paying jobs in the country.1 But the below-average wages aren't the worst thing about the job: these people are exposed to toxic chemicals in their workplace on a daily basis. According to workers' compensation data, six out of every 100 custodians have a lost-time injury every year due to chemical exposure.2…

  • Lessons from New Jersey: Mary Brune's mom

    SAFER States
    3 May 2012 | 12:02 am
    By Mary Brune. Mary Brune is the Co-founder and Director of Making Our Milk Safe (MOMS), a program of The Center for Environmental Health. When not donning a cape to fight toxic chemicals, she likes to hike, camp, and sew. She lives with her family in Northern California. I grew up at the Jersey shore, on a tiny barrier island called Ocean City. My father was a fireman; my mom a waitress, then later a factory worker for Lenox China, and later still for Wheaton Plastics. I was six years old when my parents divorced. During those years my father struggled with alcoholism. As a result, the…

  • Lessons from Montana: Alexandra Scranton's mom.

    SAFER States
    26 Apr 2012 | 11:11 am
    By Alexandra Scranton, Director of Science and Research at Women's Voices for the Earth (WVE). She has a Masters degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Montana and a BA from Amherst College. My mom's got a way with words…a real unique way. She'll be the first to attest that in her 80's she's still "healthy as a clam" and "bright as a tack". But despite her uncanny knack for mixed metaphors, she exemplifies some of the best advice: to keep it simple.Mom has never been one for lots of makeup or jewelry. She washes her face with plain soap and water (and her skin is beautiful).

  • Announcing the Lessons from our Mothers Project: Words of Wisdom that changed our lives

    SAFER States
    18 Apr 2012 | 11:10 pm
    Tell your story and help us build momentum as we approach a potential vote on safer chemicals in the U.S. Senate. Let us know how you honor the lessons of YOUR mother. Find out how to participate at the end of this post. By Cindy Luppi, New England Director, Clean Water Action April is here and for many, the top thing on our minds is the early days of spring—whether we can shelve our winter coats, maybe how close we are to Opening Day.For me, April always reminds me of my grandmother, Aubine. She was born in early April, over 100 years ago in a small town in northern Maine. When I think…

  • States lead the fight against toxic chemicals lurking in cosmetics

    SAFER States
    21 Mar 2012 | 6:56 pm
    Lead, arsenic, cadmium, formaldehyde, mercury. These are some of the toxic ingredients that are found in products that we put on our skin, in our hair, and on our lips that ultimately make it into our bodies where they can wreak havoc with endocrine systems, neural development, reproductive systems and contribute to higher levels of cancer. These ingredients are unreported and hard to track, even for the most scrupulous consumer. Annie Leonard, who produced The Story of Cosmetics in partnership with The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics said it best: "It turns out the important decisions don't…
 
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  • 3 Best Health Care Tips – mHealth to Social Media Networking

    admin
    16 May 2012 | 9:14 am
    By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA As a registered nurse, here are three of my top health tips for taking charge of your health. These aren’t the typical how-to-tips; rather, they help empower you by getting you involved in a hi-tech and social world. 1. Get involved. You are the most important member of your health care team. You are the biggest stakeholder in your health care, and you have the choice to live a healthier life. Become a proactive and empowered health care consumer, and become engaged in your health care. Partner with your health care providers and be part of the…

  • Speaking Events: Cleveland Clinic and HIMSS Arkansas

    admin
    14 May 2012 | 11:45 am
    Upcoming speaking events for Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, Ohio Patient Experience: Empathy and Innovation Summit May 19-22, 2012 Title: Social Media in Health Care Speakers Agenda Arkansas HIMSS Little Rock, Arkansas H.I.T. it to the Green with Leadership June, 1, 2012 Title: Using IT to Engage the Patient Speakers Agenda Guest speakers Cleveland Clinic Rob Bazemore, Jr. President Janssen Biotech Patricia Benner, RN, PhD, FAAN Professor Emerita University of California San Francisco Abdullah Bin Zarah, MPH, CBBSS Executive Director, Clinical Affairs; Director,…

  • Patient Engagement: The Pivotal Role of the Caregiver

    admin
    7 May 2012 | 7:47 am
    This is a guest post by patient caregiver, Rob Harris, founder of Robcares.   He writes about how searching the Internet led to patient engagement and how it fostered a cohesive decision making process between health care providers, patient and caregiver.  Rob is a caregiver to his wife, Cindy, who is a two-time cancer survivor. Rob Harris “Patient engagement is more than patient satisfaction. It is patient involvement in every aspect…The patient engagement process consisted of my wife (the patient), myself (the caregiver) and our medical team. All worked hand-in-hand…

  • Health Care: Less Blame and More Engagement

    admin
    26 Apr 2012 | 2:16 pm
    By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA [This is a follow-up post to Social Media:  3 Notable Quotes in the Social Health Space.] Health care happens before you visit with your doctor, nurse practitioner or other health care provider. Health care is about you. You have the choice to be an empowered, engaged and proactive consumer, and you have the choice to take action to live a healthier life.  It’s important to partner with your doctor and other health care providers to meet your health goals. A recent post included a proactive quote by Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer for the…

  • Social Media: 3 Notable Quotes in the Social Health Space

    admin
    22 Apr 2012 | 11:41 am
    By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA J&J Unit Closes Facebook Page Due To Comments by Ed Silverman “This page was created – in a spirit of innovation – as a space for people affected by psoriasis to share experiences and information, and to discuss psoriasis and related topics. Janssen is proud to have provided this forum at a time when they weren’t as widespread as they are today. But instead of our original intention of facilitating meaningful conversations, our experience shows we are actually hampering conversations that could take place freely on a page run by a patient…
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    Natural Remedies Blog - Cathy's Natural Remedies

  • 20 Second FAST Non-Dairy Milk alternative (and Why you should not eat dairy or cheese!)

    heardling
    16 May 2012 | 11:27 am
    I just listened to a great video on making a Fast Non-Dairy Alternative in 20 seconds. Markus Rothkranz sent it to me in an email. It is very informative and tells why we should not have any cheese or dairy products and what to eat instead. It was so interesting and informative, that I took notes. Here they are with a link to the video at the end. Read on…….. “Countries consuming the most milk products have the highest rate of degenerative bone disease, like osteoporosis, heart disease, breast cancer, colon cancer, allergies, asthma, lung problems, sinus issues, diabetes and…

  • Use selenium to protect against cancer

    heardling
    16 May 2012 | 1:58 am
    This is the second time I have blogged about selenium but this is such an important reason: Protect yourself against cancer! “Selenium disrupts the carcinogenic process early and helps prevent tumors from forming. It inhibits DNA mutations and functions as an antioxidant.” This is great information! Read on….. “In a recent radio interview, Doctor Peter Glidden, N.D. (naturopathic doctor) disclosed that a daily intake of 200 mcg of selenium produces an effective protection against cancer. He wondered aloud why this information is not part of public knowledge in the…

  • Eco-friendly fabric softeners and dryer sheets cause allergic reactions and pose serious health hazards

    heardling
    15 May 2012 | 1:49 am
    Wow! This is scary! Fabric softeners and dryer sheets causing health hazards. “Many fragrances used in dryer sheets are considered toxic to humans, reports The Guide to Less Toxic Products; and may contribute to developing cancer, asthma, kidney, and brain damage.” Spread the word! What I like most about this article is that they give alternatives. Read on…. “Fabric softeners are meant to soften synthetic fabrics and reduce static cling. Most standard fabric softeners and dryer sheets contain noxious scents and chemicals such as quarternary ammonium compounds, which…

  • Pineapple’s bromelain enzyme provides amazing health benefits

    heardling
    15 May 2012 | 1:47 am
    I love pineapple! However, bromelain is found in the stem of the fruit, not the fruit:(. Therefore, you need to get it through a supplement. “It has been linked to better heart and circulatory health, improvement in asthma and other breathing conditions and improved immunity.” Worth it? I think so!! Read on…… “You’ve probably heard of an enzyme found in pineapple called Bromelain. This enzyme is often used by itself as a supplement to aid in various ailments and boost general health. It is also added to natural digestion aids, anti inflammatory remedies,…

  • GMO alert: top 10 genetically modified foods to avoid eating

    heardling
    14 May 2012 | 1:22 am
    This is part two of GMO alert. Here is a list of the top 10: corn, soy, cotton, papaya, rice, tomatoes, rapeseed, dairy products, potatoes and peas. DO NOT EAT! Read on…. “There is a conspiracy of selling out happening in America. Politics and personal interest it would seem determine government policies over and above health and safety issues. When President Obama appointed Michael Taylor in 2009 as senior adviser for the FDA, a fierce protest ensued from consumer groups and environmentalists. Why? Taylor used to be vice president for Monsanto, a multinational interested in…
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  • Legs will be sore

    Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
    16 May 2012 | 8:46 am
    My training today: Squat, box jumps, bulgarian split squats, glute ham raises. Later today I'm off to Cleveland for a Dan Kennedy seminar where I'll have little access the Internet to answer emails. Once I sneak back into Canada on Saturday, it will be time to enjoy a well-earned holiday weekend... Today's QnA from

  • Protein and Success QnA

    Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
    15 May 2012 | 9:06 am
    After a set of 6 hill runs in the forest by the farm, I sat back for a fitness and success QnA session. Q: Craig, are you taking in any supplements (protein shake, amino, creatine)? what's your take on 1gram of protein per 1lb of weight to gain muscle as being mentioned in a lot of fitness magazine? are you following the same? Answer: 1g per pound

  • How to train for a tough mudder

    Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
    14 May 2012 | 8:03 am
    We did a reverse QnA on my Facebook page today where I asked people who had done a Tough Mudder or Warrior Dash race to post about their experiences. Here were the replies. 1) I did the dash in Minnesota. I would say the heat, and hills were the worse. It was held at a ski resort, so lots of hills. I would have done more hill sprints in advance. - Adam

  • Classy Craiggy in San Diego

    Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
    13 May 2012 | 10:34 am
    Friday was a late night in San Diego with Matt Smith, Bedros Keuilian, and 30 awesome personal trainer friends of mine. We had a great dinner at Donovan's Seafood restaurant. We ended up going to Donovan's for dinner five nights in a row. If you go there, get the sea bass...after you train at Fit Athletic, of course. This morning I did

  • San Diego Workout and Motivation

    Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
    11 May 2012 | 9:12 am
    Another great workout at Fit Athletic in San Diego. Watching the sun come up over Petco Park is a pretty good training view. Meathead Friday workout of DB Press, Pullups, Bench, Row, Triceps, and and Lateral Raises. Great start to the day. Now off to hang out with over 35 trainers and learn from Bedros Keuilian and Matt Smith. Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
 
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    Anxiety and OCD Exposed

  • Obsessing About Your Body

    Charles H. Elliott, Ph.D.
    15 May 2012 | 5:34 pm
    Most people can find one thing or another that they don’t like about their bodies. For example, maybe you feel you have a few unwanted pounds, perhaps you don’t like the size or the shape of your nose, or maybe you struggle to deal with your complexion. If so, your concerns fall within a normal range. There’s no reason to think you have a serious problem. In fact, if you saw your face and body as totally, wonderfully, gorgeous and without flaws, many people would think you were narcissistic. But there’s a problem called Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) that takes normal, minor…

  • Through the Looking Glass: Social Anxiety and Self-Absorption

    Laura L. Smith, Ph.D.
    10 May 2012 | 11:32 am
    Mirror mirror on the wall, why is everyone always looking at me? Some people believe that others are always looking at them and judging them quite harshly. It’s like there are mirrors everywhere and they all reflect imperfections. People have social anxiety when this feeling becomes overwhelming and interferes with daily life. Symptoms of social anxiety include fears of: public speaking going to parties meeting new people speaking up to authority figures eating in pubic Anxiety in those with social phobia usually includes physical symptoms such as sweating, rapid heart rate, upset…

  • Are Anxiety and OCD the Same Thing?

    Charles H. Elliott, Ph.D.
    8 May 2012 | 11:30 am
    Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves feelings, thoughts and behaviors. For the vast majority of people with OCD, the feeling of anxiety stands out as prominent. For example, a man with OCD might have an obsessive thought that a doorknob is contaminated and the thought of touching the doorknob causes him great anxiety. He takes a spray bottle of disinfectant and sprays the doorknob, which decreases his decreases. Then he reaches for a Kleenex to give him a barrier from any possible remaining germs. He feels relieved. And that momentary relief feels pretty good; well, that is until the…

  • The ABC’S of Behavior

    Laura L. Smith, Ph.D.
    1 May 2012 | 1:57 pm
    Most days I think about how dog training has influenced my therapeutic style. If you are a client, you have probably heard some of my favorite dog stories. I often talk about how I forgot my training and turned my dog Sadie into a frightened mess of fur whenever a thunderstorm rolled through. It was pretty cute when she was a puppy and would cuddle up next to me for protection. I’d pet her and say whatever silly dog stuff you say to your dog when she’s scared. Now, she weighs well over 60 pounds and when she gets too close between her fur, dog breath, and weight—it’s not quite as…

  • Health Anxiety

    Charles H. Elliott, Ph.D.
    23 Apr 2012 | 2:15 pm
    About ten days ago, Laura and I came down with the plague. Well, OK, not the plague. More like the flu actually. We experienced energy draining fatigue, headaches, fever, chills, a constant cough and even back pain. We spent close to two days in bed and have just now overcome our symptoms with the sole exception of a lingering, but dissipating cough. Of course we wondered if we could have done something to prevent this malady from occurring. When we saw our doctor, he suggested that we might have gotten our flu shots too early this year (apparently, they reformulate the shots as the year goes…
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    Health Wonk Review

  • Health Wonk Review - upcoming hosts

    16 May 2012 | 2:25 am
    Submit entries to Blog Carnival 5/24/2012 - Jaan Sidorov at Disease Management Care Blog Submission deadline: 9 am on Wednesday 5/23/12 6/7/2012 - Maggie Mahar at Health Insurance Resource Center Blog Submission deadline: 9 am Wednesday 6/6/12

  • New Health Wonk Review at Insure Blog

    15 May 2012 | 8:07 am
    Hank Stern has posted Health Wonk Review: Spring Hath Sprung! Edition at InsureBlog.

  • Health Wonk Review Archives: 2006-2012

    14 May 2012 | 1:50 am
    May 10, 2012 - Hank Stern at InsureBlog April 26, 2012 - Jennifer Salopek at Wing of Zock April 12, 2012 - Brad Wright at Wright on Health March 29, 2012 - David Williams at Health Business Blog March 15, 2012 - Tinker Ready at Boston Health News March 1, 2012 - Joe Paduda at Managed Care Matters February 16, 2012 - Jason Shafrin at Healthcare Economist February 2, 2012 - Louise Norris at Colorado Health Insurance Insider January 19, 2012 - Julie Ferguson at Workers' Comp Insider January 5, 2012 - Jared Rhoads at Center for Objective Health Policy December 22, 2011 - Gary Schwitzer at Health…

  • New Health Wonk Review at Wing of Zock

    26 Apr 2012 | 5:20 am
    Jennifer Salopek and Sarah Sonies have posted Health Wonk Review: Shiny Happy (Mostly) Edition at Wing of Zock.

  • New Health Wonk Review at Wright on Health

    12 Apr 2012 | 6:10 am
    Brad Wright has posted A Masterful Edition of Health Wonk Review at his Wright on Health blog
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  • The Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Report—Just Fiddling While Rome is Burning

    26 Apr 2012 | 11:13 am
    Today’s headline was, “Millions Expected To Receive Insurance Rebates Totaling $1.3 Billion.”The Kaiser Family Foundation estimates that 3.4 million people in the individual market will receive $426 million in consumer rebates because of the Affordable Care Act's new MLR rules. In the small group market 4.9 million enrollees will see $377 million in rebates, and 7.5 million people will get $540

  • What Would Individual Health Insurance Cost if the Court Strikes the Mandate Down and Still Requires Insurers to Cover Everyone?

    29 Mar 2012 | 12:20 pm
    With the Supreme Court justices sounding like they might strike the mandate down, this is a question I've been getting a lot lately.I have pointed to New Jersey as a real life example of what can happen when insurance reforms take place but there is no incentive for consumers to buy it until the day they need it.In 1992, New Jersey passed health insurance reform that required insurance carriers

  • If the Supreme Court Overturns the Individual Mandate

    28 Mar 2012 | 10:37 am
    First, trying to predict how the Court will rule is at best just speculation. I know what Justice Kennedy said both today and yesterday and it certainly doesn’t look good for the Obama administration and upholding at least the mandate.But I will remind everyone, based upon oral arguments, most Court watchers expected a ruling in favor of the biotech industry on a recent case involving health care

  • Will the Pace of Innovative Change Overtake the Financial Imperative to Slash Spending?

    8 Mar 2012 | 2:13 pm
    I thought it was worth passing along the comments by Jim Tallon, president of New York's United Hospital Fund, in a recent post.Tallon reflected on an international meeting he attended with health care leaders from a number of industrial nations--"nations whose health care systems, indeed underlying philosophies, ranged from market orientation through hybrids to government authority:" "Across

  • "Five Myths About Medicare"

    26 Feb 2012 | 2:02 pm
    I recommend you read John Rother's recent op-ed in the Washington Post, "Five Myths About Medicare."John argues that each of these statements is a myth:Medicare is inefficient and fails to control costs--the CBO has projected that per capita spending will grow only 1% more than inflation over the next decade.The well-off don't pay enough for their Medicare benefits--working age premiums as well
 
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  • Health 2.0 Spring Fling 2012 Tweetstream, Starting with Health Law 2.0

    David Harlow
    13 May 2012 | 9:44 pm
    Health 2.0 Spring Fling comes to Boston this week.  The pre-conference code-a-thon is already history. I'm going to help kick things off with a Health Law 2.0 session on Monday.  For those who'd like to follow along at home Monday and Tuesday, here's the tweetstream; the hashtag is #health2con. &amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href=&amp;amp;amp;quot;http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=5fdd5ee5a5&amp;amp;amp;quot;…

  • In the press recently - Health care law and policy issues ... & some upcoming conferences

    David Harlow
    8 May 2012 | 9:38 pm
    Here's a sampling of some recent press, touching on the diversity of issues that I've been dealing with these days: Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Health Reform Law, Nation Awaits Decision  We're counting down to a decision in late spring/early summer ... and I read today that oddsmakers are giving the law's opponents a slight edge. Smart Social Media Policy for Healthcare  I've been working with health care providers on social media issues from a variety of perspectives; this article from Monster.com is focused on the employment-related issues that arise from health care organizations'…

  • Nothing About Me Without Me - Participatory Medicine, Meaningful Use, and the American Hospital Association

    David Harlow
    6 May 2012 | 9:16 pm
    Meaningful Use Stage 2 regulations were released in March by CMS and ONC.  Over the past month or so, I've been working with other members of the Society for Participatory Medicine (thank you, all) to prepare comments on these regulations from the patient perspective.  Last Friday, we filed two comment letters on the proposed regulations. One letter to the ONC on Meaningful Use Stage 2, and one letter to CMS on Meaningful Use Stage 2. Each letter opens like this: The Society for Participatory Medicine applauds the work done to date in focusing on patient engagement in the proposed Stage 2…

  • Monetization or medicine? Tracking organ donor status on Facebook

    David Harlow
    2 May 2012 | 9:18 am
    Facebook has announced a new box you can check off on your profile: organ donor. (It's available in the US & UK so far, for a total of almost 200 million members; more countries in the works.) What does this mean and why should you care? At bottom, this means that Facebook is adding yet another data point to the myriad bits and bytes it already has on so many of us (What's your birth date? Have you ever broken a bone? etc.), which it slices and dices in order to target ads and sell to third parties (and flog news of its upcoming IPO). Checking off the organ donor box on Facebook doesn't…

  • Health Insurance Exchange Regulations and the Health Reform Challenge

    David Harlow
    25 Apr 2012 | 3:45 pm
    The federal Health Insurance Exchange regulations were released in final form last week.  (See Timothy Jost's précis on the Health Affairs blog and HHS presser.)   I had the opportunity to hear Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Michael Consedine speak in Philadelphia about his state's progress towards building an exchange the very next day (I was speaking later on the program). Pennsylvania is one of the 26 states challenging the federal health reform law (and even has a state constitutional amendment afoot that would bar implementation of the individual mandate in…
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  • Be Careful What You Wish For . . .

    16 May 2012 | 7:41 am
    The folks at Consumer Reports open their mail bag . . . I'm pregnant. Can my health plan refuse maternity coverage? Q. I thought I had completed my family, and was confident of never getting pregnant again because I had an IUD. So we bought an individual family plan from Blue Shield of California that excludes pregnancy. But I got pregnant anyway. I asked to be moved to a plan that covers pregnancy, and was denied because of my "pre-existing condition." Is this legit? A. It sure is. In every health-plan underwriting manual I have ever seen, pregnancy is on the list of conditions…

  • Cavalcade of Risk #157 now online!

    16 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    Dennis Wall presents this week's collection of risk-related posts. Please drop by.Original content copyright © InsureBlog

  • Dying for a quiet ride

    15 May 2012 | 1:29 pm
    File this under "Risky Unintended Consequences:" "Hybrids are so quiet that pedestrians never hear them coming ... NHTSA studies ... confirmed what many long suspected: Hybrids and electric cars are too quiet for the blind or even the fully sighted to hear them coming." Ooops. On the other hand, I was taught to always look both ways before crossing the street. Of course, that doesn't really apply to the sight-impaired, who count on a certain noise level to assess risk before stepping off the curb. 'Tis a puzzler. Then again, maybe not: "Thanks to the Pedestrian Safety Act of 2010 ... the…

  • Tuesday Morning LinkFest

    15 May 2012 | 8:45 am
    ■ We recently learned how resveratrol, a compound found (for example) in red wines, works. But that's not all: turns out, it's also potentially useful in combating the effects of Alzheimer's. The 'web can be a very useful and powerful tool for critiquing vendors, but be careful whom you critique and how: "Two years ago, Dennis Laurion logged on to a rate-your-doctor website to vent about a Duluth, Minnesota neurologist ... McKee wasn't amused. He sued Laurion for defamation" It may well be that the truth is a valid defense, but prudence is always a valid idea. From FoIB Jeff M, we learn…

  • And even MORE ObamaFail©

    14 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    In case you missed it yesterday: Now what does that banner remind me of?Original content copyright © InsureBlog
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  • Interview with new Castlight Health President John Driscoll

    David E. Williams of the Health business blog
    15 May 2012 | 9:57 am
    This morning Castlight Health named former Medco executive John Driscoll as its new President. In this podcast interview John describes his new role and the opportunities he’s looking forward to. Topics include: How John plans to partner with CEO Dr. Giovanni Colella How lessons from the PBM field can be applied to Castlight’s transparency model What Castlight plans to do with its recent $100 million Series D investment The potential impact of the upcoming Supreme Court decision on ObamaCare and the Presidential election Share

  • John Driscoll joins Castlight Health as President

    David E. Williams of the Health business blog
    15 May 2012 | 8:30 am
    Castlight Health is getting serious about pursuing its ambition to bring health care transparency to employers and payers. Earlier this month it announced a $100 million Series D investment and today it named ex-Medco Health Solutions executive John Driscoll as its new President. I’ve known John since 1989 when we worked together as consultants at LEK in Boston. Later John went to Oxford Health Plans and Walker Digital before joining Medco. At Medco he helped the company enter a variety of markets including Medicare, pharmaceutical services and international. Somewhere along the way I…

  • Health Wonk Review is up at Insure Blog

    David E. Williams of the Health business blog
    15 May 2012 | 7:58 am
    Check out the latest Health Wonk Review at Insure Blog. (I’m five days late with this announcement but the posts are still timely.) Share

  • When it’s a good idea to be a difficult patient

    David E. Williams of the Health business blog
    14 May 2012 | 9:52 pm
    I’m fascinated by the topics raised in a new Health Affairs article, “Authoritarian Physicians and Patients’ Fear Of Being Labeled ‘Difficult’ Among Key Obstacles To Shared Decision Making.” There’s a lot to say on this issue. I’ll touch on just a couple of points here and try to write some more about it another time. Researchers facilitated focus groups with a group of mostly well educated, affluent adults in Palo Alto, CA. About half had a graduate degree, and 40 percent had incomes over $100,000. Not surprisingly, as a whole this group wanted…

  • Transcript of Dreyfus interview has moved

    David E. Williams of the Health business blog
    11 May 2012 | 8:45 am
    The updated transcript of my interview with Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA CEO Andrew Dreyfus has moved. Please access the new version here. Share
 
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  • Health Insurance Rebates: A $1.3 Billion Non-Event

    15 May 2012 | 9:34 pm
    The Disease Management Care Blog has a lingering weakness for garden statuary. It thinks that nothing quite compliments phlox and snapdragons better than a weenie cherub or squatting amphibian. The skeptical DMCB spouse disagrees. Tired of  kneeling trolls disturbing her carefully laid mulch, she questions whether her husband's admiration for toadstools, rabbits or fairies projects the right level of curbside sophistication.  Skepticism may also be a reaction of 16 million Americans who are about to discover a health insurance garden gnome rebate check in their mailbox. …

  • Comprehensive Care Management for COPD .... Kills?

    14 May 2012 | 8:11 pm
    That was a possible conclusion thanks to a just-published study in the latest Annals of Internal Medicine titled "A Comprehensive Care Management Program to Prevent Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Hospitalizations. It's not on-line yet, and the DMCB will link it when it becomes available.  You can learn more about this chronic condition otherwise known as "COPD" here.  And by the way, thusands of regular Disease Management Care Blog readers won't be that surprised by the study, because they had a warning about this back in March of 2011.The Study DesignThe authors set out to…

  • The Latest Health Wonk Review Is Up!

    14 May 2012 | 8:52 am
    A host of brainy insightful posts awaits you at the Spring Hath Sprung edition of the Health Wonk Review, ably hosted by Hank Sterns Insure Blog.  There's contrarian stuff here you won't find anywhere else.Enjoy!

  • Some Raffle Ideas for the Obama Campaign

    13 May 2012 | 7:03 pm
    Who wants a raffle ticket?President Obama's reelection campaign is continuing with its hallmark electoral innovation, including entering small dollar donors into "Dinner With The President" raffles like this and this.  Thinking that this novel approach could become a important means of leveraging the Administration's policy agenda in America's body politic, the Disease Management Care Blog proposes that the White House offer a suite of raffles for other prizes, like:1. A front row seat at one of HHS Secretary Sebelius' upcoming speeches on the…

  • Population Health Management Talking Points

    10 May 2012 | 9:20 pm
    Getting ready for another announcementCornered by the politically inconvenient utterings of members of his Administration, President Obama threw election-year caution to the wind and stepped away from his "evolving" gay marriage perspective into an logorrheic gay marriage perspective:  "At a certain point I've just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same sex couples should be able to get married." Sensing that wordiness may be that secret ingredient that turns feckless dodging into political determination, the public…
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  • Hospitals or Health Plans: Who Do You Trust to “Connect” You with Your Health Records?

    Vince Kuraitis
    3 May 2012 | 2:59 pm
    Over the past decade, I’ve seen a number of studies asking people whom they trust among various health care stakeholders. Nurses, pharmacists, and doctors always come out at the top.  Beyond that: Trust of hospitals tends to be high (60–80%) Trust of health plans is at the bottom of the heap (10–20%) Is this written in stone for the future? I don’t think so…and the dynamics for change are in motion.  Please read on. Here’s the emerging picture I’m seeing: Hospitals are dragging their feet in connecting you with your electronic health information. Health plans…

  • The ACO Antitrust Police — Nothing to Do

    Vince Kuraitis
    24 Apr 2012 | 1:56 pm
    One of the biggest concerns about ACOs has been their potential to enable market consolidation— that by uniting health care providers the ACO gains market clout and ability to charge higher prices. While this is a legitimate concern about ACOs, so far it’s not playing out. Why?   (more…) Tags: ACO, antitrust

  • Medicare Announces 27 ACOs. A New Species?

    Vince Kuraitis
    11 Apr 2012 | 5:50 pm
    I’m surprised and intrigued by Medicare’s announcement of 27 new Shared Savings model ACOs. Surprised I had been anticipating this announcement as a defining moment for Medicare’s thrust into accountable care. My expectations had been that we would see either: Boom — a big splash of new Medicare shared savings ACOs announced, including big name hospitals and medical groups that were starting large scale ACOs, perhaps with hundreds of thousands of patients. Bust — no one showed up at the party. Providers would have concluded that Medicare ACOs were too risky, bureaucratic,…

  • Will Health Plans Want to Contract with ACOs? Maybe, Maybe Not.

    Vince Kuraitis
    5 Apr 2012 | 2:10 pm
    On the Perficient Health IT blog, Christel Kellogg writes: I am hearing that carriers are staying away from ACOs and are not planning on partnering.  What have you heard? This is one of those blip-on-the-radar-screen comments that jarred my attention — and it raises very important questions about industry dynamics. First, let me expand on the issue.  As I’ve written before, there are at least two broad categories of “accountable care initiatives”: 1) Formal Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) by which care providers contract with Medicare 2) Informal Accountable Care-Like…

  • A 6th Difference Between ACOs and “AC-Like” Arrangements

    Vince Kuraitis
    15 Mar 2012 | 2:16 pm
    Last week I wrote about five key differences between formal ACOs (mainly care providers contracting with Medicare)  and informal Accountable Care-Like (AC-Like) arrangements between care providers and commercial health plans. Transaction costs Timing Incrementalism Flexibility Capital cost There’s an important  6th  difference worth noting: Visibility Formal ACOs will be visible from miles away — think elephants on the Serengeti. An ACO that wants to contract with Medicare must establish itself as a corporation. The Medicare ACO models have substantial disclosure and reporting…
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  • Prescription Drug Reuse And Disposal Programs In Colorado

    Louise
    15 May 2012 | 12:21 pm
    New post titled Prescription Drug Reuse And Disposal Programs In Colorado at Colorado Health Insurance InsiderFour years ago, we wrote an article about recycling prescription drugs to be used by patients who don't have health insurance or cannot afford their medications. This has remained a popular post on our blog, and people frequently search our site for information about prescription recycling and/or disposal programs in Colorado. So I wanted to write an updated post with information that we've come across in the years since we published that first article. [...]Visit for further reading:…

  • Anthem Introduces New Accident And Critical Illness Benefits In Colorado

    Jay
    14 May 2012 | 4:31 pm
    New post titled Anthem Introduces New Accident And Critical Illness Benefits In Colorado at Colorado Health Insurance Insider[...] For individuals and families who are healthy and rarely need their health insurance benefits, an accident may be their primary concern. Obviously we're all susceptible to illness aswell, but accidents have a more "out of the blue" quality to them, and can happen to even the healthiest of people. We've never needed our health insurance due to illness, but we've had a few injuries over the years that have been pretty costly. Stitches and x-rays on our son's finger…

  • Taxes And Individual Health Insurance

    Louise
    11 May 2012 | 1:04 pm
    New post titled Taxes And Individual Health Insurance at Colorado Health Insurance Insider[...] Greg's most recent article deals with the way that our tax code treats health insurance premiums. Medicare and Medicaid premiums are obviously subsidized by tax dollars. But group health insurance premiums are also subsidized, since the premiums that employers pay on behalf of their employees are not included in the employee's taxable income. People with individual health insurance usually don't get such a benefit. The self-employed get to deduct individual health insurance premiums on the 1040,…

  • Wild Wild West of Electronic Medical Records

    Jay
    9 May 2012 | 3:13 pm
    New post titled Wild Wild West of Electronic Medical Records at Colorado Health Insurance InsiderThis article was sent to us through our contact form from "Sandra" as an entry is our open mic/guest blogger category. Sandra is not a client of ours, but says she found our guest blogger category while researching her situation and would like her opinions published. We kept Sandra's requested title for the post and left the content nearly verbatim. We only removed her last name and the name of the health insurance carrier from the original submission for privacy. My on-line pharmacy list has had…

  • The Best Health Insurance Companies In Colorado

    Jay
    7 May 2012 | 1:35 pm
    New post titled The Best Health Insurance Companies In Colorado at Colorado Health Insurance Insider[...] To make a long story short, although US News & World Report is a respected publication and website, this particular page seems to be mostly about affiliate marketing.  The information provided is not technically incorrect, but it's lacking in context and is obviously confusing, especially if people aren't aware of the multiple names used by carriers or the fact that not all carriers provide policies in both the individual and group market.  In addition, while the page does state…
 
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  • Wednesday Links

    Jason Shafrin
    16 May 2012 | 8:40 am
    How much does it cost to insure your family? Should your doctor be using Facebook? Can the Facebook IPO save California’s budget? Britain: “the clearest failure seemed to be health care.” Less is more. NBA Playoffs: Advanced Box Scores and the Troxler Effect. Cavalcade of Risk #157.

  • Plastic Surgery in China

    Jason Shafrin
    15 May 2012 | 1:35 am
    China standard is living as funds from export industries eventually trickle down into the earnings of (some) ordinary Chinese. Where are the Chinese spending their newfound wealth?  In part, the answer is self-beautification procedures.  According to the Economist: “China performs more cosmetic surgery than any country except America and Brazil. Almost 1.3m licensed procedures were carried out in 2010, according to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (as well as many more unlicensed ones). The market, which barely existed 15 years ago, is now worth some $2.4…

  • A lifeline for antibiotics research?

    Jason Shafrin
    14 May 2012 | 7:58 am
    Antibiotics such as penicillin have helped to fight numerous diseases such as syphilis, and infections caused by staphylococci and streptococci.  However, overuse of antibiotics is a problem.  Physicians sometimes prescribe antibiotics to fight viral infections even though antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections.  Because of this overuse, more and more strains of drug-resistant bacteria are appearing.  The Economist estimates that drug-resistant bacteria cost Europe alone €1.5 billion per year in health care cost and lost productivity. Creating new antibiotics…

  • ObamaCare stymied in New Jersey?

    Jason Shafrin
    11 May 2012 | 1:40 pm
    Governor Chris Christie vetoes a bill today that would form have created a health exchange in New Jersey. “While I appreciate the Legislature’s attempt to find steady policy footing in these shifting legal sands, I am concerned that a hastily created exchange in New Jersey will impose unnecessary obligations upon the state’s citizens,” Christie said in his veto message. “I believe the better course of action … is to continue to monitor the ever-changing landscape surrounding the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, and to refrain from imposing its mandates…

  • How Effective is Arthroscopic Knee Surgery?

    Jason Shafrin
    11 May 2012 | 8:44 am
    For patients with osteoarthritis, the answer is not at all. A paper in the New England Journal of Medicine examined 180 patients 75 years old or younger, that had osteoarthritis of the knee, and reported at least moderate knee pain on average despite medical treatment.  The researchers randomized this individuals into three groups: Surgery Group #1 (Lavage): The joint was lavaged with at least 10 liters of fluid. Anything that could be flushed out through arthroscopic cannulas was removed. Normally, no instruments were used to mechanically débride or remove tissue. Surgery Group #2…
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  • Cavalcade of Risk Plus Frisky Risk Management

    Jon Coppelman
    16 May 2012 | 9:43 am
    The latest edition of Cavalcade of Risk, hosted by Dennis Wall at Insurance Claims and Issues, is up. It's the risk-free option for checking out a potpourri of interesting posts related to risk. And while we are on the topic of risk, let's give a Bronx cheer for Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan Chase, for the work of his...

  • Too Much Sitting Plus Comorbidities = Big Trouble

    Jon Coppelman
    15 May 2012 | 10:42 am
    For those who seek risk conundrums, workers comp is fertile ground. From a micro perspective, the unfortunate Ronald Westerman, a paramedic for a California ambulance company, embodies many of the elements that result in sleepless nights for claims adjusters and actuaries: Westerman had an inordinately long commute (2.5 hours each way!), a sitting job with periodic lifting (inert patients and...

  • When it Comes to Safety, This is Just Ducky...

    Julie Ferguson
    14 May 2012 | 9:22 pm
    We begin the week on a somewhat bizarre note, as Donald Duck does safety in this vintage 1959 cartoon clip entitled "How to Have an Accident at Work." When it comes to safety, Donald is everyone's nightmare worker. For those of us in the workers comp field, this may seem more horror film than cartoon, but Donald, unlike ordinary workers,...

  • Health Wonk Review Hath Sprung

    Jon Coppelman
    10 May 2012 | 9:01 am
    Hank Stern of Insure Blog has hosted the latest edition of the health work review. It's a bouquet of wildflowers, well worth a few minutes of your time. And if you think palliative care is just for the terminally ill, check out Diane Meier's inspiring post, which reads like a sprig of lilacs in a mason jar on the kitchen...

  • NCCI Experience Mod Changes: The (Ominous) Future is Now

    Jon Coppelman
    9 May 2012 | 12:17 pm
    These are the calm days before the coming storm. For most employers, workers comp falls under the "business as usual" category. If a worker is injured, the standard protocols are followed: secure medical treatment; report the claim; if it's convenient and not too difficult, bring the worker back on temporary modified duty. Sure, you will eventually pay for the losses...
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    Health Care Renewal

  • The CEO as False Messiah

    13 May 2012 | 10:34 pm
    Why is the leadership of health care organizations so bad?  An important explanation of one part of the puzzle appears on InformationWeek's Brainyard blog written by Venkatesh Rao.  The Visionary, Charismatic, or Messianic LeaderIn "The Fall of the Messiah Leader," Rao described the rise of the concept of "visionary" leadership:we'll look at the rise in the 1980s and impending fall of the idea of 'Leadership' as a pop business construct. The role of visionary leader emerged to make up for the apparent failure of the manager mind, but it evolved into something very…

  • ONC's "Health Data Palooza" - A Title of Exceptionally Bad Taste, For a "See No Evil" Meeting

    10 May 2012 | 12:21 pm
    The Office of the National Coordinator of Health IT has sent out this announcement:Subject: HEALTH DATA PALOOZA III: Unleashing the Power of Data to Improve HealthFrom:    ONC Health IT Date:    Thu, May 10, 2012 10:36 am HEALTH DATA PALOOZA III: Unleashing the Power of Data to Improve HealthJune 5-6th, Washington DCHealth Data and Innovation Weekwww.hdiforum.org | #healthdataCONFIRMED SPEAKERSKathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human ServicesMarc Bertolini, CEO AetnaThomas Goetz, Execuitve Editor of WIREDAtul Gawande, surgeon and authorBill Frist, former…

  • Abbott Pleads Guilty, Settles for $1.6 Billion, but No Individuals Suffer Negative Consequences

    7 May 2012 | 4:00 pm
    Once again, another big US health care organization is set to make a (monetarily) huge legal settlement.  As reported by Bloomberg, Abbott Laboratories will settle allegations about its marketing of Depakote (valproic acid), nominally an anti-seizure medication:Abbott Laboratories (ABT) (ABT) said it will pay $1.6 billion to settle federal and state claims resulting from an investigation into its epilepsy medication Depakote, the second-largest drug-marketing settlement in U.S. history.The company will pay $800 million to resolve civil allegations split among federal and state…

  • From Serving the Poor to Paying Executives Millions - Carolinas HealthCare System

    4 May 2012 | 11:26 am
    A striking contrast between a large health care organization's historic mission and its current practices appeared in a series published by the Charlotte News-Observer called "Prognosis: Profits" about the Carolinas HealthCare System.A Historical Mission to Serve the Poor The system evolved from a public hospital meant to serve the poor.  In particular,(1)Only 30 years ago, it was a charity hospital called Charlotte Memorial – a crowded, dreary place that lost money every year because most of its patients couldn’t pay their bills.The hospital system is actually "a public,…

  • A Conference on the Psychology of Deception and Unethical Behavior

    2 May 2012 | 11:28 am
    The Deception, Incentives and Behavior Conference at the Rady School of Management, University of California - San Diego, was attended by over 100 people, including me, indicating that there is real interest in studying deception and unethical behavior in the real world.  Several presentations had implications for health care, summarized below by theme (titles of presentations follow entries in parentheses).ContextSeveral presentations discussed how context affects peoples' inclination to be honest or dishonest.  Alexander Cappelan,  Norwegian School of…
 
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  • Why isn’t public health more engaged on issues of aging?

    awwoods
    1 May 2012 | 6:48 pm
    Gladys Siegel, Michael Kafrissen, MD and Joe Coughlin, PhD, 2012 Foard Lecture, Tom Fuldner Photography I’ve heard from several people who were really energized by Joe Coughlin’s Foard Lecture sponsored by our School. They wondered why we don’t have more courses about aging or a formal aging program in the School. (By the way, it’s not just our school of public health; it’s most schools.) A number of faculty members study problems of aging, such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. We also have faculty members, like Jon Oberlander, PhD, professor of health policy and…

  • Coughlin at Carolina

    nicoled
    23 Apr 2012 | 12:32 pm
    Aging…well… Joe Coughlin, PhD, is a natural entertainer and kept us mesmerized with stories and information about healthy aging. He said we need to reinvent aging, create a new narrative about aging, and create the tools and infrastructure to facilitate healthy aging. A week earlier, Margaret Chan, head of the World Health Organization, had made a powerful statement about healthy aging. We’re aging, and it’s time for public health to wake up and mobilize. We’ve not done enough, and it’s time to catch up. Take a look at Coughlin’s blog to see his suggestions. Happy Monday.

  • We’re All Aging

    nicoled
    16 Apr 2012 | 12:05 pm
    WHO focuses on global aging April 3 was World Health Day, and the World Health Organization (WHO) focused on global aging. A WHO report included these interesting facts.  The number of people today age 60 and older has doubled since 1980.  The number of people age 80 and older will almost quadruple to 395 million between now and 2050. Within the next five years, the number of adults age 65 and older will outnumber children under the age of 5.  By 2050, these older adults will outnumber all children under the age of 14.  By 2050, 80% of older people will live in low or middle income…

  • Letdown after loss

    awwoods
    3 Apr 2012 | 1:55 pm
    A mixed week I’ve been through the highs of winning NCAA championships and the lows of losing before the Final Four. I’ll take the highs anytime. I’ve noticed that when we lose earlier, like we did this year, there’s a kind of angst that clouds the week after. It’s not like everyone walks around saying “Poor us, isn’t it horrible.” It’s more that people aren’t quite themselves, and no one can say exactly why. That’s the kind of week it was, but every week has its ups and downs. Anyway, there were some real pluses. Fascinating discussion about big data with Chancellor…

  • Water, water, we’re talking water everywhere

    awwoods
    26 Mar 2012 | 9:07 pm
    But 1.8 Billion people in the world still lack access to safe water and sanitation. Chancellor Thorp talks water A Woman Prepares to Collect Water, Tiruchirapalli, India. Photo by Heather Arney. It’s been a great week for water. At the UNC Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting Thursday March 22nd, Chancellor Thorp announced that water will be a two-year campus focus, in accord with recommendations from the UNC Academic Plan for a campus theme. Jamie Bartram, PhD, professor environmental sciences and engineering, and director The Water Institute at UNC, and Terry Rhodes, PhD, professor and chair,…
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  • 3 Best Health Care Tips – mHealth to Social Media Networking

    admin
    16 May 2012 | 9:14 am
    By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA As a registered nurse, here are three of my top health tips for taking charge of your health. These aren’t the typical how-to-tips; rather, they help empower you by getting you involved in a hi-tech and social world. 1. Get involved. You are the most important member of your health care team. You are the biggest stakeholder in your health care, and you have the choice to live a healthier life. Become a proactive and empowered health care consumer, and become engaged in your health care. Partner with your health care providers and be part of the…

  • Speaking Events: Cleveland Clinic and HIMSS Arkansas

    admin
    14 May 2012 | 11:45 am
    Upcoming speaking events for Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, Ohio Patient Experience: Empathy and Innovation Summit May 19-22, 2012 Title: Social Media in Health Care Speakers Agenda Arkansas HIMSS Little Rock, Arkansas H.I.T. it to the Green with Leadership June, 1, 2012 Title: Using IT to Engage the Patient Speakers Agenda Guest speakers Cleveland Clinic Rob Bazemore, Jr. President Janssen Biotech Patricia Benner, RN, PhD, FAAN Professor Emerita University of California San Francisco Abdullah Bin Zarah, MPH, CBBSS Executive Director, Clinical Affairs; Director,…

  • Patient Engagement: The Pivotal Role of the Caregiver

    admin
    7 May 2012 | 7:47 am
    This is a guest post by patient caregiver, Rob Harris, founder of Robcares.   He writes about how searching the Internet led to patient engagement and how it fostered a cohesive decision making process between health care providers, patient and caregiver.  Rob is a caregiver to his wife, Cindy, who is a two-time cancer survivor. Rob Harris “Patient engagement is more than patient satisfaction. It is patient involvement in every aspect…The patient engagement process consisted of my wife (the patient), myself (the caregiver) and our medical team. All worked hand-in-hand…

  • Health Care: Less Blame and More Engagement

    admin
    26 Apr 2012 | 2:16 pm
    By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA [This is a follow-up post to Social Media:  3 Notable Quotes in the Social Health Space.] Health care happens before you visit with your doctor, nurse practitioner or other health care provider. Health care is about you. You have the choice to be an empowered, engaged and proactive consumer, and you have the choice to take action to live a healthier life.  It’s important to partner with your doctor and other health care providers to meet your health goals. A recent post included a proactive quote by Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer for the…

  • Social Media: 3 Notable Quotes in the Social Health Space

    admin
    22 Apr 2012 | 11:41 am
    By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA J&J Unit Closes Facebook Page Due To Comments by Ed Silverman “This page was created – in a spirit of innovation – as a space for people affected by psoriasis to share experiences and information, and to discuss psoriasis and related topics. Janssen is proud to have provided this forum at a time when they weren’t as widespread as they are today. But instead of our original intention of facilitating meaningful conversations, our experience shows we are actually hampering conversations that could take place freely on a page run by a patient…
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    DermTV

  • DermTV.com Viewer Questions - May 2012

    Doctor
    14 May 2012 | 9:33 am
    For the first segment of DermTV Viewer Questions Week this May 2012, Dr. Schultz answers questions from Isaac, Laura, Molly, an anonymous viewer, and Sara, covering the following topics: ear piercing, recent pierced ear maintenance, hair loss, freckles, exfoliating the under eye area, mixing sunscreen and moisturizer, keratosis pilaris, chicken skin, and more.

  • Why Tanning Can Be Addictive

    Doctor
    9 May 2012 | 5:59 am
    Everyone has a friend or knows someone who is always tan, all year round, rain or shine, summer or winter. We may assume that they do that for the look a tan provides. But the Journal of Addiction Biology recently published research that indicated there is more going on. In this episode of DermTV, Dr. Schultz discusses the findings and implications for tanning and why we tan.

  • Changing Opinions of Cosmetic Injections

    Doctor
    7 May 2012 | 5:59 am
    In today's DermTV episode, Dr. Schultz shares the way his patients often change their attitudes on adjusting to aging and the options to treat it, as well as a story that we can all learn from.

  • Skin Cancer Awareness Month

    Doctor
    3 May 2012 | 5:59 am
    Every May, it's Skin Cancer Awareness Month. But what does that really mean? And how can we all take advantage of it? In this DermTV episode, Dr. Schultz answers those questions.

  • Allegedly Dangerous Skincare Ingredients

    Doctor
    30 Apr 2012 | 5:59 am
    Parabens, hydroquinone, Retinyl palmitate, oh my! In this episode of DermTV, Dr. Schultz discusses several different skincare ingredients that are labeled as "dangerous" but labels can be deceiving!
 
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    Galen's Watch

  • Diabetes and Naturopathic Medicine: A Good Fit

    Sabra Way
    20 Apr 2012 | 10:18 am
    A study was published this week by BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine Adjunctive naturopathic care for type 2 diabetes: patient-reported and clinical outcomes after one year an open access platform. This was a prospective study to measure the effects of Adjunctive Naturopathic Care (ANC) in primary care patients with inadequately controlled T2 diabetes. Details: 40 patients with T2 diabetes invited to receive up to 8 adjuncted naturopathic care visits for up to 1 yearpatients has hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) values between 7.5-9.5% had at least one additional CV risk factor (hypertension,…

  • Reduced Obesity? Increased Cognition? Have Breakfast! -support studies

    Sabra Way
    8 Feb 2012 | 8:49 am
    A reader wrote me and said she was putting together some information sheets for her patients on the importance of eating breakfast and asked if I could find some support studies. She was looking for studies that supported eating breakfast and its effect on: obesity concentration school grades We assume that breakfast is a good idea and it probably is for most people. I say that because I have been reading more and more about people trying IT (intermittent fasting), especially in the paleo eating community. However, they pay pretty close attention to their eating and it is a conscious choice…

  • Fibromyalgia Studies: Treatment Strategies & Learning from Others

    Sabra Way
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:31 am
    More fibromyalgia studies to come in the future that I have covered in the journal watch but today a few resources I found. It is always educational to see how other people structure their treatment plans. There are 2 articles in the the latest Townsend Letter. Effective Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia: A Comprehensive Medicine Approachby Jacob Teitelbaum, MD An interesting article using the SHINE "Sleep, Hormonal support, Infections, Nutritional support, and Exercise as able" protocol. In addition to natural suggestions he also lists pharmaceuticals that can…

  • Heat Therapy for Fibromyalgia Pain

    Sabra Way
    20 Jan 2012 | 12:56 pm
    In doing some continuing professional education I came across a study showing that patients with fibromyalgia found a benefit from wearing wool underwear. I wondered if any other studies supported warmth in patents with fibromyalgia for pain relief and found a few. As well, there was a case study of two patients using warmth for pain relief with success. Continuing my research into FM pain and warmth I found this article using a certain species of dog as heat therapy in FM.  Surely, as well as, offering unusual heat these dogs offer the comfort of companionship. Of course some patients do…

  • Homeopathic Drops Reduce Ear Pain in Otitis Media Similar to Topical Benzocaine

    Sabra Way
    12 Dec 2011 | 12:44 pm
    A study that will be in the next Galen's Watch report. Homeopathic ear drops may have a role in reducing antibiotics in otitis media using a watch and wait approach to care while using the homeopathic eardrops to manage pain and discomfort. The researchers noted that:  The use of a delayed antibiotic prescription for certain patients with otitis media is a strategy recommended in the AAP guildeline. However, despite the recommendation, it has been estimated that the delayed prescription management plan is only utilized in approximately 15% of cases of pediatric otitis media The…
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    Doctor News | Celebrity Doctors | Vitals Spotlight

  • Suzanne Somers is Not Taking Menopause Lying Down

    Brigid
    16 May 2012 | 9:48 am
    In her new book, “Bombshell: Explosive Medical Secrets That Will Redefine Aging,” former TV star Suzanne Somers discusses her battle with menopause and how hormone therapy helped her find relief. Menopause is when a women ceases to menstruate and produce eggs, causing a change in hormone levels. When a woman starts to produce less estrogen [...]Related posts: Suzanne Somers Defends Dr. Stanislaw Burzynski in Knockout   Dr. Stanislaw Burzynski in Houston, who has devised his... Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Taking His Best Shot at Fighting Leukemia Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 62 year-old NBA Hall…

  • Breaking Down Birth Control

    Brigid
    15 May 2012 | 10:37 am
    Deciding which method of birth control is right for you can be difficult. You may be comfortable with a barrier method, like male condoms, or you may be interested in a hormonal method, like the pill. Beyond the most commonly known methods, though, there are multiple other forms of contraception that you may find more [...]Related posts: Dr. Jill Rabin Urges Women to Remain Calm in Face of Pfizer Birth Control Recall Following the recent birth control recall by Pfizer, an article... Dr. Brian Skotko – Rise in Down Syndrome Births Reported by Center for Disease Control Nina Fuller of…

  • Why It’s Important to See an OB/GYN

    Brigid
    14 May 2012 | 12:03 pm
    From the first menstrual cycle to pregnancy and through menopause, women depend on the expertise of OB/GYNs to guide them through their different life stages. Experts advise women to begin regular appointments with a gynecologist as soon as they become sexually active, or after the age of 21, where they will receive annual Pap smears [...]Related posts: What Is the Most Important Quality in a Doctor? What defines a great doctor in your opinion? Is it...

  • Women’s Health Week: Doctor Appointments Every Woman Should Make

    Brigid
    14 May 2012 | 9:46 am
    This week is National Women’s Health Week, as coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health.  This year’s theme, “It’s Your Time,” is about women taking charge of their own health and being proactive about disease prevention and safety. As we age, the list of preventative measures necessary to [...]Related posts: Dr. Chrono and Vitals.com Partner in Online Doctor Appointments Dr. Chrono Inc., the leader in iPad and web-based health... This Week, Spring Clean for Your Health! Spring has officially sprung! So, in the…

  • FDA Advisory Board Approves Lorcaserin for Obesity

    Brigid
    11 May 2012 | 10:09 am
    Investigational anti-obesity drug lorcaserin cleared a major hurdle in gaining FDA approval yesterday when an FDA advisory board approved the drug to be tested further, in consideration for full approval. Manufactured by Arena pharmaceuticals, the drug will be sold under the brand name Lorqess and works by suppressing a patient’s appetite in order to aide [...]Related posts: Watch Your Back, Viagra: FDA Approves Stendra for Erectile Dysfunction Last week, the FDA approved a new erectile dysfunction (ED)... Dr. William (Bill) Dietz Launches CDC Obesity Web Site Dr William Dietz of the…
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    Ivor Kovic, M.D.

  • Why do medical teams at football matches still suck?

    Ivor
    24 Apr 2012 | 7:05 pm
    So, I am watching this big football match between Barcelona and Chelsea. Me, 100.000 people at the stadium, and millions at their homes across the World. No football fan would ever want to miss this semi final UEFA Champions League game, which is just a special treat. Anyway, during the first half an incident happens in the Barcelona’s penalty area. Didier Drogba, Chelsea attacker, was running towards Barcelona’s goal, trying to catch a ball passed to him. He was followed closely by Barcelona’s defender Gerard Pique. However, Barcelona’s goal keeper, Víctor Valdés,…

  • My iPad app: AED Trainer

    Ivor
    30 Mar 2012 | 11:37 am
    This post was originally published on Tue, 02/28/2012. However, due to issues with web hosting it has been temporarily removed. A new iOS app I have been working on with my partners for quite some time, has finally been released today in the iTunes store. This iPad specific app is called AED Trainer and can be purchased on sale for 5.99 USD for a limited time period. AED Trainer app transforms the iPad into a life-like simulator of automatic external defibrillator (AED), allowing the users to get familiar with these life-saving devices. For those who don’t know, AEDs are electronic devices…

  • Directory of Emergency Physicians on Twitter

    Ivor
    19 Jan 2012 | 9:48 am
    I just launched a new mini website called TwittER ReaserchER. It is essentially a directory of emergency physicians across the globe who are using Twitter. The project started during research for an article about use of Twitter among emergency physicians. I started tweeting in 2008, and at that time there were only but a few emergency docs out there, but now we managed to identify almost 700 of them. The results of the analysis we performed on their accounts are currently under review in Emergency Medicine Journal. Hopefully the article will be accepted and published soon, so I can share the…

  • Prof. dr. Stefek Grmec: In Memoriam

    Ivor
    17 Jan 2012 | 2:37 pm
    I have been shocked and saddened today, when I heard the news that prof. Stefek Grmec from Slovenia has passed away. He was an astonishing emergency physician and a brilliant scientists, who has organized a fantastic ambulance service in his town of Maribor. In Maribor he was also a well respected professor and Head of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Maribor School of Medicine. I still remember his interesting lectures about the new methods in emergency medicine, especially ultrasound and capnography, which were among his main research interests. He also organized the best…

  • Creative CPR ads

    Ivor
    6 Jan 2012 | 4:30 pm
    Getting people to take notice of anything related to CPR is hard. Who cares, right? People would rather talk about Lady Gaga, sports, or whatever. Not many actually visit YouTube to search for CPR videos. So you have to be extremely creative to get their attention. Here are some great CPR ads that really get the message across to ordinary folks. Vinnie Jones’ hard and fast Hands-only CPR This ad has been released about 3 weeks ago by the British Heart Foundation, and has become viral in the last couple of days on Twitter and other social networks. It features Vinnie Jones, a famous…
 
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    The Search Principle blog

  • The pros/cons of using social media in biomedicine

    Dean Giustini
    16 May 2012 | 1:56 pm
    Social media in health & medicine 2012 workshop View more presentations from Dean Giustini

  • PubMed Searching Made (Sorta) Simple

    Dean Giustini
    11 May 2012 | 1:59 pm
    BCLA Pubmed Made Simple – Searching Tips for Librarians View more presentations from Dean Giustini

  • Bioinformatics? & genomics, proteomics, metabolomics

    Dean Giustini
    8 May 2012 | 4:18 pm
    What is bioinformatics – and its associated concepts genomics, proteomics, metabolomics? (see Bioinformatics) Bioinformatics is the integration of computers, databases and software into efforts to address large biological questions. Approaches to bioinformatics are often used to generate large sets of information or data. Two large-scale clinical bioinformatics domains are applied genomics, and proteomics, the study of proteins. While bioinformatics describes the use of computers to manage biological information — it is both an information science as well as a biological one. In a…

  • UBC Biomedical Library Spring News 2012

    Dean Giustini
    4 May 2012 | 3:31 pm
    BMB Library Newsletter May 2012 View more presentations from Dean Giustini

  • Social media ppts for Canadian health librarians 2012

    Dean Giustini
    1 May 2012 | 2:25 pm
    Social media for canadian health librarians 2012 View more presentations from Dean Giustini
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    Medgadget

  • EchoBlog Joins EchoJournal

    Gene Ostrovsky
    16 May 2012 | 12:28 pm
    A community of physicians who are actively involved with our video sharing site EchoJournal now has a collaborative blog where they’re discussing the latest echocardiography videos, clinical concepts and ideas. EchoBlog can be accessed from the EchoJournal website, or directly by going to EchoBlog.com.If you are a cardiologist, anesthesiologist, radiologist, medical student, or just a person interested in cardiac ultrasounds, EchoJournal is where you can develop your knowledge and consult with others. To learn and discuss, you can watch new cardiac videos that are added almost every…

  • Angel Catheter Combines Central Venous Catheter with IVC Filter for Pulmonary Embolism Prevention (video)

    Wouter Stomp
    16 May 2012 | 11:40 am
    BiO2 Medical has received CE Mark approval for the Angel Catheter, a nitinol inferior vena cava (IVC) filter permanently attached to a central venous catheter, for the use of preventing pulmonary embolism in critically ill patients. The multi-lumen catheter can be used like a normal central venous system for administering medications, fluids or blood products, blood sampling and monitoring of central venous pressure. At the same time it provides pulmonary embolism prophylaxis by means of the attached IVC filter.The primary patient population is critical care patients in whom anticoagulation…

  • An Update on Altapure’s Ultrasonic Clinical Environment Sterilization System

    Scott Jung
    16 May 2012 | 10:42 am
    Back in February, we wrote about Altapure‘s adaptation of military sonar technology to sterilize clinical environments. During our recent trip to northeast Indiana, we had the opportunity to visit Altapure’s home on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.Since our last mention, Altapure has been able to not only get their product on the market, but is already working on a newer version of the device that clocks in at 1/3 the size of the current model but has the same power.Read More

  • Nidek AFC-330 Automated Fundus Camera Cleared in U.S.

    Gene Ostrovsky
    16 May 2012 | 10:23 am
    NIDEK (Gamagori, Japan) has received FDA clearance to market its AFC-330 fundus camera in the U.S. The unit is an all-in-one system that contains both the camera and the processing computer, negating the need for another machine to remain nearby.The device is the company’s most automated model, and features automatic alignment along the three axis, uses a lower brightness flash, and has dampened mechanical components, among other advances.Read More

  • St Jude Medical Launches EnligHTN Renal Denervation System

    Wouter Stomp
    15 May 2012 | 3:18 pm
    It seems that renal denervation systems are popping up like daisies these days. Today at the EuroPCR meeting in Paris, France, St. Jude Medical announced CE Mark Approval and the launch of its EnligHTN renal denervation system. Like other renal ablative systems, this one is approved to reduce blood pressure in patients with hypertension resistant to medical therapy.Unique to the EnligHTN is that it has multiple electrodes which potentially saves time during the ablation procedure, as four ablations can be performed without catheter repositioning.Read More
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    CasesBlog - Medical and Health Blog

  • What it's like to study medicine at Cambridge (video)

    16 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    What is "the favorite" for medical students in the UK at the moment? Going into General Practice (at minute 2:45 of the video). They are also "very keen into going into a specialty such as pediatrics". This is a night and day difference compared to their counterparts in the U.S. From Cambridge University YouTube channel: "At Cambridge, we offer two medicine courses - the Standard Course and the Graduate Course. With both, our aim is to educate students to become compassionate, thoughtful, skilled members - and leaders - of the medical profession. Success in medicine requires application and…

  • Best of Medical Blogs - weekly review and blog carnival

    15 May 2012 | 10:59 am
    The “Best of Medical Blogs - BMB weekly review and blog carnival” is a weekly summary of the best posts from medical blogs. Feel free to send your suggestions to my email at clinicalcases@gmail.com. Best of Medical Blogs (BMB) is published every Tuesday, just like the old Grand Rounds. A Medical Educator Joins Social Media: One Year Later Dr. Djuricich, Program Director in Medicine-Pediatrics at the Indiana University, shares what he has learned in one short year: If physicians and other health care professionals are not becoming involved in social media, they are missing out on…

  • What is the minimal webmaster competence for running a medical blog?

    14 May 2012 | 11:59 pm
    "What is the minimal webmaster competence for running a medical blog?", asked a relatively new blogger recently. My suggestions are listed below. Keep it simple, and free If your blog content is great and compelling, you don't need much HTML, CSS, etc. knowledge. Knowing HTML doesn't hurt, of course, but it's not essential. Keep it simple, and free. Many doctors are wrongly advised to spend time and money on custom installations of WordPress, hosting, and social media consultatants when all they need is a free Google/Blogger blog with a custom domain name. "Blogging is teaching, whether…

  • Depression affects up to 9% of U.S. population - how to do effective screening?

    14 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    From American Family Physician: Depression affects up to 9% of U.S. population. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening in adolescents and adults but it does not recommend screening for depression in children 7-11 years of age, or screening for suicide risk in the general population. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-2 and PHQ-9 are commonly used and validated screening tools. The PHQ-2 has a 97% sensitivity and 67% specificity in adults. The PHQ-2 inquires about the frequency of depressed mood and anhedonia over the past 2 weeks, scoring each as 0 ("not at…

  • Top articles in medicine in May 2012

    12 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Here are my suggestions for some of the top articles in medicine in May 2012 so far: Is Geriatric Medicine Terminally Ill? asks Annals of Internal Medicine http://goo.gl/J4jMU Low vitamin D (below 50 nmol/L (20 ng/mL) increases risk for clinical disease among older adults http://goo.gl/tBXS4 Senior physicians keep working, putting off the R-word - 20% of U.S. physicians are older than 65 http://goo.gl/Dxgip Many young doctors worried about future of medicine - amednews http://goo.gl/r61lW "One of the greatest risks of social media is ignoring social media" says chief integrity officer of…
 
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    ScienceRoll

  • News: From Doctors on Wikipedia to Twitter Guides

    berci.mesko@gmail.com (Bertalan Meskó)
    14 May 2012 | 8:59 pm
    One doctor explains why the Internet hasn’t really changed medicine Every single person in the world has a health story. As a doctor, my job is to help people edit the story that your health is telling and to treat your story as unique to make you healthier. It’s our signature challenge to become more efficient and accurate editors as digital healthcare begins to scale worldwide, which can create 8 billion health stories. Doctors use, but don’t rely totally on, Wikipedia According to recent research that has been shared with Wikimedia UK, use of Wikipedia for medical information is…

  • Medical Librarianship in Social Media

    berci.mesko@gmail.com (Bertalan Meskó)
    14 May 2012 | 12:34 am
    Medical librarians can be the best friends of medical professionals and can help an enormously lot in the everyday life of a physician. On Webicina, a curated list of social media resources dedicated to medical librarians is now available in order to help their work. Blogs, podcasts, Facebook groups, mobile apps and many more. Check it out!

  • Scienceroll.com: Weekly Introduction

    berci.mesko@gmail.com (Bertalan Meskó)
    13 May 2012 | 8:33 am
    I’m in the global top 25 doctors on Twitter and the only European so if you are looking for interesting articles and news about medicine 2.0 or health 2.0, find me on Twitter. The Social MEDia Course: The global format of my university course focusing on medicine and social media for medical students, physicians and also patients with Prezis, tests and gamification. Webicina.com is my service that curates medical content in social media for free for medical professionals and e-patients. PeRSSonalized Medicine is the simplest, free, customizable medical information aggregator…

  • Teaching Older Physicians About Social Media

    berci.mesko@gmail.com (Bertalan Meskó)
    11 May 2012 | 10:08 am
    Yesterday, I gave a talk at the Congress of the National Society of Cardiology and the president of the Society had some interesting questions after my talk. Basically, I presented many ways and examples of medical professionals using social media in an efficient and safe way. He asked me about what he should do now as a 55 years old physician. Is there a way he could learn about social media? And luckily, there is a great way to help him get through the most important aspects of social media from the physician’s perspective. The Social MEDia Course, a free online course with 16…

  • Social Media Data on Video

    berci.mesko@gmail.com (Bertalan Meskó)
    11 May 2012 | 1:08 am
    Here is a recent compilatin of data and facts you should know about social media: (Hat Tip: Life in the Fast Lane)
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    Health Affairs Blog

  • The Latest Health Wonk Review

    Chris Fleming
    15 May 2012 | 3:56 pm
    A belated tip of the hat to Hank Stern’s  Health Wonk Review at Insure Blog. Hank offers a nice collection of posts, including Diane Meier’s Health Affairs Blog post on Amy Berman’s Narrative Matters essay and overcoming barriers to palliative care. Happy reading!  

  • Early Lessons From A Shared Risk, Integrated Care Organization Serving A Commercial Population

    Glenn Melnick
    15 May 2012 | 10:16 am
    Background:  The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ designation of 32 accountable care organizations (ACOs) across the U.S. to enroll Medicare fee-for-service patients beginning in 2012 makes ACOs an important feature of the national healthcare landscape–at least for publicly insured patients.However in 2007, Blue Shield of California, along with provider and employer partner organizations, began [...]

  • When Epidemiology Goes Astray: Valuing Cancer Care In The United States And Europe

    Michael Eber, Dana Goldman, Darius Lakdawalla, and Tomas Philipson
    14 May 2012 | 12:51 pm
    In a recent Health Affairs paper, we documented that the United States has a significant survival advantage over much of Europe when it comes to cancer: 1.8 years for those diagnosed during our study window.  Furthermore, we showed over a 17-year period that this gap had widened, not narrowed, and that this widening was more [...]

  • Implementing Health Reform: The Minimum Loss Ratio & Summary Of Benefits And Coverage

    Timothy Jost
    13 May 2012 | 9:18 am
    The two most significant—and controversial–Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance reforms of 2012 are the minimum medical loss ratio (MLR) rebate and the summary of benefits and coverage (SBC) requirement.  On Friday, May 11, 2012, further regulatory guidance was released on both of these initiatives. Tidying Up The MLR Rules The minimum medical loss ratio requirement [...]

  • Health Policy Brief: Workplace Wellness Programs

    Chris Fleming
    11 May 2012 | 10:54 am
    A new Health Policy Brief from Health Affairs and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation examines trends in workplace wellness programs and the potential impact of provisions of the Affordable Care Act of 2010. About two-thirds of companies that offer health benefits to workers also provide a wellness program, such as health-risk assessments and screenings for [...]
 
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    Flesh and Stone

  • Rupert Watch - the Kiss of Death

    3 May 2012 | 3:14 am
    By Michael Collins When things don't work out, doing business with Murdoch can be the kiss of death. No matter how hard you try, how loyal you are, if something goes wrong, you can be sure it will be your fault. Reporting has failed to lay the proper foundation for understanding Rupert Murdoch's remarkable testimony before the Leveson Inquiry in London and his behavior of late. Rupert Murdoch is a nihilist. Murdoch’s television outlets in the United States stoked the fires for the 2003 invasion of Iraq based on outrageous misrepresentations like the idea that Saddam Hussein was…

  • Rupert watch - signaling the end

    22 Apr 2012 | 6:14 pm
    By Michael Collins Rupert Murdoch's reign over the $33 billion News Corporation hinges on events surrounding the company's ownership share of Britain's dominant pay TV network, BSkyB (Sky). As Business Insider said, "it's the only asset that really matters" in the News Corp collection of media properties. As a result of Murdoch scandals, News Corp lost the chance to buy 100% of Sky's shares. More troubling for the media monarch, the company may lose the 39% interest it already holds if British regulators determine that Murdoch is not a fit and proper owner. This would fuel the major News Corp…

  • Rupert watch - Apocalypse when?

    14 Apr 2012 | 12:37 am
    By Michael Collins Rupert Murdoch is in big trouble.  It is not a perfect storm but we're getting there. British attorney Mark Lewis is in New York to take legal action in behalf of clients who may have had their phones hacked in the United States. More significantly, News Corp withdrew its bid to buy the remaining 61% of BSkyB, the highly profitable British cable TV franchise (£1.1 billion 2011, News Corp owns 39% now). (Murdoch images: left, right) Last week, James Murdoch stepped down as chairman of BSkyB after surviving a challenge to his position just weeks ago. BBC reports:…

  • Progress in Health: Trending Treatments for Rare Diseases

    9 Apr 2012 | 8:33 am
    by Jon Dawson People suffering from rare diseases often find themselves up against a wall when it comes to treatments for their conditions. The National Institutes of Health indicates that a disease is rare if it affects less than 200,000 Americans. To date, scientists have found over 7,000 of these diseases. Because they are rare, insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies and the FDA have been less motivated to find treatments in the past. But this is beginning to change; people suffering from rare diseases are finding more people who are eager to solve these issues, researching and…

  • Where's the criminal investigation of the Murdoch Empire? Shareholders to the rescue

    4 Apr 2012 | 2:37 pm
    By Michael Collins There was something tawdry and disgusting about the phone hacking by Rupert Murdoch's News of the World. The News Corporation owned tabloid hacked the phone mails of several thousand citizens of Great Britain. Victims included celebrities, politicians, and even a murdered eleven year old kidnap victim. But that wasn't enough to generate type of criminal investigation of News Corporation that would topple Rupert Murdoch and his clan from the throne of the $30 billion News Corporation. The current revelations of cable television hacking, laid out in detail by Australia's…
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    KevinMD.com

  • The malpractice risk of volunteer medical coverage at sporting events

    Kevin
    16 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    From Outside Online, an article about how physicians are increasingly hesitant to provide volunteer medical coverage at athletic events:“Last year, 13 Americans died during running races, and another eight while competing in triathlons. While those numbers might seem troubling, the deaths are attributable mostly to the booming popularity of endurance sports—13 million Americans enter running races each year, and 2.3 million compete in triathlons. But the rising participation and the proportional death toll—especially in cases like Hass’s—highlight the need for quality medical…

  • EMR liability needs to go further than just the physician

    Kevin
    16 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    This example of a disaster waiting to happen, in the form of an error-promoting CPOE, is a poster example of why the net of litigation needs to be cast far wider than just clinicians when EHR-related errors result in injury or death.This order entry screen, from a production system shows the following.  In all fairness, I do note it’s unclear if the vendor or the customer’s configuration “experts” were responsible for this:COUMADIN (warfarin) tablet 2 mg Oral daily once. CAUTION: Potential look-Alike or Sound-Alike medication – this product is COUMADINRead the…

  • Top stories in health and medicine this morning, May 16, 2012

    Kevin
    16 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    This series is brought to you by MedPage Today.1. Docs Win Most Malpractice Cases at Trial. Plaintiffs hardly ever win medical malpractice cases that go all the way to a jury verdict, and only 4.5% of claims filed ever go that far.2. Colon Cancer Screening Studies Flawed, Researchers Say. Studies cited as support for colorectal cancer screening among individuals with a family history of adenomas are flawed.3. Pressure Sores Not Prevented by Nutrition Support. Cognitively impaired nursing home residents had a two-fold greater risk of pressure sores when they had a percutaneous endoscopic…

  • What does a perfect pediatrics practice look like?

    Kevin
    15 May 2012 | 6:00 pm
    I had a phenomenal day in clinic yesterday. Imperfect for sure but inspiring, connected, and busy. I felt useful and like anybody else, that feels so good to me. Productivity can be defined in various ways and yesterday I fulfilled my personal definition. I wrote an email to a friend and cardiologist this morning where I said, “But I must say, it’s a sincere fortune to be a doctor some days. Yesterday was one of those …”Read the rest of What does a perfect pediatrics practice look like? on KevinMD.com.Category: Physician | Tags: Pediatrics, Primary care | No comment

  • Why legislators need sex education

    Kevin
    15 May 2012 | 2:00 pm
    Physicians as guardians of science have an obligation to teach the facts of life to our patients and our legislators. And today the need to dispel ignorance of biologic facts is more urgent than ever. Just as President Obama is deferring legislation on marriage to the states, I will defer the issue of whether the government can or should regulate marriage to legal scholars and our duly elected representatives. However, when legislators pass laws that define marriage as a union between a man and a woman, I want to be very, very sure that they know biology and are fully informed on just who is…
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  • Spider-Bite Symptoms

    9 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    Black widows and brown recluses: They're the spiders we fear, but could you tell whether one's bitten you? Here are the symptoms of a bad spider bite.

  • 3 Questions About RSV in Babies

    3 May 2012 | 7:42 pm
    RSV is a common, contagious disease, but if premature babies or babies with lung or heart problems catch it, they have a high risk of getting very sick. Learn prevention tips and warning signs.

  • May 2012 Newsletter: Is This Your Weight-Loss Personality?

    1 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    We developed five weight-loss personality types, with expert tips tailor-made to each. Which one are you?

  • What to Do With Plantains: Nutrition Information and More

    28 Apr 2012 | 8:35 am
    They look like bananas and cook more like potatoes. Here's quick and easy information about that green-to-yellow-to-black tropical fruit, the plantain.

  • What Blood Tests Should I Get?

    20 Apr 2012 | 10:49 am
    Four easy, cost-effective tests everyone should get—including three simple blood tests.
 
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    Planet Raw

  • TAHINI DRESSING

    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    A tahini dressing is one of the most delicious and versatile dressings of all. As tahini is made from sesame seeds, it is lighter than a nut-based dressing and is high in protein and calcium, making it a nutritional superstar. A great dressing for when you want something thick and creamy. Smotheringly good! EQUIPMENT Blender INGREDIENTS 2 Tablespoons raw sesame tahini 1 Tablespoon pure water 1 Medjool date Juice of 1/4 lemon OR ¼ orange DIRECTIONS Simply blend all ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Taste test before using. Add more of whatever you need according to your...

  • The Raw Vegan, Part CXLXI: Waffling No More

    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    To be sure, waffles were one of my all-time favorite things to eat. I’d put away my share (and someone else’s) of Eggos, but the best ones were homemade. I had a crackerjack waffle iron that was well-seasoned and I never had any trouble with sticking. A stack of waffles with butter and syrup and I was transported! Or, in the summertime, whip some cream (none of that frozen stuff in plastic tubs for me) and add some fresh strawberries or peaches and man oh man!! I spent my days at work being distracted by my thoughts. In the evening, I’d get online (dratted dialup!) and start searching.

  • Crazy Sexy Life & One Green Planet Articles I Wrote

    13 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    I’m a regular contributor to a couple of fabulous health and wellness hubs, Crazy Sexy Life and One Green Planet. Here are my latest contributions to them that I think you’ll find useful.   Crazy Sexy Life – Supplements: Part of the Cure for Modernity   One Green Planet – Flexibility and the Power of the Raw Food Spectrum Similar Posts: One Green Planet – 3 Easy Raw Food Tips for Busy People Buy Kris Carr’s New Book CRAZY SEXY DIET Today! Raw Food Diet and Labels Spring Power Applesauce (Raw Vegan Recipe) Why I LOVE RAW Vegan Food – Health. Animals. Earth.

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    13 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Breakfast Chia Porridge serves 1 ~ $1.75 per serving 4 tablespoons chia ($.80) 1/2 cup water 1/2 apple, chopped ($.30) 2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped ($.25) 2 tablespoons raisins ($.20) 1 tablespoon agave ($.20) pinch cinnamon  This is super quick and super easy, and it tastes pretty good, too. In a bowl, stir together the ground chia seeds and water. Let stand for a few minutes so it can gel. Add the chopped apple, chopped walnut, and raisins. Top with the agave and add a pinch of cinnamon, if desired. calories: 341 fat: 18 gr carbs: 57 gr protein: 7 gr Lunch Chard Pockets serves 2 ~…

  • My Week: Strawberries ‘n’ Cream

    13 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    To be sure, this is a week and a day. Yesterday was so long and so busy, I had not the least inkling of a desire to do this post last night. But that can wait its turn… I was all excited last week and couldn’t tell why. Now I can. Our church is going to do a “God in Shoes” June 29. It’s a program for less fortunate women in the area and lots of freebies will be offered including, but not limited to, a pair of shoes. New shoes are preferred but gently used will be accepted, too. Well, you know me (or maybe you don’t). I like to shop on eBay. I’d been watching something on Tuesday…
 
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  • Durata: Questioning the 99%

    DrWes
    16 May 2012 | 12:11 pm
    One of Many St. Jude Ad Trucks Seen at HRS 2012 Scientific Sessions The boxing match about the safety of St. Jude Medical's newer Durata defibrillator lead reliability continues to spark interest in the EP community.  In one corner is the supporter of the reliability claims made by St. Jude, respected EP and lead explanter Charles Love, MD from Ohio State University Medical Center.  In the

  • "The Tin Man is Happy"

    DrWes
    14 May 2012 | 11:24 am
    ... because he's living without a heart: Carter was diagnosed with a disease called amyloidosis two months ago, a condition that damages the heart through protein build-up. “It just sort of fractured as we cut across it,” said Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Surgeon Dr. Lyle Joyce. “It was just crunchy.” As a result, neither ventricle could pump blood. Joyce performed the operation, first taking out

  • Amazing Grace

    DrWes
    13 May 2012 | 7:15 am
    “Would you like some crackers? Maybe some cheese?  You must be hungry.” “No thank you.  But could I have a glass of water?” I sat outside perplexed, reading assembly instructions for a small gas grill that contained no words, only pictures.  She sat inside, a prisoner of sorts, worrying about me.  I, of course, was fine, but she had sent a foot soldier to make sure I was fine.  Much

  • More on the DOJ ICD Investigation

    DrWes
    12 May 2012 | 8:42 pm
    Edward J Schloss, MD reviews comments made at HRS regarding the recent DOJ investigation of ICD implantation indications on Cardiobrief : Suneet Mittal MD of Columbia University gave a detailed account of his group’s experience with a Department of Justice investigation of ICD implantation outside of NCD guidelines. ... In his HRS discussion, Mittal was careful to distinguish between a CMS

  • A Heart Rhythm Society 2012 Scientific Session Wrap-Up

    DrWes
    12 May 2012 | 3:32 pm
    This year’s Heart Rhythm Society Meeting in Boston, MA was a relatively well-attended affair with plenty of excitement, controversy, and collegial interactions for all.  It’s always great to head to these sessions each year and catch up on the latest advancements in our field and to see good friends and colleagues from over the globe.  I was particularly struck by the number of senior
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  • Adrenal Glands – H.I.C. Digestive Health

    top admin
    11 May 2012 | 1:53 am
    Adrenal glands pump out key hormones into the entire endocrine system, which regulates how your body manages both internal and external events that may be life threatening. Everything from illnesses, injuries, emergencies, digestion, physical, mental and emotional events are perceived, identified, regulated and finally routine by the miracle of the endocrine system of glands.   Moreover, all glands are connected, interrelated, and affected by the other.  Without the smooth functioning of every element in the endocrine system, the body as a whole can malfunction.  The endocrine system is…

  • Foods You Can Eat To Help You Sleep

    Ronlad Uy
    1 Mar 2012 | 10:09 am
    The Eat to Sleep Connection The process of sleep and getting enough is one of the most frequent reasons many Americans suffer from a wide range of problems. There are numerous ways to help attain the state of sleep and get more of it by eating the right foods beforehand. But first, more information about the process of sleep is needed before detailing what foods will help in the sleep process. Sleep & Deprivation Sleep is a naturally recurring state by most species, characterized by reduced or absent consciousness, relatively suspended sensory activity and inactivity of nearly all…

  • Ulcers: Debunking Six Common Myths

    Ronlad Uy
    8 Sep 2011 | 4:18 am
    Ulcers are one of the most common medical conditions suffered by many people today. It is often dismissed as an everyday ailment but can pose serious medical risks if not treated early. Many people are guilty of self medication and continue their unhealthy practices. To make matters worse, common ulcer myths have become everyday facts that only make the condition worse. So the next time you feel those gastric juices acting up, here are six common ulcer myths you definitely should be aware of. Myth 1: Stress can cause Ulcers Stress can aggravate an existing medical condition but it alone…

  • Eating your way to a Healthy Pregnancy

    Ronlad Uy
    23 May 2011 | 6:43 pm
    Living an active lifestyle and eating a proper diet is essential in keeping ourselves healthy.  This is never more important than when you are doing it for two people; you and your baby.  Soon-to- be mothers who always consume a healthy diet will certainly have a big advantage, but even proper eating habits will need some reworking as being a healthy mother is different from being a healthy mother-to-be. Pregnancy Diet: The first thing that a pregnant woman should understand is that you are taking in food for two people, and thus, should adjust their diet accordingly. This does not…

  • Sodium Dangers: 10 Tips to reduce sodium in your diet

    admin
    12 Apr 2011 | 6:47 am
    Sodium dangers affect the health of millions of people every day. Research consistently shows that an overconsumption of sodium is strongly linked to a variety of potentially lethal ailments. According to the American Medical Association, 150,000 lives could be saved annually if people simply cut their sodium intake in half. So why do so many people continue to expose themselves to these sodium dangers? In a word – taste.  Simply put, Americans love their salt, and the food industry is more than willing to oblige our craving for this tasty mineral. Sodium is found in almost everything…
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  • Healthy Tips to Avoid Gaining Weight During Wedding Season

    eatsmart
    15 May 2012 | 9:10 am
    Ward off Wedding Circuit Weight! Wedding season is right around the corner and that can lead to unwanted pounds. A few healthy tips to stick to while on the wedding circuit. Make sure you eat a healthy meal before going to the wedding. If you show up hungry, you are more likely to scarf down 100 hors devours. Decide what your splurge item/s will be beforehand(cake, hor devours or alcohol).  If you do decide to drink alcohol stick to the lower calorie options such as wine spritzers, light beer or champagne. Always drink a glass of water between alcoholic beverages to stay hydrated and to not…

  • Higher Cholesterol From Coffee??

    eatsmart
    8 May 2012 | 4:08 pm
    Higher Cholesterol from Coffee?? This month in Fitness Magazine’s Nutrition Q&A page, a reader asked the question : “What’s the healthiest way to brew coffee?”  It never occurred to me that my french press could be harming my health. According to an assistant professor at The Harvard School of Public Health, coffee contains a cholesterol stimulating substance, cafestrol, which can raise LDL (bad cholesterol). Using a paper or mesh filter can eliminate cafestrol from getting into your cup. The French press has no filter and should be avoided on a daily basis at least. Save it for…

  • Not All Fats Are Created Equal

    eatsmart
    1 May 2012 | 11:14 am
    Not All Fats Are Created Equal Saturated, Polyunsaturted, Monounsaturated, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Omega-6 Fatty Acids! Who can keep them straight? Thanks to our friends at Women’s Health Magazine we can! A few helpful tips to keep in mind.  If the fat is solid at room temperature it is most likely saturated(think butter). Polyunsaturated fats tend to be in the liquid form at room temperature(think oils). These fats are found in plant-based foods like nuts and can help to improve cholesterol, control diabetes and prevent against heart disease. Monounsaturated Fatty Acids can help to…

  • Instead of a Candy Jar Try a Gum Jar

    eatsmart
    24 Apr 2012 | 9:33 am
    Brain gum?? We’ve all been there, usually everyday.  It hits around 3pm, the afternoon slump…. Coffee and sugar are on the mind but not the best choices. Instead of a candy jar at Eat Smart Age Smart we have a gum jar. In 2011 the journal Appetite conducted a study that showed students performed better on tests while chewing gum. Researches say that chewing gum may raise the heart rate and increase cerebral blood flow for up to 20 minutes after!  Sugar free is an even better way to go than regular sugar gum and you save on the calories.  So grab a stick and chew up!

  • A Healthy Mouth has Many Moving Parts

    eatsmart
    13 Apr 2012 | 12:37 pm
    A Healthy Mouth A healthy mouth has many moving parts. The teeth, the gums and the breath. We all know we need to brush at least twice a day if not more frequently(like after meals).  But if you don’t have time to brush after a meal at least floss.  Every time we eat tiny food particles get stuck between teeth which can cause bad bacteria. By flossing after eating you get all the food out. Finding a good rinse is important too.  Its not just about breath anymore, its about tackling plaque, killing germs and preventing gingivitis. The winner hands down is Crest Pro-Health Multi…
 
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    Summer Tomato

  • How To Break A Diet Soda Addiction: Tips From A Former (Diet) Cokehead

    Darya Pino
    16 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    It’s the rare person who has never been a victim of Diet Coke. I’ve definitely been there, and I’m not proud of it. My friend E—geek girl extraordinare—overcame her Diet Coke addiction, and can help you find your way to recovery. Since 2008, E. Foley has been helping geeks find love. She writes amazing online dating profiles and guides her clients through the perilous waters of the dating scene. She’s totally proud to report that she’s even caused a couple geek weddings! As part of her quest for her healthstyle, she is an admin at Plus5CHA, a fitness…

  • Is Healthy Dessert Even Possible?

    Darya Pino
    14 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Photo by roygbivibgyor There’s been a lot of talk lately about the dangers of sugar, and one reader asked: So if you bake things from scratch with things like unsweetened apple sauce instead of sugar and whole grains and seeds etc… can they still be considered healthy? Like are healthy muffins or banana breads possible? To dessert or not to dessert, that is the question. The reason this is hard to answer is because “healthy” is not a black and white word. Instead it is a fuzzy word with many shades of gray. That is because health is not made or broken by any single food,…

  • For The Love Of Food

    Darya Pino
    11 May 2012 | 11:39 am
    For The Love of Food Welcome to Friday’s For The Love of Food, Summer Tomato’s weekly link roundup. A scary new link between BPA and breast cancer, a fascinating new discovery about HDL and how one simple habit can help you live 6 extra years. Want to see all my favorite links? Be sure to follow me on on Delicious. I also share links on Twitter @summertomato, Google+ and the Summer Tomato Facebook page. I’m very active on all these sites and would love to connect with you. Links of the week BPA Effects Seen in Monkey Mammary Glands <<BPA (the scary chemical in plastic…

  • Food Revolution Day: Join me at the farmers market, hangout with Jamie Oliver & get a free Mercado Bag [sold out]

    Darya Pino
    9 May 2012 | 11:20 am
    Farmers Market Boot Camp Big news! On May 19th, I’m hosting one last Farmers Market Boot Camp at the San Francisco Ferry Building in support of Food Revolution Day and Jamie Oliver’s foundation. For those who don’t remember, last year I offered a farmers market tour/class for a few weeks that was really fun and wildly popular. But I hadn’t started it up again this year due to time constraints. To support Food Revolution Day I’m hosting one last boot camp and donating all the proceeds to Jamie’s foundation. Even better, Quirky is donating a Mercado farmers…

  • Pan Roasted Baby Artichokes With Pistachios, Lemon And Black Quinoa Recipe

    Darya Pino
    7 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Pan Roasted Artichokes With Pistachios And Black Quinoa Small artichokes really don’t get the love they deserve. While the large ones are delicious and great for entertaining, the smaller kind are easier to work with and much more versatile. They are tender and delicious, and usually even less expensive. This recipe for pan roasted baby artichokes was born out of necessity. After a solid week of forgetting to buy the herbs I needed to make my usual recipe, my bag of artichokes were the last remaining vegetable in my refrigerator and I knew if I didn’t cook them they would soon go…
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  • Strong Food Aroma Could Lead To Weight Loss

    Kirsten Whittaker
    16 May 2012 | 3:16 am
    Smells may be far more powerful than we think; especially when it comes to how much food you take in. Some new research appearing in the new journal Flavour suggests that the the strength of food aroma can make a difference in how much of a food people eat. Makes sense, doesn’t it? Don’t we all over-indulge in foods that smell especially good? The team of researchers, led by René A de Wijk, from the Top Institute Food and Nutrition, Wageningen, The Netherlands, was trying to find out if increasing the aroma intensity of a food had any impact on how much someone would eat on a…

  • Is Weight Loss One Of The Advantages Of Eating Chocolate?

    Kirsten Whittaker
    15 May 2012 | 3:14 am
    Weight loss as one of the advantages of eating chocolate sounds ridiculous doesn’t it? That is until you understand the science behind it. If you’re trying to lose weight (and who isn’t?) you might not have to ban chocolate from your diet. At least not dark chocolate… A new study appearing in the Archives of Internal Medicine and funded by the U.S. government finds that subjects who ate chocolate a lot actually weighed less than people who reported eating it less often. Sounds strange but there’s solid data to back the claim. Using just about 1,000 healthy men…

  • Death Rates For Cancer Are Falling

    Kirsten Whittaker
    14 May 2012 | 3:12 am
    It feels good to share some truly good news for a change. A new CDC report titled Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, 1975-2008 finds that the overall death rates for cancer fell (1.6% a year) among children and adults in the U.S. The downward trends show how much progress has been made in screening, prevention, early intervention as well as the treatment of cancers. Here are some highlights… - Breast cancer incidence rates remained stable, after the steep declines of the early 2000s. Fewer women of postmenopausal age are using hormone therapy and this has been credited…

  • Surprising New Addition To The Superfoods List

    Kirsten Whittaker
    13 May 2012 | 3:09 am
    Sounds hard to believe, but it is true. So say University of Scranton researchers who have just added popcorn the superfoods list. Popcorn is naturally full of loads of antioxidants – just as many as some fruits and veggies we could name. The compounds in popcorn are known as polyphenols and are also naturally abundant in foods like blueberries, pomegranates and kale. The most recent research in popcorn’s benefits was presented by Joe Vinson, Ph.D., well known in the field of nutrition at the 2012 national meeting of the American Chemical Society. In a project designed to…

  • Many Benefits Of Being Healthy

    Kirsten Whittaker
    10 May 2012 | 3:07 am
    Before you dismiss this study on the benefits of being healthy as wasted effort… consider this. Researchers spend lots of time studying what makes us sick, not what keeps us healthy, until now. A new study finds that healthy behaviors – eating right and exercising for example – bring down the risk of an early death by as much as 76%. The work appears online in the well-regarded Journal of the American Medical Association. It might be common sense according to study author Quanhe Yang who is an epidemiologist with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s…
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    Virtual Medical Centre Medical News

  • Training to help you stay eHealthy

    16 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    Health Minister Tanya Plibersek today launched an online “learning centre” which details how the Gillard Government’s new electronic health record system will work for patients and p

  • Autumn warning: Cancer-causing skin damage is done when young

    16 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    With high UV levels continuing in Queensland this autumn, young people are at risk of suffering the worst skin damage they will receive during their lifetime, research from Queensland University of Te

  • WHO: Lean on me to stop tobacco industry

    16 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    Full implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) – particularly provisions on countering tobacco industry influence – is necessary to protect people from t

  • Organbook: Use Facebook to talk about organ donation

    15 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing Catherine King joined with Facebook to launch a way for Australians to start a conversation about their wish to become an organ and tissue donor.

  • New funding for cancer screening will save lives

    15 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    Thousands of Australians will avoid a premature death thanks to $50 million in new funds for bowel cancer screening announced in the lead-up to the federal budget, Cancer Council Australia said today.
 
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    Business Info Guide: Small Business, Internet Marketing, Entrepreneur Interviews & Resources » Stephanie Chandler

  • Awesome Content Marketing Case Study with Someone Who Actually Makes a Living with Content

    Stephanie Chandler
    15 May 2012 | 1:22 pm
    The following interview is an excerpt from Own Your Niche: Hype-Free Internet Marketing Tactics to Establish Authority in Your Field and Promote Your Service-Based Business by Stephanie Chandler (and it’s one of my favorite interviews in the book!). Name:  Karl W. Palachuk Business name: Small Biz Thoughts Website URL: http://www.smallbizthoughts.com Social media links: http://www.facebook.com/karlpalachuk http://www.twitter.com/karlpalachuk http://www.linkedin.com/in/karlpalachuk Tell us about your business and what you do: My business is based on my experience as a technology…

  • How to Set a Marketing Budget for Your Business to Accelerate Growth

    Stephanie Chandler
    10 May 2012 | 9:15 am
    When it comes to spending money, I see a lot of small business owners holding on tight to their cash. I get it—we work hard for it and it’s hard to part with it, especially when cash ebbs and flows like the tide. But if you want to grow your small business, take a lesson from the big companies—they typically budget 5% to 10% of annual revenues on marketing. So if your business earned $60k last year, you should budget up to $6k for marketing this year. If that sounds like a lot, consider the consequences of not making this investment. Marketing is the fuel for your engine. Without it,…

  • Free Webinar on How to Grow Your Business, Sponsored by Hiscox Insurance

    Stephanie Chandler
    7 May 2012 | 8:49 pm
    I’m happy to announce that I’ll be giving a free webinar on May 30th, 2012 on top strategies to grow your business, sponsored by Hiscox. Topics for this session are based on lessons from my previous book, LEAP! 101 Ways to Grow Your Business. We will cover strategies for raising the revenue bar in your business, tips for gaining control over your workload and schedule, the importance of hiring help, how to build your business as an asset that you could sell, where you should invest in your business, and much, much more! I am honored to be part of the Hiscox Author Series for…

  • Get Out of a Slump: How to Crank Up Activity When Business is Slow

    Stephanie Chandler
    4 May 2012 | 11:04 am
    Most businesses go through slow periods at some point, and these are probably the most frightening times for a business owner to face. But if you want to shake things up, you’ve got to do them differently. Here’s how: Fire Up Your Marketing When business is slow one of the most important things you can do is launch new marketing strategies. That might mean putting together a direct mail campaign (yes, these are still valuable!), stepping up your social media activity, joining a new networking group or trade association, applying to speak at events, purchasing paid advertising in print or…

  • How to Start Documenting Your Business Processes and Why it’s Essential That You Do

    Stephanie Chandler
    1 May 2012 | 8:50 am
    Years ago when I owned a bookstore, I created an operations manual that we kept behind the sales counter. I documented everything from how to void a transaction on the cash register to what to do if the store was robbed (and it was, but that’s another story). The binder full of procedures became a training manual for new employees, a reference manual for existing employees, and my insurance to prevent anxious employee calls when I wasn’t in the store (which was pretty often). Procedures make your business run without you. They also ensure that your business operates in a consistent…
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    NHS Health Blog

  • To Penetrate the Market

    4 May 2012 | 1:41 am
    The most obvious answer is to cat food by Friskies is to check the product expiration date just in case younger cats on different sites. First of coupons, loyalty club perks and weekly circulars have agreements with national grocery stores. By downloading them, then finding friskies coupons will turn up. As hours each week dedicated to clipping and organizing coupons, cat food coupons can add up on the news and you are manufacturer coupons. Here are the owners that we find money on cat food and gas. Another good place to penetrate the market is relatively easy. You can acquire these cat food…

  • The Question of God

    18 Apr 2012 | 8:18 pm
    I just finished watching the first part of the PBS special The Question of God, based on the Harvard class and subsequent book by Dr. Armand Nicholi. The program is structured around reenactments of significant moments in the lives of Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis interspersed with segments from a series of roundtable discussions where the participants discuss with Dr. Nicholi questions raised by the experiences and writings of Lewis and Freud.I haven't read the book yet, though I do plan to in hopes that it will be a helpful resource for future discussion groups, so I can't speak to how the…

  • Of This Learning Curve

    27 Mar 2012 | 12:58 pm
    The most obvious answer is on Science diet dry dog food is to enjoy the most important aspects of this learning curve. Because the brand you buy, people choose to buy with science diet Coupons who do not or give you discounts and you can find in case and in this economy. A discount is to try looking with national grocery stores, specifically for other supplies for your pet. It is a great way to eat more than humans. They treat them like family members, and food coupons of your choice routinely have savings on important things for you. Check all types of the costs, sometimes you can buy one…

  • The Participants With Your Dog

    16 Mar 2012 | 11:34 pm
    Taste of the Wild dry dog food must list the time of protein, fat, fiber, and water of food, maybe something. Because the brand you buy, people choose to buy with obtaining taste Of the wild coupons that exist or give you discounts and you can find per item purchased and on the city. A paw is to try looking for shopper and supplier, specifically in print advertising. It is a great way to grow health. Consumers to try a new product, and a lot of times routinely have the best for our dogs. Check the participants with your dog, sometimes you can buy one large bag of the sites. Or it is also…

  • On Your Dog's Coat

    7 Mar 2012 | 1:48 am
    These coupons in this Pedigree dry dog food provide recommended daily allowances for different types based on a good food required to maintain free stuff in such offers. There is no doubt that finding pedigree coupons is like finding them, with daily. If you use the advanced search, then you must know how much stores located in your particular zip code. Seeing in the mailbox, you can spend a good source a customer on putting some money aside. Food coupons are a great way to visit multiple coupon and manufacturer sites, and an inexpensive option is that there are like-minded people you can use…
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    Respectful Insolence

  • Now there's some "anti-science"...

    16 May 2012 | 6:30 am
    I'm sometimes criticized for referring to various people who are "anti-science" as, well, "anti-science." People, for whatever reason, have a hard time believing that anyone is anti-science; so when I point out how much, for example, antivaccinationists, alternative medicine believers, or creationists are anti-science, they have a had time believing it. This is particularly true because, just as antivaccinationists loudly protest that they are not "antivaccine," those who are anti-science equally loudly protest that they are not "anti-science." Such protestations are almost inevitably…

  • Acupuncture and COPD? Not so fast...

    15 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    I acquiesce. I know that I'm not going to have a lot of control over my selection of blogging material for a given day when I see more than one or two requests for an analysis of an article. So it was, when links like these were showing up in my e-mail: Acupuncture May Help Ease Symptoms of COPD Acupuncture May Be Worth a Shot for COPD: Small Study Shows Acupuncture May Help People With COPD Breathe Easier These two news stories refer to a study from Japan by Suzuki et al published online yesterday in the Archives of Internal Medicine entitled A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of…

  • "Plausibility bias"? Try "reality bias" when it comes to clinical trials.

    14 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    Last week, I pointed out that, when referring to a therapy and considering whether it should be tested in clinical trials, plausibility does not mean knowing the mechanism. Today, I intend to elaborate a bit on that. As my jumping-off point, I couldn't ask for anything better (if you can call it that) than an article by homeopaths published last week online in Medicine, Health Care, and Philosophy entitled Plausibility and evidence: the case of homeopathy. You'll get an idea of what it is that affected Orac like the proverbial matador waving his cape in front of a bull by reading this brief…

  • Your Friday Dose of Woo: Heal your genome?

    11 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    It's been a while since I've done a bit of Your Friday Dose of Woo, and I actually kind of miss it. It's not that there hasn't been anything that hasn't been worthy of this "honor" for a while. On the other hand, there hasn't been anything in a while that combines just the right proportions of pure woo, utter ridiculousness, and pure pseudoscience to provide the perfect "inspiration" to start me on a roll. Oh, it's out there, but for some reason I've let myself become bogged down by topics that are just too serious. It's time to lighten up, at least for a little while. So it was when I came…

  • Two more tragic tales of Burzynski patients

    10 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    One of my newer blogging interests is the "alternative" cancer doctor named Dr. Stanislaw Burzynski. Although I had heard of him years ago, mainly in the context of his desperate patients tapping into the generosity of kind-hearted strangers to pay for his "antineoplaston" therapy, I hadn't really written much about him until very recently. About six months ago, Burzynski came to my attention because of his clinic's use of an Internet legal thug named Marc Stephens, who threatened skeptical bloggers with legal action after they had criticized the Burzynski Clinic and then later disavowed him…
 
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    Jay Parkinson + MD + MPH = a doctor in NYC

  • To the greatest woman in the world, Happy Mother’s Day,...

    13 May 2012 | 11:04 am
    To the greatest woman in the world, Happy Mother’s Day, ma!

  • I’m in North Carolina tonight speaking at a conference. I...

    8 May 2012 | 9:06 pm
    I’m in North Carolina tonight speaking at a conference. I hear that today, NC passed the amendment to ban gay marriage. It just makes me happy I live in a place that believes in equality and has evolved past institutional and political hatred toward gays. Because if you ask me, NYC is its own entity. We exist somewhere between America and the best country in the world— and it’s called NYC.  Chart via The Guardian

  • Most assuredly one of the coolest places I’ve ever spoken—...

    8 May 2012 | 6:34 pm
    Most assuredly one of the coolest places I’ve ever spoken— amongst 30 classic Porsches here in Durham, NC. One of which being the 17th Porsche ever made. Hand hammered aluminum. Pure beauty.

  • I absolutely love bike shares in cities. If you haven’t...

    7 May 2012 | 3:54 pm
    I absolutely love bike shares in cities. If you haven’t been to London or Paris to see them absolutely working and creating a whole new layer of healthy transportation within a city’s infrastructure, well, you’re missing out. It’s a beautiful thing to see. And it puts a city on the right path toward legitimizing cycling as an accepted and safe means of transport. As we all know, it is imperative that we get out of our cars and get off our asses and use our own energy to move us around.  I’m happy to hear that NYC had a major breakthrough today: Mayor Michael R.

  • RIP Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys: Beastie Boys member Adam...

    4 May 2012 | 2:13 pm
    RIP Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys: Beastie Boys member Adam Yauch, also known as MCA, died Friday after a long battle with salivary gland cancer, according to multiple reports.  He was 47 years old. Yauch announced in 2009 that he had been diagnosed and was being treated for cancer of the parotid glands and lymph nodes.  There are three major pairs of salivary glands – sublingual, submandibular and parotid, the biggest of the glands. According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology, salivary gland cancer is very rare, only affecting two out of 100,000 adults each year in the U.S.
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    ScienceRoll

  • News: From Doctors on Wikipedia to Twitter Guides

    Dr. Bertalan Meskó
    14 May 2012 | 8:59 pm
    One doctor explains why the Internet hasn’t really changed medicine Every single person in the world has a health story. As a doctor, my job is to help people edit the story that your health is telling and to treat your story as unique to make you healthier. It’s our signature challenge to become more efficient and accurate editors as digital healthcare begins to scale worldwide, which can create 8 billion health stories. Doctors use, but don’t rely totally on, Wikipedia According to recent research that has been shared with Wikimedia UK, use of Wikipedia for medical information is…

  • Medical Librarianship in Social Media

    Dr. Bertalan Meskó
    14 May 2012 | 12:34 am
    Medical librarians can be the best friends of medical professionals and can help an enormously lot in the everyday life of a physician. On Webicina, a curated list of social media resources dedicated to medical librarians is now available in order to help their work. Blogs, podcasts, Facebook groups, mobile apps and many more. Check it out!

  • Scienceroll.com: Weekly Introduction

    Dr. Bertalan Meskó
    13 May 2012 | 8:33 am
    I’m in the global top 25 doctors on Twitter and the only European so if you are looking for interesting articles and news about medicine 2.0 or health 2.0, find me on Twitter. The Social MEDia Course: The global format of my university course focusing on medicine and social media for medical students, physicians and also patients with Prezis, tests and gamification. Webicina.com is my service that curates medical content in social media for free for medical professionals and e-patients. PeRSSonalized Medicine is the simplest, free, customizable medical information aggregator…

  • Teaching Older Physicians About Social Media

    Dr. Bertalan Meskó
    11 May 2012 | 10:08 am
    Yesterday, I gave a talk at the Congress of the National Society of Cardiology and the president of the Society had some interesting questions after my talk. Basically, I presented many ways and examples of medical professionals using social media in an efficient and safe way. He asked me about what he should do now as a 55 years old physician. Is there a way he could learn about social media? And luckily, there is a great way to help him get through the most important aspects of social media from the physician’s perspective. The Social MEDia Course, a free online course with 16…

  • Social Media Data on Video

    Dr. Bertalan Meskó
    11 May 2012 | 1:08 am
    Here is a recent compilatin of data and facts you should know about social media: (Hat Tip: Life in the Fast Lane)
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    Low Calorie Diet

  • Sweet As Pie Squash

    Tory McBroom
    13 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    Perfect as a dessert or side, this tasty squash recipe combines cinnamon, a little butter and brown sugar to create a delicious and healthy dish! Ready in minutes!! Serves: 2 Ingredients 1 medium sized acorn squash 1 tbsp butter 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 packet stevia Directions Cut the squash in half and place cut side down on microwaveable safe dish Microwave for 10-12 minutes or until tender Remove squash from microwave and flip over Add butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and stevia Place back in microwave for 1- 3 minutes Enjoy Nutritional Information Per serving: Calories: 140, Fat:…

  • Athenos Baked Pita Chips

    Tory McBroom
    11 May 2012 | 5:45 am
    I’m a big fan of pita’s so it’s no surprise that I would like Athenos Baked Pita Chips, as well!  These chips are made from fresh whole wheat pita bread and lightly seasoned for a great taste. These chips contain 120 calories per 1 oz serving with 3 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein!  Plus, they have 50% less fat compared to regular potato chips. Try topping these chips with a little hummus or cheese for extra flavor! Product Features Portion controlled bags Great source of whole grains 4 grams of protein per serving 3 grams of fiber 50% less fat than regular potato…

  • The Most Effective Weight Loss Diet Revealed

    Tory McBroom
    6 May 2012 | 7:04 pm
    How does one know which diet, out of the thousands out there, actually works? More importantly, how do you know which diet will work for YOU and your unique situation? After all, everybody likes different foods, has a different schedule, etc… But, there is ONE important factor that every effective diet has in common! This video reveals that one component and helps you discover what the most effective diet is for you! Are you more of a reader than a watcher? Click “View Transcript” below! View Transcript There are literally tens of thousands of different diet plans out there…

  • Simply 7 Hummus Chips

    Tory McBroom
    4 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    I was pleasantly surprised when I tried Simply 7 Hummus Chips, as they are not only one great tasting, but they have a mere 130 calories per bag with 2 grams of protein. These chips are made from real chickpea flour and are lightly seasoned with sea salt.  And unlike many other potato chips, they contain no trans fats, artificial flavors, colors or preservatives!  Plus, they have 50% less fat! Simply 7 Hummus Chips are available in 3 different flavors: Hummus Sea Salt, Hummus Tomato Basil and Hummus Spicy Chili Pepper. Product Features Come in portion controlled 10z bags with only 130…

  • I’m Losing Weight, But I Still Have Belly Fat!

    Tory McBroom
    29 Apr 2012 | 7:59 pm
    I recently received a great question from a reader who was losing weight, but wasn’t losing much belly fat in the process.  She writes: Hi Please advise….I am losing weight, but I’m noticing that I’m not losing much belly fat.  Now, the reason that I started the weight loss was mainly for the belly fat…so my question is how do I lose more weight around my waist. I understand this can be frustrating for some, but just remember this is the typically the last area that people lose fat, especially men. However, there a few things you can do to speed up the process!
 
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  • Why Giving People A Choice Is The Best Way To Build Interest

    annesamoilov
    15 May 2012 | 12:05 pm
    You’ve been diligently building your list for the past year. Slow + steady. During that time your content has evolved – and some of your subscribers have been with you since the beginning. But you’ve been consistent and they’ve stuck with you! You’ve got 900 some odd people – and you’re ready to start launching your programs, products or services. You create a program + then rush to tell your list about your first offering! After you send one email, you don’t get too many opens or clicks…so you send another and another and another. 4 emails … All in…

  • The Fail-Proof Launch Leaking Strategy + Feeling Okay In A Roomful of Strangers

    annesamoilov
    8 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    Almost nothing is worse to me then entering a room full of strangers. You look around and see a bunch of people you don’t know… and you think, “Great, I don’t know anyone…now what?” On that first scan – the room can feel pretty cold… Then – on your second slower round through the mass, you notice there’s someone you DO know…(well kind of). What do you do? You walk towards that person that you kinda sorta know… Right? Just like you naturally walk to the person you know first – you need to find a natural and easy way to leak your…

  • How Important Is Your About Page To Your Launch?

    annesamoilov
    1 May 2012 | 9:28 am
    You’ve got plenty on your plate when you’re in the middle of or just planning your next online launch. I’m about to share another piece to the puzzle which might be more important than how your landing page looks. And it’s your about page. To give you an idea of why it’s so important…let me point the finger at myself and share my own “About Page Smackdown”. The #1 Reason Why Your About Page Can Make or Break Your Launch About a month ago (ok you got me – SEVERAL MONTHS AGO), I realized I needed to make some changes to my own page.  Something wasn’t right –…

  • Instant Replay: The Truth About Virtual Teams

    annesamoilov
    24 Apr 2012 | 9:00 am
    You’ve got a lot to do every single day. And it’s getting a bit overwhelming. I know. I’ve been there. So – when you know it’s time to find some help – but aren’t quite sure where to start…what do you do? You listen to the advice of friends, peers that have been through it, and maybe your mom. But is that such a smart move? The % of people who come to me with stories of wasted time, bad hiring experiences is really high. But it doesn’t have to be. That’s why this Friday I’m revealing everything I know about assembling,…
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    totalhealth - Authoritative medical information in plain English

  • U-turn on the treatment of prostate cancer with abiraterone

    Total Health
    16 May 2012 | 2:48 am
    As totalhealth wrote in February 2012, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) rejected the drug abiraterone for the treatment of prostate cancer. This was due to its limited benefit but high cost. However, new draft guidance published today by NICE, recommends that abiraterone should be used as a treatment option for castration-resistantA microbe, such as a type of bacteria, that is able to resist the effects of antibiotics or other drugs. metastatic prostate cancer. read more

  • New pact to prevent eating disorders in models

    Total Health
    15 May 2012 | 3:16 am
    International fashion magazine Vogue, and Elite Model Management have signed up to a pact aimed to regulate the modelling industry and enforce stricter rules concerning underage and under-weight models. The companies have advised that the whole industry is needed to get behind the pact in order for this to make a difference. read more

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    14 May 2012 | 9:20 am
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  • Pneumonia biggest cause of death of under five year olds worldwide

    Total Health
    14 May 2012 | 5:01 am
    An international team of researchers have published data in The Lancet showing that 18% of deaths worldwide among children under the age of five years are caused by pneumoniaInflammation of one or both lungs.. The second leading cause of death amongst this age group is the result of premature birth complications and the third leading cause, adding up to 0.8 million children, is diarrhoeaWhen bowel evacuation happens more often than usual, or where the faeces are abnormally liquid.. read more

  • New range of easy-to-use products for Arthritis Care Week 2012

    Total Health
    14 May 2012 | 2:58 am
    Arthritis Care Week 2012 is this week and will coincide the with launch of a new report, OAosteoarthritis Nation 2012, a survey of people suffering from osteoarthritisA disease mainly of the large joints of the body, as a result of wear and tear of the surface cartilage. who have described how the condition affects their lives. Osteoarthritis (OA) causes stiffness and pains within joints making it difficult to walk, bend and use the fingers depending on where in the body the arthritis is. In order to alleviate these difficulties, a number of products are on the market which aim to help people…
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    Vitamin IMC

  • Near…Far…Make Theatre Re-Releases the Star

    Dan Jennis
    15 May 2012 | 12:31 pm
    Several times this year, I have been in a movie theater when a trailer for a re-released blockbuster elicited a collective groan from the audience. It seemed no one wanted to see “Titanic” in super-duper re-mastered 3D, and just about everyone was ready to pass on the third incarnation of “Star Wars.” But re-releases inevitably make money, and these two films were no exception. Marketing for re-releases usually takes one of two approaches. First, promotional materials highlight some technical gimmick, like 3D, enhanced picture quality, or the addition of deleted…

  • Mad Men: Smoking, drinking, womanizing, and integrating?

    Katie McDonnell
    6 May 2012 | 9:51 pm
    As an integrated marketing communications student, people often ask me why I like AMC’s Mad Men, the Emmy-winning show that kept us waiting in anticipation (or annoyance) for more than a year before its record-breaking March debut. Maybe it’s the nostalgic appeal of old world advertising, glitz and glamour in all of its glory. Maybe it’s my fondness for everything and anything taking place in the 1960s. Either way, people seem to think the drama’s wide appeal comes from the loss of the way advertising and marketing communications operate. We’ve all heard it before: “Advertising is…

  • Could the “Something” in “Draw Something” be the “A” word? (For advertising, of course)

    William Mattiace
    2 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    What do Doritos, Madonna, The Bieber, MacBook, Gameboy and Titanic all have in common? Nothing really, except recently I’ve been asked to exercise my paintbrush . . . errrrr fingertips . . . and “draw” these well known words in OMGPOP’s ridiculously addicting mobile app “Draw Something.” I select Doritos for three points! That will be fun to draw—little orange triangles and the colorful silver bag. It’s all coming together in my right brain. But hold on just a minute! My left brain, my data-driven IMC brain, steps in to stop the creative genius dead in its tracks.

  • Google’s “Project Glass” Experiment: The Future of Wearable Devices?

    Ieesha McKinzie
    30 Apr 2012 | 4:00 am
    I’m sure we’ve all imagined the day when flying cars and instant transport would exist in a Jetsons-like world, but those days may be closer than we think. Earlier this month, Google’s “Project Glass” video hit YouTube sending the minds of its 14 million viewers wondering yet again about the possibilities of the next breakthrough in technology. The video takes us on a journey from the perspective of the wearable device. Our subject begins his morning with a cup of coffee while holographic-like icons for his schedule, the weather, email and more appear in his line of sight. A friend…

  • Rebranding JC Penney – Will it be Square or Bring Flare?

    Rachel Nelson
    24 Apr 2012 | 4:00 am
    JC Penney, the 110-year-old department store, realized the need for a refresh. But as with any change in a brand, a corporation’s most valuable asset, there needs to be a reason, a customer reason, backing it. What is the consumer insight? Is the rebrand a stretch or within JCP’s brand DNA? Will it be enough to restore the brand to its desired position as America’s favorite department store? In a starving economy, we have seen many stores go bankrupt, and others are on the brink of extinction like Kodak, Blockbuster, and now Best Buy. Brand enthusiasts would argue that it is because the…
 
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    Colon Cleanse Tablets

  • What Exactly is Colon Cleansing?

    admin
    27 Apr 2012 | 4:02 am
    What Exactly is Colon Cleansing? is a post from: Colon Cleanse Tablets

  • Why Colon Cleansing with Aloe Vera is Important

    admin
    4 Apr 2012 | 3:55 am
    Understanding the importance of using Aloe Vera colon cleanse treatments entails understanding the colon itself. The colon, which extends from the cecum to the rectum and is part of the large intestine, is one of the most important parts of the body. The colon is responsible for absorbing fluids, water and salts from indigestible products and sending and distributing them out into the bloodstream. The residues that stay in the colon, however, are not always completely taken out, even after the digestion process. This leads to accumulation of toxins and other waste materials, which, in turn,…

  • Aloe Vera Colon Cleansing Routine

    admin
    3 Apr 2012 | 10:46 am
    Today, detoxifying the colon is made easier and simpler by Aloe Vera colon cleanse capsules, tablets and other forms of treatments. The plant, which, for many years now has been acknowledged globally for its medicinal properties, is also found to have been a useful cleansing agent for the colon. The minerals, nutrients and vitamins present in Aloe Vera help revitalize the gastrointestinal system by aiding in the excretion of retained harmful food residues. It is a good treatment to many colon problems because unlike other colon cleanse tablets; it is more affordable and always readily…

  • The Colon Cleansing Benefits of Aloe Vera

    admin
    26 Mar 2012 | 10:54 am
    For many, many years now, researchers and scientists have come up with many uses of the wonder plant, including the Aloe Vera colon cleanse treatment, in exploiting the plant’s various medicinal properties. The plant has worked its magic in the field of medicine and until today, researchers and scientists continue to discover more of Aloe Vera’s health benefits and uses. The plant was first used to treat cuts and wounds. Its healing, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties help in the cleansing process and thus, reduce the risk of developing infections. It seems, however,…

  • Choosing the Right Aloe Vera Colon Cleanse Tablets

    admin
    23 Mar 2012 | 11:54 am
    The use of colon cleanse tablets in colon irrigation has become more popular over the years, especially among people who suffer from abdominal cramps, constipation, diarrhea, gastric pains, heartburn, indigestion and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Today, colon cleansing is a procedure not only confined in hospitals and medical centers in preparation for surgeries such as colonoscopy; it has been brought in the comforts of the home by readily available cleansing tablets. Other cleansing products include enemas and suppositories. The Aloe Vera colon cleanse medications, are, by far, the best choice…
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    Health Matters

  • Lack of sleep may be associated with obesity

    vickibalint
    6 May 2012 | 11:23 am
    Many children aren’t getting the sleep they need. Lack of sleep has been associated with poor school performance, inattention and hyperactivity, depression, irritability, and now — even obesity. In a study published in the scientific journal Sleep, researchers examined sleep and body mass index (BMI) in twins. They found that sleeping more than nine hours a night may actually suppress the influence that genetics can have on body weight. What are the genetic factors that influence  body weight? Experts say  previous research indicates that glucose metabolism, energy use, fatty acid…

  • A new tool to help with controlling asthma

    vickibalint
    4 May 2012 | 4:57 pm
    May is National Asthma Awareness month, so the American Lung Association has just announced the launch of a new tool to help children ages 5-10 control their asthma. Lungtropolis® is a web-based learning game designed to promote effective asthma management and help motivate both children and their parents to put what they learn from the game into practice. The parent section of the site features comprehensive tips on caring for a child with asthma. More than 25 million Americans currently have asthma—including 7 million kids. Asthma is the third leading cause of hospitalization among…

  • Down syndrome conference connects families, offers new information

    vickibalint
    3 May 2012 | 12:08 am
    Lynda Christel knows. When a child with special needs joins the family, life changes. Dynamics shift, the thirst for new information grows, and the desire to seek others traveling the same road intensifies. Christel, manager of physician relations at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, will be among the presenters at the 4th annual Down syndrome conference for parents and caregivers. She’ll share the story of her family’s journey raising Colten, now 5. Colten Christel and his mom, Lynda I met Lynda, Colten, and her husband, Rob, at the first conference, when Colten was a little guy. It was…

  • Young adult volunteers needed for new study on Down syndrome

    vickibalint
    29 Apr 2012 | 12:41 pm
    Participants for clinical trials are currently being recruited at Barrow Neurological Institute. Researchers are looking to evaluate a medication that could improve intellectual function in young adults with Down Syndrome. Physicians at Barrow, located at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, are looking for male or female participants between 18 and 30 years of age. “To my knowledge, this is the first trial of its kind,” says Benjamin Seltzer, MD, Director of the Center of Alzheimer’s Disease and Cognitive Disorders at Barrow. Seltzer says that Down syndrome is the most important…

  • Top eight myths about childhood vaccines

    vickibalint
    22 Apr 2012 | 8:17 pm
    World Immunization Week began April 21 and will continue on through this week. It’s an attempt to raise awareness of the importance of vaccinations and the role they play in saving lives around the world. Courtesy WHO/Sergei Deshevoi According to the World Health Organization (WHO), immunization is one of the most successful and cost-effective health interventions and prevents between 2 and 3 million deaths every year. Adolescents and adults benefit as well, as protection against meningitis, some forms of cancer, and influenza has recently become available. The virtual disappearance of…
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    Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Blog - AromaTalk

  • Aromatherapy for Mother's Day

    Wendy Robbins
    11 May 2012 | 8:00 pm
    Resurrected below is my original article about Mother's Day, posted previously. It remains relevant, so I'll simply dust it off, update it to reflect this year and republish it below: Mother's Day is intended to celebrate the efforts of the...

  • Hydrosol Profiles Now Available On AromaWeb

    Wendy Robbins
    2 May 2012 | 8:28 pm
    A hydrosol is the aromatic water that remains after producing an essential oil via steam or water distillation. (Some plants are specifically distilled for the resulting hydrosol instead of the hydrosol being simply a byproduct of a distillation.) Hydrosols are...

  • Aromatherapy and Essential Oils for Spirituality: Easter and Passover

    Wendy Robbins
    3 Apr 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Passover (Judaism) and Holy Week (Christianity) are celebrated by many this week. As a spiritual individual, this is a special week for me that culminates with celebrating Easter with family and friends on Sunday. Diffusing essential oils with Biblical significance...

  • Essential Oils to Enjoy on St. Patrick's Day

    Wendy Robbins
    17 Mar 2012 | 9:24 am
    An essential oil that first comes to my mind for use today is Spearmint Essential Oil. Spearmint is often is represented by the color green (i.e. in mints, gums and candies). It is a fresh, clean-smelling, energizing oil that is perfectly befitting the day and transition of seasons. It doesn't overpower as easily as Peppermint Essential Oil can.

  • Aromatherapy and Essential Oils for Valentine's Day and Romance

    Wendy Robbins
    9 Feb 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Aromatherapy, natural botanicals and natural fragrancing all tantalize our sense of smell. They play a significant role within romance, love and intimacy. Take a look within this post....
 
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    GalTime - Love, Parenting, Beauty, Entertainment, Health, Recipes, Careers

  • The Secret Stress of Having a Child With ADHD

    Jennifer Powell-Lunder Psy. D.
    16 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    You remember back to the days when he was toddler. Friends and family laughed when you expressed worry. “He’s just an active boy,” they told you. Even your pediatrician seemed less than concerned. Call it mother’s intuition but somehow you knew he was somehow different. You were, however, forced to suffer in silence, perhaps even your spouse blew it off. When the school years began his constant activity and talking finally began to receive notice.   You realize his young kindergarten teacher meant well when she implied that some redirection and structure at…

  • 4 Tips for Dealing with Your Ex and Social Media

    Blank
    16 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    By Allison Pescosolido MA and Andra Brosh PhD, founders of Divorce Detox With just the click of a button, we can "unfriend" people from Facebook, ejecting them from our daily lives without a second thought. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just “unfriend” your ex-husband or ex-boyfriend in real time.. the same way you can on Facebook? As appealing as deleting your ex from your life sounds, it’s often just not possible, especially if you share children together. However there are ways you can alter your “privacy settings” in your life to…

  • How To Create A Navy Smoky Eye

    Kerri Winick
    16 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    Camilla Belle has the navy blues! If a black smoky eye is just too basic, but you’re not quite ready for a rainbow pop of color, why not go the sultry route with some navy blue? We’re totally starry-eyed for the look! Celebrity makeup artist Andrea Fairweather gives GalTime the step-by-step for creating a deep blue look that will dazzle. 1.) The best way to achieve a flawless smoky eye is to have the right tools. This mission calls for eyelid primer, a matte navy eyeshadow,  a natural looking, flesh-colored eyeshadow, a concealer brush, an eyeshadow brush, and a volume…

  • 6 Tips for Networking Success

    Nellie Akalp
    16 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    Do you groan at the thought of an industry event? Hate all the small talk at cocktail parties? If so, you’re not alone. But whether you’re a business owner or just looking for new opportunities-- both networking and networking events are an indispensable part of the game. If you’re new to the networking scene, or even if you're a seasoned pro, here are six ways to make the most out of each networking opportunity: 6 Tips for Networking Success 1. Be on the lookout for opportunities, everywhere: Savvy entrepreneurs are always on the lookout for their next networking…

  • 5 Not-So-Common Allergy Triggers

    Tara Weng
    15 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    As a life-long New Englander allergies have become a part of my life. Seasonally,I try to get by with over-the-counter remedies and avoidance of certain flora and fauna. Unfortunately, I've discovered that my usual trigger list and my home arsenal might just have to be expanded. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), seasonal allergies can also affect those without pollen sensitivities due to some unexpected summer staples. Among the usual culprits, the ACCAI has identified other triggers that allergy and asthma sufferers (and even…
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    Fitho

  • Mom Goes From Flab to Fab!

    pradeep
    30 Apr 2012 | 6:22 am
    Nymphia Vishin, professional & new mother shares her experience on how Fitho weight Loss plan helped her get from flab to fab with an easy to follow and practical diet & exercise routine.   Story as shared by Nymphia Vishin: “I had put on weight post my pregnancy.  After undergoing a C-sec for the delivery [...]

  • Best Energy Drink

    prachi
    3 Apr 2012 | 1:14 am
    Have you ever wondered why people carry energy drinks or bars to the gym for an hour of workout? Sometimes gyms also promote the sale of such products reinforcing the importance of these energy stimulants for the workouts.  Does this habit help you burn more calories or add calories instead of burning them? Let us [...]

  • Skeptic Javed Loses 7 Kg in 2 Months

    prachi
    19 Mar 2012 | 7:02 am
    Fitho weight loss program’s success story as shared by Mr. Javed Khan. “My Name is Javed Khan. I am a senior executive at a IT company in Bangalore. Few years back I used to weigh around 70 to 72 kg, but due constant work pressure and sedentary life style I put on some extra 5 [...]

  • Blood Type Diet Explained

    prachi
    14 Mar 2012 | 5:48 am
    The most popular weight loss formula followed by leading dieticians, especially in India, is the blood type diet. This blood type diet is based on Peter D’Adamo, a naturopathic physician, and the writer of  Eat Right 4 Your Type, findings that ABO blood type is the most important factor in determining a healthy diet, and [...]

  • Hindustan Times Feb 25 : Defying Vertical Limits

    pradeep
    25 Feb 2012 | 2:43 am
      Fitho is in news again with its latest in fitness: 12 minute workout & BootCamp at Lodhi Garden. Our 12 minute workout is a power packed exercise routine that not only saves time but gets your blood pumping. Based on leading researches that confirm exercising just 15 minutes a day can have many health [...]
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    Lisa Johnson Fitness

  • Fitness Fears: What Are You Afraid Of?

    Lisa Johnson
    16 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    Oh yeah, this isn't gonna end well ... There’s a commercial that’s a couple of years old now that brought tears to my eyes when I saw it because I was laughing so hard.  A guy is down in the basement chugging away on a treadmill.  It suddenly stops, he kneels down to tie his shoe, it starts up again, and he smashes a delicate area.  The treadmill stops dead again and he stands, relieved.  Then it starts up again super-fast and throws him backwards into a shelving unit which crashes down hard on top of him.  Here, enjoy it for yourself. The reason I laughed so hard is…

  • Solo Workouts: Do You Need to Step It Up?

    Lisa Johnson
    15 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    A recent Spin class reminded me to step it up! I was given a visceral reminder of slacking off this past weekend when I attended a Spin class.  Now, I have a Spin bike in my house and I happily pedal away on a regular basis, usually while watching TV.  I do sprints, I do hill climbs, I do jumps, the whole she-bang.  Even so, taking someone else’s Spin class absolutely kicked my tushie! I’m a fairly self-motivated exerciser.  I love to move and I’ll do it whenever I can slide in a few minutes here and there.  That’s the good news.  The bad news is I still…

  • The Reluctant Hubby: My Honey-Do List

    Greg Wymer
    14 May 2012 | 10:24 am
    The honey do list of a fitness entrepreneur's spouse is a bit different than yours Being married to an entrepreneur is always interesting, a fitness entrepreneur doubly so. While couples who work for “the man” in average office 9-to-5ers enjoy weekends of respite, Lisa and I are often conducting work related to her studio or business or whatever else is required when the buck stops with you. I’ve painted, packed, constructed, and sherpa-ed more than my share of items in the dozen-plus years she’s been in business. And this weekend was no exception. On Saturday, it…

  • Simple Home Workouts

    Lisa Johnson
    11 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    You might have to work around the furniture for an at-home workout What are the best at-home workouts?  This is the question I get asked the most on social media.  My answer is always the same: “Whatever  you choose that you actually do!”  But there’s only so much you can say in a short post.  I’d like to elaborate a bit. There are a lot of factors to consider when you’re developing an at-home workout routine.  How much space and time do you have?  How much equipment should you buy?  What do you enjoy doing?  Should you exercise outdoors or inside?

  • O’Neill 365 Review

    Lisa Johnson
    10 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    I really like the O'Neill 365 Endurance Bra. I recently got a full workout ensemble from O’Neill 365 and I’ve been testing them out for a few weeks now.  Specifically, the company sent me a pair of capris, a hoodie with built-in earphones, and a sports bra. I’m quite picky about my sports bras and was very skeptical (as I always am) that O’Neill 365′s would work for me.  I’m, um, not petite in that category, so I really need my bra to work.  After several Spin sessions and two-mile jogs, I can happily say this bra does what it needs to do.  I also…
 
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    True Food Movement

  • True Food Weight Loss: 5 Foods Not to Eat

    Mike Gioscia
    16 May 2012 | 9:14 am
    So long soda ... I had a conversation recently with another parent at my kid’s soccer game. It revolved around the television and all the crap that our kids see. While I agreed with everything the parent was saying, she made it sound like it was out of her control. I reminded her, in my nicest kidding-but-kind-of-not way, that televisions don’t come with our homes like the water heater; we choose to bring them into the house and plop our kids in front of them. And as far I knew, mine came with an off switch. What goes for TV also goes for food. If my shelves are filled with junk,…

  • What is Heirloom? Delicious

    Angie C
    15 May 2012 | 10:05 am
    How I wish this was not a still life picture. It never ceases to amaze me how many people I talk to that have never even heard of heirloom tomatoes. (Cue Elaine on Seinfeld: “Get! OUT!“) When I was living in Phoenix and Los Angeles—and even back in good ol’ Massachusetts—any time I found heirlooms on sale, I’d pick up a couple. Even the cashiers (who frankly, should know a thing or two about produce) would ask me about them. “So, what are they exactly? Are they good?” ARE THEY GOOD?!? (Do I need to link to the Seinfeld clip again?) I usually have a…

  • Do Consumers Understand What “Ethical Foods” Are?

    Lisa Johnson
    14 May 2012 | 8:31 am
    Do marketers understand the impact of their labels better than consumers do? A recent Tufts University newsletter headline made me thunk my head.  “Food Consumers Confuse Ethical with Healthy” it proclaimed.  I can totally see how this happens. Ethical chocolate is good for the people who produce it and also likely good for the planet too.  But it’s still chocolate and loaded with sugar and if you eat too much of it, your butt will get bigger. Researchers at California State University-Northridge conducted two small studies, one with the general population and one with students. …

  • Tabouli With Quinoa

    Lisa Johnson
    10 May 2012 | 9:39 am
    I’m glad I hunted down this recipe for tabouli.  Our family regularly shops at Whole Foods and I’ll pick it up when I see it.  I’ll add a couple of tablespoons of tabouli to a dish to spice it up (great on roasted veggies) or I’ll nibble on about a quarter cup as an afternoon snack to tide me over until dinner. In general, you cook quinoa the same as rice, using two cups of water for every one cup of quinoa, but check the package.  If you use a rice cooker, prepare with the same proportions, but stir the pot a couple of times during cooking to avoid sticking and burning at the…

  • How to Plan a Healthy Meal Schedule

    Mike Gioscia
    9 May 2012 | 8:04 am
    This lasagna was not cooked by me, but looks just as good as what I prepare in advance for my family I was on the phone talking with a friend not too long ago and I was explaining our family’s move to mostly organic food. He had some basic questions and most revolved around price. “Organic is so expensive!” I did my best to explain that if you ate smarter, the price is about the same. Then he asked, “What do you think you spend a week eating out with the family?” I puzzled and replied, “Ummm, twenty five bucks?” Silence. I filled the gap. “Yeah,…
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    Cooking Manager

  • Spicy Green Schug with Chili Peppers and Coriander

    Hannah
    10 May 2012 | 3:44 am
    When my 20-year-old son noticed the basket of hot green chili peppers, he asked whether I would consider making some schug. Schug is a Yemenite condiment, known for being extremely fiery. After taking a quick look at some internet recipes, I realized I needed some fresh coriander, otherwise known as cilantro. I had an errand near the shuk, so I picked up two small bunches and went to work. My son donned gloves and removed the seeds and membranes from the peppers. I let the food processor peel the garlic, added the other ingredients and we were done. Unfortunately it wasn’t as spicy as…

  • Andriano Cattaneo on Starting Solids for Babies

    Hannah
    7 May 2012 | 5:33 am
    As part of the online Gold Conference on breastfeeding, I attended a webinar with Italian physician Adriano Cattaneo entitled “Principles for the Introduction of Starting Solids.” Dr. Cattaneo’s comments on  prepared baby foods reminded me of my post about what makes processed foods bad. His reasons for avoiding jarred food for babies include: Contaminants like heavy metals, additives and colorings. False nutritional claims. This is especially true regarding fats and vitamins. And because of their long shelf life, the quality of the food deteriorates. The quality of these…

  • Best Ways to Organize Your Food Storage Containers

    Hannah
    23 Apr 2012 | 6:27 am
    Third in a series on food storage containers. Part I: Introduction to Food Storage Containers  Part II: Choosing the Best Shape for Freshness and Convenience. Most of us have a messy drawer or cabinet—or two or three–devoted to plastic storage containers.  Plastic containers are light and slide around easily. The different sizes and shapes can be hard to tell apart. Worst of all are the lids, that seem to disappear altogether. Here are my favorite tips for keeping storage containers from taking over your kitchen: Stick to a few sizes and shapes.  Most containers are a translucent and…

  • Healthy Cooking on the Road

    Hannah
    4 Apr 2012 | 3:05 pm
    Have you ever had to cook when traveling? Maybe you were on a special diet, or simply wanted to save money by avoiding tourist traps. When I recently attended a conference in Europe, I couldn’t eat much of the food because I keep kosher. Luckily I traveled with my friend D., who has experience cooking in hotel rooms. In advance of our trip, she offered to organize things for the two of us while I was entertaining out-of-town company.  At past conferences D. has used an electric water kettle, but this time she asked the conference organizer if she could find us a microwave. D. and I…

  • Food Storage Containers II: Choosing the Best Shape for Freshness and Convenience

    Hannah
    27 Mar 2012 | 5:20 am
    Notes: I’ve updated my list of Passover Recipes. You can also check out the most recent Kosher Cooking Carnivals at Batya’s and Yosefa’s. Think for a moment about how many storage containers you have in your kitchen. Are you using them as efficiently as you can? This is the second part of my series on storage containers. See Introduction: Choosing the Best Material. Part III: Best Ways to Organize Your Food Storage Containers Size: If your storage container is too big, the center will take a long time to cool and your food will spoil more quickly. Food frozen in a large…
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  • MIT study suggests that at low dose-rate, radiation poses little risk to DNA

    Editor-S
    15 May 2012 | 9:48 pm
    A new study from MIT scientists suggests that the guidelines governments use to determine when to evacuate people following a nuclear accident may be too conservative. The study, led by Bevin Engelward and Jacquelyn Yanch and published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, found that when mice were exposed to radiation doses about 400 times greater than background levels for five weeks, no DNA damage could be detected.read more

  • Cancer vaccine combination therapy shows survival benefit in breast cancer

    Editor-S
    15 May 2012 | 11:51 am
    A vaccine that targets cancer cells in combination with the drug letrozole, a standard hormonal therapy against breast cancer, significantly increased survival when tested in mice, a team of UC Davis investigators has found. The findings will be published today in the journal Clinical Cancer Research.read more

  • New inflammation hormone link may pave way to study new drugs for type 2 diabetes

    Editor-S
    15 May 2012 | 11:32 am
    A new link between obesity and type 2 diabetes found in mice could open the door to exploring new potential drug treatments for diabetes, University of Michigan Health System research has found. Drugs for type 2 diabetes commonly target insulin, which lowers blood glucose levels. But the U-M study suggests that glucagon – a pancreas-produced hormone that has the opposite effect of insulin by raising blood glucose levels – may also provide a powerful pathway to preventing and treating the increasingly prevalent disease.read more

  • Researchers identify key genes and prototype predictive test for schizophrenia

    Editor-S
    15 May 2012 | 11:02 am
    An Indiana University-led research team, along with a group of national and international collaborators, has identified and prioritized a comprehensive group of genes most associated with schizophrenia that together can generate a score indicating whether an individual is at higher or lower risk of developing the disease.read more

  • Delivery system for gene therapy may help treat arthritis

    Editor-S
    15 May 2012 | 10:45 am
    A DNA-covered submicroscopic bead used to deliver genes or drugs directly into cells to treat disease appears to have therapeutic value just by showing up, researchers report. Within a few hours of injecting empty-handed DNA nanoparticles, Georgia Health Sciences University researchers were surprised to see increased expression of an enzyme that calms the immune response.read more
 
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    Health & Fitness

  • Most people brush their teeth the wrong way

    16 May 2012 | 7:26 am
    Almost all Swedes regularly brush with fluoride toothpaste, yet only one in 10 knows how to wield the brush to prevent tooth decay.

  • Diabetes screening in schools, says Azad

    16 May 2012 | 6:14 am
    Concerned over the increase in diabetes among children and adolescents, the union health ministry has initiated a school-based screening programme for diabetes  on pilot basis in six districts in the country, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said Wednesday.

  • Cut out 300 calories to avoid piling pounds after dieting

    16 May 2012 | 4:43 am
    Despite the best of intentions, many dieters pile the pounds straight back on. Now experts think they know why – and it’s nothing to do with a lack of willpower.

  • A 53 millions Americans might develop diabetes by 2025

    16 May 2012 | 4:42 am
     Diabetes, mainly type 2 diabetes, will affect 53.1 million Americans by 2025, an increase of 64 percent from 2010, researchers have warned.

  • Binging on sweets may make you stupid

    16 May 2012 | 4:06 am
    In a new UCLA rat study, researchers including an Indian have for the first time shown that a diet steadily high in fructose slows the brain, hampering memory and learning.
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    Mark's Daily Apple

  • Nuts and Phytic Acid: Should You Be Concerned?

    Worker Bee 2
    16 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    Who doesn’t like nuts? They’re crunchy, fatty, nutritious, and convenient. They travel well. Tossing them into the air and catching them with your mouth is a fun way to impress any onlookers (this effect is enhanced if you sit in a chair backward at the same time). They even turn into butter. Nuts are the common bond between all dietary sects, it seems. Vegans love them for the protein. Ancestral eaters accept them, some begrudgingly. Weston A. Pricers have to soak, sprout, dehydrate, and ferment them before they’ll even consider eating nuts, but in the end, they love them.

  • Why We’re Missing Out on Real Life (plus a Primal Health Challenge)

    Mark Sisson
    15 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    Over the past couple weeks, I’ve identified two deficits in our modern lives – the lack of sprinting and the lack of walking – and proposed a series of corresponding challenges to address (and hopefully fill) those deficits. Judging from the responses, I think these articles were  successful. Today, I’m trying my hand at highlighting another problem, this time one that has nothing to do with physical fitness. In fact, it deals with perhaps the most physically inactive activity you’ll ever do: staring at a smartphone as the world gets on around you. Don’t…

  • Dear Readers: What Do You Want?

    Mark Sisson
    14 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    It’s Monday and that usually means another round of Dear Mark, but today I have something a little different in mind. Today I have some questions for you (along with a chance to win a Primal prize). Since I launched Mark’s Daily Apple way back in 2006 it’s been my goal to help 10 million people take control of their health. While MDA now reaches hundreds of thousands of people every month I’m always looking for new ways to do a better job, so I’m coming to you for ideas. Over the years I’ve put together and given away numerous freebies (the 7-Day Course on…

  • Weekend Link Love

    Mark Sisson
    13 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    Some guy named Jerry Tobbs (I might have that wrong) recently explained why he thinks the campaign to stop America’s obesity crisis keeps failing. Here’s the winning entry from last month’s “ethics of meat eating” NY Times essay contest. What do you think? Don’t eat green bacon (unless it’s St. Patrick’s day). Amish farm kids are “remarkably immune” to allergies, a new study has found. Something tells me Amish moms aren’t slathering their kids with Purell. We Want Paleo!, a new organization devoted to getting restaurants to…

  • Banh Mi Salad

    Worker Bee
    12 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    Banh Mi is an increasingly popular Vietnamese sandwich with a sweet, savory, tangy and sometimes spicy blend of meat, raw vegetables and herbs. Freed from the confines of a baguette, the bold flavors and contrasting textures of Banh Mi also make an incredible salad. In this simple Primal version, peppery seared pork is tossed with a crunchy cabbage and carrot slaw and topped with cilantro, mint and a tangy mayonnaise dressing. Pork is the type of meat that most typically fills Banh Mi sandwiches. This Primal version eliminates the sugar often used to sweeten the pork and instead coats the…
 
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    DailySpark Blog

  • 9 More 'Healthy' Foods To Skip

    16 May 2012 | 2:00 pm
    We're saying "healthy" because there's a lot more to making nutritious choices than meets the eye. Lots of foods present themselves as healthy when they're anything but.

  • Make Cooking Dinner a Family Affair

    16 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    Turn cooking into a family affair by promoting your kids to assistant chefs. Here are some quick and easy ways to get them involved.

  • Changing My Corner of the World, One Sidewalk at a Time

    15 May 2012 | 6:00 pm
    One of my biggest pet peeves is people who complain about things, but never do anything to change them. So I'm doing something, even though it's not easy for me.

  • 10 Tips to Stay on Track When Life Gets Tough

    15 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    Times of stress can easily undo even the best of intentions when it comes to your well-being, but that does not have to be the case if you have access to some helpful tips.

  • 16 Ways Experts Cope with Stress

    15 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    Even the professionals who dole out advice on how to handle anxiety and worry aren't immune to daily pressures. Try their tricks and you too can keep your cool.
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    Home Health Testing

  • Does the Military test for Spice?

    admin
    30 Apr 2012 | 12:27 pm
    The Military is taking a serious approach to Spice or synthetic cannaboid use in 2012. The Pentagon recently released figures to the Associated Press that showed in 2011, 497 airmen were punished for spice use, 700 Marines and sailors were investigated for spice use and 119 soldiers received medical treatment after smoking it. The Air Force led the way with the first announcement of confirmed spice testing. Following is a summary and links to each military branch and their stance on Spice testing. The Air Force first announced in February, 2012 that they will begin testing for Spice, AF…

  • Most Small Businesses don’t drug test

    admin
    8 Mar 2012 | 1:01 pm
    Running a business is difficult, whether your business is large or small. Having trustworthy and drug free employees should not be a worry for business owners, but unfortunately this is not the case. Most large companies have a drug test policy with 80% of Fortune 500 companies drug testing their employees. This fact can deter drug users from applying with those companies. The alternative to applying to big companies for fear of drug testing, is applying to small businesses. Everyone knows that smaller companies are not as likely to drug test as larger companies are, so it usually is the…

  • Abundant Supply of Painkillers

    admin
    20 Dec 2011 | 8:38 am
    According to the Center for Disease and Control, enough prescription painkillers were prescribed in 2010 to medicate every American adult around-the-clock for a month. While prescription painkillers were initially formulated to help people cope with pain—in today’s day and age, more and more people are using them to get high. Considering that the quantity of prescription painkillers sold to pharmacies, hospitals, and doctor’s offices was four times larger in 2010 than in 1999, it’s no surprise that more and more prescription painkiller overdoses are occurring.  Looking at it from a…

  • Beyond the Red Ribbon

    admin
    2 Dec 2011 | 11:07 am
    There actually was a time where AIDS did not exist. I vaguely remember when it seemed to just freakishly appear out of nowhere. Back in the 80’s as a young child, I recall hearing about the first cases of this horrible disease that no one knew about or understood and was taking so many lives. Anyone that was diagnosed basically received their death sentence, period, end of story. The disease affected people of every race, creed, color, sexual orientation and financial status. It was, and still is, a global pandemic tormenting all types of people all over the world. So much has been done…

  • Prescriptions Kill More than Pain

    admin
    28 Nov 2011 | 12:45 pm
    A new form of drug abuse is on the rise. And it isn’t the kind that takes place in dark allies, or street corners, late at night. This new form of drug abuse is prescription painkiller drug abuse and it includes painkillers commonly known as opioids or narcotic pain relievers such as Vicodin (hydrocodone), OxyContin (oxycodone), Opana (oxymorphone) and methadone.  “Overdoses involving prescription painkillers are at epidemic levels and now kill more Americans than heroin and cocaine combined.”  CDC Director Thomas Frieden, M.D., M.P.H. To gain a better understanding of how this type…
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    33 Charts

  • Processed Doctors

    DrV
    2 May 2012 | 8:50 am
    Recently I was preparing to give a talk related to the future of medicine.  With my speaker information I  decided to break ranks a bit and submit a photo that was altered to offer a slightly technochic look.  I thought it was in line with the subject matter and set the tone for the presentation. “We’d really like a more traditional image…like the other doctors you see pictured on our site.” Yes, of course. Not surprising.  I’m used to the fact that we like our doctors one way.  Uniform, controlled and kept.  And certainly there’s a role for consistency, tidiness and…

  • 4 Things Every Speaker Owes their Audience

    DrV
    28 Apr 2012 | 7:41 pm
    It’s a pretty regularly that I listen to other speakers.  And more often than not I’m frustrated with what I get when I offer my undivided attention to someone.  If I give up an hour of my time, here’s what I’d like in return: Tell me something new.  Tell me a story and deliver information that I’m unlikely to get anywhere else.  Pull me in and take me along.  Keep me captivated. Don’t read from a script.  If you are reading from your notes you either don’t know what you’re talking about or you haven’t prepared. Don’t read from your slides.  Your slides shouldn’t…

  • The Pureed Physician

    DrV
    10 Apr 2012 | 12:02 pm
    My friend Lukas Zinnagl at Medcrunch recently posted The Chopped Physician.  It’s a short piece on the evolving role of the physician.  I’m not sure that I agree with Lukas’ division of responsibilities but that’s not important.  What’s important is that things will soon enough be really, really different.  It’s important because the next generation will witness a redefinition of the physician never before seen.  We need to think about what’s coming. Lukas used a chopped physician analogy.  I would have pureed the profession and studied the layers as they settle out. …

  • Will Things Really Get Worse for Doctors Online?

    DrV
    5 Apr 2012 | 7:35 pm
    The more I read the more warnings I hear about doctors online.  It seems that as more doctors interact online, the more problems we can expect to encounter.  According to authorities, things are about to get worse for all of us.  Imagine the clinical chaos we can expect come 2050. Or maybe not. The problem with this pessimistic view is what Matt Ridley has referred to as extrapolationism: the assumption that the future is just a bigger version of the past.  What’s bad now will be worse later. But as history has taught us, the future is not simply an extension of the past.  We have…

  • When Few Doctors Ruled the Media Landscape

    DrV
    4 Apr 2012 | 5:17 pm
    I remember as a college student I had access to only a few newspapers.  There was a Boston Children’s Hospital pediatrician named Perri Klass whose essays I used to read in the New York Times.  She had an amazing voice.  My inspiration to be a pediatrician was drawn from her.  I wanted to have her experiences and I wanted to react and think like her.  I wanted to handle vulnerable parents with the poise and fluency that she seemed to convey.  Because she was effectively all I could see, I thought all pediatricians were like Perri Klass. Since that time I became a pediatrician and…
 
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  • Track Your Weight Loss Journey

    george
    16 May 2012 | 5:56 am
    Along the weight loss journey, it is important to track your weight loss progress. There are a couple of reasons why. It will show you that what you are doing is getting you closer to your weight loss goals. You can see your weight loss progress, and it will get you fired up and more motivated to lose weight. Here are a few things that you may want to track. Track your weight. Weigh yourself daily. Do it the first thing in the morning and on an empty stomach. Track it on a calendar. Keep the calendar next to the scale. Take measurements. Get measuring tape and start measuring. Measure your…

  • Aerobic Exercising – Cardio Workout

    george
    15 May 2012 | 5:19 am
    Aerobic exercising is also called cardio exercising and is short for cardiovascular exercising. This type of exercising concentrates on endurance. This is exercising for long periods of time at low or moderate intensities. These exercises include: Power walking Jogging Biking Swimming Elliptical machine workout Skating / Rollerblading Which is the best one to do you may be asking? The answer is simple. Do the one that you enjoy doing the most. If you enjoy doing it, you will have a better chance of doing it for the long term. Therefore, I recommend that you do an exercise you enjoy, over one…

  • YoginiDeals.com – A Site to Check Out

    george
    14 May 2012 | 3:16 pm
    Look what we found.. http://YoginiDeals.com. Find daily discounts on health inspired products and services! You may even see us featured soon!

  • Shed the Weight – Lose the Pounds

    george
    14 May 2012 | 5:45 am
    The only way you’re going to be successful at losing weight is by burning more calories than you take in. In addition, you need to have patients with your weight loss. Gaining weight doesn’t happen overnight. Therefore, you should not expect to lose weight overnight. The following tips can help you shed the weight so that you can lose weight and keep it off: Don’t Diet If you want to lose weight and keep it off, don’t diet. Diets just don’t work. While some diets may initially help you shed the weight, the weight will probably return. I have even witnessed many people gaining more…

  • Learn How to Portion Control to Slim Down – Weight loss Advice

    george
    10 May 2012 | 5:21 am
    To lose weight and keep it off, you need to learn how to control your portions. If portion control is a weight loss challenge for you, below are a few things that you can do to resolve this: Eat slower After you eat, it takes time to feel full. This is why eating fast is a bad idea. Therefore, eat slower. I try to set my fork down in-between bites. I also try to chew my food longer, to slow myself down. Drink water before you eat. Drink water before your meal and while you eat. This will not only help fill you. It will help you eat less. Use smaller plates If you always have to clean your…
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    Tippy Toe Diet

  • The Easiest, Tastiest Corn-on-the-Cob You’ll Ever Eat

    Cammy
    13 May 2012 | 6:50 pm
    I can count on one finger the number of times I’ve bought fresh corn in the husk. After 20 minutes of trying to get all the silk removed, I decided frozen corn would be just fine with me, and when the individual servings of steam-style corn came on the market, I decided those would be even better. The thing is, fresh corn is lots tastier than frozen, so juicy and sweet it could almost be a dessert. And eating it off the cob is just plain fun. If only it wasn’t so much trouble to prepare… Enter Tyler Florence and his easy-schmeasy Roasted Corn on the Cob technique. How…

  • Patchwork Post

    Cammy
    9 May 2012 | 10:01 pm
    Nothing specific to ramble on about today–just some bits and pieces of things really. Note to the Universe Some of you may remember a few years ago when, in a burst of positivity, I proudly announced I would be winning a Vitamix 5200 before I actually won it. I hadn’t realized I had that power, and I’ve tried really, really hard since then not to abuse it. Until now. I would like to introduce you to my soon-to-be new toy, The Elliptigo: Source: dailyspark.com via Cammy on Pinterest   It’s part elliptical/part bicycle, and Sparkpeople is giving one away (to me)! In…

  • Promises Worth Keeping

    Cammy
    7 May 2012 | 3:46 pm
    If you’ve been reading here a while, you know that body acceptance is still an issue I struggle with from time to time. In fact, it’s turned out to be the hardest part of maintenance for me. When I first committed to the tippy toe way of life, I distinctly remember saying to a friend, “I don’t care about size or shape so much. I care about how I feel.” And that’s still true. Mostly. For those times when it’s not feeling true, there are a couple of practices that I turn to for help, specifically 1) honoring and treasuring what my body will do, and 2)…

  • You Win Some, You Lose Some

    Cammy
    4 May 2012 | 10:44 am
    The downside of trying new recipes is that sometimes they don’t work out so well. In these times, I suspect the problem is with me and not the recipe itself. Such is the case this week, when I tried Stephanie O’Dea‘s Slow Cooker Mexican Black Beans recipe. It had all the hallmarks of a Cammy-favored recipe: 1) Easy, 2) Inexpensive, and 3) Healthy(ish). But not necessarily in that order. My results: Yeah… Even with the sprinkle of spicy cheese and salsa, they’re kind of dry and tasteless. I even used Rotel tomatoes (tomatoes with green chiles for those unfamiliar)…

  • Divide and Conquer

    Cammy
    2 May 2012 | 10:20 pm
    Over the past week or so, I’ve been playing around with two-a-day workouts. ::pause so that you can pick yourselves up off the floor:: Lest you think I’ve become some hardcore, gym-dwelling maniac, let me put your mind at ease. I am NOT at risk of over-training. This is still me we’re talking about here. All I’m basically doing is splitting up my strength training workout and my cardio into different times of day. This happens naturally sometimes, but now I’m actually scheduling the time. I go to the gym for my lifting in the morning, and then go for a brisk 2-3…
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    Freaking Fitness

  • Fitness Roadblocks: 3 Things Blocking Your Success

    Joyce
    5 May 2012 | 1:30 pm
    Flickr: hbp_pix After a gazillion years of doing this health and fitness stuff, you end up hearing lots of reasons people never lose that weight they’ve been battling with for years. The typical “I don’t have time or money excuses” are really, I think, excuses for excuses. So I wanted to dig a little deeper into what might be holding you back.   3 Reasons You Haven’t Found Success   1. You don’t want to be a party pooper:  You’re out with your friends and everyone is ordering all the yummy stuff on the menu and buying rounds of cocktails.

  • A Travel Workout to “Reset” Your Body (Guest Post) by @WorkoutNirvana

    Joyce
    27 Apr 2012 | 11:15 am
    Now that you have some ideas from my Healthy Traveler: 10 Do’s and Don’ts post that I hope will help you be happier and healthier on your travels, all you need is an exercise plan and you’re set.  So I asked fitness expert and one of my favorite workout-creating friends Suzanne Digre to design an awesome workout you can do anywhere in any size space with no equipment necessary! From the desk of Suzanne… Sometimes it seems like there’s no way to avoid feeling dehydrated, sleep-deprived, and bloated while traveling. Ironically, travel is usually when we usually need…

  • Can my Weight Gain Destroy my Marriage? (Guest Post) by @kodjoworkout

    Joyce
    23 Apr 2012 | 6:09 pm
    It is a fact that America is getting heavier by the day. According to statistics, 2 out of 3 Americans are currently overweight, and more than 1 out of 3 are obese. This mind-blogging rise in weight is clearly the byproduct of the proliferation of fast food restaurants across the country, coupled with our lack of exercising. Evidently, we love putting the blame on our busy schedules, and occasionally we find comfort in the belief that some of us have been biologically predisposed to be overweight. Whether we like taking full blame for our poor health habits, or shifting the blame on other…

  • Healthy Traveler: 10 Do’s and Don’ts

    Joyce
    18 Apr 2012 | 3:01 pm
    Flickr: rickharris Frequent travelers face a different set of health challenges than most of us do. For some, travel is on a weekly basis, so those challenges become somewhat a normal part of their lives. The food selections (I use the word food loosely) on planes, in terminals, and at rest stops and roadside restaurants are most often highly processed, heavy on the sodium and sugar, trans-fat laden, and fiber poor. Couple that with lots of sitting and you’ve got yourself an unhappy, unhealthy traveler. With a couple of my own trips coming up, I thought about the challenges and…

  • What’s Driving Your Emotional Eating?

    Joyce
    3 Apr 2012 | 1:02 pm
    Even though I blog about healthy living and promote the lifestyle does not imply that I’m 100% on the mark all the time. I’m far from perfect. Just ask my husband, my kids, and my friends. So when asked recently if I’ve ever struggled with emotional eating, that would be a definite Hell to the yes! I am after all, human. I tend to NOT have an appetite when stressed or anxious or worried, but the times when I felt sad, unloved, or alone I felt hungry. …For something… Deep down I knew I was trying to feed a hunger; but it wasn’t hunger of the nutritional…
 
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    Michael Wood, CSCS

  • Watch Weight of a Nation Tonight

    14 May 2012 | 2:12 pm
    The HBO series Weight of a Nation is on tonight at 8 PM EST - the first two parts can be seen tonight with parts 3 and 4 on Tuesday.

  • Not Just Another Mother's Day

    4 May 2012 | 7:34 am
    Mother's Day, which is on Sunday, May 13 this year, is also the kickoff for National Women's Health Week. This is a week-long effort to promote women's health across the United States, and to increase women's awareness of what they do to take care of themselves. Many organizations including businesses, communities, medical centers and government institutions are putting on programs and ad

  • Are GMO's Hidden in the Food You Eat?

    27 Apr 2012 | 6:51 am
    There has been some backlash recently of a certain "healthy" cereal that is considered one of the better breakfast options but now may contain genetically modified organism or GMO's in the whole grains of this cereal.  The Cornucopia Institute made some pretty hefty claims this week in a press release that I had sent to me about the cereal in question (that I actually eat as well). It looks

  • Movie Review: Vegucated

    22 Apr 2012 | 10:04 am
    I had the opportunity this weekend to watch an educational and inspiring movie that was sent to me to review called Vegucated. It is a movie that everyone should watch not just from an educational perspective of the benefits of eating plant-based foods but to also witness the inhumane side of the slaughter of the animal products that we eat on a daily basis. The movie also has appearances by T

  • Be More Aware of Daily Sugar Consumption

    20 Apr 2012 | 7:53 am
    A relatively easy nutrition tip that you can start adding to your fitness routine is to monitor your daily sugar consumption. Sugar can come in two forms - natural and added. Natural sugar like fructose can be found in fruits and there is of course sugar in the milk you drink. What I'm talking about is keeping a watchful eye on added sugar that is found in just about everything else that you
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    Healthy Wealthy Moms

  • Chargers and Wall mirrors

    16 May 2012 | 8:09 am
    Have you shopped for mirrors recently? We have and found them to be quite costly, so is there a better way to get a wall mirror to have to display? I bet the title gave you a clue to the answer.Kim from the SandandSisal blog shared a clever creative idea turning chargers into mirrors.Chargers turned into wall mirrors.I went on to Pier One's website to see what chargers they offered that I could use to turn it into a wall mirror and here's what I found I would definitely use.picture this one as a mirror, stunning.This one is called mirror charger, silver will reflect the mirror in middle…

  • Before and After

    13 May 2012 | 10:20 am
    I think before and after photo's help when deciding how to place furniture and accessories. My newest purchase is a Sunburst mirror, it is striking has some bling to it and definitely brighten's up a corner area that is usually dark.BeforeThis is what the wall above the fireplace looked like before.AfterThis is what it looks like with Sunburst mirror added. Also note the chair placement vs the next photo with a different chair arrangement.After with chair arranged differently.I can see where the chair placed like this looks better. The chair is covered in french writing fabric. I love…

  • New beachy dresser and accessories

    5 May 2012 | 10:26 am
    My last post was about the new things I purchased to decorate our condo, I showed photo's of our new bar stools, this is our  new dresser we purchased and some cute accessories to complete the beach cottage look in the master bedroom.White beachy cottage look dresser.White beachy lighthouse accessory .We aren't finished decorating yet, these are just a few of the new things we purchased.  I also bought a garden stool and need white wicker chairs for the patio.Beautiful detailed wooden boxCute chubby angel friendSea Horse The addition of the mirror and a seahorse gave it a…

  • Decorating a new condo

    2 May 2012 | 9:31 am
    New Bar StoolsRecently I shared about selling our home of 25 years and moving into a condo rental. We were apprehensive of moving from a single family home to a multi-family apartment environment.It's been both good and some bad, mostly a good experience so far. Transitioning fairly well.The bar stools are a brown wood with gray, the detailing is stunning!The condo is beautiful inside, a large kitchen with a beautiful all-around counter and island, the white moldings against a pretty beige makes it a strikingly beautiful contrast, very clean, crisp look. It has many large windows making it…

  • Spring Cleaning Wisdom

    17 Apr 2012 | 9:19 am
    Spring Cleaning Wisdom -  provocative title, yes? do I have your attention? Ah thoughts of spring also brings with it spring cleaning...I have been reading a series on spring cleaning, sound boring? Believe me it was far from boring, not your usual how to make your floors sparkle type cleaning series.  It was fun, uplifting, make-you-feel-good spring cleaning series.Not only did I glean cleaning tips but came away with snippets of what I call "Spring cleaning WISDOM".Read on and you will understand. Enjoy...  Continue to read and enjoy the entire Spring cleaning series at…
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    Duke and the Doctor | Health Talk Radio Show about Natural Remedies

  • Lower Your Cholesterol the Healthy Way!

    Judy
    15 May 2012 | 3:40 pm
    Lower Your Cholesterol the Healthy Way! High cholesterol levels can kill you! That’s right, high “bad” LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, elevated triglycerides and low levels of “good” HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol in the bloodstream constitute a recipe for disaster. So, it’s not just one of the many so-called “health concerns” we can take lightly—this one’s for real. Nutritionists and physicians recommend lipid profiles for everyone over the age of 20 every five years.  For men over 35 and women over 45, cholesterol screenings are encouraged more…

  • Migraine, Nightmares, Warfarin, Arthritis, AFIB, Dialysis, Low Albumin

    Corey
    15 May 2012 | 1:21 pm
    Archived Show (WMA) Archived Show (RA) Related Posts:Migraine, Nightmares, Warfarin, Arthritis, AFIB, Dialysis, Low AlbuminToday’s Topics: Arthritis, Leg Pain, Migraine, PH, Flu Shot, Fat Burning, Insomnia, Inflammation, AllergyToday’s Show: Cell Phone & Brain Cancer, AFIB Drug Doubles Death, Parathyroid, Gestational Diabetes, Drug Approved, Vit D3Today’s Topics: Metabolic Syndrome, Eye Surgery, M.S., Warts, Cholesterol, Dialysis, Nervous Stomach, Osteoporosis, Thyroid, Memory, AnemiaToday’s Topics: Green Tea, MRI Risks, IBS, Blood in Urine, Macular Degeneration,…

  • Stents and Depression, Slep Habit, Fish Oil, Thyroid, Red Bull, Anal Itching, 2nd Opinion, Cancer

    Corey
    14 May 2012 | 11:21 am
    Archived Show (WMA) Archived Show (RA) Related Posts:Stents and Depression, Slep Habit, Fish Oil, Thyroid, Red Bull, Anal Itching, 2nd Opinion, CancerToday’s Topics: Colon Polyps, Thyroid, Drugs Cause Diabetes, Brain Damage, Depression, Breast Cancer, How Cancer Grows$20 Pill, Blood Thinner, Nicotine, Memory, Prostate, Osteoporosis, Statins, Diabetes, Thyroid, Fish$20 Pill, Blood Thinner, Nicotine, Memory, Prostate, Osteoporosis, Statins, Diabetes, Thyroid, FishOates, Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Stents, EECP, ADHD, Auto Immune Blood Clots

  • Antibiotics, Pink Slime, Radiation, Sunscreen, Ear Wax, Dxa Scan, Hospital Problems, Colonoscopy, Sick Care System

    Corey
    11 May 2012 | 12:59 pm
    Archived Show (WMA) Archived Show (RA) Related Posts:Antibiotics, Pink Slime, Radiation, Sunscreen, Ear Wax, Dxa Scan, Hospital Problems, Colonoscopy, Sick Care SystemHospitals, New Medicine, Germ Phobic, Hormones, Pink Slime, How is Soda Brown?, MesotheliomaToday’s Topics: Heart Attack vs Failure, Sick Care Reform, Shoulder Replacement, Ovarian Cancer, Diverticulitis, Neck X-Rays, Tooth ExtractionToday’s Topics: Heart Attack vs Failure, Sick Care Reform, Shoulder Replacement, Ovarian Cancer, Diverticulitis, Neck X-Rays, Tooth ExtractionToday’s Topics: Parkinsons, Cell Phones…

  • Acid Reflux, Fragile X, Itching, Osteoporosis, Kidney Stone, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Stevia, Bursitis

    Corey
    10 May 2012 | 12:37 pm
    Archived Show (WMA) Archived Show (RA) Related Posts:Acid Reflux, Fragile X, Itching, Osteoporosis, Kidney Stone, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Stevia, BursitisToday’s Topics: Fatty Liver Disease, Breast Cancer, Herpes, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Free Sinuse Relief, Eczema. MemoryToday’s Topics: Fatty Liver Disease, Breast Cancer, Herpes, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Free Sinuse Relief, Eczema, MemoryToday’s Topics: Sunglasses, Yoga and Stroke, Balance, Trigeminal Neuralgia, POTS, Anoxic Brain, Colon Cleanse, Lung CancerToday’s Topics: Pericarditis, Gout, Alzheimers, Blocked Fallopian…
 
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  • Skin Aging can be prevented with Avocado Oil

    admin
    5 May 2012 | 3:02 am
    Recently scientists in Mexico have shown that avocado has the potential to be a natural weapon against the aging process and chronic diseases. Oil contained in avocado proved able to fight harmful free radicals, or molecules that are responsible mentioned in the cause of aging, heart disease and cancer. The researchers say that making a special avocado oil content which is specifically able to penetrate into the mitochondria, an important part of the functioning of body cells convert food into energy. Many antioxidants contained in fruits and vegetables such as carrots or tomatoes are also…

  • Jogging is the secret of longevity

    admin
    5 May 2012 | 12:25 am
    This is one secret of longevity is relatively easy and inexpensive. That is routinely run with relaxed or jogging at least two or three times a week. According to the results of the study the scientists, this simple recipe and can extend life expectancy by at least six years. As reported by Danish scientists, men or women who do jogging regularly experienced an average increase in life expectancy between five to six years. According to the researchers use when jogging will get someone to do it with a slow or leisurely pace, and enough to make breathing a little out of breath. Instead of…

  • Anxiety Very Associated with High IQ

    admin
    18 Apr 2012 | 11:24 pm
    A new research has found that the relationship between anxiety levels and IQ level. The results showed, they are diagnosed with anxiety disorders tend to have higher IQ levels. Even when compared to healthy individuals, those with anxiety disorders tend to have higher IQ scores and higher levels of activity in the brain, which helps in communication between parts of the brain. One researcher who publishes his research on February 1, 2012 in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience Evolutionary say that this region is estimated to have contributed to the success of human evolution. Dr. Jeremy…

  • Turmeric Prevent Recurrence of Heart Attack

    admin
    18 Apr 2012 | 6:28 am
    Turmeric, which is known as a spice in cooking was very useful health, especially for patients with cardiac patients. A recent study in Thailand has shown that extracts of the spice turmeric is known as an antioxidant and anti-inflames can help prevent heart attacks in those who had undergone bypass surgery. During bypass surgery, heart muscle can be damaged by lack of blood supply thereby increasing the risk of getting heart attack patients. However, the new findings, published in the American Journal of Cardiology, indicate that curcumin – a yellow pigment in turmeric – may…

  • Diabetes can be caused by sleep deprivation

    admin
    12 Apr 2012 | 10:25 pm
    Recently returned a latest research suggests a relationship between lack of sleep and the risk of diabetes. In their research, scientists from the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston found, inconsistent sleep schedule or sleep deprivation can increase the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes. In this research the researchers monitored 21 healthy people, who all live in a sleep laboratory for nearly six weeks, in which the cycles of sleep, diet and activity are all controlled by the researcher. The results of these studies have shown, participants are only allowed to sleep for about…
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    Be Well Buzz

  • The Healing Powers of Cayenne Pepper

    BeWellBuzz
    15 May 2012 | 1:01 pm
    (BeWellBuzz) Cayenne pepper is a beautiful, lustrous, red bell shaped variety of capsicum, which is named after the city Cayenne in the French Guiana, the overseas region of France. Cayenne pepper (pronounced as Kaai-yen) or Capsicum annum is powdered and used in spicy dishes. It is a spicy pepper with approximately 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville units (a unit used to measure the spiciness of a substance). It commonly used in Korean and other Asian cuisines in a vinegar sauce. Apart from this, Cayenne pepper is commonly termed as the 'king of herbs' because of its variety of health benefits. Where…

  • Energy Medicine Cures Medical Doctor of Terminal Disease

    BeWellBuzz
    14 May 2012 | 8:18 pm
    Back in 2000, cancer recovery specialist Dr. Ben Johnson was diagnosed with a terminal disease. "I should already be dead," says Dr. Ben Johnson, the co-founder of the Immune Recovery Cancer Clinic. Dr. Johnson had been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease, an incurable motor neuron disease that attacks the nerves and muscles. He considered it a death sentence -- far worse than cancer or AIDS -- because 80% of people who suffer from the disease die within 5 years, and no one ever survives for 10 years. In 2003, Dr. Johnson was already entering his third year, and he was suffering from severe…

  • Can LEDs or CFLs Help Save Our Planet?

    BeWellBuzz
    14 May 2012 | 10:07 am
    (BeWellBuzz) This is our planet, and we are responsible to protect and save it. Every little step towards saving the earth can go a long way, if we all start doing it. Energy conservation is an important aspect that we should be focusing to reduce environmental impact. Reduction in energy consumption helps to reduce the use of electricity, thereby lowering carbon and other emissions. Traditionally, we have been using halogens light bulbs in our homes, offices and schools, these bulbs not only consume more energy but also spike up the electricity bill. Not only that, halogen bulbs have been…

  • Grapes – A Natural Detoxifier

    BeWellBuzz
    14 May 2012 | 5:39 am
    (BeWellBuzz) Detoxification, as the name suggests, is a process by which toxins or poisonous substances are removed from your body. Basically, it means cleansing of the blood. By eliminating toxins and then feeding your body with healthy nutrients, detoxification can help protect you from many diseases, and it can renew your ability to maintain optimum health. Some of the main types of detoxification include: Alcohol Detoxification: This is done to overcome addiction to alcohol. Alcohol addiction does not only involve the desire to consume alcohol, but over a period of time, the muscles in…

  • Qigong Can Turn You Into a Springing Tiger

    Tristan Truscott and Peter Ragnar
    13 May 2012 | 7:06 pm
    A gamekeeper in India, riding on an elephant's back, attempted to dart a tiger. To his surprise, according to an Associated Press article, the tiger sprang into the air and took a swipe at the man's head. How high was that? National Geographic once recorded a tiger jumping onto an elephant's head - that's twelve feet, and the seated gamekeeper was at least that high if not higher! So what allowed this tiger to seemingly defy gravity? Where does the athletic ability come from? Tigers don't lift weights, nor do they exercise that much. They actually tend to lounge about a lot, except when…
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    Exami.net

  • Is music revolutionizing our health?

    rafid
    16 May 2012 | 3:13 am
    In an era where technology has permeated every aspect of our lives, it is of little surprise that you would be skeptical about the notion that the realm of music can foster the state of our health and well-being. However, numerous research conducted has shown that the alluring ambiance of music can transcend our earthly [...]

  • Teachers or principals – who play the pivotal role in shaping the future of our youths?

    rafid
    15 May 2012 | 2:17 am
    When you become a parent for the first time in your life and gaze fondly into the eyes of your newborn baby, your mind is instantly engulfed with a surge of overwhelming emotions and your thoughts are primed about their future. There are numerous avid wishes and disquieted apprehensions bounded together in the strands that [...]

  • Is religion to blame for our lack of compassion?

    rafid
    14 May 2012 | 2:22 pm
    Gazing through the eyes of a religious traditionalism, the downward spiraling compassion and other moral values on a global scale is solely to blame on those people whose religious ethos are not deeply embedded within their consciousness. Ask yourself, is there any truth behind this or is it a religious propaganda? An innovative breakthrough research [...]

  • Bad Cholesterol Reduced By Eating One Apple Daily

    Ronald C. Rosas
    3 Aug 2011 | 7:08 pm
    A research from the Florida State University adds keeping bad cholesterol in check among the health benefits people get from eating an apple a day. The study, funded partially by the U. S. Department of Agriculture, was originally intended to determine the effects of eating apples and prunes to bone health. The researchers asked 160 [...]

  • Multitasking Difficult for Seniors, Study Reveals

    Ronald C. Rosas
    2 Aug 2011 | 5:56 am
    Elderly people aged 60 or more have difficulties in multitasking environments, says a study from the University of California-San Francisco that was published recently in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal. Comparing two groups – with average ages of 24.5 and 69 years – the researchers used functional MRI to monitor blood [...]
 
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    The Aromahead Blog

  • Labeling Products

    Andrea Butje
    10 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    What should you include on your label when you create products for resale? The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) adopted a trade requirement to support the correct identification of undiluted essential oils used topically and for retail sales. Their guidelines are very good ones for the Aromatherapist to follow on all labels for oils and products. “Keep out of reach of children” or significantly similar cautionary language. “External Use Only,” “Not for Internal Use,” “Not for Ingestion” or significantly similar cautionary language. “Keep away from eyes and mucous…

  • Medicinal Blending: New Class at Aromahead Institute

    Andrea Butje
    2 May 2012 | 9:11 am
    New 2-day class for Aromatherapists! Medicinal Blending Citrus Oils: Top Notes Bursting with Potential Dates: August 18-19, 2012 Time: 9:30-5:30 Saturday and Sunday Cost: $300 Location: Ithaca, NY Register Here: Aromahead Institute More than just cheerful aromas in your collection, citrus oils have powerful healing actions. Explore the potential of these humble, affordable, fabulous top notes! Essential oils rich in d-limonene will be the focus of this blending weekend. Research on d-limonene demonstrates significant immune stimulating properties. We will create medicinal blends, within a…

  • Puzhen Essential Oil Diffusers

    Andrea Butje
    21 Apr 2012 | 5:00 am
    Puzhen Aroma Diffusers recently sent me their Yun diffuser to try out. This diffuser has truly changed the way I relate to diffusing essential oils. I have always used electric diffusers and have had a few that worked well, but never one this beautiful!   I didn’t know what to expect when I tried the Yun out, and it surprised me in every way. *affiliate link Puzhen’s product series utilize ancient Chinese craftsmanship and modern technology to create high quality aromatherapy diffusers. They have eight different diffusers, ranging in price from $49-$419. Click the photo to visit…

  • Bead For Life’s Shea Butter Project

    Andrea Butje
    13 Apr 2012 | 6:00 am
    About a month ago I got an email from Erin and Heather, two of the women who work for the non-profit organization, Bead For Life. Bead for Life’s goal is to eradicate extreme poverty by creating bridges of understanding between impoverished Africans and the world’s concerned citizens. Erin and Heather were hoping I could connect them with an African distiller to purchase high quality essential oils for their Shea butter products. The 760 women working for Bead For Life’s Shea Butter project in Northern Uganda are rebuilding their lives by gathering shea nuts and pressing…

  • Marula OIl For Massage Therapists

    Andrea Butje
    7 Apr 2012 | 6:46 am
    Marula oil is a light and lovely South African carrier oil. It has a gentle aroma that easily bends with most essential oils. Here is a post I wrote about Marula oil. If your interested in different carrier oils and butters, here is a post that covers Avocado oil, Baobab Oil, Cocoa Butter, Coconut Oil, Kombo Butter, Kpangnan Butter, Marula Oil, West African Shea Butter, Tamanu Oil and Palm Kernel Oil.
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    Becker's ASC Review

  • 8 Ideas to Improve Profits at a Financially Troubled Surgery Center

    16 May 2012 | 1:28 pm
    More surgery centers are struggling due to decreased reimbursement, saturated physician markets and increased regulations. Paul Skowron, senior vice president of operations for Regent Surgical Health, discusses eight ways to improve profits at a financially troubled surgery center.

  • Symbion Posts First Quarter Loss

    16 May 2012 | 10:37 am
    Ambulatory surgery center operator Symbion saw its year-over-year loss widen in the first quarter of 2012, according to a Nashville Post report.

  • 5 Steps for Surgery Centers to Negotiate Top Payor Rates

    16 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    Angela McComb, Director of Managed Care with ASD Management, discusses five steps for surgery center administrators to negotiate top rates with insurance companies.

  • 20 Findings on Physician Engagement

    15 May 2012 | 4:16 pm
    Although overall physician engagement took a slight hit last year, more physicians in 2011 believed their organizations would be successful in the coming years compared with 2010, according to results from "The State of Staff Physician Engagement: 2011 in Review."

  • Single-Payor Healthcare: An Analysis of Potential Benefits and Challenges

    15 May 2012 | 4:12 pm
    One of the biggest buzz words in healthcare today is "reform" — and to quote REO Speedwagon, "It's everywhere." Perhaps the biggest poster child of the term "reform" is the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that President Barack Obama signed into law in March 2010.
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    Becker's Spine Review

  • Scoliosis Research Society Announces 2012 Awards & Scholarships

    Bob Spoerl
    16 May 2012 | 12:43 pm
    The Scoliosis Research Society has released its list of 2012 award and scholarship recipients. Here is a list of the awards, followed by the physician receiving the honor.Global Outreach Visiting Fellowships — Abdul Rakib Al-Mirah, MD; Krishna Kumar Ramachandran Nair, MDGlobal Outreach Educational Scholarships — Pankaj Kandwal, MD; Sambhav Shah, MDEdgar G. Dawson Visiting Fellowship — Justin S. Smith, MD, PhDEduardo R. Luque Award — Mauricio Montalvo, MDSRS Lifetime Achievement Awards — Robert B. Winter, MD; Vernon T. Tolo, MDWalter P. Blount Humanitarian Award — Anthony Rinella,…

  • 15 Statistics on Orthopedic Surgeon Office Visits

    Laura Miller
    16 May 2012 | 11:20 am
    Here are statistics on the number of patient visits orthopedic surgeons have per week and the amount of time they spend with each patient, according to the Medscape Orthopedist Compensation Report 2012.Number of patient visits per week•    Fewer than 25 visits: About 12 percent•    25-49 visits: About 14 percent•    50-75 visits: About 22 percent•    76-99 visits: About 21 percent•    100-124 visits: About 18 percent•    125-149 visits: About 7 percent•    150-174 visits:…

  • Rezin Orthopedics Names Dr. Paul Sauer to Board of Directors

    Laura Miller
    16 May 2012 | 11:18 am
    Paul Sauer, MD, has been named to the board of directors for Rezin Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Morris, Ill., according to a Morris Daily Herald report.Dr. Saur first joined the practice in 2008. He earned his medical degree at Rush Medical College in Chicago and completed his residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. His additional training includes a joint replacement fellowship at Rush Medical Center.He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.More Articles on Orthopedic Surgeons:Dr. James Andrews Receives Louisiana Legends AwardWestfield Hospital Names Dr.

  • Rothman Institute Opens $12.5M New Jersey Facility

    Laura Miller
    16 May 2012 | 11:04 am
    Rothman Institute recently hosted an open house for its new 33,000-squre-foot location in Marlton, N.J., according to a Philadelphia Business Journal report.The new $12.5 million facility includes 45 exam rooms, three X-ray units and an epidural injection suite. The facility, which replaces Rothman's Vorhees, N.J., location, also includes physical therapy space.More Articles on Orthopedics:SurgLine Launches Subsidiary to joint Venture With Orthopedic & Spine Surgeons on ImplantsDr. Steven Shin to Perform Wrist Surgery on Angels' Chris IannettaUS Spinal Implant Market to Reach $7B by 2018,…

  • 20 Orthopedic Device Company Q1 Financial Report Updates

    Laura Miller
    16 May 2012 | 11:01 am
    Here are financial report updates from 20 orthopedic and orthopedic-driven device companies for the first quarter of 2012 or the recently reported third quarter of the 2012 fiscal year. If you have comments or questions on this list, please contact Laura at lmiller@beckershealthcare.com.Alphatec Spine. During the first quarter of 2012, Alphatec Spine reported revenue of $48.5 million, slightly less than the same period last year. Net loss for the first quarter of 2012 was $1.3 million, compared to $1.9 million net loss during the first quarter of 2011. United States revenues were reported as…
 
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    Healthy Lifestyles Living

  • See What You Want, Get What You See

    Larry Lewis
    16 May 2012 | 3:17 am
    See What You Want, Get What You See was brought to you by Healthy Lifestyles LivingVisualization is the method that you can use to create compelling and vivid pictures in your mind. Visualization is an amazing process. Visualization is the art of being able to see with our mind what ever it is we wish to have, be or do. Visualization enables you to create mental images sustained and energized by intensely concentrating your focus on what you want. “Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions”. ALBERT EINSTEIN What’s the point of spending time visualising?

  • Creating Your Ignore List

    Larry Lewis
    14 May 2012 | 11:45 am
    Creating Your Ignore List was brought to you by Healthy Lifestyles LivingMy ignore list is those time wasting activities I deliberately choose not to do. If I didn’t place these on a list, I would undoubtedly end up spending time doing some of them, time which could be better spend doing things far more productive. We all have only 24 hours in a day, 7 days in a week. Time is something that cannot be bought or sold. Once it’s gone, you can’t get it back. Do you sometimes find yourself at the end of the evening thinking to yourself what on earth have I been doing all day? Maybe you’ve…

  • Proto-Col Bronze

    Bob
    14 May 2012 | 4:38 am
    Proto-Col Bronze was brought to you by Healthy Lifestyles Living What is Proto-Col Bronze? Proto-Col Bronze capsules can give you a golden glow without risking your health. They are designed to enhance the depth of your tan and help to prolong its duration. As well as helping you to achieve a healthy and glowing appearance, Proto-Col Bronze can help to combat pale skin. Unlike difficult to use fake tans, just taking a few capsules can help you to enjoy a sun-kissed tan. Designed to be suitable for fair skin. Can help to prevent skin aging. Can tan without exposing your skin to damaging UV…

  • Time Management The Night Before for The Day Ahead

    Larry Lewis
    11 May 2012 | 8:16 am
    Time Management The Night Before for The Day Ahead was brought to you by Healthy Lifestyles LivingToday let’s look at time management, and how I use the night before to plan for my day ahead. Could this help you? Is your productivity where you want it to be? Or are you under performing? Are you finding stress is increasing in your life? Maybe it has reached uncomfortable levels. Are today’s reality and tomorrow’s dreams miles apart for you? Maybe the bridge between the two is getting bigger day by day, alas it is for so many that I speak to. More often than not the reason for…

  • Proto-Col Boost

    Bob
    10 May 2012 | 7:46 am
    Proto-Col Boost was brought to you by Healthy Lifestyles Living What is Proto-Col Boost? Proto-Col Boost is a tanning supplement which can be used to enhance your tan. A leading choice for both men and women looking for a way to support their tan without sprays, lotions or tanning beds. Proto-Col Boost is a supplement that contains nutrients to prime your skin for the Sun, so you could go out and get your tan, but without exposing yourself too long to harmful UV rays. Many of our satisfied customers have been able to see improved results after taking Proto-Col Boost, with a tan that is not…
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    Fruitful Vine

  • Hiding For A Season

    6 May 2012 | 5:38 pm
    I am going offline for a bit.   Isaiah 26:20 (KJV) 20 Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast. Take care of yourselves and remember to put God first in everything.

  • Comfy Sheep

    4 May 2012 | 9:54 am
    I've been looking for rugs for our home and I saw these lovely sheepskin rugs on the Comfy Sheep website that would look great in our master bedroom. While browsing through their site I came across some nice looking luxury car seat covers that would fit nicely on our car seats. I've been looking at our car seats lately and they are showing the wear and tear of the 10yr old vehicle that it is. It would be lovely to have some to put over them and drive around in comfort. The Comfy Sheepskin has been around for about 25 yrs and ship their products throughout the US and Canada. They make their…

  • Busy, Busy, Busy as a Bee

    3 May 2012 | 2:50 pm
    Life has been filled with exciting times.  Our family is in the midst of a life-changing event and thus my time is limited online.  I appreciate all you who read my posts and comment and share them with others.  I will share what the life-changing event is in another post.  Just wanted to check in. Take care. Visit and like the Fruitful Vine Facebook Page for even more articles and links on healthy living.

  • Emergency Preparedness Weekly Task

    30 Apr 2012 | 3:00 am
    My emergency preparedness task for the week is up on the site.  Those following along with me, check it out - Emergency Preparedness Easy Weekly Task.  Feel free to share what you're doing in the comments as well. Visit and like the EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MADE EASY! Facebook Page for even more articles and links emergency preparedness.

  • Vegetarian Cookbook Giveaway

    25 Apr 2012 | 11:01 pm
    There is a giveaway of a vegetarian cookbook going on. Click here to get the details and enter to win. Pin It For more articles on healthy living, raw foods, vegetarian and raw food recipes and more subscribe to the Fruitful Vine Newsletter.  Visit and like the Fruitful Vine Facebook Page for even more articles and links on healthy living.
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    Elements4Health

  • New Method to Boost Immune System Response

    Patricia
    14 May 2012 | 2:59 pm
    New research has found a way to boost the effectiveness of immune cells, making them more effective at clearing cancerous and foreign cells, such as bacteria. The method stimulates a particular receptor that signals the immune system to increase its activity. Researchers at Rutgers University have uncovered a new way to stimulate activity of immune cell opiate receptors, leading to efficient tumor cell clearance. Dipak Sarkar, professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and his research team have been able to take a new…

  • Automated Defibrillators Could Save Lives of Heart Attack Patients

    Patricia
    14 May 2012 | 2:52 pm
    Automated external defibrillators, which save lives if used after a heart attack, cannot be found nearby a victim more than 75% of the time, according to a new study. The authors of the study underline the speed with which the device must be used to restart the rhythm of the heart, and how the devices are not nearly as common nor as easily found as they should be. More than 75 percent of cardiac arrest victims are stricken too far away from an automated external defibrillator for the lifesaving device to be obtained quickly enough to offer the best chance at saving their lives, according to…

  • Discrepancies Between Recommended Care of Cardiovascular Disease and Clinical Reality

    Patricia
    12 May 2012 | 1:57 am
    Despite published guidelines for managing patients with heart disease, the rates of patients continuing  behaviors that increase health risks has not improved, according to a new report. Despite clear recommendations for patients to stop smoking, control high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, for example, this is not happening. The findings suggest there is a gap between care guidelines and patient behavior that should be addressed by physicians. There are discrepancies between the recommendations for the management of cardiovascular risk factors and their implementation in clinical…

  • Low Carbohydrate Diet Helps Type 2 Diabetics Improve Blood Sugar Levels

    Patricia
    12 May 2012 | 1:52 am
    Contrary to popular belief, a high-fat diet may not be detrimental to the health of patients with diabetes. A new study has shown that patients placed on a high-fat, low-carb diet have improved blood sugar levels than those on a low-fat diet. People with Type 2 diabetes are usually advised to keep a low-fat diet. Now, a study at Linköping University shows that food with a lot of fat and few carbohydrates could have a better effect on blood sugar levels and blood lipids. The results of a two-year dietary study led by Hans Guldbrand, general practitioner, and Fredrik Nyström, professor of…

  • Telemonitoring Program Helps Reduce High Blood Pressure

    Patricia
    11 May 2012 | 1:10 am
    Additional monitoring of patients by pharmacists over the phone and internet improves the management of high blood pressure, a new study suggests. The trial program had patients measure and enter their blood pressure readings online, and discuss the results with a pharmacist. Participants in the program were significantly more likely to have their high blood pressure under control. Patients receiving telemonitoring along with high blood pressure management support from a pharmacist were more likely to lower their blood pressure than those not receiving extra support, according to research…
 
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    Rare Remedies

  • How to Boost Your Energy and Overcome Fatigue

    unorthodox remedies
    13 May 2012 | 11:32 am
    Eating the right foods, exercise and relaxation techniques will help you to overcome fatigue and boost your energy.   Many of us feel stressed out and find it difficult go through day to day chores.  Your productivity and efficiency will suffer if you are mentally and physically unable to discharge your duties. Here are some tips to boost your energy to tackle day to day problems. Waking up in the Morning Set your clock 15 minutes before the time you want to wake up. Take those 15 minutes to mentally prepare yourself to get up and face the tasks of the day ahead. Keep your blinds…

  • Natural Foods to Improve Blood Circulation

    unorthodox remedies
    11 May 2012 | 10:07 am
    Several natural foods can help to increase blood flow in the body. Citrus fruits, cayenne pepper, salmon and garlic help to get over the blood circulation problems. They also reduce blood pressure and avoid the formation of plaque in the arteries. Regular exercise and proper diet can keep our blood circulation going. Blood circulation problems could be due to a variety of reasons. It could be a minor or a major problem. Poor blood circulation can lead to cardiovascular problems, fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness, swollen ankles and a host of other diseases. Certain natural foods help to…

  • Foods Good for Skin: Avocado: Strawberry: Salmon: Green Tea

    unorthodox remedies
    10 May 2012 | 5:35 am
    Green tea, avocado, salmon, strawberry, raspberry and blueberry provide excellent nutrition for the skin. Water is also essential to keep the skin hydrated.   Source: Wikimedia Commons                                                  Healthy skin needs good nourishment. This will mean including foods that provide good nourishment to the skin. Processed foods are not good for the skin as they make the skin discolored, dull and oily. No matter what skincare…

  • Health Benefits of Coffee: Skin Care: Weight Loss: Antioxidant

    unorthodox remedies
    8 May 2012 | 3:15 am
    Most of us cannot do without that invigorating cup of coffee early in the morning. Coffee was considered to be not good for health. But research has some surprising results. Coffee does have quite a few health benefits.                                             Source: Aaron Logan: Wikimedia Commons Coffee for Skin Care Coffee can help you to get rid of under eye circles. Application of coffee decoction to the skin under the eyes helps to reduce the puffiness. Application of…

  • Home Foot Soak: Epsom Salt: Vinegar

    unorthodox remedies
    6 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    Your foot is the most used part of the body as you will be on it most of the day. It carries the entire weight of the body and needs special attention. There is nothing more relaxing than a warm water foot soak. After you return home from a day’s hard work, watch television or relax reading a book with your feet in a basin of warm water. You require a basin large enough to hold five liters of water and deep enough to soak your feet up to your ankles. Foot Soak Recipe: Normal Take warm water in a basin large enough to hold both your feet. Add a few drops of essential oil to it. You can…
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    BodyRevamp.com | Health and weight loss blog | Diet tips | Fitness tips | And more!

  • Beware Of This REALLY Bad Fat Loss Advice

    Avy Barnes
    16 May 2012 | 6:15 am
    One of the biggest problems in the health and diet world is that there is so much misinformation out there about what really works to get in great shape and great health. The information “appears” so credible, useful, and enlightening that we all at one point or another end up falling for some crazy health advice (including myself in the beginning). That being said, there is bad advice going around at the moment that I strongly recommend you beware of… This morning I came across an e-mail from my colleague and mentor, Mike Geary of the (Truth About Abs Belly Fat Loss…

  • 4 Bad Habits That Can Destroy Your Weight Loss Progress!

    Avy Barnes
    14 May 2012 | 1:58 pm
    Bad habits are one of the things that got you in the position where you had to lose weight in the first place. However, and unfortunately, many people end up with or continue with a set of specific bad habits during their diet that keeps them from getting little to no results. I should know… I used to do these things myself! See if you are doing one of these bad habits below that may be slowing down (or stopping) your weight loss progress… and what I highly recommend you do instead… 1. Adding unhealthy additives to your foods and drinks – Condiments are a…

  • What Is A Huge Mistake To Avoid If You Want To Stay Consistent With Diet And Exercise?

    Avy Barnes
    12 May 2012 | 2:21 pm
    What is the first thought that comes to you mind when it comes to healthy eating and doing some type of physical fitness? Is it negative? If it is, then this article is just for you! Today I’m going to talk about a simple trick to overcome a crucial mistake you should NEVER do with dieting and exercising. This tip will help you actually DESIRE to stay consistent with improving your body… instead of dreading it! You see, getting in better shape will always start with your MIND. It doesn’t matter what diet you go on, or which exercise program you do. If your mind isn’t…

  • 10 Amazing Resources On The Most Effective Ways To FINALLY Get Rid Of Stomach Fat

    Avy Barnes
    11 May 2012 | 7:50 am
    I hated my stomach! If there was just one part of my body that I could only improve, it would have been my ginormous gut! I tried everything there is to get rid of stomach fat. I tried pills, fad diets, doing things to reduce water weight, ab exercises (which is just ridiculous to do for attempting to lose fat off your stomach), and so much more. Nothing worked. After years of failing, I eventually learned everything there is to lose stubborn fat… naturally. And I learned 95% of everything right where you are at now… ONLINE. If you have been trying everything under the sun to…

  • What Is The Absolute Most Worst Thing You Could Ever Do On A Diet Program?

    Avy Barnes
    9 May 2012 | 8:32 am
    There are a number of things you can do while on a diet program that can cause you to not get results. However, there is one thing that many people do that ends up affecting the 2 of the most important aspects of you improving your body (your motivation level and your metabolism). To find out what this terrible thing is and what you can do to avoid it, continue reading to learn more. You see, as I said above, there are a number of things you can do during a diet that can cause some serious setbacks on your quest to getting the body of your dreams. Some of those things are going on fad diets,…
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    Healthy Living Basics

  • Raspberry Ketones Facts

    Judy
    15 May 2012 | 4:32 pm
    Raspberry Ketones Facts Raspberry ketones?  No, it’s not the latest top 40 band on the radio.  Nor are they specialty desserts in your local bakery.  Rather, raspberry ketones are the newest craze in weight loss formulas, recently featured and hyped on the Dr. Oz Show .  But what is this miracle ingredient and what does...

  • Healthy Energy Boosters

    Judy
    8 May 2012 | 4:24 pm
    Healthy Energy Boosters Are you finding it hard for you to keep up with your life? Are you lacking that needed get up and go?  Lose the caffeine and try the following products to provide you with a healthy energy boost. Alacer Electrolytes: This powerful blend of vitamins, antioxidants, minerals and electrolytes boost your immunity,...

  • Could I Be Vitamin Deficient?

    Judy
    2 May 2012 | 10:56 am
    Could I Be Vitamin Deficient? We all feel sluggish and tired from time to time.  Even if we’re diligent in maintaining an exercise regimen and cutting down on the foods we know are less than valuable from a nutritional standpoint, and we can still be missing key elements of healthy consumption.  Vitamins and minerals pass...

  • 7 Vitamins and Minerals for Healthy Skin

    Judy
    3 Apr 2012 | 12:58 pm
    7 Vitamins and Minerals for Healthy Skin Are you curious about which vitamins and minerals are the most important for the health of your skin?  While all vitamins and minerals are necessary or optimum health, listed below are seven that have proven positive effects for the skin: 1) Vitamin E: A powerful antioxidant, vitamin E...

  • Melatonin…The Natural Sleep Aid

    Judy
    16 Mar 2012 | 3:58 pm
    Melatonin…The Natural Sleep Aid We all tend to suffer from a lack of sleep from time to time.  How many times have you caught yourself nodding off during a meeting at the office or in class or even felt the need to pull over on the highway, cause you just can’t seem to keep those...
 
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    BitterSweet

  • Around the World in 80 Plates: Lyon, France

    Hannah (BitterSweet)
    14 May 2012 | 9:22 am
    Moving right along on our culinary world tour, our next stop will be in Lyon, France! Although I’ve never been to Lyon, I have visited Paris, and am rather familiar with one French specialty in particular… Pastry! As soon as I learned of this destination, there was no doubt in my mind that another grand dessert experiment was in store. How many times do I have the opportunity to let loose and go wild with chocolate, sugar, and cake? Perhaps more than the average person, true, but French pastries are something different altogether. Recalling towers of multi-colored macaron shells,…

  • The Mother of All Days

    Hannah (BitterSweet)
    12 May 2012 | 8:38 am
    First, I believe there’s some unfinished business to attend to: Someone won a copy of Dreena’s latest masterpiece, Let them Eat Vegan! The random number generator has spoken… That means that Faith gets it! Good pick, Faith! The Quinoa Nicoise also caught my eye, so perhaps that will be the next dish on my menu, too. Best of all, Dreena has now released the recipe for those Pan Fried Falafel that so many of you were drooling over, so you can get a good taste of what this cookbook is all about! A word of warning though: You may find it impossible to resist avoiding the book…

  • White as Springtime Snow

    Hannah (BitterSweet)
    9 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    White gazpacho has been something of an enigma to me ever since I first learned of its existence. Thick, rich, and creamy, it seemed the absolute antithesis of the light but bold, veggie-packed tomato gazpacho I already knew and loved. Both are chilled soups, but the similarities ended there. Like the differences between spring and summer, it can sometimes be difficult to discern where one ends and the other begins, but it’s as clear as night and day when viewed from a distance. Deceptively light and refreshing, the paler version of this old school soup is far richer and more satisfying…

  • Around the World in 80 Plates: London, England

    Hannah (BitterSweet)
    7 May 2012 | 8:46 am
    Roots firmly planted in cozy New England, I hardly fancy myself a traveler, but who could be content to leave so much of the world unexplored? So many cultures to discover, beautiful places to visit, and yes, food to eat. Almost every year, I’ve been lucky enough to make one journey out of my cozy home-based bubble and see just a little snippet of some place different. Wanderlust sets in as temperatures rise, and so I’m feeling that familiar tug on the heartstrings, that longing to hop on a plane and have another grand adventure. Inspiration is always the most valuable souvenir,…

  • ¡Ay Dios Mío, es Cinco de Mayo!

    Hannah (BitterSweet)
    5 May 2012 | 9:49 am
    For a day commemorating a Mexican military victory back in the 1860′s, you’d think that Cinco de Mayo would be a bigger deal in Mexico than the states. An excuse to drink beer, make merry, and eat greasy tacos, the truth is that the holiday is as American as apple pie. It’s hardly our only holiday that’s lost a bit in translation, or invented by greeting card companies, so such a revelation is hardly shocking. A cultural mishmash of customs both authentic and artificial, it may not have the deep meaning that so many partiers wish to believe, but still offers plenty of…
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    Ben Greenfield Fitness

  • How To Dig Yourself Out Of The Hole – What To Do When You’re Overtrained

    ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield)
    14 May 2012 | 4:30 am
    Recently, I raced the Wildflower triathlon in California (that’s me running in the picture above). Wildflower is know for being a tough, hilly event – designed to chew up triathletes and spit them out. So I knew that if I wanted to do decently in this race, I needed to train hard. Typically, leading up [...]

  • Travel Like Ben – 27 Essential Items to Pack for Healthy Airplane Travel.

    ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield)
    11 May 2012 | 4:30 am
    Airplane travel can make you or break you. Between disrupting your circadian rhythms with multiple time zones crossings, throwing your hormonal system out-of-whack with surges in stress and cortisol, and keeping you sedentary for long periods of time, airplane travel makes being healthy, fit and trim extremely difficult. But I personally travel an average of [...]

  • A Quick Announcement From Ben

    ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield)
    9 May 2012 | 12:39 pm
    Ben stopped into the home office during a quick 10 hour layover en route from the Wildflower triathlon in California (pictured above) to the Superhuman workshop in Dubai, and recorded a short audio for you in lieu of the normally scheduled weekly podcast…

  • Everything I Have Ever Recommended For Performance, Fat Loss, Recovery, Digestion, Brain, Sleep & Hormones – All In One Place.

    ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield)
    7 May 2012 | 4:30 am
    As promised, I want to give you instant access to every tool that I recommend in my podcasts, blogs and articles. You can use these recommendations to become Superhuman, and I promise to keep this page updated as I discover new cutting-edge resources for you. If you are subscribed to my newsletter, be sure to add [...]

  • How You Can Use Sound And Music To Change Your Brain Waves With Laser Accuracy And Achieve Huge Focus And Performance Gains.

    ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield)
    5 May 2012 | 4:29 am
    Most of us know that workout songs and music can help you to exercise harder. But if you understand how sound and music actually change your brain waves, you can use this knowledge to alter your mental and physical performance states with laser accuracy. It sounds geeky, but I’m going to explain how… At first glance, [...]
 
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    Dr. Bailey's Skin Care Blog

  • Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month

    Cynthia Bailey MD
    15 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    It’s May and, most likely, you’re being drawn outside by beautiful weather. The American Academy of Dermatology wants to be sure you get a reality check about sun damage and skin cancer before you risk getting more sun damage; so, they’ve designated May as Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month. Yes, long, languid days in the warm sun will cause permanent skin damage and, quite probably, even skin cancer if you’re not prepared and sun protected.   How do you enjoy the warm, sunny languid days without adding sun damage to your skin?  Here’s what you need to know.

  • I’m Back from Vacation and My Dermatology Blog’s Up Again!

    Cynthia Bailey MD
    14 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Hello Everyone, I’m back. My poodle is thrilled and I’m busily trying to catch up on all your blog comments and Ask Dr. Bailey Questions from the past few weeks. It’s a work in progress and it’s great to be back. I love vacations and I love coming home to my routine, work, blog, and garden. That’s gotta mean that life is just right. I thought I’d share some pics and a few homecoming stories. It’s funny that leaving things behind is sometimes as much adventure as the destination. What greeted me on my homecoming after this trip? A really shaggy and…

  • Simplify Your Makeup Routine with Mineral Foundation

    MaLinda B, Medical Aesthetician
    1 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    Mineral foundation is not only healthy for your skin, but it also helps to simplify your makeup routine because it’s 3 products all in one: concealer, foundation, and powder. If you are anything like me, you would prefer to spend your morning sleeping or “shuffling” around the house rather than applying your makeup.  This is where mineral foundation can come in handy. My 3-step morning makeup routine is easy: After I’ve applied my skincare products and sunscreen, I simply dust on my mineral foundation to help even out my skin tone. (Dr. Bailey’s Baked Mineral Foundation is an…

  • Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Products

    Cynthia Bailey MD
    26 Apr 2012 | 9:10 am
    Chances are your skin needs sun protection to stay healthy and attractive. I can promise you that unless you have really dark skin and live at the North or South Pole, you’re going to get enough sun during the course of your life to age and damage your skin – and you’re not going to like how that looks!  You have the power to prevent this. It’s never too late. Even if you have some sun damage, it can always be worse. Enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle without the damaging consequences for your skin. The trick is to make applying zinc oxide sunscreen a part of your…

  • Best Skin Care for Your 20′s 30s and 40s

    Cynthia Bailey MD
    24 Apr 2012 | 10:05 am
    A 40-year-old patient with beautiful skin said to me: Everyone I know that has good skin wears sunscreen every day. My mom told me when I was young that I should wear sunscreen daily and I’m so glad I listened. She said, “I don’t tell you a lot of things, but you’ll regret lying in the sun. You should wear sunscreen and stay out of the sun for your skin.” Since then, I’ve worn sunscreen every day and people are always curious how old I am. I just turned 40 and just recently someone at my son’s new school was surprised at my age. Also, my girlfriend, who is an aesthetician in the…
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    Health Talk & You » Health News

  • U.S. Long-Term Healthcare Costs Rose as much as 5.6 Percent

    Maejoy Tutor
    4 May 2012 | 3:24 pm
    MetLife says that long-term health costs have increased up to 5.6% this year, piloted by assisted-living expenses, and continues to rise at a higher rate in the middle of a not so strong financial system. The largest U.S. life insurer, New York-based MetLife, said in their report that the standard cost for assisted living rose 5.6 percent to $41,724 a year, in comparison to a 5.2 percent increase last year. The rate for a private nursing-home room increased 4.4 percent to $87,235 a year and adult day services climbed 4.5 percent to $70 a day. Home health-aide service was unchanged at $21 an…

  • CDC Reports Increase in Death Toll Due to Painkiller Overdose

    Maejoy Tutor
    3 May 2012 | 1:49 pm
    According to a report accounted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, just about forty American people die each day due to painkiller overdose like OxyContin and Vicodin. The rate is about 15,000 each year, concealing the quantity of deaths from cocaine and heroin combined. CDC director, Dr. Thomas Frieden stated that they are in the middle of an outbreak of over dosage on prescription narcotic drugs. The problem is said to have originated from some irresponsible doctors and not from drug pushers staying on the corners of the street. The officials discussed that the problem of…

  • $1.834B Possible Savings Using the Universal Health Care Plan

    Chrysalis De Vera
    1 May 2012 | 10:13 am
    According to a report published on Tuesday, the signature of the Shumlin administration known as “single-payer” method for health care plan can help in saving to the extent of $1.834 billion by the year 2020. The method is considered as the best case set-up. The report from the Joint Fiscal Office and Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration says that under more conservative approximations, there could be $550 million savings by 2020. The report was formed with the support from the consultant Steve Kappel, together with Policy Integrity, LLC, which was…

  • Health Panel Suggest Vytorin for Some Patients with Kidney Disease

    Matt Tindall
    30 Apr 2012 | 8:53 am
    On Wednesday, health consultants collectively suggested the use of Vytorin, the cholesterol-lowering drug of Merck & Co., in order to prevent heart problems and stroke, especially to patients with chronic kidney disease. However, they emphasized that this is only for those who did not yet go through dialysis. The Food and Drug Administration has called together a panel of outside specialists to decide about the matter. The specialists were not as much convinced on the effectiveness of the drug to patients who are in an end-stage renal disease and who are also underwent dialysis. They…

  • Supreme Court Settles on Healthcare Dilemma

    Phil Krakow
    29 Apr 2012 | 2:56 pm
    November 10 is the date set for the United States Supreme Court to decide whether to consider President Barack Obama’s notable health care law. The decision will lie on nine justices, and will be publicly declared as soon as November 14 according to sources. The court has six requests to run on the legislation that was forwarded in the year 2010, and was challenged by the Republicans. Five of the said requests will be taken up on the November 10 session. The Justice Department requested the court to proclaim the key condition of the new law, compelling one and all to purchase health…
 
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    Georgia Clinic of Chiropractic Blog - Evans, Martinez and Augusta Georgia

  • Growing Children and Chiropractic

    Dr. Mark Huntsman
    15 May 2012 | 5:30 am
    Our children are perhaps the most precious things we have in this world. It is a miracle how they are created, and we as parents, family members and friends watch these little humans grow up from infancy into adulthood. Of the many choices we make for our children’s welfare nearly every day, decisions regarding their health care are likely at the forefront. For example, there have been times when your child has had a temperature that was high enough to be of concern. How long did you sit there by yourself or with your spouse, wondering if you should take them to the pediatrician? How…

  • When Popping A Pill Does More Harm Than Good

    Dr. Mark Huntsman
    5 May 2012 | 5:30 am
    How big is the risk associated with medication use? According to a startling report released in the summer of 2006 by the Institute of medicine, at least 1.5 million patients are injured each year by medication errors.  How big is the risk associated with medication use? According to a startling report released in the summer of 2006 by the Institute of medicine, at least 1.5 million patients are injured each year by medication errors.  And what about the fatality rate?  The groundbreaking 2003 medical report Death by Medicine, by Drs. Gary Null, Carolyn Dean, Martin Feldman, Debora Rasio…

  • When Did Back Surgery Become an Elective?

    Dr. Mark Huntsman
    25 Apr 2012 | 5:30 am
    In 2010 researchers reviewed the records of 1,450 patients in the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation database who had diagnoses of disc degeneration, disc herniation or radiculopathy, a nerve condition that causes tingling and weakness of the limbs.  Half of the patients had surgery to fuse two or more vertebrae in the hopes of resolving their low back pain.  The other half had no surgery.  After two years, only 26% of those who had surgery had returned to work compared to 67% of patients who did not have surgery.  Of the lumbar fusion patients, 36% had complications and 27%…

  • An Advocate for the Heroes: Retired Brigadier General Halstead

    Dr. Mark Huntsman
    15 Apr 2012 | 5:31 am
    We are humbled each and every day at Georgia Clinic of Chiropractic to treat our heroes—those who currently serve in the military and those retired.   With men and women who selflessly serve with their lives every day, we need to remember their sacrifices and what we can do to honor and give back to these heroes.  One particular individual is standing strong in making sure they are getting the best healthcare possible.  Retired Brigadier General, Rebecca S. Halstead, speaks with authority as both a retired member of the U.S. Army and a patient of chiropractic when she states, “The…

  • 10 Reasons Parents Take Healthy Children To Chiropractors

    Dr. Mark Huntsman
    1 Apr 2012 | 5:30 am
    If we as adults are able to correct our health problems and stay healthy through chiropractic care, it only makes sense that the same holds true for children.  There may be some misconceptions about who the “ideal” chiropractic patient is, but truth be told everyone can benefit from chiropractic–including children.  Our pediatric patients at Georgia Clinic of Chiropractic (Augusta, GA) not only look forward to their visits, but their parents especially are estatic to find how much of a difference even just one treatment can make.   The nervous system is the ‘Master…
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    High Technology Scrubs

  • Debate Over Lyme Disease Continues as May is Lyme Awareness Month

    Ken and Lisa
    16 May 2012 | 3:15 am
    May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and the debate continues between many Lyme organizations and the CDC. The  patient-advocacy groups, such as the California-based LymeDisease.org, say the disease is everywhere, difficult to treat and causes debilitating “chronic Lyme.” Many do not get or see the classic bull’s eye rash appear. This can delay being diagnosed. But the [...]

  • One In Six Cancer Cases Caused By Infections

    Ken and Lisa
    10 May 2012 | 6:24 am
    The Lancet Oncology review, which looked at incidence rates for 27 cancers in 184 countries, found four main infections are responsible for one in six cancers worldwide. That accounts for 2 million cases worldwide! Nearly 1/3 of these cancer cases are preventable and are effecting those age 50 and under.  For  women, cancer of the cervix accounted for [...]

  • Salmonella – From Your Pet’s Food

    Ken and Lisa
    6 May 2012 | 3:27 am
    Have you checked your pet’s food out recently?  Officials at the CDC have linked an outbreak of Salmonella infections to recalled pet food manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods. 14 people to date have been sickened from this latest outbreak. The CDC has received reports of illnesses to date in nine states: Alabama, Connecticut, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, [...]

  • Mitigating Hepatitis C Infections in Transplant Patients

    Ken and Lisa
    4 May 2012 | 3:09 am
    By Jon Dawson – Contributor Live donor kidney transplants are becoming more common as medical facilities continue working on procedures for donors that are less painful and disruptive to their lives. In addition, organizations help expedite waiting times through “paired live donors.” These programs, also known as donation daisy chains or donation circles, work as [...]

  • The End of Premature Aging Disease?

    Ken and Lisa
    2 May 2012 | 4:05 am
    Could the end of premature aging disease be near? Scientists from the United States and Taiwan have discovered that they can dramatically increase the life span of mice with progeria (premature ageing disease) and heart disease by reducing levels of a protein called SUN1. These findings were published in the prestigious Scientific Journal, Cell, on April 27, 2012 and [...]
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    orthostreams.com

  • OIC Launches the 1st Generic Pedicle Screw That Lists for Only $3,000 Per Level

    Tiger Buford
    16 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    The Orthopaedic Implant Company Launches Pedicle Screw System (EON: Enhanced Online News) OIC website…. www.orthoimplantcompany.com The Orthopaedic Implant Company (OIC) has announced the launch of its Pedicle Screw System. The new product line is used for stabilization and fixation during posterior spinal fusion procedures. “Our pedicle screw product line represents a simple, intuitive system that can save hospitals and surgery centers up to $3,000 per fusion level”   “Our pedicle screw product line represents a simple, intuitive system that can save hospitals and surgery…

  • Smith and Nephew Spins Out Bioventus Including Supartz and Exogen Product Lines

    Tiger Buford
    15 May 2012 | 6:20 am
    Essex Woodlands Announces Launch of Bioventus, a Strategic Partnership With Smith & Nephew (Essex Woodlands press release) Smith & Nephew to form biologics joint venture with Essex Woodlands (S+N press release) Smith & Nephew plc (LSE: SN, NYSE: SNN), the global medical technology business, announces today that it has, through its subsidiaries (“Smith & Nephew”), agreed to form a joint venture with Essex Woodlands (www.ewhv.com), a specialist healthcare growth equity and venture capital firm, to further develop its Biologics and Clinical Therapies division.  The…

  • ObamaCares Killer Device Tax

    Tiger Buford
    14 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    ObamaCare’s Killer Device Tax (WSJ) Much of the political conversation in Washington these days concerns innovation, job creation and competitiveness. But talk is cheap, and elected officials must enact policies that enhance economic activity and job creation. The medical device industry is an example of Washington doing exactly the opposite. Medical device manufacturing is one of the nation’s most dynamic and vibrant industries. The United States is the global leader in medical technology innovation, and it is one of the few major industries with a net trade surplus. This…

  • MAKO Surgical Is Sued by Investors for Failing to Disclose a Business Downturn

    Tiger Buford
    14 May 2012 | 4:26 am
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    Collaborative Spine Research Foundation Announces Board; Group Focuses on Advancing Science, Practice of Highest-quality Spine Care (press release) The Collaborative Spine Research Foundation (Collaborative Spine), a non-profit fundraising and grants administration organization co-created by the Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation (NREF) and the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) to advance the science and practice of the highest quality spine care through the collaborative funding and support of clinical research, has announced its board of directors. The…
 
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  • Getting Extra Help to Speed up Eviction Notices Using Ready-Made Eviction Forms

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    28 Apr 2012 | 4:09 pm
    If you’re a landlord trying to evict a tenant, prepare a monstrous paperwork to follow. Well, today, I think you’re in luck because there are ready-made eviction forms you can use right away, helping you save time and money. We all know how much it costs for a lawyer prepare such documents. This is why many landlords resort to preparing their own eviction notices, making them vulnerable to mistakes. And, mistakes cost money because they can drag the eviction case for a long, long time. Hours spent needlessly can now be reclaimed using specialty sites that offer such services. One…

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    22 Apr 2012 | 12:16 pm
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  • Sample Reminder Letter for Rent Due

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    20 Jan 2012 | 6:54 am
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    16 Jan 2012 | 4:35 am
    A move-out letter is a letter sent to the tenant to remind him to keep certain things in order. There is yet another type of move-out letter where the tenant informs the landlord of his plan to vacate the unit but that is a different kind of letter. Sample Move-Out Letter Date: March 30, 2012 Tenant name:  Luke Howell Address: 2863 Beeghley Street Waco, TX 76701 Dear Mr. Howell, We wish to confirm that you’ll be moving out on April 15, 2012. I hope that you have enjoyed your stay here. We would like to return as much of your security deposit as possible. This move-out letter will…

  • How To Start Eviction in Ohio

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    15 Jan 2012 | 11:32 am
    The eviction process can only be initiated if the tenant has violated one or more terms in the lease contract. Among others, it is the failure to pay the rent that gets the most attention these days, prompting many landlords to file unlawful detainer actions in the local court. During the eviction process, the lease contract will support any claims of breach filed by the landlord. For example, your monthly rent and date dues are all indicated in there and that failure to comply with this may result to eviction. Aside from nonpayment of rent, other breaches can result to eviction as well.
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  • Anxiety Disorder Research

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    14 May 2012 | 12:17 am
    Anxiety Disorder Research Article by Gaetane Ross Current Anxiety Disorder Research: What’s Being Done and Why They Should Matter Anxiety disorder is a mental illness on which a lot of research and studies are still being performed to fully understand how it works and how to treat it. We…

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    9 May 2012 | 9:55 am
    Cure Panic and anxiety attacks Minimizing Anxiety With Panic away Article by Hurry Beazley Cure Panic and anxiety attacks Reducing Anxiety With Panic Away Are you currently living a life of high anxiety as well as panic attacks? If you are I am aware exactly how it feels. I’d high anxiety and also the attacks for six…

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    4 May 2012 | 2:51 pm
    How all natural depression vitamins and depression supplements can assist avoid anxiety and panic attacks Article by Su Ja Depression vitamins and depression supplements deliver the results for the reason that despression symptoms and anxiety often come together During my research career, I worked with…

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    3 May 2012 | 11:50 pm
    How To Deal With A Panic Attack Article by Mattys Harriger How to cope with A Panic Attack What Anxiety attacks Are Panic disorder is usually the scariest what to happen to you. Panic or anxiety attack is really a sudden rush of tension so severe you really feel just like…

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    1 May 2012 | 3:53 pm
    How you can Diagnose Panic attacks Article by Mattys Harriger How to Diagnose Panic attacks Anxiety attacks, that might affect almost 2 percent of the people in this country, are marked by panic disorder that will last around ten minutes or…
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  • Treat Stomach Ulcers with Misoprostol

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    11 May 2012 | 7:03 am
    Stomach ulcer or peptic ulcer is a term which is used to refer to ulcers of the stomach, esophagus and duodenum. Ulcers are sores, abrasions or lesions, caused due to the erosion of the mucosal lining. Stomach ulcers can develop on the walls of the stomach, the lower part of the esophagus or the duodenum. While stomach ulcers are termed gastric ulcers, ulcers of the esophagus and duodenum are called esophageal and duodenal ulcers respectively. Stomach Ulcers Symptoms: Abdominal pain is amongst the most common symptoms of stomach ulcers. The pain is often sharp, and burning as well as gnawing…

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    7 May 2012 | 4:30 am
    Restless leg syndrome is a condition in which the patient suffers from severe pain in the legs. The pain starts typically during periods of inactivity or rest. It is relieved on moving the legs. This disorder is also called shaking leg syndrome as the patients have a constant desire to move their legs to get rid of the pain. Use of drugs like Requip can be very helpful for patients suffering from this condition. Causes of Restless leg syndrome: The exact cause of this disorder is not known. However, the disease has been associated with some conditions mentioned below: Pregnancy Obesity…

  • Lasix and Hypertension

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    2 May 2012 | 6:42 am
    Hypertension is a disorder causing elevated levels of blood pressure. Hypertension is called a silent killer because patients suffering from it do not exhibit any obvious symptoms. This condition is usually detected after several years when the persistently high level of blood pressure has already caused lot of damage to the vital organs. If the blood pressure is not controlled properly by using good antihypertensive drugs, it can cause thickening of the myocardium resulting in hypertensive cardiomyopathy. It can also cause damage to the blood vessels in the eyes, the brain and the kidneys…

  • Depression and Seroquel

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    27 Apr 2012 | 4:27 am
    Depression can be described as feeling unhappy, sad and miserable or totally down in spirit. Depression causes loss of hope and the person suffering from depression gradually turns pessimistic, if it’s not treated in time. A patient of depression feels low and doesn’t get any pleasure from doing activities that he/she otherwise enjoys. Depression in some cases may take years to develop, whereas in others, it may show up in a couple of days as well. Depression is classified into 3 types such as melancholic, non-melancholic and psychotic depression. Melancholic depression is an ideal type…

  • Top 5 Depression Medications

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    19 Apr 2012 | 1:47 am
    The prevalence of depression is rising across the world due to reasons such as a stressful professional life, lack of work-life balance and academic pressure. The symptoms of depression include lack of interest in daily life, suicidal attempts, reduced hunger, sleeplessness, and altered behavior and mood disturbances. Patients may also exhibit unexplained weight gain or weight loss due to depression. Depression can have a bad impact on the personal and professional life of a person. It may also affect the academic performance of the patient adversely. Hence, it is highly essential to treat…
 
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  • Those curious cardiac enzymes

    Carolyn Thomas
    15 May 2012 | 6:09 am
    Current diagnostic protocols for identifying heart attack include taking at least two blood samples to test for cardiac enzymes during the first 12 hours after the onset of symptoms. But like many women, I was sent home within five hours of the onset of those textbook symptoms - so was I misdiagnosed after my cardiac tests turned out to be "normal" because I had simply been sent home too soon? Here's more about those telltale cardiac enzymes that doctors look for.

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    13 May 2012 | 6:08 am
    On this, the first Mother's Day since she died in February, I reflect on the first Mother's day in living memory when I didn't send my Mom a card and flowers.

  • “What Was That?” A poem for heart attack survivors

    Carolyn Thomas
    11 May 2012 | 6:21 am
    "Silent damage, death by stealth. An unfelt pain revealed . . . " Manchester, England's Lorraine Gradwell agreed to share with us the poem she wrote shortly after surviving what doctors call a "widow maker" heart attack last fall. Read more of Lorraine's poem that captures the emotional roller coaster of what it's like living with heart disease.

  • Former BMJ editor: “Doctors are not interested in health”

    Carolyn Thomas
    7 May 2012 | 6:33 am
    Dr. Richard Smith, writing in the British Medical Journal last month, offered such a revealing overview of everything that is wrong in medicine that I feel compelled to share with you his recent article about attending the World Cardiology Congress in Dubai. For example: "The session on stents was full to overflowing. Stents mean money and drama. Prevention, in contrast,is boring, all about what doesn't happen rather than what does. Plus, were it to be successful, it would put cardiologists out of business."

  • Taking aspirin at first sign of heart attack: good or bad advice?

    Carolyn Thomas
    3 May 2012 | 6:37 am
    You've no doubt already heard about this standard protocol for those who think they might be experiencing a heart attack: "Call 911 and chew one full-strength aspirin". So why are doctors telling heart patients about a new "Axe The Aspirin" protocol in favour of a pharmaceutical duo that includes an anti-platelet drug that's nine times the recommended therapeutic dosage?
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  • Choosing a Summer Camp for Your Child with Special Needs

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    15 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    This excerpt was taken from an article written by Douglas Lathrop in Kids on Wheels, a publication now no longer in print, but because I think the ideas are so good I want to pass them on. For your...

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    To understand why dynamic seating is important we first need to understand what it is. The word “dynamic” is used to describe the presence of movement, as opposed to “static”—the absence of movement....

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    We have visited many classrooms and found that Rifton adaptive tricycles purchased years ago are still going strong. We’ve also found that the favorite Rifton tricycles often need a simple tune-up to...

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    24 Apr 2012 | 4:00 am
    As most of you undoubtedly know, for children with disabilities exercise such as cycling with a special needs tricycle can be therapeutic as well as fun. Cycling may provide a variety of health...

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    17 Apr 2012 | 4:00 am
    Contributed by Jennifer Burke, caregiver A few years ago I was looking around for a part-time job when I heard that the parents of one of my students were looking for help for their 9-year-old son....
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  • Top Rated Male Enhancement Products and Their Benefits

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    14 May 2012 | 2:15 am
    Many men these days are very curious on whether those male enhancement products seen in both the market and online are really working or are plainly total waste of resources and time. One saddening fact is that majority of these products for enhancement of men are purely hoaxes considering that most marketers these days are only after the money of consumers, not really their health. This is the main reason why you need to search for only the top rated male enhancement product available in the market these days. Also, you can already find numerous men who are sexual problems who choose to look…

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    8 May 2012 | 3:28 am
    If you are an acne sufferer, you will do practically anything to escape the torment. You’ve probably had enough of having to go out into the world with swelling, redness and breakouts, especially if your acne is painful. However, without insurance, you most likely can’t afford a dermatologist. Even if it is within your budget, you still should avoid pharmaceuticals and try more natural products first. The three products mentioned below are not only a better option to cure your acne forever, but also the best of what the market has to offer at the moment. Derma Cleanse: The acne…

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  • Fact or Fiction – Is Drinking a Lot of Water Good For You?

    Kristjan
    15 May 2012 | 6:47 am
    A common belief in health and fitness circles is that it is somehow good for the body to drink an excessive amount of water.A high water intake is claimed to lead to all sorts of health benefits, such as increased fat burning, more energy, less appetite, etc.Here, I am going to discover what the actual science has to say about this.Is there any real benefit to drinking more water than plain old thirst commands?Or are we just wasting our effort filling and refilling those water bottles all the time? (not to mention having to pee every hour of the day)First of All, How Much is Too Much?Before I…

  • How Many Carbs on a Low-Carb Diet? More Than You Might Think

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    11 May 2012 | 3:28 am
    There seem to be mixed opinions on what actually constitutes a “low carb diet”.I’ve gotten some really interesting remarks after using these words in some of my articles.Some people think I’m promoting Atkins to them, and others think I’m telling people to cut out all fruits and vegetables from their diet.First of all, I haven’t even read Atkins’s book.In fact, I’m not promoting any sort of “diet plan”. I don’t really believe in “diets”, as they’re unlikely to lead to long-term results.However, some…

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    8 May 2012 | 6:14 pm
    Jamie OliverI thought I’d write an entire post about this video, which isn’t new (came out in 2010).Hat tip to Stefan Nilson – I found it on his site.This is a TED talk by Jamie Oliver, who you may know as the “naked chef“.The video is an incredibly compelling presentation of the current state of the obesity epidemic in America, and how he believes it can be largely prevented by radically transforming the country’s food culture.Some interesting points made:While you are watching the clip, 4 people in America will die from diet-related illness.For the first…

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    3 May 2012 | 5:38 pm
    I was pretty pissed off when I wrote the draft to this post a few days ago.Since then, I’ve cooled down a little bit.I’ll leave the original title, as well as the image that I had selected for the post, since I already forked out a few bucks for the license.But I have completely rewritten it since the original draft.Being angry isn’t helpful to anyone, and I think a voice of reason is always more convincing and helpful than a voice filled with spite.Registered Dietitians and NutritionistsThese people are supposed to be “the experts” on health and nutrition.After…

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    A large part of what you’ve heard about nutrition and health is nonsense.In some cases you have been intentionally lied to by greedy people trying to sell you something.In other cases though, people (including some health professionals) are simply misinformed about how to be healthy.Guidelines are often crafted based on “policy” instead of science, the ridiculous war on saturated fat being a prime example of that.Lifestyle Diseases Are PreventableIf you are willing to look past the advice that is constantly given by these misguided people, such as “food doesn’t…
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  • 28th Victim for Listeria Outbreak in U.S.

    Phil Krakow
    6 May 2012 | 10:24 am
    According to the information published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC on Wednesday, the death rate in the United States caused by the ongoing listeria outbreak has already arrived at a number of 28. The CDC reported that there is a total number of 133 cases which are related to any of the four associated outbreak strains to Listeria monocytogenes. These have been listed in the twenty six various states in U.S. Not only that, besides the 28 listed reported deaths caused by the listeria outbreak, one woman who was pregnant also had a miscarriage due to the suffering…

  • Wegmans Recalled Pine Nuts due to Salmonella Outbreak

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    5 May 2012 | 8:35 am
    With the reported salmonella outbreak in six states, which has infected about 42 individuals, Wegmans Inc. has recalled the pine nuts sold in their grocery stores. On Thursday, the New York-based chain has declared that they had recalled around 5,000 pounds of their pine nuts that are Turkish bulk-purchased. The products were sold within the period of July 1 up to October 18 at grocery stores of Wegmans located in Maryland, New York, Virginia, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, and illnesses took place in the said states and in Arizona. Jo Natale, the spokesperson of the company explained that on…

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    5 May 2012 | 7:16 am
    Experts who are still in attempt to stop the outbreak of Dengue fever has released, for the first time, mosquitoes out in the wild, which had been modified genetically so that they will pass on the deadly DNA that destroys their offspring. According to a study, there were around 19,000 insects that are genetically modified released into the 25 acres located at Grand Cayman Island last 2009. Soon after the releasing, tests have shown that those made up most of the sixteen percent of the population of mosquitoes; additionally, the deadly gene was carried by around ten percent of larvae. The…

  • U.S. Long-Term Healthcare Costs Rose as much as 5.6 Percent

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    4 May 2012 | 3:24 pm
    MetLife says that long-term health costs have increased up to 5.6% this year, piloted by assisted-living expenses, and continues to rise at a higher rate in the middle of a not so strong financial system. The largest U.S. life insurer, New York-based MetLife, said in their report that the standard cost for assisted living rose 5.6 percent to $41,724 a year, in comparison to a 5.2 percent increase last year. The rate for a private nursing-home room increased 4.4 percent to $87,235 a year and adult day services climbed 4.5 percent to $70 a day. Home health-aide service was unchanged at $21 an…

  • Published Report Classifies Food Ingredients Safety

    Yvonne Magtibay
    4 May 2012 | 11:38 am
    Based on the new report released on last Wednesday, thousands of ingredients that go into food have been sorted as harmless by private commerce alone, without any U.S. government failure to notice. The report issued by the Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety journal focused on the study financed by the health and consumer safety arm of the nonprofit Pew Charitable Trusts, the Pew Health Group. Erik Olson, Pew Health Group’s director of food and consumer safety programs and one of the study’s authors said that, “We don’t know the names of a lot of…
 
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  • A Conversation with Roger King and Wilhelmina Jenkins

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    13 May 2012 | 5:08 pm
    On May 9, 2012, we hosted a special webinar, “A Conversation with Roger King and Wilhelmina Jenkins.” It was well-attended and received high marks from participants. The recording is now available at: http://bit.ly/may9-webinar-rec. Novelist and filmmaker Roger King has written a new autobiographical novel, Love and Fatigue in America, about his journey in the U.S. following his diagnosis with CFS:  “When invited to teach at a university in Spokane, Washington, the unnamed British narrator of King’s extraordinary autobiographical novel heads eagerly toward the promise of the…

  • RIWW Faculty Says “Thank You”

    Kim McCleary
    9 May 2012 | 8:48 am
    From the CEO’s DeskMay 2012 The grants we awarded to form the Research Institute Without Walls were rigorously vetted for scientific and strategic merit. About the only thing we didn’t include as part of the review process was a movie screen test. So when I announced during the first session of our kick-off meeting that we’d take time at the break to make a short video to thank our supporters (you!), there was a little surprise and mild resistance. When the time came, I led everyone to the roof. “How can we make a video for the Research Institute WITHOUT Walls…

  • To PEM or not to PEM? That is the question for case definition

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    27 Apr 2012 | 9:51 am
    By Leonard A. Jason, Ph.D. and Meredyth EvansDePaul University The criteria for defining cases is an important topic in research and medicine. For chronic fatigue syndrome, it has been a vexing topic whether one considers CFS to be a new condition identified with the 1988 case definition (Holmes, et al.) or a new (if unwanted) name for a condition that has existed for decades, if not centuries, by other names. Here we will examine the cluster of symptoms known as post-exertional malaise (PEM) and its importance in defining the condition. PEM is also known as post-exertional relapse. It…

  • Catalyst Fund Spring Campaign Launches

    Kim McCleary
    25 Apr 2012 | 11:00 am
    Together, We Can Shape a Brighter Future Every person afflicted with chronic fatigue syndrome or CFS, and every family touched by this debilitating illness, has a powerful story to share. Always poignant, frequently heartbreaking, these stories — our stories — remind us why it’s so important that we shape a new, brighter future, together. For Jennifer E. Wright and millions of others afflicted with CFS, the stakes have never been higher, and the breakthrough approach to research embodied in the new Research Institute Without Walls (RIWW) has never been more important. Here…

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    Kim McCleary
    23 Apr 2012 | 9:21 am
     Seattle-based nonprofit Sage Bionetworks has hosted its third annual Commons Congress in San Francisco to keep building momentum for a movement in which researchers share more of their experimental data and models in the open. Sage Bionetworks founder Stephen Friend, M.D., Ph.D., started the conference three years ago with Eric Schadt, Ph.D., to bring together innovators from academic science, Big Pharma, biotech, government agencies and patient advocacy groups. This year’s meeting was held April 20-21, 2012. The Association’s scientific director, Suzanne D. Vernon,…
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    8 May 2012 | 2:28 pm
    Stress management is a hot topic these days, with good reason; even if you’re totally overwhelmed and you can’t seem to be able to juggle all of life’s demands, you can take steps starting right now to change the way you see and think to permanently give you control of your stress response. Many stress management techniques focus on making you feel better – which is great – but to live a stress-free life, you’ll need to make some in the way you think. Start with making a list of things that cause you stress: too many activities into your day? Finances, health and…

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    22 Apr 2012 | 6:33 pm
    It’s ironic, isn’t it… in this day of information overload, we have outsourced our memory to electronic devices. But drop that cell phone in the sink, leave your laptop at home and our best friend’s phone number is lost. While using electronics for memory storage/retrieval is useful, it’s also essential to cultivate our own memory. Wouldn’t it be lovely to get a “memory upgrade” by installing a new chip? But don’t forget (pun intended), the human mind is more powerful than any computer. We can imagine! We see something that reminds us of a feeling, and the memory of that…

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    21 Apr 2012 | 2:24 pm
    What is self development? It is the process of becoming self-aware and developing the ability to direct your mind to enhance your talents and potential. Self development means learning to design your future consciously and deliberately instead of unconsciously allowing others to design it for you. Many people look for a quick fix for the aspects of themselves they don’t like (such as procrastination) but there is no quick fix. It takes commitment and dedicated practice. But it’s not drudgery! It’s a fascinating journey into the inner workings of your mind and you will be eager to take a…

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    The Silva Team
    15 Apr 2012 | 3:17 pm
    “Hypnosis” has unfortunately gotten a bit of a bad rap over the years. Images of unsavory characters hypnotizing unsuspecting people to do unpleasant things, “mind control” and having things done to you outside of your awareness has made many people shy away from this useful relaxation and self-programming tool. Hypnosis is, like meditation, a state of inward-focused attention. It is an altered state (really nothing more than a different way of acquiring and processing information than normal). Practically everyone has experienced this state – when you’re immersed in a book, a…

  • Knowing When Spiritual Enlightenment Happens

    The Silva Team
    8 Apr 2012 | 12:05 pm
    What is enlightenment and how do you know when you’ve attained it? The word is itself contains “light” – or the light associated with God or Universal Consciousness. Enlightenment is the “coming into the light” or “becoming the light.” In a secular context, enlightenment means the “ah-ha” moment when you fully understand something. In spiritual terms, you achieve understanding of the meaning and purpose of life and communication or one-ness with all creation and with God, and the realization of our own divine nature. In both cases,…
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  • A High Fructose Diet Results in a Slower Brain

    Admin
    15 May 2012 | 3:18 pm
    A study of rats is the first to show how a diet steadily high in fructose slows the brain, hampering memory and learning — and how omega-3 fatty acids can counteract the disruption. “Our findings illustrate that what you eat affects how you think,” said professor Fernando Gomez-Pinilla. “Eating a high-fructose diet over the long [...]

  • Moderate Exercise Significantly Reduces High Blood Pressure Risk

    Admin
    15 May 2012 | 4:50 am
    According to research, if your parents have a history of high blood pressure, you can significantly reduce your risk of developing the disease with moderate exercise and increased cardiovascular fitness. In a study of more than 6,000 people, those who had a parent with high blood pressure but were highly fit had a 34 percent [...]

  • Walking in Nature Can Be Of Benefit To People With Depression

    Admin
    14 May 2012 | 4:02 pm
    A walk in the park may have psychological benefits for people suffering from depression. In one of the first studies to examine the effect of nature walks on cognition and mood in people with major depression, researchers have found promising evidence that a walk in the park may provide some cognitive benefits. The study showed [...]

  • Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Reduced With Cannabis

    Admin
    14 May 2012 | 3:28 pm
    A clinical study of 30 adult patients with multiple sclerosis has shown that smoked cannabis may be an effective treatment for spasticity – a common and disabling symptom of this neurological disease. The placebo-controlled trial also resulted in reduced perception of pain, although participants also reported short-term, adverse cognitive effects and increased fatigue. Principal investigator [...]

  • Up to 600 Extra Calories from Bigger Beverages

    Admin
    14 May 2012 | 12:30 pm
    When you’re ordering the new Starbucks “trenta” you’re not only getting a massive drink (31 ounces) but extra calories (up to 600) – with the potential to pack on more than 60 extra pounds in one year. “200 extra calories per day will lead to a weight gain of about 2 pounds per month, or [...]
 
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  • Hepatitis C: Interferon Causing Depression?

    Will Blesch
    6 May 2012 | 8:14 am
    Copyright 2012, Written by Will Blesch Apparently, those suffering from a Hepatitis C infection are prone to depression. This is a problem, especially considering the fact that a new study published in the International Journal of Interferon, Cytokine and Mediator Research, shows that interferon, a standard treatment for Hepatitis C infection, can actually BE a cause of depression. Sounds lovely doesn’t it? You’ve got a Hepatitis C infection, and that by itself is enough to bring on true, clinical depression, and now we learn that one of the drugs  designed to fight the Hepatitis virus…

  • Can Sitting Kill You? (You Bet Your Sweet Butt it Can)

    Will Blesch
    28 Mar 2012 | 6:16 am
      Copyright 2012, Written by Will Blesch I’ve decided I’d like to take a break from focusing on HPV and other viral diseases and just talk about some general health concerns some people might have. (Plus, I was getting a bit burned out on the whole HPV topic.) With that in mind, I was browsing through various health news sources and I came across an Australian study which suggests that sitting around all day (11 hours or more cumulatively) whether in front of the television, or sitting in your car, or sitting at work, is extremely detrimental to your health. According to this study,…

  • HPV Confessions (Are Women’s Mags Pushing an Agenda?)

    Will Blesch
    20 Mar 2012 | 6:34 am
    Copyright 2012, Written by Will Blesch Well, dear readers my pause has actually been a little more than a month rather than a mere week. However, I am back! As promised, this posting will look at some of the more popular women’s magazines in the U.S. and their coverage of any issue concerning the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) over the course of 2011. Here’s the top five: “Women’s Health Magazine”, “Cosmopolitan”, “O, the Oprah Magazine”, “Glamour” and “Self”. With titles like, “Would He Get an HPV Vaccination to Protect You?,”all of them pretty much touted the…

  • A Week-Long Pause

    Will Blesch
    10 Feb 2012 | 12:58 am
    Copyright 2012, Written by Will Blesch Dang! I didn’t realize this week would end up being so busy. It was actually a knockout though. I know I promised an article talking about the leading Womens Health Magazines and what their coverage of the HPV vaccine, Gardasil (or Cervarix) was like over 2011. Sadly, my research is not complete. I have a ton of excuses…most of them legitimate. However, I won’t bore you with the details except to say…I shot two commercials this past week and have been kept busy with some writing work for a particular client. The commercials are…

  • HPV Stories in Womens Health Magazines?

    Will Blesch
    29 Jan 2012 | 5:40 am
    Copyright 2012, Written by Will Blesch Hi folks! It’s Sunday and I’m back on the prowl. Actually, I am in the process of doing some research to find out just how many womens health magazines have been publishing stories on HPV infection. I’m also interested in learning what slant the publications take in terms of vaccine promotion. Before I even get started, I have to say that I am, right now, fairly certain that most womens health magazines are going to tout the official, Merck Pharmaceuticals line regarding Gardasil. (They say it’s safe, effective, and prevents cervical cancer.)…
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  • Do health disparities matter?

    The Colorado Health Foundation
    10 May 2012 | 2:13 pm
    Charles Reyman is vice president of Communications for the Colorado Health Foundation. With all the talk about people's lack of access to quality health care, their inability to purchase the essentials for a healthy life and the role they play in their own health, we can lose sight of the core question that drives these discussions. That question is: Do health disparities really matter? Participants of the 2012 Colorado Health Symposium will explore the answers to that question, July 25-27 at the Keystone Resort & Conference Center. Operating under the theme "Health Equity:…

  • Register now for the Colorado Health Symposium

    The Colorado Health Foundation
    8 May 2012 | 2:10 pm
    Regarded as one of the most widely discussed health policy conferences in the country, the 2012 Colorado Health Symposium takes place July 25-27 at Keystone Resort & Conference Center. With an emphasis on innovation and real-world solutions, the Symposium features fresh perspectives and new ideas from national thought leaders in health and health care. Operating under the theme "Health Equity: Bridging the Divides," this year's Symposium sets the tone for a more equitable future. The three-day event challenges presenters and participants to define opportunities for greater…

  • Food for thought about what we eat

    The Colorado Health Foundation
    1 May 2012 | 4:06 pm
    Anne Warhover is president and CEO of the Colorado Health Foundation. Editor's note: This posting originally appeared in the Spring 2012 edition of Health Elevations, the Colorado Health Foundation's award-winning quarterly journal. If you have recently strolled through a grocery store where the aisles are teeming with colorful fruits, vegetables and other culinary delights, you might find it hard to believe we are facing a "food crisis" in this country. But the fact remains that far too many Coloradans and Americans simply don't have access to healthy foods – a…

  • Policy Speakout: Better health care through data collection

    The Colorado Health Foundation
    26 Apr 2012 | 2:23 pm
    Steve Holloway is the director of the Primary Care Office at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Good public planning depends upon the sound evaluation of accurate and complete data. The Primary Care Office at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is among the many organizations across the state that are developing the health professional workforce to meet the state's current and future needs. Like those other organizations, we are particularly concerned about access to care for medically vulnerable Coloradans in rural and low-income communities. We…

  • Colorado KaleidosCOpe Close-Up: Tai chi boosts balance and spirit

    The Colorado Health Foundation
    18 Apr 2012 | 5:57 pm
    Tamera Manzanares is the community outreach specialist for the Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association. Editor's note: This narrative appears on the Colorado KaleidosCOpe, a storytelling campaign which sheds light on the work of the Colorado Health Foundation's grantee partners and the lives they impact. Nadine Leslie has done her share of traveling, but her heart and home will always be in Hayden, Colo., a remote town of 1,700 in the northwest corner of the state. Nadine has spent most of her life here. She was born in the region's first hospital, built more than 85 years…
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  • Founder Tracey Brown of Phuds Natural Dog Food

    Gedeon Embaye
    16 May 2012 | 5:11 am
    For more information about Tracey Brown and Phuds Natural Dog Food please visit admin.naturaltherapypages.com.au or call 03 5797 8211

  • Hakeem Abdul Ghaffar Agha on atv post by Zagham

    Gedeon Embaye
    15 May 2012 | 3:02 pm
    Abdul Ghaffar Agha Herbalist live on atv morning show “A morning with Farah”. Herbalism is a traditional medicinal or folk medicine practice based on the use of plants and plant extracts. Herbalism is also known as botanical medicine, medicinal botany medical herbalism, herbal medicine, herbology, and phytotherapy. Sometimes the scope of herbal medicine is extended to…

  • Whole Body Detoxification Supplement – Detox Your Liver & Much More!

    Gedeon Embaye
    14 May 2012 | 5:39 pm
    Detoxify Your WHOLE Body, Liver, Lymph & Kidneys! www.phionbalance.com pHion Whole Body Detoxification helps to eliminate bacteria, yeast and fungi – as well as the mycotoxins, exotoxins and endotoxins they produce – throughout your WHOLE body. www.phionbalance.com If your body is acidic, your system is the perfect terrain for…

  • Excerpts from a talk about Tibetan Medicine Dr. Kunchok Gyal

    Gedeon Embaye
    13 May 2012 | 8:33 pm
    Dr. Gyaltsen is a Tibetan Buddhist Monk and Tibetan Medical Doctor. Currently working on his PhD at UCLA in Public Health, he is also the President and Founder of the Tibetan Healing Fund: www.tibetanhealingfund.org Pacific Ashtanga Yoga was able to ask Dr. Gyaltsen to speak on the topic of Tibetan Medicine and the goals of…

  • Updated Skincare Routine+Review (Spring 2012)

    Gedeon Embaye
    12 May 2012 | 2:27 pm
    PLEASE EXPAND FOR MORE INFO~My facebook page: www.facebook.com E-mail me: lovesweetcrystal@gmail.com Hello everyone! As requested, I have my updated skincare routine for you all today. This is my spring skincare routine. My skin currently is more on the normal to dry side. Skincare is a very personal thing, because all of us…
 
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  • Stay In The Conversation

    Beau Lebens
    15 May 2012 | 6:01 pm
    It’s now much easier for you and your commenters to keep track of the conversations you’re involved in across WordPress.com. Some recent tests have shown that by subscribing commenters to new comments by default, they are more likely to stay engaged and come back and comment more on your blog. With that knowledge, we’ve changed the default comment following behavior to help you get more conversations going on your blog. We made the initial changes last week and after great feedback from you we just launched an update. Here’s how it works: By default, posting a comment…

  • Look at These Gorgeous Blogs

    Sheri
    15 May 2012 | 1:05 pm
    We’ve added a user showcase where you can view stunning customizations made by people just like you. From complete redesigns with CSS to adding pizzazz with Custom Fonts to clever use of options like background and header, this showcase will spark your imagination and inspire creativity. Discover details about what each showcase blog is doing with WordPress.com themes and customizations by clicking a thumbnail to see a colophon-style list of credits on the left. We’ve also updated footer links so blog owners can show off the types of customizations they’ve made and visitors can…

  • Photo Blogging 101, Part 1

    Erica V.
    14 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    Spring is in the air. With the weather warming up, now is a great time to get started on a photo blog. Creating a photo blog is a wonderful introduction to blogging on WordPress.com or an opportunity to refresh your current site. Ready to get started? You can sign up for a new blog right over here. Getting started Photo blogs, sometimes called phlogs, use pictures instead of words. While many photo bloggers choose a type of photo that they want to focus on, such as portraits, others use their photo blog to document their life’s events. Photo blogs come in a variety of styles, including…

  • New Themes: Just Desserts and Oxygen

    Michelle Langston
    10 May 2012 | 8:11 am
    Happy Thursday! We’ve added some exciting new themes to our ever-growing collection, and we’re happy to tell you all about them. First out of the oven is…Just Desserts. Yep, that’s a theme! Designed by Andy Rutledge, Just Desserts is a deliciously stylish premium theme that’s perfect for blogs centered on food. With its responsive, single-column layout and unique presentation of images and posts on the front page, Just Desserts gives you a delectable canvas on which your mouthwatering photos and text can really shine — even when viewed on smaller mobile devices…

  • Find Friends Who Use WordPress

    Nick Momrik
    1 May 2012 | 2:32 pm
    Are you curious to see how your friends are using WordPress? Give the new and improved Friend Finder a try to connect with your Twitter, Facebook, and Google contacts who have WordPress sites! After authorizing WordPress.com to use your Twitter, Facebook, or Google account to find your friends (don’t worry — none of this account information is saved!) you’ll see a list of people you know who have WordPress sites. Click Follow and each time your friend publishes a new post it will show up in your Reader under Blogs I Follow. If you have multiple blogs, make sure to set the…
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  • How to Find the Best of Me… and Success

    Selvi Lim
    12 May 2012 | 2:47 am
    The best side of us lies within. By maximizing it, doors of success will stay open… Sometimes we wonder, what makes us different than other people who are more successful? Aren’t we all created as equal in perfection from the Almighty? But why there are people who are successful and unsuccessful? It all leads to [...] No related posts.

  • 7 Wastefulness that Disturbs Career

    Selvi Lim
    1 Apr 2012 | 10:08 pm
    Have you felt doing the best on your career, but your position and salary do not increase? Try to investigate these 7 things. Who knows there are many wasteful things we do that make us unproductive. Many people complain, why their careers seem going nowhere. They feel they’ve done all kinds of things, run things [...] Related posts:Boost Career by Keeping Your Life in Balance Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

  • Attitudes That Cannot be Applied on Our Children

    Selvi Lim
    20 Jan 2012 | 8:30 am
    Feeling upset is a common thing for children as long as parents are not overreacting on it. However there are times when parents lose control so they do inappropriate things. Though it seems normal, this kind of attitude should be avoided. No matter how busy a father or a mother is, it is not appropriate [...] No related posts.

  • Financial Management: What We Think is What We Get

    Selvi Lim
    25 Dec 2011 | 8:24 am
    What we think in our mind will determine the content of our wallet. The source of problems in this world; whether you admit it or not, comes from money. Therefore it is not mistaken when people say, “Are we really that materialistic? Do we really cannot live without money?” The key lies on our thinking [...] Related posts:Mistakes in Financial PlanningThe Wisest Financial Advice of All Time Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

  • Here Are the Keys to Success of Steve Jobs

    Selvi Lim
    8 Dec 2011 | 4:30 am
    Competitors consider Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple Inc., as someone who changes the world. The President of USA, Barrack Obama, also acknowledged that fact about the late Steve Jobs who passed away last October 5th 2011. “Steve was one of the biggest American innovators who had the courage to think differently, brave enough to [...] Related posts:How to Find the Best of Me… and Success Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
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  • Liver Transplantation for Liver Cancer

    Dr. Vinay Kumaran
    14 May 2012 | 6:36 am
    Primary liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) is one of the commoner cancers worldwide. It produces no symptoms until a fairly late stage and hence is often detected too late to be cured. It usually arises in a liver with cirrhosis due …

  • A-C-E of foods in CANCER

    Dr. Payal Chhabria
    11 May 2012 | 1:31 am
    Cancers vary greatly in cause, symptoms, response to treatment and possibility of cure. Most of the cancers are influenced by the dietary intake of variety of nutrients especially Vitamins A, C and E.   On a day-to-day basis our body …

  • BEWARE YOUR SMOKER FRIEND CAN KILL YOU

    admin
    3 May 2012 | 1:20 am
    You may be thinking that how will my friend kill me if he is not forcing me to smoke with him? You may also think that smoking makes only the person who smokes vulnerable to the hazards of tobacco.  Well, …

  • World Health Day

    admin
    5 Apr 2012 | 1:28 am
    7th April is celebrated every year by WHO as World Health Day. World Health Day is an invitation by WHO to focus everyone’s attention on global health issues.  We, at MediAngels, are making efforts in this direction in our own …

  • Gift A Little Health

    Nilesh
    28 Mar 2012 | 3:30 am
    Many  of us spend anything between Rs 250 to Rs 2500 or more once a year to buy a gift for a close friend or family. The amount we spend on buying a present does not really matter. What matters …
 
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  • Ensure yoga practice for relaxation

    admin
    19 Apr 2012 | 1:13 pm
    About yoga without doubt is one of the most popular ways for everyone to do in order to lose weight. People all over the world are leading extremely busy and hectic lives and they do not have the time to read yoga articles in order to gain even a surface level of knowledge regarding yoga. Yoga helps the body lose weight by burning excess calories that are not needed by the body. In addition, yoga exercise helps strengthen the muscles in your body make strong Body shapes, too! In this article we will talk about the different yoga classes to choose from. It is important to know a little bit of…

  • Give proper attention to your yoga practice

    admin
    30 Mar 2012 | 1:56 pm
    If we are going to review Exercise importance around the world, We will note that,Every year thousands of people enroll for the various yoga training programs. The retreats that are organized are similar to the crash courses in yoga and teach you a lot, more than just basics. The duration of the retreat may differ, based on the program offered but generally, the yoga retreats are around one month long and will give you, a thorough insight of yoga, There are many myths about Yoga that are told by people that do not have a nice belief about it. Yoga is so complex that it offers something for…

  • Cure your Foot Pain Problems with Podiatrist Care

    admin
    24 Mar 2012 | 7:57 am
    Millions of Peoples in all around the warld, often suffer from injuries during our sports endeavours, and one of the worst aftershocks to most injuries is the swelling that occurs, and also the on-going pain, A smaller number of people actually directly go to a foot specialist (podiatrist) to have their condition treated. There are a number of conditions that need podiatric care from the start, as these conditions require either the expertise of the specialist or the success of their treatment courses in order to ensure a full and speedy recovery. This article will discuss some basic…

  • Is your diet balanced or not?

    admin
    11 Mar 2012 | 3:30 am
    Eating a healthy balanced meal is important no matter whether you are trying to lose weight or not. But Health Scienist mostly saying that “The best diet foods are the same as a healthy eating lifestyle”. Eat lots of fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water, Having like a great body is always a good thing. When you start working out, trying to get fit, and just generally caring for yourself you really start putting emphasis on what matters when it comes to your body and how you treat it. You start using great diets, getting healthier alternatives to what your vices were, and an over…

  • Information Surrounding Microsurgical Clipping and the Recovery Period

    admin
    21 Feb 2012 | 7:17 am
    There is more than one medical procedure which can be utilised in order too treat aneurysms — ruptured blood vessels causing bleeding – in the brain, with one of the more common procedures being that of microsurgical clipping. Essentially this involves cutting open the patient’s skull and dividing the brain lobes in order to try to repair the aneurysm with the least possible actual handling of the patient’s brain. Whether this procedure is actually used for the treatment of aneurysms generally depends on which part of the brain the aneurysm is located in, with the area…
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  • Ultimate Fun Foodie Gift Guide for Mom

    admin
    10 May 2012 | 6:32 am
    It’s Mother’s Day! And though the ultimate role reversal is an old idea, it’s still the one that your mom will cherish the most. So spend the day cooking for her. Are you thinking, “But what do I cook?” Isn’t it just the happy co-incidence that we’re writing an article telling just you just that: Starter: Mushrooms stuffed with Bacon If you want to begin with a sinful starter, nothing will be more perfect than this recipe! You will need: 3 strips of bacon, 6 large mushrooms, I tbsp butter, ½ a chopped onion, 1 clove of garlic, 3 ounces cream cheese, 3 ounces blue cheese, 1/3…

  • Make your Mother’s Day Special

    admin
    5 May 2012 | 2:39 am
    We know what you’re thinking. Mother’s Day is already special, yes. But does your mother know that you think it is? Time for you to show her! Here’s a list of 10 things you can do to make it bloody obvious: Make her a hand-drawn card. In today’s world of SMSes and MMSes and e-cards, nothing is more special than a card you’ve made yourself. So what if it looks like the scribbles of a three-year-old – it’s better than an e-card with a generic kitten on it. Go for a drive with your mom with the windows rolled down. Nothing like the wind in your hair and some fuel in your tank! Take…

  • 5 things to make for Mother’s Day

    admin
    5 May 2012 | 2:25 am
    After everything your mom does for you on every other day of the year, doesn’t it seem like a good idea to spend Mother’s Day doing something for her? Which is why we’ve found these great DIY gift ideas for Mother’s Day! You’ll feel like a child again and your mom will get a beautiful gift you’ve slaved over – it’s a win win. 1.Photoshop is your friend. Get old pictures of family trips and birthdays scanned and digitised, and create a collage of memories. Print it out at the local printer, frame it and write a message on the back. Et voila! A gift of a family trip down the…

  • Studies Reveal The Health-Tea Habits Of Drinking Black Tea

    admin
    25 Jan 2012 | 12:57 am
    Drinking too much coffee has always been a “no no” from health experts while drinking tea (especially green tea) has been hailed as a great habit with tremendous health benefits. In fact, green tea has been seen as a miracle ingredient in natural health products and it’s benefits have been linked to: - Anti oxidation properties - Boosting metabolism to reduce weight - Tackling cholesterol - Working against diabetes - Maintaining great skin - Even fighting cancer There’s significant interest and research around the effects of green tea and there’s no disputing it’s great for…

  • Foods To Avoid During Pregnancy A HealthyTimesBlog Graphic

    admin
    17 Jan 2012 | 2:13 am
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  • Bodily Changes and Healthy Aging

    admin
    16 May 2012 | 2:46 am
    From the beginning of our birth, our body endures many changes. As we reach young adolescence, however the body experiences a series of senescence, or bodily changes abnormal, which the bodily functions start to decline. The body makes these changes, which most people will notice, the difference. The musculoskeletal system is the first area that most diseases and illnesses start. For this reason once, a person turns 35 years of age regardless of their activities, athletic nature, etc. Still, one can reduce such disease by avoiding injuries to the muscles and joints. You can do this by…

  • Back Pain and Diagnosis

    admin
    15 May 2012 | 6:27 am
    Did you know that many doctors miss areas of concern that could lead to cures? Did you know that back pain is common, yet many doctors fail to see the cause? The answer is simple. The reason is most medical doctors have little experience in the system of healing so to speak. Rather many doctors focus on prescribing medicines and searching for answers, which many times rest in front of them. Don’t get me wrong, good doctors reach everywhere, yet these people lack educational knowledge of the spinal column, central nervous system and so on. As well, these people fail to see that many causes…

  • Air Purifiers and Air Filters for Travelers: Are They Worth the Money?

    admin
    14 May 2012 | 5:50 am
    Do you do a lot of traveling?  If you do, you may be concerned about the air that you are breathing inside your hotel room.  This may especially be the case if you suffer from asthma or allergies.  If you do, you may be curious about air purifiers and air filters that are designed for travelers.  As nice as a concept as they do sound, you may be curious as to whether or not they work or if they are worth the money. When it comes to determining if travel sized air purifiers are worth the money, you will find that it depends.  With that said, typically, most are encouraged to save their…

  • Getting Fit with Aerobics Classes

    admin
    13 May 2012 | 5:29 am
    If you have ever wanted to be healthier, you probably already know that aerobics can be the way to go. You’ll find that you are able to stay trimmer, and you are also able to have more endurance and be able to do other sorts of exercises. One of the best ways to get into aerobics and to make it something that you can do full time is to take aerobics classes.   At aerobics classes, you’ll be able to learn how to do the basic fundamentals of the types of aerobics that you want to be doing. You can also learn how to different moves – things you might not know yet, and you can learn…

  • A Typical Laser Hair Removal Treatment

    admin
    12 May 2012 | 10:17 am
    When the day arrives for you to have your first laser hair removal treatment, it is normal to feel nervous and possibly a bit anxious. This is because it is something you have never done before and you are not sure what to expect. Try to relax and think of this visit as any other doctor visit. If there is a wait once  you arrive at the office, try to keep your mind busy so you will not worry about the upcoming procedure. Perhaps a friend could accompany you to your appointment, or, if  you are alone, read a book or magazine. Having your payment ready will also help you to relax as it will…
 
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    Holy Is The Lord
    24 Apr 2012 | 5:08 pm
    Hi Nancy,Thank you so much for adding your feedback. As you likely saw, I could not figure out the "right" way to use the salve and wound up trying several appropaches. I can certainly testify that it works, but I sure would have loved to get it all out in one fell swoop as you seemed to. :-)One thing this journey has shown me is that there are lots of ways to tackle cancer. I pray that you remain cancer-free.God Bless!

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    Anonymous
    11 Apr 2012 | 4:21 pm
    I followed through all of your postings.Thank you for helping ALL of the people who are embarking on this journey.I have used the black salve on less threatening cancers... and have kept the scab carefully covered THICKLY with medicated vaseline ointment to keep air away from the scab. The result was that after several days, the edges loosened up and the whole thing FELL OUT on the surface of the bandage and it looked like a big ugly whiteish cream colored squid... with long roots. UGLY as sin its self.Whereupon the lesion healed perfectly, leaving NO scarring at all.On the other hand, the…

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    Melissa Huizinga
    7 Apr 2012 | 8:10 pm
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  • Hi Thandi, Yes, I am doing fine! It has truly be...

    Holy Is The Lord
    30 Mar 2012 | 4:56 pm
    Hi Thandi,Yes, I am doing fine! It has truly been a learning experience for me in coming to better understand what it means for us to be good stewards over our bodies (the temple of the Lord). I haven't posted in a while simply because of being busy, but I will be starting again in the next few months (God willing). :-)As I learn, it is my hope to share, so that others may come to know the Lord more as well as make more informed decisions for their health.God Bless You!!

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  • What Homeowners Need to Know About Video Pipe Inspection

    marywhite
    11 May 2012 | 10:15 am
    Greg Smith, Roto-Rooter of Mobile, AL by Greg Smith, Roto Rooter of Mobile, Alabama As a homeowner, it’s important for you to be aware of the technological advances that make it easier and more affordable for you to take care of the various maintenance tasks necessary to keep all of the systems in your home functioning as effectively as possible. That’s why it’s important for you to educate yourself about video plumbing pipe inspection. Being aware of this increasingly popular technology can help you deal with any residential plumbing problems you experience as fast and inexpensively as…

  • Inspecting for Indoor Air Quality

    marywhite
    4 May 2012 | 8:22 am
    Guest Post by John W. Gordon Pollution and air quality, both outdoor and indoor, continue to be high-priority health and political issues today. Some customers want air quality tested as part of a home inspection when they make an offer to purchase a house. This might be part of a broad request for an environmental survey encompassing water, air, soil, and hazardous materials, or it might be specifically indoor-air-related due to heightened sensitivity of family members with respiratory problems. Air quality testing is normally not a direct part of a home or pest inspection. In fact, it is…

  • How to Protect Your Property Against Penetrating Dampness

    marywhite
    3 May 2012 | 10:38 am
    Guest Post from Aqua Protection Penetrating Dampness – Finding Its Source and Diagnosing the Problem Penetrating dampness can wreak havoc to your house. Aside from wall discoloration, it can also cause nails  to become rusty; degrade and rot way your wooden floors and paneling; and promote the growth of mold. If you suspect that your house is suffering from penetrating dampness, you must locate the source at once an fix it by doing the repairs yourself or you can hire a professional to do it. Moreover, you should find a way to keep it from recurring. Water is an important substance, but…

  • Four Easy Ways to Conserve Energy At Home

    marywhite
    27 Apr 2012 | 4:24 pm
    By Jim Gates, CAFS   There are many benefits to conserving energy, and everyone should do their part to conserve energy where they can. Conserving energy at home is good for the planet and can dramatically lower the costs of utilities and expenses.   Four Ideas for Home Energy Conservation Here are four easy ways to conserve energy at home simply by changing your habits or making minor repairs. 1. Fix Drafty Areas of the Home Drafts around doors and windows can cause a number of issues for a home that can increase energy usage. Drafts let out warm air in the winter and cool air in…

  • Improve Your Health by Improving Your Home’s Air Quality

    marywhite
    26 Apr 2012 | 7:24 am
    Guest Post from Vista Health Solutions We live with air pollution everyday – from running cars, industrial emission or burning oil. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, an average adult breathes more than 3,000 gallons of air daily (Environmental Protection Agency). Air pollution is a difficult foe for it is invisible yet it causes adverse effects on our health. We think of our homes as a refuge from this hazard. But staying indoors doesn’t keep you safe from pollutants. When harmful gases and particles are released into the air, our home becomes polluted. Indoor…
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  • Music Therapy + Guitar-Pickin’!

    Kat Fulton
    14 May 2012 | 9:30 am
    First, if you’re a mom, then I hope you basked in all the glory of Mother’s Day yesterday! I had a good, long, sweet heart-to-heart phone conversation with my mom yesterday. We talked about plants, veggies, varments, and just a splash of politics. She’s the best =) Now, on to the guitar! I got a [...]

  • Get More Energy With This Simple Tip

    Kat Fulton
    7 May 2012 | 11:13 am
    Do you ever feel the midday-3 o’clock exhaustion kick in? Usually that’s too late for me to get a coffee without having the jitters all night. But still by midday, I have people to see, things to do, and adventures to experience before the day is over. A couple of weeks ago, I went to [...]

  • Free CMTEs & Business Owners Opportunity

    Kat Fulton
    2 May 2012 | 9:14 am
    Hello readers! It would be a disservice to you if I did NOT tell you about this online business school coming up. I was enrolled last summer, and I’ve got Forever Access, so I am thrilled to be taking it again. I hear in a lot of forums and listservs about how music therapists wish [...]

  • WARNING: When Playing The Claves, Take Heed…

    Kat Fulton
    30 Apr 2012 | 1:17 pm
    I’m pretty much back from vacation, but still in the vacation-zone. I think I’ll be riding this wave for a while. =) Anyways… Today, I wanted to show you something very important to know when playing the claves. It’s a super simple technique-fix that you can do in a snap. Then you can tell your [...]

  • Are You Thinking About Selling A Product?

    Kat Fulton
    23 Apr 2012 | 9:31 am
    Putting a product out on the market can be one of the most rewarding, fulfilling, and exciting experiences as a business owner. One of the most important things I’ve learned is that in order to produce the highest value product, you’ve got to keep the customer’s best interests in mind throughout the entire product development [...]
 
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  • Stay Focused and Make a Plan to Lose Weight

    Roman Soluk
    14 May 2012 | 9:16 am
    Admit it with every New Year, comes many New Year’s resolutions to improve how we look. But with the mounting tummy tuck costs and associated health risks of the procedure, it’s better to turn to some natural ways to help reduce the flab.Losing weight is not a difficult equation. If your caloric intake is less than the calories you burn, you’ll lose weight. What is difficult is staying motivated and knowing what to do to keep that “equation” working in your favor.Stay focused and make a plan to lose weightThe first tip is to set yourself in motion, mentally. You must be…

  • How to Attract Women in a Natural and Honest Way

    Guest Author
    10 May 2012 | 1:12 pm
    Trying to attract women may feel like a frustrating or even hopeless endeavor for you, but perhaps you just need to make a few simple adjustments. Dating gurus make millions teaching guys like you how to attract women using a variety of sometimes contradictory methods, systems, approaches and formulas, but it does not need to be so complicated or expensive.How to attract womenFirst, you do not need to have excessive wealth or movie star good looks to attract women into your life. Don’t let your imperfections prevent you from taking the steps necessary to find love.Those inner voices…

  • Geisha Secrets of Seduction

    Roman Soluk
    7 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    History knows many famous artists, military men, princes and ministers that were ready to give everything to be with a geisha who knows the secrets of seduction and enjoying life.A man wants his woman to be a great friend and a great lover. But in life he is constantly forced to choose: an excellent companion is usually a bad lover, and strong feelings and passionate sex mean the differences and disputes in conversation.Very often when a guy meets a girl he’s ready to do everything for her, but later when they get married a woman becomes like a toothbrush for a man – so necessary,…

  • Manifesting Money – a Fantasy or Based on Reality?

    Guest Author
    3 May 2012 | 6:31 am
    Regarding the concept of manifesting money it’s probable that if you randomly selected 10 people and asked each one for their views on how wealth and success is achieved, you’d find that the majority felt that financial freedom was attainable only through luck or by having the right connections, and that the idea of manifesting money was based on nothing more than some sort of New Age pipe dream.Manifesting money – fantasy or reality?This kind of attitude is derived mainly from negative thinking, though in one sense they would be partly right, in that financial independence…

  • What is the Main Quality of a Leader? [POLL]

    Roman Soluk
    30 Apr 2012 | 1:15 pm
    Being a leader isn’t an easy thing and not every person can become a good leader. There are many thoughts about the best qualities of a leader. But for sure many of them are just myths. Today let’s find out what are good qualities of a leader and among all of them what is the most important.Does a true leader need to be honest, forward-looking, competent, fair-minded, intelligent, inspiring, courageous or imaginative? What are your thoughts concerning this topic?I will appreciate any answer or a comment!What is the best quality of a leader? Note: There is a poll embedded within…
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    Harvard Health Blog

  • Laxative-free colonoscopy on the way?

    Daniel Pendick
    14 May 2012 | 4:02 pm
    For many people, the most unpleasant part of having a colonoscopy is the aggressive bowel-cleansing prep the day before. In tomorrow’s Annals of Internal Medicine, Harvard researchers report a laxative-free version of “virtual colonoscopy,” an established procedure that uses a CT scan instead of a ‘scope to check the colon for cancers and precancerous polyps. At present, virtual colonoscopy requires a full bowel prep to make the colon wall visible to the CT scan. But a new, experimental version does it digitally. The team, led by Dr. Michael Zalis of…

  • iPad apps and screen time for kids: learning or babysitting?

    Nancy Ferrari
    11 May 2012 | 7:56 am
    The other day I saw a mother hand an iPhone to a young baby in a stroller. I cringed because it made me think of how much time my young kids are spending on the iPad and in front of the television. It’s a dilemma for parents. Is it okay to let your daughter play with your phone so you can get five minutes of quiet in a restaurant, or will that permanently scuttle her attention span? Ann Densmore, Ed.D., an expert in speech and language development and co-author of Your Successful Preschooler offers some practical advice for parents. “Screen time is here to stay for young children…

  • Probiotics may help prevent diarrhea due to antibiotic use

    Howard LeWine, M.D.
    9 May 2012 | 1:33 pm
    Eating yogurt or taking a so-called probiotic when you have to take antibiotics may help prevent the diarrhea that often accompanies antibiotic treatment. That’s the conclusion of a study just published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. A team of California-based researchers combined the results of 63 randomized trials pitting probiotics versus placebo among almost 12,000 men and women taking antibiotics. Those who took antibiotics plus probiotics were 42% less likely to develop diarrhea as those who got the placebo. About one in three people who take antibiotics…

  • Americans are bringing down their cholesterol levels

    Stephanie Watson
    7 May 2012 | 1:38 pm
    High up on your to-do list of heart disease prevention strategies—along with lowering your blood pressure and keeping your weight in a healthy range—should be controlling your cholesterol level. According to a new report from the National Center for Health Statistics, Americans have been trying to do that: our collective cholesterol numbers are on the decline. That’s good news, because having high cholesterol puts us at greater risk for heart attacks and strokes. The report, which used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), found that the percentage of…

  • New guidelines help cancer survivors exercise and eat better

    Daniel Pendick
    3 May 2012 | 12:59 pm
    Surviving cancer was once a challenging achievement. Today, more than 12 million Americans are cancer survivors, and many live long after their diagnoses. New guidelines from the American Cancer Society (ACS) offer them science-based advice for eating better and staying active—two keys to healthy living for cancer survivors and everyone else. The report, called Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines for Cancer Survivors, is available for free from the ACS website. The guidelines define a survivor as “anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, from the time of diagnosis through the…
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  • Good Yoga for Our Health

    16 May 2012 | 4:50 am
    Yoga is really a science that's been practiced for thousands of years. It's includes Ancient Ideas, findings and concepts about the body and mind connection that is now being proven by medicine. Substantial studies have been carried out to check out the health advantages of Yoga - in the Yoga Postures (Asanas), Yoga Breathing (Pranayama), and Meditation.7 Vote(s)

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    R-TEK MOULD specialized in manufacturing and supplying a comprehensive range of Die & Mould,Die Casting, Tool & Die,Injection Mold. We provides the best quality things at very competitive prices. 7 Vote(s)

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    We are a mobile mechanic company serving Sydney, Parramatta, Blacktown and Westmead regions in NSW, Australia. Professional service, high quality, competitive rates.1 Vote(s)

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    An expense effective process to bring in a lot more consumers are the using advertising is. Carry the theifs to a event or place these is in1 Vote(s)

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    Supper replacement unit rattles include an effective procedure to burn fat as well as keep it off. Research has shown that searchers who use1 Vote(s)
 
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    Life in the Fast Lane Medical Blog

  • Mike Mallin on the Ultrasound Podcast

    Chris Nickson
    16 May 2012 | 10:14 am
    Life in the Fast Lane Medical Blog Mike Mallin on the Ultrasound PodcastMike Mallin is half of the enthusastic educational entertainment team that dreamed up and present the now legendary Ultrasound Podcast ( the other half being Matt Dawson). Mike was at SAEM2012, where he spoke about the history and educational philosophy behind their magnificent creation.Check out what he has to say: .. and don’t forget about their awesome One Minute Ultrasound App.Life in the Fast Lane Medical Blog - Emergency Medicine education blog

  • EM Lyceum

    Chris Nickson
    15 May 2012 | 9:00 pm
    Life in the Fast Lane Medical Blog EM LyceumFor bloody ages now I’ve been meaning to give EM Lyceum a shout out. Fortunately, thanks to SAEM12 I can now easily let the creators of this interesting blog-based approach to emergency medicine education speak for themselves:Check out the EM Lyceum for evidence-based debate on key and controversial topics in emergency medicine. Fans of the LITFL case-based Q&As will love the rough and tumble of the Lyceum. Our hats are off to the creators, Whitney K. Bryant and Anand Swaminathan.Life in the Fast Lane Medical Blog - Emergency Medicine…

  • Retrievals: Too sick, crazy, big, or little to stay here!

    Rick Abbott
    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Life in the Fast Lane Medical Blog Retrievals: Too sick, crazy, big, or little to stay here!aka American ER Doc Gone Walkabout… 016Retrievals: we don’t use the term in the US – moving a patient from one hospital to another, even in the rare instance that a Doctor is in attendance, is a transfer.I had a golden retriever who loved to go to the lake and fetch a stick that I threw out into the water. She’d retrieve the stick, and come to shore wet and shaggy, and shake water all over me. While I was in Taz, every time I heard the term retrieval, I got that image in my head.

  • Graham Walker’s E-mergency Medicine

    Chris Nickson
    15 May 2012 | 10:23 am
    Life in the Fast Lane Medical Blog Graham Walker’s E-mergency MedicineGraham Walker is an emergency physician at the cutting edge of how our specialty interfaces with technology and social media. You know him, of course, from MDCalc, TheNNT and perhaps even his new blog Gmergency! Graham recently gave a talk at the Stanford Grand Rounds called ‘E-mergency Medicine’.Here it is:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtkggenLmlEYou’d be stupid not to watch it.Graham looks to the past to show how slow the spread of ideas used to be (think Semmelweis then Lister and Halsted) and…

  • Seth Trueger’s Top Six

    Chris Nickson
    15 May 2012 | 10:03 am
    Life in the Fast Lane Medical Blog Seth Trueger’s Top SixSeth Trueger (remember him from posts such as Awake Intubation in Audio and Best Use for a Bougie) got caught on video at the recent Society of Academic Emergency Medicine 2012 Annual Meeting. He shares his top six electronic resources, including blogs, podcasts, websites and iphone apps.Here’s the video:Life in the Fast Lane Medical Blog - Emergency Medicine education blog
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    Vida Sana - Consejos, Dietas y Ejercicios para Vivir Saludables - eVidaSana.com

  • Alimentos Orgánicos y Biodinámicos

    Patricia Hernández
    12 May 2012 | 10:44 am
    La alimentación ecológica está de moda, pero a veces no sabemos distinguir entre los nuevos conceptos derivados de lo bio. En este artículo vamos a hablar de la diferencia entre alimentos orgánicos y alimentos biodinámicos, para saber un poquito más. ¿Cuáles son las características de los alimentos orgánicos? La característica más importante de este tipo [...]

  • Sueño y Obesidad

    Patricia Hernández
    11 May 2012 | 3:34 pm
    Tal y como ya hemos explicado en anteriores ocasiones, el buen descanso y el sueño reparador son ingredientes esenciales para la salud de nuestro cuerpo y de nuestra mente. Por el contrario, dormir menos horas de las necesarias noche tras noche, puede acarrear riesgos para nuestro metabolismo. Los estudios realizados en los últimos dos años [...]

  • Comida Ultra Rápida y Sana

    Iván de León
    9 May 2012 | 1:16 am
    ¿Qué se te viene a la mente cuando piensas en comer algo rápido porque estás corto de tiempo? Comida rápida “basura”, un bocadillo, una ensalada, frutas… Generalmente cuando pensamos en una comida rápida o en comer algo sin perder mucho tiempo parece que la publicidad y los medios de comunicación logran su cometido, irremediablemente a [...]

  • El Kiwi y sus Propiedades

    Patricia Hernández
    8 May 2012 | 11:20 am
    El kiwi es una de las frutas más completas que existe. Posee más vitamina C que los cítricos (98 mg por cada 100 g): un sólo kiwi satisface las necesidades diarias de dicha vitamina, protegiéndonos de muchas enfermedades como el cáncer y activando nuestro sistema inmunitario. Además ayuda en la formación de colágeno, facilita la [...]

  • Ordenadores e Infertilidad

    Patricia Hernández
    7 May 2012 | 1:40 am
    Las nuevas tecnologías pueden acabar pasando factura a la fertilidad masculina. En la sociedad actual cada vez estamos más “enganchados” a los ordenadores y dispositivos electrónicos y determinados gestos que realizamos sin importancia, como tener el ordenador sobre las piernas, pueden acarrear disfunción eréctil, o infertilidad. Los estudios incluso señalan que este tipo de costumbres [...]
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    DiscussHealth

  • Tightness In Chest Causes – Causes of Tight Chest Pain And Remedy

    HealthyDis
    13 May 2012 | 2:16 am
    What causes tightness in the chest? Usually, people who experience tight chest pain in the left, right or center areas are those who have history of anxiety attacks. There are different version of tight chest pain and location. However, if the symptoms persist for a very long time and the pain in the chest worsens, [...]

  • Nose Pain And Swelling Can Be Sinusitis – Congested Nose Causes

    HealthyDis
    9 May 2012 | 10:22 am
    Sinusitis is one of the most common causes of congested nose. The condition is annoying and could lead to breathing problems. However, there are some causes of nose pain and swelling that may not be related to the sinuses. For example, a nasal polyp can develop in the nasal cavity, which may lead to cancer [...]

  • Itchy Fingernails – Nail Infection And Wound

    HealthyDis
    7 May 2012 | 8:07 am
    An itchy fingernail could mean infection. However, the most prominent cause of nail itching is eczema. Usually, people will not immediately know that they have a wound or infection in the fingernails. When the fingernails become red and the surrounding skin in the fingertips becomes swollen, then there is a chance that infection is happening. [...]

  • Causes Of Ribcage Pain – Remedy And Treatment For Rib Cage Pain

    HealthyDis
    3 May 2012 | 8:02 am
    Ribcage pain is usually associated with illnesses that may involve the heart, lungs, and even stomach. However, one needs to identify first the symptoms of ribcage pain before arriving at a diagnosis. Some people relate the pain in the ribs to heart attack, lung cancer, and diseases or even breast cancer. The more important thing [...]

  • Causes Of Lower Back And Hip Pain – Hip And Back Pain Remedy and Treatment

    HealthyDis
    29 Apr 2012 | 1:15 am
    What causes hip and lower back pain? Apparently, there are several causes of lower hip pain among adults. It is important that you have an idea why your hip and back aches. For a start, some of the most common reasons why lower back pain hurts may include but not limited to menopause, sciatic nerve [...]
 
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  • Low Back Pain shows Maximum Improvement within the first Six Weeks

    15 May 2012 | 2:28 pm
    A meta-analysis of various studies done in the past to determine the prognosis of acute and persistent low back pain has shown that the maximum relief from the pain is observed within the first six weeks, after which the recovery is comparatively slow. The research, which has been published in the latest issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal, was conducted by researchers from Australia and Brazil and was led by Dr. Christopher Maher, director of the Musculoskeletal Division at the George Institute for Global Health, University of Sydney.   The researchers collected data from 33…

  • Behavioral Counseling can encourage Sun Protective Behavior among the Young Population

    11 May 2012 | 1:29 pm
    CDC and the National Cancer Institute analyzed the data obtained from the National Health Interview Survey held in the years 2000, 2003, 2005, 2008 and 2010 to evaluate trends in sunburn and sun protective behaviors among people aged 18-29 years. The participants were asked about their sun protective habits like how often they stayed in shade, whether they wore wide-brimmed hat and protective clothing, and how often they used sunscreen when outdoors. They were also asked about the SPF levels of their sunscreens.   It was seen that more than 50% of the young adults and 65.6% of whites…

  • Certain Assisted Reproductive Technologies may Increase the Risk of Birth Defects

    10 May 2012 | 1:56 pm
    A recent study presented at the World Congress on Building Consensus in Gynecology, Infertility and Perinatology in Barcelona, Spain, has tried to compare the risk of developing major birth defects associated with reproductive technologies commonly employed around the world. The researchers from the Robinson Institute, University of Adelaide compared technologies like in vitro fertilization (IVF), intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection ((ICSI), induction of ovulation and transfer of fresh or frozen embryo, and the risk of birth defects for each of these technologies. The results of the study have…

  • Underweight Babies are more prone to Develop into Obese Adults

    8 May 2012 | 2:31 pm
    Contrary to what a majority of us would believe, researchers have found that underweight babies are more prone to develop into obese adults. This is because the level of appetite- producing neuropeptides produced in the hypothalamic region of the brain is much higher in such children. This interesting fact came to light in a study conducted by the researchers at Mattel Children’s Hospital, UCLA. The study has been published in the online issue of the Journal of Neuroscience Research.   According to Dr. Sherin Devaskar, professor of pediatrics at Mattel Children’s Hospital, and…

  • Radioiodine Scintigraphy with SPECT/CT may aid in Staging of Thyroid Cancer

    7 May 2012 | 2:08 pm
    The incidence of thyroid cancer has been showing a continuous increasing trend over past many years. The number of new cases detected has increased by 2.4 times since 1975. In the year 2010 alone, 44, 670 new cases of thyroid cancer were detected whereas 1,690 patients succumbed to it. Patients undergoing operative treatment for the cancer require staging and risk stratification in order to decide the further course of action. It helps to determine whether the patient requires radioactive iodine therapy or external beam radiation therapy or surgical re-intervention. An important tool in the…
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    Better Innovations Blog

  • Eczema in adults – What it is and treatment options

    Diana
    16 May 2012 | 1:25 pm
    For those who are unaware as to what eczema feels or looks like, it is an inflammatory condition of the skin, where it becomes itchy and dry. Ultimately it can become very painful, especially for those who relieve the itch through scratching. It is common for redness and swelling to show up on affected areas, and for blisters to form and then erupt, covering the area in a thin film of discharge. It tends to affect areas where there are folds in the skin, such as elbow creases and the backs of the knees, but is in no way limited to these places. Eczema can affect you in early stages of life as…

  • Is The Teeter DEX II The Best Kept Secret For Back Pain Relief?

    Steve
    12 May 2012 | 1:12 pm
    Before the back pain you lived a full life:  playing with the kids, bicycling, going on walks, working in the garden. Now the pain is to the point where you can not sit, stand, or lay down for more than 30 minutes before it is to much for you.  You just want your life back. This is the story of thousands of people whose daily life has become stressed with back pain to the point where they simply cannot function anymore. There are many medical treatments for back pain that you may be considering or have been through already such as spinal shots, surgery, and more. Another is decompression…

  • How to Manage a Healthy Diet While Living a Busy Life

    Featured Guest
    9 May 2012 | 5:33 am
    The pressures of work and family can make you forget about your health. A packed schedule does not allow sufficient time for you to address your health issues. On top of that, the amount of junk food people consume these days only makes things worse. Here are some effective ways to manage a healthy diet while leading a busy life. Have Breakfast As they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and for good reason. You need some food to get the energy you require to complete your work. Also, breakfast helps manage the blood sugar level, reducing risk of diabetes. Have a nutritious…

  • The Not-So-Sweet Truth Behind Sugar

    Kodesman
    8 May 2012 | 10:50 am
    Even a short 20 years ago, we were consuming a fraction of the sugar that fills up our diets today.  Practically every food we touch now seems to be filled with sugar.  Breads, cereals, yogurt, juice, soda, and desserts are all just a tiny part of the problem.  While a little sugar every day is perfectly fine for our diets, too much can lead to a variety of health problems that you may not be aware of. Sugar brings on the blues. Feeling a little low lately?  It may be time to evaluate your diet.  Our moods respond naturally to the foods we eat.  While foods such as protein can give us a…

  • The Necessity of Safe Drinking Water

    Featured Guest
    7 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    I recently attended a camp in West Virginia – wild, wonderful West Virginia! I must say that it was wild, but not so wonderful. Their water supply was transported and stored in tanks. Well, to make a long story short, the tank was empty. When they tried to fill it, their pumping system broke. So about a hundred people were without water to shower, water to cook with, and water for the bathroom necessities. There was a limited supply of water bottles for drinking. This was not a camping adventure, it was a seminar with studies ranging from creative writing to administration. A varied…
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    Enzymedica | The Enzyme Experts Blog

  • Welcome, Orlando Santos!

    admin
    9 May 2012 | 12:52 pm
    Orlando Santos joined Enzymedica’s Customer Care Team recently, so we asked him to share a little bit about himself. Orlando has relocated from Miami, FL and previously worked with his father in the family business, “Ladies Paradise Shoes.” He later went into business for himself as owner/manager of Experts Cleaning. His experience in working with [...]

  • Enzymedica, Inc. wins Delicious Living 2012 Supplement Awards

    ChatoBStewart
    28 Mar 2012 | 1:40 pm
    Digest Gold™ + PROBIOTICS and Reduce™  honored in the annual survey Enzymedica is pleased to announce that our best-selling enzyme supplement, Digest Gold + PROBIOTICS, was awarded first place in the “Best Digestion” category of the 2012 Supplement Awards from Delicious Living magazine. Enzymedica’s Reduce, formulated to support healthy blood sugar levels already within a [...]

  • Congratulations Becky!

    ChatoBStewart
    28 Mar 2012 | 8:52 am
    One of our valued employees “Becky” got married this month to an Asian George Clooney. They have embarked on a wonderful journey sure to be filled with many years of happiness.. She danced all night and had the time of her life along with family and close friends….Congratulations Mrs.D! J. Cabanilla Customer Care Team  

  • Healthy Travel Tips From Enzymedica Education Director Dave Barton

    ChatoBStewart
    20 Mar 2012 | 1:39 pm
    1. Think before you click Some viruses can survive in a hotel room for more than 48 hours. The remote control makes an excellent “ground zero.” Wipe it down with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer before you use it or at the very least wash your hands periodically after usage. You may want to do something [...]

  • The Importance of Proper pH

    admin
    15 Mar 2012 | 4:46 pm
    The pH scale measures how much Hydrogen (H) is released from a substance when dissolved in water. Coffee, sodas, lemon juice and stomach secretions are acidic while baking soda, milk and intestinal juices are alkaline. Most fruits, apple cider vinegar, honey and whole grains contain weak acids while most vegetables (except tomatoes and eggplants), dried [...]
 
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    Counselling Connection

  • Positive Psychology and Resilience

    Editor
    10 May 2012 | 12:46 am
    By Mrs Toula Gordillo What makes one person ‘bounce back’ following adversity and another person seem to ‘crumble in a heap’? This question has always posed a fascination for me. I have often wondered whether individuals are simply born with the skills to cope with the difficulties that life often presents or whether there are a set of stress-coping skills that individuals can learn. I love Martin Seligman’s response. As the founder of the modern Positive Psychology movement approximately 20 years ago, Seligman believes we can create our own happiness. That is, we can all learn how…

  • FPQC 2012 Trauma Conference

    Editor
    30 Apr 2012 | 12:54 am
    Click on the links below for further information on the upcoming 2012 Trauma Conference, hosted by the Federation of Psychotherapists & Counsellors of Queensland Inc. The conference will be held in Brisbane, QLD, Australia on 28-30 June 2012. Program Registration Form Sponsorship Package Tweet This Post Digg This Post Share on Facebook

  • A Family Affair

    Editor
    25 Apr 2012 | 6:28 pm
    Helping kids battle obesity begins with the family, and counselors are well-positioned to play an integral role. By Lynne Shallcross According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity now affects 17 percent of U.S. children and adolescents, which adds up to roughly 12.5 million kids. Since 1980, obesity prevalence among this group has almost tripled. Among children and adolescents ages 2 to 19, being overweight translates to a body-mass index (BMI) at or above the 85th percentile and lower than the 95th percentile for children of the same age and sex, while obesity signifies…

  • How the Mind Works

    Editor
    17 Apr 2012 | 11:59 pm
    Over the past two decades scientists have devoted much time to the human brain: how it works, why it works, and how it impacts human and animal behaviour. As a result, it is hard to keep up with the latest research! To help you out, we looked around for websites that publish regular, free, and very interesting content on how the mind works. Below are five of them: TED Talks – How the Mind Works: http://www.ted.com/themes/how_the_mind_works.html Science Daily – Mind & Brain News: http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/ Time Magazine (article):…

  • Upcoming PD Events for Counsellors

    Editor
    11 Apr 2012 | 9:09 pm
    Below is a comprehensive list of upcoming professional development events for counsellors. All the events listed below are recognised for ongoing professional development (OPD) by the Australian Counselling Association (2 points per 1 hour duration for most activities – see www.theaca.net.au for further information on OPD endorsement). Mental Health Social Support Workshops Are you on the Mental Health Social Support (MHSS) Register yet?   The ACA MHSS Register is promoted to Local, State and Federal Government as a first response database in instances of emergency and disaster. MHSS…
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  • Wheat Free : Why You Don’t Neet to Eat Wheat

    Luke L
    7 May 2012 | 4:55 pm
    There is an abundance of commercials that tout the benefits of eating whole grain, whole wheat and multi-grain breads, muffins, oats and pizza crust. But the trouble is that wheat and whole grain products can cause side effects that lead to dependency and weight gain – just to mention a couple problems. So seeing as how we’re given hundreds of reasons to eat wheat every day, let’s explore some reasons why you don’t need wheat in your diet. Reasons for not Eating Wheat You could Develop an Addiction Eating wheat can cause you to develop a dependency on it because of the way wheat gets…

  • Castor Oil for Hair Growth & Other Benefits

    Luke L
    2 May 2012 | 5:01 pm
    Castor oil is used for everything from making food to pain relief, and the amazing thing is that the benefits don’t stop here. Castor oil can also be used to remedy a variety of hair problems that may occur due to age or poor health such as hair loss. There are even a few myths regarding this oil in that it causes women to grow a beard when applied to their face. We’ll get to the bottom of this myth, and cover some other important things that you should know about castor in this article. Castor Oil for Increasing Hair Growth Castor oil is an inexpensive solution for eyebrows that refuse…

  • How to Style a Tunic

    Luke L
    30 Mar 2012 | 4:39 am
    Tunics are versatile pieces of clothing that are great to wear year-round. Going further, they can be styled for work, casual, and night outfits, thus making them an immediate wardrobe staple for many women. Tunics are usually loose-fitting and longer than a typical shirt, which means they’re easy to wear with leggings and even tights. It’s also worth mentioning that you’ll find tunics in a variety of fabrics and colors, with different lengths and neck lines. Now that we’ve covered some general information on tunics, here are a few tips on styling tunic shirts and dresses. How to…

  • How to Use Manuka Honey for It’s Benefits

    Luke L
    28 Mar 2012 | 9:02 pm
    One of the top natural, multi-purpose products of any kind is manuka honey because it’s used for everything from treating eczema and acne, to reducing the effects of acid reflux. Looking back through time, the healing benefits of manuka honey were even used on soldiers who were injured in battle. As for the origins of manuka honey, it’s made from bees that gather nectar from Manuka trees, and it is most commonly found in New Zealand and Australia. Fortunately, it’s also found in stores around the world because there’s such a demand for the healing benefits of manuka honey. If you’re…

  • Cleaning and Sanitizing Purses and Makeup Bags

    Luke L
    20 Mar 2012 | 3:20 am
    How often do you clean and sanitize your makeup bag or purse? If you’re like most of us, the answer is probably not that often – or at all. However, a lot of bacteria and germs are hiding in your purse/makeup bag, and can creep up in unexpected areas like your eyeshadows, lipsticks, makeup brushes, tweezers, chap sticks and eye liners. Assuming you keep snacks in your purse, you may even be eating some nasty germs in between meals! Now some people might think that they’re safe in this department because their purse or makeup bag is newly purchased. But if you’re a thrifty and frugal…
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    The Conversation - Health + Medicine

  • New standards could make consumers choose between the chicken and the egg

    Joanna Henryks, Assistant Professor, Advertising and Marketing Communication at University of Canberra
    16 May 2012 | 12:23 am
    The RSPCA has spoken out against the increased density of free-range chickens being proposed by the Australian Egg Corporation today, saying it doesn’t “meet animal welfare standards or consumer expectations.” Proposed new accreditation standards for free-range eggs aim to drastically increase the density of laying birds. The Greens intend to raise this issue in parliament this week to address animal welfare concerns, but guidance for consumers remains unaddressed. Little is known about how and why consumers make purchases in this area, but what we do know is that people tend to misread…

  • Reframing climate change could deliver health benefits

    Marion Carey, VicHealth Senior Research Fellow at Monash University
    15 May 2012 | 9:18 pm
    Climate change is a complex problem but appears to many people as lacking immediate impact on their lives. Reconceptualising it as a health issue may allow for both better understanding of the issue and greater scope for changing behaviour. Climate change is often perceived as affecting people far from us in both time and space. And what doctors, psychologists and other health professionals have known for some time is that just providing people with more facts about an issue doesn’t always change their minds or cause them to act in an appropriate manner. In fact, how we say something may be…

  • Navigating Australia's bumpy road to aged care reform

    David Penington, Emeritus Professor at University of Melbourne
    15 May 2012 | 3:04 pm
    Much of the budget analysis over the past week has concentrated on the shuffling of expenditure for 2012-13 back to this financial year in order to achieve a surplus. It’s true that $17.6bn of such transfers is hardly pocket money, and needs careful assessment, but this focus (together with the media’s preoccupation with the Slipper/Thomson affairs) means the government’s achievements in aged care have largely been ignored. Catalyst for change Australia has fallen far behind most European countries in reshaping its aged care arrangements. This is despite the important Hogan Review of…

  • Marriage equality and same-sex parenting in Australia

    Fron Jackson-Webb, Editor
    14 May 2012 | 10:43 pm
    A group of 150 doctors, called Doctors for the Family, have made a submission to the Senate inquiry into gay marriage which argues that children of same-sex parents suffer poorer health and well-being than children with a mum and dad who are married. This follows Barack Obama coming out last week in support of gay marriage, and local experts urging Prime Minister Julia Gillard to do the same. So what does the evidence say about the health and well-being of kids in same-sex families? And what role should doctors play in the whole debate? The Conversation’s experts examine these issues below.

  • Doctors for the Family see some Australians as more equal than others

    Bruce Arnold, Lecturer in Law at University of Canberra
    14 May 2012 | 9:03 pm
    George Orwell’s mordant satire of politics and bureaucratic doublespeak famously featured the slogan that “all animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others”. Watching the brouhaha about the Doctors for the Family submission to the Senate Inquiry into legal recognition of same-sex relationships (aka gay marriage), it’s difficult not to wonder whether all Australians are equal, but people with medical degrees and godfearing straight married people are more equal than others. The short, emotive and – in my opinion – academically problematic submission was made by…
 
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  • Swimming Exercises To Burn Calories

    Atanu Majumdar
    14 May 2012 | 10:05 am
    Swimming is a fantastic way to burn fat and calories. It’s easy on the joints, and a great change of pace from pounding the pavement or putting in hours at the gym. Whether you’re looking to melt away the pounds in time to look great for summer, or trying to find an excuse to buy men's competitive swimwear (or women’s!) to show off a new hot body, these water-based workouts will get you on your way to fitness.Some Swimming Exercise To Burn Fat And Calories

  • Leukemia - Pictures, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

    Atanu Majumdar
    14 May 2012 | 5:37 am
    A cancer of the blood, leukemia occurs when bone marrow begins to produces abnormal white blood cells. The four main types of leukemia are classified by how quickly the disease progresses as well as the specific type of blood cell affected. Leukemia affects two types of white blood cells, lymphocytes or myelocytes, both of which fight disease. Lymphocytes fight disease and infection on a wide scale whereas myelocytes are white blood cells that fight bacteria, generally within the bone marrow itself.Two types of leukemia can affect each type of cell, acute and chronic. Acute myelocytic or…

  • The Ketogenic Diet For Epilepsy Treatment

    Atanu Majumdar
    11 May 2012 | 1:20 am
    Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects nearly 50 million people around the world. When neurons in the brain fire too fast, normal brain function suffers from a complete disruption. This results in the muscles and senses overreacting and can often lead to a loss of consciousness. Parents have looked to control chronic epilepsy in their children for decades. About 60% of the time, anticonvulsants can usually help to control seizures within about a year. For those that do not respond to these medications, the ketogenic diet has become a common household name in homes that have children…

  • How to Cure Harlequin Ichthyosis?

    Atanu Majumdar
    4 May 2012 | 8:27 am
    Harlequin ichthyosis is a disease of the skin that involves the severe thickening of the keratin layer of the skin. It develops during fetal development and is apparent at birth. Newborns experience massive deformities in the skin, which include the presence of diamond-shaped and reddish scales on the skin. The thickened keratin layer of the skin also causes other parts of the body to be contracted such as the ears, eyes and penis. The thickened and scaly skin also limits the movement of the newborn. The most dangerous involvement of harlequin ichthyosis is the presence of cracks on the skin…

  • Skin Routines To Help Prevent Wrinkles

    Atanu Majumdar
    3 May 2012 | 8:26 am
    Wrinkles are always on a woman’s mind. You may not think of them now, especially if you are in your 20s or early 30s, but they are coming. Some people call them laugh lines and character lines, but that’s just dressing up the fact that your skin has or will get wrinkles. The problem with wrinkles is that once they are there, they are there forever. You start an uphill battle to conceal them, but they can only be removed through surgery or harsh processes.That is why you have to start now. There are plenty of products out there that will help your skin, and there is a very good routine you…
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  • DIY 101 – Working With Water

    Crunchy Betty
    2 May 2012 | 1:24 am
    Water. Agua. Eau. It is the great giver of life, the washer of dirt, the slow and steady drip of time. Without water, life on this planet would not exist. Unfortunately, with water, life in your homemade creations may exist where you don’t want it to. Whether you’re DIYing your own beauty concoctions or edibles, there’s one important thing you need to be aware of when you use the effervescent aqueous essence.     Early in my crunchy DIY escapades, I learned a valuable lesson: Anything that contains water can potentially spoil, mold, or grow bacteria. I learned this…

  • Five Important Things I Learned About Food from Joel Salatin

    Crunchy Betty
    30 Apr 2012 | 2:22 am
    If you’ve seen Food, Inc., you know Joel Salatin. He’s unforgettable. Really gives the whole documentary it’s juicy, natural flavor. He’s the farmer. You know the one I’m talking about. With the large glasses and the no-nonsense, down-home, slightly skewed sense of humor, shootin’ the breeze while the chickens go gracefully into their dark night behind him. His mouth is the kind of mouth for which a sprig of wheat would stand in line just to get chewed on. Not only is he outspoken for the return to more holistic, sustainable farming, but he lives it. Every…

  • Chia Lookin’ Swell, Baby

    Crunchy Betty
    26 Apr 2012 | 1:26 am
    (First of all, you laughed at the title. I know you did. Because you totally got that it was a play on “Gee, you’re looking swell.” Because chia seeds swell. Get it? GET IT?) I’m claiming hipster status with chia seeds. Why? Because I tried them first about 5 years ago, before they were cool. Suck on that, 30-second mention of chia seeds on The Chew last week. But, the truth is, I only tried them once, and they freaked me out. No one told me what to expect; the clerk at the local natural foods store just stuffed a small bag in my hand and said, “here,”…
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  • Capgra’s Delusion : Living with Impostors

    Jemesh Singh Maharjan
    15 May 2012 | 10:24 pm
    Sometimes, you see things – possibly the things you long for more than anything else, or perhaps the thing you fear the most. But in reality, you haven’t. Turns out, it is nothing but your brain playing tricks with you. It’s just your delusion. WHAT IS DELUSION ? Quoting the definition – “It is a... Visit http://medchrome.com for Full Original Article.

  • Why you might reconsider your sleep schedule

    Administrator
    14 May 2012 | 10:22 pm
    Scientists specializing in studying human sleeping habits may have found a link between sleep schedules and obesity, states a report from WebMD and other news outlets. Specifically, the scientists at the University of Munich’s Institute of Psychology have coined a term called “social jet lag” which... Visit http://medchrome.com for Full Original Article.

  • Sleepwalking or Somnambulism: Half Awake, Half Asleep

    Sulav Shrestha
    13 May 2012 | 8:14 am
    About 1/3 of our lives is lost in an incompletely understood mystery called sleep. There is no limit to the most complex organ of human body called brain that often fails to understand phenomena generated by itself. I had posted about Sleep paralysis a long back, and the topic of today’s... Visit http://medchrome.com for Full Original Article.

  • Gabriele Falloppio and his eponym “Fallopian tube”

    Administrator
    10 May 2012 | 9:09 am
    ABOUT GABRIELE FALLOPPIO Gabriele Falloppio (1523 to 9/10/1562) is often known by his Latin name Fallopius Fallopio and was a famous doctor an surgeon. He is the most illustrious of 16th century Italian anatomists, who contributed greatly to early knowledge of the ear and of the reproductive... Visit http://medchrome.com for Full Original Article.
 
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    CigarettesDigest - Your cigarette and tobacco guide

  • Imperial Tobacco Reports Earning Growth, Matching Expert Forecasts

    admin
    3 May 2012 | 2:48 am
    Imperial Tobacco Group, the second-largest tobacco group across Europe, reported its earnings grew in the first half of the financial year, matching experts’ forecasts, after increasing prices on its cigarette brands in United Kingdom, its biggest market. After adjustment operating profit added 3 percent to 1.52 billion pounds (approximately $2.5 billion) during the six months [...]

  • Roll-your-own cigarette tax angers tobacco retailers

    admin
    27 Apr 2012 | 7:35 am
    Tobacco store owners claim their business would be affected dramatically if Washington lawmakers, desperate to cover $1 billion hole in state budget, would increase taxes for roll-your-own cigarettes. Supporters of the tax hike say it would close a loophole that unfairly benefits to tobacco-rolling machine industry. The rolling machines allow smokers roll their own cigarettes [...]

  • Cigar Smoking Could be Allowed in Washington Pubs

    admin
    18 Apr 2012 | 7:54 am
    If passed, a latest amendment would permit pipe and cigar smoking at around 600 venues. The future becomes brighter for Washington’s cigar aficionados, after a bill to permit cigar smoking in a limited number of venues was introduced as a part of smoking-related regulations last week. According to the proposed amendment to the House Bill [...]

  • Cigarettes to Vanish From Store Shelves across England This Week

    admin
    11 Apr 2012 | 6:45 am
    Packs of cigarettes and other tobacco products will be removed from the shelves in the supermarkets across Great Britain from Friday, as the latest legislation prohibiting their display in shops enters into effect. Tobacco products will be stored hidden in closed shelves or under the counter according the stringent anti-smoking regulation implemented in England. The [...]

  • New Evidence Found for Keeping Menthol Cigarettes Legal

    admin
    3 Apr 2012 | 8:23 am
    A researcher from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has discovered that smokers of menthol cigarettes aged 50 and over are less likely to pass away from lung cancer in comparison to those who smoke regular-flavored cigarettes, said a report published in the Winston-Salem Journal. Brian Rostron, the scientist at the Center for Tobacco Products [...]
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    Cenegenics Post

  • Cenegenics Times Issue 6, Results-Driven Week, Released

    Cenegenics Post
    23 Apr 2012 | 5:07 pm
    The latest issue of the Cenegenics Times is out now. Take a look at what's inside this edition: Results-Driven Week, pg 6 Nutrition: finding time to eat healthy, pg 5 Dr. Says: how environment affects your health, pg 10 Get […]

  • Breaking the Aging Code: Telomeres

    Cenegenics Post
    17 Apr 2012 | 4:19 pm
    Your 46 chromosomes are capped off on each end by telomeres, which protect the chromosome from deterioration or rearrangements while preserving the chromosome’s integrity during the DNA replication process. So far, so good. These telomeres are composed of molecules called […]

  • Charlotte, North Carolina Home of Global Leader’s Healthy Aging Center

    Cenegenics Post
    16 Apr 2012 | 3:15 pm
    Age management medicine giant, Cenegenics® Medical Institute, takes its life-transforming program and proactive health approach to the “Queen City’s” upscaled SouthPark urban core  Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) April 12, 2012— Home to over 50 Fortune 500 companies, Charlotte, North Carolina, […]

  • Pharmacy Focus: Estrogen Balance for Men

    Cenegenics Post
    28 Mar 2012 | 12:50 pm
    We all know that estrogen therapy is imperative for postmenopausal women to avoid health risks related to the loss of estrogen, but should men also be concerned about their estrogen levels? Yes, estrogen levels that are too low or too […]

  • Cardiac Stem Cell Therapy: Healthy Aging Leader Cenegenics Expands Heart Prevention Program, Joins Optimal Wellness Concierge Medical Network

    Cenegenics Post
    28 Mar 2012 | 12:43 pm
    Age management medicine giant Cenegenics® Medical Institute offers patients stem cell therapy outside of the U.S. via services from the prominent hybrid medical management company network  Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) March 28, 2012— Cenegenics® Medical Institute is partnering with the […]
 
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  • Chocolate Syrup

    knox
    15 May 2012 | 8:46 am
      Total Time: 7 mins Prep Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ingredients: Serves: 32 ; Yield: 2 Cups 1 cup cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 dash salt 1 1/2 cups water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Stir together. Boil 2-5 minutes, stirring rapidly, until sauce begins to thicken. This must be stored in the fridge.

  • Get use of Professional Intern

    john
    15 May 2012 | 4:45 am
    Time has altered over the years, education is no more limited to paper, pen, classrooms, blackboards etc. Today, people even in remote corners of the world desire to obtain education and now online education have totally come up as an ideal boon. Now days, the online learning is an education that is provided by means of the Internet medium. The Internet has emerged as a perfect intermediate for providing distance learning. Technology advancement has made the internet simply reachable, from a various locations and thus many started learning via online. Online learning allows a student to…

  • Tasty Lemon Chicken Salad

    knox
    14 May 2012 | 8:29 pm
    Total Time: 5 mins Prep Time: 3 mins Cook Time: 2 mins Ingredients: Servings: 4 Yield: 1.5 Cups 1 cup chicken, chopped 1/2 a green apple, cubed 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/2 a lemon, juice of 1 sprig rosemary, finely chopped salt fresh ground black pepper Directions: Combine the chicken, apple, and mayonnaise in a bowl. Add the lemon and season to taste. Enjoy!

  • Acquire help out of Diet Direct

    john
    14 May 2012 | 10:37 am
    A diet can be quite preventive, as far as known as a malnourishment diet. There are so many whim diets out these days that draw people with their fast weight loss and personality lifestyle picture. Now days, the Internet is the one instant and contemptible source of information on which recipes and exercises work that help to satisfy our cravings. There are an excess of online diets that are connected to weight and fat loss management. Diet Direct is one of the most popular diets and weight management website that offers many products like protein diet foods, wonder slim, diet pills, health…

  • Quick Chicken Noodles

    knox
    26 Apr 2012 | 3:16 pm
      Cook Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 (14 ounce) can Swanson® Chicken Broth or Swanson® Natural Goodness™ Chicken Broth 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups frozen vegetable combination (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots) 2 cups uncooked medium egg noodles 2 cups cubed cooked chicken Directions Mix broth, basil, pepper and vegetables in skillet. Heat to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat 5 minutes. Stir in noodles. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Add chicken and heat through.
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    Snack Girl

  • What's The Deal With Quinoa?

    16 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Seems like everyone is talking about kale and quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah). It only took about 10 readers to ask me about it before I got my butt into gear.... continue reading

  • Top Ten Gluten Free Snacks

    15 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    This photo made me giggle. Yes, a sign usually reserved for construction sites is on bread. continue reading

  • Good Morning Sunshine! Wake Up With This Egg Dish

    14 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Are you bored with hard boiled eggs? Yeah, they are dull. Let me introduce you to an old friend... continue reading

  • Healthy Eating Tips For Restaurants

    11 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Snack Girl, the person, wants to "walk the talk" of her website. She confronts many situations where it isn't easy to follow her own advice... continue reading

  • How Does It Feel To Drink 14 Cans Of Soda?

    10 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Snack Girl recently got a question about Monster Rehab and she got excited. Rehab? Maybe Monster has become healthier.... continue reading
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    Wanna Quit Smoking

  • Bashar - Amazing way to quit smoking.. 1 - 2

    SSinvestor
    16 May 2012 | 12:03 am

  • Quit For Life: Benefits of being Smoke-Free

    SSinvestor
    22 Jan 2011 | 1:30 pm
    Quitting Takes Practice.Make a list. List all the reasons why you want to quit and then keep the list close by for when you're thinking about lighting up.Talk with someone. By telling others close to you that you are quitting smoking, you not only deepen your commitment, you also give them an opportunity to help you. Set a quit date. Any less- stressful day in the next three weeks will do. Be sure to mark it on your calendar. You're much more likely to start on your quit day if it's written down.Learn from the past. If you've tried to quit before and couldn't, use that experience to make your…

  • What You'll Save by Quitting Smoking

    SSinvestor
    6 Jan 2009 | 12:48 am
    A look at the dollars kept by kicking the habit. By Francesca Levy for Forbes.com Most smokers already know that they can help preserve their health, hygiene and personal relationships by kicking the habit, and that holds true across the country. But in strictly financial terms, smokers in Delaware stand to save the most cash by quitting. That's because in Delaware, where a pack of cigarettes costs about $5.39, residents smoke more than in any other state—just over 185 packs per year. That comes out to $998.23 spent individually on smoking every year. On the other hand, so few cigarettes…

  • Why is it so hard to quit smoking?

    SSinvestor
    2 Jan 2009 | 1:06 am
    From Healthwise If you have ever been a smoker, you know how hard quitting can be. If you don't smoke, it can be hard to understand why people smoke and how tough it is to quit. So why do people have such a hard time quitting? Cigarettes contain nicotine, which is addictive. Nicotine changes the brain so you want more of it. If you stop smoking and stop getting nicotine, your body fights back by making you feel bad. This is known as nicotine withdrawal. For some people, nicotine is as hard to quit as heroin or cocaine. But there's more to smoking than nicotine. People smoke for many reasons,…

  • Smoking: Does cause wrinkles?

    SSinvestor
    6 Dec 2008 | 1:09 am
    Smoking can accelerate the aging process of your skin. Find out how. From MayoClinic.com It is true that smoking causes wrinkles!! Melinda / Pennsylvania Smoking can accelerate the normal aging process of your skin, contributing to wrinkles. These skin changes may occur after only 10 years of smoking and are irreversible. How does smoking lead to wrinkles? Smoking causes narrowing of the blood vessels in the outermost layers of your skin. This impairs blood flow to your skin, depleting it of oxygen and important nutrients, such as vitamin A. Smoking also damages collagen and elastin —…
 
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    HealthFitPlan.com

  • Steps To Take When Having A Panic Attack

    pjusken
    16 May 2012 | 5:24 am
    If possible, try and get to the root of your feelings of anxiety that lead to a panic attack. Know what the problem is and then deal with it RIGHT NOW. Share with them why you asked this question. If you commonly have panic attacks, chances are you don’t want to be alone. By forming bonds and relationships with positive people, you’ll always have someone to depend on to cheer you up when you’re feeling down, and to give you advice and encouragement during moments of crisis. Visit friends and family as frequently as you can. It is such a vicious circle, but fearing a panic…

  • Help Yourself Towards Happiness With These Hemorrhoid Tips

    pjusken
    15 May 2012 | 5:20 am
    Straining during bowel movements is the number one cause of hemorrhoids, and it also worsens existing ones. To make it easier to pass stool, add more fiber to your diet. If this isn’t effective, try elevating your feet with a footstool while using the toilet. You will find yourself in a squatting position, which should help facilitate the task of unleashing stool easier. Hemorrhoid pads are some of the best over-the-counter products you can use to treat the condition. Almost anyone can use these; you might want to think of these the same kind of way you think of using pads for women…

  • The Best Way To Deal With Allergies

    pjusken
    15 May 2012 | 5:18 am
    Consider taking a stinging nettles supplement. This remedy is noninvasive and it won’t cost you a lot of money to try it. Though the plant can cause major irritation, as the name suggests, when dried, the leaves can be taken as a pill and relieve discomfort and itching brought on by allergens. For best results from your allergy medication, you must follow the instructions properly and heed all warnings. Many medications require several days of constant usage in order to become better. Don’t expect instant results with certain kinds of medications, as they do tend to take some time…
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    Safe Healthy For Life

  • Medicine for the dry cough

    admin
    16 May 2012 | 3:56 am
    One of the most frequent and painful disease is

  • Easy Ways To Lose Weight Naturally And Keep It Off

    admin
    15 May 2012 | 3:42 am
    The quest to lose weight naturally can be a challenging one. I hope this write-up aids you in your voyage to natural weight loss. Lasting natural weight loss can sometimes seem unattainable. One of the hardest things to do is to get started. The next hardest thing to do is to do it again. What can you do to make sure you’re successful? The very first step is to determine what your goals are for weight loss. Is there an event you need to lose weight for? Is there a certain number of pounds you want to lose? Is more energy important to you, or do you need to lose weight for medical…

  • Colon Cleaning Diet Tips – Cleanse Your Colon Normally

    admin
    14 May 2012 | 3:23 am
    If you are facing difficulties with nature cleanse colon detox , you ought to visit your doctor. They might do the necessary, which may involve executing intestines watering or utilizing medication. Another possibility for you will be to follow a few of the well-established disciplines and clean your intestines appropriate at home. If you opt to carry out colon detoxification at home, you’ll have two key possibilities. One alternative should be to orally take in pills or powders that would loosen up your intestines and assist you to eliminate the poisonous element. Another alternative…

  • The Way To Pick A Lock And Also How To Successfully Prevent Being Picked

    admin
    13 May 2012 | 3:39 am
    If you do not possess the right key, lock picking is a superb approach to open up any lock.

  • Your Ultimate Guidebook towards Thin Dude: Best Seven Guidelines concerning How To Build Muscle Fast

    admin
    12 May 2012 | 4:04 am
    A. Begin with Substance Workout routines When you are searching regarding how to build muscle fast in the quickest time frame achievable, then simply this will definitely give good results. Composite workout routines, for example the deadlifts, bench press and squats tend to be personalized in a manner that it may encourage numerous muscular tissues to include within endeavor in the course of the whole action. When extra muscle tissues are position to operate, obtaining a great sound bottom size is really a fantastic deal faster.
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    Be Well Buzz

  • The Healing Powers of Cayenne Pepper

    BeWellBuzz
    15 May 2012 | 1:01 pm
    (BeWellBuzz) Cayenne pepper is a beautiful, lustrous, red bell shaped variety of capsicum, which is named after the city Cayenne in the French Guiana, the overseas region of France. Cayenne pepper (pronounced as Kaai-yen) or Capsicum annum is powdered and used in spicy dishes. It is a spicy pepper with approximately 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville units (a unit used to measure the spiciness of a substance). It commonly used in Korean and other Asian cuisines in a vinegar sauce. Apart from this, Cayenne pepper is commonly termed as the 'king of herbs' because of its variety of health benefits. Where…

  • Energy Medicine Cures Medical Doctor of Terminal Disease

    BeWellBuzz
    14 May 2012 | 8:18 pm
    Back in 2000, cancer recovery specialist Dr. Ben Johnson was diagnosed with a terminal disease. "I should already be dead," says Dr. Ben Johnson, the co-founder of the Immune Recovery Cancer Clinic. Dr. Johnson had been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease, an incurable motor neuron disease that attacks the nerves and muscles. He considered it a death sentence -- far worse than cancer or AIDS -- because 80% of people who suffer from the disease die within 5 years, and no one ever survives for 10 years. In 2003, Dr. Johnson was already entering his third year, and he was suffering from severe…

  • Can LEDs or CFLs Help Save Our Planet?

    BeWellBuzz
    14 May 2012 | 10:07 am
    (BeWellBuzz) This is our planet, and we are responsible to protect and save it. Every little step towards saving the earth can go a long way, if we all start doing it. Energy conservation is an important aspect that we should be focusing to reduce environmental impact. Reduction in energy consumption helps to reduce the use of electricity, thereby lowering carbon and other emissions. Traditionally, we have been using halogens light bulbs in our homes, offices and schools, these bulbs not only consume more energy but also spike up the electricity bill. Not only that, halogen bulbs have been…

  • Grapes – A Natural Detoxifier

    BeWellBuzz
    14 May 2012 | 5:39 am
    (BeWellBuzz) Detoxification, as the name suggests, is a process by which toxins or poisonous substances are removed from your body. Basically, it means cleansing of the blood. By eliminating toxins and then feeding your body with healthy nutrients, detoxification can help protect you from many diseases, and it can renew your ability to maintain optimum health. Some of the main types of detoxification include: Alcohol Detoxification: This is done to overcome addiction to alcohol. Alcohol addiction does not only involve the desire to consume alcohol, but over a period of time, the muscles in…

  • Qigong Can Turn You Into a Springing Tiger

    Tristan Truscott and Peter Ragnar
    13 May 2012 | 7:06 pm
    A gamekeeper in India, riding on an elephant's back, attempted to dart a tiger. To his surprise, according to an Associated Press article, the tiger sprang into the air and took a swipe at the man's head. How high was that? National Geographic once recorded a tiger jumping onto an elephant's head - that's twelve feet, and the seated gamekeeper was at least that high if not higher! So what allowed this tiger to seemingly defy gravity? Where does the athletic ability come from? Tigers don't lift weights, nor do they exercise that much. They actually tend to lounge about a lot, except when…
 
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    Health Enclave

  • The Female G-Spot, Uncovered

    administrator
    27 Apr 2012 | 8:31 am
    Written By:  Courtney Leighton-Kelso Men and women have long been searching for the coveted “G-spot”, an area which many have long said is only some sort of urban legend.  A number of different theories have come out about the female G-spot, but many of these have been debunked or proven to be more confusing than helpful.  People have searched endlessly for this “pleasure center” on the female body, only to be left disappointed time and time again.    read more

  • Meditation Could Help Make You Smarter

    administrator
    16 Mar 2012 | 12:05 pm
    Written By:  Shambhu Agrawal Fortifying the known benefits of meditation towards making brain cell more efficient, researchers at UCLA have come ahead with more benefits of years of disciplined meditation.   A study by researchers at the Neuro Imaging Lab at the University of California came at the conclusion that there is an increased level of gyrification in people who meditate for years.   read more

  • Sumatriptan

    editor
    15 Mar 2012 | 1:45 pm
          Sumatriptan belongs to a group of medicines called 5HT 1 agonists, which act to reduce the swelling of blood vessels in the head. This medicine can be used to relieve migraine attacks that happen with or without warning signs such as sensitivity to light, feeling sick and being sick, in people who have previously been diagnosed with migraine. This medicine does not prevent a migraine attack, and should therefore only be taken once the migraine has started.   Do not take:   read more

  • Sulfasalazine

    editor
    15 Mar 2012 | 12:22 pm
      Sulfasalazine is an anti-inflammatory drug and belongs to a group of medicines called aminosalicylates. This medicine is used to treat and manage inflammatory bowel disease or to treat rheumatoid arthritis. They may also be used to prevent more flare-ups of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. They also help to prevent damage to your joints and work slowly to reduce swelling and stiffness in your joints.   Do not take if you:   read more

  • Sulfamethxazole + trimethoprim (Co-trimoxazole)

    editor
    15 Mar 2012 | 12:12 pm
          Co-trimoxazole is a type of antibacterial medicine, which works by killing bacteria. It is combination medicine containing sulfamethxazole and trimethoprim. Co-trimoxazole is used to treat or prevent lung infections caused by Pneumocystis jiroveci (P.carinii) or prevent toxoplasmosis, nocardiosis, urinary tract infections or worsening of long-term bronchitis or ear infections.   Do not take if you:   read more
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    YourHealthyOptions.com

  • Cholesterol Concerns for Diabetics!

    Jim Long
    14 May 2012 | 3:16 pm
    High cholesterol in diabetics is a great concern. your healthy lifestyle requires an understanding of what is going on in your body. For those who have diabetes, you have a condition where the body and pancreas is not producing enough insulin for your body to properly function. You will find that it puts you at risk [...]

  • How Old is Old?

    Jim Long
    26 Apr 2012 | 3:48 pm
    Have you given any thought to what old means lately? It can be a hard thing to get your mind around. There are lots of folks with lots of ideas on the subject. But you can’t go anywhere and get “the” answer. There is a suit in my closet that I have worn for many years. [...]

  • Budgeting for Healthy Living!

    Jim Long
    16 Apr 2012 | 2:16 pm
    Wouldn’t it be great if we had no money worries? But few of us are in that category. A healthy lifestyle requires a plan on how to deal with money. Let’s take a look at some factors in that process. Money may not be with you all throughout the year. There are downs and ups [...]

  • How to Deal with Fear of Social Situations!

    Jim Long
    11 Apr 2012 | 2:55 pm
    Living a healthy and happy lifestyle can be challenging for some people. This is especially true for those who suffer from what is called Social Anxiety Disorder. Do you have intense feelings of discomfort and fear when in social situations? You may have social anxiety disorder. Social anxiety disorder affects millions of people around the world [...]

  • Is the Atkins Diet a Healthy Option?

    Jim Long
    9 Apr 2012 | 1:33 pm
    Dieting is now a way pf life for many of us. But are our choices healthy? Today, we explore one of the more famous diets. Over the past few decades, the Atkins diet has really hit the diet world with full force. This health phenomenon is based on The Atkins Diet, a book by Dr. [...]
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    LINKS 4 LIFE ALERTS!

  • Alert! 1 in 7 Hospitalized Patients Runs Risk Of Wrong Procedure, Complication, Infection, Or Death

    DOUGLAS E. CASTLE
    11 May 2012 | 4:50 pm
    There is an ever-increasing risk of hospital errors, from improper procedures to deadly infections. Too many hospitals are under-staffed, unsuitably unclean, and administratively haphazard. Avoid hospitals if you can. But if you cannot... The article which follows has been excerpted from a copy of the AARP Monthly Health Newsletter, an excellent informational resource for Baby Boomers, Seniors and Caregivers, too. The photograph inserted appears courtesy of Dan Saelinger, photographer. The odds of your condition worsening, your being treated for the wrong ailment (receiving the treatment for…

  • Email Scam Alert! - SPOOFING

    DOUGLAS E. CASTLE
    7 May 2012 | 11:07 am
    Example of Caller ID spoofed via Orange Boxing, both the name and number are faked to reference "leetspeak". (Photo credit: Wikipedia) It has become a sad fact of life. When going through your emails, you might view some seeming authentic-looking correspondence from some seemingly authentic email (or ISP) address. Many of these addresses are not at all what they purport to be -- they are duplicated, or "spoofed" and they add credibility to an email that might contain malware, a virus, a phishing scam, and now -- a whole Pandora's box of mobile abuses, identity thefts, and other creative…

  • Predict Your Heart Attack Weeks In Advance - A Cardiac Breakthrough

    DOUGLAS E. CASTLE
    16 Apr 2012 | 11:00 am
    What if you could predict that you were going to suffer a heart attack several weeks in advance? There is increasing evidence that you can, and that life-saving interventions may be implemented to save you from what could have been certain death only a few years ago. The article excerpt which follows appears courtesy of the SmartPlanet Newsletter, an excellent informational resource. When you've finished reviewing it, please hit the "BACK" button on your browser and return to this page for some more healthcare-critical heart-healthy information: New blood test predicts heart attack weeks in…

  • Your Medical Records Are NOT Secure! Be Prepared.

    DOUGLAS E. CASTLE
    13 Mar 2012 | 6:31 pm
    Although many of us have been spending a great deal of time signing all types of documents (usually served on clipboards) from our healthcare professionals regarding our right to expect confidentiality of our medical and health-related records, we live in an age where records are transmitted via internet and faxed from location to location, with many individual employees of many companies handling and having access to it.Candidly, the handling of our accumulated historical medical records is subject to a combination of some of the worst aspects of human nature (data theft, identity theft and…

  • Concerned About Genetically-Altered Foods?

    DOUGLAS E. CASTLE
    15 Feb 2012 | 6:33 pm
    The peoples of the world have been eating genetically altered crops (fruitsvegetables, individually packaged or in prepared meals) for many years. The effects on Humans of genetically-altered foods are not fully known, although there seems to be mounting suspicion that hormones, additives and genetic alterations (restructuring of the DNA) of fruits, vegetables, nuts and other edibles might be unhealthy. That is not the issue here. There is no need to debate that which has not been scientifically and consistently proven.Recently, genetically-engineered fish and other animal foods have made…
 
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  • Find Inner Peace in Chaos

    Lisa Birnesser
    16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. – Buddha Life can be truly hectic, even chaotic, if we don’t stop now and then to take a few minutes for ourselves. With the invention of computers and other technology, our work lives were supposed to get easier, but it’s gotten busier than ever before. Now our world has become so fast paced that it’s hard to keep up. If you don’t stop the craziness of the day, you can begin to feel as if your life is spiraling into a crazy busy  jumble. Luckily, there are ways to deal with these overwhelming feelings and put some order back…

  • When It Comes to Focus, Are You a Bird Watcher or a Hunter?

    Dr. Shannon Reece
    16 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    When it comes to focus, there are two kinds of approaches business owners can take - The Bird Watcher or The Hunter But only one of these approaches will help you achieve extraordinary success in business. Care to find out which one? Characteristics of the “Bird Watcher” If you find yourself drawn to new and interesting things (aka, Shiny Object Syndrome), are easily distracted, and are ready to jump on anything to procrastinate just 5 minutes longer, rather than complete a task you dislike, then you are probably a bird watcher. The bird watcher leads a fairly interesting, but less than…

  • Don’t Neglect the Basement

    Jennifer Ascher
    15 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    The basement is probably one of the most neglected spaces in a home. It often ends up being a catch all for items that are not being used nor have a home in the main living area, but did you know that the basement if organized properly and efficiently can actually become a functional part of your home? Here are some helpful tips to get you started. Sort it: Just like with any organizing project the first step is to sort thru what you have and decide what you are keeping, what is trash and what can be donated.  This is often the most difficult and longest part of the whole organizing process.

  • Talking to your Teen about Drinking and Driving

    Aurelia Williams
    15 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    There is no way to sugar coat it — car crashes are the number one cause of teen deaths in the United States.  Can you believe that 31 percent of teen drivers involved in fatal crashes were drinking alcohol at the time of their death?  This information comes from the  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.   While we’ve spent many decades speaking out and advocating against teen drunk driving, it is  still a big problem.   So what can be done to help solve it?  It may take extra time and a bit of courage, but you may be saving the life of your child or someone…

  • Lessons of Life

    Dr. Mommy
    14 May 2012 | 4:45 am
    Since yesterday was Mother’s Day, I thought it was only appropriate to share some thoughts with you today. Many of these thoughts were simply that …just thoughts. However, today I wanted to go a step further and transform those thoughts into words of wisdom that I learned from my mom. These words of wisdom have actually taught me much in life and consider them actually some of the many lessons of my life. I’m sure if you think back to your childhood you’ll recall many lessons that your mom taught or spoke of that still ring true in your life today. She was a very…
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  • Shop Around The World For Medical Treatment

    Barry Welford
    15 May 2012 | 1:32 pm
    This is a guest post by Jem Mosley.  When it comes to your clothes, a car, car insurance or a house it pays to shop around a bit, compare prices and get the most for your money. This is seen as common practice and raises no concerns: it certainly doesn’t warrant checking what people think about shopping around, it’s more a question of where to go! When it comes to your medical treatment, perhaps it should be exactly the same. You are not obliged to go to the dentist on the corner of the street or have treatment at the nearest hospital – though convenience is certainly a…

  • Save Money, Save Sanity: Natural Mental Health Remedies

    Barry Welford
    9 May 2012 | 10:25 pm
    This is a guest post by Eliza Morgan. Aging is no simple process. In fact, many would argue it’s the hardest process there is. With age comes wisdom and certain health struggles. There’s no doubt about it, old age can be taxing – on your body, mind, and bank account. At times, it can feel like we prepare for our old age all our lives. Throughout our youth and adulthood we build wealth, set up our retirement plan, and care for our bodies in preparation for old age. We all know that keeping our bodies strong and healthy is the best thing we can do for ourselves. Not only does…

  • Preserve and Protect Your Memory – 7 easy tips

    Barry Welford
    29 Apr 2012 | 9:25 pm
    This is a guest post by Sarah Rexman. If you don’t use it, you lose it. It’s true for your muscles, which atrophy over time if you don’t exercise and strength train. It’s also true for your brain, which will struggle to retain memory if you don’t exercise it and treat your body well. There is no cure for dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. However, there are things you can do to strengthen your cognitive function to protect and preserve your memory in an effort to prevent the onset of these disorders. 1. Eat Fat More specifically, eat Omega-3 fatty acids.

  • Foods To Control Your Cholesterol

    Barry Welford
    18 Apr 2012 | 8:29 am
    This is a guest post by Kelly Jones. Are you suffering from high cholesterol? Before eating anything is your first thought about its effect on your cholesterol levels? How about eating a salmon filet for dinner tonight, or grabbing a handful of nuts or even better tasting that dark chocolate. Yes, a person with high cholesterol can enjoy all of these guilt-free! These foods and many more help in keeping your cholesterol level in control. All you need to do is make sure you eat the right healthy foods. Here is a list of 9 foods which can help you in fighting a high cholesterol level: Grab some…

  • 4 Foods to Naturally Help Alleviate Arthritis

    Barry Welford
    26 Mar 2012 | 8:43 pm
    This is a guest post by Angelita Williams. With age comes wisdom—but unfortunately also the increased risk of getting arthritis. In fact arthritis, which causes achy joints and stiffness, affects about one in every five Americans, according to the National Institutes of Health. While medication and exercise is encouraged to help alleviate the pain associated with arthritis, there are in fact some foods that are known to reduce inflammation in the body – one of the main culprits of arthritis pain. That said, to learn about some foods you should definitely consider adding to your daily…
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    Primal Toad

  • Why I Said No to the Fifth Third River Bank 10K Run

    Toad
    16 May 2012 | 8:12 am
    If the run was in the sand I would have signed up... On friday I asked you if I should run in my first ever 10K in Vibram Five Finger KSO’s. The response was great. Most of you encouraged me to run. I asked this question on my facebook fan page and most advised against running in the 10K. So, what did I do? I said “no” at the last minute. Saturday was race day. I posted that blog post on Friday. Whether I was going to run or not was 50-50 on Friday morning. After reading the comments from the post I decided I was going to run. This was around 5 pm. I had to make it to the…

  • 21 Reasons Why I Am Starting The 21 Day Sugar Detox Today

    Toad
    14 May 2012 | 2:28 pm
    Are you ready to quit sugar? I’m addicted to sugar. Now is the time to bust my damned cravings. I’m surrounded by junk food just like everyone else. But using this as a reason to consume it is a terrible excuse. I’ll enjoy ice cream again down the road but for the next 21 days I’m going strict. Starting today I’ll be engaging in a 21 Day Sugar Detox. It’s created by Diane Sanfilippo and is always talked about somewhere on the interwebs. This is for good reason. Some struggle but a lot receive tons of benefit too. A month ago I discussed 21 Reasons Why You…

  • Should I Run My First Ever 10K In Vibram Five Finger KSO’s?

    Toad
    11 May 2012 | 10:32 am
    My sister Ren and I after finishing the Reeds Lake 5K Run in 2008 I have never run 10K (6.2 miles) straight without stopping in my entire life. Wait… I have never run  4 miles straight without stopping in my entire life. Yet, there is a very strong possibility that I will sign up for my first ever 10K tonight. Here is the thing. I’ll be running in my Vibram Five Finger KSO’s. For those who don’t know, this is as close to running barefoot as possible. It’s best to ease into this. I have NOT been running all year. I can run 2 miles in my KSO’s. Not six. I…

  • We’re Walking Across America (3200 Miles)

    Toad
    9 May 2012 | 1:25 pm
    We will begin our walk across America in March 2013. About one week ago while sitting in my brother’s leather chair in Wrigleyville, Chicago one evening, I thought of a crazy, but awesome, idea… Walk across America. That was the idea. This thought did not surprise me. I’ve been seeking an adventure for a few years now. Something intense. Awesome. Brave. Primal. I love to walk. In fact, it’s easily one of my favorite hobbies. I walked 10 miles last week while in Chicago just for the hell of it. It’s a mile to Lake Michigan. I decided to walk down to Castaways even…

  • I Eat Heart Healthy Saturated Fat T Shirt

    Toad
    2 May 2012 | 10:47 am
    Buy your t-shirt today @ PrimalToad.Spreadshirt.com “Artery clogging saturated fat” has got to go. This statement is a lie. A deadly oxymoron. If you fear saturated fat, why? Do you have any idea? You may be saying… “it causes heart disease.” Eh, no it does not. Carbohydrates don’t cause heart disease either. There is not one, single cause. A person gets sick by  eating junk food and sitting on their ass all day. Or binge drinking, or chain smoking. Is eating too much saturated fat unhealthy? Sure. So is too much water. Ha! Water is essential for life.
 
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  • Fitness Roadblocks: 3 Things Blocking Your Success

    Joyce
    5 May 2012 | 1:30 pm
    Flickr: hbp_pix After a gazillion years of doing this health and fitness stuff, you end up hearing lots of reasons people never lose that weight they’ve been battling with for years. The typical “I don’t have time or money excuses” are really, I think, excuses for excuses. So I wanted to dig a little deeper into what might be holding you back.   3 Reasons You Haven’t Found Success   1. You don’t want to be a party pooper:  You’re out with your friends and everyone is ordering all the yummy stuff on the menu and buying rounds of cocktails.

  • A Travel Workout to “Reset” Your Body (Guest Post) by @WorkoutNirvana

    Joyce
    27 Apr 2012 | 11:15 am
    Now that you have some ideas from my Healthy Traveler: 10 Do’s and Don’ts post that I hope will help you be happier and healthier on your travels, all you need is an exercise plan and you’re set.  So I asked fitness expert and one of my favorite workout-creating friends Suzanne Digre to design an awesome workout you can do anywhere in any size space with no equipment necessary! From the desk of Suzanne… Sometimes it seems like there’s no way to avoid feeling dehydrated, sleep-deprived, and bloated while traveling. Ironically, travel is usually when we usually need…

  • Can my Weight Gain Destroy my Marriage? (Guest Post) by @kodjoworkout

    Joyce
    23 Apr 2012 | 6:09 pm
    It is a fact that America is getting heavier by the day. According to statistics, 2 out of 3 Americans are currently overweight, and more than 1 out of 3 are obese. This mind-blogging rise in weight is clearly the byproduct of the proliferation of fast food restaurants across the country, coupled with our lack of exercising. Evidently, we love putting the blame on our busy schedules, and occasionally we find comfort in the belief that some of us have been biologically predisposed to be overweight. Whether we like taking full blame for our poor health habits, or shifting the blame on other…

  • Healthy Traveler: 10 Do’s and Don’ts

    Joyce
    18 Apr 2012 | 3:01 pm
    Flickr: rickharris Frequent travelers face a different set of health challenges than most of us do. For some, travel is on a weekly basis, so those challenges become somewhat a normal part of their lives. The food selections (I use the word food loosely) on planes, in terminals, and at rest stops and roadside restaurants are most often highly processed, heavy on the sodium and sugar, trans-fat laden, and fiber poor. Couple that with lots of sitting and you’ve got yourself an unhappy, unhealthy traveler. With a couple of my own trips coming up, I thought about the challenges and…

  • What’s Driving Your Emotional Eating?

    Joyce
    3 Apr 2012 | 1:02 pm
    Even though I blog about healthy living and promote the lifestyle does not imply that I’m 100% on the mark all the time. I’m far from perfect. Just ask my husband, my kids, and my friends. So when asked recently if I’ve ever struggled with emotional eating, that would be a definite Hell to the yes! I am after all, human. I tend to NOT have an appetite when stressed or anxious or worried, but the times when I felt sad, unloved, or alone I felt hungry. …For something… Deep down I knew I was trying to feed a hunger; but it wasn’t hunger of the nutritional…
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    The Waiting Room Online

  • San Francisco

    Danette
    15 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    I am in San Francisco at the moment doing some work and noticing the differences between the US and NZ... Everything really is bigger here - especially the food servings, and consequently the butts! San Francisco according to many Americans isn’t the US at all but a weird bunch of trendy lefties borrowing a little space by the beach! There certainly are some sights that is for sure - but I guess that is what makes this city exciting? There are bums and billionaires side by side but most people are just good hard working types enjoying a vibrant city with all it has to offer here. The…

  • Pizza for you and your crew!

    Danette
    13 May 2012 | 4:17 pm
    Every Friday (for the month of May) we are shouting you and your work crew pizza! Richmond Dental Centre in Nelson were our first weeks winner, with Linwood Dental winning last week - make sure you get your Bib order in this week to be in the draw! (The more you order, the more the entries you get!) Some music to get you in the pizza eating mood....  

  • Q.D.F (Quote Day Friday)

    Danette
    10 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    PS- We hope every Mother has a wonderful relaxing day on Sunday... Mums definitely deserve it & the below words sum it up nicely.. "I am a cook, a housekeeper, a parent, a teacher, a referee, a nanny, a nurse, a handy man, taxi, a maid, security and a comforter. I don't get holiday, sick pay, or a day off, I work through the day and some of the night, I am under paid and over worked... I am a Mum and I LOVE every minute of it!  Now tell me your job is harder than mine....."

  • Forever Learning

    Danette
    8 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    For the month of May our team are celebrating Core Value #5 - ‘Forever Learning’. We believe it is important to grow both personally and professionally. To constantly challenge and stretch ourselves and not be stuck in a job that we hate where we don’t feel like we are growing or learning.We believe everyone on our team has more potential then they realise and we endeavour  to help one anther to unlock that potential. Exercising the mind can lead to brilliant ideas and innovations(take for instance our ‘Quoasters’) that will make us an even greater company.The following clip shows…

  • Avoiding false metrics

    Danette
    6 May 2012 | 2:57 pm
    Great Blog from Seth.... At the local gym, it's not unusual to see hardcore members contorting themselves to fool the stairmaster machine into giving them good numbers. If you use your arms, you can lift yourself off the machine and trick it into thinking you're working yourself really hard. Of course, you end up with cramped shoulders and a lousy workout, but who cares, the machine said you burned 600 calories... The same thing happens with authors who put themselves and their readers through the wringer to get a spot on the New York Times Bestseller list (more on this here).
 
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  • How to get rich and save RM 679272.00 easily..

    CharlieBoston
    16 May 2012 | 4:27 am
    Question: Want to get RM 679.272.00 by 55 years old…?? Answer: -stop smoking.. msg shared by www.facebook.com/elyzzmode

  • QUIT SMOKING

    CharlieBoston
    16 May 2012 | 4:27 am
    www.ehowtostopsmoking.net It has been said, quitting smoking is a more difficult to overcome than heart broken when our boyfriends or girlfriends leave us. There are 3 major difficulties that you'll encounter as you are working to give up smoking Dilemma number one is facing temptation Everywhere you glimpse there will be cigarettes and much more cigarettes. Even though it isn't one thing more than your mind playing tricks on you, it can even now be rather difficult to overlook all of the temptation and nonetheless stick for ones intention to give up smoking. When you end up feeling…

  • Learn About Healthy and Clean Smoking

    CharlieBoston
    16 May 2012 | 4:27 am
    Let’s face it smoking tobacco cigarettes are unpleasant habit that most people have problems getting rid of. Smoking is now prohibited in many public places and even in some that were traditionally smoker’s territories. Smoking tobacco cigarettes is extremely detrimental to your health and quitting them is the best option you have. Cigarette smoking is not only bad for the smoker but for the people inhaling secondary smoke around him too. This is why more the safecig ecigadvanced, can be the solution to your problem. With the innovation of electronic safety smoking device, many…

  • The Health Benefits Are Worth Keeping

    CharlieBoston
    16 May 2012 | 4:27 am
    First of all, what would qualify as an easy way to give up using tobacco product and perhaps quit smoking? You shouldn’t need to suffer when you have already made your resolve to quit. You shouldn’t need to undergo the horrible periods of withdrawal when you are torn between a desire to start the vicious habit all over again or hold your horses until the tremendous craving wears out. A simple way to avoid using traditional cigarette is to simply shift to using greensmoke ecigadvanced.com because it helps you manage to wriggle free of the habit but without facing any of the…

  • Anti-smokers, How many lives have you saved?

    CharlieBoston
    15 May 2012 | 4:27 am
    tgit23 Asked: Anti-smokers, How many lives have you saved? And how many lives have you destroyed? Death rate is still 100% and now smokers are choosing not to go to college because of campus smoking bans. Smokers are refused jobs, they are banned from taking their kids out to enjoy the public parks and are refusing to go out and support their local economy at the local watering hole because of smoking bans. We still have yet to see a non-smoker fall dead from catching a wiff of smoke.Such a popular question, I had to ask again. Answers: Elluna Answered:Wait what? The CAMPUS has smoking bans?
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    A2Z Health Blog

  • Fight Food Cravings and Win!

    Judy
    15 May 2012 | 4:16 pm
    Fight Food Cravings and Win! Unfortunately, cravings are natural and no matter what we do, we’ll still end up with a hankering for that sweet treat, a salty snack or even an occasional, seemingly weird, urge for a particular food or beverage.  Food cravings are both biologically generated and mentally and emotionally driven. In each of us, our stomach signals to our brain that it’s time to eat, by way of the vagus nerve.  The stomach produces increasing levels of the “hunger hormone” or ghrelin, as it completes its digestion processes and as blood sugar and insulin levels drop. …

  • Stress Relief & Herbal Supplements

    Judy
    1 May 2012 | 3:03 pm
    Stress Relief & Herbal Supplements Stress can cause health problems and many people are looking for natural stress relievers that are easy on the budget, effective and without harmful side-effects. Fortunately, there are herbs that can help to relax the body and can help everyone cope with stress. When browsing the many herbal stress-relief supplements that are available today, look for ones that contain the well-known stress reducing herbs. Valerian root calms the nervous system and has been used for hundreds of years as a pain reliever and to ease anxiety and restlessness. Scientists…

  • Healthy Meal Replacement Shakes

    Judy
    20 Apr 2012 | 1:20 pm
    Healthy Meal Replacement Shakes Wouldn’t it be great enjoy a delicious shake that would fulfill your dietary protein needs? Not the kind of milkshake you might get from the ice cream shop, of course—but just as tasty! Convenience is something we’re all used to and constantly seeking especially when it comes to healthy shakes that are lactose free that are filling and taste great. Whether it’s convenience foods, online ordering, you name it—we look for the fastest way to get what we need.  Smart nutritional supplement companies strive to create fast, convenient and effective ways…

  • Natural Seasonal Allergy Relief

    Judy
    17 Apr 2012 | 5:01 pm
    Natural Seasonal Allergy Relief Spring is here and so is the pollen! Allergy flare-ups are very common this time of year and have many people searching for relief from the watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing that accompany seasonal allergies. Unfortunately many over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medications have undesirable side effects including drowsiness, anxiety, and lack of mental clarity, but the good news is that there are natural alternatives, all that can be found right here on A2Zdiscountvitamins.com. Nettle is an herb with a long history of being used to treat allergy symptoms.

  • Vitamin B Helps You to Be Your Best!

    Judy
    3 Apr 2012 | 12:54 pm
    Vitamin B Helps You to Be Your Best! Did you know that vitamin B is not just one vitamin, but eight different vitamins with distinct roles in the body? All of the B vitamins are a chemically related family of nutrients that work together as a team – for this reason it is recommended that these interdependent vitamins be taken together. B-complex vitamins are needed for normal body development and for healthy skin, hair, eyes, and liver; they are water-soluble vitamins and must be replenished in the body daily. The following is a list of the eight B-complex vitamins and a short…
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    Keyboard Athletes

  • The Mind-Body Myth

    Jen Waak
    10 May 2012 | 8:08 am
    These days, the scientific literature is filled with talk of the gut-brain axis, the heart-brain axis, the liver-brain axis. Heck, you can put “brain” plus “axis” plus and any other body organ together in a phrase and do a search and you will find millions of search results. I get the metaphor, but I don’t care for it – it implies some sort of “connection rod” between the organs in an exclusive relationship. I believe it’s overly simplistic and misleading. We aren’t binary creatures – we’re integrated Sure, the gut talks to the brain, but it also talks to…

  • Why Stress Makes You Stupid (And What You Can Do About It)

    Jen Waak
    26 Apr 2012 | 8:05 am
    It’s one of life’s cruel ironies. The more stressed out we get about something, the less capable we are of doing anything about it. Have you ever wondered why that is? It’s because: stress response = fight/flight/freeze While this response was awesome – and appropriate – back when we were dealing with saber-tooth tigers, it’s less awesome now when we’re under the 24×7 stressors of modern-day society. How the Stress Response Works When we encounter a stressful event (bad traffic, fight with a spouse, bad phone call with a client, etc) our body does two things…

  • 4 Ways Lack of Sleep is Making You Fat

    Jen Waak
    19 Apr 2012 | 8:06 am
    I think that sleep is one of the great underutilized weapons of the modern office professional. I’ve already talked several times about how sleep makes you smarter, but consistently getting a good night’s sleep will make you thinner as well. I hear all sorts of crazy stories every day from my clients and other health and fitness professionals about how increasing the amount of sleep someone gets dramatically changes someone’s life. Pain goes away, balance issues disappear, mood improves, resilience and athletic performance improves – and life is just generally better. When You…

  • Sore from Training? Try an Epsom Salt Bath

    Jen Waak
    12 Apr 2012 | 8:05 am
    Another week, another Capoeira class. And part of my post-Capoeria ritual is the Epsom Salt bath (actually that’s my entire post-Capoeira ritual). When I started taking classes in January, I was coming back from a several-month illness, and my conditioning level was, well, not what it could have been. So, I was worried about being stupidly sore since Capoeira involves a lot of twists, kicks, squats, lunges, and upper body work that I was simply not accustomed to. Fortunately, since I tend to hang out with some pretty serious athletes, I also knew there were some tricks of the trade for…

  • A Magical Moment

    Jen Waak
    5 Apr 2012 | 8:08 am
    Last week I had one of those moments that every coach dreams about.  I ran into a former client that I hadn’t seen in over a year – and she started telling me about how our last session together had been “magical” for her. She had gone on to lose 40 pounds, did a complete overhaul of her diet, and started taking Tai Chi classes to reduce stress and get more exercise. In short, she was doing GREAT. I can only imagine that the look on my face was one of surprise, because she was also one of those clients that had stopped returning my emails and I had been left wondering, “what the…
 
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    Walkingspree

  • CSA – Scavenger Hunt Photo’s Weeks 2 – 3

    vikki
    14 May 2012 | 9:13 am
    CSA has created a Scavenger Hunt game to get their employees out and walking. Participants are given a bi-weekly list of 10 items to find. To prove they found the items, they must provide a photo of the item with themselves and/or their pedometer in the photo. How fun is that! Check out their second round’s Photos! Scavenger Items for week 2-3 Bank, Baseball Field, Flower Shop, Graffiti, Hospital, Place of Worship, Polie/Fire Station, Recycle Bin, Starbucks, UPS/Fed Ex Box.

  • Global spotlight on employee health and fitness

    Suzanne
    7 May 2012 | 10:21 am
    May is Global Employee Health and Fitness month and brings attention to the problems caused by inactivity and poor lifestyle choices. This international initiative encourages employers and employees to promote regular activity and improve healthy lifestyles. Your participation and commitment to your walking program does just that. It inspires others, whether you work in an office, a manufacturing plant or at home. Use this time to recommit to a stronger and healthier you. At work, plan special events that celebrate healthy living. You will be creating a positive and supportive environment…

  • Support the American Heart Walk

    LaTonya
    2 May 2012 | 10:22 am
    LaTonya M. Baldwin (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan participant) It’s been too long since I’ve last blogged. While I haven’t been blogging, I have been walking.  Participating with Walkingspree has lead to me taking on more challenges. I’m currently using the Couch to 5k program in preparation for our local American Heart Association Walk to be held in Detroit on May 12th. I’m running because I can. I’m running to encourage others to commit to improving their own health and the health of others. Because I’ve been walking, I have improved my…

  • Next BCBSM Walkingspree challenge starts May 7

    WalkingSpree Team
    2 May 2012 | 10:08 am
    Welcome to the Walk to Traverse City challenge blog. You and your teammates will compete in a team-based competition from Detroit to Traverse City. The winning team will be drawn from all of the teams that complete the walk by July 29. Let’s go!

  • Bikini Body Workout

    aspringer
    27 Apr 2012 | 10:26 am
    Allison Stringer (kCura participant) Today, we started a club at work called “Bikini Body Buddies.”  This group comprises of women only, who want to get their bodies ready for summer and to become healthier individuals.  Starting soon, we will be running once a week together as a team. As a Bikini Body Buddy member, we will be utilizing the pedometers to keep track of our aerobic and total number of steps we will achieve during our workouts.  During each workout session, we hope to increase our stepping.  Our first workout goal is to hit 2,000 steps, which is equal to one mile. We…
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    Stay Healthy And Fit

  • Mobility for seniors

    Healthy And Fit
    4 May 2012 | 5:53 am
    Published on: Stay Healthy And FitMobility for seniors The Shake Weight for Men - 7X More Effective than a Dumb-bell! As you get older, it can be difficult to move or travel. There comes a time when the likes of driving are simply not an option for a number of reasons, it might be financially impractical or you may just not have the energy for it any more.Whatever the case, there is no reason why senior people should be confined to the house. There is more than one way to get about, which can hopefully enable you to be more active and enjoy your time more.Canes and WalkersThis might seem…

  • Must Haves in a First Aid Kit

    Diya Sen
    23 Apr 2012 | 2:00 pm
    Published on: Stay Healthy And FitMust Haves in a First Aid Kit The Shake Weight for Men - 7X More Effective than a Dumb-bell! We are on the run 24 x 7. Life is all about small and big accidents, yet to be able to get up and be on the go. In any situation it is good to have a first aid kid handy at all time, either at home, place of work or simply in your car. To begin with, keep it in a place where you can reach it easily.Here are the contents that are a must in your first aid kit:A good enough set of water prof and cloth bandages in different sizes.Bigger wrap bandages that are needed for…

  • Simple Steps to Avoid Hypertension

    Diya Sen
    18 Apr 2012 | 2:00 pm
    Published on: Stay Healthy And FitSimple Steps to Avoid Hypertension The Shake Weight for Men - 7X More Effective than a Dumb-bell! Irrespective of one’s age, one can suffer from hypertension. It is mostly due to our lifestyle and the choices we make over the years. Our erratic and bad habits lead to the problem of hypertension, which is in fact a stepping stone to strokes and other illnesses.Healthy living or eating healthy is not a habit that one can inculcate overnight. It comes with days of practice and determination. Different ways can help to reduce hypertension:Reduce your sodium…

  • Lemon Detox – How and Why?

    Diya Sen
    16 Apr 2012 | 3:34 pm
    Published on: Stay Healthy And FitLemon Detox – How and Why? The Shake Weight for Men - 7X More Effective than a Dumb-bell! Often people confuse losing weight with detox. It is true that one does lose some weight by going through a detoxification process; it also works wonders by cleansing the body. It is essential to remove the toxins from the body every once in a while.  Not only is it an essential element to living well, but also living fit.There are different detox centers or for the matter detox chemicals that are available of the counter, but natural detox works best when it comes to…

  • Read Labels and Get the Right Food

    Diya Sen
    13 Apr 2012 | 4:15 pm
    Published on: Stay Healthy And FitRead Labels and Get the Right Food The Shake Weight for Men - 7X More Effective than a Dumb-bell! It is common practice to have food labels on food products, irrespective of the fact they are bottled, canned processed or any which way sold. The label is not just for the sake of it. It has food facts mentioned in it which gives us an insight into the products use and the elements of nutrition.Often we are lured into buying a food product due to a good marketing strategy. While doing so, we do not look in the food values. In the process, the food on the…
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    Better4You

  • Obesity Swells in the U.S.

    Rich
    8 May 2012 | 11:17 am
    Better for you brands will have an opportunity to play a pivotal role in helping to reshape the habits of consumers over the next couple of decades.  This could be a huge factor in the USA’s health as the CDC predicts that obesity will continue to rise and affect 42% of Americans by 2030.  That’s [...]

  • Run for Your Life if You Can

    Rich
    7 May 2012 | 10:52 am
    Better4you brands should consider getting involved with running to drive home health messages.  Why?  Running increases the average life expectancy of men and women by around six years, a study found. The greatest benefit came from jogging at a “slow or average” pace – enough to cause slight breathlessness – rather than [...]

  • Be a Man: Shop!

    Rich
    3 May 2012 | 11:11 am
    Men are becoming a more important target for marketers when it comes to supermarket shopping.  Shopping scientist and author Herb Sorenson says we’re seeing a societal evolution at the grocery store. “The erosion of the traditional family is why you have more men doing the shopping.”  An ESPN study shows 31-percent of grocery shoppers are [...]

  • A Food Revolution is Coming!

    Rich
    2 May 2012 | 10:43 am
    Chef Jamie Oliver is continuing to take a leadership role in making a better for you world.  He is behind a new movement in the U.K., called Food Revolution Day on May 19, to encourage people worldwide to think about where our food comes from.   He says, “I’m working really hard to promote this [...]

  • A Peter Pan Diet

    Rich
    1 May 2012 | 10:55 am
    Starting a family does not lead young adults to a better4you diet, finds a new study. Researchers evaluated the diets of 2,500 participants parents and non-parents.  Neither group showed statistically significant changes in their intake of calories, fruits and vegetables, sugar-sweetened beverages, or fast food.  The study appears online April 30 in the [...]
 
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    Health News

  • Dinosaurs May Have Suffered From Arthritis

    Health Editor
    16 May 2012 | 9:25 am
    WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) — Dinosaurs may have suffered from arthritis, new research says. When examining a specimen of a pliosaur, researchers from University of Bristol in England noticed that the dinosaur had signs of a degenerative condition similar to human arthritis. Specifically, the pliosaur had a crooked jaw due to an eroded left jaw [...]

  • Palpitations May Signal Future Heart Rhythm Problem

    Health Editor
    16 May 2012 | 9:22 am
    WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) — Heart palpitations and high blood pressure are strong risk factors for a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, a new study reports. Atrial fibrillation increases a person’s risk of heart attack, stroke and death. It was already known that high blood pressure is a risk factor for atrial fibrillation, [...]

  • Education Is Key to Health: Report

    Health Editor
    16 May 2012 | 9:20 am
    By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) — The better educated you are and the more money you make, the healthier you’re likely to be, a U.S. government report released Wednesday shows. The report found that more educated people with higher incomes suffer from fewer chronic diseases and live longer than the less educated poor. “Not [...]

  • Beijing’s Olympic Smog Shows Pollution’s Effect on Health

    Health Editor
    15 May 2012 | 3:13 pm
    By Carina StorrsHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) — With the 2012 Olympics set to begin in London this summer, a new study on air quality during the 2008 Beijing Olympics delivers an important public health message: Reducing air pollution levels could lower the risk of heart trouble for many. Four years ago, an international team [...]

  • Rare Disorder Causes Severe Head Rushes

    Ray Hainer
    15 May 2012 | 1:10 pm
    Nine years after being diagnosed with an extremely rare neurological disorder, Megan Kenny completed her first Olympic-length triathlon. When Megan Kenny was five years old, she began to exhibit a strange and troubling symptom: Every time she stood up for more than two minutes, she collapsed. The episodes were particularly bad after Megan had been sitting or [...]
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    MMC Blog

  • Big Words, Big Emotions

    mrinehart
    15 May 2012 | 7:49 am
    A recent study shows that words printed in larger fonts promotes a stronger emotional brain response than the same words in smaller fonts. We now know that we can influence our readers’ behavior by our choice of words as well as their size.

  • Blame it on my dorsal striatum

    jbrueggeman
    8 May 2012 | 10:39 pm
    The concept of breaking away from old habits and forming new is more complex than I realized. I have a close friend who told me about missing her exit to her home on her drive home. I thought she was distracted. Little did I know it was really her dorsal striatum to blame.

  • I hope you don’t mind if I stand

    aweiss
    1 May 2012 | 4:09 pm
    I sit a lot. I try to get exercise after work, but for the most part, my weekdays involve a lot of sitting. I drive to work, I sit at a desk, I drive home, I watch TV. You get the idea. I do walk around during the work day when I can, but I [...]

  • Healthcare Consumer Decision-Making

    mrinehart
    24 Apr 2012 | 7:40 am
    It seems to me that consumers prefer health plans that offer choices – I know I do. Which led me to ask myself some interesting questions.

  • Extreme Site Makeover

    kwhitmore
    18 Apr 2012 | 1:40 pm
    You are reading this blog post on our new, improved and super awesome website. Our very talented crew has been hard at work so after reading this blog post, head over to the main page and check it out. The thought behind the makeover? Make it clear just what we do here at MicroMass, showcase [...]
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    HealthNews Articles

  • Implants may help prevent repeat teen pregnancies

    11 May 2012 | 5:17 pm
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Up to half of teens and young women who give birth are pregnant again within a year -- but a new study suggests giving new moms a contraceptive implant before they leave the hospital the first time around can help prevent those repeat pregnancies.Add Comment

  • Prenatal smoking tied to worse asthma in kids

    11 May 2012 | 5:16 pm
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children whose mothers smoked during pregnancy may have a tougher time controlling their asthma than other kids do, a new study suggests.Add Comment

  • Fish tied to lower colon cancer risk: study

    11 May 2012 | 5:15 pm
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who eat plenty of fish may have a lower risk of colon and rectal cancers, a new report suggests.Add Comment

  • Does everyone with chest pain need a stress test?

    10 May 2012 | 4:59 pm
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who come to the emergency department complaining of chest pain often get a test that isn't helping them very much, according to a new study.Add Comment

  • World disease fund gets added $1.6 billion boost

    10 May 2012 | 12:11 pm
    GENEVA (Reuters) - The Global Fund, a leading financier in the struggle against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, expects to have an additional $1.6 billion to fund projects in 2012-2014, its new chief said on Wednesday, a turnaround from a funding freeze last year.Add Comment
 
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    RARE Project

  • PKU: Living in a Cave

    RAREproject
    16 May 2012 | 1:24 pm
      PKU:  Living in a Cave Guest Blogger: Kevin Alexander, MA     I have lived my entire life being afraid. I have always minimized PKU when talking to others about it, at least until a few months ago. In my desire to fit in with society I simply downplayed its role in my life. People around me have always known that I can’t eat like them. But I never opened up and really explained why it’s so important. Sure, I explained what could have happened if I wasn’t diagnosed and treated since birth. But I never explained what could happen to me today if I don’t follow my diet…

  • World Orphan Drug Congress: Harmonization

    RAREproject
    15 May 2012 | 11:09 am
    Takeaways from the World Orphan Drug Congress   R.A.R.E. Guest Blogger:  Eileen O’Brien Director, Search & Innovation Siren Interactive The World Orphan Drug Congress, I attended in April consisted of three days jam-packed with presentations and networking. While the event focused on rare diseases and orphan drugs, the scope was still wide and addressed issues ranging from pricing to patient registries to various country regulations. The highlights for me were the patient/caregiver testimonies scattered throughout the conference which reminded everyone why we were in the room.

  • Getting Out More than You Put In: Advocates for Health

    RAREproject
    14 May 2012 | 1:39 pm
    The Afternoon Nap Society Getting Out More than You Put In A Guest Blog submission by:   The Afternoon Nap Society It’s a matter of return on investment. We give. We give our time, our energy, our talents. what do we get in return? What do we get out of what we put in? In love, in life, in our family, in our work, in our passions. There are the lucky ones for whom work — which brings the most concrete return on investment — also brings the esoteric returns: happiness, satisfaction, pride, accomplishment. And yet there are those for whom their passion brings these things while…

  • Breaking the Chains of Control

    RAREproject
    14 May 2012 | 11:27 am
    Breaking the Chains of Control By R.A.R.E. Team Guest Blogger: Vanessa Lemminger, M.A., IMF 68894 Marriage & Family Therapy Registered Intern Control. Merriam Webster defines it as, “to exercise restraining or directing influence over; to have power over; or to reduce the incidence or severity of especially to innocuous levels”. Control is found in almost everything we do.  We control our appearance with control tops, supplements, and diets.  We control our pets and children with leashes and boundaries in hopes to reduce harm.  We control our finances with savings accounts,…

  • 1p36 Duplication: Ten Miracle Years

    RAREproject
    11 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Patient Stories of Hope and Inspiration ‘Meet Tylor!’ My name is Leah and my son’s name is Tylor who was born with 1p36 duplication. He is 20,000 base pairs away from any others on record to-date. He is case one of one and we have recently celebrated 10 amazing years with my little man! Tylor was given a low chance of survival after discovering two congenital heart defects in utero. It was not long after this discovery, our physicians realized he wasn’t growing nor was I producing enough amniotic fluid.  After almost running completely out of the amniotic fluid, Tylor…
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    DermaTalk.com

  • How to Whiten Teeth at Home

    Zenisha
    12 May 2012 | 2:18 pm
    Ever wondered, how to whiten teeth at home? Well, there are tons of teeth whitening products in the market today, but knowing which one would work for you is the real question. To be honest, it is actually beneficial to read reviews on the various teeth whitening products which can be used at home, because [...]

  • How to Cure Receding Gums

    Zenisha
    10 May 2012 | 3:01 pm
    Do you have receding gums? If you do; you would have to meet with a periodontist, who studies teeth structures and any form of disease that affects it. Receding gums are easy to spot, especially when you are brushing your teeth. Receding gums are those in which the margin of the tissue that covers the [...]

  • What to do for Sunburn

    Deepak
    8 May 2012 | 4:12 pm
    Summer is back again and who doesn’t love relaxing on a hot summer days, spending their time on the beach, lake and pools. But, do you know, it only takes 30 minutes to get sunburn. No matter how hard you try to follow sun safety rules, you may still get burned. Sunburn is one of [...]

  • Best Treatment for Eczema

    Deepak
    3 May 2012 | 2:37 pm
    Eczema, also called as dermatitis, refers to group of medical conditions that cause inflammation and irritation you’re your skin. Although eczema is not a dangerous, it may be bothersome for every individual. So it is necessary to treat every individual in order to relieve the itching and to prevent it from recurring. There is no [...]

  • Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus: A Review

    Deepak
    30 Apr 2012 | 12:12 am
    Herpes zoster is caused by reactivation of varicella zoster virus. When primary infection by varicella during childhood (chickenpox) is resolved, the virus particles remain as a dormant in the dorsal root or other sensory ganglion for many decades. The virus then reactivates as a result of aging, excessive stress, immunosuppressive illness, or other medical treatment [...]
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    gastric bypass

  • Hello world!

    admin
    23 Apr 2012 | 7:05 am
    Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!
 
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    Dr. David Geier - Sports Medicine Specialist & Orthopedic Surgeon in Charleston, SC

  • Episode 38: Exercise and Arthritis and Much More

    drdavidgeier
    14 May 2012 | 12:01 am
    Many Americans fight chronic hip and knee arthritis but want to exercise regularly. What can they do to stay healthy and active, and will they do more harm to their joints with impact exercise? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera, New York Knicks guard Baron Davis, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Da’Quan Bowers, and Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Kesler. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions. Episode 38 of The Dr. David Geier Show is here! Happy Mother’s Day to all of you moms out there who mean so…

  • Men’s soccer injuries: Data from the NCAA

    drdavidgeier
    11 May 2012 | 12:01 am
    Note: This is the second post in a two-part series for the Charleston Battery looking at data on soccer injuries that occurred in the NCAA between the 2004/05 and 2008/09 seasons. In part one, I shared my thoughts on the data regarding injuries in women’s soccer. Here in part two, I discuss injuries in the men’s game. As with the recent article I wrote about injuries in women’s soccer, I recently reviewed data from an NCAA soccer injury tip sheet. While the athletes involved are only college soccer players, the general points can be applied to soccer players of all ages. I have included…

  • The scariest acronym in sports

    drdavidgeier
    9 May 2012 | 11:56 am
    Note: The following post appears in the May 10, 2012 issue of The Post and Courier. ACL. Within five days, anterior cruciate ligament injuries rocked two major sports and completely changed their landscapes for the rest of the season. The circumstances surrounding these events will likely be questioned for years to come. Last Saturday, while still playing late in a playoff game despite his team well ahead, 2011 NBA MVP Derrick Rose performed one of his well-known jump stops. Only this time, unlike the tens of thousands of times before, Rose’s knee buckled. Every Chicago Bulls fan in the…

  • Ask Dr. Geier – MRIs for knee pain

    drdavidgeier
    8 May 2012 | 12:01 am
    Hey everyone! It’s time for another Ask Dr. Geier column. I realize that these are among the most popular of all the posts I write. To answer as many questions from all of you that I receive, I answer between three to seven of them each week on The Dr. David Geier Show. Please check it out, and consider subscribing on iTunes! In this column I answer a question that I receive often in my practice, especially with baby boomers trying to stay active. As always, please refer to my disclaimer. I cannot offer specific medical advice on this blog, show, by email, or in social media. Please consult…

  • Episode 37: Concussions and Personality Changes and Much More

    drdavidgeier
    7 May 2012 | 12:01 am
    Much attention has been given to concussions in recent months, but one dangerous long-term effect is now being recognized. Dr. Geier discusses repeated blows to the head causing personality changes and possibly suicide. He also discusses the injuries of Norwegian breaststroke champion Alexander Dale Oen, New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, San Francisco Giants’ Pablo Sandoval, Baltimore Ravens’ Terrell Suggs, Tampa Bay Rays’ Evan Longoria, and whether the shortened NBA season caused an increase in injuries. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports…
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    Blog Articles

  • Mom is ...

    LifeDr.com
    15 May 2012 | 3:12 am
    The President reflects on how his mom and grandmother have inspired him, and how he sees his wife impact their children. How has your mom influenced, or helped shape you into the person you are today? Here's a bit of "my becoming story..." ™

  • Happy Mother's Day Everyone!

    LifeDr.com
    14 May 2012 | 1:11 am
    Although I never got the chance to meet Elli, her wisdom lives on in both Arianna Huffington and Agapi Stassinopoulos (two sisters) who touch you with their warmth and generosity of spirit from the moment you  meet them.  Here, Agapi shares from her heart. My mother, Elli, passed away 12 years ago, but there's not a single day that I don't feel her presence with me, especially when I am in festive gatherings where there are people and food involved. She never missed a chance to celebrate life. She was the quintessential caretaker, an earth mother who infused everyone around her with…

  • Introducing "Dr. D"

    LifeDr.com
    1 May 2012 | 5:08 am
    Dr. D is a new show on Holistic Health from "The Wellness Entertainment Network."   Andrea Brook and I are featured in this pilot episode. ...If you would like to learn more about the chakra system, here's our 7-part radio series called, "Life in the Seven Chakras."

  • A Former Heart Surgeon Confesses ...

    LifeDr.com
    24 Apr 2012 | 3:45 pm
    Our bodies know how to digest REAL food, not synthetic chemicals that are made in labs.  We cannot see, nor feel inflammation in the arteries of the heart (which causes the hardening) - until it is too late. Dr. Dwight Lundell noticed that what he was taught as a physician, did not jive with what he saw in his practice as a surgeon.  He retired in 2003, and began writing books about inflammation in the body as an allergic reaction to synthetic chemicals in our food sources.  He presented case studies from patients he had worked with (in the 8 years prior to his…

  • Self-Mastery, Interdependence and Renewal

    LifeDr.com
    19 Apr 2012 | 2:27 am
    "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" is a fantastic book that I read many years ago, in grad school.  The First Three Habits surround moving from dependence to independence and self mastery. The next three have to do with interdependence and how well you work with others. Then finally, inspiration to restore and renew yourself. Here's to balance and re-birth, ...thank you Steven R. Covey.
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    Lectures in Clinical Microbiology

  • Lectures in Clinical Microbiology: http://www.ndpublisher.in/JAM_Guide.htm

    9 May 2012 | 5:33 am
    Lectures in Clinical Microbiology: http://www.ndpublisher.in/JAM_Guide.htm: Journal of advances in medicine is new peer review journal submit your article now and get rapid publication http://www.ndpublisher.in/JAM_...

  • Lectures in Clinical Microbiology: Biohazard Management in Laboratory

    9 May 2012 | 5:32 am
    Lectures in Clinical Microbiology: Biohazard Management in Laboratory: Standard laboratories biosafety measures: The guidance and recommendations given as minimum requirements pertaining to laboratories of al...

  • Lectures in Clinical Microbiology: Meningitis

    9 May 2012 | 5:32 am
    Lectures in Clinical Microbiology: Meningitis: Meningitis Meningitis and encephalitis are potentially life threatening infections especially in children. Meningitis is...

  • Meningitis

    9 May 2012 | 5:19 am
    Meningitis Meningitis and encephalitis are potentially life threatening infections especially in children. Meningitis is defined as an inflammation of the meninges, the tough layer of tissue that surrounds the brain and the spinal cord. Aseptic meningitis (AM) is an inflammation of the meninges which is caused mainly by nonbacterial organisms. AM denotes a clinical syndrome characterized by fever , neck stiffness and may be convulsions with a predominance of lymphocytes in the CSF with negative bacterial culture of the CSF. Viral meningitis occurs as an uncommon complication of systemic viral…

  • Biohazard Management in Laboratory

    7 May 2012 | 1:24 pm
    Standard laboratories biosafety measures: The guidance and recommendations given as minimum requirements pertaining to laboratories of all biosafety levels are directed at micro-organisms in risk levels 1–4. Although some of the precautions may appear to be unnecessary for some organisms in risk group 1, they are desirable for training purposes to promote good (i.e. safe) microbiological techniques (GMT) Standard laboratory design and facilities In designing a laboratory and assigning certain types of work to it, special attention should be paid to conditions that are known to pose safety…
 
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    The MedFriendly Blog

  • Nervine: A Vintage Medication Pitched to Stressed Out Moms

    MedFriendly
    13 May 2012 | 8:46 pm
    Funny how now matter how much time passes, some themes never seem to change, such as the image of the stay-at-home mom stressed out by taking care of her children. So, in honor of Mother’s Day, here is a vintage medical ad (click to enlarge) for Nervine, which was indicated for anxiety, sleeplessness, or restlessness, complete with a money back guarantee. Nervine was available in liquid or effervescent form and it had a large female following. Nervine was not only sold as a treatment for anxiety, sleeplessness, and restlessness but also for exhaustion, epilepsy (seizure disorder), spasms,…

  • Cocaine Tooth Drops

    MedFriendly
    12 May 2012 | 9:52 pm
    Many people are aware that Coca-Cola used to contain a small amount of cocaine in the product but what many people may not know is that cocaine was widely used in many mainstream medical products back in the day, even for children. A good example is a real advertisement shown here for Cocaine Toothache Drops (click to enhance image). The product claimed to produce and instant cure from toothache, which is probably correct since it has known anesthetic properties. The problem is that it can cause significant restriction of blood vessels, heart damage, and other negative effects throughout the…

  • Junior Seau did NOT suffer 1500 concussions

    MedFriendly
    9 May 2012 | 11:05 pm
    In one of the most eye-catching headlines regarding the death of Junior Seau related to the pre-mature speculation that concussions caused him to commit suicide was the unfounded claim by a former teammate (Gary Plummer) that he suffered 1500 concussions (mild traumatic brain injuries) in a story run by USA Today. In the article, it states the following regarding Seau: “If a 'Grade 1' concussion means you see stars after a hit, Plummer says he's had 1,000 in his career, and his ex-teammate, Junior Seau, had 1,500.” The problem with this line of reasoning is that the premise is incorrect.

  • Acne 101: A Primer

    MedFriendly
    9 May 2012 | 2:40 am
    Causes of Acne Acne is a condition that affects 20% of adults in the United States, approximately 60 million Americans. It affects all ages, races, and genders and, unfortunately, is one of the more stigmatized medical conditions, causing many people to experience significant depression and social alienation. Additionally, treating acne can be a difficult, time-consuming ordeal and can sometimes still leave behind scars. Some sufferers seek acne scar treatment to erase the lesions left behind from bad cases of acne. Most people associate acne with the hormones released during adolescence.

  • Top Medical News: Obesity Epidemic, Dementia and Depression, Breast Cancer Detection & More

    MedFriendly
    7 May 2012 | 11:01 pm
    Rather than navigating to a variety of websites to stay on top of the top daily medical news, try bookmarking the MedFriendly Blog and using this feature, where the day's top medical stories are compiled all in one place. 1. Forty-two percent of US may be obese by 2030: study: Forty-two percent of the US population could be obese by 2030, up from about one-third currently, and the associated rise in health woes would likely cost $550 billion over two decades, said a study on Monday. 2. Depression in middle age linked to dementia: People who have symptoms of depression in middle age may be at…
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    Kimberly Snyder's Health and Beauty Blog

  • From 300lbs to 140lbs: How Arthur Boorman Lost 160lbs with Yoga

    Kimberly Snyder
    15 May 2012 | 12:49 pm
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX9FSZJu448 The idea that we really have no limitations is a hard one for many of us to truly grasp. It may sound like a nice and noble saying, but some part of your brain may strain-subconsciously or consciously- against fully accepting this truth. Why is it easier to believe in limits rather than expansion? [...]

  • 7 Foods that Are Actually Damaging Your Kidneys

    Kimberly Snyder
    12 May 2012 | 4:45 pm
    Perhaps you don’t think about your kidneys very much. If you practice yoga, your instructor might say something like, “Breathe into your kidneys,” and you have no idea what they are talking about! Well, your kidneys are workhorses that play a very important role in your body. Located just below your rib cage on either [...]

  • 5 Ways to Beat that Tired Feeling After Lunch

    Kimberly Snyder
    10 May 2012 | 11:28 am
    If you’ve ever come back from lunch and fought to stay awake a few hours later, then you’ve experienced post-lunch slump. How can I possibly survive the afternoon? you might wonder, as you check the time every 10 minutes. Sound familiar? This common occurrence appears as tiredness, lack of focus, poor productivity, and low energy. [...]

  • Avengers Assemble for the GGS

    Kimberly Snyder
    8 May 2012 | 12:36 pm
    Avengers fever is upon us! Smashing the previous opening weekend box office record with $207 million . The movie is already an enormous hit! Though I admit I’m not a huge movie-goer, I do happen to be and work on film sets all the time (so I see films being made waaaaay more than going [...]

  • The Scary Truth About Genetically Modified Foods and What You Should Do

    Kimberly Snyder
    5 May 2012 | 1:05 pm
    Back in the 90’s seed company Pioneer Hi-Bred added a gene from Brazil nuts to soybeans in order to make the soy more nutritious. Studies showed, however, that consumption of the “improved” soy could trigger anaphylaxis and other allergic responses in humans with a Brazil nut allergy. The project was scrapped. In 1997, The Scottish Crop [...]
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    Well Being Tips

  • Eat Your Way To A Head of Healthy Hair

    peaknutrition
    16 May 2012 | 6:11 am
    Eat Your Way To A Head of Healthy HairHair loss is a common problem, affecting millions of Men and Women the world over. There are products on the market successfully treating the symptoms of hair loss, such as the HairMax LaserComb, but you can take the matter in to your own hands, and eat your way to a healthy head of hair. Not many [...]

  • Radiant and Clear Skin With Cleansing

    mrochell
    15 May 2012 | 4:00 pm
    Radiant and Clear Skin With CleansingA gentle homemade body cleanse can offer numerous benefits by helping your digestive system to become healthier, but did you know that it can also help to treat or prevent many skin conditions such as dermatitis, psoriasis and acne? Nourish the Skin with Nutrients The top reason to perform a cleanse is to consume plenty [...]

  • 5 Reasons People Prefer Name Brand Drugs Over Generics

    megansmiling
    12 May 2012 | 3:57 pm
    5 Reasons People Prefer Name Brand Drugs Over GenericsGeneric drugs include the same dosage of the same medicine as name brand drugs, so why do customers sometimes prefer to buy the more expensive name brands over less expensive generics? There can be many psychological reasons people choose to spend the money on more expensive medications even though less expensive ones can give them [...]

  • Buy Online Facial Skin Care and Anti-Aging Products

    Jenny Gates
    6 May 2012 | 3:03 am
    Buy Online Facial Skin Care and Anti-Aging ProductsSkin is a resource and you should do all what you can to secure it from aging. It is skin that gets unveiled to serious circumstances like dust, warm, sun ray, moisture etc. Hence Skin is further susceptible to damages than other organ of human body. Hence, it is quite regular to become concerned about [...]

  • Are Pills Helpful In Losing Weight

    sachin
    5 May 2012 | 7:34 pm
    Are Pills Helpful In Losing WeightPeople who look forward to reducing weight these days want to do it fast and without much effort. There were times when losing weight was much of a headache for people. Strenuous workouts were followed by training sessions and strict diets. With many new techniques to adopt these days, losing weight has now become easier [...]
 
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    Underground Health Reporter

  • Fact or Myth: Are Scrambled Eggs Bad For You?

    Danica Collins
    15 May 2012 | 9:58 pm
    This is a fact. Scrambled eggs are the worst way to eat eggs. Despite what the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other public health organizations may tell you, a [...] Read the complete post and other little know health discoveries now.

  • Beehive Extract—A Promising New Prostate Cancer Treatment?

    Danica Collins
    15 May 2012 | 9:34 pm
    According to a brand-new study, bees may offer hope to men who suffer from prostate cancer. A brand-new study from the University of Chicago Medical School shows that an over-the-counter [...] Read the complete post and other little know health discoveries now.

  • Oxytocin and Trust – Two Peas in A Pod

    Danica Collins
    15 May 2012 | 9:31 pm
    Oxytocin Increases Trust in Humans Oxytocin has been coined “the love hormone” because it plays a significant role in our social attachments and interactions. A lesser-known benefit of oxytocin... Read the complete post and other little know health discoveries now.

  • Unknown Vitamin Slashes The Risk of Bone Fracture

    Underground Health Reporter
    14 May 2012 | 9:07 pm
    Hushed Up Vitamin Slashes Risk of Bone Fracture by 500% Doctors Calling it “Missing Puzzle Piece” For Strong-as-Steel Bones By Jason Kennedy When Columbus landed in the new world 500 [...] Read the complete post and other little know health discoveries now.

  • Be Careful the Next Time You Drink Tap Water

    Danica Collins
    14 May 2012 | 9:00 pm
    Did you know…that drinking water with fluoride lowers IQ? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) categorizes fluoride as a “chemical having substantial evidence of developmental... Read the complete post and other little know health discoveries now.
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  • BELLY BREATHING-FOR LONG LASTING BREATH

    14 May 2012 | 9:27 pm
    We are living in a polluted atmosphere.Smoke, dust, poisonous gases etc. are contained in our breathing air.Moreover it is a fact, we use a small part of the lungs for breathing, while majority of our lung area may become idle. You may aware that our body cells require oxygen to carry out metabolism and in it's absence the cells may grow unhealthy or diseased. Sometimes it may leads to cancer.A solution for this problem is belly breathing.In this style of breathing we are able to use full capacity of our lungs for breathing. Lay on bed in straight position and put both your hands on the belly…

  • MUMPS

    27 Feb 2012 | 9:53 am
    Mumps is a viral infection which affects salivary glands.This disease causes painful inflammation and swelling of the salivary glands.Mumps spread through the saliva or through discharge from nose of infected person exhaled while breathing.This disease is usually found more among children.The incubation period of the virus is between 12 to 25 days.In some extreme cases mumps may affect central nervous system,pancreas and testes. Mumps virus See page for author [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Symptoms Painful swelling of salivary glands, facial pain,sore throat, fever, headache etc.

  • PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT-THE MICROBIAL WAY

    23 Jan 2012 | 9:23 am
    We Know that our body, especially intestine carries many colonies of different micro organisms. But have you ever thought these parasites can change or shape our personality. Yes, it is a real fact. The chemical substances produced by these micro organisms can alter or change functioning of body organs. Some toxins or chemicals can change the patterns of brain chemistry.The researchers of McMaster University of Canada conducted studies among mice about the influence of bacteria in behavioral patterns. They fed the mice with Lactobacillus Ramnosuss, a bacteria which is common in curd. The mice…

  • SCLERODERMA

    18 Jan 2012 | 8:15 am
    Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease resembles rheumatoid arthritis.This disease immediately affects and make significant changes in heart, lungs, blood vessels,skin, muscles etc.This disease occurs due to the immune system of the body mistakenly attacks the healthy cells.The exact reason of scleroderma is still unknown.Under this conditions a substance named collagen accumulates in various parts of the body.It causes reduction in blood circulation to the fingers and causes destruction of cells and finally results in a painful wound.This conditions commonly found among the people aged between…

  • KAYA CHIKITSA-THE PHYSICAL MEDICINE OF AYURVEDA

    1 Jan 2012 | 9:50 pm
    Kaya chikitsa is the branch of ayurvedic treatment system which is almost similar to the physical medicine specialisation of modern medicine and deals with the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases include arthritis, diabetics, common fever, tuberculosis,skin problems etc. Charaka samhitha is the referance text book used for kayachikitsa treatment.It contains causes for diseases, various diagnostic and treatment procedures. Ayurveda believes diseases are the outcome of imbalances between three main bodily forces namely Vata, Pitha, and Kapha and the causes of  such a condition are…
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    Healthy Times Blog

  • Ultimate Fun Foodie Gift Guide for Mom

    admin
    10 May 2012 | 6:32 am
    It’s Mother’s Day! And though the ultimate role reversal is an old idea, it’s still the one that your mom will cherish the most. So spend the day cooking for her. Are you thinking, “But what do I cook?” Isn’t it just the happy co-incidence that we’re writing an article telling just you just that: Starter: Mushrooms stuffed with Bacon If you want to begin with a sinful starter, nothing will be more perfect than this recipe! You will need: 3 strips of bacon, 6 large mushrooms, I tbsp butter, ½ a chopped onion, 1 clove of garlic, 3 ounces cream cheese, 3 ounces blue cheese, 1/3…

  • Make your Mother’s Day Special

    admin
    5 May 2012 | 2:39 am
    We know what you’re thinking. Mother’s Day is already special, yes. But does your mother know that you think it is? Time for you to show her! Here’s a list of 10 things you can do to make it bloody obvious: Make her a hand-drawn card. In today’s world of SMSes and MMSes and e-cards, nothing is more special than a card you’ve made yourself. So what if it looks like the scribbles of a three-year-old – it’s better than an e-card with a generic kitten on it. Go for a drive with your mom with the windows rolled down. Nothing like the wind in your hair and some fuel in your tank! Take…

  • 5 things to make for Mother’s Day

    admin
    5 May 2012 | 2:25 am
    After everything your mom does for you on every other day of the year, doesn’t it seem like a good idea to spend Mother’s Day doing something for her? Which is why we’ve found these great DIY gift ideas for Mother’s Day! You’ll feel like a child again and your mom will get a beautiful gift you’ve slaved over – it’s a win win. 1.Photoshop is your friend. Get old pictures of family trips and birthdays scanned and digitised, and create a collage of memories. Print it out at the local printer, frame it and write a message on the back. Et voila! A gift of a family trip down the…

  • Studies Reveal The Health-Tea Habits Of Drinking Black Tea

    admin
    25 Jan 2012 | 12:57 am
    Drinking too much coffee has always been a “no no” from health experts while drinking tea (especially green tea) has been hailed as a great habit with tremendous health benefits. In fact, green tea has been seen as a miracle ingredient in natural health products and it’s benefits have been linked to: - Anti oxidation properties - Boosting metabolism to reduce weight - Tackling cholesterol - Working against diabetes - Maintaining great skin - Even fighting cancer There’s significant interest and research around the effects of green tea and there’s no disputing it’s great for…

  • Foods To Avoid During Pregnancy A HealthyTimesBlog Graphic

    admin
    17 Jan 2012 | 2:13 am
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    Youth Health 2.0

  • Should government health agencies blog?

    kishan
    7 May 2012 | 7:01 am
    mappa_blog (Photo credit: francescopozzi) A search for active government blogs in Australia will lead you to an impressive list of 39 blogs listed on the Australia.gov.au site. Many government agencies are blogging, from the Aged Care Complaints Scheme News, to Share the Line. These are your trail blazers within the bureaucracy but only a small handful of these blogs represent the health sector. “Share the Line” is not really a blog and ‘Rural health – a life changing difference’ is a great blog but not for promoting health or for prevention. The Australian…

  • Top Productivity and Organization Apps for Med School Students

    kishan
    1 May 2012 | 11:16 pm
    Sydney University - Medical School (Photo credit: State Records NSW) Technology has made the lives of just about everyone easier. It’s made us more productive, faster at what we do, and more organized. Staying on top of everything as a med school student is, needless to say, difficult. Fortunately, there are a number of apps that will make your challenging, hectic life easier as a med student. Here are a few productivity and organization apps you should consider downloading, if you’re a medical student: • Medscape Mobile (Android, Blackerry, iPad, iPod Touch, and iPhone) – This free…

  • Suicide prevention undecided on going online

    kishan
    23 Jan 2012 | 6:36 am
    Today’s article in The Age brought to my attention by @Rantz, makes apparent that services preventing youth suicide are still working out their position in the online world, as young people increasingly use social media to seek help. This is a problem that needs to be solved from a leadership and policy perspective in order for health services to become more relevant to the needs of young people. The title of the article ‘Services can’t respond to online calls for help‘ shows us that a major gap still exists in the way policy makers and service providers understand the…

  • FilmLife Blog Challenge

    kishan
    16 Jan 2012 | 6:06 am
    Image by GDS Infographics via Flickr At Youth Health 2.0, I am passionate about how tools and messages are designed to inspire young people towards better health outcomes. This blog post is about us leaving something behind when we die so that someone else, whom we do not know will have a better outcome. The FilmLife Project is dedicated to increasing awareness around organ donation in conjunction with Donate Life Week 2012 (19-26 Feb). On the 21, 22 and 28 of January a free FilmLife workshop worth $3000 will be held. Sign up, get trained  and enjoy the journey. For more information please…

  • Diva Chat makes headlines

    kishan
    9 Jan 2012 | 5:14 am
    Image via Wikipedia The first impression On the 18th of November 2010, I first posted a brief overview of what I knew about Diva Chat then. I discussed the pros and cons of this tool, with many health professionals and a few top researchers in the country on HIV/AIDS and sexual health. None of them had heard of Diva Chat and didn’t seem that interested. I was troubled by their lack of curiosity when questions like mine were being ignored because they were technology and social media related. Then in July 2011, through a guest blog by Rachel De Sain (@rdesain), the Director of Flaxworks,…
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    Choose You Blog

  • Celebrate National Women’s Checkup Day

    Choose You
    14 May 2012 | 11:12 am
    Today is the tenth annual National Women’s Checkup Day. Women everywhere are encouraged to visit their current health care professional to receive a checkup or call to schedule a checkup. What cancer screenings or exams should you get and how often?  After age 20, a  cancer-related check-up should be part of general health visits. The check-ups should include health counseling and might include looking for cancers of the skin, thyroid, mouth, lymph nodes, and ovaries, as well as for some diseases other than cancer. The American Cancer Society also has specific screening recommendations…

  • Choose You is Proud to Support National Women’s Health Week!

    Choose You
    12 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    This weeklong observance promotes healthy habits and reminds women to get active. Encouragement towards healthy eating and regular checkups are also key to National Women’s Health Week, May 13-19, 2012. In fact, Monday, May 14th is National Checkup day!  Be sure to visit your doctor or schedule your checkup.  Getting tests for cancer are vital to the early detection of cancer and other conditions. Choose You! For a community of support, ways to get active, healthy eating tips, and tips on when to get checked for cancer go to http://www.chooseyou.com/Make-A-Commitment.aspx.

  • Survey Says Choose Play As Way To Be Active

    Choose You
    10 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    Here’s a scary statistic: 42 percent of the U.S. population – more than 30 million additional people – will be obese by 2030…that’s according to projections published May 7 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. It may sound discouraging, but consider this — in an article posted on CNN, the researchers who made those predictions said: “That’s the thing about forecasts – they are guesses. The world changes…if in fact we’re wrong and obesity rates are less, I’d be happy!” In that case, let’s help prove them wrong! We want to make sure that…

  • Hula Hoops and Hoppity Hops Bring Smiles to Times Square

    Choose You
    8 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    We had a blast when we invited New York City to choose play with us in Times Square on May 1! One of our presenting sponsors, Quest Diagnostics, came out and joined us in encouraging women to get active for their health. We were excited to capture some of that unmistakable New York energy as people – from tourists from around the globe to business men and women on their lunch break – took time to get active and play with us. We saw some amazing double dutch jump roping skills, some incredibly stylish hula hooping, and a little friendly competition with the hoppity hop races! These photos…

  • Simple Steps to Get Healthy

    Choose You
    5 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    Fitness expert Holly Perkins talks about taking small steps toward reaching your fitness goal. Find out more information about how to choose you and get active at http://www.chooseyou.com/play.
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    aboutGastro

  • List of Common Foods High in Fiber

    2 May 2012 | 12:59 pm
    This list of common foods high in fiber will help you find foods to reach the recommended daily amount of fiber one should consume to improve digestion, eliminate common discomforts and maintain long term health.  Dietary fiber comes from plant foods and is available in vegetables, fruits, whole grain products, wheat bran, nuts and seeds.  ...

  • Fructose vs. Sucrose: Differences Between Sugars

    25 Apr 2012 | 8:48 am
    The human body uses sugar as a source of fuel.  Sugar is converted into glucose during the digestion process and it is then fed to the cells to give them the fuel that’s needed for the body to make repairs.  Protein is the building block and glucose is the construction worker.  So, when we look ...

  • Is Protein Before Bed: Good or Bad?

    19 Apr 2012 | 6:53 am
    When on a diet, it can be difficult to figure out what to eat and when to eat it.  There is a lot of information floating around out there telling people to split up their calories between 3 - 10 meals per day; when to eat the 3 - 10 meals each day; and what ...

  • Esophageal Cancer

    17 Apr 2012 | 6:55 am
    Esophageal cancer is a cancer of the esophagus, the muscular tube that runs from the mouth to the stomach. The foods we swallow enter from the esophagus to the stomach to be digested. Most esophageal cancer begins in the epithelium or surface lining of the esophagus and can occur anywhere in the esophagus. Since the ...

  • Gastroenteritis

    14 Apr 2012 | 11:46 am
    Gastroenteritis, also known as Stomach Flu or Stomach Virus, is a highly communicable condition that causes an increase in the frequency and water content of the stool as a result of inflammation of the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestinal tract. It is an acute diarrheal illness that causes significant morbidity among young children ...
 
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    International Drug Mart's Official Blog

  • Gift your Mom the freedom of choice

    11 May 2012 | 4:26 am
    Nothing surpasses the love of a Mother. The world stands as a testimony to it. The beauty of a Mother is reflected in whatever she does and no matter what her age is. This Mother’s Day we have an array of categories you can choose from, for your Mother. The categories are carefully listed knowing what women need. For a personal grooming, check the Skin Care & Personal Care listings. For Mothers who are thinking about Birth Control or need help in fixing their Menopause concerns, we have it all. This Mother’s Day, we’re aiming at helping Moms age with grace and good health. For…

  • MELANOMA MONDAY: Beauty is skin deep, so is skin cancer.

    7 May 2012 | 8:41 am
    Melanoma Awareness Month is an effort by the American Academy of Dermatology to create awareness about the deadliest forms of skin cancer. Melanoma Monday has been assigned on the first Monday of May in an effort to encourage early detection and remind the world of its criticality. Melanoma is mainly caused by excessive exposure to UV radiation. “Approximately one-third of melanoma cases start in moles that suddenly change appearance or start to bleed” according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). In the early stages, it looks like a freckle and over time slowly develops and the lesion…

  • Give your child the one shot to HEALTHY living!

    27 Apr 2012 | 8:41 am
    National Immunization week is hosted between 21st and 28th April annually in the United States. Immunization protects children from infection and widely spreading diseases. It works as a life saver in most occasions. The mission of this week is to encourage and educate parents and guardians to get their little ones vaccinated and stay shielded. Vaccines are recommended for infants from birth till the age of 6. Most childhood vaccines are given in 2 sets at the recommended age. Immunization battles out largely against diphtheria, hepatitis, measles, mumps, pneumococcal disease, polio and…

  • Stop Malaria. End Deaths.

    25 Apr 2012 | 8:02 am
    World Malaria day is globally observed on April 25th each year. It is one of the most deadly tropical diseases that affect almost 40% of the world’s population. Malaria spreads through infectious mosquitoes or is transmitted from the previous blood meal of an infected human/animal. It also spreads through the usage of contaminated syringes and needles. The World Health Assembly initiated The World Malaria Day in May 2007 to recognize the efforts taken globally to control and prevent Malaria. The theme for World Malaria Day 2012 is “Sustain Gains, Save Lives: Invest in Malaria”. Malaria…

  • Experience unmatched pleasure, only with Power Pill

    20 Apr 2012 | 12:45 am
    One of the most important aspects of a healthy and enduring relationship is the mystical chemistry shared in bed. To help keep your relationship on the right track, InternationalDrugMart brings you the Power Pill –100mg of pure excitement. Power pill promises to jump-start what may have become a bit of “lukewarm desire” and turn it into a supercharged inferno of lust, culminating in an enduring and exciting experience that will leave you and your partner thoroughly satisfied. It’s active ingredient is the most powerful molecule known to stimulate and prolong arousal and…
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    Paging Dr La Puma

  • Feeding Tube Diet: Unhealthy or Usual Business?

    DrLaPuma
    13 May 2012 | 5:35 pm
    2 weeks after the New York Times broke this, it’s still here: covered on 20/20 Friday and Forbes still has it front and center (my comments are highlighted): 10 days of fat and protein or just protein, 800 calories, 24/7 insertion, $1500 (not including the “trade secret” formula) and bam- 20# off. Or your money not [...]

  • Physicians Innovative Use of Digital and Social Media

    DrLaPuma
    28 Apr 2012 | 6:55 pm
    I like media: digital, social, analog, print, pictures in the sand.  I think social media will transform public health and promote better relationships between doctors and patients. I think the Quantified Self movement will move into the mainstream of medicine, and body hackers from Tim Ferriss to Jerome Radcliffe are going to help move it [...]

  • Looking for Guys to Feature in My Next Book (and on PBS)

    DrLaPuma
    19 Apr 2012 | 10:08 pm
    As those of you on my newsletter list probably know, I have developed a free 24 day, online eating plan for men who want to lose the gut and eat themselves lean.  The beta test is next week, and it’s free. With me. It’s based on my work in medical practice here since I graduated [...]

  • TedMed Great Challenges: 20 or Nothing?

    DrLaPuma
    10 Apr 2012 | 5:49 pm
    TEDMED is about to transform the conference into a platform for change, instead of a giant intellectual cocktail party (and a very good one at that). This year (it’s in DC, not San Diego, sadly), attendees winnow down 50 “large, intractable problems of health care,” to the most important 20 great challenges. And if your institution [...]

  • Alcohol Rx for Men Who Survive Heart Attacks: Has the Time Come?

    DrLaPuma
    3 Apr 2012 | 3:00 pm
    The purpose in preventing a man’s second heart attack is to prevent death.  And disability. In other words, it’s quality of life, not just quantity. For decades, American physicians have proscribed alcohol to men, warning of its dangers (which are real, if done in excess) and putting aside the data which show regular, moderate drinking [...]
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    Nutrition, Fitness, & Healthy Motivation: The Health Revival

  • SlimKicker: Can a Calorie Counter be FUN?

    The Health Revival
    10 May 2012 | 6:55 am
    SlimKicker. The new, free calorie counter on the block. In the past, I've used SparkPeople to track my calories and, in doing so, managed to lose over 30 lbs. in about 6 months. I still have about 6-8 lbs. to lose (the hardest for me to lose), so when SlimKicker came out, disguised as somewhat of a "game", I thought I'd give calorie tracking another go. What is SlimKicker? SlimKicker is a calorie counter or calorie "tracking" tool. It tracks your daily caloric intake...calories, fat, carbohydrates, protein, sugar, sodium, cholesterol, and fiber. It's available as a free online account, and as…

  • Easy Rice Recipe: Dreamy Coconut Rice with a Twist

    The Health Revival
    7 May 2012 | 7:44 am
    I love coconut... so I inevitably want coconut rice with every meal! That doesn't mean I get it with every meal, but it DOES mean I've made it enough times to have come up with the best coconut rice recipe - that anybody can make! It's easy, gluten-free, and has healthy fats. Plus, the nutty, coconut flavor is subtle, so it won't overpower anything you serve over it or next to it. So, feel free to make it a staple in your kitchen! And, there's absolutely NO SUGAR in this recipe, like there is in many other coconut rice recipes. Bonus! Dreamy Coconut Rice with a Twist of Lime This…

  • Review: Can a PMS Vitamin put Your Period in Check?

    The Health Revival
    27 Apr 2012 | 9:43 am
    What is PMS? PMS refers to Pre-menstrual Syndrome. It's approximately one week BEFORE your period strikes and I think you'd agree with me, PMS is a bitch. The Symptoms of PMS  I've got them all, plus a few that aren't even on the standard symptom list. Breast tenderness, low back pain, nausea, bloating (oh, yes, sweatpants will be worn), food cravings (salt mostly, which really sets off the bloating nicely), bitchiness (or, "mood swings", if that helps you sleep at night), major fatigue, and even (what feels like) minor hot flashes! The severe menstrual cramping comes later,…

  • Homegrown Health

    The Health Revival
    18 Apr 2012 | 11:53 am
    What is Organic Gardening?  Organic gardening is working with nature, by utilizing what nature provides for feeding the soil, controlling weeds, and discouraging pests. It's responsible gardening, putting back into the soil what you have taken out. The use of organic matter to feed and build the soil, which feeds your plants. Organic matter comes from decaying plants, fruits, vegetables, and animals. You can create your own compost from your yard trimmings, garden waste, and natural food scraps. Organic gardening is in harmony with mother nature, without the use of harsh chemicals…

  • Easy Breakfast Idea {gluten-free}

    The Health Revival
    6 Apr 2012 | 12:08 pm
    Low-carb, Gluten-free Healthy Breakfast Recipe I've had to be a bit more innovative in the kitchen lately due to my new gluten-free lifestyle. I would normally throw my egg on a bagel, and I know there are alternatives, but if anyone needs to cut their carb intake some, it's me (also trying to lose my last 8 lbs.) I love this breakfast recipe because it's quick, easy, healthy, filling, and has loads of flavor! Try it out for yourself and let me know what you think. It's higher in fat due to the use of coconut oil (healthy fat) and egg. It's split about even, 7g from each. Egg(s) on a…
 
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    Mesothelioma News

  • California Mesothelioma Attorney

    Mesothelioma News
    15 May 2012 | 11:03 am
    Quick reminder if you didn’t know this: Mesothelioma News is sponsored by the mesothelioma law firm of Baron and Budd. Who is Baron and Budd, you ask? Well, Baron and Budd was actually one of the first law firms to ever successfully handle a mesothelioma lawsuit. In fact, the firm was founded to help patients suffering from mesothelioma and other asbestos diseases. Why, you ask, does that matter? These days there are hundreds (if not thousands) of mesothelioma attorneys and law firms willing to represent mesothelioma patients. But many of these firms don’t have the expertise or resources…

  • Asbestos and the FACT Act

    atheaker
    10 May 2012 | 2:58 pm
    Not many people in the asbestos community are familiar with the 2012 FACT Act (or HR 4369, technically speaking). Yet, this act could significantly impact the ability of many asbestos claimants to receive compensation from asbestos trust funds. And not in a good way. On the surface, the FACT act promotes transparency in asbestos claims. And, as we have learned when dealing with the asbestos industry, transparency is crucial. Under the current system, when someone develops a serious illness that is scientifically and medically linked to asbestos exposure (including cancers such as mesothelioma…

  • Mesothelioma and National Cancer Research Month

    Mesothelioma News
    8 May 2012 | 11:34 am
    May is National Cancer Research Month, but strangely enough, most people don’t seem to know that. May was first designated by Congress as National Cancer Research Month in 2007 and again in 2011. And we hope that the spirit of awareness surrounding National Cancer Research Month continues throughout the years. Even though many advances have been made in the ongoing battle against cancer, more work needs to be done –especially in the areas of mesothelioma and lung cancer. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Even though mesothelioma is only diagnosed in approximately…

  • Pro-Asbestos Group to Close

    Mesothelioma News
    1 May 2012 | 9:34 am
    After decades of advocating for the “safe use” of asbestos, the pro-asbestos group known as the Chrysotile Institute will close its doors. The Montreal-based group recently issued a notice in the Canada Gazette (a government-sponsored publication used to announce new laws and important public information) that the government-funded group is planning to close. The Institute promotes the “safe use” of chrysotile asbestos in conjunction with the Canadian asbestos industry. The closure of such an entity seems to herald the impending death of the Canadian asbestos mining…

  • Mesothelioma and Workers’ Memorial Day

    Mesothelioma News
    27 Apr 2012 | 11:50 am
    Tomorrow, April 28, 2012 is Workers’ Memorial Day, an internationally recognized day that’s been set aside to remember workers who have passed from work-related diseases, such as mesothelioma, or other work-related incidents. Though day was first set aside in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, we are still fighting today for safe workplaces. Interestingly, April 28 is also the anniversary of the creation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Most people think that we don’t need things like Workers’ Memorial Day anymore because,…
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    A Cup of ESP

  • Germy Public Places

    Hannah
    9 May 2012 | 5:59 am
    Although the vast majority of germs are benign and will not get us sick, there are about 100 different bacterial species that aren’t so “friendly.”  So what are these germs and where are they found? Read on, you may find this information pretty useful! Researchers from Kimberly-Clark analyzed over 350 swabs from cities across the country for levels of adenosine triphosphate, or ATP.  ATPs signal the presence of vegetable, animal, yeast, bacteria or mold cells.  If an object has a reading over 300, it is considered to have a high risk for illness transmission.  Out of…

  • The Balancing Act of Organic Foods

    Hannah
    2 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    One of the great things about eating organically grown vegetables is that we are treating our bodies well while we are treating the earth well.  Organic vegetables are grown without the use of pesticides.  When pesticides are used to grow vegetables, as humans we are risk of developing a range of health issues. As for the earth, run off water from farms contaminates rivers and streams, impacting the wildlife and their habitats.  As mentioned, organic farms help alleviate these issues…but not without some consequences.One such possibility in farming is outbreaks of E.Coli, is…

  • Mother's Day Gift Ideas!

    Hannah
    25 Apr 2012 | 9:21 am
    Mother’s Day is coming up, and we have been digging around our site, conjuring up ideas from past gifts, and picking our friend’s brains for Mother’s Day gift ideas to share!  Because every mom has different hobbies, interests, and passion, we realize that the pursuit of the “perfect” gift is nearly impossible.  So with this in mind, we thought we would come up some gift ideas for 5 “mom personas”! Do you know one of these moms? Have another mom persona and great gift ideas!? Are you a little bit of each, haha!? Leave your comments and suggestions below…we’d all…

  • Fun in the Sun without the Chemicals and Burn!

    Hannah
    24 Apr 2012 | 5:00 am
    Spring is in the air and in no time summer will be here! So ‘tis the season of swimsuits, sandy beaches, picnics, daytime walks, Vitamin D, and…sun protection! Below are some tips on how to have fun in the sun while fighting the burn and avoiding hazardous chemicals.  One of the most obvious forms of sun protection (besides simply staying in the shade) is sunscreen, but there are a few things to keep in mind when buying and using sunscreen. Read the label. Not all sunscreens are made up of the same ingredients.  Some sunscreens contain potentially harmful chemicals that are best…

  • Make Every Day Earth Day!

    Hannah
    17 Apr 2012 | 10:05 am
    With Earth Day just around the corner, we thought we'd share some  ways to make Earth Day every day instead of just one day a year. Below are some easy and useful ideas on how to add more “green” into your daily routine while also avoiding toxic chemicals! Reusable snack bags ~ Because only about 1-3% of plastic bags end up getting recycled and since plastic is not biodegradable, using a reusable snack bag is a great eco-friendly alternative to help reduce the amount of waste you produce. Take a look at the type of reusable bag you use and check to make sure it is free from harmful…
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    Revo Biolabs Blog

  • Liver Fat vs Blood Sugar: An Old Fight with a New Finish

    16 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Our favorite source for research articles, ScienceDaily.com, recently posted an article on a groundbreaking health discovery. This one is quite a mouthful but when broken down simply, you may or may not share in the excitement. A Penn research team conducted an experiment on mice whereby they deleted an enzyme called HDAC3 or histone deacetylase 3. What resulted was quite the conundrum ? the mice developed extremely fatty livers but experienced lower blood sugar levels, thus protecting them from glucose intolerance and insulin resistance. As we already know, glucose intolerance and insulin…

  • Is Where You Work, Working For You?

    14 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    A recent article published by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition posed the question ? How Healthy Is Your Office? Drawing on information from ACTIVE Life and the National Institution for Health and Fitness, it?s shown that most offices aren?t that healthy at all. What does this mean for you? Very bad news actually, but the article went on to shed some light on what?s being done counteractively. Before you can fix the problem however, you have to know it intimately. What meals do you have at work? How many cups of coffee or cans of coke are you downing before lunch? Do you use the…

  • Is your hair dye making you lose your hair?

    11 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    For most women, great hair color is a must-have beauty staple. Yet, new research reveals the very product that helps touch up your gray, add a few highlights or transform you from a brunette to a blonde, could have a not-so-beautiful side effect: Hair loss. The study Researchers in Korea recently investigated the impact of hair dye on hair loss. To do this, they measured the effect of commercially available hair dyes or a combination of ingredients typically found in these products when applied topically to laboratory mice. The results The hair dye products resulted in obvious signs of skin…

  • FGF1: Your body?s diabetic control keystroke?

    9 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    The statistics presented for obesity and obesity-related diseases are shocking and downright depressing. It has reached near epidemic proportions and it seems as if the options to control obesity are either too challenging or expensive. While the simple rationale that it costs more to be sick than it does to be healthy should mean something, the fact is, for myriad reasons, people are still gaining weight. Gaining weight and KEEPING it. The list of sub-issues that obesity itself directly causes is long and frightful but a recent article published by ScienceDaily.com sheds some light on a new…

  • Eat More To Lose More

    7 May 2012 | 12:00 am
      If you haven?t heard it before, an article published by coachcalorie.com is saying it loud and clear: You?re Not Eating Enough Calories To Lose Weight! Growing up we were often discouraged from eating larger quantities of food simply because it seemed like quantity = fat. We know now that this isn?t necessarily the case altogether. What you eat, how much of it and when you eat it, are key determining factors in the weight you gain and in the weight you lose. Naturally, there are foods that, when consumed in large portions, contribute to unhealthy weight gain. The thought process in…
 
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    Highlight HEALTH 2.0

  • New Imaging Technique Allows Study of Human Heart Conduction Fibers

    Kirstin Hendrickson
    14 May 2012 | 11:26 pm
    The human heart has a simple function: it’s a pump that circulates fluid (blood) through a series of pipes (blood vessels). However, the mechanics behind this function are quite complex. They involve an intricate series of conducting pathways that allow for the generation of an electrical impulse that propagates in a specific way through the heart muscle in order to produce a synchronized and efficient contraction, or heartbeat. While scientists understand the theory behind the electrical impulses that control the heartbeat, the specifics of the conducting pathway have been difficult to…

  • Complete Genomics: Top 10 Innovative Biomedicine Companies in 2012

    Walter Jessen
    9 May 2012 | 11:50 pm
    Complete Genomics is one of 10 biomedicine companies included in Technology Review’s 50 Most Innovative Companies (TR50) for 2012 [1]. What is a TR50 company? It is a business whose innovations force other businesses to change their strategic course. TR50 companies are nominated by Technology Review’s editors who look for companies that, over the last year, have demonstrated original and valuable technology, are bringing that technology to market at a significant scale, and are clearly influencing their competitors. Complete Genomics was established in June 2005. Four years later,…

  • AssureRx Health Launches Personalized Medicine Test for ADHD

    Walter Jessen
    7 May 2012 | 11:01 pm
    Mason, Ohio-based AssureRx Health announced this week that it has launched a personalized medicine test for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The new pharmacogenomic test — GeneSightRx ADHD — analyzes variations in three genes that influence how a patient might metabolize certain medications used to treat ADHD in children and adults. ADHD is the most common childhood disorder and can continue into adulthood. The disorder is characterized by intense motor restlessness, an inability to stay focused or pay attention, and radical impulsivity. Over the past decade, ADHD…

  • Foundation Medicine: Top 10 Innovative Biomedicine Companies in 2012

    Walter Jessen
    2 May 2012 | 9:01 am
    Foundation Medicine is one of 10 biomedicine companies included in Technology Review’s 50 Most Innovative Companies (TR50) for 2012 [1]. What is a TR50 company? It is a business whose innovations force other businesses to change their strategic course. TR50 companies are nominated by Technology Review’s editors who look for companies that, over the last year, have demonstrated original and valuable technology, are bringing that technology to market at a significant scale, and are clearly influencing their competitors. Foundation Medicine was founded by world leaders in genome…

  • App for Physicians Also Popular with Patients

    Kirstin Hendrickson
    30 Apr 2012 | 9:47 pm
    Epocrates is one of the most popular medical apps available for iPhones, iPads, Android, Blackberry, Palm, and Windows Mobile. It’s intended to help physicians access medical information — including drug dosing, reference values for vital statistics, and information about diseases — quickly and efficiently. Because the app market is glutted with medical applications, the value of Epocrates is that it combines the most important functions into a single app. In a recent press release, the Epocrates compay referred to the app as a “prescription for medical app…
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    Dahn Yoga In New Mexico

  • Spice up good healthy foods for stress relief

    Phil
    30 Apr 2012 | 8:35 am
    TweetIf you are a student of Dahn Yoga health, chances are you have achieved a level of mind-body awareness that motivates you to only eat good healthy foods that deliver vitamins, minerals, lean protein and carbohydrates. But are there any foods that contain natural compounds to help combat stress? According to Patricia Fitzgerald, a doctor of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, there certainly are. In the Huffington Post, she detailed seven herbs. 1. Ginseng may promote mental well-being by alleviating mood problems while boosting energy and memory functions. 2. Golden root is known for its…

  • Children may benefit from New Mexico yoga classes

    Phil
    11 Apr 2012 | 8:41 am
    TweetAbout 17 percent of children and adolescents in the U.S. are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If this problem persists into adulthood, it can compound the risk for poor heart health, diabetes and other illnesses. Good health habits that include sufficient amounts of exercise could help prevent many of these issues. However, a new report from the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) suggests that New Mexico has one of the least physically active populations in the country, as reported by Athletic Business Newswire. How can the state fix this…

  • Regularly turning inward promotes a good healthy life

    Phil
    4 Apr 2012 | 7:59 am
    TweetImagine you are eating a ripe, nutritious apple. Meanwhile, you are surrounded by stress: an unreasonable boss, unhelpful co-workers, an email inbox that keeps growing larger and larger. Before you know it, your apple is gone. Can you remember what it tasted like? If you've been stressed out, probably not. This situation underscores the importance of turning inward as part of living a good healthy life. Scientists believe that there are two forms of attention: exteroception, which concerns the outside world, and interoception, which looks at our inner world, including emotions and…

  • Men can learn good health habits from yoga

    Phil
    28 Mar 2012 | 8:38 am
    TweetFor several reasons, many men may feel intimidated by the idea of a yoga class. Either they have preconceived notions of the activity as one that is geared toward women, or they discovered that they may not be as flexible as they think they need to be. However, neither one of these assumptions is helpful, nor should they prevent men from learning good health habits from yoga. One group of practitioners is trying to start a movement to bring more men into the community by designing "broga" classes that include settings that may make them feel more at home, such as instructions…

  • Enthusiast discusses good healthy foods for sharp focus

    Phil
    22 Mar 2012 | 8:13 am
    TweetIf you practice yoga, chances are you know that healthy living habits don't stop once you're done with your regimen – they permeate every aspect of your life! In fact, many practitioners are constantly looking for good healthy foods to support their well-being. Yoga enthusiast and associate nutrition editor for EatingWell Magazine Kerri-Ann Jennings, M.S., R.D., discussed several foods that can help sharpen mental focus, as reported by The Huffington Post: 1. Leafy greens – A past study suggested that individuals who ate at least two servings of green, leafy…
 
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    Dahn Yoga in Atlanta

  • Cancer survivors benefit from Georgia yoga classes

    Phil
    24 Apr 2012 | 10:45 am
    TweetOur practitioners are often looking into making personal changes, particularly when it comes to modifying a lifestyle to accommodate illness. The regimen can help soothe the aches and pains of some serious conditions, including fibromyalgia, arthritis and even the lingering effects of cancer. As WRBL News 3 recently reported, yoga is becoming an increasingly popular complementary therapy for cancer survivors. Yoga instructor Judy Barnett teaches classes to survivors in Columbus, Georgia. She told the news source that the benefits of holistic healing are in the head and the body.

  • In beginners’ Atlanta yoga, it’s okay to feel embarrassed at first

    Phil
    13 Apr 2012 | 12:34 pm
    TweetYou've just joined a Georgia yoga studio. You're new, and you don't know anyone. Maybe you've never done yoga before at all. Are you nervous? Maybe you're worried about embarrassing yourself in front of total strangers. Well, never fear! This is a common anxiety, and one that will pass. Here are some things to remember during your first few beginners' Atlanta yoga classes. 1. Your classmates won't be strangers for long. It can be intimidating, joining a group of yoga enthusiasts who've already formed a tight-knit group around the practice of…

  • Dahn Yoga: Healthy living without the heat

    Phil
    6 Apr 2012 | 11:22 am
    TweetDoing yoga is all about pursuing peace, fitness, physical well-being, community solidarity and healthy living in general. None of these things requires you to sweat, yet for whatever reason hot yoga is the trend du jour. For instance, a recent New York Times article reported on the "blistering temperatures" of certain yoga systems, which are intended to make practitioners perspire in buckets during an hour-long session. The news source pinned the room temps in such studios at up to 114 degrees Fahrenheit, the equivalent of a scorching hot summer day in Qatar. Such roasting…

  • Atlanta yoga classes can pump up your arms (and soothe them, too)

    Phil
    4 Apr 2012 | 3:04 am
    TweetIt's no secret that yoga can help you relax, reflect and recuperate after a long day at work. That's why millions of Americans use the system as part of their healthy living regimen. Moreover, some yoga poses may also strengthen certain parts of the body, including the legs, torso, core muscles, neck, back and even arms. That's right. By taking Atlanta yoga classes, you may find yourself with stronger, fitter, more toned arms – all without lifting a single dumbbell! It all has to do with yoga poses, many of which gently engage the muscles in your shoulders, upper…

  • Vets use yoga for managing personal change

    Phil
    29 Mar 2012 | 11:09 am
    TweetHow can veterans of the Armed Forces cultivate a sense of peace and calm, especially if they are suffering from lingering emotional damage caused by battlefield traumas? According to the Miami Herald, one of the most effective methods for pushing through such problems and attaining healthy living is yoga. Former Marine sergeant Hugo Patrocinio is living proof of that. He recently recovered his sense of inner equilibrium, after a brush with death sent him spinning. It all started in July of 2006, when Patrocinio was serving a second tour of duty in Afghanistan. While patrolling near…
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    David Claiborne - Because Being Weak and Pathetic Sucks

  • 6 Tips to Have a Big Deadlift – Part 2

    DC
    15 May 2012 | 6:30 am
    I’ve had some awesome feedback on part 1, so if you haven’t had a chance to check it out, then click HERE to learn the first 3 tips. Now onto tips 4-6, so your deadlift can start increasing again. Tips 4-6 to Achieve Deadlifting Greatness: 4) Work on Your Hip Hinge: The hip hinge is ...

  • 6 Tricks to Have a Big Deadlift – Part 1

    DC
    11 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    I love to pull.  I’m not a terrible squatter, but having the ability to walk up to anything and know that I can probably pick it up off the ground just makes me feel more like a real man. Here is me pulling 605 for the first time back a few years ago.  Man those ...

  • 5 Exercises to Lower Your 40 Yard Dash and Sprint Faster

    DC
    10 May 2012 | 6:30 am
    Tired of being slow? When it’s time to run 40’s or 100’s at school, does your stomach turn and you have that feeling of dread all day? Or do you run a pretty fast 40 yard dash, but there is always one guy on the team who is faster than you? Have you tried all ...

  • Training Week in Review – April 30 – May 4 2012

    DC
    7 May 2012 | 4:30 pm
    I’m fully back into the swing of things now and with the ability to remain consistent, gives me the ability to start working on weaknesses that I need to address. In this weeks training video, you will see me struggle through things that I have tried to not do for weeks, months, and even years ...

  • Fix That Ghetto Booty

    DC
    6 May 2012 | 5:30 pm
    Oh my god… Becky look at her butt… Does your lower back hurt after you stand more than 5 minutes in one position? Could someone mistake your butt for a table and put their drink on top of it? Do rap stars constantly approach you about starring in their rap videos? These can be just ...
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    Running With Mascara

  • Healthy Eating Tips + Recipes

    Emilie
    16 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    You may have promised yourself to start eating in a more healthy way earlier in the year; it’s now May, people! It’s time to look ahead to bathing suit season and consider ways you can add diet-friendly options to your exercise plan. Exercise and diet work together: remember that! Keep reading for our tips and recipes that will help you achieve your goals sooner than later. More after the jump! A great body doesn’t happen with exercise alone: diet plays a very important role. Read on for the best tips, recipes and know-how that will set you on the path to bikini body…

  • Is Your Mani Destroying Your Nails?

    Jennifer
    15 May 2012 | 5:32 pm
    Sure, everyone loves the look of a gorgeous mani-pedi in a bright spring hue, but could your nail habits be ruining your natural nail? Keep reading for some of the worst habits we’ve heard, and what you can do to better protect your nails. 1. Do you basecoat? Maybe it seems obvious to you, but this crucial step of nail polishing is skipped by many a lady in the name of time. But girls, don’t skip the basecoat! Regular nail polish colors have the power to dry out your nails, and sometimes they even have toxins that pose a threat to your skin’s health. Using a basecoat shields…

  • New Season – New Splurges!

    Jennifer
    14 May 2012 | 5:40 pm
    With a new season comes the iconic fashion wear that I think I need to have. Keep reading to see the items that I’ll be adding to my summer ensemble, and tell me if you agree with me. A Bold Maxi No, not like J. Simpson’s newest child… a maxi dress! Check out this blue, white, and black Milly number I got last weekend. It fits the bill for a perfect summer maxi. Retro Sunglasses Because who wouldn’t look cute in a pair of these? I saw this little boho bag at Target and fell in love. It’s carefree and sports a summer color, perfect for walking around at any…

  • Freebie Fridays: PixiGlow Beauty Giveaway

    Emilie
    11 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    Who doesn’t like having the look of ethereal beauty? When I think of classic beauty, I think of classic films, classic characters and simple but shimmery looks that are feminine and delicate. That is exactly the look you can achieve when you use the products from this week’s contest! I can’t rave enough about them; they have become a purse staple of mine and I can’t see going back. Keep reading to learn about all the products you can win from the PixiGlow line…after the jump! On a quest to recapture her own sense of whimsy, Petra Strand, the founder of PixiGlow…

  • So Sue Me: I LOVE Shoes!

    Emilie
    10 May 2012 | 8:46 am
    I think the title says it all. Keep reading to see some of my favorite shoes that are currently out and about on the Internet and in stores near YOU, just begging to be purchased. They may not be puppies or kittens, but they deserve a home, too! Your feet are ugly… …okay, that was a bit harsh. Let’s be honest, though: your little piggies would be much cuter with a new pair of shoes to adorn themselves with. Check out the selections below that are ready and willing to be your next favorite pair of kicks; also be sure to check out this video where Jen gives me a hard time…
 
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    Healthy Skin Care Blog

  • Essential Nutrients For Healthy Blemish-Free Skin

    sai
    11 May 2012 | 6:24 am
    Skin is regarded as the largest organ of the human body. The skin performs various functions in the human body such as dissipation of sweat, regulating body temperature and protection against diseases. It is therefore very important to take good care of your skin. The kind of lifestyle we lead today makes it difficult to adopt a proper skin care regimen. Adopting a healthy lifestyle is vital for beautiful skin. Diet plays an important role in maintaining skin health. Proper and balanced nutrition is essential for a healthy and glowing skin. In order to have a great looking skin, it is…

  • Dangers of Cosmetic Surgery – The Horrifying Tale

    sai
    10 May 2012 | 12:02 am
    Cosmetic surgery involves bringing changes to the body by restoring impaired function and improving the overall physical appearance. This surgical specialty largely involves changes in the bodily surface in addition to changes in the appearance of the face and exposed parts. The term “cosmetic” means fully changing the appearance and reforming the body tissues-bones, fat, muscle, cartilage, and skin. People these days opt for cosmetic surgery to remove blemishes on the face, increase the bust size and to treat other body, skin problems.  Cosmetic surgery is becoming increasingly popular…

  • Complete Guide to Healthy Skin Care Regimen

    sai
    3 May 2012 | 5:41 am
    Everyone desires to look their best and having a healthy skin can make all the difference on the way you feel and look. Healthy skin boosts confidence and self-esteem, thereby enhancing your overall image. Taking proper care of your skin is the first step towards attaining a healthy and glowing skin despite your age. The best way to care for your skin is by opting for natural skin care regimen. Natural skin care is beneficial as it does not involve spending massive amount of money. Besides, it is time saving and does not involve any harmful side effects. Bringing about certain changes to your…

  • How to get rid of blackheads naturally

    sai
    10 Apr 2012 | 8:13 am
    Blackheads are a form of acne that is formed when excess oil gets collected in your skin pores. These black or yellowish bumps occur during the first stages of acne. The major reason for the formation of blackheads is due to the accumulation of excess oils in the ducts of the sebaceous gland. The oils get tarnished when exposed to the air and this result in clogged pores. The dark pigment melanin naturally found in your skin makes blackheads appear black in color and hence the name blackheads. Blackheads are tiny acne that occurs in both men and women of all ages. Area around the nose, chin…

  • Simple ways to prevent whiteheads

    sai
    9 Apr 2012 | 5:39 am
    Whiteheads are form of acne with minute white pump projections on the skin. The major cause of whiteheads is due to the accumulation of oil in the skin pores. Whiteheads are also caused because of the clogging of a hair follicle pore with dirt, oil and bacteria. The pores or follicles get clogged when the oil, or sebum, from the sebaceous gland do not get properly drained to the surface of the skin. This leads to the formation of microcomedone, a bacterium that causes whiteheads. Besides, the other major causes of whiteheads include lack of proper hygiene, genetic factors, hormonal changes,…
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    Cube Dweller Fitness

  • How Does Interval Training Help You Get Ripped Abs?

    Guest
    14 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Get Abs like Brad.Contrary to the general expressed opinion, men also think about the way they look and most do want to have 6 pack abs like they see on athletes or movie stars. In my case it all started after watching Fight Club. I wanted to have the body of Brad Pitt. That was my motivation and even if it was really hard, I managed to get ripped. Besides dieting and regular training, I also understood the importance of interval training during that time. This is what I would like to express here.There are so many men that believe they can get six pack abs by just doing crunches. Anyone that…

  • Smart Grid Fitness – Get stronger, stay balanced, and enjoy fitness

    Joe Pawlikowski
    10 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    In the process of improving our fitness, we must set goals. It’s easy, however, to set goals that are too lofty. We want to do it all. We want to burn fat, gain strength, and build muscle. All too often these desires work against us. Since we want it all we try for it all at once, and we fail on all fronts. We get frustrated that we don’t have a six pack, bulging biceps, and superhuman strength after just a few months. This is the point, as you might imagine, when many fitness routines die. But it doesn’t need to be that way.Smart Fitness options - image by James…

  • Infographic | The Killer Commute

    Troy Pesola
    9 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Why is work more often than not on the opposite side of town? It creates a killer commute. Driving that much just isn’t good for our mind, our health, nor our marriages. Check out this week’s infographic – The Killer Commute.Cube Dweller CommutesFor much of my career I spent my morning and evening commuting through Minneapolis. I lived in the northwest suburbs and worked in the south or south-west suburbs. Crazy. Most of the time I learned to relax and enjoy the ride. It was my decompression-time. I tried not to time my commute so I didn’t get frustrated, or stressed,…

  • Hill Sprints For Fat Loss

    Troy Pesola
    8 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Sprint training with new gadgets keeps getting lots of press. Run with a sled, sprint with a parachute, sprint with bungees attached, push a Prowler, etc. But I say, “who needs a Prowler?” Sure having a sled (or other sprinting gadget) is great, but I don’t have space to store it or use it. So how can you do sprint training for fat loss, explosive strength, and power in your legs? Hill sprints while hiking. Hill sprints will help you burn fat fast, so find ways to build them into your training; even if that means adding some side-adventures to life. Look a HillI’ve…

  • Contest Winner

    Troy Pesola
    7 May 2012 | 9:00 pm
    The winner of the Interval Training Bundle is … Dr. Grove HigginsAfter running the very first blog contest on the site we have a winner. Here is the video from the Google Hangout of the amazing drawing. Such suspense.You would not believe the technical difficulties attempting to record a webcam and a web page at the same time.Even after my repeated efforts the video just didn’t work. So you get to see two screenshots from the video.I used Randomizer.org to pick three winning number from the 9 entries we had. Here is the setup. After pressing “randomize” the winning…
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    The Survival Doctor

  • 3 Yeast Infection Myths. (#1: Men Don’t Get Them.)

    LAwordsmith
    15 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    Sure, you can eat yogurt for a yeast infection. But for a more direct approach, you can insert a tablespoon where it really counts. by James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. Since this is National Women’s Health Week, I tried to think of common ailments that I see women for more than men. Things that would be frequent problems in a disaster. The first ailment that came to mind was yeast infections. (It’s estimated that up to ninety percent of women will have one at some time.) But, men, this affects you too. Much more than may you think. Fortunately, for yeast infections, there are plenty of home…

  • Butterbur: An Overlooked Herb for Allergies, Migraines, and Asthma

    LAwordsmith
    10 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    The story goes, butterbur got its name because before refrigeration, people used to wrap butter in the herb's large leaves to store during warm weather. by James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. As I researched recent posts on bee stings, asthma, and pepper for pain, an unfamiliar herb (at least to me) kept showing up. Another thing that struck me was there were mainstream medical studies showing objective proof it worked. Many of these studies warned the findings were only preliminary and the long-term safety was not known, but still, finding a number of studies on a lesser-known herb is unusual in…

  • Why You Could Die of a Bee Sting–Even If You’ve Never Been Allergic

    LAwordsmith
    8 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    by James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. On my Facebook page, Terri asks: What can be done if the person has a allergic reaction to a [bee] sting. What are the signs? What should I do if there is no bee sting medicine?..no medical facility. Good questions. First you need to know, there are bee-sting reactions and there are REACTIONS. The second kind can hit ANYONE and kill you in minutes. I’m not exaggerating. You can go all your life and not be allergic to bee stings, and wham. It’s speculated that many outdoor sudden deaths where the cause is unknown happen from an allergic reaction to a bee…

  • Asthma Attack Without an Inhaler: 9 Steps That Could Save Your Life

    LAwordsmith
    3 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    Coffee and tea contain a chemical similar to the old asthma medicine theophylline. The amount may be too small to do much prevention, but they could be worth a try. (See step 7.) by James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. I’ve never had a patient die of an asthma attack while I’m treating them, but a few have come close. I’ll never forget their desperate looks, their not being able to breath in enough air, and the relief that comes over them (and me) get when the attack is over. Although asthma is a serious disease (over 3,000 asthmatics die in the U.S. each year), I see fewer and fewer people…

  • Video: How Can You Get Something Out of Your Eye You Can’t See?

    LAwordsmith
    1 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    Fourth in a four-part series on eye problems. by James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. I get a lot of specks of dirt, metal, rust, and other debris out of people’s eyes. Protective goggles keep out most foreign bodies, but it takes just the tiniest speck to make your eye all irritated and water like you’ve got a tree limb in it. Often the speck’s so small I need a magnifying glass—even a special microscope called a slit lamp—to see it. Sometimes the speck is already out and the person is feeling the scratch it left behind. Many find it hard to believe me when I tell them it’s the teeny…
 
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    Stop Sweating - How To Stop Excessive Sweating

  • Factors Governing Excessive Facial Sweating – Cause and Treatment

    Sam Loyster
    19 Apr 2012 | 7:57 am
    Excessive facial sweating is a type of Hyperhidrosis, which tends to affect face, scalp and neck. It causes the hair to look oily and dirty. Every person is very cautious to prevent any social embarrassment. One tends to get frustrated sometimes due to excess sweating in public areas and social gatherings. Symptoms of excessive facial sweating may start while eating, speaking to someone, or performing any other simple activity which may not include heavy work. Normally, sweating occurs when our body burns calories in the form of work. It is a condition where a person sweats uncontrollably…

  • Home Remedies To Prevent Severe Underarm Sweating

    Sam Loyster
    19 Apr 2012 | 7:55 am
    Severe underarm sweating is medically known as hyperhidrosis.  Sufferers of this medical condition are often placed in embarrassing situations especially when they are in public or at their place of work. The excessive sweating also occurs in other parts of the body including the face, the hands and the feet. More often than not, the accompanying bad odor as a result of the sweat can be a social problem for sufferers. Severe underarm sweating is caused by a variety of factors including stress, poor diet and wrong choice of clothing; sometimes it can even be psychological. If you are one of…

  • Best Ways That Can Help Stop Excessive Underarm Sweating

    Sam Loyster
    19 Apr 2012 | 7:52 am
    There are a variety of methods that can help you stop excessive underarm sweating. Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition that causes severe sweating to the sufferer. Here is a guide that can put you on the right path on utilizing the top ways to stop excessive underarm sweating. The most effective way to stop excessive underarm sweating is to know the underlying cause behind it. Hyperhidrosis can be caused by thyroid problems, stress, psychological factors among other things.  Be sure to follow the advice of your physician in order to stop excessive underarm sweating caused by a medical…

  • What To Do Against Excessive Sweating hands

    Sam Loyster
    1 Apr 2012 | 4:42 pm
    The “excessive sweating hands” trouble has bothered many people from long. People with excessive sweating hands find it difficult to carry-out their day to day activities without feeling awkward. Whoever they touch or come in contact with, are bound to feel or sense their perspiring hands. They can even be very embarrassed with shaking hands, reaching out for objects or even when touching fabric and other stainable material. Excessive sweating hands are indicative of a possible nervous disorder. Nerve endings which communicate the need to perspire are probably sending wrong signals. Such…

  • How To Control Excessive Underarm Sweating

    Sam Loyster
    8 Jan 2012 | 12:36 pm
    Excessive underarm sweating is a different story altogether. It has nothing to do with heat. Excessive underarm sweating or Axillary Hyperhidrosis is primarily caused because of over activity in the sympathetic nervous system. The armpit area has two types of sweat glands – Eccrine and Apocrine. The odorless, clear sweat is produced by the Eccrine glands. They are not responsible for excessive underarm sweating. The apocrine glands, on the other hand, are found in selective areas in the body. The underarms and the genital skin have apocrine glands. These glands secrete sweat in hair…
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    This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition

  • TWiV 183: Bats out of hell

    13 May 2012 | 9:11 am
    Connor joins the TWiV team to discuss bats as hosts for major mammalian paramyxoviruses. Links for this episode: NIH response to Osterholm letter (pdf) Who's afraid of the big, bad bioterrorist? Bats host major mammalian paramyxoviruses (Nature Comm) TWiV on Facebook Letters read on TWiV 183 Weekly Science Picks Connor - Microbiology Twitter journal clubAlan - Where the Wild Types Are (YouTube)Rich - May 14th: Smallpox vaccination dayDickson - Searching for pore-fection (Science)Vincent - RRResearch Listener Pick of the…

  • TWiV 182: One flu over the ferrets' nest

    6 May 2012 | 8:45 am
    Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, Alan Dove, and Michael J. Imperiale Michael joins the TWiV crew to discuss the recently published influenza H5N1 transmission paper and how it was viewed by the NSABB. Links for this episode: About the NSABB The Kawaoka paper (Nature) Mutant flu paper published (Ed Yong) Osterholm letter (pdf) US policy for dual research of concern (pdf) TWiV on Facebook Letters read on TWiV 182 Weekly Science Picks Alan - 18th century shipping mappedRich - Brave New World by Aldous…

  • TWiV 181: ORFan poxviruses and nIRFing prions

    29 Apr 2012 | 8:31 am
    Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, and Kathy Spindler Vincent, Rich, and Kathy discuss Cotia virus, a new poxvirus, Orf virus infections associated with handling goats and lamb, and the innate immune response to prions. Links for this episode: Cotia virus (J Virol) Human Orf virus exposures (MMWR) IRF3 protects agains prion infection (J Virol) A mad cow in America (virology blog) Human orf (pdf) Space shuttle flies outside my window (YouTube) TWiV on Facebook Letters read on TWiV 181 Weekly Science Picks Kathy…

  • TWiV 180: Throwing IFIT at flu and holding a miR to HCV

    22 Apr 2012 | 8:36 am
    Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, and Rich Condit Vincent, Alan, and Rich review association of an interferon-induced protein with severe influenza, and stabilization of HCV RNA by a microRNA. Links for this episode: IFITM3 and severe influenza (Nature) Genetics of flu susceptibiligy (EurekAlert!) Stabilization of HCV RNA by Ago2-miR-122 (PNAS) Clinical trial of anti-mIR-122 TWiV on Facebook Letters read on TWiV 180 Weekly Science Picks Alan - Micro Empire (Vimeo)Rich - Census of marine lifeVincent - Pinterest…

  • TWiV 179: Was ist ein virus?

    15 Apr 2012 | 1:27 pm
    Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, and Gertrud Radu Gertrud joins the TWiVoners to review how dengue virus infection of mosquitoes alters blood feeding behavior, and gene therapy as practiced by parasitoid wasps. Links for this episode: Renato Dulbecco, 1914-2012 (virology blog) William Jarrett, 83 (thanks, Lynn Enquist) Dengue virus infection of mosquitoes alters their behavior (PLoS Path) Does dengue make mosquitoes thirstier for blood? (NY Times) Polydnaviruses of braconid wasps (Science) Making nice with viruses (Science)…
 
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    Life Health Magazine

  • Seeking True Happiness? “Don’t Get Married, Get Divorced”

    life9884
    9 May 2012 | 11:07 pm
    DON’T get married, and if you already are, seek a divorce immediately if you want to experience true happiness. That’s advice coming from Courtney Kazembe, international lawyer and transformational coach, who is warning that marriage comes with too many pitfalls, and the unions are bound to end in messy divorces. Using his years of experience in the field, Kazembe can say that marriage is “one of the ugliest institutions that human beings have invented”. “Invariably it leads to misery,” the divorce lawyer told All Woman. “In fact, most of the misery…

  • The Glycemic Index Lifestyle Solution.

    life9884
    6 May 2012 | 12:26 am
    The glycemic index, glycaemic index, or GI is a measure of the effects of carbohydrates in food on blood sugar levels. It estimates how much each gram of available carbohydrate (total carbohydrate minus fiber) in a food raises a person’s blood glucose level following consumption of the food, relative to consumption of glucose.Glucose has a glycemic index of 100, by definition, and other foods have a lower glycemic index.    Glycemic index is defined for each type of food, independent of the amount of food consumed. Glycemic load accounts for the amount of food consumed and…

  • Blood Glucose and Pregnancy.

    life9884
    6 May 2012 | 12:01 am
    Prof Jennie Brand-Miller and colleagues Dr Kate Marsh and Prof Robert Moses have just published a book called The Bump to Baby Diet – a low GI eating plan for conception, pregnancy and beyond to share the latest science and help women enjoy a healthy pregnancy while safeguarding their baby’s future wellbeing. It’s available from bookshops and online in Australia and NZ and as an eBook from Amazon, iTunes etc. Here is an edited extract reproduced with permission of the publisher, Hachette Australia. ‘If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, reducing the GI of your diet is one of…

  • Recipe Guide to Healthy Eating – During Pregnancy

    life9884
    5 May 2012 | 11:12 pm
    Healthy During Pregnancy Eating healthy during pregnancy can reduce your risk of birth defects You probably already know that a healthy diet can make pregnancy easier on you and the baby.  A recent article from CNN report that study has shown that “Women who followed healthy Mediterranean-style diets in the year before pregnancy were up to one-half as likely as those who ate diets high in meat, fat, and sugar to have a baby with anencephaly, a neural-tube defect that blocks the development of the brain and tends to result in miscarriage.” Along with your prenatal vitamins,…

  • Prostate Problems

    life9884
    19 Apr 2012 | 7:33 am
    The prostate is a walnut shaped gland that is locate below the bladder and surrounds the urethra. In a normal adult man it weighs two-thirds of an ounce and measures, at most, 1.6 inches along its transverse axis, 1.2 inches along the vertical axis and 0.8 inches along its vertical axis. Its function is to produce a fluid that makes up approximately 30 per cent of the volume of semen. This fluid contains citric acid, calcium and enzymes, probably improves sperm motility (ability to swim) and fertility. The fluid secreted from the prostate includes zinc, which scientist theorize protect…
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    Health On A Budget

  • Seven Popular Home Remedies for Toenail Fungus

    Health on a Budget
    13 May 2012 | 4:17 pm
    by Melanie Gray Home remedies for toenail fungus can provide the same optimum results as conventional medicines. You can use any of the following home remedies in treating toenail fungal infection. These home remedies are effective and safe for most individuals. Home Remedy #1 – Vinegar Vinegar is a natural home remedy for fungus treatment. Claims of its effectiveness in treating toenail fungus are largely anecdotal, and it generally works by altering the acidity of the skin. The pathogen that causes nail fungal infection thrives under alkaline condition. Vinegar increases the acidity of…

  • 3 Tips to Reduce Your Health Insurance Premium

    Health on a Budget
    13 May 2012 | 11:05 am
    by Dorothy Wheaton The cost of medical care and medical insurance is skyrocketing in the United States. Even if you have a great health plan from your employer, chances are pretty good you’ve seen your premiums increase over the last several years. In fact, it’s likely that you’re not absorbing a greater share of your health care costs than ever before. This is especially true for those individuals who must provide their own medical coverage. What you may not realize, however, is that there are ways you can save on your medical insurance. In many cases, medical insurance providers…

  • 5 Ways To Make Your Teeth Whiter Naturally

    Health on a Budget
    10 May 2012 | 7:51 am
    by Laura Hobbs Everyone looks more attractive when they smile, but some people are ashamed to show their teeth due to discoloration. Keeping your teeth white can be a real struggle, particularly if you enjoy strongly colored drinks such as black coffee, tea, and red wine. The tannins in these drinks can stain teeth, leaving them looking dull. Smoking also discolors teeth, staining them an ugly yellow color. Cutting down on these common culprits will make a big difference to the color of your teeth, but you can get a quicker fix by using these five natural remedies for discolored teeth.  …

  • Tips to Find a Good Affordable Doctor

    Health on a Budget
    6 May 2012 | 7:29 pm
    by Carolyn Kane Finding a good doctor can be one of the most important tasks you undertake. Not only are they responsible for helping fix your medical issues, they should be sharp enough to detect warning signs before they grow into full blown problems. There is no shortage of quality medical practitioners out there, but finding a good doctor who will not cost you an arm and a leg can be extremely difficult. Does Your Doctor Have Good Communication Skills? The first quality patients should look for in their doctor is good communication skills. According to a report published by the Journal of…

  • Natural Ways of Getting Rid of Acne

    Health on a Budget
    6 May 2012 | 6:49 pm
    by Melissa Davis Acne is a skin condition that most people have to deal with especially when they enter into puberty. Most times it is not a severe problem but there are unfortunate cases where it persists and becomes a big problem leading to low self-esteem issues. This is quite common among teenagers. The good news is that there are simple natural ways to get rid of the menace that is acne. Acne is caused by a hormonal disorder in the skin’s oil glands. This may be due to excess toxins and excess bacteria on the skin. Acne may be found not only on the face but also on the back and…
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    The Underground Bootcamp

  • Why Breakfast Is So Important For Your Health

    Jill Macfarlane
    21 Apr 2012 | 6:34 pm
    In the hectic hustle and bustle of our daily lives, many people may think that breakfast is just an option and it’s alright to skip it when you are in a rush or simply don’t have time to fix and eat a meal. Unfortunately, this is not true as breakfast is very important for your overall health and you should always ensure that you make time to have a healthy breakfast to start your day off the right way. When you eat breakfast, you will feel more awake and alert for whatever jobs you need to tackle throughout your day, plus it can even help with weight loss as an added bonus.For starters,…

  • How The Right Fitness Attire Can Improve Your Workout

    Kirk Abrigo
    5 Apr 2012 | 3:41 pm
    Wearing the right fitness attire at the gym can make all the difference between having a great workout and having a so/so workout. When I say "attire" I don't mean safety gear like belts and workout gloves, which are important of course. However, in this case I'm talking specifically about aesthetics. That's right. It's not only important to be safe when we work out in order to get great results, we have to also look great while doing it.It's important for us to like the way we look as we are working out. It not only makes us feel motivated to work even harder to maintain our physical…

  • Add Healthy Energy To Your Life By Juicing

    Paulin Soleyman
    31 Mar 2012 | 7:54 pm
    Juicing, on a daily basis, is one of the healthiest habits you can instill within your family. Unfortunately, some people shy away from juicing because of the fear of carbohydrates. However, its important to realize that even though fruit juices often do contain a high amount of carbohydrates, the type of low glycemic carbohydrates and natural sugars present in fruit juices are easily and efficiently turned into energy by our bodies. Furthermore, fruit juices tend to hydrate our bodies naturally and also provide us with a wide array of vitamins and minerals that are vital to good…

  • Top 30 Plant-Based Sources of Iron

    Paulin Soleyman
    29 Mar 2012 | 8:28 pm
    How Much Iron Do We Need? Those who consume a diet low in Iron are likely to develop a condition called Iron Deficiency Anemia Pre-menopausal women and children are most at risk for developing this condition. The good news, however, is that mild Iron deficiency can be prevented and corrected by eating a balanced diet high in Iron-rich foods. The following table highlights the amount of Iron we need, on a daily basis, to maintain our good health. Men8 mg of Iron a dayBreast-Feeding Women9 mg of Iron a dayPregnant Women27 mg of Iron a dayPostmenopausal Women8 mg of Iron a dayPre-menopausal…

  • Optimizing Nutrition On A Vegan Diet

    Paulin Soleyman
    28 Mar 2012 | 5:13 pm
    Even though a properly implemented Vegan diet is amongst the healthiest diets in the world, Vegans often lack certain vital nutrients as a result of being on a diet that contains no animal products at all. Protein, calcium and iron are amongst the top three nutrients Vegans need to be concerned with because the quantities of these three vital nutrients are extremely low in plant-based foods. The good news, however, is that with a little bit of research Vegans can identify and incorporate the plant based sources of these nutrients into their daily diets. Iron & Iron Deficiency Anemia…
 
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    Kidney Infection Symptoms

  • What do your Kidney Test Results Mean?

    admin
    21 Apr 2012 | 7:54 pm
      People who have kidney conditions, or who suspect of having kidney problems, usually submit themselves to a series of tests, such as urine routine test, blood urine test, renal function examination, and other pertinent assessments to determine the exact status of their organ. The results of such tests are referred to as clinical values. But how many patients really know what each value mean? To give the common man or patient an overview of the terms used by medical professionals to refer to a certain kidney test result, here is an attempt to explain each value, as much as possible, in…

  • What does Chronic Kidney Disease Mean?

    admin
    24 Mar 2012 | 7:36 pm
      The kidneys are a pair of small bean-shaped vital organs found on either side of the spine in the lower back of the human body and connected to the urinary bladder through the tubes called ureters. Their sizes of about 4 inches long and 2 and half inches wide may be relatively small for the functions they take on in the human body where they work so hard to maintain internal order.   But, no matter how capable they are in carrying out such important responsibilities in the body, it is inevitable that kidneys do get down at times; although this seldom happens, occurring only in one…

  • Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease

    admin
    17 Mar 2012 | 8:21 pm
      Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has no known cure yet, but it is possible to slow down its affliction or to stop its progress provided the afflicted person observes appropriate treatment and lives a healthy lifestyle. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is divided in to 5 stages according to the measurement of estimated rate of glomerular filtration, or GFR.  It should be noted that kidney function in first stage is normal, but which is minimally lessened in second stage.   Stage 1: At this point, the afflicted person demonstrates slight kidney damage but without showing any symptoms at…

  • Urine Retention

    admin
    25 Feb 2012 | 7:09 pm
      Urine, or urinary, retention is a serious health condition where the afflicted person suffers from difficulty or inability to completely empty his bladder. Also known as ischuria, urine retention generally bothers men in their 50s and 60s, and the likelihood of acquiring the disease may even rise as the person advances in age. Men suffering kidney stones and prostate cancer are likewise prone to urine retention. At times, women and other age groups can be at risk of the condition especially when their bladder is dragged down by a drooping lower part of the colon, a condition called…

  • Kidney Cleanse at Home

    admin
    12 Feb 2012 | 5:51 pm
      Kidneys are very important parts of the human body as they regulate blood pressure, filter blood, and expel wastes from the system. When they are infected with disease or get injured, other organs are involved.  We can live healthy with only one kidney – as some people do – but when both kidneys fail, we could never survive.  Therefore, it is important to take care of our kidneys, making sure that they function well so we may live healthy.  One way of keeping our kidneys healthy is to do kidney cleanse regularly and this could also help prevent any unwanted kidney…
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    Think like a P.T.

  • What Your Toothbrush Tells You About Back Pain

    Liz Navarrete
    15 May 2012 | 1:27 pm
    Where do you store your toothbrush? Most of us store it right on the bathroom sink. Why do you store it there? Why don't you store it up on the top shelf or down in the bottom drawer? Your answer gives a simple example of BODY MECHANICS! You store your toothbrush within close reach to make life easier and more convenient. Why bend if you don't have to?BODY MECHANICS is using your body to its advantage so that you don't have to work harder than necessary for whatever task you are doing. Here is another example. Ladies: why don't you carry your heavy purse by holding it with 1 or 2…

  • Is Your Sleep Position Causing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

    Liz Navarrete
    13 May 2012 | 3:54 pm
    Think about the position of your wrists/hands when you are going to sleep. Do you ever curl up in fetal position with your hands and wrists curled inwards around your chest?One of the treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome is a wrist brace/splint, which keeps your wrists in a straight or neutral position throughout the day or night. So if you can learn to keep your wrists in that position now, you may avoid dealing with carpal tunnel syndrome in the future.Carpal tunnel syndrome can come from excessive writing, typing, repetitive wrist bending (for example, sewing activities), or anything that…

  • PTBuddy.com - Elbow, Wrist & Hand Injury - Wrist Flexor Stretch

    Liz Navarrete
    13 May 2012 | 3:48 pm

  • Dealing With Chronic Pain

    Liz Navarrete
    10 May 2012 | 9:33 pm
    Chronic pain can affect every aspect of your life, but it does not have to take over your life. Here are some practical tips to help you deal with chronic pain.1. Know your treatment options. What treatments have you tried (medicines, therapies, surgeries, injections)? What doctors/specialists have you seen so far? Do not be afraid to get a second and third opinion, especially if you have unanswered questions about the diagnosis and treatment options for your condition. Be sure to ask your healthcare providers all your questions about your symptoms, concerns and needs. 2. Exercise! Find…

  • Healthy Recipe: Grilled Chicken With Guac & Salsa

    Liz Navarrete
    3 May 2012 | 12:36 pm
    Healthy Recipe:  Grilled Chicken With Guacamole and SalsaFirst, season and grill your chicken breasts. Set aside.Chop up green pepper and tomato. Add fresh lime juice, salt, pepper and cilantro. Set aside.Mash avocado and mix with fat free sour cream and seasoning of choice.Slice the chicken breast. Cover with guacamole. Then top with fresh salsa.If you are trying to cook healthy foods, you may get tired of grilled chicken. This is an easy way to add nutrients and flavor to your plain chicken breast, and it beats the usual side garden salad. For your convenience, this meal is easily…
 
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    Your source for dental care news, money-saving tips, special promotions more.

  • Year in the Life of Savings

    Dental HyGenie
    15 May 2012 | 8:25 am
    My husband and I have saved hundreds of dollars using our discount dental plan from DentalPlans.com. I am a retired dental assistant, and when we moved from New York to Florida, it was difficult to find a dental office that suited our needs. A friend of ours recommended DentalPlans.com. When a new dental practice opened close to our home, we found that the dentists participated in several plans. We are now very happy with our dentist, and are happier with the savings we’ve received in dental fees. Since we get cleanings every 3 months, the difference in just the cleanings alone…

  • The Truth About Root Canals

    Noelle Greenway
    11 May 2012 | 8:57 am
    Root Canal – two words nobody wants to hear at the dentist. But believe it or not, a root canal is a safe, effective and painless procedure with an extremely high success rate. According to the American Association of Endodontics, more than 14 million root canal treatments are performed each year. May 13th is Root Canal Appreciation Day, and was started by Wisconsin dentist Chris Kammer to highlight the benefits and misconceptions regarding this often-dreaded dental careprocedure. According to Kammer, root canals save 42 million teeth each year. And, he believes so strongly in the…

  • This Mother's Day, Support Mom’s Dental Health

    Noelle Greenway
    9 May 2012 | 7:56 am
    Mother's Day is May 13th, and rather than getting mom chocolates or other sweets that could damage her teeth, why not show her you care by giving her presents that promote good dental care, and save her a trip to the dentist? Now you may be scratching your head thinking, "What dental health products could possibly make good gifts for mom?" Well, there’s plenty out there! Check out these 4 dental-related gifts for mom that will make her smile on Mother’s Day, and keep her teeth white and healthy: Electric Toothbrush: According to Discovery Health, electric toothbrushes win hands…

  • Which Dental Products and Services Actually Work?

    Dental HyGenie
    3 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    When it comes to oral care, you can’t be too careful with what you use to clean and treat your teeth. There are several companies out there that promise to make your oral hygiene efforts a little more efficient, your teeth a little cleaner, or your smile a little whiter. But determining which ones work, and which ones are a waste of your time and money, can be tricky.  At Does It Really Work?™, we feature hard-hitting and honest reviews on the products you see advertised all around you. We have an extensive listing of dental products and services, so you can see the winners,…

  • DentalPlans.com Celebrates Take Your Child To Work Day

    Dental HyGenie
    1 May 2012 | 2:23 pm
    When you were a kid, did you ever wonder what your mom and dad did at work all day? DentalPlans.com made it easy, and fun, for kids to find out what their parents do when we celebrated Take Your Child To Work Day. More than 20 children showed up to see their moms or dads in-action at our offices in Plantation, Florida, and Park Ridge, Illinois, on Thursday, April 26th. Children had a chance to write their own resumes, play Guitar Hero on the Wii in our beach-themed break room, sit in on phone calls with DentalPlans.com sales representatives, eat pizza and ice cream, meet our CEO and…
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    Tandurust

  • How To Prevent Stretch Marks From Pregnancy And How To Reduce Them?

    PUP
    16 May 2012 | 7:10 am
    Pregnancy is the happiest moment in a woman’s life. However, there are some pregnancy woes that make her worry all the time, one of these is stretch marks during pregnancy. Though not a significant health issue, many women ask their …

  • What Causes Interstitial Cystitis? Symptoms, Diet And Herbal Cure

    PUP
    16 May 2012 | 7:07 am
    Interstitial cystitis is a chronic urinary bladder disease. It is the result of inflammation of bladder wall, the reason why it occurs is still not very well understood. However, it is not related to any infection. This little known disabling …

  • What Is An Overactive Bladder? Its Causes, Symptoms And Remedies

    PUP
    15 May 2012 | 7:04 am
    As the name suggest, overactive bladder is a condition where the urinary bladder becomes overactive giving rise to constellation of symptoms such as urgency to pass urine, increased frequency of urination and involuntary urination also called (incontinence). It is embarrassing …

  • Peyronie’s Disease Treatment: What Are Its Causes And Symptoms?

    PUP
    15 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    Peyronie’s disease is a disorder of male penis. It is characterized by;Tender lump in the penis.Painful penile bending.The curvature of penis may prevent or make sexual intercourse difficult.It is not necessary that all the features are …

  • What Causes Wrinkles Between Eyebrows And How To Get Rid Of Them

    PUP
    14 May 2012 | 6:33 am
    No one likes to look old, but at the same time, it is not possible to escape from it either. Wrinkles are the first sign of aging. The fine lines that you see on the cheeks or on the eyelids …
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    Weight Loss Ninja

  • How Many Calories in an Orange?

    Libby Berg
    14 May 2012 | 8:27 pm
    Oranges are not only appetizing in appearance and flavor but highly nutritious. As we are all well aware, oranges are rich in vitamin C which aids in maintaining a healthy immune system and resistance against harmful agents. Additionally, oranges contain high levels of vitamin A, which is essential for healthy vision and promotes healthy skin and mucus membranes. Oranges also contain minerals such as potassium and calcium, just to name a few. How many calories in an orange? small (slightly larger than a golf ball – 3.5 oz) = 45-48 calories medium (4.8 oz) = 62-65 calories large…

  • The Macrobiotic Diet Plan Review

    Eli Adelson
    13 May 2012 | 12:57 am
    In today’s fast-paced world, it’s difficult to have the desired optimal health and to keep physically fit without keeping a proper diet. There are so many diets that are available to the public such as: the Atkins diet, South Beach diet, Warrior diet, Macrobiotic diet, Sacred Heart diet, the Happiness diet, and many others. It’s hard to know which one to choose and which one will be the most effective. It’s best to select a diet which best addresses the needs for your overall health and weight loss goals. Most diet plans just seem to focus on weight loss and fail to encompass one’s…

  • How Many Calories in Grapes?

    Gregg Mumma
    9 May 2012 | 8:21 pm
    You may already know grapes are a good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, potassium, and dietary fiber. But have you ever wondered, how many calories are in grapes? One grape contains about 3.5 calories. How many calories in a cup of grapes? One cup of grapes (about 15 grapes) contains 52.5 calories. There are different varieties of grapes. Red grapes and green grapes share a similar nutrient-value, although red grapes have a higher antioxidant level. What about calories though? How many calories in red grapes? How many calories in green grapes? There is virtually no difference between the…

  • Manuka Honey Health Benefits

    Amy Corcoran
    7 May 2012 | 10:02 pm
    Manuka honey is produced from honey bees feeding on the manuka bush (tea tree) which primarily grows uncultivated in New Zealand. This tree produces a dark honey, rich in flavour and packed with a number of manuka honey health benefits. In fact, it has been found to have antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties! Manuka Honey Uses This honey can be used to treat both internal and external ailments and is much more than an old wives tail, having been subjected to scientific testing, most notably by Dr Molan of the Honey Research Unit in New…

  • Prasouda Diet Recipes – Simple Delightful (part 2)

    Libby Berg
    6 May 2012 | 8:03 pm
    Here is part 2 of our Prasouda Diet Recipe series. We hope you enjoy! Recipes featured in this article are: Spicy Eggplant & Feta Dip Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast White Wine and Garlic Mussels Panzanella Salad with Salmon Mediterranean Style Orzo Poached Pomegranate Pears Introducing our first menu item: Spicy Eggplant & Feta Dip Ingredients: 1 eggplant, roasted 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 TBSP lemon juice 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 chili pepper, seeded and finely minced 1 TBSP fresh basil, chopped…
 
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    Texas Fertility Center Blog

  • Why TFC? Embryology and Andrology

    Kaylen Silverberg, M.D.
    15 May 2012 | 3:17 am
    When a patient of mine recently moved to California, she asked me to refer her to a specialist who could continue her care. Drs. Vaughn, Hansard, Burger, and I have each noticed that when we provide our patients with a couple of names, they frequently ask us why we chose those particular specialists over many others in the same area. This made us realize that many couples with infertility in Central Texas may be thinking the same thing about TFC – why should they come see us? WHY TFC? In an attempt to answer this question, we wrote an article that you can find on the home page of our…

  • Why TFC? Who We Are

    Kaylen Silverberg, M.D.
    8 May 2012 | 3:05 am
    When a patient of mine recently moved to California, she asked me to refer her to a specialist who could continue her care.  Drs. Vaughn, Hansard, Burger, and I have each noticed that when we provide our patients with a couple of names, they frequently ask us why we chose those particular specialists over many others in the same area.  This made us realize that many couples with infertility in Central Texas may be thinking the same thing about TFC – why should they come see us?  WHY TFC?  In an attempt to answer this question, we wrote an article that you can find on the home page of…

  • Why TFC? Our Practice Goals.

    Kaylen Silverberg, M.D.
    1 May 2012 | 2:24 am
    When a patient of mine recently moved to California, she asked me to refer her to a specialist who could continue her care. Drs. Vaughn, Hansard, Burger, and I have each noticed that when we provide our patients with a couple of names, they frequently ask us why we chose those particular specialists over many others in the same area. This made us realize that many couples with infertility in Central Texas may be thinking the same thing about TFC – why should they come see us? WHY TFC? In an attempt to answer this question, we wrote an article that you can find on the home page of our…

  • Your Estradiol Level Is…

    Kellye Cruz, RN
    30 Apr 2012 | 3:44 am
    During your stimulation cycle, you get a phone call alerting you that your estradiol level is at 250. But what does this mean exactly? Well let’s talk about it. Where does estradiol come from? In a normal ovulatory cycle, the hypothalamus in the brain produces a hormone called GnRH. An increase in GnRH causes the anterior pituitary, a small gland located behind the nose, to release FSH, a hormone which stimulates the ovaries to begin developing follicles for ovulation. As the follicles grow and mature, estradiol is produced. Why do we measure estradiol levels? During your stimulation cycle,…

  • After Infertility: Where Are They Now?

    Texas Fertility Center
    27 Apr 2012 | 3:06 am
    You can’t believe this in the fury of the storm, but many women who underwent infertility treatment feel grateful for the experience. Infertility Awareness Month concludes this week, but Texas Fertility Center will continue to share the message of empowerment and hope. Over the past 30 years, Texas Fertility Center has walked alongside men, women and couples who struggle with infertility. In addition to support programs and wellness resources, the TFC team encourages parents-to-be with testimonies from those who have faced infertility, too. Life after infertility • Nancy got pregnant…
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  • Janet Stone Releases Radiant Mom Yoga DVD

    Eggman
    11 May 2012 | 12:28 pm
    “Reconnect[ing] to motherhood as a wild, divine celebration,” Janet Stone has put together a variety of powerful sequences in a DVD that celebrates post-natal yoga in an unprecedented manner. Entitled Radiant Mom Yoga the DVD is an encapsulation of her Radiant Mom workshops devoted to helping women traverse the various stages of motherhood.  With two daughters of [...]

  • Giveaway with Janet Stone Radiant Mom Yoga DVD and Three Minute Egg®

    Eggman
    11 May 2012 | 12:26 pm
    In honor of the upcoming Midwest Yoga Conference and having Janet Stone teaching there with the Eggs, we are launching a giveaway today, 5/17, and will culminate on the first day of MYC, 5/20. One winner will be selected to win a copy of Janet Stone’s most recent DVD, Radiant Mom Yoga, along with a [...]

  • Three Minute Egg® at Midwest Yoga Conference 2012

    Eggman
    11 May 2012 | 12:25 pm
    The excitement is building as Team 3ME prepares for another transcendent weekend at the Midwest Yoga Conference, May 17-20, just outside of the Windy City in Bloomingdale, IL. Each year we look forward to returning to MYC as a particularly nurturing community in the Midwest.  It is a home-away-from-home for us, where all of the staff [...]

  • Yoga with Janet Stone iPhone App Debuts at #2 in iTunes

    Eggman
    30 Apr 2012 | 5:37 pm
    After only a single day’s passing Janet Stone’s iPhone app, Yoga with Janet Stone, debuted at #2 in the iTunes store.  The app can be found in the Health & Beauty category, as well as currently in the New & Noteworthy category due to its overnight success.  Having partnered with company lolofit, the app guides [...]

  • Life After Tadasana

    Eggman
    30 Apr 2012 | 12:12 pm
    The Tadasana International Yoga & Music Festival in Santa Monica was like a mini yoga-explosion.  People came out of the woodwork, and some traveled from as far as South Africa to be at the event.  3ME had its booth in the VIP shopping district where we could calmly meet with the most sincere and interested [...]
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  • Will Hypnosis Help Stop Smoking? (Part 2)

    admin
    22 Apr 2012 | 2:55 am
    Hypnosis to Stop Smoking? (Page 2) Continued from Advantages of Hypnosis to Stop Smoking (Page 1) Disadvantage 1 : Unwillingness After all the different advantages of hypnosis, yes there are some cons to it. Mainly whether the subject is willing to be hypnotized or not. Forcing him or her to go through the hypnosis process will not yield any sort of results as he or she is not willing to go through the whole procedure and will make the entire session a torture.  After the reading the various advantages listed above, I'm sure you can say that hypnosis isn't really that scary…

  • Will Hypnosis Help Stop Smoking?

    admin
    22 Apr 2012 | 2:40 am
    Hypnosis to Stop Smoking? One of the most common vices of both men and women nowadays is smoking. Just like drugs, cigarettes and tobacco are so addicting, that is why smokers really have a hard time to quit their habit. The irony with smoking is that even though a smoker knows that it harmful for his health, he would not mind it just to fulfil his cravings. A single puff is enough to let the smoker forget all the different harmful effects and he'll just want to enjoy the smoking session "first". If you are one of the chain smokers of this generation who are already seeing the…

  • My Boyfriend Thinks I’m Fat

    admin
    12 Apr 2012 | 12:40 am
    "My boyfriend thinks I'm fat" If I were given a dollar each time a girl makes this statement, I wouldn't even be a millionaire, I'll be the richest guy in the world. Weight is an extremely sensitive topic to talk about especially between couples, and more specifically, for the men. Guys I'm sure you know what I'm talking about! No guy will jeopardize a relationship by blurting out any statement relating to his girlfriend's weight, the consequences may be too..erm..unbearable for some. Firstly, weight isn't something we can ignore any further in our…

  • A Simple Question People Ask Themselves…

    admin
    21 Mar 2012 | 1:48 am
    "Why Am I Fat?" People ask themselves this question a lot. Before we get to that, let me give a brief introduction. Introduction Being overweight is no longer an issue where people can ignore any longer. Health and image are two issues that concerns most of the people in the overweight category. There are undeniable facts that having those extra pounds causes serious health issues amongst the group. Examples such as Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases, Cancer and Sleep Apnea are effects on how these excessive weight could do to us. Furthermore, the rising medical costs is not helping…

  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetes

    admin
    6 Mar 2012 | 10:39 pm
    Diabetes Diagnosis & Treatment As we talked about What is Diabetes and It's Symptoms, we have learned about the importance and dangers of this condition. Even in developing countries, more than half of the people with Diabetes are not diagnosed, the risks and complications rise exponentially when adequete treatment is not being administered in time. It is important for us that we know and understand the diagnosis and the treatment of Diabetes.   Diagnosis of Diabetes If you have the symptoms and would like to check them, diagnosing for Diabetes is a fast and simple process…
 
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  • Sun Exposure Lowers Cancer Risk

    Jordan Kyla
    15 May 2012 | 9:12 pm
    By Randall Neustaedter OMD; A study that correlated exposure to sunlight with cancer risk found that people exposed to more sunlight had a significantly lower risk of many types of cancer (Lin, 2012). This study followed more than 450,000 white, non-Hispanic subjects aged 50-71 years from diverse geographic areas in the US. Researchers correlated the calculated ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure in these different areas with the incidence of a variety of cancers. The diverse sites included six states (California, Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina), and the…

  • Broccoli Better Than Sunscreen at Protecting Skin

    Jordan Kyla
    14 May 2012 | 9:12 pm
    By Aria Milan; Woe to those who dislike the taste of broccoli.  When health experts compare different beneficial vegetables side by side, this cruciferous vegetable wins hands down.  If you would like to prevent colon cancer, broccoli is essential to include in your diet.  Eating it regularly can cut your risk of developing cataracts or becoming a stroke victim.  Packed with a phytonutrient called isothiocyanates, broccoli can even help the body destroy breast cancer cells (http://archives.cnn.com/2000/FOOD/news/04/13/broccoli.benefits.wmd).  And now you can…

  • The Harmful Effects of Sugar and Choosing Healthy Alternatives

    Jordan Kyla
    13 May 2012 | 6:33 pm
    By Teya Skae; Most of us have heard the good advice that we need to eat less sugar - and rightly so. However, despite the numerous warnings by health authorities of the ill effects of sugar, the majority of the population is still consuming sugar on a daily basis in some form or other. "Sugar" is both a broad category and a misleading one. Let's examine it for our health's sake. We do not have to consume white, refined sugar to be consuming sugar. Sugar includes glucose, fructose (as in fruit sugar), lactose (as in milk), sucrose (as in table sugar), maltose or malts (as in rice malt and…

  • The Top Eight Anti-aging Foods Available Right Now

    Jordan Kyla
    12 May 2012 | 11:08 am
    By Christina Luisa; There are certain antioxidant-packed "power foods" that boost, protect, and prime us for a longer, healthier life, both externally and internally. Here are the top 8 foods with powerful anti-aging properties that are built to better our health and appearance while also encouraging longevity. They should be added to your arsenal of daily health-promoting tools in order to keep you looking and feeling great no matter how many years you've got under your belt. Leafy greens and cruciferous veggies We're always hearing natural health experts and nutritionists touting leafy…

  • Beehive Extract Shows Potential as Prostate Cancer Treatment

    Jordan Kyla
    11 May 2012 | 4:20 pm
    By Science Daily; An over-the-counter natural remedy derived from honeybee hives arrests the growth of prostate cancer cells and tumors in mice, according to a new paper from researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine. Caffeic acid phenethyl ester, or CAPE, is a compound isolated from honeybee hive propolis, the resin used by bees to patch up holes in hives. Propolis has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for conditions ranging from sore throats and allergies to burns and cancer. But the compound has not gained acceptance in the clinic due to scientific questions about its…
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    Integrative Health Review

  • Spice Up Your Life with Cinnamon!

    Dr. Holly Hauser
    15 May 2012 | 9:28 pm
    Cinnamon may improve blood sugar control in those with diabetes. A 2003 study published in Diabetes Care demonstrated the findings in 60 people with type 2 diabetes. The 30 men and 30 women were divided into a cinnamon group and a placebo group. After 40 days of treatment, analysis of their fasting blood sugar, LDL and total cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels was re-evaluated. While the placebo group was unchanged, those who took between one and six grams of cinnamon via capsule were found to have significantly improved blood tests. Because those with diabetes are known to have…

  • The Doping Diaries

    Dr. Holly Hauser
    13 May 2012 | 7:10 pm
    Many athletes use supplements as a way to improve their performance. Supplements are heavily advertised for their ability to increase focus and concentration, strength, burn fat, and improve energy. Unfortunately, these supplements are often the source of inadvertent or unintentional doping. This article is not referring to athletes who are intentionally taking performance enhancing substances; however, according to top researchers in the field, many athletes find themselves in common doping pitfalls. One common issue is unclear labeling of the contents of supplements. For example,…

  • Honey Heals

    Dr. Holly Hauser
    8 May 2012 | 7:52 pm
    A clinical trial published in April 2012 demonstrates the healing power of honey. This European trial used a medicinal formulation of honey which is FDA approved in the United States called Medihoney. Patients who had this medicinal honey applied to their wounds, in addition to traditional medical therapies such as antibiotics, had improved wound cleanliness, decreased pain, and decreased wound size. The wounds included in the study varied in type, from surgical wounds to burns or scalds. Even pressure ulcers, which are notoriously difficult to treat, were included in the study. Many of those…

  • D-Mannose For UTI Pain Relief, Treatment, and Prevention

    Larry Trivieri Jr.
    6 May 2012 | 7:10 pm
    According to the National Center for Health Statistics, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most common type of infection in the United States and account for more than 8 million visits to doctors each year. Broadly speaking, UTIs refer to infections anywhere along the urinary tract, which includes the kidneys, bladder, urethra, ureters, and penis (in men; especially the prostate gland, in the form of acute or chronic prostatitis). Symptoms of UTIs vary, ranging from pain or burning sensations during urination, straining during urination, abnormal frequency of urination, inability…

  • Diabetes Dilemma

    Dr. Holly Hauser
    4 May 2012 | 9:18 pm
    New research published this year suggests changes in the way that doctors may approach the treatment of Type 2, or non-insulin dependent diabetes. While one or two studies should not create a radical deviation in medical care, these new studies certainly raise important questions regarding the treatment of diabetics.   This form of diabetes is on the rise in the US, and obesity is a major risk factor for the development of diabetes. Other risk factors include a lack of exercise and a family history of the disease, as genetics has been implicated in the development of diabetes.   Two…
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  • CBT for Insomnia

    Dr. Cohen & Associates
    14 May 2012 | 8:20 am
    Trouble sleeping at night? Although it is common for many people to experience occasional sleep difficulties, for some people these difficulties occur more frequently. Chronic insomnia includes a persistent difficulty in one or more of the following: falling asleep, staying … Continue reading →

  • Overcoming a Phobia

    Dr. Cohen & Associates
    10 Apr 2012 | 10:52 pm
    Phobias are the most common anxiety disorders. Although they are among the most treatable anxiety disorders, overcoming a phobia without professional treatment can be challenging. There are a variety of phobia types, including phobias focused on the fear of an … Continue reading →

  • Depression – Not just an intrapsychic problem

    Dr. Cohen & Associates
    10 Jan 2012 | 1:35 am
    Bieling and Antony (2003), in their book Ending the Depression Cycle, provide an enlightening look at the interplay of depression and intimate relationships. Depression, as described by many professionals, is often conceptualized as mainly an intrapsychic issue—that is, “it is … Continue reading →

  • CBT Support Group for Women Receiving Infertility Treatment

    Dr. Cohen & Associates
    13 Dec 2011 | 11:07 pm
    Beginning in the New Year, Dr. Eliana Cohen & Associates will be offering a CBT Support Group for women receiving infertility treatment: Emotional support. Cognitive Behavioural Techniques to help lower and manage stress. Evidence-based: Research demonstrates the positive impact of … Continue reading →

  • Benefits of CBT for anxiety

    Dr. Cohen & Associates
    22 Sep 2011 | 9:37 am
    Below, our resident expert in CBT for anxiety, Jenny Rogojanski, reviews some of the benefits of this treatment. Jenny has trained with some of the top international researchers in anxiety and CBT, and has attended training seminars at one of … Continue reading →
 
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    Health and Fitness Articles, News, and Tips - Greatist.com

  • Wallflowers: When Is It OK to Be Shy?

    Zachary Sniderman
    16 May 2012 | 1:28 pm
    Wallflowers: When Is It OK to Be Shy?“Being shy” isn’t usually the first skill listed on a resume, but studies suggest introverts and the socially timid may make better bosses, learn faster, and even be more emotionally mature than their louder mouthed counterparts. So what’s the difference between being “shy” and being “introverted,” and just how much shyness is a good thing? Seen and Not Heard — Why It Matters Photo by Jess Ivy Shy people get a bad rap. They’re often thought to be socially awkward, afraid of interaction, bad at conversation, and lacking…

  • Why We Love Salt (And How to Break the Sodium Addiction)

    Laura Schwecherl
    16 May 2012 | 7:08 am
    Why We Love Salt (And How to Break the Sodium Addiction)Some opt for cupcakes, while the rest reach for the Pringles. The desire to pass the salt may be thanks to mom and dad, since sodium preference is influenced by genetic makeup (in rats, at least)[1]. Some scientists even believe excessive salt cravings may be due to evolution, since salt has been coveted for its ability to preserve food throughout history[2]. But the big question is whether or not salt is actually dangerous. So why do these cravings occur, and how can we shake the salt habit for good? (Or do we even need to?) Salty…

  • Why It’s OK to Be Quiet: Interview with Susan Cain

    Shana Lebowitz
    15 May 2012 | 1:28 pm
    Why It’s OK to Be Quiet: Interview with Susan CainPhoto by Aaron Fedor It’s okay to speak softly (big stick optional), according to Susan Cain, author of the bestselling book “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking.” Cain, a former attorney and self-proclaimed introvert, has written about the psychology of introversion for a variety of publications including the New York Times and Bloomberg Businessweek. Her TED talk this past February argued that introverts (the naturally quiet and reserved) have unique gifts to share with the largely extroverted…

  • 50 Awesome Pre and Post-Workout Snacks

    Kellie Davis
    15 May 2012 | 7:08 am
    50 Awesome Pre and Post-Workout SnacksBreakfast is the most important meal of the day for some, but for those who manage to squeeze some gym time into their routine, pre- and post-workout foods can be just as huge. While everyone’s nutritional requirements are different depending on their goals and activities, these snacks can offer the right balance of carbohydrates, fats, and protein to satisfy hunger, fuel workouts, and aid in recovery. Read on for Greatist’s 50 favorite pre- and post-workout snacks, including some go-to recipes from our trusted health and fitness pros. (Also Check…

  • Hack Your Gym: Save Time and Lift More With These Tips

    David Tao
    14 May 2012 | 1:38 pm
    Hack Your Gym: Save Time and Lift More With These TipsHitting the gym shouldn’t be a pain, but sometimes working out seems more like a chore than a pick-me-up. Stagnant routines and training plateaus can zap motivation, not to mention valuable time. We’ve got five proven tips and hacks to spice up any training regime and make the gym fun again. (Check It: 54 Unexpected Ways to Hack Your Health) Photo by Justin Singh Do the Most Important Lifts First. Working on a weakness? Studies suggest the order of exercises matters, and the lifts we do first in a routine — before we get tired —…
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  • What Is The Danger Of Having A Pot Belly?

    swarnam
    14 May 2012 | 1:42 am
    Belated mother’s day wishes to all moms out there! This post is especially dedicated for all you moms who desire a slim, trim belly just like the gorgeous models who adorn the pages of magazines. Recently I read an article which took the life out of me. It declared a larger waist to hip ratio matters even more than body mass index when it comes to sudden cardiac death risk. The researchers say that abdominal obesity is an independent risk factor for sudden cardiac death even after accounting for factors such as diabetes, hypertension and coronary heart disease.   Sudden cardiac death…

  • Health Benefits of the Treasures From the Beehive

    swarnam
    10 May 2012 | 2:07 am
    The world of bees is fascinating, interesting and bubbles up with so much health benefits, that it would be wise if you spend some time, to know about its secrets. While writing this post I was literally transferred to the magical world of bees. Hope this post has the same effect on you once you start reading it. The beneficial products we get from the beehive include honey, propolis, royal jelly and bee pollen. In this post we shall discuss about the health benefits of each of them. First let us start with the well known beehive product honey. Honey It is a natural energy booster, increases…

  • Why Should You Enjoy Eating Family Meals Together Often?

    swarnam
    6 May 2012 | 12:01 am
    photo courtesy of photostock   http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/view_photog.php?photogid=2125 The other day while we were having dinner the son (7 years old) who opens his mouth rarely unlike the daughter (4 years old) who is a chatter box, began to talk about a problem that was bothering him. It seemed a little funny and a little silly to me, but we just discussed and the next day he was so glad that it got solved. This made me think about the importance of having family meals together and so here are my thoughts about the subject. Eating together as a family has many…

  • Why Should You Include Camel Milk In Your Daily Diet?

    swarnam
    2 May 2012 | 1:51 am
    Living in the land of the sun, surf and the sea UAE to be specific camel milk is a common occurrence. Until the day that I read on the local newspaper that a dairy is promoting camel milk in different flavors such as date, cardamom, rose, chocolate, saffron and laban, I was eager to know its health benefits. The paper further bragged that the camel milk is farm fresh, pasteurized and contains very little fat and only natural fruit sugars. Camel milk has been an integral part of the Bedouin, nomad and pastoral cultures for many centuries. Camel milk is a rich source of protein. It contains…

  • How Does Tai Chi Help You to Become Fit and Healthy?

    swarnam
    29 Apr 2012 | 1:35 am
    Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art form that is practiced both for defense and health benefits. This art form is suited for persons who are physically very active as well as to those who are confined to their wheel hairs. Before we proceed to the health benefits we will discuss the basic belief systems of Tai Chi. They believe that Qi is an energy force which flows through the body and Tai Chi encourages proper flow of this energy. The other belief system is that Yin and Yang are opposing elements thought to makeup the universe, and Tai Chi promotes its balance. Now moving on to the health…
 
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    The Herbisto Blog

  • Jimmy Kimmel Asks Do You Use Marijuana? [VIDEO]

    Chad Morgan
    15 May 2012 | 8:29 am
    This is a few months old, but it is one great video. Jimmy Kimmel sends his crew on the streets of Hollywood, to ask folks of they have ever used marijuana. You might be surprised at some of the answers that are given. What would you have said if this was you? Watch the video [...]

  • Marijuana to Ease Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms [STUDY]

    Chad Morgan
    14 May 2012 | 6:40 pm
    (Reuters Health) – People with multiple sclerosis have long said that smoking marijuana helps ease their painful muscle cramping. And a new clinical trial suggests they are not just blowing smoke. The study, published Monday, found that for 30 MS patients with muscle “spasticity,” a few days of marijuana smoking brought some relief. But the [...]

  • Romney Incorrectly Labels Marijuana a Gateway Drug

    Jesus Lorentez
    10 May 2012 | 1:11 pm
    Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney stated that he thinks “marijuana should not be legal in this country” and that he believes “it’s a gateway drug to other drug violations” in a recent interview with a reporter in Colorado. He also added that “the use of illegal drugs in this country is leading to terrible [...]

  • Piranha Grinder Review

    Jesus Lorentez
    8 May 2012 | 4:23 pm
    The Piranha Herb Grinder are an extremely durable, compact brand of grinders that promise to please. It’s diamond shaped teeth are solid aluminum and Piranha Grinders come with a magnetic lid by default so you know the grinder wont break open o you unexpectedly. The Piranha comes in two different sizes. If you consider yourself a [...]

  • Pelosi Angry over Obama’s Marijuana Crackdown

    Chad Morgan
    7 May 2012 | 1:35 pm
    Nancy Pelosi, the House Democratic Leader in the U.S Congress is fuming over Obama’s latest policy and crack down on medical marijuana at a State level. Pelosi’s general argument and marijuana advocated have been arguing that the Federal crack down is putting patients at serious risk. “I have strong concerns about the recent actions by [...]
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    Better Health Washington

  • Stress Management Approaches to Tardiness

    Evie Barber
    9 May 2012 | 11:50 am
    The snooze button: our best friend and worst enemy. “Beep Beep Beep Beep!” – snooze! The alarm goes off again and on a good day, we turn off the alarm and stumble into the shower. On a less motivated morning, the alarm-snooze routine can take us into a hectic morning full of forgetfulness, stress and tardiness. We hop in the car running 10 minutes late and turn into the Incredible Hulk,  yelling at pedestrians, speeding well past the limit and ferociously trying to eat breakfast at red lights. Then comes the awkward eyebrow raise from your boss as you tear into work. The look says it…

  • Here’s to Your Health! The Benefits of Wine

    Evie Barber
    2 May 2012 | 4:38 pm
    Washington has developed quite a reputation for red wine. We’ve got vineyards all over Eastern Washington, giving states like California a run for their money.  Fortunately, for those of us living in the western part of the state, we need only drive as far as Woodinville to experience a slew of tasting opportunities. People drink wine for the social aspect, the unique taste and well, it just makes you feel good after a long day at work. Good news! The benefits of drinking wine transcend to your health as well. They key health component in red wine is a polyphenol compound called…

  • Three Free Mobile Apps for your Health

    Evie Barber
    25 Apr 2012 | 12:46 pm
    Whether we like it or not, we’re living in a technological age. In fact, many people have to make a point to pull themselves away from their computer, TV and/or phone for just a couple hours every day. When it comes to your health, though, saying yes to technology can be a good thing! It may significantly free up your time and help you stay fit. Download these free mobile apps below and give them a try! Calorie Counter MyFitnessPal – If you want to hone in on your nutrition, this is the app for you! Yes, MyFitnessPal will serve as a glorified calorie counter, but it can also provide you…

  • Geriatric Massage: The Significant Power of Touch

    Evie Barber
    18 Apr 2012 | 6:52 pm
    Although aging is a natural part of life, sometimes our aches and pains can feel burdensome. Many seniors contend with arthritis, joint and muscle pain, and subsequent depression over getting older. The good news is that geriatric massage can directly address some of the common issues facing seniors as they age. Geriatric massage, specifically geared for the elderly, uses light massage and stretching techniques to promote blood circulation, improve balance and flexibility, and increases serotonin levels to help ease the burden of depression. Additionally, this form of massage decreases joint,…

  • Noise Pollution and our Health

    Evie Barber
    11 Apr 2012 | 11:49 am
    Take a moment and think about how much background noise accompanies you throughout the day. Many Americans find themselves surrounded by noise for most of their waking hours. We listen to music while driving, we surround ourselves with keyboard typing, phone calls and background chatter throughout our work day, and then we come home and turn on the TV for the rest of the evening. Noise pollution can be defined as any obtrusive sound that distracts or disturbs us from our daily tasks and functioning. Primary noise pollution disturbances include vehicle traffic, airplane noise and sounds around…
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  • Healthy Thots

    Dr. Bob DeMoss
    10 May 2012 | 11:06 am
    1) Nothing ever stays the same, including your body. Every day of your life, you are either growing a little stronger, or a little weaker. 2) In order to keep growing stronger, you MUST have a clear neurological CONNECTION between your brain and all the parts of your body. 3) Because your spinal cord runs INSIDE your spine, your spine must be aligned and functioning properly to maintain that clear brain-body connection and keep growing stronger every day. 4) Chiropractic care keeps you growing stronger every day; it helps your WHOLE spine work better, so your WHOLE nervous system works…

  • Healthy Living Through Chiropractic

    Dr. Bob DeMoss
    25 Apr 2012 | 11:35 am
    ‎”The reason we chiropractors are known as back doctors is because your spinal cord is located in your back. If it were in your right arm, we would be known as right arm doctors. We work with the spine because your spine is the window to your nervous system, and a fully functioning nervous system is the key to better health and a better life.” ~ Joseph Strauss, D.C A doctor of chiropractic can advise you on integrating a holistic approach with spinal Adjusting, strength training, flexibility, and sound nutrition. And don’t forget if you ever have any questions or concerns…

  • Chiropractic is concerned with ONE thing and one thing ONLY:

    Dr. Bob DeMoss
    24 Apr 2012 | 1:25 pm
    To make sure your spine is continually functioning optimally so as to allow the clearest possible CONNECTION between your brain and your body. This allows your Life Force to be maximally expressed in every cell of your body, so that you can move consistently toward expressing your full potential in your health and your life. It really is as simple as that. A doctor of chiropractic can advise you on integrating a holistic approach with spinal Adjusting, strength training, flexibility, and sound nutrition. And don’t forget if you ever have any questions or concerns about your health, talk to…

  • Did you know that chiropractic is being used to treat kids with ADHD symptoms?

    Dr. Bob DeMoss
    19 Apr 2012 | 12:11 pm
    Oh come on doctor, how can chiropractic help my ADHD child? When I tell my patients that chiropractic can greatly benefit their ADHD child, I sometimes get a strange look but it’s true. Consider these facts: In the past decade, prescriptions for Ritalin, a stimulant medication commonly used for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), increased five-fold with 90% of all prescriptions worldwide consumed in the United States. As parents grow leery of the traditional medical approach to ADHD, chiropractors are offering promising results with non-drug treatments that focus on an…

  • Stress And Our Health

    Dr. Bob DeMoss
    6 Apr 2012 | 7:10 pm
    Stress is an outside force and often an invisible threat to our health. And how we deal with this stress can ultimately affect our overall health. Seems obvious right? You’d think so, but I often discover after delving a little deeper into the potential cause of a person’s pain that there is something missing. And trust me it’s not the meds their taking. The allopathic approach to pain and their mechanistic view of health is to “cure” the problem through prescription drugs. If there’s a headache, here’s a headache medication; low back pain, here’s Motrin and some flexerol, and…
 
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    Natures Complete Blog

  • Samples, it’s a love/hate thing

    NaturesComplete
    15 May 2012 | 6:33 pm
    Samples, it’s a love/hate thing.

  • Samples, it’s a love/hate thing

    NaturesComplete
    15 May 2012 | 5:54 pm
    We all know that one of the best reasons to go to Costco, besides buying a case of something that will take us years to consume, is the samples. We crowd around those little tables waiting for the microwave to ding so that we can have our share of the bagel bites and bits of [...]

  • GRAB-N-GO BREAKFASTS

    NaturesComplete
    11 May 2012 | 3:25 pm
    Does hitting “snooze” sound better than getting up for breakfast? Breakfast doesn’t have to take a long time and the benefits are big. A nutritious breakfast will fuel you up for the classroom or a workout and rev your metabolism. Make 1 of these easy to-go meals and you’ll get a good balance of healthy [...]

  • Why some people can’t stop eating junk

    NaturesComplete
    9 May 2012 | 6:16 pm
    We as humans are creatures of habit. This can work in our benefit but it can also cause us unbelievable harm, in particular when it comes to eating JUNK. Scientists have actually found that people don’t keep eating junk food because it’s tasty; it’s actually more out of habit. For example, at the movies we [...]
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    HomeHealthMedical.com Blog

  • What is blood pressure?

    Home Health Medical
    16 May 2012 | 11:05 am
    If you’ve been to the doctor, then you’ve had your blood pressure taken. But, when the nurse rattles off the numbers to you, do you really know what they mean? Blood pressure is the force in the arteries as they … Continue reading →

  • Stroke Risk Factors for Senior Adults

    Home Health Medical
    14 May 2012 | 5:01 pm
    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, strokes are the leading cause of death in the United States.  More than 800,000 people die each year from cardiovascular disease and strokes.  A stroke occurs when a clot blocks the … Continue reading →

  • Eight Tips for Exercising at Work

    Home Health Medical
    11 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    There has been a dramatic increase in obesity over the past 20 years. Increases in America’s gross national product have also resulted in increases in America’s gross weight. Research conducted at Louisiana State University showed that in the 1960s, moderate … Continue reading →

  • Benefits of a Heart Rate Monitor for Meeting Exercise Goals

    Home Health Medical
    9 May 2012 | 11:49 am
    There is no question that exercise is important. But what many people do not know is that monitoring the heart rate during exercise is crucial to meeting exercise goals and avoiding injury. The heart rate is a measurement of how … Continue reading →

  • Mother’s Day Gifts!

    Home Health Medical
    7 May 2012 | 3:57 pm
    Mother’s Day is this Sunday and there is still plenty of time to pick mom up something great from HomeHealthMedical.com! We’ve compiled a list of the best of the best to give mom this Mother’s Day! Invacare Standard Aerobic Pedal … Continue reading →
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    Natural Healing and Back Pain Relief

  • Energy Healing Phone Sessions

    Kalidasa
    15 May 2012 | 1:29 pm
    Energy Healing Session with Kalidasa A great way to get information about your specific health issue is with a phone session. This is something I have been doing successfully for several years. Not only can I give suggestions, but many treatments can also be done over the phone. This article is about what can be done on a phone session with me, how I work and how I do some of the common techniques I use. The general label for the work I do is Applied Kinesiology or AK. I have been studying and applying this for over fifteen years now. Before I started learning AK I did other health related…

  • Antibiotic Usage Causes Gastrointestinal Symptoms

    Kalidasa
    12 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    Antibiotic Usage Causes Gastrointestinal Symptoms A recent analysis of 63 studies showed a decrease in antibiotic related diarrhea when probiotics were used. I’ve been telling people that antibiotic usage causes gastrointestinal symptoms for years. If you’ve ever taken antibiotics you may have noticed that your stool got very small. The reason is that a significant portion of it is made up of the bodies of dead microorganisms that live in your gut. In the case of using antibiotics, there is a large die off resulting in a much smaller portion left to be excreted. The Wrong…

  • How to Alkalize Your Body

    Kalidasa
    30 Apr 2012 | 8:35 am
    How to Alkalize Your Body Having a less acidic body is something that everyone should desire. A healthy body is slightly acidic overall. Getting that way is not hard, but it isn’t done with what you eat which is what most people think. A little biochemistry, simplified of course, tells you how to alkalize your body the right way. One of the reasons having a more alkaline body is that major diseases like cancer aren’t likely to form unless the environment is acidic. Parasites also like acid, and most people have parasites too. How Nature Alkalizes the Body Let’s start with…

  • Allergy Treatment

    Kalidasa
    27 Apr 2012 | 7:00 am
    Allergy Allergies are far more widespread than you might think, particularly when the more broad definition that Applied Kinesiology (AK) uses. The good news is that AK has an effective energy technique that can quickly eliminate allergic reactions. Even so, the underlying factor must be resolved or the allergy is likely to come back. In AK allergies are understood to be a sensitivity to a particular substance or even an organism. Possible sensitivities can be to vitamin supplements, pathogens, harmful toxins and in some cases even people. There may also be a sensitivity to a thing or concept…

  • My Healing Crisis

    Kalidasa
    24 Apr 2012 | 7:21 am
    Kalidasa The article I wrote the other day about the unfortunate woman who died from practically living on Coca Cola brought a lot of comments and emails. It also made me remember how I almost did the same thing to myself, but in a different way. So, I thought I’d tell you my story. I already wrote a little about how junk food almost killed me, but didn’t tell the whole story. I reveal this now in the hopes that more people will take the needed steps to insure full health and vitality. It is possible to heal from even the worst conditions, as long as there hasn’t been too…
 
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    Spiritual Books

  • Eckhart Tolle: The power of Now - a method for resolving anxiety and pain-body

    Ria
    23 Apr 2012 | 3:57 pm
    Today, more and more talk about Eckhart Tolle's teachings, which have at least as important as the Secret Rhonda Byrne's book, written by. In fact, the truth is that the Power of Now's book is much more important than the Law of Attraction related works. Latter is the problem that many people in the law of attraction to you want to acquire certain assets (eg, more money, better jobs, different státusszimbólumokat, etc), which only the one problem is that these are all the ego game, it is often can not obtain these things. Tolle's book is of great importance, because the ego is not built,…

  • Doreen Virtue: I'd Change My Life If I Had More Time : A Practical Guide to Making Dreams Come True

    Ria
    23 Apr 2012 | 3:57 pm
    Desires, dreams, plans, ideas are all men, but in many cases they do not come true. Basically two things may have happened to these plans are realized: there is no time or do not have money.  The problem is that deficits can be hiányállapotból up to now, this is the law of attraction states So if you come with the excuse is always that there is no time or money, then you will continue to attract the time and money shortages failures. The third fundamental problem is that it always concentrate on what they do not want. With this in mind, that the Universe can not the people the…

  • Gina Lake: Symbols of the Soul: Discovering Your Life Purpose and Karma Through Astrology

    Ria
    22 Mar 2012 | 5:35 pm
    The astrology should know that more than one dimension is a comprehensive science, or engineering science of the stars not only know the people here on Earth It is no coincidence that when a new soul is born, then you can plan it well, what star sign, star jobs which reach down to Earth. An astrological formula shown in the previous-life problems are not resolved and the current lessons of  life as well. The faculty has a number of factors may also refer to the horoscope, which detect the so-called. karma astrology undertake. Gina Lake is primarily a book of Saturn, the two lunar nodes,…

  • Petra Sonnenberg: The Great Pendulum Book - how can you use pendulums

    Ria
    14 Feb 2012 | 5:55 pm
    The pendulum is a small weight suspended string, which is good and the bad energy is used to detect radiesztéziában and clairvoyants, witches jóseszköze one. The pendulum used sorcery declared in the Middle Ages, for which capital punishment was known, and therefore surrounded by the secret science of commuting.Today, there is nothing secret in it, anyone can learn to commute. Petra Sonnenberg's book is thus born, which, to-do not have to go far-pendulum is packaged in a gift. The book consists of two parts: a short theoretical part, and the 135 shuttle table. In just 40 pages of…

  • Kimberly Marooney: Meditations with angels - book+cards+notepad

    Ria
    14 Feb 2012 | 4:50 pm
    Today, more and more people believe in the existence of angels, people who help us when we call them. These loving and gentle, yet powerful beings, respect for people's free will, why not intervene unsolicited into people's fate, unless the person's life is endangered, before the choice of fate ends here on Earth. After an increasingly important role in these celestial beings in esoteric, recently more and more books were published in connection with them. These books have essentially the same angel say, that is, that we were all surrounded by angels who help in trouble, but only if you call…
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    BlissPlan.com

  • The Perfect American Workout – C25K

    Sydney Johnston
    16 May 2012 | 4:52 am
    The majority of Americans nowadays are not only overweight, but morbidly obese! Even with a gym membership it can still be difficult for people to lose weight. Here’s the perfect workout for anyone who is 300+ pounds: the Couch-to-5k-Workout! The Couch-to-5K-Workout, also known as the C25K, only requires you to exercise an hour a week. [...]

  • Which Mattress is Greenest?

    Sydney Johnston
    15 May 2012 | 3:48 am
    Of the three most popular types of mattresses available on the market today, which type is the most natural and sustainable? Many people who make an effort to buy sustainable and natural products do not consider these issues when they buy a mattress. Because the materials inside a mattress are hidden from view, most people [...]

  • Are Elliptical Trainers Better Than Good Old Treadmills?

    Sydney Johnston
    14 May 2012 | 4:20 am
    Treadmills have been among the first choices of gym equipment for people who enjoy working in the comfort of their own home. However, this short guide would like to point out that the elliptical trainer is just as efficient, even though it has not been on the market as long. Consequentially, before you head out [...]

  • Inexpensive Ways to Achieve Healthier Hair

    Sydney Johnston
    12 May 2012 | 11:16 am
    EVERYBODY wants nice-looking hair. But most of us need some help so here are a few ideas that might help. The essential oils are home remedies that are especially important and our guest author today has some helpful advice. How many times have you headed off to the store to buy a new shampoo or [...]

  • Yoga: Inspiration for the Soul

    Sydney Johnston
    11 May 2012 | 3:58 am
    I've done yoga for a long time and can testify that it's one of the best gifts we can ever give ourselves. A sentence from our guest author today really should resonate with all of us and that is that we train our bodies to ignore pain. That is a powerful insight. How are YOU [...]
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    Renal Dialysis

  • Dialysis Technician Job Description

    admin
    15 May 2012 | 7:52 pm
    If you want to be a dialysis technician you should first know what is the job description of Dialysis technicians. Dialysis technicians have an important role in helping people with kidney failure to go dialysis and live relatively normal lives. These dialysis technicians operate dialysis machine which replace normal kidney function. Dialysis technicians work for  ... Read More »

  • Initiation of dialysis, When to start dialysis?

    admin
    15 May 2012 | 7:31 pm
    As we said before dialysis is a process to replace the filtering function of our kidneys as they reach end stage renal disease. The decision to initiate dialysis in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) involves many subjective and objective parameters by the physician and the patient. Once a patient has reached stage 4 chronic ... Read More »

  • kidney dialysis life expectancy age Affected By Their Mental Health

    admin
    7 May 2012 | 5:45 pm
    Many dialysis patients have mental health problems which deteriorates over time. also they have an increased risk of developing heart problems and premature death, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN). Additional research should investigate whether caring for kidney disease patients’ mental health ... Read More »

  • Dialysis finder fresenius medical care

    admin
    5 May 2012 | 11:39 am
    Fresenius Medical Care is the largest provider of dialysis treatment. for example in  North America provides ongoing dialysis treatment for more than 139,000 patients through our network of more than 1,800 facilities nationwide. Fresenius Medical Care provide education and support for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), including treatment options classes for patients in later stage CKD. Our ... Read More »

  • Symptoms of Kidney Failure

    admin
    3 May 2012 | 10:52 am
    Signs and symptoms of kidney failure may develop rapidly or slowly according to kidney damage progresses. So Signs and symptoms of kidney failure appears suddenly in acute renal failure and slowly in chronic kidney disease. Symptoms of kidney failure can vary from person to person, and are often nonspecific, this means that Symptoms of kidney failure ... Read More »
 
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