Unity Farm Journal - Fifth Week of April 2016
Unpredictable New England weather continues - we’ve had temps in the 70’s and temps below freezing. Hard frosts are tough on new leaves and buds, so we’re assuming the fruit tree crops will be diminished this year. We’ll hold off on hoop house planting of our tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants until the first week of May. Although we may have cold weather in May, the soil temperatures of the hoop house are likely to be sufficient to support cold sensitive plants.We’re continuing our Sunday morning lettuce harvest ritual. This year, we’ll be able to sell about 500 heads of Boston, ...
Source: Life as a Healthcare CIO - April 28, 2016 Category: Information Technology Source Type: blogs
Writing in a Fishbowl: Day Thirteen
10:10 PM: Today, I was wiped out by the events of yesterday. I slept into the afternoon. Played with Miitomo. Discussed politics on Facebook. Basically, I let myself spin. Somedays, I need time off from wrestling with my ADHD, depression, or ticking all day long. I need to let myself just be me, distractions and all. That doesn't mean I wave insouciantly in the direction of responsibility, and blow it a kiss. I made bank transfers. I made dinner. I made sure to bring my daughter to her Chinese medicine doctor to have her remedy tweaked. We needed to compensate for her temper outbursts and increased seizures. If I'm exhaust...
Source: The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey - April 7, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Tags: ADHD Journaling Writing Source Type: blogs
Letting Go
Vacation was perfect. We went to one of those all inclusive places. They slip a bracelet around you wrist and a world opens up. The pool. The beach. Bars and restaurants. I lounged by the pool and walked in the sand. I ate far too much and actually slept late into the morning. The staff was as kind and courteous as could be. The kids were almost all smilesPerfectBut as everything in life, even perfection has to end. We packed up our bags, loaded onto the plane, and taxied back home. That evening sitting in bed, I contemplated the little string bracelet that ...
Source: In My Humble Opinion - March 10, 2016 Category: Primary Care Authors: Jordan Grumet Source Type: blogs
What’s the best way to get rid of bed head? Episode 122
Does this bed head product really work?
Sasha asks…Can Ma Cherie Perfect Shower fix your bed better than regular water? Is this worth the money or is it nothing more than water mixed with leave in conditioner?
Let’s begin by talking about what causes bed head. First, you have to realize that there are two different kinds of bonds that control the shape of your hair. There are the disulfide bonds – these are very strong chemical bonds (kind of like the rungs of a ladder that keep the proteins in your hair locked in shape. These are very tough to break – think relaxer or straightening treatment. Then there...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - March 1, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry RomanowskiDiscover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid Source Type: blogs
What ’s the best way to get rid of bed head? Episode 122
Does this bed head product really work?
Sasha asks…Can Ma Cherie Perfect Shower fix your bed better than regular water? Is this worth the money or is it nothing more than water mixed with leave in conditioner?
Let’s begin by talking about what causes bed head. First, you have to realize that there are two different kinds of bonds that control the shape of your hair. There are the disulfide bonds – these are very strong chemical bonds (kind of like the rungs of a ladder that keep the proteins in your hair locked in shape. These are very tough to break – think relaxer or straightening treatment. Then there...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - March 1, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Discover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid Source Type: blogs
Zika virus and microcephaly
Three reports have been published that together make a compelling case that Zika virus is causing microcephaly in Brazil.
An epidemic of Zika virus infection began in Brazil in April 2015, and by the end of the year the virus had spread through 19 provinces, many in the northeastern part of the country. Six months after the start of the outbreak, there was a surge in the number of infants born with microcephaly. It was not known if most of the mothers had been infected with Zika virus, as results of serological tests, virus isolation, or PCR were not available.
An initial report of 35 Brazilian infants with microcephaly...
Source: virology blog - February 11, 2016 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Tags: Basic virology Information flavivirus microcephaly mosquito next generation sequencing placenta pregnancy viral viruses Zika Source Type: blogs
From health disaster to health success
Andrea endured a lot of health problems, never receiving any real answers from doctors, although plenty of medications were prescribed. Then she stumbled on the Wheat Belly lifestyle:
“I learned in 2005 (27 years old) after having my 2nd child that I was hypothyroid. I was put on Levothroid. I complained often to my doctor that I felt no different a few months after starting this prescription. They ordered some labs and adjusted my dosage. Still no changes. I still felt extremely forgetful, sluggish, unable to concentrate. Instead of losing weight, I gained weight very easily. This went on for years!
“I was ne...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - February 10, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Success Stories eczema fatigue gluten grains hair loss rash Thyroid toenail fungus Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
Aquagenic urticaria
Urticaria (hives) is a vascular reaction of the skin marked by the transient appearance of smooth, slightly elevated papules or plaques (wheals) that are erythematous and that are often attended by severe pruritus. Individual lesions resolve without scarring in several hours. Most cases of urticaria are self-limited and of short duration; the eruption rarely lasts more than several days, but it may be recurrent over weeks. Chronic urticaria is defined as urticaria with recurrent episodes lasting longer than 6 weeks. Aquagenic urticaria is an extremely rare form of physical urticaria. It appears in response to any type of w...
Source: Nursing Comments - December 20, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Stephanie Jewett, RN Tags: Advice/Education Caregiving General Public Nursing/Nursing Students Patients/Specific Diseases allergic reaction allergic to water aquagenic urticaria BURNING SKIN hives itching skin water allergy Source Type: blogs
Yeast versus fungus
There seems to be a lot of confusion with yeast and fungus. Both fungus and yeast belong to the taxonomic kingdom fungi. Yeast shares some similarity with the mushroom, which is a type of unicellular fungi. Hyphae are a constituent part of fungus. These are tube like structures forming many branches and covering many arenas. The fungus consists of 80,000 known species. A fungus lacks vascular tissue and chlorophyll. Since chlorophyll is not present in it, fungi cannot process their own meals through the process of photosynthesis. Also they lack the presence of vascular tissues and hence they have some limitations in the nu...
Source: Nursing Comments - December 6, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Stephanie Jewett, RN Tags: Advice/Education Caregiving General Public Nursing/Nursing Students Patients/Specific Diseases anti-fungal agents athlete's foot chlorophyll. fungal infection fungi fungus jock itch mushroom photosynthesis yeast yeast infecti Source Type: blogs
Matthew’s incredible Wheat Belly transformation
Remember Matthew? I previously shared his story and photos, including his 80-pound weight loss and change in cholesterol values.
But there is much more to his story that he has been sharing on the Official Wheat Belly Facebook page. Because the changes he described were so extensive, I’ve collected his comments here. Put together, Matthew’s health transformation is nothing short of astounding. He previously told us that hypertension and pre-diabetes have reversed with now normal blood pressure and blood sugars. But just read on and see how much more happened.
Matthew’s experience is a terrific example of ...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - November 27, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Success Stories acid reflux allergy asthma cholesterol cramps gerd gluten grains heartburn IBS indigestion spastic colon Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
Eczema – what you need to know
I had the weirdest rash on my legs and I was afraid it could be an autoimmune disease like lupus or possibly psoriasis. I went to the dermatologist and found out that it was a very common rash which was eczema. Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a condition that makes your skin red and itchy. It’s common in children but can occur at any age. Atopic dermatitis is long lasting (chronic) and tends to flare periodically and then subside. No cure has been found for atopic dermatitis, but treatments and self-care measures can relieve itching and prevent new outbreaks. For example, it helps to avoid harsh soaps and other irritants, ...
Source: Nursing Comments - November 26, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Stephanie Jewett, RN Tags: Advice/Education Caregiving General Public Nursing/Nursing Students Patients/Specific Diseases atopic dermatitis dry skin eczema emollient gels itchy skin itcy sin non-cosmetic moisturizer ointments rash on legs skin rash t Source Type: blogs
An itch for all season, the harmonious human and clone wars
The trending article recommendations on the @F1000 social media feeds this week, as well as interesting picks from the science Twittersphere. Continue reading → (Source: Naturally Selected)
Source: Naturally Selected - October 16, 2015 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Adie Chan Tags: Tweet stuff Source Type: blogs
An itch for all seasons, the harmonious human and clone wars
The trending article recommendations on the @F1000 social media feeds this week, as well as interesting picks from the science Twittersphere. Continue reading → (Source: Naturally Selected)
Source: Naturally Selected - October 16, 2015 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Adie Chan Tags: Tweet stuff Source Type: blogs
The Interventionist Itch
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs just released its 2015 survey documenting American foreign policy attitudes. Entitled “America Divided: Political Partisanship and U.S. Foreign Policy,” the Council’s report emphasizes the stark disagreements between Republicans and Democrats over foreign policy goals and the means for achieving them. While there are certainly important differences between the two camps, there is a dangerous underlying consensus today that unites left and right: Americans of all stripes suffer from an “interventionist itch.” With respect to fighting terrorism and the Islamic State, Americans ...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - September 21, 2015 Category: American Health Authors: A. Trevor Thrall Source Type: blogs
Skin rashes, vomiting, and seizures: Wheat Belly followers share their re-exposure experiences
When you have eliminated wheat and grains from your life, odd things happen when you get re-exposed. First of all, you’ve lost the partial–partial, never total–tolerance to some of the adverse effects of wheat and grains, and they come back with a vengeance upon re-exposure. And it’s not just due to the “gluten.” Those of you hanging around here understand that there is far more to wheat and grains than gluten, such as reactions to the bowel toxicity of wheat germ agglutinin, or the mind “fog” of gliadin-derived opiate peptides, or allergic reactions to alpha amylase inhibito...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - September 19, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle abdominal pain anxiety bloating Depression diarrhea gluten grains joint pain rash re-exposure seizure vomiting Source Type: blogs
