Multifarious Musings, Minutia, and Miscellanous Mentions
I kinda love the word "multifarious." To me it sounds a bit like a combination of nefarious, mischievous, and mellifluous.
"Multifarious" seems likely to misbehave, doesn't it? Perhaps it might steal our silverware or tell dirty jokes when children are present. But on the other hand, it could suddenly launch into a sweet ballad from the old country that reminds us of one our grandmother used to sing.
Hey there, ya' mutifarious group of quaint old codgers!
Whatever sort of multiplicity it heralds, one expects something more intriguing from Multifarity than a mere random assortment of unrelated things.
But sadly, th...
Source: Cranky Fitness - February 6, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Crabby McSlacker Source Type: blogs
A “Nutrition Prescription” For Fighting Cold and Flu
Medicine isn’t the only way to fight off cold and flu. Food can be your medicine too. I was on Let’s Talk Live recently sharing a nutrition prescription to help you stay healthy. Below are some highlights from the segment.
There are basically two big tricks to beating winter “bugs”: reducing inflammation and boosting immunity. So whether you’re trying to prevent sickness or recover ASAP, all the foods I mention below will help you.
Spicy Lamb Korma
I created this recipe for www.leanonlamb.com – it’s a spicy lamb korma that you make in the slow cooker. Lamb is nutrient rich, and packed ...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - February 4, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: cooking eating healthy food nutrition recipes anti-inflammatory digestive health fermented foods gut health immunity kefir korma lamb pistachios prevent colds prevent flu tumeric vegetables Source Type: blogs
10 Reasons to Love Dried Cranberries!
The Cranberry Institute asked me to review some of their data and blog about it. As a huge fan of cranberries, I was happy to check it out and share it with you!
Are Dried Cranberries OK?
I love cranberries in all forms. I have used cranberry juice in salad dressing, smoothies, and marinades. I have used fresh cranberries to make a compote to add flavor and nutrients to foods from fish to asparagus to oatmeal. I love using dried cranberries for a sweet snack – a real fruit snack! I’ve topped fiber-rich cereal with dried cranberries and used dried cranberries as an ingredient in my homemade granola for yummy yog...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - January 29, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: food nutrition cranberries cranberry recipes cranberry research dried cranberries dried fruit UTIs Source Type: blogs
Get Your “Green Smoothie” On – A Delicious Way to Drink Your Veggies
Smoothies can be a smart food choice any time of day. They make a quick and healthy meal when you’re pinched for time. They’re great for exercise recovery because they have carbohydrates and protein. They’re an easy way to get more fruits and vegetables, which are packed with vitamins and minerals to give you energy.
My favorite smoothie is “green” – super simple. Just add frozen banana, spinach, and protein powder to a blender. Toss in a little ice and push GO!
But your smoothie can be any color of the rainbow. So get creative.
Basic Fruit and Veggie Smoothie “Recipe”:
This is a basic recipe t...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - January 23, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: eating healthy food nutrition recipes banana healthy recipes smoothie spinach Source Type: blogs
Answer to Case 242
Answer: Hymenolepis nana, the dwarf tapewormThe diagnostic features are its short length and characteristic proglottids, as well as its classic eggs with inner and outer shells. The inner shell has polar filaments emerging from it (arrows below), distinguishing it from H. diminuta, which does not.Here is a poem for this case from one of my faithful readers, BAM:There once was a kid from IndianaWho with his oatmeal did like bananaBut with his food he did eatA most wonderful treatThe cestode known as H. nanaI didn't get the oatmeal reference until I did a little searching online and found numerous n...
Source: Creepy Dreadful Wonderful Parasites - January 21, 2013 Category: Pathologists Source Type: blogs
10 things you can do for yourself in 10 minutes!!
1. Meditate: Okay, this may sound loopy and unrealistic, but just try it. Close your eyes and clear your mind. Try to find a quiet place and do some deep breathing. Hey, if the meditation turns into a nap, go with it!
2. Work out: Why not squeeze in some exercise? Yes, you can totally get in a great workout in 10 minutes. It’ll help you get closer to your prebaby shape and keep you energized.
3. Pick up the phone or video chat: 10 minutes is not a long time to catch up with your friends, but look at it this way: It’s two minutes longer than a speed date. Call your best friend and use this time to gossip, vent and...
Source: Cord Blood News - January 16, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: joyce at mazelabs.com Tags: babies brain development Cord Blood medical research parents pregnancy stem cells Uncategorized cord blood treatments due dates Facebook meditation new baby parenting private cord blood bank Source Type: blogs
How To Become An Early Riser And Enjoy The Experience
With the New Year upon us, many people are looking to set goals and improve their lives. One of the big problems is time. When can you fit it in to your schedule? For many people, an easy way to accomplish this is to get up earlier in the morning. You can easily add 30, 60, or 90 minutes of productive time this way. I usually get up most mornings around 4am, which provides a few hours of productive time before having to go to work.
Unfortunately, if you are not naturally an early riser this can be very difficult to do. It not only takes discipline, but a whole schedule change. Many people start with good intentions, but fa...
Source: Success Begins Today - January 9, 2013 Category: Life Coaches Authors: John Richardson Tags: Productivity Sleep early riser Source Type: blogs
10 Things You Can Give Up in 2013
With the new year rapidly approaching, I wanted to compile a list of my top 10 things that I think you should give up in 2013. Take a look and see how many you can cross off your list next year!
1. Guilt
I’ve blogged about food guilt in the past, and still feel that this is something worth mentioning as we move into 2013. Many times the guilt associated with food comes from the food policing that I mention below. It creates a cycle of restriction/avoidance of food, overeating, guilt, and restriction again. The only way to break the cycle is to give yourself permission to enjoy foods you love without guilt or shame.
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Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - December 31, 2012 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: nutrition eggs gluten-free maple syrup paleo weight management wellness Source Type: blogs
Weight loss for the new you
WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE NEW YOUOver 50% of Americans are overweight. Are you one of them? To begin the Battle of the Bulge, you must locate your enemy before your battle can begin.You may crave food at all times of the day, except at meal times. You may be just eating because it’s something to do, and eating helps you forget about your worries and anxieties. At dinner and lunch you eat sensibly in front of others, but when alone, wow do you pig out.Most of us spend very little time eating our meals, are always hurried. The body does not have enough time to adjust the feeling of fullnes...
Source: Dr. Needles Medical Blogs - September 27, 2010 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Tags: WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE NEW YOU Source Type: blogs
