Making the Most of Summer Games for Your Child and YOU
I don’t play. I don’t do games.
When one of my colleagues in the industry asked me what educational games I would recommend for the summer I found myself thinking: What do I know about games? What do I know about playing?
I reached out to a few friends and did some cursory research but generally felt uninspired. As I dug a little deeper, I realized I was battling a familiar pang: mother guilt layered upon the recognition that I don’t play enough with my daughter.
I do laundry, I pack the bags, I obsess about whether or not we’ll make it out of the door on time for school, sports, playdate, doctor (fill in the bla...
Source: World of Psychology - July 19, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Erina White, PhD, MPH, MSW Tags: ADHD and ADD Autism Children and Teens Communication Parenting Self-Help Source Type: blogs
Can dark chocolate improve vision?
It was very fitting: I had just finished a square of 86% cacao dark chocolate when I got the email about yet another study suggesting health benefits of dark chocolate. In addition, I had just returned from vacation in Guatemala, the land of the Maya. It was the Maya who discovered the usefulness of the seeds of the cacao plant in 2,000 BC, seeds they roasted and ground into a drink fit for kings.
Health benefits of dark chocolate
Many studies have shown that chocolate has health benefits. An analysis of several studies that included data on over 500,000 participants found that those who regularly eat dark chocolate (two t...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - May 3, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Monique Tello, MD, MPH Tags: Eye Health Healthy Eating Source Type: blogs
Make your own L. reuteri yogurt
Here is a summary on the Lactobacillus reuteri yogurt that I have been talking about over several blog posts, all put together for ease.
I’ve been discussing this idea of making yogurt by starting with a specific strain of Lactobacillus reuteri ATCC PTA 6475, based on the detailed studies conducted at MIT and elsewhere, both experimental animal and human, that have suggested dramatic effects. Those effects include:
Complete shut-down of appetite, an “anorexigenic” effect, that can be used to facilitate intermittent fasting or break a weight loss plateau. This, along with an increase in metabolic rate, ex...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - April 7, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Undoctored Wheat Belly Lifestyle bowel flora gluten-free grain-free Inflammation lactobacillus microbiota oxytocin prebiotic probiotic reuteri Weight Loss Wheat Belly Total Health yogurt Source Type: blogs
U.S. and EU Trade Barriers Are Too High: Bring Back the TTIP!
In response to threats of retaliation by the EU over his announcment of steel/aluminum tariffs, President Trump has been complaining about high EU trade barriers. Here’s a recent tweet of his:If the E.U. wants to further increase their already massive tariffs and barriers on U.S. companies doing business there, we will simply apply a Tax on their Cars which freely pour into the U.S. They make it impossible for our cars (and more) to sell there. Big trade imbalance!And here ’s somethinghe said yesterday:“The European Union has been particularly tough on the United States,” Mr Trump said at Tuesday’s joint pres...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - March 7, 2018 Category: American Health Authors: Simon Lester Source Type: blogs
Scientific Studies Show How Nutrition Influences Our Creativity
In conclusion, our creative thinking is affected by a number of external elements, but the food we eat is such an important part of it. Choosing a diet with ingredients that are gradually processed by our body are crucial to staying productive. At the same time, our diet will also affect mental energy and positivity, and the combination of these factors will determine our levels of creativity.
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Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - February 21, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Maria Onzain Tags: featured productivity tips self improvement creativity improve well-being nutrition nutrition and creativity nutrition and mental health pickthebrain Source Type: blogs
Residency and family: How this resident finds balance
It was 5:30 a.m., and I was startled to feel the nudge of my husband’s hand on my arm while vaguely hearing the sound of my alarm going off in the background. Although I was not prepared mentally to get up for another day, I quickly jumped out of bed so as not to allow the sound to wake my sleeping daughter in the next room. I cherished no actually, I needed the time I had to myself in the morning to not only prepare for the day for me but also for my daughter. I had already set our clothes out the night before, so that was thankfully taken care of.
Unfortunately, I dropped my daughter off at “school” so early th...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - October 27, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: < a href="http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/kerri-vincenti" rel="tag" > Kerri Vincenti, MD < /a > Tags: Physician Hospital-Based Medicine Radiology Source Type: blogs
A doctor ’s recipe for a healthy breakfast
When I look at the typical breakfast food offerings at many restaurants, supermarkets, and food trucks, and I think about the health of our nation, I want to cry. Muffins, bagels, donuts, pancakes, waffles, French toast sticks… Want some bacon, sausage, or fried potatoes with that, ma’am?
Then there’s what marketing tells you is a “well-balanced breakfast”: the image of a big bowl of cereal and a few decorative strawberries on top, with a tall glass of orange juice. You get the idea that you need the calcium in that milk, that vitamin C in that orange juice, and the carbs in that cereal for energy. But do you?
Ea...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - October 6, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Monique Tello, MD, MPH Tags: Health Healthy Eating nutrition Source Type: blogs
Wheat Belly: Quick and Dirty #3
In view of the many new readers on the Wheat Belly Blog, many of whom have not yet had an opportunity to read the book but are eager to get started, here is the most recently updated Wheat Belly Quick & Dirty summary. It summarizes the essential dietary strategies of the Wheat Belly approach to 1) avoid all products made from high-yield, semi-dwarf wheat that wreak health destruction along with all other grains, and 2) create a diet that is otherwise healthy and appropriate for all members of the family. In particular, I’ve tried to clarify some items that were unclear in previous versions.
This is the lifestyle ...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - September 28, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle autoimmune blood sugar bowel flora cholesterol Dr. Davis Gliadin gluten gluten-free grain-free grains Inflammation joint pain low-carb Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
Strawberry Cheesecake Pops
Here is another variation on frozen pops to help you enjoy your grain-free summer: Strawberry Cheesecake Pops that taste like a slice of creamy cheesecake.
Despite their wonderful sweet creaminess, each pop provides only 4 grams net carbs, well within safe bounds and will not trigger a rise in blood sugar.
Makes 4
1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
1 can full-fat coconut milk (13.5 ounces; not “lite”)
4 ounces (1/2 package) cream cheese
3 tablespoons Virtue Sweetener (or other natural sweetener equivalent to 3/4 cup sugar)
Puree strawberries in food chopper/processor.
In medium saucepan over low-medium heat,...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - July 29, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: News & Updates coconut diabetes erythritol gluten-free health ice cream low-carb monk fruit monkfruit natural sweetener stevia wheat belly Source Type: blogs
Strawberry Coconut Pops
Here’s an ultra-simple recipe for a healthy frozen dessert perfect for summer.
Because no sugar or other unhealthy ingredients are used, serve these Strawberry Coconut Pops without worries. You can also enjoy them yourself without worrying about gaining weight or counting calories.
You can easily modify this recipe by replacing strawberries with other berries or fruit. I used the Tiki Molds I bought at Sur la Table, but many other fun shapes are available.
Makes 4
1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
1 can coconut milk (full-fat, not “lite”) or coconut cream
2 tablespoons Virtue Sweetener (or other natural ...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - July 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Recipes Undoctored Wheat Belly Lifestyle Dr. Davis gluten-free grain-free low-carb Source Type: blogs
Building Unity Farm Sanctuary - First Week of July 2017
Admittedly, the pace of my writing has slowed this Summer since each day is filled with a combination of IT work, mentoring, and keeping 60 acres of farm/sanctuary running smoothly. How ’s it all going? Our trajectory is good.So much of what we ’re doing at the farm/sanctuary is improvisation that we have no choice but to create a vision and accept ambiguity on the daily journey.We received a request to adopt a house pig - Rue, who ’s 80 pounds at 4 years old and extremely well behaved. We ’ve been socializing her with the other pigs and thus far, all is proceeding as expected - they chall...
Source: Life as a Healthcare CIO - July 3, 2017 Category: Information Technology Source Type: blogs
Eating the Same Foods Repeatedly Is Stupid
Do you have a tendency to eat the same foods over and over?
Are you aware that it’s much better for your overall health, mental functioning, and immunity to take in a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, greens, nuts, and seeds? Eating the same limited foods repeatedly increases the chance that you’ll miss out on certain micronutrients, including many that haven’t been identified or studied yet. A nutritionally restricted diet also increases your susceptibility to disease.
Our forager ancestors moved around a lot and ate nutritionally different wild foods wherever they went. With the rise of agriculture, h...
Source: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog - June 27, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Steve Pavlina Tags: Health Source Type: blogs
Grain-Free Strawberry Shortcake
Everyone loves Strawberry Shortcake! And, because this version is made without grains or added sugars, it is also healthy (provided you include dairy in your program). Be warned, however: Because there are no appetite-stimulating grains or added sugars, one Shortcake is impressively filling!
The almond flour-based dough browns more readily than grain flour, thus the golden color of the final product.
Makes 4
1 pound strawberries, stemmed and quartered
1/4 cup Virtue Sweetener (or other natural sweetener equivalent to 1 cup sugar), divided
3 cups almond flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
6 tablespoons butt...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - June 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Recipes Wheat Belly Lifestyle gluten grain low-carb no added sugar Source Type: blogs
The Future of 3D Printing Drugs In Pharmacies Is Closer Than You Think
3D printing drugs is not a phantasy anymore. Unbelievable shapes and any kind of drug can be fabricated with the groundbreaking technology. The UK biotech company, FabRx believes it could even appear as a regular technique in hospitals and pharmacies for creating personalized drugs in specific doses within 5-10 years.
Print out starfish-shaped drugs for your child at home
Somewhere in the 2030s: Annie was called by the teacher of her daughter that she had a high fever and went with her to the school doctor. He told the girl that she had the flu, and it would be better for her to go home. He also prescribed some pills; and...
Source: The Medical Futurist - May 4, 2017 Category: Information Technology Authors: nora Tags: 3D Printing in Medicine Future of Medicine Future of Pharma 3d printed drugs GC1 Healthcare Innovation personalized drugs Personalized medicine pharmacies Source Type: blogs
weekend warriors
I have this phenomenon in my house--you may be familiar with it in your own--where I need to get my kids out of the house on weekends to dosomething. It barely matters what. Really, it could be anything. The playground is a nice, easy choice. Or hiking, we like to do that. If it ' s rainy or cold, theGeorgia Aquarium is clutch, or theTellus Science Museum, or sometimes (when we ' re feeling a little least earnest in our intentions), any of a number of indoor playgrounds, plus or minus go karts. But the reason I need to get my kids out of the house on weekends is the same reason you need to walk your dogs. Well, maybe not i...
Source: the underwear drawer - April 15, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Michelle Au Source Type: blogs
