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josezolinski Just like the trance song, "I can’t get no sleep". That is how I feel every night when I get home fr…

Just like the trance song, "I can’t get no sleep". That is how I feel every night when I get home from work. I do customer service and after 8 hours of listening to idiots scream at me; I usually go home eat watch spike tv and try to go to bed. Well, that does not work to well. So I Tried G- Monster from narcomundo.com. I took one serving; and some time after I was out like a light. I really worked. Continue

Added by josezolinski on November 7, 2009 at 7:48am — No Comments

Bare Believer New Way to Be Earth Conscious and Health Conscious

I've been a health nut since I was at least five years old, and that's NOT an exaggeration. Seriously, I remember when my kindergarden teacher asked me about my favorite food, and I responded without hesitation, "tofu!" What a freak of a kid! haha. Anyway, through the years, I've expanded my health palette beyond that of tofu (which really doesn't have much taste on its own) and have most recently found a great deal of satisfaction in fruit / protein combos like berries and yogurt. Maybe that's… Continue

Added by Bare Believer on November 6, 2009 at 7:12pm — 1 Comment

National Silver Alert National Silver Alert

For extensive informaton on Alzheimers and other Cognitive Disorders please visit our website at www.nationalsilveralert.com Continue

Added by National Silver Alert on November 6, 2009 at 5:39pm — No Comments

Ellen S Lose sleep, feel more pain - beginning a dialogue

Pain and sleep leaders - we need your help! A short statement made to me about my doctors recently got me thinking... The statement was about the story of the blind men and the elephant. Each blind man felt a different part of the elephant and assumed the elephant was something different than what it was. My doctor told me, "Everybody sees a different part of the elephant." Nobody was seeing the complete picture - just a tiny portion. This can be tough when you're the elephant and need help!… Continue

Added by Ellen S on November 6, 2009 at 4:10pm — No Comments

amanda Get Involved! November is "National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month" & "National Family Caregivers Month"

Back in September, we honored World Alzheimer's Day by sharing a list of ways to get involved in your own communities and help spread awareness and support to the Alzheimer's community. Here at WEGO Health, some of us wore purple to commemorate the day. Now, a month and a half later, it… Continue

Added by amanda on November 6, 2009 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

dk Cameras in Rhode Island

Hey fellow healthcare activists! I've been following the story of wrong site surgeries at Rhode Island Hospital; the state finally took action this week, but will it make any difference? I'd love your take. You can read what I wrote on the subject here on Wego in this blog's left column, or click here to read the post at HealthCare PSI. As always, your comments are welcome… Continue

Added by dk on November 6, 2009 at 1:19pm — No Comments

amanda "My Name Is Lisa" - Raising Alzheimer's Awareness through Short Film

Have you seen "My Name Is Lisa"? Here are a few comments on the short film: "Amazing little film. The trouble with the mom is early-onset Alzheimers ... memory loss, confusion, irritability, aggression, mood swings, and eventually withdrawl. Its a tragic disease for a family to face with a loved one. Its never funny, and always heartbreaking. "I am Lisa" portrays just that heartbreak so very well. I had tears in my eyes by the end of it." "Sad but true. A touching picture." "Well-acted,… Continue

Added by amanda on November 6, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Heidi007 H1N1 Vaccine Shortage and Gov.Incompitance go had and hand!

While Canadians from east to west get ready to show respect for Veterans across this proud nation I find myself confused.My dad fought in the 2nd world war and while he has passed on several years ago nothing makes me prouder than thinking about him all dressed up in his medals on Remembrance Day.However if my father was alive today at the age of 83 he would be considered expendable by this cold-hearted government that will not allow my 82 year old mother to go for a H1N1 shot using some ridicul… Continue

Added by Heidi007 on November 5, 2009 at 5:20pm — No Comments

amanda What You Should Know: Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells, and, subsequently the body's blood flow, oxygenation of cells and tissue, and can cause many other complications. Sickle cell disease affects millions throughout the world, though it is particularly common among people whose ancestors come from sub-Saharan Africa; Spanish-speaking regions (South America, Cuba, Central America); Saudi Arabia; India; and Mediterranean countries such as Turkey, Greece, and Italy… Continue

Added by amanda on November 5, 2009 at 5:13pm — No Comments

Amy K Being Mindful

Have you noticed the sound of the Fall leaves crunching underfoot today? Did you experience your morning coffee, or did you simply gulp it down to get the caffeine going? Did you notice what your spouse, children or loved one was wearing today? How about in this moment...what noises do you hear, any smells in the air, how does the chair feel that you are sitting in? If you are anything like me, so much of your day might be spent in auto-pilot, going through the motions, without actually experien… Continue

Added by Amy K on November 4, 2009 at 5:47pm — 3 Comments

Janeen Suffering from difficult to control asthma? Are you taking your medication as prescribed?

This article from Yahoo News talks about a study done at Queen's University of Belfast, Northern Ireland that shows that some people with stubborn asthma aren't using their medication as prescribed by their doctors. I don't think this study is earth shattering, but I think that it sheds a light on an important issue. Your doctor prescribes your medication for a reason and it can't help you if you don't tak… Continue

Added by Janeen on November 4, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Sarah Women, what could those symptoms really mean?

As you can probably imagine, I read a lot of women's health studies, a lot of news about women's health, and even more general health news. Within the past few weeks, I have noticed a pattern of articles that I'd like to attribute to me paying attention to the med
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Added by Sarah on November 4, 2009 at 8:30am — 2 Comments

Amy K Connection: Fibromyalgia and Pregnancy

With all of the risks associated with a healthy pregnancy, many women aren’t eager to know about another health concern associated with pregnancy. At the same time, having resources and information is integral to taking the best care of your body and your baby. I’ve noticed that women in my community don’t talk about the connection that can exist between Fibromyalgia and pregnancy. I wanted to bring it up and see if other Health Activists find this missing as well. When this happened to me I ha… Continue

Added by Amy K on November 3, 2009 at 10:02pm — No Comments

Brooklynn It Never Rains in Southern California ... they tell me

It is official. I am not moving to Oklahoma. We said yes and then we said no. I found a new job that actually pays a little bit better and I start Graduate School so I can pursue my dream. I know people are telling us the economy is tanked and I know we all know people who are in this process of change because of it ... but in Prince's words: I'm here to tell ya there's sumthin else. I refused to believe that I could not find another job. I refused to believe that I was somehow incapable of purs… Continue

Added by Brooklynn on November 3, 2009 at 6:41pm — 6 Comments

amanda What Do You Know About Red Blood Cells?

Blood has probably always been associated with life. It is absolutely essential to the most basic functions of our body, fueling the cells that complete all of our bodily functions. While, it's often portrayed as a thick, red liquid, in fact, blood is extremely mobile and complex. And, while I've always known vaguely what blood does, I wanted to explore its properties more closely here, especially because so many of our health conversations involve mentions of blood. Blood, which makes up 7%… Continue

Added by amanda on November 3, 2009 at 5:21pm — No Comments

Sarah Chemicals and fertility; how do BPA & DES effect your reproduction?

When the original BPA drama began, I shrugged it off. I have been using a Nalgene bottle for about a decade now (not the same one!) and love the functionality of it. It's shatter-proof, lightweight, big enough to hold a 1/4-gallon of water and doesn't spill down the front of my shirt while I try to drink. Then I started reading the studies about BPA (and DES) and have started to rethink what I'm drinking out of. T

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Added by Sarah on November 3, 2009 at 1:53pm — No Comments

Janeen Juvenile Diabetes: How did you handle Halloween?

Our Halloween with food allergies was not the best. In fact, my son ended up in the ER. We tried to be as careful as we possibly could be. But there are no guarantees. This morning while perusing a few blogs I came across this post from Barb. It's mostly a sweet post from a mom and grandma talking about her… Continue

Added by Janeen on November 3, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Sarah Basics of fertility treatments: What are your questions?

With the fantastic addition of AmyK to our WEGO Health team, my Health Activism has been broadened with the addition of the WEGO Health Infertility community. I am excited to jump in as the community leader and learn about a condition I've not had a… Continue

Added by Sarah on November 2, 2009 at 7:23pm — 5 Comments

dk Am I Expecting Too Much?

I wrote a post today over on the HealthCare PSI Blog (also in my left sidebar here on Wego!) about the Joint Commission's latest greatest idea to combat H1N1 and other communicable germs. I was not impressed. However, I would love your take on this new initiative aimed at kids... today's kids, not kids from the 1950's. Okay, I've said enough. Just go read. Continue

Added by dk on November 2, 2009 at 4:33pm — No Comments

Ellen S New medicines to relieve opioid induced constipation

For those on chronic opioid therapy, constipation is often much more than an annoyance - it can radically change their lives. Today there are at least 3 drugs being studied, in trial, or in use that can help this problem, without stimulating the bowel. Relistor is an injectable drug I blogged about a while back (see Treating Opioid side-effects with a new/old drug) that was recently put on the ma… Continue

Added by Ellen S on November 2, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

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