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2 Weeks Itinerary for Poland
Updated: Added a new travel video to the article.
European summer is coming up soon and if you are looking for a place to go in Europe that is extremely beautiful, lively and relatively cheap, why not spend 2 weeks in Poland? Poland is possibly one of the most colorful countries in Europe with its incredible history, fairy-tale like castles, and best of all, still really cheap.
Within this guide, you will find a recommended route you can use to travel around Poland for 2 weeks while seeing the best the country has to offer. From the fairy-tale town of Torun to the stunning mountain range of Zakopane, here are all the information you need to backpack Poland.
Looking for a complete travel guide and itinerary for Europe?3 Month Itinerary for EuropeTable of Contents
- Poland 2 Weeks Itinerary Map
- Poland Travel Video
- Why Visit Poland?
- When to Visit Poland
- Where to Stay in Poland
- How to Get to Poland
- How to Get Around Poland
- Travel Insurance
- Poland Two Weeks Itinerary
- Further Reading for Poland
Poland 2 Weeks Itinerary Map
Poland Travel Video
Why Visit Poland?
More often than not, people have come to associate Poland as a lesser developed country in Europe but after I spent 3 months in Poland in 2018, I can say that Poland is developing fast with all the facilities you'd expect from the west but at a much cheaper price. It has become the country in its own league with its unique traditions, the language, and its tragic history to draw from. All these points make Poland a great country to visit for all kinds of travelers from history buffs to off the beaten path adventurers alike.
When to Visit Poland
April to September is the best time to go as the weather is much warmer now and the colors of Spring/Autumn will make Poland even more colorful than usual. One downside is that there will be lots of people everywhere. In order to avoid that I would stick to the beginning (April - May) or the towards the end (August - September) of the peak season as the weather became cooler and it is not as crowded.
Poland in winter is its own beast with beautiful snow everywhere contrasting with the colorful architecture, much fewer people but still maintain its beauty. The weather does get really cold though (I got -16°C once) and because of that, many viewpoint towers are closed so do weighs the pros and cons and prepare accordingly.
Where to Stay in Poland
Warsaw, Poland - Dream Hostel Warsaw (Budget) - 14.78 USD/Night (Dorm) | 54 USD / Night (Private Room) - Great location right by the square, excellent free breakfast, clean facilities
Torun, Poland - Hostel Freedom (Budget) - 15 USD/Night (Dorm) - Located in the center with an incredible view of the old square | Hotel Kopernik (Mid-Range) - 24 USD / Night (Double Room)
Gdansk, Poland - 5 Points Hostel (Budget) - 15 USD/Night (Dorm) - Super comfy bed, it was incredible! | Zefiro Stajenna (Mid-Range) - 35 USD / Night (Double Room)
Poznan, Poland - Poco Loco Hostel (Budget) - 11.14 USD/Night (Dorm) | COLOR Hostel (Mid-Range) - 16 USD / Night (Double Room)
Wroclaw, Poland - Grampa's Hostel (Budget) - 11.51 USD/Night (Dorm) | Moon Hostel (Mid-Range) - 29 USD / Night (Double Room)
Krakow, Poland - Krakow Hostel (Budget) - 12.91 USD/Night (Dorm) | Angel City by Turnau (Mid-Range) - 47 USD / Night (Double Room)
Zakopane, Poland - Hostel 1902 (Budget) - 8 USD/Night (Dorm) - Excellent Location | Angel City by Turnau (Mid-Range) - 20 USD / Night (Double Room) - Real cozy with a mountain-vibe to it.
How to Get to Poland
You can fly into Warsaw or Krakow depending on where you want to begin your trip. You will likely find more flights going into Warsaw though, but for the best possible deal, I would recommend you browse through, Skyscanner or Momondo to compare prices and find the cheapest one for your trip.
If you are already in Europe and are on a budget, you can also take a bus from anywhere with FlixBus/PolskiBus for only a few EUR.
How to Get Around Poland
Buses and trams in Poland are pretty accessible with the help of Jakdojade website where you can pick a city and punch in where you want to go and it will let you know which bus number or tram you have to get on. This works in every city in the itinerary and you can either access its website or download an app (Android | iOS) on your phone.
For traveling from city to city you can either use FlixBus or the train. They are both really accessible and quite cheap, more so with buses and all of them you can book online. With buses, I'd recommend booking directly with FlixBus or through Busradar.com whereas trains, Intercity website is where you can book a train ticket online.
Daily Budget
This place is cheaper than most countries but not dirt cheap. Expect to pay around 30 - 50 USD per day per person including accommodation and food.
Keep in mind that this is just a suggested daily budget based on my style of traveling, which is leaning more toward the budget side of things. If you want to stick to this budget, expect to sleep in dorms, eat out only a few times, and be comfortable using the cheapest and most convenient way of transportation, which often times involves walking.
Travel Insurance
If you are looking for a travel insurance to go along with your trip to Poland, I would recommend WorldNomads.com, which is what I use to look for a travel insurance that fits my kind of adventure. They have a simple and flexible search system that allowed me to find the right insurance for the right amount of time at an affordable price in seconds. If you need a travel insurance, give WorldNomads.com a try.
Poland Two Weeks Itinerary
Warsaw (3 nights)
If you are traveling by air, you are most likely to arrive in Warsaw, the capital city of Poland and one of the country's most vibrant city. You can easily spend 2 full days here starting with the old square. The old square is the landmark of the city with a spacious walking area, towers, colorful traditional architecture, and churches all connected through roads leading to the Old town marketplace. While at the square, be sure to check out the Sigismund's Column, the Royal Castle, and the St. John's Archcathedral.
If you want to see the square from above, you can go up the Taras Widokowy tower for a fee and you will have a 360 view of the city. The best time to go up is right before the sun sets.
As with most European cities, one of the best view you can get of a city is usually from a bridge across a river. Warsaw is no different and you can get one of the best views of the city both during the day and at night from the Gdański Bridge. The Gdański Bridge is located within walking distance of the old square just north of it. With a nice stroll through the old town down the hill, and across the roads, you will be met with the green double-deck bridge where the upper part serves road transports and the lower part, trams. Both levels are equipped with sidewalks so you can walk along the bridge safely.
For the second day, we will take it a little slow and take a bus heading towards Wilanow from the old square (right in front of our hostel) and get off at the end of the line where the Wilanow royal palace is located. This Baroque royal palace is a wonderful piece of Polish history that survived both World Wars and becoming one of the most important landmarks in Poland. The palace is surrounded by beautiful gardens with statues so it is the best place to take a stroll and enjoy the slow part of traveling.
After spending a few hours at the Palace, you can take a bus back but right before entering the city, be sure to drop by the Łazienki Park and check out the Palace on the Isle. The park is a great place to stroll in the morning and enjoy a sunny day in Warsaw away from the city. If you are lucky, you might see a few peacocks there too.
Last but not least, be sure to check out the Uprising museum and learn about the heroic uprising of the Polish people against the Nazi during the occupation of Warsaw. This part of the history was not known to me until now so I am glad I visited the museum and learn the struggle of the people living in Warsaw during the Nazi regime.
Looking for a complete travel guide to Warsaw? 8 Best Photo Spots In Warsaw
Torun (2 nights)
Next up, let's take a break from a big city and visit this small but beautiful fairy-tale town of Torun, one of my favorite city in Poland. With its medieval architecture, baroque-style church and its history involving knighthood, walking around Torun was like walking through one of the The Witcher novel written by the Polish author, Andrzej Sapkowski.
Torun is also the birthplace of the great mathematician and astronomer, Nicolaus Copernicus how formulated a model of the universe that put the sun at the center instead of Earth. Within the city, you will see his statue, museums and all his legacy live on eternally in Torun.
While in Torun, be sure to visit Cathedral Basilica of St. John, the leaning tower of Torun and or if you want to learn about the Teutonic Knights, be sure to drop by the District Museum.
If you are visiting the District museum, you can also pay a bit more to have access to the tower where you will be able to see Tourn from above, which is highly recommended in order to appreciate the beautiful baroque architecture of its past.
Another place that is a must-visit is an observation deck across the river, near the train station where you will be able to see Torun and its well-preserved wall in its entirety. Visiting the observation deck is highly recommended during sunset or in the early morning where the lights are not too strong. The location of the observation deck is shown below.
Gdansk (2 nights)
Gdansk is one of the most important port in Poland and it is also the location where the first World War 2 crashes happened during the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany. Gdansk is also famous for its colorful architecture around its Long Market district, now home to Accidental-Wes-Anderson-style houses and shops. You can spend half days walking through the Long Market, and to the port. While at the port, be sure to check out the Catholic Cathedral, the Brama Mariacka (best viewed from the other side of the port), the green gate and the Golden House along the way.
If you want to learn about the Polish experience during World War 2, visit The Museum of Second World War, located a little bit outside of the old port area. Be aware that the place closes quite early and do not make the same mistake I did and go there after opening times.
You can also go a little further and take a bus to Westerplatte, an open-air museum dedicated to the battle of Westerplatte, which was the first clash between Polish and German forces during the invasion of Poland and thus the first battle of the European World War II.
Malbork (half day)
From Gdansk, you can take a train directly to Malbork in the early morning and spend your day walking around in Malbork until 3 PM before heading towards Poznan. Trust me, Malbork is definitely worth the detour as this Ghotic fortress is the largest in the world by land area and there is no place quite like it. The beautiful red brick fortress located by the river Nogat is a wonderful piece of history built during the Teutonic knight time in 13th century.
Walking inside the fortress makes you feel like you are in the Witcher novel. The fortress really captures the medieval, almost fantasy vibe of the typical European folk tales you often hear when you were young.
Witin in the castle, there are several buildings you can enter and discover on your own. Places like the old church of St. Mary, the tower, and the Great Refectory are not to be missed.
Also be sure to walk across the river and see the castle from the other side. It is best seen during the evening when the sun is about to set and the water in the river calm and still.
Poznan (2 nights)
After Torun and Malbork, you will feel quite strange to be back in a big city but don't let that intimidate you as Poznan has quite a few things to offer from the most colorful old square to the reddish pink colored Catholic church, the Fara Poznanska.
Walking around the square you will be towered by the Poznan town hall and its colorful construction houses of Poznan (Domki Budnicze). Right by the corner of the square is the Royal Castle which I think it is cool, but it looked too new for my taste so I would recommend spending your one day in the square instead.
Wroclaw (2 nights)
Wroclaw is another fun city to travel to with plenty of things to do ranging from hunting down the gnomes in the market square to the learning about the Battle of Raclawice through a panoramic painting.
Within the market square, you will find all these little gnomes scattered all over the area near Wroclaw town hall. It was fun to look out for these gnomes while exploring the Market Square.
Once you are done with the square, head northeast towards the river to the observation deck where you can get a nice photo of Ostrów Tumski, the Oldest part of the city.
Ostrów Tumski is by far my favorite area of Wroclaw and I highly recommend you spending as much time there as you can. With the beautiful Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and the peaceful vibe of the area, it was a great break from the craziness of the central market square.
Krakow (3 nights)
Krakow is where I based myself of when I was living in Poland for 3 months and it is by far the best place to travel to as a traveler with the balance between the medieval vibe of the city center, chilled vibe of Kazimierz (the Jewish quarter) and the many things you can as a day trip such as the Salt mine or Auschwitz. I can easily suggest things to do for a week in Krakow but since not people will have enough time in Krakow, I'll limit the suggestions to only the best of the best.
First I recommend you spend your first day in Auschwitz learning the dark past of Poland so that you can understand the country a bit more. I believe it is important to learn what happened no matter how bad it is so that we do not make the same mistake again (which is something I can't say we humans are great at with all the tension happening around the world).
After spending a day in Auschwitz, it is time to head back to the city and spend a nice evening treating yourself with excellent food. Kazimierz is a great place to spend your evening in with delicious street food, Zapiekanka (a must try) and a nice wine outside while listening to the Jewish live music.
The next day, spend some time in the city center and check out the stunning interior of the St. Mary's Basilica and all the attraction surrounding the square such as the Town Hall Tower and Krakow Barbican. Also be sure to buy a ticket to go up the tower to get a nice view of Krakow from above.
Walking south towards Kazimiercz and you will see the Wawel castle, located on top of a hill overlooking the city. Wawel castle is one of the most important landmarks in Krakow, and a must visit when you are in Krakow. The architecture of Wawel castle is a mixture of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Early Baroque due to it being occupied and captured by different rulers over its existence. I recommend you spending at least a few hours there to learn more about its importance among the Polish people.
At night, be sure to go further south from the Wawel Castle, cross the bridge and take a nice stroll around the Vistula river for a grand view with lights illuminating the castle and its surroundings.
If you have time to spare, be sure to visit the Kościuszko Mound and hike up to the top for a nice view of the city in its entirety or do a day trip to the Salt Mine in Wieliczka an hour away from Krakow.
For more info:Top 8 Things to Do in Krakow.
Zakopane (2 nights)
Last but not least, Zakopane, a city located under the shadow of the Tatra mountain range between Poland and Slovakia. The place is popular for hikers in the summer and skiers in winter so you will often find this city occupied by local and foreign travelers alike most of the time. Everything is fully booked fast, so do prepare prior to arriving.
If you like hiking and you have a day in Zakopane, I would recommend you go and hike the Morskie Oko trail which should take you around 5 - 6 hours total and you will have a grand view of the Morskie Oko lake. Start early in the morning (no later than 8 AM) to avoid crowds and make your way to the Kościuszki bus station. Take the bus to Palenica Białczańska and walk up to the lake along an 8km road and walk back the same way.
If you don't like hiking or it is too cold outside then I would recommend you book a ticket and go up the cable car to the Kasprowy Wierch where you will be able to see the mountain range from the top. Be sure to check the weather and book the ticket from there website before arriving to avoid disappointment and long lines.
After spending the first half of your day up there, you can relax at the city center with some delicious smoked cheese with jam (oscypek) and cozy up with a glass of mulled wine which you can get from almost anywhere in the city center.
In the evening, go out and have a nice traditional dinner at Karcma Zapiecek, listen to live traditional folk music and drink away your last night in Poland. The location of the restaurant is shown below:
From Zakopane, you can take an early morning bus back to Krakow and from there you can either continue your journey down to Kosice, Slovakia or head back to Warsaw and end your trip there. There you have it, 2 weeks itinerary for Poland. I hope you will find this itinerary useful and if you do, please share and comments in the comments section below.
Further Reading for Poland
I hope you found this Poland guide useful. If you want to read more about Poland, here is a selection of articles you might like:
- Are you traveling to Poland as part of a bigger Europe trip? Be sure to check out my 3 months itinerary for Europe from Portugal all the way to Sweden.
- Warsaw is one of the most colorful capital city I've ever seen in Europe. If you are a photographer, you will love Warsaw. If you are looking for a great photo spots in Warsaw for your Instagram, here is my travel guide on best photo spots in Warsaw.
- Krakow, a trendy city to visit in Poland with a lot to offer from its unique culture, cheaper cost of travels and best of all, it has Kazimierz (the Jewish Quarter), a laid-back hippie district of the city. If you are heading that way, here's a great travel guide on things to do in Krakow, Poland you should check out.
- Not convinced by my words? Here are 125 photos that will inspire you to visit Europe.
- You can also watch my Poland travel video here: "Proudly Poland" travel video.
- To see all the articles about Poland, visit Poland Travel Guide page.
- Looking for a place to go after Poland? How about Lithuania, Germany or Hungary? Visit our Germany travel guide page, Hungary travel guide page and Lithuania travel guide page for more.
- Looking for more travel guides for Europe? You can find more on my Europe Travel Guide page.
- Or if you want something more specific to the region, visit our Eastern Europe Travel Guide page.
- For more of my travel guides like this, visit my Destinations page.
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The Illustrious Lion's Mane Mushroom
Lion's Mane, (Hericium erinaceus) is a medicinal mushroom belonging to a group of fungi known as the Hydnoid fungi. It rose to mushroom stardom through its use in Chinese traditional medicine as a general tonic and mental performance enhancer. According to ancient Chinese folklore — when consumed, Lion's Mane Mushroom will give one the, "nerves of steel and the memory of a lion".
Currently, Lion's Mane stands as one of the premiere edible mushrooms among the nootropic and supplement community — being touted for its ability to supposedly improve one's short term memory and increase one's energy levels. We'll go through the research and check out the true benefits of Lion's Mane and whether or not it holds its own within the world of beneficial nootropics.
Health Benefits & Scientific Research:
Ulcer Healing & Protection:
Through the use of an aqueous extract of Lion's Mane Mushroom, researchers were able to shrink ethanol-induced ulcer areas within rats significantly, with no signs of toxicity shown. The extract also acted as an agent that protected against gastric mucosal injury, through a process that protected the rat's antioxidant enzymes.
Study: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2013/492976/abs/
Antioxidant Properties:
The most abundant antioxidants found in Lion's Mane are total polyphenols. These organic chemicals are incredibly important to humans for their ability to aid in the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Improvement in Cognition:
Lion's Mane has been shown to improve performance in mildly cognitive impaired men and women aged 50–80. In a double-blind placebo controlled trial, researchers found that individuals who were administered 250 MG tablets of Lion's Mane Mushroom (3 times a day), scored on average, higher on the HDS-R (Hierarchic Dementia Scale — Revised) than those who were administered a placebo.
Researchers also found that once the administered individuals stopped taking Lion's Mane, their scores dropped significantly in the four week follow up test — meaning one might need a continuous intake of the mushroom for cognitive improvement. Study & Abstract
Effects on Depression, Irritation and Concentration:
In a small, yet encouraging study, researchers administered both placebo and Lion's Mane Mushroom cookies to thirty women at random for four weeks.
They measured the participants with a multitude of different tests, including the Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, the Indefinite Complaints Index, and the Kupperman Menopausal Index, both before and after the 4 weeks.
Researchers found that after the 4 weeks, participants who were administered the Lion's Mane Mushroom cookie scored much lower on the Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, and the Indefinite Complaints Index. The same participants also noted much lower levels of irritation and anxiety. Study abstract
Lowers Cholesterol and triglycerides:
Lion's Mane was found to lower cholesterol by roughly 32%, LDL cholesterol by 45.4% and triglycerides by 34.3%. Additionally, the mushroom was found to raise HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) by about 31%. Study abstract
Chemical Compounds and Nutrients:
The isolates from Lion's Mane's fruiting body. These salubrious chemicals have been shown to promote nerve growth in vitro studies.
Erinacine A:
Natural substance that has been isolated from Lion's Mane. Has an advancing effect on certain nerve growth factors.
Erinacine E:
Is a Kappa Opioid receptor agonist.
Roughly 20% of Lion's Main Mushroom is comprised of protein.
How to Grow Lion's Mane Mushroom:
The Essential Guide to Cultivating Mushrooms, is an absolute masterpiece and NEEDS to be read by anyone with an interest in Fungiculture. Author, Stephen Russell performs a thorough deep dive into every aspect of colonizing a whole assortment of different fungi, including Lion's Mane.
Directly from the book,
"Begin by colonizing quarts: spawn these jars into supplemented sawdust bags as the fruiting substrate. After bags colonize for roughly 2 weeks, cut 2–4 small slits into side of bag. Cut slits even if sawdust block does not appear to be fully colonized, as mycelium of this species can be wispy and does not fill out as thickly as other species. No need to remove colonized saw dust blog from spawn bag. Place bag under normal fruiting conditions after slits are made".
If you're more visually inclined, try out: Mushroom Cultivation: An Illustrated Guide to Growing Your Own Mushrooms at Home.
And of course, the great Paul Stamets, perhaps the most well-known mycologist alive, penned the best overall 101 guide on growing ANY medicinal mushrooms: Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms. Consider this book the gold standard on how to cultivate a wide variety of different mushrooms.
Where to Find in Nature:
Lion's Mane is native to North America, Europe and Asia — but as the map above suggests, your best bet for foraging is in the southern regions of the United States. Pay attention to the dead (or dying) Oak, Walnut, Beech or Maple trees.
Methods of Consumption:
Ok, there are literally a million different ways to consume Lion's Mane — here are a few.
Host Defense is a long-standing and very reputable mushroom supplement company that sells Lion's Mane liquid extract.
I frequently shop at OM, which is a very reputable mushroom oriented supplement brand; they sell an organic Lion's Mane powder made from dehydrated Lion's Mane, as opposed to extracted.
If you would rather have a powdered-extract, Real Mushrooms sells what seems to be a very credible Lion's Mane extract powder.
Because of the high protein content, Lion's Mane has an unusual, seafood-like quality to its flavor, making it one of the premiere mushrooms for a wide variety of different dishes.
Nibblemethis.com has an incredible Butter Poached Lion's Mane Mushroom dish found here.
stephencooks.com details a delicious Lion's Mane and Oyster Mushroom Pasta recipe, right here.
And of course, Healing Mushrooms: A Practical and Culinary Guide to Using Mushrooms for Whole Body Health, is filled to the brim with amazing mushroom recipes. I highly recommend it.
From the same book, Healing Mushrooms: A Practical and Culinary Guide to Using Mushrooms for Whole Body Health, author Tero Isokauppila, gives away a delicious Lion's Mane whiskey:
Makes 2 Drinks
Total Time: 50 Minutes
1 cup coarsely chopped dried Lion's Mane Mushrooms
10 fresh mint leaves
10 ice cubes
1 ounce high-quality grain-free whiskey
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the "mushroom tea" steep for 20 minutes.
Strain the tea into two serving glasses and refrigerate for 20 minutes to cool.
When ready to serve, divide the stevia, ice cubes, and whiskey between the glasses.
and spread the tomato sauce on top. Grate the cheese and sprinkle it evenly over each crust. Top with the marinated veggies and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Side Effects:
Itchy skin:
As mentioned above, Lion's Mane has been shown to increase Nerve Growth Factor from its sporing body isolates, both Hericenones and Erinacines. There has been some research that suggests, an increase in Nerve Growth Factor causes itchiness. Study abstract
It's a mushroom worth trying, folks!
Thanks for reading.

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Please ring the surgery on 01904 393 393 if you have any concerns about your pet. We are still available 24/7 for advice. We can often help by discussing your pet's need over the phone and decide if they need to be seen or if medication can be dispensed. In some cases, where immediate action is necessary in the interest of animal welfare it is essential that a physical examination of your pet needs to take place. Our vets have the knowledge and skills to make this assessment and act in your pet's best interest. Even during this crisis, we will never abandon an animal in need.


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"Same but Different" is recorded 2015-18, and the energy and interplay on the nine tracks shows that CAM are on top of their game, using a wide spectrum of electronic equipment. In 2015-16 the trio played a long string of concerts and released 2 LP's and one cassette. Since 2017, CAM has been less active with long breaks, few concerts and no releases. But despite that, CAM gets better all the time. Fantasy and the joy of playing is still at the helm, while playing under optimal circumstances in A's studio.
Produced by C +M
Cover by A
Limited edition CD released 7. june 2019 by Synkope
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They jumped! They probably left their hearts on the ledge when they jumped, but damn, they did it.
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Our dogs are part of our families, so it's expected that we want to share the holidays with them. Pet owners celebrate their pup's birthdays, buy them gifts at Christmas and even dress them up for the 4th of July. Why not make a homemade Thanksgiving dinner for dogs to share with your furry friend?
It's important for you to know that you can't share your traditional Thanksgiving dinner for humans with your pets. Some ingredients in your meal, like onions, chocolate and raisins are toxic to dogs. While others may not be toxic, they could really upset Fido's stomach.
The centerpiece of a Thanksgiving table is the turkey, of course. Instead of cutting a slice from the holiday bird, try making your homemade Thanksgiving dinner for dogs with lean ground turkey. Turkey skin is very high in fat, which could upset your pooch's tummy and cause diarrhea.
Most of the fruits and vegetables that you're serving your human guests are safe for your pet too. You can stick closely to the recipe that I'm sharing below or you can substitute other dog-friendly veggies instead. Just be sure that the ingredients you're adding are safe for your dog to ingest.
Homemade Thanksgiving Dinner for Dogs Recipe
- 3 pounds lean ground turkey
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1.5 cups of UNCOOKED rice
- 2 shredded carrots
- 3 cups chopped spinach
- 1 shredded zucchini
The first step is to cook the rice according to the instructions on the packaging. You'll need 1.5 cups of uncooked rice, which means it will measure about 3 cups when it is cooked.
In a large pot, brown the turkey on medium heat, using the olive oil to keep it from sticking. You can also substitute coconut oil or any other dog-friendly cooking oil that you have on hand. While the turkey is cooking, crumble it with a spatula.
Turn the temperature to low and add the cooked rice, carrots, spinach and zucchini to the crumbled turkey. Cook on low until the homemade Thanksgiving dinner for dogs is heated through and the spinach has wilted.
As soon as the food has cooled you can serve it to your pet. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 5 days. You can also freeze this dish to serve later. Store it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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I was born in The Bronx.
I'm a super proud New Yorker.
I speak, read, and write Spanish fluently.
I attended the 4th through 9th grades in Puerto Rico.
I love key lime pie and Butter cake from CPK.
In high school I was OBSESSED with old movies.
Ingrid Bergman was my favorite actress.
I wanted to be like Ginger Rogers.
Pedro Pascal and I performed scenes from "Fearless" while attending NYU for our acting scene assignments.
Eugene Byrd and I were partners in crime.
We're all still friends till this day.
I took my first TAP class my sophomore year in college...at The Lee Strasberg Theater Institute.
I have an obsessive personality. It's how I work and accomplish A LOT.
I saw Rent and Aida more times than I care to admit.
Hamilton is genius!
Gregory Hines was the best mentor I've ever had. His legacy inspires me.
I am obsessed with Canon photography products. I also have been a professional photographer.
I teach. Often. And I am thankful for the opportunity.
I believe it's important to be a good person.
I am an artist.
I believe we can make ANYTHING happen and create the life we want. I've done it and continue to.


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Here is my card for Marnie's Challenge to add some sparkle and shine. You can read more about the challenge here.
I had a hard time getting the picture (its getting dark here already (at 6 pm!).
The base is copper cardstock and the matte is a green Bazzill. I sprayed both with Tempting Turquoise Moon Shadow spray to give them shine. The tree is embossed in copper and painted with twinkling H2O's. I added 3 little gems too.
All the stamps are justjohanna.
I'm hoping to do a couple more challenges today, but probably won't be able to post till tomorrow.
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According to several sources, she's confirmed to star in the drama that's to follow up "Mama - Nothing to Fear".
Apparently she's done signing the contract and Ha Yeon-soo's role is going to be great, as the story revolves around four women.
Ha Yeon-soo plays Seo Mi-oh, a former star model who is sentences to prison for attempted murder.
Meanwhile, "The Legendary Witch" is a collaboration by Koo Hyeon-sook and producer Joo Seong-woo about three women who establish a bakery after serving time and fighting against a major company.
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Not having a baby might really make things easier, but that doesn't make it an easy decision. I like protecting people, but I was never drawn to being a mother.
Cameron Diaz
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Not having a baby might really make things easier, but that doesn't make it an easy decision. I like protecting people, but I was never drawn to being a mother.
Cameron Diaz
(American actress)
Childlessness comes in all shapes and sizes, not just voluntary and involuntary. No woman should have to explain her childlessness. It is, quite simply, nobody else's damn business.
Helen Mirren
(English Actress)
The absence of doll babies in my toy chest didn't seriously influence my later decision not to become a mother; rather, I disdained Hasbro's Baby Alive wetting doll because I was already the kind of girl who would grow up to be childless by choice.
Lionel Shriver
(American journalist and author)
People are still expected to provide reasons not to have children, but no reasons are required to have them. It's assumed that if individuals do not have children it is because they are infertile, too selfish or have just not yet gotten around to it. In any case, they owe their interlocutor an explanation. On the other hand, no one says to the proud parents of a newborn, Why did you choose to have that child? What are your reasons? The choice to procreate is not regarded as needing any thought or justification.
Christine Overall
(Canadian philosopher)
After thinking long and hard, Christine decided that she wanted to experience motherhood. Then she became not only a mother but also an advocate for conscious motherhood, which I find incredibly beautiful and inspiring. She is the author of the article "Think before you breed" published in 2012 on the New York Times.
I've lived in Sweden on and off for about six years, and this experience allowed me to hear about women whose lives I'd probably know nothing about had I stayed in my home country on the other side of the Atlantic ocean.
One of them is Tove Jansson, a Swedish-speaking Finnish author, painter and illustrator who created a series of books and comic strips about the adorable and incredibly nuanced and subliminal Moomins.
When visiting bookshops in Malmö, I remember often seeing the hippopotamus-like-but-not-quite creatures on paper without having any idea of what exactly they were or meant.
Recently, upon researching documentaries about childless women for the Empty Uterus Youtube Channel, I came across Moominland Tales: The Life of Tove Jansson directed by Eleanor Yule. Having recognized the characters, I clicked on play. And how happy I'm that I did so, as it was a great pleasure to learn so much about Tove's life in just under an hour.
I'd have watched the documentary regardless of her marital or reproductive status, but to my greater pleasure, it turns out that she was childless.
At some point, the documentary features a scene where the narrator reads out a passage of a letter that Tove wrote to her friend, Eva Konikoff, in 1941, when she was 27 years old. It was just a little paragraph, but the letter looked so exciting that I searched online for her correspondence and found a more significant piece.
Here are some of her thoughts on marriage and having children:
All the reasons I don't want to get married came up. One man after another, and Pappa, Faffan, came first. The whole male solidarity and protective pedestal of privileges, their weaknesses, inviolable and fenced in by slogans, their inconsistency and charming disregard for the feeling of others proclaimed with no trace of nuance as they beat a big drum from morning to evening from the safety of their boys' network and connections. I can't afford it, I haven't time to marry any of them! I'm no good at admiring and comforting. Of course I'm sorry for them and of course I like them, but I've no intention of devoting my whole life to a performance I've seen through. I see how Faffan [father], the most helpless and instinctive of men, tyrannises over us all, how Ham [mother] is unhappy because she has always said yes, smoothed over problems, given in and sacrificed her life, receiving nothing in return except children war can kill or destroy with negativity. A men's war!
I can see what would happen to my work if I married. It's no use; I have all these feminine instincts to comfort, admire, submit, sacrifice myself. I would either be a bad painter or a bad wife. And I refuse to give birth to children who can be killed in some future war . . . Can we not be together without making demands on each other's work, life and ideas, continue to be free beings without either one having to give way?
And here is the documentary.
One is not born a woman. One becomes one.
Simone de Beauvoir
(French philosopher and writer)
I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.
Charlotte Brontë – Jane Eyre
(English novelist and poet)
We have to dare to be ourselves, however frightening or strange that self may prove to be.
May Sarton
(American poet, novelist and memoirist)
The eyes of others our prisons; their thoughts our cages.
Virginia Woolf
(English writer)
To love. To be loved. To never forget your own insignificance. To never get used to the unspeakable violence and the vulgar disparity of life around you. To seek joy in the saddest places. To pursue beauty to its lair. To never simplify what is complicated or complicate what is simple. To respect strength, never power. Above all, to watch. To try and understand. To never look away. And never, never, to forget… another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.
Arundhati Roy
(Indian writer)
Being a housewife and a mother is the biggest job in the world I'm sure, but if it doesn't interest you, don't do it — I, personally, would have made a terrible mother.
Katharine Hepburn
(American actress)
We live in a pronatalist culture, so when you decide not to have children, you find yourself at the far edge of the bell curve. How do you live happily there? Well, you live happily there if you are comfortable with your own nature. And that requires talking about how to separate motherhood from female identity. It's still a taboo subject — not even discussed in women's studies programs. And endlessly fascinating to me, especially as the Census Bureau tells us we will be seeing increasing numbers of people making this decision.
Molly Peacock
(American-Canadian poet, essayist, biographer)
I was feeling guilty about not having kids, about having a career, that I'm not the woman I should be because I don't have a desire to have them, that I was selfish.
Dolly Parton
(American singer and songwriter)
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NEW YORK (AP) — The era of the supersized cola may come to an end in New York City on Thursday, when health officials are expected to approve an unprecedented 16-ounce limit on sodas and other sugary drinks at restaurants, delis and movie theatres. But will it actually translate into better health?Doctors and nutrition experts said the regulation's success or failure may depend on more than just the modest number of calories it might slash from people's diets. It will hinge on whether the first-in-the-nation rule starts a conversation that changes attitudes toward overeating.
"Ultimately it does come down to culture, and it comes down to taking some first steps," said Dr. Jeffrey Mechanick, a professor at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine who has studied the effect of government regulation on the obesity epidemic.
"There are so many factors that are acting in this complex disease. Obesity is not just a disease simply of people drinking too much sugary soft drink," he said. "Just attacking one thing, individually, isn't going to do much."
But if the rule is part of a broader social and scientific assault on the dangers of too much sugar, he said, it could be tremendously effective. He likened it to the drumbeat about the dangers of smoking, which took decades to translate into results.
"People talk about it. It gets ruminated at social parties. It gets ruminated in politics and the media. And all of a sudden, you have an awareness," he said.
City health officials say that by restricting portion sizes for sugary beverages, they are taking on one of the leading culprits in the national fat problem.
Since the mid-1970s, Americans have increased their daily intake by 200 to 300 calories while getting less exercise — a couch-potato lifestyle that has left the country with epidemic levels of obesity and diabetes.
While plenty of foods contribute to the problem, some experts believe soft drinks deserve a greater share of the blame, in part because the body doesn't scream, "I'm full!" when someone downs a 32-ounce soda, even though it has more calories than a typical fast-food cheeseburger.
The standard soda has gone from a 12-ounce can in the 1980s to a 20-ounce bottle today.
"This is the largest single driver of the obesity epidemic," said New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said. "It is the largest source of added sugars to our diet."
The maths behind the ban is simple:
A 16-ounce Coke has 200 calories.
A 20-ounce Coke has 240 calories, or about 30 more than a Hershey bar.
If you drink a soda per day — as do 46 per cent of Bronx residents, according to one recent Health Department survey — choosing the 16-ounce bottle rather than the 20-ounce would save you 14,600 calories a year, or the equivalent of 70 Hershey bars. That is enough to add about four pounds of fat to a person's body.
To burn off those extra calories, an average-size woman would have to walk about 340 miles.
New York City health officials aren't actually expecting an effect that large, in part because the ban doesn't apply to sodas sold in grocery stores.
But if the average New Yorker decreased soda consumption from 20 ounces to 16 ounces only once every two weeks, that would still be enough to prevent roughly 2.3 million pounds of weight gain in the city every year, Farley said.
The rule, which would take effect next March, would have its biggest effect on fast-food joints like McDonald's, where a 16-ounce drink is considered a small. (A 21-ounce is a medium and a 32-ounce is a large.)
The new rules would be enforced through the city's existing system for inspecting restaurants. Restaurants with self-serve soda fountains will be restricted to giving out 16-ounce cups, but free refills will still be allowed.
McDonald's would not discuss the possible effect on soda sales or how it might reconfigure cup sizes. It issued a statement expressing displeasure with the proposed rule but declined to say whether it would fight it.
Some advocates for the beverage and restaurant industries have said they are contemplating suing to halt the ban.
"Public health issues cannot be effectively addressed through a narrowly focused ban," McDonald's said in its statement.
Many doctors would agree.
The rule, for example, doesn't apply to alcohol, which some studies have indicated plays a larger role in obesity among adults. Nor does it address the thousands of other things we eat that are terrible for us, such as potato chips or fries.
"Beverages are the low-hanging fruit," acknowledged Barry Popkin, a professor of nutrition at the University of North Carolina and an author of books on global obesity. "I don't believe that cutting the portions alone will do it all."
But he said the real importance of the rule is that it has started a national dialogue.
"The bigger effect is helping to continue to educate Americans about why we have to do this," he said. "There is a chance this is going to matter."
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A back-end product is a product that you attempt to sell to your customers after they have recently purchased a related item from your business. Selling back-end products is an extremely effective way of boosting your profits. It is a lot easier to sell products to those who have already bought from you than to seek out new customers. Of course, it is extremely important that you have a steady flow of new customers but it is also important to keep up with older customers and always be looking to lead them to make another purchase. If you make transactions on your website a good experience, older customers are very likely to look to do business with you again. It is your responsibility to persuade them to make that decision. Here are 8 ways to sell your back-end products more successfully:
1. When you ship the first product to your customer be sure to leave a leaflet all about your back-end product. Make the leaflet bright and colourful so that it is not thrown straight in the bin. Promote your back-end product in great detail, telling the reader how it will benefit them.
2. Give your customers a free surprise gift when they buy their first product. The most effective gifts are ebooks because they are very cheap to product and are very easy to distribute. Attach an ad for your back-end product to the free gift. Your customer will be in a positive frame of mind due to the free gift he has just received and so is likely to look at your ad.
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Senator Patty Murray to dedicate new Sound Transit Tacoma Dome Sounder Station
U.S. Senator Patty Murray will join Sound Transit and local officials on Friday September 26 to "roll out the red carpet" and officially dedicate the new Tacoma Dome Sounder Station alongside Freighthouse Square. The dedication of the commuter rail station celebrates the opening of the final piece at the most complete multi-modal transit facility in the region.
On September 15, after three years of using a temporary platform at the nearby Amtrak station to the east, commuters have been able to park their cars in the Tacoma Dome garage and merely walk across the street to the new permanent Sounder station alongside Freighthouse Square.
Joining Senator Murray for the dedication will be Sound Transit Board Chair/King County Executive Ron Sims, Sound Transit Vice Chair/Pierce County Executive John Ladenburg and Boardmember/Tacoma City Councilman Kevin Phelps. Also scheduled to speak are Don Monroe, Chief Executive Officer of Pierce Transit and Dome District Manager Julie Anderson.
The completion of the Sounder station makes Tacoma Dome Station the most complete multi-modal facility in the Sound Transit system. Now commuters can leave their cars and catch Sounder commuter rail, Tacoma Link light rail, ST Express regional buses, Pierce Transit buses and Greyhound buses at one location. With the Amtrak station just a short walk to the east people can virtually go anywhere in the world without using their cars.
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Let's remind ourselves what we know about me:
1. I'm insecure.
2. I may or may not be going through a midlife crisis.
3. I'm frantically fighting the natural aging process while still desperately attempting to be attractive to my husband.
All of that leads up to this year's Valentine's Day.
(((WARNING))) This entry is not for the faint of heart. (Read: easily offended.) If this is you, turn back now, no hard feelings. If you disregard this warning, pray for me if you must, but try to fight the urge to send me hate mail.
It all started last month with a challenge from one of the girls in my Bible study: "Go home and ask your husband what he finds physically attractive about you." For the insecure, that is not as easy as it sounds and it took me over 2 weeks to finally do it for fear he'd either laugh at me or worse, not be able to think of anything and resort to the go-to..."Um, your eyes?" So, late at night, on February 13th, in the pitch black of our bedroom, I mustered up the nerve and in a shaky voice I pathetically said, "It's okay if you can't think of an answer..." and then asked the big question while I squeezed my eyes shut and waited. They popped open when he didn't miss a beat and started listing things off. He started with my hair and a couple minutes later ended with my tan and had lots of specific details in between. What?!? He doesn't see what I see when I look in the mirror?! Score!
With my heart still soaring from his answer, I awoke on Valentine's
morning to find a gigantic balloon, candy and a card with a very personal and meaningful message written inside. With an idea from that same bible study friend, I began planning a 'Family Date Night' dinner complete with fancy dishes, wine flutes, heart shaped cookies and pizzas from our favorite place.
After dinner we played a game I made up. My husband held a big pink paper heart and we went around the table and each said what we love about him. Then he popped the dice on the old 'Trouble' game board and we passed the heart around the table that many spaces. The heart was handed to 5 year old C, who assumed the person holding the heart possessed the power to approve or disapprove each person's answer and sometimes demanded more specifics of things we adore about her and would even offer up suggestions. Well that's loveable. She popped the dice. Back to my husband the heart went amidst a few grumbling "Again?" No offense, I'm sure, and he enjoyed his 2nd turn. He popped the dice. Back to C. This time, there were loud groans and some refusals to participate with one threatening to quit. To be honest, I didn't think I could survive another C turn, either. So we pitched the dice and simply passed the heart so that everyone got a turn. By the time the grease-stained crumpled heart got to me, everyone had lost interest in my awesomely loving game and I received some pretty lame reasons they love me until we got around to my husband who hadn't been paying attention and sat looking at me. I said, "Well, what do you love about me?"....and he started with my hair and before I realized why this sounded so familiar, he was reciting his detailed list about my body from the night before while our kids mouths gaped open and by the time he got to my tan they looked visibly ill. Z broke the awkward silence when he looked at me accusingly and said, "How did you possibly think this would go well?" Good point.
But my date night with my hubby 2 days later would go uneventfully, right? Right. Until, just for fun, I handed him the remote to a pair of vibrating underwear (don't judge me, you know you either have a pair or want a pair) and I nearly ended up on my knees in the parking lot of Fridays Restaurant when he thought he was unlocking our van doors.
His remote was immediately confiscated.
Clearly he can't be trusted with that kind of power.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
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This Central Oregon hub is home to some of the best breweries in the country. In the winter, it's a snow sports paradise, and in the summer, there are numerous hikes and watersports activities to explore. Pair that with a vibrant downtown scene, and you've got yourself a premier travel destination. Here's how to spend 24 hours in Bend, Oregon.
In the warmer months, a hike to Tumalo Falls is a great outdoor adventure. The neighboring Deschutes River acts as a tributary to the Columbia River, collecting water from the Cascades. The river winds 252 miles (406 kilometers) and is home to some of the most impressive waterfalls in the state. The nearly 100-foot (30-meter) Tumalo Falls is the most popular waterfall within the Bend city limits and is only a 13.5-mile (21.7-kilometer) drive from downtown. The hike is a seven-mile (11.2-kilometer) loop that's good for all skill levels and gives a reprieve from the city with some breathtaking views.
Tin Pan Alley Art Collection
Once you're done shopping, head back to downtown Bend and check out the Tin Pan Alley Art Collection. The gallery is a unique one, as it's all public art. The ever-growing collection currently features work from Katie Daisy, Jesse Roberts, Mark Rada, Andrew Wachs and Megan McGuinness, and each piece can be viewed on parking garage walls and alleys throughout downtown. Here's a handy map to help guide your way.
Bend Ale Trail
Now that you have some beer in your belly, why not try more? The Bend Ale Trail is an opportunity to taste some of the best brews Bend has to offer, and there's a lot. With one brewery for every 4,500 people, the city contains the most breweries per capita in the whole state. You can download the convenient app to guide you as you navigate "the largest beer trail in the west" and collect passport stamps at over a dozen participating pubs and tasting rooms.


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In compliance with AYSO National Rules and Regulations, the Regional Board of Directors of AYSO Region 641 announces the opening of the application period for the position of Regional Commissioner. The application period will end on January 3, 2019.
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America's 9/11 Ride
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America's 9/11 Ride is a motorcycle ride that travels to all 3 of the Sept. 11th crash sites. Beginning in PA, the ride travels through Maryland to Virginia and eventually to New York. This annual event is a fundraiser for 1st responders. The ride will take place on Friday, August 16, 2019 and travel through Historic Downtown Leesburg on Rt. 15 between 1:15pm and approximately 2:30pm. There will be temporary street closures while the ride is parading through Leesburg. For more information, please visit www.americas911ride.org .Return to full list >>


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Videos of moving microbes
The prasinophyte Pyramimonas sp. showing four flagella:
A gamete of Pyramimonas sp. moving with a forward facing flagellum:
A small flagellate moving with a long trailing flagellum:
A small flagellate moving with a corkscrew motion:
A dinoflagellate showing its transverse flagellum:
Movement by cilia. Ciliate attempts to catch particles:
Movement by cilia: the ciliate Strombidium sp.
Movement by cilia. Ciliate draws particles toward it:
Happy ciliate:
Movement by deformation: amoeboid
Movement by cellular deformation: Euglenoid:
Movement by microorganisms in water is very different from that of humans and other large animals due to the overwhelming effects of viscosity at small size scales.
Microbial swimming (equivalent to humans swimming in molasses) requires special techniques. Successful techniques are the 'flexible oar' (cilium), the 'corkscrew' (forward facing flagellum) and cellular deformation.
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It is now impossible to receive such an amount of dogs on our territory and to implement our regulations, i.e. keeping your dog on a leash at all times, respect other hikers and the environment, and mostly, bring back the dogs excrements to the trash can.
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Sheila Reid plays Helena in Maurice's Jubilee. Sheila's appearances in theatre are many and varied: Seven years with Laurence Olivier's National Theatre Company, parts...Read More
Sheila Reid plays Helena in Maurice's Jubilee. Sheila's appearances in theatre are many and varied: Seven years with Laurence Olivier's National Theatre Company, parts including Natasha Three Sisters, Bianca Othello (both also feature films) Mary Warren Crucible, Dorinda Beaux Stratgem, Miss Elvsted Hedda Gabler directed by Ingmar Bergman, who subsequently wrote a part for her in his first English spoken film The Touch. For the RSC, Nurse Romeo & Juliet, Putana Tis Pity she's a Whore, Queen Margaret Richard Third and in Summer 2011, Aunt Marian American Trade. At the Royal Court Black Milk & Terrorism, My Mother Said I Never Should, and The Gentle Avalanche (Most Promising Actress Award). When I Was A Girl I Used To Scream And Shout, Bush and Whitehall Theatre (Olivier Nomination). The Importance of Being Ernest, Chichester & London Haymarket, Pornography, Tricycle. A founder member of Ian McKellen's Actors Co with whom she spent 3 seasons. Tours to India, Japan, Russia and USA. A musical On The Town as Mme Dilly for the ENO at the Theatre De Chatelet in Paris. Other musicals: The Beggar Woman, Sweeny Todd (NT) Jacks Mother In To The Woods, Donmar & Eloise Martin Guerre (Prince Edward).
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
I'm not fat! Are so, fatso!
First, what did the girls say about how often they are teased? Twenty-three percent of participants in the study reported appearance-related teasing by a parent. 13% were teased by mothers and 29% by siblings, according to the survey.
This teasing was a significant predictor of body dissatisfaction, depression, lowered self-esteem, bulimic behavior, and restricted eating.
Middle school is a time when the average male body is becoming longer and lanky (if it is changing yet at all) and the average girl's body is becoming thickened around the middle. It is this midriff thickening that many girls complain of. And it is just at this time that an insensitively placed comment can ignite an eating disorder. One of my patients once told me she started her diet that became full-fledged anorexia nervosa the day the boy at the locker next to hers called her "Sara Lee."
Doctors, nurses, teachers, coaches, parents, and brothers and sisters need to know that words CAN hurt. Each patient should have the opportunity to discuss any bullying, teasing, harassment or worse that she is experiencing in her environment before a self-destructive response has a chance to flare up.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
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Friday, June 19, 2009
ADHD and Medication: cause for alarm?
That's because it was big news across all media this week. A study, "Sudden Death and Use of Stimulation Medications in Youths"* has parents and providers everywhere scrutinizing the results. It is generally agreed that somewhere near 5% of the general pediatric population has a diagnosis of ADHD, so that means this information has the potential to affect at least one kid in every classroom. In addition to legitimate use of medication one needs to consider the current fad of students buying or borrowing the prescribed medications of their friends to use as study aids. The results of this current research ask us to sit up and pay attention.
What is the brouhaha about? This epidemiological study from Columbia University and the New York State Psychiatric Institute published in the June issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry examined the risk of sudden unexplained death(SUD) in young people taking stimulant medication (eg Methylphenidate (Ritalin).
The study used official vital statistics from across the US and identified 564 cases of SUD in children ages 7 through 19. They were compared with 564 youth who died as passengers in motor vehicle accidents. Data was collected and studied for the years 1985 to 1996. Without going into exhaustive detail, suffice it to say that there is very little criticism about the methodology in this ambitious work. The control group was well matched, the methods of inquiry and verification were excellent, several confounding factors (like underlying diseases in victims) were accounted for, and the results appear to be reliable and statistically significant.
Results showed that ten children (1.8%) of the SUD group showed evidence of stimulant use (almost all methylphenidate, the generic name for Ritalin) as opposed to only two (0.4%) of the motor vehicle fatality group.
Here are some of the most fundamental concerns and questions raised by this new information:
- The data in this study was collected from records more than twenty years ago and the newer formulations of longer acting medications (eg Adderal XR, Concerta) were not prescribed yet.
- A statistical association does not prove causality. For instance, it is possible that the genes that code for ADHD in an individual also put that person at a slightly higher risk of a sudden cardiac event.
- The numbers of exposed children was extremely small. Although the data showed a statistically significant difference, we need to remember that the percentages still remain extremely low.
- In a misguided haste to dismiss medications for ADHD as unsafe, we must not forget the very high likelihood of harmful and unhealthy behaviors associated with untreated ADHD. Alcoholism, motor vehicle accidents, school failure, antisocial activity and other accidents are many times higher in adolescents who are not on medication when it is indicated.
- This study makes people want to do something (like an EKG) before prescribing medication even though the study does not at all address whether there is any way to predict who might be at risk from the medications.
- A statistical nugget to underscore the rarity of the problem was pointed out by Dr Laurence Greenhill, a child psychiatrist in practice in Mamaroneck, one of the lead authors in the study, and the President-elect of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. It would be necessary to treat 250,000 children before one might expect to encounter SUD associated with stimulant treatment. On the other hand, it would only take treating two children with medication for their ADHD to see beneficial effects on the symptoms.
What is the current advice for kids already on medication?
Most clinicians have been alerted to the statistical increase in SUD over the past few years. The current recommendation by the FDA, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Heart Association is to have a careful assessment of family cardiac history done before prescribing medication. Only when such a positive history exists is an electrocardiogram or other test recommended. For others, no screening cardiac tests are necessary. If there is any question of a family history, it should be discussed with the prescribing doctor.
Although it is fair to downplay the risks in diagnosed patients who need the medications in order to function well, it is also fair to point out to those who might abuse stimulants that every medication has risks, known and unknown. When an otherwise healthy college sophomore combines Adderal with Red Bull, coffee, alcohol, insufficient sleep and stress, any number of side effects are possible, including cardiac ones.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Two Birds with One Stone: Pregnancy and HIV?
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Just Say NO is not enough
Standing on the auditorium stage with only a water bottle and a mike for props, Bernie took us on a roller coaster ride through his blurry, high, highschool years and then on to college where he partied and drank excessively, and was arrested for DWI twice. His storytelling is brilliant, and people laugh, sometimes embarassed at laughing at such a terrible tale.
Bernie painfully tells about his younger brother's struggle with alcohol and depression and ultimate suicide. And about his other brother, Sean, who is mentally retarded and completely lovable. After a six month jail term for a third DWI, Bernie gave up drinking and drugs and has been clean for 21 years.
The power in Bernie's story is in its humor but also in his keen awareness of what adolescent drinking is really like. He sends caveats to kids about drinking and driving (Don't even think of it!), how to plan ahead on how much drinking to do, how to get home and with whom("No means No when it comes to the ladies") and about warning signs that they might be troubled drinkers (you cannot stick to your plan for the evening, you are skipping class, you are losing friends, you cannot stop drinking once you start, you get angry at the suggestion that you should cut down, and you lose track of what is "normal" drinking).
Bernie is spending the summer talking to the military overseas about decision making and I am sure just making them laugh and feel appreciated. In the Fall he will resume his gig at colleges and high schools around the country. His website is HappyHourComedy. I highly recommend him to any school or college administrator or counsellor trying to reach adolescents and young adults.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Twitter: Guiding parents and others of us in the dark
As with all new steps in technology evolution, there are sure to be aspects of Twitter no one has thought of that will emerge with time. If you have experience with your teens or young adults and want to share a Twitter story, please comment at the end of this post. And please don't feel hemmed in by 140 characters!
One thing I have already heard from parents in my community is how quickly a house party can go "viral" because of Twitter. Something new to be aware of!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Why Blog?
However, with more and more social networking, our world necessarily and impatiently expands into the world beyond our small communities. There are many people to hear from and there are even more listening out there.
So, why would I decide to do this? Blogging satisfies my need to teach satisfies my wish to filter the news bombarding all of us helps me focus on medical news that can help parents and professionals do a better job will contribute to my platform as I work on a book on parenting teens will hopefully add a voice of experience and reason to the blogosphere!
I hope you will join this adventure with me. Become a follower; make my blog an RSS (what is that anyway?) feed; or make it a favorite. But above all, please send it along to friends and family and COMMENT! Comment by clicking on "comment" at the end of each blog entry.
If all else fails, ask one of your children to show you what to do!
Thanks for coming along!
Monday, June 1, 2009
Parenting Teens-adjective or verb?
But I am also getting a look at a number of publications, blogs and books that address "parenting teens"--meaning "teens who parent"! Bristol Palin's publicity for her new baby and her ironic trumpeting of "do as I say not as I do" is only the most public example of teenagers who are parenting. As of 2006, the birth rate for 15-19 year olds started to rise whereas it had fallen steadily by over 30% over the previous 14 years.
The easily accessible internet can be a tremendous resource for teens most in need of information. I will be following with interest to see where advice is coming from and how supportive bloggers actually are of these young, vulnerable parents.


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