NAIWE | Miriam Ruff | Activity https://naiwe.org/members/miriamruff/activity/ Activity feed for Miriam Ruff. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:41:13 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 1659091d5ed25b88ed92d27909148f59 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog https://miriamruff.naiwe.org/?p=408 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:53:16 -0400 Make Your Summer Go Swimmingly As the weather gets warmer, many people’s thoughts start drifting toward the beach or the pool. If you’re an ostomate, though — especially a new […]

]]> 2d7a59e37598ab8af007b939367ec276 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog https://miriamruff.naiwe.org/?p=402 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:10:45 -0500 Have an Ostomy? Prevent a Peristomal Hernia. Many people who get an ostomy aren’t aware of the risk of developing a peristomal hernia, but it’s one of the most common post-surgical complications. […]

]]> e73d13c818ca9bfdd8d54bf640c4f2c7 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog https://miriamruff.naiwe.org/?p=370 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:40:27 -0500 Support Your Ostomy with Proper NutritionIf you’re going to have ostomy surgery, you may wonder what that means for you nutritionally. Nutrition plays a large role in both your recovery […]

]]> 625684bc047c9917e48aa6fe76cc1f36 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog https://miriamruff.naiwe.org/?p=392 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:39:39 -0500 Valentine's Day for OstomatesValentine’s Day is just around the corner, but if you’re a new ostomate, you may be dreading the day. Many people who have recently had ostomy surgery […]

]]> 44a5c4c000b9e9e79aba74a3cddaba70 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog https://miriamruff.naiwe.org/?p=385 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:02:12 -0500 Finding Support and Protection for Your Ostomy Life shouldn’t stop because you have an ostomy. In fact, ostomies are often a second chance at living a full and productive life. That doesn’t mean, […]

]]> 988707ff17d947b5434be1827a7a3b45 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog https://miriamruff.naiwe.org/?p=372 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 10:16:14 -0500 Ostomates: Do You Want to Feel Supported this New Year? An ostomy is a surgical procedure that reroutes part of the intestines outside of the abdomen so bodily waste collects in a pouch. While for patients […]

]]> d577cbe9191eb6ee6871749ea0a12aeb Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog https://miriamruff.naiwe.org/?p=362 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:34:36 -0500 Ostomy Clothing and Appliances: What You Wear Matters What you wear can affect your health, and that’s especially true if you’ve had an ostomy, a procedure that directs the body’s waste products through […]

]]> afea11f2a32f7afb4e3defde72bdf468 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog https://miriamruff.naiwe.org/?p=351 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:01:39 -0500 The Ins and Outs of Living with an Ostomy Over 130,000 Americans have ostomy surgery every year, and it’s estimated there are about one million people in the US living with an ostomy. I’m one […]

]]> 86c50f21db99a97c1ba18b6909aa60e2 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog https://miriamruff.naiwe.org/?p=339 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:45:23 -0400 Tease Your Taste Buds — And Your BrainDid you know that tea is the second-most consumed beverage in the world (water is first)? Did you know that it has health benefits for just about […]

]]> 324d81e5a5c6933e3926e655ed78fd05 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog https://miriamruff.naiwe.org/?p=336 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:40:52 -0400 The History of Writing and Reading: Japanese Writing [This is the seventh of an ongoing series that examines the rise of writing – and therefore reading – around the world. We will be looking at the maj […]

]]> b5080c9a1d8e24c41b5e8859e476b23f Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog https://miriamruff.naiwe.org/?p=332 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:58:04 -0400 The History of Writing and Reading: The Development of the Chinese Writing System[This is the sixth of an ongoing series that examines the rise of writing – and therefore reading – around the world. We will be looking at the maj […]

]]> a06baa7a8abce9bad882c33163d1a176 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog https://miriamruff.naiwe.org/?p=330 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:24:28 -0400 The History of Writing and Reading: The Rosetta Stone [This is the fifth of an ongoing series that examines the rise of writing – and therefore reading – around the world. We will be looking at the maj […]

]]> 9e5891a51d1b10d2ce1d2939698cace1 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog https://miriamruff.naiwe.org/?p=327 Fri, 30 May 2025 10:23:34 -0400 The History of Writing and Reading: The Rise of Indo-European Languages (Part 2 of 2) [This is the fourth of an ongoing series that examines the rise of writing – and therefore reading – around the world. It is also the second part in […]

]]> f46a373fd8803920bdd7304f536aa631 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog https://miriamruff.naiwe.org/?p=324 Fri, 23 May 2025 20:24:54 -0400 The History of Writing and Reading: The Rise of Indo-European Languages (Part 1 of 2) [This is the third of an ongoing series that examines the rise of writing – and therefore reading – around the world. We’ll be looking at the major […]

]]> 779890a2b14c3c2dbf04b0d09a94de94 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog https://miriamruff.naiwe.org/?p=320 Fri, 16 May 2025 10:18:30 -0400 The History of Writing and Reading: Egyptian Forms [This is the second of an ongoing series that examines the rise of writing – and therefore reading – around the world. We will be looking at the maj […]

]]> 6875c9c36f1f7a84904d3937dd955304 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog https://miriamruff.naiwe.org/?p=317 Tue, 13 May 2025 15:50:22 -0400 The History of Writing and Reading: The Origins of Writing [This is the first of an ongoing series that examines the rise of writing – and therefore reading – around the world. We will be looking at the maj […]

]]> 5f54d5063c3e64b95b049c9847ae5a32 Miriam Ruff commented on the post, Draftmith 2.0: A Writer’s BFF, on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog https://miriamruff.naiwe.org/draftmith-2-0-a-writers-bff/#comment-13 Tue, 13 May 2025 14:21:57 -0400 I’ve never used Hemingway, so I really can’t say. I feel really in control using Draftsmith, as I get to make the final determination if a change is appropriate or not.

]]> 69a23b08ec8504f26e160ece813d9eff Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog https://miriamruff.naiwe.org/?p=304 Tue, 06 May 2025 10:00:44 -0400 Headache Organizational ResourcesBelow are some of the leading resources for information related to headache disorders and migraine: American Headache Society Our goal is to […]

]]> 1eb2889bc36e031a3298f2d3000123d3 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/?p=213 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:02:47 -0400 According to the American Headache Society, almost 37 million Americans live with some form of headache disorder, so you’d think there would be a relatively large number of specialists to treat them. However, […]

]]> ff513ee7a0d037c972456222345ce390 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/?p=310 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:32:44 -0400 I’ve been testing out the new Draftsmith 2.0 software from Intelligent Editing, the makers of PerfectIt, which I use and love, and I’ve been impressed with its capabilities. If you’re just getting started with […]

]]> fa968c0a5e416fd84c92e71d693c679d Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/?p=240 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:46:22 -0400 Headaches are one of the most frequent reasons people take medication or see a healthcare specialist. But it can be hard to know when you should seek medical attention and how to find the right providers. To […]

]]> b267c2d23c2c14fb31a7fb72f6771241 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/?p=204 Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:13:37 -0400 New daily persistent headache (NDPH) is another type of primary chronic headache disorder. The symptoms start very suddenly and remain moderate-to-severe 24/7/365. NDPH generally only affects your head. However, […]

]]> ce24009b012604787f5c17818d69aadf Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/?p=197 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:41:55 -0400 A cluster headache is different from both tension-type headaches and migraine. With this type of headache, you experience pain on one side of your head that can last anywhere from 15 minutes up to three hours, […]

]]> 6ba689da0147766b899a5250668500da Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/?p=296 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:51:53 -0400 Pharmacological treatments aren’t effective for everyone, and some people prefer not to take medications if they aren’t absolutely needed. For these patients, external neuromodulation devices can help prevent […]

]]> 1143392ada1ee7009ff56253e3f4f35f Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/?p=288 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:55:10 -0400 If you have migraine, or if you’re simply interested in learning about migraine and other headache disorders, the Migraine World Summit is going on this week, March 20-27, online. There will be 32 speakers over […]

]]> 702473be153c331633643e31c6e25d70 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/?p=251 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:40:50 -0400 Migraine is one of the oldest medical conditions known to mankind. Some of the earliest cases of painful headaches that we know about were recorded by the ancient Egyptians around 1200 BCE.

Around 400 BCE, […]

]]> 55d1f9c291a4545b0e2fa153d7be0cde Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/?p=282 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:01:56 -0400 I had the honor of being interviewed on the Gifted Underachievers podcast, combining talking about my recent book on preparing good tea with a lively discussion of creativity in all things writing, editing, […]

]]> af8cd6124eea6805b234ee29571568d1 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/?p=279 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 19:37:56 -0500 Words are a food source that our minds catalyze to encourage new thoughts and new ways of thinking.

Active verbs always engage me, as they show, not tell, me what’s happening to the characters on the page, […]

]]> cbfda0d44c55142c876277bafc51a4fe Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/?p=276 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:17:42 -0500 I am both a word crafter and a word processor, in that I both write/edit (craft) and read (process) what other people have written. Words are the currency for both transactions.

In my first capacity, words […]

]]> 4381970088c6b06ad0ba613098c6fd29 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/?p=274 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:01:44 -0500 Words are the nutritional base of effective communication.

They’re the building blocks of thought and language and can be combined in an infinite number of ways. How they’re combined informs what we think, […]

]]> 764b6006093e861aad2761d9c6ee1b24 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/?p=266 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:29:44 -0500 The words we use in our work boost our awareness of ourselves and the world around us and establish a connectivity between us as writer/editor and the audience for whom we write/edit.

For me, two words […]

]]> 4ad99cbe782a6ae78816ca552e263098 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/?p=258 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:08:06 -0500 Bumbershoot, Inc. supports NAIWE and its Words Matter Week celebration.

We recognize that, whether you’re writing or editing, words matter! Effective communication only comes when you write and/or edit with […]

]]> 10d117cc6b4e09c60a68c2d83c3a987a Miriam Ruff changed their profile picture https://naiwe.org/activity/p/8811/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:41:36 -0500 0 b2865ba894b1d00348d33a625b2c7a4d Miriam Ruff's profile was updated https://naiwe.org/activity/p/8810/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:53:26 -0500 0 1cc14957ec01f867261be8207ddf66ef Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/?p=244 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:53:47 -0500 You feel pain and pressure in your face, especially above and around the eyes, and you’ve got a runny nose. Is it migraine (a primary headache), or is it a sinus headache (a secondary headache)?

Especially […]

]]> ca31694e369a0377958325bd7bb96c7f Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/?p=221 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:00:38 -0500 According to the American Migraine Foundation, while studies have shown migraine is a genetically based neurological disorder, factors such as your environment, lifestyle, and diet still play a large role in the […]

]]> 333fe1e4ad65242cd30f22d96d9c6b3f Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/?p=231 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 21:49:20 -0500 Many people with migraine have an adversarial relationship with their gut. During an attack, it can cause stomach and abdominal pain, nausea, an overly full sensation, and more. But why would a disorder that […]

]]> bf4f89110e89b60e4c3b1a16d81ebbf6 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/?p=191 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 21:30:41 -0500 If you think you have migraine (or any other type of ongoing headache), discuss your symptoms with your primary care physician (PCP) first. They may be able to diagnose the condition and start treatment, though […]

]]> 98c1e2152e697cfca5cffbcf5b2a01a2 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/?p=180 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:25:32 -0500 Migraine is a common neurological disorder, whose attacks contains four distinct phases, one of which is a ghastly headache. Interestingly, though, it’s possible to have migraine attacks without the pain phase, a […]

]]> 79f9785974fb88e5221feb37881e28c7 Miriam Ruff commented on the post, Tea Book Published: Looking for Reviewers, on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/tea-book-published-looking-for-reviewers/#comment-9 Sat, 18 Jan 2025 21:06:00 -0500 Ah, to find another tea lover. I just had an editors’ afternoon tea party, which was loads of fun — yacking away while we imbibed our favorite drink. And I would like to read your books; tell me how I can find them.

]]> 90f70111c7ac174748acb51381f94be1 Miriam Ruff commented on the post, When Can You Find Time to Write?, on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/when-can-you-find-time-to-write/#comment-8 Sat, 18 Jan 2025 21:04:23 -0500 We all need motivation, even for things we want to do.

]]> 4bbcae44caba65a6add6c04113f0f6bf Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/?p=158 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 14:59:10 -0500 When you get a headache, you probably just pop some acetaminophen or ibuprofen, and it goes away a short time later. If that describes you, you’re one of the lucky ones.

Not only are there about 150 different […]

]]> 90ad00e57753eb603d58926d7f5e3e8d Miriam Ruff commented on the post, Why Authors Need a Website, on the site Member's Library http://articles.naiwe.com/why-authors-need-a-website/#comment-30003 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:09:59 -0500 I completely agree with needing a writer/editor website. As you mentioned, I have complete control over what goes on what page and when. I have a storefront to sell my products. And I have a multi-page writing […]

]]> 815f7473e7f0d9fa5c2e5455e8952cd4 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/?p=149 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:31:11 -0500 You’ve got a full life — a demanding job, the role of full-time soccer mom/dinner cook/babysitter/homework helper, and you’re constantly sleep-deprived. But you’ve got ideas, poems, stories to tell. When do yo […]

]]> 18b845671b262ef3acf67c3e711b3781 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/?p=142 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:20:36 -0500 My book “Tea-Sing Your Taste Buds: How to brew and drink a proper cup of tea” is now available on my website in PDF format. All proceeds from the sale of the book will go toward funding my two healthcare […]

]]> bd3a6f509f6f79eaa514e20280f472a3 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/?p=134 Fri, 29 Nov 2024 15:55:00 -0500 Humans are very adept at creating patterns, even when there isn’t a pattern in the data. A great example is the “man in the moon.” His appearance is nothing more than our taking random spots of light and shadow […]

]]> 826d2861f44dc4fe07736e228a962754 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/?p=128 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:53:18 -0500 So, here’s the word on my latest book project, due to come out December 15, 2024. It’s called Tea-Sing Your Taste Buds: How to Brew and Drink a Proper Cup of Tea, Second Edition. Like the dental care book I’ve […]

]]> d1c570dc6a8a58e09efa5afa9d4e490b Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/?p=124 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:03:54 -0500 So, in my opening blog last week, I talked about one of my book projects, Sinking Your Teeth into Proper Dental Care, Second Edition. This week, I’d like to discuss its rather unusual hunt to find an […]

]]> b1265d1aeba54b8205228f1b9a3961e9 Miriam Ruff commented on the post, Welcome to my blog, on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/welcome-to-my-blog/#comment-3 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:20:55 -0500 I try to do my best. Joe says hello back. FYI, blog posts every Friday here.

]]> 80c4f0e00d63665f533f4ca822ab1fc1 Miriam Ruff wrote a new post on the site Miriam Ruff's Blog http://miriamruff.naiwe.com/?p=121 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:34:31 -0500 Hello, Visitors, and welcome to my inaugural NAIWE blog. I’d like to take the first couple of posts to talk about one of the book projects I’m working on. This title is Sinking Your Teeth into Proper Dental Care, […]

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