April 30, 2007

12:10: The Health Roundup, with Jay & Jamie.

12:15: A Hamilton man has organized his own fundraiser to benefit McMaster Children’s Hospital. Jeffrey Holk is putting on ‘Elvis: The Way It Was’ featuring well-known Elvis impersonator Steve Kabakos at the Dofasco Centre for the Arts (Theatre Aquarius) May 4, 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 and $40.

Guest: Jeffrey Holk, Financial Consultant with Investors Group (but Investors Group is not involved…)

12:20: There is an upcoming seminar in Burlington on menopause and andropause. It’s free and being held on May 9^th at the Burlington Convention Centre with Dr. Larry & Joan Komer.

Guest: Dr. Larry Komer, well-known authority in obstetrics and gynecology who has conducted extensive research into issues relating to women's health. He is an active member of the consulting staff in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital in Burlington, where he also maintains a busy private practice.

12:35: Know any doctors? Well, you might wanna give him or her a hug this week. Halton Region is honouring MDs with the fifth-annual Physician Appreciation Week starting today and running through Friday.

Guest: Angela Sugden Praysner, Halton’s Physician Recruitment Co-ordinator.

For your info: Irene Hogan discussed joint pain & inflammation on 900CHML today!
Meds mentioned: zyflamend, zeel, omega 3's, traumeel, organic teas and green tea.

Discuused the benefits of green tea, or products containing the four polyphenols found in fresh tea leaves ( EGCG) . The direct impact of EGCG from tea may prevent arthritis, and inhibit the production of inflammatory molecules associated with joint damage. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (Omega-3 PUFAs) have also been used to treat joint pain associated with several inflammatory conditions.
Between 40% and 60% of Americans use complementary and alternative medicine to manage medical conditions, prevent disease and promote health and well-being.

April 27, 2007

12:09….

Health Roundup with Jay and Jamie.

12:15…

“Feel good Friday” with the Dynamic Duo from Daynight….

Hilton Silberg and Irene Hogan in taking calls for the full hour on your health issues.

We’ll also review some of the week’s big health stories.

discuss stop study available at all day night pharmacies

April 26, 2007

Today's show:

12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay & Jamie.

12:15: Celiac disease is considered to be THE most under diagnosed and misdiagnosed disease. At one time thought to be rare, it is now estimated that celiac disease affects up to one per cent of people in Canada or 325,000 Canadians, including about 7,000 in the Hamilton area. On Saturday, April 28 from 8:30 until 12:30, the Hamilton Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association will host Celiac Education Day at the Burlington Convention Centre located on Burloak Drive in Burlington.
Guest: Bev Ruffo, the Chair of the Canadian Celiac Association’s Hamilton Chapter.

12:20: The sex ed debate continues. A column on MSNBC says south of the border, Bush administration’s abstinence ideology is costing lives and leads to 250,000 abortions in the US per year.

Guest: Dr. Arthur Caplan, director of the Center for Bioethics at the University of Pennsylvania.

12:35: Health Matters paid segment with chiropractors.

Guests: Dr. Jim Lamontagn and Dr. Katherine Wheatly.

12:50: Daynight Pharmacy segment.

Guest: Hilton or Irene.

Travel medicine - Ancaster Travel Clinic-Dr.Stephenson-was really helpful in preparing Hilton for his trip to the far east.

Prescribed the right vaccinations and medicine to be used in case of travellers diarrhea.

Also discussed not eating raw vegetables and being careful of water consumption-only to use bottled water that must be unsealed by the user.

What not to eat etc.