May 15, 2007

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

12:15-12:30: Hal Johnson of Body Break fame is speaking out in support of World Hypertension Week in Canada, encouraging Canadians to get heart-smart about their diets but more importantly, to get their blood pressure checked and know what is healthy for them. Hal actually has high blood pressure, something you wouldn't expect in a fitness buff.

Guests: Hal Johnson.

Dr. Richard Tytus, Family Physician in Hamilton.

12:35: A visit with Dr. Joyce Tellier.

Guest: Dr. Joyce Tellier, Naturopathic doctor who works for Webber natural pharmaceuticals.

12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.

Guest: Irene Hilton.

Irene talked about the power of positive thinking and how it plays a role in good health.

Improving your mood directly effects the impact on your health. A recent Duke study of more than 800 heart patients found that those who reported experiencing more positive emotions such as happiness, optimism and joy were 20% more likely to be alive after 11 years than those who more often experienced negative emotions. A positive outlook during illness impacts your immune system. During trying times its not always expected that you may feel 100 % positive, you may not always be able to change the situation you are in, but you can change and control your response and attitude. Having a good support system and attitude can improve your health and a better recovery during illness. All the advise to "keep the sunny side up" if you want to be healthy sounds all warm and fuzzy and perhaps to good to be true. Actually, though a load of evidence shows that your attitude about life can improve your health and speed up recovery from a serious ailment or surgery. Some researchers think that pessimism may stress you out, too, boosting levels of destructive stress hormones in your bloodstream. Circle yourself with positive influences, do not let people make you feel guilty for being sick or treat your physical ailments as if they emotional. Attitude definitely seems to influence the course of illness. Try to become more positive, recognize that your grief and pain however real and deep are only part of a larger picture, and that picture also includes many elements of pleasure, success and meaning.