May 22, 2007

12:10: The health roundup, with Jay, Jamie & Jimmy. (club mix)

12:20: It’s mental health week. St. Joseph’s Health Care is putting on a 1 hour hands on presentation tomorrow night to focus on depression and mindfulness. The guest speaker is Dr. Peter Bieling.

Guest: Dr. Peter Bieling, Associate Professor, and Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences
Psychologist at St. Joseph's Hospital.

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

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

12:50: Daynight Pharmacy segment.

Irene Hogan.

Recent information was released on "Avandia" for blood sugar control. As stated by FDA, patients who are taking AVANDIA, especially those with underlying heart disease or those who are at risk of heart attack, should talk to their doctor about this new information. You should consult your doctor whenever you have a concern about your medication, tell your doctor if you have heart problems or heart failure.

Do not use Avandia if you have Type 1 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition that requires medication along with diet and exercise, if you have any questions or concerns or experiencing new symptoms, you should call your health care provider. Only your doctor can decide if Avandia is right for you.

Some people with diabetes use complementary or alternative therapies, some suggestions are listed below, for additional information talk with your health care provider.

Green tea, Cinnamon, Lipoic Acid, Chromium