May 24, 2007

12:10: The health roundup with Jay, Jamie & Jimmy.

12:15: ‘Tis the season for spring musicals at schools all over the city. It’s easier than you think to support the arts here in Hamilton. For instance, Rosedale School next week is presenting THE LITTLE PRINCE, and proceeds from the $5 tickets go to supporting the school with arts programming and resources.
Guest: Lauren Merritt, One of the directors of THE LITTLE PRINCE.

12:20: Time for some cosmetic relief!

Guest: Phil Hudson from Kalaya Cosmetics.

12:35: Back sore? Must be all that gardening. We can help…

Guests: Chiropractors Dr. Jim and Dr. Katherine.

12:45: Daynight Pharmacy segment.

Guest: Irene Hogan.

Irene talked about a Mosquito's and West Nile Virus on 900CHML today !

Now with the onset of summer fast approaching so are the mosquitoes emerging. With the onset of mosquitoes comes the threat of West Nile Virus. The West Nile Virus appeared in Ontario in 2001, the virus is transmitted by mosquitoes that had become infected by feeding on an infected bird. Research has shown that 4 out of 5 people bitten by an infected mosquito do not show any symptoms. Of those who do show symptoms most will experience flu like symptoms with a rash on chest, stomach or back. Only about 1 in 150 people will experience serious symptoms, including high fever, severe headache, muscle weakness, stiff neck, confusion, tremors, numbness and sudden sensitivity to light. Symptoms usually develop between two and 15 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. To protect yourself and your family, there are bug repellent options. For natural bug repellents some of the effective ingredients are essential oils, which bugs find unappealing. lemongrass oil, citronella oil, rosemary oil, cedar oil, emu oil, catnip oil are just a few. These are effective but must be applied more frequently. DEET is an active ingredient in many repellents but it also carries health risks, research has shown, DEET can affect the nervous system. Do not use DEET on children under 6 months of age, because their young nervous systems are still developing. The concentration of DEET should be no greater than 30% for adults and 10% for children. DEET-based replacements can be used on top of clothing, do not use it under clothing. Besides applying bug repellent keep your area clean where mosquitoes like to breed, its important to get rid of any standing water. You can sprinkle neem oil in areas that naturally collect water to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs. Plants herbs that yield bug-repelling oils. Play safe !