June 29, 2007 - Feel Good Friday

12:09… Health news roundup with Jay and the rodeo king Jamie.

12:15…. Feel Good Friday…open line…taking calls on all your health issues with Hilton Silberg and Irene Hogan here LIVE in studio.

We’ll review some of the top health stories of the week as well and answer some listener email.

June 28, 2007

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

12:20: That small talk/chit chat at the doc’s office between the doctor and patient, according to a new study, is likely to be wasting patients’ time and also making them even more uncomfortable than they already are.

Guest: Dr. Diane Morse, lead author of the study, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry.

12:35: Doctors says Vitamin D is no excuse for excess sun exposure. The Canadian Cancer Society’s advice on sun exposure has not changed since the new Vitamin D recommendations came out. Newsflash: any time your skin’s turning a different colour, you’re causing skin damage!

Guest: Patti Payne, Senior Advisor, Prevention, Cancer Control Policy and Programs, Ontario Division, Canadian Cancer Society

12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.

Guest: Hilton

Hilton reminisced about about his sweet savory purple days in Pharmacy !


In every field of medicine, there are some patients, who don't respond to tradition methods of treatment. Sometimes they need medicine at strengths that are not manufactured by drug companies, or perhaps they simply need a different method of ingesting a medication. Pharmacy compounding meets these needs and many more. It provides a way for physicians and pharmacists to customize an individualized prescription for the specific need of that patient. Prescription compounding is a growing component providing expanded treatment options and solving challenging medication needs. Daynight is committed to providing high-quality compound medications for their patients. This triad relationship, patient, physician and pharmacist is vital in the process to solve unique medical situations.
Pharmacies are continuing to evolve, and at Daynight Pharmacy we want to be forth front, the North American leader in enhanced pharmaceutical practice and the cornerstone in customer service!!

June 27, 2007

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

12:20: Health Canada has recently approved a new indication for NICORETTE that allows smokers to gradually reduce the number of cigarettes smoked before they stop completely. According to clinical trials this approach may increase the chances of quitting by more than four times for people who have not been able to quit in the past.

Guest: John Kayser, nurse clinician and coordinator of the McGill University Health Clinic Smoking Cessation Program.

12:35: A new study out of McMaster University finds that residents in long-term care facilities who require pain management represent an extremely vulnerable population, and their pain is often overlooked unintentionally because of the challenges and barriers to obtaining accurate pain assessments.

Guest: Sharon Kaasalainen (Cassa-linen), lead investigator, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University.

12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.

Guest: Irene.

Irene talked about Sleep Disorders on 900CHML today!

Millions of Canadians suffer from undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy and other sleep problems, partly because most physicians simply don't ask, and patients simply don't inform. The result is that sleep disorders are significantly underdiagnosed. Lack of sleep can cause serious consequences, from 1% to 4% of fatal automobile crashes are caused by driver drowsiness. But 10 to 15% of individuals with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome , and 15 to 20% of individuals with narcelepsy are ever diagnosed and treated. Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder. The inability to attain restful sleep in adequate amounts exacts a heavy toll. Sometimes insomnia can be a symptom of a physical problem, like asthma, arthritis but it can also be the result of anxiety or stress. Approximately 35 % of the adult population have insomnia during the course of a year. Natural sleep patterns show considerable individual variability. Most adults are comfortable with 6.5 - 8 hours of sleep daily. With the lack of sleep, it is often associated with significant medical, psychological and social disturbances. Conventional medical treatment includes psychological and pharmacological approaches. However long term use of frequently prescribed medications can lead to habit forming and problematic withdrawal symptoms. Therefore herbal and other natural sleep aids are gaining popularity, as herbs commonly used for their sedative effects do not have the drawbacks of conventional drugs.

Irene Recommended re; meditation, acupuncture or massage therapy and aromatherapy.

Products Recommended re: Chamomile, lavender, melatonin, passion flower and St.Johns Wart

June 26, 2007

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

12:20: By now you’ve likely heard about CH’s Randy Steele’s remarkable journey back from throat cancer. He joined us on the ‘old Jamie West Show last year to talk about it. Well, one of his newfound hobbies has landed him in the ‘you me gallery’ on James North. You can catch a sneak peak at steelecitysnapshots.blogspot.com.

Guest: CH Reporter Randy Steele.

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: Hilton

Hilton talked about the value of Customer Service & Med Checks today on 900CHML!

A reminder to offer Med Checks !!

Good Customer Service is no longer good enough, here at DayNight Pharmacy we want to extraordinary! Any business would not exist without customers, and if you have customers, you have to have customer service. Customers have more options than ever before, they want products and services that are cheap, fast and quick in form to whomever will provide it. That means that the competitive advantage is now in your ability to KEEP customers and build repeat business. Let's WOW them with unexpected service , let's appreciate there business. Lets build customer loyalty.

Here are some Customer Service Statistics you should know:

• A typical dissatisfied customer will tell 6-610 people about the problem, a typical satisfied customer will tell 1-2.
• It costs 6 times more to attract a new customer than it does to keep an old one.
• For customers who do not come back 68% do so because of indifference by customer service.
  
• About 7 out of 10 complaining customers will do business with you again if you resolve the complaint in their favor.
• If you resolve a complaint on the spot, 95% of customers will do business with you again.

Smile! it can lift the hearts of many ...

June 25, 2007

12:09… Roundup with Jay Jamie and Jim.

This segment is a repeat from April 26, 2007
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… Education watchdog group People For Education has been doing some research on school fundraising. The results show that you’re pretty fed up with fundraising for core costs in education.

GUEST: Annie Kidder, People For Education.

12:45:DayNight Pharmacy Segment

Guest: Irene

Irene talked about Seniors and Safe Medication Usage on 900 CHML today!

A safe prescription for seniors. As we age the body undergoes many changes. One of the changes that occur is the way our bodies handle medications. Seniors are much more sensitive to the effects of medications. A drug that someone was able to handle easily as a young adult may cause more side effects in an older person. Seniors often take medications at the same time, this can lead to drug interactions. Drugs change the way the body works. This is positive when providing the needed therapeutic effects, but it may be harmful if medications are not used correctly. Drugs include not only prescriptions, but also over-the-counter products as well as natural and alternative remedies, Don't forget alcohol, tobacco and caffeine also have an impact on medications. About one out of every four admissions to hospitals for patients over the age of 50, it is because of a medication problem. This is why it is most important for seniors to understand how to use their medications safely. Most seniors are using 4 prescribed drugs, 2 over the counter drugs, not including supplements. Things seniors should know or anyone for that fact who is taking medications:

• The name of the drug (generic and brand name)
• The reason you are taking the medication ( write on the bottle if this helps, ie: blood pressure )
• the amount you are to take, and at the best time the drug should be taken
  
• How often the drug should be taken
• How long the medications should be taken
• Should it be taken with or without food.
• Any precautions for using the drug
• What side effects might be expected
• Is the drug interactive with any other medication you are taken.
• Keep a list of all your medications
  
• Do not carry all your medications in one container
• Do keep medications out of the reach of children
• Ask if they are to be kept in a refrigerator
• Do consult with your pharmacist whenever you are thinking of taking a non-prescription drug.
  

Your pharmacist can provide you with all of this information. DayNight can provide a Medcheck formulated for you. They can also provide you with a list of medications that you can show your Doctors(s), and check for possible drug interactions. If you are senior or know a senior that is on three current drugs, is a beneficiary of the Ontario Drug Benefit program and is not residing in a long-term facility, they are eligible on a annual basis for a free 30 minute consultation. Call your DayNight Pharmacist today for an appointment!

June 22, 2007 - Feel Good Friday

12:09… Health News roundup with Jay, Jamie and Jimmy

12:15… FEEL GOOD FRIDAY….Hilton and Irene in studio taking calls and talking about health issues of the week

GUEST: Jerry Shapiro…BBNC Snacks…makers of POWERPOP snack

Promo: Kiwanis Kids Camp Days at DaynightQueenston…today tomorrow and Sunday! Free makeover's Friday. Saturday, free henna tattoos with free pizza to children under 12 !!

This week-end $ 3.00 only for Turtles!

$6.99 For Coffee !! ( Queenston Location Only)

Upcoming Events:

Irene Hogan Presentation with MPP Joyce Savoline

Re: Safe Meds

Free Admission

Saturday June 23rd @ 9:30

Burlington Senior Center

2285 New Street, Burlington

Irene Hogan Presentation:

Re: Safe Meds

Free Admission

Monday June 25 @ 2:00

YWCA Downtown McNabb

June 21, 2007

Today's Radio Show was a Repeat of May 17th, 2007

Please refer to May 17th post to view Blog.


Have A Healthy Day !

June 20, 2007

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

12:20: Looking to get the kids off the couch this summer once school’s out? The All Stars Sports Camp runs for 2 weeks at Bishop Ryan High School from July 23 to 27 and July 30 to August 3. It’s for local city children in the grades of JK to 8. It provides campers with an opportunity to showcase and enhance individual and team skills by working with physical education teachers, as well as some of the best high school coaches and BR student athletes.

Guest: Dino Borchetta, Teacher over at Bishop Ryan.

12:35: The Hamilton Brain Injury Association says 500 Canadian kids are hospitalized every year in cycling accidents. Thirty of those turn out to be fatal. June is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Traumatic brain injuries are the leading cause of death and disability for those under the age of 45.

Guest: Ted Newbigging, on the Hamilton Brain Association Board of Directors.

12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.

Guest: Irene.

Irene talked about Acid Base Balance today on 900CHML!

So what is acid base balance? The term acid-base balance is the interaction and balance between acid and alkaline mineral salts as well as a maintained balance between food intake and excretion of metabolic waste products. When the body is too acidic as a result of acid forming foods, high fat, mucus forming foods, and toxic food residues, disease and infections proliferate. This is especially true in cases of arthritis and rheumatic situations. Most foods are alkaline by nature, but manufactured processed foods are acidic. It is important to balance each meal with 75% alkaline to 25% acidic to maintain health. Perfect body Ph is 6.4 above is alkaline and below is acidic. It is important that your daily dietary intake of food naturally balances your body ph. People are individuals, so what works for one person may not work for the next, a balanced diet is unique for each person. To find balance it is helpful to know not only your own personal needs, but how to eat and choose high quality foods, including chlorophyll-rich plants, and certain fatty acids. Avoiding too many unnatural foods, and the dangers of food chemicals, like aspartame, MSG and food colorings. Remember that we eat to live, not live to eat. Get back to the basics of eating and recognize your individuality in relation to nutrition. Too many sweet things can negatively affect the intestinal flora, which can also contribute to hyperacidity. Avoid stress as much as possible, or learn to respond differently to common stressors. Think positively and smile often.

Product discussed: Pascoe PH-Balance Tablets

Pascoe Ph Strips, ( the easy and accurate way to check your body's ph. )

June 19, 2007

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

12:20: Nursing homes for people are everywhere but now there’s a new kind of nursing home: One for dogs! It’s in Japan and features round-the-clock monitoring of fido by vets, and even a team of puppies to play with the aging dogs to help them keep fit. Is this the way of the future or can we do just as good a job ourselves?

Guest: Jim Sykes, President & CEO of the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA.

12:35: Webber Pharmaceuticals time.

Guest: Dr. Joyce Tellier.

12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.

Guest: Hilton

Hilton talked about Kiwanis and BPH on 900CHML today.

At the DayNight Pharmacy Queenston Location, a fundraiser for the Kiwanis Kids Camp will be celebrating this Friday, Saturday and Sunday! For every $1 raised DayNight has offered to Match! It costs $60 to send a child to camp, so reach in and provide a child with the opportunity to explore camp! Friday and Saturday there will be face painting and henna for the children, and Sunday free pizza to children under 12 !

Your doctor says that you have an enlarged prostate gland, known medically as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) , or benign prostatic BPH hypertrophy. What should you do about it? Surgery, non-surgical treatment or medicine ? No single treatment choice is best for every man. What you and your doctor decides, depends mostly on the severity of your symptoms and how much your symptoms affect your daily life. There is a variety of effective treatments,and its key to know the pros and cons of each treatment and what is best suited for you. Take the time to review them with your doctor or health care professional . The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the reproductive system. Although scientists do not know all of the prostate's functions, one of its main roles is to squeeze fluid into the urethra. It is common for the prostate gland to become enlarged as a man ages. As a man matures the prostate goes through two main periods of growth, the first occurs around puberty and again around age 25. The second growth phase often results, years later in BPH. More than half of men on their sixties and as many as 90 percent in their seventies and eighties will have symptoms of BPH. One of the main symptoms of BPH is frequent urination, especially at night. After you doctor has taken a complete medical history, he/she will perform several tests. You may be asked on the severity of your symptoms and the impact on your daily life. SawPalmetto has been used by millions of men to ease BPH symptoms, and is often recommended as an alternative to medication. Hilton has recommended Prostate 5LX by New Chapter to promote healthy prostate functions and normalizes urine flow.

June 18, 2007

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

12:20: His name is Matt Kozma and he has a dream. Matt wants to bike from downtown Hamilton to Thunder Bay, to the base of the Terry Fox Statue. He’s doing it to raise money for those with cancer, and most of all, in honour of his late father who lost his battle with cancer 4 years ago. It’s called the Path 4 Positive Care.

Guest: Matt Kozma http://convio.cancer.ca/goto/p4pc

12:35: It’s official! St. Peter’s has broke ground for the Alexander Pavilion – a new home for patients with Alzheimer Disease and other dementias in our community. This event marks the end of a long journey and many years of uncertainty for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias and their families.

Guest: Donna Cripps, President & CEO of St. Peter’s.

12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.

Guest: Irene

Irene talked about PMS today on 900CHML

Premenstrual Syndrome Syndrome (PMS) is a disorder characterized by a set of hormonal changes that trigger disruptive symptoms in a significant number of women up to two weeks prior to menstruation. Physical, emotional and psychological changes can occur, affecting four out of ten women. PMS is very common, while some women have discomfort before their periods, some women's symptoms can affect the quality of their lives and/or ability to do normal activities. While it is not exactly known what causes PMS, it is known that changing hormones levels and brain chemistry play a role. Diet, activity level and stress also is related to the severity of symptoms. There are over 150 symptoms that have been attributed to PMS.
Most fall into Emotional, Physical, Psychological, some of the common ones are:

EMOTIONAL: depression, irritability, tension, anxiety,weepy, feeling loss of control.
PHYSICAL: bloating, weight gain, abdominal pain, muscle or joint pain, breast swelling or pain, headaches,fatigue, difficulty sleeping, dizziness.
PSYCHOLOGICAL: difficulties concentrating, forgetfulness, confusion, food cravings, lack of sexual interest, decreased efficiency.

The best way to diagnose PMS is to track your symptoms, on a calender for at least three months. If your symptoms follow a pattern each month, then you may have PMS. Consult your MD or a Certified Menopause Practitioner, they will help guide you on the right track to wellness. Women with mild to moderate symptoms may get relief from changes in lifestyle alone. Women with severe mood and physical symptoms around a women's menstrual cycle
may have PMDD Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. PMDD affects 3 percent to 5 percent of menstruating women. Their symptoms are severe enough to interfere with a women's everyday activities or relationships and can cause social impairment. 45% of women do not seek treatment, as women often face barriers to diagnosis and treatment. A Certified Menopause Practitioner can help, there are often non-medical approaches. Dietary and lifestyle changes, high carbohydrate meals, low consumption of salt and caffeine with the reduction of stress are often the first-line treatment. For women who do not respond to lifestyle modifications, mineral supplements or over the counter medications can also be suggested. Do not suffer in silence, enjoy your life to the fullest.

June 15, 2007 - Feel Good Friday

12:09  Health News roundup...Jay, Jamie and Jimmy

12:15  FEEL GOOD FRIDAY...Open Line with Daynight CEO Hilton Silberg and
Pharmacist Irene Hogan.

Special guest  IN STUDIO....Dr. Cheryl Main....Assistant Professor of
Pathology and Molecular Medicine at McMaster University.  Medical
Director of the STD Clinic for the city of Hamilton public Health dept.

-talking about HPV...Human papaloma virus...

Genital HPV infection is a sexually transmitted disease (STD)  that is
caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).  Human papillomavirus is the
name of a group of viruses that includes more than 100 different strains
or types.  More than 30 of these viruses are sexually transmitted. HPV
is common and most often HPVis harmless and goes away on it's own,
however there are some types that don't.  Approximately 20 million
people are currently infected with HPV,  over 50% of sexually active men
and women acquire HPV at some point in their lives. Most people who
have a genital HPV infection do not know they are infected, and they can
pass on the virus without even knowing it.  It is diagnosed by visual
inspection, so its important to seek a health care provider.  Is there a
connection between HPV infection and cervical cancer? Absolutely.
A pap test can detect pre-cancerous and cancerous cells on the cervix.
The American Cancer Society estimates that about 10,520 women will
develop invasive cervical cancer and about 3,900 women will die from this
disease. Reduce your risk and attend your regular cervical cancer screening.
It is possible to vaccinate yourself against certain strains of HPV . 
Help protect your future and the futures of those you love.

June 14, 2007

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

12:15-12:30: Inside the brain of a child…the ongoing series.

Guest: Renowned Child Psychiatrist Dr. Jean Clinton.

12:35: How’s your back doing? We’ll fix you up…

Guests: Chiropractors Dr. Jim Lamotagne and Dr. Kathryn Wheatley.

12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.

Guest: Hilton.

Hilton talked about Glaucoma today on 900CHML!

What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye's optic nerve and result in vision loss or blindness. Glaucoma occurs when the normal fluid pressure inside the eyes slowly rises. However, with early treatment, you can often protect your eyes against serious vision loss.

Open-angle glaucoma is the most common form. In the front of the eye is a space called the anterior chamber. A clear fluid flows continuously in and out of the chamber and nourishes nearby tissues. The fluid leaves the chamber at the open angle where the cornea and iris meet. When the fluid reaches the angle, it flows through a spongy meshwork, like a drain, and leaves the eye. Sometimes when the fluid reaches the angle, it passes too slowly through the meshwork drain. As the fluid builds up, the pressure inside the eye rises to a level that may damage the optic nerve. When the optic nerve is damaged from increased pressure, open-angle glaucoma and vision loss may result. That's why controlling pressure inside the eye is important.

Anyone can develop glaucoma. Some people are at a higher risk than others. One in every 100 Canadians are affected, usually over the age of 40. At first there are no symptoms. Vision stays normal, and there is no pain. However as the disease progresses, a person with glaucoma may notice his or her side vision gradually failing. As glaucoma remains untreated, people may miss objects to the side and out of the corner of their eye. Without treatment people with glaucoma will slowly lose their peripheral vision, and with time straight-ahead vision will decrease until no vision remains. With increased pressure to the eye pain may also be felt.

Studies have shown early detection and treatment of glaucoma, before major vision loss is the best way to control the disease. If you being treated for glaucoma, be sure to take and administer your medication properly every day. A Visual Field Test may be required. A visual field test is designed to map a person's visual field. A way of documenting the level of peripheral vision. Medicines are sometimes prescribed, usually in the form of eye drops. Laser or surgery may also be suggested, if you have glaucoma in both eyes, only one eye will be treated at a time.

Hilton also talked about the important of proper administration of eye drops, and reminded listeners of the availability of MEDCHECKS. Daynight Pharmacy, commitment to quality care and service!

June 13, 2007

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

12:15: Personal Fitness Roundup and progress report.

Guest: Ernie Schramayr over at All Canadian Fitness.

12:20: A sobering report released on Alzheimer's Disease says the number
of people who will develop the disease will quadruple by 2050.
Presently, 26 million people around the world have Alzheimer's.

Guest: Dr. Michelle Gagnon, Head of Geriatrics at St.
Joseph's Health Care, Hamilton and Program Director for the Geriatric
Medicine Program at McMaster University.

12:35: The summer issue of Canadian Family is out it's jam packed with
everyone a family needs to make the season special - both indoors and
out.

Guest: Jen Reynolds, Editor-in-Chief, Canadian Family.

12:45: DayNight pharmacy segment.

Guest: Irene

Irene discussed Fibrocystic Breast Disease today !

Thirty percent of American women alone have fibrocystic breast disease, a benign (non-cancerous) condition characterized by round lumps that move freely within the breast tissue. These lumps are usually tender to the touch. In contrast, a cancerous growth in the breast is often not tender or freely movable when touched. The texture of the lumps can vary from soft to firm. For many women, the tenderness or pain may increase as menstruation approaches. Often the cysts fill with fluid and can enlarge premenstrual in response to the flux of hormones. The main hormones implicated in the worsening of breast symptoms premenstrually include estrogen, the main female hormone, or the imbalance of estrogen and progesterone. With the repeated cycles of hormonal stimulation, the breast cysts may become chronically inflamed and surrounded by fibrous tissue which can harden and thicken the cysts. This condition occurs most frequently in women in their thirties and forties and can have a genetic influence. To distinguish these hardened cysts from cancer, physicians often perform a simple office procedure called a needle aspiration. In this procedure a needle is used to remove fluid, this helps relieve pressure from the cyst on the surrounding tissue if it is causing pain, as well ruling out cancer. A mammogram will also help distinguish a breast cyst from breast cancer. Discovering a lump in one's breast can be a very scary thing, going to see your health practitioner to determine your course of action is a very first and powerful step. However if there is lingering concerns about making an accurate diagnosis a surgical biopsy might be preformed. Fortunately, most fibrocystic masses are benign. There are steps you can also do to stop the trigger of these cysts. Besides elimination of certain foods from your diet, (caffeine, saturated fats and salt) a high-fiber diet, including plant-base foods, fruits and vegetables, beans and peas, raw seeds and nuts and whole grains may help prevent cyclical fluctuations in cyst size and tenderness. The best fish for female health include those high in the Omega-3 fattyacids like salmon, trout and mackerel. In clinical studies patients who were given iodine replacement therapy had showed that 70% of the subjects had a clinical improvement. If you have any questions regarding supplementation, don't worry, DayNight is here to help!

June 12, 2007

Today Irene talked about the Real Truth about Aspirin !

For more than a decade, doctors have been prescribing a low daily dose of aspirin to people at the risk for heart attacks and strokes. This treatment, endorsed by the FDA has been shown to be highly effective in preventing initial and recurring heart attacks in men. However, an article in the March 21, 2005 edition of the New England Journal of Medicine showed that the opposite was true for women, aspirin helped prevent stroke but not heart attacks. It should be emphasized that the male and female cardiovascular systems are different and should be treated as such. For example, men having a heart attack will typically have chest pain that begins under the breastbone and spreads to the jaw and left arm. Women suffering from a heart attack may not have chest pain at all. Instead they may experiencing primarily jaw pain and indigestion. Although we aren't sure, this may attributed to the fact that a women's blood vessels are smaller than a man's. Heart disease is the leading killer of women over the age of 50 and heart attacks are twice deadly for women as they are for men. Statistics show that in every two women will eventually die of some kind of heart disease, either coronary or stroke ( a stroke is just like a heart attack of the brain) . Because the heart is so directly associated with and affected by emotions, midlife is the perfect time to prevent heart disease by learning to listen to your heart! Nourish your cardiovascular system with the right foods and supplements, and find the courage to change the aspects of your life that no longer serve you. Thus the more women truly care for themselves, the better their health is, pure and simple.
Eat your veggies and love yourself to the fullest!

June 11, 2007

Todays' Radio show was a repeat.

The show was a repeat of Thursday, May 17, 2007. Please refer to that show for details.

June 8, 2007 - Feel Good Friday

Hilton and Irene answer callers questions.

Guest: Phil Hudson from Kalaya Cosmetics

An announcement was made that Irene has been awarded the "Distinguished Practices Award" by the Ontario Pharmacists Association.

June 7, 2007

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

12:15: Time to shape up and get fit.

Guest: Ernie Schramayr OVER AT All Canadian Fitness.

12:20: A new study shows the mortality gap is growing between men and women when it comes to strokes. Forty-five percent more women now die from strokes than men. The explanation that women live longer than men is often given but now, there’s evidence that ‘other factors’ are at play…

Guest: Dr. Gord Gubitz , Heart & Stroke Foundation Spokesperson

12:35: Ontario’s Deputy Chief Coroner is warning parents to stop the popular childrearing practice of co-sleeping. The recommendation comes out of a report released this week that took a look at the rise in Sudden Unexpected Death (SUD) of infants under 1.

Guest: Dr. Jim Cairns, Deputy Chief Coroner, Province of Ontario.

12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.

Guest: Hilton

Hilton talked about Asthma today on 900CHML!

Millions of people, young and old, suffer from asthma. The coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness associated with asthma are familiar to many. However with the right medication and some simple lifestyle changes, asthma flare-ups may be controlled and possibly prevented. If you have been diagnosed with asthma, don't feel discouraged, many people with asthma live perfectly normal active lives.
Find out what your triggers are. Ask your health care professional about the common asthma triggers. Once you have a clear idea at what things are making your asthma worse, you can learn how to avoid them. Avoiding triggers that are under your control will help you be better prepared to deal with the triggers that are more difficult to avoid perhaps like pollen, smog and viruses. To maintain good asthma control you will need to avoid triggers and take a controller medication. If your doctor prescribes medication, take the time to learn what it does and how to take it properly, the pharmacy staff at Daynight are also here to help. In helping you take your medication, there is a variety of chambers that have features both health care professionals and their patients like when administering metered-dose inhalers. Chambers are made for children and adults and come in different sizes.

Product discussed: AeroChamber & OptiChamber

June 6, 2007

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

12:20: New research says people eat more when they are glued to their TVs, and the more entertaining the program, the more they eat!!

Guest: Dr. Alan Hirsch, Neurological Director at the Smell and Taste Research Foundation in Chicago. Author of the book ‘What’s your food sign?’

12:35: Let’s talk SHO TAI. It’s a form of iridology -- looking at the eyes to determine ailments.

Guest: Jeff Martin from Sho Tai.

12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.

Guest: Irene Hogan.

It's Canadian Environmental Week, and also Clean Air Day Today!

Irene talked about Body Toxins and what we can do to protect our bodies within!

Congratulations on taking a few minutes to learn about how body toxins effect your health!

The human body is a toxic burden. Pollution affects everything from the air we breath to the water we drink, the food we eat and the quality of like we enjoy. Today's pollution has touched everything within our atmosphere, its feed because of rapid industrialization fueled by population growth, it is everywhere and the impact on world health is staggering. The impact of the environment and human health is a central component of naturopathic medicine and is becoming more of more at the heart of the science of medicine. The foundation of protecting yourself from toxins is in cleansing, and eating wholesome food, especially fruits and veg tables.

Toxins in our system has a direct impact on fertility, especially hormones in men and women. Clinical studies have shown that 200 different types of chemicals were found in umbilical cords of newborn babies. Mercury, PCB, Pesticides were also present. So what can we do to stay healthy and rid our bodies of these toxins? Detoxification. Imagine having restored vitality , more mental clarity, clear skin , a strong system and looking and feeling healthy in every aspect of your being. You can enjoy these benefits. The body has its own natural healing system and detoxification enhances this system. Basically detoxification means cleaning the blood. It removes toxins through the kidneys, intestines, lungs, lymph and skin. Detoxification works because it addresses the needs of individual cells. Detoxification at least once a year is usually recommended by health care professionals. After detoxification its important to place healthy components back into your lifestyle and body. Eat plenty of fiber, including brown rice and organically-grown fresh fruits and vegtables. Why organic? because it is better and safer for us, our families and our communities and our world. The world is awash in chemicals and those contaminating culprits sneak into our bodies. and wreak havoc. It's time to eat honest food, without genetic engineering, synthetic fertilizers and the pesticides, fungicides and herbicides. With today's lifestyles its not always easy. Irene has recommended Berry Green by New Chapter, true vegetable greens , no fillers, certified organic with 20 greens and fruits, and 10 strains of vital probiotics. Another product is Green +, it's a research-proven natural and nutritional supplement. In one serving you get a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals as well as the antioxidant equivalent of six servings of organic salad!

Recommended products : Berry Green & Greens +

June 5, 2007

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

12:15-12:30: Inside the mind of child; the ongoing series.

Guest: Dr. Jean Clinton, Child Psychologist.

12:35 Dr. Tellier will be discussing Calcium and Magnesium

Guest: Dr Joyce Tellier

12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.

Guest: Hilton Silberg

Hilton talked about First Aid Supplies on the radio today!

Do to the summer fast approaching, its more likely scrapes and bumps will appear on us who love summer activities. Hilton mentioned items in which to assemble your First Aid Kit, and remember one for home and one for the car is a good idea.

* Sunscreen

* Sterile Gauze, different sizes

*Tape, non-adhesive kind

*Cleansing agent like a bottle of water or Dettol

*Hydro-cortisol cream

*Antihistamine like AERIUS

*Tweezers

*Safety Pins

*Thermometer

*Band aides

*Aspirin or other pain reliever

*Antacid / Motion sickness medication

*Diarrhea medication or Laxative

To remember to punch in your emergency phone # in your cellular phone so it will always be there if needed.

Play Safe & Good Health !!

June 4, 2007

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

12:20: According to the results of a new study published in New England Journal of Medicine, patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) or advanced kidney cancer treated with TORISEL live 49 per cent longer than patients treated with interferon-alpha, a widely used treatment. TORISEL is the only targeted therapy proven to extend overall survival in these patients and is currently under priority review with Health Canada.

Guest: Dr. Anil Kapoor, Oncologist at the Juravinski Cancer Centre and Associate Professor of Surgery at McMaster University.

12:35: As the summer inches closer, the air is getting hotter, heavier and thicker. This time of year is especially difficult for those with Asthma. How do asthmatics cope, how can it be treated, what brings on an attack?

Guest: Dr. David Higgins

12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.

Guest: Irene.

June is Stroke Awareness Month !!

What is a stoke and how do I prevent one from happening ?

A stroke is a sudden loss of brain function. It is caused by the interruption of flow of blood to the brain. ( ischemic stroke) or the rupture of blood vessels in the brain ( hemorrhagic stroke). The interruption of the blood flow or the rupture of blood vessels cause brain cells (neurons) in the affected area to die. The effects of a stroke depend on where the brain was injured, as well as how much damage occurred. A stroke can impact any number of areas including your ability to move, see, remember, speak, reason and read and write and muscular loss. In a small number of cases, stroke-like damage to the brain can occur when the heart stops (cardiac arrest). The longer the brain goes without the oxygen and nutrients supplied by the blood flow, the greater the risk of permanent brain damage. Brain injuries can also result in uncontrolled bleeding and permanent brain damage. This is usually referred to as an Acquired Brain Injury. About 80% of stokes are ischemic, which means they are caused by the interruption of blood flow to the brain due to a blood clot. The buildup of plaque (fatty materials, calcium and scar tissue). A TIA which is also known as a mini-stroke is caused by a temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain. The warning signs are similar to an ischemic stroke except they can go away within a few minutes or hours. Many people can have a TIA stroke and not even know it. It is important that you know the warning signs that may put you at risk, and seek emergency help.

What can I do to prevent a stoke?

The risk factors for a stroke can be divided into two categories, those you can't change and those in which you can.

You can't change your age, gender, ethnic origin, family history or prior stroke history. But you can change your high blood pressure, whether you choose to smoke, food intake, which can effect high cholesterol, diabetes, alcohol and extra weight you might want to lose, with combined healthy eating and moderate exercise. High Blood Pressure is the single most important stroke risk factor that you can control. Have your blood pressure checked on a regular basis, reduce or eliminate salt from your diet, sensible increase of physical activity and taking your blood pressure meds your doctor prescribes. Your lifestyle will have a direct impact on your body. You should not ignore the signs your body is telling you. Listen to your body.

Irene recommended: Omega-3 , fish oils, and folic acid. In recent studies folic acid has proven to reduce stroke by 18%.

June 1, 2007 - Feel Good Friday

12:09….The health news roundup with Jay and Jamie.

12:15…Feel GOOD Friday….OPEN LINE and review of the week’s top health stories and some travel stories with Hilton Silberg.

Thursday, May 31, 2007

12:10: The health Roundup with Jay, Jimmy and Jamie

12:20: Experts at the National Grocery Conference this week say the movement by consumers to buy food that’s convenient, easy on the waistline and hopefully the wallet is here to stay.

Guest: Gabby Nobrega, Senior VP, Member Services & Communications with Food & Consumer Products of Canada.

12:35: Cosmetics time!

Guest: Phil Hudson, Kalaya Cosmetics.

12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.

Guest: Hilton Silberg

Hilton talked about med checks and stop study on the radio today!

It was great to have Hilton back from a working / pleasure vacation. Hilton wanted to remind everyone of the med check program now offered through all Daynight Pharmacy's. Due to the passing of the The Transparent Drug System for Patients Act (TDSPA), pharmacists are now being recognized as a valuable tool to help patients with their medications. The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care collaboratively with the Ontario Pharmacy Council and the Ontario Pharmacist's Association, have developed and implemented this professional service called MED CHECK. For a patient to qualify for the Med Check review, he /she must be a 1. beneficiary of the Ontario Drug Benefit Program and currently taking a minimum of three chronic prescription medications. This service is free to the patient and is voluntary to those who choose to participate and is available on a annual basis. Those patients residing in long-term care facilities are not eligible.

The STOP ( Stop Smoking Therapy For Ontario Patients) Study, is also available at all Daynight Pharmacies and can help with up to 5 weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy for those who are trying to quit. Patients are asked to sign up on the www.stopstudy.ca web site to see if there are eligible. Upon eligibility the patient will be able to have individual help with one of Daynight's Pharmacists. What a great reason to quit smoking !