July 25, 2007

Todays show is a repeat:

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

12:20: A new study says a majority of military personnel with mental health problems do not get any help. A third of our soldiers are in need of mental health services and most of them never actually receive them.

Guest: Dr. Jitender Sareen, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Manitoba (where the study originated) - Original air date July 5, 2007

12:25: 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. Original air date June 27, 2007

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. Original air date June 7, 2007

12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.

Guest: Irene

Original air date May 17, 2007

Irene talked about Tai Chi on 900CHML today!

Taoist Tai Chi has 4 locations : for info call 905-383-6347

Hamilton Mountain: Main Branch, 120 San Antonio Drive
Stoney Creek: Stoney Creek United Church, 1 King Street West ( at Lake Ave )
Dundas - Municipal Service Centre ( Old Town Hall) 60 Main Street E.
Caledonia - Royal Canadian Legion, 29 Caithness St. E

Tai Chi as it is practiced in the west today can perhaps best be thought as a moving form of yoga and meditation combined. There are a number of sets which consist of a sequence of movements. These movements are preformed slowly and softly into one transition into another. For many practitioners the primary focus is the meditative exercise of the body. Learning to do these movements correctly provides a practical avenue for learning proper balance, alignment, fine-scale motor control, rhythm and movement. Tai Chi contributes to being able to better walk, stand, move and run, furthermore the meditative nature of the exercises is calming and relaxing in and of itself. Research has also proven that Tai Chi improves bone density especially in women who are post-menopausal. So what better way to clarify your mind, reduce stress, increase flexibility and relieve physical pain.