12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay and Jimmy.
12:20: If you take a look the labeling on a food pack and it says zero
grams trans fat, does zero really mean there's NO artery-clogging fat
inside? Federal regulations allow food labels to say there's zero grams
of trans fat as long as there's less than half a gram per serving.
Guest: Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, Assistant Professor of Medicine
and Epidemiology Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at
Brigham and Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School
and Harvard School of Public Health.
12:35: How's your back? The chiropractors are in the house!
Guests: Dr. Jim Lamontagne and Dr. Kathryn Wheatley.
12:45: It's DayNight time.
Guest: Irene.
Irene talked about Fish oils on 900 CHML today!
We all hear about the health benefits of Omega 3's, but with a recent
published study, we now know it's beneficial for bone density too!!
There is already documented strong evidence that supports the fact
that omega 3 fatty acids play an important role for our nervous
system, brain and heart functions. Omega 3 fish oil in your diet will
not only protect your heart and circulation it can also reduce the risk
of certain cancers. In this study, several lines of evidence suggest
that n-3 fatty acids reduce the risk of some chronic diseases,
including heart disease, diabetes and cancer, and also suggest a
role in bone health. When the study mice were fed diets containing
either corn oil or 5% fish oil, the mice that consumed the fish oil had
beneficial effects of bone mineral density. The amount of oily fish
that is recommended per week changes depending on your age and
lifestyle. The standard is that everyone should eat at least two portions
( a portion is 140g) of fish a week and one should be oily. The
recommended supplement of Omega 3 is 1000 mg. If you happen to
experience heartburn with taking this supplement, Irene suggested
freezing your caps, this will not harm the product and helps prevents
heartburn.
Just a note, tuna only counts as a oily fish when its fresh. This is
because when its canned the omega 3 oil levels are reduced to that
of white fish, so although its a healthy option it doesn't have the
same health benefits as fresh oily fish.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
August 30, 2007
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
August 29, 2007
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay and Jamie.
12:20: It's being called 'the most useful issue ever'.............of WISH Magazine that is. The mag is celebrating its third anniversary with a 'solutions issue' with over a hundred inspirational style ideas for your home, wardrobe, your look and next dinner party.
Guest: Jane Francisco - Editor in Chief of Wish magazine.
12:35: A new study has been launched in Hamilton, in conjunction with the NIH, on cholesterol management. Let's delve into this study, as well as the latest research on cholesterol management, and new ideas on the role of diet and exercise to improve overall health.
Guest: Dr. Eva Lonn, Professor. of Medicine, McMaster University , and Director of Echocardiography, Hamilton Health Sciences.
12:45: It's DayNight time.
Guest: Irene.
Irene discussed how to administer medicine to children!
If you are caring for a child who needs medicine, it's important that you know how to give the medicine and the right way. A medicine can help to fight disease and ease symptoms of illness but at the same time it may also have unwanted side effects. Some medicines can't be mixed, certain combinations often cause unpleasant or dangerous side effects. So it's important you inform your pharmacist about all medications. There are medications you can buy without a doctor's prescription. You can usually find them on drugstore shelves or in supermarkets. These drugs will have information on the bottle or the box, always read this information before using the medicine. It will tell you how much to give, how often, what is in the medication and warnings about the usage. Check to see if the drug is safe for children. If no dose is provided on the bottle or package for children under 12, ask your pharmacist or doctor. Always administer medication according to their weight not age, as this can greatly vary. If the medicine has alcohol in it, as some cough and cold syrups do, you may want to ask the doctor if it's ok for a child. Liquid medicines usually come with a cup, spoon or syringe to help measure the right dose. Be sure to use it. Do not use kitchen utensils as a kitchen teaspoon could hold nearly twice the amount , and may cause overdosing. If perhaps your child spits up the medication within 5-10 minutes it's ok to try and give it to them again. After 20 min or more the medication may have entered the blood stream, I would suggest you call your pharmacist or doctor about more dosing. A new study was recently released stating that ibuprofen is reported to work best for kids, for bruises, sprains and breaks. Ibuprofen had the most significant impact on pain reducing pain levels.
12:20: It's being called 'the most useful issue ever'.............of WISH Magazine that is. The mag is celebrating its third anniversary with a 'solutions issue' with over a hundred inspirational style ideas for your home, wardrobe, your look and next dinner party.
Guest: Jane Francisco - Editor in Chief of Wish magazine.
12:35: A new study has been launched in Hamilton, in conjunction with the NIH, on cholesterol management. Let's delve into this study, as well as the latest research on cholesterol management, and new ideas on the role of diet and exercise to improve overall health.
Guest: Dr. Eva Lonn, Professor. of Medicine, McMaster University , and Director of Echocardiography, Hamilton Health Sciences.
12:45: It's DayNight time.
Guest: Irene.
Irene discussed how to administer medicine to children!
If you are caring for a child who needs medicine, it's important that you know how to give the medicine and the right way. A medicine can help to fight disease and ease symptoms of illness but at the same time it may also have unwanted side effects. Some medicines can't be mixed, certain combinations often cause unpleasant or dangerous side effects. So it's important you inform your pharmacist about all medications. There are medications you can buy without a doctor's prescription. You can usually find them on drugstore shelves or in supermarkets. These drugs will have information on the bottle or the box, always read this information before using the medicine. It will tell you how much to give, how often, what is in the medication and warnings about the usage. Check to see if the drug is safe for children. If no dose is provided on the bottle or package for children under 12, ask your pharmacist or doctor. Always administer medication according to their weight not age, as this can greatly vary. If the medicine has alcohol in it, as some cough and cold syrups do, you may want to ask the doctor if it's ok for a child. Liquid medicines usually come with a cup, spoon or syringe to help measure the right dose. Be sure to use it. Do not use kitchen utensils as a kitchen teaspoon could hold nearly twice the amount , and may cause overdosing. If perhaps your child spits up the medication within 5-10 minutes it's ok to try and give it to them again. After 20 min or more the medication may have entered the blood stream, I would suggest you call your pharmacist or doctor about more dosing. A new study was recently released stating that ibuprofen is reported to work best for kids, for bruises, sprains and breaks. Ibuprofen had the most significant impact on pain reducing pain levels.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
August 28, 2007
12:10: The Health Roundup, with Jay (Or Rick), Jamie and Jimmy.
12:20: Part of McMaster University's Welcome Week includes an effort by university students to raise money for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CCFF). On Friday, September 7, first year engineering students along with the "Redsuits" (Engineering Welcome Week Representatives) will pull an accordion-style HSR bus through downtown Hamilton.
Guest: Daniel Borrelli, Public Relations Chair of the McMaster Engineering Society, and a 4th year Mechanical Engineering and Management student at Mac.
12:35: A visit with Dr. Joyce Tellier.
Guest: Dr. Joyce Tellier, Naturopathic doctor over at Webber natural pharmaceuticals.
12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Hilton
There are few, if any better ways for a business, than to genuinely give back and reach out to those in need. DayNight Pharmacy is proud to have done just that ! Our Annual Golf Tournament was a smash hit! In partnership with Neighbor to Neighbor we gave back! Thank you to everyone who helped and contributed to make this a great community success! Learning to give to others, is not always about money or things it can buy, it often can be about giving your time and participation. You can find many opportunities to reach out and help. Learning to give offers lessons, talent and treasured moments. Pass on a good deed today!
12:20: Part of McMaster University's Welcome Week includes an effort by university students to raise money for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CCFF). On Friday, September 7, first year engineering students along with the "Redsuits" (Engineering Welcome Week Representatives) will pull an accordion-style HSR bus through downtown Hamilton.
Guest: Daniel Borrelli, Public Relations Chair of the McMaster Engineering Society, and a 4th year Mechanical Engineering and Management student at Mac.
12:35: A visit with Dr. Joyce Tellier.
Guest: Dr. Joyce Tellier, Naturopathic doctor over at Webber natural pharmaceuticals.
12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Hilton
There are few, if any better ways for a business, than to genuinely give back and reach out to those in need. DayNight Pharmacy is proud to have done just that ! Our Annual Golf Tournament was a smash hit! In partnership with Neighbor to Neighbor we gave back! Thank you to everyone who helped and contributed to make this a great community success! Learning to give to others, is not always about money or things it can buy, it often can be about giving your time and participation. You can find many opportunities to reach out and help. Learning to give offers lessons, talent and treasured moments. Pass on a good deed today!
Monday, August 27, 2007
August 27, 2007
12:10: The Health Roundup with Rick, Jamie and Jimmy.
12:15 The Ministry of Health says more students will be taken into midwifery
education programs across Ontario in response to the need for obstetric services.
The news is being welcomed at McMaster University. Let's talk midwifery.
Guests: Helen McDonald, an assistant professor of McMaster’s midwifery program and a midwife. Carla Hudecki, currently receiving midwife care for her 2nd pregnancy and had it during her first as well. She’s a nurse practitioner student.
12:35: Time for our weekly visit with Shalom Village.
Guest: Pat Morden, CEO of Shalom Village.
12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Hilton or Irene.
12:15 The Ministry of Health says more students will be taken into midwifery
education programs across Ontario in response to the need for obstetric services.
The news is being welcomed at McMaster University. Let's talk midwifery.
Guests: Helen McDonald, an assistant professor of McMaster’s midwifery program and a midwife. Carla Hudecki, currently receiving midwife care for her 2nd pregnancy and had it during her first as well. She’s a nurse practitioner student.
12:35: Time for our weekly visit with Shalom Village.
Guest: Pat Morden, CEO of Shalom Village.
12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Hilton or Irene.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
August 22, 2007
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay, Jamie and Jimmy.
12:35: Let’s talk pain! Sales of painkillers in the
Guest: Dr. Jeff Ennis, founder
12:45: Daynight Pharmacy time!
Guest: Irene
Most of the doctors attending a convention of the Canadian Medical Association ( 56% of the 268 delegates ) have voted against allowing pharmacists to prescribe medication when they're part of a team caring for patients. Doctor's believe that doctor's should lead such teams and prescribe medication because they are adequately trained to take a patient's medical history, do a physical exam, order and interpret test and come up with a diagnosis. The Canadian Pharmacists Association ( CPA) which works closely with the CMA called the vote disappointing, in which it considers the CMA lack a understanding about the role pharmacists play. The vote is not indicative of all views of Canadian doctors. Many collaborative health-care teams, such as Alberta, allow pharmacists to prescribe medications within certain parameters. Manitoba plans similar legislation as does New Brunswick. CPA believes the doctors "don't know what it means, the word"prescribe", the word has different meaning to pharmacists as to doctors. A lot of the issue was centered around independent prescribing, independent of a physician, independent of a diagnosis, independent of the requirement to document and communicate and make it available in a timely way. The pharmacists stressed they are not calling for unbridled prescribing. They only want the right to prescribe drugs in cases where a patient who's taking a medication for a chronic condition needs a refill and has a three-week waiting period before they can see a doctor or when a patient has developed a reaction to a prescribed drug and requires a substitute. In the UK and Australia the governments are increasing pharmacist's roles to deal with access issues to timely health care. It's about improving efficiently and access, in the end everybody wants what's best for the patient.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
August 21, 2007
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay, Jamie and Jimmy.
12:20:
Guest: HHS President and CEO Murray Martin OR Director of the Medical Trauma Program at HHS, Dr. Frank Baillie
Guest: Dr. Joyce Tellier, Naturopathic doctor over at Webber natural pharmaceuticals.
Guest: Hilton
Hilton talked about celebrations !!
DayNight Rmyal location will be celebrating 10 yrs!
DayNight Dundas location will be celebrating 2 yrs!
DayNight Queenston location will be celebrating 1 yr !!
Monday, August 20, 2007
August 20, 2007
12:10: The Health Roundup, with Jay, Jamie and Jimmy
Guest: Dr. David Hanley, President-Elect of the Canadian Society for Endocrinology and Metabolism.
Guest: Pat Morden, CEO of Shalom Village
Guest: Irene
Irene talked about Sodium and its risks.
Almost one quarter of adults in Canada have hypertension. Less than half of adults have what is considered to be optional blood pressure. Blood pressure is an established risk factor for stroke and heart disease. Many factors influence blood pressure, including sodium intake. A recent study has found that reducing sodium intake from the average diet had significant effect on blood pressure. A combination of dietary changes namely more fruits and vegetables and less red meat along with a reduction in sodium, lead to the greatest effect on blood pressure. The diet and sodium reduction worked to lower blood pressure in people with hypertension and in people without hypertension. Currently the average level of sodium intake in Canada is 3.5 grams per day. This is the equivalent to 1.5 teaspoons of salt. The majority of this salt comes from prepackaged food and not salt added in cooking. To achieve a reduction in sodium to either 2.3 grams ( good) or 1.2 (better ) food manufactures will need to produce more low-sodium foods. Due to a choice in lifestyle and food intake , you can achieve a low-sodium lifestyle while achieving optional lower blood pressure. It is a challenge to cut back on salt intake, it will rule out a lot of pre-packaged foods and eating out, as most fast food take-out uses salt for flavor in their food preparation. But reducing your salt intake you could potentially prevent a heart attack. So start shaking off your salt habit !!
Friday, August 17, 2007
August 17, 2007
Feel good Friday!
12:09….The Health News roundup with Ted, Jamie and Jimmy
12:15….
Thursday, August 16, 2007
August 16, 2007
12:10: The Health Roundup, with Ted, Jamie and Jimmy.
Guest: Dr. Jeffrey Meyerhardt, Researcher and Lead Author of the study from the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and also assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School
Guest: Dr. Jennifer Zelmer, CIHI’s VP of Research and Analysis
Guest: Half of the Dynamic Duo Hilton !!
For many people it's hard to believe that is has been 30 years, to date August 16th 1977 since the death of Elvis Presley. Elvis had played a new kind of music fusing country with rhythm and blues with a new rock and roll twist. This week has been a full-blown Elvis week with a candle -lit wake reported to take place tonight at his tomb side. After 30 years he is always and forever in the hearts of his fans.
Hilton also arrived in Canada thirty years ago this coming week, a time infused within memories. But you don't have to go all the way to Memphis to see Elvis, the conspiracy theory has it he might be representing DayNight Pharmacy tonight in the kick-off Parade at the Cactus Festival . Hilton has left the building!!!! Hope to see you there !
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
August 15, 2007
12:10: The Health Roundup, with TED, Jamie and Jimmy.
12:20: Very interesting study concerning the fat around your waist and heart disease. A new study now shows even just a little bit of belly fat can put you at increased risk for heart disease. Even more intriguing is word that fat is not just a blob, but actually quite an active tissue.
Guest: Dr. James De Lemos (De-Laymis), Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine and Cardiology @ Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas.
12:35: Scientists have found the existence of cross-talk between human chromosome ends and the protein complexes central to the stability of the entire human genome, a ““chat”” that contributes to cancer development.
Guest: Dr. Xu-Dong Zhu, Assistant Professor, Biology, McMaster University.
12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Half of the Dynamic Duo, Irene Hogan
Irene talked about a new study published Monday in the journal "Neurology" about how caffeine boosts memory in Women.
For women aged 65 or older drinking that extra cup of coffee may protect thinking and memory skills according to a new study. Women who drank more than three cups of coffee or the equivalent amount of tea per day showed less decline in performance over time on memory tests than women who drank only one cup or less of coffee. They looked at the relationship between coffee drinking and cognitive decline, and found out there was a relationship. The study observed 7,000 people over the age of 65 and observed caffeine and memory over a 4 year period. The benefits of increased coffee intake are significant for women but were not seen in men. It could be that women metabolize caffeine differently. It is a good study, but the concern is, caffeine is a drug. Caffeine is also a stimulant and can have a negative reaction with people with blood pressure, anxiety, sleep disorders, PMS and osteoporosis. This study opens a door for biologists to look at the deeper questions, of cognitive decline and caffeine.
12:20: Very interesting study concerning the fat around your waist and heart disease. A new study now shows even just a little bit of belly fat can put you at increased risk for heart disease. Even more intriguing is word that fat is not just a blob, but actually quite an active tissue.
Guest: Dr. James De Lemos (De-Laymis), Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine and Cardiology @ Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas.
12:35: Scientists have found the existence of cross-talk between human chromosome ends and the protein complexes central to the stability of the entire human genome, a ““chat”” that contributes to cancer development.
Guest: Dr. Xu-Dong Zhu, Assistant Professor, Biology, McMaster University.
12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Half of the Dynamic Duo, Irene Hogan
Irene talked about a new study published Monday in the journal "Neurology" about how caffeine boosts memory in Women.
For women aged 65 or older drinking that extra cup of coffee may protect thinking and memory skills according to a new study. Women who drank more than three cups of coffee or the equivalent amount of tea per day showed less decline in performance over time on memory tests than women who drank only one cup or less of coffee. They looked at the relationship between coffee drinking and cognitive decline, and found out there was a relationship. The study observed 7,000 people over the age of 65 and observed caffeine and memory over a 4 year period. The benefits of increased coffee intake are significant for women but were not seen in men. It could be that women metabolize caffeine differently. It is a good study, but the concern is, caffeine is a drug. Caffeine is also a stimulant and can have a negative reaction with people with blood pressure, anxiety, sleep disorders, PMS and osteoporosis. This study opens a door for biologists to look at the deeper questions, of cognitive decline and caffeine.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
August 14, 2007
12:10: The Health Roundup, with Rick, Jamie & Jimmy.
12:20: Turn that down. (what???) Turn the music down!! (eh……couldn’’t hear ya!!) TURN down those headphones!!!!!! With increased usage of portable music devices, both adults and youth alike are becoming more susceptible to potential premature hearing loss, according to the National Hard of Hearing Association.
Guest: Carole Willans, President of the National Hard of Hearing Association.
12:35: A visit with Dr. Joyce Tellier.
Guest: Dr. Joyce Tellier, Naturopathic doctor over at Webber natural pharmaceuticals.
12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Hilton
Hilton talked about Medchecks and and the Stop-Study program here at DayNight Pharmacy.
A reminder to inform patients about the Medcheck Program. Once a year, a person who resides in Ontario and is on 3 chronic medications or more can now sit down and review all medications and concerns in a free 30 minute consultation with a pharmacist. The Government will reimburse $50 for this service . An Ohip number is required.
A reminder to inform patrons about the Stop-Study Program. This is also a free stop cessation consultation and 5 weeks of cessation products available to those who wish to stop smoking. Gum, Patch or inhalers are available. Those who wish to participate must first go on-line and complete a short questionnaire which will in turn they will be given a Reference Number. This Reference Number will enable the pharmacist into which direction will be best suited for the participant to quit smoking.
12:20: Turn that down. (what???) Turn the music down!! (eh……couldn’’t hear ya!!) TURN down those headphones!!!!!! With increased usage of portable music devices, both adults and youth alike are becoming more susceptible to potential premature hearing loss, according to the National Hard of Hearing Association.
Guest: Carole Willans, President of the National Hard of Hearing Association.
12:35: A visit with Dr. Joyce Tellier.
Guest: Dr. Joyce Tellier, Naturopathic doctor over at Webber natural pharmaceuticals.
12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Hilton
Hilton talked about Medchecks and and the Stop-Study program here at DayNight Pharmacy.
A reminder to inform patients about the Medcheck Program. Once a year, a person who resides in Ontario and is on 3 chronic medications or more can now sit down and review all medications and concerns in a free 30 minute consultation with a pharmacist. The Government will reimburse $50 for this service . An Ohip number is required.
A reminder to inform patrons about the Stop-Study Program. This is also a free stop cessation consultation and 5 weeks of cessation products available to those who wish to stop smoking. Gum, Patch or inhalers are available. Those who wish to participate must first go on-line and complete a short questionnaire which will in turn they will be given a Reference Number. This Reference Number will enable the pharmacist into which direction will be best suited for the participant to quit smoking.
Monday, August 13, 2007
August 13, 2007
Today’s show is a repeat.
12:10: It’’s vacation season and with it comes the flights. For many, flying is a real rush but others have a fear or phobia of flying. However, there are ways to deal with this issue.
Guest: Dr. Karen Rowa, Psychologist in the Anxiety and Treatment Research dept of St. Joseph's Healthcare. Original air date July 16, 2007. www.anxietytreatment.ca
12:25: Forgetfulness is a recognized symptom of Alzheimer’’s disease, but it’’s not the only one. In a new Canadian survey of caregivers of Alzheimer’’s disease patients, the most common symptom identified next to forgetfulness was verbal repetition, which has been shown to be an early sign of dementia.
Guest: Dr. Ron Keren, Geriatric Psychiatrist, Clinical Director, University Health Network Memory Clinic Physician Leader, Toronto Rehab Institute, Psychogeriatric Service. Original air date July 4, 2007
12:35: Time to break out the potty mouth! This month’’s issue of Today’’s Parent Magazine is rammed with great stories including one called ‘‘Toilet Truths: What to believe when it’’s time to leave diapers behind’’ A must read for parents with young children.
Guest: Laura Bickle, author of the story, with Today’s Parent Magazine. Original air date July 5, 2007.
12:50: DayNight Pharmacy segment. Talking about numbers - PSA, Cholestrol etc.
Guest: Hilton Silberg.
12:10: It’’s vacation season and with it comes the flights. For many, flying is a real rush but others have a fear or phobia of flying. However, there are ways to deal with this issue.
Guest: Dr. Karen Rowa, Psychologist in the Anxiety and Treatment Research dept of St. Joseph's Healthcare. Original air date July 16, 2007. www.anxietytreatment.ca
12:25: Forgetfulness is a recognized symptom of Alzheimer’’s disease, but it’’s not the only one. In a new Canadian survey of caregivers of Alzheimer’’s disease patients, the most common symptom identified next to forgetfulness was verbal repetition, which has been shown to be an early sign of dementia.
Guest: Dr. Ron Keren, Geriatric Psychiatrist, Clinical Director, University Health Network Memory Clinic Physician Leader, Toronto Rehab Institute, Psychogeriatric Service. Original air date July 4, 2007
12:35: Time to break out the potty mouth! This month’’s issue of Today’’s Parent Magazine is rammed with great stories including one called ‘‘Toilet Truths: What to believe when it’’s time to leave diapers behind’’ A must read for parents with young children.
Guest: Laura Bickle, author of the story, with Today’s Parent Magazine. Original air date July 5, 2007.
12:50: DayNight Pharmacy segment. Talking about numbers - PSA, Cholestrol etc.
Guest: Hilton Silberg.
Thursday, August 9, 2007
August 9, 2007
Today’s show is a repeat.
12:10: The Health Roundup, with Jay, Jamie.
12:20: A new study suggests stress may be limiting your career. 82% of workers are stressed, according to the study, and 56% of people are unfamiliar with the negative effects of stress on their emotional intelligence (EI).
Guest: Dr. Steven Stein, Clinical Psychologist and one of Canada’’s leading experts on emotional intelligence. - Original air date July 24, 2007.
12:20: Young children who snack on sugar packed drinks are twice as likely to become overweight as children who don’t, according to a new study. Parents are being asked to limit their kids’ intake of such drinks during the pre-school years.
Guest: Lise Dubois, Canada Research Chair in Nutrition and Population Health at the University of Ottawa. - Original air date July 3, 2007.
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. – Original air date June 25, 2007.
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!
12:10: The Health Roundup, with Jay, Jamie.
12:20: A new study suggests stress may be limiting your career. 82% of workers are stressed, according to the study, and 56% of people are unfamiliar with the negative effects of stress on their emotional intelligence (EI).
Guest: Dr. Steven Stein, Clinical Psychologist and one of Canada’’s leading experts on emotional intelligence. - Original air date July 24, 2007.
12:20: Young children who snack on sugar packed drinks are twice as likely to become overweight as children who don’t, according to a new study. Parents are being asked to limit their kids’ intake of such drinks during the pre-school years.
Guest: Lise Dubois, Canada Research Chair in Nutrition and Population Health at the University of Ottawa. - Original air date July 3, 2007.
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. – Original air date June 25, 2007.
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!
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
August 8, 2007
Today's show is a repeat.
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. Original air date June 5, 2007.
12:35: Teaching a body’s own immune system to seek out and destroy cancerous tumours represents a promising way to fight a disease that kills more than 70,000 Canadians a year. Ongoing research has shown that cells of the immune system, when properly trained, have the capacity to circulate throughout the body and attack cancerous tissue. A team of researchers from across the country, led by McMaster University’s Jonathan Bramson, will accelerate the work in this field.
Guest: Jonathan Bramson, Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine. - Original air date July 4, 2007.
12:50: DayNight Pharmacy segment. Irene discussed Asthma
Guest: Irene.
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. Original air date June 5, 2007.
12:35: Teaching a body’s own immune system to seek out and destroy cancerous tumours represents a promising way to fight a disease that kills more than 70,000 Canadians a year. Ongoing research has shown that cells of the immune system, when properly trained, have the capacity to circulate throughout the body and attack cancerous tissue. A team of researchers from across the country, led by McMaster University’s Jonathan Bramson, will accelerate the work in this field.
Guest: Jonathan Bramson, Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine. - Original air date July 4, 2007.
12:50: DayNight Pharmacy segment. Irene discussed Asthma
Guest: Irene.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
August 7, 2007
Today’s 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.
12:35: 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. - Original air date June 27, 2007.
12:35: A visit with Dr. Joyce Tellier. Dr Tellier discusses Omega 3's.
Guest: Dr. Joyce Tellier, Naturopathic doctor from Webber natural pharmaceuticals.- Original air date June 26, 2007.
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.
12:35: 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. - Original air date June 27, 2007.
12:35: A visit with Dr. Joyce Tellier. Dr Tellier discusses Omega 3's.
Guest: Dr. Joyce Tellier, Naturopathic doctor from Webber natural pharmaceuticals.- Original air date June 26, 2007.
Friday, August 3, 2007
Thursday, August 2, 2007
August 2, 2007
12:10: The Health Roundup with Rick, Jamie and Jim.
12:20: Repeat
12:35: Repeat
12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.
If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity nothing else matters. quote: Alan K. Simpson .
If you were to ask what attribute is the most influential in regard to a business, would you know immediately which one is the most important? At the very top of the list is the distinguishing quality of integrity, without integrity at the helm a business is usually short-lived. In fact, it should be present throughout the deepest layers of a company, and not just on the surface. The foundation of integrity and the first requirement of integrity is an excellent rapport with clients. Marketing your relationship with your customers is the single and most critical characteristic you can offer, customers will want to come back again and again. However achieving true integrity with clients often leaves many entrepreneur's bewildered, graping for techniques and strategies that might guarantee their future. But it's not something that that can be grasped and then used. It's something that's ingrained within an individual, and a company. A company that's built on team members , it's a company employee that extend the hand, smile and become hands-on and treats others with the utmost of respect, regardless of differences, positions , titles, ages and any other types of distinctions. Walk the talk, recognize that customers want to do business with someone they can trust, when trust is at the core of a company, it is easy to recognize. DayNight believes in integrity, commitment and promoting collaborative relationships by building a healthier community!!!!
We also would like to extend our deepest sympathies for Carl Schnell's family at this time of loss. Carl passed away recently in South Africa. Carl was a close friend, colleague and mentor of Hilton.
12:20: Repeat
12:35: Repeat
12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.
If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity nothing else matters. quote: Alan K. Simpson .
If you were to ask what attribute is the most influential in regard to a business, would you know immediately which one is the most important? At the very top of the list is the distinguishing quality of integrity, without integrity at the helm a business is usually short-lived. In fact, it should be present throughout the deepest layers of a company, and not just on the surface. The foundation of integrity and the first requirement of integrity is an excellent rapport with clients. Marketing your relationship with your customers is the single and most critical characteristic you can offer, customers will want to come back again and again. However achieving true integrity with clients often leaves many entrepreneur's bewildered, graping for techniques and strategies that might guarantee their future. But it's not something that that can be grasped and then used. It's something that's ingrained within an individual, and a company. A company that's built on team members , it's a company employee that extend the hand, smile and become hands-on and treats others with the utmost of respect, regardless of differences, positions , titles, ages and any other types of distinctions. Walk the talk, recognize that customers want to do business with someone they can trust, when trust is at the core of a company, it is easy to recognize. DayNight believes in integrity, commitment and promoting collaborative relationships by building a healthier community!!!!
We also would like to extend our deepest sympathies for Carl Schnell's family at this time of loss. Carl passed away recently in South Africa. Carl was a close friend, colleague and mentor of Hilton.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
August 1, 2007
12:10: The Health Roundup with Rick, Jamie and Jimmy.
12:20: It’s World Breastfeeding Week. St. Joseph's has a popular program called Baby-Friendly Designation, about the importance of breastfeeding.
Guest: Jackie Barrett, Director of Maternal Child at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.
12:35: McMaster University researchers are conducting a study to determine whether or not soap is best for cleaning wounds. They have a hunch that it’s actually better than the decades-old practice of flushing dirt out of wounds with saline.
Guest: Dr. Mohit Bhandari, Assistant Professor of Surgery at McMaster University and the study’s principal investigator.
12:45: DayNight Pharmacy Segment.
Guest: Irene
Irene talked about Soy Protein on 900 CHML today !
The health benefits of a Wonder Bean!!
For thousands of years the people of the South Pacific Rim have eaten soy products. In the last few decades Canadians have been trying to figure out why these people have less problems with breast, prostate, colon and rectal cancers, osteoporosis, coronary heart disease and menopause. It is interesting to note the Japanese do not even have a word for menopause in their language, this is suspected because menopause symptoms did not exist in the past. The west is now starting to realize the huge amounts of soy Japan and China consume. Could this be the difference between the East and West and the occurrences of the conditions already mentioned? Studies have began as early as the mid 1980's to try and understand soy and what gives soy it's amazing properties. Initial studies had shown isoflavones were the primary reason that soy had been so effective for health benefits. further studies showed that the isoflavones have three modifications and each has three simple aglycone moieties, Genistein, daidzein, and glycetein. More studies showed the health benefits associated with the consumption of soy isoflavones are in fact attributed to the weak estrogenic activity produced by soy isoflavones. A recent study done here at McMaster studied post-menopausal women for one year and the effects of soy protein. The results were the women who were on soy and not the placebo lost more abdominal fat had lower glyircerities and deceased chronic conditions. Soy isoflavones have the ability to bind estrogen receptors and partly block the effects of estrogen. Soy-isoflavones may help reduce the growth of estrogen dependent cancers. They also bind to testosterone receptors in a similar manner, suggesting a potential use in prostate cancer. Genistein has other properties as well, such as inhibiting angiogenesis and inhibiting enzymes, including tyrosine kinase, which is directly involved in cancer cell growth and regulation. The estrogen receptor binding function of soy isoflavones are also complementary to the effects of estrogen for those who produce too little estrogen in the body, because of this action they are beneficial for women who are peri-menopausal.
What Soy Isoflavones can do for you? They can be used in connection for the following conditions.
* menopause * osteoporosis
* hotflashes * night sweats
* high cholesterol * fatigue
* immune system * mood swings
* cancer risk reduction * reduce PMS
* insomnia * prostate health
Irene also talked about First Line Therapy today, which is offered at DayNight Pharmacy and it's benefits on chronic conditions and weight loss.
12:20: It’s World Breastfeeding Week. St. Joseph's has a popular program called Baby-Friendly Designation, about the importance of breastfeeding.
Guest: Jackie Barrett, Director of Maternal Child at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.
12:35: McMaster University researchers are conducting a study to determine whether or not soap is best for cleaning wounds. They have a hunch that it’s actually better than the decades-old practice of flushing dirt out of wounds with saline.
Guest: Dr. Mohit Bhandari, Assistant Professor of Surgery at McMaster University and the study’s principal investigator.
12:45: DayNight Pharmacy Segment.
Guest: Irene
Irene talked about Soy Protein on 900 CHML today !
The health benefits of a Wonder Bean!!
For thousands of years the people of the South Pacific Rim have eaten soy products. In the last few decades Canadians have been trying to figure out why these people have less problems with breast, prostate, colon and rectal cancers, osteoporosis, coronary heart disease and menopause. It is interesting to note the Japanese do not even have a word for menopause in their language, this is suspected because menopause symptoms did not exist in the past. The west is now starting to realize the huge amounts of soy Japan and China consume. Could this be the difference between the East and West and the occurrences of the conditions already mentioned? Studies have began as early as the mid 1980's to try and understand soy and what gives soy it's amazing properties. Initial studies had shown isoflavones were the primary reason that soy had been so effective for health benefits. further studies showed that the isoflavones have three modifications and each has three simple aglycone moieties, Genistein, daidzein, and glycetein. More studies showed the health benefits associated with the consumption of soy isoflavones are in fact attributed to the weak estrogenic activity produced by soy isoflavones. A recent study done here at McMaster studied post-menopausal women for one year and the effects of soy protein. The results were the women who were on soy and not the placebo lost more abdominal fat had lower glyircerities and deceased chronic conditions. Soy isoflavones have the ability to bind estrogen receptors and partly block the effects of estrogen. Soy-isoflavones may help reduce the growth of estrogen dependent cancers. They also bind to testosterone receptors in a similar manner, suggesting a potential use in prostate cancer. Genistein has other properties as well, such as inhibiting angiogenesis and inhibiting enzymes, including tyrosine kinase, which is directly involved in cancer cell growth and regulation. The estrogen receptor binding function of soy isoflavones are also complementary to the effects of estrogen for those who produce too little estrogen in the body, because of this action they are beneficial for women who are peri-menopausal.
What Soy Isoflavones can do for you? They can be used in connection for the following conditions.
* menopause * osteoporosis
* hotflashes * night sweats
* high cholesterol * fatigue
* immune system * mood swings
* cancer risk reduction * reduce PMS
* insomnia * prostate health
Irene also talked about First Line Therapy today, which is offered at DayNight Pharmacy and it's benefits on chronic conditions and weight loss.
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