September 26, 2007

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

12:20: A new study suggests people will lose weight for money –– even if it’’s just a little! The researchers say unlike providing onsite fitness centres or improving offerings in the company cafeteria, cash rewards provide a company with a guaranteed return.
Guest: Lead Researcher of the study Dr. Eric Finkelstein, health economist at RTI International, a research institute in North Carolina.

12:35: A non profit fitness and wellness centre which brings a unique approach to the 30 minute circuit workout, catering to all women regardless of age, interests of ability, is celebrating its 1 year anniversary next month. The Blossom Club’’s goals are to help women socialize, which is especially important to people with disabilities and seniors.
Guests: Viola Galamini, Community Resource Facilitator, Rygiel Supports for Community Living. Fran Geilling, a member of the Blossom Club since it opened.

12:45: DayNight Pharmacy talk.
Guest: Irene

Irene talked about digestive enzymes on 900CHML today !

What is an enzyme? Enzyme are proteins produced by all living organisms and like proteins they consist of amino acids. What makes them different is how they behave in the body. By definition they are a catalyst and make biochemical reactions "happen". The reaction takes place quickly and efficiently. Without it, the reaction would be very slowly or not occur at all. When your food is poorly digested, you absorb nutrients that aren't fully broken down or usable. Which causes many problems . Some symptoms are bloating, cramping, gas, heartburn and acid reflux. Because your immune system will attack and defend your body against partially digested foods that get into the bloodstream. The immune system doesn't recognize it as food. It sees a toxic invader, and destroys the food. When this happens you don't get the benefit of that food, and you weaken your immune system by using it in a role it shouldn't be involved in. Your digestive system is designed to break down approximately half of the food we eat and is accustomed to Raw foods. Cooked and processed foods are enzymatically dead, which means there is no live enzymes within that food to help digest. When we eat cooked and processed foods, we are asking the digestive system to break down 100% of the food we've eaten. This means every time we eat these foods we are asking the pancreas to produce twice as many enzymes and the pancreas is working double time, Replenish your enzyme supply with raw foods or supplements. When your enzyme levels are low you will have health problems. Decreased enzyme levels have been found in numerous chronic ailments, like allergies, skin diseases and even serious diseases like diabetes. When you add enzymes to your diet, your vitamins will work better, your minerals will work better and you'll get more out of the food you eat ! Unless you've been eating raw food your whole life, your body is going to need a little help.