" Feel Good Friday"
12:09….The health news roundup…with TED, Jamie and Jim
12:35….Listener calls and questions
12:45….Listener calls and questions.
Friday, November 30, 2007
" Feel Good Friday"
12:35….Listener calls and questions
Thursday, November 29, 2007
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay, Jamie and Jimmy.
12:20: Office holiday party blunders are common and, unfortunately, they can hinder a professional’s career prospects. The Creative Group recently surveyed advertising and marketing executives to ask them about the wackiest holiday party behavior they had ever heard of or witnessed. The results included the· “One guy ate the carnations from our dinner table.”
· “Someone wrestled the CEO.”
· “One employee came to the party dressed as a bear.”
Guest: Collin Maria Ezzell, Division Director with The Creative Group. 416-350-2330
12:35: Our newest weekly feature segment regarding diabetes.
Mayer Institute for Advanced Guest: Dr. Perry Mayer, over at the Diabetic Foot care.
12:45: DayNight pharmacy session.
Guest: Hilton
Hilton talked about Shalom Village and the appreciated dinner he and Shirley received. The wonderful diversity of Shalom Village and their fantastic "At Home Model of Care" . It has a strong dedicated network of volunteers, with an emphasis on education and spirituality. It boosts a Fitness Club with full-time staff. It is affiliated with McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences and is governed by a community Board of Directors. They believe in Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care otherwise known as GPA, their curriculum is targeted to all levels of staff, who approach compassion and gentle persuasive approaches to respond respectfully and with confidence and skill to the challenging behaviors associated with dementia.
Shirley & Hilton also had the opportunity to be introduced to the Stephen Lewis Foundation, the foundation highlights the program Grandmothers-to-Grandmothers. The Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign seeks to raise awareness and mobilize support in Canada for Africa's grandmothers who have become the unsung heroes of Africa. It has become a continent of orphans, an estimated 13 million children have been orphaned by AIDS, the number is expected to reach 20 million in the next four years. The grandmothers have buried their own children and have begun to raise their grandchildren with little or no support. These courageous and resilient women have taken on the burgeoning households, attempting to feed, clothe, educate and grieve and comfort with their grandchildren. The Stephan Lewis Foundation was launched March 7, 2006 on the eve of International Women's Day.
You can learn more, donate and get involved by visiting www.grandmotherscampaign.org .
Product discussed today: COLD-FX , the prevention & relief of colds and flu.
Contact information : Shalom Village : 70 Macklin Street North, Hamilton, ON L8S 2S1
Phone: 905-529-1613 Fax: 905-529-7542 Email: info@shalomvillage.on.ca
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay, Jamie and Jimmy.
Guest: Judy Siblin-Librach (Leebrack), author of the book and also a columnist, actress, television broadcaster and life coach. 416.932.2262.
Guest: Ernie Schramayr over at All Canadian Fitness. 905.548.6732.
Guest: Irene.
Irene discussed contact lens.
A recent survey conducted by the Contact lens Council found that more than 30-32 million people in the United States alone wear contacts, two-thirds of the wearers were women and the number is increasing each year. 83% account for wearers of soft contacts. 11 million were putting themselves at risk for serious eye infections and not following doctor-recommended lens cleaning protocols. According to the study although 90% of the doctors recommended rubbing contact lenses as part of the patients daily lens cleaning regime, only two-thirds do so. The main barrier to compliance is that the patient did not believe rubbing the lenses were important. Only 46 percent of the respondents cleaned their contact lens case after each use, with only 44 percent topping off the solution, which should be replaced. Nearly half of the contact lens wearer wear their contact lens longer than the recommended replacement schedule. In response to the findings AMO is launching a national patient education campaign to raise awareness of the importance of proper lens & eye care. They believe with increased compliance about the importance of rub & rinse regimes it will provide a safe environment for continued usage. For millions of Canadians, contact lenses provide a convenient alternative to glasses. Proper maintenance, limited wear time and avoidance of overnight use can result in contact lenses being effective and safe. Patients should wear contact for a maximum of 8-10 hours a day, in addition you should remove them at least 1/2 hour before going to bed and 1/2 hour before putting them in after waking. If they have irritation or discomfort or discharge remove the lenses. If it does not improve in 2 days, recommend a doctor. Minimize the risk, read all patient information, and provide all medication usage to your Ophthalmologist. Most common problems with contact lenses, Keratitis ( insufficient levels of oxygenation, due to long usage) Conjunctivitis ( Pink Eye), Corneal Abrasion ( over-wearing) , Dry Eye.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay and Jamie.
Guest: Dr. Jay Keystone, Travel Medicine Specialist and Professor of Medicine at the
12:35: Stats on patient care and safety at McMaster University Medical Centre, the General and
12:45: DayNight pharmacy segment.
Guest: Hilton
Vaccinations are the tried and tested method to prevent Hepatitis A & B. This infectious virus is complex and comes in three forms, A,B,C and two less forms D and E. Getting the vaccinations is a safe and effective way to reduce your risk. The Hepatitis A virus ( also known as HAV is transmitted when we eat or drink something that is contaminated with the virus. Raw or uncooked food, food handled by those who have not washed their hands, and water contaminated by humans waste are often sources of the virus. Hepatitis B virus (also known as HBV) is responsible for the most form of hepatitis in the world. Those infected with acute HBV or carriers of this virus can spread it through sexual contact, though the exchange of blood and other bodily fluids, or through objects contaminated by bodily fluids. Twinrix is used for the prevention of hepatitis A & B infections. Twinrix is a vaccine. It works by stimulating the body to produce antibodies against hepatitis A & B. Hepatitis A & B and combination vaccines are also available. There is no vaccine to prevent hepatitis C. Twinrix is usually administered as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital or clinic. Before using Twinrix tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, or are taking prescription or non-prescription, herbal or dietary supplements. If you have a weakened immune system, a bleeding disorder, heart or lung disease, a fever, an infection, an illness, a tumor or multiple sclerosis. Some medications may interact with Twinrix, check with your pharmacist. Twinrix can be given in a rapid dosage( 0,7 21 days) or over a 6 month period both consisting of 3 injections. Children, adolescents and adults can receive the vaccines. The virus is known to persist up to 20 years. The vaccine has been known to last up to 15 years.
Monday, November 26, 2007
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay and Jamie
12:20: The holiday season is inching closer and with it comes STRESS. Why is it that the happiest time of the year for so many ends up being the most stressful time of year? If you find yourself in that situation around this time of year,Guest: Dr. Karen Rowa, Psychologist,
12:35: Time for our weekly visit with
Guest: Pat Morden, CEO of Shalom Village. 905.528.5377 x 229
12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Irene.
Increased B12 levels could ward off Dementia!
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) with folic acid is necessary for the maturation of red blood cells and the synthesis of DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) the genetic material of cells. Vitamin B12 is also necessary for normal nerve function. Unlike most other vitamins B12 is stored in substantial amounts mainly in the liver. The body's stores of this vitamin would take about 3 to 5 years to exhaust. As a result a vitamin B12 deficiency may not manifest itself until after 5 or 6 years of a diet supplying inadequate amounts. A deficiency often manifests itself in the development of neurological dysfunction such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Low vitamin B12 has also been associated with Asthma, depression, AIDS, multiple sclerosis, tinnitus, diabetic neuropathy and low sperm counts. A long and cohort study released from Oxford, followed 1648 participants for 10 years and found a doubling in holoTC concentrations was associated with 30% slower rate of cognitive decline while using an increased levels of vitamin B12, not folate. Furthermore a doubling of homocysteine levels from 10 to 20 micomoles per litre was associated with a rapid decline of cognitive function of over 50 %. The researchers call for more investigation for the potential benefits from vitamin B12 supplementation for prevention of dementia. It is clearly important to maintain adequate body stores of this crucial vitamin !
Friday, November 23, 2007
November 23 / 2007 "Feel Good Friday"
The Health Roundup with Jay, Jim and Jamie..
12:15….FEEL GOOD FRIDAY….with Hilton Silberg, CEO Daynight Pharmacy taking your calls on any health issue you care to raise.
12:35….more Calls…Primer on Cold Medications.
12:45…More calls and health chit chat.
Hilton & Shirley Silberg were guests !
A recap: DayNight has been purchased by Rexall.
Salba was discussed as well as eczema and the proper application of nitroglycerin.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
November 22 / 2007
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay, Jamie and Jimmy
12:15: She’s back and better than ever!
Guest: Renowned Child Psychologist Jean Clinton
Guest: Dr. Perry Mayer, over at the Mayer Institute for Advanced Diabetic Foot care.
Guest: Hilton
Hilton talked about Metabolism and Blood Sugar!
Every time you swallow a bite of sandwich or slurp a smoothie your body works hard to process the nutrients you've eaten. Long after the dishes are cleared and the food is digested, the nutrients you've taken become the building blocks and fuel needed by your body. Your body gets the energy it needs from food through metabolism. Glucose is the major carbohydrate used as fuel in our body to supply energy. It can easily be measured because some circulates in our blood stream, and can be easily checked. Average blood sugar levels are 100 mg/dl or 5 mmo/L. The risk of developing diabetes is increased when fasting blood sugars stay consistently >125mmol/L. Under normal conditions glucose is the preferred fuel of brain cells and also muscle cells in early exercise. In a way the process of metabolism is really a balancing act involving two kinds of activities that go on at the same time , the building of body tissue and energy stores and the breaking down of body tissues and energy to generate more fuel or body functions. Several hormones of the endocrine system are involved in the controlling the rate and direction of metabolism. They play a key role in determining how fast or slow the chemical reactions of metabolism proceed in a person's body. Another gland the pancreas secretes hormones that help determine whether the body's main metabolic activity at a particular time will be anabolic or catabolic. Things can go wrong with metabolism, a metabolic disorder is any disease that is caused by an abnormal chemical reaction in the body's cell. When the metabolism of body chemical is blocked or defective, it can cause a buildup of toxic substances in the body or a deficiency of substances needed for normal body function, which can lead to serious symptoms.Examples of metabolic disorders are:
- G6PD deficiency
- Galactosemia
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Phenylketonuria
- Type 1 / 2 Diabetes
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
November 21/ 2007
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay, Jamie and Jimmy.
12:20: The
Guest: Dr. Mark Soth, Respirologist,
12:35: Let’s shape up!
Guest: Ernie Schramayr over at All Canadian Fitness. 905.548.6732
Guest: Irene.
Irene talked about the product "Kaprex" by Metagenics!
Traditionally, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) like aspirin, ibuprofen naproxen and Cox-2 inhibitors have been used to counter inflammatory conditions. However these have also been associated with gastrointestinal complications. Serious safety and public health concerns were also raised about Cox-2 in 2004, where studies had found a connection between the use of such drugs with an increased risk of cardiovascular problems, like heart attack and stroke. Kaprex can be considered a herbal replacement for non steroidal inflammatory drugs which provides a much safer option for effective joint relief. This proprietary combination of selected plant components influences kinase signaling and the formation of certain substances that are associated with minor pain. Clinical testing suggests that Kaprex may offer a high degree of predicted cardiovascular, gastric, renal and liver safety. Kaprex is highly effective in relieving the pain in of arthritis, offers joint protection and restorative properties. Can be used in place of NSAIDS such as Rimadyl, as a safe and effective alternative. Does not cause stomach ulcers, kidney disease and liver disease. The high level of effectiveness and predictable safety demonstrated through extensive proteomic research and human clinical experience. The publication of a round-up of studies on the safety and efficacy of Metagenics formulation NG440 (Kaprex) of rho iso-alpha acids ( RIAAS) from hops, rosemary and oleanolic acid adds weight to its use in medical foods for inflammation. Can be used with Arthroplex and MSM to maximize help as an arthritic companion.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
November 20/ 2007
12:10: The Health Roundup with Ted Michaels and Jamie West.
Guest: Amy Verner, Globe and Mail Columnist. 416.585.5174
12:35: A new study finds that some of the best do-gooders in society can actually become the worst cheats! The research, out of
Guest: Scott Reynolds, Assistant Professor of Business Ethics at the
12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Hilton
Hilton talked about his participation as a Judge for the "Commitment to Care & Service Awards" and the exciting boundless possibilities for the Pharmacy of today !
Monday November the 19th was the night for the winners of the Commitment to Care and Service Awards! The spectacular gala was produced by Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacy Post and was held at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. Winners and their guests joined more than 200 industry leaders at the awards ceremony, these awards are presented to pharmacists, technicians, pharmacist/physician teams, pharmacy owners , front shop personnel and pharmacy students who go beyond the call of duty in serving their patients and their communities. This year marked the merging of Pharmacy's Practice's Commitment to Care Awards and Pharmacy Post's Drugstore Outstanding Service Awards into one fabulous event. It's an exciting time to be involved in Pharmacy !
The awards are presented in the following categories;
- Adherence Initiatives
- Charitable Work
- Corporate Health Program
- Health Promotion
- Integrated Pharmacy Program
- Outstanding Pharmacy Owner or Manager
- Patient Care
Friday, November 16, 2007
Thursday, November 15, 2007
November 15, 2007
12:20: From the lifestyle files, 8,000 Canadians reported more than $16 million in losses as a result of identity theft last year. As we head into the busiest shopping season of the year, one expert on the subject says we must be extra careful in order to avoid falling victim to scam artists. Guest: Gary Ford, co-author of the recently published ‘‘The Canadian Guide to Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft and other Fraud’’. He’’s held a series of executive positions with a major financial institution with over 30 years of experience and most recently as vice-president of sales and marketing with a national insurer.
12:35: Our newest weekly feature segment regarding diabetes. Guest: Dr. Perry Mayer, over at the Mayer Institute for Advanced Diabetic Foot care.
12:45: DayNight pharmacy session. Guest: Hilton.
Hilton's talk today was a repeat, please view Oct 9th archive.
November 15, 2007
12:15: Henderson Hospital and Hamilton Health Sciences are leading the way again with something called the Hospital Elder Life Program. Its aim is to try to keep post op orthopedic patients, many who are over 75 years old, in a cognitive state of mind because their proneness to confusion, dementia and delirium.
Guest: Angela John, Elder Life Specialist in the Hospital Elder Life Program at the Henderson site of Hamilton Health Sciences.
12:20: From the lifestyle files, 8,000 Canadians reported more than $16 million in losses as a result of identity theft last year. As we head into the busiest shopping season of the year, one expert on the subject says we must be extra careful in order to avoid falling victim to scam artists.
Guest: Gary Ford, co-author of the recently published ‘‘The Canadian Guide to Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft and other Fraud’’. He’’s held a series of executive positions with a major financial institution with over 30 years of experience and most recently as vice-president of sales and marketing with a national insurer.
12:35: Our newest weekly feature segment regarding diabetes.
Guest: Dr. Perry Mayer, over at the Mayer Institute for Advanced Diabetic Foot care.
12:45: DayNight pharmacy session.
Guest: Hilton.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
November 14, 2007
12:20: Still running outside and running in the backyard? Probably not as much eh …… Uncle Ernie’’s got just the fix!
Guest: Ernie Schramayr over at All Canadian Fitness.
12:35: They’’re not hungry. They’’re not wet. What’’s all the crying about? According to a new survey of Canadian physicians, three-quarters of them will tell you that babies’’ cries are often because of digestive discomfort. This news will be of interest to the majority (66 per cent) of Canadian moms who can’’t seem to figure out why their baby is crying.
Guest: Dr. Carolyn Taylor, Toronto-based paediatrician and mother of 2.
12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Irene.
Irene talked about Diabetes and Supplements!
Depending on the type of treatment regimen you use to control your diabetes, some vitamins may be of use to your condition. before taking any vitamin or supplement, check with your health care team or doctor for what effect it may have on your diabetes. Diabetes supplements are often be taken by people with diabetes. Most people with balanced diets can usually obtain all the nutrients they require from a normal diet. But diabetes patients need to supplement because of their imbalance diets. A variety of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other supplements may help with symptoms and deficiencies associated with diabetes. Some herbs can also manage symptoms associated with diabetes, including the control of blood sugar levels. Here is a list of a few suggestions;
ALA & GLA, Biotin, Carnitine, Chromium, Cinnamen, Co enzyme Q10, Inositol, Manganese, Magnesium, Niacin, Potassium, Taurine, Vanadium, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6 & B12, Zinc,
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
November 13, 2007
12:20: Canadian Family is helping parents everywhere by taking the guesswork out of holiday (or Christmas) shopping. Over 180 toys have been tested by both Canadian Family expert editors, their very own children and families all over Canada. By the way, all of this year’’s selections are non-toxic.
Guest: Jen Reynolds, Editor in Chief, Canadian Family Magazine.
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.
Pharmacist's Changing Role !
On April 1st 2007 new legislation came into effect that now allows Alberta pharmacists to expand the scope of services they can offer. One of the biggest changes you will see will be that pharmacists now will have limited prescribing authority. Over time some will be authorized to administer drugs by injection. The changes in pharmacy are designed to provide better care, improved drug therapy and access to superior care. Communication is the key to better health care, everybody on the team plays a role, the doctor, the pharmacist, other health care providers and above all, the patient. The pharmacist is an integral member than insures the the patient gets the most benefit from their medication. The new law allows pharmacists the option to prescribe and give injections but it does not obligate them. What is a prescribing pharmacist? The pharmacist is to have a partnership with another health care professional after a diagnosis or decision for treatment has been made. Therefore prescribing by pharmacists will not replace the need to see a doctor. Pharmacists will be able to adapt a prescription, and notify the doctor afterwards, preventing delays. The pharmacist will also be allowed to provide refills of a drug the patient regularly takes, until he/she is able to see the doctor. In case of an emergency, and are in need of immediate drug therapy, the pharmacist can prescribe a small amount of a drug to treat the symptoms until the patient can see a health care professional to make a diagnosis. Working with a doctor, a pharmacist will be authorized to manage drug therapy, as in a chronic condition like diabetes or high blood pressure for patients. The pharmacist can adjust the dose or the drug so it best suite the needs of the patient. The pharmacist will monitor the effect to new drugs, and ensuring that the therapy is optimal. Pharmacists will not be able to prescribe narcotics or controlled drugs. This is just the beginning of what pharmacists will be able to provide. The journey for the pharmacist should become a drug information or therapy consultant to those who are presently make the decisions, the physicians and the self-medicating patients. It has even been suggested that the ultimate gaol should be to give the pharmacist responsibility for prescribing medication and monitoring the patients response to a drug therapy regimen.
Monday, November 12, 2007
November 12, 2007
12:20: When assessing overall cardiovascular risk, it’’s important to consider the potential remaining risk after using cholesterol-lowering agents like statins. Data compiled from several large, randomized controlled trials indicates that substantial cardiovascular risk remains despite the proven effectiveness of statins in reducing the so-called ““bad”” cholesterol. Though statins lower cardiovascular risk by about 30 per cent by working on one’’s bad cholesterol - approximately 70 per cent of potential cardiovascular risk still remains.
Guest: Dr. Dominic Ng (Ing), Staff Endocrinologist, University of Toronto.
12:35: Time for our weekly visit with Shalom Village.
Guest: Pat Morden, CEO of Shalom Village.
12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Irene.
Poor Diet links to Cancer Risk!
Choose lean and limit meat to cut cancer risk. Many kinds of cancer can be prevented with simple lifestyle choices, says a new study released by the American Institute for Cancer Research and the World Cancer research Fund. The report recommends keeping a lean body weight, limiting red meat consumption and ditching the processed foods like bacon, hot dogs and luncheon meats ( except for the odd occasion) . There was also convincing evidence linking consumption of alcohol to elevated cancer risk ! In light of the evidence it suggest that even a small amount of alcohol raises your risk. The report advises to no more than two drinks a day for men and one drink a day for women. The study aimed its prevention at excess body fat as a prime contributor to numerous forms of malignancies, including cancer of the esophagus, pancreas, colon, kidney and uterus as well as breast cancer in post-menopausal women. By reducing the average weight on a population basis could slash the number of new cancers worldwide by a third. The report suggests to trim red meats, like beef, pork and lamb from your diet to prevent colorectal cancer. The intake should be limited to about 500 grams of cooked meat per week. This report was the most comprehensive ever published on the evidence linking cancer to diet, physical activity and weight. It was a 5 year cumulative effort that involved nine independent teams of scientists from around the world and 21 international expects who reviewed and analyzed more than 7,000 large scale studies. This report is telling us today, that the evidence is more and more convincing on how we live, what we eat and our individual risk to cancer is, and our role as an individual to review our lifestyles.
Friday, November 9, 2007
With Irene & Hilton !!
Press Release: DayNight has joined Rexall's family of Pharmacies.
Signage and change over will proceed shortly to "Pharma Plus".
Products discussed: Ventigo by Heel. Homeopathic remedy, for Inner Ear and Vestibular disorders.
Pine Bark Extract, marketed as Pyconogenol. Potent antioxidant.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
November 8, 2007
12:20: A new medical study is trying to determine whether BlackBerry’’s can help improve the treatment of patients suffering from chronic disease -- and possibly save lives. The research is being done right here in Hamilton, as well as in the UK and in Sweden.
Guest: Neil Johnston, Epidemiologist, St. Joseph’’s Healthcare, Hamilton and Assistant Professor of Medicine at McMaster University.
12:35: Our newest weekly feature segment regarding diabetes.
Guest: Dr. Perry Mayer, over at the Mayer Institute for Advanced Diabetic Foot care.
12:45: DayNight pharmacy session.
Guest: Hilton.
Hilton talked about giving back today on 900CHML!
Every year DayNight Pharmacy has the opportunity to participate in "Operation Christmas Child" ! We are fortunate to have friends within DayNight who get involved and send off a small gift. These gifts bring heartfelt joy and smiles to children who are need. What is Operation Christmas Child? It brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes. These boxes contain small gifts of toys, school supplies and items specially picked by individuals wanting to make a difference. This program is a project of Samaritan's Purse, which is a nondenominational Christian organization providing aid to hurting people all around the world. Since 1970 Samaritan's Purse has helped meet the needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease and famine. Samaritan's Purse currently is serving more than 100 countries. Operation Christmas Child is a way for Canadians to share the joy of Christmas with children living in countries that have been ravaged by war, famine, natural disasters and extreme poverty. We are overjoyed that we can have such an impact on a child.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
November 7, 2007
12:20: Let’’s get fit!
Guest: Ernie Schramayr over at All Canadian Fitness.
12:35: Members of the Ontario Nurses’’ Association have overwhelmingly re-elected Linda Haslam-Stroud as their president! She’’s a renal transplant nurse at St. Joseph’’s Healthcare Hamilton and has been involved with the ONA since 1980! It’’s great to have a local nurse heading up the ONA in such a health care oriented city. We’’ll have a general chat about the state-of-nursing in the city & province.
Guest: Linda Haslam-Stroud, freshly re-elected ONA President.
12:45: DayNight Pharmacy session.
Guest: Irene.
National Pain Awareness Week !
What is Chronic Pain? While acute pain is a normal sensation triggered in the nervous system to alert you to possible injury and the need to take care of yourself, chronic pain is different. Chronic pain persists. Pain signals keep on firing in the nervous system for weeks, months even years. Chronic pain may be due to an accident, sprained back or serious infection. It may also be caused by arthritis, cancer, ear infection but chronic pain can also be present even when there is an absence of any past injury or evidence of body damage. Common chronic pain complaints are headaches, low back, cancer arthritis and neurogenic pain. Chronic pain can generate other adverse conditions like depression and anxiety. Chronic patients are often misdiagnosed. Patients are often ignored and their pain is dismissed as imaginary. Patients particularly the ones prescribed opioids, are often labeled. Many people with chronic pain can be helped if they understand all the causes of pain and the many and varied steps that can be taken to undo what chronic pain has done. Scientists believe that advances in neuroscience will lead to more and better treatments for chronic pain in the years to come. Is there treatment? medications, acupuncture, local electrical stimulation, brain stimulation as well as surgery are just a few options. Psychotherapy, relaxation and medication therapies, biofeedback and behavior modification may also be employed to treat chronic pain.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
November 6, 2007
12:20: We’’ve told you previously on the program about the revolutionary CPR Glove, developed in Hamilton by a pair of biomedical engineering students. Well, the glove has just won 2 awards! It was one of five of Time Magazine’’s inventions of the year in the health category and also the winner in the undergraduate category of the prestigious Collegiate Inventors Competition.
Guest: Nilesh Patel, McMaster University Electrical and Biomedical Engineering Student and co-inventor of the CPR Glove.
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.
Low Testosterone Levels Linked to Increases Male Mortality!
According to a study reported in August in the "Archives of Internal Medicine" low testosterone levels were linked with an increase in mortality in a cohort of male veterans. Low testosterone is a common condition in aging associated with decrease muscle mass and insulin resistance. Testosterone levels also decrease with acute and chronic illness and with medications such as glucocorticoids and opiates. Morality was 20.1% in men with normal testosterone levels compared with 24.6% in men with equivocal testosterone and 34.9% in men with low testosterone levels. After adjustment for age medical history and other clinical covariates, low testosterone levels continued to be associated with increased mortality. Testosterone levels gradually decrease with age in men, falling by approximately 1.5% per year. By the age 80 years approximately half of men have a testosterone deficiency. These patients may have reduced muscle mass, lower bone density , increased fat mass, insulin resistance and dysphoria compared with men with normal levels of testosterone.
research has proven that eating the right foods can jack up your testosterone and growth-hormone levels while also shutting down estrogen production in men. What you eat, how you eat and what supplement you take along with exercise routine , the amount of alcohol (especially beer), stress levels have a direct impact on testosterone levels. Protein that comes from whey or egg hydrolysates can increase testosterone hormone levels. Aim for two servings a day of cruciferous vegetables (green veg) . Avoid fats ( rich in aromatase, an enzyme that turns testosterone into various estrogen's). Study s have also shown that eating meat boosts testosterone, but try and avoid the fatty red meat, pork and lamb which are loaded with saturated fats. Choose fish, poultry or lean cuts of beef.
Suggested product: Maca by new Chapter
Monday, November 5, 2007
November 5, 2007
12:20: On the issue of celebrity parents, the author of a new book writes ‘‘There are many celebrities out there who are wonderful parents and take the time to care for their children, and then there are some, Britney & K-Fed for example, who seem to lack some of the necessary skills to be successful parents and raise successful children.’’
Guest: Dr. Erik Fisher, Psychologist, Popular Speaker and author of The Art of Empowered Parenting.
12:35: Time for our weekly visit with Shalom Village.
Guest: Pat Morden, CEO of Shalom Village.
12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Irene.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month !
Current projects indicate that 3 million Canadians will be affected by diabetes by 2010. The disease is having a serious impact on people who have it. Changes to the diabetes landscape in Canada are being affected by various factors, obesity rates and rising and growing numbers of new Canadians are arriving from high-risk ethnic groups such as Hispanic, Asian, South Asian or African descent. During the month of November the Diabetes Association will be using innovative approaches to ensure Canadians and young adults across Canada to understand the important of managing diabetes and preventing type 2 diabetes.
The three main types of diabetes are:
- Type 1 diabetes: Is an autoimmune disease. When the body's system for fighting infection turns against a part of the body. In diabetes, the immune system attacks the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas and destroys them. It develops most often in young adults, but can appear at any age.
- Type 2 Diabetes: The most common type of diabetes. About 90 to 95 % of people with diabetes have type 2. This form is associated with obesity, family history, previous history, inactivity and ethnicity. Approximately 80 % of people with type 2 are overweight. Increasingly being diagnosed in children and adolescent.
- Gestational Diabetes: develops only during pregnancy. Any women might develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Some factors associated are obesity, a family history, having a child over the age of 25 or having a history of sugar in their urine. Women who have had diabetes during pregnancy, have a 20 to 50 percent chance of developing type 2 diabetes later on in life.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Feel Good Friday on 900CHML !
Irene & Hilton with guest Mich from Bio-K Plus talked about the product & in store Demo tomorrow @ DayNight 2, Upperparadise & Stonechurch 10:00am- 5:00pm.
Additional products discussed:
Anti-Inflammatory 1/ Kapres by Metagenics
2/ Zyflamend by New Chapter