Wednesday January 30 / 2008

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

12:20: We talk about diabetes quite a bit on this program, actually it may be one of the hottest topics. Of course, we know there are different types of diabetes, and so today, we’ll focus on the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. What are the signs and symptoms?

Guest: Susan Austin, Fundraising Co-ordinator, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. 905.333.4660

12:35: Time to whip it into shape.

Guest: Ernie Schramayr over at All Canadian Fitness. 905.548.6732

12:45: Rexall Pharmacy segment.

Guest: Irene Hogan from Rexall !

Irene talked about allergy testing !

Irene now offers Allergy Testing Kits from Rock Mountain Analytical at the Upper Paradise location !

When an allergic reaction occurs, the immune system reacts by releasing cells called antibodies. The foods and inhaled particles that provoke the release of antibodies are called " allergens" . Two commonly produced antibodies are IgG and IgE. Reactions occur over several hours or several days.When an allergic reaction antibodies attach themselves to the allergen and create an antibody-allergen complex. These complexes are normally removed by special cells in the liver and spleen called macrophages, but if they are present in large numbers and the allergen continues to be consumed, the body isn't able to remove them fast enough. These allergen-antibody complex accumulate and are deposited in body tissue, causing the release of inflammation which causes chemicals which contribute to a variety of health problems;

• headaches
• mood disorders
• asthma and recurring respiratory infections
• eczema and other skin conditions
• running noses and puffiness around the eyes
  
• redness and swelling
• tightening of airways
• itching

Eliminating food allergens sometimes results in withdrawal symptoms like headaches, tiredness, irritability and hunger. Serious cravings for the eliminated foods are also common. Unfortunately it is often the foods you are most allergic to that you crave the most!
Testing requires the pick-up of the the kit, and a simple finger poke. The blood from the finger poke is used to saturate three test strips which are left to dry. A prepaid courier box is enclosed. Requisition form must be signed by Irene Hogan, or Rocky Mountain will not proceed with testing. Within 10-14 business days the results will be sent back, in which the patient will have a consultation with Irene to discuss the results.
The general 96 food panel is $235 plus GST.

Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter / Rexall #202
905-318-5383

Tuesday January 29th 2008

12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay.

12:15: Feeling a little stressed or stiff? Relax, there’s hope. Literally.
Guest: Hope Jervis, Massage Therapist. 905.393.9675

12:20: Although DHA is not a household name, it is something every family should become familiar with. DHA is a key building block in children’s development from conception to adolescence and should be included in their diets particularily during these formative years. DHA is an Omega-3 fatty acid that has been proven to have invaluable health benefits.
Guest: Gina Sunderland, Canadian registered dietitian. 204.261.6104

12:35: New research demonstrates Canadians are still bearing the scars from SARS and are very concerned about our nation’s pandemic planning efforts. And, there is reason to be concerned. In Canada alone, it is estimated that up to 10 million Canadians could fall ill during an influenza pandemic. Guest: Dr. Allison McGeer, microbiologist and infectious disease consultant, department of microbiology, Mount Sinai Hospital. (pre-recorded)

12:45: Rexall minute.
Guest: Hilton
Integrating Traditional and Alternative Therapies!
More and more patients are looking for ways to incorporate complementary and alternative medicine into their health care regimens. Alternative or complementary medicine can be used together with conventional medicine. Alternative medicine tends to be more proactive or preventative. Traditional medicine is often focused on specific parts of the body, alternative medicine deals with the body as a whole. Scientific study used to support traditional medical practice requires precise measurement of results. Due to the overall impact of alternative therapies, the results are difficult to measure. For example, it is easy to measure a drop of blood pressure, but how do you measure how much better you feel?
Studies have show that Canadians spend four billion dollars a year on alternative medicine. Alternative medicine is being increasing recognized as an integral part of health care. The New York Times recently reported "Hospitals in search of paying patients with a competitive edge are increasingly offering their patients some form of alternative medicine." The numbers of hospitals offering alternative therapies nearly doubled from 1998-2000, according to a survey by the American Hospital Association" . Complementary medicine will allow the patient to chose and incorporate multiple health prospectives into their lives. Complementary medicine allows patients looking for disease prevention and all over body health, that just doesn't happen by chance. It is up to the individual on how to apply a life-long process of health promotion. Just remember it only starts with a few small steps.

Monday January 28th / 2008

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

12:20-12:45: The Heart and Stroke Foundation is out with its annual report and the focus of this year’s is on a link that many people are likely unaware of: The very strong link between exposure to air pollution and heart disease.
Guest: Dr. Murray Finkelstein, with the Heart and Stroke Foundation. He’s also a medical consultant for the Ontario Ministry of Labour.

12:35: Time for our weekly visit with Shalom Village.
Guest: Pat Morden, CEO of Shalom Village.

12:45: Rexall Pharmacy segment.
Guest:Irene.

Irene talked about the rise of Chronic Disease.
A recent article in the new England Journal of Medicine entitled " A potential decline in life expectancy in the 21st century"
The article talks about chronic disease and its dominant pattern in the 21st century. But Why?? The answer is not due to the lack of good crisis care medicine, but rather in the changes in lifestyle and the environment that translates into the increase in chronic disease. We are changing as a country, we are getting older and are kids are getting sicker. Lifestyle disease now account for the number one family of problems and their management using the present system of health care utilizes 78% of medical services. There is no pill that can effectively deal with the rising tide of metabolic syndrome, preclinical autoimmune disease, chronic digestive disorders, depression and learning difficulties. The first line of defense against these conditions is the implementation of lifestyle and nutrition programs. When the body goes into a state of stress, inflammation usually occurs. Inflammation is directly linked to disease. Nutrition and environmental factors influence the epigenome and make certain messages that code for health or disease processes more or less available. So what can one do? Eat well ! exercise! Live well ! Effective health management will keep emerging chronic diseases at bay !

Friday January 25 / 2008

Feel Good Friday with Irene & Hilton !

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

12:15….FEEL GOOD FRIDAY….open line with your health related questions

Hilton and Irene…LIVE in Studio.

12:35….Non smoking week chat and calls

12:45….calls

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Discussed stopstudy.ca & new med ( CHANTRIX) for stop-smoking !
not an anti-depressant . Sends receptors to the brain, like smoking, only 40% less. Must be taken for 12 weeks. Beware of triggers of smoking.

Pain control, re: recommended Omega 3 & Zyflemend ( from Advantage Health Matters) anti-inflam.

Thursday January 24th/ 2008

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

12:20: Brand new Health Matters feature with our favourite local chiropractors.

Guests: Dr. Kathryn Wheatley and Dr. Jim Lamontagne, Regent Health and Chiropractic Centre over on Locke Street. (in-studio)

12:35: Diabetes and foot care go hand in hand. Or, is that foot in foot?

Guest: Dr. Perry Mayer, Mayer Institute for Advanced Diabetic Foot care. 905-523-1444 ext 230

12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.

Guest: Hilton

Hilton talked about the depletion of vitamins through smoking!

We know that infection and stress deplete certain nutrients from the body, specifically vitamin C. Smoking is a chemical stress that seems to increase turnover of vitamin C in the body, leading to lower concentrations of vitamin C in the blood. Studies also suggest that smoking may affect the absorption of calcium, resulting in accelerated bone loss. Depletion of vitamin E, A, and other trace minerals are also directly impacted by smoking. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is depleted rapidly from the body, and smoking, in general, causes vitamin C concentrations in the body to become depleted. It has been determined that smokers should consume at least 100 mg of vitamin C daily, to meet their daily vitamin C requirements. Most of vitamin E comes from diet, but due to the large and steadily reduced low-fat diets, part of the result is the loss of vitamin E. For protection, vitamin E must be present in preventing and repairing health disease. Nearly 50 million Americas smoke. Smokers have the lowest vitamin C levels and the fastest disappearance of vitamin E. This is the body's complex biochemical 's natural mechanism against toxins. When certain agents, like cigarette smoke place the body in a constant oxidative stress, cell mutation, this stage can lead to the onset for disease. One thing to keep in mind is that suppressing the immune system, like poor nutrition, nutrient depletion, smoking, lack of exercise and sunlight your body will have a hard time doing it's job by cleaning up cancerous cells around the body. Conclusion, stay healthy, don't smoke!

Wednesday January 23 / 2008

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

12:15-12:45: He has shared a stage with Bill Clinton, Jack Welch and Deepak Chopra, spoken to crowds of thousands, and helped companies such as IBM, FedEx, Nike and Panasonic get to greatness. And now, Robin Sharma shares even more strategies for success in THE GREATNESS GUIDE BOOK 2: 101 More Insights to Get You to World Class.

Guest: Robin Sharma, one of the world’s top experts on personal success and leadership. The author of eight major international bestsellers, Robin is the CEO of Sharma Leadership International Inc., a boutique training firm with a simple mission: to help people and organizations get to world class. 416.399.0881

12:45: DayNight Pharmacy bit.

Guest: Irene.

Today is Weedless Wednesday !!! National Non-Smoking Week !

National Non-Smoking Week has been observed for more than 30 years, from its first conception in 1977. National Non-smoking week is one of the longest running and most important events in Canada's. It promotes education to Canadians about the danger of smoking, the addiction to tobacco, to help people quit smoking, promotes the right of individuals to breath unpolluted air by tobacco,to de-normalize the tobacco marketing practices and assist in the attainment of a smoke-free society in Canada.

Rexall / DayNight offers the stop-study @ the UpperParadise location. This study will offer 5 weeks free Nicotine Replacement for those who wish to stop smoking. Participants must first take a moment on line to complete a questionnaire, which in return will be given a Voucher #. Upon receiving the voucher number, the eligible participant must contact the pharmacy to book an appointment. Deadline for the study is march 31 /2008.

Product discussed: Chantix . New stop smoking medication to help people quit smoking. Cigarette smokers who want to quit smoking may now consider a new tool in their fight to stop smoking. The Food and Drug Administration have approved Chantix. It isn't a magic pill, but it may make it easier for people who want to quit. For best results it's recommended you start taking Chantic a week before your quit date. Doctors prescribe the the pill for 12 weeks. Once a day at first then twice a day. Gradually increasing the dosage helps reduce the chance of side effects.

Tuesday January 22 / 2008

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

12:20: Time to whip it into shape! Not with Devo, but with Ernie!

Guest: Ernie Schramayr over at All Canadian Fitness. 905.548.6732.

12:35: Ontario doctors say the province doesn’t do enough to help smokers butt out. The Ontario Medical Association says the province has to make it easier for smokers to get medication that will help them quit.

Guest: Dr. Ted Boadway, Health Policy Consultant for the Ontario Medical Association.

12:45: DayNight time.

Guest: Hilton

Hilton talked about Constipation!

What is constipation ? Constipation is defined as having a bowel movement fewer than three times per week. With constipation stools are usually hard, dry, small in size and difficult to eliminate. Some people who are constipated find it painful to have a bowel movement and often also experience bloating, straining and the sensation of a full bowel. Not having a bowel movement everyday does not necessary mean you are constipated, normal stool elimination can be three times a day to three times a week, depends on the person. Constipation is a symptom not a disease. Almost everyone will experience constipation at some point in their life, poor diet is usually the cause. Most constipation is temporary and not serious. Understanding the cause the prevention and treatment will help most people find relief. Constipation is the most common gastrointestinal complaints in the United States, 4 million have frequent constipation with 2.5 million physician visits each year. Constipation occurs when the colon absorbs too much water or if the colon's muscle contractions are slow or sluggish, causing the stool to move through the colon too slowly. As a result stools can became hard and dry. Common causes of constipation are:

• Not enough fiber in the diet
• Lack of physical activity (especially in the elderly)
• medications
• milk
• IBS
• Changes in life or routine, pregnancy, aging, travel
• Abuse of laxatives
• Ignoring the urge to have a bowel movement
• Dehydration
• Specific diseases or conditions like stroke
• Problems with the colon and rectum
• Problems with intestinal function

How is Constipated treated? Although treatment depends on the cause, severity and duration of the constipation, inmost cases dietary and lifestyle changes will help relieve symptoms and help prevent them from recurring.

• Diet
• Lifestyle changes
• laxatives
• Stimulants
• Osmotics
• Stool softeners
• Lubricants
• Saline laxatives
• Chloride channel activators

Monday January 21 / 2008

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

12:20: Feeling extra blue today? There’s actually a scientific explanation for it this time! The Monday of the last full week of January is considered to be the most depressing day of the year. And here we are….

Guest: Dr. Valerie Taylor, Psychologist at St. Joseph's HealthCare Hamilton. 289-237-7347

12:35: Time for our weekly visit with Shalom Village.

Guest: Pat Morden, CEO of Shalom Village. 905-634-8668

12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.

Guest: Irene.

Irene talked about Fiber !

Dietary fiber is the part of a plant that provides and maintains the plants structure. These fibers are unrelated chemically, however they all have one thing in common, they can't be digested by the human body. For this reason, they can help correct disorders of the large intestine ( colon) and keep it functioning normally. Therefore it is important to increase the amount of fiber in your diet, as studies have indicated Canadians don't get enough fiber in their diet. The importance of dietary fiber or also called roughage or bulk promotes the wavelike contractions that keep food moving through the intestine. Also high-fiber foods expand the inside walls of the colon. This eases the passage of waste. Fibrous substances pass through the intestine undigested. They also absorb many times their weight in water, resulting in softer, bulkier stools.
Because a high-fiber diet causes a large, soft bulky stool that passes through the bowel easily and quickly, the chances of digestive tract disorders can be avoided, halted or even reversed. Disorders like IBS, Diverticulitis and colon polyps cancer. Dietary fiber is food mostly in fruits and vegetables, whole grains and legumes and is the best healthiest way to prevent constipation.
Fiber is classified into two categories, those that don't dissolve in water ( insoluble fiber) and those that do ( soluble fiber). Benefits of a high-fiber diet include; prevents constipation, lowers your risk of digestive conditions, lowers blood cholesterol levels, controls blood sugar levels, aids in weight loss.
How much fiber do you need?

• Men, age 50 and younger = 38 grams, Age 51 and older = 30 grams
• Women, age 50 and younger = 25 grams, Age 51 and older = 21 grams

product recommended: Salba

Friday January 18th 2008


Feel Good Friday with Irene & Hilton!! Calls and more calls !!

Discussed Consultations still available with Irene Hogan.

• Hormone Replacement
• Follow-up
• Diet
  
• Candida
  
• Health issues Women & Men
• Medchecks

64% of women take supplements to relieve symptoms !
Hilton mentioned Rexall brand names.
Reminder that Pharmacy is part of your Health Care ! Talk to your Pharmacist !

Thursday January 17th 2008

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

12:15: It’s a great time of year to be inside at a gym!

Guest: Ernie Schramayr over at All Canadian Fitness. 905.548.6732.

12:20: Brand new Health Matters feature with our favourite local chiropractors.

Guests: Dr. Kathryn Wheatley and Dr. Jim Lamontagne, Regent Health and Chiropractic Centre over on Locke Street.

12:35: Diabetes and foot care go hand in hand. Or, is that foot in foot?

Guest: Dr. Perry Mayer, Mayer Institute for Advanced Diabetic Foot care.

12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.

Guest: Hilton

What vitamins do we need? Ask your pharmacist !

What vitamins do we need to take in our daily life, if at all? The answer is yes and no but the best answer is "maybe". Studies have shown that taking daily multivitamin supplements will prevent any chronic diseases. Taking supplements will help ensure you are getting enough of nutrients that may be missing from your diet. Eating a healthy well-balanced diet should provide you with all the individual nutrients you need, but not everyone has a good diet or perhaps hates fruits or vegetables. Frequently leavening this out of your diet will leave one deficient of nutrients and in return impact your health. Taking a daily multivitamin is an inexpensive and easy way to be sure you are getting the vitamins and minerals you need.

Adding these supplements will be beneficial;

• Calcium
• Vitamin A,B,C,D,E
  
• Fish Oil
• Folic Acid
• Antioxidants ans Zinc
• Probiotics
• Vitamin B12
• Niacin
• Beta-carotene
• Copper as Cupric oxide

Read your labels! Better yet eat whole foods whenever possible.

Wednesday January 16/2008

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

12:20-12:45: Endometriosis. What is it. Today, a case study on endometriosis with one of our good friends and co-workers at sister station Country 95.3, Sam Cook.

Guest: Sam Cook, Country 95.3 (studio)

Dr. Richard Stopps, physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology at St. Joseph's Healthcare.

12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.

Guest: Irene.

Irene talked further about help for Endometriosis

• Mainstream physicians readily acknowledge that pregnancy retards endometrisis and in some cases cures endometriosis. Mainstream medicine also acknowledges that menopause cures endometriosis. So what is it that causes and cures endometriosis? Endometriosis occurs when endometrial cells the cells that make up the lining of the uterus, travels outside the uterus to other parts of the body. These misplaced cells are stimulated by hormones, just like the cells within the uterus and build up and then shed blood during menstruation each month. Blood from these cells causes deposits to build up and form scar tissue, which can be very painful. Endometriosis affects 10-20% of Canadian women of childbearing age. It is one of the main causes of infertility in women. What causes it? the cause is unknown, but there are theories. Abnormal functioning of the immune system, retrograde menstruation, in which blood flows backward through the fallopian tubes, genetic or heredity factors. Because there is no cure, treatments are designed to relieve symptoms. Treatment options are drug therapies, surgical procedures and complementary and alternative therapies. Herbs are generally a safe way to strengthen and tone the body's systems, as with any therapy you should work with your health care provider. Eliminate all known food allergens, eliminate alcohol, caffeine, refined foods, sugar and saturated fats, which can increase inflammation and pain. Avoid non-organic meat and meat which may contain hormones.
  

Recommended products;

• Chaste berry
  
• Dandelion
• Prickly Ash
• Mother wort
  
• Acupuncture
• Natural Hormone Replacement
• Massage
• Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Omega '3
• Iron
  

Tuesday January 15th / 2008

Today's show was a repeat, please archive October 30/ 2006.

Monday January 14/ 2008

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

12:20: Obesity is an ever-growing concern in North America. South of the border, over two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. Why are obesity rates on the rise? A renowned health economist who has spent much of his career studying the economics of obesity is out with a new book revealing why America's growing waistline is a by-product of economic and technological success.

Guest: Dr. Eric A. Finkelstein, nationally acclaimed expert on the subject of economics and obesity. He is a health economist with the research organization RTI International in North Carolina, and teaches health economics at Duke University. 919.541.8074.

12:35: Time for our weekly visit with Shalom Village.

Guest: Pat Morden, CEO of Shalom Village. 905.528.5377 x 229

12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.

Guest: Irene.

Drug interactions with Grapefruit !

Believe it or not, grapefruit and grapefruit juice can interact with the effects of several medications. The effect begins within four hours of drinking or eating grapefruit and lasts for up to 24 hours because the body needs time to replace the enzymes. A group of enzymes, or proteins convert drugs into inactive substances that are readily eliminated from the body. These enzymes are found in the liver, small intestine and kidney. A component in grapefruit juice binds to and inactivates two of these enzymes in the intestine. As a result the enzymes are unable to break down certain drugs, an effect that increases the amount of the drug in the body and may exaggerate the body's response to the drug. This is known as a drug-food interaction. Of course each person differs, so the extent of the drug varies from person to person and with the increase of certain drugs as do the side effects. Be sure to check with the pharmacist !

Examples of medications that may be affected by grape juice.

Anti fungal, Cholesterol-lowering agents, Blood pressure-lowering agents, Anti-anxiety agents , drugs used to prevent transplant rejection .

Feel Good Friday January 11/ 2008

Feel good Friday live with guests Irene & Hilton on 900CHML !

Vitamin c and Zinc to boost immune system.
Elden berry extract used to boost immune system.
first 48 hours feeling of perhaps you are getting sick, is the important time to to boost your immune to help fight off all the nasty bugs.
If your immune system is suppressed, you are more likely at risk of catching a cold or flu.
Good News, right off the press ! HRT has been confirmed that it can help women who are pre-post menopausal!! Should use bio-identical.

Thursday January 10th/ 2008

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

12:20: Brand new Health Matters feature with our favourite local chiropractors.

Guests: Dr. Kathryn Wheatley and Dr. Jim Lamontagne, Regent Health and Chiropractic Centre over on Locke Street.

12:35: Diabetes and foot care go hand in hand. Or, is that foot in foot?

Guest: Dr. Perry Mayer, Mayer Institute for Advanced Diabetic Foot care.

12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.

Guest: Hilton

Back to school and Lice problems!!

What are Head Lice? They are also called Pediculus Humamus Capitis ( peh-dick-you-lus hue-man-us cap-ih-tus). Head lice are parasitic insects found on the heads of people. Having lice is a very common problem, and anyone at any age can get them. Anyone who comes on close contact ( especially head-to-head contact) with someone who already has lice is at greatest risk. Occasionally head lice can be acquired from contact with clothings, such as hats or scarves. Statistically girls get lice more often than boys, women more often than men. Personal hygiene or cleanliness in the home or school has nothing to do with getting lice. Symptoms and signs of head lice are, tickling felling or something moving in the hair. Itching caused by an allergic reaction to the bites. Irritability. Sores on the head caused by scratching. These sores can become infected. An infestation is diagnosed by looking closely through the hair and scalp for nits, nymphs or adults. Nits are head lice eggs. They are very small about the size of a pin head. The female lays the eggs at the base of the hair shaft near the scalp, and can be easily confused as dandruff. They are oval and usually white or yellow. They take one week to hatch. The adult is the size of a sesame seed, and is tan to grayish-white. People with dark hair, the adult will look darker. To live the adult needs to feed on blood, if the adult falls off a person it will die within 2 days. Getting rid of head lice requires treating the individual, the family, and the household. Talk to your pharmacist about getting rid of head lice. Lice can be resistant to some treatments, and the best treatment may be where you live.
Common Myths about head lice:

• Lice Jump. In fact they cannot, they are transferred by contact.
  
• I should use a pesticide in the house. There is no need to clean every inch of the house, the nits that hatch will die without food within 2 days. Concentrate on the bedding, hats, coats, toys and furniture.
  
• Fumigating. Will not be effective as the Lice live on humans and has on effect on unhatched eggs.
• Using petroleum jelly. Is ineffective in destroying nits., and very difficult to remove from the hair.
  
• Mayonnaise will kill lice. No, also ineffective.
  
• Need to shave the head. Can help the problem, but will be traumatic to the child or individual.
• Lice are dangerous and carry disease. Lice is not a serious health risk.
  
• Once you kill lice you are done. Lice eggs will hatch 7-10 days, if not removed likely to be re-infested.
• You will know right aways if you have lice. It takes the immune system to develop a sensitivity to lice saliva. By the time you find out , several generations are in residence.
  
• FACT; Lice will die at temperatures over 130 degrees. Should wash clothing in hot water or using a dryer.
  
• FACT; Over 80% of Canadian schools will have lice break-outs each year.
• FACT; African-Americans generally do not get lice. The hair shaft are as such it is difficult for lice to adhere to.

Wednesday January 9th 2008

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

12:20: You feel tired. Your muscles ache. Sometimes, it hurts to touch your neck, shoulders, back and arms. On top of that, you can’t sleep. You’re stiff when you wake up in the morning and, at times, even your thinking and memory are foggy.

You could have fibromyalgia. There’s a local study happening now, for which patients are needed.

Guest: Dr. Norman Buckley, professor and chair of the Department of Anesthesia in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University. 905-308-0110.

12:35: A new year and a new Jamie West. The workout routine continues.

Guest: Ernie Schramayr over at All Canadian Fitness.

12:45: DayNight Pharmacy .

Guest: Irene.

Risk Factors & Wellness Tips ; Immune System

The benefits of having a healthy immune system are absolutely essential to well being. Without the proper support function we quickly become the victims of disease, impacting our lives. Keeping your immune system healthy and strong all year long is important , but it's even more crucial during the fall and winter months. Unfortunately due to many factors, flu season, stress, poor sleeping habits and a poor diet will decrease your resistance. That is why it is important to keep your immune system strong before your body comes under an attack. Time-tested nutritional modalities added with the advancement in science have lead to the development of effective, customized formulations to address common health concerns in both adults and children.
Tips to help your immune system;

• Get enough sleep
• wash your hands
  
• eat nutritious meals
  
• avoid unhealthy foods
  
• stay as stress-free as possible
• get enough exercise
• avoid alcohol and cigarettes
• avoid exposure to pollutants and toxic chemicals

Foods and products recommended:
Garlic, Ginger, Cinnamon, Honey, Cranberries, Elderberries, Fluids, Citrus fruits, tomatoes and sweet potatoes, healthy fats, like olive oil, echinacea.

Echinacea, Cold FX, Metagenic products ( through Irene's office)

Tuesday January 8th 2008

Today's show was a repeat.

Monday January 7th / 2008

12:10: The Health Roundup, with Jay, Jamie and Jimmy (re-united and it feels so good extended 12” disco dance rework white label bootleg Mix)

12:20: Every year, one in three Canadian seniors will fall at least once. Falls can result in disability, chronic pain, loss of independence, lowered quality of life and/or death. In fact, falls are the leading cause of accidental death among older people. As a 2007/08 corporate initiative, Hamilton Health Sciences is working to reduce the number of patient falls and fall-related injuries through implementing best practices.

Guest: Sandra Ireland, Chief of Nursing, Hamilton General Hospital.

12:35: Time for our weekly visit with Shalom Village.

Guest: Pat Morden, CEO of Shalom Village. 905.528.5377 x 229

12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.

Guest: Irene.

Almost 40% of Canadians use a vitamin and or mineral supplement on a regular basis. All Canadians are encouraged to follow the recommendations in Eating Well with Canada's Food Guise. At some stages of one's lifestyle it is difficult to meet nutrient needs from food alone because the need is too great or perhaps food intake is inadequate for some reason, or changes in the body lead to inefficient nutrient utilization. Miconutrient malnutrition affects approximately 2 billion people worldwide. The adverse effects are profound and include premature death, poor health, blindness, growth stunting, mental retardation, learning disabilities, and low work capacity. At some stages of life, and with the advancing age population some will find it difficult to meet nutrient needs from food alone. The need for appropriate vitamin/mineral supplement will improve nutritional status. Use of a supplement should be in addition to not in place of healthy food choices. Vegan diets exclude all animal products are at an increase risk of vitamin b12 deficiency because this nutrient is only found in foods of animal origin. Vegetarian diets are also at at risk of zinc / iron deficiency. Men and women who smoke at any age have decreased plasma and leukocyte levels of Vitamin C. Non-smokers who are exposed to secondhand smoke on a regular basis are also Vitamin C deficient. Teenagers with irregular eating habits are calcium and iron deficient. Men and Women over the age of 50 will experience age related bone loss. Increasing calcium intake can slow age-related demineralization in both men & women. All women of reproductive age are advised to consume both the recommended dietary allowance for folate, Dietary Folate Equivalents and an additional 400 ug/day of synthetic folic either as a supplement or through fortified food.

"Feel Good Friday "January 4th 2008

Open mike with Jamie West & Hilton Silberg!

First Line Therapy discussed for weight loss.

$10. BMI & $99 indro offer for the program

products mentioned: UltraMeal 360 by Metagenics
Prostate 5LX by New Chapter

Thursday January 3rd/ 2008

Hilton was the guest today on 900CHML !

Who's in charge? It's your health care, take control!

Learn the important ways to put YOUR health in your hands.
As time gos on, the odds are at one point in your life you will be faced with a medical concern, fear or a serious illness if not yourself, perhaps a family member. You will need the best possible health care and information. It's true we now have better medical health care than ever before. Good advice, critical screenings and good treatments may be indeed be readily available, but you must also need to stand up for yourself and how to understand the process of finding and securing the best care, that is tailored for you. Advocacy for your best health care is a role that more people need to think about. Of course you don't need to be challenged by a life-threatening illness to be a better advocate for your own health. It's always good to take charge and become a savvy medical consumer. But the responsibility must fall on you, the patient, to question, to learn, to research. Find, gather, and explore the possibilities and information about your medical concern. There is no doubt you already know your condition first hand. Know your numbers, be it high blood pressure or diabetes, check on a daily basis, make it a part of your routine. Just a note to the wise, don't believe everything you read, double-check your info!

Wednesday January 2/ 2008

Irene was the guest today on 900 CHML !
First Line Therapy was discussed.

First Line Therapy is offered here at the Upper Paradise location !
BMI ( Body Scan Bioimpedance Analyzer) is offered for $10.00!

Body mass index ( BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women.


First Line Therapy is a TLC program that can help you improve health, achieve your health goals and reduce health risks and weight. With First Line Therapy, it teaches you that its the simple things that you do everyday that will allow you to take control of your health, such as diet, exercise, stress management and appropriate nutritional supplementation. Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes are the first and possibly the most most important therapy doctors can prescribe to treat many chronic health problems. Lifestyle changes are now recommended as the "first line of therapy" for treating chronic illness or reducing the risk of other serious health conditions, such as listed.

• heart disease
• stroke
• diabetes
• arthritis
• osteoporosis
• overweight/obesity
• high cholesterol
  
• high blood pressure
• high blood sugar
• Alzheimer's disease

Lifestyle choices are also key in addressing health issues and symptoms, such as;

• fatigue
• hormone imbalance
  
• low sex drive
• stress related symptoms
  
• poor memory or lack of mental clarity

Currently booking Saturdays mornings for BMI's . Note; no alcohol, caffeine, food or exercise four hours prior to BMI.

Happy Holidays !

Due to holidays, DayNight's Health Matters Show will be back on air,
Wednesday January 2nd 2008!