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.