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)