Tuesday February 26 / 2008
Radio Repeat; Host Jamie West currently on vacation in beautiful "Punta Cana" !
Rexall Moment guest Hilton; please archive November 22/07
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
Friday February 22nd / 2008
12:09….the Health news roundup with Jumpin Jay McQueen
12:15….intro Irene Hogan in studio and invite callers to jump in with their health questions. Hilton is away today.
12::35….more hearth health month review and listener questions. Jamie asks about probiotics.
12:45…..more calls
12:09….the Health news roundup with Jumpin Jay McQueen
12:15….intro Irene Hogan in studio and invite callers to jump in with their health questions. Hilton is away today.
12::35….more hearth health month review and listener questions. Jamie asks about probiotics.
12:45…..more calls
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Thursday February 21 / 2008
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:15: It’s about time we check in with the good folks over at Shalom Village.
Guest: Pat Morden, CEO of Shalom Village. 905.528.5377 x 229
12:20: Get crackin’! No, not with eggs, we’re talking about your back! Our favourite chiropractors over on Locke Street are here!
Guests: Dr. Kathryn Wheatley and Dr. Jim Lamontagne, Regent Health and Chiropractic Centre.
12:35: Diagnosing a nasty cough is not a whole lot easier thanks to a new test developed by a Hamilton-based virologist. It’s been approved for use in the US and can simultaneously detect the most prevalent respiratory viruses, including SARS.
Guest: Dr. James Mahony, Head of Virology at St. Joseph’s HealthCare Hamilton. 905.522.1155 x 36021 or 35013.
12:45: Rexall Pharmacy segment. Hilton
Blood Pressure Medication!
Choosing the right blood pressure medication for you can sometimes be tricky, various drug options are available, each with pro’s and con’s. Remember you doctor will recommend a medication that is specific to your situation.
Prehypertension : readings ( 120/80 to 139/89) Are on the road to developing high blood pressure. Even though you feel fine, if your blood pressure falls within this range you stand a good chance of developing full-blown high blood pressure. With proper lifestyle modifications, you can reduce you chances of developing high blood pressure.
• Don’t smoke
• Eat a healthy diet, focusing on fruit, vegetables and low-fat dairy products, and control your salt intake.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Exercise by getting 30 minutes of moderate activity, even a brisk walk is good.
• Limit alcohol intake
Stage 1 High blood pressure ( 140/90 to 159/99) If you have stage 1 hypertension your doctor may suggest first trying diuretics, also called water pills. Diuretics work by flushing excess water and sodium from the body, thus lowering blood pressure, and this might be enough with lifestyle changes to control your blood pressure.
Medications:
• Beta blockers; this work by reducing nerve signals to the heart and blood vessels, thus lowering blood pressure.
• Angiotensin – converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors; these help blood vessels relax by blocking the production of a hormone that causes blood vessels to narrow.
• Angiotensin 11 receptor blockers; these allow blood vessels to widen by preventing a hormone called angiotensin from affecting vessels.
• Calcium channel blockers; These prevent calcium from going into heart and blood vessel muscle cells, thus causing the cells to relax, which lower blood pressure.
If you have stage 2 high blood pressure (higher than 160/100) You will likely need to take at least two medications when you start treatment.
Recommended medications;
• An ACE inhibitor; this medication helps blood vessels relax by blocking the production of a hormone that causes blood vessels to narrow.
• An angiotensin 11 receptor blocker; this medication allows blood vessels to widen.
• A beta blocker; This class of drug works by reducing nerve signals
• A calcium channel blocker; Prevents calcium from going into heart & blood vessel muscle cells.
If you have isolated systolic hypertension, or top pressure reading is elevated, your doctor may recommend a high blood pressure medication. This becomes more common as one’s age, especially once you pass the age of 60. Your doctor may suggest a thiazide diuretic (water pill) or perhaps long-lasting calcium antagonists.
If you have high blood pressure, often other medical conditions go hand in hand. Certain conditions are compelling enough to warrant more aggressive treatment. These conditions are:
• Heart failure
• Previous heart attack
• High-risk of coronary artery disease
• Enlarged left chamber of the heart
• Diabetes
• Chronic kidney disease
• Previous stroke
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter Rexall #202
Phone: 905-318-5383
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:15: It’s about time we check in with the good folks over at Shalom Village.
Guest: Pat Morden, CEO of Shalom Village. 905.528.5377 x 229
12:20: Get crackin’! No, not with eggs, we’re talking about your back! Our favourite chiropractors over on Locke Street are here!
Guests: Dr. Kathryn Wheatley and Dr. Jim Lamontagne, Regent Health and Chiropractic Centre.
12:35: Diagnosing a nasty cough is not a whole lot easier thanks to a new test developed by a Hamilton-based virologist. It’s been approved for use in the US and can simultaneously detect the most prevalent respiratory viruses, including SARS.
Guest: Dr. James Mahony, Head of Virology at St. Joseph’s HealthCare Hamilton. 905.522.1155 x 36021 or 35013.
12:45: Rexall Pharmacy segment. Hilton
Blood Pressure Medication!
Choosing the right blood pressure medication for you can sometimes be tricky, various drug options are available, each with pro’s and con’s. Remember you doctor will recommend a medication that is specific to your situation.
Prehypertension : readings ( 120/80 to 139/89) Are on the road to developing high blood pressure. Even though you feel fine, if your blood pressure falls within this range you stand a good chance of developing full-blown high blood pressure. With proper lifestyle modifications, you can reduce you chances of developing high blood pressure.
• Don’t smoke
• Eat a healthy diet, focusing on fruit, vegetables and low-fat dairy products, and control your salt intake.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Exercise by getting 30 minutes of moderate activity, even a brisk walk is good.
• Limit alcohol intake
Stage 1 High blood pressure ( 140/90 to 159/99) If you have stage 1 hypertension your doctor may suggest first trying diuretics, also called water pills. Diuretics work by flushing excess water and sodium from the body, thus lowering blood pressure, and this might be enough with lifestyle changes to control your blood pressure.
Medications:
• Beta blockers; this work by reducing nerve signals to the heart and blood vessels, thus lowering blood pressure.
• Angiotensin – converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors; these help blood vessels relax by blocking the production of a hormone that causes blood vessels to narrow.
• Angiotensin 11 receptor blockers; these allow blood vessels to widen by preventing a hormone called angiotensin from affecting vessels.
• Calcium channel blockers; These prevent calcium from going into heart and blood vessel muscle cells, thus causing the cells to relax, which lower blood pressure.
If you have stage 2 high blood pressure (higher than 160/100) You will likely need to take at least two medications when you start treatment.
Recommended medications;
• An ACE inhibitor; this medication helps blood vessels relax by blocking the production of a hormone that causes blood vessels to narrow.
• An angiotensin 11 receptor blocker; this medication allows blood vessels to widen.
• A beta blocker; This class of drug works by reducing nerve signals
• A calcium channel blocker; Prevents calcium from going into heart & blood vessel muscle cells.
If you have isolated systolic hypertension, or top pressure reading is elevated, your doctor may recommend a high blood pressure medication. This becomes more common as one’s age, especially once you pass the age of 60. Your doctor may suggest a thiazide diuretic (water pill) or perhaps long-lasting calcium antagonists.
If you have high blood pressure, often other medical conditions go hand in hand. Certain conditions are compelling enough to warrant more aggressive treatment. These conditions are:
• Heart failure
• Previous heart attack
• High-risk of coronary artery disease
• Enlarged left chamber of the heart
• Diabetes
• Chronic kidney disease
• Previous stroke
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter Rexall #202
Phone: 905-318-5383
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Wednesday February 20th 2008
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:12: The single best predictor of higher levels of health literacy is the act of reading every day—even more so than someone’s education—says a new report released today by the Canadian Council on Learning.
Guest: Nadine Valk, Program Specialist, Canadian Council on Learning. 613-786-3230 x 239
12:20: A large waistline due to excess abdominal fat is a major risk factor for high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, warns the Heart and Stroke Foundation. But a simple set of measurements performed in your home, using a tape measure, can sound the alarm and help alert healthcare professionals to the degree of risk.
Guest: Dr. Sonia Anand, Associate Professor of Medicine, McMaster University
12:35: With the winter travel season upon us, it’s time to take a look at a new guide called Travel Best Bets. This guide caters to seasoned travelers, new travelers, families looking for adventure and or couples looking for romance.
Guest: Claire Newell, Author of Travel Best Best, also Owner/Manager of Jubilee Travel in BC. 604.739.0820
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
Insomnia!
Is a sleeping disorder characterized by persistent difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep despite the opportunity. It is typically followed by functional impairment while awake. Insomniacs have been known to complain about unable to close their eyes or rest their mind for more than a few minutes at a time. Constitutes as a sleep disorder. 60 million Americans suffer from insomnia each year, and an estimated 3.3 million Canadians aged 15 or older or about one in every seven have problems going to sleep, staying asleep or waking early. Insomnia tends to increase with age and affects about 40% percent of women and 30% of men.
There are at least three types of insomnia;
• Transient insomnia; lasts from days to weeks. It can be caused by another disorder, by changes in the sleep environment, by the timing of sleep or by stress. The consequences are sleepiness and impaired psychomotor performance. Are similar to those of sleep deprivation.
• Acute insomnia; is the inability to consistently sleep well for a period of between three weeks to six months.
• Chronic insomnia; lasts for months to years. It can be caused by another disorder or it can be a primary disorder. Its effects can vary according to the cause. They might include sleepiness, muscular fatigue and or mental fatigue, but people with chronic insomnia often show increased alertness.
Insomnia can be caused by psychoactive drugs or stimulants, including certain medications, herbs, caffeine, cocaine, ephedrine, amphetamines, methylphenidate, MDMA, methamphetamine and modafinil. Hormone shifts, such as menstruation or menopause. Psychological problems like fear, stress, anxiety, emotional or mental tension, work problems. Mental disorders such as clinical depression, bipolar, general anxiety disorder. Disturbances of the circadian rhythm, such as shift work, jet lag. Certain neurological disorders such as hyperthyroidism and Wilson’s syndrome. Abuse of over the counter drugs or prescription drugs. Poor sleep hygiene. Parasomnia, which includes a number of disruptive sleep events, including nightmares, sleepwalking, violent behavior while sleeping. Finding the underlying cause of insomnia is usually necessary to cure it. Insomnia can be a common problem after the loss of a loved one, even years or decades after a death, if they have not gone through the grieving process.
Treatment;
Many insomniacs rely on sleeping tablets and other sedatives to get rest. All sedative drugs have the potential of causing psychological dependence. Certain classes of sedatives can also cause dependence which manifests in withdrawal symptoms if the drug is not carefully titrated down.
• Benzodiazepines
• Non-benzodiazepines
• Antidepressants
• Melatonin
• Antihistamines
• Atypical Antipsychotics
Recent research has shown that cognitive behavior therapy can be more effective than medication in controlling insomnia. In this therapy patients are taught improved sleep habits and relieved of counter-productive assumptions about sleep. The more relaxed a person is the greater the likelihood of getting a good night sleep. Traditional Chinese medicine like acupuncture or massage is one form therapy to induce sleep.
Links connected with obesity and middle age, chronic pain and stress have been repeatedly demonstrated as many disease which interfere with sleep.
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter Rexall #202
njanacek@rexall.ca
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:12: The single best predictor of higher levels of health literacy is the act of reading every day—even more so than someone’s education—says a new report released today by the Canadian Council on Learning.
Guest: Nadine Valk, Program Specialist, Canadian Council on Learning. 613-786-3230 x 239
12:20: A large waistline due to excess abdominal fat is a major risk factor for high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, warns the Heart and Stroke Foundation. But a simple set of measurements performed in your home, using a tape measure, can sound the alarm and help alert healthcare professionals to the degree of risk.
Guest: Dr. Sonia Anand, Associate Professor of Medicine, McMaster University
12:35: With the winter travel season upon us, it’s time to take a look at a new guide called Travel Best Bets. This guide caters to seasoned travelers, new travelers, families looking for adventure and or couples looking for romance.
Guest: Claire Newell, Author of Travel Best Best, also Owner/Manager of Jubilee Travel in BC. 604.739.0820
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
Insomnia!
Is a sleeping disorder characterized by persistent difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep despite the opportunity. It is typically followed by functional impairment while awake. Insomniacs have been known to complain about unable to close their eyes or rest their mind for more than a few minutes at a time. Constitutes as a sleep disorder. 60 million Americans suffer from insomnia each year, and an estimated 3.3 million Canadians aged 15 or older or about one in every seven have problems going to sleep, staying asleep or waking early. Insomnia tends to increase with age and affects about 40% percent of women and 30% of men.
There are at least three types of insomnia;
• Transient insomnia; lasts from days to weeks. It can be caused by another disorder, by changes in the sleep environment, by the timing of sleep or by stress. The consequences are sleepiness and impaired psychomotor performance. Are similar to those of sleep deprivation.
• Acute insomnia; is the inability to consistently sleep well for a period of between three weeks to six months.
• Chronic insomnia; lasts for months to years. It can be caused by another disorder or it can be a primary disorder. Its effects can vary according to the cause. They might include sleepiness, muscular fatigue and or mental fatigue, but people with chronic insomnia often show increased alertness.
Insomnia can be caused by psychoactive drugs or stimulants, including certain medications, herbs, caffeine, cocaine, ephedrine, amphetamines, methylphenidate, MDMA, methamphetamine and modafinil. Hormone shifts, such as menstruation or menopause. Psychological problems like fear, stress, anxiety, emotional or mental tension, work problems. Mental disorders such as clinical depression, bipolar, general anxiety disorder. Disturbances of the circadian rhythm, such as shift work, jet lag. Certain neurological disorders such as hyperthyroidism and Wilson’s syndrome. Abuse of over the counter drugs or prescription drugs. Poor sleep hygiene. Parasomnia, which includes a number of disruptive sleep events, including nightmares, sleepwalking, violent behavior while sleeping. Finding the underlying cause of insomnia is usually necessary to cure it. Insomnia can be a common problem after the loss of a loved one, even years or decades after a death, if they have not gone through the grieving process.
Treatment;
Many insomniacs rely on sleeping tablets and other sedatives to get rest. All sedative drugs have the potential of causing psychological dependence. Certain classes of sedatives can also cause dependence which manifests in withdrawal symptoms if the drug is not carefully titrated down.
• Benzodiazepines
• Non-benzodiazepines
• Antidepressants
• Melatonin
• Antihistamines
• Atypical Antipsychotics
Recent research has shown that cognitive behavior therapy can be more effective than medication in controlling insomnia. In this therapy patients are taught improved sleep habits and relieved of counter-productive assumptions about sleep. The more relaxed a person is the greater the likelihood of getting a good night sleep. Traditional Chinese medicine like acupuncture or massage is one form therapy to induce sleep.
Links connected with obesity and middle age, chronic pain and stress have been repeatedly demonstrated as many disease which interfere with sleep.
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter Rexall #202
njanacek@rexall.ca
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Tuesday February 19th / 2008
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:12: We are being reminded once again of the importance of getting the proper vaccinations before taking off to the sunny Tropics.
Guest: Dr. Jay Keystone, travel medicine specialist in at the Medisys Travel Health Clinic at Toronto General Hospital.
12:20: If you’re looking to jack it up a notch or 2, All Canadian Fitness is your place.
Guest: Ernie Schramayr over at All Canadian Fitness. 905.548.6732
12:35: Let’s talk Omega-3 fatty acids. We’ve heard they’re good for the heart but where is the best place to get them? How much should we be getting from sources where they’re found naturally and how much should we be getting from supplements?
Guest: Jennifer Sygo, Registered Dietician at Cleveland Clinic Canada (clevelandcliniccanada.com)
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
High Cholesterol, Deciding on Treatments!
If you have high cholesterol what does your doctor consider when selecting a treatment regimen? To reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke your doctor will recommend a treatment plan that will help you get your cholesterol levels back to a healthy level. The first step is to determine your risk of heart disease over the next 10 years. Your doctor can use a formula developed from a major heart disease study called the Framingham Study to calculate your risk of heart disease. To do this the doctor will need to know your age, cholesterol levels, blood pressure and whether you smoke. If your risk of heart disease in the next 10 years is low, (less than 10%) to moderate,(10-20%) your doctor will probably recommend that you try non-drug methods first. Non-drug methods include, lifestyle choices;
• Eating healthy
• Quitting smoking
• Moderating your alcohol intake
• Maintain an ideal body weight
• Increasing physical activity
If these methods don’t get your cholesterol down to a healthy level in 3 to 6 months, the doctor will consider adding a cholesterol-lowing medication. If your risk of heart disease in the next 10 years is high (20% or more) your doctor will probably recommend starting a cholesterol lowing medication right away, in combination with non-drug methods to lower cholesterol. There are many types of cholesterol-lower medications and they are all slightly different in terms of their effects on cholesterol. Talk to your doctor to discuss side effects and if this is the right medication for you.
Medications: Statins:
The “statin” group of medications includes atorvastatin ( Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol), lovastatin (Mevacor and others), pravastatin (Pravachol and others), rosuvastatin (Crestor), and simvastatin (Zocor and others). They work by blocking cholesterol production in the liver. Statins have shown to decrease the risk of heart disease and death in people with high cholesterol.
Cholesterol absorption inhibitors:
There is currently one cholesterol absorption inhibitor available in Canada, ezetimibe (Ezetrol). It works by blocking cholesterol from being absorbed by the digestive system. It reduces absorption by about 54%. It can decrease LDL by about 18% and increase HDL by 3.5% when used alone. It can be used with other combination of medications.
Resins:
This group of medications includes colestipol (Colestid) and cholestyramine (Questran and others). These medications work by decreasing the absorption of cholesterol and increasing the breakdown of LDL.
Fibrates:
This group of medications works by blocking cholesterol production and increasing cholesterol breakdown, there are three fibrates available in Canada. Bezafibrate(Bezalip),fenofibrate (Lipidil Supra), and gemfibrozil (Lopod and others). These medications were among the first medications discovered to lower cholesterol.
Niacin:
Niacin, or vitamin B3 works by decreasing the production of LDL and TG and blocking the breakdown of HDL.
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter Rexall #202
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:12: We are being reminded once again of the importance of getting the proper vaccinations before taking off to the sunny Tropics.
Guest: Dr. Jay Keystone, travel medicine specialist in at the Medisys Travel Health Clinic at Toronto General Hospital.
12:20: If you’re looking to jack it up a notch or 2, All Canadian Fitness is your place.
Guest: Ernie Schramayr over at All Canadian Fitness. 905.548.6732
12:35: Let’s talk Omega-3 fatty acids. We’ve heard they’re good for the heart but where is the best place to get them? How much should we be getting from sources where they’re found naturally and how much should we be getting from supplements?
Guest: Jennifer Sygo, Registered Dietician at Cleveland Clinic Canada (clevelandcliniccanada.com)
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
High Cholesterol, Deciding on Treatments!
If you have high cholesterol what does your doctor consider when selecting a treatment regimen? To reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke your doctor will recommend a treatment plan that will help you get your cholesterol levels back to a healthy level. The first step is to determine your risk of heart disease over the next 10 years. Your doctor can use a formula developed from a major heart disease study called the Framingham Study to calculate your risk of heart disease. To do this the doctor will need to know your age, cholesterol levels, blood pressure and whether you smoke. If your risk of heart disease in the next 10 years is low, (less than 10%) to moderate,(10-20%) your doctor will probably recommend that you try non-drug methods first. Non-drug methods include, lifestyle choices;
• Eating healthy
• Quitting smoking
• Moderating your alcohol intake
• Maintain an ideal body weight
• Increasing physical activity
If these methods don’t get your cholesterol down to a healthy level in 3 to 6 months, the doctor will consider adding a cholesterol-lowing medication. If your risk of heart disease in the next 10 years is high (20% or more) your doctor will probably recommend starting a cholesterol lowing medication right away, in combination with non-drug methods to lower cholesterol. There are many types of cholesterol-lower medications and they are all slightly different in terms of their effects on cholesterol. Talk to your doctor to discuss side effects and if this is the right medication for you.
Medications: Statins:
The “statin” group of medications includes atorvastatin ( Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol), lovastatin (Mevacor and others), pravastatin (Pravachol and others), rosuvastatin (Crestor), and simvastatin (Zocor and others). They work by blocking cholesterol production in the liver. Statins have shown to decrease the risk of heart disease and death in people with high cholesterol.
Cholesterol absorption inhibitors:
There is currently one cholesterol absorption inhibitor available in Canada, ezetimibe (Ezetrol). It works by blocking cholesterol from being absorbed by the digestive system. It reduces absorption by about 54%. It can decrease LDL by about 18% and increase HDL by 3.5% when used alone. It can be used with other combination of medications.
Resins:
This group of medications includes colestipol (Colestid) and cholestyramine (Questran and others). These medications work by decreasing the absorption of cholesterol and increasing the breakdown of LDL.
Fibrates:
This group of medications works by blocking cholesterol production and increasing cholesterol breakdown, there are three fibrates available in Canada. Bezafibrate(Bezalip),fenofibrate (Lipidil Supra), and gemfibrozil (Lopod and others). These medications were among the first medications discovered to lower cholesterol.
Niacin:
Niacin, or vitamin B3 works by decreasing the production of LDL and TG and blocking the breakdown of HDL.
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter Rexall #202
Monday February 18th 2008
Happy Family Day !!
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13: It is the first ever Family Day here in the province of Ontario. Many of you have it off…many do not. If you’re lucky enough to be off today and listening to this program on this station, we’re going to serve you up some great suggestions in terms of things to do with the fam, especially the kids!
Guest: Robin Stevenson, Editor, Canadian Family Magazine.
12:20: Currently, 1 in 13 Canadians over the age of 65 live with Alzheimer’s disease. With early treatment, many patients can remain at home with good quality of life for many years. Now, the first-ever once-a-day patch to treat Alzheimer’s disease is available and can slow the progression of the disease.
Guest: Dr. Sharon Cohen, Behavioural Neurologist Director, Toronto Memory Program.
12:35: Depression among our Canadian soldiers is a big issue and it is being addressed right here in Hamilton. A psychiatrist at the St. Joseph’s Mountain campus is training health care workers in the Department of National Defence to help soldiers deal with this issue.
Guest: Dr. Irene Patelis-Siotis, psychiatrist at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Hilton
Heart Disease & Meds !
Heart disease is a general term used to describe a wide range of heart and blood vessel diseases that affect the functions of the heart. The heart’s primary function is to pump oxygenated blood from the lungs to the rest of the body. Damage to the heart tissue is often caused by heart disease. This disrupts the electrical system of the heart which produces electrical impulses that tell the heart muscles to contract. When the muscles contract, blood is pumped to the rest of the body. If this function is impaired, the result can be reduced quality of life, hospitalization and sometimes death. Heart disease is the #1 killer of women & men in Canada. Researchers believe over 250 genes may be involved in heart disease. Several of these genes are involved in cholesterol metabolism, while others determine the characteristics of an individual’s blood vessels.
There are many types of heart and blood vessel diseases;
• Atherosclerosis; is the hardening and thickening and narrowing of the inner walls of the arteries due to buildup of plaque.
• Ischemic heart Disease or Coronary Heart Disease occurs when there is inadequate blood flow through the narrowed coronary arteries to the heart over a long period of time.
• Arrythmias; are abnormal heart rhythms. There are two main types, bradycardia when the heart rhythm is too slow and tachycardia when the heart rhythm is too fast.
• Hypertension or High Blood Pressure; is when blood pressure (the force of the blood pushing against the walls of arteries is abnormally high.) It is a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke.
• Heart Attack or Myocardial Infarction; occurs when the blood supply to the heart muscles is severely reduced or completely stopped. This often results from the blockage of one of the coronary arties.
• Heart Failure; is when the heart is unable to pump blood as well as it should. Consequently the body does not get all the blood and oxygen it needs.
Medications;
• ACE inhibitors; are becoming increasingly popular for the treatment of hypertension
• Beta blockers; this class of drugs works to block adrenaline. Adrenaline increases stress to the heart. By blocking the nerve impulses to adrenaline the heart is relieved of some of its workload. Can also slow the heart rate and relieve angina (chest pain).
• Diuretics; like Thiazide are also prescribed for treating hypertension (though not exclusively) to lessen the heart’s workload, instead of controlling adrenaline or enzymes it reduces the amount of fluids in the body by increasing urine floe.
• Digitalis; used to improve heart strength, improve heart efficiency and control heart rhythm and rate.
• Nitrates; are used in congestive heart failure treatment to relax the smooth muscles of blood vessels, dilate veins, reduce left ventricle filling pressure, decrease the hearts oxygen demand, lower vascular resistance, improve blood flow.
Foxglove!
Native to Europe this plant can be found throughout the world, growing in woodland areas and on roadsides. This herb is cultivated for medicinal purposes. The drug’s originated in Ireland, and then went to Scotland and England before reaching Central Europe. It was originally used to treat ulcers in the lower abdomen, boils, headaches, abscesses and paralysis and externally for healing wounds. The main action of foxglove was used for cardiac insufficiency, especially in cases of high blood pressure. It is considered a cardiac regulator and at the same time it stimulates urine production which lowers the volume of blood, lessening the load in the heart.
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter Rexall #202
Happy Family Day !!
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13: It is the first ever Family Day here in the province of Ontario. Many of you have it off…many do not. If you’re lucky enough to be off today and listening to this program on this station, we’re going to serve you up some great suggestions in terms of things to do with the fam, especially the kids!
Guest: Robin Stevenson, Editor, Canadian Family Magazine.
12:20: Currently, 1 in 13 Canadians over the age of 65 live with Alzheimer’s disease. With early treatment, many patients can remain at home with good quality of life for many years. Now, the first-ever once-a-day patch to treat Alzheimer’s disease is available and can slow the progression of the disease.
Guest: Dr. Sharon Cohen, Behavioural Neurologist Director, Toronto Memory Program.
12:35: Depression among our Canadian soldiers is a big issue and it is being addressed right here in Hamilton. A psychiatrist at the St. Joseph’s Mountain campus is training health care workers in the Department of National Defence to help soldiers deal with this issue.
Guest: Dr. Irene Patelis-Siotis, psychiatrist at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Hilton
Heart Disease & Meds !
Heart disease is a general term used to describe a wide range of heart and blood vessel diseases that affect the functions of the heart. The heart’s primary function is to pump oxygenated blood from the lungs to the rest of the body. Damage to the heart tissue is often caused by heart disease. This disrupts the electrical system of the heart which produces electrical impulses that tell the heart muscles to contract. When the muscles contract, blood is pumped to the rest of the body. If this function is impaired, the result can be reduced quality of life, hospitalization and sometimes death. Heart disease is the #1 killer of women & men in Canada. Researchers believe over 250 genes may be involved in heart disease. Several of these genes are involved in cholesterol metabolism, while others determine the characteristics of an individual’s blood vessels.
There are many types of heart and blood vessel diseases;
• Atherosclerosis; is the hardening and thickening and narrowing of the inner walls of the arteries due to buildup of plaque.
• Ischemic heart Disease or Coronary Heart Disease occurs when there is inadequate blood flow through the narrowed coronary arteries to the heart over a long period of time.
• Arrythmias; are abnormal heart rhythms. There are two main types, bradycardia when the heart rhythm is too slow and tachycardia when the heart rhythm is too fast.
• Hypertension or High Blood Pressure; is when blood pressure (the force of the blood pushing against the walls of arteries is abnormally high.) It is a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke.
• Heart Attack or Myocardial Infarction; occurs when the blood supply to the heart muscles is severely reduced or completely stopped. This often results from the blockage of one of the coronary arties.
• Heart Failure; is when the heart is unable to pump blood as well as it should. Consequently the body does not get all the blood and oxygen it needs.
Medications;
• ACE inhibitors; are becoming increasingly popular for the treatment of hypertension
• Beta blockers; this class of drugs works to block adrenaline. Adrenaline increases stress to the heart. By blocking the nerve impulses to adrenaline the heart is relieved of some of its workload. Can also slow the heart rate and relieve angina (chest pain).
• Diuretics; like Thiazide are also prescribed for treating hypertension (though not exclusively) to lessen the heart’s workload, instead of controlling adrenaline or enzymes it reduces the amount of fluids in the body by increasing urine floe.
• Digitalis; used to improve heart strength, improve heart efficiency and control heart rhythm and rate.
• Nitrates; are used in congestive heart failure treatment to relax the smooth muscles of blood vessels, dilate veins, reduce left ventricle filling pressure, decrease the hearts oxygen demand, lower vascular resistance, improve blood flow.
Foxglove!
Native to Europe this plant can be found throughout the world, growing in woodland areas and on roadsides. This herb is cultivated for medicinal purposes. The drug’s originated in Ireland, and then went to Scotland and England before reaching Central Europe. It was originally used to treat ulcers in the lower abdomen, boils, headaches, abscesses and paralysis and externally for healing wounds. The main action of foxglove was used for cardiac insufficiency, especially in cases of high blood pressure. It is considered a cardiac regulator and at the same time it stimulates urine production which lowers the volume of blood, lessening the load in the heart.
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter Rexall #202
Friday, February 15, 2008
Friday February 15th 2008
12:09…..health news round up with Jay McQueen.
12:15…Show set up…pitch ahead…heart health month…blood pressure clinics at Rexall.ca
Hilton Silberg and Irene Hogan IN STUDIO
12:20….Listener calls on health issues…review of heart health tips
12:35….calls.
12:45….you guessed it….more calls.
12:09…..health news round up with Jay McQueen.
12:15…Show set up…pitch ahead…heart health month…blood pressure clinics at Rexall.ca
Hilton Silberg and Irene Hogan IN STUDIO
12:20….Listener calls on health issues…review of heart health tips
12:35….calls.
12:45….you guessed it….more calls.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Thursday February 14th 2008 !
Happy Valentines Day !
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:15: We couldn’t let Valentine’s Day go without talking about your libido! Let’s get right down to it…
Guest: Lorna Vanderhaeghe, Canada’s leading women’s natural health expert and author of 8 books including the new one SEXY HORMONES. 604.395.4814
12:20: Justin Timberlake has a song called Sexyback! If he had one called Hurtingback or Soreback we’d tell him to go see our favourite chiropractors over on Locke Street!
Guests: Dr. Kathryn Wheatley and Dr. Jim Lamontagne, Regent Health and Chiropractic Centre. (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: Rexall Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Hilton
Aspirin!
Aspirin, chemically known as acetyl salicylic acid and often abbreviated as ASA, belongs to a class of medication called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs. Aspirin and other NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen are widely used to treat fever, pain and inflammatory conditions (arthritis, bursitis). In addition to its effects on pain, fever, inflammation, aspirin also has an important inhibitory effect on platelets in the blood. This antiplatelet effect is used to prevent blood clot formation inside arteries, particularly in individual who have atherosclerosis of their arteries or are otherwise prone to develop blood clots in their arteries. Studies have show that people who are at risk for coronary artery disease or who have established coronary artery disease benefit the most from ASA therapy. One large study showed that people ages 65 and older with heart failure and coronary artery disease had a significantly lower death rate when they took ASA on a regular basis. ASA decreases the risk of a first heart attack and a recurrent heart attack. ASA may reduce the severity of a heart attack when taken immediately after symptoms begin. One study showed that those who took ASA during their heart attack and for 1 month after were less likely to die from a subsequent heart attack or stroke than those who did not take ASA. ASA may also help improve the symptoms of unstable angina. However in people with a relatively low risk of developing cardiovascular disease the benefits of preventative ASA therapy may be outweighed by the increased risk of bleeding problems. Some of the side effects of ASA include;
• Stomach inflammation ( gastritis)
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Allergic reaction
• Increased bruising and bleeding (hemorrhage) in the brain (rare) or other internal organs of the body.
Doctors believe that people who have two or more risk factors for coronary disease should take ASA every day. Expect guidelines recommend 75mg to 162mg daily. One low dose ASA contains 81mg. One regular strength dose ASA contains about 325mg. Consult your doctor before using ASA on a regular basis.
Happy Valentines Day !
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:15: We couldn’t let Valentine’s Day go without talking about your libido! Let’s get right down to it…
Guest: Lorna Vanderhaeghe, Canada’s leading women’s natural health expert and author of 8 books including the new one SEXY HORMONES. 604.395.4814
12:20: Justin Timberlake has a song called Sexyback! If he had one called Hurtingback or Soreback we’d tell him to go see our favourite chiropractors over on Locke Street!
Guests: Dr. Kathryn Wheatley and Dr. Jim Lamontagne, Regent Health and Chiropractic Centre. (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: Rexall Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Hilton
Aspirin!
Aspirin, chemically known as acetyl salicylic acid and often abbreviated as ASA, belongs to a class of medication called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs. Aspirin and other NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen are widely used to treat fever, pain and inflammatory conditions (arthritis, bursitis). In addition to its effects on pain, fever, inflammation, aspirin also has an important inhibitory effect on platelets in the blood. This antiplatelet effect is used to prevent blood clot formation inside arteries, particularly in individual who have atherosclerosis of their arteries or are otherwise prone to develop blood clots in their arteries. Studies have show that people who are at risk for coronary artery disease or who have established coronary artery disease benefit the most from ASA therapy. One large study showed that people ages 65 and older with heart failure and coronary artery disease had a significantly lower death rate when they took ASA on a regular basis. ASA decreases the risk of a first heart attack and a recurrent heart attack. ASA may reduce the severity of a heart attack when taken immediately after symptoms begin. One study showed that those who took ASA during their heart attack and for 1 month after were less likely to die from a subsequent heart attack or stroke than those who did not take ASA. ASA may also help improve the symptoms of unstable angina. However in people with a relatively low risk of developing cardiovascular disease the benefits of preventative ASA therapy may be outweighed by the increased risk of bleeding problems. Some of the side effects of ASA include;
• Stomach inflammation ( gastritis)
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Allergic reaction
• Increased bruising and bleeding (hemorrhage) in the brain (rare) or other internal organs of the body.
Doctors believe that people who have two or more risk factors for coronary disease should take ASA every day. Expect guidelines recommend 75mg to 162mg daily. One low dose ASA contains 81mg. One regular strength dose ASA contains about 325mg. Consult your doctor before using ASA on a regular basis.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Wednesday February 13th 2008
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:12: With it being heart health month, we explore yet another way to be good to our hearts: YOGA!
Guest: Bryron Selorme, Shavasana Yoga Centre over on Aberdeen Avenue. 519.759.5896
12:20: If you’re looking to jack it up a notch or 2, All Canadian Fitness is your place.
Guest: Ernie Schramayr over at All Canadian Fitness. 905.741.7532 or 905.548.6732
12:35: The Cancer Advocacy Coalition of Canada (CACC) is out with its annual Report Card on Cancer in Canada.
Guest: Dr. Kong Khoo, medical oncologist in British Columbia.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
Women and Heart Health !
Heart Attack is the #1 Killer of women in Canada!
If you are a woman, you may not believe you’re as vulnerable to a heart attack as men…but you are. Women account for nearly half of all heart attack deaths. Heart disease is the number #1 killer of both men & women. There are differences in how women and men respond to a heart attack. Women are less likely than men to believe they are having a heart attack and are more likely not to seek emergency treatment. Further women tend to be about 10 years older than men when they have a heart attack. They are more likely to have other conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and congestive heart failure, making it all the more vital that they get proper treatment fast. Women should learn the heart attack warning signs,
These are:
•Pain or discomfort in the center of the chest.
•Pain or discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Including the arm, back, neck, jaw or stomach.
•Other symptoms, such as a shortness of breath, breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or light-headedness/nausea.
If you feel heart attack symptoms, do not delay. Remember, minutes matter! Do not wait for more than a few minutes, 5 minutes at most, to call 911. Your family will benefit most if you seek fast treatment. Research by the National Institute of Health (NIH) indicates that women often experience new or different physical symptoms as long as a month before experiencing heart attacks. Most common symptoms were unusual fatigue (70%), sleep disturbance (48%), shortness of breath (42%), indigestion (39%) and anxiety (35%). Surprisingly fewer than 30% reported having chest pain or discomfort prior to their heart attacks, and 43% reported having no chest pain during any phase of the attack.
You could be at risk for heart disease if you;
*smoke
*have diabetes
*have high blood pressure
*have high cholesterol ( including a high LDL )
*have a sedentary lifestyle
*are overwieght
*have a family history
*had early menopause ( before age 40 )
*already had a heart attack
*have high levels of stress
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:12: With it being heart health month, we explore yet another way to be good to our hearts: YOGA!
Guest: Bryron Selorme, Shavasana Yoga Centre over on Aberdeen Avenue. 519.759.5896
12:20: If you’re looking to jack it up a notch or 2, All Canadian Fitness is your place.
Guest: Ernie Schramayr over at All Canadian Fitness. 905.741.7532 or 905.548.6732
12:35: The Cancer Advocacy Coalition of Canada (CACC) is out with its annual Report Card on Cancer in Canada.
Guest: Dr. Kong Khoo, medical oncologist in British Columbia.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
Women and Heart Health !
Heart Attack is the #1 Killer of women in Canada!
If you are a woman, you may not believe you’re as vulnerable to a heart attack as men…but you are. Women account for nearly half of all heart attack deaths. Heart disease is the number #1 killer of both men & women. There are differences in how women and men respond to a heart attack. Women are less likely than men to believe they are having a heart attack and are more likely not to seek emergency treatment. Further women tend to be about 10 years older than men when they have a heart attack. They are more likely to have other conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and congestive heart failure, making it all the more vital that they get proper treatment fast. Women should learn the heart attack warning signs,
These are:
•Pain or discomfort in the center of the chest.
•Pain or discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Including the arm, back, neck, jaw or stomach.
•Other symptoms, such as a shortness of breath, breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or light-headedness/nausea.
If you feel heart attack symptoms, do not delay. Remember, minutes matter! Do not wait for more than a few minutes, 5 minutes at most, to call 911. Your family will benefit most if you seek fast treatment. Research by the National Institute of Health (NIH) indicates that women often experience new or different physical symptoms as long as a month before experiencing heart attacks. Most common symptoms were unusual fatigue (70%), sleep disturbance (48%), shortness of breath (42%), indigestion (39%) and anxiety (35%). Surprisingly fewer than 30% reported having chest pain or discomfort prior to their heart attacks, and 43% reported having no chest pain during any phase of the attack.
You could be at risk for heart disease if you;
*smoke
*have diabetes
*have high blood pressure
*have high cholesterol ( including a high LDL )
*have a sedentary lifestyle
*are overwieght
*have a family history
*had early menopause ( before age 40 )
*already had a heart attack
*have high levels of stress
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Tuesday February 12th 2008
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13: Those no-calorie sweeteners that you’re pounding back may actually be making it harder for you to control your food intake and lose weight, according to a new study.
Guest: Helen Van De Mark, Registered Dietician, St. Joseph’s HealthCare. 905.522.1155 x 33115.
12:20: Some exciting new research out of McMaster University is suggesting that even a little bit of exercise can produce results, whether you’re a couch potato or a fine tuned athletic machine.
Guest: Dr. Stuart Phillips, Heads up McMaster University’s Exercise Metabolism Research Group. 905.870.4650.
12:35: Have you ever thought twice about taking your young child in to get a needle because you don’t want to put he or she through the pain? Researchers in Pennsylvania thought that might be the case and set out to find a possible solution.
Guest: Linda Hatfield, assistant professor of nursing and public health sciences at Penn State, also lead researcher on the study. 717.531.4159
12:45: Rexall Radio Pharmacy segment. guest: Hilton Silberg.
High Blood Pressure and Exercise, why Activity is Key !
High Blood pressure and exercise are closely related and connected. Regular physical activity makes your heart stronger. A stronger heart can pump more with less effort. Becoming more active can lower your blood pressure by an average of 10millimeters of mercury (mmHg). That's the same effect as some blood pressure medications. For some people, it's enough to reduce the need for medication. The risk of hypertension increases with age, and like it or not we are all getting older each day. But you don't have to sit back and wait for high blood pressure to strike. Exercise! It can reduce high blood pressure and the risk for cardiovascular disease. And if your blood pressure is already high, exercise can help to control it. The benefits of exercise can also maintain a healthy weight, but you need to keep it up. It takes about one to three months of regular exercise to stabilize blood pressure. So what kind of exercise works? Flexibility and strength training are important parts of an overall fitnes plan, but it's the aerobic activity to control high blood pressure. You don't need to spend hours at a gym to benefit. Simply adding moderate physical activities to your daily routine will help. Any physical activity that increases your heart and breathing rates is considered aerobic. Moving the lawn, raking leaves or washing the floor will count! Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise a day. If perhaps a day in a life, you can't set aside time for exercise, remember that shorter bursts of activity count too! If you are a senior with high blood pressure, you might be afraid that exercise could make things worse, but a recent study has showed that moderate exercise produced no ill effects in seniors with untreated mild high blood pressure, In fact the study also showed loss of abdominal fat. The study group participants were aged 55 to 75 years of age and worked out for an hour at a time, three times a week. One of the best ways to become active is to start a walking program! Remember life style modifictions can have an important role in the treatment and prevention of hypertension.
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13: Those no-calorie sweeteners that you’re pounding back may actually be making it harder for you to control your food intake and lose weight, according to a new study.
Guest: Helen Van De Mark, Registered Dietician, St. Joseph’s HealthCare. 905.522.1155 x 33115.
12:20: Some exciting new research out of McMaster University is suggesting that even a little bit of exercise can produce results, whether you’re a couch potato or a fine tuned athletic machine.
Guest: Dr. Stuart Phillips, Heads up McMaster University’s Exercise Metabolism Research Group. 905.870.4650.
12:35: Have you ever thought twice about taking your young child in to get a needle because you don’t want to put he or she through the pain? Researchers in Pennsylvania thought that might be the case and set out to find a possible solution.
Guest: Linda Hatfield, assistant professor of nursing and public health sciences at Penn State, also lead researcher on the study. 717.531.4159
12:45: Rexall Radio Pharmacy segment. guest: Hilton Silberg.
High Blood Pressure and Exercise, why Activity is Key !
High Blood pressure and exercise are closely related and connected. Regular physical activity makes your heart stronger. A stronger heart can pump more with less effort. Becoming more active can lower your blood pressure by an average of 10millimeters of mercury (mmHg). That's the same effect as some blood pressure medications. For some people, it's enough to reduce the need for medication. The risk of hypertension increases with age, and like it or not we are all getting older each day. But you don't have to sit back and wait for high blood pressure to strike. Exercise! It can reduce high blood pressure and the risk for cardiovascular disease. And if your blood pressure is already high, exercise can help to control it. The benefits of exercise can also maintain a healthy weight, but you need to keep it up. It takes about one to three months of regular exercise to stabilize blood pressure. So what kind of exercise works? Flexibility and strength training are important parts of an overall fitnes plan, but it's the aerobic activity to control high blood pressure. You don't need to spend hours at a gym to benefit. Simply adding moderate physical activities to your daily routine will help. Any physical activity that increases your heart and breathing rates is considered aerobic. Moving the lawn, raking leaves or washing the floor will count! Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise a day. If perhaps a day in a life, you can't set aside time for exercise, remember that shorter bursts of activity count too! If you are a senior with high blood pressure, you might be afraid that exercise could make things worse, but a recent study has showed that moderate exercise produced no ill effects in seniors with untreated mild high blood pressure, In fact the study also showed loss of abdominal fat. The study group participants were aged 55 to 75 years of age and worked out for an hour at a time, three times a week. One of the best ways to become active is to start a walking program! Remember life style modifictions can have an important role in the treatment and prevention of hypertension.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Monday February 11th 2008
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13: McMaster University physicians are offering Hamilton area residents the latest scientific information, tips and tools for good health at a Health Fair on Saturday, Feb. 16. The fair is an initiative of a new physicians’ group interested in having more information available for the public in an era when everyone must take more responsibility for his or her own health.
Guest: Dr. Aliya Khan, clinical professor of medicine, and the event organizer. 905.525.9140 x 20204.
12:20: Time for some teeth talk. If you think that sugar is the only thing that can damage your teeth, you’d be wrong. Foods and drinks containing significant amounts of acid can also do a job on your pearly whites.
Guest: Dr. Len Boksman, Adjunct Clinical Professor, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. 519.642.1184
12:35: To help better facilitate that dialogue on prostate cancer, researchers at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre have developed a unique online tool, the Prostate Cancer Risk Calculator. It will help men in consultation with their family doctor – talk more openly about individual risk for the disease, how to manage the disease and if needed, treatment options.
Guests: Dr. Robert Nam, lead investigator and urologic oncologist at Sunnybrook in Toronto. (calling us) 416.315.5083
Colin Graham, Patient (416) 408-5001
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
What You Should Know About Cholesterol!
Cholesterol is necessary for our bodies to function and it is found in every cell in our body. About 80% of the cholesterol in our bodies is manufactured by the liver, while the other 20% is from the foods that we eat. Cholesterol is needed to maintain healthy cell membranes, to make hormones, vitamin D and bile acids which aid in fat digestion. With poor food choices results in high levels of cholesterol, high levels of cholesterol can clog arteries and raise your risk for coronary heart disease. Deposits of cholesterol and other fat-like substances can line the inner lining of blood vessels and cause scar tissue forming a cholesterol-rich bump in the blood vessel, also known as plaque. Plaque build-up narrows and hardens the blood vessel this process called atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. In order for your doctor to know your cholesterol level, a blood sample must be taken from your finger or arm. The blood sample will be tested for total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol levels. HDL cholesterol is often called the good or healthy cholesterol. LDL is considered the bad cholerterol. You don't have to fast or do anything special before having this blood test done.
Need to Know: A high blood cholesterol level is especially dangerous for smokers and those with hign blood pressure.
Need to Know: You should also have your blood level of another type of fat, triglycerides, measured at the same time you have your blood cholerestol levels checked. High triglycerides can also increase your risk for heart disease.
Need to Know: Being overweight, inactive and smoking increses levels of the harmful type of cholerterol.
Different Types of Cholesterol;
* High-density lipoproteins (HDL) contain mostly protein.
* Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) contain mostly cholesterol.
* Very-Low-Density lipoproteins (VLDL)contain mostly cholesterol and triglycerides.
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter Rexall
njanacek@rexall.ca
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13: McMaster University physicians are offering Hamilton area residents the latest scientific information, tips and tools for good health at a Health Fair on Saturday, Feb. 16. The fair is an initiative of a new physicians’ group interested in having more information available for the public in an era when everyone must take more responsibility for his or her own health.
Guest: Dr. Aliya Khan, clinical professor of medicine, and the event organizer. 905.525.9140 x 20204.
12:20: Time for some teeth talk. If you think that sugar is the only thing that can damage your teeth, you’d be wrong. Foods and drinks containing significant amounts of acid can also do a job on your pearly whites.
Guest: Dr. Len Boksman, Adjunct Clinical Professor, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. 519.642.1184
12:35: To help better facilitate that dialogue on prostate cancer, researchers at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre have developed a unique online tool, the Prostate Cancer Risk Calculator. It will help men in consultation with their family doctor – talk more openly about individual risk for the disease, how to manage the disease and if needed, treatment options.
Guests: Dr. Robert Nam, lead investigator and urologic oncologist at Sunnybrook in Toronto. (calling us) 416.315.5083
Colin Graham, Patient (416) 408-5001
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
What You Should Know About Cholesterol!
Cholesterol is necessary for our bodies to function and it is found in every cell in our body. About 80% of the cholesterol in our bodies is manufactured by the liver, while the other 20% is from the foods that we eat. Cholesterol is needed to maintain healthy cell membranes, to make hormones, vitamin D and bile acids which aid in fat digestion. With poor food choices results in high levels of cholesterol, high levels of cholesterol can clog arteries and raise your risk for coronary heart disease. Deposits of cholesterol and other fat-like substances can line the inner lining of blood vessels and cause scar tissue forming a cholesterol-rich bump in the blood vessel, also known as plaque. Plaque build-up narrows and hardens the blood vessel this process called atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. In order for your doctor to know your cholesterol level, a blood sample must be taken from your finger or arm. The blood sample will be tested for total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol levels. HDL cholesterol is often called the good or healthy cholesterol. LDL is considered the bad cholerterol. You don't have to fast or do anything special before having this blood test done.
Need to Know: A high blood cholesterol level is especially dangerous for smokers and those with hign blood pressure.
Need to Know: You should also have your blood level of another type of fat, triglycerides, measured at the same time you have your blood cholerestol levels checked. High triglycerides can also increase your risk for heart disease.
Need to Know: Being overweight, inactive and smoking increses levels of the harmful type of cholerterol.
Different Types of Cholesterol;
* High-density lipoproteins (HDL) contain mostly protein.
* Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) contain mostly cholesterol.
* Very-Low-Density lipoproteins (VLDL)contain mostly cholesterol and triglycerides.
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter Rexall
njanacek@rexall.ca
Friday, February 8, 2008
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Thursay February 7th 2008
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:15: Introducing the Rexall Foundation and Community Giving!
Guest: Michelle Lee, Director, Corporate Communications, Rexall.
12:20: Back to back chiropractors! Your back has never felt better!
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: Rexall Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Hilton.
Jay McQueen
Producer
Crime Reporter
AM900 CHML
905.521.2313
jmcqueen@900chml.com
www.900chml.com
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:15: Introducing the Rexall Foundation and Community Giving!
Guest: Michelle Lee, Director, Corporate Communications, Rexall.
12:20: Back to back chiropractors! Your back has never felt better!
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: Rexall Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Hilton.
Jay McQueen
Producer
Crime Reporter
AM900 CHML
905.521.2313
jmcqueen@900chml.com
www.900chml.com
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Wednesday February 6th 2008
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13: Some of us like to keep active and workout or at least stay active by being outdoors and for other people, shoveling snow is about the only thing that gets us out. Whatever you’re doing though, it’s important to remember that when it’s cold, your muscles take longer to warm up.
Guest: Russell Gunner, Certified Athletic Therapist in Mississauga, wrote a column on CBC.ca today on how to avoid cold weather injuries.
12:20: Rexall Pharmacy offers up a fantastic Airmiles Program.
Guest: Samantha Taylor, Loyalty Manager, Rexall. 905.501.7821
12:24: February is Heart Month and there is no shortage of good things going on at Rexall to promote heart health.
Guest: Krista Halliday, Marketing Manager, Rexall. (calling us)
12:35: St. Joseph’s HealthCare’s annual Humour conference is gearing again and what better way to combat depression and anxiety than with laughter. We’ve got tips and even laughing exercises for you.
Guest: Sharron Orovan-Johnston, Registered Nurse with over 30 years of psychiatric experience and author of Take the Wheels off your Worry Bus. 905.522.1155 x 38018
12:45: Rexall Radio pharmacists segment.
Guest: Irene.
The Sodium Issue to salt or not?!
Current health advise warns against too much sodium. This warning is based on research suggesting that eating hign amounts of sodium may contibute to the development of high blood pressure in certain people. High blood pressure can lead to other health complications, like heart disease, kidney disease or stroke.
Sodium is absolutely a necessary mineral for the human body, without it, nerves and muscles would cease to function as would the absorption of major nutrients would be impaired and the body would not be able to maintain adequate water and mineral balance. In a complex way, increased salt intake causes more fluid to be retained in the blood vessels. This increased volume of blood requires the heart to work harder to pump blood to all the tissues in the body. Increasing the blood's volume within the enclosure of the circulatory system is one way that salt increases blood pressure. Salt may also help elevate blood pressure through the action of the arterioles. Arterioles are blood vessels that dilate and constrict to regulate blood pressure and blood flow. By contracting under the influence of sodium, arterioles effectively increase the resistance to blood movement and lessen the volume of blood that is returned to the heart. This action also increases blood pressure. The extent to which each person responds to high intake of salt may be genetically determined. Some people are more susceptible to the effects of sodium than others and sodium sensitivity appears to increase with age. Recommended sodium intake is 1000-3000 mg a day. This replaces your normal daily loss of sodium. You can meet this recommendation by eating a healthy nutritionally well-balanced diet. Sodium is a regular part of our food supply. It is found naturally in meats, nuts, grains, fruits, vegetables and dairy products in low amounts. Sodium is also hidden as part of other chemical additives. Read your labels! By eating a diet that does not contain processed foods will ensure sodium is not sneaked into you diet!
Jay McQueen
Producer
Crime Reporter
AM900 CHML
905.521.2313
jmcqueen@900chml.com
www.900chml.com
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13: Some of us like to keep active and workout or at least stay active by being outdoors and for other people, shoveling snow is about the only thing that gets us out. Whatever you’re doing though, it’s important to remember that when it’s cold, your muscles take longer to warm up.
Guest: Russell Gunner, Certified Athletic Therapist in Mississauga, wrote a column on CBC.ca today on how to avoid cold weather injuries.
12:20: Rexall Pharmacy offers up a fantastic Airmiles Program.
Guest: Samantha Taylor, Loyalty Manager, Rexall. 905.501.7821
12:24: February is Heart Month and there is no shortage of good things going on at Rexall to promote heart health.
Guest: Krista Halliday, Marketing Manager, Rexall. (calling us)
12:35: St. Joseph’s HealthCare’s annual Humour conference is gearing again and what better way to combat depression and anxiety than with laughter. We’ve got tips and even laughing exercises for you.
Guest: Sharron Orovan-Johnston, Registered Nurse with over 30 years of psychiatric experience and author of Take the Wheels off your Worry Bus. 905.522.1155 x 38018
12:45: Rexall Radio pharmacists segment.
Guest: Irene.
The Sodium Issue to salt or not?!
Current health advise warns against too much sodium. This warning is based on research suggesting that eating hign amounts of sodium may contibute to the development of high blood pressure in certain people. High blood pressure can lead to other health complications, like heart disease, kidney disease or stroke.
Sodium is absolutely a necessary mineral for the human body, without it, nerves and muscles would cease to function as would the absorption of major nutrients would be impaired and the body would not be able to maintain adequate water and mineral balance. In a complex way, increased salt intake causes more fluid to be retained in the blood vessels. This increased volume of blood requires the heart to work harder to pump blood to all the tissues in the body. Increasing the blood's volume within the enclosure of the circulatory system is one way that salt increases blood pressure. Salt may also help elevate blood pressure through the action of the arterioles. Arterioles are blood vessels that dilate and constrict to regulate blood pressure and blood flow. By contracting under the influence of sodium, arterioles effectively increase the resistance to blood movement and lessen the volume of blood that is returned to the heart. This action also increases blood pressure. The extent to which each person responds to high intake of salt may be genetically determined. Some people are more susceptible to the effects of sodium than others and sodium sensitivity appears to increase with age. Recommended sodium intake is 1000-3000 mg a day. This replaces your normal daily loss of sodium. You can meet this recommendation by eating a healthy nutritionally well-balanced diet. Sodium is a regular part of our food supply. It is found naturally in meats, nuts, grains, fruits, vegetables and dairy products in low amounts. Sodium is also hidden as part of other chemical additives. Read your labels! By eating a diet that does not contain processed foods will ensure sodium is not sneaked into you diet!
Jay McQueen
Producer
Crime Reporter
AM900 CHML
905.521.2313
jmcqueen@900chml.com
www.900chml.com
Tuesday February 5th /2008
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13: Introducing Rexall brand products!
Guest: Susan McCabe, VP, Rexall Brands. 905.501.7809
12:20: Ever think about all the germs that are crawling around at the gym while you’re working out. All over the weights, the treadmill, the stair climber, oh yeah, everywhere! Experts have come out with some advice on how you can avoid gym germs.
Guest: Dr. Doug Hardy, pediatric infectious disease specialist at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Medical Center and also a noted expert on flu and MRSA. .
12:35: I guess in order to avoid germs at the gym, you actually have to get into a gym first. That’s where All Canadian Fitness comes into play.
Guest: Ernie Schramayr, over at All Canadian Fitness. 905.548.6732
12:45: Rexall Radio Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Hilton
What is High Blood Pressure?
Imagine your arteries are pipes that carry blood from your heart to the rest of your body. High blood pressure (hypertension)occurs when your blood moves through your arteries at a higher pressure than normal. High blood pressure than is caused from a specific cause like disease or a medication, this is called secondary hypertension. Your blood pressure changes often during the day depending on many factors. Therefore, your blood pressure may need to be taken several times in a quiet setting. Yuo should also have your blood pressure taken once or twice a year by your family doctor.
What do the number mean?
Blood pressure is really two numbers written with a slash, such as 110/80. The first number is the systolic blood pressure. This is the blood pressure when your heart is squeesing blood out. The second number is the diastolic blood pressure. It's the pressure when your heart is filling with blood, relaxing between beats. A normal blood pressure is when your blood pressure is 140/90 or higher. A healthy adult with a blood pressure of less than 120 over 80, is at less risk for getting some health problems over the long run. A blood pressure reading of more than 140 over 90 ( or 160 over 90 if you over the age of 65) will need to come down to safer levels. New goals for best blood pressure readings vary by your health status. The current target values for conditions are:
* Diabetes - less than 130/80
* Diabetes with protein in your urine greater than 1g per day - less than 125/75
*Isolated systolic hypertension - less than 140 systolic
*Diastolic hypertension with or without systolic hypertension - less than 140/90
* Renal disease - less than 130/80
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter
Rexall #202
njanacek@rexall.ca
Jay McQueen
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13: Introducing Rexall brand products!
Guest: Susan McCabe, VP, Rexall Brands. 905.501.7809
12:20: Ever think about all the germs that are crawling around at the gym while you’re working out. All over the weights, the treadmill, the stair climber, oh yeah, everywhere! Experts have come out with some advice on how you can avoid gym germs.
Guest: Dr. Doug Hardy, pediatric infectious disease specialist at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Medical Center and also a noted expert on flu and MRSA. .
12:35: I guess in order to avoid germs at the gym, you actually have to get into a gym first. That’s where All Canadian Fitness comes into play.
Guest: Ernie Schramayr, over at All Canadian Fitness. 905.548.6732
12:45: Rexall Radio Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Hilton
What is High Blood Pressure?
Imagine your arteries are pipes that carry blood from your heart to the rest of your body. High blood pressure (hypertension)occurs when your blood moves through your arteries at a higher pressure than normal. High blood pressure than is caused from a specific cause like disease or a medication, this is called secondary hypertension. Your blood pressure changes often during the day depending on many factors. Therefore, your blood pressure may need to be taken several times in a quiet setting. Yuo should also have your blood pressure taken once or twice a year by your family doctor.
What do the number mean?
Blood pressure is really two numbers written with a slash, such as 110/80. The first number is the systolic blood pressure. This is the blood pressure when your heart is squeesing blood out. The second number is the diastolic blood pressure. It's the pressure when your heart is filling with blood, relaxing between beats. A normal blood pressure is when your blood pressure is 140/90 or higher. A healthy adult with a blood pressure of less than 120 over 80, is at less risk for getting some health problems over the long run. A blood pressure reading of more than 140 over 90 ( or 160 over 90 if you over the age of 65) will need to come down to safer levels. New goals for best blood pressure readings vary by your health status. The current target values for conditions are:
* Diabetes - less than 130/80
* Diabetes with protein in your urine greater than 1g per day - less than 125/75
*Isolated systolic hypertension - less than 140 systolic
*Diastolic hypertension with or without systolic hypertension - less than 140/90
* Renal disease - less than 130/80
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter
Rexall #202
njanacek@rexall.ca
Jay McQueen
Monday, February 4, 2008
Monday February 4th 2008
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter
Rexall #202
njanacek@rexall.ca
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen
Guest: Russell Cohen, Executive VP, Government Affairs and Industry Rexall.
12:20: Hearth health continues to be of growing concern locally and right around the world. In
Guest: Dr. Eva Lonn, Professor of Medicine and Cardiology,
12:35: A new book written by two risk assessment experts, appears to confirm the contention that elevated blood serum cholesterol levels do not correlate well with an increase in coronary heart disease.
Guest: Edward Bouwer, Professor and Chair, Deptartment of Geography and Environmental Engineering at
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
"Invest in Your Heart" Campaign on now at Rexall !
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death for men and women in Canada today. That is why Rexall PharmaPlus is focused on heart health as the first series of corporately supported health and wellness initiatives designed to educate patients on living a healthier and achieving better health outcomes for themselves and their loved ones. Rexall wants to encourage customers to invest in their heart health and know thier numbers. February is heart month ! Each Rexall will have a Blood Pressure Clinic in which one on one consultations will be provided, to offer advise and answer questions or concerns in the matter of heart health. Flyers will offer a 10% off coupon and upon completion of an assesment an additional coupon will be awarded! Customers can also check out printable coupons at rexall.ca website ! Making a difference in your heart health can be obtained, a healthly waist size, eating enough fruits and veggies, reducing stressors, not smoking, limiting alcohol intake, watching your sodium intake and daily physical exercise will directly impact your health. High Blood Pressure affects one in five Canadians. It is the number one risk factor for stroke and a major risk factor for heart attack. Could you be at risk and not even know it? Know your numbers, stop into a Rexall today, and check your blood pressure.
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter
Rexall #202
njanacek@rexall.ca
Jay McQueen
Producer
Crime Reporter
AM900 CHML
905.521.2313
Thursday January 31st 2008
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay, Jamie and Jimmy.
Guests: Dr. Kathryn Wheatley and Dr. Jim Lamontagne, Regent Health and Chiropractic Centre over on
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: Rexall Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Hilton
Hilton discussed Diabetes today
- heart disease
- Kidney disease
- Eye disease
- Problems with impotence
- Nerve damage
- unusual thirst
- frequent urination
- weight change
- extreme fatigue or lack of energy
- blurred vision
- frequent or recurring infections
- cuts and bruises that are slow to heal
- tingling or numbness in hands or feet
- trouble getting and maintaining an erection
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter
Rexall #202
njanacek@rexall.ca
Jay McQueen
Producer
Crime Reporter
AM900 CHML
905.521.2313
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