Monday March 17th 2008

12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.

12:12-12:45: It’s been a while but it’s time to go back…..back inside the mind of the teenage brain.
Guest (in-studio): Dr. Jean Clinton, Renowned Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, McMaster University.

12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.

Spring Cleaning!

When most of us think of spring cleaning, messy closets and dust bunnies come to mind. But your health care practitioners tend to think of something else, detoxification! Detoxification is based on that we need to rid our bodies of accumulated toxins. Detoxing results in fewer headaches, improved skin tone, increased energy, clearer thinking and decreased bloating, and it may even prevent serious health issues. Once you have decided it’s time for spring cleaning, what to do? There are gentle cleanses, daily detoxes, liver detoxes, mini cleanses and more. Choosing the right one does not have to be guesswork. Check with your pharmacist to ensure which one is best suited for your needs, and if perhaps any medications you are on are not accelerated through the liver during a detox. Detoxing is not suited for everyone, it is not recommended for children, pregnant or breast feeding women or individuals with diabetes. Each year the average Canadian consumes 150 lbs of sugar that is about 52 teaspoons per person a day. Junk food consumption has increased drastically in the last few decades, and that will have long-term dietary degeneration. Junk food, soft drinks and processed foods contain additives, chemicals and many also contain MSG and aspartame. “You are what you eat”, understanding that our quality of life is determined by our daily choices; we have the power to improve our health and well-being. With the proper use of cleansing and detoxification we can maintain health and vitality especially as we age.
People who are overloaded with toxins will find their bodies don’t function properly. Many chronic conditions can be tracked back to an overloaded system. Toxins are usually fat-soluble and are therefore stored in the fatty parts of the body. These areas include the brain and the endocrine organs. For people just starting a detox, starting out gently is recommended, which should include diet and lifestyle adjustment, herbs and homeopathic support. Detoxing can prevent illness, improve physical & emotional well-being, sharpens mental clarity, minimize the effects of aging, enhancement in digestion, elimination of unhealthy food additives, attainment of ideal weight.