Wednesday April 30 / 2008
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:12: Today is tax deadline day and for thousands of Canadians that spells STRESS!!!!!
Guest: Dr. Randi McCabe, Director of the Anxiety, Treatment & Research Centre at St. Joseph's HealthCare Hamilton.
12:20: Allergies can put a damper on one’s ability and willingness to participate in sports. One out of three respondents to a recent survey said they avoided outdoor activities due to allergies and one quarter has to avoid outdoor sports.
Guest: Dr. Michael Clarfield, Director of The Sports Medicine Specialists.
12:35: There’s been an amalgamation in the city between St. Peter’s and Hamilton Health Sciences and it’s all in the name of creating a centre of excellence for seniors care.
Guest: Donna Cripps, President and CEO, St. Peter’s.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
Keeping Your Breasts Healthy!
Breasts change many times in many ways over a lifetime. Getting to know how your breasts normally feel and look is the first step towards promoting good breasts health. Breasts like women’s bodies come in all shapes and sizes. Their tissue is varied; they change as we age and one breast may be bigger or smaller or grow faster or larger than the other. How one’s breast feel and look also can be affected by many things including your menstrual cycle, pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause and aging. Remember you are not in a panic searching for cancer; you are developing a positive relationship with your breasts. 80 % of breast lumps are not cancer. Early detection is the most important factor. Lifestyle choices improve your general health that will also directly impact the health of your breasts.
• Being active/ exercising regularly
• Eating a variety of low-fat , high-fiber and whole grain foods
• Eating at least 5 servings of dark leafy green, orange and red veggies & fruits every day.
• Trying to buy organic produce to reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals
• Eating foods daily that are high in plant estrogens or isoflavones, such as spy, lentils and grains (linked in studies to prevent breast cancer).
• Not smoking
• Limiting the amount of alcohol intake
• Limiting the amount of caffeine
• Regular detoxification of the liver, colon, kidneys and lymph
• Limit your intake of dairy and red meat.
• Ensuring there is enough fiber in your diet.
It is important to see your doctor if you notice any of the following changes in your breasts, a lump, unusual increase in size in one breast, discharge from your nipples, which can stain your bra, clothes or bedclothes and skin changes, including the nipple. Mammograms can detect a tumor long before it can be felt by hand. As a screening tool, they are used mostly for women aged 50-69 years old.
Rexall Blog Reporter #0202
Nadine Janacek
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Tuesday April 29 / 2008
Tuesday April 29th / 2008
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:12: New date released from the 2007 National Physician Survey (NPS) highlight the need for governments, medical schools and professional medical organizations to pay attention to the changing face of the medical profession.
Guest: Dr. Ruth Wilson, President of The College of Family Physicians of Canada.
12:20: Asthmatics who have seasonal allergies, spring can spell double trouble. Not only are sufferers airways and nasal passages affected, but it can also affect daytime activities and love lives.
Guest: Dr. Alan Kaplan, Family Physician and Director of Family Physician Airways Group of Canada.
12:35: It's much easier saving lives in popular TV shows such as House, ER, and Bones than it is in real life says a globe-trotting surgeon who has practiced medicine in five continents, seven countries and nine cities. Knife on Skin at 7:30 takes you straight into the operating rooms and emergency wards around the world - complete with the tension, surging adrenalin and internal fighting, for a first-hand look at what few outsiders get to experience.
Guest: Dr. Farhan Ansari, Consultant Pediatric Surgeon in Saudi Arabia.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Hilton
About Inhalers!
Several different kinds of asthma medicines are taken using an inhaler. Inhaled asthma medications go directly to the site of inflammation and constriction in the airways instead of traveling through the bloodstream to get there. Inhaled medications are the preferred therapy for asthma. Inhaled medications only work if they get to the airways so it’s important on the proper usage. Many people do not use their inhalers and chambers correctly, it is important to ask your health care professional for educate you on the inhaler and chamber. Using an inhaler is just part of an asthma treatment plan. Checking lung function with a peak flow meter, eliminating asthma triggers and exercising, know your information to better manage your asthma. A variety of inhalers exist, but they basically fall into two categories.
• Metered-dose inhalers. These inhalers use a chemical propellant to push the medication out of the inhaler. The medication may be released by squeezing the canister or by direct inhalation.
• Dry powder inhalers. These inhalers don’t use a chemical propellant to push the medication out of the inhaler. Instead, the medication is released by your inhaling more rapidly than you would with a traditional metered-dose inhaler.
Medications delivered through inhalers.
Asthma inhalers are used to deliver a variety of asthma medications, some that assist with long-term control and others that provide a quick relief of symptoms.
• Short acting bronchodilators
• Long-lasting bronchodilators
• Corticosteroids
• Cromolyn or nedocromil
• Corticosteroid plus long-lasting bronchodilator
•
Canada Phases Out CFC MDIs / your Inhaler is changing !
More than 2.7 million Canadians suffer from asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD) placing these diseases among the most frequent health problems in Canada. The use of inhalers is the mainstay of treatment for these conditions. Many health care professions and their patients will soon be seeing changes in the inhaled medications available for prescriptions The phase-out metered –dose inhalers (MDIs) that use chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) while safe for you, is harming the ozone layer, and so can no longer be used in inhalers.
Nadine Janacek Rexall #0202
Blog Reporter
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:12: New date released from the 2007 National Physician Survey (NPS) highlight the need for governments, medical schools and professional medical organizations to pay attention to the changing face of the medical profession.
Guest: Dr. Ruth Wilson, President of The College of Family Physicians of Canada.
12:20: Asthmatics who have seasonal allergies, spring can spell double trouble. Not only are sufferers airways and nasal passages affected, but it can also affect daytime activities and love lives.
Guest: Dr. Alan Kaplan, Family Physician and Director of Family Physician Airways Group of Canada.
12:35: It's much easier saving lives in popular TV shows such as House, ER, and Bones than it is in real life says a globe-trotting surgeon who has practiced medicine in five continents, seven countries and nine cities. Knife on Skin at 7:30 takes you straight into the operating rooms and emergency wards around the world - complete with the tension, surging adrenalin and internal fighting, for a first-hand look at what few outsiders get to experience.
Guest: Dr. Farhan Ansari, Consultant Pediatric Surgeon in Saudi Arabia.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Hilton
About Inhalers!
Several different kinds of asthma medicines are taken using an inhaler. Inhaled asthma medications go directly to the site of inflammation and constriction in the airways instead of traveling through the bloodstream to get there. Inhaled medications are the preferred therapy for asthma. Inhaled medications only work if they get to the airways so it’s important on the proper usage. Many people do not use their inhalers and chambers correctly, it is important to ask your health care professional for educate you on the inhaler and chamber. Using an inhaler is just part of an asthma treatment plan. Checking lung function with a peak flow meter, eliminating asthma triggers and exercising, know your information to better manage your asthma. A variety of inhalers exist, but they basically fall into two categories.
• Metered-dose inhalers. These inhalers use a chemical propellant to push the medication out of the inhaler. The medication may be released by squeezing the canister or by direct inhalation.
• Dry powder inhalers. These inhalers don’t use a chemical propellant to push the medication out of the inhaler. Instead, the medication is released by your inhaling more rapidly than you would with a traditional metered-dose inhaler.
Medications delivered through inhalers.
Asthma inhalers are used to deliver a variety of asthma medications, some that assist with long-term control and others that provide a quick relief of symptoms.
• Short acting bronchodilators
• Long-lasting bronchodilators
• Corticosteroids
• Cromolyn or nedocromil
• Corticosteroid plus long-lasting bronchodilator
•
Canada Phases Out CFC MDIs / your Inhaler is changing !
More than 2.7 million Canadians suffer from asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD) placing these diseases among the most frequent health problems in Canada. The use of inhalers is the mainstay of treatment for these conditions. Many health care professions and their patients will soon be seeing changes in the inhaled medications available for prescriptions The phase-out metered –dose inhalers (MDIs) that use chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) while safe for you, is harming the ozone layer, and so can no longer be used in inhalers.
Nadine Janacek Rexall #0202
Blog Reporter
Monday, April 28, 2008
Monday April 28 / 2008
Monday April 28th / 2008
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:15-12:45: Summer is coming, although you wouldn’t know it today. Time to jack up the old routine at the gym but remember – it’s a lifestyle change, not a matter of working out like crazy for a week or two.
Guest (in-studio taking calls): Ernie Schramayr over at All Canadian Fitness.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
Antioxidants and Free Radicals!
What are Antioxidants & Free Radicals?
They are substances that may protect cells from damage causes by unstable molecules known as free radicals. Free radical damage may lead to cancer. Antioxidants interact with and stabilize radicals and may prevent some of the damage free radicals otherwise might cause. Examples of antioxidants include beta-carotene, lycopene, vitamins C,E and A and other substances.
Can antioxidants prevent cancer?
Considerable laboratory evidence from chemical, cell culture and animal studies indicates that it may slow or possibly prevent the development of cancer. However, more large-scale randomized clinical trails need to be done. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals as the natural by-product of normal cell processes. Free radicals molecules with incomplete electron shells which make them more chemically reactive than complete electron shells. When an oxygen molecule (02) becomes eclectically charged or “radicalized” it tries to steal electrons from other molecules, causing damage to the DNA and other molecules. Over time such damage may become irreversible and lead to disease including cancer.
Foods rich in antioxidants
Antioxidants are abundant in fruits and vegetables, as well as in other foods including nuts, some meats, poultry and fish.
• Beta-carotene is found in foods that are orange in colour, including sweet potatoes, cantaloupe, squash, apricots, pumpkin and mangos. Green leafy vegetables including greens, spinach and kale are also rich in beta-carotene.
• Lutein, best known for its association with healthy eyes is abundant in green, leafy vegetables greens, spinach and kale.
• Lycopene is a potent antioxidant found in tomatoes, watermelon, guava, papaya, apricots, blood oranges and other foods.
• Selenium is a mineral, not an antioxidant nutrient, however it is a component of antioxidants. Plant foods like rice and wheat are the major dietary sources. Meats and bread are common sources of dietary selenium. Brazil nuts offer large quantities of selenium.
• Vitamin A, is found in three forms, retinal ( Vit A1) 3,4-didehydroretinol ( vit A2 ) hydroxyl-retinol ( vit A3 ). Foods rich in A include liver, sweet potatoes, carrots and mozzarella cheese.
• Vitamin C is also called ascorbic acid and can be found in almonds, in many oils , corn and soybean oils and is also found in mangos, nuts broccoli and other foods.
• Vitamin E, nuts & seeds whole grains and leafy greens.
The lesson;
Eat your fruits and vegetables ! Antioxidants are believed to protect the body from free-radical damage. So the best way to ensure adequate intake of the antioxidant nutrients is through a balanced diet consisting of 5-8 servings of vegetables per day.
Urinanalisis now offered through Rexall Upper Paradise location to check for antioxidants and Vitamin C defeciancy !
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter Rexall #0202
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:15-12:45: Summer is coming, although you wouldn’t know it today. Time to jack up the old routine at the gym but remember – it’s a lifestyle change, not a matter of working out like crazy for a week or two.
Guest (in-studio taking calls): Ernie Schramayr over at All Canadian Fitness.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
Antioxidants and Free Radicals!
What are Antioxidants & Free Radicals?
They are substances that may protect cells from damage causes by unstable molecules known as free radicals. Free radical damage may lead to cancer. Antioxidants interact with and stabilize radicals and may prevent some of the damage free radicals otherwise might cause. Examples of antioxidants include beta-carotene, lycopene, vitamins C,E and A and other substances.
Can antioxidants prevent cancer?
Considerable laboratory evidence from chemical, cell culture and animal studies indicates that it may slow or possibly prevent the development of cancer. However, more large-scale randomized clinical trails need to be done. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals as the natural by-product of normal cell processes. Free radicals molecules with incomplete electron shells which make them more chemically reactive than complete electron shells. When an oxygen molecule (02) becomes eclectically charged or “radicalized” it tries to steal electrons from other molecules, causing damage to the DNA and other molecules. Over time such damage may become irreversible and lead to disease including cancer.
Foods rich in antioxidants
Antioxidants are abundant in fruits and vegetables, as well as in other foods including nuts, some meats, poultry and fish.
• Beta-carotene is found in foods that are orange in colour, including sweet potatoes, cantaloupe, squash, apricots, pumpkin and mangos. Green leafy vegetables including greens, spinach and kale are also rich in beta-carotene.
• Lutein, best known for its association with healthy eyes is abundant in green, leafy vegetables greens, spinach and kale.
• Lycopene is a potent antioxidant found in tomatoes, watermelon, guava, papaya, apricots, blood oranges and other foods.
• Selenium is a mineral, not an antioxidant nutrient, however it is a component of antioxidants. Plant foods like rice and wheat are the major dietary sources. Meats and bread are common sources of dietary selenium. Brazil nuts offer large quantities of selenium.
• Vitamin A, is found in three forms, retinal ( Vit A1) 3,4-didehydroretinol ( vit A2 ) hydroxyl-retinol ( vit A3 ). Foods rich in A include liver, sweet potatoes, carrots and mozzarella cheese.
• Vitamin C is also called ascorbic acid and can be found in almonds, in many oils , corn and soybean oils and is also found in mangos, nuts broccoli and other foods.
• Vitamin E, nuts & seeds whole grains and leafy greens.
The lesson;
Eat your fruits and vegetables ! Antioxidants are believed to protect the body from free-radical damage. So the best way to ensure adequate intake of the antioxidant nutrients is through a balanced diet consisting of 5-8 servings of vegetables per day.
Urinanalisis now offered through Rexall Upper Paradise location to check for antioxidants and Vitamin C defeciancy !
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter Rexall #0202
Friday April 25 / 2008
Friday April 25th / 2008
Calls, calls and more calls!
Open mike with host Jamie West and Rexall pharmacists Irene Hogan & Hilton Silberg !
Calls, calls and more calls!
Open mike with host Jamie West and Rexall pharmacists Irene Hogan & Hilton Silberg !
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Thursday April 24 / 2008
Thursday April 24 / 2008
12:09….Health News Round up with Rick….
12:13…..St.Joseph’s Healthcare and the Uninversity Health Network have announced an innovative health collaboration with the introduction of a shared
VP of Human Resources and Organizational Development.
GUEST: Emma Pavlov (calling us….back up is….905-522-1155 ext 33037)
12:20….Dr. Kathryn Wheatley and Dr. Jim Lamontagne from the Regent Health and Chiropractic centre on Locke St.
Talking today about Springing back into sports and leisure activities outdoors.
(IN STUDIO)
12:35….Dr. Perry Mayer, from the Mayer Institute for Advanced Diabetic Footcare with more warnings about knowing your numbers when managing diabetes.
12:45….Hilton Silberg, Award winning Pharmacist with REXALL.
Sprain & Strains and Injuries!
When you are injured or experience soreness or chronic pain, you may receive conflicting advice. What to do? Cold? Heat? Here is an overview that might help.
With a sprain or strain collagen fibers are overstretched and torn. Tiny blood vessels are also damaged. This bleeding produces the bruising seen in a sprained ankle or torn hamstring. Even if no bruising is seen there is bleeding inside. If enough collagen and blood vessels are damaged, swelling appears almost immediately. A large amount of swelling appearing within the first hour after injury is a sign of excessive bleeding and serious bone muscle or ligament injury. In a less severe injury, swelling develops gradually. Often it is not noticed until the day after the injury. This swelling is primarily cellular fluid, not blood and is related to inflammation.
Cold pack
If we want to minimize the swelling we need to slow down the blood flow to the area. Ice causes a closing down of the blood vessels. Ice also decreases firing of the nerve endings and thus decreases pain. There you should use ice when you want to minimize swelling and inflammation. Inflammation is most significant in the first 72 hours, ice is recommended during this time. Never use hot tubs or heat during this period, as it will increase swelling.
After 72 hours should you switch to heat? Well inflammation doesn’t magically disappear in 4 days. The inflammatory process gradually decreases over time. Inflammation pain and swelling will increase if the injury is used too much and too soon, ice is the best way to treat for up to 6 weeks.
When is Heat good?
Heat gets the body ready for activity and may prevent injuries. Heat is used best for chronic injuries when there is no sign of inflammation. After an injury when the muscle strain has healed it often is tighter than it should be. Heat can make muscles, tendons, joints flexible and easier to stretch. Arthritis can make joints feel very stiff and heat works well to improve mobility. Other mild chronic injuries cause an annoying ache and heat can sooth the pain.
Rexall #0202
Blog Reporter Nadine Janacek
12:09….Health News Round up with Rick….
12:13…..St.Joseph’s Healthcare and the Uninversity Health Network have announced an innovative health collaboration with the introduction of a shared
VP of Human Resources and Organizational Development.
GUEST: Emma Pavlov (calling us….back up is….905-522-1155 ext 33037)
12:20….Dr. Kathryn Wheatley and Dr. Jim Lamontagne from the Regent Health and Chiropractic centre on Locke St.
Talking today about Springing back into sports and leisure activities outdoors.
(IN STUDIO)
12:35….Dr. Perry Mayer, from the Mayer Institute for Advanced Diabetic Footcare with more warnings about knowing your numbers when managing diabetes.
12:45….Hilton Silberg, Award winning Pharmacist with REXALL.
Sprain & Strains and Injuries!
When you are injured or experience soreness or chronic pain, you may receive conflicting advice. What to do? Cold? Heat? Here is an overview that might help.
With a sprain or strain collagen fibers are overstretched and torn. Tiny blood vessels are also damaged. This bleeding produces the bruising seen in a sprained ankle or torn hamstring. Even if no bruising is seen there is bleeding inside. If enough collagen and blood vessels are damaged, swelling appears almost immediately. A large amount of swelling appearing within the first hour after injury is a sign of excessive bleeding and serious bone muscle or ligament injury. In a less severe injury, swelling develops gradually. Often it is not noticed until the day after the injury. This swelling is primarily cellular fluid, not blood and is related to inflammation.
Cold pack
If we want to minimize the swelling we need to slow down the blood flow to the area. Ice causes a closing down of the blood vessels. Ice also decreases firing of the nerve endings and thus decreases pain. There you should use ice when you want to minimize swelling and inflammation. Inflammation is most significant in the first 72 hours, ice is recommended during this time. Never use hot tubs or heat during this period, as it will increase swelling.
After 72 hours should you switch to heat? Well inflammation doesn’t magically disappear in 4 days. The inflammatory process gradually decreases over time. Inflammation pain and swelling will increase if the injury is used too much and too soon, ice is the best way to treat for up to 6 weeks.
When is Heat good?
Heat gets the body ready for activity and may prevent injuries. Heat is used best for chronic injuries when there is no sign of inflammation. After an injury when the muscle strain has healed it often is tighter than it should be. Heat can make muscles, tendons, joints flexible and easier to stretch. Arthritis can make joints feel very stiff and heat works well to improve mobility. Other mild chronic injuries cause an annoying ache and heat can sooth the pain.
Rexall #0202
Blog Reporter Nadine Janacek
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Wednesday April 23 / 2008
Wednesday April 23 / 2008
12:09….Health News Round up with…..
12:13….A consistently healthy diet can be tough to manage in today’s fast paced and busy schedules but with the majority of the immune system resting in the digestive tract, it’s more important than we thought to commit to healthy eating habits.
GUEST: Lisa Weinberg, registered dietician/nutritionist in private practice and at the Genesis Professional Group.
12:20…Lisa Weinberg
12:35…Proceeds from the upcoming Hummingbird Ball will go toward a new 5 million dollar Breast Assessment Centre for Hamilton as part of the Juravinski Cancer Centre. The centre will serve as a one stop shop for women of all ages who find a lump or have a breast health issue.
GUEST: Carol Rand, JCC and led the Breast Assessment Centre steering committee.
12:45….Irene Hogan…women’s health specialist, pharmacist Rexall.
Acid- Alkaline Balance
The acidifying diet is now recognized as a primary cause of osteoporosis. Dr. Katherine Tucker published a though provoking paper in the European paper in the European Journal of Nutrition in 2001, studying the impact of the alkaline vs. acidifying diet. These results support the role of base (alkaline) forming foods and nutrients in bone maintenance. In other words, alkaline greens, fruits and vegetables are more important to bones than the amount of calcium in your diet. We can actually measure acid waste products with a simple urine test called Potential Renal Acid Load (PRAL). It also measures the amount of neutralized acids with their attached minerals. When the amount of acids become too much for the body’s mineral stores, the urine becomes more acidic. Urine acidity can be measured at home with a simple ph paper test. If the average ph is acidic anywhere from below 6.5 you are losing minerals. If it’s 7 ph, it is neutral and your are ok. If it tests alkaline your bones are definitely happy. Over acidity which can become a dangerous condition that weakens all body systems, is very common today. It gives rise to an internal environment conductive to disease as opposed to a ph-balance environment which allows normal body function necessary for the body to resist disease. A healthy body maintains adequate alkaline reserves to meet emergency demands. When excess acids must be neutralized our alkaline reserves are depleted leaving the body in a weakened condition. An Acid Alkaline Balanced diet, according to many experts is a vital key to health maintenance.
Understanding pH
Ph (potential of hydrogen) is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. It is measured on a scale of 0 to 14. The lower the pH the more acidic the solution. The higher the pH the more alkaline the solution. When a solution is neither acid not alkaline it has a pH of 7 which is neutral. It is important to understand we are not talking about stomach acid or the pH of the stomach. We are talking about the pH the body’s fluids and tissues which is entirely different matter.
It is recommended that you test your pH levels to determine your body’s pH needs, at least 2x a week. The best time to test your pH is about one hour before a meal and two hours after a meal. Most people who suffer from unbalanced pH are acidic. This condition forces the body to borrow minerals including calcium, sodium, potassium and magnesium from vital organs and bones to buffer the acid and safely remove it. Because of the strain the body can suffer prolonged damage.
Mild acidosis can cause such problems as;
• Cardiovascular damage
• Weight gain, obesity and diabetes
• Bladder and kidney problems, such as kidney stones
• Immune deficiency
• Acceleration of free radicals, possibly cancerous mutations
• Hormone imbalance
• Premature ageing
• Joint pain, aching muscles and lactic acid buildup
• Low energy, chronic fatigue
• Slow digestion and elimination
• Yeast/fungal overgrowth
Rexall #0202
Nadine Janacek Blog Reporter
12:09….Health News Round up with…..
12:13….A consistently healthy diet can be tough to manage in today’s fast paced and busy schedules but with the majority of the immune system resting in the digestive tract, it’s more important than we thought to commit to healthy eating habits.
GUEST: Lisa Weinberg, registered dietician/nutritionist in private practice and at the Genesis Professional Group.
12:20…Lisa Weinberg
12:35…Proceeds from the upcoming Hummingbird Ball will go toward a new 5 million dollar Breast Assessment Centre for Hamilton as part of the Juravinski Cancer Centre. The centre will serve as a one stop shop for women of all ages who find a lump or have a breast health issue.
GUEST: Carol Rand, JCC and led the Breast Assessment Centre steering committee.
12:45….Irene Hogan…women’s health specialist, pharmacist Rexall.
Acid- Alkaline Balance
The acidifying diet is now recognized as a primary cause of osteoporosis. Dr. Katherine Tucker published a though provoking paper in the European paper in the European Journal of Nutrition in 2001, studying the impact of the alkaline vs. acidifying diet. These results support the role of base (alkaline) forming foods and nutrients in bone maintenance. In other words, alkaline greens, fruits and vegetables are more important to bones than the amount of calcium in your diet. We can actually measure acid waste products with a simple urine test called Potential Renal Acid Load (PRAL). It also measures the amount of neutralized acids with their attached minerals. When the amount of acids become too much for the body’s mineral stores, the urine becomes more acidic. Urine acidity can be measured at home with a simple ph paper test. If the average ph is acidic anywhere from below 6.5 you are losing minerals. If it’s 7 ph, it is neutral and your are ok. If it tests alkaline your bones are definitely happy. Over acidity which can become a dangerous condition that weakens all body systems, is very common today. It gives rise to an internal environment conductive to disease as opposed to a ph-balance environment which allows normal body function necessary for the body to resist disease. A healthy body maintains adequate alkaline reserves to meet emergency demands. When excess acids must be neutralized our alkaline reserves are depleted leaving the body in a weakened condition. An Acid Alkaline Balanced diet, according to many experts is a vital key to health maintenance.
Understanding pH
Ph (potential of hydrogen) is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. It is measured on a scale of 0 to 14. The lower the pH the more acidic the solution. The higher the pH the more alkaline the solution. When a solution is neither acid not alkaline it has a pH of 7 which is neutral. It is important to understand we are not talking about stomach acid or the pH of the stomach. We are talking about the pH the body’s fluids and tissues which is entirely different matter.
It is recommended that you test your pH levels to determine your body’s pH needs, at least 2x a week. The best time to test your pH is about one hour before a meal and two hours after a meal. Most people who suffer from unbalanced pH are acidic. This condition forces the body to borrow minerals including calcium, sodium, potassium and magnesium from vital organs and bones to buffer the acid and safely remove it. Because of the strain the body can suffer prolonged damage.
Mild acidosis can cause such problems as;
• Cardiovascular damage
• Weight gain, obesity and diabetes
• Bladder and kidney problems, such as kidney stones
• Immune deficiency
• Acceleration of free radicals, possibly cancerous mutations
• Hormone imbalance
• Premature ageing
• Joint pain, aching muscles and lactic acid buildup
• Low energy, chronic fatigue
• Slow digestion and elimination
• Yeast/fungal overgrowth
Rexall #0202
Nadine Janacek Blog Reporter
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Tuesday April 22 / 2008
Tuesday April 22 / 2008
12:09….The Health News Roundup…..with……..
12:15…Pitch ahead…throw to break early.
12:20….Pat Morden, Chief Executive Cheerleader, Shalom Village re: What’s possible for the elderly?
12:35…Should parents have an ongoing and open dialogue about sex with their children? One expert thinks so.
GUEST: Stephanie Mitelman, Certified sexuality educator, and Canadian certified family eductator. Her website is www.sexpressions.ca
(514)-481-9600
12:45….Hilton Silberg, Pharmacist….Rexall.
History of Penicillin
Penicillin is one of the earliest discovered and widely used antibiotic agents derived from the Penicillium mold. Antibiotics are natural substances that are released by bacteria and fungi onto the environment as a means of inhibiting other organisms; it is chemical warfare on a microscopic scale. In 1928, Sir Alexander Fleming observed that colonies of the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus could be destroyed by the mold penicillium notatum, proving that there was an antibacterial agent there in principle. This principle later lead to medicines that could kill certain types of disease-causing bacteria inside the body.
At this time however the importance was not known, nor did the use of penicillin begin until 1940. It was not until Howard Florey and Ernst Chain isolated the active ingredient and developed a powdery form of the medicine. Prior to the 20th century, the hospital rate was greatly increased by the infection of open wounds. Bacteria entering the wound at the point of incision would poison the blood stream, usually leading to fatality. The problem, when it was pin-pointed was partially remedied by more hygienic surgical practices and antiseptic that could be taken internally and then destroy bacteria that had invaded the body. The discovery of penicillin has often been described as a miracle drug, and that is exactly what it was. Prior to the discovery of penicillin, death could occur in what would seem today to be trivial injuries and diseases. It could occur from minor wounds that had become infected with such conditions as strep throat. The widespread use of penicillin had begun and had speeded up by the advent of World War 11. The governments of the US and Britain resolved to produce all penicillin they could and hence the manufacture of medicines became big business. In 1943 Florey went to Russia to help make penicillin and by 1944 there was enough penicillin for all allied troops wounded in the D-Day invasion of Europe. In 1945 Chain, Fleming and Florey shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology for their discovery of penicillin and its curative affect in various diseases.
Rexall #0202
Nadine Janacek Blog Reporter
12:09….The Health News Roundup…..with……..
12:15…Pitch ahead…throw to break early.
12:20….Pat Morden, Chief Executive Cheerleader, Shalom Village re: What’s possible for the elderly?
12:35…Should parents have an ongoing and open dialogue about sex with their children? One expert thinks so.
GUEST: Stephanie Mitelman, Certified sexuality educator, and Canadian certified family eductator. Her website is www.sexpressions.ca
(514)-481-9600
12:45….Hilton Silberg, Pharmacist….Rexall.
History of Penicillin
Penicillin is one of the earliest discovered and widely used antibiotic agents derived from the Penicillium mold. Antibiotics are natural substances that are released by bacteria and fungi onto the environment as a means of inhibiting other organisms; it is chemical warfare on a microscopic scale. In 1928, Sir Alexander Fleming observed that colonies of the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus could be destroyed by the mold penicillium notatum, proving that there was an antibacterial agent there in principle. This principle later lead to medicines that could kill certain types of disease-causing bacteria inside the body.
At this time however the importance was not known, nor did the use of penicillin begin until 1940. It was not until Howard Florey and Ernst Chain isolated the active ingredient and developed a powdery form of the medicine. Prior to the 20th century, the hospital rate was greatly increased by the infection of open wounds. Bacteria entering the wound at the point of incision would poison the blood stream, usually leading to fatality. The problem, when it was pin-pointed was partially remedied by more hygienic surgical practices and antiseptic that could be taken internally and then destroy bacteria that had invaded the body. The discovery of penicillin has often been described as a miracle drug, and that is exactly what it was. Prior to the discovery of penicillin, death could occur in what would seem today to be trivial injuries and diseases. It could occur from minor wounds that had become infected with such conditions as strep throat. The widespread use of penicillin had begun and had speeded up by the advent of World War 11. The governments of the US and Britain resolved to produce all penicillin they could and hence the manufacture of medicines became big business. In 1943 Florey went to Russia to help make penicillin and by 1944 there was enough penicillin for all allied troops wounded in the D-Day invasion of Europe. In 1945 Chain, Fleming and Florey shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology for their discovery of penicillin and its curative affect in various diseases.
Rexall #0202
Nadine Janacek Blog Reporter
Monday April 21st / 2008
Monday April 21st / 2008
12:09….The Health News roundup with…
12:13…Child Psychiatrist Jean Clinton….Associate Prof. Psychiatry McMaster University and McMaster Children’s Hospital..
Canada continues to rank very low when it comes to mental health resources for children and teens.
Phone lines will be open for questions…regarding the Teen brain and any child psychiatry issues.
12:20….Dr. Jean Clinton
12:35…Dr. Jean Clinton
12:45….Irene Hogan, Pharmacist with Rexall….
Inflammation;
Is the complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells or irritants. It is a protective attempt by the organism to remove the injurious stimuli as well as initiate the healing process for the tissue. It is a process by which the body’s white blood cells and chemicals protect us from infection and foreign substances. Inflammation is not a synonym for infection. Even in cases where inflammation is caused by infection it is incorrect to use the term. Infection is caused by an exogenous pathogen, while inflammation is the response of the organism to the pathogen. In some cases the body’s defense system (immune system) inappropriately triggers an inflammatory response when there are no foreign substances to fight off. In these diseases, called, autoimmune system the body’s normally protective immune system causes damage to its own tissue. Other painful conditions of the joints and musculoskeletal system that are not associated with inflammation include osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, muscular low back pain and muscular neck pain. Inflammation an affect internal organs like your heart, kidneys or large intestine.
What are the symptoms of inflammation?
• Redness
• Swollen joint that is warm to touch
• Joint pain
• Joint stiffness
• Loss of joint function
• Fever
• Chills
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle stiffness
What causes chronic Inflammation?
Diet and lifestyle, with too much fat, sugar and protein in your diet. Constant dehydration with too much consumption of too many sodas or caffeine. Lack of sleep can also increase inflammation in the body. Chronic low-grade food allergies or food sensitivities, with the combination of imbalance of good bacteria in your gastrointestinal tract. Environmental toxicity. Cigarette smoke and even aging.
The goals of treatment are to avoid or modify activities that aggravate pain. To relieve pain through pain-relieving medications and anti-inflammatory medications. Diet, the right types of fats in your diet will impact pain and inflammation in a positive way. Eating berries, as they are packed with anti-inflammatory phytochemicals and anti-oxidants. Taking anti-inflammatory herbs like ginger, turmeric, holy basil and green tea. To maintain joint movement and muscle strength through physical therapy. To decrease stress on the joints by using braces, splints or canes as needed.
Rexall Blog Reporter,
Nadine Janacek store #0202
12:09….The Health News roundup with…
12:13…Child Psychiatrist Jean Clinton….Associate Prof. Psychiatry McMaster University and McMaster Children’s Hospital..
Canada continues to rank very low when it comes to mental health resources for children and teens.
Phone lines will be open for questions…regarding the Teen brain and any child psychiatry issues.
12:20….Dr. Jean Clinton
12:35…Dr. Jean Clinton
12:45….Irene Hogan, Pharmacist with Rexall….
Inflammation;
Is the complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells or irritants. It is a protective attempt by the organism to remove the injurious stimuli as well as initiate the healing process for the tissue. It is a process by which the body’s white blood cells and chemicals protect us from infection and foreign substances. Inflammation is not a synonym for infection. Even in cases where inflammation is caused by infection it is incorrect to use the term. Infection is caused by an exogenous pathogen, while inflammation is the response of the organism to the pathogen. In some cases the body’s defense system (immune system) inappropriately triggers an inflammatory response when there are no foreign substances to fight off. In these diseases, called, autoimmune system the body’s normally protective immune system causes damage to its own tissue. Other painful conditions of the joints and musculoskeletal system that are not associated with inflammation include osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, muscular low back pain and muscular neck pain. Inflammation an affect internal organs like your heart, kidneys or large intestine.
What are the symptoms of inflammation?
• Redness
• Swollen joint that is warm to touch
• Joint pain
• Joint stiffness
• Loss of joint function
• Fever
• Chills
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle stiffness
What causes chronic Inflammation?
Diet and lifestyle, with too much fat, sugar and protein in your diet. Constant dehydration with too much consumption of too many sodas or caffeine. Lack of sleep can also increase inflammation in the body. Chronic low-grade food allergies or food sensitivities, with the combination of imbalance of good bacteria in your gastrointestinal tract. Environmental toxicity. Cigarette smoke and even aging.
The goals of treatment are to avoid or modify activities that aggravate pain. To relieve pain through pain-relieving medications and anti-inflammatory medications. Diet, the right types of fats in your diet will impact pain and inflammation in a positive way. Eating berries, as they are packed with anti-inflammatory phytochemicals and anti-oxidants. Taking anti-inflammatory herbs like ginger, turmeric, holy basil and green tea. To maintain joint movement and muscle strength through physical therapy. To decrease stress on the joints by using braces, splints or canes as needed.
Rexall Blog Reporter,
Nadine Janacek store #0202
Monday, April 21, 2008
Friday April 21 / 2008
Friday April 21st / 2008
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Live !! 900CHML Host Jamie West with
Irene Hogan & Hilton Silberg taking your calls !
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Live !! 900CHML Host Jamie West with
Irene Hogan & Hilton Silberg taking your calls !
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Wednesday April 16th / 2008
Wednesday April 16 / 2008
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13: Pioneer Petroleums’ annual Give What You Can Campaign in support of Ontario's five Children's Hospitals is in full swing. The Campaign is on until April 20th across Pioneers Petroleums’ network of over 145 sites in Ontario. Pioneer customer donations have helped Pioneer contribute over $750,000 to Ontario's five Children's Hospitals since 1985.
Guest: Tim Hogarth, President and CEO, Pioneer Petroleums.
12:20: Childhood obesity has become an absolute pandemic. The common sense alarm bells should be going off in the minds of parents every day. Let’s talk about what our kids should be eating and maybe what they shouldn’t be eating so much of.
Guest: Helen Van De Mark, Registered Dietician, St. Joseph’s HealthCare Hamilton,
12:35: With the warmer spring weather, inevitably, for many, comes allergies!!! Achooooooooooooo!!!!
Guest: Dr. Joseph Greembaum, Allergist, St. Joseph’s HealthCare.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13: Pioneer Petroleums’ annual Give What You Can Campaign in support of Ontario's five Children's Hospitals is in full swing. The Campaign is on until April 20th across Pioneers Petroleums’ network of over 145 sites in Ontario. Pioneer customer donations have helped Pioneer contribute over $750,000 to Ontario's five Children's Hospitals since 1985.
Guest: Tim Hogarth, President and CEO, Pioneer Petroleums.
12:20: Childhood obesity has become an absolute pandemic. The common sense alarm bells should be going off in the minds of parents every day. Let’s talk about what our kids should be eating and maybe what they shouldn’t be eating so much of.
Guest: Helen Van De Mark, Registered Dietician, St. Joseph’s HealthCare Hamilton,
12:35: With the warmer spring weather, inevitably, for many, comes allergies!!! Achooooooooooooo!!!!
Guest: Dr. Joseph Greembaum, Allergist, St. Joseph’s HealthCare.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Tuesday April 15th / 2008
Tuesday April 15 / 2008
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:12: Rexall has a new website!!!!
Guest: Hilton Silberg, Award Winning Pharmacist with Rexall.
12:20: Nurse practitioners. Let’s go inside the day-to-day life and duties of a nurse practitioner.
Guest: Jenna Pascoe, Nurse Practitioner, Shalom Village.
12:35: Allergy season is coming up. Also, the shortage of family doctors is a seemingly never ending issue.
Guest: Dr. Angelo Zizzo, Hamilton Family Physician. 905-541-7090.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Hilton
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:12: Rexall has a new website!!!!
Guest: Hilton Silberg, Award Winning Pharmacist with Rexall.
12:20: Nurse practitioners. Let’s go inside the day-to-day life and duties of a nurse practitioner.
Guest: Jenna Pascoe, Nurse Practitioner, Shalom Village.
12:35: Allergy season is coming up. Also, the shortage of family doctors is a seemingly never ending issue.
Guest: Dr. Angelo Zizzo, Hamilton Family Physician. 905-541-7090.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Hilton
Monday April 14th / 2008
Monday April 14 / 2008
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:15: Big news today: Canadian astronaut Dave Williams has been appointed as a professor and physician scientist at McMaster University and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.
Guest: Dr. Kevin Smith, President & CEO, St. Joseph’s HealthCare Hamilton.
12:20: The Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons has passed new regulations cracking down on family doctors who perform cosmetic surgery procedures without approved certification.
Guest: Dr. Preston Zuliani, President, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
12:35: Let’s whip it, whip it real good.
Guest: Ernie Schramayr over at All Canadian Fitness. 905.548.6732
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
FIBROMYALGIA
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons, fatigue and multiple tender points on the body. You feel hurt all over may have trouble sleeping and you frequently feel exhausted, even after numerous tests your doctor can’t seem to find anything wrong with you, you may have fibromyalgia. It is found more commonly in women than in men (by a ratio of 4 to 1). Previously fibromyalgia was known by other names such as fibrositis, chronic muscle pain syndrome, psychogenic rheumatism and tension myalgias. Although the intensity of your symptoms may vary, they’ll probably never disappear completely. It may be reassuring to know, however that fibromyalgia isn’t progressive or life-threatening. It affects 900,000 (3 in 100) Canadians. The incidence of it increases with age, approximately at the age of 50 and older. The exact cause is not known.
What are the warning signs;
• Stiffness, especially in the morning and pain in muscles and joints all over the body.
• Trouble sleeping at night and feeling of being very tired all the time.
• Numbness in muscles and joints
• Poor memory and concentration
• Other warning signs may include depression, tension and migraine headaches and pain in the jaw.
There is no cure for fibromyalgia, but the goal of treatment is to help in the management of pain and other symptoms. Establishing the correct diagnosis is important because something can be done to manage the condition. Medicines called tricyclics and tetracyclics are often used to treat fibromyalgia. They are also used to treat depression. Exercise may help reduce pain and keep muscles from becoming week. The key is to strike a balance between too much activity and too little. Heat helps relax the muscles and reduces pain. A hot shower or heating pad or whirlpool will relax aching muscles and increase circulation to the area.
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter Rexall #0202
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:15: Big news today: Canadian astronaut Dave Williams has been appointed as a professor and physician scientist at McMaster University and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.
Guest: Dr. Kevin Smith, President & CEO, St. Joseph’s HealthCare Hamilton.
12:20: The Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons has passed new regulations cracking down on family doctors who perform cosmetic surgery procedures without approved certification.
Guest: Dr. Preston Zuliani, President, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
12:35: Let’s whip it, whip it real good.
Guest: Ernie Schramayr over at All Canadian Fitness. 905.548.6732
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
FIBROMYALGIA
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons, fatigue and multiple tender points on the body. You feel hurt all over may have trouble sleeping and you frequently feel exhausted, even after numerous tests your doctor can’t seem to find anything wrong with you, you may have fibromyalgia. It is found more commonly in women than in men (by a ratio of 4 to 1). Previously fibromyalgia was known by other names such as fibrositis, chronic muscle pain syndrome, psychogenic rheumatism and tension myalgias. Although the intensity of your symptoms may vary, they’ll probably never disappear completely. It may be reassuring to know, however that fibromyalgia isn’t progressive or life-threatening. It affects 900,000 (3 in 100) Canadians. The incidence of it increases with age, approximately at the age of 50 and older. The exact cause is not known.
What are the warning signs;
• Stiffness, especially in the morning and pain in muscles and joints all over the body.
• Trouble sleeping at night and feeling of being very tired all the time.
• Numbness in muscles and joints
• Poor memory and concentration
• Other warning signs may include depression, tension and migraine headaches and pain in the jaw.
There is no cure for fibromyalgia, but the goal of treatment is to help in the management of pain and other symptoms. Establishing the correct diagnosis is important because something can be done to manage the condition. Medicines called tricyclics and tetracyclics are often used to treat fibromyalgia. They are also used to treat depression. Exercise may help reduce pain and keep muscles from becoming week. The key is to strike a balance between too much activity and too little. Heat helps relax the muscles and reduces pain. A hot shower or heating pad or whirlpool will relax aching muscles and increase circulation to the area.
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter Rexall #0202
Friday, April 11, 2008
Friday April 11 / 2008
Friday April 11th / 2008
Feel Good Friday !!
Host Jamie West with Rexall's Dynamit Duo Irene Hogan & Hilton Silberg !!
12:00 - 1:00 calls and
calls
more calls....
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter Rexall #0202
Feel Good Friday !!
Host Jamie West with Rexall's Dynamit Duo Irene Hogan & Hilton Silberg !!
12:00 - 1:00 calls and
calls
more calls....
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter Rexall #0202
Thursday April 10 / 2008
Thursday April 10 / 200812:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13: Rethink Breast Cancer is celebrating excellence in Canadian breast cancer research with the announcement of its 2008 Career Development Award recipients. Today we’ll chat with a past recipient about the kind of progress she’s been able to make in breast cancer research and how the award has made a difference in her career.
Guest: Dr. Cristina Tognon, Senior Research Associate, Department of Molecular Oncology, BC Cancer Agency.
12:20: Our favourite local chiropractors are back in the house.
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: Rexall Pharmacy segment.
Guest Hilton
Generic Drugs !
A generic drug is a drug in which is produced and distributed without patent protection. The generic drug may still have a patent on the formulation but not on the active ingredient. A generic drug must contain the same active ingredients as the original formulation. In most case’s, it is considered bioequivalent to the brand counterpart with respect to same pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties. Therefore generics are to considered almost identical in dose, strength, route of administration, safety, efficacy and intended use. In most cases generic products are not available until the patent protections afforded to the original developer has expired. When generic products come to market, substantially lower prices for both are usually seen. Drug patents give 20 years of protection, but they are applied before clinical trails begin so the effective life of drug patent tends to be between seven to twelve years. Whether a manufacturer makes the brand name drugs or generic ones, the standards are the same. The ingredients, manufacturing processes and facilities must meet the federal guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practices. As well all drug manufactures must perform a series of tests , both during and after production , to show that very drug batch meets the requirements for that product. Health Canada is responsible for evaluating generic drugs. To fulfill this responsibility, Health Canada looks at the drug’s safety, effectiveness and quality. The current t process for evaluating drug products have been in place in Canada for almost 30 years. This applies to generic and brand name drugs. Health Canada’s commitment to high standards has stayed the same over the years. Canada has one of the highest levels of standards around the world. To draw on experience they work with a panel of scientists, physicians and pharmacists from across Canada, this is only one way to ensure standards remain high.
12:13: Rethink Breast Cancer is celebrating excellence in Canadian breast cancer research with the announcement of its 2008 Career Development Award recipients. Today we’ll chat with a past recipient about the kind of progress she’s been able to make in breast cancer research and how the award has made a difference in her career.
Guest: Dr. Cristina Tognon, Senior Research Associate, Department of Molecular Oncology, BC Cancer Agency.
12:20: Our favourite local chiropractors are back in the house.
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: Rexall Pharmacy segment.
Guest Hilton
Generic Drugs !
A generic drug is a drug in which is produced and distributed without patent protection. The generic drug may still have a patent on the formulation but not on the active ingredient. A generic drug must contain the same active ingredients as the original formulation. In most case’s, it is considered bioequivalent to the brand counterpart with respect to same pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties. Therefore generics are to considered almost identical in dose, strength, route of administration, safety, efficacy and intended use. In most cases generic products are not available until the patent protections afforded to the original developer has expired. When generic products come to market, substantially lower prices for both are usually seen. Drug patents give 20 years of protection, but they are applied before clinical trails begin so the effective life of drug patent tends to be between seven to twelve years. Whether a manufacturer makes the brand name drugs or generic ones, the standards are the same. The ingredients, manufacturing processes and facilities must meet the federal guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practices. As well all drug manufactures must perform a series of tests , both during and after production , to show that very drug batch meets the requirements for that product. Health Canada is responsible for evaluating generic drugs. To fulfill this responsibility, Health Canada looks at the drug’s safety, effectiveness and quality. The current t process for evaluating drug products have been in place in Canada for almost 30 years. This applies to generic and brand name drugs. Health Canada’s commitment to high standards has stayed the same over the years. Canada has one of the highest levels of standards around the world. To draw on experience they work with a panel of scientists, physicians and pharmacists from across Canada, this is only one way to ensure standards remain high.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Wednesday April 9th/2008
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:15: Robert Bateman High School is hosting its first annual 5K AIDS walk’run for the cure. It’s happening April 27th.
Guests: Shelby Goodlass, Grade 11 Student. 905.632.5151 x 235
Gina Trojanovic, Teacher. 905.334.7780
12:20: Rasilez, the first new type of high blood pressure medicine in more than a decade, is now available in Canada. Hypertension affects approximately 1 in 5 people in the country.
Guest: Dr. Shafiq Qaadri, physician in private practice and lecturer.
12:35: Time to whip it into shape.
Guest: Ernie Schramayr over at All Canadian Fitness. 905.548.6732
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
Age Related Macular Degeneration ( AMD)
What is AMD?
Age-related macular degeneration is a disease that affects an individual’s central vision. AMD is the most common eye loss disease among people over the age of 60. Because only the center of vision is affected, people rarely go blind from this disease; however it becomes difficult to read, drive or perform other daily activities that require fine central vision. AMD occurs when the macula, which is located in the center of the retina and provides us with sight in the center of our field degenerate. With less of the macula working, central vision, which is necessary for driving, reading, recognizing faces, begins to deteriorate.
There are two primary types of AMD;
• Dry AMD; This type is the most common. While its causes is unknown, it occurs as the light sensitive cells in the macula slowly deteriorate, generally occurring in one eye at a time.
• Wet AMD; This type is less common, but accounts for almost all severe vision loss caused by either type of AMD. Wet AMD occurs when new blood vessels behind the retina start to grow beneath the retina where they leak fluid and blood and can create a large blind spot in the center of the visual
field. If this happens there is a marked disturbance of vision in a short period of time.
What are the symptoms?
• Blurry or fuzzy vision
• Difficulty recognizing familiar faces
• Straight lines, such as on a page, telephone poles or the sides of buildings, appear wavy
• A dark or empty area, blind spot appears in the center of vision
• Rapid loss of vision, necessary for driving, reading and close-up work.
AMD is diagnosed through a complete medical history and eye examination; your risks factors could include gender, age, smoking family history, obesity, high blood cholesterol levels. Nutrients can help reduce the risk of vision loss caused by AMD by 19%. It is not a cure nor can they restore the vision already lost, however they play a key role in helping people at high risk for developing advanced AMD and help keep their vision. High levels of antioxidants and zinc significantly reduce the of AMD by 25%
Effective Antioxidants;
• Beta-carotene
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
• Zinc, as Zinc Oxide
• Copper
• Lutein
Products recommended:
• Rexall EyeAssit AREDS
• Vitalux
• Vitalux S ( for smokers)
• Rexall Vision Formula with Lutein
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter Rexall #0202
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:15: Robert Bateman High School is hosting its first annual 5K AIDS walk’run for the cure. It’s happening April 27th.
Guests: Shelby Goodlass, Grade 11 Student. 905.632.5151 x 235
Gina Trojanovic, Teacher. 905.334.7780
12:20: Rasilez, the first new type of high blood pressure medicine in more than a decade, is now available in Canada. Hypertension affects approximately 1 in 5 people in the country.
Guest: Dr. Shafiq Qaadri, physician in private practice and lecturer.
12:35: Time to whip it into shape.
Guest: Ernie Schramayr over at All Canadian Fitness. 905.548.6732
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
Age Related Macular Degeneration ( AMD)
What is AMD?
Age-related macular degeneration is a disease that affects an individual’s central vision. AMD is the most common eye loss disease among people over the age of 60. Because only the center of vision is affected, people rarely go blind from this disease; however it becomes difficult to read, drive or perform other daily activities that require fine central vision. AMD occurs when the macula, which is located in the center of the retina and provides us with sight in the center of our field degenerate. With less of the macula working, central vision, which is necessary for driving, reading, recognizing faces, begins to deteriorate.
There are two primary types of AMD;
• Dry AMD; This type is the most common. While its causes is unknown, it occurs as the light sensitive cells in the macula slowly deteriorate, generally occurring in one eye at a time.
• Wet AMD; This type is less common, but accounts for almost all severe vision loss caused by either type of AMD. Wet AMD occurs when new blood vessels behind the retina start to grow beneath the retina where they leak fluid and blood and can create a large blind spot in the center of the visual
field. If this happens there is a marked disturbance of vision in a short period of time.
What are the symptoms?
• Blurry or fuzzy vision
• Difficulty recognizing familiar faces
• Straight lines, such as on a page, telephone poles or the sides of buildings, appear wavy
• A dark or empty area, blind spot appears in the center of vision
• Rapid loss of vision, necessary for driving, reading and close-up work.
AMD is diagnosed through a complete medical history and eye examination; your risks factors could include gender, age, smoking family history, obesity, high blood cholesterol levels. Nutrients can help reduce the risk of vision loss caused by AMD by 19%. It is not a cure nor can they restore the vision already lost, however they play a key role in helping people at high risk for developing advanced AMD and help keep their vision. High levels of antioxidants and zinc significantly reduce the of AMD by 25%
Effective Antioxidants;
• Beta-carotene
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
• Zinc, as Zinc Oxide
• Copper
• Lutein
Products recommended:
• Rexall EyeAssit AREDS
• Vitalux
• Vitalux S ( for smokers)
• Rexall Vision Formula with Lutein
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter Rexall #0202
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Tuesday April 8th / 2008
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:12: The sun is shining brightly outside and it’s shining even brighter over at Shalom Village.
Guest: Pat Morden Chief Executive Cheerleader, Shalom Village. 905.577.5190
12:20: The Canadian Liver Foundation is pushing for expanded drug coverage for hepatitis B patients and for fair access to the best available treatments to prevent complications.
Guest: Dr. Morris Sherman, Chairman, Canadian Liver Foundation Medical Advisory Committee.
12:35: An Ontario doctors’ group is calling on the medical community to prepare for a variety of health problems directly caused by climate change.
Guest: Jan Kasperski, CEO, Ontario College of Family Physicians. 905-632-7336.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Hilton
Petroleum Jelly !
Robert Peary took it to the North Pole ! To help prevent frostbite!
Where did Vaseline come from anyway?
The raw material for petroleum jelly was discovered in 1859 in Titusville, Pennsylvania, where it was stuck to some of the first oil rigs. The workers disliked the paraffin-like material because it caused the rigs to seize up, but they did use it in cuts and burns because it accelerated the healing process. Robert Cheesbrough a young chemist, whose previous work of distilling fuel from the oil of sperm whales had been rendered obsolete by petroleum, went to Titusville to see what new materials had commercial potential. Cheesbrough took the unrefined black “rod wax” back to his laboratory to refine and explore potential uses. It took him 10 years to make the colorless, odorless gel we’re accustomed to today. He used himself as a test subject by stabbing, burning and applying his wonder-salve for treating his wounds. The first Vaseline factory opened in 1872. Petrolatum is a flammable, semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons, having a melting-point usually ranging at about 37. C. It is colorless, translucent and devoid of taste and smell. It does not oxidize on exposure on exposure to the air and it is not readily acted on by chemical regents. It is soluble in water. Cheesbrough originally promoted Vaseline primarily as an ointment for scrapes, burns and cuts. Vaseline’s effectiveness in accelerating wound healing stems from sealing effect in cuts and burns, which inhibits germs from getting into the wound and keeps the injured area supple by preventing the skins moisture from evaporating. However after becoming a medicine chest staple, consumes began using Vaseline for myriad ailments and cosmetic uses, including; chapped hands or lips, toenail fungus, nosebleeds, diaper rash, chest colds and even to remove makeup or stains from furniture. Pet owners use Vaseline on aquatic turtle’s shells from developing fungi. Most petroleum jelly today is consumed as an ingredient in lotions and cosmetics.
Dangerous uses to avoid:
• Fresh Burns of any kind, including sunburn. Will keep heat trapped inside, however it can serve as a dressing for minor burns to soothe later pain.
• Nasal congestion or dryness, as if inhaled from the nose they may deposit in the lungs and lead to a condition called lipoid pneumonia.
• Latex condoms, as it interferes with the structure of latex.
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter Rexall #0202
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:12: The sun is shining brightly outside and it’s shining even brighter over at Shalom Village.
Guest: Pat Morden Chief Executive Cheerleader, Shalom Village. 905.577.5190
12:20: The Canadian Liver Foundation is pushing for expanded drug coverage for hepatitis B patients and for fair access to the best available treatments to prevent complications.
Guest: Dr. Morris Sherman, Chairman, Canadian Liver Foundation Medical Advisory Committee.
12:35: An Ontario doctors’ group is calling on the medical community to prepare for a variety of health problems directly caused by climate change.
Guest: Jan Kasperski, CEO, Ontario College of Family Physicians. 905-632-7336.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Hilton
Petroleum Jelly !
Robert Peary took it to the North Pole ! To help prevent frostbite!
Where did Vaseline come from anyway?
The raw material for petroleum jelly was discovered in 1859 in Titusville, Pennsylvania, where it was stuck to some of the first oil rigs. The workers disliked the paraffin-like material because it caused the rigs to seize up, but they did use it in cuts and burns because it accelerated the healing process. Robert Cheesbrough a young chemist, whose previous work of distilling fuel from the oil of sperm whales had been rendered obsolete by petroleum, went to Titusville to see what new materials had commercial potential. Cheesbrough took the unrefined black “rod wax” back to his laboratory to refine and explore potential uses. It took him 10 years to make the colorless, odorless gel we’re accustomed to today. He used himself as a test subject by stabbing, burning and applying his wonder-salve for treating his wounds. The first Vaseline factory opened in 1872. Petrolatum is a flammable, semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons, having a melting-point usually ranging at about 37. C. It is colorless, translucent and devoid of taste and smell. It does not oxidize on exposure on exposure to the air and it is not readily acted on by chemical regents. It is soluble in water. Cheesbrough originally promoted Vaseline primarily as an ointment for scrapes, burns and cuts. Vaseline’s effectiveness in accelerating wound healing stems from sealing effect in cuts and burns, which inhibits germs from getting into the wound and keeps the injured area supple by preventing the skins moisture from evaporating. However after becoming a medicine chest staple, consumes began using Vaseline for myriad ailments and cosmetic uses, including; chapped hands or lips, toenail fungus, nosebleeds, diaper rash, chest colds and even to remove makeup or stains from furniture. Pet owners use Vaseline on aquatic turtle’s shells from developing fungi. Most petroleum jelly today is consumed as an ingredient in lotions and cosmetics.
Dangerous uses to avoid:
• Fresh Burns of any kind, including sunburn. Will keep heat trapped inside, however it can serve as a dressing for minor burns to soothe later pain.
• Nasal congestion or dryness, as if inhaled from the nose they may deposit in the lungs and lead to a condition called lipoid pneumonia.
• Latex condoms, as it interferes with the structure of latex.
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter Rexall #0202
Monday, April 7, 2008
Monday April 7th/2008
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:15: You’ve heard the warnings now it’s time to get the lowdown on plastic bottles and sippy cups and which ones are safe for your little one. Plus, do you know the difference between a 1 and a 7 when it comes to plastics? (and if we have time, 19 ways to go green inside and out).
Guest: Melissa Carter, Editor, Canadian Family Magazine. 416.364.3333 x3137
12:20: The debate over just how much water we should be drinking each day gushes on. A new study suggests that there are few health benefits to drinking large amounts of water.
Guest: Dr. Stanley Goldfarb, study co-author from the University of Pittsburgh. 215 898 1530.
12:35: Ever wonder how that diet you’re on affects your significant other? A new study has taken a look at just that and has found some partners to be very supportive, and others, downright snide.
Guest: Dr. Judy Paisley, the study's lead author and an associate professor of nutrition at Toronto's Ryerson University. 905.627.2449
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
Head Lice
Head Lice are tiny insects that live on the scalp. They lay eggs, called nits which stick to their hair very close to the scalp. Head lice do not spread disease. Having lice does not mean you are unclean. Head lice are vey common among children, especially girls due to close contact. Daycares, schools are more likely to be infested, but Lice can affect persons of any age or socioeconomic group. Head lice affect ‘s 1.5 million Canadian children per year. Cases of human louse infestations have steadily increased since the 1960’s affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Head lice is not a health hazard and does not contribute to the spread of disease. Head lice are spread through direct contact, or indirectly on items such as hats, combs, brushes or headphones. They can’t fly or hop, but can crawl very quickly. Head lice can’t live on pets such as cats or dogs. Head lice can live up to three days off the scalp. Although the eggs can survive for up to three days, they need a very warm environment to develop and very unlikely to hatch at room temperature. The head louse is about the size of a sesame seed, wingless, elongated and flat. It has short antennae and six legs that a re capable of grasping hairs In order to crawl quickly. Narrow sucking mouth parts are hidden inside the head structure and are used to suck blood from the human scalp every 3-6 hours while injecting saliva. The life cycle of the head louse has three stages.
Stage 1/ Nits
• Adult female lays up to 10 eggs daily
• Newly laid oval shaped eggs are opalescent where eggs that have hatched are white
Stage 2/ Nymphs
• The eggs hatch 7-12 days after being laid
• Looks like an adult louse, but much smaller
• It can not reproduce and is barely visible to the naked eye
Stage 3/ Adult Lice
• Maturity takes about 11 days
• Female lays 50-150 eggs in her lifespan of 3-4 weeks
• No agents are 100% ovicidal, so treatments require at least 2, typically separated by a least seven days to eradicate hatched eggs.
Where to find head lice?
• Close to the scalp
• Behind the ears
• The back of the neck
• Top of the head
• First signs are itching and scratching the head ( possible to have head lice without symptoms)
How can Lice be treated?
There are a number of very effective treatments for head lice. Some treatments contain insecticide that kills the lice.
Approved insecticides: Pyrethrin / Permethrin / Lindane ( should not be used on infants or young children) . You do not need a prescription to obtain these products.
• Wash items (bedding & towels & cloths & hats & coats) in hot water and a hot dryer for at least 15 minutes or store items in an airtight plastic bag for two weeks.
• Children with head lice should be treated and returned to school.
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter Rexall #0202
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:15: You’ve heard the warnings now it’s time to get the lowdown on plastic bottles and sippy cups and which ones are safe for your little one. Plus, do you know the difference between a 1 and a 7 when it comes to plastics? (and if we have time, 19 ways to go green inside and out).
Guest: Melissa Carter, Editor, Canadian Family Magazine. 416.364.3333 x3137
12:20: The debate over just how much water we should be drinking each day gushes on. A new study suggests that there are few health benefits to drinking large amounts of water.
Guest: Dr. Stanley Goldfarb, study co-author from the University of Pittsburgh. 215 898 1530.
12:35: Ever wonder how that diet you’re on affects your significant other? A new study has taken a look at just that and has found some partners to be very supportive, and others, downright snide.
Guest: Dr. Judy Paisley, the study's lead author and an associate professor of nutrition at Toronto's Ryerson University. 905.627.2449
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
Head Lice
Head Lice are tiny insects that live on the scalp. They lay eggs, called nits which stick to their hair very close to the scalp. Head lice do not spread disease. Having lice does not mean you are unclean. Head lice are vey common among children, especially girls due to close contact. Daycares, schools are more likely to be infested, but Lice can affect persons of any age or socioeconomic group. Head lice affect ‘s 1.5 million Canadian children per year. Cases of human louse infestations have steadily increased since the 1960’s affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Head lice is not a health hazard and does not contribute to the spread of disease. Head lice are spread through direct contact, or indirectly on items such as hats, combs, brushes or headphones. They can’t fly or hop, but can crawl very quickly. Head lice can’t live on pets such as cats or dogs. Head lice can live up to three days off the scalp. Although the eggs can survive for up to three days, they need a very warm environment to develop and very unlikely to hatch at room temperature. The head louse is about the size of a sesame seed, wingless, elongated and flat. It has short antennae and six legs that a re capable of grasping hairs In order to crawl quickly. Narrow sucking mouth parts are hidden inside the head structure and are used to suck blood from the human scalp every 3-6 hours while injecting saliva. The life cycle of the head louse has three stages.
Stage 1/ Nits
• Adult female lays up to 10 eggs daily
• Newly laid oval shaped eggs are opalescent where eggs that have hatched are white
Stage 2/ Nymphs
• The eggs hatch 7-12 days after being laid
• Looks like an adult louse, but much smaller
• It can not reproduce and is barely visible to the naked eye
Stage 3/ Adult Lice
• Maturity takes about 11 days
• Female lays 50-150 eggs in her lifespan of 3-4 weeks
• No agents are 100% ovicidal, so treatments require at least 2, typically separated by a least seven days to eradicate hatched eggs.
Where to find head lice?
• Close to the scalp
• Behind the ears
• The back of the neck
• Top of the head
• First signs are itching and scratching the head ( possible to have head lice without symptoms)
How can Lice be treated?
There are a number of very effective treatments for head lice. Some treatments contain insecticide that kills the lice.
Approved insecticides: Pyrethrin / Permethrin / Lindane ( should not be used on infants or young children) . You do not need a prescription to obtain these products.
• Wash items (bedding & towels & cloths & hats & coats) in hot water and a hot dryer for at least 15 minutes or store items in an airtight plastic bag for two weeks.
• Children with head lice should be treated and returned to school.
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter Rexall #0202
Friday, April 4, 2008
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Thursday April 3/2008
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13: A new online portal has been unveiled by the Canadian Medical Association to help doctors and patients communicate with one another. It’s an electronic patient health record platform, or PHR, at mydoctor.ca.
Guest: Dr. Jay Mercer, Medical Director, Practice Solutions Web Services, and the Product Manager for mydoctor.ca.
12:20: Our favourite local chiropractors are back in the house.
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
Travel Health
Know before you go !
If you are travelling internationally you should be aware that conditions in other countries, both natural and man-made, may be significantly different from those in Canada and may seriously affect health and personal security during travel. Standards of hygiene may be different. Food and water may be contaminated. The climate or environmental conditions may favor disease organisms which do not occur in Canada. A little planning can reduce or completely save you health from problems and hazards. It is your responsibility and should be considered both before and during travel. If you are planning to travel outside Canada, you should consult a travel medicine clinic and find out what health precautions are needed for your destination. Travel medicine clinic can advise you of the required and recommended health precautions you need before going on your trip. Because each person is unique and has different health risks, it’s very important to receive this individual risk assessment. You should visit a travel clinic six to eight weeks before your trip, as some vaccinations may require several weeks to become active or require additional dosages. I believe an informed traveler will be a healthier traveler. Obtaining inquired information before you go will ensure a successful voyage and a safe return. Because we are from Canada we may not be familiar with malaria, yellow fever or any of the other interesting diseases out there. Become educated, travel clinics are there to help with jet-lag, altitude sickness to avian flu. Remember there may be an administrative fee, or ca cost to the vaccines, as OHIP does not cover travel consultations, but some vaccines may be covered by third party drug plans.
For up-to date information regarding travel-related disease and current recommendations and outbreaks refer to the following website;
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/pub_e.html
Public Health agency of Canada
www.cdc.gov/travel
Centers for Disease Control
Comprehensive Range of vaccines against the following diseases:
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Typhoid Fever
• Meningococcal Disease
• Japanese Encephalitis
• Yellow fever
• Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter Rexall #0202
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13: A new online portal has been unveiled by the Canadian Medical Association to help doctors and patients communicate with one another. It’s an electronic patient health record platform, or PHR, at mydoctor.ca.
Guest: Dr. Jay Mercer, Medical Director, Practice Solutions Web Services, and the Product Manager for mydoctor.ca.
12:20: Our favourite local chiropractors are back in the house.
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
Travel Health
Know before you go !
If you are travelling internationally you should be aware that conditions in other countries, both natural and man-made, may be significantly different from those in Canada and may seriously affect health and personal security during travel. Standards of hygiene may be different. Food and water may be contaminated. The climate or environmental conditions may favor disease organisms which do not occur in Canada. A little planning can reduce or completely save you health from problems and hazards. It is your responsibility and should be considered both before and during travel. If you are planning to travel outside Canada, you should consult a travel medicine clinic and find out what health precautions are needed for your destination. Travel medicine clinic can advise you of the required and recommended health precautions you need before going on your trip. Because each person is unique and has different health risks, it’s very important to receive this individual risk assessment. You should visit a travel clinic six to eight weeks before your trip, as some vaccinations may require several weeks to become active or require additional dosages. I believe an informed traveler will be a healthier traveler. Obtaining inquired information before you go will ensure a successful voyage and a safe return. Because we are from Canada we may not be familiar with malaria, yellow fever or any of the other interesting diseases out there. Become educated, travel clinics are there to help with jet-lag, altitude sickness to avian flu. Remember there may be an administrative fee, or ca cost to the vaccines, as OHIP does not cover travel consultations, but some vaccines may be covered by third party drug plans.
For up-to date information regarding travel-related disease and current recommendations and outbreaks refer to the following website;
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/pub_e.html
Public Health agency of Canada
www.cdc.gov/travel
Centers for Disease Control
Comprehensive Range of vaccines against the following diseases:
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Typhoid Fever
• Meningococcal Disease
• Japanese Encephalitis
• Yellow fever
• Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter Rexall #0202
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Wednesday April 05 / 2008
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13: A recent release from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada says chest compressions alone can be just as beneficial as CPR to an adult suffering from cardiac arrest.
Guest: Michael Nemeth, Toronto Paramedic and Heart and Stroke Foundation Spokesperson.
12:20: Let’s work it, work it real good!
Guest: Ernie Schramayr over at All Canadian Fitness. 905.548.6732
12:35: If you’re struggling spit out that word that’s on the tip of your tongue, or keep stumbling over the same sequence of notes on the piano, be warned: you might be unconsciously creating a pattern of failure, a new study reveals.
Guest: Karin Humphreys, assistant professor in McMaster University’s Faculty of Science. 905.525.9140 x 23011.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
Varicose Veins and Spider Veins!
Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and twisted. The term commonly refers to the veins on the legs, although varicose veins occur elsewhere. Veins have leaflet valves to prevent blood from flowing backwards; leg muscles pump the veins to return blood back toward the heart. Arteries pump blood out of the heart. When veins become enlarged, the leaflets of the valves no longer meet properly, and the valves don’t work. One cause of valve failure is deep vein thrombosis ( DVT ), which can cause permanent damage to the valves. The blood collects in the veins and they enlarge even more. Varicose veins are common in the superficial veins of the legs, which are subject to high pressure when standing. Besides cosmetic problems, varicose veins are often painful, especially when standing or walking. They often itch, and scratching them can cause ulcers. Non-surgical treatments include sclerotherapy, elastic stockings, elevating the legs and exercise. Traditional surgical treatment has been vein stripping to remove the affected veins, newer surgical treatments are less invasive and slowly replacing traditional treatments. Varicose veins are more common in women than men and are linked with heredity. Other related factors are pregnancy, obesity, menopause, aging, prolonged standing, leg injury and abdominal straining. Varicose veins are bulging veins that are larger than spider veins, typically 3 mm or more in diameter. Spider veins are similar to varicose veins, but they are smaller. They are often red or blue and closer to the surface of the skin than varicose veins. They can look like tree branches or spider webs with their short jagged lines. Spider veins can be found on the legs and face. They can cover either a very small or very large area of the skin. Pooled blood enlarges the vein and it becomes a spider vein. Hormone changes, inherited factors and exposure to the sun can also cause spider veins.
Treatments;
• Laser surgery
• Sclerotherapy
• Endovenous techniques (radiofrequency and laser)
• Surgery
• Surgical ligation and stripping
• Ambulatory phlebectomy
• Endoscopic vein surgery
Preventative treatment;
• Horsechestnut seed extract
• Compression support stockings
Nadine Janacek
Rexall Blog Reporter #0202
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13: A recent release from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada says chest compressions alone can be just as beneficial as CPR to an adult suffering from cardiac arrest.
Guest: Michael Nemeth, Toronto Paramedic and Heart and Stroke Foundation Spokesperson.
12:20: Let’s work it, work it real good!
Guest: Ernie Schramayr over at All Canadian Fitness. 905.548.6732
12:35: If you’re struggling spit out that word that’s on the tip of your tongue, or keep stumbling over the same sequence of notes on the piano, be warned: you might be unconsciously creating a pattern of failure, a new study reveals.
Guest: Karin Humphreys, assistant professor in McMaster University’s Faculty of Science. 905.525.9140 x 23011.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
Varicose Veins and Spider Veins!
Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and twisted. The term commonly refers to the veins on the legs, although varicose veins occur elsewhere. Veins have leaflet valves to prevent blood from flowing backwards; leg muscles pump the veins to return blood back toward the heart. Arteries pump blood out of the heart. When veins become enlarged, the leaflets of the valves no longer meet properly, and the valves don’t work. One cause of valve failure is deep vein thrombosis ( DVT ), which can cause permanent damage to the valves. The blood collects in the veins and they enlarge even more. Varicose veins are common in the superficial veins of the legs, which are subject to high pressure when standing. Besides cosmetic problems, varicose veins are often painful, especially when standing or walking. They often itch, and scratching them can cause ulcers. Non-surgical treatments include sclerotherapy, elastic stockings, elevating the legs and exercise. Traditional surgical treatment has been vein stripping to remove the affected veins, newer surgical treatments are less invasive and slowly replacing traditional treatments. Varicose veins are more common in women than men and are linked with heredity. Other related factors are pregnancy, obesity, menopause, aging, prolonged standing, leg injury and abdominal straining. Varicose veins are bulging veins that are larger than spider veins, typically 3 mm or more in diameter. Spider veins are similar to varicose veins, but they are smaller. They are often red or blue and closer to the surface of the skin than varicose veins. They can look like tree branches or spider webs with their short jagged lines. Spider veins can be found on the legs and face. They can cover either a very small or very large area of the skin. Pooled blood enlarges the vein and it becomes a spider vein. Hormone changes, inherited factors and exposure to the sun can also cause spider veins.
Treatments;
• Laser surgery
• Sclerotherapy
• Endovenous techniques (radiofrequency and laser)
• Surgery
• Surgical ligation and stripping
• Ambulatory phlebectomy
• Endoscopic vein surgery
Preventative treatment;
• Horsechestnut seed extract
• Compression support stockings
Nadine Janacek
Rexall Blog Reporter #0202
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Tuesday April 1 / 2008
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13-12:30: It’s time to go back…..back inside the mind of the teenage brain.
Guest Dr. Jean Clinton, Renowned Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, McMaster University.
12:35: A major Canadian-led global study has found that a new blood pressure medication is effective in reducing cardiovascular death, with fewer side effects than the current standard of care.
Guest: Dr. Hertzel Gerstein, professor of medicine, clinical epidemiology and biostatistics, and director of the division of Endocrinology & Metabolism at McMaster University. 905-521-2100, ext. 73371
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Hilton
Colon Cancer
What is colorectal cancer ?
Most colorectal cancers start in the cells that line the inside of the colon or the rectum. The colon and rectum make up the large intestine (large bowel). The large intestine is the last part of the digestive system. Organs of the digestive system change food into energy and help pass waste out of the body. Food is digested in the stomach and the small intestine. As nutrients are removed from food, it changes into a watery mass. The watery mass passes through the small intestine into the colon. The colon absorbs the water and the semi-solid waste and then continues to the rectum. This waste material is known as feces or stool. The stool is stored in the rectum. When you have a bowel movement, the stool leaves the body through the anus. Colorectal cancer usually grows slowly and in a predictable way. It is curable when diagnosed at an early stage. There is no single cause of colorectal, but some factors appear to increase the risk of developing it.
• Age ( after the age of 50)
• Having polyps
• Family history
• Having familial adenomatous polyposis or hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• High fat diet
• Alcohol consumption
• Smoking
• Physical inactivity
• Obesity
• Ethnic background – peoples of Ashkenazi ( Eastern European Jewish) descent
A diet high in vegetables and fruit is known to lower risk. A diet in fiber and low in animal fats also seems to decrease risk. Recommendations for women and men over the age of 50 should have a fecal occult blood test (FOBT) at least every 2 years. FOBT blood testing helps identify polyps early before they become cancerous. Follow-up for a positive test could include a colonoscopy, double contrast barium enema (an x-ray of the large intestine) and sigmoidoscopy. Signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer may vary or not cause any signs in its early stages.
Symptoms may include:
• A change in bowel habits
• Blood in the stool, bright red or very dark
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Stools that are narrower than usual
• General abdominal discomfort ( frequent gas pains, bloating fullness or cramps)
• Unexplained weight loss
• Felling very tired
• Vomiting
Having any of the above symptoms may not mean that you have colorectal cancer; they could be caused by other medical conditions. Check with you MD to be sure. If you do not have a physician, Rexall now offers the Colon Cancer Check.
The Ministry of Health and Long-term Care in collaboration with the Cancer Care Ontario, has launched the Colon Cancer Check program to expand screening. If patients are over the age of 50 and wish to be checked for colorectal cancer, they are invited to be screened using the Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) and when the participant does not have a primary care provider, they can provide his/her results and with a follow-up referral when required.
Your ColonCancerCheck Program can be picked up @ pharmacy !
Nadine Janacek
Rexall Blog Reporter #0202
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13-12:30: It’s time to go back…..back inside the mind of the teenage brain.
Guest Dr. Jean Clinton, Renowned Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, McMaster University.
12:35: A major Canadian-led global study has found that a new blood pressure medication is effective in reducing cardiovascular death, with fewer side effects than the current standard of care.
Guest: Dr. Hertzel Gerstein, professor of medicine, clinical epidemiology and biostatistics, and director of the division of Endocrinology & Metabolism at McMaster University. 905-521-2100, ext. 73371
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Hilton
Colon Cancer
What is colorectal cancer ?
Most colorectal cancers start in the cells that line the inside of the colon or the rectum. The colon and rectum make up the large intestine (large bowel). The large intestine is the last part of the digestive system. Organs of the digestive system change food into energy and help pass waste out of the body. Food is digested in the stomach and the small intestine. As nutrients are removed from food, it changes into a watery mass. The watery mass passes through the small intestine into the colon. The colon absorbs the water and the semi-solid waste and then continues to the rectum. This waste material is known as feces or stool. The stool is stored in the rectum. When you have a bowel movement, the stool leaves the body through the anus. Colorectal cancer usually grows slowly and in a predictable way. It is curable when diagnosed at an early stage. There is no single cause of colorectal, but some factors appear to increase the risk of developing it.
• Age ( after the age of 50)
• Having polyps
• Family history
• Having familial adenomatous polyposis or hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• High fat diet
• Alcohol consumption
• Smoking
• Physical inactivity
• Obesity
• Ethnic background – peoples of Ashkenazi ( Eastern European Jewish) descent
A diet high in vegetables and fruit is known to lower risk. A diet in fiber and low in animal fats also seems to decrease risk. Recommendations for women and men over the age of 50 should have a fecal occult blood test (FOBT) at least every 2 years. FOBT blood testing helps identify polyps early before they become cancerous. Follow-up for a positive test could include a colonoscopy, double contrast barium enema (an x-ray of the large intestine) and sigmoidoscopy. Signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer may vary or not cause any signs in its early stages.
Symptoms may include:
• A change in bowel habits
• Blood in the stool, bright red or very dark
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Stools that are narrower than usual
• General abdominal discomfort ( frequent gas pains, bloating fullness or cramps)
• Unexplained weight loss
• Felling very tired
• Vomiting
Having any of the above symptoms may not mean that you have colorectal cancer; they could be caused by other medical conditions. Check with you MD to be sure. If you do not have a physician, Rexall now offers the Colon Cancer Check.
The Ministry of Health and Long-term Care in collaboration with the Cancer Care Ontario, has launched the Colon Cancer Check program to expand screening. If patients are over the age of 50 and wish to be checked for colorectal cancer, they are invited to be screened using the Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) and when the participant does not have a primary care provider, they can provide his/her results and with a follow-up referral when required.
Your ColonCancerCheck Program can be picked up @ pharmacy !
Nadine Janacek
Rexall Blog Reporter #0202
Monday March 31st/2008
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:15: The Around the Bay Road Race is in the books for another year! Many are licking their wounds today but imagine doing the entire 30k’s while 33 weeks pregnant! One of our friends from CHCH News managed to pull that off yesterday.
Guest: Cindy Csordas, Reporter, CHCH News. 519.853.8161
12:20: Big story on the allergies front: U.S. and Canadian drug regulators are investigating the popular allergy medication Singulair in response to reports of mood changes, suicidal behaviour and suicide in patients. What does this mean for users? What other asthma medications or treatments are available?
Guest: Dr. Martin Kolb, Respirologist, St. Joseph's HealthCare Hamilton. 905.522.1155 x 34973
12:35: Did you know that a health heart pumps 5 litres of blood every minute? But, when chronic heart failure occurs, your heart can’t pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs. The end result is that your heart is gradually sapped of its strength, leaving it too weak or too stiff to pump efficiently.
Guest: Dr. Shafiq Qaadri, physician in private practice and lecturer. 416-209-7333.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
Osteoporosis!
What is Osteoporosis??
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, this leads to increased bone fragility and risk of fractures, particularly of the hip, spine and wrist. Osteoporosis is often known as the “silent thief” because of bone loss occurs without any symptoms. Osteoporosis is sometimes confused with osteoarthritis because of the name similarity. Osteoporosis is a bone disease; osteoarthritis is a disease of the joints and surrounding tissue.
The cost of treating osteoporosis and fractures is estimated to be $1.0 billion each year in Canada alone. Long term hospital and chronic care account for the majority of these costs. The reduced quality of life for those with osteoporosis is enormous. It can lead to disfigurement, lowered self-esteem reduction of loss of mobility and decreased independence. Hip fractures alone result in death in up to 20% of cases and disability in 50% of those who survive. Osteoporosis does not develop overnight. You can loss bone mass steadily for many years, early detection of bone loss therefore is critical. Bone is a living tissue that is constantly renewed through a process in which old bones is removed and replaced by new bone. Cells called osteoclasts erode the bone, creating small cavities; bone-forming cells called osteoblasts then fill in the cavities with new bone. This is nature’s way of restoring bones and keeping them happy. In younger people with healthy bones the osteoclasts and osteoblasts work together maintain healthy bones, however after the age of 30 the process is not as efficient as we begin to lose bone. When some has osteoporosis bone loss occurs more rapidly, causing the bones to become thinner and weaker over time. There is now a variety of drug treatments available. The primary aim of drug treatment is to reduce fractures. Several of these drugs are also used to prevent osteoporosis in individuals who are at a high risk of developing the disease. The primary aim of medications is also used to prevent further loss of bone density. Your doctor will monitor how well your drug treatment is working by giving you a bone density test, usually you should have the test every 2-3 years, and definitely menopausal women approximately around the age of 50. No matter what drug therapy you choose, remember that a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D is required to maintain healthy bones. Calcium is crucial to maintain life. Just about every cell in the body including those of the heart, nerves and muscles relies on calcium to maintain their strength. In the body calcium is found in three places, skeleton & teeth, in the cells, in the blood. The main goal of good calcium nutrition is to
maintain an adequate supply so that our bodies do not have to dip into our calcium reservoir, our bones.
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter Rexall #0202
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:15: The Around the Bay Road Race is in the books for another year! Many are licking their wounds today but imagine doing the entire 30k’s while 33 weeks pregnant! One of our friends from CHCH News managed to pull that off yesterday.
Guest: Cindy Csordas, Reporter, CHCH News. 519.853.8161
12:20: Big story on the allergies front: U.S. and Canadian drug regulators are investigating the popular allergy medication Singulair in response to reports of mood changes, suicidal behaviour and suicide in patients. What does this mean for users? What other asthma medications or treatments are available?
Guest: Dr. Martin Kolb, Respirologist, St. Joseph's HealthCare Hamilton. 905.522.1155 x 34973
12:35: Did you know that a health heart pumps 5 litres of blood every minute? But, when chronic heart failure occurs, your heart can’t pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs. The end result is that your heart is gradually sapped of its strength, leaving it too weak or too stiff to pump efficiently.
Guest: Dr. Shafiq Qaadri, physician in private practice and lecturer. 416-209-7333.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
Osteoporosis!
What is Osteoporosis??
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, this leads to increased bone fragility and risk of fractures, particularly of the hip, spine and wrist. Osteoporosis is often known as the “silent thief” because of bone loss occurs without any symptoms. Osteoporosis is sometimes confused with osteoarthritis because of the name similarity. Osteoporosis is a bone disease; osteoarthritis is a disease of the joints and surrounding tissue.
The cost of treating osteoporosis and fractures is estimated to be $1.0 billion each year in Canada alone. Long term hospital and chronic care account for the majority of these costs. The reduced quality of life for those with osteoporosis is enormous. It can lead to disfigurement, lowered self-esteem reduction of loss of mobility and decreased independence. Hip fractures alone result in death in up to 20% of cases and disability in 50% of those who survive. Osteoporosis does not develop overnight. You can loss bone mass steadily for many years, early detection of bone loss therefore is critical. Bone is a living tissue that is constantly renewed through a process in which old bones is removed and replaced by new bone. Cells called osteoclasts erode the bone, creating small cavities; bone-forming cells called osteoblasts then fill in the cavities with new bone. This is nature’s way of restoring bones and keeping them happy. In younger people with healthy bones the osteoclasts and osteoblasts work together maintain healthy bones, however after the age of 30 the process is not as efficient as we begin to lose bone. When some has osteoporosis bone loss occurs more rapidly, causing the bones to become thinner and weaker over time. There is now a variety of drug treatments available. The primary aim of drug treatment is to reduce fractures. Several of these drugs are also used to prevent osteoporosis in individuals who are at a high risk of developing the disease. The primary aim of medications is also used to prevent further loss of bone density. Your doctor will monitor how well your drug treatment is working by giving you a bone density test, usually you should have the test every 2-3 years, and definitely menopausal women approximately around the age of 50. No matter what drug therapy you choose, remember that a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D is required to maintain healthy bones. Calcium is crucial to maintain life. Just about every cell in the body including those of the heart, nerves and muscles relies on calcium to maintain their strength. In the body calcium is found in three places, skeleton & teeth, in the cells, in the blood. The main goal of good calcium nutrition is to
maintain an adequate supply so that our bodies do not have to dip into our calcium reservoir, our bones.
Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter Rexall #0202
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