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,
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