Wednesday April 30 / 2008

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