Thursday June 26 . 2008

Thursday June 26 / 2008

12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.


12:13: The Haldimand Family Health Team in Hagersville Hospital is now accepting patients!
Guest: David Smosarski, Lead Physician, Family Health Team. 905.768.9540.

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.

12:45: Rexall Pharmacy segment.

Guest: Irene Hogan.

The Canadian Cancer Society’s Seven Steps to Health!

Healthy living does not have to be a chore; changes in the right direction can be made simply. Make smarter choices at the grocery store, practice sun safety. Lifestyle choices can reduce your risk by at least 50% .

Step 1: Be a non-smoker and avoid second-hand smoke.
Smoking causes about 30% of all cancer deaths in Canada. Lung cancer is the leading cause of death for men and women in Canada. Smoking also increases your risk of developing caner of the mouth, throat, larynx, cervix, pancreas, esophagus, colon, rectum, kidney and bladder. Non-smokers exposed to second hand smoke are also at a higher risk of getting cancer and other lung diseases. Health Canada estimates that more than 300 non-smokers die of lung cancer each year due to second-hand smoke.

Step2: Eat 5-10 servings of vegetables and fruit a day. Choose high fiber, lower fat foods. Limit alcohol use.
Research suggests as much as on third of all cancers may be related to what we eat and drink. Eat plenty of whole grain fibers and keep you dietary fat intake low. Having one or more alcoholic drinks a day is associated with a slight increase in breast cancer.

Step 3: Be physically active on a regular basis; this will also maintain a healthy weight. Studies show that exercise reduces your risk of colon cancer. Also the evidence of a link between physical activity and breast cancer is convincing. Exercise is necessary to maintain healthy.

Step 4: Protect yourself and your family from the sun.
Reduce sun exposure between 11am – 4pm when the UV Index is high. Check your skin on a regular basis, if you notice any changes report to your doctor. Ten of thousands of Canadians develop skin cancer because of overexposure to the sun. Skin cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Canada. Slip on clothing, slap on hats and slop on the sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher).

Step 5: Follow cancer screening guidelines.
Foe women, discuss mammography, Pap tests and breast exams with a health professional. For men, discus testicular exams and prostate screening with a health professional. Both sexes should discus screening for colon and rectal cancers. Even people with a healthy life style can develop cancer; one way to detect cancer early is to have regular screenings. The earlier the cancer is found the more successful the treatment.
Step 6: Visit your dentist and doctor if you notice any change in your health.
Know your body and report any changes to your dentist, for example, like scores in the mouth that will not heal. Or your doctor, about a cough that will not go away or a change in your bowel habits. Early warning signs can be detected by your dentist or doctor.

Step 7: Follow health and safety instructions at work and home when storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
Health Canada and Environment Canada have guidelines for handling cancer-causing substances. By following these guidelines you can protect yourself against the risk.



Nadine Janacek Blog Reporter Rexall #0202