Thursday January 29 / 2009
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:12: Hamilton Emergency Services – EMS are pleased to facilitate the donation of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board. A five year old girl who attends Beverly Central Elementary School in Flamborough has a rare cardiac condition.
Guest: Blaine Lucas, Manager of Professional Standards, Hamilton EMS.
12:20: A new study finds having a stressful experience as a child can have long-lasting negative health effects.
Guest: Dr. Birdie Shirtcliff, Assistant professor at University of New Orleans, formerly a post doctoral fellow at UW Madison.
12:35: Time to get yourself feeling good! Time for another trip to the Monarch Laser & Wellness Centre.
Guest: Marianna Switchuk, Monarch Laser & Wellness Centre.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Hilton
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Wednesday January 28 / 2009
Wednesday January 28 / 2009
Today’s show is a repeat. We’ll be back live tomorrow.!!
Rexall : Irene Hogan re: Honey
Today’s show is a repeat. We’ll be back live tomorrow.!!
Rexall : Irene Hogan re: Honey
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Tuesday January 27 / 2009
Tuesday January 27 / 2009
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:12: Men who are very sexually active in their twenties and thirties are at greater risk for developing prostate cancer, a new study suggests, especially if they are frequent masturbators.
Guest: Dr. Bobby Shayegan, Urologist at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.
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12:20: School-based physical activity programs are more likely to get kids moving during school hours, but have little impact on activity levels outside of class, according to a new review by a McMaster University researcher.
Guest: Maureen Dobbins, associate professor at McMaster University's School of Nursing and lead researcher.
12:35: ‘Tis the season for last-minute vacation but apparently few of us are taking the time to talk to our doctors beforehand, leaving us vulnerable to dangerous travel diseases like malaria. Many Canadians are still unaware that malaria is present in popular vacation spots down south like the Caribbean, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.
Guest: Dr. Jay Keystone, Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Hilton re: Folic Acid
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:12: Men who are very sexually active in their twenties and thirties are at greater risk for developing prostate cancer, a new study suggests, especially if they are frequent masturbators.
Guest: Dr. Bobby Shayegan, Urologist at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.
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12:20: School-based physical activity programs are more likely to get kids moving during school hours, but have little impact on activity levels outside of class, according to a new review by a McMaster University researcher.
Guest: Maureen Dobbins, associate professor at McMaster University's School of Nursing and lead researcher.
12:35: ‘Tis the season for last-minute vacation but apparently few of us are taking the time to talk to our doctors beforehand, leaving us vulnerable to dangerous travel diseases like malaria. Many Canadians are still unaware that malaria is present in popular vacation spots down south like the Caribbean, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.
Guest: Dr. Jay Keystone, Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Hilton re: Folic Acid
Monday, January 26, 2009
Monday Janauary 26 / 2009
Monday January 26/2009
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:12: Women’s health experts now say women can safely use hormone therapy in the short-term early in menopause to alleviate symptoms.
Guest: Dr. Robert Reid, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Queen's University in Kingston, Ont., and the lead author of the update.
12:20: High-tech health stuff here. The annual Minimally Invasive Robotic Association Meeting is on the go this week in Quebec. Two Hamilton doctors will be there.
Guest: Dr. Mehran Anvari, Director of the Centre for Minimal Access Surgery at St. Joseph's and the Congress President of MIRA -- Minimally Invasive Robotic Association. 905.929.3250. www.mira2009.com
12:35: A leading expert on appetite control is looking to share his newest breakthrough on getting healthy and staying slim without starving yourself.
Guest: Dr. Michael Lyon, conducts clinical research in the fields of obesity, diabetes and appetite regulation at the Canadian Center for Functional Medicine.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene. Chickenpox
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:12: Women’s health experts now say women can safely use hormone therapy in the short-term early in menopause to alleviate symptoms.
Guest: Dr. Robert Reid, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Queen's University in Kingston, Ont., and the lead author of the update.
12:20: High-tech health stuff here. The annual Minimally Invasive Robotic Association Meeting is on the go this week in Quebec. Two Hamilton doctors will be there.
Guest: Dr. Mehran Anvari, Director of the Centre for Minimal Access Surgery at St. Joseph's and the Congress President of MIRA -- Minimally Invasive Robotic Association. 905.929.3250. www.mira2009.com
12:35: A leading expert on appetite control is looking to share his newest breakthrough on getting healthy and staying slim without starving yourself.
Guest: Dr. Michael Lyon, conducts clinical research in the fields of obesity, diabetes and appetite regulation at the Canadian Center for Functional Medicine.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene. Chickenpox
Friday January 23 / 2009
Friday January 23 / 2009
12:09….the health news roundup with Jay McQueen
12:15…..FEEL GOOD FRIDAY….open line format with the dynamic duo of health from Rexall…Hilton Silberg and Irene Hogan in studio
12:20…..Listener calls.
12:35….The Rexall Minute with Sue McCabe….then….more listener calls and review of the top health stories of the week
12:45…..Listener calls….Promos, greeting and goodbye.!!
12:09….the health news roundup with Jay McQueen
12:15…..FEEL GOOD FRIDAY….open line format with the dynamic duo of health from Rexall…Hilton Silberg and Irene Hogan in studio
12:20…..Listener calls.
12:35….The Rexall Minute with Sue McCabe….then….more listener calls and review of the top health stories of the week
12:45…..Listener calls….Promos, greeting and goodbye.!!
Thursday January 22 / 2009
Tuhrsday January 22/ 2009
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:12-12:45: We’re just emerging from ‘engagement season’, so today we’ll get into the issue of marriage preparation. Here’s a hint…it involves more than just booking a hall for the wedding!
Guest: Dr. Guy Grenier, clinical psychologist, marital therapist, sex therapist…over 20 years experience. Author of The 10 Conversations You Must Have Before You Get Married.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Hilton Silberg
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:12-12:45: We’re just emerging from ‘engagement season’, so today we’ll get into the issue of marriage preparation. Here’s a hint…it involves more than just booking a hall for the wedding!
Guest: Dr. Guy Grenier, clinical psychologist, marital therapist, sex therapist…over 20 years experience. Author of The 10 Conversations You Must Have Before You Get Married.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Hilton Silberg
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
wednesday January 21 / 2009
wednesday January 21 / 2009
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13: A new concept in oral contraception is now available to Canadian women. YAZ is the first OC to provide women with a 24/4 dosing regimen and shorter monthly withdrawal phase. Instead of the traditional 21/7 regimen, YAZ’s unique 24/4 regimen leads to a reduction in hormone-withdrawal symptoms, such as headaches, cramps and breast tenderness which are commonly associated with traditional dosing.
Guest: Dr. Vivien Brown, Toronto expert in the area of women’s health.
12:20: Today is Weedless Wednesday and as of today, the Smoke-free Ontario Act will be amended to protect children under 16 from second-hand smoke in vehicles.
Guest: George Habib, President, Ontario Lung Association.
12:35: Time to get yourself feeling good! Time for another trip to the Monarch Laser & Wellness Centre.
Guest: Marianna Switchuk, Monarch Laser & Wellness Centre. 905.388.2400.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene Hogan.
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13: A new concept in oral contraception is now available to Canadian women. YAZ is the first OC to provide women with a 24/4 dosing regimen and shorter monthly withdrawal phase. Instead of the traditional 21/7 regimen, YAZ’s unique 24/4 regimen leads to a reduction in hormone-withdrawal symptoms, such as headaches, cramps and breast tenderness which are commonly associated with traditional dosing.
Guest: Dr. Vivien Brown, Toronto expert in the area of women’s health.
12:20: Today is Weedless Wednesday and as of today, the Smoke-free Ontario Act will be amended to protect children under 16 from second-hand smoke in vehicles.
Guest: George Habib, President, Ontario Lung Association.
12:35: Time to get yourself feeling good! Time for another trip to the Monarch Laser & Wellness Centre.
Guest: Marianna Switchuk, Monarch Laser & Wellness Centre. 905.388.2400.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene Hogan.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Tuesday January 20 / 2009
Tuesday January 20/2009
12:00 1:00
Live broadcast of Barack Obama's Inauguration
Taking your calls LIVE !
Guest Hilton Silberg
12:00 1:00
Live broadcast of Barack Obama's Inauguration
Taking your calls LIVE !
Guest Hilton Silberg
Monday January 19 / 2009
Monday January 19 / 2009
12:10-12:45: Before you walked down the aisle, did it seem as though life was fabulous, sex was steamy and both you and your partner were satisfied? Six months go by, then a year; bedroom romps start to disappear, and faster than you can say “I do”, sex is at the bottom of a long list of priorities. Thankfully there’s a new book out to address this!
Guest: Dr. Trina Read, Sexologist and author of Till Sex Do Us Part: Make Your Married Sex Irresistible.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
12:10-12:45: Before you walked down the aisle, did it seem as though life was fabulous, sex was steamy and both you and your partner were satisfied? Six months go by, then a year; bedroom romps start to disappear, and faster than you can say “I do”, sex is at the bottom of a long list of priorities. Thankfully there’s a new book out to address this!
Guest: Dr. Trina Read, Sexologist and author of Till Sex Do Us Part: Make Your Married Sex Irresistible.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
Friday January 16 / 2009
Friday January 16 / 2009
12:00 - 1:00
Live and in studio taking your calls Irene Hogan & hilton Silberg !
12:00 - 1:00
Live and in studio taking your calls Irene Hogan & hilton Silberg !
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Thursday January 15 / 2009
Thursday January 15 / 2009
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13: Workers age 50-64 who received influenza vaccine lost substantially fewer days of work and worked fewer days while ill, according to a new study in the Feb. 1 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases.
Guest: Dr. Kristin Nichol, Kristin Nichol, study author, Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
12:20: According to a new survey of caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease, behavioural symptoms such as agitation and aggression are common in their loved ones and take a significant toll on primary caregivers, especially those who feel scared or threatened by these behaviours.
Guest: Dr. Nathan Herrmann, Head of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto.
12:35: Time to get yourself feeling good! Time for another trip to the Monarch Laser & Wellness Centre.
Guest: Marianna Switchuk, Monarch Laser & Wellness Centre.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13: Workers age 50-64 who received influenza vaccine lost substantially fewer days of work and worked fewer days while ill, according to a new study in the Feb. 1 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases.
Guest: Dr. Kristin Nichol, Kristin Nichol, study author, Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
12:20: According to a new survey of caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease, behavioural symptoms such as agitation and aggression are common in their loved ones and take a significant toll on primary caregivers, especially those who feel scared or threatened by these behaviours.
Guest: Dr. Nathan Herrmann, Head of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto.
12:35: Time to get yourself feeling good! Time for another trip to the Monarch Laser & Wellness Centre.
Guest: Marianna Switchuk, Monarch Laser & Wellness Centre.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
Wednesday January 14 / 2009
Wednesday January 14 / 2009
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13-12:45: It’s all about antioxidants. One of Canada’s most popular and respected health practitioners is out with a new book called ‘The Antioxidant Prescription. It covers how to eliminate free radicals (the main cause of all diseases) in order to eliminate disease and stay healthy for life. The book covers what tests to take (radical levels), detoxifying plans, how to reduce stress, daily menus rich in antioxidants, how to eliminate toxins from your environment, personal supplement plans, an and exercise plan.
Guest: Bryce Wylde, one of Canada's leading alternative health experts, he’s a homeopathic doctor and functional medicine nutritionist. www.drwylde.com (
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Hilton
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13-12:45: It’s all about antioxidants. One of Canada’s most popular and respected health practitioners is out with a new book called ‘The Antioxidant Prescription. It covers how to eliminate free radicals (the main cause of all diseases) in order to eliminate disease and stay healthy for life. The book covers what tests to take (radical levels), detoxifying plans, how to reduce stress, daily menus rich in antioxidants, how to eliminate toxins from your environment, personal supplement plans, an and exercise plan.
Guest: Bryce Wylde, one of Canada's leading alternative health experts, he’s a homeopathic doctor and functional medicine nutritionist. www.drwylde.com (
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Hilton
Tuesday January 13 / 2009
Tuesday January 13 / 2009
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13: St. Joseph’s HealthCare is hosting a Best Practices Open House tomorrow. It’s a great event to learn about initiatives at SJHH that will improve patient safety and quality of care for patients in the future. For example, there will be booths discussing smoking cessation, prevention of falls, etc.
Guest: Heather Hoxby, Director of Nursing at St. Joseph's.
12:20: The Canadian Medical Association is disappointed that Canada’s two major airlines have instituted a business policy requiring doctors to provide a note to obese and disabled people.
Guest : Dr. Brian Scharstein, Associate Secretary General of Professional Affairs, Canadian Medical Association.
12:35: The US will be facing a severe shortage of gastroenterologists as the population ages and the demand for colorectal cancer screening increases. Are we facing a similar situation locally?
Guest: Dr. David Morgan, St, Joseph’s HealthCare Hamilton.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13: St. Joseph’s HealthCare is hosting a Best Practices Open House tomorrow. It’s a great event to learn about initiatives at SJHH that will improve patient safety and quality of care for patients in the future. For example, there will be booths discussing smoking cessation, prevention of falls, etc.
Guest: Heather Hoxby, Director of Nursing at St. Joseph's.
12:20: The Canadian Medical Association is disappointed that Canada’s two major airlines have instituted a business policy requiring doctors to provide a note to obese and disabled people.
Guest : Dr. Brian Scharstein, Associate Secretary General of Professional Affairs, Canadian Medical Association.
12:35: The US will be facing a severe shortage of gastroenterologists as the population ages and the demand for colorectal cancer screening increases. Are we facing a similar situation locally?
Guest: Dr. David Morgan, St, Joseph’s HealthCare Hamilton.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
Monday January 12 / 2009
Monday January 12 / 2009
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen or Rick Zamperin.
12:13: New research from the University of Calgary is providing yet another reason for women to stay physically active as they age.
Guest: Marc Poulin, Associate Professor at the University of Calgary in the departments of Physiology & Biophysics and Clinical Neurosciences.
12:20: If one of your new year’s resolutions is to get fit or even stay fit, why not dive into the world of yoga? You don’t know what you’re missing. A lot of people have a misconception of what yoga really is. Our resident yoga expert believes yoga can be defined as a ‘relationship’ as much as anything else.
Guest: Byron Selorme, Shavasana Yoga Centre.
12:35: There’s a new cookbook out called “The Cook-a-Palooza Experience”, Cooking That’ll Move, Groove & Inspire You! It’s’ all about how to de-stress in the kitchen and making health conscious meals. Cooking guilt-free flavorful meals on a regular basis is one of the easiest ways to lose weight without dieting.
Guest: Brent Garell, author of the book and McMaster University graduate.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen or Rick Zamperin.
12:13: New research from the University of Calgary is providing yet another reason for women to stay physically active as they age.
Guest: Marc Poulin, Associate Professor at the University of Calgary in the departments of Physiology & Biophysics and Clinical Neurosciences.
12:20: If one of your new year’s resolutions is to get fit or even stay fit, why not dive into the world of yoga? You don’t know what you’re missing. A lot of people have a misconception of what yoga really is. Our resident yoga expert believes yoga can be defined as a ‘relationship’ as much as anything else.
Guest: Byron Selorme, Shavasana Yoga Centre.
12:35: There’s a new cookbook out called “The Cook-a-Palooza Experience”, Cooking That’ll Move, Groove & Inspire You! It’s’ all about how to de-stress in the kitchen and making health conscious meals. Cooking guilt-free flavorful meals on a regular basis is one of the easiest ways to lose weight without dieting.
Guest: Brent Garell, author of the book and McMaster University graduate.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
Friday January 9 / 2009
Friday January 9 / 2009
Live ! Health Matters
12:00 - 1:00 host Jamie West with Irene Hogan taking your calls !
Live ! Health Matters
12:00 - 1:00 host Jamie West with Irene Hogan taking your calls !
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Thursday January 8 / 2009
Thursday January 8 /2009
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13: A few years ago, Tom Saridis (Sa-ree-dis) weighed over 500 pounds and after undergoing laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding treatment, he lost more than 260 pounds. Having dealt with his obesity, he found that for many obese people, a surgical intervention with a therapeutic program is the best choice for achieving substantial long-term weight loss.
Guest: Tom Saridis, Founder of CIBO (Canadian Institute of Bariatric Options).
12:20: Soon, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias won’t only be about our parent’s generation. It will also be about ours. This comes from new data released to mark the start of Alzheimer Awareness Month, confirming that more than 71,000 Canadians living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia are under the age of 65.
Guest: Mary Burnett, CEO of the Alzheimer Society of Hamilton and Halton.
12:35: Made any new year’s resolutions? Millions of people do. If you’re one of them, this segment is for you.
Guest: Michele Boivin, Psychologist with St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13: A few years ago, Tom Saridis (Sa-ree-dis) weighed over 500 pounds and after undergoing laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding treatment, he lost more than 260 pounds. Having dealt with his obesity, he found that for many obese people, a surgical intervention with a therapeutic program is the best choice for achieving substantial long-term weight loss.
Guest: Tom Saridis, Founder of CIBO (Canadian Institute of Bariatric Options).
12:20: Soon, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias won’t only be about our parent’s generation. It will also be about ours. This comes from new data released to mark the start of Alzheimer Awareness Month, confirming that more than 71,000 Canadians living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia are under the age of 65.
Guest: Mary Burnett, CEO of the Alzheimer Society of Hamilton and Halton.
12:35: Made any new year’s resolutions? Millions of people do. If you’re one of them, this segment is for you.
Guest: Michele Boivin, Psychologist with St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Wednesday January 7 / 2009
Wednesday January 7 / 2009
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13: A team at Mohawk College continues to work on building the prototype for a Canada-wide electronic health records system which would connect doctors' offices, hospitals, pharmacies and labs to each other, in hopes of making Canada's health care system more efficient.
Guest: Brian Minaji, Professor of electrical and computer engineering technology professor at Mohawk College.
12:20: Mental illness is no laughing matter. However, one might say it’s ‘funny’ that experts right here in Hamilton are using humour to treat it!
Guest: Dr. Sean Kidd, psychologist, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.
12:35: Jett Travolta's childhood brush with Kawasaki disease is highly unlikely to have caused the seizures that may have led to his death. However, some emails have come across the Health Matters desk, suggesting we do a segment on Kawasaki disease.
Guest: Dr. Claudia Almeida, Pediatric cardiologist, McMaster Children’s Hospital.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene. ( Stress & Hormone Balance )
Chronic Stress and a Woman's Body
When a woman experiences prolonged stress, pregnenolone, a hormone essential for both coping with stress and producing female hormones, is diverted from the normal hormone pathway. As a result, the production of female hormones is compromised. This condition can cause a multitude of symptoms including irritability, mood swings, headaches, sleeplessness, and weight gain.
Female hormone imbalances can be treated with hormone replacement therapy (HRT). It does not address the probable root cause: stress. Before a woman begins hormone therapy, it is necessary to assess whether her hormones are reacting to factors that are internal or external.
Stress plays a big part is reducing our levels of progesterone which results in … too much estrogen.
Here’s how: Progesterone is the “mother of all hormones.” It is the precursor and essential raw material out of which the body created ALL THE OTHER HORMONES. As the precursor to all the other hormones in the body, the adrenal glands and adrenal hormones are no exception. If you encounter a mildly stressful situation your body draws on its progesterone to produce the hormones (adrenal corticosteroids) to counteract it. These are the hormones that protect against stress. BUT, if your body is in a constant or permanent state of stress it can’t provide enough progesterone to be converted into anti-stress hormones and the result is adrenal exhaustion and no left over progesterone for other normal body functions.
Both high and low cortisol levels impact body systems and related hormones, particularly thyroid and testosterone. In times of high stress the adrenals will also "steal" progesterone from its reproductive duties to make extra cortisol, thus the imbalance of estrogen/progesterone. Energy, mood, bone muscle and sex drive are the casualties making us feel old before our time.
You can restore health and energy by supporting adrenals glands in a daily way:
- engage in non-competitive gentle exercise.
- avoid caffeine pick-me-ups.
- drink plenty of water
- eat mostly organic hormone-free food.
- take anti-stress multi vitamins ( B complex & C)
- avoid chemicals and pollutants
- get enough sleep and take naps when needed
- be open to love & laughter
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13: A team at Mohawk College continues to work on building the prototype for a Canada-wide electronic health records system which would connect doctors' offices, hospitals, pharmacies and labs to each other, in hopes of making Canada's health care system more efficient.
Guest: Brian Minaji, Professor of electrical and computer engineering technology professor at Mohawk College.
12:20: Mental illness is no laughing matter. However, one might say it’s ‘funny’ that experts right here in Hamilton are using humour to treat it!
Guest: Dr. Sean Kidd, psychologist, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.
12:35: Jett Travolta's childhood brush with Kawasaki disease is highly unlikely to have caused the seizures that may have led to his death. However, some emails have come across the Health Matters desk, suggesting we do a segment on Kawasaki disease.
Guest: Dr. Claudia Almeida, Pediatric cardiologist, McMaster Children’s Hospital.
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene. ( Stress & Hormone Balance )
Chronic Stress and a Woman's Body
When a woman experiences prolonged stress, pregnenolone, a hormone essential for both coping with stress and producing female hormones, is diverted from the normal hormone pathway. As a result, the production of female hormones is compromised. This condition can cause a multitude of symptoms including irritability, mood swings, headaches, sleeplessness, and weight gain.
Female hormone imbalances can be treated with hormone replacement therapy (HRT). It does not address the probable root cause: stress. Before a woman begins hormone therapy, it is necessary to assess whether her hormones are reacting to factors that are internal or external.
Stress plays a big part is reducing our levels of progesterone which results in … too much estrogen.
Here’s how: Progesterone is the “mother of all hormones.” It is the precursor and essential raw material out of which the body created ALL THE OTHER HORMONES. As the precursor to all the other hormones in the body, the adrenal glands and adrenal hormones are no exception. If you encounter a mildly stressful situation your body draws on its progesterone to produce the hormones (adrenal corticosteroids) to counteract it. These are the hormones that protect against stress. BUT, if your body is in a constant or permanent state of stress it can’t provide enough progesterone to be converted into anti-stress hormones and the result is adrenal exhaustion and no left over progesterone for other normal body functions.
Both high and low cortisol levels impact body systems and related hormones, particularly thyroid and testosterone. In times of high stress the adrenals will also "steal" progesterone from its reproductive duties to make extra cortisol, thus the imbalance of estrogen/progesterone. Energy, mood, bone muscle and sex drive are the casualties making us feel old before our time.
You can restore health and energy by supporting adrenals glands in a daily way:
- engage in non-competitive gentle exercise.
- avoid caffeine pick-me-ups.
- drink plenty of water
- eat mostly organic hormone-free food.
- take anti-stress multi vitamins ( B complex & C)
- avoid chemicals and pollutants
- get enough sleep and take naps when needed
- be open to love & laughter
Tuesday January 6 / 2009
Tuesday January 7/2009
Due to the death of Hilton Father, todays' show
is on repeat.
Due to the death of Hilton Father, todays' show
is on repeat.
Monday January 5 / 2009
Monday January 5 / 2009
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13-12:45: The dentist is in the house! The President of the Ontario Dental Association, based right here in Hamilton, is in the house to take calls about all things dental related!
Guest: Dr. Larry Levin, President of the Ontario Dental Association. (in-studio)
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene. ( Detox )
Body detoxification and cleansing programs are meant to help clear the body's natural toxin filters and return your system to a natural balance and homeostasis. Think of them not as a method of weight loss, but more like clearing the lint from your dryer. Cleansing and detoxing will help your body run at optimum capacity.
In our everyday life, there are things that we encounter that aren't good for us in everything, including the air we breath, the water we drink and the foods we eat. Even the cleaning products we use in our homes release toxins that we absorb through our skin and lungs. What does a detox program do to your body? It stimulates and supports two of the body's natural filters, the liver and kidneys.
When should you do a detox?
It's best to have detoxification as part of your lifestyle. For structured detoxes, once or twice a year is good.
The best time to do it is in the spring and summer when it's warmer and the days are longer. That's when your body is in a good "renewal" phase. In winter, your body is busy working hard to stay warm. Most importantly, only do a structured detox when you have the time to rest -- your body will be working hard at getting cleaned up!
Whenever you choose, be sure you are doing it for the right reasons. Detoxing is not a weight loss method.
What would a basic detox consist of?
Elimination of foods, including the following, would be a good start: sugar, processed foods, caffeine, alcohol, artificial sweeteners. Some people also switch to organic cleaners to give their bodies a break.
What about those detoxes where you just drink juice? Are they any good?
Detoxing programs where you're not eating can be dangerous. They stress the immune system. Also, when you're not eating, you're not eliminating, and that means you're not getting all of the bad stuff out of your system.
Are there harmful detoxes?
Be smart and listen to your body. Some commercial detoxes work by stimulating bowel movements. Avoid detoxes like that as they can strip your body of all the good bacteria. Also, many store-bought detox programs contain herbs that can interact poorly with prescription drubs. Definitely check with your doctor before trying anything.
How will a detox make you feel at the end?
Most people say they feel more energetic, have greater mental clarity and better concentration after a detox. Some also report reduces symptoms of menopause, arthritis and asthma. The objective of a detox is to provide the body with support in doing what it's supposed to do, healing itself.
12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.
12:13-12:45: The dentist is in the house! The President of the Ontario Dental Association, based right here in Hamilton, is in the house to take calls about all things dental related!
Guest: Dr. Larry Levin, President of the Ontario Dental Association. (in-studio)
12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.
Guest: Irene. ( Detox )
Body detoxification and cleansing programs are meant to help clear the body's natural toxin filters and return your system to a natural balance and homeostasis. Think of them not as a method of weight loss, but more like clearing the lint from your dryer. Cleansing and detoxing will help your body run at optimum capacity.
In our everyday life, there are things that we encounter that aren't good for us in everything, including the air we breath, the water we drink and the foods we eat. Even the cleaning products we use in our homes release toxins that we absorb through our skin and lungs. What does a detox program do to your body? It stimulates and supports two of the body's natural filters, the liver and kidneys.
When should you do a detox?
It's best to have detoxification as part of your lifestyle. For structured detoxes, once or twice a year is good.
The best time to do it is in the spring and summer when it's warmer and the days are longer. That's when your body is in a good "renewal" phase. In winter, your body is busy working hard to stay warm. Most importantly, only do a structured detox when you have the time to rest -- your body will be working hard at getting cleaned up!
Whenever you choose, be sure you are doing it for the right reasons. Detoxing is not a weight loss method.
What would a basic detox consist of?
Elimination of foods, including the following, would be a good start: sugar, processed foods, caffeine, alcohol, artificial sweeteners. Some people also switch to organic cleaners to give their bodies a break.
What about those detoxes where you just drink juice? Are they any good?
Detoxing programs where you're not eating can be dangerous. They stress the immune system. Also, when you're not eating, you're not eliminating, and that means you're not getting all of the bad stuff out of your system.
Are there harmful detoxes?
Be smart and listen to your body. Some commercial detoxes work by stimulating bowel movements. Avoid detoxes like that as they can strip your body of all the good bacteria. Also, many store-bought detox programs contain herbs that can interact poorly with prescription drubs. Definitely check with your doctor before trying anything.
How will a detox make you feel at the end?
Most people say they feel more energetic, have greater mental clarity and better concentration after a detox. Some also report reduces symptoms of menopause, arthritis and asthma. The objective of a detox is to provide the body with support in doing what it's supposed to do, healing itself.
December 22 - January 2 Radio Repeats
Happy Holidays !
Due to the Holidays 900 ChML Health Matters will be repeats till
January 2 / 2009 !
Due to the Holidays 900 ChML Health Matters will be repeats till
January 2 / 2009 !
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