From Doctor Radio:

Books:

-Kidding Around the Kitchen, by Lisa Fontanesi. She created this enrichment program eight years ago as a way to teach hands on cooking. She has a new book out and promotes recipes that children can help make. She also includes fun ideas to get kids involved, like taking a treasure map to a farmer's market.

-Robert Lustig has a new cookbook out, The Fat Chance Cookbook, in which he reports that 1/3 of Americans don't know how to cook. He goes into detail about the research being done through Mt. Diablo High School to show how healthier eating can be demonstrated. They actually cook whole meals there in one whole class period. They use whole foods, have their own garden where there is a surplus and they sell to the locals. They invite the parents to a teaching breakfast and while they are showing healthy food combinations to the parents and that the kids actually eat them and like them, they do the math on how it is actually more expensive to eat out. Some examples of foods that would constitute a healthy breakfast would be whole grain muffins, peanut butter on whole grain toast, fruits, berries, but no juice. He said if a child has fruit loops and o.j. for breakfast, they have consumed 11 tsp. of added sugar and gone over their amount of added sugar for the day. The national recommendation for kids is 4 tsp. of added sugar for the whole day. National programs are watching what is going on at Mt. Diablo and looking at them as a possible model. Lustig stresses that we all need to know the 56 names of sugar in order to recognize it in food labels. For example, evaporated cane sugar is in a lot of foods, like yogurt. He explains, "there is actually an open letter to cease and desist on the use of evaporated cane sugar." He went on to explain that the problem is that the FDA can't put the muscle in enforcement... it has to be up to the judicial system... "and they are a little preoccupied these days." What is even more alarming to those of us trying to stay youthful looking is that sugar drives the aging process faster than any other calorie, according to Lustig. Some youtube videos Dr. Lustig has put out regarding this issue are Fat Chance Fructose 2.0, Sugar - the elephant in the kitchen.

-Grain Brain- a new book by neurologist, Dr. David Perlmutter, says since 1992 the number of diabetes in this country has jumped 30%. He said this all happened because of the no fat, low-fat campaign which told people not eat fat. The grains and carbs have replaced the fat but when you take a dietary element out of your diet you need to replace it. More carbs means more sugar and this is unfortunate for people who have increased risk of diabetes or who have diabetes. All of this is a very large contributor to Alzheimer's disease and currently there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease. This has many neurologists very concerned.

Structurally, good fats play fundamental roles in our bodies and are very good for our brains. Our body needs things like olive oil, grass fed beef. These are the things that we don't want to take out of our diet and instead get the good healthy fat that we all need. Furthermore, gluten is a part of the diet that we should not have to avoid, unless allergic or have an intolerance.

"The war on cholesterol is perverse," according to Perlmutter. "The mind  needs it. It is a fuel, an antioxidant,  and a precursor to estrogens and other hormones." Also, in regards to eggs, he added that there is no correlation between egg consumption and coronary heart disease.  It actually improves insulin resistance .

-Terri Warren came out with a new book entitled, The Good News About the Bad News, about std's and sex today. She says 70 to 100,000 cases of infertility could be prevented if young girls would start getting screened for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and chlamydia every year. PID is treatable but if left untreated, can leave a woman infertile. There is also a rise in herpes cases from oral sex in young people. This is a great resource for those with herpes.

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Quick bites:

-Heart attack and anger study: A recent study shows if you can reduce the level of anger , you can lower your risk of a heart attack.

-Only one in four kids meet the U.S. physical fitness standards.

-A new study at the University of Maryland says that having sex can make you smarter and increased neurogenesis in the hippocampus - the part of the brain where long term memories are formed.

-On the Billy Goldberg show: New research has been published by John's Hopkins University regarding coffee and how it helps memory.

-According to the Today Show: Pics for the best in skin care for 2014- Cleanse- ROC Resurfacing Facial Cleanser; Serums- Skinceuticals Vitamin C; Retinol- in its pure form is best, usually 1%; Eye Creams- Strivectin SD Eye Concentrate; Moisturizers- Olay Regenersit Microsculpting; Sunscreens- La Roche Posay Anthelios with Cell-Ox Sheild.

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Exercise:

On the Sports Medicine show, certified personal trainers and nutritionists talked with the doctors about nutrition in regards to exercise. To help with lactic acid build-up, be hydrated and add electrolytes ( like a coconut water), do active stretching and myofascial release/ foam rolling. It's very important to get a balanced meal pre- workout and post- workout. When doing distance, or long workouts, beans are actually a great thing to have for sustained endurance. They are a good balance of a protein, and carb food. Building a  pattern of eating and building the metabolism will make you look forward to all meals, even if you are not a morning eater. The meal before a workout, optimally,  should be had one hour before the exercise. Protein shakes after are okay but be careful of extra calories. A well-balanced meal with adequate protein is great afterwards. Even for kids, having a post workout meal or snack is great (consider chocolate milk.) A tip to stay on track during the week is to prepare the meals and veggies twice a week and keep it stored for quick access.

More on exercise: Fred DeVito of Core Fusion, and exhalespa.com, is a proponent of Barre exercises.. He said that those exercises help to strengthen deep muscles and help to reset resting metabolic rate- which is what helps you burn throughout the day. He added that using the foam roller is excellent for building up connective tissue. He loves it for the hamstrings. "It's excellent for the body but does not replace stretching." He said that we should all remember that with exercise we are honoring the body and it should be a ritual. "It's not about doing exercise and running to the next appointment. We should always stay for the stretch.”

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On Call for Kids - with pediatrician Bernard Dreyer. Susie Tomopoulos was the guest, discussing the latest research on television and screen time and it's effects on the young brain. Tomopoulos says research shows that children under 18-24 months old, despite marketing claims, are not learning or understanding from the television or computer. The biggest false claim is about learning language. Screens are two dimensional, therefore, even when someone is on television teaching language, tests have shown that the best way was with a real person. Kids are learning by people speaking to them, labeling things and tactile senses. Dryer says 700 synapses are happening in a babies brain every second, so you don't want to miss opportunities by letting hours of non-activity go by. Violence and quick motion was called an absolute line in the sand of what should be considered "off limits." The big message was that there are certain times during a child's life where they are most receptive to learning various things like instruments and language. We are born with billions of neurons that will all grow and get covered with a myelin sheath, getting ready for use. When hearing sounds, the brain will catalogue these. Consequently, if you chose to then learn a language later on, your brain will respond. Hearing the language before eight years-old is optimal for the language center. This isn't to say the language has to be learned before eight, but just to be heard and exposed.  It's the same principle for instruments; being exposed to them by age 10 or 12 is best. Therefore, the brain has to be modulated through the first 20 years of life. You don't want any one part of the brain to atrophy. The experts say too much of anything is not conducive to keeping the brain stimulated. 

About Our Kids- Piggybacking off the same topic as On Call for Kids, Dr. JoAnn Deak reiterates the new American Pediatrics Association, which states there should be no technology before the age of two. She says technology is good, however, it is two-dimensional and it doesn't allow for certain parts of the brain to be used.. She says the biggest problem "are the tech gadgets which light up the pleasure centers of the brain and can have the same effect as heroine and crack cocaine." The biggest point is to monitor, put limits, and  teeter-toter, keeping them moving from one thing to another. She also talked about why kids do things they know are wrong. The amygdala, which is the excitement center, takes over the judgement center of the pre-frontal cortex, and this immaturity of the PFC lasts until the early 20's. Unfortunately with boys, the PFC doesn't get fully developed until the 30's.

Be Well and Stay Fit!
Marlo

From Doctor Radio

Chris Jordan of the Human Performance Institute

in Orlando: 

Based on the principles of high-intensity training, Jordan's video is called the 7-min Workout.

He said it was born out of a need from the corporate athlete, or people who travel and don't have time for the gym .

It gets aerobic and anaerobic conditioning at the same time. 

He said the plyomtrics-Anything leaping and jumping -is high demand on muscles, quite stressful, but something to progress to as you become more fit. The video is meant to be used as a two or three time rotation for maximum results, but for most, getting through one seven minute session is enough.

Books:

Amy Ryan , Shot: Staying Alive with Diabetes. This book is an interesting look at a young woman's sudden transition to living with Type 1 diabetes. It is also important to note that November is National Diabetes Awareness month, and blue is the color to wear to show support.

Technological  Rage, by Peter Sacco, Ph.D... It's a new ebook that you can download off his website. In line with that, there was a study out on heart attack and anger: the study shows if you can reduce the level of anger, you can lower your risk of a heart attack. 

Forget the Facelift is a new book  by Dr. Doris Day. She says there's three components to the face issues: thinning, sagging and wrinkling. There are many products on the market now to help take care of those issues, besides going for the facelift.

For sagging, she suggests using Ulthera. "It's the only high density ultrasound on the market approved for lifting today," Day said.

Thermage can tighten and lift, but for sinking  she said you need  hyaluronic acid. For that there is the new Bellaterra, which has shown great results in the areas of the periphery of the face. Day said it stimulates new collagen and can last a year.

For Wrinkling, she likes to use Botox and Dysport.

However, using sunscreen  is the best way to keep skin from looking discolored and also using products that are on the market that have retinol and peptides are the best defense.

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Psychiatry show with Dr. Michael Aronoff:

Personality issues - he discussed borderline and narcissistic personality disorders. Both personalities are intrinsically not happy with themselves or can not find happiness in themselves. Borderline personalities can connect with other  people and  attach themselves to others in order to find moments of happiness. Narcissistics can find happiness only when they are in power, the boss or have money, etc. Conversely,  if they are not in a power situation they can't find happiness, even though they might have everything else in the world going for them. "Some  of us if  not all of us can find signs and symptoms of these disorders in our own personality," Aronoff said. "It is only considered a disorder when it become a constant." Narcissistic personality disorder is a pattern and effects communication with others. Signs include self importance,  entitlement, holding grudges power struggles, always  being control using conversation as a stage to boost your own self importance.

These personality disorders, along with others like body dysmorphic disorder deal with low self esteem and lack of sense of self. These people have treatment options.  Medication is usually not the answer, psychotherapies are better. Counseling to get to the root feelings  and uncovering what causes the unhappiness is key.

HPV 

A very important discussion took place regarding the HPV vaccine. The most disturbing call was from a woman whose 30 year-old son was suffering with throat cancer, caused by the HPV virus.  Statistics show that 80% of the population will have some strain of the virus. Dr. Lynn Friedman of Mount Sinai Hospital in New York says Approximately 90% of women can clear it as it is a transient disease. However, a small percent of the population will keep the virus. Because  it spreads so pervasively and both men and women are asymptomatic, many doctors are in favor of the vaccine. Because the more serious strain that causes most cervical cancers and things like throat and penile cancer does not bring along symptoms like other strains that produce warts, people do not know they have the virus and are spreading it around. "The implications for women are very serious with regard to cervical cancer," Friedman says.

A caller wanted to know if you had been diagnosed with the disease, could you still get the vaccination? Although some cases are difficult to find out, but they answered the caller by telling him that if someone has had HPV, but not strain 16 and 18, they could benefit from the vaccine.

The vaccines take 6 months to administer. The ideal situation is to do this before the person becomes sexually active, Friedman  says. But it can be given as early as nine years old.

The important thing to remember, according to Friedman, is that boys  need to be vaccinated too as there is no way to know which strain they carry. 

 Extra, Extra!

-A new study shows that most people show less heart pumping ability after running a marathon, which returns after three months ... The findings show that the less fit you are, the worse the effects.

-American Academy of Pediatrics has new screen time suggestions and findings this month. www.aap.org.

-Happy Fall-a-days...and if you are getting a jumpstart on holiday shopping, especially with Hanukkah starting on Thanksgiving this year, You may want to check out www.jamesgames.com. The site is full of tested gadgets  that challenge and entertain kids of all ages. His favorites seem to be the Barbie Makeover Mirror, and Rocksmith ( think Guitar Hero maximized and using a real guitar), both toys run about $79.99. For videos, he like Sonic Lost Worlds, between $39-$49, depending on the gaming system. For the younger kids, he likes Leap Frog's Learn to Write with Mr. Pencil and the Playskool Showcam 2-in-1 Camera and Projector. James says being able to project the image saves you from having to print out tons of pics and saves paper and ink. For toddlers he recommends the ELC Singing Animal Keyboard.

*****And don't forget everyone to set your DVRs or check out Dr. Oz today (Friday). He is going to have the founders of PoundFit on his show. I recently went to NYC for the certification and I loved the workout. As a novice drummer, I always knew drumming can get your arms toned and make you break a sweat. This workout was created out of that idea. It is inspired by drumming, strength-training and Pilates. I am so passionate about it and I can't wait to share It's fun, it's something new and it rocks!

Be Well and Stay Fit!

Marlo Scott

From Doctor Radio

Alpha gal, tick-borne meat allergy. This is the first allergic reaction to meat caused by a bug bite. The lone star tick is said to be able to produce a meat allergy in people, according to Dr. Erin McGintee, an allergist based in the Hamptons. It's called the alpha-gal allergy. The Lone star tick is very rampant in southeastern United States and has become very prevalent along the eastern U.S. Many people are infected in Long Island and this is said to be an aggressive bug. Many don't even know they have the allergy until something triggers a reaction. Allergies usually work in that you were exposed to the allergen somewhere in life ( breast milk etc.), first. Lone star ticks live on many types of animals, but their spread is contributed largely to the white-tailed deer because of its increasing population.

Warning: Protein powder is not as good a way to get protein into those who want to gain weight or bulk up. It used to be the way to go, but whey and other protein powders have now been linked to high levels of mercury... Consumer reports is reporting that it should be regulated much more stringently. On the average, they are full  of processed powder, ingredients that are questionable, and can also cause cramping and gastronomic problems. In addition to the fact that the serving size is usually too much protein at once for the body to handle. The average man should consume 55 grams per day and the average woman 45 grams per day, as suggested by most governments health agencies. Protein powders have long been considered a shortcut when you consider that most of them are on average 25 grams or more per serving.

About Our Kids

Love terms: (Listen up parents)

-Skinny love = When two kids like each other and others know it and can see it, but they are not together yet.

-Hooking up, and in a relationship are two different terms. There is also something called a hall pass where two teens start dating but then they give each other permission to go out with someone else just once. How nice is that!

Teenage as a Second Language: A Parent's Guide to Becoming Bilingual is a book by Dr. Barbara Greenberg and she also has a blog. The book also helps explain adolescent angst and egocentrism. It is said to arm parents with tools that can put the parent/ teenager relationship in the right direction. One suggestion though: parents should read it before the children become tweens and teens.

Books:

Shelley Carson was the author/ guest on the Psychiatry show. She has a book called Almost Depressed. Stress hormone level and other symptoms of depression can actually damage or cause further damage to the brain. New brain research shows you can help yourself from the brain out, instead of the outside to the inside. Exercise is strongly recommended for depression as it is a real mood lifter, in particularly, walking outside.

The book is helpful in teaching people who are irritable, sad, or who think they are depressed on what they can do before they go to see a doctor and actually get a clinical diagnosis. The book has exercises and instruction that might be able to help people help themselves before it gets to clinical depression.

For those suffering with Fibromyalgia, The Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Solution, by Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, may be a helpful read.

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Have you wondered about your air quality where you reside? Go to airnow.gov to see the air quality. Some of the worst air quality are in cities in Texas

Can also go to stateoftheair.com and type in your zip to see how you rate.

It's a good idea to exercise indoors in these areas.

Apps and Sites:

Get an ego boost from your phone. Upload a photo of yourself to Body Beautiful (99 cents on iTunes). It's a good idea to refer to it on gloomy days or days when you are not feeling your best. It also features uplifting quotes from celebs.

Don't forget, it's Breast Cancer Awareness month... buy all your pink! You can go to shop4pap.org, where proceeds of sales will be contributed to fighting cancer.

From Pinterest- check out Health magazines Move of the Day for inspiration.

Nutrition: from Health.com

It's fall and sometimes our eating habits change with the season. They also should change a little according to what is in season with regards to fruit and veggies. Apples, pears and sweet potatoes top the list.

Exercise:

After a killer workout soreness can set in. That makes some people not head back to the gym for a while.... However, according to Erin McGill, director of National Academy of Sports Medicine, light exercise afterward increases blood flow and allows muscles to move. The soreness will dissipate quicker if you move and stretch too

You know I have to end on an exercise note.....

Be well and Stay Fit!

Marlo Scott

Doctor Radio

From Marina Kurian's show:

Phytoestrogens, creams and anti-aging

She had Rebecca Booth, M.D. as a guest discussing her new book The Venus Week, and talking about the product Veneffect, sold through Neiman Marcus. She says her book is an"inside-out approach to beauty" and it is she strives to answer the questions as to why women glow when they are pregnant and during certain times of the month. The findings are that estrogen is the key. "Unfortunately, we as women are programmed to have estrogen retire," she said. She explained that even though we as women are wired to accept estrogen... it starts to decline around age 27. We have it for a 40 year span; it effects our metabolism, beauty, insulin resistance and it's a reflection of fertility. It effects womens' overall health. The key is phytoestrogens which are plant based. Veneffect contains phytoestrogens, which come from nuts, seeds, flax, soybeans, pomegranates and the reproductive part of the plants. Phytoestrogens are totally safe in a topical form. Our dermis is where we benefit from collagen and hyaluronic acid effects in general, but our epidermis acts as a bit of a barrier. However the dermis is receptive to the phytoestrogen molecule.

From the Sexual Health and Well-Being show:

Hot flashes, night sweats and moods and low energy and menopause were the topic.

If this is happening to you, have your testosterone level and B12 checked, suggests Dr. Miriam Greene. If low energy is your problem, B12 could be low, or the thyroid could be sluggish. If sexual physical desire is waning Dr. Greene says to get the testosterone level checked. Estrogen replacement can be needed in some instances.  Remember, estrogen is what we lose in menopause and the loss is the culprit of many issues. Aches and pains, less ability to sleep or have quality sleep, more arthritis occurs. Dr. Greene's guests were Wendy Collett founder of Dry Babe, drybabe.com (clothing line for night sweats), and Olga Cohen founder of Inner Intimates, a line of oils that are estrogen free and hormone free to help replenish libido and vaginal lining. If dryness is an issue, check out

olgassecret.com to find pack to help with intimacy and lubrication, $59.00 for an introductory pack.

From Marina Kurian's show:

Caffeine is insidious and we take for granted its addictive effect. Caffeine is a drug that can be used to help migraines but can be dangerous especially mixed with other things like the popular Redbull ( energy drinks) or sugars. Doctors discussed the issues surrounding  combining energy drinks with caffeine and said it is also a way to get young adults to consume more. With alcohol you can drink until you pass out but with the addition of Redbull you can stay up, thus consuming more alcohol. This is very dangerous and can and has even lead to death, especially if there is an underlying cardiac condition, known or unknown.

The doctor on the show says combining alcohol with caffeine is not the sum of each but the synergy that is made that is very dangerous.  There is also new cause for alarm with the advent of the new caffeine spray that is transdermal. It's not FDA regulated and people want to know why not. This now makes the caffeine spike more long- lived and can predispose you to get addicted to other drugs.

E-cigs also are a danger. Dr Jonathan Whiteson  says on his show that it is not an approved method or tool for cessation of smoking. "It's just another way for big tobacco to get cigarettes into our lives." It is not FDA approved and studies have shown it can be a gateway to cigarettes. Furthermore we don't know what carcinogens are in them or what the short term or long term effects from those vapors are, according to Whiteson. The new rulings on e-cigs are coming out this October.

Jonathan Whiteson on exercise ...60 percent of endometrial cancer can be prevented  with exercise according to a new study.

Exercise is like a prescription for health. His discussion dealt with Peter Walter, physical therapist, on how the maximum benefits of exercise come from precision and concentration on form, mindful exercise. "We don't stay the same and when we don't practice we get worse," Walter said. He added that when you say you tripped over something which created a fall, it can be the sign of a problem with gait when dealing with the older population. It deals with patterning of walking. As people get older they are more aware of  falling and take smaller steps which can set you up for a fall. Larger steps or strides are better. He added, "we all need to work on balance." He said Tai Chi is an excellent way to work on balance because it simulates life in using many things at once, posture, weight-shifting, etc. We have to be aware of all these things as walkers and travelers. Children to seniors can benefit from Tai Chi.

Exercise for the heart....

Cardiac rehab saves lives after a cardiac event. Not enough people are doing it, according to statistics. Your doctor can work with you after a stress test to see how your heart responds. Your doctor can then work with you on what your number for your target heart rate should be, especially if you require a beta blocker or a statin.  my.americanheart.org ... Is American Heart Association's website which has devoted a lot of time and research to giving general information on cardiac exercise. Emotion, stress and mood can all be effected for the positive. This needs to be a lifestyle for long life and good health. It's all part of heart health and when ppl are on a program and do things like Zumba, tai chi, etc.. Waist circumference goes down and glucose levels go down. 

From Frank Adam's show:
Whopping Cough

There is a current outbreak of whopping cough and pertussis in Texas. CBS new just reported 2,062 cases this September. If this continues to rise, the state will have the highest number recorded in over 50 years. The cough is severe and can sometimes cause regurgitation. It can last for three weeks or even months. One person can infect up to 15 ppl on average. Lisa Cornelius M.D is Texas state's infectious disease medical officer. There are antibiotics and the recommendation is to stay home from school or work until five days of antibiotic use. The illness is most dangerous for infants, can even cause death. The shots children are given are 80-90% effective but wane over time so a booster is usually needed and CDC recommendation is to get a booster at age 11 or 12. Adults should also get a booster. Cornelius says that pregnant women should get  the vaccine with each pregnancy.

The month of September is known for:

- Backpack Safety America Month 

- Be Kind To Editors and Writers Month

- Fall Hat Month

- Library Card Sign-up Month

- Mold Awareness Month. 

Be Well and Stay Fit!

Marlo Scott

Doctor Radio

From On Call For Kids:

The author of The Happiest Baby, Harvey Karp, discussed all the issues of putting babies to sleep. White noise and patience stretching are important tools. Patience stretching has to do with walking away for 5 seconds while baby is secure in crib for sleep. Then after 5-10 minutes of being with baby go out of the room for a little longer. This gets the baby used to you going out of site a little longer each time and feeling secure that you will come back. The baby will be relaxed and not anxious and then be able to fall off to sleep. New research also shows that swaddling is a very good thing. It's part of the five S's, according to Karp, the cornerstone of which is swaddling. It keeps babies from flailing their arms and legs and therefore waking themselves up. The rule of thumb is not to put babies asleep on their stomachs but so many parents say their babies wake up right away if they put them to sleep on their backs. This is because they are not swaddled. Karp says babies may seem fussy on their back but that is because they don't feel secure. Swaddling keeps them secure as they were in the womb. In addition, white noise at a lower octave imitates the noise environment of the womb.

From About Our Kids:

Dr. JoAnn Deak, author of Girls Will Be Girls, and Your Fantastic Elastic Brain, has a new book out entitled, The Owners Manual for Driving You Adolescent Brain. She highlighted the importance on sleep for adolescents. She explains how the brain and the body does it's growing during the night, not the day. Next to glucose, water and oxygen, sleep is most important for the brain and growth, Deak says. "Sleep for adolescents is very important, let them sleep. They need nine hours. Sleep and protein are key, the brain is growing massively." She talks about kisspeptin, a group of peptides in the body or protein that initiates hormones that start puberty. When Dr. Deak does talks with adolescents she likes to ask them, "have you been kissed (kisspeptin,KISS1) yet," in relation to the hormones and the start of puberty. She can tell if so by how sleepy they are. She stresses that kids at this age group also need naps. Her battle has been with the school districts to make the middle and high schools start later. She sites that test scores and attitude have changed tremendously since making middle schools start later. She finds that many adolescents have a hard time falling asleep before 10 or 11 p.m. This is because the KISS1 makes them sleepy but not until later. It's a slow melatonin release.

This is also a time when the prefrontal cortex is growing and that effects decision making. During adolesence, kids need to make mistakes in order to learn lessons for life. "This can have a better lifelong positive effect, much better than just parents saying it," she said. She added that parents should never say, "what is wrong with you?" or "you should know better." Another thing she said, especially pertaining to girls is that oxytocin is developing with estrogen this creates a need or desire for  others approval, bonding and building relationships. She said that even girls who are otherwise confident and self-assured will seem more needy for others approval.. Parents have to take heed and spend more time, not less, with their girls ages 10-20.

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Books: According to Diane Ravitch, Ph.D research professor at University of New York, says, "schools and teachers are under so much pressure to get students to pass that most of the school day is spent teaching to the test." This is due in part of No Child Left Behind. Subjects like art, science and history are being dropped from daily schedules. This contributes to an increasingly dysfunctional public school system. Her new book is entitled Reign of Error.

Another book dealing with children and education is How Children Succeed, by journalist Paul Tough.

Dr. Oz Tips:

Both Dr. Oz and his colleague Dr. Michael Roizen have some great tips in their book You Being Beautiful. Some tips...

- to have beautiful fingernails, more than trimming, buffing and polish, they need moisturizer. Always rub it into your nails when you moisturize your skin daily. Also do it after every hand washing.

-Vitamin E is a great skin helper and slows wrinkle production, protects against the sun while enhancing sunscreen.

-taking aspirin has been shown to produce a major 40 percent decrease in arterial aging. That aging is a large cause of memory loss. Aspirin cleans out the gunk that accumulates in the brain and improves circulation. It can also help you sleep better if you take it at the right time.

-calcium is a key component to keeping bones strong but a deficiency in magnesium may be even more common among women with weak bones. Almonds are a super bone food because they're rich in magnesium and calcium. Eat them with something more acidic like o.j. to help them get absorbed.

Upcoming dates of interest:

August 19- World Photography Day

September 2 - Coconut Day

September 5-Teachers'  Day

September 7- Forgiveness Day

September 8- International Literacy Day

Be Well and Stay Fit!

Marlo

Doctor Radio 

Updates

-News: CDC reported HPV cases down 56% since new vaccine came out.

-Pineapple is the most acidic fruit, almost as acidic as cola; pineapple, limes, and lemons are the most acidic. Watermelon is the opposite; watermelon is actually very good for acid reflux.

-Taking regular probiotics is a more gentler way to stay regular it will also help with the immune system

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Dermatology show with Dr. Michael Whitlow:

For sunscreen use, an ounce of sunscreen is recommended. Remember, a tan is just the body's mechanism to protect against harmful rays. You don't need to spend a lot of money ( good one they recommend is Oil of Olay Complete). Everyone should be using SPF 30.

Frequency: when in direct sunlight every two or three hours or after it has been washed off w sweat or water.

Sun protective clothing helps too.

One bad burn can increase chance of skin cancer. If not using a product or moisturizer w SPF in it, then use moisturizer first then sunscreen.

Don't forget lips, ears and tops of feet.

Even big fashion names are making the protective clothing and rash guards. We should condition ourselves to this type of clothing.

Dr. Jonathan Whiteson with guest Dr. Stephen Honig:

Dr Honig says we need to influence school-age girls, especially,  to be active. It is so important for girls to exercise and do high impact work as well. The time from puberty to 20 is the time to store it up. 

80% is genetic, 20% is environmental. Calcium pills are not adequate substitutes because it's dietary calcium that you need. At 55 your bone stores are depleted down after menopause. It's like we all have a bone account but we stop storing it at age 20.

10-1200 mg of calcium per day is a recommended amount and not more than half should come from a pill.

For  people with obsessive compulsive food habits, like binging,  there are great tools to help with that called cognitive behavioral therapy or dialectical behavioral therapy. You can look at this online and you can also go to a website ABCT.org

Keeping a food list when you grocery shop is also very important. It can reduce your grocery bill in half and it also makes you stick to a plan. You are more likely to avoid the end caps of the food aisles and buy one get one free offers. BOGOs tend to include a lot of processed foods. If you keep a list you can avoid being sucked into those items

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From On Call For Kids:

GAMES FOR KIDS - Things our kids can do in the car and also games to play that are stimulating for the brain while on summer break:

-Leap pens have map games and solar system games, Not just stories

-Apps- Scribblenauts - great adventure games that use spelling, 

Beethoven’s 9th for music. Both have free versions.

-The Sci or Fi Files, card games, you have to find which is the true fact ....great for a road trip

Spy Gear’s, Panosphere 360 has bubble lens and video camera, sees things in a bubble. Can play video back on PC- it will be available in August.

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News:

-National Ice Cream Day is July 18.

-National Dance Day is July 27th. This also happens to be Health and Happiness Day.

From NBC News:

New findings from national studies, among them from Harvard Medical School, show the percentage of children and adolescents ages 8-17 who have high blood pressure is up 39 percent over 13 years. The report shows that far too many children are overweight and eating too many salty snacks. With more than one third of children being overweight or obese doctors are seeing more elevated blood pressure.. The problem is not that kids are adding salt at the table or the parents are salting their children’s food... it’s the sodium in processed foods. High blood pressure is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, organ damage, heart attack and strokes. It also effects brain growth. Dr. Patrick McBride, cardiologist says he very rarely used to see cardiovascular disease in young people. Now he says he sees it once a week. He sees some with the same kind of damage as in a middle-aged or older person. One way to combat this is lowering sodium intake. Read the labels and realize it is hidden in places we wouldn’t expect like some yogurts and some breads, as well as soups and canned foods. Here are the recommendations, although it varies slightly according to sex and height as well: ages 1-3 = intake of 1,000 mg per day, 4-8 = intake of 1,200 mg per day and ages 9-50 = intake of 1,500 mg per day.

Be Well and Stay Fit!

Marlo

From Doctor Radio

Joan Pagano,  fitness expert says fitness gains happen during the recovery phase. Even when you work your endurance muscles, like your abdominals, you need to rest the day after.

The CDC came out with a new study that only one in five people meet the recommendations for exercise. Colorado ranks the best in the U.S. for meeting the recommendations for exercise.

Dr. Richard Besser, ABC correspondent,  has a new book out called Tell Me the Truth Doctor. Regarding exercise, he says if you make friends who are more active chances are you will adopt those active ways too. Exercise can be very social.

Study from UC Berkeley- Cadmium, chromium and aluminum are found in lipsticks. These are banned in other countries but not here. These substances can cause cancer, heart problems, diabetes, and neurological problems, to name a few. It is not isolated to any color or brand. The problem is how you use lipstick and , for example, if worn everyday, and over time, how it accumulates in the body.

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About our Kids:

From the book Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting by Noel Janis-Norton. Experts say you should “never ask twice.”

Descriptive praise should be used more often. It’s very important to talk to the kids on eye level to get them to start a behavior that you want ( meal time, bath time, starting homework, things like that ). Noel Janis-Norton suggests parents really should invest a few minutes to go right over to the child when they are looking at you and tell them what you expect them to do at that moment. You can take time while they are shifting gears to give them descriptive praise like, “You’re not arguing,” or “I like that what you're making eye contact with me.”

Next step is to ask them what they should be doing. According to Janis-Norton, once they say it, they own it. You praise by saying, “You are doing exactly what I asked you to do....” Don't go over the top w praise. 

She does not agree with constant prompting to get back on task when a child get up, for example, while doing homework. It’s important to be there and observe, but from a distance. When they get off task, wait, and once they get themselves back on track, even though it may feel like an eternity, it is important to let them know that it was observed. She suggests telling them they did a really good job and their own brain told them to get back to work and they did it without anyone having  to tell them to do it.

Take time to do it, even if it’s only 5 min a day. It really means a lot to the child as well. Descriptive praise can be done at any age.

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Dr Fred Feit:

Dr. Jennifer Caudle, family practice doctor and chronic pain expert, was a guest and spoke about chronic pain. Chronic pain effects millions, mostly back pain. First thing is to get the right diagnosis. Anything that last for more than 3 months is chronic 

Jonathan Whiteson:

Laurie Kilmartin and Joan Pagano were the guests, discussing the importance of exercise for ailments.

*For the heart, cardio is of the utmost importance. 

*Osteoarthritis... When you have osteoporosis or osteoarthritis, the pool is appropriate. But if you don't then weight bearing on land is best, using a little more weight than you are used to. Any flexion rotation, spinal flexion, plow, twisting are dangerous for risk of fracture if you have osteoporosis. Also, if you play golf, tennis or bowling you may want to work with a trainer to give you guidance on certain movement. If you have osteopenia it is so important to strength train and do exercise that could actually help build bone or at best keep you from having any more bone loss.

*Lymphadema happens sometimes with radiation and with breast cancer. Best care for that is skin care, compression, massage to move fluid out, and exercise to get the muscles pumping and helping to move the fluid

From the Dermatology Show:

Alzheimer's risk factors are shown to be low levels of vitamin  D, vascular diseases, high stress.

Prevention- taking vitamin D supplement if low, aerobic exercise ( exercise divides brain cells and helps prolong brain longevity, Mediterranean diet, doing brain games ( crossword puzzles, card games, online games, etc), having a meaningful purpose in life, whether it be family, religion, interests, etc.

From Beyond the Heart with Dr. Nieca Goldberg:

Dr. Nancy Simpkins talked about taking care of the skin.

Glycolic acid peel or fruit acid peel for hands and face are great for rejuvenating skin. She stresses moisturizers on hand and face, with the more expensive nutrient rich products for the face.  She suggests slathering on a lot of moisturizer on hands. For the hands, drug store brands are fine, because skin is thin and hands are usually a dead giveaway to age.

For face, use antioxidant rich and vitamin c rich products.

Lasers are great for dark spots. Botox is a safe way to improve lines and wrinkles.

New products, like Le Mer's new moisturizer are good to replenish moisture but there are no longevity studies on new or most over the counter products. You can go to the retinol products for the lips. Injectables would be next step.... 

Sleep is best for cell turnover and skin does the quickest turnover when sleeping.

Be Well and Stay Fit

Marlo