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

From Doctor Radio

Jonathan Whiteson:

Helping with allergies, naturally with Dr. Vincent Pedre of Mt. Sinai Hospital

He recommends to consume:

-Quercitin found in tomatoes, onion, garlic, colored veggies and helps block histamines and can help prevent seasonal allergies

-Omega 3's- salmon, walnuts, chia seeds, flax seeds( seeds must be ground for benefits )

-Vitamin C

Dr. Pedre says that we don't have enough anti-inflammatory signals in our diet, and that we must get more of the above in our diets.

He deals with a lot of allergy issues and his remedy to a caller with puffy, inflamed eyes was that if eyes are inflamed you can soak a cotton ball in tea. Chamomile or chrysanthemum tea work great or use the tea bag cooled.

With allergies he added, "Sometimes you have to look at the story and invesitgate. There is always an answer." One thing to observe is where they are worse: at home, school or work. Also things like how much sugar you are consuming, especially when it comes to children's allergies.

A great product out there for drippy nose, helps reduce mucous,

Natural D Hist.

Optique, helps with the itchy eyes. Natural Tears work well too. They are eye drops and are found at health food stores.           

He even suggested immediate relief for sunburn. He said to get a spray bottle and do a mist with tea tree, mint and lavender oils.

Check out functionalmedicine.org.... a great resource for people to find doctors and resources for these matters.

For more information you can go to Pedremd.com

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Fred Feit:

Exercise physiologist, Alison Peters talked about the importance of stretching. She said you can find great stretches and dynamic stretches on a site called,

Functionalmovement.com

It's a good practice to do dynamic stretches first thing in morning.

If you ordinarily hold onto the treadmill during exercise, you decrease your burn by about 20% and it takes a little more time to get your heart rate up. You also don't use your core as much. Not using arms makes you asymmetrical and that's when injuries can occur. It's always better to use your arms.

When you do not use arms you  do not decelerate hip rotation and all of that force is translated into the back which is not good and can set up problems, lumbar disc issues, back pain etc.

If you have high blood pressure, train your body do adapt to lowering the BP after first raising it thru exercise, walking etc.

Peters says, in general, the best exercise to do is the one you will do.

Dr. Marina Kurian:

Male and female pattern baldness was the subject matter

The hair doesn't fall out, it basically shrinks and gets skinnier... Minoxidil can accomplish the opposite of that. Many women seem to get it where the hair part is right behind the bangs. Minoxidil is the best known treatment for female pattern baldness. It does take months to see the results though.

Straighteners and relaxers, not recommended. The chemicals affect the hair protein. If getting them you must be careful to not get any of the chemical on the scalp or skin.

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Books

On Call  for Kids:

Dr. Jane Aronson, adoption medicine specialist, has a new book entitled,

Carried in our Hearts

Since 1997 she has provided direct services to orphaned children through her 501(3) (c) foundation, Worldwide Orphans Foundation (WWO). WWO began its work with orphans by documenting the medical and developmental conditions of children living in orphanages abroad in order to identify and treat their immediate healthcare needs and to advocate for their well-being

Her organization is WWO.org

If you have acid reflux here is a cookbook for you:

Dropping acid

Refluxcookbook.com

Did you know that regular water has a pH of 7. New alkaline waters can help those with reflux; Icelandic, glacial and deer park are good brands.

Fred Feit:

He also had  guest, Dr. Danoff. He has a book out entitled Break Through Your Pain.The topic was chronic pain. There is a questionnaire at osteopathic.org/pain. that anyone can go to to get info. He said many times everyday things we do create pain. For example, sitting at a desk, twisting to look at the screen, crunching neck to talk on the phone, typing, etc. Also your chair is important. You should have good armrest support otherwise this can cause pain in the lower back and upper back, also arms should be level with your desk. Sitting is actually the worst. If you have to be at a desk, get up every half hour. Breathe, and  push belly button in and out. Roll shoulders, get up and talk while on a speaker phone, take the stairs. Get moving.

If you are living with chronic pain, Dr. Danoff recommends doing the following:

-Assess your pain. Online tools like the American Osteopathic Association’s (AOA) pain quiz and assessment tool will help you describe and track your pain.

-Set an appointment to speak with your physician about your pain.

-Work with your physician to come up with an individualized treatment plan that meets your needs.

-Follow your personalized pain management/treatment plan.

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From Dr. Oz

So I rarely have a chance to catch Dr. Oz, but last week I was drawn to his detox shows. Kimberly Snyder came out with a new book, Beauty Detox Foods, and there were great recipes and a list of foods that are known belly blasters. Some of the belly blasters include hot pepper jelly, pickles (also loaded with probiotics and great for digestion), red wine, and wet foods. Wet foods just mean that the food has a high water volume. For example, watermelon is a wet food made up of 70% water + fiber. other foods to consider are beans, celery, and oat groats(great blood sugar stabilizer). Another belly- blasting idea is to ingest things that shrink fat cells. Catechin does just that and is found in green tea. CLA or conjugated linoleic acid is a supplement, and acacia powder shrinks fate cells as well. 

The shows were chock full of info on foods and their roles in keeping us looking healthy and vibrant. For the skin, walnuts were at the top of the list, along with cabbage for wrinkles. For age spots, sunflower seed butter as a snack on celery sticks was touted as making a difference. For thinning hair, tahini was suggestion since it is an easily absorbed form of protein and hair is mostly protein. Watercress was recommended for hair and patchy skin, meanwhile dulse is a potassium-rich food that is great for the kidneys. Beets have antioxidents to support the liver and lymphatic system. The book also has a great recipe for walnut meat. I tested it out and it's very tasty in a lettuce wrap.

Be Well and Stay Fit

Marlo

Doctor Radio:

About Our Kids:

"Stress is the enemy of cognition,"  Dr. Joseph Piro

Gifted children-

With gifted children sometimes schools want to know how intelligent is the child but what they should be asking is how is this child intelligent? He says then that can open up an whole new way of learning for the student. Dr. Piro says when dealing with gifted children,  you should also not discount technology and go to the National Association for Gifted Children and use websites for kids that can help them and increase their learning potential. Every state has their own gifted and talented organization that can help parents learn how to talk teachers and learn how to navigate through the system.

Books

Men's Health:

For men's health and functioning there is a book called, The Hardness Factor: How to Achieve Your Best Health and Sexual Fitness at Any Age

It talks about how men's libido and testosterone really affect the whole body.

From the Psychiatry Show on Doctor Radio:

 A book entitled,  Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help YouFind?and Keep?Love. The premise of the book is about how we form attachments and why attachments are good for our medical health and emotional health.

There is a line in the book that says if you really want to be independent you have to find someone who you can depend on to help you walk down that path of independence.You know that someone has your back... just like with children, they are much more confident when they know mom or dad is there for them. So true.

Rachel Ray featured Gwyneth Paltrow this week. Her new book is called It's All Good. In addition to being an actress it is well known she is a foodie and has a line of cookbooks. He new book touts being super easy, laying out meals for each day. She specializes in clean eating for different eating styles, gluten -free, vegan, athlete, etc. Her tofu mayo for those with egg allergies seems interesting and her sweet potato, five spice muffins for breakfast look very delicious.

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The Nutrition Show with Samantha Heller

Dr. Kerri Boutelle, PhD, University of California professor. Her new study is: Self Guided Help for Childhood Obesity.

She Does a clinical program for weight-loss  for children she shortened her six month clinical program to a self-help manual where you would come in for 20 minutes every two weeks.... She saw a significant amount of weight loss and felt that it was very doable for the population without going through the intensive clinic six month program . 

According to the UCSD researchers, such a program may be an improvement over current methods, especially because the program is designed to fit a busy family's schedule.

Her manuals include parents training and behavior therapy, which is usually missing from other kinds of treatment.

Obesity has changed over the years. Over the past 30 years the numbers have been increasing and now 30% of the children are obese and in low-income areas it's 50% and 60% of the children who are overweight or obese.

Boutelle says a lot of factors play a part. "There are biological factors, it's screen time, it's chemical and the food sources. There are a lot of things, it's not just one thing to blame. It's very complex," she says.

Her program also includes the traffic light model of eating where kids get to choose and they get stickers and rewards for making good choices. Rewards should be relationship based things, not screen time and she urges to try to stay away from money as a reward. She encourages things like celebrations or trips or doing things together with a family member, most importantly acknowledging the efforts.Tips for parents is to keep cut up veggies and fruits at low areas where kids can easily access. However, do not leave the food from prepared meals on the table for easy access, instead plate the food out and serve and keep the extra off the table. Her program teaches ways to increase activity and how to reduce sedentary activities. Lots of small changes can make huge differences because kids are always growing. Reducing fast food and getting parents to agree is a big step. Oddly enough, low income houses eat out, especially fast food more... So sometimes just eating it a fewer amount of times a week makes a difference.

She makes it a team approach. Usually an obese child got that way because of family behaviors., its not mostly a genetic reason. 

For parents who want to help their kids but kids don't want to, Boutelle has a parent-only program. It has had just as much success and parent-child programs. Once the parent has the info sometimes that can help tremendously. Paying attention is the number one step to changing the activity. Weighing in is very important and keeping track with journals.  From 40 years of studies she knows that people who keep track do well and have  success . She loves MyFitnessPal app for keeping track. She also knows from the studies that walking is the number one activity for keeping weight off. Most overweight kids respond very well to parents making positive changes for them. Important to remember is that parents don't buy food, parents do. Therefore, you can make the opportunities for them to eat good food and it doesn't have to be made into such a big deal. Also parents can reduce screen time. They can go over to the TV or the computer and simply shut it off.

Anyone interested in her program can email her at kidsweight@ucsd.edu

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Random Info: 

Did u know?

There are two types of sweat: regular sweat and stress sweat. While sweat from a good workout is made of 99% water, stress sweat is triggered by emotions like fear or adrenaline and mixes with lipids and protein, a mix that is a magnet for your body's own bacteria, says Susan Biehle-Hulette PhD. Stress sweat is located  primarily where there are hair follicles .The glands that trigger this kind of sweat can release up to 30 times more sweat than regular sweat. Things you can do, reapply antiperspirant, shower to wash away bacteria and wear dark colors so that if it happens it is not as noticeable. For real issues with sweat there's clinical strength A.P., prescription strength A.P. and even Botox. Injected into pits it can temporarily block sweat  and is sometimes covered by insurance.

-April is National Stress Awareness Month

-April is Autism Awareness Month -for more info go to autism-society.org

-April 15 is Spring Astronomy Week.. to show your family the latest photos from space go to hubblesite.org

Be Well and Stay Fit!

Marlo

From Doctor Radio
Dr. William Shapiro /Audiologist:
Tinnitus is ringing in the ears or noises in the ear. Loud noises can actually break the
hairs in the ear and they never grow back. That can cause tinnitus. The condition can be
caused by load noises, high blood pressure, nicotine.
A recent study conducted showed as you lose hearing, your body fills the gap with these
internal noises.
Treatments: hearing aid picks up environmental sounds that person is missing and
masks out he internal body noise, neuromonic device for a couple hours a day is a
treatment too. Pillow speakers help at night, which is when many say it is worse. Also it
is important to de-stress... many people when they first hear it get scared, then they
stress out and the tinnitus gets worse... so trying to de-stress is important in order to
break the cycle.
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Dr. Andrews:
Look up ACL prevention on the Internet that is a program that can be done during the
summer for boys and girls teaches them safe and effective ways to plyometrics jump
and land without harming the ACL
From a musculoskeletal point of view and growth factor stability/ gymnastics and
competitive cheerleading do not work well together/There are significant risk factors
including catastrophic injuries
Overall benefit of sports outweighs the risk of injuries but that's why parents need to
read up on sports medicine prevention and can prevent getting injured
The emphasis is trying to now get control of coaches that do travel teams and all yearround
sports so that there can be a rest or break for the kids and not do it all year round.
That just sets the kids up for injuries when they play all year round.
From the Dermatology show:
Toenail fungus - a cure for toenail fungus is a vinegar soak. It is one part vinegar four
parts water and you soak your foot in it three to four times a week. Creams around the
toenails and around the toes that you get from the doctor and pharmacy are also
helpful. There is a nail lacquer that you put on the toenail called Penlac that helps get
rid of fungus. It takes a while to get rid of it since the toenails grow very slowly.
About Our Kids:
Book: Chicken soup for the Soul/ Raising Kids on the Spectrum:101 by Rebecca Landa,
MaryBeth Marsden, and Nancy BurrowsSoup for the Soul: Raising Kids on the
Spectrum: 101 ...
Rebecca Landa, PhD, is the founder and director of the Center for Autism and Related
Disorders and the REACH research program at Kennedy Krieger Institute.
Portion of the proceeds go to ASD research
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From New York Times, Gretchen Reynolds:
Brain fatigue can cause one to be easily distracted, forgetful and mentally flighty.
But an innovative new study from Scotland suggests that you can ease brain fatigue
simply by strolling through a leafy park.
Previous studies have found that people who live near trees and parks have lower
levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, in their saliva than those who live primarily amid
concrete, and that children with attention deficits tend to concentrate and perform better
on cognitive tests after walking through parks or arboretums.
But it had not been possible to study the brains of people while they were actually
outside. Recently a lightweight portable device has changed that. An
electroencephalogram (EEG) was set up on each member of a test group as they
walked through urban and rural settings to measure brain waves. What they found
confirmed the idea that green spaces lessen brain fatigue.
The Orthopedic Show with Dr. Cardone:
Planter fasciitis
And OMG this is my problem...
Guest Dr. Jackie Sutera says she is seeing an increase of it lately. A lot of things have to
do with it including activity, shoes that you wear, flat feet. One of the doctors in the
discussion said they would start with the golf ball rolling technique, physical therapy,
and anti-inflammatories as opposed to a Cortisone shot. Heeled shoes, no flats.
Minimalist shoes, if using those, should be eased into use gradually. Most advise
against those though. Orthotics and support is very important for the sneaker. A night
brace is good to put the foot in a nice stretched position so it doesn't tense up. This can
be used during any period of rest, not just during sleep. PRP is showing good results...
(Platelet injection from the arms.) One of the doctors in the discussion uses this for
age related degeneration of the plantar fascia and said "this could speed up the
regeneration and its from your own body. " But the jury is out on the evidence. One of
the doctors said results are 50/50.
Plantar fasciitis can last 6-12 months....
When seen in both feet, a blood test should be done to make sure there is no
inflammatory disease or condition going on.
MBT or stiff-soled shoes can help for everyday walking, hanging out, window shopping,
etc. if you have a forefoot problem. Then switch to your athletic shoes for your athletic
activities... Metatarsalgia, another foot problem, is a soft tissue issue and that
sometimes can feel like a ball under the foot. Toe spacers can sometimes relieve the
pressure. The docs did not seem to keen on the metatarsalgia pads.
General recommendations on foot care.... Thumbs down on flat flip-flops, everyday.
They have a purpose for the pool or beach but not meant to be commuter shoes or
worn all day.
Be Well and Stay Fit! -Marlo

Hi Everyone!
For a long while now I have been missing my writing. But I really love it when I have
information that is helpful and can pass it on to people in my life. I really did love that
aspect of being a reporter. Of course, as many of you know, I get to do that a little bit
through my love of movement and dance and physicality in my everyday profession of
personal trainer and group exercise instructor. However, a few years ago I started a
blog about my kids and on Wednesdays, I had a fitness day, full of great info I would
collect. I love to read and my books of choice are usually fitness/health related, along
with fitness magazines/periodicals. For the last year, I have been a HUGE fan of Doctor
Radio on Sirius/XM. I could go on all day about why I love it, but the main reasons are
that it is timely, up to the minute information, usually based on studies from reputable
sources like New England Journal of Medicine, etc. There are a few shows I listen to
faithfully and I am usually bursting at the seems to share. I think my family is bit sick of
my information overload...I am planning on reinventing my blog but for now I will email a
page or two at a time and share. If you don't want to be on my mailing list, please let me
know nicely, and conversely, if you feel inclined to share it with anyone, please do and
feel free to pass along their email to me. I'm just getting info out and hoping to help or
inform along the way. I'm passionate about exercise and healthcare all across the ages.
Thanks so much!
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Dr. Ira Breite: "One of the great things about Dr. Radio - you find out things before
anyone else does."
from 2/25-3/4
Dr. Todd Cooperman in an interview with Roberta Flack on Doctor Radio. The topic is
Exercise and Energy. Flack was asking about achy joints and what can help, if anything.
Dr. Cooperman reinforced the use of glucosamine, coupled with chondroitin if it is an
osteoarthritis. If however it is a rheumatoid arthritis, then it will not be effective since that
is an auto-immune issue.
Next she wanted to know about energy or motivation to exercise, explaining she has
lost some of her desire to get to the gym. She wanted to know if the 5-hour energy
drinks would do the trick. His answer was a thumbs down because it is a stimulant with
216mg of caffeine, twice as much as a cup of coffee. Considering, only up to two or
three cups should be consumed in a day and that's throughout a whole day, not all at
once. These "energy" drinks are usually taken all at once and since they are so small,
some people even grab for a second one, making for a dangerous situation for some
people. According to Dr. Cooperman, it can cause palpitations and possibly arrhythmias.
The doctor also added that energy by way of a stimulant is not really energy at all. We
get our energy from the foods we eat, glucose molecules. The best producer of energy
is exercise.
From the Dermatology show, a caller asked Dr. Michael Whitlow about
hyperpigmentation and melasma on her face. I can totally relate to this. She wanted to
know what to do for it, if anything, perhaps even lasers. He said the MOST important
thing you can do is wear sunscreen that covers both kinds of rays, UVA, and UVB. The
best is something with titanium dioxide or zinc. Dr. Whitlow says his favorite is Oil of
Olay Complete. Secondly, he suggests a bleaching cream, an example would be
Triluma, which contains hydroquinone, retin A, and a steroid, as a once-a-day topical
regimen. He said positive results from this can be seen in a few months. The issue with
sunscreen and sun is that the sunscreen regimen on the face has to be aggressive and
consistent because even just a little bit of sun on the face can undo all the good. I can
attest to that! Chemical peels can work on certain spots. Lasers, he said, are "iffy at
best and can sometimes make it worse." First do your homework before going the laser
route.
Book reference of the week:
"10 Habits of Happy Mothers" by Meg Meeker, M.D. She is a Michigan pediatrician.