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