Detoxing is a good way to start on a system of health and beauty. For many people the word detox or cleanse is scary because it sounds unpleasant or too complicated, but it’s actually pretty simple to do.

Natural health expert and award-winning author, Dr. Christine Horner says committing to a simple home detox for just three days can help your liver get a jump start on shedding toxins that have likely been accumulating during the winter season from inactivity, emotional stress and not getting enough sunshine. She shares her vitality and health secrets with Mark Alyn on Late Night Health.

Horner, a board-certified plastic surgeon
who left her lucrative plastic surgery practice
after an experience nearly 20 years ago changed her approach to helping her patients
obtain health and youthfulness that she details in
her new book, “Radiant Health, Ageless Beauty”
(Elgea Publishing, 2016).

The secrets to youthfulness can be harnessed at any age using her 30-day program, as outlined in her book. A simple detox program is discussed that can make changes to your life in as little as three days. This is a do it yourself detox plan to regain a glowing complexion, boost energy and mood, stimulate the immune system, improve digestion and facilitate weight loss.

Dr. Horner also talks about supplements including AHCC which is found in certain mushroom extracts. AHCC works to strengthen the immune system and may help to reduce the risk of cancer.

If you're feeling a little burned out, your skin is breaking out and you can’t shake those mood swings, it may be that your liver is working overtime to shed some of the toxins that have been building up in your body. Now is the time to reboot your system and get healthy. While written for women, the program works equally well for men as well.

air date: 7/15/16

Breast cancer impacts people from all ethnic backgrounds. However, there are significant differences in the mortality rates among racial groups. African American women diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States have a mortality rate that is 42 percent higher than their Caucasian counterparts. This disparity is even greater in Los Angeles where African American women are dying of breast cancer at rates 70 percent higher than Caucasian women are. The Circle of Promise initiative was created to help diminish this health disparity gap while simultaneously creating a cultural shift that will change the outcome for African Americans diagnosed with breast cancer.

Mark Pilon, Executive Director of the Susan G. Komen Los Angeles County talks about reaching out to the African American community to provide information, education and testing on Late Night Health with Mark Alyn.

The California Circle of Promise is an initiative addressing breast cancer disparities among African Americans at the system, community, and individual levels. The initiative serves the unique needs of African American women, 40 and above, who are rarely or never screened for breast cancer in order to provide access to quality breast health care services.

The goal of the initiative is to empower African American women with the knowledge, information and resources to enter and seamlessly move through a quality, culturally competent and coordinated system of breast health care. In some instances, this means bringing the services directly to the community in the form of a mobile breast cancer screening event and/or grass roots health education programs.

The Los Angeles County Circle of Promise could not have accomplished these goals and reached this population of women without the help of our community partners, stakeholders, and sponsors. Their collaborative efforts have allowed us to do substantial work in the community these past two years. We are incredibly grateful for their partnership and the opportunity to work together to create a positive breast health movement for African American women in Los Angeles County.

air date: 4/15/16

Breast cancer impacts people from all ethnic backgrounds. However, there are significant differences in the mortality rates among racial groups. African American women diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States have a mortality rate that is 42 percent higher than their Caucasian counterparts. This disparity is even greater in Los Angeles where African American women are dying of breast cancer at rates 70 percent higher than Caucasian women are. The Circle of Promise initiative was created to help diminish this health disparity gap while simultaneously creating a cultural shift that will change the outcome for African Americans diagnosed with breast cancer.

Mark Pilon, Executive Director of the Susan G. Komen Los Angeles County talks about reaching out to the African American community to provide information, education and testing on Late Night Health with Mark Alyn.

The California Circle of Promise is an initiative addressing breast cancer disparities among African Americans at the system, community, and individual levels. The initiative serves the unique needs of African American women, 40 and above, who are rarely or never screened for breast cancer in order to provide access to quality breast health care services.

The goal of the initiative is to empower African American women with the knowledge, information and resources to enter and seamlessly move through a quality, culturally competent and coordinated system of breast health care. In some instances, this means bringing the services directly to the community in the form of a mobile breast cancer screening event and/or grass roots health education programs.

The Los Angeles County Circle of Promise could not have accomplished these goals and reached this population of women without the help of our community partners, stakeholders, and sponsors. Their collaborative efforts have allowed us to do substantial work in the community these past two years. We are incredibly grateful for their partnership and the opportunity to work together to create a positive breast health movement for African American women in Los Angeles County.

air date: 4/15/16

In this edition Robert Clancy talks about leaving your past in the past and getting on with your life. We've all heard stories of bad or poor parents "ruining the life of their children". Robert says forgot about it and get on with your life. It's your life, not your parents! Concentrate on the now and your life will see dramatic changes. (7/15/16)

Everyday millions of people start their day by reading their horoscopes in daily newspapers or online. To many, astrology is just a bit of fun. Dr. Stephanie Marango, MD, co-author of Your body and the Stars, astrology is a tool used to help people stay healthy! She visits with Late Night Health to share this ancient healing technique.

Modern astrology is believed to have been developed in ancient Egypt and is based on the Zodiac. The Babylonians and other groups implemented this "Circle of Animals" to help people understand their daily lives. Now astrology, according to the authors, can help people with their wellbeing.

When a body region is in need of attention, a zodiac sign’s susceptibilities also surface, but you don’t have to wait until a part of your body feels out of whack to read about it. You can read whatever part of the book resonates with you the most and use it as a custom-tailored body scan and wellness reference time and time again.

Astrology is a practical and healing magic that allows you to tap into an ancient belief that has resonated with many in a universe that is constantly evolving.

As in an astrological forecast, your birth-sign is only part of your medical astrology. Knowing other parts of your forecast is important to be accurate in your general and health reading. Other aspects of an astrology reading include your rising sign, the time you were born and the location of your birth. With this information computers online can provide you with an accurate chart. Professional astrologers can then read your chart providing information about various characteristics of your life including your health.

While traditional healthcare professionals may frown on astrology as a method of staying healthy, the technique is catching on. For thousands of years astrologists have told clients about their love lives, professional lives and even their health. Today, people can learn about their health from the stars coupled with modern medical science helps people stay healthy. Looking at your stars in this way you can understand what areas of your body may need extra protection.

With todays healthcare system in a state of flux, with more physicians using alternative methods to help patients, looking at the starts and your body may be just what the doctor ordered for you.

Nick Newmont joins Late Night Health to discuss the various modalities people can use to achieve a healthy state of mind by adjusting core beliefs that individuals take on. Most of these detrimental beliefs are conditioned innocently by parental upbringing, which are lived out as comfort levels and personal truths. With the use of hypnotherapy Nick has helped thousands of clients rewrite their subconscious script and attain success, relationships, business and overall improved happiness.

The physical body operates more efficiently when it is free of stress and in a state of relaxation. Breathing is the #1 way the body relaxes itself and relaxation is the #1 way the body heals itself. When you feel tired and very sleepy in the middle of the workday, your body recognizes the immune system is breaking down and trying to get you to take a nap so it can regenerate. Your body knows when it needs to eat, sleep, and exercise. Our bodies send us signals that too often we choose to ignore.

When we get hunger pangs and growling stomach during the day at a non-meal time, we misinterpret that we need food. Quite often the body is trying to burn off energy. The quick test is to go take a brisk, short walk. More often than not the hunger pangs disappear and we discover that we were not hungry at all. The burn off from walking helps burn off stress.

If you work in a stressful environment, remember to breathe. At least once an hour, push back from your desk and take a few long, slow, deep breaths. Trust me, it works wonders.

Breathing is the key to relaxation and primary method of inducing hypnosis. Anxiety and stress can be reduced, alleviated and even eliminated with hypnotherapy. Most addictive behavior is brought on by some form of anxiety that has not been dealt with in the proper manner. The addictive behavior only masks the symptoms creating temporary relief or a “medicated state of denial.”

Nick’s motto is “I give people their life back”.

Nick Newmont joins Late Night Health to discuss the various modalities people can use to achieve a healthy state of mind by adjusting core beliefs that individuals take on. Most of these detrimental beliefs are conditioned innocently by parental upbringing, which are lived out as comfort levels and personal truths. With the use of hypnotherapy Nick has helped thousands of clients rewrite their subconscious script and attain success, relationships, business and overall improved happiness.

The physical body operates more efficiently when it is free of stress and in a state of relaxation. Breathing is the #1 way the body relaxes itself and relaxation is the #1 way the body heals itself. When you feel tired and very sleepy in the middle of the workday, your body recognizes the immune system is breaking down and trying to get you to take a nap so it can regenerate. Your body knows when it needs to eat, sleep, and exercise. Our bodies send us signals that too often we choose to ignore.

When we get hunger pangs and growling stomach during the day at a non-meal time, we misinterpret that we need food. Quite often the body is trying to burn off energy. The quick test is to go take a brisk, short walk. More often than not the hunger pangs disappear and we discover that we were not hungry at all. The burn off from walking helps burn off stress.

If you work in a stressful environment, remember to breathe. At least once an hour, push back from your desk and take a few long, slow, deep breaths. Trust me, it works wonders.

Breathing is the key to relaxation and primary method of inducing hypnosis. Anxiety and stress can be reduced, alleviated and even eliminated with hypnotherapy. Most addictive behavior is brought on by some form of anxiety that has not been dealt with in the proper manner. The addictive behavior only masks the symptoms creating temporary relief or a “medicated state of denial.”

Nick’s motto is “I give people their life back”.

Most first time parents are worried about being a parent. Will I screw up my kid? Will my kid hate me when they grow up? What kind of parent should I be? The list goes on and on. When we were pregnant for the first time, I was hoping there would instructions like there was for assembling the crib. Of course I had to have help in putting the crib together.

While there are hundreds of books available on parenting, none that I've seen really hits the mark. Which causes a sense of dread regarding the new borne. Really, will I screw this kid up?

Parenting is one of the most stressful jobs you'll ever take on in life. Not only are you constantly on duty, but you also are dealing with another human being who has a mind and a journey of their own. Unfortunately, just because you are their parent doesn't mean they will do what you ask them to do, share your opinion on things, or always be polite. Having a variety of tools, tuning into your natural guidance system and being self-aware are all things that can help you navigate this difficult, yet wonderful, adventure.

Self-care is an important part of being a healthy, happy parent. Knowing what you need to recharge your batteries, learning skills to help you deal with difficult situations and putting it all into practice will help you decrease stress and be at your best. When you focus on bringing out the best in yourself you automatically start to bring out the best in others.

The relationship you build with your child is going to influence whether or not they want to be part of your life when they are old enough to choose. This doesn't mean you have to become their best friend – you are still the parent after all – but it can help to guide you when you ask the question, "What's really important here." Knowing what kinds of things you do that give to the relationship and what you might be doing that is taking away can make a big difference when your child reaches the teenage years and your parent power has fizzled away.

Debbie Pokornik, Chief Empowerment Officer at Powerful Moms and author of several books including Vibrant, Powerful Moms (and dads too) shares her insights on how to raise kids almost stress frees when she visits Late Night Health.

Most first time parents are worried about being a parent. Will I screw up my kid? Will my kid hate me when they grow up? What kind of parent should I be? The list goes on and on. When we were pregnant for the first time, I was hoping there would instructions like there was for assembling the crib. Of course I had to have help in putting the crib together.

While there are hundreds of books available on parenting, none that I've seen really hits the mark. Which causes a sense of dread regarding the new borne. Really, will I screw this kid up?

Parenting is one of the most stressful jobs you'll ever take on in life. Not only are you constantly on duty, but you also are dealing with another human being who has a mind and a journey of their own. Unfortunately, just because you are their parent doesn't mean they will do what you ask them to do, share your opinion on things, or always be polite. Having a variety of tools, tuning into your natural guidance system and being self-aware are all things that can help you navigate this difficult, yet wonderful, adventure.

Self-care is an important part of being a healthy, happy parent. Knowing what you need to recharge your batteries, learning skills to help you deal with difficult situations and putting it all into practice will help you decrease stress and be at your best. When you focus on bringing out the best in yourself you automatically start to bring out the best in others.

The relationship you build with your child is going to influence whether or not they want to be part of your life when they are old enough to choose. This doesn't mean you have to become their best friend – you are still the parent after all – but it can help to guide you when you ask the question, "What's really important here." Knowing what kinds of things you do that give to the relationship and what you might be doing that is taking away can make a big difference when your child reaches the teenage years and your parent power has fizzled away.

Debbie Pokornik, Chief Empowerment Officer at Powerful Moms and author of several books including Vibrant, Powerful Moms (and dads too) shares her insights on how to raise kids almost stress frees when she visits Late Night Health.

Ever watch a kid get a new puppy? They hug, romp and hug some more. The kid laughs and laughs. And the puppy is the center of the universe. Then, by accident, the kid kicks the puppy! It's an accident, not done on purpose. The kid feels just awful. But what about how the puppy feels? Does it mope and go off in the corner? Nope! The puppy wants to get back to the hugging and playing. The kick doesn't stop the love. We've all heard about dog owners that mistreat their animals. Yet the dog remains loving and loyal. Wouldn't it be great if we could all experience that all encompassing love in our lives. That unconditional is something we all want and need to give and to receive. (7/8/16)