The new year can be a time of renewal and for some the ideal time to deal with addiction disorders. Many people make resolutions, but dealing with this brain disease is not simply a matter of deciding not to use. Substance misuse, abuse and dependence can be challenging to treat and overcome and long-term recovery from addiction requires treatment by professionals
Sarah Kovach, M.S., LMHC Therapist Team Lead of Lakeview Health in Jacksonville Florida joins Mark Alyn on Late Night Health Radio to talk about all about Residential Addiction Treatment and what families and those seeking help can expect including what individuals should be looking for in a residential treatment facility, how you choose the right one and costs associated with treatment. For information visit: www.lakeviewhealth.com

Sarah Kovach holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Miami University and a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from the University of North Florida. She joined the Lakeview Health clinical team in 2013. She is trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and works with patients struggling with trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder.

The “Going Red for Women” campaign will flourish in February with women sporting their red dresses in support of heart health month, but are women really getting the prevention message? Young women pursuing a career and raising a family are most at risk as they often put off medical care not realizing they are a candidate for a heart attack or stroke.

According to a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, young women who've had a heart attack will have a twenty fold increased risk of a second heart attack, and a tripled risk of a first stroke, according to findings. Two more recent studies published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology confirm that women under the age of 55 are often left in the dark when it comes to knowing the risk factors of heart disease.

“When it comes to heart health, women have different warning signs and nutritional needs,” says Dana Cohen, M.D., a nationally renowned internal and integrative medicine specialist whose multi-disciplinary approach has helped treat thousands of patients using a variety of conventional and complementary therapies.

“One of the most important connections doctors need to make for their female patients is the relationship between heart and bone health.”

For example, Cohen says calcium supplementation plays an important role for building bones but can cause problems for the heart if another nutrient, vitamin K2, is missing from the calcium supplement.

“Your doctor may advise you to stop taking calcium supplements, but that’s not the solution,” said Cohen. “Calcium needs to be taken along with vitamin K2, as it plays a critical role of regulating calcium metabolism by keeping the calcium in your bones and out of your arteries where calcium buildup can lead to artery clogging that can cause heart disease and strokes.”

The “Going Red for Women” campaign will flourish in February with women sporting their red dresses in support of heart health month, but are women really getting the prevention message? Young women pursuing a career and raising a family are most at risk as they often put off medical care not realizing they are a candidate for a heart attack or stroke.
According to a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, young women who've had a heart attack will have a twenty fold increased risk of a second heart attack, and a tripled risk of a first stroke, according to findings. Two more recent studies published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology confirm that women under the age of 55 are often left in the dark when it comes to knowing the risk factors of heart disease.
“When it comes to heart health, women have different warning signs and nutritional needs,” says Dana Cohen, M.D., a nationally renowned internal and integrative medicine specialist whose multi-disciplinary approach has helped treat thousands of patients using a variety of conventional and complementary therapies.
“One of the most important connections doctors need to make for their female patients is the relationship between heart and bone health.”
For example, Cohen says calcium supplementation plays an important role for building bones but can cause problems for the heart if another nutrient, vitamin K2, is missing from the
calcium supplement.
“Your doctor may advise you to stop taking calcium supplements, but that’s not the solution,” said Cohen. “Calcium needs to be taken along with vitamin K2, as it plays a critical
role of regulating calcium metabolism by keeping the calcium in your bones and out of your arteries where calcium buildup can lead to artery clogging that can cause heart disease and strokes.” www.drdanacohen.com

Joel Sanders is a unique holistic dentist in Highland Park, Illinois, whose wide following of patients appreciate the fact that he goes beyond just restoring teeth. He cares about each person’s total health.

After graduating from Northwestern University Dental School in 1979, Joel began practicing traditional dentistry for several years. During a dental seminar, Joel met one of the early practitioners and researchers of holistic & biologic dentistry, Dr. Doug Cook, and that relationship influenced him to radically change his approach for dental care. Using all-natural products like metal-free resins and porcelain instead of traditional metallic fillings is just one example.

Joel made it his mission to educate patients on the importance of keeping their mouth healthy.
“It’s important for people to know that there is a huge connection between the mouth and the whole body. Everything works together.”
Joel defines holistic dentistry as energy dentistry. “Everything begins on an energetic level before it manifests as a physical symptom or condition,” explains Joel. “Metals have electrical fields around them. What makes mercury toxic is the field around it.” Another no-no is the use of fluoride, a toxic substance found in most toothpaste. Joel advises patients to purchase toothpaste without fluoride.

“Holistic dentistry is the realization that everything you do or don’t do has a ripple effect in the body. It’s not just drilling a hole and filling it. You’ve got to recognize - how are the chemicals of the filling in a tooth affecting the metabolism?”

“Chinese medicine and meridian lines (energy lines) demonstrate that each point on the tooth is related to a specific organ,” adds Joel. Joel’s compassion is evidenced by three service missions to Ecuador, where he treated children in need, who had never received dental care.

His practice serves an array of patients – from the CEO of a large corporation in Chicago to a person in need off the streets of Chicago. Some patients fly across the country to have his special dental care.

Joel Sanders is a unique holistic dentist in Highland Park, Illinois, whose wide following of patients appreciate the fact that he goes beyond just restoring teeth. He cares about each person’s total health.

After graduating from Northwestern University Dental School in 1979, Joel began practicing traditional dentistry for several years. During a dental seminar, Joel met one of the early practitioners and researchers of holistic & biologic dentistry, Dr. Doug Cook, and that relationship influenced him to radically change his approach for dental care. Using all-natural products like metal-free resins and porcelain instead of traditional metallic fillings is just one example.

Joel made it his mission to educate patients on the importance of keeping their mouth healthy.
“It’s important for people to know that there is a huge connection between the mouth and the whole body. Everything works together.”
Joel defines holistic dentistry as energy dentistry. “Everything begins on an energetic level before it manifests as a physical symptom or condition,” explains Joel. “Metals have electrical fields around them. What makes mercury toxic is the field around it.” Another no-no is the use of fluoride, a toxic substance found in most toothpaste. Joel advises patients to purchase toothpaste without fluoride.

“Holistic dentistry is the realization that everything you do or don’t do has a ripple effect in the body. It’s not just drilling a hole and filling it. You’ve got to recognize - how are the chemicals of the filling in a tooth affecting the metabolism?”

“Chinese medicine and meridian lines (energy lines) demonstrate that each point on the tooth is related to a specific organ,” adds Joel. Joel’s compassion is evidenced by three service missions to Ecuador, where he treated children in need, who had never received dental care.

His practice serves an array of patients – from the CEO of a large corporation in Chicago to a person in need off the streets of Chicago. Some patients fly across the country to have his special dental care.

Courtney Amundson - Joining us is a remarkable young woman Courtney Amundson, author of "Teachings From God." From "the mouths of babes" comes to mind as this 19 year old shares wisdom for the ages. Sometimes, but definitely not always, as we are each presented with different challenges to benefit our own personal growth. Many times being spiritual does not always mean we are healthier, but does help in our own overall balance in life.
I could not draw any conclusions, only my own experience…but for me being spiritual means that I have more courage to surrender and not play victim to what I see showing up physically as I know it is a manifestation of something larger to look at.
But sometimes that is a long road of discovery – and sometimes you don’t figure it out in one lifetime.

Courtney Amundson - Joining us is a remarkable young woman Courtney Amundson, author of "Teachings From God." From "the mouths of babes" comes to mind as this 19 year old shares wisdom for the ages. Sometimes, but definitely not always, as we are each presented with different challenges to benefit our own personal growth. Many times being spiritual does not always mean we are healthier, but does help in our own overall balance in life.
I could not draw any conclusions, only my own experience…but for me being spiritual means that I have more courage to surrender and not play victim to what I see showing up physically as I know it is a manifestation of something larger to look at.
But sometimes that is a long road of discovery – and sometimes you don’t figure it out in one lifetime.

Dr. Don Matsumoto - Glaucoma in the Baby Boomer Population - It is often called the “silent thief of sight.” We’re talking about glaucoma – a serious eye disease and the leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the world. It’s estimated glaucoma affects 3 million Americans but only half know they have it. That’s because there aren’t any symptoms and the only way to know you have it is to have an eye exam. Dr. Don Matsumoto joins Mark for a look at eye care for those over the age of 50.

There are two types of glaucoma – open angle and acute angle-closure. Open-angle doesn’t have any symptoms until permanent vision loss has occurred. Symptoms in the late stages of the disease include gradual loss of peripheral vision, blank spots in your field of vision and tunnel vision.

Angle-closure glaucoma is rare and develops very quickly. Symptoms include eye pain, nausea and vomiting (accompanying the severe eye pain), blurred vision and headaches.

Regular eye exams are the key to detecting glaucoma and the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends a comprehensive eye exam for all adults starting at age 40.

One interesting fact is that glaucoma is an increasing diagnosis among baby boomers and can largely be attributed to LASIK surgery. Baby boomers were the first ones to take advantage of refractive surgery procedures such as LASKIK. After LASIK, patients see great, so most only see their eye doctor if they are in pain or if their quality of vision declines. However, as we mentioned, there aren’t any symptoms of glaucoma so some could have a false belief that their eyes are fine.

Glaucoma affects all nationalities and all people as they age. Without having regular comprehensive eye exams, the baby boomer generation is not being checked adequately for glaucoma.

Dr. Don Matsumoto’s best recommendation – no matter what your age and even if you think you can see fine -- don’t forget about your regular eye examination!

Dr. Don Matsumoto - Glaucoma in the Baby Boomer Population - It is often called the “silent thief of sight.” We’re talking about glaucoma – a serious eye disease and the leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the world. It’s estimated glaucoma affects 3 million Americans but only half know they have it. That’s because there aren’t any symptoms and the only way to know you have it is to have an eye exam. Dr. Don Matsumoto joins Mark for a look at eye care for those over the age of 50.

There are two types of glaucoma – open angle and acute angle-closure. Open-angle doesn’t have any symptoms until permanent vision loss has occurred. Symptoms in the late stages of the disease include gradual loss of peripheral vision, blank spots in your field of vision and tunnel vision.

Angle-closure glaucoma is rare and develops very quickly. Symptoms include eye pain, nausea and vomiting (accompanying the severe eye pain), blurred vision and headaches.

Regular eye exams are the key to detecting glaucoma and the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends a comprehensive eye exam for all adults starting at age 40.

One interesting fact is that glaucoma is an increasing diagnosis among baby boomers and can largely be attributed to LASIK surgery. Baby boomers were the first ones to take advantage of refractive surgery procedures such as LASKIK. After LASIK, patients see great, so most only see their eye doctor if they are in pain or if their quality of vision declines. However, as we mentioned, there aren’t any symptoms of glaucoma so some could have a false belief that their eyes are fine.

Glaucoma affects all nationalities and all people as they age. Without having regular comprehensive eye exams, the baby boomer generation is not being checked adequately for glaucoma.

Dr. Don Matsumoto’s best recommendation – no matter what your age and even if you think you can see fine -- don’t forget about your regular eye examination!

Christaria - The Magic of Sound - Christaria, classical soprano and spiritual luminary, joins Mark for a dynamic discussion about the health benefits of something most of us don’t think twice about: SOUND.
“We know from advancements in quantum physics that everything is energy and vibration. Everything. Even us,” says Christaria. “And as a vibration and wave, sound is one of the most powerful tools we have for re-shaping and shifting our energy — from our emotional state to the health and harmony of our physical bodies. We are literally sitting on one of the most potent healing tools there is — our own voice.”
Christaria shares with listeners how sound is currently utilized for healing in traditional, holistic, and esoteric ways. She explains that each of us has a personal energy system and how we can shift our state of being in moments with simple sounds. By opening our awareness and viewing sound in a whole new way, each of us has the ability to be a healer and “heart-opener” for ourselves and others.
Christaria inspires listeners to tap into their own voice to uncover and remember their authentic joy and vibrancy for living. Many are hungry for “more” — more peace, more prosperity, more purpose, more sensation — more of something we cannot identify. We seek these things through activity, acquisition, and achievement, but end up with persistent strife and stress. The truth is everything we need lies deep within ourselves, gently (or not so gently) waiting to be remembered and rekindled. This is our life’s journey, with ultimate power and fulfillment coming to us when we live fully aligned with who we truly are in service to others.
“The greatest blessing you can give the world is the self-permission to be who you truly are,” Christaria states. “Open your heart — and your mouth — and heal, igniting your passion and power within.”
Learn more about Christaria’s music and teaching at Christaria.com.