Late Night Health Radio

Drop the Pain Pills: BioCare System is changing the pain relief game with LumiWave, its medical-grade pain relief device

Why should you drop the Pain Pills? According to the National Safety Council, 99 percent of physicians exceed the recommended three-day dosage limit and that 74 percent of doctors believe morphine and oxycodone are the most effective ways to treat pain.

BioCare Systems is proving that pain can be managed without opioids – empowering people to take control of their health. Their product LumiWave delivers a specialized dose of near infrared light, which triggers the release of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide has been proven to dilate blood vessels, increase lymphatic drainage and modulate muscle repair. The uses of LumiWave are vast, from relieving pain from chronic pain (like arthritis, migraines or tendonitis) and acute injuries to promoting muscle recovery and stimulating stem cell proliferation and differentiation in stem cell treatments (PRP)

LumiWave is a medical-grade pain relief technology for easy use at home. Its 200-400 light-emitting diode (LED) array, originally designed for clinical effectiveness in the professional office, has never been available before at such an affordable cost. Automated treatment controls make the LumiWave device safe and simple to use without the risk of over-treatment or unwanted side effects. And, its compact, wearable design makes it convenient to travel with.

It takes only two controls on the LumiWave device to receive the proper dose of LED infrared energy to safely and effectively relieve pain, with out pain pills. Choose the 10-minute mode or 20-minute mode, depending on the area or kind of pain; once you start your treatment mode, the LumiWave will maintain a safe LED temperature and automatically turn off at the end of the pre-set time. Two treatments a day are generally enough to experience pain relief.

In 2005, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted BioCare Systems, Inc. clearance to market the LumiWave® device as a class II medical device for consumers. Since then, it has been used successfully by professional athletes, sports teams, sports medicine practitioners, and active people across the country. Today, BioCare Systems, Inc. supports both consumers and professionals with high-quality medical products, customer support and warranty protection.

air date: 4/28/17

We are all looking for a bit more stillness in our lives, or so we have been told we should be. But what does that mean? For most of us, we are going through our days so quickly, that “stillness” may mean falling asleep the moment we hit the sofa at night, or the smooth pull of a glass of wine at the end of a long day of work — with dinner, laundry, and kids still on the docket.

For me, stillness is another word for a deep calm that emanates from within my body. Even if a stressful situation is unfolding around me at home, at work, or even on the news. Stillness is also a word that I like to use instead of meditation sometimes because the concept of “meditating” can feel overwhelming and complicated to those who have not done it.

Here are tips on tapping into a calm and “centered” feeling when you are stressed or overwhelmed:

Ask yourself, “Am I breathing?” and then focus on your breath…. simply going in and out. In and out. Do not alter it, just watch it. Feel it. This will naturally bring you to the present moment, and doing this for even just a minute or two can lower your heart rate, loosen the grip of a headache, and melt away stressors.
Listen to music that you find soothing and uplifting. This is different for each of us, so give yourself creative license. Each morning, begin your day by sitting quietly in a chair —or even before you get out of bed just propped up on pillows—and simply listen and allow the music to flow into you.
To take our minds off of worries and stress, repetitive words (such as prayers or mantras) can be very effective. But to be clear, meditation is not a religious thing, but all religions have a tradition that includes some ritual or technique to achieve the same results as meditation. Here is an easy, powerful one: “I AM (blank).” You fill in the blank with a word that is positive like: I AM … love, gratitude, health, sunshine, abundance, carefree, joy…. Sitting quietly with back straight, eyes closed, hands falling loosely on your lap, simply repeat this I AM statement for about 5 minutes or so. You can listen to music if that supports you. When your mind wanders, bring it back gently (and without recrimination) to your special phrase. And, your mind WILL wander. It is the nature of the untrained “monkey mind” we all have. Try this for a week, and see what happens!
For a 15-minutes music meditation layered with birdsong, soothing background, crystal bowls and gentle melodious singing, go to http://ChristinePowers.com/LateNightHealth Enjoy!

air date: 1/20/17

We are all looking for a bit more stillness in our lives, or so we have been told we should be. But what does that mean? For most of us, we are going through our days so quickly, that “stillness” may mean falling asleep the moment we hit the sofa at night, or the smooth pull of a glass of wine at the end of a long day of work — with dinner, laundry, and kids still on the docket.

For me, stillness is another word for a deep calm that emanates from within my body. Even if a stressful situation is unfolding around me at home, at work, or even on the news. Stillness is also a word that I like to use instead of meditation sometimes because the concept of “meditating” can feel overwhelming and complicated to those who have not done it.

Here are tips on tapping into a calm and “centered” feeling when you are stressed or overwhelmed:

Ask yourself, “Am I breathing?” and then focus on your breath…. simply going in and out. In and out. Do not alter it, just watch it. Feel it. This will naturally bring you to the present moment, and doing this for even just a minute or two can lower your heart rate, loosen the grip of a headache, and melt away stressors.
Listen to music that you find soothing and uplifting. This is different for each of us, so give yourself creative license. Each morning, begin your day by sitting quietly in a chair —or even before you get out of bed just propped up on pillows—and simply listen and allow the music to flow into you.
To take our minds off of worries and stress, repetitive words (such as prayers or mantras) can be very effective. But to be clear, meditation is not a religious thing, but all religions have a tradition that includes some ritual or technique to achieve the same results as meditation. Here is an easy, powerful one: “I AM (blank).” You fill in the blank with a word that is positive like: I AM … love, gratitude, health, sunshine, abundance, carefree, joy…. Sitting quietly with back straight, eyes closed, hands falling loosely on your lap, simply repeat this I AM statement for about 5 minutes or so. You can listen to music if that supports you. When your mind wanders, bring it back gently (and without recrimination) to your special phrase. And, your mind WILL wander. It is the nature of the untrained “monkey mind” we all have. Try this for a week, and see what happens!
For a 15-minutes music meditation layered with birdsong, soothing background, crystal bowls and gentle melodious singing, go to http://ChristinePowers.com/LateNightHealth Enjoy!

air date: 1/20/17

There are many problems inherent in combining a business and personal relationship. The problematic areas usually revolve around money, respective effort, communication, ability and division of labor. There are other possible problems, but these are a few of the key categories.

In a combination business and personal relationship, it is helpful to reinforce each other in positive ways, such as verbal acknowledgement of each other’s effort, i.e. compliments. It’s important to reinforce each other on a regular basis. You cannot assume that your partner knows that they are appreciated in their efforts and hard work. It’s important that the compliments be voiced.

We discuss who is responsible for specific activities relating to the business, and we apportion activities according to ability and time availability. In our relationship, one of us has a larger part in running the business with all that that entails. We often strategize together on how we want to move forward on various pieces of business.

There are many other factors that are important in keeping a business and personal relationship strong and positive. Here are a few of them:

Being respectful of the right time to interact without disrupting what the other person is involved in.
Speaking and listening in a respectful way to each other. It is important to keep an open mind and the possibility of changing one’s mind.
Here’s a poem that Shelley and I would like to share called: “Listening”…

“Listen to me, I’ll listen to you.

It shows respect, and kindness too.

Listen with patience

And think of the other,

Like the sweet understanding of a loving Mother.

So let us be kind,

And patiently give,

The great gift of listening,

To compassionately live.

So, it is important not to interrupt, and to be a patient, present listener.

In connection with either party speaking, it’s important to be respectful of the other’s time. It’s also important in terms of time to “be sincere, be brief, and be seated”. We should not lecture, talk down to, patronize or blame. All of the above simply means not insisting on being right.

The guiding principles when business and personal relationships are combined, work best when patient communication, kindness and compassion are manifested. A key to make it all work is verbally appreciating and acknowledging the efforts of each person. The Buddhists say “We are all suffering”. We all have a bit of reactivity from our past. So, in this relationship there are ups and downs, successes and failures, worry and anxiety and all the negatives that exist in many relationships.

Summing it all up, patient, loving kindness to each other, being good listeners, and perhaps most important being good forgivers is what has enabled us to stay together in a combination business and personal relationship.

air date: 2/17/17

There are many problems inherent in combining a business and personal relationship. The problematic areas usually revolve around money, respective effort, communication, ability and division of labor. There are other possible problems, but these are a few of the key categories.

In a combination business and personal relationship, it is helpful to reinforce each other in positive ways, such as verbal acknowledgement of each other’s effort, i.e. compliments. It’s important to reinforce each other on a regular basis. You cannot assume that your partner knows that they are appreciated in their efforts and hard work. It’s important that the compliments be voiced.

We discuss who is responsible for specific activities relating to the business, and we apportion activities according to ability and time availability. In our relationship, one of us has a larger part in running the business with all that that entails. We often strategize together on how we want to move forward on various pieces of business.

There are many other factors that are important in keeping a business and personal relationship strong and positive. Here are a few of them:

Being respectful of the right time to interact without disrupting what the other person is involved in.
Speaking and listening in a respectful way to each other. It is important to keep an open mind and the possibility of changing one’s mind.
Here’s a poem that Shelley and I would like to share called: “Listening”…

“Listen to me, I’ll listen to you.

It shows respect, and kindness too.

Listen with patience

And think of the other,

Like the sweet understanding of a loving Mother.

So let us be kind,

And patiently give,

The great gift of listening,

To compassionately live.

So, it is important not to interrupt, and to be a patient, present listener.

In connection with either party speaking, it’s important to be respectful of the other’s time. It’s also important in terms of time to “be sincere, be brief, and be seated”. We should not lecture, talk down to, patronize or blame. All of the above simply means not insisting on being right.

The guiding principles when business and personal relationships are combined, work best when patient communication, kindness and compassion are manifested. A key to make it all work is verbally appreciating and acknowledging the efforts of each person. The Buddhists say “We are all suffering”. We all have a bit of reactivity from our past. So, in this relationship there are ups and downs, successes and failures, worry and anxiety and all the negatives that exist in many relationships.

Summing it all up, patient, loving kindness to each other, being good listeners, and perhaps most important being good forgivers is what has enabled us to stay together in a combination business and personal relationship.

air date:2/17/17

What are the mistakes women over the age of 40 make when it comes to their health? Our guest tonight on Late Night Health, Dr. Christine Horner, is here to talk about these common mistakes and what women can do to avoid them so they feel radiant, healthy and beautiful beyond age 40.

Statistics show that women over the age of 40 are getting married for the first or second time, having children and are at the pinnacle of their careers. Clearly, women over 40 are not “over the hill,” however their busy lives can lead them to make mistakes that can negatively affect their health and longevity.

Dr. Christine Horner is author of the book, “Radiant Health, Ageless Beauty,” and says there isn’t just one cause of aging, but rather many factors that simultaneously contribute to the overall aging process. But there is good news! She says there are many ways to reverse the aging process especially when it comes to health issues like heart health, menopause, weight gain and depression.

Also, Dr. Christine Horner is no stranger to changing policy when it comes to women’s health care. In the 90s she launched a five-year crusade called the Breast Reconstruction Advocacy Project (BRA Project) that led to the passage of an unprecedented federal law that was signed by President Bill Clinton in 1998, requiring insurance companies to pay for breast reconstruction following mastectomy. We talk to her about her views on President Trump’s health care policies that may not be favorable for women including: mammogram and cervical cancer screenings, as well as insurance coverage.

Join Late Night Health Radio host, Mark Alyn and hear Dr. Christine Horner’s advice on how women can achieve health, beauty and longevity by addressing common health pitfalls that many women over the age of 40 experience, including heart health, menopause, weight changes, and depression.

air date: 3/17/17

What are the mistakes women over the age of 40 make when it comes to their health? Our guest tonight on Late Night Health, Dr. Christine Horner, is here to talk about these common mistakes and what women can do to avoid them so they feel radiant, healthy and beautiful beyond age 40.

Statistics show that women over the age of 40 are getting married for the first or second time, having children and are at the pinnacle of their careers. Clearly, women over 40 are not “over the hill,” however their busy lives can lead them to make mistakes that can negatively affect their health and longevity.

Dr. Christine Horner is author of the book, “Radiant Health, Ageless Beauty,” and says there isn’t just one cause of aging, but rather many factors that simultaneously contribute to the overall aging process. But there is good news! She says there are many ways to reverse the aging process especially when it comes to health issues like heart health, menopause, weight gain and depression.

Also, Dr. Christine Horner is no stranger to changing policy when it comes to women’s health care. In the 90s she launched a five-year crusade called the Breast Reconstruction Advocacy Project (BRA Project) that led to the passage of an unprecedented federal law that was signed by President Bill Clinton in 1998, requiring insurance companies to pay for breast reconstruction following mastectomy. We talk to her about her views on President Trump’s health care policies that may not be favorable for women including: mammogram and cervical cancer screenings, as well as insurance coverage.

Join Late Night Health Radio host, Mark Alyn and hear Dr. Christine Horner’s advice on how women can achieve health, beauty and longevity by addressing common health pitfalls that many women over the age of 40 experience, including heart health, menopause, weight changes, and depression.

air date: 3/17/17

What will happen with the health care system under the new Trump Administration? Karen Howard, executive director and CEO of the Organic & Natural Health Association is our guest tonight on Late Night Health to talk about these important issues.

Karen will talk to us about the current health care system and where she feels the Trump administration should focus their attention and how to regulate a path for a healthier America. Some of the questions we will be exploring:

Why is our country that focuses so much on diagnostics for disease prevention fail miserably in financing benefits that alleviate the onset of chronic disease by promoting exercise, healthy diets and mental health? Obamacare may be here for now but is it about to explode? Can government really regulate us into a healthy society? Our guest, Karen Howard, says no and she says her organization, the Organic & Natural Health Association, is ready and positioned to oppose the efforts of the government when they fail the test.

Join Late Night Health Radio host, Mark Alyn and our guest, Karen Howard to learn about the Organic & Natural Health Association’s focus on the value any health legislation or regulation holds for the consumer. How will changes in health care affect you? Will these changes affect your local elected officials? What can be done to change health care politics?

Also, Karen will discuss Draft Guidance pending on the FDA’s desk relating to defining what constitutes a New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) for supplements. Does this draft do anything to support or enhance the documented safety record of the dietary supplement industry?

And then be sure to tune into Late Night Health to learn more about how the future of health care will affect you personally and what you can do about it with our guest, Karen Howard, CEO and executive director of Organic & Natural Health Association.

air date: 2/17/17

What will happen with the health care system under the new Trump Administration? Karen Howard, executive director and CEO of the Organic & Natural Health Association is our guest tonight on Late Night Health to talk about these important issues.

Karen will talk to us about the current health care system and where she feels the Trump administration should focus their attention and how to regulate a path for a healthier America. Some of the questions we will be exploring:

Why is our country that focuses so much on diagnostics for disease prevention fail miserably in financing benefits that alleviate the onset of chronic disease by promoting exercise, healthy diets and mental health? Obamacare may be here for now but is it about to explode? Can government really regulate us into a healthy society? Our guest, Karen Howard, says no and she says her organization, the Organic & Natural Health Association, is ready and positioned to oppose the efforts of the government when they fail the test.

Join Late Night Health Radio host, Mark Alyn and our guest, Karen Howard to learn about the Organic & Natural Health Association’s focus on the value any health legislation or regulation holds for the consumer. How will changes in health care affect you? Will these changes affect your local elected officials? What can be done to change health care politics?

Also, Karen will discuss Draft Guidance pending on the FDA’s desk relating to defining what constitutes a New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) for supplements. Does this draft do anything to support or enhance the documented safety record of the dietary supplement industry?

And then be sure to tune into Late Night Health to learn more about how the future of health care will affect you personally and what you can do about it with our guest, Karen Howard, CEO and executive director of Organic & Natural Health Association.

air date: 2/17/17

The recent incident with United Airlines dragging their customer off a plane against his will has America in utter shock. When it comes to air travel is customer service even a term for travelers anymore or is this treatment just par for the course of increased air travel?

Our guest tonight on Late Night Health tonight is Rod Rakic, a FAA commercial rated pilot, volunteer Civil Air Patrol officer, and co-founder of FlyOtto says the future of air travel is going to get better and passengers do have rights that they may not be aware of that they can use to their benefit. He says a huge factor to why air travel can be so stressful is because most travelers are just told what to do and where to go without much explanation. He says this can cause a lot of unnecessary aggravation that could be easily resolved if passengers had the tools and knowledge to navigate their trips more effectively.

Rod Rakic says decoding arduous air travel mysteries can alleviate unnecessary flight frustrations this spring and summer. He share with Late Night Heath how to avert three common airline aggravations to regain a sense of control even if you are not in the cockpit including: 1) oversold situations; 2) flight delays; and 3) shortcuts to gaining better status (for better treatment).

As a seasoned pilot and trailblazing aviation entrepreneur, Rod Rakic has spent the last decade developing online tools to help travelers have a positive in-flight experience. His award-winning technology has increased accessibility and ease of flying for pilots and passengers alike, while simultaneously helping save an infrastructure of 5,000 public use airports across the country that are underutilized by commercial airlines. His latest development is www.flyotto.com and he will share with us how this first of its kind online experience for booking on-demand, private flights with departures possible in less than 24 hours may change the way you approach booking future travel.

Join host Mark Alyn on Late Night Health Radio with pilot and co-founder of FlyOtto, Rod Rakic to address three of the most common travel aggravations and discover what your rights are as a passenger!

air date: 3/10/17