Late Night Health Radio

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

Autism Spectrum is a disorder identified through such symptoms as repetitive behaviors/movements, lack of eye contact/facial affect changes, and associated changes in the body in regards to regulation and socialization, said Dr. Lori Baudino, licensed clinical Psychologist and Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist.

Dr. Baudino treats her autistic patients through Dance/Movement therapy (DMT). “DMT incorporates ways for the child to feel accepted on a body level, for parents to understand a child's nonverbal and verbal communication, and to join through the body to co-regulate and engage the child for daily living skills and socialization” she explained.

DMT involves movement ranging from simple breathing to jumping, running, gross motor skills and even watching movement. Dance/Movement provides autistic children the opportunity to gain control and express their feelings.

Dr. Baudino calls the outcome of this therapeutic modality “Having Body Knowledge”. “The Body Knowledge enables children to focus on their feelings within the body to work through psychological challenges and integrate experiences relationships and the environment,” she explains. “With Body Knowledge the child feels seen, safe and able to express their inner thoughts and needs,” Dr. Baudino noted.

The use of therapeutic practices that encourage body knowledge help professionals and family members understand what a child on the Spectrum may be communicating, help to provide coping strategies as well as playful and creative outlets to explore emotional themes and interests. The child can increase range of movement and intentionality to support motor planning, sequencing and problem solving.

“With this knowledge and embodied modality the child can work towards feeling comfortable in new environments, communicate needs to others, and feel calm and secure. The child can also develop insight into his/her emotional needs, and be given opportunities to be creative and playful with family and friends.

air date: 4/7/17

Autism Spectrum is a disorder identified through such symptoms as repetitive behaviors/movements, lack of eye contact/facial affect changes, and associated changes in the body in regards to regulation and socialization, said Dr. Lori Baudino, licensed clinical Psychologist and Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist.

Dr. Baudino treats her autistic patients through Dance/Movement therapy (DMT). “DMT incorporates ways for the child to feel accepted on a body level, for parents to understand a child's nonverbal and verbal communication, and to join through the body to co-regulate and engage the child for daily living skills and socialization” she explained.

DMT involves movement ranging from simple breathing to jumping, running, gross motor skills and even watching movement. Dance/Movement provides autistic children the opportunity to gain control and express their feelings.

Dr. Baudino calls the outcome of this therapeutic modality “Having Body Knowledge”. “The Body Knowledge enables children to focus on their feelings within the body to work through psychological challenges and integrate experiences relationships and the environment,” she explains. “With Body Knowledge the child feels seen, safe and able to express their inner thoughts and needs,” Dr. Baudino noted.

The use of therapeutic practices that encourage body knowledge help professionals and family members understand what a child on the Spectrum may be communicating, help to provide coping strategies as well as playful and creative outlets to explore emotional themes and interests. The child can increase range of movement and intentionality to support motor planning, sequencing and problem solving.

“With this knowledge and embodied modality the child can work towards feeling comfortable in new environments, communicate needs to others, and feel calm and secure. The child can also develop insight into his/her emotional needs, and be given opportunities to be creative and playful with family and friends.

air date: 4/7/17

Communication is a very vital part of existence. There has been literature describing how emotional intelligence and communication skills can result in more promising career development, better relationships. People who interview well understand how to make an impression and communicate in a way that makes an employer want to hire them. Poor communication skills can divide people and result in polarization.

If you are with a partner and you want them to lose weight because you are concerned about his or her health, expressing dissatisfaction with the way they look may only marginalize them and make them feel judged. If you instead focus on positivity such as engaging in actions to promote health, that may be more motivating. For example, you can request the other person to take a walk with you, which can have the added benefit of being a bonding experience.

Amir Levine, MD, the author of “Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and how it can help you find-and keep-Love” describes the art of effective communication using five principles. He suggest wearing your heart on your sleeve by being emotionally open, being specific by stating your needs comma using words such as want, feel, and need. He also encourages not having a blaming attitude, being assertive and non-apologetic.

One of the most important lessons to be learned with communication is when to speak up (choosing battles), when to simply walk away, when to speak up and walk away from a relationship. It is also important to know when to speak up in order to work on improving a relationship. Speaking to someone in a respectful, compassionate manner can go a long way. There is often this belief that letting anger out towards the offender will help us feel better, but often doesn’t necessarily lower our stress, as opposed to simply letting anger diffuse, or waiting a moment before reacting. Honesty and feeling empowerment is necessary for open communication in any relationship, albeit at the workplace or personally. The above concept is one that we need to evolve over time.

In such a fast world, we often lack useful feedback and transparency in our relationships. Instead, sometimes people think it’s alright to curb exhibition of manners, as if it’s alright to insult a person upon meeting. This is not useful feedback. We are seeing this happen with politicians, media personalities, etc. The belief that feelings are somehow not relevant in corporate America is a faulty notion, the simplicity of basic kindness is not a character asset, and it is being human.

Anandhi Narasimhan is a child and adult psychiatrist practicing in Los Angeles. Dr. Narasimhan works for two non-profit agencies in addition to running a private practice and has had numerous media appearances.

air date: 4/14/17

Communication is a very vital part of existence. There has been literature describing how emotional intelligence and communication skills can result in more promising career development, better relationships. People who interview well understand how to make an impression and communicate in a way that makes an employer want to hire them. Poor communication skills can divide people and result in polarization.

If you are with a partner and you want them to lose weight because you are concerned about his or her health, expressing dissatisfaction with the way they look may only marginalize them and make them feel judged. If you instead focus on positivity such as engaging in actions to promote health, that may be more motivating. For example, you can request the other person to take a walk with you, which can have the added benefit of being a bonding experience.

Amir Levine, MD, the author of “Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and how it can help you find-and keep-Love” describes the art of effective communication using five principles. He suggest wearing your heart on your sleeve by being emotionally open, being specific by stating your needs comma using words such as want, feel, and need. He also encourages not having a blaming attitude, being assertive and non-apologetic.

One of the most important lessons to be learned with communication is when to speak up (choosing battles), when to simply walk away, when to speak up and walk away from a relationship. It is also important to know when to speak up in order to work on improving a relationship. Speaking to someone in a respectful, compassionate manner can go a long way. There is often this belief that letting anger out towards the offender will help us feel better, but often doesn’t necessarily lower our stress, as opposed to simply letting anger diffuse, or waiting a moment before reacting. Honesty and feeling empowerment is necessary for open communication in any relationship, albeit at the workplace or personally. The above concept is one that we need to evolve over time.

In such a fast world, we often lack useful feedback and transparency in our relationships. Instead, sometimes people think it’s alright to curb exhibition of manners, as if it’s alright to insult a person upon meeting. This is not useful feedback. We are seeing this happen with politicians, media personalities, etc. The belief that feelings are somehow not relevant in corporate America is a faulty notion, the simplicity of basic kindness is not a character asset, and it is being human.

Anandhi Narasimhan is a child and adult psychiatrist practicing in Los Angeles. Dr. Narasimhan works for two non-profit agencies in addition to running a private practice and has had numerous media appearances.

air date: 4/14/17

Maria Dorfner, an award-winning TV producer and founder of NewsMD Communications and Healthy Within Network joins Late Night Health to discuss the best ways to stay fit in a world where obesity continues to be on the rise. Maria is a lifelong health advocate and has professionally been specializing in health journalism for over three decades. We discuss nutrition and how important it is in daily life and to maintaining weight or losing it. We also discuss exercise, how much of it you need and why. We discuss why it's important to be an active participant in your own healthcare.

Maria states, "The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says 90% of Americans SAY diet and exercise is important, but nearly HALF don't know or understand HOW to achieve a balanced diet. Bob Harper, fitness trainer for "The Biggest Loser" was recently on the Today Show on NBC and he says losing weight is 80% NUTRITION and only 20% fitness. That's huge. The TYPE of foods we eat is important, but the AMOUNT is even more critical. Calories count."

We also discuss how much men and women should be eating daily. Maria states,

"The average woman needs 2000 calories a day to maintain weight and 1500 calories to lose one pound of weight per week. The average man needs 2500 calories to maintain weight and 2000 calories to lose one pound of weight per week."

Maria discusses which types of foods are best and then discussed how much we should be exercising in order to optimize our health. She states:

"The Department of Heath and Human Resources recommends 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week. What kind? I say do something that you enjoy, and mix it up so you don't get bored. If you only enjoy walking --then do that. Swimming is great. But make sure to break a sweat and get vigorous at it. Physical activity not only helps with obesity, but it's proven to improve cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disorders, diabetes, pulmonary disease, neurological diseases and depression. Plus, it improves cognitive functioning. Your mind works better after exercising."

"We actually grow new brain cells from it. It's known in the scientific community as neurogenesis. That 20% is still vital because without exercise only a portion of weight loss is from fat. Even thin people can have unhealthy fat, which surrounds vital organs. " We also discuss the importance of staying hydrated.

Maria says, "I can't stress enough the importance of drinking enough water. Health authorities say people should drink half a gallon of water a day. The Mayo Clinic advises 9 eight oz. cups a day for women, and 13 eight oz. cups a day for men. This is based on The Institute of Medicine's recommendation. Water actually helps with weight loss because it flushes out toxins and carries nutrients to our cells. Without it, you can feel tired all the time. And people who are tired will not feel like exercising. Additionally, people often mistake feeling tired with feeling hungry and that's whens they're most likely to reach for sugary foods or junk food. Remember, 60% of the human adult body is water. Our muscles, kidneys, brain, lungs, bones and skin need it to stay healthy.

On the future of health, Maria says:

"I actually think the future of health is going to pay more attention to advocates of health in the past that stressed the mind-body connection. More and more studies are confirming what I spoke of earlier --that exercise has cognitive benefits for the brain, which could prevent cognitive decline from dementia or Alzheimer's disease as we age.

"I know there are a lot of apps and digital health technologies out there, but in my eyes the future is in people being proactive about their health and bringing it back to the basics of 1) getting 9 hours of sleep each night 2) meditating when they wake 3) getting sunshine daily...

Maria Dorfner, an award-winning TV producer and founder of NewsMD Communications and Healthy Within Network joins Late Night Health to discuss the best ways to stay fit in a world where obesity continues to be on the rise. Maria is a lifelong health advocate and has professionally been specializing in health journalism for over three decades. We discuss nutrition and how important it is in daily life and to maintaining weight or losing it. We also discuss exercise, how much of it you need and why. We discuss why it's important to be an active participant in your own healthcare.

Maria states, "The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says 90% of Americans SAY diet and exercise is important, but nearly HALF don't know or understand HOW to achieve a balanced diet. Bob Harper, fitness trainer for "The Biggest Loser" was recently on the Today Show on NBC and he says losing weight is 80% NUTRITION and only 20% fitness. That's huge. The TYPE of foods we eat is important, but the AMOUNT is even more critical. Calories count."

We also discuss how much men and women should be eating daily. Maria states,

"The average woman needs 2000 calories a day to maintain weight and 1500 calories to lose one pound of weight per week. The average man needs 2500 calories to maintain weight and 2000 calories to lose one pound of weight per week."

Maria discusses which types of foods are best and then discussed how much we should be exercising in order to optimize our health. She states:

"The Department of Heath and Human Resources recommends 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week. What kind? I say do something that you enjoy, and mix it up so you don't get bored. If you only enjoy walking --then do that. Swimming is great. But make sure to break a sweat and get vigorous at it. Physical activity not only helps with obesity, but it's proven to improve cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disorders, diabetes, pulmonary disease, neurological diseases and depression. Plus, it improves cognitive functioning. Your mind works better after exercising."

"We actually grow new brain cells from it. It's known in the scientific community as neurogenesis. That 20% is still vital because without exercise only a portion of weight loss is from fat. Even thin people can have unhealthy fat, which surrounds vital organs. " We also discuss the importance of staying hydrated.

Maria says, "I can't stress enough the importance of drinking enough water. Health authorities say people should drink half a gallon of water a day. The Mayo Clinic advises 9 eight oz. cups a day for women, and 13 eight oz. cups a day for men. This is based on The Institute of Medicine's recommendation. Water actually helps with weight loss because it flushes out toxins and carries nutrients to our cells. Without it, you can feel tired all the time. And people who are tired will not feel like exercising. Additionally, people often mistake feeling tired with feeling hungry and that's whens they're most likely to reach for sugary foods or junk food. Remember, 60% of the human adult body is water. Our muscles, kidneys, brain, lungs, bones and skin need it to stay healthy.

On the future of health, Maria says:

"I actually think the future of health is going to pay more attention to advocates of health in the past that stressed the mind-body connection. More and more studies are confirming what I spoke of earlier --that exercise has cognitive benefits for the brain, which could prevent cognitive decline from dementia or Alzheimer's disease as we age.

"I know there are a lot of apps and digital health technologies out there, but in my eyes the future is in people being proactive about their health and bringing it back to the basics of 1) getting 9 hours of sleep each night 2) meditating when they wake 3) getting sunshine daily...

Suffering for a cause – that’s what I’ve always believed in. When I set out with the goal of creating The Sufferfest, I wanted to not only create the world’s toughest indoor cycling training videos, but I also wanted to inspire others around me to do good. Giving back to the community and having The Sufferfest reflect a philanthropic value has always been important to me along this journey. What began as a creative outlet allowed me to take my hobby and turn it into a career. Now playing in more than 50 countries, the population of Sufferlandria is growing each and every day. It’s a consistent reminder that the underlying mission of the Sufferfest is to make people proud of themselves, and proud to be a part of the community surrounding it.

As a former investment banker, I came up with the idea for the Sufferfest while living in Zurich. At the time, I was training for cyclosportives and was bored with using the same turbo trainer. I tried everything – television, cycling DVDs, movies, and I just couldn’t get motivated to move. Using old Tour de France footage, I added my own music and simple onscreen instructions to help guide the workouts. Little did I know that I would be starting a movement.

I decided to enter the group indoor cycling space because I realized that the vast majority of indoor cycling classes were not running effective workouts. They were simply choosing songs and riding to the beat, asking riders to imagine being outside or in a bike race. I knew that if they took their videos, which have a following of hundreds of thousands of Sufferlandrians around the world, into the cycling studio space, I could offer enterPAINING sessions that would get results and keep people engaged.

With a name like The Sufferfest, I recognize that it can come across as being an intimidating title to some. In actuality, it has encouraged legions of loyal followers to stay motivated and continue a healthy lifestyle through the art of suffering. Joining the Sufferfest community takes motivation to an entirely different level. Whether you’re taking a class with an instructor or doing a workout from your living room, the community of fellow ‘Sufferlandrians’ around you entice you to dig deeper, work harder and have a better workout than you ever could in any regular gym or fitness studio. We at The Sufferfest even have a saying; ‘everybody hurts’.  It serves as a reminder to fellow Sufferlandrians that they are all on their own personal journey of self-improvement.

At The Sufferfest, we also host The Tour of Sufferlandria, a nine-day tour that attracts thousands of riders from around the world to participate in a grueling test of endurance. This Sufferlandrian pride I’ve been speaking about is what has sparked partnerships with organizations like the Davis Phinney Foundation (DPF), a nonprofit benefiting Parkinson’s Disease, founded by Olympic medalist and cycling legend, Davis Phinney.  The DPF is committed to supporting programs and research that deliver inspiration, information and tools that will enable people living with Parkinson’s to take more control in managing their disease. Over the past four years, the Tour has raised over $300,000 for the Foundation. We’re incredibly honored to continue being a partner with this foundation and can’t wait to see what this year’s upcoming tour will bring.

air date: 2/17/17

Suffering for a cause – that’s what I’ve always believed in. When I set out with the goal of creating The Sufferfest, I wanted to not only create the world’s toughest indoor cycling training videos, but I also wanted to inspire others around me to do good. Giving back to the community and having The Sufferfest reflect a philanthropic value has always been important to me along this journey. What began as a creative outlet allowed me to take my hobby and turn it into a career. Now playing in more than 50 countries, the population of Sufferlandria is growing each and every day. It’s a consistent reminder that the underlying mission of the Sufferfest is to make people proud of themselves, and proud to be a part of the community surrounding it.

As a former investment banker, I came up with the idea for the Sufferfest while living in Zurich. At the time, I was training for cyclosportives and was bored with using the same turbo trainer. I tried everything – television, cycling DVDs, movies, and I just couldn’t get motivated to move. Using old Tour de France footage, I added my own music and simple onscreen instructions to help guide the workouts. Little did I know that I would be starting a movement.

I decided to enter the group indoor cycling space because I realized that the vast majority of indoor cycling classes were not running effective workouts. They were simply choosing songs and riding to the beat, asking riders to imagine being outside or in a bike race. I knew that if they took their videos, which have a following of hundreds of thousands of Sufferlandrians around the world, into the cycling studio space, I could offer enterPAINING sessions that would get results and keep people engaged.

With a name like The Sufferfest, I recognize that it can come across as being an intimidating title to some. In actuality, it has encouraged legions of loyal followers to stay motivated and continue a healthy lifestyle through the art of suffering. Joining the Sufferfest community takes motivation to an entirely different level. Whether you’re taking a class with an instructor or doing a workout from your living room, the community of fellow ‘Sufferlandrians’ around you entice you to dig deeper, work harder and have a better workout than you ever could in any regular gym or fitness studio. We at The Sufferfest even have a saying; ‘everybody hurts’. It serves as a reminder to fellow Sufferlandrians that they are all on their own personal journey of self-improvement.

At The Sufferfest, we also host The Tour of Sufferlandria, a nine-day tour that attracts thousands of riders from around the world to participate in a grueling test of endurance. This Sufferlandrian pride I’ve been speaking about is what has sparked partnerships with organizations like the Davis Phinney Foundation (DPF), a nonprofit benefiting Parkinson’s Disease, founded by Olympic medalist and cycling legend, Davis Phinney. The DPF is committed to supporting programs and research that deliver inspiration, information and tools that will enable people living with Parkinson’s to take more control in managing their disease. Over the past four years, the Tour has raised over $300,000 for the Foundation. We’re incredibly honored to continue being a partner with this foundation and can’t wait to see what this year’s upcoming tour will bring.

air date: 2/17/17

What are the hottest diet and nutrition predictions for 2017? Health nuts rejoice David Foreman-The Herbal Pharmacist, talks about the most unusual nutrition trends that are set to dominate 2017.

Less than 3 percent of Americans manage to incorporate one or two of the basics of a healthy lifestyle — more fruits and vegetables or going on walks — into their routines. But a new year brings new trends, especially when it comes to nutrition, and it’s never to late to try one.

The Herbal Pharmacist says people love diet trends, and part of the American culture is being obsessed with something new, even if it’s a fad. If it’s a healthy trend, he says we should just embrace it because if gets someone motivated or excited to improve their overall health it is worth it. Keep in mind that diets in general just don’t work. People need to use the latest scientific findings coupled with common sense to drop unhealthy pounds. Eating healthy, clean and exercising everyday is what makes us all a lean mean fighting machine.

The new trends include avoiding GMOs, looking at the new gluten free foods, and finding out what we should be eating and what we should not be eating? The Herbal Pharmacist, David Foreman explains which health trends you should try and which ones you should avoid including: gluten free products, veggies masquerading as carbs, algae omega-3, tiger nuts and watermelon and probiotic water.

Exploring this year’s nutrition and diet trends may be just what you need to get your health back on track. Knowing which trends to try out or avoid can save you a lot a time and money. Learning from The Herbal Pharmacist is a great way to get healthy. Join Mark Alyn on Late Night Health Radio to learn more about what’s trending in nutrition for 2017.

air date: 1/27/17