Late Night Health Radio

Never giving up is an important part of life. Never having a Plan B and just going toward your goals in a straight line is the best way of achieving what you want. Always having hope that you will reach your goals is a positive way of living.

Not to say that being persistent is easy. It may not always be a walk in the park. But always holding out for that goal, finding new ways to reach for the end result, keeps you alive, focused and even healthy.

Having a goal in mind can also change. For example, if you want to play basketball professionally and but don't have the skill, you can still be part of the basketball. You get on the team, you contribute to the success of the team as a manager, broadcaster, marketing guru - anything that puts you on the team, you have reached your goal. And you did it by never giving up!

Do you remember coloring books? You'd use a variety of colored crayons to make pretty pictures. Now research shows that coloring inside the line is no longer just for kids! Kim Weiss explains how coloring is helpful for a number of health issues found in adults including reducing stress!

Inkspirations are from the original publishers of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Series.

Let’s face it, some days are plain hectic. Sometimes we are up to our ears in errands, chores at home, or responsibilities at the office. Worse yet, some days there are incredibly awful things going on in our world. And some days, all we want is tune out the unforgiving realities that exist in our world and wind down. Much like art therapy, “coloring therapy” as a form of active meditation offers an easy way to reduce stress and calm the mind. To start overcoming heartache, releasing tensions, and building positive energy, pick up some pencils, markers, crayons, or whatever you want and start a coloring book.

There is less pressure with coloring, as opposed to drawing or painting. As mentioned, coloring can take on the role of active meditation. Without the stress of having to imagine your own design and try to perfect it, you are simply free to get started bringing a creation life. It is easy to mindlessly color and let your pencils or markers take the piece where they may.

Coloring can inspire and awaken our inner motivations as we express ourselves. As one takes the steps to create a colored page – choosing mediums and colors, deciding on techniques, and more – there is a certain mentality that sets in. Someone that is coloring becomes less afraid to take risks with their art.

Coloring outside of the lines, coloring dogs purple, turning a flower bud into a sunset; it all helps to open the mind as we turn something conventional or predictable into our own. People who color can step out of everyday boxes, and the more they do, the less afraid they become of others judging their work. In these ways, expressing creativity through coloring helps us to break down creative barriers and feel more comfortable with trying new things, while at the same time feeling more comfortable with ourselves.

For more information check out: inkspirations.com

air date: 8/5/16

The first United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Guide was introduced in 1916!  While the nutritional guidelines graphic has undergone many updates, the consensus within the nutrition community is that the Food Guide Pyramid is flawed, misleading, and outdated.

Nutrition and health scientist Matt Riemann explains why the food guide just doesn't work on Late Night Health.

Riemann tells listeners the guidelines remain an ineffective, and potentially even harmful, attempt to educate the public about appropriate nutritional requirements. The low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet they long encouraged has, in study after study, been associated with cardiovascular disease, Type II diabetes, and obesity.

“The guidelines are ineffective simply because they lack the consideration that of the 4 billion people in the world, each is completely unique and has entirely different biochemistry and metabolic needs.

The latest solution to address the problems of the existing dietary guidelines is Shae, an educational tool developed by Personal Health 360 (ph360) that aims to inform each person of the type and quantity of food that is optimal for them to be healthy and at their ideal weight. By taking inventory and gaining a comprehensive understanding of a person’s unique genetics, biology, and propensity for various diseases, it uses sophisticated algorithms to denote their current dietary and metabolic needs.

Riemann recommends personalized health solutions because everyone is unique and has different requirements. These personalized methods are proving to be effective. He tells Late Night Health listeners that worldwide, people are reporting improvements in digestion, weight, energy levels, and symptoms of chronic illness- just by having personalized nutrition recommendations at their disposal.

The goal of ph360 is as public education and government organizations abort outdated generic nutrition information, they will transition to personalized recommendations for each individual. The hopeful result will help people from around the world move from illness and obesity to health.

air date: 8/5/16

he first United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Guide was introduced in 1916! While the nutritional guidelines graphic has undergone many updates, the consensus within the nutrition community is that the Food Guide Pyramid is flawed, misleading, and outdated.

Nutrition and health scientist Matt Riemann explains why the food guide just doesn't work on Late Night Health.

Riemann tells listeners the guidelines remain an ineffective, and potentially even harmful, attempt to educate the public about appropriate nutritional requirements. The low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet they long encouraged has, in study after study, been associated with cardiovascular disease, Type II diabetes, and obesity.

“The guidelines are ineffective simply because they lack the consideration that of the 4 billion people in the world, each is completely unique and has entirely different biochemistry and metabolic needs.

The latest solution to address the problems of the existing dietary guidelines is Shae, an educational tool developed by Personal Health 360 (ph360) that aims to inform each person of the type and quantity of food that is optimal for them to be healthy and at their ideal weight. By taking inventory and gaining a comprehensive understanding of a person’s unique genetics, biology, and propensity for various diseases, it uses sophisticated algorithms to denote their current dietary and metabolic needs.

Riemann recommends personalized health solutions because everyone is unique and has different requirements. These personalized methods are proving to be effective. He tells Late Night Health listeners that worldwide, people are reporting improvements in digestion, weight, energy levels, and symptoms of chronic illness- just by having personalized nutrition recommendations at their disposal.

The goal of ph360 is as public education and government organizations abort outdated generic nutrition information, they will transition to personalized recommendations for each individual. The hopeful result will help people from around the world move from illness and obesity to health.

air date: 8/5/16

An amazing 41 percent of those on a diet gain back more weight than they lost in five years. Recent studies indicate this is due to a power play by the dieter’s brain. That’s why contestants on “The Biggest Loser” drop hundreds of pounds while on the show, but struggle in their real lives to keep the pounds off.

Felicia Stoler, author of “Living Skinny in Fat Genes,” says weight loss struggles may have nothing to do with being lazy or lack of willpower. The latest research suggests the brain has a body weight span that is hard wired. In other words this span is pre-set and designed to stop what the brain perceives as possible starvation. The exact amount is different for everyone and is determined by genetics and living conditions.

If you notice your body weight fluctuating over the years, at a greater weight than you want, your brain is simply telling your body to store more fat. Of course, storing additional fat makes you weigh more. Dieting can send a signal to your brain, causing the brain to hold on to extra weight, fighting off the effects of potential starvation. The fact is brain weight, what your brain wants you to weigh, tends to be more than you would want. The brain actually fights with your body helping to pack on those extra unhealthy pounds.

On Late Night Health, Stoler shares her thoughts to get your brain to focus your brain weight correctly. Learning how to stop giving in to cravings and dropping bad eating habits is just the start. She explains how your genes take control in predetermining your weight.

Research published in the journal Nature found there are 49 genes that regulate abdominal fat. This genetic pre-disposition is inherited from your parents. Stoler shares her secrets to re-set the brain weight mechanism, with advice from her book “Living Skinny in Fat Genes”.

air date: 10/14/16

An amazing 41 percent of those on a diet gain back more weight than they lost in five years. Recent studies indicate this is due to a power play by the dieter’s brain. That’s why contestants on “The Biggest Loser” drop hundreds of pounds while on the show, but struggle in their real lives to keep the pounds off.

Felicia Stoler, author of “Living Skinny in Fat Genes,” says weight loss struggles may have nothing to do with being lazy or lack of willpower. The latest research suggests the brain has a body weight span that is hard wired. In other words this span is pre-set and designed to stop what the brain perceives as possible starvation. The exact amount is different for everyone and is determined by genetics and living conditions.

If you notice your body weight fluctuating over the years, at a greater weight than you want, your brain is simply telling your body to store more fat. Of course, storing additional fat makes you weigh more. Dieting can send a signal to your brain, causing the brain to hold on to extra weight, fighting off the effects of potential starvation. The fact is brain weight, what your brain wants you to weigh, tends to be more than you would want. The brain actually fights with your body helping to pack on those extra unhealthy pounds.

On Late Night Health, Stoler shares her thoughts to get your brain to focus your brain weight correctly. Learning how to stop giving in to cravings and dropping bad eating habits is just the start. She explains how your genes take control in predetermining your weight.

Research published in the journal Nature found there are 49 genes that regulate abdominal fat. This genetic pre-disposition is inherited from your parents. Stoler shares her secrets to re-set the brain weight mechanism, with advice from her book “Living Skinny in Fat Genes”.

air date: 10/14/16

The GMO Labeling Act legislation is now federal law and according to Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director, Organic & Natural Health Association, it is not legislation that is consumer friendly or helpful. Relying on QR code technology, consumers can scan products to see if they are non-GMO or GMO. The problem is that QR codes are cumbersome and difficult to use. When a mom is shopping at a local store, kids in the cart and dinner not bought, who has time to view information with a QR code. It would be much easier to have printed labels stating the ingredients of food products. Congress has let the American people down with this new law.

The idea of each state having different standards for GMO label was thought to protect consumers from the “confusion” and “increased costs” of a “patchwork quilt” of state legislation created at the hands of each state legislature. In reality, state legislation was collaboratively crafted to harmonize requirements across state lines while honoring each state’s power to enforce.

Howard says tells Late Night Health listeners, all that’s been accomplished is passage of a poorly written subversion of states’ rights in exchange for mandating companies to use a “handy dandy QR code” consumers can scan with a smart phone to determine if the products in their grocery carts contain GMO ingredients.

Howard blasted the legislation saying if the bill is “signed into law as is expected, consumers won’t have a clue what the intention of USDA or the FDA is, what the definition of genetically engineered means, or what products contain genetically engineered ingredients given the lack of transparency associated with the likely use of foolish QR codes on labels."

Mark Alyn, host of Late Night Health, will get to the bottom of QR code GMO labeling debacle with Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director, Organic & Natural Health Association, and find out from a consumer point of view, why this is a bad deal.

air date: 8/26/16

The GMO Labeling Act legislation is now federal law and according to Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director, Organic & Natural Health Association, it is not legislation that is consumer friendly or helpful. Relying on QR code technology, consumers can scan products to see if they are non-GMO or GMO. The problem is that QR codes are cumbersome and difficult to use. When a mom is shopping at a local store, kids in the cart and dinner not bought, who has time to view information with a QR code. It would be much easier to have printed labels stating the ingredients of food products. Congress has let the American people down with this new law.

The idea of each state having different standards for GMO label was thought to protect consumers from the “confusion” and “increased costs” of a “patchwork quilt” of state legislation created at the hands of each state legislature. In reality, state legislation was collaboratively crafted to harmonize requirements across state lines while honoring each state’s power to enforce.

Howard says tells Late Night Health listeners, all that’s been accomplished is passage of a poorly written subversion of states’ rights in exchange for mandating companies to use a “handy dandy QR code” consumers can scan with a smart phone to determine if the products in their grocery carts contain GMO ingredients.

Howard blasted the legislation saying if the bill is “signed into law as is expected, consumers won’t have a clue what the intention of USDA or the FDA is, what the definition of genetically engineered means, or what products contain genetically engineered ingredients given the lack of transparency associated with the likely use of foolish QR codes on labels."

Mark Alyn, host of Late Night Health, will get to the bottom of QR code GMO labeling debacle with Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director, Organic & Natural Health Association, and find out from a consumer point of view, why this is a bad deal.

air date: 8/26/16

The father of Western medicine, the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates said, “Walking is man’s best medicine.” Walking is easy; it doesn’t require special or expensive equipment or athletic skills, just comfortable shoes and clothes you can move in. And it’s free!

Walking can be done anywhere safe; in the neighborhood, in a mall, around the house (outside or inside), around your workplace (outside or inside), in place – in front of the TV, while listening to an interesting talk or walk-cast, or while reading/listening to your favorite book or author.

Walking can be done alone or with others. Walking can even be done with your dog, a great walking coach and motivator.

Yet with all its simplicity, walking offers a myriad of health benefits. A recent study showed that adding just over 20 minutes of brisk walking per day can add over 3 years to our lifespan. The exercise has been scientifically shown to trigger an anti-aging process and even help repair old DNA. In fact, walking may be the single most effective factor for better health.

Walking is an aerobic exercise. It is great for weight management and maintenance and walkers have less body fat than those who don’t walk. Walking lowers the risk of blood clots since the calf acts as a venous pump, contracting and pumping blood from the feet and legs back to the heart, reducing the load on the heart.

Walking is the perfect medicine for blood pressure reduction. It is as effective as jogging in lowering the risk of high blood pressure. The exercise improves blood flow and lowers the risk of vascular disease, and may help ward off dementia, the cognitive loss that often comes with aging. Walking is a good form of weight-bearing exercise which helps prevent osteoporosis, a bone thinning condition, as well as osteoarthritis, a degenerative disease that causes joint pain. Walking reduces pain by triggering the body’s release of natural pain-killing endorphins.

Walking can reduce the risk of developing many forms of cancer, including colorectal, breast, and prostate. It has proven to prevent or control Type-2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar and also lowers cholesterol, and therefore the risk of heart disease and stroke. It can improve our mood, and may even help treat depression. Walking can spark creativity, open neural pathways, and increase brain plasticity.

Walking increases metabolism by burning extra calories, and helps prevent muscle loss. Walking utilizes core and abdominal muscles, and strengthens respiratory and circulatory systems. It fosters other healthy behaviors, improves sleep, and can relieve insomnia.

It may not be flashy, cool, or trendy, but walking may be an exercise truly devoid of downsides. According to growing scientific evidence, walking can deliver an array of benefits that are just as impressive as those gained from more complicated and expensive regimens. As Dickens said, “Walk to be healthy, walk to be happy”.

air date: 10/7/16

We’ve all heard the cliché, “Use it or lose it,” and nowhere is that truer than as we age. Let me give you a little background, I am not a natural athlete, but at the young age of six I discovered Judo, the martial arts founded by Jigoro Kano in 1882. This Japanese martial art become a major motivating force in my life. Over the years, marriage, children, work, and life intrude on the time any of us have for training and competition, and the martial arts, particularly judo can be very hard on the body, and yet, after 52 years as a competitor, I continue to fight on a national and international level. Why would I do that? Why take the risk of injury? Why put in the time? I can sum it up in a single word:

Motivation. I compete today in the same weight division as I did when I was in my early twenties. I found that without that goal of testing myself in combat it was easy to allow lethargy and sloth to set in. Without the drive to compete, it was easy to pass on going to the gym, to skip a judo workout, or to let my eating habits turn into a bacchanalian orgy.

Why martial arts? Two answers: Few forms of exercise, and sports are more physically demanding, and there is great comfort in mastering something. That’s MY answer, but if I were so bold as to offer advice to those aging baby boomers who are tempted by the couch, seduced by the TV, intoxicated by a whole cake or box of cookies, look for something that’s physical where you can excel, fall in love with mastering your body, do it joyously, and consistently. Your health will improve, your mind will improve, your SEX LIFE will improve, and you will have the satisfaction of mastery.

air date: 10/28/16