Late Night Health Radio

Discover the toxins in your home. We all must live smarter when it comes to toxins in our living environments, and in the products we use on our bodies.

As people live in their cities and as they travel they may wonder about what toxic environments, Zika dangers, air contaminations, fumes in the air we breath and so many other issues that they may be unknowingly venturing in to. For example…Everyone living in Miami today is living with great trepidation as the city is spraying pesticides intensely to kill the Zika carrying mosquitoes. But that's just today's crisis. Much of Southern California is still reeling from the month’s long gas burst that sent millions of tons of toxic gas into the air and into homes to cover everything on which it landed with a coat of toxic concerns.

Even US Senator Diane Feinstein has just penned a blog post about the concerns if your shampoo is safe. Much to everyone’s surprise, virtually NONE of the chemicals used in personal care products are independently evaluated for safety. And, there is increasing evidence that certain chemicals in personal care products are linked to a variety of health concerns. Senator Feinstein says there’s an urgent need to update the 80-year-old federal rules aimed at ensuring their safety. (Do ya think????)

There’s so much concern in the air that's trending and not going away any time soon.

Spraying pesticides to kill the Zika virus raises major questions of how we live with peace of mind in our homes. Oil spewing into the air over L.A. Formaldehyde permeating our homes in our furniture. Deadly CO2 gas spreading in our homes. Carbon monoxide entering from garages. Paint and oil fumes, battery lead leaching into our ground from auto shops down the street. Life is full of these dangers. It's just getting more concerning every day.

Dr. Stewart Lonky is the expert and author on the subject and is here to offer solutions to help monitor air quality.

The toxic air conditions found in our cities is causing major headaches on how to live and survive with them, how to identify if you're in it, and to know the simple solutions that are available to the many people who are suffering through pesticide spraying, through gas eruptions, fires, foul air, chemical spills, and so many other issues we all see daily on the six o'clock news.

air date: 9/9/16

Discover the toxins in your home. We all must live smarter when it comes to toxins in our living environments, and in the products we use on our bodies.

As people live in their cities and as they travel they may wonder about what toxic environments, Zika dangers, air contaminations, fumes in the air we breath and so many other issues that they may be unknowingly venturing in to. For example…Everyone living in Miami today is living with great trepidation as the city is spraying pesticides intensely to kill the Zika carrying mosquitoes. But that's just today's crisis. Much of Southern California is still reeling from the month’s long gas burst that sent millions of tons of toxic gas into the air and into homes to cover everything on which it landed with a coat of toxic concerns.

Even US Senator Diane Feinstein has just penned a blog post about the concerns if your shampoo is safe. Much to everyone’s surprise, virtually NONE of the chemicals used in personal care products are independently evaluated for safety. And, there is increasing evidence that certain chemicals in personal care products are linked to a variety of health concerns. Senator Feinstein says there’s an urgent need to update the 80-year-old federal rules aimed at ensuring their safety. (Do ya think????)

There’s so much concern in the air that's trending and not going away any time soon.

Spraying pesticides to kill the Zika virus raises major questions of how we live with peace of mind in our homes. Oil spewing into the air over L.A. Formaldehyde permeating our homes in our furniture. Deadly CO2 gas spreading in our homes. Carbon monoxide entering from garages. Paint and oil fumes, battery lead leaching into our ground from auto shops down the street. Life is full of these dangers. It's just getting more concerning every day.

Dr. Stewart Lonky is the expert and author on the subject and is here to offer solutions to help monitor air quality.

The toxic air conditions found in our cities is causing major headaches on how to live and survive with them, how to identify if you're in it, and to know the simple solutions that are available to the many people who are suffering through pesticide spraying, through gas eruptions, fires, foul air, chemical spills, and so many other issues we all see daily on the six o'clock news.

air date: 9/9/16

If any of us remain skeptical about the Mind Body Soul Connection in regards to wellness, we need only remember the last time someone came into the room and startled us. Or when we got spooked out as a child. Or the time we felt publicly humiliated or shamed. Unless you’re living under a rock, or you are a rock! chances are likely that your face got warm and/or flushed, you got goosebumps, you jumped a mile, or all three.

Our bodies are affected by our experiences, thoughts and emotions.

The reverse is also true:

Our experiences, thoughts and emotions affect our bodies.

This knowledge has inspired new approaches in how doctors are interacting with patients, some encouraging their patients to partake in storytelling, telling their medical professional the details of how they developed a health issue- all in the name of developing a comfortable, trusting relationship that will ultimately affect the patient’s well-being. Other professionals are taking a more hands-on approach with their patients, understanding the importance of having, in the words of the Adams Award, a “warm hand of service.” And many are being sure to give their patients the gift of Hope before the appointment is over. Our soul, thoughts, and emotions can be a huge part of recovery.

Without a doubt, there is a wide array of scientific explanations for this, but I’d like to share a spiritual one:

G-d designed our body to be a home for our soul.

This designation makes the body and soul deeply connected to one another.

And we are hardwired to create meaning and purpose in our life by using the body to express the soul, our higher self.

Some examples:

My mind and soul tell me I want to think outside of myself about God’s desires, others’ needs.

My body goes to a homeless shelter and I feed the hungry.

My mind and soul tell me I yearn to connect to a Higher Power, a transcendent force, a God that makes our world feel less like a jungle. I want to live against a backdrop of peace.

My body goes into a quiet corner, and I pray and connect to my Creator.

My mind and soul tell me- I’m feeling guilt or regret over past decisions in my life.

My body goes through the necessary steps to rectify the past, making amends in various ways.

So yes, our bodies will always react to our experiences and mindsets in life, but the ultimate challenge is to constantly put the soul and mind in the driver’s seat, and allow our spirit to guide our body, in living a meaningful life.

Shula Bryski, co-director of Chabad Jewish Center of Thousand Oaks, joins Late Night Health for a look at the Mind Body Spirit Connection from a Jewish point of view. She has an editing and speech-writing business at rentaspeech.com

air date: 9/16/16

Celeste Davidson and Adam Simon from Join Our Story visit with Mark Alyn on Late Night Health to talk about Storytelling for Seniors and to share with listeners an exciting way of learning new skills and remembering the past as the future unfolds.

As American ages, more and more people will be alone. Couples will split up, a spouse or live in campaign will pass. Loneliness is one of the most frightening issues facing Americans today.

By nature, most people like to be around other people. Yet after years of a relationship dissolving, it's sometimes difficult for people to get back into relating with new people. That's where Join Our Story comes in.

In the 21st Century, technology has allowed people of all ages to engage with each other. From smart phones to computers, we can talk, visit, watch and write others with common interests from all over the world. The magic link between people are the stories that make up their lives and connect them.

Join Our Story is for seniors who want to embrace the new technology and come out of their share. Studies clearly indicate that single seniors just sit! Sure, they watch TV, read and do their daily chores, but they don't really participate in life. They allow life to pass them by. Join Our Story is changing this.

Instead of watching game shows, Join Our Story teaches seniors how to use new tech to share the stories of their lives. With on-line courses designed to help people interact, share and write, Join Our Story is about learning how to live - again.

Storytelling is part of almost everyone. Stories about grandkids, growing up in other countries, and even about sex, people love to read about life adventures of others.

Visiting with Mark Alyn on Late Night Health, Join Our Story co-founders Celeste Davidson and Adam Simon, share ideas on how seniors (and their families) can get involved with this new concept of living (and giving). Celeste and Adam explain why it's important for those over 60, living alone, to get involved with the Join Our Story family. And Join Our Story is not only for singles, couples are welcome as well.

air date: 8/19/16

Celeste Davidson and Adam Simon from Join Our Story visit with Mark Alyn on Late Night Health to talk about Storytelling for Seniors and to share with listeners an exciting way of learning new skills and remembering the past as the future unfolds.

As American ages, more and more people will be alone. Couples will split up, a spouse or live in campaign will pass. Loneliness is one of the most frightening issues facing Americans today.

By nature, most people like to be around other people. Yet after years of a relationship dissolving, it's sometimes difficult for people to get back into relating with new people. That's where Join Our Story comes in.

In the 21st Century, technology has allowed people of all ages to engage with each other. From smart phones to computers, we can talk, visit, watch and write others with common interests from all over the world. The magic link between people are the stories that make up their lives and connect them.

Join Our Story is for seniors who want to embrace the new technology and come out of their share. Studies clearly indicate that single seniors just sit! Sure, they watch TV, read and do their daily chores, but they don't really participate in life. They allow life to pass them by. Join Our Story is changing this.

Instead of watching game shows, Join Our Story teaches seniors how to use new tech to share the stories of their lives. With on-line courses designed to help people interact, share and write, Join Our Story is about learning how to live - again.

Storytelling is part of almost everyone. Stories about grandkids, growing up in other countries, and even about sex, people love to read about life adventures of others.

Visiting with Mark Alyn on Late Night Health, Join Our Story co-founders Celeste Davidson and Adam Simon, share ideas on how seniors (and their families) can get involved with this new concept of living (and giving). Celeste and Adam explain why it's important for those over 60, living alone, to get involved with the Join Our Story family. And Join Our Story is not only for singles, couples are welcome as well.

air date: 8/19/16

Dr. Sreekant Cherukuri, founder of MDHearingAid and a Chicago-based board-certified ear, nose and throat physician, discusses the connection between hearing loss and the increased likelihood of Alzheimer’s disease. According to Dr. Cherukuri, people with untreated mild hearing loss are twice as likely to develop dementia within 5-10 years as the population at large. Those with untreated severe hearing loss are at five times the risk.

Hearing is a use-it-or-lose-it sense. If the brain is not stimulated by constant sound, it loses the ability to interpret those sounds and to process different types of frequencies like those used for speech recognition. That can make even everyday conversations challenging both inside and outside the home. With people working longer, hearing loss can also have an impact on job performance, earning potential and employment.

And contrary to popular belief, hearing loss is not limited to the 60+ crowd. Factors like loud music, the increased use of headphones, workplace and environmental noise, and even military service can cause permanent nerve damage in younger people.

Yet many people resist taking a hearing test to determine whether they have hearing loss, and even physicians frequently fail to follow Medicare recommendations to begin testing hearing as patients approach their 65th birthdays. Indeed, Dr. Cherukuri notes, fewer than 15% of all primary care physicians routinely perform hearing tests.

The FREE telephone-based National Hearing Test solves the problem, making it easy to take the first step toward better hearing as well as dementia/Alzheimer’s prevention. It’s the only scientifically validated telephone hearing test, and it’s available 24/7 without leaving home. Get all the details at www.latenighthealth.com/hearing-loss-and-free-testing

air date: 8/12/16

Dr. Sreekant Cherukuri, founder of MDHearingAid and a Chicago-based board-certified ear, nose and throat physician, discusses the connection between hearing loss and the increased likelihood of Alzheimer’s disease. According to Dr. Cherukuri, people with untreated mild hearing loss are twice as likely to develop dementia within 5-10 years as the population at large. Those with untreated severe hearing loss are at five times the risk.

Hearing is a use-it-or-lose-it sense. If the brain is not stimulated by constant sound, it loses the ability to interpret those sounds and to process different types of frequencies like those used for speech recognition. That can make even everyday conversations challenging both inside and outside the home. With people working longer, hearing loss can also have an impact on job performance, earning potential and employment.

And contrary to popular belief, hearing loss is not limited to the 60+ crowd. Factors like loud music, the increased use of headphones, workplace and environmental noise, and even military service can cause permanent nerve damage in younger people.

Yet many people resist taking a hearing test to determine whether they have hearing loss, and even physicians frequently fail to follow Medicare recommendations to begin testing hearing as patients approach their 65th birthdays. Indeed, Dr. Cherukuri notes, fewer than 15% of all primary care physicians routinely perform hearing tests.

The FREE telephone-based National Hearing Test solves the problem, making it easy to take the first step toward better hearing as well as dementia/Alzheimer’s prevention. It’s the only scientifically validated telephone hearing test, and it’s available 24/7 without leaving home. Get all the details at www.latenighthealth.com/hearing-loss-and-free-testing


air date: 8/12/16

Picking the right mattress is difficult, but Rick shares the secrets of getting the perfect mattress and pillow with Mark Alyn on Late Night Health.

For many consumers, shopping for a new mattress is a daunting task. What do I look for in buying a new mattress? How do I find a mattress that works for me and my partner? These are many of the most common questions asked when it comes time to buy a new mattress.

To find the right type of mattress, the most important piece information you need is: what position do you sleep in? A mattress that properly supports the body should be solid enough to not cave inward with pressure and yet have enough give to allow contouring to the body. This is especially important with side sleepers, as a lot of pressure is placed on the shoulders and hips.

Don't be fooled by all those promotions touting firm mattresses for good support. Firm mattresses work better for back sleepers than they do for side or stomach sleepers. While back sleepers can get away with a firmer mattress, even they can benefit from the contouring that occurs with a mattress that gives when pressure is applied.

To help choose the best mttress, we are talking to sleep expert, chiropractor and Vice President of Product Development at Relief-Mart Inc, Dr. Rick Swartzburg, D.C.

Rick has been a practicing chiropractor for more than two decades and is a regular online contributor helping readers choose the best mattress. He will outline some handy tips to follow when buying a new mattress. For more tips from Dr. Swartzburg, go to www.MemoryFoamMattress.org or visit www.snugglepedic.com to see the latest innovations in mattress and pillow technology.

air date: 9/2/16

Picking the right mattress is difficult, but Rick shares the secrets of getting the perfect mattress and pillow with Mark Alyn on Late Night Health.

For many consumers, shopping for a new mattress is a daunting task. What do I look for in buying a new mattress? How do I find a mattress that works for me and my partner? These are many of the most common questions asked when it comes time to buy a new mattress.

To find the right type of mattress, the most important piece information you need is: what position do you sleep in? A mattress that properly supports the body should be solid enough to not cave inward with pressure and yet have enough give to allow contouring to the body. This is especially important with side sleepers, as a lot of pressure is placed on the shoulders and hips.

Don't be fooled by all those promotions touting firm mattresses for good support. Firm mattresses work better for back sleepers than they do for side or stomach sleepers. While back sleepers can get away with a firmer mattress, even they can benefit from the contouring that occurs with a mattress that gives when pressure is applied.

To help choose the best mttress, we are talking to sleep expert, chiropractor and Vice President of Product Development at Relief-Mart Inc, Dr. Rick Swartzburg, D.C.

Rick has been a practicing chiropractor for more than two decades and is a regular online contributor helping readers choose the best mattress. He will outline some handy tips to follow when buying a new mattress. For more tips from Dr. Swartzburg, go to www.MemoryFoamMattress.org or visit www.snugglepedic.com to see the latest innovations in mattress and pillow technology.

air date: 9/2/16

Dr Dana Cohen joins the Late Night Health show to talk about the signs and symptoms of chikungunya, West Nile and Zika virus and practical prevention steps to keep you calm; as well as five things that can make you a mosquito magnet and what steps to take to minimize your exposure to bites.

In a recent survey of more than 2,700 respondents, WebMD found that people were more concerned about mosquitoes this year than in past years and are planning to take additional steps to prevent mosquito bites. When asked which diseases spread by mosquitoes were of the most concern, 67 percent said Zika and 60 percent said West Nile; followed by 17 percent being concerned about yellow fever and another 17 percent worried about dengue fever.

With officials in the state of Florida confirming mosquitoes are now transmitting Zika there, and nearly all U.S. states reporting the first confirmed West Nile mosquitoes of the season have arrived, Cohen says it’s a good time to do an assessment of your surroundings and self to make sure you are taking proper prevention measures to calm fears.

“It’s important to know the facts when it comes to mosquito bites and the diseases they spread,” said Cohen. “There are steps can take to reduce your exposure; it’s not something that’s just going to happen to you and you do have some control with prevention strategies.”

“What’s driving a lot of fear about mosquito bites this year is the intensive coverage on Zika, but Zika is not the only virus they spread and there are even more dangerous ones we need to make ourselves aware of,” said Dana Cohen, M.D., a nationally renowned internal and integrative medicine specialist. “West Nile virus is a real problem this time of year in almost every state and the lesser talked about chikungunya virus is another one we need to be aware of right now.”

air date: 8/19/16