Late Night Health Radio

Gay Dillingham joins us this week to talk about her new movie Dying to Know. Gay share with Mark her inspiration behind the film and why she, as a film maker, chose this particular documentary .

It was the Age of Aquarius in the 1960s. Hippies and drugs were everywhere. Young people protested the war in Vietnam. The consciousness movement began.

At the helm of this movement two Harvard professors began lifelong experiments with mind-altering drugs, a search for inner peace and starting a global counter culture movement.

The "bromance" of Timothy Leary and Ram Dass is the subject of a the new documentary film "Dying To Know" premiering in Los Angeles on June 17 at the Laemmele Royal Theatre in Beverly Hills. Twenty years in the making, director Gay Dillingham shares the ups and downs of the relationship of these icons of 1960s.

The film explores life questions still viable almost 50 years later. A look at death, drugs and the human condition explode on screen in this award-winning film. She portrays the personal, collective and professional ordeals of these icons, updating their message for future generations.

This is an intimate look at the two men as friends, colleagues and people in a fast changing world. Director/Producer Gay Dillingham will be at the opening as she explains how she convinced the two to share their lives before the cameras.

Psychedelic drugs are still a controversy today. In the 60s, Leary, a psychologist, proposed these drugs should be used to treat those with serious mental illness. Modern medicine is now taking a look at how these drugs could help those in need.

Ram Dass and Timothy Leary lives were intertwined for decades. When Leary announced his terminal cancer, the pair reunited in 1995, arranged by the filmmaker. "Dying To Know" captures their lifetime of struggle, friendship, work and death.

Gay Dillingham joins us this week to talk about her new movie Dying to Know. Gay share with Mark her inspiration behind the film and why she, as a film maker, chose this particular documentary .

It was the Age of Aquarius in the 1960s. Hippies and drugs were everywhere. Young people protested the war in Vietnam. The consciousness movement began.

At the helm of this movement two Harvard professors began lifelong experiments with mind-altering drugs, a search for inner peace and starting a global counter culture movement.

The "bromance" of Timothy Leary and Ram Dass is the subject of a the new documentary film "Dying To Know" premiering in Los Angeles on June 17 at the Laemmele Royal Theatre in Beverly Hills. Twenty years in the making, director Gay Dillingham shares the ups and downs of the relationship of these icons of 1960s.

The film explores life questions still viable almost 50 years later. A look at death, drugs and the human condition explode on screen in this award-winning film. She portrays the personal, collective and professional ordeals of these icons, updating their message for future generations.

This is an intimate look at the two men as friends, colleagues and people in a fast changing world. Director/Producer Gay Dillingham will be at the opening as she explains how she convinced the two to share their lives before the cameras.

Psychedelic drugs are still a controversy today. In the 60s, Leary, a psychologist, proposed these drugs should be used to treat those with serious mental illness. Modern medicine is now taking a look at how these drugs could help those in need.

Ram Dass and Timothy Leary lives were intertwined for decades. When Leary announced his terminal cancer, the pair reunited in 1995, arranged by the filmmaker. "Dying To Know" captures their lifetime of struggle, friendship, work and death.

Marcia Wieder joins us to talk about why having goals and dreams are so important. Did you know that it is medically proven that people with passion and dreams live a happier and longer life?

Apoptosis is when your brain believes you have outgrown your usefulness. This is seen when people retire, are laid off, experience an empty nest or when you stop dreaming. Your your brain then sends a message to the body that says you are no longer needed and then people start to mentally and physically self-destruct, the body begins to die.

You have to have a reason to get out of bed in the morning and those are dreams. You have to have passion and dreams to be inspired to live.

Marcia recommends that people go on a passion quest. Take some time to get away and find out what you are passion about and begin dreaming again. The dreams and passions we had in our 20's or 30's may change as we get older so it is important to keep discovering new passions and continue to dream throughout life. Ask yourself "who am I?", "What matters to me?" and ignite that passion again.

Most of us are so busy in the hustle and bustle of life that we don't even know what our dreams are anymore. You have to find out what your purpose and your life is about and then you will discover your passion and you can begin to dream again.

Purpose answers the question who am I. Through the life I've lived and the experiences I've gone through who am I at a core level. Dreams are what you do with your purpose.

Marcia Wieder is the author of 'Dream and get the life you want'

Marcia Wieder joins us to talk about why having goals and dreams are so important. Did you know that it is medically proven that people with passion and dreams live a happier and longer life?

Apoptosis is when your brain believes you have outgrown your usefulness. This is seen when people retire, are laid off, experience an empty nest or when you stop dreaming. Your your brain then sends a message to the body that says you are no longer needed and then people start to mentally and physically self-destruct, the body begins to die.

You have to have a reason to get out of bed in the morning and those are dreams. You have to have passion and dreams to be inspired to live.

Marcia recommends that people go on a passion quest. Take some time to get away and find out what you are passion about and begin dreaming again. The dreams and passions we had in our 20's or 30's may change as we get older so it is important to keep discovering new passions and continue to dream throughout life. Ask yourself "who am I?", "What matters to me?" and ignite that passion again.

Most of us are so busy in the hustle and bustle of life that we don't even know what our dreams are anymore. You have to find out what your purpose and your life is about and then you will discover your passion and you can begin to dream again.

Purpose answers the question who am I. Through the life I've lived and the experiences I've gone through who am I at a core level. Dreams are what you do with your purpose.

Marcia Wieder is the author of 'Dream and get the life you want'

Dave Foreman, known as the herbal pharmacist, joins Mark to talk about natural back pain alternatives. Dave Foreman practices everything he teaches with herbs and health overall.

Lower back pain is one of the biggest problems facing Americans. There are a number of drugs and devices used to treat and help people with lower back pain. In his mid 30's Dave Foreman had back problems. He learned that the insoles and other multiple devices that people use are absolutely worthless and do not really help at all.

The best thing you can do is get more exercise. That's right, even though it sounds backwards but exercise will actually help you with lower back pain. Walking will help loosen up the back muscles and will help relieve the pain. Core exercises are also very helpful. There area variety of exercises that can help such as summing, yoga, weight lifting etc... The exercise helps get the blood flowing and once the blood starts to move through the muscles it promotes healing and will begin to help loosen those muscles up significantly.

Weight has a lot to do with lower back pain. When an individual is over weight, carrying around that weight takes a toll on the body overall. Most people who are 30-40 pounds or more overweight experience back pain. Again, regular exercise will not only loosen the muscles and get the blood flowing but it will help you lose weight.

Dave Foreman, known as the herbal pharmacist, joins Mark to talk about natural back pain alternatives. Dave Foreman practices everything he teaches with herbs and health overall.

Lower back pain is one of the biggest problems facing Americans. There are a number of drugs and devices used to treat and help people with lower back pain. In his mid 30's Dave Foreman had back problems. He learned that the insoles and other multiple devices that people use are absolutely worthless and do not really help at all.

The best thing you can do is get more exercise. That's right, even though it sounds backwards but exercise will actually help you with lower back pain. Walking will help loosen up the back muscles and will help relieve the pain. Core exercises are also very helpful. There area variety of exercises that can help such as summing, yoga, weight lifting etc... The exercise helps get the blood flowing and once the blood starts to move through the muscles it promotes healing and will begin to help loosen those muscles up significantly.

Weight has a lot to do with lower back pain. When an individual is over weight, carrying around that weight takes a toll on the body overall. Most people who are 30-40 pounds or more overweight experience back pain. Again, regular exercise will not only loosen the muscles and get the blood flowing but it will help you lose weight.

Scott Shilling is one of the world's foremost sales and motivational speakers. He joins Mark to talk about recovering from a stroke and the miracle of faith.

Mark lives in Dallas and 8 days prior to his stroke he had hit his head on on the back tailgate of his SUV while loading books in his car. He ended up with a dull headache for a couple of days and didn't feel quite right. He didn't put the pieces together that these symptoms may have had something to do with being clunked in the head but rather thought that he was just tired from his busy life. He went on a trip to California to film for a tv show like life as usual.

While in California Scott was on a set for a TV show that Mark was directing and producing when he had the stroke. At first he refused to go to the hospital, he just wanted to rest. The night prior to the television taping Scott fell while walking at Universal City in Hollywood. He did go to the hospital but showed only minor problems from the fall. The next day the crew insisted Scott go to the hospital. Tests showed Scott has a major stroke, yet he was chatting with the doctors and nurses throughout his hospital stay. Other patients with a less problematic condition couldn't move or speak. Scott says his faith in something greater than himself is why he lived.

During this process Scott had an encounter with God. He did not feel he was suppose to die but he felt like there was more work for him to do here on earth. God's mercy, grace and favor on his life is why he survived this incident with a full recovery. God's timing and plans are always perfect and this gave Scott peace.

Scott's purpose in life is to continue to help others in reaching their own goals, learning about life and being successful at what they want to do. Scott spends time working on projects in the alternative health field, which also contributed, to his working through the stroke. Exercise and supplements helped him after the stroke, while being in good physical and mental shape helped him survive the stroke.

Scott Shilling is one of the world's foremost sales and motivational speakers. He joins Mark to talk about recovering from a stroke and the miracle of faith.

Mark lives in Dallas and 8 days prior to his stroke he had hit his head on on the back tailgate of his SUV while loading books in his car. He ended up with a dull headache for a couple of days and didn't feel quite right. He didn't put the pieces together that these symptoms may have had something to do with being clunked in the head but rather thought that he was just tired from his busy life. He went on a trip to California to film for a tv show like life as usual.

While in California Scott was on a set for a TV show that Mark was directing and producing when he had the stroke. At first he refused to go to the hospital, he just wanted to rest. The night prior to the television taping Scott fell while walking at Universal City in Hollywood. He did go to the hospital but showed only minor problems from the fall. The next day the crew insisted Scott go to the hospital. Tests showed Scott has a major stroke, yet he was chatting with the doctors and nurses throughout his hospital stay. Other patients with a less problematic condition couldn't move or speak. Scott says his faith in something greater than himself is why he lived.

During this process Scott had an encounter with God. He did not feel he was suppose to die but he felt like there was more work for him to do here on earth. God's mercy, grace and favor on his life is why he survived this incident with a full recovery. God's timing and plans are always perfect and this gave Scott peace.

Scott's purpose in life is to continue to help others in reaching their own goals, learning about life and being successful at what they want to do. Scott spends time working on projects in the alternative health field, which also contributed, to his working through the stroke. Exercise and supplements helped him after the stroke, while being in good physical and mental shape helped him survive the stroke.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We have heard this our whole lives. Our Moms and Grandma's have preached the gospel of eating breakfast, but are you doing more damage than good!

We all know that we should not be eating Frosted Chocolate Sugar Bombs for breakfast, but do you know that eating fruit for breakfast can be just as bad. The sugar in the fruit can not only make your blood sugar spike but also cause inflammation in the joints. That can make for a long day at work with joint and muscle pain.

Dr. Greg Celaya and Mark Alyn have a great conversation on what to eat for breakfast. What breakfast foods give you the most energy and brain power for the day.

The conversation works it's way to a subject very near and dear to Dr. Celaya, Gluten. Dr. Celaya talks about how the new research shows how Gluten effects the brain and can mimic symptoms of other diseases. Did you know that the research shows that there is a possible tie between Gluten and Autism. That this could explain the explosion in the number of cases of Autism and the link of Autism and boys. The part of the brain that is most effected by Gluten...The Cerebellum!
The cerebellum (Latin for "little brain") is a region of the brain that plays an important role in motor control. It may also be involved in some cognitive functions such as attention and language, and in regulating fear and pleasure responses, but its movement-related functions are the most solidly established. The cerebellum does not initiate movement, but contributes to coordination, precision, and accurate timing. It receives input from sensory systems of the spinal cord and from other parts of the brain, and integrates these inputs to fine-tune motor activity. Cerebellar damage produces disorders in fine movement, equilibrium, posture, and motor learning.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We have heard this our whole lives. Our Moms and Grandma's have preached the gospel of eating breakfast, but are you doing more damage than good!

We all know that we should not be eating Frosted Chocolate Sugar Bombs for breakfast, but do you know that eating fruit for breakfast can be just as bad. The sugar in the fruit can not only make your blood sugar spike but also cause inflammation in the joints. That can make for a long day at work with joint and muscle pain.

Dr. Greg Celaya and Mark Alyn have a great conversation on what to eat for breakfast. What breakfast foods give you the most energy and brain power for the day.

The conversation works it's way to a subject very near and dear to Dr. Celaya, Gluten. Dr. Celaya talks about how the new research shows how Gluten effects the brain and can mimic symptoms of other diseases. Did you know that the research shows that there is a possible tie between Gluten and Autism. That this could explain the explosion in the number of cases of Autism and the link of Autism and boys. The part of the brain that is most effected by Gluten...The Cerebellum!
The cerebellum (Latin for "little brain") is a region of the brain that plays an important role in motor control. It may also be involved in some cognitive functions such as attention and language, and in regulating fear and pleasure responses, but its movement-related functions are the most solidly established. The cerebellum does not initiate movement, but contributes to coordination, precision, and accurate timing. It receives input from sensory systems of the spinal cord and from other parts of the brain, and integrates these inputs to fine-tune motor activity. Cerebellar damage produces disorders in fine movement, equilibrium, posture, and motor learning.