Late Night Health Radio

Patti Wood joins Mark Alyn talk about her book, Helping to Heal. The book is written for parents of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses and is being widely distributed through hospitals, treatment centers, support groups and Ronald McDonald Houses all over the country.Caring for a seriously ill child is one of the greatest challenges of parenting. It is a time when your instinct is to nurture and protect, but you may have feelings of helplessness and frustration while doctors and other health care professionals manage your child’s illness.Helping to Heal is a practical and engaging guidebook that helps parents become important partners in their child’s healing process by encouraging them to prepare nutritious, nutrient-dense meals and provide a safe home environment, two things that only parents can provide.A heightened interest in the role of nutrition in healing and the recent focus on children’s unique vulnerability to environmental toxins make this book not only useful, but very timely. The most recent President’s Cancer Panel Report, the American Academy of Pediatric’s “Handbook of Pediatric Environmental Health” and a new statement by the American Cancer Society vigorously support the book’s message and it has been enthusiastically embraced by doctors, nutritionists and researchers working on children’s environmental health issues around the world.Patti shares her thoughts on the book with Mark, as well as some of the other projects that her non-profit is currently engaged in, including the issue of wireless radiation exposures and potential impacts on human health.

Mark Osmers serves as a Susan G. Komen LA County board member. His passion to serve the organization is to honor those close to him lost to cancer (he lost his father to cancer 28 years ago) by helping people in Los Angeles by providing breast cancer education and annual screenings to under served communities, always driving to find a cure. He believes in prevention, screening and awareness. He is also the Director of Marketing for AutoNation, Inc. America’s largest automotive retailer and this year’s LA County Race for the Cure local presenting sponsor.He'll speak with Mark Alyn about the March 12 race. Susan G. Komen Los Angeles County is the only organization in Los Angeles County that is exclusively dedicated to combating breast cancer on every front.They have one clear mission: saving lives and ending breast cancer forever. Komen studies the unique needs of Los Angeles County every four years to formulate their community profile, which allows them to target grant funding to address the most significant breast cancer issues facing local communities.

Mark Osmers serves as a Susan G. Komen LA County board member. His passion to serve the organization is to honor those close to him lost to cancer (he lost his father to cancer 28 years ago) by helping people in Los Angeles by providing breast cancer education and annual screenings to under served communities, always driving to find a cure. He believes in prevention, screening and awareness. He is also the Director of Marketing for AutoNation, Inc. America’s largest automotive retailer and this year’s LA County Race for the Cure local presenting sponsor.He'll speak with Mark Alyn about the March 12 race. Susan G. Komen Los Angeles County is the only organization in Los Angeles County that is exclusively dedicated to combating breast cancer on every front.They have one clear mission: saving lives and ending breast cancer forever. Komen studies the unique needs of Los Angeles County every four years to formulate their community profile, which allows them to target grant funding to address the most significant breast cancer issues facing local communities.

Joining Late Night Health this week is Gil Kajiki, MD. If you’ve tried time and again to lose weight after the holidays, but have been stymied, you may not have been looking in the right place for answers. Beyond diet and exercise, the problem could be your thyroid.But your usual battery of standard thyroid tests may not detect the problem. Dr. Kajiki is the nation’s leading expert in non-drug treatment for hypothyroidism, low thyroid and Hashimoto’s disease; he is the founder of the Valley Thyroid Institute, a worldwide treatment center. Dr. Kajiki contends that not just weight issues, many other illnesses and conditions can be effectively treated when the right tests are applied.There is no one-size fits all solution for thyroid dysfunction. Without the distinctive legion of tests that Dr. Kajiki has identified, most doctors miss the signs and are mystified that patients aren’t getting well. To find the right treatment that pinpoints the specific root cause of a patient’s thyroid-related ailment or auto-immune problem, Dr. Kajiki created the internationally acclaimed Kajiki Protocol. He engages a wide variety of testing procedures and indicators, including: 11 different thyroid tests instead of the standard three, inflammatory blood markers, immune system challenges, gastro-intestinal microbial, leaky gut testing, adrenal dysfunction, urinary hormone metabolites and more.Dr. Kajiki tells Mark , “People that have lab tests results that are considered “normal”, by their doctor, but still feel lousy typically, have the best outcomes. The treatment protocols I develop are specific to each patient, and are created based on lab test results and not just symptoms. I do not use a “cookie cutter” recipe for anyone. Our protocols-- all natural and drug-free--are for difficult thyroid and Auto-Immune cases that just don’t respond well to medication, or for the person that wants to minimize medication. I work in conjunction with a patient’s current physician should they still need medications for any reason.”

Joining Late Night Health this week is Gil Kajiki, MD. If you’ve tried time and again to lose weight after the holidays, but have been stymied, you may not have been looking in the right place for answers. Beyond diet and exercise, the problem could be your thyroid.But your usual battery of standard thyroid tests may not detect the problem. Dr. Kajiki is the nation’s leading expert in non-drug treatment for hypothyroidism, low thyroid and Hashimoto’s disease; he is the founder of the Valley Thyroid Institute, a worldwide treatment center. Dr. Kajiki contends that not just weight issues, many other illnesses and conditions can be effectively treated when the right tests are applied.There is no one-size fits all solution for thyroid dysfunction. Without the distinctive legion of tests that Dr. Kajiki has identified, most doctors miss the signs and are mystified that patients aren’t getting well. To find the right treatment that pinpoints the specific root cause of a patient’s thyroid-related ailment or auto-immune problem, Dr. Kajiki created the internationally acclaimed Kajiki Protocol. He engages a wide variety of testing procedures and indicators, including: 11 different thyroid tests instead of the standard three, inflammatory blood markers, immune system challenges, gastro-intestinal microbial, leaky gut testing, adrenal dysfunction, urinary hormone metabolites and more.Dr. Kajiki tells Mark , “People that have lab tests results that are considered “normal”, by their doctor, but still feel lousy typically, have the best outcomes. The treatment protocols I develop are specific to each patient, and are created based on lab test results and not just symptoms. I do not use a “cookie cutter” recipe for anyone. Our protocols-- all natural and drug-free--are for difficult thyroid and Auto-Immune cases that just don’t respond well to medication, or for the person that wants to minimize medication. I work in conjunction with a patient’s current physician should they still need medications for any reason.”

Dr. Neil Furman, DO talks to Mark Alyn on Late Night Health to discuss new treatment options for psoriasis. Dr. Furman is a Board Certified Internal Medicine physician practicing in Miami, Florida for the last 13 years. Born in New Jersey, Dr. Furman moved to Florida in 1996 where he attended medical school and completed his residency training. He has a busy primary care practice treating a wide range of conditions and ailments from adolescent patients to geriatrics. Dr. Furman is known for his caring demeanor, quick wit, and his willingness to take extra time with each patient. He is a clinical professor at four separate universities and enjoys teaching the next generation of medical practitioners. Dr. Furman resides in Miami, Florida with his wife and two sons.Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition which can treated, but rarely cured. There are multiple treatments available to patients both over the counter and by prescription. Dr. Furman will be discussing these treatments with Mark Alyn along with one of the newest treatments now available, Dermazinc.

Dr. Neil Furman, DO talks to Mark Alyn on Late Night Health to discuss new treatment options for psoriasis. The skin condition psoriasis Dr. Furman is a Board Certified Internal Medicine physician practicing in Miami, Florida for the last 13 years. Born in New Jersey, Dr. Furman moved to Florida in 1996 where he attended medical school and completed his residency training. He has a busy primary care practice treating a wide range of conditions and ailments from adolescent patients to geriatrics. Dr. Furman is known for his caring demeanor, quick wit, and his willingness to take extra time with each patient. He is a clinical professor at four separate universities and enjoys teaching the next generation of medical practitioners. Dr. Furman resides in Miami, Florida with his wife and two sons. Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition which can treated, but rarely cured. There are multiple treatments available to patients both over the counter and by prescription. Dr. Furman will be discussing these treatments with Mark Alyn along with one of the newest treatments now available, Dermazinc. talks to Mark Alyn on Late Night Health to discuss new treatment options for psoriasis. The skin condition psoriasis Dr. Furman is a Board Certified Internal Medicine physician practicing in Miami, Florida for the last 13 years. Born in New Jersey, Dr. Furman moved to Florida in 1996 where he attended medical school and completed his residency training. He has a busy primary care practice treating a wide range of conditions and ailments from adolescent patients to geriatrics. Dr. Furman is known for his caring demeanor, quick wit, and his willingness to take extra time with each patient. He is a clinical professor at four separate universities and enjoys teaching the next generation of medical practitioners. Dr. Furman resides in Miami, Florida with his wife and two sons. Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition which can treated, but rarely cured. There are multiple treatments available to patients both over the counter and by prescription. Dr. Furman will be discussing these treatments with Mark Alyn along with one of the newest treatments now available, Dermazinc.

How to get in shape like the pros! Late Night Health is joined by James Cooper the trainer who gets athletes back on the field. James is the one that Profession Athletes turn to for rehabbing their injuries and get back into the game. Mark and James discuss training and rehabbing an injury. When Adrian Peterson was awarded the “2013 Best Comeback Athlete” ESPY, he singled out Cooper as a fundamental reason for his success. When rehabbing an injury James Cooper says there are 3 keys: 1) Let pain be your guide. The old school saying of No Pain No Gain is out dated with modern medicine and training techniques and can actually set your training back. 2) How do you feel? How you feel is very important in the recovery process. It will tell you where you are in the recovery process. 3) What did you feel? This is where you tell your training what you felt after a session. Where there was some discomfort and how the injured area felt after the next day and next week.Mark and James also discuss the importance of rest and that rest does not always mean inactivity.Finally, Mark and James discuss Modality Training. Modality Training is an app developed by James and his team to help people train like a pro. You can get a custom work out plan and photos and videos of each exercise. There is also a whole fitness community where you can share your results and get and give encouragement. To learn more about James Cooper and Modality Training visit www.LateNightHealth.com

How to get in shape like the pros! Late Night Health is joined by James Cooper the trainer who gets athletes back on the field. James is the one that Profession Athletes turn to for rehabbing their injuries and get back into the game. Mark and James discuss training and rehabbing an injury. When Adrian Peterson was awarded the “2013 Best Comeback Athlete” ESPY, he singled out Cooper as a fundamental reason for his success. When rehabbing an injury James Cooper says there are 3 keys: 1) Let pain be your guide. The old school saying of No Pain No Gain is out dated with modern medicine and training techniques and can actually set your training back. 2) How do you feel? How you feel is very important in the recovery process. It will tell you where you are in the recovery process. 3) What did you feel? This is where you tell your training what you felt after a session. Where there was some discomfort and how the injured area felt after the next day and next week.Mark and James also discuss the importance of rest and that rest does not always mean inactivity.Finally, Mark and James discuss Modality Training. Modality Training is an app developed by James and his team to help people train like a pro. You can get a custom work out plan and photos and videos of each exercise. There is also a whole fitness community where you can share your results and get and give encouragement. To learn more about James Cooper and Modality Training visit www.LateNightHealth.com

Dr. Jean Louis Selam is at the Diabetes Research Center near Los Angeles, which does clinical studies on Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.Dr. Selam received his undergraduate education and medical doctorate in France, University of Montpelier. He has been a specialist in internal medicine and endocrinology in France since 1979 and licensed in California since 1987. He has worked as an associate professor at University of California Irvine Diabetes Research Program 1986-90 then as an associate professor at University Medical School of Paris, dept of Diabetology 1990-2003. He was appointed in 2005 as Visiting Professor by the USC School of Medicine, Los Angeles.He is the Editor in Chief of the Journals Infusystems, which he founded in 1983, a world leading journal in the field of insulin delivery systems.

Dr. Jean Louis Selam is at the Diabetes Research Center near Los Angeles, which does clinical studies on Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.Dr. Selam received his undergraduate education and medical doctorate in France, University of Montpelier. He has been a specialist in internal medicine and endocrinology in France since 1979 and licensed in California since 1987. He has worked as an associate professor at University of California Irvine Diabetes Research Program 1986-90 then as an associate professor at University Medical School of Paris, dept of Diabetology 1990-2003. He was appointed in 2005 as Visiting Professor by the USC School of Medicine, Los Angeles.He is the Editor in Chief of the Journals Infusystems, which he founded in 1983, a world leading journal in the field of insulin delivery systems.

The new year can be a time of renewal and for some the ideal time to deal with addiction disorders. Many people make resolutions, but dealing with this brain disease is not simply a matter of deciding not to use. Substance misuse, abuse and dependence can be challenging to treat and overcome and long-term recovery from addiction requires treatment by professionals.Sarah Kovach, M.S., LMHC Therapist Team Lead of Lakeview Health in Jacksonville Florida joins Mark Alyn on Late Night Health Radio to talk about all about Residential Addiction Treatment and what families and those seeking help can expect including what individuals should be looking for in a residential treatment facility, how you choose the right one and costs associated with treatment.Sarah Kovach holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Miami University and a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from the University of North Florida. She joined the Lakeview Health clinical team in 2013. She is trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and works with patients struggling with trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder.

The new year can be a time of renewal and for some the ideal time to deal with addiction disorders. Many people make resolutions, but dealing with this brain disease is not simply a matter of deciding not to use. Substance misuse, abuse and dependence can be challenging to treat and overcome and long-term recovery from addiction requires treatment by professionals Sarah Kovach, M.S., LMHC Therapist Team Lead of Lakeview Health in Jacksonville Florida joins Mark Alyn on Late Night Health Radio to talk about all about Residential Addiction Treatment and what families and those seeking help can expect including what individuals should be looking for in a residential treatment facility, how you choose the right one and costs associated with treatment. For information visit: www.lakeviewhealth.comSarah Kovach holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Miami University and a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from the University of North Florida. She joined the Lakeview Health clinical team in 2013. She is trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and works with patients struggling with trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder.

The “Going Red for Women” campaign will flourish in February with women sporting their red dresses in support of heart health month, but are women really getting the prevention message? Young women pursuing a career and raising a family are most at risk as they often put off medical care not realizing they are a candidate for a heart attack or stroke.According to a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, young women who've had a heart attack will have a twenty fold increased risk of a second heart attack, and a tripled risk of a first stroke, according to findings. Two more recent studies published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology confirm that women under the age of 55 are often left in the dark when it comes to knowing the risk factors of heart disease.“When it comes to heart health, women have different warning signs and nutritional needs,” says Dana Cohen, M.D., a nationally renowned internal and integrative medicine specialist whose multi-disciplinary approach has helped treat thousands of patients using a variety of conventional and complementary therapies.“One of the most important connections doctors need to make for their female patients is the relationship between heart and bone health.”For example, Cohen says calcium supplementation plays an important role for building bones but can cause problems for the heart if another nutrient, vitamin K2, is missing from the calcium supplement.“Your doctor may advise you to stop taking calcium supplements, but that’s not the solution,” said Cohen. “Calcium needs to be taken along with vitamin K2, as it plays a critical role of regulating calcium metabolism by keeping the calcium in your bones and out of your arteries where calcium buildup can lead to artery clogging that can cause heart disease and strokes.”

The “Going Red for Women” campaign will flourish in February with women sporting their red dresses in support of heart health month, but are women really getting the prevention message? Young women pursuing a career and raising a family are most at risk as they often put off medical care not realizing they are a candidate for a heart attack or stroke. According to a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, young women who've had a heart attack will have a twenty fold increased risk of a second heart attack, and a tripled risk of a first stroke, according to findings. Two more recent studies published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology confirm that women under the age of 55 are often left in the dark when it comes to knowing the risk factors of heart disease. “When it comes to heart health, women have different warning signs and nutritional needs,” says Dana Cohen, M.D., a nationally renowned internal and integrative medicine specialist whose multi-disciplinary approach has helped treat thousands of patients using a variety of conventional and complementary therapies. “One of the most important connections doctors need to make for their female patients is the relationship between heart and bone health.” For example, Cohen says calcium supplementation plays an important role for building bones but can cause problems for the heart if another nutrient, vitamin K2, is missing from thecalcium supplement. “Your doctor may advise you to stop taking calcium supplements, but that’s not the solution,” said Cohen. “Calcium needs to be taken along with vitamin K2, as it plays a criticalrole of regulating calcium metabolism by keeping the calcium in your bones and out of your arteries where calcium buildup can lead to artery clogging that can cause heart disease and strokes.” www.drdanacohen.com