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Also known as frankincense, boswellia produces a sap containing anti-inflammatory and antiseptic compounds.There are few herbs that have boswellia's mystical reputation. For centuries, it was considered sacred by many religions... both for its healing properties and traditional importance in many religious rituals. Also known as frankincense, boswellia produces a sap containing anti-inflammatory and antiseptic compounds. Taken in pill form, an extract from the plant can significantly reduce pain and improve mood. Special guest, Dr. Reza Ghorbani, joins Dr. Mike to share the many benefits of boswellia, as well as how you can incorporate it into your health regimen.

Changing ingrained habits can be a painful process. However, it's an essential part of leading a pain -ree life.While changing your lifestyle to include more exercise and a better diet to reduce your weight will do wonders to ease your chronic aches and pains, changing ingrained habits can be a difficult process. However, it's an essential part of leading a pain-free life. Dr. Reza Ghorbani joins Dr. Mike to discuss the simple steps you can take to reduce chronic pain.

Replenishing your gut with probiotics can lead to fewer chronic diseases and a stronger immune system.Probiotics have formed a vital part of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern diets for thousands of years, in the form of fermented milk and vegetable products such as yogurt and pickles. They are credited, in part, for the relatively low rates of chronic, age-related diseases that prevail in those regions. In this segment of Healthy Talk, Dr. Mike discusses how you can benefit from healthy gut bacteria through diet and supplementation.

Bestselling, award winning author, Sandra Boynton, shares how to give your children a love of reading that will last a lifetime.Does your child like to read? Reading with your children can be one of the most rewarding experiences a parent can have. And making it fun is easy when you read Horns to Toes and in Between! or The Going to Bed Book. Its even more fun when you read Moo Ba La La La! Even better? Reading to your children can be a truly wonderful experience... when you're hearing it directly from bestselling author, Sandra Boynton. Boynton, children's book author, cartoonist, humorist, and creator or greeting cards, beloved children's books, adorable plush toys, award-winning music, shares how to  make reading so much fun for your kids that it will give them a love of reading to last a lifetime.

Is too much stress from school taking a physical toll on your teenager?Parents are often worried about stress and their children's health; and they have every right to be. School can cause so much stress on a teen that they begin to suffer physical health complications, such as headaches, muscle aches and even more serious health-related issues. Yes, a little stress can be a good thing. It can motivate students to be organized. But too much stress can really take a toll on a teen's mental and physical health. Dr. David Hill shares how to help your teenager weather the stress from school and come out on the healthy, positive end.

Growing pains are normal for kids and teens. But is there a time when you should become concerned?Some kids and teens complain of muscle aches around bedtime or wake up with pains in their legs and arms after sleeping for an hour or two. These aches are sometimes called "growing pains." Although no one knows for sure what's behind the pain, growth is not the cause. Even at the peak of an adolescent growth spurt, a child's rate of growth is too gradual to be painful.​ Still, these pains are normal in 25 to 40 percent of children. While you may not be able to prevent growing pains, you can help your child lessen the aches. They are best treated with massage, a heating pad or ibuprofen. Special guest, Dr. David Hill, MD, and Melanie Cole, MS, discuss what parents can do to help lesson the pain, as well as when it might be time to call the doctor.

Knowing when to keep your child home from school is one of the hardest things for parents to decide... for many reasons.Your child will likely have more colds, or upper respiratory infections, than any other illness. Some infections—especially an ear infection, strep throat, bronchitis, and sinusitis—may necessitate the administration of medication for a week after your child is well enough to return to school. So... the questions remain. When do you send them back to school? When is a cough what keeps them home? What about the sniffles, sneezing or a sore throat? It's a fact: knowing when to keep your child home from school is one of the hardest things for parents to decide. Fortunately, Dr. David Hill is here to help. In this segment, he offers the best advice on when to keep your child home from school, what meds to give (or not to give) and how to successfully get through this cold and flu season.

Are your kids subject to violent behaviors because of what they saw in a movie? The threat might be greater than you think.According to a study in the January 2014 issue of Pediatrics, violent characters in movies often are portrayed engaging in multiple risky behaviors, an example that could influence susceptible youth to take similar risks. The study was entitled "Violent Film Characters' Portrayal of Alcohol, Sex, and Tobacco-Related Behaviors." Researchers analyzed and rated content of top-grossing movies from 1985 through 2010. Three-quarters of the movies involved a violent main character engaging in at least one other risk behavior—most often related to alcohol and/or sex. Movies rated PG-13 and R by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) depicted these multiple risks at similar rates. The analysis also found that the MPAA, which assigns ratings to films by considering age-appropriateness of content, allows as much violent content in PG-13 as in R-rated films. Depictions of tobacco use decreased dramatically in these films over time, while alcohol use declined slightly. According to the authors, the portrayal of multiple risky behaviors is concerning because violent films appeal to certain teens—particularly those who are "sensation seekers"— and behaviors modeled by these movie characters can encourage such youth to try drugs, tobacco, alcohol or sex. Are your kids subject to these problems? The threat might be greater than you think. Join special guest, Dr. Amy Bleakley, as she explains the danger of this phenomenon.

The responsibility of encouraging and implementing a healthier pathway to athletic success falls on the shoulders of all stakeholders in youth sports – especially PARENTS.The responsibility for encouraging and implementing a healthier and sustainable pathway to athletic success falls on the shoulders of all stakeholders in youth sports – especially PARENTS. While it is impossible to completely eliminate the risk of injury during sports participation, many injuries sustained during training and competition are avoidable... especially those injuries related to simply doing too much too often. Repeated excessive physical activity without enough recovery time and rest between training sessions and competitions (especially if sustained throughout the year) is a significant problem for young athletes whose bodies are still developing. Careful attention to ensuring a diversified, balanced and progressive athletic exposure with appropriate scheduling and sufficient time off can reduce musculo-skeletal injury risk and enhance performance. Can you commit to fulfilling 10 elements of support? Special guest, Dr. Michael F. Bergeron, shares ideas and tactics for making sure your child has the best youth sports experience possible.

Have you tried every diet known to mankind, only to slip back into your old habits? Perhaps a juice fast is the answer.Have tried every diet known to mankind, only to slip back into your old habits? Perhaps a juice fast is your answer. These types of fasts have grown in popularity over the past few years, but there is always this question: do they really work for weight loss? And what about cleansing? Does a juice fast really clean you out so you can lose weight faster? Are there health benefits of this internal cleansing? In this segment of Train Your Body, Dr. Pam Peeke, MD, and Melanie Cole, MS, discuss juice fasts as a way to cleanse and aid in weight loss. They give you the real scoop on juice fasts, including whether or not they are safe and the resulting effects on your body.

Would you be able to tell the difference between a supplement you really need, and one that's just a rip-off?Do you take supplements? If you're on a strict regimen, you may find that without them, you feel run down and tired. When it comes to vitamins and supplements, the important questions to keep in mind are these: are you getting the vitamins you need from the food you eat? Are the foods you eat packed with enough nutritional elements to keep your body strong and running efficiently? Special guest of Train Your Body, Dr. Pam Peeke, MD, and host Melanie Cole, MS, discuss the dizzying world of supplements for women, including which ones you need and which ones may be just a rip-off.

Is your workout getting to be a bore? Dance away the workout blues with "America's Favorite Fitness Expert," Denise Austin.Working out can seem like a chore -- and a bore! Is there a way to actually have fun working out? Denise Austin says YES. Shaking your booty and dancing around can make your workout routine fun and exhilarating... plus help you blast mega calories and sculpt a lean, sexy body. Denise, known as "America's favorite fitness expert," joins host Melanie Cole, MS, to lead you through a sizzling Latin dance routine that will burn calories, sculpt your abs and get you in great shape... all while having a ton of fun.

Not a fan of working out? Learn how to completely tone your body in a simple 30-minute walking workout.Do you hate to work out? If you've never been a fan of fitness, you probably don't do it as much as you know you should. You need motivation to jump-start a program and get moving. Well, America's favorite fitness expert, Denise Austin, is here to help you do just that. She can help you develop a workout routine that you will actually stick to. Join Denise and Melanie Cole, MS, as they lead you through an easy way to burn fat with a powerhouse 4,200 step program that will completely tone your body in a simple 30-minute walking workout.

Eating right when you're body's immunity is low can help you bounce back from the flu.You've done all you can to prepare for flu season; you got the shot, have taken your vitamins religiously and carry a travel-sized hand sanitizer everywhere you go. However, even with all the precautions, the flu virus can manipulate its way into your body, knocking you down on your butt. Over 200 strains of the flu virus are easily obtainable right outside your door, causing millions of people to fall ill during the colder seasons and turn to over the counter medications to help. You may feel like there's not much more you can do other than rest and let your medicine kick in... or is there? Could there be such a thing as a flu diet? The cure is located in your pantry. And, if you truly are what you eat, eating healthier foods with super antioxidants, vitamins and minerals can help boost your immunity and thus fight off the flu. For example, one of the most common spices used to fight a scratchy throat is ginger. Containing sesquiterpenes, a chemical that specifically targets the rhinovirus (predominant cause of the common cold), ginger also is a natural pain and fever reducer. Registered dietician and President and founder of Nutrition Housecall, LCC, David Grotto, RD, LDN, shares the foods that help fight the flu.

One in three Americans is at risk for shingles, with over one million cases diagnosed each year. What should you do if you develop this painful condition?If you've got a painful, blistered, itchy rash that wraps along either the right or left side of your torso, you might have shingles. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection (varicella-zoster virus) causing a painful inflammation of the nerve ganglia that erupts the skin around the middle part of your body. This is the same virus that causes chicken pox. If you've already had chicken pox, you're not safe. In fact, the virus remains in your body. The risk of a shingles outbreak increases as you age. Shingles causes a burning and painful sensation, and can last up to 30 days. There is no cure for shingles; but some treatments can help temporarily relieve some of your pain. For example, taking an oatmeal bath, using calamine lotion and applying cold wet compresses can be effective. Special guest, Dr. Anne Oaklander, shares everything you need to know about shingles.