This week topic was Women’s Health and Fertility! We talked about women’s health, preconception health, as well as infertility. Did you know that a good women’s health is preconception health? Have you ever wondered when you are supposed to start getting PAP test and breast exams or how regularly you should be getting them once you start? Well we talked about it!
We also talked about some common questions regarding preconception and conceiving as well we touched on some of the types of in vitro fertilization treatments that are out there.
Have a listen to the show and afterward look at the many resources that we used to answer or get any more information that you want. Pass it along to friends and family members as well!!
Podcast:
Listen to the show HERE
Women’s Daily Checks:
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/daily-self-exams?cat=10409&tip=10418
The Five Steps to a Self-Breast Exam:
http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/testing/types/self_exam/bse_steps.jsp
Preconception Health:
http://www.womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/before-you-get-pregnant/preconception-health.cfm
Women’sWorks Tools for a Healthier You:
Printable Form to help keep track http://images.agoramedia.com/everydayhealth/gcms/WomensWorks_HealthTrackerJournal_2011.pdf
Pre-conception Health for Women:
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/gettingpregnant/womenpreconception.htm
Folic Acid Fact Sheet:
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/folic-acid.cfm
Best Start:
http://www.beststart.org/resources/rep_health/Health_Before_pregnancy_2011_FULL.pdf
March of Dimes:
http://www.marchofdimes.com/pregnancy/prenatalcare_vaccinations.html
American Pregnancy:
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/infertility/fertilityfaq.html
When My Baby:
http://www.whenmybaby.com/menstrual_cycle_length_calculate.php
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Gender and Identity
Ever wanted to know more about what exactly transgender and intersex mean? On this week's show we explained both topics, talking about where they are similar and different, and explored what life looks like for someone who is intersex, and someone who is transgender. We also had a live in-studio guest who discussed her experiences living as a transgender female. It was a very informative show. You will be sure to learn something.
You may be wondering why we chose this topic since it can be a sensitive topic for some individuals. Our role in the community is to provide factual and informative health promotion information. When we were approached by our guest speaker about doing the show we thought that a show on gender and identity would be a great way to provide information about a topic that is rarely talked about. Bringing awareness is the first step in removing stigma and providing accurate information.
So take a listen to the show and I hope you learn something new, I know I did! Thank you so much to our guest Theresa for sharing her story and working with us in a step towards greater awareness about transgender individuals! Below is a link to the podcast as well as some resources we used in our research prior to the show, so check them out!
Gender And Identity Show
Resources:
Intersex Society of North America- www.isna.org
I am Transgenderd-www.iamtransgendered.com
Human Rights Campaign- http://www.hrc.org/resources/category/transgender
All Mixed Up: http://www.genderpsychology.org/psychology/BSTc.html
Gene Linked to Transsexualism- http://www.cosmosmagazine.com/news/2275/gene-linked-transsexuality
Transsexual.org- www.transsexual.org
Thanks again for your support. Without great listeners like you what would we do??
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Vitamins!
This week on the show I talked all about Vitamins and Vitamin Deficiencies!
I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Tonia Winchester, a natrophathic physician here in Nanaimo! She talked about the top vitamin deficiencies that she sees in her practice, those being Vitamin A, D, and B12.
Here is a look at each of these vitamins and foods you can eat to increase your vitamin intake.
I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Tonia Winchester, a natrophathic physician here in Nanaimo! She talked about the top vitamin deficiencies that she sees in her practice, those being Vitamin A, D, and B12.
Here is a look at each of these vitamins and foods you can eat to increase your vitamin intake.
The first step in increasing your vitamin intake is to incorporate vitamin rich foods into your diet, so let’s talk about some specific foods you can look for next time you’re at the grocery store.
If your looking for foods rich in Vitamin A head to the produce section and look for sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, kale, Swiss chard, celery, tomatoes and winter squash. These vitamin rich veggies are going to support your immune function, day and night vision, as well as cell growth. If you enjoy fruit more then veggies you can also find vitamin A in watermelon, grapefruit, apricots and prunes.
Vitamin A can contribute to the effective treatment of many health conditions. Some common health conditions that foods rich in vitamin A can help to treat are: Acne, Cataracts, Diabetes, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Osteoarthritis, Ulcers, and Viral Infections.
Our greatest source of Vitamin D comes from the sun. Our skin cells contain what is call 7-dehydrocholesterol. Ultraviolet B sunlight is needed to convert 7-dehydrocholesterol into cholecalciferol. Cholecalciferol is the preliminary form of vitamin D3.
Here on Vancouver Island we don’t get a lot of sun in the winter months so it is important that we make sure we are taking in enough vitamin D through our food. Some great foods high in vitamin D are: Salmon, sardines, goat’s milk, shiitake mushrooms, and eggs. Not only does Vitamin D help to prevent seasonal affective disorder, it also aids in regulation of bone and muscle health, boosts the immune system, and helps in the regulation of insulin and blood sugars.
This means it can help prevent health conditions such as depression, osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes, stroke and heart attack, and asthma.
Vitamin B12 was another vitamin that Dr. Winchester noted as a common deficiency. Vitamin B12 works in the body to help form red blood cells and nerve cells.
B12 is also required by the body to help in the cycling of proteins, carbohydrates and fats throughout the body.
Foods rich in Vitamin B12 include: Salmon, sardines, venison, beef, lamb, shrimp, halibut, scallops, and yogurt. It is especially important for vegetarians to include a B12 supplement in their diet as you can see B12 is found mostly in meat. Remember it is important to consult with your family physician before making any drastic changes to your diet.
So now you can make great vitamin rich meals and take a step towards greater health!
The podcast from todays show is not yet up but it should be in the near future so keep your eyes on our blog and facebook for a link!
As promised here is a link to the article Lacy found about vitamins and their link to genetics. Very interesting stuff, so take a look!
Have a Happy and Healthful Day!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Travel Health
We are back from reading break and so excited to be back on air! SO excited in fact that Lacy, Olivia, and I got to skip out on a mandatory school conference in order to be on the air with you today!!!
So here a little look at what we talked about today.
On today’s show we spoke about in our opinion, the top 3 preventable illnesses in developing countries that can affect travellers; malaria, typhoid fever, and yellow fever. We discussed these diseases in detail from what causes them, to their signs and symptoms and what you can do to protect yourself, whether that be via vaccine or natural methods. We also spoke about resources here in the community of Nanaimo and general prevention methods to help you avoid getting sick while travelling. Finally, we spoke about the new super bug NDM1, what it is, where it came from and why it is starting to get some media attention.
Unfortunately the station "recorder" isnt working so well so we do not have a link to the podcast for you at the moment. We are working on this techical difficulty and will upload the podcast if not "chunks" of the podcast ASAP
For now check out these links:
Malaria info:
Unfortunately the station "recorder" isnt working so well so we do not have a link to the podcast for you at the moment. We are working on this techical difficulty and will upload the podcast if not "chunks" of the podcast ASAP
For now check out these links:
Malaria info:
Typhoid fever:
Yellow Fever:
Travel Health and Immunizations unit:
Dr Clare Craig
http://www.islandoptimal.com/static/craig
Thanks Olivia for a great recap of the show this week.
Can't wait to be on the air next week where I will be hosting a show on Vitamin Deficiencies. Tomorrow I meet with Dr. Tonia Winchester,ND, CBP, BSc
Naturopathic Physician, Certified BodyTalk Practitioner from the Arbour Wellness Centre for an interview all about vitamins and how to get the best use of them in our bodies!
Naturopathic Physician, Certified BodyTalk Practitioner from the Arbour Wellness Centre for an interview all about vitamins and how to get the best use of them in our bodies!
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