Best of: Head to Toe Tips

 

Show Topic: Head to Toe Tips

Co-Hosts:  Mark Anderson, Walter Gaman

Guest: no guest

 

Segment 1

Intro – 30 sec.

Today we are going head to toe and giving you tips on how you can protect your body as you age.

Hair – what makes it fall out and what you can do to keep it or replace it.

Brain – natural changes in the brain and how to keep it young

Eyes – start to really change at 40 due to hormones. Protect your eyes from computer, television, sun burn – glasses with UV protection, importance of eye exams and why you need to get them regularly.

Difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist

(Connect) Discuss changes you have each had with your eyes

(Inspire) changes as we age don’t have to be so drastic. Important to stay positive and not talk “old” talk

MUSIC FOR DOC SHOCK (JIM)

10- 15 percent of the population suffers from migraine, but a new study published in the journal Neurology suggests that migraines may actually change the structure of the brain by increasing the risk of brain lesions, white matter abnormalities and the amount of brain volume. People that suffer migraines with aura have an even higher risk of brain changes.

Read the study!

 

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Segment 2

Intro – 10 sec.

About tease – 1 min. – coming up –We are going head to toe and discussing how we age and how you can stay young. SHOUT OUT TO MILITARY!!

 

ANDERSON - Immortal minute – 2 min.

Start with sponsorship statement below!!!!!!!

“This Immortal Minute is brought to you by - Solis mammography – exceptional experience and exceptionally accurate results”

 

• Ears – what causes hearing loss, protecting your ears, how to properly clean them (for those of us still using QTips)
• Mouth – link between gum disease and heart disease. Teeth are the only part of the body that can’t repair itself! Floss, brush 3 times a day, avoid staining foods and drinks. Discuss the causes of bad breath
• Neck – talk about the thyroid – what it is, how it works, when to have it checked (yearly)
• Breasts – self exam – get mammograms (CAREFUL – SOLIS SPONSORS – SEND THEM TO SOLIS BUT DON’T SAY ANYTHING MAMMO NEGATIVE!!)

Tease 20 sec. - Facebook (stay young media group) , download podcasts – follow us on twitter @StayYoungMedia coming up  - We are moving down the body, part by part to tell you how you can keep your body young and healthy.

 

Segment 3

Intro – 15 sec.

 

DR G  – Tease the upcoming Dementia Defender 844-WELL100

 

Discuss:

• Digestive tract – discuss heartburn, lactose intolerance, gluten intolerance and Celiac disease, Importance of fiber, when to see a doctor. Promote colonoscopies (save lives!)
• Hips and knees – discuss how too much exercise can be a bad thing. Discuss how no exercise can be a bad thing. Importance of the right kind of exercise and using good body mechanics. Spend a small amount of time on knee and him treatments – physical therapy for minor things and replacements for major things.

 

 

Exit – 30 sec.

 

Segment 4 –

 

Intro – sec 15

 

Announcement - tease DD 844-Well100 – 30 sec. Today we have been talking about the body head to toe and things you can do to stay young and healthy. If you are just tuning in – follow us on twitter @StayYoungMedia or listen to the podcasts by going to stayyoungamerica.com

 

MEDICAL TRIVIA  - Bill Friedman

1. The average human head has how many hair follicles – 7500, 20,000, 100,000

(100,000)

2. The human brain is grey and firm or pink and squishy?

(Pink and squishy – 80% water)

3. Multiple choice – your small intestine stretched out is: twice your height, four times your height, eight times your height.

(Four times your height)

4. Where in your body would you find grape like structures?

(Aveoli in the lungs)

5. The adrenal glands can be found where in the body?

(Above the kidneys)

Discuss:

Ankles – what makes them swell and how to prevent it.

Feet – common issues with the feet. Importance of proper foot wear – replace shoes often. Benefits of a pedicure or great foot massage – acupuncture

DEMENTIA DEFENDER

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