Late Night Health Radio

Mat doesn't ever remember being able to hear properly. Throughout his childhood, I suffered from chronic ear infections – I’m still prone to them, actually. Because of these infections, I needed to have pressure tubes inserted seven times. A few years ago, my Ear Nose and Throat specialist examined me and he noted that I had a lot of scarring in my ears. In fact, his exact words were “your ears look like crap.” Gee thanks. He suggested a hearing aid but that was not a message I was ready to hear at that point. Like most young people, I didn’t want to stand out. I was afraid of how I might be perceived. Mat talks with Mark Alyn about growing up hard of hearing.

Cancer treatment should focus on the patient, not the disease. Why? Modern protocols often fail because they are prescribed to patients with no confidence in whether they will work for that particular individual. If you or a loved one is dealing with the trauma of cancer, we understand the frustration and hopelessness you may be feeling. Common treatment protocols like radiation and chemotherapy can make you feel like you’re wasting away, but we are proving there is a better way to fight. Tom Incledon, Ph.D.​, founder of Causenta Center, talks with Mark Alyn about the unique difference the center offers for cancer patients.

Causenta Wellness in Scottsdale, Arizona, https://www.causenta.com/At Causenta we do things a little differently than anyone else. Actually, we do things a LOT differently than anyone else. There is no one-size-fits-all treatment. Instead of taking what we call the Band-Aid type approach to your health, performance, and fitness, we focus on discovering the ROOT CAUSE.We combine the benefits of allopathic with naturopathic medicine. We look at each person at a molecular and cellular level BEFORE their treatment begins. Dr. Tom stops by to talk about the health of the nation with Mark Alyn.

The converation on circumcision continues.

Aging can be a scary time for your loved ones and for you as you try and help them. Many young family members are having a hard time convincing their aging parents or relatives to find caregiving services. Terry Hubbard, President of Avendelle Assisted Living, which provides premier assisted living homes for seniors. The company is passionate about respecting seniors and striving to give them top-quality, all-inclusive care. Terry joins Mark Alyn for a look at this unique way of caring​ for seniors.

Aging can be a scary time for your loved ones and for you as you try and help them. Many young family members are having a hard time convincing their aging parents or relatives to find caregiving services. Terry Hubbard is the president of Avendelle Assisted Living, which provides premier assisted living homes for seniors. The company is passionate about respecting seniors and striving to give them top-quality, all-inclusive care. Terry speaks with Mark Alyn about this unique way of caring for our seniors.

Okay - this segment is not only about health but about fun. Loki of Midgard: The Making of a Magician is the first book in a historical fantasy series about Loki on earth, set in the colorful Roaring Twenties. This Loki, a Norse mythology trickster god, was inspired by Tom Hiddleston’s brilliant and sensitive portrayal of him in Marvel’s films, says Jennifer, who has wanted to be an author since she was a child.Whether one is a Comic-Con fan or not, Meinking’s talent shines through the more than 800 pages she wrote in three months. Jennifer’s 16-year old daughter, Ariana, is a Loki lover, just like her mom. Jennifer joins Mark Alyn for a look at raising kids, working and writing an 800 page book!

Okay - this segment is not only about health but about fun. Loki of Midgard: The Making of a Magician is the first book in a historical fantasy series about Loki on earth, set in the colorful Roaring Twenties. This Loki, a Norse mythology trickster god, was inspired by Tom Hiddleston’s brilliant and sensitive portrayal of him in Marvel’s films, says Jennifer, who has wanted to be an author since she was a child.Whether one is a Comic-Con fan or not, Meinking’s talent shines through the more than 800 pages she wrote in three months. Jennifer’s 16-year old daughter, Ariana, is a Loki lover, just like her mom. Jennifer joins Mark Alyn for a look at raising kids, working and writing an 800 page book!

Circumcision is rapidly falling out of favor with Millennials and Gen X’ers, and this was one trend Pink missed the boat on. Young people these days consider circumcision barbaric, ignorant, and akin to wearing a fur coat. Pink responded angrily telling fans to mind their own business and “STFU.” Some fans rushed to her defense. But perhaps Jameson wished that his mother would have minded her own business and left his genitals intact. Anthony Losquadro, Founder & Director of Intaction speaks with Mark Alyn about this controversy.

Scientists estimate as many as 97 percent of seniors with dementia suffer from behavioral and psychological symptoms of the disease (BPSD), and studies have shown that such symptoms can be reduced if they can form an emotional attachment, particularly to an object or animal. Looking to make a significant difference in helping seniors struggling with dementia, Tombot, Inc., (https://www.tombot.com), has created a realistic robotic animal companion that provides seniors with a stronger sense of control, connectedness, and purpose, ultimately reducing their symptoms, the need for psychotropic medications, and improving their overall quality of life. Tom Stevens joins Mark Alyn for a look at how pets help seniors with dementia - and how TomBot can fill this need.

Scientists estimate as many as 97 percent of seniors with dementia suffer from behavioral and psychological symptoms of the disease (BPSD), and studies have shown that such symptoms can be reduced if they can form an emotional attachment, particularly to an object or animal. Looking to make a significant difference in helping seniors struggling with dementia, Tombot, Inc., (https://www.tombot.com), has created a realistic robotic animal companion that provides seniors with a stronger sense of control, connectedness, and purpose, ultimately reducing their symptoms, the need for psychotropic medications, and improving their overall quality of life. Tom Stevens joins Mark Alyn for a look at how pets help seniors with dementia​ - and how TomBot can fill this need.

Half a million new cases of Alzheimer’s are diagnosed each year in the US and nearly 6 million Americans currently live with the disease. Compounding this tragedy is the fact that every person with Alzheimer’s or dementia is a potential victim of inheritance-related exploitation. The two scourges go hand in hand, each year leading to tens of thousands of lawsuits and billions of dollars in fraud, lost inheritance and disinheritance.

 SuperLawyer® Michael Hackard, the author of Alzheimer’s, Widowed Stepmothers and Estate Crimes, joins Mark Alyn for a look at this growing problem.

Half a million new cases of Alzheimer’s are diagnosed each year in the US and nearly 6 million Americans currently live with the disease. Compounding this tragedy is the fact that every person with Alzheimer’s or dementia is a potential victim of inheritance-related exploitation. The two scourges go hand in hand, each year leading to tens of thousands of lawsuits and billions of dollars in fraud, lost inheritance and disinheritance.

 SuperLawyer® Michael Hackard, the ​author of Alzheimer’s, Widowed Stepmothers and Estate Crimes, joins Mark Alyn for a look at this growing problem.

A public opinion poll conducted recently by the Siena College Research Institute showed that nearly 85 percent of adults in eastern New York expect their healthcare providers to share patient records. Nearly the same number of adults in the 1,000-resident sample expect their providers to use an electronic health information exchange (HIE) if one is available. Mark McKinney, Chief Executive Officer of Hixny shares information about medical records with Mark Alyn.

85 Percent of Adults Expect Healthcare Providers to Share Records, Siena Poll Shows: Survey of 1,000 regional consumers shows demand for real-time use of all health records. Mark McKinney, Chief Executive Officer, of Hixny explains the importance of sharing medical records with Mark Alyn.

SPIRITS LANDING CELEBRATES 10 YEARS, 500 WOMEN HAVE BENEFITED FROM ITS PROGRAMSTabbatha Mays, Spirits Landing’s Founder and CEO talks with Mark Alyn about the next 10 years.

SPIRITS LANDING CELEBRATES 10 YEARS, 500 WOMEN HAVE BENEFITED FROM ITS PROGRAMSFounder Tabbatha Mays visits with Mark Alyn and talks about the next 10 years.

Scott D. Ballin has worked tirelessly for decades as a health policy consultant, to bring Government regulatory agencies, National health organizations, Public Health experts and industry stakeholders to the table for rational discussion about tobacco harm reduction. He is committed to this approach as the best way to enable government agencies to make informed policy decisions about tobacco use. While he believes it is critical to keep youth and underage users away from any tobacco or nicotine product, it is equally critical to maintain adult access to safer nicotine delivery products such as e-cigarettes, Swedish snus, and other non-combustible forms and to keep viable innovations in the marketplace.

Scott D. Ballin has worked tirelessly for decades as a health policy consultant, to bring Government regulatory agencies, National health organizations, Public Health experts and industry stakeholders to the table for rational discussion about tobacco harm reduction. He is committed to this approach as the best way to enable government agencies to make informed policy decisions about tobacco use. While he believes it is critical to keep youth and underage users away from any tobacco or nicotine product, it is equally critical to maintain adult access to safer nicotine delivery products such as e-cigarettes, Swedish snus, and other non-combustible forms and to keep viable innovations in the marketplace. Scott talks with Mark Alyn about vaping and under age teens.

Founding director, Dr. Rachel Fresco L. Ac., Ph.D., continues to use her extensive background in medical herbology, functional medicine, and clinical nutrition to develop innovative specialty products for health professional use. Dr. Fresco is a popular speaker on the topic of biofilms, microbiome balance, and systemic microbial challenges. Rache joins Mark Alyn for a look at Natural Medicines.