http://www.702.co.za Talk Radio 702 - The Podcasts en-us 2006 21 May 2012 2 702webmaster@702.co.za Dr. Mike spoke about colic and chiropractic treatment of babies. Chiropractic is a complete system of healthcare focused on restoring, preserving, and optimizing health by natural hands-on care. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease in which the nerves of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) degenerate. The cause of multiple sclerosis is still unknown. In the last 20 years, researchers have focused on disorders of the immune system and genetics for explanations. Director of Multiple Sclerosis SA (Western Cape), Non Smit spoke to us about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of MS. Irene Stephanou was diagnosed with MS several years ago. She told us how she has managed to live with this complex condition. Optician Zena Jacobson has been in practice for over 30 years and started her own practice 16 years ago. She spoke about cataract, contact lenses, distorted visions, red eyes and vision impairment. Zena gave our listeners advice on how to treat problematic eyes and when one should seek help. In the health and well being hour Errol was joined by Dr Spiros Kavalieratos a dentist, from Design a Smile. Dr Kavalieratos shared some important information on how to keep your mouth healthy and disease free. He spoke about gum disease, mouth ulcers, impacted teeth and dentures. Some of the most common phobias include fears of public speaking or other social situations (social phobia or social anxiety disorder), open spaces (agoraphobia) and closed-in spaces (claustrophobia). Dr Hanan explained that there is no one specific known cause for phobias, it is thought that phobias run in families, are influenced by culture and how one is parented, and can be triggered by life events. The doctor mentioned that one of the ways one can treat or cure a phobia involves the supportive and gradual exposure of the individual with phobias to circumstances that are increasingly close to the one they are phobic about. Colds, bronchitis, small pox, measles, mumps are all viruses that may cause a danger to one’s health if not taken care of or treated in time. This week in our ‘health and well being hour’ clinical virologist, Dr Allison Glass shed light on what causes viruses, how they are contracted, how to spot the symptoms and more importantly how to treat them. Saturday 7 April was World Health Day and this year's theme is Good Health Adds Life To Years. The theme is centred around the older generation and how they can maintain a healthy lifestyle to ensure that they age well. Personal trainers Salome Sechele and Lorren Sims joined Errol in the studio and shared some valuable tips on easy to do exercises to help ensure you age with grace. Their suggestions include dance classes, stretching and toning. Everyone knows that blood is one of the most important parts of the human body. There are many types of blood disorders, including: bleeding disorders, platelet disorders, hemophilia and anemia.Dr Mohammed Karodia, a clinical haemotologist at Lancet, explained the causes, symptoms and treatments available for various blood disorders. Sleep expert Dr. Marlin McKay said poor sleep habits (referred to as hygiene) are one of the most common problems encountered in our society. We stay up too late and get up too early. We interrupt our sleep with drugs, chemicals, work, and we over stimulate ourselves with late-night activities such as television. The doctor also mentioned that the right sleep disorder treatment depends on the cause. Mary Ovenstone is a leadership coach, mentor and trained counselor for individuals and couples. Her latest research has been on the neurological differences between the male and female brain, how we think, process emotions and relate differently. She is developing methods for cross-gender thinking and decision-making. However, the ‘gender’ definitions and roles need re-definition as they change through necessity and are influenced by the changing societal interpretations of culture, religion and government.