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Healthy Living Sunday

Information Featured on the Show

- Cystic Fibrosis Calendar - 800-FIGHT-CF
- Dental Air Force - For more info, call 616-399-8511 or visit website at Dentalairforce.com
- Insomnia Research Study - A research study offers free study-related evaluation and study drug to adults ages 18 years old and older, suffering from insomnia for at least three months, with difficulty falling asleep. The research study will be performed in the Troy office of the Sleep Disorders Institute located at the Beaumont Hospital Office Building, 44199 Dequindre, Ste. 311, Troy, MI 48085. Call 248-879-0707 for more information.
- Oakwood Hospital is the first hospital in our area to offer a new minimally invasive procedure to get rid of unsightly varicose veins. Clinical results indicate that the VNUS Closure procedure can be effective at closing the vein and significantly reducing symptoms. You can reach Dr. Miller at 313.593.7292 or at [email protected]. For more information on women's health please visit Oakwood.org or call 800-543-WELL or 313-593-7292.
- Making House Chores Fun for Kids
According to the Surgeon General, obesity in children has tripled in the past two decades. These overweight children have a 70 percent chance of becoming overweight/obese adults. The recommended amount of physical activity for children is approximately 60 minutes a day. To help overcome this problem, local franchises of The Maids Home Services are in the process of implementing cleaning activities/games that double as aerobic exercise that the whole family can participate in. The Maids hope to play an active role in combating this nationwide problem by making the following suggestions to their clients:
·Musical Chores: designate a project (dusting, scrubbing the floor, picking up toys) to each child and start the music. Every time the music turns off, the children switch chores.
·Mow the Carpet: Young children can mimic what you are doing. If you’re vacuuming, give them a toy lawn mower to use in the house. They can “mow” the carpet while you vacuum.
·Puppet Dusters: Make sock puppets for dusting and start a contest to see whose puppet gets the dirtiest.
·Puppet Shiners: You and your child each wear a sock puppet to clean the patio door window. You’re on the outside and he/she’s on the inside. Make it a game to follow one another’s hand movement as you clean the window.
·Dash for Trash: Designate a laundry basket for each child. Start a timer for 30 seconds and see which child can put the most in his/her basket before the timer goes off.
·Hide and Seek: Hide 5 spoons in various spots (under cushions, on windowsills, under pillows) and see if your child can find all of them by the time he/she is finished cleaning.
- Dr. Sulak's "Worth the Wait" teen pregnancy program, visit Worththewait.org or call 254-724-7359
- U of M Kellogg Cornea and Refractive Surgery Service for more information or call 734-615-6914 or [email protected].
- Joan Proviser of the Scleroderma Foundation's Mich. Chapter and Beverly Price talked about diagnosing, living with and treating the auto-immune disease called Sleroderma. If you would like more information, call 800-716-6554.
- A new implantable cardiac defribilator or ICD uses wireless cellular technology. Now, doctors are able to monitor heart patients 24/7. Dr. Christian Machado implanted this new state-of-the-art device at Providence Heart Institute. The ICD pacemaker is made by Biotronk.
-The Schwarbein Principle Two by Dr. Diana Schwarbein
- Epiphanies of the Soul - local author who wrote a book about therapeutic poetry.
- Lung Cancer Screening Trial
- Connection to Care Program: 1-800-707-8990
- Order Jackie Waldman's story, Courage to Give, at www.couragetogive.com, or at major bookstores.
-Top Doctors
-Free Headache Tape
-Dr. James Mariejko, Director of Preventive Cardiology program at St. John Medical Center in Detroit wrote "The ABCs of Coronary Heart Disease." The book is available through Sleeping Bear Press 800-487-2323 or online at sleepingbearpress.com.
- 97-year-old Writes Book; Herschel L Richey, author of "Roots of Liberty: My 37 years with the Detroit Post Office." To order a copy, mail payment to: J.E. Patton, 603 Rigside Place,
Cary, NC 27511
- Transplant Games Website
- If you would like to volunteer at OATS, call 248-620-0505
- Feeding Children Better
- If you and your dog would like to join Dr. Paws, call 248-888-7488. Volunteers visit more than 20 hospitals, clinics and nursing homes throughout Michigan. Dr. Paws website: http://www.drpaws.org/
- For more information on the lap-band treatment, call Port Huron Hospital at 1-800-228-1484, or visit their website at www.porthuronhospital.org. People out of state can call 810-989-3199. Click here for more information on Lap-band surgery, from the American Society of Bariatric Surgery website.
- Pet Sitter of the Year Finalist 2001 Precious Paws Pet Home Care, Kimberly Boyd - 248-318-9409 or [email protected]
- Eating Disorders Study - U of M is looking for women with eating disorders to take part in a study. The 20-week program is free and includes psychotherapy and nutritional counseling. For more information, call 1-800-742-2300 Category 2200.
- Travis' Walk - An Ypsilanti 10-year-old who suffered a stroke is taking part in a national walk-a-thon May 4th as part of Childhood Stroke Awareness Day. If you would like to donate to Travis: CHASA, 7859 Briarbrook Dr., Ypsilanti, MI 48197
- For autism info, go to Autism-society.org or call 1-800-3-AUTISM.
- Body Glo Tanning - 734-281-2732
- Partners Dancing Segment - To buy this workout tape, go to Energeticsoul.com or call 313-590-4954
- Growth Body Charts
- New Research for Hepatitis C - Click to read the full story. U of M is conduction a research on hepatitis. Call 1-877-452-4813 or e-mail [email protected] for more. Also, you can read more about U of M's research by clicking here. National site for the HALT-C trial.
- Master Taster from Edy's talks about low-fat, low-calorie alternatives. Go to Icecream.com for more.
- Volunteer for the Alzheimer's prevention trial sponsored by the National Institute on Aging; Click to learn more
- The Hospice of Michigan is putting together a manual for caregiver families of Alzheimer's. The manual will be available through the Alzheimer's Association - Michigan Chapters. Call 1-800-337-3827 for more information about obtaining a copy. For more, go to Alzheimer's Association website
- Health Book - The Good News by Dr. Fred Stranksy, Ph.D. To buy a copy, you can e-mail [email protected] or call 248-370-3198.
- Your Kids Online - For resources:
- The Children's Partnership
- Enough is Enough
- Kaiser Family Foundation
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children; CyberTipline to report child sexual exploitation: (800) 843-5678
- SafeKids
- DASH Diet - Facts about the DASH diet: The DASH diet includes more fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy foods, and less fat and cholesterol. According to Jamerson, it can lower your blood pressure by up to 12 millimeters of mercury. Click for more
- New campaign is to educate families about dangers of secondhand smoke to young children. For information, call the Black Caucus Foundation of Michigan 313-863-3006 or website BCFMichigan.org
- "Sex Matters For Women" Foley, Kope & Sugrue. Book written by three University of Michigan sex experts. It's a guide to sexual health to help women find the answer they need to take charge of their sexuality both in and outside of the bedroom. The book can be bought at all bookstores or ordered through The Guilford Press at Guilford.com
- Eartha Kitt, "Rejuvenate" - EarthaKitt.com
- Lilly offers $12 prescription card. Low-income seniors with no drug insurance will be able to get a month's supply of prescriptions like the depression-treating Prozac and the osteoporosis-fighting Evista for $12 each. For more, call 1-877-RX-LILLY or go online. The application process takes two to four weeks, and eligibility will be verified through copies of the applicant's most recent tax return and Medicare card. Participating pharmacies will begin accepting the card April 1.
- Restless Leg Syndrome Study - To sign up for study to test new medication, call Quest Research at 248-353-7770 or 248-613-2838
- NuStep TRS 4000 Machine - Stair stepper for people who have had strokes and heart attacks
Cost is about $3,299, For info, call 1-800-322-2209
- Breast Implant for Small Women - American Society of Plastic Surgeons or call 1-888-4-PLASTIC to find a plastic surgeon in your area.
- Rehabilitation for Animals - Contact info
- Depression Study - STAR-D Study at U of M
- Antidepressants: Friend or Foe? Read the story
- Ultrafast CT Scanner- Troy Internal Medicine, P.C., 4600 Investment Drive, Suite 300, Troy
248-267-5000
- Personal Trainer - Big " Lou" Campbell - First Baptist Institutional Church, 17101 W. 7 Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48235, 313-838-0166
- Ear Infection Information
Info from NAACP on Middle Ear Infections
- Dave J. Castle, Professional Magician
For more, go to the website or call 586-286-7444
- For information on where to get a flu shot, call 1-800-296-8660
- American Dietetic Association - For Free Brochure, call 1-800-366-1655
- For information on GERD surgery, call 1-800-543-WELL
- Prosthetic Feet, College Park Industries, Frasier, Michigan: 800-728-7950
- The best vacuum to fight allergies: Eureka Whirlwind Plus Model 4686 - $179.99
- Donate to Pakistan Refugee Medical Care, call Doctors Without Borders at 1-888-392-0392
- PMS Nasal Spray Trial, call 866-841-9090
- Medicare and Medigap Information, call 1-800-803-7174

Healthy Living Sunday is a weekly half-hour magazine-style show that brings you the most cutting edge medical and health information. It airs every Sunday at 10 a.m.

It's the only program of it's kind produced locally in Michigan!

Action News medical reporter and anchor Carolyn Clifford is the host.

Tune in every week to see the latest health headlines of the week. See experts discuss, in-depth, your biggest medical concerns. Find out where to get the most advanced treatments, therapies and medications. Also, learn how to lose weight, eat healthy, stay young, and much more!

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