Health Corner

Saturday, February 26 and April 23, 2005
9:30 a.m. / 8:30 a.m. Central
Show 208

Can becoming a patient make a doctor more compassionate? "Illness made me a much better doctor," says Dr. Geoffrey Kurland who survived leukemia and is the author of My Own Medicine.  Dr. Kurland says "Honesty and trust between patient and doctor is vital." Later, Dr. Lisa learns from Dr. Michael Holick, who authored The UV Advantage, how decisive vitamin D is for every tissue and cell in our body – and how many people unknowingly are vitamin D deficient. In this Health Corner, pioneering writer and nutritionist Ann Gittleman tells women how they can use a healthy diet to mitigate the symptoms of menopause. Then, Alex Boylan rejoins chef Jeffrey Jackson at La Jolla's Torrey Pines Resort where Jeff roasts sea scallops and aromatic wild mushrooms. Jill Repp counsels parents on the positive power of imagination and offers fun ideas to spark the flame. Plus, Florida Perry Smith reminds us that variety is the spice of life. Ladies, rotate your high heels with flats to save wear and tear on your feet!