Give yourself the body and health you deserve! Tune into Certified Personal Trainer Victoria Babu every Saturday from 4-5pm for the latest health and fitness news, along with compelling interviews featuring health and wellness experts as well as inspirational and motivational stories on BODY BY BABU on the BIG 550(AM) KTRS radio--
Home of the 2006 World Champion Cardinals! 
Listen on the internet at www.ktrs.com.
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Check out Victoria's fitness blogs with PREVENTION MAGAZINE
www.prevention.com/babu
Sink or Swim! CLICK HERE to read the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article about Victoria's journey into the world of triathlons and health & fitness.
HEAR VICTORIA WEEKDAYS NOON-3:00 PM on KTRS 550am **********************************************************
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences congratulates Victoria Babu for her 2008 Emmy nomination for Health reporting, "The World According to Joey" on Charter Cable's "Smart Living" television program. The nominated story features an autistic 6-year-old, Joey Fisch, of Oakville and his family.
This is Victoria's second nomination for "Smart Living." In 2007, she was nominated for Outstanding Co-Host/Talent.
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Body By Babu welcomes St. Johns Mercy Medical Center as a sponsor, bringing top-notch doctors and wellness experts to you!
SEPTEMBER TOPICS AND GUESTS
September 6 SJM Rehab Hospital & Walk to Wellness
*Gloria Burns and Trish Nance of St. John's Mercy Rehabilitation Center celebrate the one year anniversary of the West County facility. Offering both inpatient services for catastrophic injury and outpatient for sports injuries and stroke patients, the center boasts a team and holistic approach to recovery. Go to: www.stjohnsmercyrehab.com
* For walking tips and proper form, click on Fitness Tips at the top of this page and click on Walking Tips for Victoria's video on proper walking form.
* Plus, former Kirkwood Mayor Mike Swoboda died today from complications relating to the February shooting at the Kirkwood City Hall. Here's your chance to help the families of the victims and Backstoppers. Take part Sunday, September 28th in a 5k in Kirkwood to help raise money. To sign up go to: www.kirkwood5k.com
AUGUST TOPICS AND GUESTS
August 30 Vaccinating Your Children & Exercise for A Cause
Dr. Joseph Kahn, Chief of Pediatrics with St. John's Mercy Children's Hospital addresses the debate over parents choosing not to vaccinate their children. For more information check out these websites:
www.aap.org
www.cdc.gov
www.vaccinateyourbaby.org
Plus, Kirkwood native and triathlete, Dan Patrick talks about the Sun, September 28th 5k in Kirkwood to help raise money for the families of the victims of the Kirkwood City Hall shooting tragedy and Backstoppers. To sign up go to: www.kirkwood5k.com
And, Lake St. Louis chiropractor Dr. John Curtain talks about his quest to compete in 100 triathlons in 100 days to raise awareness and money for abused and neglected children.
August 23 Show pre-empted for Cardinals
August 16 Is Your Parent Depressed? &
5-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Eric Heiden
Dr. Ed Garcia with St. John's Mercy Medical Center says seven million Americans over age 65 suffer from depression. He shares information on how to make sure your mom or dad isn't one of them.
Plus, Victoria chats with former Olympic gold medal speed skater Eric Heiden who's written the book, "Faster, Better , Stronger." www.fasterbetterstronger.com
August 9 Show pre-empted for Cardinals
August 2 Kid friendly emergency room and
a visit with Richard Simmons
Laura Kuensting, a pediatric nurse practioner with St. John's Mercy Children's Hospital discusses a revolutionary alternative to giving children IV fluids in their pediatric emergency room. No longer do caregivers have to take multiple needle sticks. With Hylenex, a small injection is given in any area with an inch of skin, allowing fluids to absorb quickly. Go to www.stjohnsmercy.org for more information.
Plus, fitness fireball Richard Simmons chats with Victoria about his efforts to bring physcial education back into schools. He comes to St. Louis to celebrate 20 years of "Sweatin' to the Oldies" now out on DVD. www.richardsimmons.com
JULY TOPICS AND GUESTS
July 26 Swimmer's Ear & Fish Oil
Dr. Jim Forsen, pediatric ear, nose and throat specialist of St. John's Mercy Medical Center offers remedies for the painful swimmer's ear.
Plus, nutritional supplement consultant Stuart Tomc tells us Grandma was right, cod liver oil is good for you! It just tastes bad. Tomc covers the benefits of fish oils and how much to take daily.
July 19 Show pre-empted for Cardinals
July 12 Beating the Summer Heat &
Eat Carbs, Lose Weight!
St. John's Mercy Medical Center's Director of Medicine, Dr. Charles Rhem offers tips on how to beat the summer heat.
Plus, from Lifetime Television, fitness guru and queen of exercise videos, Denise Austin, joins Victoria to discuss her first nutrition book, "Eat Carbs, Lose Weight."
July 5 Show pre-empted for Cardinals
JUNE TOPICS AND GUESTS
June 28 Two Inspiring Triathletes & St. John's New Children's Hospital
St. John's Mercy Medical Director of SJM's Children's Hospital, Dr. John Montavani explains how the hospital needs listener help with two upcoming fundraisers.
Click St. John's Mercy Foundation Benefit 4 Kids here for more details.
Plus, just back from his triumphant finish, nine-year-old Austin Hindman of St. Alban's, MO shares his remarkable story of being the youngest person to participate and complete the grueling and #1 rated triathlon in the world, "Escape from Alcatraz."
Bound for Bejing, Sarah Haskins of High Ridge, MO joins Victoria for a conversation about the training, discipline, difficulties and joys of becoming a member of the 2008 US Olympic Triathlon team.
June 21 Show pre-empted for Cardinals
June 14 Show pre-empted for Cardinals
June 7 Holistic Care meets Traditional, Cancer Cue Cards & Alleviating Burn Out
-St. John's Mercy President and CEO, Denny Denarves explains how the hospital is incorporating holistic care with traditional medicine to make hospital stays shorter and more pleasant.
-Illustrator Bonnie Lucas talks about her flip cards to help cancer patients communicate. Endorsed by the American Cancer Society, the colorfully illustrated book costs $9.95.
-Tom Musbach, Managing Editor of Yahoo! HotJobs talks about the staggering statistics on Americans stressed out at work, skipping vacations and taking time off to avoid a mental health break down. Tom offers the best ways to alleviate work-related stress.
MAY TOPICS AND GUESTS
May 31 Baby Boom, McKinley Bridge Bikeway & MS 50 mile walk
-OB/GYN Dr. Teresa Knight answers listener questions on babies and women care issues.Check out her podcasts at www.gynogyrls.com
-Janet Wilding talks about the new McKinley Bridge Bikeway, 2600 foot long by 14 feet wide, with opening festivities set for Saturday, June 7 11am-2pm. Go to www.greatrivers.info
-The Dean Automotive Team joins hundreds of other walkers to journey 50 miles over three days to raise money and awareness for multiple sclerosis.
May 24 Body By Babu returns for a special 2-hour show!
4:00-5:00
Guest: Dr. Ed Savage, Medical Director with St. John's Mercy Medical Center's Heart Hospital joins Victoria to address St. Louis' poor rating as one of the least heart-healthy cities in the country for women.
www.stjohnsmercy.org
Guest: Shawn Phillips, author of "Strength for Life." www.mystrengthforlife.com
5:00-6:00
Guest: Karen Tripp, author of "God is Bigger Than Your Cancer" www.godisbiggerthan.com
Guest: Jeff and Austin Hindman, local father and son triathletes. At 9-years-old, Austin is the youngest in the history of Escape from Alcatraz to participate.
May 17 Show pre-empted for Cardinals
May 10 Show pre-empted for Cardinals
May 3 Show pre-empted for Cardinals
APRIL SHOWS PRE-EMPTED BY CARDINALS
MARCH TOPICS AND GUESTS
March 29 Show pre-empted for Cardinals
March 22 National Nutrition Month...plus...
The F.A.S.T Diet
Registered Licensed Dietitian, Mary Ellen Idstein with St. John's Mercy Heart Hospital joins Victoria to help us with a spring diet makeover. www.stjohnsmercy.org
Tony Dean, author of "The F.A.S.T Diet" (Families Always Succeed Together) talks about his book and how he motivated his entire family to lose 500 pounds after being inspired by NBC's The Biggest Loser television show. www.thefastdiet.net
March 15 Migraines and Your Heart...plus...
Never Say Diet!
Dr. James Banks, Associate Director of the Ryan Headache Center in St. Louis and Dr. Tony Sonn, cardiologist with St. John's Mercy Heart Hospital join Victoria in studio to talk about a study of the relationship between migraine sufferers and the hole in the heart. The study is called "ESCAPE" and migraine sufferers may call 314-251-8890 to learn if you're eligible for the study.
Chantel Hobbs, author of "Never Say Diet" lost 200 pounds and kept it off for three years.
Chantel's decision to lose weight came when she realized she weighed more than the fattest player for the Miami Dolphins. Learning that fact terrified her and changed her life. Featured in People magazine, Oprah and the Today Show, the mother of four is quite an inspiration! For more about Chantel, go to her website: www.chantelhobbs.com
March 8 Celebrate Social Work....
Slumber Solutions
Nicole Swanson, licensed clinical social worker with St. John's Mercy Medical Center stops by to share what role social worker's play in our community. At St. John's, they might be the person who helps you and your family through re-hab following surgery, guide you through your insurance benefits and assist with family conflicts.
For more information check out this web address: http://www.stjohnsmercy.org/healthinfo/adult/pmr/socialwk.asp
Dr. Angie Randazzo, behavioral psychologist specializing in sleep disorders is in studio to help us catch up on the sleep lost as we change our clocks forward one hour.
You can reach Dr. Randazzo at her practice: Slumber Solutions,
225 South Meramec Avenue, Clayton 63105. Call 314-580-4691.
March 1 Colon Care & Living with Crohn's Disease (intestinal disease)
Dr. Jill Elwing, Gastroenterologist with St. John's Mercy Medical Center takes listeners questions and calls.
As part of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the St. John’s Mercy David C. Pratt Cancer Center, 607 S. New Ballas Road, is hosting a free luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11 called Good News about Colorectal Cancer. The discussion will focus on risk factors, prevention, early detection and current treatments. Speakers include a gastroenterologist, a dietician and a colorectal cancer survivor. . Registration is required by March 10. Please RSVP by calling 314-251-6400 or 877-569-6400.
Rob Hill, Crohn's disease patient, prepares to climb Mount Everest, his seventh climb.
"Crohn’s disease can be very debilitating and there’s a social stigma attached to it," Hill tells Victoria. "I wanted to overcome that and I wanted to give other people going through what I went through a good role model. I wanted to make a difference."
To make that difference, Hill created a campaign to climb the highest peaks on each of the seven continents called the "No Guts - Know Glory! Seven Summits campaign." His goal is to become the first Crohn's patient and ostomate to climb the seven summits.Go to www.greatcomebacks.com for Rob's story.
FEBRUARY TOPICS AND GUESTS
February 23 Strokes & Women & Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast Mary Lou Retton
Dr. Vito Mantese of St. John's Mercy Medical Center returns to the show to answer questions about stroke and middle-aged women. Doctors blame belly fat in the rise in the number of deaths, despite blood pressure medications.
Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast Mary Lou Retton is on a quest for America's Gold Medal Mom. Check out
www.goldmedalmom.com for official contest rules.
February 16 Living with Asthma & Olympian Jackie Joyner Kersee
Considered the world's greatest female athlete, Olympic Gold Medalist and East St. Louis native, Jackie Joyner Kersee, talks about living and competing with asthma and shares her thoughts on steroids and the Marion Jones saga.
www.medcospecialists.com
Plus, St. John's Mercy pediatric pulmonary cardiologist Dr. John Spivey stops by to answer your asthma questions and explain why St. Louis is one of the top ten worst cities for asthma.
The Asthma & Allergy Foundation's 2008 Orchid Ball
Saturday, March 1 6:00pm-11:00pm
Sheraton-Westport Chalet
6 p.m. – Cocktail reception and silent auction
7:30 p.m. – Dinner program, awards presentation, live auction and dancing
The 2008 Orchid Ball, presented by Anheuser-Busch Companies, is AAFA’s annual black-tie fundraiser. This year’s honorary chair, Al Hrabosky, will host this extravaganza.
Price: $175 per ticket Phone: (314) 645-2422
The orchid is the official flower of the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) because of two unique elements. First, the orchid is one of few flowers that fail to trigger an allergic reaction in humans. Second, orchids belong to one of the largest families of flowering plants. The orchid conveys the organizations commitment to helping children live “life without limits” and building a family that provides education, support, and medical resources.
www.aafastl.org
February 9 Heart Health Month for Women
St. John's Mercy cardiologist Dr. Anthony Sonn and Jane Unger, Director of Women's Health with St. John's Mercy talk heart health--identifying symptoms in women that can easily go undetected.
The National Women's Heart Health Fair
When: 8am-5pm, Friday, February 15, 2008
Where: West County Center near Macy's and Nordstrom's
What: FREE heart screenings to measure women's cholesterol, triglycerides, blood glucose levels, blood pressure, Body Mass Indes, waist circumference and a review of family history. Giveaways include $1000 makeover from Nordstrom's and 20 Curves memberships. Go to www.sistertosister.org.
St. Louis mom and heart survivor Michele Burke shares her story of crisis, care and prevention.
Meet her at the American Heart Association's
2008 Go Red for Women Luncheon
Friday, February 29 at noon
Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
Call 314-692-5624 for tickets
Plus, cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston, creator of the South Beach diet talks to Victoria about coming to St. Louis for a lunch and learn and his latest book, The South Beach Heart Health Revolution: Cardiac Prevention that can reverse heart disease and stop heart attacks and strokes.
Lunch n' Learn with Dr. Arthur Agatston
(bring own lunch, beverage and dessert provided)
Noon screenings by St John's Mercy
1pm Book Signing by Dr. Agatston
Jewish Community Center in Creve Coeur. 314-442-3299
www.stljewishbookfestival.org
February 2 Flu Update, Super Bowl &
Heart Attacks & Toddler DVD
Emergency Room physician, Dr. Steven Hilton of St. John's Mercy Medical Center, updates listeners on the high number of flu cases and it's not too late to get a flu shot. Plus, how some Super Bowl super fans may be at risk for heart attack.
Enterprising mom Cara Kuel of Warson Woods gives away her dvd for parents and toddlers called "Team Up! For Your Toddler's Health."
www.the3squares.com
AUGUST TOPICS AND GUESTS
August 3 School Sleep Schedules & Team Prevention
The director of St. John's Mercy Sleep Medicine and Research Center, Dr. James Walsh talks about changing sleep schedules and addresses his latest sleep study. Call the Sleep Center at 314-205-6030.
To participate in Dr. Walsh's sleep study, call:
SLEEP STUDY 1-888-884-7533
Ages 18-50. Must be able to commit to five days and five nights. You will be compensated.
Plus, Victoria and Prevention Magazine team up to urge St Louisans to sign up for the Lewis & Clark half marathon. This is Victoria's first time walking versus running the 13.2 miles. Join her!
www.prevention.com/walking
Plus, John Ford, the creator of Connect 18 talks about this innovative method of using a specialized educational video courses designed to be viewed while riding a stationary cycle. You can chisel away at your physique as you fold a few new wrinkles into your brain.
Find out more at www.connect18.com
JULY TOPICS AND GUESTS
July 28 Show Pre-empted For Cardinals
July 21 Oh! My Aching Feet!
Plus...Weight Loss Supplements and the newest drug, Alli. Do they work?
Those flip-flops may be easy to wear and seemingly comfortable, but they're no friend to your feet! Podiatrist and foot surgeon, Dr. John Holtzman of St. John's Mercy Medical Center and Missouri Foot and Ankle joins Victoria to answer your questions about the damage done to our tootsies and what is best summertime footwear, without sacrificing style.
Also, comments from Dr. Caroline Apovian,Director of Nutrition and Weight Management at Boston Medical Center weighs in with her research regarding the first FDA-approved, over-the-counter weight loss drug, ALLI. On the opposing side, St. Louis Univeristy adjunct professor and psychologist with the St. Louis Behavioral Institute, Dr. Randall Flanery. Dr. Flanery works with patients with eating disorders. www.slbmi.com
Plus, Victoria's TEAM PREVENTION MAGAZINE blogs and a visit with The Hollywood Trainer, Jeanette Jenkins who comes to St. Louis July 23rd. Check out her new book: The Hollywood Trainer: 21 Days to Make Healthy Living a Lifetime Habit
www.thehollywood trainer.com |
