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Monday Aug 12, 2013
Monday Aug 12, 2013
Dr. Sheryl Lewin, a Craniofacial trained Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who has dedicated her career to ear reconstruction, specializing in Microtia ear surgery using the Medpor technique joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Sheryl Lewin discuss the following:As a doctor with expertise concerning aesthetic ear reconstruction and microtia, please tell our audience more about your specialty and the specific condition you treat.Prior to this interview airing, in fact on this very day (August 9th) you will be part of the Los Angeles Microtia Atresia Conference. Please share some of the key details about this event, including information about the attendees, both physicians and patients?You also have an organization devoted to Earicles? Who are these people, or, more precisely, what inspired this cause?As a surgeon, the specific technique you practice is quite pioneering. Please tell our listeners more about the procedure and its benefits.How do you envision your work on behalf of Earicles expanding in the long-term?Share with us information about how people can support or get more involved with helping the microtia community.Duration: 11:46Sheryl Lewin, MD, is a Craniofacial trained, board certified Plastic
Surgeon who has devoted her career to ear reconstruction. She has
performed over 800 surgeries for children with microtia. Dr. Lewin’s
creative and artistic skills have enabled her to develop surgical
advances in Medpor ear reconstruction that reduce scarring, improve
visual outcomes, and eliminate skin grafts from other parts of the body
through tissue expansion (read more).Dr. Lewin initially planned a career in the Fine Arts. She then focused
on the study of architecture, a profession that combined her strong
interest and talent in art, sculpture, design, and science. She received
her undergraduate degree in Architecture from the University of
California, Berkeley. During her studies, Dr. Lewin founded a student
volunteer organization called CalCare to help disadvantaged children in
the Berkeley community. Her involvement in CalCare led to a turning
point in Dr. Lewin’s career goal: she decided to transition into the
field of Medicine, where her combination of skills could change the
lives of children in a significant way.Dr. Lewin went on to attend Stanford University School of Medicine,
where she was awarded a Medical Research Scholarship to pursue
scientific research while completing medical school. Following Medical
School, she entered a prestigious Plastic Surgery Residency at the
University of Southern California, one of very few residency positions
at the time to combine both general and plastic surgery training. Dr.
Lewin then completed advanced training with a focus on Microtia
Reconstruction through a fellowship in Craniofacial and Pediatric
Plastic Surgery at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). This
fellowship was under the direction of her mentor, Dr. John Reinisch, the
founder of Medpor Ear Reconstruction. After working together at CHLA
for 3 years, Dr Lewin and Dr. Reinisch joined the Cedars Sinai Medical
Group, where they continued their practice for an additional four years.
While at Cedars Sinai, Dr. Lewin held the position of Associate
Director of Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery, as well as
Director of Microtia Reconstruction at CHLA.Dr. Lewin established Aesthetic Ear Reconstruction in February of 2012
to provide her patients with the highest quality of care through a
private practice dedicated to a comprehensive approach to treating
microtia. This practice has allowed her to select a specialized team
committed to meeting the highest standards of care. Dr. Lewin consults
with each family to assess their unique needs and treatment options, and
to provide services within their financial resources. She maintains her
affiliation with the Keck School of Medicine at the University of
Southern California and Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles as voluntary
Clinical Faculty, teaching and mentoring residents.Dr. Lewin lives in Manhattan Beach, California with her husband, John,
her two children, Geoff and Kaci and their two Basset Hounds. She enjoys
spending her free time rollerblading on the beach with her daughter and
attending her son’s baseball games as well as her newest hobby, paddle
boarding.Links: microtiaearsurgery.com
Sunday Aug 11, 2013
Health Partners America, Real Solutions to America's Health Care Crisis
Sunday Aug 11, 2013
Sunday Aug 11, 2013
Josh Hilgers, the Founder and President of Health Partners America, Real Solutions to America's Health Care Crisis joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care Channel. Mr. Hilgers is America’s leading authority on the strategic use of tax and legal structures of benefit plans, private exchanges, and plan design.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Josh Hilgers discuss the following:As the founder of Health Partners America (HPA), please give us an overview of the company's mission and its role within the broader category of health insurance reform?You often speak at various conferences and events. What are some of the pressing issues, in your opinion, audiences want to know more about, in terms of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and private exchanges?HPA also issues several white papers, which are available on your site. How does these material better clarify or explain the benefits of private exchanges?In terms of ACA versus private exchanges, what are some of the competitive advantages that make the latter more compelling than the former?How do you envision HPA's influence expanding, both in near future and the long-term?Share with us some success stories involving brokers, HPA and private exchanges.Duration: 13:56
Josh Hilgers is America’s leading authority on the strategic use of tax and legal structures of benefit plans, private exchanges, and plan design. Since 2007, he’s been pioneering the training concept of Defined Contribution Plans to minimize risk, increase profits and provide tax free raises to employees without costs to employers. His visionary strategies – long before the Affordable Health Care Act was even a bill – have made him a sought after speaker for Associations, Unions, Fortune 500 companies and many more. His articles have been featured in Employee Benefits Advisor, Benefits Selling Magazine, and CDHC Solutions, and he’s a frequent expert for Radio stations nationally such as The Lee Davis Show, and The Michael Hart Show.
In 2012, Mr. Hilgers was inducted into the League of Leaders of the Institute for Healthcare Consumerism for his leadership on national healthcare issues. He has trained over 10,000 insurance professionals, financial advisors and benefits experts in the past 3 years. He is a member of the Professional Development Committee of the National Association of Health Underwriters, and one of its Certified CDHC
Instructors.
Links: healthpartnersamerica.com
Sunday Aug 11, 2013
The most common problem skin issues with Dr. Linda Miles of Derma E
Sunday Aug 11, 2013
Sunday Aug 11, 2013
Dr. Linda Miles, Vice President and Chief Formulator for Derma E, the pioneer of vitamin-rich, high-performance antioxidant skincare products joins eHealth Radio once again & the Skin Care Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Linda Miles discuss the following:What are the most common problem skin issues?What natural ingredients can help? And, how do they help?What is the definition of natural skincare?What would you recommend for the listener that has dry itchy skin?What are some other lifestyle tips that can help?Duration: 6:09Dr. Linda Miles, DOM, Vice President and Formulator of derma e®, has blended her expertise in complementary health care and biotechnology for over three decades, pioneering the development of innovative, high-performance natural personal care products.
As a health practitioner and business leader in the industry, Miles has been at the forefront of the cultural shift to natural health solutions. “People still ask me what the benefit of using natural products is, and I always respond that ‘nature knows best’,” Miles says. “The power of nature is pretty amazing, and we often can’t re-create that complexity and balance in a lab by using just synthetic ingredients. Nature provides us with healing agents that are superior in performance to chemical alternatives—antioxidants are our best example of that. Many people were under the misconception that ‘natural’ means a product is not as strong. We’re changing that ideology and have proven time and again, via scientific channels, that natural can be even more effective than man-made.”
As part of her lifelong passion in holistic health, Miles received status as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM) from the state of New Mexico. She also earned her Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine from Emperors College of Traditional Oriental Medicine and is a Licensed Acupuncturist. Once a week, Miles donates her time giving Chinese herb and acupuncture treatments to MEND clients. MEND, Meet Each Need with Dignity, is a non-profit organization that helps relieve the effects of poverty through a holistic and humanitarian approach.
In Miles spare time, she enjoys horseback riding, hiking, camping, waterskiing, and organic gardening with red worm compost. With a passion for animals, she also loves spending time with her horses, dogs and cats, and raising Chinese Silkies, a breed of chicken named for its unique silky feathers.
Miles and her husband Ron live on a three-acre ranch in Acton, California surrounded by animals. They have two daughters, Sonny and Kristy, who share her interest in science and healing. Their older daughter Sonny graduated from MIT, spent two years in the Peace Corp in Paraguay and is currently a medical resident at UCSF. Their younger daughter Kristy is a recent graduate from Tufts University and is currently a licensed DVM who resides in Massachusetts.
Links: www.dermae.com
Sunday Aug 11, 2013
Sunday Aug 11, 2013
Sam Beck, Creator of The Bra-ket, a pocket that fits discreetly inside of your bra that is radio frequency shielded and heat and moisture resistant joins eHealth Radio and the General Health and Health News Channels. The Bra-ket helps women who are attempting to live a healthier, happier lifestyle.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guests Sam Beck discuss the following: What is the Bra-ket?What were you surprised to learn as you created & developed this product?How can the Bra-ket help women who are attempting to live a healthier, happier lifestyle?Who can benefit from the Bra-ket?Can you share any customer stories or experiences that stand out regarding the Bra-ket? Duration: 7:36Sam Beck - Realtor turned inventorThe story of the Bra-ket goes back four years, and intersects my professional and personal lives. I’m a Real Estate Broker. ‘Nuff said? I MUST have my phone on me all the time. I can’t tell you how much guff I took from my friends and family about always having to have my phone on me! Well, I didn’t always have a pocket, or my purse, so I started putting my phone in my bra. My sisters and I started joking about it being my secret pocket, but since it was in my bra, it became lovingly known as The Bra-ket™.Rewind 25 years. My mother was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. All of us know someone who has been affected by this disease in one way or another. We were lucky, and my mom is a survivor! After stashing my phone close to my heart, I started wondering about whether or not that might be harmful to me over time. I began researching, and learned a lot! Our website can explain more about that.Fast forward to 2012 and the official (patent-pending) Bra-ket™ is on the market! The best part is that we’re offering not only convenience, but protection to women everywhere!The Bra-ket:In the last five years with the advent of wireless devices, there has been a massive increase in radio frequency (RF) exposure from wireless devices as well as reports of hypersensitivity and diseases related to electromagnetic field and RF exposure. Multiple studies correlate RF exposure with diseases such as cancer, neurological disease, reproductive disorders, immune dysfunction, and electromagnetic hypersensitivity.The electromagnetic wave spectrum is divided into ionizing radiation such as ultraviolet and X-rays and non-ionizing radiation such as RF, which includes WiFi, cell phones, and Smart Meter wireless communication. It has long been recognized that ionizing radiation can have a negative impact on health. However, the effects of non-ionizing radiation on human health recently have been seen.Because of the well-documented studies showing adverse effects on health and the not fully understood quantum field effect, AAEM calls for exercising precaution with regard to EMF, RF and general frequency exposure. In an era when all society relies on the benefits of electronics, we must find ideas and technologies that do not disturb bodily function.Links: www.thebra-ket.com
Saturday Aug 10, 2013
DiningGrades.com, a public grading system improving restaurant food safety practices
Saturday Aug 10, 2013
Saturday Aug 10, 2013
Dr. Harlan Stueven who is trained in the specialties of Emergency Medicine and poison management and founder of DiningGrades.com joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel. DiningGrades.com is an online public oriented restaurant grading system poised to improve restaurant food safety practices.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Harlan Stueven discuss the following: What is DiningGrades.com and why is its mission important?Isn’t the Municipal Health Department responsible for restaurant food safety, why should the consumer be involved?How will rating restaurants on DiningGrades.com help improve restaurant food safety?How does the listener benefit by rating restaurants on food safety?What else can a listener gain by becoming an active DiningGrades.com secret diner/user?Duration: 17:06Harlan was born in a small rural SW Minnesota community to a farming family with immigrant grandparents. Before graduating from college Summa Cum Laude he was accepted into the University of Minnesota Medical School at 20 years of age and became an USAF medical officer in the USAF at 22. His training in the young specialties of Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology (poison management) set the stage for his award winning professional career contributions in medical teaching, research, writing, speaking, digital reference materials and emergency department management. Dr. Stueven's creativity fostered major changes in American Heart Association cardiac arrest care, the development of a prototype for nurse referral telephone hotlines and digital medical records. His latest career contribution is the development of DiningGrades.com, an online public oriented restaurant grading system poised to improve restaurant food safety practices. Links: DiningGrades.com
Friday Aug 09, 2013
ActiveCare, a real-time patient monitoring company
Friday Aug 09, 2013
Friday Aug 09, 2013
Michael Jones, an executive with ActiveCare a Utah based, real-time patient monitoring company joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care and Technology Channels. Jones is an expert in the medical monitoring field, especially as it relates to monitoring the Type 2 diabetic population here in America.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Michael Jones discuss the following:What is the primary focus of your company, ActiveCare?Please speak on how ActiveCare improves the quality of life of its members.When we think diabetes, especially Type 2 diabetes, many look down on the sufferers saying, “It’s an eating issue, or a self-inflicted health issue.” What can a person do to overcome this stigma?Have you seen an increase in diabetics drawn to your service to improve their quality of life?What advice can you offer a Type 2 diabetes patient who’s looking for a positive change in handling their disease?Duration: 13:35
Michael has been a founder and executive in several of the technology industry’s fastest growing companies. Mr. Jones founded Interactive Care in 2007, filing several patents in the field of video collaboration as a tool for delivery of medical care. As Executive Vice President at RemedyMD, Michael led in the advancement of medical collaboration and the utilization of informatics technologies for the treatment of obesity and diabetes.
While Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at iBahn (formerly STSN), the company was recognized in consecutive years by Deloitte & Touche and Inc. Magazine for its explosive growth, expanding from $29M to over $120M in annual sales over a three-year period.
Prior to iBahn, Mr. Jones led numerous sales and operations organizations at Iomega Corporation during a period of unprecedented growth, exponentially expanding its distribution, customer support, production and logistics capacities. Michael has also led in domestic and international senior sales leadership roles at Siebel Systems, Silicon Graphics and Oracle. A published author and contributor to periodicals and industry publications, Michael graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in English.
Links: www.activecare.com
Thursday Aug 08, 2013
Thursday Aug 08, 2013
Mike Patel, CEO of Meditab Software, developers of Intelligent Medical Software joins eHealth Radio & the Health Care and Technology Channels to discuss overall trends in technology in the healthcare industry and advantages of privately held companies.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Mike Patel discuss the following:How does a privately held company in the healthcare industry differ from one that is publicly held?What are some benefits to the consumer that come from a privately held company?What do you see as the major trend for technology in the healthcare industry over the next 3 years? Ten years?What’s in the pipeline for Meditab and how will you adapt to the evolving healthcare technology landscape?In what ways do you think that technology will continue to encourage patients to take more of an active role in their own care?
Duration: 23:01
Mike Patel, CEO of Meditab Software, graduated from pharmacy school at the age of 20. Upon graduation, he grew a pharmacy business from $600,000 revenue to over $16,000,000 utilizing technology and maximizing workflow. During the course of his pharmacy work he wanted to help his physicians improve their efficiency and started the development of Intelligent Medical Software(IMS) in 1998. His vision was to design software for the healthcare arena to improve patient care and maximize efficiency. He is married with two boys and a daughter. His hobby is to work on continuing to improve the software for his clients.
Links: www.meditab.com
Sunday Aug 04, 2013
Paula Stephens Wellness, balancing your life and health
Sunday Aug 04, 2013
Sunday Aug 04, 2013
Paula Stephens, Owner of Paula Stephens Wellness who works with clients to change life's overwhelming aspect into successful healthy changes joins eHealth Radio and the Fitness and Nutrition Information Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Paula Stephens discuss the following: Why is WC an emerging field?How is Wellness Coaching different from Personal Training?Who is the ideal client for Wellness Coaching?What would someone look for when hiring a Wellness Coach?What benefits should someone expect from working with a WC?What advice would you give someone wanting to improve their health?
TIP: Working with a WC will increase success and improve overall health by focusing on the things that are most important to each individual. Wellness is more about total health not just physical health. The biggest problem people have improving the quality of their life is sticking with making change happen and with knowing what the best next move is. WC address both of these making people more successful and taking steps that are right for them.
Duration: 20:29
Paula’s professional as well as personal life has been build around advocating a healthy life. With a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology she has been a personal trainer, worked in cardiac rehab and currently holds a faculty position teaching at Metro State University in Colorado. Paula has presented nationally for the American College of Sports Medicine and is an online health writer for Greatist.com. She balanced her education by becoming a Registered Yoga Teacher and believes in the power of the mind/body connection. Through this blend of education, experience and mind/body awareness Paula understands the science and benefits of being healthy while still appreciating the importance of the total person.
Becoming a Certified Wellness Coach was a natural next step in her career. She has deep compassion for those struggling with finding a healthy balance in their lives and understands that for each person wellness is a very different picture. Paula has a unique ability to guide clients to the next step and helping them achieve success quicker.
Paula loves the life she teaches/coaches and when not helping someone else find the fun in life you can find Paula running, biking, skiing or snowboarding in the Rocky Mountains where she lives.
Links: www.paulastephenswellness.com
Sunday Aug 04, 2013
Warnings of Disease with Dawn Roberts
Sunday Aug 04, 2013
Sunday Aug 04, 2013
Dawn Roberts, Forensic Document Examiner and Handwriting Expert, and author of the new book "Warnings of Disease" joins eHealth Radio and the Nutrition and Weight Management Channels. Dawn shares how diet and lifestyle changes cured her body of multiple diseases, even those without a known cure.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dawn Roberts discuss the following:Why did you write a book about the health and obesity crisis?What is pathogenesis?What are the 5 fundamental signs of inflammation, and how are they the starting point of disease?What is toxicity?Does changing a person's diet and lifestyle habits really restore good health?What are 5 things that listeners can do to help them along the road to recovery and weight loss?Duration: 18:28
Dawn Roberts is the author of "WARNINGS of Disease: Your Body Uses Symptoms to Communicate." While struggling with over 100 symptoms, 35 diagnosed diseases, and weight gain, she had questions regarding her failing health, but no medical doctor could give her the answer. Suffering with neurological disease, doctors suspected that Dawn had either MS, Parkinson's, or Lou Gehrig's disease. But the reality was that doctors were doing nothing to help, neither were the 23 medications that they had prescribed. In fact, she got sicker with each passing day until she said, "Enough, is enough!" This began her crusade to find the cause of disease and to eliminate it from her life.Totally frustrated with the medical establishment, Dawn turned to a Chiropractor/Homeopath for help. With his assistance, and a total change in her lifestyle and eating habits, Dawn was totally healed. Chronic disorders, even heart disease, simply vanished. At the persuasion of her Chiropractor to write a book, Dawn embarked on a 15-year scientific journey to do research. She then took a hiatus from her work as a Forensic Document Examiner to write "WARNINGS of Disease." Through this work, Dawn hopes to use her personal experience to help others. Her mission is to help people, who are sick, diseased and overweight, realize that junk food and toxic chemicals are perpetuating their problems.Dawn has been happily married for 32 years, and is the proud mother of two sons and a new daughter-in-law. She lives alongside a tranquil and serene river bordered by a Florida State Forest with her high tech husband, pre-Chiropractic son, 2 rambunctious dogs, a brood of chickens, and some crazy guinea hens.
Links: www.dakemani.com
Sunday Aug 04, 2013
Sunday Aug 04, 2013
Dr. Theri Griego Raby, Founder of the Raby Institute for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Memorial that focuses on integrative healing and provides patients with skilled physicians and practitioners guiding them on their path to optimal health joins eHealth Radio and the General Health Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Theri Griego Raby discuss the following:What are the most common summer ailments you see and what can be done to prevent them?Are there specific symptoms of heat stroke and exhaustion that a person should look out for? When faced in a situation of experiencing one of these, what should you do and who is most at risk?What is the best way to keep a healthy digestive system and ensure that the body is getting all the necessary nutrients?What type of sunscreen do you recommend to your patients and why?What do you recommend to those looking for help to fall asleep?I’ve heard a lot about Swisse Wellness coming from Australia. Why is it that you recommend Swisse?Duration: 11:29Dr. Theri Raby, founder of the Raby Institute for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Memorial. Dr. Raby is an educator, mentor, and a visionary for integrative medical practices in both Chicago and nationwide. Over the course of her professional and personal development, she has cultivated a deep understanding of the effective blending of Western allopathic medicine with traditional holistic modalities.Dr. Raby is board-certified in internal medicine and is also certified in integrative medicine through the American Board of Holistic Medicine (ABHM). She is a member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM). In March 2009, Dr. Raby was invited by the founders of IFM, Jeffrey Bland, PhD, and Mark Hyman MD, to participate in a national forum of integrative medicine physicians focused on advocating for the increased role of Functional Medicine in traditional healthcare settings.Links: www.rabyInstitute.com