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Saturday Sep 21, 2013
Saturday Sep 21, 2013
Phil Garofalo CEO of North South Physical Therapy, Inc and Smoothie King Boston joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care, Nutrition and Fitness Channels. North South Physical Therapy is a therapist- owned and operated Rehabilitation company that offers comprehensive Physical Therapy services in four conveniently located Boston area clinics. Their mission is simple: to enrich the lives of the people we touch by providing great physical therapy treatment, connecting and assisting each and every person with the highest skilled physical rehabilitation therapy, fitness and nutritional services.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Phil Garofalo discuss the following:What makes North South Physical Therapy different from other traditional Physical Therapy companies?What made you get into this profession and then open four clinics?You are a therapist ----what was behind opening a Smoothie King Franchise?Where does someone start to begin a healthy lifestyle?What foods would you suggest to avoid?Prior to starting any work-out program what should a person do?
Duration: 10:01
North South Physical Therapy is a therapist -owned and operated Rehabilitation company since 1999 that offers comprehensive physical therapy services in four conveniently located Boston area clinics. Our mission is a simple one: To enrich the lives of the people we touch by providing great physical therapy treatment , connecting and assisting each and every person with the highest skilled Physical Rehabilitation therapy, fitness and nutritional services.
Our experienced team of Physical therapists and support staff embrace our culture of a unwavering belief in team work, respect, professionalism, passion, patient care and community. We work tirelessly each and every day to enhance your physical therapy treatment at North South Pt to include but not limited to the NSPT lifetime fitness program and personal/fitness training.
Links: northsouthphysicaltherapy.com | smoothieking.com
Saturday Sep 21, 2013
Saturday Sep 21, 2013
Rosalie Moscoe, author of the bestselling book & eBook on Amazon, Frazzled Hurried
Woman! Your Stress-Relief Guide to Thriving, Not Merely Surviving joins eHealth Radio and the Stress Management Channel. Rosalie is the owner of Health In Harmony that provides stress-relief, well-being and nutrition presentations to corporations and other organizations including women’s audiences. She also provides private phone coaching.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Rosalie Moscoe discuss the following:What is the frazzled hurried woman - the subject of your book? What women typically suffer symptoms?As a former children’s singer, performer and recording artist, what led you to a career in health and wellness? Were you a frazzled hurried woman? What can stress do to the mind and body? For the past 18 years you have given many stress relief keynotes and training programs for corporations, associations, hospitals and charitable organizations. Now I understand you’re also giving private stress-relief and nutritional coaching by phone for individuals. With all your many years of experience, what can calm people down when they’re overstressed? What do you do to stay young and vital?As a registered nutritional consultant, you often talk about nutrition affecting mood and stress levels. In what ways are they connected? What’s been your biggest surprise on your health & wellness journey?What are your ultimate goals in your talks and in your book?
Duration: 18:57
A renowned international speaker and consultant, Rosalie Moscoe avidly promotes professional growth experiences through her stress-relief, well-being and boosted nutrition programs for optimum well-being. Her mission is to provide business and government audiences, and individuals with maximum well-being and vitality. Though her keynote addresses, seminars or private coaching programs, Moscoe combines an inspirational and exhilarating learning atmosphere along with step-by-step practical applications that help people enhance their life journeys. (Over 800 presentations and more than 1000 personal consultations given since ’95.)
Moscoe is a Health and Wellness Consultant, having graduated from Centennial College’s post graduate, Workplace Wellness & Health Promotion Program in 1995. A Registered Nutritional Consultant Practitioner, she graduated from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition in1998. She is in private practice giving one-to-one nutritional consulting to patients of Toronto physicians.
She is author of the Amazon bestselling book, Frazzled Hurried Woman! Your Stress Relief Guide to Thriving...Not Merely Surviving and DVD Video and CD Audio Program, Less Stress: More Success and CD Audio Program, Food & Mood: A Love/Hate Relationship. Moscoe has penned many articles published on her own expert’s page at www.ezinearticles.com and on her blog at healthinharmony.com/blog.
A former college instructor, Rosalie taught “A Wellness Approach to Stress Management” at Centennial College in Toronto. She is a Professional member of CAPS (Canadian Association of Professional Speakers) and NSA, (National Speakers Association) in the U.S. A cause dear to her heart, Moscoe serves as Vice Chair of the International Schizophrenia Foundation, www.orthomed.org, which promotes orthomolecular (therapeutic nutritional) treatments of all mental illness. She also serves as Chair of the ISF’s Mindful Campaign, - a better future for children’s mental health www.mindfulcharity.ca.
Featured in several publications including the National Post, Canadian Living Magazine, Tonic Magazine, and on many radio and TV programs, Moscoe's knowledge, caring and experience make her the perfect mentor for those seeking journeys back to harmonious living.
Prior to her speaking career, Rosalie was a singer/songwriter and performer, first as part of the singing duo “Jim & Rosalie”, then a solo artist, having recorded five children’s albums and was nominated for two Juno (Canadian Music) awards. Through empathy, humor, caring and mutual respect, she brings her wit, energy, passion not only to the speaking platform but also to her Frazzled Hurried Woman! book, CDs and DVDs.
Links: www.healthinharmony.com
Sunday Sep 15, 2013
Sunday Sep 15, 2013
Dr. Michael J. Koch DC. A 1977 graduate of the Palmer College of Chiropractic has practiced for 28 years, and has opened over a dozen practices. Dr. Koch is also an author of numerous books and articles, on fall and balance, rehab, marketing, practice building and consulting. Dr Koch is also joined by certified Renua Medical Representative Judy Moncree who is trained to use the Electro Stimulator as a treatment option for chronic pain. Ms. Moncree partnered with Renua in July of 2013, and has already shown great ambition in building her business and helping people improve the quality of their life joins eHealth Radio and the Pain Management and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guests Dr. Michael J. Koch & Judy Moncree discuss the following:What type of company is Renua Medical?How can Renua Medical help people that experience inflammation and chronic pain associated with diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis or other health issues?Judy, why did you choose Renua Medical.Have you used the equipment on yourself? If so, please tell our listening audience what the benefits were for you? How does your company compare to other companies promoting similar equipment?What is your relationship with Renua Medical and Ms. Moncree as a medical representative for the company?
Duration: 15:48
Judy M. Moncree is a certified Renua Medical Representative. She is trained to use the Electro Stimulator as a treatment option for chronic pain. Ms. Moncree partnered with Renua in July of 2013, and has already shown great ambition in building her business and helping people improve the quality of their life. She continues to use the Stimulator on a daily basis to aide people with chronic pain management.
For more information go to jmoncree.renuamedical.com.
Michael J. Koch DC. A 1977 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic; practiced for 28 years, and opened over a dozen practices. Author of numerous books and articles, on fall and balance, rehab, marketing, practice building and consulting. He has been a Professional speaker, lecturer, and seminar leader to doctors and health care professionals for over 20 years. Dr. Koch was one of the first DC’s in the country to have a neurosurgeon on staff and is considered a “grandfather of DC/MD” practice and consulting.
Other areas of expertise cover combination medical and chiropractic treatment of neuropathy and diabetes, healthcare marketing, NMS diagnostic and treatment equipment, health care practice management and EMR software. He is a Certified Orthotic Shoe Fitter with years of custom footwear and ankle foot orthotics experience.
Dr. Koch has been a practice coach, consultant, and mentor to other professionals for 20 years, and is one of only a few vestibular practice consultants in the US.
Dr. Koch’s goal in life is to spread as much information and health care to as many people with love and respect. You may contact Dr. Koch via email at Michael.Koch@renuamedical.com.
Links: jmoncree.renuamedical.com
Sunday Sep 15, 2013
Sunday Sep 15, 2013
Dr. Sheeba Ben, a pediatrician at Riverside Pediatric Group in Hoboken, New Jersey prescribes probiotics for her patients to help prep them for Back To School and joins eHealth Radio and the Childrens Health and Nutrition Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Sheeba Ben discuss the following:What are some of the reasons why it is particularly important for children to take probiotics during Back To School time?How exactly do probiotics provide immune health support?What are some of the everyday symptoms that probiotics can help relieve?In addition to getting ready to go Back To School, what are some other specific instances where you have prescribed probiotics to your patients?Which probiotic supplement do you prescribe to your patients?
Duration: 6:50
Dr. Sheeba Ben is a pediatrician at Riverside Pediatric Group in New Jersey. She has a special interest in caring for children with asthma and allergies and believes that communication is key in providing good patient care, especially to ensure proper follow-up and compliance with treatment.Dr. Ben completed her medical degree at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and her residency in Pediatrics at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She is Board Certified in Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. In 2009, the Consumer Research Council of America included her in their list of “America’s Top Pediatricians.”
Links: www.culturelle.com | www.riversidepeds.com
Friday Sep 13, 2013
Friday Sep 13, 2013
Dr. Grant Stevens, a board certified plastic surgeon and founder of Marina Plastic Surgery in the Los Angeles area joins eHealth Radio and the
Plastic Surgery Channel to talk about the "Laser Bra” a technique he invented. He is also founder of The Institute, one of the first medi-spas in the country.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Grant Stevens discuss the following:Breast reduction is far more than a cosmetic procedure. It’s also a life saver for women who have extremely large breasts – tell us more.Describe the perfect candidate for breast reduction.You use the “Laser Bra” technique that you invented for breast reduction. What is that all about?What about nipple sensation – does breast reduction affect pregnancy and nursing?Does insurance cover breast reduction?Tell us about your virtual fly in program for those not in Los Angeles.
Duration: 7:06
Grant Stevens, MD, FACS, serves as the medical director of Marina Plastic Surgery Associates in Marina del Rey, CA. He is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of The American College of Surgeons and The International College of Surgeons.
Dr. Stevens is a Professor of Surgery at USC Division of Plastic Surgery and the Director of the USC- Marina del Rey Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship, on the editorial board of The Aesthetic Surgery Journal and on the board of directors of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Stevens was recognized by his peers as one of America's Best Physicians in "The Guide to Top Doctors." He is past chairman of the California Medical Association Advisory Panel on Plastic Surgery.
He has received the Special Congressional Certificate of Recognition and the Distinguished Service Citation from the Medical Board of California. He is an approved traveling professor for both the American and International Societies for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Stevens has performed surgery on patients from all 50 states and 63 foreign countries.
Links: www.marinaplasticsurgery.com | www.thelaserbra.com
Friday Sep 13, 2013
Friday Sep 13, 2013
Dr. Cynthia Thaik, the author of Your Vibrant Heart: Restoring Health, Strength & Spirit for the Body's Core joins eHealth Radio and the Cardiology Channel. Dr. Cynthia is a board certified, Harvard-trained cardiologist and founder of Revitalize-U, a wellness center focused on health, nutrition, fitness and detoxification.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Cynthia Thaik discuss the following:Why is a healthy heart key to one’s overall sense of well-being? What are the risk factors for heart disease and what are the warning signs individuals should watch for? What preventative steps do you recommend?Your book, Your Vibrant Heart, advocates a "whole-life approach when it comes to heart health. What does that mean?Your medical practice embraces both Eastern and Western philosophies. What led you down this holistic path and how has it better serve your patients?You talk about the importance of a mind-body connection; how do our thoughts and emotions influence our physical health and what are some mind-body methods that help people to achieve their goals—health and otherwise?What are some roadblocks on the path to health and well-being? How can people overcome these obstacles?
Duration: 15:55
Cynthia Thaik, M.D., is a Harvard-trained cardiologist who focuses on the mind-body connection to help her patients achieve overall health and wellness. She is board-certified in noninvasive cardiology and internal medicine and has been practicing medicine for over 20 years, specializing in women’s health, cardiovascular health and congestive heart failure Born in Myanmar (formerly Burma), Dr. Cynthia’s practice is strongly influenced by her Eastern roots and her Buddhist faith. She helps her patients incorporate mindfulness, personal responsibility, Eastern philosophy and the mind-body-soul connection in order to achieve optimal health, happiness and peace in their lives. Her new book, Your Vibrant Heart: Restoring Health, Strength & Spirit for the Body's Core unites Eastern and Western medicine to take a whole life approach to heart health.
Dr. Cynthia studied at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School and trained at Beth Israel, Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women’s hospitals.She manages two successful cardiology clinics and is the founder of Revitalize-U, a wellness center in Burbank and Valencia, California, that focuses on health, nutrition, weight loss and detoxification. She is also the founder of the nonprofit Revitalize Youth, which empowers young people through education about nutrition, exercise, obesity and transformational thinking. Dr. Cynthia lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three children.
Links: www.drcynthia.com | www.yourvibrantheart.com
Thursday Sep 12, 2013
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Thursday Sep 12, 2013
Thursday Sep 12, 2013
Dr. Noah Craft, the chief medical officer for Logical Images, the company which created VisualDx, a mobile app and online resources that is scientifically proven to result in more accurate diagnosis joins eHealth Radio and the Health & Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Noah Craft discuss the following:Is there a real problem with getting an accurate diagnosis from your health care professional?How does VisualDx help prevent misdiagnosis?How does Visual Dx work? What will the patient experience when the physician is using VisualDx?Is this system widely available? Will we see it in our doctor’s offices?What if I’m not a doctor? How can I get access to this information to make my own diagnosis?
Duration: 10:34
Noah Craft, MD, PhD, is the Chief Medical Officer for Logical Images, which created VisualDx. His work focuses on transforming the ways we use technology to better diagnose and treat all patients. He is a practicing dermatologist at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles and is a principal investigator at Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He has been a leader of several local and statewide teledermatology programs in California.
Dr. Craft has published more than 45 peer-reviewed manuscripts and 17 book chapters, and he is the senior editor of a popular dermatology textbook, VisualDx: Essential Adult Dermatology. He has received more 25 NIH and private research grants to support his basic science, translational, and telemedicine research. For more information, please visit www.visualdx.com.
Links: www.visualdx.com
Wednesday Sep 11, 2013
Wednesday Sep 11, 2013
September is designated as Addiction and Relapse Prevention National Recovery Month. On this episode of eHealth Radio and the Mental Health Channel, we have Behavioral health expert Ben Brafman, the founder and CEO of Destination Hope, a full-service mental health and substance abuse treatment facility located in Fort Lauderdale, FL with gender specific treatment.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Ben Brafman discuss the following:September is the 24th annual National Recovery Month, but for those suffering from addiction even those who have been in recovery a long time, each month is recovery month. What is the significance of having a national recovery month and do you think recovery month has made an impact on substance abuse education and treatment over the last 24 years?This year's Recovery Month theme is Pathways to Wellness, highlighting the importance of mental, physical, and emotional well-being as part of the recovery process. This is something you've been focused on throughout your career and something that you have made a tenet of your treatment programs. Why is overall wellness such an important part of substance abuse and mental health recovery? What can be done to improve an individual's overall wellness while in rehab?One of the things we keep seeing in behavioral health research is the value of family, friends, and community members throughout the recovery journey. How can family members help loved ones suffering from addiction improve their wellness and overall health?On that note, your center, Destination Hope offers intensive family counseling weekends. Why did you start holding these family weekends? What impact have you seen from these weekendsIn the past 24 years how do you think the behavioral health field has changed? What do you see happening in the future?
Duration: 16:19
Ben Brafman, LMHC, CAP, is the Clinical Director, President and CEO of Destination Hope, a nationally recognized substance abuse and dual diagnosis treatment facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With more than two decades of hands-on experience in the field of substance abuse and addiction, Ben is a leading authority on substance abuse, addiction and treatment protocols. A licensed behavioral health counselor and certified addiction professional, Ben has grown into an industry expert, educating both healthcare and public audiences on issues in the field of addiction.
In 2007, Ben founded Destination Hope, a new model in full service addiction recovery. Combining his experience as an addiction tech, behavioral health counselor and clinical director, Ben developed treatment protocols that focused on individualized treatment, versus an all in one approach. His unique approach, to treat an individual as a whole instead of a set of symptoms by addressing the psychological, physical and emotional issues related to substance abuse set a new standard in addiction treatment. Destination Hope was an immediate success, and today has expanded into multiple treatment programs including separate female and male treatment programs.
Ben has experience serving clients and leading therapy programs at a variety of residential, clinical and outpatient behavioral health programs. Ben is a Member of the Mental Health Association, the Broward County Task Force on Drugs and Alcohol and a member of the Dual Diagnosis Association. He is a nationally certified counselor, a certified addiction professional, a licensed mental health counselor and an anger management specialist. Ben has served as an expert witness in DUI/drug cases.
As a behavioral health counselor, Ben is dedicated to helping those beyond the treatment facility. He is an active volunteer with Community Friends Association, and co-founder of Southern Lights A.I.D.S. project. Ben has been awarded community service commendations from the Salvation Army – 1990’s Community Service Person of the Year and the Spirit of the Community Award in 2000.Ben Brafman holds a BA from Syracuse University and a MA from Barry University in Mental Health Counseling and Family Therapy. He and his wife live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with their three wonderful children. He has completed three marathons and is training for a triathlon.
Links: www.drugrehabfl.net
Sunday Sep 08, 2013
Sunday Sep 08, 2013
Dr. Paul S. Inselman, President of the Inselman Institute of Nutrition who for over 27 years has been providing patients from all over the country safe and natural treatment options with the use of enzyme nutrition and functional digestive nutritional testing joins eHealth Radio and the Digestive & Nutrition Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Paul S. Inselman discuss the following: You are considered to be an expert in the field of enzyme nutrition and functional digestive nutritional testing, can you tell our audience what those specialties are all about?What types of patients typically come to see you?What would you say are the biggest challenges that patients face with regard to nutrition?What can a patient expect if they came to see you, what does a functional digestive nutritional test entail?What would you like our listeners to learn from today’s interview?
Duration: 15:37
Paul S. Inselman, D.C. is a 1986 graduate of the New York Chiropractic College. His postgraduate work highlights an emphasis on Enzyme Nutrition and Functional Digestive Nutritional Testing. He has advanced training in enzyme nutrition, X-ray, 24 hour urinalysis, blood chemistries, internal digestive health, physical diagnosis, Functional Digestive Nutritional testing, orthopedics, neurology, and biomechanics of the spine.
In New York, Dr. Inselman practiced Chiropractic and ran one of the largest enzyme/functional digestive nutritional centers in the country for 20 years, until he retired in 2003. He was the Director of Professional Development at The Loomis institute, Inc. As the Director of Professional Development, Dr. Inselman assisted Dr. Howard Loomis, who is considered to be the "Father of Enzyme Nutrition", with teaching chiropractors, medical doctors, osteopaths and other health care professionals how to treat their patients with the use of enzyme nutrition.
Dr. Inselman has been published numerous times in peer review journals and he was the host of the radio show Healthline for six years. He was also on the Channel 12 Panel of Health experts and appeared on numerous television health shows.
In 2009, he came out of retirement and began practicing functional digestive nutritional testing and enzyme nutrition in South Florida. If you are suffering with health problems that nobody can seem to find the answer to, call Dr. Inselman for an appointment today. He only accepts those patients that he truly feels that he can help. If Dr. Inselman feels that he cannot help you, he will tell you, and refer you to where you can get help.
After over 27 years of clinical practice, Dr. Inselman has forged a remarkable career as a practitioner, educator and lecturer. His extensive knowledge of enzyme nutrition has made him such a sought after practitioner, that patients fly into South Florida from all over the country to be examined by him. He is also a sought after speaker and in early 2014 his book Mind, Body, Soul co-written with John Gray is due to hit bookstore shelves.
Links: www.drinselman.com
Saturday Sep 07, 2013
Saturday Sep 07, 2013
Dermatologist Dr. Jeffrey Benabio, author of TheDermBlog.com and consultant to the Dove Men+Care line of body, face, and hair grooming products joins eHealth Radio and the Skin Care Health Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Jeffrey Benabio discuss the following:You have a big twitter following, about 27,000+ followers – as a dermatologist, how did you make your social presence so big?What are the some of the most common skincare mistakes guys make during the summer?What products do you recommend to your patients and readers?Why it is important for men (not just women) to have a skin care routine?You also author TheDermBlog.com, what skincare topics do you cover on your blog?
Duration: 7:14
Dr. Benabio grew up in a small Italian neighborhood in Rhode Island, where he developed a life-long love for the Red Sox, pasta, and Dunkin Donuts. He earned a BA from Providence College (Go, Friars!) and an MA from Brown University. After working in alcohol and addiction studies at Brown, he and his wife moved to North Carolina where he was project manager of a stroke study at UNC-Chapel Hill. In 2003, he graduated first in his class from Wake Forest University School of Medicine, where he also served as Class President, President of Alpha Omega Alpha, and was the recipient of the prestigious Faculty Award. He completed his medical internship at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego and his dermatology residency at UC Irvine, where he was named chief resident. Currently, Dr. Benabio is Physician Director of Healthcare Transformation, at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, CA. In addition to being a board-certified practicing dermatologist, he leads of one of the country’s largest telehealth programs and is also a leading voice for using social technologies to benefit healthcare teams and to empower patients. He is a member of the Re-imagining Ambulatory Design (RAD), Health Information Process Transformation (HIPT), and Telehealth committee at Kaiser Permanente. He serves on several boards, including the External Advisory Board for the Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media and writes “Digital Doctor,” a monthly column about digital medicine published in Skin & Allergy News, Pediatric News, Hospitalist News, Rheumatology News, GI and Hepatology News, and Family Practice News. He has been quoted in numerous publications including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CNN, and O, The Oprah Magazine. Perhaps, most importantly, Glamour magazine named him “A Rock Star of Dermatology,” making him his niece’s coolest uncle. Over the last five years, Dr. Benabio has given over 50 lectures and keynote addresses on topics including social networking, reputation management, patient empowerment, health information technology, healthcare design, and telehealth.
Links: www.thedermblog.com