Depression

TMS Neuro Institute: Los Angeles Non-Drug, Depression Treatment

 
 
Dr. Gennady Musher, MD, PHD, and Faculty Member at UCLA, who has just opened the new TMS Neuro Institute in Los Angeles joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Mental Health Channels. Dr. Musher has 25 years of experience in psychopharmacology treatment of multiple psychiatric disorders.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Gennady Musher discuss the following:
What is TMS  Therapy and who are the best candidates?
What are the benefits of this type of therapy versus, or alongside, traditional treatment or medication?
What are the most common misconceptions about the treatment of TMS and what are the benefits and  how common are relapses?
What prompted you to open a new TMS therapy center in Los Angeles?
You are considered a pioneer in this type of treatment. What is the future of TMS therapy looking like?
 
Dr. Gennady Musher MD, PhD is the Founder of TMS Neuro Institute. Dr. Musher is Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology. He began his psychiatry career nearly 30 years ago. He completed his PhD in psychiatry in 1988 and he served his residency at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Musher has 25 years of experience in psychopharmacology treatment of multiple psychiatric disorders. He is also an expert in the treatment of resistant depression with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) with seven years of experience and specific training in neuromodulation techniques. He has been in private practice since 1998 and has experience in the evaluation and treatment of major psychiatric conditions including, but not limited to: major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders and forensic evaluations. Dr. Musher is also a faculty member at UCLA.
 
 
Website: www.tmsneuroinstitute.com
Social Media Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TMSNeuroInst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMSNeuroInstitute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmsneuroinst

Healing Senior Depression & Becoming Socially Active Through Technology

 
 
Dr.  Kerry Burnight, a Gerontologist who has served for 18 years as a Professor of Geriatric Medicine at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and She serves full time as Chief Gerontologist at grandPad joins eHealth Radio and the Geriatrics and Health News Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Kerry Burnight discuss the following:
What is the single most important thing you can do to Age Well. And by aging well I mean, physical, mental, and emotional vitality.
What is the best way to foster and get the health/happiness/longevity benefits to these connections?
What does the research say about technology, is it hurting or helping our connection?
Given these challenges faced by older adults, what is the best way to reconnect my grandparents /parents (who live in another state!) back into social society so they can experience these longer and happier lives?
Is grandPad like an iPad?
What about those with cognitive impairment?
What is the best way to approach the subject of connection with your parents and grandparents?
 
Dr. Kerry Burnight has spent her entire professional career on a mission to improve the lives of seniors. She was a professor of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology at the University of California Irvine, and she is the founder and director of the nation's first Elder Abuse Forensic Center and the national non-profit, Ageless Alliance: United Against Elder Abuse. Kerry has spoken at The White House and as an expert on shows such as The Dr. Phil Show, CBS news, Money Matters, and The Doctors. She joined grandPad because of the firm's ability to prevent one of the most significant risk factors for elders: social isolation.
 
Website: www.grandPad.net

Do you have trouble liking your body? Ground-breaking text program can quickly help you turn negative body image around!

 
 
A nationally recognized authority in the treatment and prevention of eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and related mental health issues, Lori Osachy MSS, LCSW who recently launched text2Bwell, powered by CareWire joins eHealth Radio and the Health News, Mental Health & Technology Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Lori Osachy discuss the following:
Why did you develop a texting program to help people with a negative body image?
Why do so many people criticize their bodies and pick them apart?
How does negative body image hurt other parts of a person's life?
If I have a bad body image, does it mean I have an eating disorder?
If one doesn't like their body, is there anything they can do to feel better about it?
 
A nationally recognized authority in the treatment and prevention of eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and related mental health issues, Lori Osachy has successfully counseled adults, children and families for over twenty years. She regularly lectures, teaches and is the author of numerous articles promoting eating disorders education among health care professionals and the lay population, and is a regular mental health consultant for broadcast and print media. She received her B.A. from Cornell University, and her M.S.S. from Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. Lori is the owner of The Body Image Counseling Center in Jacksonville, Fla. For more information visit www.bodyimagecounseling.com or call 904-737-3232.
 
Website: www.text2bwell.com

Scientific Ways to Feel Happier

Dr. Nikki Martinez, Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor again joins eHealth Radio and the Emotional Health & Psychology Channels to discuss scientific ways to feel happier.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following: What made you want to talk about this topic now?What drives your passion to want to help people find holistic ways to improve their mood?What is something that would surprise us that helps to make us feel happier?Are there regions of the world that show lower levels of depression and unhappiness? Why?Are there certain areas of the country more impacted? If so, what can they do to help themselves?
Duration: 6:17
Dr. Nikki Martinez received her Masters and her Doctorate from Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and completed her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois.
She is the Head of Clinical Development for www.DrNikkiMartinez.com, where she can be reached if you are interested in individual or couples work with her. She is an Adjunct Professor for 2 graduate programs, a Blogger for the Huffington Post, Everydaypowerblog, Older Dating, Success Stories, Sivana Spirit, Proud Stories, and a Contributor to the Chicago Tribune. She just published her first 8th book through Amazon.com.
Links:
Website: www.DrNikkiMartinez.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez-35b36231
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNikkiMartinez
Twitter: @DrNikkiMartinez
The views and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the eHealth Radio Network.

A Holistic and Solutions-Based Approach to Mental Health

Michelle van Namen, a Holistic Psychologist, Hypnotherapist & Success Coach at Integrated Health Specialists joins eHealth Radio and the Personal Development & Mental Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Michelle van Namen discuss the following:How is a holistic approach different to a conventional approach in mental healthcare?What is a solutions-based approach and how does this differ from other forms of therapy?Can you explain how a psychological or emotional issue can actually affect the physical body?Can you provide an example of how a holistic approach is applied when treating an individual for a mental illness, like for example, depression?You also specialise in weight loss, how are your weight loss programs different to other weight loss programs?
Duration: 21:46
Michelle has over 22 years experience working with human behaviour through psychology, hypnotherapy, counselling, coaching, training, personal development and human resource management. Michelle is a qualified specialist working with human behaviour; she is a registered Psychologist, an internationally accredited Master Practitioner and Trainer of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnotherapy and Life Coaching, and a qualified practitioner in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). Michelle also has many years’ experience working in corporate human resource management and consultancy.
Michelle offers a unique holistic approach to health and well-being; meaning that she’ll address not only a client’s symptoms, but all potential contributing factors which may be affecting their health. As a solutions-focused practitioner, her goal is to create long-lasting changes by constructing practical solutions with a client; rather than dwelling on their problems, focusing instead on what they want to achieve moving forward. The primary focus isn’t on the past, but instead is on the present and the future.  This approach enables clients to experience significant changes quickly.
Michelle specialises in depression, stress management, anxiety and phobias, low self-worth, weight loss, and insomia.

Websitewww.integratedhealthspecialists.com.au

Treatment of co-occurring disorders at Lucida Treatment Center

Dr. Christopher La Tourette La Riche, Medical Director at Lucida Treatment Center, a comprehensive substance abuse and mental health center in Palm Beach, Florida joins eHealth Radio and the Addiction Prevention and Mental Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Christopher La Tourette La Riche discuss the following:What are co-occurring disorders?Why does substance abuse frequently co-occur with other mental health issues?Tell us about the Dual Disorder Program at Lucida Treatment Center.Why is it important to use a humanistic approach that treats the whole person, not just the disease?What advice do you have for those who may be suffering from co-occurring disorders regarding treatment?
Duration: 22:27
Christopher La Tourette La Riche, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist, award-winning psychotherapist and board-certified addiction psychiatrist. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and specializes in treating patients with addictive disorders, anxiety, depression, panic disorder, bipolar disorder and adult ADHD, using a humanistic approach that treats the whole person, not just the disease.
Dr. La Riche entered medicine after a career in education and the arts. He received a bachelor’s degree in comparative literature from Yale University and a master’s degree from Columbia University. Dr. La Riche received his medical degree from the Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico where he graduated with clinical distinction. He completed his internship and residency in psychiatry at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, and received his fellowship in addiction psychiatry from the University of Miami. Dr. La Riche is a fluent speaker of six languages (English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, German and French) and treats clients in all of these languages.
He is currently writing a book on recent advances in addictive disorders and cognitive deficit/cognitive health post-addiction for families and patients. His publications include book chapters and journal articles on the topics of addiction, the neurobiology of depression and child abuse. He serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Addiction Medicine and Therapies.

Website: www.lucidatreatment.com

Boost your immune system with Twist 25 DHEA Cream

Hugh Woodward, President of Health2Go, Inc. makers of the highest quality DHEA supplement made, called Twist 25 DHEA cream, as well as other leading edge science based anti-aging supplements joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel to give you further insight on DHEA.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Hugh Woodward discuss the following:So your company, Health2Go, makes Twist 25 DHEA cream. What is DHEA, what does it do?Please explain to our listeners why if they're 35 or older using Twist 25 cream makes sense, and how using Twist 25 DHEA cream can improve various aspects of their health? Like how do they feel and look every day?Why should DHEA be used as a bioidentical DHEA cream called Twist 25 to work best? So you how should people use Twist 25 DHEA cream? What do people get from using it?New medical research about DHEA has been coming out showing it does a host of great things for our health, how we feel and look; is it safe?
Duration: 8:24
Hugh R. Woodward, President of Health2Go, Inc the makers of Twist 25 DHEA Cream, the top quality bioidentical DHEA supplement cream absorbed and processed in the skin.
Hugh has a Masters of Science in Healthcare Services Administration (MHA) from Trinity University and a Business Management (BBA) from the University of Texas at Austin. In 2007 Mr. Woodward founded Health2Go, Inc. to research and develop leading edge anti-aging and wellness products and bring them to people conveniently and cost effectively.
Hugh Woodward teaches people all over the U.S. about DHEA what it does and how to use it. Prior to that he was Administrator of Surgical Services for the South Texas Veterans Health Care System , then was the Administrative Director of Surgery and Anesthesiology at Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center in Houston, Texas and also the Administrator of the Travis Center outpatient surgery center before starting Health2Go, Inc in 2007.
Please go our website online at www.twist25.com and or go to DHEAfacts.com to check things out.

Web Site: www.twist25.com
Facebook: facebook.com/Twist25DHEACream
Toll Free: 1-888-489-4782

Twist 25 cream can improve aspects of your health

Hugh Woodward, President of Health2Go, Inc. makers of the highest quality DHEA supplement made, called Twist 25 DHEA cream, as well as other leading edge science based anti-aging supplements. Health News Channel.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Hugh Woodward discuss the following:What is DHEA, what does it do, and why does it have to be used as a bioidentical DHEA cream called Twist 25?Please explain to our listeners why if they're 35 or older using Twist 25 cream can improve aspects of their health?  Most DHEA supplements on the market are in a pill form. How does Twist 25 DHEA Cream differ from many other DHEA products in the market today?
Duration: 8:29
Hugh R. Woodward, President of Health2Go, Inc the makers of Twist 25 DHEA Cream, the top quality bioidentical DHEA supplement cream absorbed and processed in the skin.
Hugh has a Masters of Science in Healthcare Services Administration (MHA) from Trinity University and a Business Management (BBA) from the University of Texas at Austin. In 2007 Mr. Woodward founded Health2Go, Inc. to research and develop leading edge anti-aging and wellness products and bring them to people conveniently and cost effectively.
Hugh Woodward teaches people all over the U.S. about DHEA what it does and how to use it. Prior to that he was Administrator of Surgical Services for the South Texas Veterans Health Care System , then was the Administrative Director of Surgery and Anesthesiology at Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center in Houston, Texas and also the Administrator of the Travis Center outpatient surgery center before starting Health2Go, Inc in 2007.

Links: www.twist25.com

Common problems that cross all mental health issues with Hugh McGillivray

Hugh McGillivray, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist at Modern Health Solutions Counselling in Okanagan, BC, Canada who specializes in Depression, Anxiety, Relationships and ADHD joins eHealth Radio on the Mental Health Channel.
Listen to interview [audio player below] with host Eric Michaels & guest Hugh McGillivray discuss the following:
What made you choose therapy as a career?
What does "Cognitive Behavioral" mean and how does it work in therapy?
What sets you apart as a therapist?
In your experience are there any common problems that cross all mental health issues?
You've stated elsewhere that you practice a very practical brand of therapy. Can you tell us a bit more about that?
Are there mental health issues that you do not treat?
Can you give the listeners a couple of ways generally to improve their mental health?
Do you have any tips for listeners who are concerned with mental health?


About Hugh McGillivray
Generalist. Focus is on Depression, Anxiety, Loss and Grief, Relationships, Careers, Family, ADHD.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: the relationship between thought and behavior. Family Systems: the dynamics of relationship. Person Centered: Your world, your needs.
Hugh has a wealth of personal experience which includes alcohol, the loss of my kids' mother, single parenting, ADHD, as well as work on the ocean, in the bush, in restaurants, hotels and in a small corporate enterprise.
Map on to that Hugh's training as a professional counsellor at a noted College here in Kelowna, and his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, and you have someone who knows what you are going through, and what to do about it.
His goals are to provide a service to the community which promotes health and understanding through skilled communication; to provide and disseminate useful information to people seeking it; and to do my part to initiate and motivate dialogue about mental health.
Related Web Site: www.modhealth.org

Hormones, Health and Happiness with Dr. Steven Hotze

Dr. Steven Hotze, the author of Hormones, Health and Happiness, and founder and CEO of the Hotze Health and Wellness Center, Hotze Pharmacy and Physician’s Preference, a vitamin and supplement company, in Houston joins eHealth Radio. Dr. Hotze believes you can achieve optimal health and wellness naturally, without the use of prescription drugs.
Listen to interview [audio player below] with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Steven Hotze discuss the following:
What are bioidentical hormones (opposed to synthetic hormones)?
How can bioidentical hormones prevent and treat chronic health issues more effectively than prescription drugs or surgery? (Examples of chronic health issues: menopause, heart disease, ED, diabetes, obesity, fatigue, muscle aches and pains, depression, low energy, decreased sexual desire, allergies, etc.)
What should someone do if their doctor has told them their hormone levels are in the “normal range”, but they still feel terrible?
What other natural approaches to health do you recommend?
If people want a complimentary copy of your book, Hormones, Health & Happiness, what phone number should they call?


Steven F. Hotze, M.D., is the founder and CEO of Hotze Health & Wellness Center (HHWC), Physician’s Preference and Hotze Pharmacy. His goal is to change the way women and men are treated in midlife through the use of bioidentical hormone therapy. His 8-Point Treatment Regimen has helped over 20,000 individuals get on a path of health and wellness and enjoy a better quality of life, in an environment of extraordinary hospitality and guest service.
Dr. Hotze is the author of the book, “Hormones, Health, & Happiness”. In the book, he describes his journey from using pharmaceutical drugs to actively listening to his patients and treating the root cause of their symptoms through natural approaches. Dr. Hotze has appeared on hundreds of television and radio shows across the nation, including ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX affiliates, and CBS’ “The Morning Show”. He is also a regular guest on the KHOU Channel 11 morning program, “Great Day Houston”.
Suzanne Somers dedicated an entire chapter to Dr. Hotze in her New York Times best seller, "Breakthrough". “This Texan doctor is going to steal your heart,” said Somers. “He has so much energy he can’t wait to get to his office each day. He has built up a practice that is the envy of doctors everywhere."
Dr. Hotze is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy and the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, and is former president of the Pan American Allergy Society.
You can listen to Dr. Hotze and his colleagues on his radio program, “Health and Wellness Solutions”, which airs Monday - Thursday on KSEV 700 AM in Houston from 12-1 p.m. CT, or online at, www.hotzehwc.com.
Related Web Site: www.HotzeHWC.com