Female Health

Stephanie Arnold, Amniotic Fluid Embolism Survivor

Stephanie Arnold, Amniotic Fluid Embolism Survivor and the founder of AFEmom.org joins eHealth Radio and the Health News, Pregnancy & Female Health Information Channels.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Stephanie Arnold discuss the following:A big part of your story centers around overwhelming premonitions of doom you had during your pregnancy. Can you tell me more about the events leading up to the birth of your son?What happened the day you gave birth? Did your premonitions ring true?Can you explain what an Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE) is? What should women do with that information?Because on your premonitions, you made sure to assemble a great medical team prior to the birth of your son. How did you approach the specialists you worked with? What kind of questions did you ask?Now that you’ve decided to share your story with the world and take on the role of a patient advocate. What are you hoping to accomplish from your efforts?
Duration: 19:20
Known for covering the story rather than being the news, Stephanie’s multi-talented 27 year television career generated her Emmy Nominations and a Telly-Award as she directed and produced numerous television series, reality shows, music videos and documentaries. Her personal life as wife and mother, on the other hand, recently took on a direction most broadcast media would love to produce, rather than star in it. Currently, in her “second” life, Stephanie’s entire world has changed, shifting gears from being behind the camera to being front and center.
Her headline?
Mom dies during childbirth and lives to tell about it, OH, and she predicted it would happen!
Stephanie was clinically dead for 37 seconds after giving birth to her second child Jacob.  She suffered a catastrophic amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) on May 2013.  Something so rare, most doctors have only read about it in their textbooks. Stephanie’s case is a raw look into wonders of human instinct and the human body. Not only did she survive such a rare occurrence, but surviving as well as she did months after and predicting what would happen, has led doctors to call her a true medical miracle.
Prior to her son’s birth, Stephanie was diagnosed with a complete placenta previa, which can cause serious complications during delivery.  Following this discovery, Stephanie experienced overwhelming premonitions of doom.  She told anyone who would listen to her anxiety and her intuitiveness, but was never taken seriously. She spoke to many doctors and specialists in hopes that someone would pay attention to her.  Unbeknownst to her, someone finally did and that doctor flagged her file and incorporated extra measures in the operating room at the time of delivery that ultimately saved her life.
With the gift of a second chance at life, Stephanie has devoted herself to making others aware of their own intuition. She encourages patients to become their own advocates when speaking to their health care professionals. She currently serves on the patient committee at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and has created a web site www.afemom.org as a resource for information and inspiration. “If you SENSE something, SAY something” is her message as she wants the world to know speaking up can ultimately save your life.
Stephanie is proud wife of Jonathan Arnold, PhD. economist, and loving mom to Adina, Jacob and stepdaughter Valentina.  She lives in Chicago.

Web Site: www.afemom.orgFacebook: facebook.com/afemomTwitter: @afemom

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.
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The best time to have a Mommy Makeover with Dr. Grant Stevens

Dr. Grant Stevens, a board certified plastic surgeon and founder of Marina Plastic Surgery in the Los Angeles area. Dr. Stevens joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel to talk about the Mommy Makeovers that are designed to counteract the physical effects of childbearing.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Grant Stevens discuss the following:What constitutes a mommy makeover?What is the typical age and time in life that women want a mommy makeover?  Is it safe right after birth?What if the mom is planning on having other children?It’s best to research plastic surgeons right? We’ve heard that it’s true:that any licensed physician can perform plastic surgery without having had any formal training in the techniques.Should one discuss a mommy makeover with their family?  Telling a husband and children that you want to change your appearance can be a difficult step.What about the timing of surgery – how long does it take to recover and will the moms need help during recovery time?Can a patient fly in from another state to have this done since it is extensive surgery?
Duration: 9:06
Dr. Grant Stevens is the founder and Medical Director of Marina Plastic Surgery and The Institute; A Medical Spa in Marina Del Rey, California. He is also the Chairman of the USC-Marina Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship and the Director of the USC Division of Aesthetic Surgery. He has been elected by his peers into the "The Guide to Top Doctors" and Castle Connolly's "Top Doctor Guide" recognizing him as one of the best plastic surgeons in America, and is one of the select few to be featured in "Plastic Surgery: The World's Top Surgeons & Clinics." Dr. Stevens is an active member at Marina Del Rey Hospital, where he is the past Chairman of the Department of Surgery, the Chairman of the Liposuction Committee, and the Medical Director of The Breast Center. He is also on staff at St. John's Medical Center, the Marina Outpatient Surgery Center and USC.
Dr. Stevens graduated with honors from Washington University Medical School in St. Louis where he was awarded the Senior Prize in Surgery. He completed his general surgery training at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, then returned to Washington University-Barnes Hospital where he completed a Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with Dr. Paul Weeks, Dr. Leroy Young, Dr. Tom Mustoe, Dr. Jeffrey Marsh, and Dr. R. Christie Wray. He is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the International College of Surgeons. He was appointed by the governor of California to the Medical Board of California Medical Quality Review Board. Dr. Stevens is an ASAPS Traveling Professor and has been an invited visiting professor at numerous U.S. and international universities.
Dr. Stevens is on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and is Chairman of the Media Relations Committee and the Exhibits Committee. He is an active member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) and he is on the Board of Directors and one of the International Traveling Professors.
Dr. Stevens has authored more than 60 articles and chapters on aesthetic plastic surgery. He recently completed a chapter on mastopexy and mastopexy augmentation in Grabb and Smith. He has also lectured at numerous International, National and Regional meetings. Dr. Stevens is a member of many medical societies, including the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the International College of Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery.
Dr. Stevens is the past Chairman of the California Medical Association Advisory Panel on Plastic Surgery. He received the California State Assembly and the California State Senate Certificate of Recognition. He has also received the Special Congressional Certificate of Recognition and the Distinguished Service Citation from the Medical Board of California.
He has been interviewed for articles that have appeared in USA Today, People, The Wall Street Journal, Beauty, Forbes, Glamour, Vogue, Allure, Cosmetic Surgery Times, Business Week, Men's Fitness, LA Times Magazine, Longevity, Cooking Light, Discovery, and numerous newspapers. He has appeared on over 125 television programs including CNN, Discovery, 60 Minutes, MSNBC, The Learning Channel, Sonia Live, Leeza, Nightline, CBS News, 24 Hours, Extra, Hard Copy, American Journal, Entertainment Tonight, Inside Edition, Lifetime - New Attitudes, PBS Nightly Business Report and many other TV and radio interviews.

Links: www.marinaplasticsurgery.com | www.GummyBearBreastImplants.com

Managing your weight, espeically during menopause with LeAnne C. Skinner

LeAnne C. Skinner who has been in private practice for the past 35 years as a registered dietitian nutritionist who contributes to the Changing Ways program by Estroven joins eHealth Radio and the Female Health, Nutrition and Weight Management Channels. She disusses how to manage your weight, especially during menopause and more.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest LeAnne C. Skinner discuss the following:Why is it that women often face greater weight management challenges during menopause?Can you provide some simple diet tips that you tell your clients to help manage their weight during menopause?Tell us a little more about your contribution to the “Changing Ways” program.What are some small but important changes that women can make in their daily routine to help diminish their menopause symptoms?What other everyday tips do you have that can help our listeners manage their weight—especially during menopause?
Duration: 7:04
LeAnne C. Skinner, RD, LD has been in private practice for the past 35 years as a registered dietitian nutritionist for individuals, corporations, professional athletes, local celebrities, restaurant chains, the State of Texas and medical institutions. Her Texas-based company, Austin Nutrition Consultants, offers individualized counseling, corporate wellness programs, medical nutrition therapy, recipe and menu development, sports and fitness counseling, and qualified nutritional speakers.
Skinner is nationally recognized as a leader in the entrepreneuriafield of dietetics, having served as a national and state officer, founding member of the entrepreneurial dietetics group and a national mentor. In the private sector, she works with OBGYNs and their many patients, and often recommends natural supplements, including Estroven, to her clients. Skinner cites menopause and its associated weight change as a common complaint on which she routinely counsels her patients.

Links: www.estrovenchangingways.com

First-ever fitness plan for menopausal women, part of the Estroven Changing Ways Program

Deb Horn, a Licensed Personal Trainer in Bergen County, N.J. who has designed the first-ever fitness plan for menopausal women as part of the Estroven Changing Ways Program joins eHealth Radio and the Female Health & Fitness Channels.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Deb Horn discuss the following:Why is it that women often face greater weight management challenges during menopause?Tell us why you decided to create the Changing Ways workout program.How does the Changing Ways workout program help deliver results?What is the most important thing that you tell your clients who are going through menopause?What other everyday tips do you have that can help our listeners manage their weight, especially during menopause?
Duration: 7:15

Deb Horn is a 46-year-old trainer in Bergen County, N.J. who has 20 years of experience and continued education in core training, balance training, high intensity training, functional training, sports conditioning, sport & specific training, BOSU and TRX. Whether it is for a busy professional, a stay-at-home parent, a seasoned athlete or someone recovering from an injury, Horn prides herself on designing fitness programs that are time efficient, goal-oriented and fun. By using functional training, real life expectations and motivation, her experience gives clients (many of whom are menopause-aged) tangible results. She has certification from the WITS Training School and The American Council on Exercise and is AED/CPR certified by the American Heart Association.

Links: www.estrovenchangingways.com

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

Fit, Famous & Fabulous with Adrienne Janic

Television host, model and actress, Adrienne Janic best known as the co-host of the former TLC show "Overhaulin" will be seen this January as host of the new VERIA Living Network show "Fit, Famous & Fabulous" joins eHealth Radio and the Health Fitness and Nutrition Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Adrienne Janic discuss the following: How did you get into modeling & acting and at what age?  What were some of your earlier types of modeling and acting jobs?How did you land the job on the popular TLC show "Overhaulin"?  Did you know about cars when you started on the show?  Is it true that you restored your own classic car? Tell us about it and about the experience?You are the host of the new VERIA Living Network series "Fit, Famous & Fabulous". The magazine format show will start airing in January and you have many famous people as guests. Who are some of the famous people you will have on and what sort of activities did you do with them?As someone who must stay in perfect shape in order to work in front of the camera, it must have been a little frightening when you got pregnant and saw your body changing so quickly? Were you worried that this could hurt your future career?What did you do to lose your pregnancy weight? What sort of diet did you go on? What types of exercises did you do or do you do now to stay in shape?  What advice would you give to new mothers about finding time for themselves away from their children?  Is it important for wives and mothers to have ME time?
Duration: 17:59
Adrienne Janic is the Host of the new VERIA Living Network series, FIT, FAMOUS & FABULOUS.  The magazine format show will air this fall in over 21,000,000 homes and in over 55,000,000 homes by January of 2014.
A top Ford model Janic is best known as “AJ” from the popular television series, OVERHAULIN’.  Auto enthusiasts can still catch the gorgeous Janic in re-runs on TLC.  Internationally, the series is broadcast in countless countries on The Discovery Channel.
Adrienne Janic is also recognized as the Host of the Speed Channel series, HOT IMPORT NIGHTS.  The show follows Janic as she takes cameras inside the nation’s largest touring automotive lifestyle event, show casing the world of cars, motorcycles, fashion, music and other trends!
Janic’s other television duties include recent freelance work for E! Entertainment Television, TV Guide Channel and a series of weekend sports specials for CBS Sports.  Currently Janic can be seen as Co-Host for a television direct marketing campaign for The “Ab Rocket” and soon she will be seen hosting similar campaigns for “Eagle One Car Wax” and “Suzuki.”
A top model, Janic has graced the covers and pages of countless magazines and print advertisements.  Some of her favorite campaigns include a stint as one of the original Fanta Girls, Lee Jeans, Bausch & Lomb, Hewlitt Packard and Parallel Clothing.  Her experience on the catwalk includes shows for such designers as Calvin Klein, Richard Tyler and Alan del Rosario.
As an actress, Janic has appeared in a number of television series including “Las Vegas,” “House,” “Complete Savages,” “Oliver Beene,” “The Jamie Kennedy Experiment” and “Kitchen Confidential.”  She has also been seen in the films “National Lampoon’s Cattle Call,” the psychological thriller “Marrow” and the sci-fi thriller “Choker.”
Links: www.AdrienneJanic.com

Measures that women can take to best manage weight during menopause with Dr. Shari Brasner

Dr. Shari Brasner, an obstetrician/gynecologist and member of the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai joins eHealth Radio and the Weight Management & Female Health Channels to discuss managing weight when women are in menopause.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guests Dr. Shari Brasner discuss the following:Why is it more difficult for women to manage weight during menopause?What measures can women take to best manage weight during menopause?What are some of the symptoms that affect weight management during menopause?In addition to diet and exercise, what are some other recommendations you have for women looking to manage their weight?Which supplements do you prescribe to your patients for menopause symptom relief?
Duration: 9:10
Dr. Shari Brasner is an obstetrician/gynecologist and member of the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai. For the past 18 years, she has been in private practice in New York City since completing her residency training at Mt. Sinai in 1995. Dr. Brasner attended NYU’s School of Medicine, earning membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society.
Dr. Brasner was born and raised on Long Island, NY and now lives on the Upper East Side of Manhattan with her husband Jeffrey and their 17-year old twins. Besides women’s health, she enjoys most topics associated with motherhood, child rearing and the transition to menopause, as well as travel and knitting.

Links: www.estroven.com

The Bra-ket, helping women who are attempting to live a healthier, happier lifestyle

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

healthy hoohoo, feminine cleansing products for down there

Stacy Lyon, founder of the feminine cleansing products company healthy hoohoo joins eHealth Radio.  Stacy is an advocate for women's health and gentle care for down there!

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Stacy Lyon discuss the following:
Why should women be concerned with practices and products they use in their feminine hygiene routine?
What are some of the harsh chemicals women should avoid?
What are the signs that a women's ecosystem is out of balance?
What are women doing to undermine their feminine health?
What are some simple tips for optimal vulvovaginal health?


Stacy Lyon’s path to healthy hoohoo has been a lifelong journey. With her passion for health, wellness and commitment to quality products, it was only natural that she had a light-bulb moment – the kind you hear about, but highly doubt truly happen in real life. The light smacked her along the side of the head after three coincidental conversations in one week in September of 2009. She launched healthy hoohoo in November of 2011, and what a year it has been!
Lyon has always been a cheerleader, and she is blessed with seeing the glass half full. She has a bevy of recipes for the times in life when she’s served lemons. She is passionate, high energy and has a knack for seeing what’s missing in the marketplace. She is a fixer, and she’s particularly passionate about helping fix female health issues, drawing upon what she calls is her previous life as a medicine-woman.
Before she committed her heart, soul and Schwab account into women’s feminine cleansing at healthy hoohoo, she was a ski resort marketer. After eight years in Big Sky, Montana, Lyon moved to Crystal Mountain in Washington and oversaw all marketing efforts for Crystal, Brighton, Utah, and Cypress Mountain in Vancouver, Canada. She was born and raised in a small farming community just outside of Green Bay, Wisconsin. It was a great place to spend her childhood, but when she was 18, she heard the Rocky Mountains calling her name and eventually moved west.

Lyon truly believes that healthy hoohoo is a platform for her to serve as a health and wellness advocate and to educate women about a natural approach for taking caring of their most intimate parts. Her goal is to help women feel healthy, confident and beautiful, and with that, she wants to make it more socially acceptable, and easier, for a woman to talk about her vagina.
Lyon understands that the long-term success of healthy hoohoo is not just about making a profit, but about building trust and loyalty with each customer. As she grows the business, she is looking forward to giving back a portion of the proceeds to both women’s breast cancer organizations and animal rights groups. Her enthusiasm and ingenuity is not only infectious, it is the key to her success.
When Lyon isn’t solving the world’s problems, she can be found hiking, biking, skiing or traveling the world. Her favorite way to spend a mellow Sunday is watching CBC Sunday Morning while making pancakes (loaded with flax and hempseed of course) and sipping some fine tea.

Links: www.healthyhoohoo.com