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Addressing the Stigma of Mental Illness

Diana Ketterman, Mental Health Author, Speaker, and Education Provider joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Mental Health Channels.  Diana is owner of Mastering Mental Health, where she provides mental health speaking and curriculum services for educators, students, parents, social workers, faith-based organizations, women's groups, and public groups.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Diana Ketterman discuss the following:What is your purpose for being on the show today?What is mental health stigma?How does mental health differ from mental illness?What are some mental illness facts that are related to youth?What are some of the causes of mental illness?

Duration: 13:06
For nearly her entire childhood, Diana Ketterman grew up in a home with a mother who suffered from undiagnosed paranoid schizophrenia. When Diana was 13 years old, her father was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor affecting his mental capacity. It took his life at the age of 40 when Diana was just 17 years old. Diana, the oldest of three children increasingly took on many adult responsibilities as her parent's illnesses became predominant.
Through resiliency, Diana overcame her early obstacles to build an impressive career, one that combines her interests in teaching and technology while allowing her to stay connected to her community. Diana has 23 years in the field of education, 6 years working for the federal government and a lifetime of experience in building resiliency in coping with mental illness.
Diana holds a BS in Business Administration and Accounting and a MS in Computers in Education. Diana has earned many achievements in education including being named the SBEA Teacher of the Year. She was instrumental in working with Virginia state politicians and educators to establish state standards and college frameworks for students to receive technical industry certifications. Her teaching methods have been published in the National Business Education Yearbook, and her lesson plans have been published in a high school textbook by Cengage Learning.
Diana has been a speaker on the local, state and national level, writing and advocating the implementation of business and technology curriculum. She served as the adviser for a division of Future Business Leaders of America. Under her leadership students were awarded national recognition during multiple years.
Diana graduated from the first cohort of the Future FEMA Leaders, a prestigious program which allowed her to travel and learn about the interworking of the agency.  With this opportunity she developed her professional network which included mentoring by senior executive leadership.
Diana is currently putting her years of technical and public-speaking experience to good use as she promotes a media campaign in parallel with the publication of her first book, A Child of Royalty.  Her experiences entailed a United Way presentation with CNN writer and senior producer Wayne Drash. Diana has also co-authored a Virginia regional United Way community mental health report.
Diana has been actively involved with the national community dialogue through Creating Community Solutions and the Text, Talk, Act campaign.  Diana’s work was represented at the 2016 Tucson Festival of Books in Tucson, Arizona.
It is with passion that Diana has produced this first children’s workbook, Making Sense of Me.  Diana believes that everyone experiences depression and anxiety at some point in life.  She says, “It is more apparent that we as a society must do something to enable children to have a voice, to learn to identify their emotions, and to build resiliency in being overcomers.”

Website: www.masteringmentalhealth.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masteringmentalhealth
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Perth physio changing the way physiotherapy is delivered

Scott Wescombe, the Founder of Happy Physio joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care, News and Physical Therapy Channels to discuss the missed opportunities in his Nan's life & how that is driving Happy Physio to change the way physiotherapy is delivered.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Scott Wescombe discuss the following:Why did you choose to become a physiotherapist?How did you get started in business?What is the purpose or mission behind Happy Physio?How is your physiotherapy service different?Tell me about your book, 'From Pain & Injury To Healthy & Happy'?

Duration: 28:40
Scott Wescombe is a serial entrepreneur and an international human transformation expert who is obsessed with creating positive long lasting change in peoples lives.
Starting off as a personal trainer and les mills body trainer after transforming his own life as a late teenager, he went on to complete an Exercise & Sports Science degree and Physiotherapy degree with first class honours, as well as multiple other global qualifications that make peoples lives better.
Having impacted over a quarter of a million people in the past decade, Scott is still super hungry and relentlessly looking at even better ways to serve people with his highly valued team at Happy Physio. He is the author of 'From Pain & Injury To Healthy & Happy'. Scott is loving changing the way physiotherapy is delivered in private practice in Australia for more clients to benefit from real results and life changing breakthroughs.
You can follow Happy Physio on Instagram: @happyphysio & on Snapchat: HappyPhysioAus.

Website: www.happyphysio.com.au
Facebook: Facebook.com/happyphysioperth
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Keeping kids active and why soccer is a great choice

Dean Butler, Coaching Manager at Ginger Sport joins eHealth Radio and the Children's Health and Health News Channels, who is here with us to talk about why soccer is such a great sport for little kids. Ginger Sport provides fun soccer sessions to thousands of kids every week across Queensland, Australia.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dean Butler discuss the following:Choosing an activity for your kids can be overwhelming. Why do you think soccer is such a great sport for little ones to start out with?Physical fitness is an obvious benefit, but can you tell us a little more about the effects of sport on the emotional wellbeing of our kids?Some sports are traditionally thought of as boys only or girls only. What is it, do you think, that makes soccer so great for both boys and girls?What do you think is the most rewarding thing about coaching little kids? We’ve all heard the saying, you shouldn’t work with children and animals! But what’s the funniest or most embarrassing thing a child has said or done at a session?Finally, have you got any tips for our listeners on how to keep kids enthusiastic about sports?
Duration: 6:49
Ginger Sport is a kids’ soccer business based in Queensland, Australia. We are passionate about improving the physical and emotional wellbeing of children, via our unique brand of fun and energetic soccer for kids.
We believe that sport is for every child and every ability. We provide soccer sessions that encourage children to participate, have fun, and above all let their abilities shine. We want all children to experience the feeling of inclusion you get from playing in a team and working together towards a common goal.
Established in 2009, thousands of children play soccer with Ginger Sport each and every week.

Website: www.gingersport.com.au
Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gingersport
Twitter: @ginger_sport
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May is Melanoma Awareness Month – Everything you need to know about Melanoma

Dr. Susana Ortiz-Urda, Board Certified Dermatologist who also specializes in Melanoma Cancer joins eHealth Radio and the Cancer Prevention and Health News Channels.  Dr. Ortiz is Co-Director of the UCSF Melanoma Center and a lead spokesperson for the Melanoma Coalition (MelanomaCoalition.org).
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Susana Ortiz-Urda discuss the following:What is melanoma skin cancer?Who gets melanoma skin cancer?What can children, teens, women and men do to decrease their risks to getting melanoma cancer?What are the symptoms of melanoma cancer?What is your best advice to our listeners on melanoma cancer – when should they begin skin checks and who should perform them?
Duration: 7:02
Dr. Susana Ortiz-Urda, co-director of the UCSF Melanoma Center, treats patients with early and advanced melanoma. Her lab has a broad expertise in human models of epithelial neoplasia and melanoma. She studies in depth cancer signaling to identify novel transcripts, their functions and the factors that promote resistance to drugs and/or cancer progression via transcriptome (RNA-Seq) to capture the implicated coding and non-coding elements in this process. These findings might serve as key biomarkers and/or new targets for therapeutics in melanoma.
Ortiz-Urda earned a medical degree and doctorate at the University of Vienna in Austria. She completed a residency in dermatology and a postdoctoral fellowship in epithelial biology, both at Stanford University, followed by a cutaneous oncology fellowship in dermatology at UCSF and an MBA at NYU. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, Austrian Society of Dermatology and Venereology, and Dermatology Foundation. Ortiz-Urda has received several awards, including the Kardinal-Innitzer Award for Outstanding Science in Dermatology and the Unilever Award from the Austrian Society for Dermatology and Venereology. She is an assistant professor of dermatology at UCSF.

Websites: MelanomaCoalition.org | http://cancer.ucsf.edu/research/ortiz-lab
Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melanomacoalition
Twitter: @MelanomaCoal
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Black Nurses Rock, inspiring and empowering 150,000 African American nurses and students around the world

Dr. Romeatrius N. Moss, President & CEO of Black Nurses Rock, that inspires and empowers innovative leaders that will serve and educate vulnerable communities joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Romeatrius N. Moss discuss the following:What is Black Nurses Rock?What prompted you to start Black Nurses Rock?What are some of the things your organization is doing outside of the U.S?Tell us about the event you are planning in October.
Duration: 7:13
President & CEO of Black Nurses Rock, Dr. Romeatrius N. Moss, an award winning health professional, speaker, community celebrity, and active duty Air Force Nurse, Dr. Moss has created hundreds of health focused programs and projects over the last 20 years.
Originally from Chattanooga, TN, Dr. Moss began her work with non-profits at the age of 15, serving as the youngest board member for United Way of Greater Chattanooga.
She is known for her strong work ethic, action oriented, excellence driven, and ability to think outside the box & to the next level. She has teamed with the top level experts to ensure success of all her clients.

Website: www.blacknursesrock.com
Social Media Links:
Facebook: Black Nurses Rock
Twitter: @blacknursesrock
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Laser Cataract Surgery; The most significant advancement in Cataract Surgery in a Decade

Dr. Richard Burns, Chief LASIK and Cataract Surgeon at NVISION in Palm Desert and Murieta, California which offers LASIK, cataract procedures and more joins eHealth Radio and the Eye Health & Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Richard Burns discuss the following:What is Laser Cataract Surgery?Why do you believe it is better?Do all eye surgeons offer this technology?Is laser cataract surgery here to stay? And does that mean traditional cataract surgery will become obsolete?How can someone find a laser cataract surgeon?
Duration: 16:08
Dr. Burns has been a board-certified ophthalmologist for more than 25 years and has performed more than 35,000 laser and cataract procedures. A frequent lecturer on refractive and cataract procedures, Dr. Burns has also appeared on many television and radio programs sharing information about laser vision correction.
Dr. Burns received his M.D. from Mayo Medical School in Rochester, Minnesota. He completed his residency at the University of California, San Diego, where he served as chief resident.

Website: www.nvisioncenters.com
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Forming habits to ensure you live a healthy lifestyle

Heather Arora the founding CEO of Purple Plant, a nutrition focused, interactive wellness program using full, on-site smoothie bars as the vehicle to create a happy, healthy and vibrant workplace joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Nutrition Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Heather Arora discuss the following:Tell us your foundation story. How did you start learning about health - how did you become passionate about this topic?What habits have you formed to ensure you live a healthy lifestyle?  How do you balance time for physical and mental health? Do you maintain a special diet - avoid or prefer certain foods that help you stay on track with your health goals?  How are you thinking about changing or maintaining your habits as you age?
Tip: Find habits, activities and foods that are fun and enjoyable and healthy. Create a win-win health focused life. 
Heather Arora is the founding CEO of Purple Plant and has bootstrapped the company since starting it in 2011. She is a recognized expert in product development, customer experience, workplace culture, wellness programs, sales and leadership.
As Founder and CEO, Heather has successfully built full-time “in house” smoothie bars at the University of San Francisco and Square Headquarters. She has developed long-standing  catering relationships and partnerships with companies including DataSift, Yammer, Skype, Craigslist, Tagged, box, Macys, Hotel Tonight, RocketFuel & many more.
Purple Plant is dedicated to hiring and training employees in nutrition and creating pathways for them to becoming professional dietitians and nutritionists. It builds full wellness offerings tailored to millennials, through healthy smoothie bar services.

Website: www.purpleplantblends.com
Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleplantblends
Twitter: @prplplantblends
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The Therapeutic Power of the Placenta: New Hope for Patients Affected by Radiation Damage

Dr. Karine Kleinhaus, VP, North America for Pluristem Therapeutics, a leading developer of placenta-based cell therapy products joins eHealth Radio and the Cancer Prevention and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Karine Kleinhaus discuss the following:Can you explain your company’s medical technology? How do you turn placenta cells into life-saving medicine?I understand these cells work to repair the body against a number of conditions, can you explain what areas will these cells help patients? I understand nuclear attacks are also on your list? I read that these cells called PLX-R18 cells are being looked at by the National Institute of Health? Why is the NIH interested? I understand that this work you are doing with the NIH may also lead into helping cancer patients later on, can you explain how that will work?
Duration: 8:44
Karine Kleinhaus, M.D., M.P.H., is Divisional Vice President, North America at Pluristem Therapeutics. She has worked with multiple public and private biotechnology companies on both public and investor relations.
Prior to that, she was an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Psychiatry at the NYU School of Medicine. At NYU, Dr. Kleinhaus conducted medical research funded under a multi-year NIH grant. She published more than 25 papers in leading peer-reviewed journals such as the Annals of the New York Academy of Science, American Journal of Medical Genetics, and the American Journal of Epidemiology. Before that Dr. Kleinhaus practiced obstetrics and then completed two fellowships at Columbia University.
Dr. Kleinhaus received her medical degree from Tel Aviv University, earned a Master of Public Health from Columbia’s Mailman School of Public Health, and a bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from Princeton University.

Website: www.pluristem.com
Social Media Links:
Twitter: @pluristem
Youtube: http://bit.ly/27JnvQL
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Belinda Hughes, Natural Beauty Expert

Natural Beauty Expert Belinda Hughes who is a Natural Beauty Expert, business owner and beauty writer joins eHealth Radio and the Beauty and Skin Care Channels. Her passion aims to bring the natural beauty and wellness community together to showcase the best to the consumer.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Belinda Hughes discuss the following:Tell us how you started in natural beauty?How did the brand Natural Beauty Expert begin?What do you hope to achieve on the Natural Beauty Expert site?Tell us how the natural beauty landscape has changed in the past 10 years?What is your biggest tip for people looking for natural skincare?
Duration: 10:34
Belinda Hughes is a professional beauty therapist who has a passion for toxic free beauty products, health and wellbeing. She has worked across three capital cities, Port Douglas and New South Wales coastal regions. Most of this career has been spent working with some of the best natural spa products available. Her roles have spanned from beauty therapist to business owner, brand manager, trainer and blogger.
With a wealth of experience and knowledge behind her Belinda launched her site Natural Beauty Expert in 2013 to share her knowledge and talk about the best natural products on the market for her readers.

Website: www.naturalbeautyexpert.com.au
Social Media:
Facebook: www.naturalbeautyexpert.com/naturalbeautyexpert
Twitter: @natbeautyexpert
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3 Steps to Gluten-Free Living by Melinda Arcara

Melinda Arcara who is known as Gluten-Free Bebe joins eHealth Radio and the Health and Nutrition Channels.  She is a Certified Health Coach and Healthy Gluten-Free Food Advocate. She’s discusses her new book titled "3 Steps to Gluten-Free Living that she self-published in September of last year.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Melinda Arcara discuss the following:When you search the Words “Gluten-Free Books” on Amazon.com you get 21,000 results.  What makes this book different than all the other books on the market?The book is titled 3 Steps to Gluten-Free Living.  Why 3 steps? Isn’t eating gluten-free all about what to eliminate?  For example, couldn’t you just say “Eliminate anything that contain wheat, barley and rye” and the chapter would be over?The back cover of the book calls it a guidebook.  People go on diets all the time, what makes eating gluten-free so different that it needs a manual?Why would someone want this book rather than searching on the internet?If someone was diagnosed with Celiac today what would you tell them to get them started?
Duration: 14:47
As the baby of ten children, Melinda or “the Bebe” as her dad nicknamed her, went through the first forty years of her life with lots of family love & support but she never felt healthy. Suffering from unexplained symptoms including migraines, stomach pains, anemia, anxiety, weight fluctuations, and joint pain, she was finally diagnosed with a gluten intolerance in 2010.  For Melinda, this diagnosis was as a blessing, not a curse as she learned how to be gluten-free and to finally feel better.  After much trial and error and significant expense, she has written a new book available on Amazon, 3 Steps to Gluten-Free Living that wants to save newly diagnosed gluten-intolerant and celiac sufferers time, money, and energy to getting on a path to better health and to 100 percent gluten-free living for life!
3 Steps to Gluten-Free Living is a practical, step-by-step guide for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with Celiac or supporting someone with a gluten-related disorder and is left with difficult question “where do I start?”

br/>Sorting through all the information about becoming gluten-free can be frustrating and time-consuming—and purchasing everything labeled “gluten-free” can be expensive.  “My first 4 years of being gluten-free were stressful and expensive.  I wrote the book to help others become compliant to the diet quicker and easier than I did” says Arcara.
This book is written to be a practical, step-by-step guide to the elimination of gluten from your diet, the transition of your heart and your home (including your pantry), and the substitution of products and ingredients for your recipes and meals. Over 100 products and brands are referenced in the book.
The book emphasizes a holistic approach including eating whole, clean, local, and healthy, which is important when starting your gluten free journey and for being truly compliant to a gluten-free diet. 
In a friendly tone that incorporates humor and inspiring enthusiasm, 3 Steps to Gluten-Free Living teaches that gluten-free eating can be healthy—if you do it the right way.
Topics covered include:Alternative gluten-free grainsReading labelsSubstitutable ingredients & productsShopping & brandsEating-out & social situationsTravelingPositive attitude & family support
Helping you get organized with thought-provoking exercises, recipes, tips, facts, and plenty of space for notes, 3 Steps to Gluten-Free Living has everything you need to quickly feel the benefits of the gluten-free lifestyle.
Author Melinda Lawer Arcara, a.k.a. Gluten-Free Bebe, is a blogger (www.glutenfreebebe.com) and graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.  She is also a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition as a certified health coach with a focus on incorporating healthy gluten-free living into daily routines.  She speaks to groups frequently about her 3 Step approach and lives in Philadelphia with her husband and children.

Website: www.glutenfreebebe.com
Facebook: http://bit.ly/1OpaPbk
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