Health News

A State-of-the-Art Device for Knee Replacement Patients Using Computer-generated Imaging

 
 
Dr. Jeffrey DeClaire, an orthopedic knee specialist and President/Founder of the Michigan Knee Institute, of Rochester Hills, MI, again joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Orthopedic Channels. 
A state-of-the-art device for knee replacement patients uses computer-generated imaging combined with robotic surgery to help a surgeon better assess and accurately balance the ligament tension in the knee. Dr.DeClaire’s patients have had superior outcomes and higher satisfaction rates because of this new procedure.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Jeffrey DeClaire discuss the following:
What is the BalanceBot?
How is it used during robotic surgery?
How does it help the physician?
What difference can it make for the patient?
How does using robotics with the Balance Bot differ from traditional knee replacement surgery?
What is the difference in patient satisfaction after using the Balance Bot as compared to patients who have had traditional surgery?
What does using robots combined with artificial intelligence mean for the future of medicine?
With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Jeffrey H. DeClaire is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic knee knee specialist and the Founder of Michigan Knee Institute, Rochester Hills, Michigan. He is providing provides state-of-the-art robotic surgery techniques for knee replacement patients with a 98 percent satisfaction rate. Dr. DeClaire performs over 1,000 knee surgeries annually. The Michigan Knee Institute offers arthroscopy; ligament reconstruction; meniscus transplantation; cartilage regeneration; outpatient, partial and total knee replacement. Dr. DeClaire has also assisted in the design of implants and a ligament-preserving knee.
He is a leader in developing the minimally invasive surgery (MIS) procedure for total knee replacement and pioneered a partial knee replacement, the Patellofemoral Surgical Procedure. By combining robotic technology and minimally invasive techniques, he performs most knee replacement procedures on an outpatient basis, allowing patients to recover faster and with less pain. His first goal is to preserve or restore the normal cartilage.
Dr. DeClaire is an active staff member at Ascension Hospital Medical Center in Rochester Hills, where he was Chief of the Department of Orthopaedics and Surgery. He serves on numerous hospital committees and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Oakland University in Rochester Hills. He has been named a Detroit Top Doc multiple times by Detroit Hour Magazine and was recognized as “Outstanding Physician of the Year” Dr. DeClaire was recognized as outstanding physician by Governor of Michigan John Engler in 1997.
Dr. DeClaire’s philosophy is to find practical solutions to preserve or restore normal knee anatomy using the least invasive approach possible. He prides himself on providing personalized treatment plans specific to each patient to help get them back to their active life.
 
 
Website: https://michigankneeinstitute.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/JeffreyDeClaireMDLinkedin: https://instagram.com/jdeclairemd Twitter: https://twitter.com/declairemd 

Thriving with ADHD: A Guide to Naturally Reducing ADHD Symptoms in Your Child

 
 
Dana Kay, best selling author of "Thriving with ADHD: A Guide to Naturally Reducing ADHD Symptoms in Your Child", an international bestseller in five countries across multiple categories joins eHealth Radio and the Children's Health and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dana Kay discuss the following:
How is your book different from other books about ADHD?
You advocate for a food first approach to support children with ADHD. Tell us about it.
What are the worst foods for children with ADHD and why are they the worst?
What is the gut-brain connection and its impact on ADHD?
What are some other natural strategies that can help?
What overall message do you have for the parents of children with ADHD?
Dana Kay is a board-certified holistic health and nutrition practitioner, two times International best selling author, and the CEO and founder of the ADHD Thrive Institute. As a mother of a child with ADHD, she knows firsthand the struggles that come with parenting a neurodiverse child and the freedom that is possible once parents learn to reduce ADHD symptoms. Dana has been featured in Forbes and Authority Magazine and on Medium, Influencive, Thrive Global, and various other online media. She has also been a guest at multiple parenting and ADHD summits and podcasts. Her mission is to help families reduce ADHD symptoms naturally so that children with ADHD can thrive at home, at school, and in life.
Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/adhdthriveinstitute  Instagram: https://instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute 

A Better Beverage Company Putting Science Before Fads

 
 
Autumn Kendrick, the Chief Brand Manager at GnuSanté, a better beverage company putting science before fads joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Nutrition Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Autumn Kendrick discuss the following:
What is Gnusante and can tell us about all the products under the Gnusante family umbrella?
As a parent, were always looking for healthier snacks for our kids, what makes Gnubees & Gnubees+ different from the other brands on the market?
Can you tell us where in the US can consumers find Gnubees & Gnubees+?
Now, I want to switch over to RAD8, what is RAD8 and what makes it different from the other functional beverage brands?
What does RAD8 do, how long does it take to see results and what can some expect? And where can consumers buy RAD8?
Lastly, what’s in the future for Gnusante? Any new upcoming products or launches?
Autumn Kendrick circled back to the family business in Vancouver after an international career as a model and certified scuba instructor. While the Gnu philosophy was ingrained in Kendrick's upbringing around her father's work disrupting the food and beverage category, the outdoor enthusiast brings her own background to the company's mission.
With a bachelor's degree in social work – sociology and dance, and a master's degree in cultural studies and education, Kendrick is committed to using science, research, and nutrition to create mindful solutions for healthy beverages.
An avid scuba diver, runner, hiker, and yogi, Kendrick understands how important it is to have easy, on-the-go drinks that truly better each person's active lifestyle. Her goal is to help people of all ages enjoy the beautiful outdoors without having hunger or energy crashes holding them back.
Website: https://www.gnusante.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/gnusante Instagram: @gnusante_gnubees  | @drinkrad8 

Healthy Living, Happy Life with Denise Stegall

 
 
Denise Stegall,  the best selling author of  "Healthy Living, Happy Life: A Practical Path to Finding the Healthy Lifestyle That Works For You" which is an international bestseller in six countries across multiple health and fitness categories joins eHealth Radio and the Nutrition and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Denise Stegall discuss the following:
What are the buckets you talk about in your book and what do we need to know about them?
What do you mean by eat real food?
What kind of good decisions make for a healthy lifestyle?
Why is accountability important?
What is the one message you want to leave us with about dieting vs. a healthy lifestyle?
As CEO and Co-Founder of LivingHealthyList.com, Denise Stegall is a leader who radiates emotional intelligence, positivity, resilience, and a zest for life.
Denise has condensed 25 years of experience and study in nutrition, cooking, exercise, and coaching to excite, engage and educate you to live healthy, happy and productive lives through nutrition and self-empowerment. Denise's experience working in restaurants and catering delivers a unique perspective on what works (and doesn’t work) for most people. The success of Denise’s training, workshops, and presentations revolve around her philosophy: Eat Real Food, Make Good Decisions, and Be Accountable, which incidentally is the content of her new book: Healthy Living, Happy Life: A Practical Path to Finding The Healthy Lifestyle That Works For You.
Website: https://livinghealthylist.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/LivingHealthyList  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ListHealthy 

Groundbreaking: Wearing Smart Watches to be monitored before and after a knee replacement

 
 
Dr. Jeffrey DeClaire, an orthopedic knee specialist and President/Founder of the Michigan Knee Institute, of Rochester Hills, MI, joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Orthopedic Channels. Dr. DeClaire was one of the first physicians in the country to include his patients in this groundbreaking study using artificial intelligence to track a patient’s progress and help them recover faster.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Jeffrey DeClaire discuss the following:
Explain the groundbreaking program you are doing- where patients who have knee replacement are wearing Smart Watches and are being monitored before and after knee replacement?
What are you tracking?
I understand you were the first in Michigan to be involved in the study.  Why did you start doing this?
How is the data collected from all the patients and what is it being used for?
What are the advantages of being involved in this study and what do you hope to to accomplish from participating?
One added benefit is that patients are able to interact with their physician’s clinical and research teams... why is this important for the future of healthcare?
With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Jeffrey H. DeClaire is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic knee knee specialist and the Founder of Michigan Knee Institute, Rochester Hills, Michigan. He is providing provides state-of-the-art robotic surgery techniques for knee replacement patients with a 98 percent satisfaction rate. Dr. DeClaire performs over 1,000 knee surgeries annually. The Michigan Knee Institute offers arthroscopy; ligament reconstruction; meniscus transplantation; cartilage regeneration; outpatient, partial and total knee replacement. Dr. DeClaire has also assisted in the design of implants and a ligament-preserving knee.
He is a leader in developing the minimally invasive surgery (MIS) procedure for total knee replacement and pioneered a partial knee replacement, the Patellofemoral Surgical Procedure. By combining robotic technology and minimally invasive techniques, he performs most knee replacement procedures on an outpatient basis, allowing patients to recover faster and with less pain. His first goal is to preserve or restore the normal cartilage.
Dr. DeClaire is an active staff member at Ascension Hospital Medical Center in Rochester Hills, where he was Chief of the Department of Orthopaedics and Surgery. He serves on numerous hospital committees and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Oakland University in Rochester Hills. He has been named a Detroit Top Doc multiple times by Detroit Hour Magazine and was recognized as “Outstanding Physician of the Year” Dr. DeClaire was recognized as outstanding physician by Governor of Michigan John Engler in 1997.
Dr. DeClaire’s philosophy is to find practical solutions to preserve or restore normal knee anatomy using the least invasive approach possible. He prides himself on providing personalized treatment plans specific to each patient to help get them back to their active life.
 
 
Website: https://michigankneeinstitute.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/JeffreyDeClaireMDLinkedin: https://instagram.com/jdeclairemd Twitter: https://twitter.com/declairemd 

Author Kimberly Plante debuts her true story about child abuse in her new memoir, ’Worthy’

 
 
Author Kimberly Plante who debuts her new memoir, Worthy, a true story about her child abuse starting at the age of three, at the hands of her mother joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Kimberly Plante discuss the following:
Kimberly, I am shocked at the level of abuse you suffered from as a toddler and then a child. Can you tell our listeners how you came to live with your mother, who abused you?
Can you share a story from the book for our audience?
It’s unfathomable to me that no-one noticed your child abuse and stepped in to rescue you. Did you ever tell anyone about what was happening to you, in school or to a friend’s parents?
Tell us how you kept a glimmer of hope alive, and survived such a terrifying ordeal that took up your entire childhood?
You wrote this book as an adult. How long did it take to write and then get the book published, and which was harder: writing the book or getting it published? Also where is the book available?
What tips can you share for survivors of abuse who would like to tell their story in a memoir?
Plot synopsis
Kimberly is just three years old and living peacefully with her grandmother in Connecticut, when her mother unexpectedly appears and turns her world upside down. Kimberly quickly realizes that life with her mother is going to be very different from anything she’d ever known.
Ridiculed, beaten, locked up, and neglected daily, Kimberly is denied food, bathroom privileges, and other basic necessities. She’s often left alone to look after her infant brother and faces regular beatings for nonexistent infractions. She grows up hearing and believing her mother’s lies and that she should have been aborted. Throughout her life, she faces not just abuse, but also loss, rejection, exclusion, and failure. But just when things finally seem to settle down, she uncovers a truth she had never counted on, and it changes her life forever.
Kimberly Plante is currently the Director of Respiratory Therapy at a children’s hospital in Boston. She has completed many levels of education, including a master’s degree in healthcare administration. Because she loves bedside patient care, she also works part time as a respiratory therapist in Fall River, Massachusetts. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, taking her three dogs for long walks, and spending time with her family.
Website: https://worthymemoir.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Worthy-A-Memoir Instagram: @worthy_memoir

How Grief and Trauma Can be a Catalyst for a Renewed Life

 
 
Dr. Cara Lee Barker, a popular public speaker, who has a private international practice that helps individuals transform their secret suffering into greater strength joins eHealth Radio and Emotional Health Channel. Dr. Barker is the author of three books including her latest release Nightlight: My Soul Calling, Body Listening, Heart Speaking.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Cara Lee Barker discuss the following:
How are loss, grief, and trauma seedbeds for renewed life?
What are the four major conflicts people face in their lives?
What is the relationship between children’s distress and their parents?
How do you convert self-doubt to self-compassion?
Dr. Cara Lee Barker is an international keynote speaker, Analytical Psychologist, Nurse Practitioner, and still practicing Zurich-trained Jungian Analyst. Dr. Barker has helped thousands of individuals transform their suffering into greater strength through the process of Post Traumatic Growth. Dr. Barker is the author of three books including her latest release Nightlight: My Soul Calling, Body Listening, Heart Speaking.
Website: https://www.carabarker.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cara-barker

Cerē’s Physicians Share How the ”Ceremony of Self” Can Boost Mental Health Faster Than Exercise

 
 
Dr. Amir Marashi, a board-certified cosmetic Gynecologist and Founder of Cere, the first sexual wellness brand with pleasure care essentials developed by physicians joins eHealth Radio and the Sexual Health Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Amir Marashi discuss the following:
Dr. Marashi, you are well-known around the world for your work and have earned the distinguished title of "The Vagina Whisperer", first and foremost, how did you get the honor of this unique title?
The work that you have done focusing on female anatomy is remarkable. You are on a mission to help folks understand that a big part of self-care is sexual health! How is sexual health and mental health related?
You are on a mission to normalize the conversation around having a healthy sex life and more importantly making sure women know how to achieve a "real" orgasm. Can you educate us on the percentage of women that don't actually experience a real orgasm and why?
As part of your mission, you have developed an intervention to help bring science back into the bedroom, through Get Cere! Tell us about it and how it's empowering women and couples alike?
Lastly, you want to make sure folks are educated on this topic.... where can we get more information?
The “Vagina Whisperer'' Dr. Amir Marashi is a board-certified cosmetic gynecologist/pelvic pain specialist licensed to practice in New York, California, Texas, and Florida. He is the founder of Cerē, the first sexual wellness brand with pleasure care essentials developed by physicians. Dr. Marashi is a pioneer in the field of women’s sexual wellness. In an effort to destigmatize female sexual enhancement and pleasure, he authored A Woman’s Right to Pleasure, a 2020 BlackBook release with forwards by feminist icons Erica Jong and Roxanne Gay. He and Cerē’s research and development partner Dr. Kimberly Lovie are widely considered the “Masters and Johnson of the 21st century,” expanding the known realms of female sexual pleasure with doctor-developed products that bring pleasure, physiology and anatomy into harmony. Their lineup includes the first-ever physician-formulated arousal gel featuring a proprietary blend of l-arginine, l-citrulline and chamomile rigorously tested through an original clitoral ultrasound protocol created by the Cerē doctors.
Born in Iran during the Iranian Revolution, Dr. Marashi encountered the field of medicine as early as 4 years old. He spent nearly every day observing and assisting his father - the region’s only orthopedic surgeon - with triage care for war-torn civilians and soldiers. He went on to attend medical school in his home country, during which time he began receiving multiple inquiries from female patients about hymenoplasty (the restoration of the hymen, which was required to be intact for marriage). Dr. Marashi was troubled by the vastly different sexual standards for women as compared to men - not just in Iran, but across the world. His studies of biomechanics and sports medicine led to a natural shift into an entirely new field: the biomechanics of intercourse.
Dr. Marashi has since become an internationally-acclaimed OB/GYN, whose decades of experience diagnosing and surgically amending complex vaginal issues earned him the title of “Vagina Whisperer.” His original VagilangeloⓇTM procedure has helped hundreds of patients regain the confidence that comes from a healthy sex life. Through his self-funded International Obstetrician and Gynecologist organization, he helped provide vital OB/GYN care to underdeveloped countries, including during the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. His commitment to advancing and destigmatizing the “taboo” field of women’s sexual wellness has led to international recognition for campaigns such as the (now infamous) Designer Vagina Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week 2017.
Website: https://getcere.com 

Social Media & The Wellness Industry

 
 
Megan Adolph, a health and wellness expert and the Founder of Wholistic Wanders, a wellness brand that inspires others to prioritize physical and emotional fitness through healthy lifestyle routines, nutrition, nature, and adventure on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and other digital channels joins eHealth Radio and the Health & Wellness and Health Marketing Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Megan Adolph discuss the following:
How can businesses in the health and wellness space use social media to grow their business? How do they create content that potential customers want to see?
What if a company has trouble creating education content? Is there a strategy or guide that can help them get ideas?
If our listeners want to see an example of a health and wellness company that’s using social media correctly, which company should they check out on Facebook or Instagram?
Does Zuma Nutrition use influencers in social media marketing?
For audience members who aren't familiar with social media influencers, can you tell us what a social media influencer is and how health and wellness companies work with them?
Megan Adolph is the founder of Wholistic Wanders, a digital content creator and influencer that inspires others to prioritize physical and emotional fitness through healthy lifestyle routines, nutrition, nature, and adventure. Megan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology & Exercise Science and is a Certified Health Coach certified by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.
Website: https://wholisticwanders.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/wholisticwandersLLC Instagram: https://instagram.com/wholisticwandersTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@wholisticwanders

Proven Travel Tweaks for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum

 
 
Dawn M. Barclay, an award-winning author who has spent a career working in different aspects of the travel industry joins eHealth Radio and the Autism Information & Family Channels. Her new book is Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dawn M. Barclay discuss the following:
What inspired you to write this book?
How can parents "start small" to introduce the concept of travel to children?
How can they best prepare for their vacation?
How can parents create a child-centric vacation?
What are some safety tips you recommend when traveling?
How can readers get updates to the information contained in the book?
Dawn M. Barclay is an award-winning author who has spent a career working in different aspects of the travel industry. She started as an agent with her parents’ firms, Barclay Travel Ltd., and Barclay International Group Short-Term Apartment Rentals, and then branched out into travel trade reporting with senior or contributing editor positions at Travel Agent Magazine, Travel Life, Travel Market Report, and most recently, Insider Travel Report. Her new book is Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers; Aug. 15, 2022).
 
 
Website: https://travelingdifferent.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/travelingdifferent Instagram: https://instagram.com/traveling_different  Twitter: @travelingdiff