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How kindness can be a competitive edge in medical care

 
 
Dr. Larry Benz, the Co-Founder of Confluent Health, a network of physical therapy and occupational healthcare companies, and author of the best-selling book Called to Care: A Medical Provider’s Guide for Humanizing Healthcare joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Larry Benz discuss the following:
The pandemic has shed light on some major challenges medical providers are facing. Outside of our current, tragic circumstances, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve seen in the industry?
In your book, you posit that kindness can be a competitive edge for healthcare providers. Can you explain what you mean?
You cite a remarkable study that showed during 25% of visits, doctors don’t even ask patients what is bothering them. What is your best advice for patients who find themselves in an appointment like that?
With the popularity of tele-health options increasing during COVID, what are some tips for how practitioners can emphasize care and connection with patients remotely?
You’ve done a lot of work studying the impact of positive psychology in medical care. Can you talk us through the application of positive psychology, and how it can impact patient outcomes?
Dr. Larry Benz, PT, DPT, OCS, MBA, MAPP, is the co-founder of Confluent Health, a network of physical therapy and occupational healthcare companies dedicated to educating and developing highly effective clinicians, strengthening private practice, reducing healthcare costs, and preserving care in healthcare.
A frequent lecturer at Physical Therapy programs, national conferences, and MBA schools throughout the country, Dr. Benz trained at Baylor University and the University of Pennsylvania. He is a nationally recognized award recipient for his expertise in private-practice Physical Therapy and occupational medicine.
As the co-developer of Jacmel Rehabilitation, Dr. Benz and his colleagues at Confluent Health and other various organizations have built a sustainable physical rehabilitation clinic in Haiti. For more information, please visit PThelpforHaiti.org and CalledtoCarebook.com.
 
 
Website: calledtocarebook.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/LarryBenz Instagram: instagram.com/physicaltherapist Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/lbenz

Mail Order Plastic Surgery – NewMENow

 
 
Renown Miami Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Adam Rubinstein is an award winning, board certified plastic surgeon well regarded for his outstanding work and cutting edge non-invasive and surgical plastic surgery procedures for women and men joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel.
He is a well-known and outspoken patient advocate and is not afraid to speak out about botched plastic surgery, unsafe conditions and questionable clinics related to patient deaths. Dr. Rubinstein is passionate about his mission to educate the public about plastic surgery
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Adam J. Rubinstein discuss the following:
Tell me about your background and where you are located?
You have a ‘tongue and cheek” social media series called #itsnotallthesame on your social media channels, tell us about them and why you are producing those.
You just launched the latest one in the series Mail Order Plastic Surgery – NewMENow – tell us about that one in particular and what it is telling the audience?
What is it that you think is most important for people to know when choosing plastic surgery and why is that so important?
During the pandemic, what are you seeing as the most popular procedures due to the ‘zoom’ era and people finally get out more?
Summary: Not all Plastic Surgery is The Same. It is very important for people to know what to look for in choosing plastic Surgery to safe and get the best result. While it may be appealing to choose inexpensive or faster procedures the long term impact could be detrimental to your appearance and your life.
Dr. Adam J. Rubinstein Renown Miami Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Adam Rubinstein is an award winning, board certified plastic surgeon well regarded for his outstanding work and cutting edge non-invasive and surgical plastic surgery procedures for women and men. He is a well-known and outspoken patient advocate and is not afraid to speak out about botched plastic surgery, unsafe conditions and questionable clinics related to patient deaths. Dr. Rubinstein is passionate about his mission to educate the public about plastic surgery.
Dr. Rubinstein is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery whose skills are sought out by patients from around the world. He has trained with the world’s eminent surgeons at the forefront of developing techniques for plastic surgery. His offices are located at 2999 NE 191st Street, PH 6, Miami, FL 33810.
He has served as the Chief of Plastic Surgery and the Chief of the Department of Surgery for Jackson North Medical Center, a 382-bed acute care hospital in the Jackson Healthcare System. Dr. Rubinstein is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Surgery at NOVA Southeastern University, clinical faculty for the Department of Plastic Surgery at Florida International University (FIU) School of Medicine, and clinical faculty for the Cleveland Clinic Plastic Surgery Residency Program in Florida. Dr. Rubinstein currently serves on the editorial staff of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal published by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He holds memberships in many prestigious medical societies and associations, some of which are:
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
The American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons
The Ralph Millard Jr., M.D. Medical Society & Education Foundation
Dr. Rubinstein currently serves on the editorial staff of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal published by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
You can learn more on his social channels including his Instagram accounts, @drrubinstein and @plasticsurgerytruths, SnapChat @drrubinstein, and Facebook page @MiamiPlasticSurgeon.
Website: www.dr-rubinstein.com

The Surprising Health Benefits of Manuka Honey

 
 
Michael Bell, Founder and CEO of Manukora that sources potent raw Manuka Honey from the remote regions of New Zealand, and finds new ways to use it joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Nutrition Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Michael Bell discuss the following:
Where does Manukora Manuka honey come from?
What are the benefits of Manuka honey?
How can you use Manuka honey?
How do you ensure ingredients in natural supplements are safe?
What do you people not realize about the benefits of plant-based health products?
Summary: Our bees are doing amazing things for us, and we are learning more and more about how manuka honey works as a natural alternative antibiotic agent. This natural, pure, and delicious health food product serves a true immune booster. Many of us are handling an incredible amount of stress right now, and this can have a huge, negative impact on our health. So, it's essential we take care of ourselves and in a natural way. A healthier diet with plant-based foods will increase your antioxidant intake that can help fight stress and reduce your risk of stress-related diseases.
As a proud New Zealander with an absolute passion for the natural health and wellness space, Michael Bell is driven to provide a new level of innovation and excellence to his customers around the world.
Having launched three Manuka brands across 15+ markets and directly supplying some of the world’s largest retail chains, his latest venture is introducing the U.S. to the power of Mānuka honey.
At every step of the process from hive to you, Manukora ensures that the potency, quality, purity, and pollen count of Manukora honey are all exactly as they were the day they left the hives. Manukora has a variety of honey with different amounts of Methylglyoxal (MGO), a naturally occurring compound that makes Manuka honey unique and health boosting. With a fierce dedication to sustainability, Manukora ensures their bee colonies are located only in the most remote locations which allows the bees to forage on an endless and uncontaminated supply of nectar and pollen to create the purest Mānuka.
 
 
Website: https://manukora.com
Social Media Links: Instagram: instagram.com/manukorahoney  Facebook: facebook.com/manukoranz  Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/manukora

Living a Sober Life is Possible – Enter BigVision NYC

 
 
Eve Goldberg, the Founder of the non-profit BigVision, designed to help sustain the recovery from addiction in young adult ages joins eHealth Radio and the Addiction Prevention and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Eve Goldberg discuss the following:
Tell me about your non profit BiGVISION & what it is exactly?
How and why did you found it and when?
During these times, do you see that addiction and death due to overdose is on the rise?
How important is community and support when in recovery?
Tell me what your vision for BigVision is?
Summary: The rate of deaths due to accidental overdose is on the rise. Recovery is possible but isolation and stigma have blocked the way. BigVision NYC is a safe ‘virtual’ and in person haven to help young people gain the support and companionship they need.
BIGVISION was founded in January 2015, by Eve Goldberg, a year after her 23-year-old son, Isaac, died of an accidental drug overdose. She was motivated to do something to help young adults in recovery in New York City learn to live fun, meaningful, sober lives.
Eve is part of a wonderful family business operating in New York for over 50 years. She has now committed to making BIGVISION a reality by creating entertaining, engaging events and building a community where the BIGVISION and their family, can enjoy themselves in a cool, hip, substance-free environment.
BIGVISION today has a strong board of directors, advisory board, staff and friends that help BIGVISION meet its goal of helping those in recovery. For those want to join the BIGVISION community, donate, or support and create events go to www.bigvision.nyc.
 
 
Website: www.bigvision.nyc
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/bigvisionnyc  Instagram: instagram.com/bigvisionnyc
The beliefs, views, ideas, thoughts 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.

Walking Your Way to Better Health with Joyce Shulman

 
 
Joyce Shulman, the Founder and CEO of 99 Walks, a community that encourages health, fitness, and connection through walking joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Fitness Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Joyce Shulman discuss the following:
What are some of the earliest memories you associate with walking?
How has walking changed your life?
How can walking improve happiness?
Why is walking good for connection and relationships?
99 Walks is more than a step tracker. Can you tell us more about it?
Tip: Exercise in general, and walking in particular, has incredible benefits for our mind, our mood and our bodies. Research shows that a regular walking practice can reduce our risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and several types of cancer. In fact, walking is so good for you that one study showed that a regular walking practice can add up to seven years to your life. (study by European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress as reported in the Independent)
Joyce Shulman is Co-Founder and CEO of 99 Walks: a wellness and walking lifestyle brand, community and app on a mission to create community and get a million women walking. A self-confessed idea junkie, Joyce traded her law career as a commercial litigator for an entrepreneurial journey focused on what mattered to her most: family, community, and empowering women to get healthy, happy, and chase their dreams.
Throughout her personal and professional life, Joyce’s regular walking practice has been her key for managing stress, fueling creativity, and maintaining her health. After discovering that the research bears out all that she learned instinctively, Joyce and her husband and partner Eric Cohen founded 99 Walks to help women experience what recent studies have shown: that walking can improve decision-making and executive function, combat depression, increase creativity and literally add years to one’s life.
In addition to being the “Pack Leader” at 99 Walks, Joyce is an author, speaker, TEDx veteran, podcaster, and consultant for companies and women’s group, where she shares her expertise about the life-changing impact of a consistent, intentional walking practice.
Joyce received her Bachelors in Business Management from the University of Maryland and her JD, Cum Laude, from St. John’s University School of Law. After law school, she spent more than a dozen years as a New York City lawyer where her practice focused on complex commercial litigation. She calls Sag Harbor, New York home where she lives with one husband, two teenagers, and a slightly unruly dog named Moose.
 
 
Website: www.99walks.fit
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/99walks Instagram: instagram.com/99walks

The Rising Demand for Preventative Wellness & Innovation

 
 
Nancy Duitch, Founder and CEO of Sera Labs, a global leader in the health, wellness, and beauty sectors joins eHealth Radio and the Beauty and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Nancy Duitch discuss the following:
Tell me about your background and what led you to found Sera Labs.
What products do you offer and what sets them apart from other wellness, beauty and CBD products?
As the COVID-19 pandemic surges, is there an increased demand for wellness products? Will this continue in 2021?
Tell me about your relationship with CURE Pharmaceutical. Why did you decide to work with the company?
What noteworthy initiatives do you plan to work together on this year?
Nancy Duitch is the CEO of Sera Labs and Chief Strategy Officer for CURE Pharmaceutical. has over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and leader in the consumer products industry. She has founded and developed several diverse businesses from startup to public company level and has executed state-of-the-art campaigns generating over $3 billion in revenue for some of the most well-loved consumer brands including the Ab Roller, Ab Trainer, Biotopical Skin Care, Bun & Thigh Max, Ab Revolutionizer, Ultimate Lean Routine, My Place The Eyes Have it by Donna Mills, among others. Prior to founding The Sera Labs, Nancy held various executive management and consulting positions with several high-profile companies including Pep Boys, Spa Formula Cosmetics, Kent & Spiegel Marketing, Vertical Branding and VisionWorx. Nancy also co-founded The C.A.R.E Foundation in 1995 to raise awareness about, and help fight, sudden death in children and young. She joined CURE Pharmaceutical in September 2020 when Sera Labs was acquired as a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Sera Labs has redefined the sectors of health, wellness, and beauty by creating science-backed, proprietary formulations that use exceptional ingredients, including CBD. Sera Labs’ more than 20 products are sold under the brand names Sera Labs®, Seratopical®, and SeraPets. In just two years, she and her team have built a platform of health, wellness and beauty CBD products and a network of buyers, retailers and more than 140,000 customers and 500,000 customer databases to date. She recently partnered with Nicole Kidman to help guide the strategic direction of her skincare line.
Nancy has been recognized among the “Top 25 Most Innovative People in DRTV,” and was profiled in Response Magazine. She also was recognized for business excellence with the “Top Women in Health, Wellness and Beauty” award from Drug Store News.
 
 
Website: https://seralabshealth.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/seralabs Twitter: twitter.com/Sera_Labs Instagram: instagram.com/theseralabs

Key Pillars for Health and Wellbeing

 
 
Krissy Regan, The Wellness Poet and Founder of Mindful Mums Queensland, an author, speaker and Wellness Coach based in Townsville, Queensland, Australia joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Health & Wellness Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Krissy Regan discuss the following:
What are the key pillars for health and well-being?
What is the first thing that people can do when they want to improve their health?
Describe the idea of Compound Impacts on our health?
What is the biggest obstacle to overcome when we want to embrace a healthier lifestyle?
Summary: Understanding the compounding effect of our internal and external environment on our health is really important and when we recognise the effects of our lifestyle on our health then we can make small changes to minimise the risks and impact on our health. Many small changes can make significant improvements in our health.
Krissy Regan is an Author, Speaker, Wellness Coach and Founder of Mindful Mums Queensland. In 2020 Krissy published her self-help, health and well-being book called; Broken to Unbreakable, 12 Steps to an Unbreakable Mind, Body & Spirit.
In 2021 Krissy launched her Online Wellness School with her signature program; 12 Steps to an Unbreakable Mind, Body and Spirit.
Krissy believes that health and well-being can be learned by each and everyone of us, and we can all develop the tools to get healthy and stay healthy.
Krissy studied Exercise Science and Sports Management and has lived and worked in more than 7 countries. She currently resides in a regional city of Australia called Townsville where she spends her time educating herself and others about the importance of health, well-being, self-care and embracing a wellness mindset.
Krissy admits that lifestyle choices and our own beliefs can often keep us trapped in a negative health cycle and when we choose to change that cycle it takes commitment, consistency and a willingness to challenge our own thinking and beliefs on health.
Krissy is mum to 2 young children and her desire is to empower parents to care for their own needs each day so they can be healthy role models to future generations.
 
 
Website: https://www.thewellnesspoet.com
Social Media Links:
Facebook: facebook.com/thewellnesspoet  facebook.com/mindfulmumsqld
Instagram: instagram.com/thewellnesspoet1  instagram.com/mindfulmumsqld
The beliefs, views, ideas, thoughts 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.

Ed Begley Jr., creator of Begley’s Best Earth Responsible Cleaning & Pet Products

 
 
Ed Begley Jr., a film and television icon, Golden Globe & 7X Emmy nominee and one of Hollywood’s foremost environmentalists joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel. Ed has created a completed line of eco-friendly home and office cleaning products called Begley’s Earth Responsible Products.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Ed Begley Jr. discuss the following:
Why and how did you get involved in the environmental movement?
What do you think are the biggest human health issues facing our planet today and what do you think we need to do to solve these problems?
How and why did you decide to start your own line of eco-friendly cleaning products?
What are some of the beneficial healthy ingredients and health advantages to using your products?
You also make an eco-friendly Waterless Pet Shampoo. People often forget about pet health when they think about an eco-friendly environment. Can you tell us a little bit about your Pet Shampoo in relation to pet health?
What is the website to find out more about these products? Where can we buy these products?
Summary: In today’s Covid world, we are using more cleaning products than ever before to keep our families safe. Unfortunately so many of the products we are using contain ingredients that are harmful to our health and the environment. It is more important now than ever to find healthy solutions for keeping our families safe and clean. Begley’s Earth Responsible products make household and office cleaning products that are safe and environmentally responsible.
Ed Begley Jr. is a Golden Globe & seven time Emmy nominee. Since launching to Hollywood stardom on the hit television drama series, St. Elsewhere, this acting icon has appeared in literally hundreds of films and television shows.
Most recently he starred on the series Bless This Mess and Future Man and he appears in recurring roles on Better Call Saul, Modern Family, Arrested Development and Young Sheldon. Ed’s name is also synonymous with the environmental movement. He has dedicated his life and celebrity to creating an awareness, knowledge and education for the Earth and its inhabitants. This quest to educate led to his starring alongside his real life family in the HGTV reality series Living With Ed.
Ed's current green venture is a line of eco-friendly cleaning and pet products called Begley’s Earth Responsible Products. All products can be purchased on Amazon and for more information go to: BegleysBest.com.
 
Website: BegleysBest.com
Social Media Links: Twitter: @edbegleyjr Instagram: @ed_begley_jr

Groundbreaking medical advances based in ethnic diversity

 
 
Dr. Milton Moore, M.D. RPh, a dermatologist, pharmacist, and Founder & CEO of Moore Unique Skin Care LLC and Moore Unique Dermatology and Spa joins eHealth Radio and the Dermatology and Health News Channels. A proud alumnus of three prestigious Historical Black Colleges & Universities, Dr. Moore has contributed to not only groundbreaking medical advances based in ethnic diversity, but has also been a leading voice in the fight for social justice.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Milton Moore discuss the following:
How did Moore Unique Skin Care begin?
How are Moore Unique Skin Care products unique?
What is your #BlackSkinDeep initiative all about?
In addition to Moore Unique Skin Care, what are the specialties of your clinical dermatology practice?
What's next for your Moore Unique "empire?"
Dr. Milton D. Moore, M.D., RPh, is a dermatologist, pharmacist, and the founder and CEO of Moore Unique Skin Care, LLC, and Moore Unique Dermatology & Spa based in Houston, Texas.
For nearly three decades, Dr. Moore has been a renowned leader in groundbreaking clinical therapies involving the use of lasers to help people reduce the appearance of moles, scars, and other aesthetic skin abnormalities. Early in his career, he also recognized the need for products to address skin problems among ethnically diverse populations -- particularly pseudofolliculitis barbae, or PFB, a medical condition characterized by painful ingrown hairs that can be exacerbated by shaving. Research studies show that Black men present PFB at higher rates compared to other ethnic groups.
Dr. Moore developed several patented, science-based formulas and technologies to create the Ultimate Shaving Solution, a collection of products that comprise the centerpieces of his Moore Unique Skin Care brand. The products are marketed through Amazon and Walgreens and have earned recognition from Walmart’s “Made in America” vendor program. Dr. Moore’s ongoing clinical research continues to focus on advancing the development of safe and scientifically efficacious breakthrough solutions to address the evolving skincare needs of diverse global populations.
A native of New Orleans, Dr. Moore is the proud alumnus of three prestigious Historically Black Colleges and Universities. He successfully completed rigorous studies in pharmacology to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Xavier University. He earned his medical degree with a specialty in dermatology from Meharry Medical College and completed his residency at Howard University Hospital.
Dr. Moore is a recipient of the Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Pinnacle Award. He is also the producer of “Black Skin Deep,” a personal podcast in which he chronicles his experiences as a medical professional and business entrepreneur, discusses his persistent drive to represent and help advance social justice and equity, and affirms that #BlackLivesMatter. The podcast is syndicated via iTunes, Apple Podcasts, and other popular digital audio platforms.
Website: mooreunique.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/MooreUniqueSkin Twitter: twitter.com/MooreUniqueSkin  Instagram: instagram.com/mooreuniqueskin_

Navigating Addiction Where Nothing is "Normal"

 
 
Dr. David Kushner, the Medical Director at BRIGHTSIDE Clinic where he has treated hundreds of patients with Opioid Use Disorder joins eHealth Radio and the Addiction Prevention and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. David Kushner discuss the following:
What led you specifically to addiction medicine?
Substance abuse is surrounded by stigma, still, today. What is the number one thing you want people to know about those you help?
Fighting addiction is difficult in a "normal" world, but what about now? How has your mission changed? How have you shifted gears since the pandemic began?
For those who are maybe struggling right now and want to seek treatment, what is the first step they should take? What is your advice to them and/or their loved ones?
If you could give our listeners three pieces of advice and/or recommendations, what would they be?
What have you learned about yourself and/or your colleagues during this time?
TIP: A physician’s skills and knowledge will always be needed, but medicine is rapidly changing like many other industries. Providers cannot rest on their experience and credentials and allow their ego to demand patients be the only ones to change. Cutting edge is no longer just knowledge and new protocols or techniques; it is flexibility in how patients can access you, and understanding how patients and the world have changed leading to reinvention and innovation of the modern medical practice.
Dr. David Kushner is the Medical Director at BRIGHTSIDE Clinic where he has treated hundreds of patients with Opioid Use Disorder. Board-certified in Addiction Medicine, Dr. Kushner is known for his cutting edge, patient-centered, collaborative approach in addressing this challenging, yet treatable condition. Dr. Kushner received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University, a medical degree from Midwestern University and is a graduate of the Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program.
 
 
Website: brightsideclinic.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/BrightsideClinic Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrightsideClnic Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/brightside-clinic