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Surgeon turned author on balancing your ART with your JOB

 
 
Leo Rozmaryn, MD, is a reconstructive hand and microvascular surgeon and author of the Jewish historical fiction novel Lone Soldier, an epic tale of romance, mistaken identity, war and politics all set against the backdrop of the tensions between the U.S. and Israel during the early 1970’s joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Leo Rozmaryn discuss the following:
Tell us about your novel, Lone Soldier. What is it all about?
It says you wove together real-life historical facts with fiction. What was that process like for you?
You worked on your novel for five years - what kept you going that long? What kept you motivated?
But besides being an author, you are also an orthopedic surgeon. Tell us what made you interested in writing?
What advice do you have to others who may be interested in using writing as an escape from a busy, stressful job?

Leo M Rozmaryn, M.D., is the author of the Jewish historical fiction novel Lone Soldier, an epic tale of romance, mistaken identity, war and politics all set against the backdrop of the tensions between the U.S. and Israel during the early 1970’s. Dr. Rozmaryn is also a reconstructive hand and microvascular surgeon by trade. A native of New York City, Dr. Rozmaryn graduated from Queens College in 1977, and later received an MD from Columbia University. Dr. Rozmaryn has a busy private practice in the Washington DC area, and has been selected by Washingtonian Magazine as one of its “Top Doctors” for the past twelve years, and has been cited by the Washington Post and the U.S. News and World Report for professional excellence.
Dr. Rozmaryn grew up in the religious Zionist/Modern Orthodox Jewish community. Besides his medical career, Dr. Rozmaryn has a keen interest in history, especially Middle East history. An avid reader of Jewish and Israeli history and a frequent visitor to Israel after completing high school there, he brings to bear a lifetime of experience and scholarship into the writing of his debut novel.
Dr. Rozmaryn lives with his family in Silver Spring, Maryland.
 
 
Website: lonesoldierbook.com

Mom Develops Educational App and Game that Teaches Children with Autism Basic Learning Skills

 
 
Jamie Lynn Juarez, Founder and Executive Director for Hope for Autism, an organization that offers cutting edge medical, educational and behavior solutions for parents with children with autism joins eHealth Radio and the Autism & Health News Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Jamie Lynn Juarez discuss the following:
How does the educational digital app and game Your Child Can Type ® work?
What is the most challenging aspect of autism?
What are some ways to improve the autism community?
How can treatments for autism be improved?
Do individuals with autism have gifts unknown to the world?

Jamie Juarez is a licensed marriage and family therapist, behavior analyst and clinical counselor, who has spent 20 years practicing neuroscience principles and applied behavior analysis. She founded the organization Hope For Autism and developed the educational brain training digital app and game, Your Child Can Type® which helps children with autism improve their memory hub, as well as their reading, writing and typing skills. Juarez is also the author of Hope for Autism, a #1 international best-selling book in five children’s health categories.
 
 
Website: hopeforautism.com

April, National Foot Health Awareness Month with Dr. Velimir Petkov

 
 
Dr. Velimir Petkov, a Board-certified podiatrist and the Medical Director of Premier Podiatry in Clifton, New Jersey joins eHealth Radio and the Foot Health and Health News Channels. Dr. Petkov has 12 years of experience treating residents of New Jersey for a wide variety of foot and ankle issues.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Velimir Petkov discuss the following:
What basic foot care tips can you offer our listeners?
Who should be concerned with the health of their feet?
What are some bothersome signs to look out for?
When should a person see a podiatrist?
Your practice's motto is "advanced foot and ankle care." Can you tell me a little bit more about the advanced technologies that are being used in your office?
Tip: Many people turn to a podiatrist thinking that they have a foot condition. In a large percentage of cases, it turns out to be in relation to some other systemic disease. If you notice anything odd with your feet, experience pain or discomfort, don't wait too long before visiting an experienced podiatrist. The American Podiatric Medical Association's website is an excellent source of finding one in your area.
Under the direction of expert podiatrist Velimir Petkov, DPM, the team at Premier Podiatry offers cutting-edge solutions for a wide variety of foot and ankle conditions. This state-of-the-art Clifton, New Jersey podiatry practice is conveniently located on Clifton Avenue.
Dr. Petkov has an extensive background in innovative treatments, which began with the best training. He graduated from Chicago's top podiatry program, the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. He then finished his residency at the Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in New York, focusing on foot surgery, sports medicine, diabetic wound care, and limb salvage. Dr. Petkov has 10 years of post-surgical experience treating thousands of New Jersey residents.
Dr. Petkov is experienced in some of the most advanced minimally invasive procedures for plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis. In his modern, family-friendly podiatry office, he offers regenerative therapies such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and K-Laser therapy. Cryotherapy is also available for the treatment of plantar warts.
Patients of Dr. Petkov appreciate his willingness to spend time with them during appointments and educate them about their foot conditions. While Dr. Petkov can diagnose and treat an array of ailments related to the lower extremities, he has special interests in sports medicine, wound care, and pediatric podiatry.
This state-of-the-art practice is home to some of the most advanced diagnostic technologies including a high-frequency digital x-ray and high-resolution diagnostic ultrasound imaging. 3D custom molded orthotics are available to patients. Revolutionary technology also allows Dr. Petkov to produce same-day custom-fit orthotics created by utilizing lightweight, light-curing composite materials that mold directly to a patient's foot in under 5 minutes.
The office offers online booking for appointments, an integrated secure patient portal and electronic check-in via tablets for a streamlined experience and convenient access.
Dr. Petkov and the team at Premier Podiatry welcome new patients. Appointments are available same-day, late evenings and on weekends. Call 973-315-5555 or visit www.premier-podiatry.com to schedule your consultation.
Dr. Petkov is an avid movies fan. In his spare time, he enjoys grilling, going to the beach, swimming, watching sports, going on hikes and long walks with his dog, and of course, spending time with his family and friends.
 
 
Website: www.premier-podiatry.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/PremierPodiatryCliftonNJ  Twitter: @premierfootcare

NEVSAH back in the US in May!

 
 
NEVSAH who is a spiritual leader committed to your enlightenment with a focus on optimal breathing for improving health and performance again joins eHealth Radio and the Health & Wellness Coaching & Health News Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Nevsah Fidan Karamehmet discuss the following:
Can you remind us about what you do in terms of wellness and health ?
Can you also tell us what has happened since the last time we spoke when you were in NYC? What developments in the International Breath Coaching Federation happened?
What are the benefits of meditation and what is its relation to breath coaching?
What are your future plans in breath coaching and do you think that it is understood well among the US crowd?
When are you coming back to New York City?

NEVSAH is a spiritual leader committed to your enlightenment.  Her focus is optimal breathing for improving health and performance.
Nevsah is a recognized authority, who combines science and spirituality for physical, emotional, mental development and for enhancing psychological well-being. She is a pioneer in helping people learn functional breathing habits and a motivational speaker on the subject of consciousness and breathing.  She teaches about staying in the “now” through breathing, in her Miracle Courses.
As a best-selling author, a faculty member of the Graduate School of Behavioral Health Sciences, a consultant to Better Physiology, Ltd., the Founding President of the Breath Coaching Federation, the national representative of International Breathwork Foundation, Nevsah has won numerous awards in her field and has been an inspiration to millions. She is a recognized authority on emotional and physical healing through breathing. She has been doing breath coaching for more than 20 years, established breath coaching as a profession in Turkey, trained thousands of people from around the world in breath coaching, and has inspired more than 100,000 people in her lectures, workshops, seminars, and private tutorials to learn breathing for improving their health and performance.
 
 
Website: www.nevsah.com
Social Media Links: Instagram: [nevsahofficial] Twitter: [@NevsahF] Facebook: [facebook.com/officialnfs]
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Building the best sports nutrition for the future

 
 
Shawn Sherwood, Vice President of Product Development at Designer Protein, the leading legacy brand in the sports and active nutrition category and exists to help consumers achieve their health and fitness goals with the most advanced products known to science joins eHealth Radio and the Nutrition & Health News Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Shawn Sherwood discuss the following:
How has Designer Protein led in the sports nutrition category?
You recently launched a keto product, how does the product work within that keto lifestyle?
What goes into product development at DP?
Eggs seem to always be in the news, how does the Totally Egg product stand out?
What drives you to succeed in your role?

About Shawn Sherwood
Protein Delivery Engineer. My 27 years of experience offers innovative and unique formats providing consumers with protein delicious foods. I thoroughly test and approve all of our ingredients, suppliers, and co-packers so I have a thorough understanding of quality systems and what needs to be done during the approval process. Always looking at new, innovative ingredients and building protein delivery systems to create unique protein offerings.
My work experience includes protein powders, bars, shakes, non-shake ready to drink beverages, and other on the go deliveries with: whey proteins, casein, milk proteins, pea proteins, rice proteins, sunflower proteins, algae proteins, sustainable complete plant proteins, seed and nut proteins.
I believe in the ketogenic lifestyle and believe it can improve many health issues brought on by the Standard American Diet (SAD). My goal is to provide new keto food offerings to make following this incredible life choice more simple.
 
 
Website: designerprotein.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/designerprotein Twitter: https://twitter.com/designerprotein

Freeing yourself from foot pain is no quick fix

 
 
Dr. Stephen Bui, Founder and CEO at Active Life Solutions which is an e-commerce company that markets health and fitness products aimed at helping people maintain an active life joins eHealth Radio and the Foot Health and Health News Channels.
Several months ago, Bui, a podiatric surgeon with more than 16 years of experience, launched his own invention, the HighHealer, which is a 5-in-1 portable foot care solution.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Stephen Bui discuss the following:
What is the biggest issue you see related to foot care?
What role have you played in address foot pain?
So besides evaluating products and bringing them to life through your e-commerce company, you have obviously invented your own foot care product. Can you tell us a little more about what into the invention of the HighHealer?
This is wonderful that you have invented this device, but do you think this product will cure foot pain?
People have different conditions and different tools they are using for their foot pain, the question then becomes what is the HighHealer going to do for them?

Dr. Stephen Bui graduated from Rutgers University, College of Pharmacy in NJ. He now has over 22 years of experience in the healthcare arena, including being a pharmacist, surgeon and physician. He is a Board Certified surgeon who has performed thousands of foot and ankle surgeries, including surgeries on international humanitarian missions.
In January 2017, Dr. Bui started ActiveLifeUSA with goals to promote health and wellness through active lifestyles. His current clinical research includes effects of good posture and non-surgical treatments for plantar fasciitis (heel pain) with his new invention "The HighHealer.
In his spare time, he is an avid snowboarder, triathlete and marathon runner.
 
Website: https://activelifeusa.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/ActiveLifeUSA  Twitter: @activelifeus

Shortcuts to Happiness from a Pioneer of Positive Psychology

 
 
Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, PhD, taught the largest course at Harvard, Positive Psychology, and the third-largest, The Psychology of Leadership, attracting 1,400 students per semester—approximately 20 percent of all Harvard undergraduates. His latest book is: Short Cuts to Happiness: Life-Changing Lessons from My Barber and joins eHealth Radio and the Psychology and Health News Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar discuss the following:
Tell us more about your friend and barber, Avi, the inspiration behind the book.
You explain that shortcuts to happiness are right in front of us, but we often miss or neglect them. Why is that?
What are a few simple ways to boost our mood and quality of life?
You emphasize that relationships are the No. 1 predictor of happiness. What does research tell us about this?
In the book, you explore how happiness intertwines with our business lives. Could you expand on that?

Tal Ben-Shahar, PhD, taught the largest course at Harvard, Positive Psychology, and the third-largest, The Psychology of Leadership, attracting 1,400 students per semester—approximately 20 percent of all Harvard undergraduates. For the last fifteen years, he has taught leadership, happiness, and mindfulness to audiences around the world. He is the co-founder of the Happiness Studies Academy and author of six books, including the international bestsellers Happier and Being Happy, which have been translated into more than twenty-five languages.
 
Website: talbenshahar.com 

Natural Labor and Delivery with Dr. Michelle Aristizabal

 
 
Dr. Michelle Aristizabal, an OBGYN and author of a book written for both the medical community and anyone looking to have a baby - "Natural Labor and Birth -an Evidence - Based Guide to the Natural Birth Plan" joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Pregnancy Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Michelle Aristizabal discuss the following:
This is the first and only book about labor and natural birth that is based on facts. Can you explain what the book is about?
What are the current rates for Cesarean sections in the U.S. today and why is this a big deal?
You have seen first hand and also believe the actual curriculums at medical schools must be changed so that more women can give birth naturally, if they desire, and also so that it is more accepted on all levels of the medical community to embrace a natural child birth when appropriate. Can you expand on this?
Your book is fascinating and I see you don't just lay out the facts of how women in labor are treated in the U.S. today, but you also offer options and solutions for doctors, nurses and women to consider. Can you name a few here?
"Natural Labor and Birth" is written for both women who are expecting or planning to get pregnant and the medical community. It's a great crossover book. Tell our listeners where to purchase this book?
Dr. Aristizabal, is there a tip you can offer our listeners if they are pregnant and wishing to have a natural labor and delivery?

Michelle Aristizabal, MD, FACOG is a board-certified General Obstetrician and Gynecologist in Montclair, NJ. She runs a busy, private practice with a special focus on supporting women who desire low-intervention, unmedicated births. Dr. Aristizabal earned her medical degree from the University of Arizona and completed her obstetrics training at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ.
As an attending physician, she has worked tirelessly to expand the acceptance of natural birth practices within her local medical community and educates medical students and resident physicians in alternative labor management techniques. Her new book "Natural Labor and Birth -an Evidence - Based Guide to the Natural Birth Plan" was published by McGraw Hill.
 
Website: naturallaborandbirth.com

Blockchain in Healthcare with Chrissa McFarlane

 
 
Chrissa McFarlane, the CEO and Founder of Patientory Inc., a fully HIPAA-compliant, cybersecurity healthcare data solution that allows users to securely store, transfer and receive actionable insights into their health information joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Technology Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Chrissa McFarlane discuss the following:
Why did you get started in Blockchain Healthcare?
What do you see as the future of blockchain healthcare?
What are the issues faced in healthcare today?
What currently works and does not work in healthcare?
How can listeners get involved?

Chrissa McFarlane is the Founder and CEO of Patientory, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta. She is an entrepreneur passionate about making a difference in healthcare on a global scale and through a unique combination of research, hard work and good timing, she has achieved unprecedented success in a highly compressed timeframe. She is among the youngest female CEOs in the Healthcare IT industry and a highly sought-after global speaker.
Named as one of the top women, “leaving their mark on the MedTech field in health IT,” by Becker’s Hospital Review, McFarlane founded Patientory in December 2015 after seeing the need in the market for more personalized and secure consumer-driven health information management solutions.
She brings more than ten years’ experience in healthcare conducting research and managing teams, has published international healthcare research, and has helped to create breakthrough digital health companies that have provided services to companies such as Tumblr, Blue Apron, Casper, and Meetup.
Her passion for healthcare began in high school, where she conducted microbiology research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and won top honors. Later at Cornell University, she worked with organizations such as the US Department of Agriculture. She earned her Masters from Wake Forest University School of Business.
Today, as McFarlane leads Patientory, Inc. in its product development, and works on behalf of the Patientory Association, a global not-for-profit dedicated to advancing new technologies in healthcare, she also serves as co-chair of the healthcare industry’s HIMSS18 Blockchain Workgroup, serves on HIMSS Interoperability & Health Information Exchange Committee,  and speaks at industry conferences globally to educate about new technologies and to inspire other business women and entrepreneurs. Named as a Finalist for the Medtech Insight Award for Entrepreneur of the Year 2018, other recent awards she has been nominated for include, Modern Healthcare’s Up & Comers Award, and the HIMSS18 Most Influential Women in Health Information and Technology Award.
Under her leadership, Patientory Inc. has received accolades including: Top 5 digital health solution in the world for empowering patients, alongside multi-million dollar revenue companies; and it is named a 2018 Globe Award Winner in International Trade by the U.S. State of Georgia. Patientory, Inc. was incorporated in late 2015 and initiated as part of the inaugural class of the Boomtown Health-Tech Accelerator in Boulder, Colorado in 2016. This led to a collaborative exchange with the Denver-based Colorado Permanente Medical Group, part of the Kaiser Permanente consortium, based in Oakland, California. Patientory is also part of the Startup Health portfolio, a global organization leading the movement to transform health.
The Patientory Association, created in early 2018, is a not-for-profit that connects healthcare industry adopters of the blockchain, the PTOYNetTM, and provides neutrality for its PTOY digital utility currency, which is used to provide users with access to the platform to store and secure health information.
PTOY generated enough buzz in the blockchain community that it managed to raise $7.2 million over a three-day period last year through cryptocurrency crowdfunding. The crowdfunding resulted in 1,728 contributors who bought 70 million PTOY utility-currency coins. The PTOY coins are utilized to access the PTOYNetTM a private permissioned blockchain with public data storage. This blockchain is similar to that which cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin currently operate upon.
To advance education on the technology, McFarlane participates in co-authoring journal articles, being interviewed in national and industry press and appears on Bloomberg Live. McFarlane cut the ribbon to open the 2018 Arab Health Conference in Dubai, which city has now has set its sights on becoming the world’s first blockchain city.
 
Website: www.patientory.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/patientory  Twitter: @patientory

Beauty in the Vanity Spectrum with Pattilynn Jensen

 
 
Pattilynn Jensen, owner and Master Aesthetician and Avahlee Luxury Spas that help people remember their true beauty in an unforgettable way joins eHealth Radio and the Beauty and Health News Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Pattilynn Jensen discuss the following:
What is Avahlee Luxury Spas vision and how do you help people?
Why are noninvasive esthetic procedures growing in popularity?
How do you determine what esthetic treatments are best for you?
At what age can you do botox and why?
What is beauty on the vanity spectrum?
What are some simple ways to help yourself feel beautiful without feeling over the top?

Hi, my name is Pattilynn Jensen and I’m the owner of Avahlee Medical Spa. I started Avahlee with my son and business partner Brandon Jensen.
My goal as owner and head aesthetician at Avahlee is to make sure that every client that comes through our door feels welcomed and confident that they will receive the best experience in the state of Utah.
As business owners and staff of Avahlee we have over 30 years of combined experience in the aesthetics world.
Some of the highlights of my career have been helping breast cancer clients through their journey with skin care and the final re-pigmentation after breast reconstructive surgery and helping men and women of all ages with thier skin health and beauty concerns.
Finding beauty balance is what we want our clients to achieve with us at Avahlee. Being the best that you can be and loving yourself in your own healthy skin.
 
 
Website: www.avahlee.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/avahleemedspa  Twitter: @avahleemedspa