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Tips for Parents and a Social Media Campaign Bettering the Lives of Children with ASD

 
 
Renowned Autism Specialist, Dr. Annette Nunez, the Founder and Director of Breakthrough Interventions, LLC joins eHealth Radio and the Autistic Syndrome Information & Health News Channels. Dr. Nunez is a licensed psychotherapist and has worked with children with ASD and other related disorders for over 22 years.
Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Annette Nunez discuss the following:
Summertime is here, which means parents across the board will be looking for activities to keep their children occupied while school is out. However, this can be more difficult for parents of children with Autism.  What are some activities or exercises parents can do with their children at home?
As an expert for over 20 years, what are the top misconceptions of children with autism?
We learned you've recently started a social media campaign called #iAcceptAutism. Can you tell us about the movement?
What do you hope participants in the campaign will do as a result?
For parents of children with autism who may be struggling in school or at home, what advice do you give to them?
 
 
Dr. Annette Nunez is a highly sought after Autism expert, author and founder and director of Breakthrough Interventions, LLC, a multi-dimensional therapeutic program with specialized one-on-one programs at home and in school for children with autism. She is a licensed psychotherapist and has worked with children with ASD and other related disorders for over 20 years.Dr. Nunez’s mission is to enrich the lives of children by providing academic, behavioral, cognitive and social support so that each child will be integrated into general educational classrooms, be able to develop friendships with peers, and become productive, independent individuals.She received a BA in Psychology, an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Ph.D. in Quantitative Research Methods with a specialization in Child Development. At UCLA, she studied and trained with renowned autism expert, Dr. Ivar Lovaas on Discrete Trial Training (DTT). She also received training from the Institute for Child Development in California on the Floortime Approach and developed a successful behavioral program that combined aspects of DTT and Floortime.As part of her doctorate work at the University of Denver, Dr. Nunez developed the Children’s Social Competence Scale (CSCS). The CSCS is an early intervention evaluation tool that measures social competency in young children. She serves as the Program Director for Connect Us, a non-profit organization that helps children cultivate positive relationships through facilitated play. Her research interests include the mainstreaming and socialization of children with High Functioning Autism and Aspberger’s.Dr. Nunez wrote the The BI Approach, as well as a book titled Friendship Is, a touching children’s book which shows just how children with autism care for others in their own unique ways and takes a unique look at social acceptance and friendship. She is currently writing a book about the SCIP Model that will be published by early next year.She conducts many seminars throughout the country and in China and plans to continue educating parents and professionals about mainstreaming and socialization of children with HFA and Aspberger’s. Dr. Nunez was recently honored by the Autism Society of Colorado as a finalist for the 2011 Faces of Autism Professional Award.
 
 
Website: www.iacceptautism.com | www.autismtherapydenver.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iAcceptAutism Twitter: https://twitter.com/BTInterventions

Safe and Effective Ibogaine Treatment from Clear Sky Recovery

 
Patrick K. Kroupa, an ibogaine treatment expert, entrepreneur, writer and activist on behalf of Clear Sky Recovery, one of the most advanced and medically qualified sources of ibogaine treatment and drug rehab programs in the world joins eHealth Radio and the Addiction Prevention & Health News Channels.
 
Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Patrick K. Kroupa discuss the following:
For the benefit of our listeners, please give us an overview of Clear Sky Recovery.
Clear Sky Recovery has a strong emphasis on its expertise involving ibogaine treatment. Why is this expertise so important?
What do you want prospective patients to know about the ibogaine treatment Clear Sky Recovery provides, in comparison to other centers?
Compassion is a principle Clear Sky Recovery emphasis. Tell us more about how this principle & how it influences the mission of Clear Sky Recovery?
What else would you like listeners to know about Clear Sky Recovery?    
 
Patrick K. Kroupa is an ibogaine treatment expert, entrepreneur, writer and activist on behalf of Clear Sky Recovery, one of the most advanced and medically qualified sources of ibogaine treatment and drug rehab programs in the world. Kroupa and his work have been featured in over 100 books, films, television reports, and a wide spectrum of periodicals including Wired, Forbes, the New Yorker, Time, Rolling Stone, NY Magazine, Esquire, Radar, Details, and MAPS (the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies).
ABOUT CLEAR SKY RECOVERY: People travel to Clear Sky Recovery from all over the world to obtain ibogaine treatment. We’ve had the privilege of working with ibogaine for more than 20 years, and the pleasure of collaborating with countless individuals and families, on the journey to reclaiming their lives.
 
 
Website: www.clearskyibogaine.com
Social Media Links: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ibogainedetox Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Detoxcentercancun Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearskyibogaine

The only way to cure Alzheimer’s is through clinical trials.

 
 
John Dwyer, President and Founding Board Member of the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation that is dedicated to speeding the delivery of innovative medicines to those in need by reducing the time and cost of Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials joins eHealth Radio and the Alzheimer's Information & Health News Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest John Dwyer discuss the following:
What is the state of Alzheimer’s disease in this country:
What do treatments look like for those affected?
How many people are predicted to develop Alzheimer’s in the next 5 years, 10 years, 20 years
If Alzheimer’s will become an epidemic, why haven’t we found a cure yet?
What is the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAP Foundation)?
Explain, in a general sense, how a clinical trial works and how the GAP Foundation plans to help speed this process?
Minorities are being underrepresented in clinical trials. Why do we need to get more African Americans and Hispanics involved in clinical trials?
What can people do now to help in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease?
 
John R. Dwyer, Jr. is the President of the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation. The GAP Foundation is dedicated to making the clinical trial process for Alzheimer’s therapies substantially more efficient thereby speeding cures to patients afflicted with this insidious disease.John is a serial healthcare entrepreneur who most recently participated in the acquisition of MeYou Health, upon whose Board he now serves.  Prior to GAP, John served as the co-founder and Chairman of Telcare, Inc., a high technology manufacturer of the first wirelessly enabled blood glucose meter designed to empower patients with diabetes to better manage their disease.Mr. Dwyer first became a CEO at the age of 30. In the following years, he has held “C” level positions in six emerging growth companies in the healthcare industry. His past assignments have included serving as CEO of e-Medex, Inc., which later merged with Active Health Management to become the leading provider of population health management services where he served as the Chief Operating Officer. Active Health was purchased by Aetna in 2005. He was also a co-founder and Chairman of CodeRyte, Inc., a venture-backed seller of medical billing software using natural language processing to generate billing codes.  CodeRyte was purchased by 3M in 2012.Mr. Dwyer co-founded Us Against Alzheimer’s, a patient advocacy group focused on changing the way the country addresses the threat posed by Alzheimer’s.  He also co-founded the first political action committee focused on a specific disease, the Alzheimer’s Action PAC.   He began his career as an attorney with the Washington DC based law firm of Arent, Fox LLP where he focused on transactions in regulated industries.Mr. Dwyer is a frequent speaker on financing and regulatory issues of critical importance to emerging health technology companies. He also regularly speaks on health information issues and the business risks associated with the regulatory and payer process.Mr. Dwyer currently serves on the Boards of Directors of a number of private and not-for-profit organizations. Mr. Dwyer is a graduate of Marquette University and the Cornell Law School.
 
Websites: www.globalalzplatform.org | www.memorystrings.org

New Survey Finds the Majority of Consumers Are Unaware of the Risks Associated with Buying Prescription Drugs Online and Oppose Legalizing Importation from Canada

 
 
Libby Baney, Executive Director of the Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies, a non-profit organization dedicated to making the Internet safe for consumers worldwide again joins eHealth Radio and the Pharmaceutical & Health News Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Libby Baney discuss the following:
What made ASOP Global decide to do this poll right now?
What were some of the GENERAL findings from the new asop global survey?
What's the danger in just searching for your medicine and ordering online?
What are the risks associated with buying prescription drugs from illegal online pharmacies?
Congress is considering legislation that would legalize the importation of prescription medicines from Canada. How do consumers feel about this issue?
What were the top factors that changed their minds?
What can people do to STAY SAFE OR SAVE MONEY when shopping for medicines online?
 
Libby Baney is the executive director of the Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies (ASOP Global), an international non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. which she founded in 2009. In this capacity, Libby leads ASOP operations, shapes public policy, and advocates for increased international attention to the issue of illegal online drug sellers.
A lawyer by training and health advocate by nature, Libby is a prolific speaker and writer, regularly engaging with diverse audiences on issues at the intersection of Internet technology and healthcare. She leads strategic workshops and speaks on these issues worldwide; writes policy documents; and interacts with international corporate leaders and policymakers.
Libby’s work spans multiple continents, which has been covered by local, national and international media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Politico, Roll Call, The Hill, The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, The Washington Times, The Indianapolis Star, Inside Health Policy, Pharmacy Today, ABC News, CNN, and C-SPAN.
In addition to her work for ASOP, Libby is a partner at FaegreBD Consulting and Counsel with Faegre Baker Daniels LLP where she works on Internet policy, intellectual property rights, pharmacy, telemedicine/telehealth, and pharmaceutical supply chain matters.
 
Website: www.BuySafeRx.pharmacy
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuySafeRx
 

Maintaining Oral Health As We Age

 
 
Dr. Aaron Nicholas DDS, practicing dentist, lead coach with the Dental Success Institute and founder of Monday Morning Dentistry, a company which provides education and training to dentists in variety of disciplines joins eHealth Radio and the Dental Health & Health News Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Aaron Nicholas discuss the following:
As the baby boomer generation ages, what health issues are/will they experience that will affect their ability to maintain their oral health?
Do adults still need to worry about getting cavities?
What about gum disease?  Is it a significant problem?  How can it be avoided?
I know that kids get fluoride treatments but, recently my dentist has been recommending them for me too.  Is this really necessary?
How often do I really need to brush and floss to maintain my teeth?
I’ve never really gotten into the flossing habit.  What if I just brush with an electric toothbrush, is that good enough?
I’ve never had a cavity, do I still need to floss?
Does my oral health affect the rest of my body?
 
Aaron Nicholas is a practicing dentist in Burtonsville, Maryland, but above all else he is a caring educator.  As such, he strives to educate his patients about the best way to protect and maintain their oral health.  He also frequently talks with them about how their oral health is impacting the health of the rest of their body.
If you ever visit Nicholas Dental Care, he and his team will roll out the red carpet for you and provide a dental care experience that is second to none.
Monday Morning Dentistry is Dr. Nicholas’ labor of love.  Here he has authored numerous programs and videos to teach dentists not only “what” to do but also “how” to do it in an efficient, predictable and painless manner. It is his attempt to give back to those that have helped him along the way.
Starting in 2014 Dr. Nicholas became a coach with the Dental Success Institute.  Here he coaches numerous dentists to business as well as clinical success. Both he and his clients feel that the two should go hand in hand.
Most recently, Dr. Nicholas has opened the Dental Assistant School of Maryland.  Here, he and his team are trying to give aspiring dental assistants the very best didactic and practical education to succeed at their chosen profession.
 
 
Websites: NicholasDentalCare.com | MondayMorningDentistry.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NicholasDentalCare
Email: anicholasdds@gmail.com
Phone: 410-207-3527

Military Concerns for PTSD: BATTLE SCARS' Zane Holtz Discusses New Role as a Soldier Experiencing PTSD

 
 
Zane Holtz, star of the new film BATTLE SCARS & Winner of the GI Film Festival Founders Choice Award, which tackles the issues of PTSD and will be in theatres Friday, July 14th joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Zane Holtz discuss the following:
Tell us about the movie and when it's in theaters?
Why is this film important?
Military illness is a huge topic today with vets. Can you Tell us about your character in the film who suffers from post traumatic stress?
Why did you want to portray this character dealing with PTSD?
Why do you think, based on your character and what he went through, why so many soldiers have a hard time adjusting to life coming back from war?
What message do you want viewers to take away from this film - BATTLE SCARS?
 
Zane Holtz is the star of the new film BATTLE SCARS. Winner of the GI Film Festival Founders Choice Award, BATTLE SCARS tackles the issues of PTSD and will be in theatres July 14th.
Zane Holtz recently finished filming Original Film’s Neil Muritz and Toby Jaffe’s HUNTER KILLER opposite Gerard Butler and Gary Oldman. He is currently starring in THE AWAKENING opposite Tammy Blanchard. His Robert Rodriguez series, FROM DUSK TILL DAWN: THE SERIES ended last year. Other film credits include THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER opposite Logan Lerman and Emma Watson, THE CURSE OF DOWNERS GROVE opposite Bella Heathcoate and Kevin Zegers, WIND WALKERS, BATTLE SCARS, PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTNING THIEF, AND HOLES. Zane can also be seen in KADENCE, a Marvel short by writer/director Jacob Johnston.
 
 
Website: www.battlescarsmovie.com
Social Media Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/battlescarsfilm Instagram: http://instagram.com/battlescarsmovement
Follow Zane Holtz: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zaneholtz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanerayholtz

The Omax3 difference: Why taking omega-3 supplements are important to overall health

 
 
Dr. Joseph C. Maroon a renowned neurosurgeon, sports medicine expert, health and nutrition expert as well as Ironman triathlete joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Supplement Channels to talk about why taking omega-3 supplements are important to overall health.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Joseph C. Maroon discuss the following:
Why should people take an omega-3 supplement?
What makes Omax3 so special in the omega-3 space?
How does Omax3 benefit cognitive, heart and muscles?
What is the freezer test?
How does Omax Pet help with pet health?
 
Dr. Joseph C. Maroon, MD, FACS is Professor and Vice Chairman of the Department of Neurological Surgery and Heindl Scholar in Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. In addition to being a renowned neurosurgeon, he is a sports medicine expert, health and nutrition expert and Ironman triathlete.
For more on Dr. Maroon click here.
 
 
Website: www.omax3.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Omax3 Twitter: https://twitter.com/omax3

Regenerating the pancreas with Dr. Juan Dominguez-Bendala

 
 
Dr. Juan Dominguez-Bendala, Ph.D., Director of Stem Cell Development & Translational Research at the Diabetes Research Institute of the University of Miami joins eHealth Radio and the Diabetes & Health News Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Juan Dominguez-Bendala discuss the following:
What is type 1 diabetes?
Is it related to type 2 diabetes?
Is there any treatment?
Are any one of these treatments mentioned a cure?
What progress has been made towards a cure?
 
Juan Domínguez-Bendala, Ph.D., is Director of Stem Cell Development for Translational Research at the Diabetes Research Institute. Before joining the DRI faculty, he worked at the Roslin Institute (Scotland, UK), known for the cloning of Dolly the sheep. Dr. Dominguez-Bendala obtained his Ph.D. there and acquired considerable experience in embryonic stem cells and state-of-the-art genetic engineering techniques.
Working with other DRI faculty and international collaborators, Dr. Domínguez-Bendala is currently involved in several projects that focus on the use of stem cells to obtain pancreatic islets that could potentially be transplanted into patients with type 1 diabetes. He is also currently working on new methods for expansion/ regeneration of pancreatic beta cells. Dr. Domínguez-Bendala was recently featured among a dozen of the nation’s top stem cell scientists in the first “CELLebrity” Doctors calendar to benefit research in regenerative therapies.
 
 
Website: www.diabetesresearch.org
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiabetesResearchInstitute Twitter: https://twitter.com/Diabetes_DRI Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theBestHope4aCure

Most Healthy Options in Frozen Food!

 
 
Andy Reichgut, the Executive Vice President of Garden Lites, a food company that has a mission to offer consumers delicious and nutritious foods where vegetables are always their first ingredients joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Nutrition Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Andy Reichgut discuss the following:
What makes Garden Lites product different than other products?
Please describe the product line, flavors and why they help kids and families get hooked on veggies?
Why is it important to incorporate veggies into the diet?
Why is that a challenge for families?
What should people look for when purchasing healthy products and not be fooled by labels?
Where can we find Garden Lites in the supermarkets and where  can we find a store near us or online?
 
Andy Reichgut is the Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Garden Lites. Andy is an expert in consumer marketing having worked at such prestigious companies as Pinnacle Foods Group LLC, Mars Incorporated, and Reckitt Benckiser. He is an expert in healthy foods and the clean label movement.
 
 
Website: www.gardenlites.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gardenlites Twitter: https://twitter.com/gardenlites

Meet the on-demand, mental wellness platform designed to hack happiness

 
 
Aaron Robin, CEO at iExhale, an online, on-demand, wellness and mental health platform joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Mental Health Channels.
Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Aaron Robin discuss the following:
For our listeners that have never heard of iExhale, what is it and what is it all about?
Who are your users?
How do people access your service, where is it available? And how much is the service?
What got you interested in starting this health platform?
Why do you think iExhale is so important? How has it been helping users?
Feel Better, Be Better. Whether you need a helping hand or have a hand to lend, iExhale can be a lifeline of hope and understanding. Get iExhale on iOS.
Website: www.iexhale.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iexhale Twitter: https://twitter.com/iexhaleapp