Health

The Smart Toilet Seat: Bringing Health and Hygiene to the US

 
 
Alan Koeppen Media & Marketing Executive at BioBidet, a leader in the American bidet industry for over the past 10 years with a mission to introduce and educate everyone in the US to the amazing health, hygiene, cost and environmental benefits to using a smart toilet seat instead of toilet paper joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Alan Koeppen discuss the following:
How long have you been in business and how many products do you have?
Before we talk about what is a smart toilet seat, what exactly is a bidet?
There are traditional bidets which are a lot like a second toilet. They’re heavy, require additional plumbing and more floor space, etc. But you have a “smart toilet seats” what’s the difference between those?
Who would benefit the most from using a smart toilet seat?
What trends are you seeing in the bidet industry and what do you perceive the future holds for these devices?
 
At Bio Bidet, we pride ourselves on quality products and exceptional service. We have a tight-knit team fully dedicated to spreading the idea that Water Does It Better. We stand by our products and our customers, and look forward to helping you start a cleaner, healthier lifestyle. We started off as a small company and have grown with emerging bidet market in the US and Canada for over 10 years. BioBidet has been an innovative leader in the bidet industry and are constantly seeking to provide the highest quality products to our customers as we continue to grow and expand further into 2018.
 
 
Website: www.biobidet.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biobidet Twitter: https://twitter.com/BIOBIDET Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/biobidet Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/biobdet1/featured

Tighten & Tone: The In’s and Out’s of a Tummy Tuck

 
 
Dr. Mary Gingrass & Dr. Melinda Haws, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons at the Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville again joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel. 
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guests Dr. Mary Gingrass & Dr. Melinda Haws discuss the following:
What is a Tummy Tuck? How is it performed?
Are there any complementary procedures to a Tummy Tuck?
What is the difference between Tummy Tuck and Liposuction? LIE-posuction
What makes a good candidate for a Tummy Tuck? Is there anything that would make someone a less than ideal candidate?
What is the recovery process like?
 
Dr. Mary Gingrass is a leading Tennessee cosmetic surgeon who, together with fellow female plastic surgeon Dr. Melinda Haws, performs a variety of cosmetic surgery breast procedures, such as breast augmentation and body procedures, such as Tummy Tucks and Liposuction.
Dr. Mary Gingrass is a third-generation plastic surgeon, born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She received her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee in 1989. Dr. Gingrass completed her residency in general and plastic surgery at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. She completed her training with a fellowship at Nashville Plastic Surgery, with an emphasis in cosmetic surgery and breast enhancement surgery. Dr. Gingrass is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and in 2007 was inducted into the prestigious American Association of Plastic Surgeons. Locally, she is a member of the Nashville Academy of Medicine. Dr. Gingrass also serves on the board of the Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition and has been active in legislative efforts concerning women’s health issues.
Dr. Melinda Haws is a plastic surgeon board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons as well as the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Haws received her medical degree from the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 1991, where she met her future partner, Dr. Mary Gingrass. In her training, Dr. Haws completed a six-year combined general surgery/plastic surgery residency at Southern Illinois University in Springfield, Illinois. From there she came to Nashville for a six-month breast and aesthetic fellowship with Nashville Plastic Surgery. After working as an Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, Dr. Haws returned to Nashville in the spring of 2002 to join her best friend, Dr. Mary Gingrass, in practice and The Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville was born.
Dr. Melinda Haws has chosen to focus her practice on breast enhancement and body contouring, with special emphasis on women trying to “get their bodies back” after pregnancy or weight loss.
 
 
Website: https://www.theplasticsurgerycenterofnashville.com
Social Media Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plasticsurgerycenterofnashville Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plasticsurgerycenternashville Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/PSCofnashville YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GingrassHaws

Why Collaboorative Divorce is a Route Worth Considering

 
 
Dr. Nikki Martinez, Psychologist and Clinical Director again joins eHealth Radio and the Relationship & Psychology Channels to discuss why collaboorative divorce is a route worth considering.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following:
What is collaborative divorce?
Why are you such a big advocate of it for couples?
Why can this be such a large benefit to couples with children?
What are some special considerations to collaborative divorce?
What happens if one member refuses to remain collaborative?
 
Dr. Nikki Martinez received her Masters and her Doctorate from Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and completed her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois. Dr. MArtinez is the Head of Clinical Development for www.DrNikkiMartinez.com. She is an Adjunct Professor in psychology graduate studies, is a telemental health psychologist, a disability consultant, and a blogger for the numerous media outlets, including Everyday Power Blog. She is  published author, disability advocate, and public speaker. 
 
Website: www.DrNikkiMartinez.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez-35b36231 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNikkiMartinez Twitter: @DrNikkiMartinez Instagram: @nikkimaramartinez

Holistic Health and Conscious Lifestyle Coaching

 
 
Harry Sherwood, Co-founder of Consciously.org, where they educate people in holistic health and increasing awareness to live a conscious lifestyle joins eHealth Radio and the Health & Wellness Coaching Channel.
 
Listen to host Eric Michaels & guest Harry Sherwood discuss the following:
What is holistic health and conscious lifestyle coaching?
How did you come to doing this work in your life?
What are the avenues that you teach to your clients?
What is a good first step for someone who is new to this concept of health?
What is the secret to making a lasting transformation in life?
 
Harry Sherwood, a Southern California native and co-founder of Consciously.org - both an online and in person wellness start-up - inspires audiences, locally and globally, to lead lives of ever new wonder. Harry's journey to success took a true leap of faith when he left behind the only world he knew in 2010 and went "off to see the wizard." His quest for discovery, rooted in experience, lead him to spend thousands of hours in meditation, to a degree in Consciousness Studies from the University of Michigan, and to some of the world’s finest Shao Lin Temples and Yoga Ashrams.
As an inspirational speaker, business owner, and conscious lifestyle coach, Harry aspires to give his audiences the permission to dream again. He draws upon his times spent traveling the world living with yogis, monks, and martial arts masters to inspire wonder. Harry has found wellness to be so much more than how often one exercises or what one eats. His many years of research has lead him to conclude true health to be the amalgamation of passion, purpose, and conscious lifestyle decisions. Join Harry on his journey down the rabbit hole!
 
 
Website: Consciously.org
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/consciouslyorg Twitter: https://twitter.com/consciouslyorg
The 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.

The Natural Metabolite That Can Help with Weight and Appetite Management

 
 
Dr. Jay N. Yepuri, Chief Medical Officer at NutriForward, the creators of RiduZone, the natural metabolite that can help with weight and appetite management joins eHealth Radio's Health News & Weight Management Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Jay N. Yepuri discuss the following:
What is OEA?
What is RiduZone?
Tell me about why OEA was chosen as the key ingredient in RiduZone?
How does RiduZone work?
 
Dr. Jay Yepuri is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He is a Gastroenterologist in active clinical practice with Digestive Health Associates of Texas (DHAT), one of the largest Gastroenterology group practices in the United States. Dr. Yepuri practices general Gastroenterology and advanced therapeutic endoscopy. Dr. Yepuri is a member of DHAT’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. He serves as Medical Director of the GI Lab at Texas Health Harris Methodist HEB Hospital in Bedford, Texas. He is President of the Texas Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy (TSGE) and President of the Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society (TASCS). He serves on the American College of Gastroenterology’s Practice Management Committee. Dr. Yepuri also serves as a member of the Board of Directors and Surveyor for the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.
 
 
Website: www.RiduZone.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiduZone Twitter: https://twitter.com/Riduzone

Rhondas Kiss​: An organization he founded to help cancer patients in need

 
 
Actor Kyle Stefanski the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Rhonda's Kiss organization dedicated to making a difference for those dealing with cancer joins eHealth Radio and the Cancer Information and Health News Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Kyle Stefanski discuss the following:
Tell us about your charity, Rhonda's Kiss.
Why did you start Rhonda's Kiss?
What should people know about your work?
How can people get involved and help?
What is the goal of your charity, looking at the big picture?
Tell us about you and your background outside of Rhonda's Kiss and how you became an actor?
 
Executive Director of Rhonda’s Kiss, Kyle Stefanski grew up with his four brothers and sisters in Cleveland, Ohio with their mother and father, Rhonda and Marc Stefanski. The Stefanski family suffered enormous difficulty when Rhonda was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. In only two short months Rhonda lost her battle and painfully left her loving family behind in November 2014.
Crushed by the loss of his mother, Kyle and his father created Rhonda’s Kiss. In her honor, Rhonda's Kiss provides financial assistance for the non-medical costs associated with cancer treatment. Through events in Cleveland, Los Angeles, and Palm Beach, Florida, Rhonda's Kiss provides money for patient social services at nationally recognized hospitals.
Kyle is determined to help patients and their families with non-medical expenses and supports cutting-edge research to fight cancer from multiple fronts.
 
 
Website: www.rhondaskiss.org
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhondaskiss ​instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhondaskiss

The Importance of Exercise in Lung Cancer Treatment

 
 
Carol Michaels, an award winning exercise specialist and the owner of Carol Michaels Fitness again joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Cancer Information Channel. She is the creator of the Recovery Fitness exercise program, the author of Exercises for cancer survivors, and offers continuing education through the National Federation of Professional Trainers.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Carol Michaels discuss the following:
Is exercise safe and beneficial for those with lung cancer?
What are some of the side effects of surgery and treatment that can be helped with exercise?
How should someone with lung cancer begin to exercise?
Is a stretching and posture exercise program helpful?
What other types of exercise are recommended?
 
Carol Michaels MBA, ACE, ACSM is the founder of the Recovery Fitness® exercise program, developed to improve the recovery from cancer surgery and treatments and osteoporosis. Carol is an award winning exercise specialist and consultant, and is on the board of numerous organizations. She received her degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Carol is a speaker for corporate wellness programs, fitness organizations, community events, and health related organizations on fitness and health issues.  She has appeared on radio and television programs, is the author of Exercises for Cancer Survivors, and is published in numerous magazines, newsletters, blogs and medical journals. Carol developed and produced DVDs and created the Cancer Specialist Recovery course in partnership with the National Federation of Professional Trainers. The book and DVDs can be found on her website www.carolmichaelsfitness.com.The American Council on Exercise and Life Fitness recognized her as a Trainer to Watch in 2011. Personal Fitness Professional honored her as the 2012 PFP Trainer of the Year, and Carol was the IDEA Fitness 2016 Personal Trainer of the Year. 

 
 
Website: www.carolmichaelsfitness.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarolMichaelsFitness

Consented Informatics: Matching samples, patients, and data to accelerate research

 
 
Andrei Soran, CEO at Novaseek Research that is transforming how researchers access clinical data and human biospecimens joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Andrei Soran discuss the following:
What does Novaseek do?
Who are Novaseek’s end customers, and how do they benefit from using Novaseek’s CDNR platform?
What motivates hospitals or labs to partner with Novaseek?
It’s great that hospitals and clinical labs benefit financially and are able to participate in clinical research, but doesn’t this create a lot of extra work for the personnel?
From the clinical researcher side, how does it work?
SUMMARY: Aim is to help streamline the process of getting medicines from the lab to the drugstore quicker, less expensively – patients receive the ultimate benefit when that happens.
 
Andrei Soran, Chief Executive Officer, founded Novaseek Research Inc in 2014. Having served at the helm of several large hospitals, he recognized the opportunity for hospitals to play a bigger role in the clinical research process while generating additional revenue and the power of technology to connect researchers with biospecimens. He formed Novaseek Research, a health IT company that enables clinical researchers to prospectively assemble patient cohorts from whom the biospecimens are collected. Andrei has more than 30 years of experience that includes leadership of financial turnarounds and strategic growth of complex medical centers around the country and has negotiated several large mergers and sales. He has a steadfast commitment to building excellence in clinical programs, enhancing quality and patient service. Career highlights include serving as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer of Verity Health System; serving as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Detroit Medical Center, a Tenet Healthcare facility; serving as President of Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, DMC Surgery Hospital; as Chief Executive Officer of MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham, MA, part of Vanguard Healthcare Inc. and others.Andrei’s career in healthcare began in the field of physical therapy, caring for countless patients over many years.  Today his dedication to healthcare is fueled by his interest in improving the health of entire communities, including the underserved. Andrei has served on the boards of the New England Quality Care Alliance, the Boston University/Metropolitan College, the Mass Bay Community College and the de Cordova Sculpture Park and Museum.
 
Website: www.novaseekresearch.com

Garden Lites, convenient, clean ingredients and gluten free foods that are always made with vegetables as first ingredients

 
 
Andy Reichgut, the Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Garden Lites joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Nutrition Channels to share some news about the company, which is a model for convenient, clean ingredients and gluten free foods that are always made with vegetables as first ingredients.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Andy Reichgut discuss the following:
We heard you are undergoing a major expansion. Can you share the news?
Tell us about the products and what sets them apart.
You’ve been a pioneer in this nutritious, delicious food space, which consumers love. What is new?
People love the convenience of ordering online. Can we order Garden Lites products online?
 
Garden Lites' mission is to get America Hooked on Veggies. Why? Because only 1 in 10 Americans eat the daily recommended amount of veggies. Fad diets come and go, and health advice changes over time, but there is one health message that has never changed: Eat your vegetables.
Vegetables are the first and primary ingredient in every Garden Lites product.  Whether the vegetables that make up the product are hidden, like zucchini and carrots in our Chocolate muffins, or the highlight of the product like kale and cauliflower in our Superfood Veggie Cakes, Garden Lites makes eating your veggies delicious.
We are committed to helping you and your family find new and delicious ways to eat more veggies.
 
 
Website: www.GardenLites.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GardenLites Twitter: https://twitter.com/gardenlites Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gardenlites

All Dreams On Deck: Making your resolutions count – and work!

 
 
Jeremy Cage the President of the Cage Group, a firm that helps businesses and organizations unleash their full potential with breakthrough strategy, marketing and innovation solutions and the author of “All Dreams on Deck, Charting the course for your life and work again joins eHealth Radio and the Personal Development Channel to discuss making your resolutions count and work!
 
Listen to host Eric Michaels & guest Jeremy Cage discuss the following:
We are most pleased to have you back to let us know more about your amazing book and happy to do a deep dive into your great advice. Tell us about your thoughts on how to turn our 2018 resolutions into action?
Can we do this at work as well as in our personal life = and how can we do so?
Tell us about how everyone can achieve their highest potential in all walks of life.
You own a well known business consultancy – can you tell our listeners how you take this advice and use it in your own business?
Can you offer a helpful tip to everyone listening about how to stick to even one resolution?
 
Jeremy Cage is an optimistic and energetic leader with a 30 year track record of delivering profitable business growth - combining his skills in Marketing, Innovation, Strategy, and General Management with the kind of courage and spirit of adventure that took him and his family on a sailing voyage around the world in 2007 and 2008.  He spent the first 16 years of his career at Procter&Gamble.  He spent 10 years at PepsiCo – as Chief Marketing Officer of the International Foods business and Senior Vice President of the Global Snacks business.  He was subsequently appointed CEO of a leading Lighting Technology company called the Lighting Science Group.  Jeremy is now President of the Cage Group – a Strategy, Marketing and Innovation firm designed to help businesses and organizations unleash their full potential.  He is a founding partner in three business startups – A snacks business – called Farmer’s Pantry; a better for you ingredients business called Galapagos; and a Brand Potential Assessment service for Private Equity and Venture Capital called The Brand Charge.  He has a book coming out at the end of this year entitled “All Dreams on Deck – Charting the course for your life and Work”.    Finally - Jeremy brings a unique global perspective to his work, as he is tri-lingual, and has lived and worked in Germany, France, Belgium, Sweden, the UK, Venezuela, Brazil, Mexico and the US.  
 
Website: TheCageGroup.org