The health benefits of implementing biophilic design to build your home

Leigha Dickens, a green building expert who works with Deltec Homes known as the Original Green Builder joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel. For decades, the company has continually found ways to make homes even more energy efficient. Their homes have been built around the world to an array of building-science backed certification programs including the demanding Department of Energy’s (DOE) Zero Energy Ready Home in 2019.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Leigha Dickens discuss the following:

1. What is Biophilic design?
2. What is a good biophilic design?
3. What are a few of the health benefits to the homeowner?
4. There are many health benefits of living in a green home, can you explain further?
5. How does Deltec Homes offer biophilic design in their custom-built homes?

Leigha is Deltec Homes Green Building & Sustainability Manager. She applies a background in physics and environmental science to guide Deltec clients into building the best homes they can.  With experience as a physics researcher and an interpretive park ranger, she specializes in finding “the big within the small” and making building science concepts relevant to her client’s experiences in their homes.  She also serves on the board of Asheville NC’s Green Built Alliance, a non-profit whose mission is to forward the environmental sustainability of the built environment in Western North Carolina. 

Website: deltechomes.com

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Facebook: facebook.com/DeltecHomes 
Twitter: twitter.com/deltechomes

What is a Head Spa?

Sayuri Tsuchitani, owner of Head Spa EN who uniquely delivers quality sleep to everyone joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Sleep Health Channels.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Sayuri Tsuchitani discuss the following:

1. What is Japanese Head Spa?
2. Can you tell us a story about what brought you to this specific career path?
3. Are you able to identify a “tipping point” in your career when you started to see success? Did you start doing anything different? Are there takeaway or lessons that others can learn from that?
4. In your experience what were the most effective ways for your business to generate leads and sales? Can you share a story about that?
5. You are a person of great influence. If you could inspire a movement that would bring the most amount of good to the most amount of people, what would that be?

Sayuri Tsuchitani emigrated from Japan to New York City in 1998 to attend beauty school. She went to work as a hairstylist in Shanghai, on a cruise ship and London before returning to NYC in 2010. Her next stop was Hawaii, where she worked before landing in Beverly Hills, which she calls home since 2016.

Sayuri iregularly travels to NYC and Hawaii to accommodate her existing clients. When she is not working or traveling for work, you can find her at a local Japanese retirement and assisted-living community providing haircuts for the elderly. She is grateful for the chance to be surrounded by so many beautiful seniors, reminding her of her own grandmother in Japan. She wants to help create a joyful space for the elderly where they can gossip and laugh freely.

Sayuri also travels back to Japan to hold training and seminars in which she shares with the next generation of young hairstylists her experiences working around the world and her knowledge of Western techniques. She makes a point of collaborating with renowned U.S. stylists who can enlighten, educate, and promote female empowerment and equality for a new generation of Japanese women stylists in the traditionally male-dominated industry.

Headspa En is the fruition of her long held belief in the Japanese adage Go-En, as “serendipitous encounters resulting in everlasting relationships.” The term en itself is derived from the Japanese Buddhist term Innen, meaning a narrative of happenings based on the inter-connectedness of one's past, present, and future experiences. From that comes headspa En's byword:"Creating an Everlasting Bond”.

Website: www.headspaen.com

Social Media Links:
Instagram (Head Spa EN): instagram.com/headspa_en
Instagram (Sayuri Tsuchitani): instagram.com/hair_by_sayuri

Finding Health and Wellness in 2020

Ted Moskovitz, the Founder of AMMA, a health and wellness company and an advocate for the benefits of hemp extracts, specifically utilizing them as a healthier alternative to alcohol joins eHealth Radio and the Cannabis & Health News Channels.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Ted Moskovitz discuss the following:

1. What is your company mission?
2. How is your approach to cannabis wellness different?
3. What is your BroadSpectrum+ approach to extraction?
4. What types of products do you make?
5. What are the benefits?
6. Where can they be purchased?

Ted Moskovitz, the Founder of AMMA, a health and wellness company. Ted is an advocate for the benefits of hemp extracts, specifically utilizing them as a healthier alternative to alcohol. He serves an advisor to Spectrum CannaLabs and was the first outside advisor to Hemper. Ted has a diverse background as a former SEC attorney turned entrepreneur, investor, and advisor specializing in SaaS, cannabis, psychedelics, performance & longevity medicine, “cogni-hacking,” and Blockchain technology. His previous entrepreneurial endeavors include DecentraNet, FeaturedLabs, and Apollo Scheduling. Ted is a Techstars and Newchip mentor, and serves on the advisory board of over 15 companies.

Website: http://ammahealing.co

Social Media Links:
Facebook: facebook.com/ammahealingco 
Instagram: instagram.com/ammahealing 

Amy Weintraub breaks into fiction, but her yogi roots ground the experience

Amy Weintraub, founder of Life Force Yoga and author of Temple Dancer joins eHealth Radio and the Yoga Channel.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Amy Weintraub discuss the following:

1. How can a regular yoga practice inspire creativity in your work and life?
2. I know you are a proponent of evidence-based yoga protocols - what does that mean?
3. How can some of these evidence-based yoga protocols help manage mood?
4. You've published about yoga before, but your next book is fiction, why did you make the switch?
5. How did a deeper relationship with the Indian history you researched for Temple Dancer enrich your yoga practice?

Amy Weintraub, MFA, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, YACEP, founder of the LifeForce Yoga® Healing Institute, is a pioneer in the field of yoga and mental health. She is the author of two non-fiction books, Yoga for Depression (Broadway Books, 2004) and Yoga Skills for Therapists (W.W. Norton, 2012), as well as numerous articles and book chapters. Her evidence-based yoga protocol for managing mood is used in healthcare settings globally, offered in professional trainings, and is featured on eight audio-visual products, including the LifeForce Yoga® series, an award-winning library of evidence-based yoga and meditation CDs and DVDs for mood management.

Amy holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in literary fiction from Bennington College and graduated summa cum laude from Boston University with a degree in English Literature. Her short fiction and poetry have appeared in numerous literary journals. She is the recipient of the Allen Tate Memorial Award for the Short Story and a finalist for the William Faulkner Award for the Novel and for the Heekin Group Foundation Fellowship for the novel-in-progress, and received second place in the Writer’s Digest Writing Competition for Literary Fiction.

Website: https://amyweintraub.com

Social Media Links:
Facebook: facebook.com/amyweintraubauthor 
Instagram: instagram.com/amylifeforceyoga 
Twitter: twitter.com/AmyWeintraub2

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Practicing Presence to Release Fear, Anxiety and Stress

Jim Heaney, who has been teaching the practice of presence for over twenty years and the author of a new book called "Choosing Presence: How to Access God’s Peace and Release Fear, Anxiety and Stress" joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Stress Management Channels.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Jim Heaney discuss the following:

1. Why did you write Choosing Presence?
2. In this turbulent time where people are stressed and anxious, how does someone choose presence?
3. How does the Practice of Presence stop our anxiety and stress from taking us over with negative emotions and reactions?
4. What are the unique applications for the Practice of Presence in today’s polarized society?
5. What is the difference between meditation and mindfulness versus the Practice of Presence?
6. What do you say to the person that says they don’t have time to practice presence?
7. Tell us about the free companion app that you developed, Practicing Presence—A Christian Way.

Jim Heaney has been teaching the practice of presence from a Christian perspective for over twenty years, encouraging people of all ages to incorporate the practice into all areas of their lives – professional, relationships, sports, arts, health and more – for greater spiritual and physical well-being.

He is the founder of Electronic Waveform Labs, manufacturer of the H-Wave device, the premier modality in the drug-free treatment of chronic pain. Jim lives with his wife, Patricia, in Huntington Beach, CA.

Facebook: facebook.com/JimHeaneyChoosingPresence

Book: Click Here

Free App: https://presence.app

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New, Silent Epidemic that’s Ravaging America

Dr. Paul Napper, Psy.D., who leads a management psychology practice with a client list that includes Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, universities, and start-ups. joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Psychology Channels. He is co-author of THE POWER OF AGENCY: The 7 Principles to Conquer Obstacles, Make Effective Decisions, and Create a Life on Your Own Terms.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Paul Napper discuss the following:

1. What inspired you to write this book?
2. What is Agency? Why does it matter?
3. Everyone is familiar with mindfulness, how is Agency different?
4. What role does Agency play in one’s work and home-life?
5. Does having higher Agency make you a better leader? Why? What do you see in your work with business leaders?
6. In your book, you describe Agency being eroded and declining in the U.S. Why is this happening, what are the consequences, and how serious a threat is it?

Paul Napper, Psy.D., leads a management psychology practice. His client list includes Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, universities, and start-ups. He has held an advanced fellowship during a three-year academic appointment at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and is the co-author of the new book THE POWER OF AGENCY: The 7 Principles to Conquer Obstacles, Make Effective Decisions, and Create a Life on Your Own Terms.

Website: powerofagency.com

Social Media Links:
Twitter: @drpaulnapper
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drpaulnapper

Restoring Your Strength With Chil Wellness

Kevin DeMeritt, Founder of Chil Wellness, a new generation wellness company with the goal to help others joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Kevin DeMeritt discuss the following:

1. Why did you create Chil Wellness?
2. Tell us more about the product you named after your daughter – Aspen’s Deep Relief Salve.
3. How do you know if CBD is working for you?
4. Stress and anxiety are a big problem in today’s society. Can CBD help?
5. What do you want people to know about Chil Wellness?

In 1997, Kevin DeMeritt founded Lear Capital, a precious metals company. In 2008 he also co-founded Wilshire Finance Partners, a real estate investment fund, and currently serves as its president.

Mr. DeMeritt holds his Bachelors Degree with an emphasis in business and economics from the University of Montana. He is nationally recognized as an expert on the markets, the economy and geo-political events. As an expert DeMeritt has been a guest commentator on more than 1000 radio and television talk shows.

In 2008, Kevin’s 18 month old daughter, Aspen, was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. She was immediately put on two different medications for the Arthritis and inflammation. One of the medications, methotrexate, is a cancer drug. It is so potent that doctors told his pregnant wife, not to come in contact with the medication because it could affect the health of the baby she carried.

When Kevin heard what this drug could do to his wife and unborn child, he started to research what this drug was doing to his 18-month-old daughter. Seeing the risks, he knew he needed to investigate alternative approaches. Knowing he could not take Aspen off her medication before he found such an alternative, his search began in earnest.

Like a lot of parents, he reached out to Google for help and found oodles of information. He discovered a variety of natural ingredients that showed promise. Arnica, Boswellia and St. John’s Wart were among those products. When rubbed on Aspen’s joints in the right amounts, some relief was achieved. He then heard about CBD and its potential to fight inflation. So why not blend CBD with the other natural ingredients that showed promise and see what happens. The result? Aspen was elated.

The more research he did, the more convinced he became that CBD could be something special. In 2016 a team of lab researchers from the University of Kentucky published the results of their study of CBD for relieving arthritis symptoms in mice in the European Journal of Pain. They concluded that when they induced arthritis into the knee joints of mice and applied a transdermal CBD gel, it reduced the joint swelling. The result was music to his ears.

He began sharing his formulations with others who started to use it for their own aches and pains. Again the results were positive and the requests for more product began to roll in.

Kevin is not a medical professional, just a parent on a mission to help his daughter. He wanted Aspen to have a normal childhood and to run and play with the other kids. The goal was for her to grow up strong and healthy and be able to do whatever she loved in life. The CBD formulas and products he has developed are the radiant outcome of love. He continually seeks out the best ingredients, scientists and technology to get the best results.

His pledge is to be transparent with the ingredients and testing with a:

• Commitment to use high-quality natural ingredients
• Purchase ingredients from socially responsible sources
• Back all products with a 30-Day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Today, his daughter is 14 years old and an accomplished athlete with an active and enjoyable lifestyle. He created Chil Wellness as a new-generation wellness company with the goal to help others.

Website: https://chilwellness.com

Social Media Links:
Facebook: facebook.com/cbdchilwellness 
Instagram: instagram.com/chilwellness

Flowly App Eases Coronavirus-Related Anxiety, While Supporting Global Relief Efforts

Celine Tien is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Flowly joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Stress Management Channels. The company's app is designed to help manage chronic pain, stress and anxiety.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Celine Tien discuss the following:

1. What is Flowy’s mission?
2. How does your app help reduce stress? How does it work?
3. You have created a special #BreatheTogether experience for managing stress related to Corona pandemic stress.
4. Tell me more about the experience.
5. Where can our audience access the Flowy app?

Celine Tien is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Flowly. In her role, Celine leads a team focused on delivering an accessible and direct-to-consumer alternative for pain and anxiety management. Celine got her start in VR as the director and writer of the award-winning film, Pippa’s Pan 盼, one of the world’s first immersive virtual reality hybrid live-action films.

Prior to Flowly, Celine grew up as a film/TV actor and model, and later worked in feature development at Oriental DreamWorks in Shanghai and DreamWorks Animation in Los Angeles. Celine is also the founder of the nonprofit education-based organization: Zoom for Kids! Celine studied English and Film at Yale University.

A new app is helping people cope with Coronavirus-related stress and anxiety, while also providing monetary support for COVID-19 relief efforts.

Flowly, an app to help manage chronic pain, stress and anxiety, recently unveiled its “COVID-19 Relief Experience,” featuring targeted breathing exercises in an interactive environment designed specifically to reduce anxiety. The first eight Flowly Intro experiences and COVID-19 Relief Experience are free and available to all users who download the app.

Additionally, the company has teamed up with GlobalGiving to provide critical relief for COVID-19. Flowly will allocate $0.50 for every and any app session completed towards the Coronavirus Relief Fund, helping send doctors and nurses to affected communities, supply masks, ventilators, and other medical supplies to hospitals, and deliver essential items to families and children in need.

“The Coronavirus is not only affecting physical health, but is also taking a toll on mental health all around the world. The day-to-day uncertainty has led to a tremendous increase in stress and anxiety, and Flowly is here to help you manage that,” said Celine Tien, co-founder & CEO, Flowly.

Website: https://www.flowly.world

Meditation: A powerful tool for reducing stress, improving your health & healing the heart

Meagan Leigh Cohn, the owner and operator at Lotus Healing & Wellness Centre in Sydney, Australia that offers Energetic Healing, Meditation & Holistic Beauty Therapy joins eHealth Radio and the Stress Management Channel.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Meagan Leigh Cohn discuss the following:

1. What is meditation?
2. Why should anyone meditate?
3. What meditation style is the best or most effective?
4. How often should someone meditate?

Meagan’s passion and intention is to help others along their souls path by sharing channelled messages, writings, meditations & healing from their spiritual guides and higher self. This creates deep relaxation & transformation and helps people reconnect with their heart & soul.

Meagan has 20 years’ experience in Energetic Healing, Guided Meditation & Skincare Therapy and has spent countless hours in ongoing training and education to continually develop and refine her skills and services.

Using a unique blend of healing techniques and drawing upon her spiritual knowledge, she enjoys guiding her clients towards peace, calm & clarity.

Website: www.lotushealing.com.au

Social Media Links:
Facebook: facebook.com/lotushealingandwellness 
Instagram: @Lotus_Healing

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Manage Your Stress: Improve Your Life

Merryn Snare, Educator and Psychologist, whose mission is to educate as many people as possible on the importance of catching stress before it spirals into a debilitating mental health concern joins eHealth Radio and the Mental Health & Health News Channels.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Merryn Snare discuss the following:

1. Why did you decide to develop your range of resources?
2. Why is stress such an issue – isn’t it a fact of life?
3. How does stress affect us?
4. What are the biggest problems with stress?
5. How can we change this?
6. How does stress prevent us from leading that awesome life we seek?
7. What are the PEARLS of Resilience?
8. What can we do to find that balance in our world that can take us to the awesome life we are seeking?

Merryn Snare is an author, educator and psychologist practicing in Melbourne Australia. Her teacher training has provided great insight and awareness into how people learn, and she also has years of experience as a registered psychologist helping people to understand and manage their stress and anxiety.

Merryn currently works in private practice and consults with a number of organizations, along with developing her suite of resources. She has written the book Annihilate Stress and Anxiety and developed its Companion Workbook, written and recorded the PEARLS of Resilience audio program, devised The Daily Dose journal/diary, and most recently has developed the Resilience Brilliance Membership Site featuring her eLearning video series.

Website: MerrynSnare.com

Social Media Links:
Facebook: facebook.com/merrynsnare 
Twitter: @snare_merryn