Weight Management

Top 10 Ways Parents Can Help Their Children Get Fit and Create a Healthy and Supportive Home Environment for the Whole Family

 
 
Thea Runyan, childhood obesity expert and Co-Founder of  Kurbo, a health/weight app designed just for children joins eHealth Radio and the Children's Health & Technology Channels. 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Thea Runyan discuss the following:
How can a parent broach the topic of weight with a child or teen who is in the dangerous zone of obesity or nearing those levels without doing more damage?
What are some of the most common mistakes parents make when they try to help their overweight children?
What are some of the most common struggles and/or questions parents working with Kurbo have for your coaches when they have their weekly video chats?
What are some of the most common complaints Kurbo "kids" have about their parents that they discuss with their Kurbo coaches?
What are the top 3 things a parent can do to create a healthy, supportive home environment for a child/teen struggling with his/her weight?
 
Prior to joining Kurbo, Thea spent 12 years as the lead behavior coach for the Pediatric Weight Control Program at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford University, where her expertise in this field has helped hundreds of kids, teens, and families manage weight and lead healthier lifestyles. Known as “The Stoplight Lady,” Thea writes about health and weight management on the Kurbo Health blog and heads up the coaching program for Kurbo. She’s been a frequent guest on TV and radio shows and speaks at childhood obesity conferences around the world.  
 
 
Website: www.kurbo.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kurbohealth Twitter: @kurbohealth

Break Sugar Cravings, Lose Weight, & Feel Full with Essential Oils

 
 
Kathy Heshelow author of her latest book, “Break Sugar Cravings or Addiction, Feel Full, Lose Weight: An Astonishing Essential Oil Method” again joins eHealh Radio and the Skin Care Health and Beauty Channels.
Kathy is author of the 322 page book “Essential Oils Have Super Powers” and 10 other books, with two more coming out this summer.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Kathy Heshelow discuss the following:
Tell us about your latest book!
What are some of these issues with sugar?
What is the real problem with extra?
What can be done if you are eating too much sugar – and maybe, after hearing this, you think you may be addicted to sugar?
Do you explain in your book how someone could proceed and try to stop cravings or overeating, what they should do?
What do you mean by mindset?
Do you have another book coming out soon?
 
Kathy Heshelow specializes in writing books about wellness & beauty - with a niche in essential oils and aromatherapy! She also founded and runs Sublime Naturals and Sublime Beauty, companies for skincare and essentials oils.  She lived in Paris, France for 16 years which greatly influenced her. Heshelow brings some of the French knowledge of essential oils and beauty techniques.
Her newest books include "Break Sugar Cravings or Addiction, Feel Full, Lose Weight: An Astonishing Essential Oil Method", "The Crisis of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria & How Essential Oils Help," "Essential Oils have Super Powers®", "Phytoceramides: Anti Aging at its Best" and "Turmeric: How to Use It For YOUR Wellness".  She is currently writing two new books, one on essential oils and one on aging well. The reason she writes: to help others discover information, techniques or improve their health.
She is a member of NAHA (National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy) and an aromatherapist certification student at Aromahead Institute. An entrepreneur, she stays busy with Sublime Beauty®, Sublime Beauty Naturals® and ZEN BOX (a subscription box of essential oils) in addition to writing. She lives in the St. Petersburg, Florida area with her better-half hubby and pup.
Visit www.kathyheshelow.com or www.BooksByHeshelow.com to get a free book! She often runs gift giveaways and secret information & deals for followers!
Websites: www.BooksByHeshelow.com www.kathyheshelow.com www.sublimenaturals.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SublimeBeautyNaturals www.facebook.com/kathyheshelowautho
Twitter: @SB_NaturalSkin @KathyHeshelow

It doesn’t take just 21 days to change an eating habit with Christina Jordan

 
 
Christina Jordan, the owner of a thriving weight loss practice located in Gilbert, Arizona called Fit Body Weight Loss joins eHealth Radio and the Fitness, Health News & Nutrition Channels to share her inspiring story and how it doesn’t take just 21 days to change an eating habit.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Christina Jordan discuss the following:
You have quite the story on how you were able to lose weight, keep it off and inspire others to also follow a similar healthy path. What was your turning point where you said ‘okay enough’, I need to get healthy?
Tell us a bit about your approach to weight loss and your weight loss program.
Several try to lose weight and then stop or give up. What do you tell those whom don’t have the willpower to continue?
They say weight loss is an overall mindset and lifestyle change. Do you believe that and what do you think about these fad diets are on the marketplace today promising rapid weight loss in a month.
What are some of your weight loss tips for getting healthy and staying healthy this summer?
How about breaking unhealthy habits. You talk about it doesn’t just take 21 days to change a habit. Why is that?
 
Though you'd never guess it today, nine years ago Christina Jordan was 100+ pounds over weight, sick, tired and facing a diagnosis of life threatening illnesses. Her weight skyrocketed at 19 years old and by the time she was 22 she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and several other conditions that doctors warned could end her life. She'd hit rock bottom! Christina tried and failed to lose weight over and over again, spending hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars with nothing to show for it! In 2006, she tipped the scale at 247 pounds, heavier than, Mike Tyson, the once Heavy Weight Boxing Champion of the world! The hardest part was how she could not run and play with her three young sons due because her heart could not handle the stress.
For years Christina felt trapped by her weight. In one year, Christina took control of her health and shed over 113 pounds and 16 dress sizes. Her weight loss transformation was so dramatic that even her own family members did not recognize her. She has now kept the weight off for nearly 10 years and has easily maintained her weight with her healthy, balanced lifestyle. Motivated by her own struggle with her weight, Christina has gone onto earn her Masters in Nutrition and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Naturalpathic Medicine I order to help others in their weight loss journey.
 
 
Christina is carrying out her vision of transforming lives by working with her clients at her thriving weight loss practice, Fit Body Weight Loss, located in Gilbert, Arizona. Additionally, Christina is excited to have the honor to represent her home state as the new Mrs. Arizona Global Elite Earth USA for 2016-2017! She looks forward to an amazing year filled with many philanthropic adventures including raising awareness for families on the benefits of healthy eating and exercise.
Today Christina is 113 pounds lighter, 16 sizes slimmer and medical experts have acclaimed her as a “picture of perfect health”! She has easily maintained her healthy weight for nearly a decade, while raising her three sons with her husband, Derek. Working as a Master Nutritionist, pursuing her doctorate in Naturalpathic Medicine and serving as Mrs. Arizona. Christina is carrying out her vision of transforming lives by working with her clients at her thriving weight loss practice, Fit Body Weight Loss, located in Gilbert, Arizona. She also writes a successful blog and provides tips, healthy recipes and motivation for healthy living on social media.
 
Website: www.fitbodyweightloss.com

21 Things You Need to Know About Diabetes & Weight Loss Surgery

 
Dr. Scott Cunneen, Director of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, and author of a new book just published by the American Diabetes Association called 21 Things You Need to Know About Diabetes & Weight Loss Surgery again joins eHealth Radio and the Diabetes & Weight Management Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Scott Cunneen discuss the following:
We talked with you a few years ago when your first book on weight loss surgery was published.  What’s different in this new book?
So does weight loss surgery actually provide a cure for diabetes?
With more than 200,000 weight loss surgical procedures performed every year in this country, wouldn’t you think the number of people with diabetes would be going down instead of up?
Which weight loss procedures work the best on diabetes?
How would you suggest people start finding out if weight loss surgery is right for them, whether or not they have diabetes?
 
Scott A. Cunneen, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is Director of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.  A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, he hold a master's degree in physiology from Georgetown University and a master's degree in human nutrition from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University. 
 
 
A Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgeons, Dr. Cunneen also serves on the editorial advisory board of DiabeticLifestyle.com and EndocrineWeb.com, and is often called upon to teach laparoscopic procedures throughout the U.S. and abroad. He is the author of 21 Things You Need to Know About Diabetes & Weight Loss Surgery, published by the American Diabetes Association.

The Truth About Effective Weight Loss

Dr. Dwayne Watkins, Board-certified physician located in Stockbridge, Georgia joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information & Weight Management Channels. He currently serves as the CEO and Medical Director of Heartland Healthcare, Total Body, and Heartland College Park and is here to talk to us about weight loss.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Dwayne Watkins discuss the following:
What is the most important aspect of weight management and how should it be approached?
What are some medical weight loss options? What are reasons someone would consider these options?
Are medical weight loss options safe? What are the possible side effects and complications?
How can liposuction benefit someone who is trying to lose weight?
What does the liposuction procedure entail? What is recovery like?
 
Dwayne L. Watkins, MD is a board-certified physician, who received his Bachelors of Pharmacy from the University of Kansas Pharmacy School. He later went on to attain his medical degree from the University of Kansas Medical School and completed his residency training at Atlanta Medical Center. Dr. Watkins is a member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians and American Board of Internal Medicine, and he has received specialized training in medical weight loss and laser liposuction. When Dr. Watkins is not helping his patients achieve optimal results, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. In his spare time, he loves training youth in sports, traveling, and actively working as a member of his church.
 
Website: www.totalbodyatlanta.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TotalBodyAtlanta Twitter: @TotalBodyATL

Building a Better Fat Trap. Q & A with Gary Thompson, M Pharmaceuticals

Gary Thompson, President and CEO of M Pharmaceuticals USA, a clinical-stage company developing innovative technologies for obesity and weight management joins eHealth Radio and the Health News, Pharmaceutical & Weight Management Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Gary Thompson discuss the following:
A fat loss drug is the holy grail, what has been the challenges in developing a drug that actually works?
With drugs that "trap fat", what have been the issues surrounding Orlistat products currently on the market?
Your company has redesigned this drug, now called C-103, to address "bathroom issues", how does this new drug work?
What have studies for C-103 demonstrated so far?
Would your drug work against other illnesses that affect the obese such as fatty liver disease, if so, how?
What is the next step for your diet drug?
 
Gary A. Thompson, B.S. is President & CEO M-Pharmaceutical U.S.A. Inc. Thomspon has 30 years plus of sales and management experience in Fortune 500 health care organizations and start up pharmaceutical companies. He has served as Vice President of sales for Cigna Healthcare managing billions of assets over his career. Mr. Thompson's management and leadership roles with start up ventures including ToConceive LLC., (510K FDA Clearance ) in women's health and wellness, and in the obesity space as President of M-Pharma's newly acquired Chelatexx, LLC., C-103 reformulated orlistat.
 
Website: www.m-pharma.ca
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/pages/M-Pharmaceutical-Inc Twitter: @MPharmaceutical

Gut Health: Why You Need It and How to Get It

Charity Lighten, the Chief Nutritionist for healthy foods company Silver Fern Brand, & certified plant-based nutritionist joins eHealth Radio and the General Health & Nutrition Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Charity Lighten discuss the following:
We've been hearing a lot about gut health lately, how important is it really?
Can't we just eat yogurt or drink kombucha?
How can we tell the difference between a good probiotic and a bad one?
Are there foods that we should avoid?
Are sugar cravings linked to gut health at all? How do you get rid of these sugar cravings?
How does gut health relate to weight loss?
Why is is important that probiotics survive the stomach acid and make it to the lower intestine?
Charity Lighten, the Chief Nutritionist at Silver Fern Brand, is a wife, mother of 4, business owner, and lover of food! She grew up in Canada and received her degree in Accounting from Brigham Young University. Her real passion, however, is for nutrition and the power of food - especially as it pertains to disease prevention. She is certified as a plant-based nutritionist through Cornell University and is a Food for Life Instructor for the Cancer Project. She teaches class all over Utah, can be seen regularly on KUTV 2 News in Salt Lake City and is a regular columnist for KSL.com. She is currently working towards her Masters in Nutrition from Tufts University. She can also be found on Instagram @avibrantlife and www.avibrantlife.me.
Website: www.silverfernbrand.com

FitWorx, the "non-gym" solution for a healthy lifestyle and weight loss

FitWorx partners Rick Langella and Keith Johnson join eHealth Radio and the Nutrition and Fitness Channels. FitWorx is the "non-gym" solution for a healthy lifestyle and weight loss with four locations in Massachusetts.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guests Rick Langella and Keith Johnson discuss the following:
Can you tell us about the FitWorx concept and how it evolved?
FitWorx helps people from all walks of life in developing and maintaining a healthier lifestyle. How do you inspire the 85% of the public who hate to exercise and keep them coming back?
What does a FitWorx membership include and how much does it cost?
Tell us more about the atmosphere and environment of FitWorx? What should members expect?
You have a unique and highly successful program that changes lives for the better, backed by many success stories. What do you think makes the FitWorx program so successful?
Duration: 10:13
FitWorx is owned and managed by partners Rick Langella, a 30-year veteran of the fitness industry, and Keith Johnson, personal trainer and professional athlete. The partners launched their first location in Pembroke in 2013. They now have four locations (Easton, Pembroke, West Roxbury and Weymouth, MA) and an ambitious plan to expand to 20 locations by 2020.
Website: www.fitworx.com

Talking about that Middle Aged Spread with Melanie White of Downsize Me

Melanie White, Director at Downsize Me again joins eHealth Radio and the Nutrition & Weight Management Channels. Melanie is a Certified Health and Wellness Coach who helps people to eat better, think differently and feel great.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Melanie White discuss the following:Why is it that so many people seem to get ‘middle aged spread’?How do stress hormones cause middle aged spread?What sorts of things cause this stress you’re talking about?How do blood sugar hormones cause middle aged spread?What are three tips you can share to help people to reduce their spare tire?
Duration: 6:28
Melanie White is a Health and Wellness Coach who loves helping people to change the way they eat and think for a slimmer body, better energy and a longer, healthier life. After 13 years in a stressful corporate role in Perth as a Biologist, she realised empowering people was far more enjoyable and meaningful.
Melanie is the co Founder of Downsize Me, an eight-week food coaching program that helps people overcome the hormonal and mental barriers to weight loss. She also works as a coach trainer and business mentor for Wellness Coaching Australia.
She loves to share her skills and lifelong passions for food, gardening, activity, personal development and healing.
BSc (Biology; Honours); Metabolic Typing Advisor Level 1; Accred. Cert. Nutr (Cadence); Cert IV (Personal Training); Wellness Coaching Australia Level 3; Wellcoaches USA

Website: www.downsizeme.net.au
Social Media Links:
Facebook: facebook.com/DownsizeMeProgram
Twitter: @DownsizeMeAus
The views 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.

Be Happy, Be Healthy, Be Free with Dr. Kristian H

Dr. Kristian H, a millennial lifestyle expert, serial entrepreneur, health enthusiast, and author who has inspired women across the world to live healthy, happy, and free lives joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Kristian H discuss the following:Who is Dr. Kristian H?You have accomplished so much in a short amount of time. From graduating from Yale, to getting a doctorate degree, to being featured in the Dr.Oz magazine. How were you able to do it- especially in such a short time?What is a millennial lifestyle and how do you live it?Health is in important part of your brand. What advice do you have for people who are looking to start a healthy lifestyle? What advice or tips do you have for our listeners who may be feeling stuck?What does Be Happy, Be Healthy, Be Free mean?

Duration: 13:55
Dr. Kristian H is a serial entrepreneur, lifestyle expert, and health enthusiast.  She embodies the passion, fearlessness, and uniqueness that fuels her generation.  A Yale graduate and a Doctoral candidate at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Kristian H blends her academic knowledge, creativity, and unconventional philosophy to promote healthy, happy, and free lifestyles.
No day is the same for Dr. Kristian H, from teaching public health at George Washington to leading yoga classes to mentoring entrepreneurs. She is redefining success and helping others do the same.
A speaker, blogger, and health enthusiast, Dr. Kristian H is inspiring a generation to be happy, healthy, and free. You can be a part of her daily journey on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook!

Website: www.DrKristianH.com
The views 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.