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Revolutionizing postpartum care one mama at a time

Jill Bigelow, Founder of PELV-ICE that makes the very first complete pelvic supports with ice/heat for mamas-to-be and postpartum recovery joins eHealth Radio and the Female Health, Health Care & Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Jill Bigelow discuss the following: How did you get the idea for PELV-ICE and more specifically Mama Strut?Since invesnting it 4 years ago, has your journey to commercialization been a straight line or have you zigged and zagged along the way? What is your marketing strategy to reach both domestic and global markets?  Where do you see the brand Mama Strut in 5 years? Do you have other products that you are working on?
Duration: 6:23
The visionary behind the Mama Strut is Jill Bigelow, a serial entrepreneur, finance professional, USC MBA (2007) and mom of three – ages 7, 4 and 1.  After giving birth to her second child in 2011, she was frustrated that her hospital's solution for her pelvic discomfort was ice in a rubber glove, gauze underwear and pain medication. After scouring both the medical and maternity markets, Bigelow was surprised to discover there was no singular product that truly addressed all her physical ailments as a new mom.
Inspired by other braces for soft-tissue injuries, the idea for the Mama Strut was born. In August 2011, Bigelow applied for a patent and turned to innovation incubators, tech contests and clinical trials with multiple departments at USC, including AIM Incubator, Greif Center, Marshall, Viterbi's MEPC Innovation Incubator and the Alfred Mann Institute. Through USC's tremendous support, she was able to bring her vision to fruition and perfect her product. In 2013, her prototype was classified by the FDA and in 2014, she celebrated the launch of her company PELV-ICE™ and its first product of many, the Mama Strut™.
Bigelow resides in Los Angeles with her husband and three children and became a Mama Strut user in February 2015 after the birth of her third child.

Website: www.mamastrut.com
Follow Mama Strut on Social Media:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mamastrut
Twitter: @PELV_ICE

Why I'm Over Botox. A Plastic Surgeon Talks Smart Solutions for Sensible People

Dr. Sonita Sadio, a plastic surgeon known for helping clients avoid plastic surgery joins eHealth Radio and the Anti-Aging & Plastic Surgery Information Channels.  She has two medical practices, Sub Rosa Private Aesthetics, a members-only anti-aging practice.  And Tanager Private Aesthetics, which helps younger men stay younger and keep their hair.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Sonita Sadio discuss the following:Tell us about yourself.  What is Sub Rosa and how did you get the idea?Is there anything wrong with aging?  Why not just age graciously?What are the biggest mistakes women make when it comes to their anti-aging strategy?What about skincare?  Is that important?What about men?  Is this right for them too?
Duration: 13:23
Dr. Sonita Sadio is a plastic surgeon.  But with one crucial difference.  She helps women and men avoid surgery.  Her closed, members-only, practice is by referral only.  She believes that less is more.  That natural is beautiful.  That gradual is powerful.  Being ageless over time isn’t about procedures.  It’s about a plan.
Her new, holistic philosophy has been featured in a number of publications, including DuJour, Allure, NYMag, Cosmopolitan, People, and Art Bodega.  She has been interviewed as a thought-leader by a multi-national advertising agency for their research division for their dossier, The Truth About Aging.
After extensive training in plastic surgery at Harvard University and the Mayo Clinic, she was selected for a prestigious fellowship in Aesthetic Surgery at the New York & Ear Infirmary, where she trained under some of Manhattan's plastic surgery luminaries.  She is an honors society graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine.  She earned her undergraduate degree in literature at Yale College.

Website: www.subrosas.com

Keeping Seniors Safe from Illegal Online Pharmacies and Counterfeit Medicines

Libby Baney, Executive Director of the Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies, an international non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the safety of consumers online again joins eHealth Radio and the Pharmaceutical & Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Libby Baney discuss the following: What is the Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies? 
Why is the focus of your new campaign seniors and their caregivers?Can you give us some examples of what kinds of costs seniors are looking at?How prevalent are illegal online pharmacies?What are the risks associated with buying prescription drugs from illegal online pharmacies?How do people stay safe when shopping for medicines online?Earlier you mentioned to verify, if one is buying from a secure website to look to the right of the dot, what kind of protocol does a seller have to go through to own one of these kinds of websites for example a cvs.pharmacy?
Duration: 9:56
Libby Baney is the Founder and Executive Director of the Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies (ASOP Global), an international non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C.  In this capacity, Libby leads ASOP operations, shapes public policy, and advocates for increased international attention to the issue of illegal online drug sellers. Libby began working on Internet pharmacy issues in 2009 when she helped to launch a loose coalition, which grew into ASOP Global.
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 Senior Director 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.

Websites: www.safeonlinerx.com | www.XtheRisk.pharmacy
Follow on Twitter: @safeonlinerx

The growth of International Online Dating with new survey findings

Anita Covic, Online Dating Expert at AnastasiaDate.com & AsianDate.com joins eHealth Radio and the Online Dating and Relationship Channels to highlight the growth of International Online Dating with new survey findings.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Anita Covic discuss the following: Online dating has become part of today’s culture, why has international online dating grown?How do AnastasiaDate and AsianDate fit into the mix?You conducted the International Online Dating Survey, please share what you found when it came to the importance of love and companionship.We often feel better about ourselves when we are in a relationship. Why would an international online dating relationship help?When it comes to a healthy relationship, why do some turn to international online dating?
Duration: 5:40
Born in Podgorica, Montenegro, Anita Covic has always had a love for traveling the globe and meeting new people.  From Italy and France, to Spain, Greece, United Emirates, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and the United States, she understands the way that singles connect with those from other countries and cultures.  That knowledge has benefitted her in her position as Dating Specialist for top international online dating sites AnastasiaDate.com and AsianDate.com.
Covic spent her senior year of high school in New York as an exchange student that solidified her love for living abroad.  She connected with the culture of New York City as it represents the main philosophy of life and diversity.  She now calls New York City her second home.
Covic graduated from the UDG University in Podgorica, Montenegro with a Bachelor of International Economics and Finance.  She holds a Masters of Arts in public relations and communication from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri.
She began her professional career at Webster University as a Recruiting Coordinator where she was responsible for strategically designing and implementing admission events and campus visit programs while also representing the University’s graduate programs at local, national and international recruitment events. 
Upon moving to New York for her career, Covic served as Public Relations Manager for Volta Group.  She created and executed campaigns for the start-up by connecting with all major media and created and managing social media networks.
In Montenegro, she served as a journalist with the Daily Papers.  She was responsible for collecting and analyzing macro-economic data, conduct research and editing articles.
Covic brings her expertise of communications, social media, event planning, promotional campaigns and more to her role as Dating Specialist for AnastasiaDate.com and AsianDate.com.
Covic is proficient in English, Italian, Spanish and Serbo – Croatian while also possessing a working knowledge of Portuguese.
About AnastasiaDate and AsianDate:
AnastasiaDate and Asian Date, the leading international dating services facilitating exciting and romantic companionship between men and women all over the world, has over 28 million international users while attracting more than 80 million visitors annually translating into over 1.5 million conversations exchanged onsite daily.
Founded in 1993, AnastasiaDate is committed to member safety, customer satisfaction and the ongoing pursuit of innovation.
AnastasiaDate/AsianDate has representation in every country it touches, providing a high level of customer service to a worldwide clientele. Members are able to communicate across a variety of top-notch multimedia platforms, including video chat.
For more information visit www.AnastasiaDate.com & www.AsianDate.com.
Follow on Social Media:
AnastasiaDate
www.Facebook.com/AnastasiaDate
@AnastasiaDate
AsianDate
www.Facebook.com/AsianDate
@AsianDate

Mawi DNA Technologies – Biosampling Reinvented™

Jerome David, Vice President of sales and marketing for Mawi DNA Technologies, LLC, of Hayward, California, which developed and commercialized the iSWAB technology, an innovative system for collection of biosamples from animals and humans to provide a robust DNA yield with low bacterial DNA content joins eHealth Radio and the Heath News and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Jerome David discuss the following:When did Mawi DNA Technologies launch and why is the company different from other DNA collection companies?Describe the iSWAB kit and how it works.What audiences are you targeting with your DNA technology?Provide a typical scenario where your product works better than others.Tell us about the new Omega Bio-tek collaboration and why it is important.Is the product used only in the US, or are you available in other countries?
Duration: 10:32
Jerome David, Vice President, leads all sales and marketing activities for Mawi DNA Technologies, LLC and has over 25 years of sales, marketing, and business development experience in the life sciences industry. He has successfully driven the growth of several start-up organizations that resulted in acquisitions or successful joint ventures.
Mr. David has also served in leadership positions at industry leading organizations such as GE Healthcare, Becton Dickinson, and Bio-Rad. He obtained his BS in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from the University of California, San Diego and his Executive MBA from San Diego State University.

Website: www.mawidna.com
Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mawi-DNA-Technologies
Twitter: @MauiDNA
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Mobile workforce management for the medical industry

Marne Martin, CEO of ServicePower Technologies which provides mobile workforce management software solutions for the field based services joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Marne Martin discuss the following:What is mobile workforce management?How does MWFM apply to the medical industry?How does IoT and M2M come into play in healthcare?How do you think mobility in ServiceScheduling can help with the increasing costs of healthcare?Is mobile health an important area for Service Power?How can these solution enable patients to feel more involved in their own care?
Duration: 11:14
ServicePower provides connected mobile workforce management software solutions that bring together the customer and the dispatch center, technician, claims and warranty processes, parts, the third party service contractors, assets, mobility, business intelligence, and social collaboration. ServicePower connects all aspects of the field service value chain through the use of innovative technology that accelerates business efficiency gains and customer satisfaction while reducing costs. ServicePower is uniquely positioned to offer connected workforce management solutions on one underlying and consistent platform
ServicePower’s platform focuses on solving fundamental field service problems, with patented routing optimization, 3rd party dispatch and warranty claim payments, cross-platform mobile technology and asset tracking software, robust business intelligence, M2M Connected Services, and our latest innovations, Optimization on DemandTM and NEXUS FSTM Field Service Management software. 
Our intelligent, integrated technology provides:
•    Intelligent, automated scheduling of the best labor resource, whether that’s an employee in a company truck or a 3rd party contractor, with Smart Scheduling Broker, to achieve corporate metrics, meet customer requirements and enhance the overall experience.
•    Optimized employee schedules to achieve the greatest levels of productivity, efficiency and SLA compliance.
•    Fully mobilized onsite processes, ensuring the job is completed, to the customer’s satisfaction, in a single truck roll, driving down schedule costs and repeat trips.
•    M2M connected services and conditional scheduling, to take advantage of emerging IoT technologies.
•    End-to-end field service management (business management) functionality, in the cloud, bringing efficiency and automation to the field service market, no matter the size of the enterprise
•    Continuous analysis and fine tuning of the overall operation through access to real time operational data, and data driven decision making
ServicePower’s mobile workforce management software provides proven business benefits which improve the customer experience and yield measurable ROI, as well as:
•    Increase  field productivity
•    Increase field efficiency
•    Cost savings through improved line-of-sight and fraud control

Websites: www.servicepower.com | www.nexus-fs.com
Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ServicePowerPlc
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ServicePowerPlc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servicepower
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/servicepower
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Growing Problem of Myopia among Kids and Its Impact and Treatment options

Dr. Max Parikh, Chief Surgeon at Nvision La Jolla/San Diego joins eHealth Radio and the Eye Health & Health News Channels. Dr. Parikh specializes in Lasik and cataract surgery; which is the most effective treatment for the elimination or reduction of myopia.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Max Parikh discuss the following:What is Myopia?What is the problem with being Myopia—can’t you do lasik to treat?How prevalent is the problem of myopia now and projected to be in the future?Why are so many people getting myopia?Are there any treatment options to slow down or reverse the myopia in childhood?
Dr. Parikh has been a board-certified ophthalmologist for more than 9 years and has performed more than 12,000 LASIK procedures, including many for NFL players on the San Diego Chargers. He was one of the first west coast surgeons trained in custom Wavefront treatment technology. He also specializes in LASIK, PRK, LASEK, cataracts, intraocular lenses, custom LASIK, intrastromal corneal rings (Intacs), and CK.
Dr. Parikh graduated cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of California, Irvine. He received his M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School.  He did his residency at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary/Mount Sinai and then returned to the west coast for his cornea and refractive surgery fellowship.
In his spare time, Dr. Parikh teaches principles of ophthalmology and refractive surgery to fellow doctors and surgeons.  But when he is not doing that, he spends time with his family in the great outdoors of Southern California.
Dr. Parikh practices at NVISION's La Jolla and San Diego location.

Websites: www.nvisioncenters.com | www.max.vision
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maximizeyourvision
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Addressing the Stigma of Mental Illness

Diana Ketterman, Mental Health Author, Speaker, and Education Provider joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Mental Health Channels.  Diana is owner of Mastering Mental Health, where she provides mental health speaking and curriculum services for educators, students, parents, social workers, faith-based organizations, women's groups, and public groups.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Diana Ketterman discuss the following:What is your purpose for being on the show today?What is mental health stigma?How does mental health differ from mental illness?What are some mental illness facts that are related to youth?What are some of the causes of mental illness?

Duration: 13:06
For nearly her entire childhood, Diana Ketterman grew up in a home with a mother who suffered from undiagnosed paranoid schizophrenia. When Diana was 13 years old, her father was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor affecting his mental capacity. It took his life at the age of 40 when Diana was just 17 years old. Diana, the oldest of three children increasingly took on many adult responsibilities as her parent's illnesses became predominant.
Through resiliency, Diana overcame her early obstacles to build an impressive career, one that combines her interests in teaching and technology while allowing her to stay connected to her community. Diana has 23 years in the field of education, 6 years working for the federal government and a lifetime of experience in building resiliency in coping with mental illness.
Diana holds a BS in Business Administration and Accounting and a MS in Computers in Education. Diana has earned many achievements in education including being named the SBEA Teacher of the Year. She was instrumental in working with Virginia state politicians and educators to establish state standards and college frameworks for students to receive technical industry certifications. Her teaching methods have been published in the National Business Education Yearbook, and her lesson plans have been published in a high school textbook by Cengage Learning.
Diana has been a speaker on the local, state and national level, writing and advocating the implementation of business and technology curriculum. She served as the adviser for a division of Future Business Leaders of America. Under her leadership students were awarded national recognition during multiple years.
Diana graduated from the first cohort of the Future FEMA Leaders, a prestigious program which allowed her to travel and learn about the interworking of the agency.  With this opportunity she developed her professional network which included mentoring by senior executive leadership.
Diana is currently putting her years of technical and public-speaking experience to good use as she promotes a media campaign in parallel with the publication of her first book, A Child of Royalty.  Her experiences entailed a United Way presentation with CNN writer and senior producer Wayne Drash. Diana has also co-authored a Virginia regional United Way community mental health report.
Diana has been actively involved with the national community dialogue through Creating Community Solutions and the Text, Talk, Act campaign.  Diana’s work was represented at the 2016 Tucson Festival of Books in Tucson, Arizona.
It is with passion that Diana has produced this first children’s workbook, Making Sense of Me.  Diana believes that everyone experiences depression and anxiety at some point in life.  She says, “It is more apparent that we as a society must do something to enable children to have a voice, to learn to identify their emotions, and to build resiliency in being overcomers.”

Website: www.masteringmentalhealth.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masteringmentalhealth
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Perth physio changing the way physiotherapy is delivered

Scott Wescombe, the Founder of Happy Physio joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care, News and Physical Therapy Channels to discuss the missed opportunities in his Nan's life & how that is driving Happy Physio to change the way physiotherapy is delivered.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Scott Wescombe discuss the following:Why did you choose to become a physiotherapist?How did you get started in business?What is the purpose or mission behind Happy Physio?How is your physiotherapy service different?Tell me about your book, 'From Pain & Injury To Healthy & Happy'?

Duration: 28:40
Scott Wescombe is a serial entrepreneur and an international human transformation expert who is obsessed with creating positive long lasting change in peoples lives.
Starting off as a personal trainer and les mills body trainer after transforming his own life as a late teenager, he went on to complete an Exercise & Sports Science degree and Physiotherapy degree with first class honours, as well as multiple other global qualifications that make peoples lives better.
Having impacted over a quarter of a million people in the past decade, Scott is still super hungry and relentlessly looking at even better ways to serve people with his highly valued team at Happy Physio. He is the author of 'From Pain & Injury To Healthy & Happy'. Scott is loving changing the way physiotherapy is delivered in private practice in Australia for more clients to benefit from real results and life changing breakthroughs.
You can follow Happy Physio on Instagram: @happyphysio & on Snapchat: HappyPhysioAus.

Website: www.happyphysio.com.au
Facebook: Facebook.com/happyphysioperth
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Essential Oils Have Super Powers with Kathy Heshelow

Kathy Heshelow, author of the new book “Essential Oils Have Super Powers: From Solving Everyday Wellness Problems to Taking on “Superbugs” again joins eHealth Radio and the Skin Care, Health & Beauty Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Kathy Heshelow discuss the following:Your new book about essential oils has just appeared. Tell us about it. Why did you write it?Why don’t you tell us exactly what essential oils are, and why they have super powers?I haven’t heard too many doctors recommend essential oils? Why not?How do you use them, what do you do with them?Do you have a favorite essential oil?What about safety?  Are essential oils safe to use?There is mention of Superbugs in your title. How do essential oils play into the issue of antibiotic-resistant Superbugs or MRSA?Are there current medical studies or tests about this?Why do essential oils work when antibiotics cannot?Are there any live cases of killing bacteria in people with a MRSA infection?There seems to be a lot to talk about but we are running out of time. People can read about all this in your book!  What are some of the other things you cover? Is this book for beginners or people who know something about essential oils?
Duration: 24:23
I was lucky enough to have lived in Paris, France for 16 years.  Paris is the best city in the world, at least in my opinion! So much beauty, history, real enjoyment of life, attention to detail, and never a dull moment.
You can find beauty and calm in a quiet corner of a park or along the Seine; feasts for the eyes and nose in any of the wonderful outdoor markets (my local one was the fabulous rue Cler); appreciation of detail and craft; an understanding of wellness and balance; lots of dogs (my dear Tasha, a cocker spaniel, was with me then); fabulous restaurants of every kind; style in those beautiful French women; the most amazing museums (big and small); and international flair in the city.
I graduated from The American University of Paris (AUP), and was honored to have working papers that allowed me to stay on all for many years. The time went by in a flash!
I worked at AUP and at Parsons School of Design, Paris campus as Assistant Director. So many talented students and professors from every country imaginable, so much cultural understanding and diversity; so much travel and discovery.
I always encourage Americans to spend some time outside the US if they can, even if only for a semester abroad or a summer of living and traveling.  Your attitude and point of view can shift and open up. Try to learn languages and engage with people. I actually back-packed around Europe for 3 months all those years ago on savings from high school jobs before starting college, to really see if I wanted to live and study in Europe. And I did!
Fast forward: When I decided to start up a skincare company, I knew I had to bring secrets I observed in Paris and Europe to Sublime Beauty, Sublime Naturals and ZEN BOX. I love the way French women age, more naturally yet with grand style – nothing
overdone.
However, I bring the old-school US approach to customer service:  “Delight them with great customer service, and treat them as you want to be treated” – that is our customer service motto.
When I first returned from Europe in 1996, I actually launched into a commercial real estate career that became very robust and exciting (until 2008 when it seemed the whole world crashed), and I still take on a client or two per year though my
specialty niche is still not yet robust even today.
Some ask how I got from commercial real estate to wellness and skincare – my 1031 NNN niche essentially went away after the crash of 2008. I waited for a few years after the crash, thinking the dip would turn, but it has been much slower than anticipated. When it was clear things were not recovering, I decided it was time to do something that I was clearly interested in personally – healthy skin and wellness and quality of life.  And most entrepreneurs realize, business is business. You apply the same principles and models to what you are doing, no matter the industry.
Because I have diverse companies and activities, it was suggested by a mentor to put together a website to pull the information
together under one roof, and voila!
I am intrigued by the monthly subscription box phenomenon, and knew that bringing Essential Oils to my clients would be a hit. ZEN BOX launched in February 2016.  While I have used and studied Essential Oils for decades (including use in France), I decided to formalize it with a certification, now in progress. I am now writing a book about the joy and power of Essential Oils for wellness and balance now, and trademarked the phrase: Essential Oils Have Super Powers®.
My hubby and I live in Florida and enjoy the warmth year-round along with our pups.

Websites: www.kathyheshelow.com | www.sublimenaturals.com
Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SublimeBeautyNaturals
Twitter: SB_NaturalSkin

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