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Breedlove for Africa: Spreading Hope One Meal at a Time

Mark Wentling, Director for Africa Relations with Breedlove Foods in Lubbock, Texas who is involved in spreading hope one meal at a time joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel. He has a long record of outstanding performance in the design and management of a diverse variety of complex development assistance activities in Africa. Wentling is one of the rare people on Earth who has visited or worked in all fifty-four African countries.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Mark Wentling discuss the following:
What is AfriCook?Tell us a bit more about the importance behind the “Breedlove for Africa” fundraiser. (#Breedlove4Africa) Your company works with companies addressing these problems in the continent of Africa. What new breakthroughs do you find promising? How can Lubbock Support the “Breedlove for Africa” Fundraiser?Where Can People Go to Make a Donation?
Duration: 8:59
Mark Gregory Wentling was born in Wichita, Kansas and grew up in the nearby rural communities of Eldorado and Udall. He has a wealth of international development experience, working mostly in Africa for the Peace Corps and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). He began his career as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Honduras in the 1967-69 period and, in September 1970, he continued working with the Peace Corps in Togo, where he served three years as a volunteer in village construction and agricultural education programs in the Agu District of Togo. In 1973, he served as a volunteer leader for these programs throughout Togo. In 1974, he became Associate Peace Corps Director responsible for rural development programs in Togo. In February 1975, he was assigned to Gabon as Peace Corps Director, and in 1976 he took up the same position in Niger.
In 1977, Mr. Wentling accepted an appointment as a Foreign Service Officer with USAID. During the 1977-1981 period, Mr. Wentling managed one of the most complex integrated rural development projects in West Africa, the Niamey Department Project. For his work in Niger, he received a Superior Honor Award from USAID and an unprecedented commendation from the Government of Niger.
Following his work in Niger, Mr. Wentling managed regional projects in the areas of agricultural research, rural credit and private sector development from USAID's headquarters in Washington. In 1983, he was assigned to Guinea and served as USAID Representative to this country until June 1987. For his work in Guinea with private investment promotion, agribusiness, local farmers and food aid, Mr. Wentling received high recognition from USAID, the Department of State and the Government of Guinea.
From June 1987 to July 1991, Mr. Wentling was USAID Representative to Togo and Benin. For sustained outstanding work during this four-year period with population, child survival, export promotion and agricultural policy reform activities, he was awarded Meritorious Awards by USAID and the U.S. Ambassador. In April 1989, in recognition of performance through March 31, 1988, Mr. Wentling received the high honor of being promoted into the U.S. Senior Foreign Service .
In August 1992, Mr. Wentling was named first USAID Director to Angola, but insecurity in that country prevented him from pursuing this assignment and he was assigned in November 1992 to Washington as the Director of the Southern Africa Drought Emergency and African Disaster Assistance Task force, including the Somalia working group. In March 1993, Mr. Wentling was assigned as the Director of USAID/Somalia. Mr. Wentling left this position in April 1994 to serve as Director of USAID/Tanzania until September 1996.  
Following his retirement as an USAID Senior Foreign Service Officer on September 30, 1996, Mr. Wentling was hired to serve as USAID’s Senior Advisor for the Great Lakes Region of Africa until to November 1997.  Beginning in late 1997, Mr. Wentling worked as a specialist consultant to USAID missions in Zambia, Guinea, Senegal and Malawi. In the 1999 – 2006 period Mr. Wentling worked for CARE in Niger and Mozambique, and for World Vision in a regional position that covered all of Africa. From August 2006 to December 2010, he worked for USAID’s West Africa Mission as its Country Program Manager for Niger and Burkina Faso. He was Plan International’s Country Director in Burkina Faso from July 2011 to June 2015. He then began working as a Senior Consultant for Africa with Breedlove Foods in Lubbock, Texas.
Mr. Wentling holds a Bachelor's degree from Wichita State University (WSU) and a Master’s degree in International Agricultural Development from Cornell University. WSU Alumni Association awarded him its annual achievement award for 2014. He was also honored to be among a select group of senior civilian and military officials to complete an intensive ten-month Master’s course of study on national security and international strategic issues at the prestigious National War College in June 1992. While at the War College, he received annual awards for his paper, "Redesigning U.S. Assistance to Africa in the Post-Cold War Era."
Mr. Wentling's languages are: French, Portuguese, Spanish, Ewe, Hausa and Kiswahili. He is the author of numerous articles and three novels, an Africa Trilogy. He resides in Lubbock with his wife and four children.

Website: www.breedlove.org
Donations can also be mailed to the Corporate Office: 
1818 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.,
Lubbock, Texas, 79403
Phone: 806.741.0404
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Group Homes Australia, a new concept in aged care

Tamar Krebs, Founder and CEO of Group Homes Australia, a new concept in aged care, dementia care which offers a social, supportive and welcoming environment that values independence and living life to the fullest, and feels like home joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care, Mental Health & Senior Care Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Tamar Krebs discuss the following: How is Group Homes Australia different from other aged or dementia care providers in Australia?Why did you start Group Homes Australia?What questions should one ask when they are looking for an aged/dementia care home/environment?Does Group Homes Australia offer high care? How many residents are there and how many care givers?Does the person need to move when they become more frail?Why should a family choose Group Homes Australia for their loved one?
Duration: 8:16
Our commitment at GHA and to each resident is to walk the entire journey each day, from beginning to end.

Our mission is to ensure that people living with dementia also live with dignity.

We achieve this by providing homes that look like, smell like and are like real homes.

Group Homes Australia recognises that today's generation of older Australians want something more than traditional aged care homes. They, and their families, want accommodation that provides high levels of respect and personal care combined within a warm, friendly environment.
Because we limit resident numbers in each of our houses to between 6 and 10 people, we are able to deliver care ratios that are usually one carer to every three residents, which is far higher than most aged care facilities are able to provide.

In this environment, we focus on our residents' abilities, not disabilities.  Our residents go on accompanied visits to local shopping centres; they visit hairdressers, buy food and, if they wish, may use our fully equipped kitchens to make favourite dishes – all with carer assistance.

These nurturing factors fit with our philosophy which is to provide new – and better – choices for older Australians; something we have been doing successfully since we opened in 2011.

Group Homes Australia provide a safe, pleasant, and enjoyable environment for every resident. To that end, we stimulate resident interest, personal satisfaction and well-being … and we encourage independence by showing respect for each individual's dignity and pursuit of enjoyable living.

Above all, we provide peace-of-mind to both our residents and their loved ones.

Website: www.grouphomes.com.au
Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Group-Home-Australia
Twitter: @GroupHomesAus
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How Individual Therapy Can Naturally Help With Pain Management

Dr. Nikki Martinez, Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor joins eHealth Radio and the Pain Management & TeleMedicine Channels discussing how individual therapy can naturally help with pain management.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following:Why is natural pain management such an important topic to you?What are some natural ways to treat, or at least lesson chronic pain?How can therapy help someone with chronic pain?What are some of the issues that individuals with chronic pain face? How can they be sure they are supported by their MD's? What are the benefits of a pain clinic?You included an article on natural help for pain management in your book Chronic Health Issues: Creative Ways to Treat Them. Why did you feel it was important to include this, and where can we find not only this book, but all of your other books as well?
Duration: 10:54
Dr. Nicole Martinez received her Masters and her Doctorate from Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and completed her predoctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois. She is a Professional Psychologist, an Adjunct Professor for 2 graduate programs, a Blogger for the Huffington Post, everyday Power Blog, several other publications, and is a Contributor to the Chicago Tribune. She works as a consultant on medical cases, as well as tund trainings for others. She has recently published 4 books.
Links:
Website: www.DrNikkiMartinez.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez-35b36231
Twitter: @DrNikkiMartinez
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Get Your Pre-Baby Body Back with the Mommy Makeover

Dr. Kevin Tehrani, an award-winning, board-certified plastic surgeon located in Great Neck and Manhattan, New York and the founder of Aristocrat Plastic Surgery & MedAesthetics joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel to discuss the mommy makeover.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Kevin Tehrani discuss the following: What is the mommy makeover?What are reasons someone would undergo the mommy makeover?What are your recommendations for someone who is considering the mommy makeover?What does the mommy makeover procedure entail? What is recovery like? Are there any common concerns with the mommy makeover?

Duration: 8:30
New York Plastic Surgeon Dr. Kevin Tehrani is renowned for his mastery in aesthetic surgery, especially the mommy makeover. As he considers plastic surgery to be the ultimate expression of art in surgery, Dr. Tehrani relentlessly strives for exceptional care and results for his patients. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Tehrani is the founder and director of Aristocrat Plastic Surgery with offices in Great Neck and Manhattan. He is the Chief of Plastic Surgery at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and is a member of multiple local and national societies, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
He’s been nominated and voted by his peers and colleagues to be one of the Top 10 Plastic Surgeons in New York by the No.1 visited website for the best of everything in the NY metropolitan area, Top10ofNewYork.com, as well as the America Top 10 website.
Dr. Tehrani is an outstanding educator in his field, which is enhanced by his extensive experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Tehrani holds the academic position of Assistant Clinical Professor in the Dept. of Surgery at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. He uses his vast knowledge of plastic surgery to provide instructional courses in aesthetic surgery and laser applications. He has presented both nationally and internationally at major medical symposia. Dr. Tehrani has been published in leading peer-reviewed scientific journals, cementing his standing as one of New York’s premier plastic surgeons.

Website: www.aristocratps.com
Social Media Links:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/aristocratps
Twitter: @aristocrat_ps
G+: https://plus.google.com/aristocratps
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Natural Treatment of Depression

Dr. Nikki Martinez, Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor joins eHealth Radio and the Health News, Mental Health & TeleMedicine Channels discussing natural treatments of depression.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following:What made you want to investigate natural remedies for depression?Who would these tools and techniques best serve?What are some of the tools and tips you could give the listener to naturally help with depression?How can therapy help with naturally treating depression? What might you work on?Is this subject a part of the chronic health book you wrote available on amazon? Why did you feel it was important to include this?
Duration: 8:30
Dr. Nicole Martinez received her Masters and her Doctorate from Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and completed her predoctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois. She is a Professional Psychologist, an Adjunct Professor for 2 graduate programs, a Blogger for the Huffington Post, everyday Power Blog, several other publications, and is a Contributor to the Chicago Tribune. She works as a consultant on medical cases, as well as tund trainings for others. She has recently published 4 books.
Links:
Website: www.DrNikkiMartinez.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez-35b36231
Twitter: @DrNikkiMartinez
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The largest Krav Maga centre in Australia

Avi Yemini, Founder of IDF Training that specialises in authentic Israeli Krav Maga joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & Avi Yemini discuss the following:What is Krav Maga?Is it really as effective as it's hyped up to be?Who can learn it?Are there a difference between different Krav Maga organisations?Where can people find authentic Krav Maga?

Duration: 6:06
I grew up in an ultra-orthodox Jewish home of 17 children. I was born the night my parents moved from Sydney to Melbourne. They drove interstate in a van with nine children, when my mother was nine months pregnant and I was born as soon as they drove into Melbourne.
Our family was ruled by an abusive and narcissistic father who used systematic violence and a distorted and warped interpretation of religion to control, manipulate and ultimately traumatize for over 30 years. I was kicked out of home at 13 years old and spent time on the streets, in group homes and foster care. I ended up addicted to heroin and often found myself in trouble with the law.
At nineteen I volunteered to join the Israel Defence Force in a bid to kick my addiction and do something meaningful with my life. My time as a Golani sharpshooter changed me and the experience of finally belonging to something that felt like a family helped turn things around for me.
After serving almost 3 years in the Gaza Strip I returned to Australia to marry the love of my life and start my own gym which today is known as the largest Krav Maga centre in Australia. Small business, marriage, raising two step-children and two of my own children have humbled me and given me everything I now live for. I have returned to the community I grew up in and reconnected with many who took me in and helped me out when I was abandoned by my parents.
I now have a beautiful family and am often asked to comment on issues relating to self defence, counter-terrorism, being pro-Israel in Australia and the Jewish community in Melbourne. I’ve publicly shared my story about heroin addiction and the full story of my abusive childhood numerous times with a variety of different audiences, both adult and adolescent.

Website: www.idftraining.com.au
Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IDFtraining
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealKravMaga
Youtube: https://twitter.com/RealKravMaga
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A chat with Al Pearson of Pearson Farm for National Pecan Month (April)

Al Pearson who is the 4th generation owner of Pearson Farm, the oldest continually family owned peach farm in Georgia again joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Nutrition Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & Al Pearson discuss the following:How do pecans stand out nutrition-wise from other nuts? What are the pecan's best nutrition aspects?
Please discuss one or two unique culinary characteristics/qualities of pecans.What are some ways parents can include pecans in their children’s snacks/ meals for this nutritional boost?When is pecan harvest season?How can listeners purchase your pecans? [Listen for coupon code]
Al Pearson is the 4th generation owner of Pearson Farm, the oldest continually family owned peach farm in Georgia.  At a young age, Al learned to navigate the farm. His father told him, “Son, if you're ever going to make any money, you're going to make it off of a tree.” The pruning of peaches and the shaking of pecan trees quickly became not only a job but a passion. Al has spent his life working peach and pecan trees, along with the next generation - his son Lawton.  They pay very close attention to details to insure the consistent, repeatable, recognizable quality of their fruit and nuts.  Al enjoys sharing what they do with others because they deliver something immensely personal….something that their customers eat and feed their family and friends.

Website: www.pearsonfarm.com
Social Media Links: 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePearsonFarm
Twitter: @Pearsonpeaches
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The Patient as CEO, How Technology Empowers the Healthcare Consumer

Robin Farmanfarmaian, the author of The Patient as CEO, an education tool and resource for healthcare professionals, the tech industry and most importantly – healthcare patients joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Robin Farmanfarmaian discuss the following:What made you decide to write The Patient as CEO?How will the increasing use of technology in healthcare change the role of patients in their own care, and the relationship between doctor and patient?  What is a healthcare technology product or service you have been impressed by in the last year or so?What is an area of healthcare tech that you would like to see expansion or more development or investment in?For people wanting to use technology to become more proactive in their own patient care, where would you recommend that they start?
Duration: 6:30
Robin Farmanfarmaian is an entrepreneur and speaker who has worked in eleven tech startups, mostly in biotech and medicine. Robin believes that technology can empower patients and make a positive impact in the health and medical fields.
As a teenager, she was misdiagnosed with an autoimmune disease that led to forty-three hospitalizations and six major surgeries - many of them ultimately unnecessary. Robin’s unique personal history inspired her to write The Patient as CEO as an education tool and resource for healthcare professionals, the tech industry and most importantly - patients.

Website: http://robinff.com
Facebook Public Figure: www.facebook.com/RobinFAuthor
The Patient As CEO Book Page: www.facebook.com/The-Patient-as-CEO
Twitter: @Robinff3
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Australian Company on its way to become Facebook of Health & Safety

Troy Westley, the CEO of CareMonkey, an award-winning electronic health and safety system again joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Technology Channels. CareMonkey automates the process of collecting medical and emergency details for organisations with a duty of care.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Troy Westley discuss the following:Troy, tell us a little about CareMonkey and how this innovative idea came from your own personal lightbulb moment.CareMonkey has had a massive year of wins, including taking out the world's largest ever startup prize with investors at Slush 2015. What do you think it is about CareMonkey that makes the system so unique and is impressing people globally?CareMonkey has really stretched its legs in 2015 - Troy, you've taken the system from Australia, to New Zealand, the Philippines, Finland and Ireland. What's next for 2016?Richard Branson recently said that CareMonkey is ''one to watch'' after your recent win at the 2015 Talent Unleashed Awards. It must be incredibly rewarding to see CareMonkey's value recognised by such a respected businessman. Is it the big wins like this that make the hard work worthwhile, or are the smaller wins day to day just as significant?
Duration: 13:05
CareMonkey is an electronic health and safety system that automates the collection of medical and emergency details for organisations with a duty of care. The Australian-based company consists of a team of ten, including two co-founders, Troy Westley and Martin Howell. Martin Howell, CTO, has been a very successful entrepreneur in Australia with several amazing exists, including realestate.com.au. CareMonkey's CEO, Troy Westley, has extensive experience in enterprise software, including Salesforce.com and Oracle.
In 2015, CareMonkey won the Slush Pitching Fest in Helsinki, beating over one thousand other entries. The €650,000 awarded made it the largest ever prize offered at a startup pitching competition. Earlier in 2015, CareMonkey walked away with the Talent Unleashed Award, presented by Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin, who commented that "CareMonkey is certainly one to watch!"
Being a partner-led company, CareMonkey will be further expanding to the US, UK and the Asia-Pacific this year, to help more schools, clubs and businesses better manage their duty of care.

Website: www.caremonkey.com
Social Media Links:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareMonkeyApp
Twitter: @CareMonkey_App
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Is Mind Reading Ruining Your Marriage?

Dr. Nikki Martinez, Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor joins eHealth Radio and the Health News, Mental Health & Relationship Channels discussing "Mind Reading" within a relationship.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following: This has been one of the most popular articles you have written. What gave you the idea?What is "Mind-Reading: in a relationship?What should people ask themselves to know if they are doing this?What can they do to stop doing it?How much have you seen relationships improve when people stop mind reading, and start using these tools? Is this covered in your couples book available on Amazon?

Duration: 7:29
Dr. Nicole Martinez received her Masters and her Doctorate from Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and completed her predoctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois. She is a Professional Psychologist, an Adjunct Professor for 2 graduate programs, a Blogger for the Huffington Post, everyday Power Blog, several other publications, and is a Contributor to the Chicago Tribune. She works as a consultant on medical cases, as well as tund trainings for others. She has recently published 4 books.
Links:
Website: www.DrNikkiMartinez.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez-35b36231
Twitter: @DrNikkiMartinez
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