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The Fallacy of The Calorie: Why The Modern Western Diet is Killing Us and How to Stop It

Chef and Cardiologist Dr. Michael S. Fenster better known as Dr. Mike, the author of his new book “The Fallacy of The Calorie: Why The Modern Western Diet is Killing Us and How to Stop It”. Dr. Mike is back to help Americans change the way we view food and our diet and joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Nutrition Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Michael S. Fenster discuss the following:With the title of this book, The Fallacy of the Calorie", it would leave some concerned...should we be concerned?What should our view of food be? Why does anything healthy seem to taste so BLAH?What seems to be the number one issue with Americans and their diets in general?Tell us why you think we desire sugar, salt and fat so much.Briefly touch on your 30 day program helping us break the shackles of the modern Western Diet with tools we would be able to use for a lifetime.If I were to take action with you as my nutritional mentor, where shouId I begin to make changes in my daily diet?
Duration: 10:33
As a Board Certified Interventional Cardiologist, Martial Artist and Professional Chef, Dr. Michael S. Fenster is a beacon of light in the dark world of food myths. Better known to his fans as “Dr. Mike”, he’s never one to back down from a challenge – including receiving his culinary degree from Ashworth University, where he was their alumnus of the year. 
Dr. Mike is no stranger to the spotlight; whether it’s cooking demos, sharing recipes or discussing food and health. He’s been a regular on CW’s The Daily Buzz, ABC’s The List, NBC’s Daytime TV, he’s also the star and producer of a popular cooking web series with Forbes Riley. The Author of several books, Dr. Mike has written regular columns for numerous publications and websites including Shape, Muscle & Fitness, Men’s Fitness, Glamour, The Atlantic, Outdoor Magazine, Pacific-Standard, Tampa Tribune, Luxuria Lifestyles and Basil. 
Mike’s love of food and medical awareness propelled him to combine these passions, the result is an exceptionally unique and insightful approach to food that seeks to counter the negative and inflammatory effects of the modern Western diet that deadens our taste buds, robs our vitality and increases the risks of cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes and a host of other conditions and illnesses that plague our society. 
With the recent release of his new book “The Fallacy of The Calorie: Why The Modern Western Diet is Killing Us and How to Stop It” (Koehler Books) - Dr. Mike is back to help Americans change the way we view food and our diet. As Described by Huffington Post, the book is said to be “as much entertainment as it is pregnant with facts, making the mass of information deliciously palatable...” Dr. Mike is here to lead us to a better life through his witty yet incredibly educational writing. The book traces the origins of our desire for sugar, salt and fat and its modern incarnation as the addictive Western Diet. 
Dr Mike discusses the intricate relationship between our diet, our physiology and our gut microbiome and how that manifests as health and wellness or disability and disease. He concludes with a 30 day program to break the shackles of the modern Western diet with tools you will use for a lifetime.  Always entertaining, often controversial and tremendously informative, Dr. Mike is a true original fusing food and health into easily digestible morsels and showing us all why; Tasty is the New Healthy.

Website: www.CardioChef.com

The newest "on-the-go" travel "must have" products that keep us all healthy while traveling!

Tina Aldatz and Margie Floris, Co-Founders of Savvy Traveler join eHealth Radio and the Health News and Travel Channels to share with you the newest "on-the-go" travel "must have" products that keep us all healthy while traveling!
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guests Tina Aldatz and Margie Floris discuss the following:We have learned that you are best friends in business! Tina, how have you managed to keep a healthy working relationship with Margie Floris your partner after all these years?So you both built the now global company Foot Petals, can you tell us what Savvy Traveler is?Since you both travel all the time, what is the one thing you were most shocked to learn about as far as facts about germs, and surface bacteria on planes?What is your best seller so far from all the individually packed towelettes Savvy Traveler has created?What is next for Savvy Traveler, will we see the product in airports? Any new products on the horizon?
Duration: 9:26
Tina Aldatz and her best friend Margie Floris are Co-Founders of the newest "must have" travel products, making traveling simple, smart, and safe. The company is called Savvy Traveler and the website is BeASavvyTraveler.com. Savvy Traveler is a premier lifestyle brand offering daily use products in convenient kits and single-use packets that are disposable, eco-friendly and made in CA! Savvy Traveler is dedicated to overall travel wellness while offering stylish lifestyle components for both personal and surface use. They are high performance products that are individually packed in a disposable towelette form that remove 99% of surface contamination. Savvy Traveler, American-made products with a modern design, help consumers carry all of their must-haves while they travel for a healthy, easy, on-the-go experience. Keeping travelers healthy for all their destinations!

TINA ALDATZ, Entrepreneur and CEO, made her mark on the world as a self-starting entrepreneur and founder of Foot Petals, the revolutionary line of designer insole cushions for women's high heels. As a child, Tina severely burned her feet after accidently stepping on buried hot coals at the beach. From her foot injury, Tina created Foot Petals to help fill a gap in the market for women?s high-heeled foot support. Through her strength and tenacity, Foot Petals became a successful multi-million dollar company that was recognized by Inc. 500 as one of the "500 fastest growing companies in America". Tina is a true pediatric burn survivor who has taken a horrific tragedy and turned it into her destiny. Tina has also been featured in Forbes Magazine as an "entrepreneur to watch" and was honored to become the 2011 National Latina Business Women Association's (NLBWA) "Business Woman of the Year".
Currently, Tina is the CEO of Savvy Traveler, a premier lifestyle brand dedicated to the health and wellness of the on-the-go consumer. Savvy Traveler is launching a revolutionary line of products intended to make the life of a jetsetter more clean and convenient. Recently, Tina authored her first book, "From Stilettos to the Stock Exchange", an autobiographical telling of her life and business, from concept to creation.
Tina is also an activist in her community. As a member of the Board of Directors for Hispanic 100 and Chairwoman of its highly regarded Mentor Program, she is dedicated to inspiring others and believes that success comes from within. The goal of the mentor program is to help young, goal orientated Latinos between the ages of 18 and 24 become successful in business and civic engagement through mentored relationships with successful Hispanic professionals.  Tina has also volunteered and helped organizations around her community like Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Orange County, Girls Inc., and in 2011 Foot Petals created an endowment through the Two Ten Foundation, focusing solely on scholarships for Women in the Footwear Industry (WIFI).
Tina is a strong advocate for change with regard to immigration policy in the United States. She is as an Executive Producer for Frontera, a very poignant film starring Eva Longoria and Ed Harris that brings to light the controversial and ongoing debate regarding illegal immigration along the U.S. and Mexican border. Tina believes it is crucial to remember what every immigrant is seeking?opportunity.Tina is driven to inspire women in all walks of life to pursue the American dream. She strives to motivate and assist women in business to bring their power and passion to reality.

Margarita "Margie" Floris is a self-made, successful businesswoman and entrepreneur with an extensive career in the fashion, accessories and footwear industries. As a pioneer in her field, she has established herself as a leading woman in the fashion industry through her experience in sales and management. After acquiring her degree in marketing and management from the Tobe Coburn School of Fashion in New York, Margie became the international sales manager for BCBG Max Azria and led the management of launching its cutting-edge product line throughout the United Kingdom and parts of the Middle East, Hong Kong, Central and South America.
In 2001, Margie joined long time friend, Tina Aldatz, taking the footwear industry by storm through the launching of their innovative line of custom insoles for women's high heels, Foot Petals. Margie was instrumental in globally growing the Foot Petals brand through her dedication, hard work and professionalism in developing and maintaining key relationships that enabled Foot Petals to be acquired by a publicly traded company. Through her direct management, Foot Petals consistently exhibited consistent and positive growth year after year.
Margie is also actively involved in the promotion of women in business; having helped fund the very first endowment fund for Two Ten's Women in Footwear Industry by providing college scholarships to young women looking to succeed in the footwear business. She is also a member of the Cosmetic Executive Women, serves as a mentor for Hispanic 100, and is a founding partner and board member of Apparel Insiders LLC. Apparel Insiders is a media company founded in 2010 that publishes both an online and print magazine delivering an inside perspective of the contemporary fashion industry.
Currently, Margie has joined business partner Aldatz, once again, as President of Savvy Traveler, a premier lifestyle brand dedicated to the health and wellness of the on-the-go consumer. Savvy Traveler showcases a revolutionary line of products intended to make the life of a jetsetter more clean and convenient by offering smart, safe and simple solutions. Margie continues to strive to be at the forefront of the fashion industry by creating unique, innovative solutions for today's consumers.

Website: www.BeASavvyTraveler.com

My Mommy Makeover with Board Certified Toledo Plastic Surgeon

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. John Zavell, the owner of his practice in Toledo, Ohio joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel to discuss a popular procedure among mothers, called the Mommy Makeover.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. John Zavell discuss the following:What is a Mommy Makeover and why has it become so popular?What procedures are included in a Mommy Makeover?What can patients expect the recovery process to be like for this procedure?Who would you recommend this procedure to or who would be a good candidate for a Mommy Makeover?How long after childbirth can this procedure be done –particularly in relation to body healing and breast feeding?
Duration: 16:40
John F. Zavell, MD, FACS is a board certified plastic surgeon practicing in the Toledo and Northwest Ohio area since 1993. He has focused his practice on cosmetic surgery of the breast, body, and face.
Dr. Zavell has been an investigator for the Mentor and Allergan corporations in ongoing breast implant technology research since 2003. This includes research into the highly cohesive gel implant, known as the “gummy bear implant”. (Allergan 410 ®, Mentor CPG ®). Dr. Zavell uses all types of implants in breast surgery including saline, silicone gel, and the “gummy bear” implants. The Mentor® external volume sizing system is used to help patients make more precise decisions about the size and look of their future breasts before surgery.
With the advent of bariatric surgery for massive weight loss, Dr. Zavell expanded his practice to include a greater array of body contouring procedures. In addition to requesting his experience in liposuction, tummy tuck, and breast lifts, Dr. Zavell’s patients may also discuss body lifts, thigh lifts, arm lifts and buttock lifts. Dr. Zavell is a frequent speaker at local weight loss groups including bariatric support groups. He regularly attends national meetings with a focus on body contouring.
In addition, Dr. Zavell is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Aesthetic Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a clinical associate professor at the UTMC and the chairman of the Plastic Surgery at Flower Hospital for over 10 years. He retains hospital privileges at most Toledo area hospital and surgery facilities, including overseeing his office’s AAAHC accredited operating room. He is a speaker at the Cancer Connection of Northwest Ohio, supporting breast cancer patients.
Dr. Zavell, originally from Detroit MI, attended the University of Michigan for college and medical school. After graduation, he completed general surgery at the Medical College of Ohio (now University of Toledo Medical Center) and was twice voted the Outstanding Resident Teacher. He performed his residency in Plastic Surgery at Providence Hospital and the affiliated Institute for Craniofacial and Reconstructive Surgery.

Website: www.johnzavellmd.com

New Advances in Diabetes Treatment: Insulin-Producing Cells That Could Replace Injections

Dr. Gerald Crabtree, Chief Operating Officer and Director at PharmaCyte Biotechnology, a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on developing targeted treatments for cancer and diabetes using its signature live-cell encapsulation technology, Cell-in-a-Box joins eHealth Radio and the Diabetes and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Gerald Crabtree discuss the following:In an effort to understand how the Melligen cells works, can you explain what happens to the pancreas in Type 1 diabetes?Why are liver cells such good candidates to replace the damaged cells in the pancreas?What have early lab trials shown?How does PharmaCyte’s Cell-in-the-Box help the melligen cells do their jobs?How will this technology help the lives of those patients living with Type 1 Diabetes?
Duration: 15:55
Dr. Gerald Crabtree is PharmaCyte’s Chief Operating Officer. Since 1985, Dr. Crabtree has been involved with various biopharmaceutical companies where he has alternatively supervised and coordinated the development of multiple drug candidates, prepared clinical protocols, investigator brochures, monographs, and research and review articles and served as project manager for development of major oncologic agents. He is a Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and also is a past member of research grant review committees for the National Institute of Health and the American Cancer Society. Dr. Crabtree established and directed, from inception, a department that monitored and coordinated the development of oncologic and immunologic drugs from initial discovery through regulatory approval in a major pharmaceutical company and served as project manager for the development of the anticancer agent, Taxol®.
Dr. Crabtree received his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and has published over 80 articles in peer-reviewed journals. He is a National Cancer Institute of Canada Research Fellow. In addition, he served as Department Head of Molecular Pharmacology for the Nucleic Acid Research Institute, and prior to that as Associate Professor of Medicine with the Roger Williams Cancer Center at Brown University. Dr. Crabtree has also served as Director of Project Planning and Management (Oncology/Immunology) at Bristol-Myers Squibb and as Vice-President of Research and Development at ETEX Corporation.

Website: www.pharmacytebiotech.com

Stemtech's all natural, stem cell nutrition products

Christian Drapeau, Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer of Stemtech International, a leader in the field of stem cell nutrition, and Author of "Cracking the Stem Cell Code" joins eHealth Radio and the General Health and News Channels to discuss his innovative research & development of Stemtech's all natural, stem cell nutrition products.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Christian Drapeau discuss the following:What is stem cell nutrition? And how can we enhance our own stem cells?You are the co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Stemtech International, a pioneer in the field of stem cell nutrition. Can you tell our listeners about Stemtech's nutritional products?Can anyone take Stemtech's all natural nutritional products?Stemtech also developed DermaStem Renewal Serum. How does DermaStem work to rejuevenate the skin and reduce signs of premature aging?Stemtech's SE2 is the world's first all natural supplement documented to support the release of adult stem cells. SE3 is being launched in June. Can you tell us about this new innovative addition to Stemtech's products?Stemcell medicine & therapy has shown great potential for pets. How does stem cell nutrition help to maintain our pets health? Can you tell us about StemPets and StemEquine? 
Duration: 18:16

Christian Drapeau, MSc
Stemtech International, Chief Science Officer
Research scientist and neurophysiologist Christian Drapeau has more than 15 years of research experience in the fields of natural foods and nutrition. Christian has collaborated with several universities and research centers in researching raw botanical ingredients and serves as Chief Science Officer for Stemtech International.

Website: www.stemtech.com

Facial Rejuvenation with Dr. James Shire | What Patients Should Know About Facial Surgery

Dr. James Shire, the Founder of Shire Facial Plastic Surgery located in Chattanooga, Tennessee joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel to discuss what patients should know about facial rejuvenation.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. James Shire discuss the following:What is your recommendation to patients who choose facial procedures based on short recovery times?What common misconceptions do you find patients have during your consult with them for a facial procedure?What are the benefits of a mini facelift or a facelift?After getting a surgical facial procedure, what are your general recommendations to maintain their new look and prolong results?As a surgeon, what important questions should patients be asking during their consultation?
Duration: 15:03
Dr. James R. Shire has combined a lifelong interest in the arts with a career in medicine in his practice of facial plastic surgery.  Dr. Shire is Board Certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, The American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgeons, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Shire was also the Director of Facial Plastic Surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine from 1995-1998.
After shifting to Chattanooga, TN, Dr. Shire quickly become the premier facial cosmetic surgeon in the area, and still holds a large following among out of state patients - seeking his unparalleled artistry, expertise and patient satisfaction. In addition to his thriving practice, Dr. Shire has dedicated his career to expanding the field of facial plastic surgery. He has contributed his expertise and excellence by co-authoring over 10 medical textbooks providing cutting edge techniques for various facial rejuvenation procedures.  Some of these topics include, Facelifing Incisions, Rhinology, Prejowl Implants, Facial Implants and lastly Deep Chemical Peeling which is set to release in the fall of 2015.
Dr. Shire organized and co-directed the Faces of Jerusalem in 2010 and was invited to the International German Symposium for Plastic – Reconstructive Surgery in 2012. Later that year, Dr. Shire conducted an instructional course on ‘The Modified Phenol-Croton Oil Peel’ in Washington D.C. and again later conducted the same course in New Orleans the following year.
Dr. Shire has been voted the best Plastic Surgeon in the Chattanooga area for the last six years and is listed in ‘Best Doctors in America’. He has been known as Consumers’ Research Council of America’s Top Surgeons – voted in every year since 2005.

Website: www.plasticsurgeryartist.com

Chronic Pain Solutions with Dr. Daniel Twogood

Dr. Daniel Twogood a Chiropractor who has been practicing in Apple Valley, California for over 30 years and the author of his 4th book, Chronic Pain Gone 90 Days joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Pain Management Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Daniel Twogood discuss the following: Your book is called Chronic Pain Gone 90 Days. Is that realistic? Can a person recover from chronic pain in just 90 days?So what does cause chronic pain?So why is the body failing to heal?So does that mean chronic pain sufferers need to change their diets? Should people eat a vegan diet, or eat organic food?What are some of those things that cause chronic pain?Aren’t dairy foods supposed to be good for you, like for strong bones?Are there some non-dairy substitutes that people can use instead?That’s depressing because lots of people love chocolate. What about dark chocolate?So if patients avoid the pro-inflammatory things that cause inflammation, how long does it take to feel a difference?What about soy cheese?Are there other substances that can cause inflammation?
Duration: 17:46
Dr. Daniel Twogood is a chiropractor from Apple Valley, California. He graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara with a degree in Physical Education in 1973, and graduated magna cum laude from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Los Angeles in 1983. He began practicing at The International Sports Medicine Institute in West Los Angeles where he treated many of the athletes in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. He opened his own practice in Apple Valley, California in 1985 where hew discovered the diet/pain connection. He has written four books on Chronic Pain: the latest is Chronic Pain Gone 90 Days.

Website: www.danieltwogood.com

Lose your Number 11 with BOTOX Cosmetic: Know the Myths and Facts

Fellowship Trained Eye Plastic Surgeon and Board Certified Ophthalmologist Dr. Deborah Sherman, who has the highest level of training in plastic surgery around the eyes joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Deborah Sherman discuss the following:What does “lose your 11” refer to?How does BOTOX relieve the ‘11’?What would you say are some common misconceptions about BOTOX?What is the most important thing you tell your patients about getting BOTOX treatments?What other issues can BOTOX resolve?
Duration: 17:39
Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Dr. Sherman has been performing eyelid surgery for over twenty years. She is recognized as a top plastic surgeon for eyes and is often invited to teach her innovative approaches to her colleagues at national meetings. She has also been invited overseas to teach these advanced cosmetic techniques to surgeons throughout Russia and China.
Dr. Sherman received her specialty training by top surgeons associated with the Department of Ophthalmology at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She further advanced her training in cosmetic surgery techniques during her Oculoplastics fellowship at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. There, she studied under the direction of Richard K. Dortzbach MD, a former President of ASOPRS, American Society of Ophthalmic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (Oculofacial Plastic Surgery).
Dr. Sherman is a fellow of the American Society of Ophthalmic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (Oculofacial Plastic Surgery) which requires completion of a clinical fellowship, original research, and written and oral Board Examinations.
Dr. Sherman has served as the Botox® national spokesperson for their “Lose Your 11” Campaign, during which she taught “beauty buzzmakers” in educational seminars in over thirty US cities. She has been a guest on multiple local and national television and radio shows and has written many articles that have been published in peer-reviewed journals. She teaches colleagues and future surgeons all over the world about cosmetic techniques for use specifically in plastic surgery around the eyes. Dr. Sherman and her staff offer educational seminars about the various cosmetic treatments available.

Website: www.nashvillelidsurgery.com

Improve Indoor Air Quality with Air Scrubber Plus

Tom Lozano, Executive Director of Air Scrubber Plus, the indoor air quality system that cleans the air and surfaces of the home joins eHealth Radio and the General Health & Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Tom Lozano discuss the following:What are the dangers of poor indoor air quality and why should people be concerned about it?What are some things homeowners can do to improve their home's indoor air quality?How does Air Scrubber Plus work? What other health benefits do users of Air Scrubber Plus report? What is the connection between Air Scrubber Plus and NASA technology?
Duration: 11:47
Tom Lozano is executive director of Air Scrubber Plus®, a revolutionary indoor air quality system that launched nationally in the fall of 2013. Tom Lozano joined the Air Scrubber Plus® sales and marketing team in 2008 and has been actively involved in all relevant areas of the consumer indoor air quality marketplace since 1996.
The improvement of indoor air quality has been a personal mission of Tom Lozano's as a result of his own struggle with severe allergies. After installing the Air Scrubber Plus® system in his own home, Tom experienced life-changing relief from his debilitating allergy symptoms. The dramatic change prompted Tom Lozano to approach the manufacturers of Air Scrubber Plus®, and eventually he, and his business partner Allen Brasington, took over national and international sales and marketing to heating and cooling contractors and millions of consumers searching for cleaner air for their family.
During his tenure with Air Scrubber Plus®, Tom Lozano has helped Air Scrubber Plus realize double-digit growth. Tom Lozano's main goals are broad: to move the heating and cooling industry's technology forward through education and training. By bringing the breakthrough technology of Air Scrubber Plus® to the consumer/homeowner market, Tom Lozano aims for every home to enjoy the benefits of clean air without harsh chemicals or ineffective filter systems.
Tom Lozano earned a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy and religion from San Francisco State University in 1976. In 1996, he earned a theological degree from Bethel Theological Seminary in San Diego.

Website: www.AirScrubberPlus.com

Performance peanut butters that deliver the energy consumers need and the health they require

Kimberly Wernli, spokesperson for Crazy Richard’s® Peanut Butter Company joins eHealth Radio and the Nutrition & Health News Channels. Crazy Richard’s produces high-quality, all-natural nut butters, powdered peanut butters and performance peanut butters that deliver the energy consumers need and the health they require.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Kimberly Wernli discuss the following:
Tell us a little bit about how you came up with the name Crazy Richard’s? Who is Crazy Richard’s?There are a lot of peanut butters out there, what makes Crazy Richard’s Peanut Butter different and unique?What’s new with Crazy Richard’s? I heard about this powdered peanut butter, tell us more about it, especially its applications.What about the new PB Burst that, I was told, caters to people who are leading a very active lifestyle? Please tell us where and what stores they can buy it from?Where can we reach you online and in social media?
Duration: 9:33
The daughter of Crazy Richard, Kimberly holds an Associate’s Degree from BYU-Idaho in photography and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art History and Curatorial Studies. A mother of 4, Kimberly leads an active lifestyle working as the spokesperson for Crazy Richard’s Peanut Butter Company and working with youth at her local church.

Website: www.crazyrichards.com