Beating Seasonal Allergies

Available for interviews: One of our health care Media Ambassadors

Here are some talking points on the subject of allergies—how to eliminate sources of allergens in our households and foods, and how to best treat using a more holistic approach:

Allergic Reactions

When exposed to an allergen, the body triggers the immune system to go into action. The immune system cells, known as “mast cells,” release a substance called histamine that attaches to receptors in blood vessels causing them to enlarge. Histamine also binds to other receptors causing redness, swelling, itching and changes in secretion.

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5 Myths About Sexual Violence/Assault/Abuse

Interview Dr.Colleen Cira

Dr. Colleen Cira is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in Women and Trauma. Here are a few things she would say about Sexual Violence/Assault/Abuse:

  1. You could do or say anything to “deserve” it.
  • No one EVER deserves this. Ever.
  • What you were wearing, what you said, what you didn’t say, if you were into it just a few minutes before it went too far—none of it matters.  
  1. You should’ve said no/run away/told someone sooner.
  • Your body may not have let you.
  • Understand basic info on how our nervous system sometimes gets in the way of protecting ourselves.

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How Does Envy Affect Us?

Interview Carol Barkes

Carol Barkes’ area of expertise is neuroscience-based conflict resolution, communication, and negotiation.  She has been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and FOX, in the Wall Street Journal and is the best selling author of Success Breakthroughs with Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Soul Author).  Continue reading “How Does Envy Affect Us?”

Working Through the Anger Stage of the Grieving Process


Interview Dr. Colleen Cira

My name is  Dr. Colleen Cira and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in Women and Trauma, so I’ve worked with hundreds of people struggling with grief and loss.

Here are a few things she could say in an interview:

Grief is intense, comes in waves and is a long process (Stages of Grief) so it can very easily take a toll on one’s health and wellbeing.  One of the stages of grief is anger, which can be a difficult stage to experience.

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The Problem With Online Medical Reviews

Interview with Dr. Mimi Secor:

What Dr. Mimi Secor Could Say in an Interview:

  • People see themselves as the only patient that day. They may comment as if they are writing a Yelp review and not take all factors into an equation.  This isn’t a dinner reservation.
  • We as clinicians are forced to see people quickly.  Our payment is tied to this. Some doctors seem rushed.  Unfortunately, they are. It is a problem with the system. Some do their best to work around that but will get paid less.
  • Patients come in with expectations with what is wrong/ailing them and expectations for treatment. They trust themselves and the internet more than what the doctor might say.
  • They think they can throw doctors under the bus with a review so they can get what they want.

 

Available for Interviews: Dr. Mimi Secor.

Dr. Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, is a Nurse Practitioner, Educator, Health/Fitness Advocate. She is also a popular National Speaker and Consultant, educating advanced practice clinicians and consumers around the country and the world. She is the author of the #1 International bestselling book, Debut a New You: Transforming Your Life at Any Age.

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Headaches and Migraines: Avoiding the Band-Aid Approach

What One of Our Healthcare Ambassadors Can Say in the Interview:

    • Headaches and Migraines can be debilitating—people lose work, lose time in their lives.