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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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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 Shocking Truth About a Crappy Childhood

Dr. Colleen Cira received both her Masters and Doctorate from The Illinois School of Professional Psychology and is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the State of Illinois.  She’s the Founder and Executive Director of Cira Center for Behavioral Health, PC, a boutique group practice specializing in Women and Trauma with locations in Chicago and Oak Park.

She was named one of the “Top 100 Women in Chicago Making a Difference” by Today’s Chicago Woman. Dr. Cira is a trauma and anxiety expert, clinical supervisor, writer, speaker, consultant, activist, wife, and Mommy to two little ones.

Here are some few things Dr. Cira would say in an interview:

    • What are some things that constitute having a crappy childhood?

Concussion Season: What Football Kids Can Do to Better Protect Themselves

Interview one of our doctors on this timely topic. Here are several talking points for a prospective interview:

Workaholics – Are You One Or Do You Work For One?

What you need to know…

Interview with Dr. Diane Hamilton on this topic

Dr. Diane Hamilton is a professor and a business leadership expert. She gives seminars, leads podcasts and shares blogs helping people to build better business strategies. Here are a few things she could say in an interview about having a workaholic boss:
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Turns out cranberry juice might not do anything to help with UTIs – 5 things every woman should know

Interview Dr. Mimi Secor

Here are a few things that Dr. Secor would say about the effectivity of cranberry against UTI:
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