The Use of Probiotics Alongside Antibiotics and its Effects to the Body [Interview] [Transcript]

Dr_Nigel_Plummer_ProbioticsGuests: Dr Nigel Plummer
Presenter: Patrick Reyes
Guest Bio: Dr Nigel Plummer is a world-renowned expert in the field of probiotics with over 20 years of experience. He earned his doctorate in microbial physiology from the University of Surrey, UK. Together with his team of researchers, they have published over 80 original scientific papers, including eight human RCT’s mainly on the microbiome and its manipulation with probiotics.He provides lectures globally to both health professionals and members of the public on all aspects of nutrition and its contribution to health and disease.

Segment overview: Dr Nigel Plummer, a world-renowned expert in the field of probiotics, shares his knowledge gained from his experience of over 20 years in the field. He explains the effects of using probiotics alongside antibiotics.

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How Class 1 Bipolar Disorder Affects Family and Friends [Interview] [Transcript]

Justin_Peck_BulletproofGuests: Justin Peck
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Justin is a professional, Lucas Oil Series off-road race car driver and team owner. He is also a firsthand expert in the world of mental health, as he has learned to use his Class 1 Bipolar Disorder to his advantage, sidestepped suicide, and overcome addiction.

Segment overview: In this segment (SEG 3), Justin Peck talks about the impact of Bipolar Disorder on family members and caregivers. He also shares advice to help others who battles the same mental health issue.

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Being Diagnosed with Class 1 Bipolar Disorder [Interview] [Transcript]

Justin_Peck_BulletproofGuests: Justin Peck
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Justin is a professional, Lucas Oil Series off-road race car driver and team owner. He is also a firsthand expert in the world of mental health, as he has learned to use his Class 1 Bipolar Disorder to his advantage, sidestepped suicide, and overcome addiction.

Segment overview: In this segment (SEG 2), Justin Peck discusses being diagnosed with class 1 bipolar disorder over a decade ago and how managing Bipolar Disorder has affected his life.

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The Health News – 14 March 2017

Overview:
• Northern Territory doctors have supported calls by the Prime Minister, who wrote to all state and territory leaders to ban unvaccinated children from attending child care.

• The four new AW139 helicopters used for rescue services cannot land on at least seven helipads across parts of northern New South Wales because the helicopters create too much downwash.

• More than 314,000 CT scans of the lower back were ordered in Australia between 2013 and 2014, most of which showed no abnormalities. In cases of low back pain, X-rays and CT scans provide no meaningful information to guide treatment, exposing patients to unnecessary radiation.

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Racing and Living with Bipolar Disorder [Interview] [Transcript]

Justin_Peck_BulletproofGuests: Justin Peck
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Justin is a professional, Lucas Oil Series off-road race car driver and team owner. He is also a firsthand expert in the world of mental health, as he has learned to use his Class 1 Bipolar Disorder to his advantage, sidestepped suicide, and overcome addiction.

Segment overview: In this segment (SEG 1), Justin Peck talks about his new book “Bulletproof”, the true story of a racing champion both battling and celebrating his everyday life of mental health issues/bipolar disease, addiction, and more.

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Addressing Sleep Apnea and other Sleep-related Problems at the Comfort of your Own Home [Interview] [Transcript]

Dr_Joseph_Krainin_Sleep_Apnea_Singular_SleepGuests: Dr. Joseph Krainin
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Joseph Krainin, M.D., FAASM is board-certified in both sleep medicine and neurology and is the founder of Singular Sleep offering affordable home sleep apnea test and patient consultations with a sleep doctor online.

Segment overview: In this Health Supplier Segment, Dr. Joseph Krainin discusses Singular Sleep, a national sleep telemedicine practice. He is considered to be a clinical telemedicine thought leader and is a sought-after speaker and commentator in the field.

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The Dementia R.A.W. Method: A Unique Way to Communicate with Persons Affected by Dementia [Interview] [Transcript]

TamiNeumann_CathyBraxton_TheDementiaRAWMethodGuests: Tami Neumann and Cathy Braxton
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Tami Neumann and Cathy Braxton of Silver Dawn Training Institute. Tami Neumann, Chief Operations Officer & Cathy Braxton, Chief Education Officer, have been in business over 2 years with a collective 40 years experience in long term care.

Segment overview: In this segment, Tami Neumann and Cathy Braxton of Silver Dawn Training Institute, discuss The Dementia R.A.W. Method, a new way of communicating with persons with dementia through the rules of improvisational comedy.

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How Hospitals, Hotels, and Clinics Make You Sick – Kemp & Sons General Services [Interview] [Transcript]

Reggi_Sturns_Kemp_Cleaning_ServicesGuests: Ms. Reggi Sturns-Kemp
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Ms. Reggi Sturns-Kemp joined forces with her husband to manage and operate Kemp & Sons General Services, a Texas-based, award-winning environmental cleaning company that services contracts in multiple states. She is a graduate of Clark Atlanta University (College of Business) and The University of Oklahoma (College of Architecture). Under her leadership, Kemp & Sons General Services continues to position itself as the premier solution for entities within the federal government, health care and transportation sectors. Reggi spearheads the company’s philanthropic efforts locally and abroad. Most recently, Kemp has established college fund endowments and scholarships at Texas institutions of higher learning. She is also active in women’s business issues and economic development related to small disadvantaged businesses.

Segment overview: In this health supplier segment, Reggi Kemp, ​CFO for Texas-based Kemp and Sons General Services, talks about surprising ways hospitals, hotels, and clinics can make you sick and provides tips for spotting and protecting oneself from potential dangers.

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The Health News – 13 March 2017

Overview:
• Health authorities said there could be a measles outbreak after a case of the illness went undetected for days in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

• About five hundred people attended a public meeting in Bega in support of orthopaedic surgeon Dr Christopher Phoon, whose contract was not renewed by the South East Regional Hospital.

• Australia now has sufficient medical graduates and medical school places to meet current and future needs, but still need  greater funding to ensure an adequate flow of fully-trained doctors, especially to rural and remote areas.

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The Health News – 10 March 2017

Overview:
• Paradigm Biopharma is hoping to start the second phase of a clinical trial to test if Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium (PPS) can be repurposed to treat Ross River virus.

• Kerri McMillan, a mother who lost her 20-year-old son to suicide, made an emotional address at a mental health forum in Victoria and campaigned for more investment in youth programs to tackle mental health.

• Scientists revealed they have successfully treated Tasmanian devils suffering from the deadly devil facial tumour disease for the first time, hoping to speedup development of an effective vaccine.

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