Author: healthprofessionalradio

Guest: John Croft
Presenter: Wayne Bucklar
Guest Bio: John Croft has a unique mixture of skills, talents and qualifications, which has enabled him to help build, the marine nutraceutical industry in New Zealand. John Croft is regarded as one of the world’s leading experts on the life cycle, farming methods and therapeutic uses of marine extracts, including the remarkable New Zealand native shellfish, green lipped mussel. He is the author of five books, all of which have been very supportive of biotechnology: Life in the Sea; Relief from Arthritis: Deep Sea Shark Liver Oil; Health from the Sea, Freedom from Disease, Arthritis and Aging, A Solution from the Sea. John writes in a format that takes academic research and repackages it for public consumption; the same applies to his lectures. John’s career started out in the British merchant marine, where he spent 10 years at sea, three of which as a ship’s captain. In 1958, John took on the job as mate and master of a fishery patrol vessel operated by the British government, charged with investigating the effects of pollution from estuaries on marine life.

Segment overview: In today’s Health Supplier Segment, we welcome returning guest John Croft who is here to share more of his wisdom when it comes to marine medicine specifically the Green Lipped Mussel which is native and grown only in New Zealand. It has been proven thru research that the TGA-approved green-lipped mussel extract has therapeutic uses that can assist with osteoarthritis and rheumatism symptom relief. The Green Lipped Mussel Extract is approved in Australia for providing compounds that can help to manage osteoarthritis and rheumatism; helping to reduce arthritic joint pain and inflammation; helping to improve arthritic joint mobility and reduce stiffness; and supporting healthy cartilage and connective tissue function.

Guest: Neal Mercado
Presenter: Wayne Bucklar
Guest Bio: Neal has over 16 years’ experience in the global vitamin and dietary supplements industry, with an emphasis on strategic marketing, new product development and innovation process. Prior to joining BioCeuticals, he was Director of Product Development at Blackmores and Director of the Blackmores Institute. He has a proven track record for delivering market-leading innovation and has held a number of roles focused on portfolio management and global product development for multinational corporations including Amway and IdeaSphere. Neal has a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Michigan State University and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Segment overview: In today’s Health Supplier Segment, we welcome BioCeuticals’ Director Research & Development Neal Mercado to discuss their joint research venture with the National Institute of Complementary Medicine (NICM) at Western Sydney University. NICM is Australia’s leader in complementary medicine research and policy. BioCeuticals is renowned for manufacturing and delivering high quality integrative medicines to healthcare practitioners and they aim to consistently raise the standards of natural-based therapies.The research partnership will be on a three-year period that aims to explore the clinical effect of herbal and nutritional supplements on cognitive function in elderly patients living with MCI, for which existing treatment is lacking.

Guest: Dr. Josie Tenore, MD
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr Josie Tenore graduated from the University of Toronto’s School of Medicine and received her Master’s of Science degree from Harvard University’s School of Public Health. She practiced full service academic family medicine and noticed that her patient population was becoming more interested in healthy aging and wanted solutions for their concerns that were outside of the scope of traditional medicine. She founded “FreshSkin”, an aesthetic medicine practice and is focused on helping her patients feel as good as they look and look as good as they feel. She is also board certified in Integrative Medicine.

Segment overview: Dr. Josie Tenore, MD, discusses the biggest challenges for her patients and for her practice.

Guest: Dr. Josie Tenore, MD
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr Josie Tenore graduated from the University of Toronto’s School of Medicine and received her Master’s of Science degree from Harvard University’s School of Public Health. She practiced full service academic family medicine and noticed that her patient population was becoming more interested in healthy aging and wanted solutions for their concerns that were outside of the scope of traditional medicine. She founded “FreshSkin”, an aesthetic medicine practice and is focused on helping her patients feel as good as they look and look as good as they feel. She is also board certified in Integrative Medicine.

Segment overview: Dr. Josie Tenore, MD, talks about Botox, and some studies that show that Botox treatments help those who suffer from depression; and also the welllness and weight loss programs.

Guest: Dr. Josie Tenore, MD
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr Josie Tenore graduated from the University of Toronto’s School of Medicine and received her Master’s of Science degree from Harvard University’s School of Public Health. She practiced full service academic family medicine and noticed that her patient population was becoming more interested in healthy aging and wanted solutions for their concerns that were outside of the scope of traditional medicine. She founded “FreshSkin”, an aesthetic medicine practice and is focused on helping her patients feel as good as they look and look as good as they feel. She is also board certified in Integrative Medicine.

Segment overview: Dr. Josie Tenore, MD, discusses the term “anti aging” medicine, and why she prefers to use the term “Life Extension Science”.

Guest: Shelly Sun
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Shelly Sun is the CEO and co-founder of BrightStar Care®, a premium healthcare staffing company providing the full continuum of care, from homecare to supplemental staffing for corporate clients such as nursing homes and physicians. In 2005, BrightStar launched its franchising efforts, becoming the first and only franchising company in the country to specialize in both medical and non-medical care and health care staffing.

Segment overview: Forbes ranks BrightStar Care #1 Home Care franchise. Based in Chicago, BrightStar Care is a national private duty home care and medical staffing franchise with more than 300 locations that can provide medical and non-medical services to clients within their homes, as well as supplemental care staff to corporate clients. BrightStar Care received The Joint Commission’s Enterprise Champion for Quality award in 2013, 2014, and 2015, and is committed to having each of its agencies comply with Joint Commission standards.

Guest: Dr. Mark Darrah
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr. Mark Darrah is the owner and President/CEO of Athena GTX, Inc. in Johnston, Iowa, a certified DoD small business with between 25 – 30 employees. He has the primary responsibility to maintain profitability, grow the company and to coordinate technical activities and business development initiatives between various suppliers and in house in support of ongoing development programs. Additionally, he has the responsibility to develop potential new product thrusts, and teaming relationships involving both defense and diverse commercial interests. In this capacity he has completed work under Titan Corporation, EBTech, CSI, Lockheed Martin (LMCO), Red Inc., Transaero, Inc, and GEO Centers (SAIC).

Segment overview: Dr. Mark Darrah, President and CEO of Athena GTX talks about the current barriers to the mainstream use of telemedicine technology and getting decision makers to take a serious look. Also discussed are the many benefits of telemedicine to health organizations.

Guest: Dr. Mark Darrah
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr. Mark Darrah is the owner and President/CEO of Athena GTX, Inc. in Johnston, Iowa, a certified DoD small business with between 25 – 30 employees. He has the primary responsibility to maintain profitability, grow the company and to coordinate technical activities and business development initiatives between various suppliers and in house in support of ongoing development programs. Additionally, he has the responsibility to develop potential new product thrusts, and teaming relationships involving both defense and diverse commercial interests. In this capacity he has completed work under Titan Corporation, EBTech, CSI, Lockheed Martin (LMCO), Red Inc., Transaero, Inc, and GEO Centers (SAIC).

Segment overview: Dr. Mark Darrah, President and CEO of Athena GTX discusses Athena’s WIMed, a non-invasive patient assessment system and enticing the medical community to try it.