INTERVIEWS

Guest: Dorothy Kamaker
Presenter: Henry Acosta
Guest Bio: Dorothy Kamaker spent 35 years plus an an ICU/ER nurse and academic. Increasingly, she saw patients and their families struggle with their predicaments in the healthcare system. In 2013 Dorothy qualified as an independent patient advocate and set up business in Sydney. In 2014 she acquired a partner to broaden the scope of their practice and share the growing case load. They have the background and skills to support patients in the general, mental health, disability and aged care systems.

These advocates support patients in multiple ways: with basic navigation through the system, by attending medical appointments and taking notes, by translating and explaining medical advice and treatments and by acting as a communication hub between family members, healthcare providers and patients. Occasionally they are required to address problems with standards of care. Increasingly they are asked to source aged care support at home or in a residential facility and are often engaged to monitor that care on an ongoing basis. Patient Advocates Australia are increasingly involved with supporting patients whose family is distant and who seek the reassurance of expert, independent feedback and supervision.

Segment overview: In today’s segment, we are joined by the Founder of Patient Advocates Australia Dorothy Kamaker to shed light on the work that they do. According to Dorothy, health care has become so complex, fragmented and overwhelming that many patients struggle to achieve optimum health outcomes. She says that the time of greatest need for people with an illness or for the aged is usually the time of their least ability to cope. Dorothy’s work is largely in supporting clients and their families cope with illness and with the complex health system. She helps patients understand their illness and treatment options, assists them to make informed decisions, provides written reports of medical meetings, finds specialists, sources second opinions and monitors hospital care. Her role is to demystify the language and culture of the health system and provide her clients with a confident voice. Patient Advocates Australia collaborates to ensure that there is good communication between patients, providers and family members.

Guest: Kiran Krishnan
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Kiran Krishnan is a research microbiologist and has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 16 years. He comes from a strict research background, having spent several years with hands-on R&D in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa. Kiran earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology at the University of Iowa; his undergraduate education was followed up with postgraduate research in Molecular Biology and Virology.

Segment overview: Segment 2: Kiran Krishnan, a microbiologist, discusses his new study on leaky gut and whole body immunity.

Guest: Kiran Krishnan
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Kiran is a research microbiologist and has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 16 years. He comes from a strict research background, having spent several years with hands-on R&D in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa. Kiran earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology at the University of Iowa; his undergraduate education was followed up with postgraduate research in Molecular Biology and Virology.

Segment overview: Segment 1: Kiran Krishnan, a microbiologist, discusses the most recent research on probiotics.

Guest: Dr. Chris Shade
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr Christopher W. Shade obtained Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Lehigh University in environmental and aqueous chemistry. Dr Shade earned a PhD from the University of Illinois, where he studied the environmental and analytical chemistries of mercury as well as advanced aquatic chemistry. During his PhD work, Dr Shade patented analytical technology for mercury speciation analysis and later founded Quicksilver Scientific, LLC in order to commercialise this technology. Shortly after starting Quicksilver Scientific, Dr Shade turned his focus to the human aspects of mercury exposure/toxicity and the human detoxification system. He has since developed specific clinical analytical techniques for measuring mercury exposure and a system of products to remove metallic and organic toxins by upregulation of innate detoxification biochemistry. His current focus is at the intersection of neuro-inflammatory issues, immune dysregulation, toxicity, and infection – specifically how to peel away the layers of overlapping dysfunction in the sick individual until you get to a point at which the system rights itself.

Segment overview: Dr. Chris Shade, PhD, was a speaker at the 5th BioCeuticals Research Symposium in Sydney, Australia, April 21-23, 2017. In this segment, he discusses environmental toxins, the effects they have on the body, and detoxification.

Guest: Dr. Joe Kosterich
Presenter: Patrick Reyes
Guest Bio: Doctor, speaker, author of three books, media presenter and health industry consultant, Dr Joe Kosterich wants you to be healthy and get the most out of life. He is a regular on Channel 9 and radio, writes for medical and mainstream publications, as well as maintaining a website and blog providing health information. Dr Joe gives practical motivational health talks for the general public and organizations.
Previously Dr Joe held senior positions in the Australian Medical Association and sat on numerous industry and government boards. He has extensive corporate experience in the setting up and management of medical centres and in helping businesses maintain a healthy workforce.

Segment overview: In this segment, we welcome Dr. Joe Kosterich here to talk share his knowledge on topic of health and wellness. He will be discussing the most common vitamin deficiencies he sees amongst his patients and also the benefits of taking supplements from natural ingredients to help us maintain our overall wellbeing. To find out more please visit http://www.eaglenaturalhealth.com.au/health-wellness

Guest: Dr. Hogne Vik
Presenter: Henry Acosta
Guest Bio: Dr. Hogne Vik is Chief Medical Officer at NattoPharma ASA, Chairman at Bransjeradet For Naturmidler, Chairman at NMIF and Chairman at Stiftelsen Norsk Matkultur. He is on the Board of Directors at Gastronomisk Institutt AS and VitaSynth Ltd. Dr. Vik was previously employed as Chief Executive Officer by ImmunoPharma AS, Senior Vice President-Medical & Regulatory Affairs by Pronova BioPharma ASA, and Chairman-Science Board by Aker Biomarine Antarctic AS.

Segment overview: In today’s Health Supplier Segment, we are joined by Norwegian doctor Dr. Hogne Vik here to will explain the vital function of vitamin K2 supported by a substantial body of clinical evidence. He will be speaking at the 5th BioCeuticals Research Symposium, which will be held from 21-23 April 2017 at the Hilton Hotel, Sydney. Doctor Vik discusses what a study recently found that vitamin K2 protects against arterial calcification and even improves arterial flexibility by helping the body properly utilise calcium. Also, he is here to provide insights on how healthcare professionals can help patients ensure their calcium is being properly utilised to build strong bones while simultaneously protecting hearts.

Guest: Kathy Sheeran
Presenter: Henry Acosta
Guest Bio: Kathy quickly became the ‘shopping guru’ for Australia with a savvy background in finance, knack for getting a bargain and sticking by her motto “where you can’t pay for a good review” has made her Australia’s go to for anything shopping. There is hardly a week that goes by without Kathy commenting on shopping trends on primetime TV from ‘A Current Affair’, ‘The Morning Show’ & ‘Today Extra.
As well as appearing on TV, Kathy had the most highly read weekly column and blog for Sunday Telegraph ‘shop SMART’, being the most read section with a 3 month waiting list to advertise with a readership in Sydney is 600,000.

Shopping Confessions is currently a successful blog, and has a strong social media presence. Kathy resonates with viewers, listeners and shoppers because they relate to her, she is from Greek heritage, lives in the burbs, married with step children, a dog and tells it as it really is, and her passion for shopping and getting a bargain, finding what’s new or trying a new product is quite infectious.
People are so inspired and influenced by Kathy’s tips on what sites to use and where to shop, that companies have reported to have had their biggest day of business ever following Kathy giving them a mention on TV or on her blog. The envy of many, Kathy turned her hobby in to her profession… and she’s loving every moment of it!

Segment overview: In today’s Health Supplier Segment we welcome shopping guru Kathy Sheeran here to talk about Priceline Pharmacy Sister Club, Australia’s largest health and beauty loyalty program having 6.4 million members. The program offers a strong monetary value back on dollars spent, and has a range of additional benefits including two free products per quarter for Pink Diamond level members, birthday vouchers, exclusive offers and more. A one-stop-shop for health and beauty products for women, let us learn more about their loyalty program with this interview.

Guest: Dr. Kelly D Ryan
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr. Kelly D Ryan, DO attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and Villa Julie College and is a 2014 graduate of Family Medicine Residency at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. She also completed a Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellow at the University of Maryland and Union Memorial Hospital.

Segment overview: In this segment, Dr. Kelly Ryan discusses some of the reasons jockeys forego treatment for head injuries.

Guest: Dr. Kelly D Ryan
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr. Kelly D Ryan, DO attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and Villa Julie College and is a 2014 graduate of Family Medicine Residency at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. She also completed a Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellow at the University of Maryland and Union Memorial Hospital.

Segment overview: In this segment, Dr. Kelly Ryan discusses “Concussion Policy” at racetracks.