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Lifestyle #2813

Living With Lyme Disease

Actor Eric Lutes starred on the popular television show “Caroline in the City” and has a passion for painting fine art. We’re going to talk to him about his Lyme disease diagnosis and what he’s discovered on his road to wellness. Also joining us with her story is Lyme fighter Kortnye Hurst. Her career, as a model, was on the rise when she suddenly was diagnosed with Lyme disease. Free Offer: “Prevent Tickborne Diseases” bookmark and “Lyme Disease: What you need to know” brochure Offer Code: LYME-T-F-401 Offer Description: CDC bookmark provides tick bite prevention tips and tick removal instructions. CDC brochure provides answers to the most common Lyme disease questions: How is it spread? Where is it found? How is it prevented? How is it diagnosed? How is it treated?

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Lifestyle #2812

The Power Of Positivity

Disappointment is something we all have to overcome, but a constructive and proactive attitude is perhaps the best antidote. Today we’re going to meet two of the most positive women you’ll ever meet. Thelma Wells, speaker, author, and mentor who speaks all around the country inspiring audience with her “Bee Positive” philosophy and Lisa LoCicero an Emmy-nominated actress currently seen on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital, and also known from her role on Star Trek Voyager. They’ll tell us how they keep their life positive.   Free Offer: Touch Points: Joy – The Secret of Being Content Offer Code: JOY-T-F-401

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Lifestyle #2815

COPD

COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is a lung disease often caused by smoking. More than 11 million people have COPD. It is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Our expert guest, Dr. James Krueger, a pulmonologist in private practice from Long Beach, California helps us understand COPD also known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Actress Loni Anderson, made famous from her role in the hit sitcom, WKRP in Cincinnati, and nominated for two Emmy awards and three Golden Globe awards, has been a spokesperson for COPD since 1999. She is passionate in creating awareness, especially to the young people on the dangers of smoking, since her experience with her parents suffering from COPD. Also sharing his story on COPD is Terry Ridgeway. Free Offer: Vibrant Life Special Issue: How to Stop Smoking Offer Code: HTSS-M-F-401 Offer Description: This special issue of Vibrant Life will show you the 4 different types of smokers, how to conquer cravings and withdrawals, how to manage stress without cigarettes and how to avoid weight gain when you quit!  

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Lifestyle #2811

Media Trauma

The pressure is on for today’s parents to understand the barrage of media their kids are confronted with every minute of every day. We’re discussing social media today and the media trauma that is experienced depending on how much time is spent on entertainment/media on a personal device. Jenny Black is a licensed marriage and family therapist from Tennessee. She’s joined by her husband, Adam, and their two children, Brandon and Avery, who were exhibiting signs of media trauma. They are Co-Founders of Media Trauma Care a volunteer group of professionals dedicated to bring awareness and resources to care for those impacted by media trauma. Also weighing in on how dangerous media trauma can be is CNN’s technology contributor, Lori H. Schwartz, who was dubbed by Variety as one of 30 executives shaping the evolution of technology. She also is on the Board of Governors for the Interactive Media Peer Group for the Television Academy.   Free Offer: Digital book by Jenny Black, INNER TECHNOLOGY How to be Human in a Digital World Offer Description: Digital book by Jenny Black, INNER TECHNOLOGY How to be Human in a Digital World CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

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Lifestyle #2810

Social Media And Your Kids

Every 60 seconds, on average, 452,000 Tweets are sent; 4.1 million YouTube videos are viewed; over 70,000 hours of Netflix are watched; nearly 2 million pictures are Snapchatted; and over 45,000 Instagram posts are uploaded, and those numbers are only going up. Author and social media expert, Jonathan McKee, will talk about what the use of social media might mean for you and your children. He discusses the risks of social media and the conversations parents need to have with their children. He is the author of over 20 books, including the brand-new The Teen’s Guide to Social Media and Mobile Devices. Free Offer: Articles by Jonathan McKee from The Source For Parents. Offer Code: SMAYK-T-F-401 Offer Description: Articles by Jonathan McKee from The Source For Parents; “Parenting Middle Schoolers”, “Helping Your Kids THINK Before They CLICK” and “Three Ingredients Catalyzing the Spike in Teen Depression”

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Lifestyle #2809

Is Sitting REALLY The New Smoking?

Being sedentary is perhaps the most underrated health threat of our era. Today we have two guests who might just inspire you to get up and move.  Our first guest, Jim Stoppani, fitness personality/trainer received his doctorate in Exercise Physiology with a minor in Biochemistry from the University of Connecticut, and later did a post-doctor research fellowship at Yale University’s School of Medicine.  Jim shares the 30/60 Rule to get up and move for 60 seconds every 30 minutes and the science behind why and how sitting and being sedentary shuts down your genes and can cause all sorts of health problems. Our next guest is an entertainment industry success story. He’ll tell us how he lost over 15 pounds and stays fit after 60. Joining us is Rushion McDonald a two-time Emmy-award-winning executive producer, sitcom writer, and comedian.   Free Offer: The Journal of Health & Healing Magazine:Simple Steps to Enhance Your Health Offer Code: SIMPLE-M-F-401 Offer Description: Some of the best articles from Wildwood Lifestyle Center’s health magazine, The Journal of Health & Healing, The eight laws of health plus two using the New Start acronym.

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Lifestyle #2808

Stuttering: Let’s Talk

Stuttering impacts millions of people around the world, four times as many men as women. Our expert guest, Dr. Gerald Maguire, Professor and Chair, Psychiatry and Neuroscience, University of California, Riverside School of Medicine; Chair National Stuttering Association joins us today to discuss stuttering. Also joining us are Annie and David, two individuals who stutter and are willing to share their stories with us. Free Offer: “6 Tips for Speaking with Someone Who Stutters”               Offer Code: STUT-T-F-401 Offer Description: Stuttering may look like an easy problem that can be solved with some simple advice, but for many adults, it can be a chronic life-long disorder. Here are some ways that you, the listener, can help. – The Stuttering Foundation Book: Without Hesitation: Speaking the Silence and Science of Stuttering by Gerald A. Maguire, MD with Lisa Gordon Wither

22:30
Lifestyle #2807

Eyes Wide Open

How did you sleep last night? It’s recommended we get eight hours of sleep, but for up to 50 percent of the population, eight hours would be a luxury. They can’t sleep because of insomnia. Today we’re going find out what’s going on during those sleepless nights, and hopefully, finally, get some sleep. We’ll be talking to someone who really knows his stuff when it comes to sleep. Our expert guest is The Sleep Doctor, Dr. Michael Breus. He’s a clinical psychologist and diplomat of the American Board of Sleep Medicine. He’s written a book called Good Night – The Sleep Doctor’s 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health and also the book The Power of When. Also, joining us is Tammy to share her story with insomnia since childhood. Free Offer: LifestyleMatters Balance: Sleep, Schedules, and Sanity Offer Code: SSS-M-F-401 Offer Description: Balance Magazine is an information-packed, 16-page full-color magazine written by experts in their field.  This special issue features Sleep, Schedules, and Sanity:  Finding balance in your busy world.   It also includes easy recipes: Triple Treat Pepper Soup and Berry Blast Salad. Books:  Good Night – The Sleep Doctor’s 4-week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health by Michael Breus, Ph.D.                 The Power of When by Michael Breus, Ph.D.                   More Information: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @thesleepdoctor Website: https://thesleepdoctor.com

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Lifestyle #2806

Unwanted Children

Ten children, all fostered, died in his arms. One of his own sons died. His other son was born with brittle bones. His days are spent caring for unwanted children. We’re about to meet the man who has one of the biggest heart you’ve ever seen. Our first guest is Mohamed Bzeek, a foster parent who takes in terminally ill children, often caring for them until they die. He was recently given the International Benevolence Award. Also joining us is actress, Adel René, from Showtime’s Twin Peaks. She will share her incredible story of caring for her brother when he was diagnosed with ALS. She’s an active volunteer with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation and the Make a Film Foundation. Free Offer: The Healing Power of Love by Jerry D. Thomas Offer Code: HPOL-P-F-401 Offer Description: Jesus taught people that they had been given precious talents. His own life showed that every moment can influence eternity, that every moment is a treasure to be spent making someone’s life better and heaven more real.

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Lifestyle #2805

Life, Love And Everything Else

Juggling marriage, career, and children takes great care and effort. Our guests today make it look easy. But is it really? We’ll find out when we talk about life, love and everything else with singer Debby Boone and actress Daphne Maxwell Reid.

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