The Natural Nurse - 05/09/11

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Host Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, www.naturalnurse.com , interviews Mr. Mark Blumenthal . Mark is the Founder and Executive Director of the American Botanical Council (ABC), the leading independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to disseminating accurate, reliable, and responsible information on herbs and medicinal plants.  He is the Editor/Publisher of HerbalGram, an international, peer-reviewed quarterly journal.  He has been a leader in the concerns for more rational regulations of herbal and natural product manufacturing, and education on alternative medicines for more than 35 years. On Today's show Mark will discuss hot topics in Herbal Medicine Today, including the most resent Herb Market Report, American Botanical Councils White Paper on Adulterants in Supplements, and a rebuttal to Newsday's Article on the Herbal Dirty Dozen.

Contact: www.herbalgram.org

The Natural Nurse - 05/02/11

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Host Ellen Kamhi PhD RN, www.naturalnurse.com interviews Kate Mendenhall Executive Director, Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York (NOFA-NY) Kate first explored organic farming during a two-year tour of volunteering on organic farms from Mexico to Japan.  After returning to the US, she began working on policy issues with the New York Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (NYSAWG).  She participated in the Cornell LEAD-NY program for agricultural leadership and became familiar with all aspects of the state food system.  In 2006, Kate joined NOFA-NY as the projects coordinator—developing educational programs for farmers, gardeners, and consumers.  She became the Executive Director in 2009 to continue NOFA-NY’s work in statewide education and advocacy that aims to build a sustainable regional food system.  With her husband, Zach Borus, she grows fruits and veggies and raises three chickens in her Rochester, NY urban garden.   On today's show, Kate will focus on legislative issues that can impack the availability to wholesome organic food. Contact: 585-271-1979  http://www.nofany.org

The Natural Nurse - 04/25/11

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The Natural Nurse - 04/18/11

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Host Ellen Kamhi, PhD RN, www.naturalnurse.com, interviews scientist David Gann.  David Gann’s scientific career spans over 30 years in scientific, engineering, and management experience as an integral member of numerous scientific teams. He has been successful in developing cutting-edge technologies such as the first ultra-high-density magnetic recording medium for Zwan Magnetics (early 1980’s), which included research into the manufacture of rare-earth magnets. During the late 1990’s, in conjunction with UCLA, Mr. Gann’s began his research into the detection and labeling of nano-sized particles found in homeopathic solutions. He was involved with the Department of Immunology at UCLA researching an isolated particle as a stimulant of T-cells (human immune system), with more than 57 blind studies all demonstrating dramatic significant improvements in immune response. Mr. Gann has organized educational symposiums on crucial environmental issues, including global climate change and nuclear waste cleanup in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy and Los Alamos National Laboratories. Today we will discuss his new book Double Helix Water. Contact: www.doublehelixwater.com

The Natural Nurse - 04/11/11

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Host Ellen Kamhi, PhD RN, interviews Tim Shurr, M.A.. Tim focuses on issues in human behavior, communication, and peak performance, and how self-sabotage can interfere with growth in these areas. Tim’s new book Get Out Of Your Way: How to Eliminate Self-Sabotage and Win Your Life, reveals how people are unconsciously making their lives more difficult and stressful and what they can do to instantly take control! Learn why willpower and positive thinking don't work, what most therapists are afraid to admit, and why most self-help programs fail! If you are Self-Sabotaging Your Relationships, Money or Health, listen to discover Tim Shurr’s system to Bust Bad Habits in 15 Seconds! Tim is the president of Shurr! Success, Inc., For more information on Tim Shurr, visit www.TimShurr.com

The Natural Nurse - 04/04/11

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Host, Dr. Eugene Zampieron, ND, AHG, interviews Dr. William E. Hablitzel, M.D. Dr. Hablitzel is an internist in southern Ohio, started his career as a firefighter-paramedic for his hometown fire department. As an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, he has been recognized for excellence in teaching. His work in rural health care was honored by resolutions passed by the Ohio State Senate and the Ohio House of Representatives. Dr. Hablitzel recognizes and teaches about life-changing lessons in the things that happen to us everyday that we can learn to use to make our lives better. He is the author of Dying Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me, and the new book, It Was Only a Moment Ago, Dr. Hablitzel shares moving and healing stories that offer the gift of wisdom.

Go to www.ItWasOnlyAMomentAgo.com or call 937-544-8295 for more information.

The Natural Nurse - 03/28/11

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Ellen Kamhi PhD, RN, www.naturalnurse.com, interviews Norris Beren. Mr. Beren is a business executive and the author of several books, including Prostate Cancer: Hope is not a Strategy, and his upcoming book, How to Become CEO of Your Health Care. He offers solutions and resources for managing medical issues and taking charge of your own health care. A cancer survivor himself, he shares sound, concrete strategies for making sure that you are receiving the best health care possible, no matter what your health condition may be! Mr. Beren will discuss health care reform and emergency preparedness for families and business. He will define new terms that appears in Health Care Reform language, and describe what they REALLY mean- examples include: Who is our "Treatment Team" under the new law? What are the new "One Size Fits All" Medical Guidelines? What is "Patient-Centered Care" and what does it mean for patients? He is a contributor for ABC, NBC, CBS and the cable news channels.

Contact: www.choicesforprostatecancer.com

The Natural Nurse - 03/21/11

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Intuitive Direction-Relationships: Life Not Going as Planned?

Ellen Kamhi PhD RN, www.naturalnurse.com, interviews Sandi Athey . Sandi has  years experience as a medical intuitive, healer and animal communicator.

Whether it’s a love life problem, challenges with finances, or a career that just isn’t panning out, Sandi Athey has helpful tips to  get you back on track.  She helps her clients  discover their own inner voice, while at the same time helping them cut through life's noise to hear their own intuition.  She shares  how to uncover the blocks that  stop people from creating the life they desire.

With over 20 years of experience as a professional intuitive, Sandi knows how to use the power of  insight to gain better understanding of the motivations that drive human behavior.  Sandi will share knowledge gained over many years of instruction from traditional Native American teachers and leaders of diverse religious organizations.

Contact: www.SandiAthey.net

The Natural Nurse - 03/14/11

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Nutrition Transition: Globalization and Trends in Nutrition and Health

Ellen Kamhi PhD, RN, www.naturalnurse.com interviews Dr. Anna Kelles, Director of the School of Applied Clinical Nutrition at New York Chiropractic College.  Dr. Kelles has dedicated her career to elucidating the connections between nutrition, human health, and the health of our environment.    At Binghamton University she began a formal exploration into human and environmental health through a dual bachelor in Biology and Environmental studies.  She studied macrobiotic nutrition at the Kushi Institute and spent years in a remote Ecuadorian village exploring the nutritional status of children and household environmental conditions and promoting sound nutritional and environmental practices, and worked as a high school biology teacher and guide in the jungle. Dr. Kelles earned a PhD in Nutritional Epidemiology from The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill.  Her research explored the long term impact of globalization on divergent dietary and physical activity patterns between Filipino mothers and children.    Dr. Kelles has published several articles as well as a book chapter exploring deleterious dietary behavior patterns in developed and developing countries and subsequent policy recommendations.  Dr. Kelles has assembled a team of expert faculty to deliver one of the only online graduate programs focused on whole foods therapeutic nutrition for  clinicians, at New York Chiropractic College.

Contact: akelles@nycc.edu     PH: 315-568-3312

The Natural Nurse - 03/07/11

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Host Ellen Kamhi, PhD RN, www.naturalnurse.com interviews friend and colleague, Diane Gregg,  nurse, licensed midwife and author. Over the last 30 years,  Diane has attended more than 600 births as the primary midwife and assisted with thousands as an RN in the hospital. She has published many books, including Kids Involved with Birth, Tree of Life: Birth Stories, and her new CD, Basic Homeopathy for Birth.  The topic for today’s show is, “Like Cures Like: Homeopathy for Pregnancy and Babies” : An experienced midwife shares her homeopathic knowledge for solving pregnancy and postpartum woes inexpensively and effectively with homeopathic remedies.  An article of the same name is also published in Midwifery Today. ( www.midwiferytoday.com ) Dianne maintains a birth center in Bisbee Arizona, with two private birth suites, each containing a tub for waterbirth or hydrotherapy during labor. She also attends homebirths. Dianne has four children and two grandsons.

Contact:  www.inspiringbirthstories.com  520-432-2351

The Natural Nurse - 02/28/11

REPEAT SHOW: Re-broadcast of the 01/17/11 program.

The Natural Nurse - 02/21/11

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Host, Ellen Kamhi, PhD RN, www.naturalnurse.com interviews Astrologer, Dr. Craig Martin. Dr. Craig a spiritual counselor, interfaith minister, and astrologer. He is the author of Elemental Love Styles: Find Compatibility and Create a Lasting Relationship (Beyond Words/Atria 2010). He lives and keeps a private practice in Los Angeles. His work has been featured on numerous national television, radio, and print media outlets. Dr. Craig believes that "self understanding is the key to a happy life and astrology and other intuitive arts are the best way to achieve that understanding." He's available for lectures, workshops, and private sessions through

www.doctorcraig.com   Ph: 323.208.1091

The Natural Nurse - 02/14/11

REPEAT SHOW: Re-broadcast of the 12/06/10 program.

The Natural Nurse - 02/07/11

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Host Ellen Kamhi, PhD RN, interviews co-host Dr. Eugene Zampieron, ND, AHG. ,a leader in the field of Rheumatology and Immune System Function. Together, they authored the best selling book ARTHRITIS, THE ALTERNATIVE MEDiCINE GUIDE.and formulated powerful herbal remedies in The ARTHRO-WELLNESS KIT.  The Kit includes PhytoDyne Px and Amphyteric Px. These formulas are designed to work synergistically to support healthy cartilage integrity, optimize cartilage matrix composition and support the maintenance and natural repair processes of connective tissue. When taken together they provide optimal support for maintaining healthy cytokine balance and leukotriene and prostaglandin metabolism. On today's show, Dr. Zampieron discusses the individual herbs in these formulations, such as Hops, Sarsaparilla, Rehmannia,Corydalis, Jamaican Dogwood, and more. He will review the science involved with their mechanisms of action in terms of how they help individuals who are challenged by inflammation and pain.
Contact: www.drznaturally.com   www.naturalnurse.com

The Natural Nurse - 01/31/11

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Host Eugene Zampieron, ND, www.drznaturally.com interviews Dr. Jared Skowron. Dr Skowron is a national expert in natural medicine for children. Author of Fundamentals of Naturopathic Pediatrics and 100 Natural Medicines for Your Child, he teaches pediatrics at the University of Bridgeport, College of Naturopathic Medicine, where he founded the Pediatric & Autism Clinic.  He is a Senior lecturer at the University of Bridgeport,  in Metabolic Maintenance.  His private practice in Connecticut helps families from all over the world heal their children naturally. He is a national lecturer and was recently seen on Animal Planet, Dogs 101. Phone: 203-265-0018 www.NaturopathicAnswer.com YouTube: DrSkowron

Twitter: drskowron

The Natural Nurse - 01/24/11

REPEAT SHOW: Re-broadcast of the 12/20/10 program.

The Natural Nurse - 01/17/11

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Dr. Eugene Zampieron, ND, AHG, www.drznaturally.com interviews,  Elieth Ameni Harris MS, RYT. Ameni is the president of Integrative Wellness LLC, Trumbull CT. He is a Nationally Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance, and has been practicing yoga for over 30 years. He is a master instructor who had taught students to become certified yoga instructors. He has many specialties in natural healing modalities including Ayurveda  and the healing powers of Doshic (constitutional) yoga therapy and medical Qi gong to help individual clients transcend stressful life styles, build stronger immune systems, reverse effects of aging, promote longevity and facilitate peace of mind. He specializes in disease prevention, emotional transformation, guided mantra meditation, high energy Kaphyoga and Neigong Qigong for weight loss; controlled breathing (Pranayama) mental concentration and attention (Dharna and Wuju meditation) for improved sports and work performance. Contact: eharris05@snet.net.

The Natural Nurse - 01/10/11

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Host Ellen Kamhi, PhD RN, www.naturalnurse.com interviews Frédérique Keller. Frederique is a licensed acupuncturist, medical herbalist & classical homeopath in private practice in Huntington, York.  She has been a hobby beekeeper for 21 years and is the creator/owner of BeePharm, Apitherapy Rx for Health, original formulations made from products of the beehive.  She is the current President of the American Apitherapy Society, Inc., a scientific non-profit organization dedicated to the education and research of apitherapy, and is on the teaching faculty.  Frédérique  is an international speaker on apitherapy having presented papers in France, Greece, and most recently Slovenia at Apimedica, the world apitherapy conference.  She has  25+ years experience in the integrative & holistic health field and dedicates her time to helping people choose better health choices as they make the connection between their food & medicine while understanding the importance of maintaining a sustainable relationship with the environment. Contact: Frédérique Keller  ph: 631-239-1421 

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The Natural Nurse - 01/03/10

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Dr. Eugene Zampieron, ND, AHG, www.drznaturally.com, interviews Dr. Peter Bongiorno ,  a naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist.  He is Vice-President of the New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Before medical school, he worked as a pre-doctoral fellow at the National Institutes of Health and Yale University. He has co-authored numerous medical journal articles in the field of neuro-endocrinology. Dr. Bongiorno has also authored the complementary medicine chapter on natural medicine for depression in the psychiatric textbook The Biology of Depression (Wiley,2004) and has recently authored "Naturopathic and Integrative Medicine for Depression" which was published in August of 2010. He maintains a thriving private practice in Manhattan and Huntington, NY. He can be reached via www.InnerSourceHealth.com or by calling 917.710.6852. His book is available by visiting www.InnerSourceHealth.com/depression

The Natural Nurse - 12/27/10

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