Healthy Options 5/5/10

Producer/Host: Andree Bella

Studio Engineer: Matt Murphy

Topic:  “That’s A Killer Look” (toxic chemicals in skin care products)

What are some of the dangerous chemicals in skin care products?  What legislation (state and federal) is addressing the regulation of these chemicals?  Where can consumers find information on healthy skincare products?

Guests:  Anne Sheldon- Maine Women’s Policy Center and Maine Women’s Lobby;  Sarah Hart- Environmental Studies Major at Colby College; Steve Taylor-Campaign Manager of the Environmental Strategy Center

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Healthy Options 3/3/10

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman

Topic: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

What is Mindfulness Stress Reduction?  How can this be learned and practiced?  How is it done?  What are the benefits?

Guest: Judith Simpson has studied extensively with Jon Kabat Zinn (author of “Full Catastrophe Living”) and is currently teaching this form of meditation in Belfast.   She is trained by the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Med. School

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Healthy Options 2/03/10

Producer/Host: Andree Bella

Studio Engineer: Joel Mann

Topic: LEAP on Legalization and Regulation of Drugs

Why are so many law enforcement professionals  in favor of legalization of illicit drugs?  How would legalization of drugs effect drug dealers and the black market?  What can people to to support the LEAP movement?
Guest: Peter Christ, co-founder of LEAP  FMI: www.leap.org

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Healthy Options 1/6/10

Producer/Host: Cynthia Swan

Studio Engineer: Amy Browne

Topic: Bio-identical Hormone Therapy

What is bio-identical hormone therapy?  What are the male and female sex hormones?  What are their functions and what are they important for health?  What are signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalance in men?  In women?

Guest: Tanya Kibler, Hannaford Pharmacist, 207-338-1918, [email protected]

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Healthy Options 12/2/09

Producer/Host:  Rhonda Feiman

Topic: Veterans Helping Veterans Recover from the Experience of War

How can veterans help veteran’s organizations help vets with trauma?  What are some issues that vets face returning home?  How can people get more information?

Guests:
Rob Pfeiffer, founder of Veterans Helping Veterans, an organization offering individual counseling and group work, PTSD support and bodywork, for the treatment of trauma. 207-236-3777

Peter Green, Veteran of Vietnam; Carl Stoddard, Vietnam Era Veteran

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