Category: Healthy Options

Local program on resources and options for whole health. Happens on the first Wednesday of every month from 10 – 11 AM.

Healthy Options 12/1/10

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman
Co-Producer: Petra Hall
Studio Engineer: Amy Browne

Topic: The Trauma Resiliency Model and the Healing of Acute & Chronic Post-Traumatic Stress

What is the Trauma Resiliency Model? What is a Resiliency Informed Community? How is this model being used for returning veterans and used in schools and other organizations?

Guest: Elaine Miller Karas, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Co-Founder of The Trauma Resource Institute, www.TraumaResourceInstitute.com , (505) 803-3550

Healthy Options 11/3/10

Producer/Host: Andree Bella
Studio Engineer: Amy Browne

Topic: The Raw Milk Revolution

Is raw milk good for you? What are the pros and cons? Is it available here in Maine? Where? How can listeners who are interested in doing so, support local farmers who produce raw milk?

Guest:
David E. Gumpert, author of “The Raw Milk Revolution.. Behind America’s Emerging Battle Over Food Rights”
www.thecompletepatient.com www.realmilk.com

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Healthy Options 10/6/10

Producer/Host: Cynthia Swan
Studio Engineer: Amy Browne

Topic: How to Get the Sugar Monkey Off Your Back

What effect does sugar have on the body? Why do we crave sugar? What are some healthier alternatives to white sugar or corn syrup?

Guest: Holly Noonan, CHHP, Holistic Health and Nutrition Counselor, www.MindBodyNutrition.net, holly@mindbodynutrition.net, 207-975-9442

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Healthy Options 9/1/10

Producer/Host:  Rhonda Feiman

Production Assistance:  Petra Hall

Studio Engineer: Amy Browne

Topic:  5 Rhythms Dance

What is 5 Rhythms Dance?  What do the rhythms sound like?  What instructions can one expect in a class?

Experience an example of the 5 Rhythm class  flow and experience  how movement can help create balance in our lives.

Guests:  Anna Witholt-Abaldo, 207-763-3322, Soul Moves;  Sarah Wilde, www.Maine5Rhythms.com

Healthy Options 8/4/10

Producer/Host: Andree Bella

Studio Engineer: Amy Browne

Topic: Sustainable Backyards

What is sustainability?  What is a land trust?  How much can you save by heating your water with solar energy?

Guests:

Buck O’Herin, Sheepscot Wellspring Land Alliance;  Hank Colletto, Ravenwood www.ravenwoodeducation.org ; John Luft, ReVison Energy

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Healthy Options 6/2/10

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman

Studio Engineer: Amy Browne

Topic:  Homeopathic Medicine

What is homeopathy?  What is a homeopathic consultation?  How does it work?  What is the healing goal of homeopathy with a constitutional remedy?  What is the goal with an acute remedy?

Guest: Dr. Dirk Vandersloot, MD: Homeopathic Consultant and Medical Doctor

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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