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Healthy Options 5/6/26: Update: Lyme disease, tick-borne illnesses & how to avoid tick bites

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 May 2026 20:00:54 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical Assistance: Joel Mann Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: – The spreasd of new tick species and diseases in Maine & the Northeast – Prevention is the best medicine! Keep ticks from attaching. Create a barrier with clothes. Using permethrin on clothes & gear (embedded commercially, or sprayed on carefully). – Use repellants on skin (deet, picaridin, lemon-eucalyptus) – Essential oils not effective for very long & may cause skin irritation – Symptoms of tick infections for Alpha-gal syndrome, Lyme, Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, Borrelia miyamotoi, Powassan virus & which ticks carry them – When doxycycline is used & most effective, & other treatments for tick illness – How soon can disease be transmitted after a bite (Powassan virus within 15 minutes!) Guest(s): Dr. Beatrice Szantyr on Lyme disease & other tick-borne illness, for an update on tick diseases & new tick species which are spreading here in Maine (& beyond), how we need to be tick-conscious to try to prevent tick bites, & the challenges in identifying and treating tick-borne illness. FMI: EPA info on effective repellents www.epa.gov/insect-repellents? EPA tool to find the repellent that is right for you www.epa.gov/insect-repellents/find-repellent-right-you EPA info on repellent-treated clothing www.epa.gov/insect-repellents/repellent-treated-clothing? University of Maine Tick Lab?- Protect Yourself from ticks & tick-borne diseases?(Identify a tick for free; $20 to ID diseases the tick may contain) extension.umaine.edu/ticks/ Tick testing Amherst MA. (tests for more diseases): www.tickreport.com Maine Tracking Network- Tickborne Diseases?Improving public health with better information: data.mainepublichealth.gov/tracking/home Columbia University Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Research Center www.columbia-lyme.org/ Powered by patients. Home of Lyme Times and My Lyme Data: www.lymedisease.org/ TickEncounter The University of Rhode Island Tick-borne Disease prevention Education web.uri.edu/tickencounter/ This article is brief enough for a patient to bring to a doctor’s visit for them to consider: The Management of Ixodes scapularis Bites in the Upper Midwest wmjonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/110/2/78.pdf ESPECIALLY FOR MEDICAL PROVIDERS: VectorWise CME: “Empowering clinicians through vector-borne disease education – free, virtual, accredited CME” vectorwisecme.org/ LymeCME: “Free, Evidence-based, AAFP-Accredited Courses that Physicians Can Trust” lymecme.info/ About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 4/1/26: Brain health & how we can stay healthy & resilient – at any age.

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:00:04 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical Assistance: Joel Mann Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: – What exactly is healthy aging? – How stress affects memory & brain function, & how we can reduce the negative effects of cortisol. – Mild cognitive impairment, dementia, & Alzheimer’s disease explained. – How sleep affects the brain. – How does exercise (such as Tai Chi, walking, dance & yoga) affect our cognition & help our brain & body as we age? – Awareness of the effects of multiple medications on the brain. – What health care workers are learning about healthy aging. – Why “Forest bathing” and being in nature is so helpful to brain health & our sense of well-being. Guest(s): Geriatric psychiatrist, Dr. Susan Wehry, has been a passionate advocate for older people throughout her 40 plus year career, during which she has held a variety of clinical, administrative, academic and consulting roles across the country. Dr. Wehry had served as Chief of Geriatrics at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, and for several years had been the Commissioner of Vermont’s Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living. As a clinician, educator, policy maker, advocate and advisor, Dr. Wehry has shared her work with students, professionals, older adults and family caregivers, throughout the United States and abroad. FMI: Opinion: The Nature Pill 12/22/23 By Elizabeth Luo www.nuscimagazine.com/opinion-the-nature-pill Healing ourselves through nature: “The Nature Fix- Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative” (Florence Williams, author) archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2017/11/healthy-options-11117/ Previous Healthy Options interview with Dr. Susan Wehry archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2023/12/healthy-options-12-6-23-brain-health-and-aging-well/ About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 3/4/26: Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:00:24 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical Assistance: Joel Mann Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County is community-based, with neighbors helping neighbors. They work closely with volunteers, families, and healthcare partners in their mission to help ensure that no one in Waldo County is alone when facing serious illness, end-of-life decisions, or bereavement. Their services include educational resources on grief, death, and dying; support for caregivers working with those at the end of life; workshops on end-of-life issues and advance care planning, and also, grief support services to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one, whether or not that person has received hospice care. Guest(s): Flic Shooter, the Executive Director of Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County. FMI: Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County: hospicevolunteersofwaldocounty.org Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County Resources: hospicevolunteersofwaldocounty.org/resources The Conversation Project: theconversationproject.org About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 2/4/26: How We Can Stay Calm & Resilient Through Stressful Times

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:00:51 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical Assistance: Joel Mann Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: What is trauma resiliency and how do our nervous systems respond to trauma & stress? How the nervous system responds to accumulated trauma. How generosity & gratitude can enhance resiliency. What role tears and/or laughter may play when we experience distress or trauma. The iChill App & how it can help calm us during periods of stress. Guest(s): Elaine Miller-Karas, co-founder- and former Executive Director- of the Trauma Resource Institute, a notable nonprofit dedicated to promoting resilience and trauma-informed care. Under her guidance, the Trauma Resource Institute has pioneered groundbreaking initiatives, such as the Community Resiliency Model and the Trauma Resiliency Model, both of which have become widely acknowledged interventions for addressing- and preventing- traumatic stress. She has led projects to help communities recover after earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, and mass shootings. Elaine Miller-Karas shares her experience & insights in her writings on trauma-related subjects, as a regular contributor to Psychology Today, and as the host of the weekly podcast, “Resiliency Within”, which is heard on VoiceAmerica. She is the author of “Building Resilience to Trauma: the Trauma and Community Resiliency Models”, a work commended by the United Nations for its alignment with the U.N.’s sustainable development goals. She has shared her expertise and has given presentations at numerous prestigious institutions, including the Centers for Disease Control, the United Nations, the Global Fund, Catalyst 2030, and the Skoll World Forum. FMI: Trauma Resiliency Institute: www.traumaresourceinstitute.com iChill is a free app from the App store, or try it online HERE: www.traumaresourceinstitute.com/ichill Psychology Today- Article by Elaine Miller-Karas: How to Cultivate Inner Harmony in Stressful Times: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/building-resiliency-to-trauma/202601/how-to-cultivate-inner-harmony-in-stressful-times Elaine Miller Karas podcasts on VoiceAmerica: www.voiceamericamedia.com/show/resiliency-within/ April 2025 HEALTHY OPTIONS interview on the Trauma Resource Institute (with links to previous HEALTHY OPTIONS programs on the work of the Trauma Resource Institute): Healthy Options 4/2/25: Building Resiliency to Trauma: archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2025/04/healthy-options-4-2-25-building-resiliency-to-trauma/ About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 12/3/25: Using Somatic Movement to Heal from Trauma, Grief, & Loss

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:00:48 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical Assistance: Joel Mann Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: 1. What is somatic movement? 2. Using movement to help us through grief, shock, stress & trauma 3. What is fright, flight and freeze? 4. How stress and trauma can affect our nervous system 5. How grief and shock can affect our nervous system 6. What is the difference between depression and emotional dysregulation? Guest(s): Donna Brooks, somatic movement therapist, counselor, coach, and educator, & yoga therapist. FMI: Donna Brooks’ links for info- Original Body Wisdom: originalbodywisdom.com Somatic Movement Therapy for trauma, grief, and loss: originalbodywisdom.com/somatic-movement-therapy-for-trauma-grief-and-loss/ 3 Ways Embodiment Helps navigate loss – blog post and video: originalbodywisdom.com/3-ways-embodiment-helps-navigate-loss/ Creating a GoodLife When a child Dies – blog post and video: originalbodywisdom.com/creating-a-good-life-after-a-child-dies/ Beauty in Grief and Loss – blog post and video: originalbodywisdom.com/like-the-cold-and-sparse-beauty-of-winter-there-is-also-a-beauty-in-grief-and-loss/ 8 Somatic Breathing Exercises to do today – blog post and video: originalbodywisdom.com/8-somatic-breathing-exercises-to-do-today/ Youtube Playlist for Grief: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvXmR7ZSV14&list=PL55fMwRPubVxTexQnuE9fCI9pkrdU2E3y YouTube Playlist for Breathing: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL55fMwRPubVyjc8xAK3MVpyBLExkhrFKF About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 11/5/25: AGEISM: Disrupting & Challenging Internal & Societal Beliefs & Actions

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:00:40 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical Assistance: Joel Mann Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: -We ALL will get older; how we deal with this reality is important for each of us to face in a positive, life-affirming manner -Age-positivity & how to reframe aging -Why & how do positive views of aging produce healthier outcomes? -The difference between a “health span” and a “life span” -Pervasive age-related stereotypes in society, systemic ageism, & internalized, self-perpetuated ageism -What is internalized ageism & how is it detrimental to all of us as we get older? -The stigmatization of using the term “memory loss” & how it can be used indiscriminately & incorrectly -How older people are treated differently than middle-aged & younger people in health care settings, based on perceptions of their age, versus their well-being & vitality. -Economic disparities & bias that may manifest as we age, in being female and/or a person of color, resulting in a lack of resources and poverty -Downsides of individual responsibility as we age vs. benefits of collective responsibility in communities -What can we learn from other countries in relation to addressing the needs & credits of older citizens? -How older people who want/need to work, & have skills & experience, can aid the employment shortage in Maine -The Leadership Exchange on Aging as a participatory learning experience for leaders in all fields; 350 have graduated from the program, in Maine (see link, below). Guest(s): Jess Mauer, Executive Director of the Maine Council on Aging (MCOA). FMI: Maine Council on Aging (MCOA): mainecouncilonaging.org Northern New England Geriatric Education Center programs: www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/nnegec/programs#GITT-PC mainecouncilonaging.org/agepositiveme/ Learn about/Join the Tri-State Learning Collaborative on Aging: www.agefriendly.community Leadership Exchange on Ageism mainecouncilonaging.org/leadership-exchange-on-ageism/ About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 8/6/25: The Power of Music & Song as a Healthy Option

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 20:00:53 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical Assistance: Joel Mann Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: 1. Experiencing the physiological effects of music & song, and how different aspects of melody & rhythm can resonate with heart rates & the nervous system. 2. Music creating connection & community as well as personal empowerment- even if you were told at any early age you were not a singer. 3. Singing as natural for us as humans, vs. how it has become seen as a business and not as a personal expression to use and share. 4. The power of singing in groups, how it feels to sing with others, and what happens to our emotions as we sing together and experience songs & melodies. 5. Songs can remind us we are not alone, and we are connected to others whether with shared experiences, or with new insights, bringing empathy about others’ lives. 6. How it is used as an outlet to express reactions to injustice, and empowers people who are banding together to work for social change. 7. Effects of various kinds of music on growing plants (“Kids! Try this at home!”). Guest(s): Claudia Schmidt, singer-songwriter, folk & jazz musician, & poet, www.claudiaschmidt.com Claudia Schmidt (with Sally Rogers), sallyrogers.com/concert-booking/sally-and-claudia/ FMI: Giving Voice Chorus. www.givingvoicechorus.org Creating joyful choral communities for people living with dementia. The Healing Power of Music. aish.com/the-healing-power-of-music/ Music Care. www.musiccare.org Music care is the intentional use of music by anyone to improve health and well-being. About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 6/4/25: Music Therapy for Health & Healing

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 20:00:34 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical Assistance: Joel Mann Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: -How music can help with emotional stability. -The attributes of music therapy in reducing stress. -The powerful & positive effects of singing in groups. -Music & memory. -Therapeutic use of music in addressing cognitive challenges. -Using music with children with autism. Guest(s): Heather Ellsworth, Board-certified Music Therapist & Neurologic Music Therapist, musician, singer and composer. midcoastmusictherapy.com FMI: Maine Music Therapy website (where people can search their specific Maine county for a music therapist): www.mainemusictherapy.com About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 5/7/25: Ticks: Lyme, & other Tick-borne Illness

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 07 May 2025 20:00:42 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical Assistance: Joel Mann Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: -The different ticks appearing in Maine, and the tick diseases being found now. -The vital importance of keeping tick OFF of us! -Poppy-seed size of ticks right now, as nymphs in May, and sesame seed size as adults, and raisin-sized when engorged -Tick-borne pathogens & their afflictions: Anaplasmosis, Babeosis, Lyme (Borellia), Alpha Gal, Erhlichia, Rocky Mt. Spotted Fever, Relapsing Fever (& Powassan Virus, which can cause severe to fatal illness in just 15 minutes after a bite) -The importance of clinical diagnosis, vs. relying solely on the imperfections in analyzing test results, and the significance of a LYME disease rash- which does not present in every tick bite -How to check for ticks in a timely fashion, so an embedded tick has less time to transfer disease from its bite; we do not know how the length of time required for a tick to transmit infection -How to remove a tick safely & what is a risky tick bite (tick broken off, tick on for several hours/days, tick being “annoyed” and spitting bacteria etc. back into the wound from its salivary gland) -Sending ticks for identification as to the type of tick & possible disease carried -What is a PCR test, and what it can show (or not), the issues of interpreting antibody tests, and when to test for Lyme & co-infections -What treatments are commonly used, and the challenges of diagnosing tick-borne illness -How to protect yourself (and your pets) from ticks when being outdoors (high percentage of tick bites recorded, from your own backyard, yardwork, gardening, clearing brush). -Permithrin-treated clothing and effective repellents used on the skin for tick protection -How to make your backyard less habitable for ticks, and migrating birds can carry ticks & spread them onto our property; best to not use bird feeders from April through October Guest(s): Dr. Beatrice Szantyr, Internist and Pediatrician who lectures on Lyme disease and related tick-borne disorders in Maine and nationally, to both professional and community groups. She is an active member of the Maine CDC Vector Borne Disease Work Group, and a member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. Dr. Szantyr also had served on the 2022 Federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group, Access to Care and Education Subcommittee. FMI: EPA info on effective repellents www.epa.gov/insect-repellents? EPA info on repellent-treated clothing www.epa.gov/insect-repellents/repellent-treated-clothing? University of Maine Tick Lab?- Protect Yourself from ticks & tick-borne diseases (Identify a tick for free; $20 to ID diseases the tick may contain) extension.umaine.edu/ticks/ Tick testing Amherst MA. (tests for more diseases): www.tickreport.com Maine Tracking Network- Tickborne Diseases Improving public health with better information: data.mainepublichealth.gov/tracking/home Columbia University Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Research Center www.columbia-lyme.org/ Powered by patients. Home of Lyme Times and My Lyme Data: www.lymedisease.org/ TickEncounter The University of Rhode Island?Tick-borne Disease prevention Education web.uri.edu/tickencounter/ This article is brief enough for a patient to bring to a doctor’s visit for them to consider: The Management of Ixodes scapularis Bites in the Upper Midwest wmjonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/110/2/78.pdf PARTICULARLY FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS (& FMI for clients): LymeCME- Free, Evidence-based, AAFP-Accredited Courses Physicians Can Trust www.lymecme.info/ ****************************************************** Previous HEALTHY OPTIONS PROGRAMS on ticks & Lyme can also be found at: archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2024/05/healthy-options-5-1-24-lyme-disease-other-tick-borne-illness-update-for-2024/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2023/05/healthy-options-5-3-23-lyme-disease-tick-borne-illness-and-how-to-be-tick-conscious-to-protect-ourselves/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2022/10/healthy-options-10-5-22-the-ticks-are-still-here-what-you-need-to-know/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2022/05/healthy-options-5-4-22-yearly-update-on-ticks-lyme-and-tick-borne-illnesses/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2021/05/healthy-options-5-5-21-ticks-those-blood-sucking-parasites/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2020/06/healthy-options-6-3-20-ticks-and-tick-borne-illnesses/ About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 4/2/25: Building Resiliency to Trauma

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:00:43 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical Assistance: Joel Mann Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: Using the Trauma Resiliency Model to stay resilient and centered during this exceeding stressful time The differences between fight, flight, & freeze as reactions to stress “Toxic stress”,“tolerable stress”, & “positive stress”, and what may be helpful- or harmful- to us How can we regulate our nervous system in reaction to stress & trauma? What are some techniques to deal with stress, be resilient, and stay/become centered? What are some specific strategies to use when you are scared or agitated? How being aware of sensation (body awareness), helps in handling and reducing trauma, and how you can help yourself return to a feeling of well-being when you are out of balance & feeling beset by stress Personal, societal, and political stress and the challenge (and imperative) to stay centered & be resilient What is the iChill app and how can it help in times of unease & stress? What are Tracking, Resourcing, Grounding & Gesturing, and how are they used in the iChill app to help with managing stress? Guest(s): Elaine Miller-Karas, MSW, LCSW, trauma therapist, co-founder & former executive director of the Trauma Resource Institute, a non-profit dedicated to promoting resilience and trauma-informed care, worldwide. Elaine Miller-Karas is the author of “Building Resiliency to Trauma, the Trauma and Community Resiliency Models®”, and the host of the podcast, “Resiliency Within”. She has led projects to help communities in the recovering process from mass shootings, and leads the Ukraine Humanitarian Resiliency Program which provides support to teachers & children amidst the country’s conflict. She is currently working in Los Angeles with survivors of the recent wildfires. FMI: Trauma Resiliency Institute www.traumaresourceinstitute.com iChill is a free app from the App store, or try it online, at ichillapp.com Psychology Today- Article by Elaine Miller-Karas Dialogue, Dignity, and Democracy Personal Perspective: We can nurture our humanity in the face of inhumanity Psychology Today 2/25/25 www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/building-resiliency-to-trauma/202502/dialogue-dignity-and-democracy **************************************************************************************** Previous HEALTHY OPTIONS programs on the work of the Trauma Resource Institute: Restoring & enhancing resiliency & balance after shock and trauma archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2023/11/healthy-options-11-1-23-restoring-and-enhancing-resiliency-and-balance-after-shock-and-trauma/ Building Resiliency to Trauma archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2021/03/healthy-options-3-3-21-building-resiliency-to-trauma/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2017/10/healthy-options-10417/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2014/09/healthy-options-932014/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2010/12/healthy-options-12110/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2009/9/healthy-options-90209/ About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 3/5/25: “It’s a Scientific Fact”: The Imperative of Medical Info & Research

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:00:01 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical Assistance: Joel Mann Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: The serious implications of the loss of funding for medical/health research & the curtailment of health data available for the public. The importance of “doing good science” as a research scientist, & the scientific method as it pertains to medical research. Current & historical perspectives on vaccination vs. herd immunity. Is herd immunity relevant/effective for any/all infestious diseases? The role of bioethics & vaccines, & risk-benefit analysis. The importance of the “Yuck Factor.” Are there songs that can help us understand & appreciate science? Guest(s): Dr. Miryam Wahrman, biomedical researcher, bioethicist, biochemist, and director of a research laboratory in microbiology at William Patterson University, where she is a professor of biology. Dr. Wahrman discusses the importance of scientific process in medical research & our health, the impacts of curtailing studies on infectious disease and other serious illness, and the current challenges we face as important health information becomes restricted- and misinformation & disinformation is rampant. She is the author of the book, The Hand Book: Surviving in a Germ-Filled World, which explores hand-washing & hygiene, cross infections, and simple ways to stay healthy & reduce/prevent the spread of disease. Previous interviews with Dr. Wahrman: archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2020/11/healthy-options-11-4-20-current-scientific-thinking-about-covid-19-health-strategies/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2020/03/healthy-options-3-4-20-interview-with-dr-miryam-wahrman-author-of-the-hand-book-surviving-in-the-germ-filled-world/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2019/02/healthy-options-2-6-19/ FMI: DNA testing information on YouTube: Inadequate advice can mislead and harm the public onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jgc4.1375 Escherichia coli on the internet: The power of YouTube to educate and influence consumer behavior regarding pathogenic bacteria www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S246804511930001X Glove Changing When Handling Money: Observational and Microbiological Analysis www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26463082 About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 2/5/25: The Feldenkrais Method

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 21:00:16 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical Assistance: Joel Mann Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: 1. The origin & principles of the Feldenkrais Method. 2. Exploration of how its practice has been shown to improve movement, posture, balance & coordination. 3. How it may help to reduce pain, and improve range of motion & flexibility- and how Deborah Darr utilized Feldenkrais in her own recovery after a serious injury. 4. Listeners can experience a shortened Feldenkrais session led by Deborah Darr during the last third of the interview. Guest(s): Deborah Darr, Feldenkrais instructor, physical therapist, & dancer. FMI: Feldenkraisproject.com movementandcreativity.com/tiffanysankary About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 12/4/24: The Principles & Practice of Non-Violent Communication (NVC)

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:00:07 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical Assistance: Joel Mann & Amy Browne Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: What is Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and how can it help us be better listeners and engage our feelings of empathy for others?Some practical ways to be able to manage difficult conversations with people who have different viewpoints. How to communicate with others with whom we disagree, even as our own nervous system is under stress or challenge when encountering different view points. How to acknowledge and handle the pressures of social and political challenge in our lives with NVC practice. Guest(s): Peggy Smith, co-founder of the Maine Non-Violent Communication Network, & certified trainer with the International Center for Non-Violent Communication. A student of Mindfulness since 1991, she was ordained as a teacher by Zen Master & peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh, and incorporates Mindfulness practice in the teaching of Non-Violent Communication. FMI: www.opencommunication.org/about.html www.cnvc.org www.empathyforeveryone.org www.clarityservices.us/events Previous interview with Peggy Smith: archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2022/11/healthy-options-11-2-22-non-violent-communication/ About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 10/2/24: Stroke Awareness, Prevention, and Treatment

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:00:03 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical Assistance: Joel Mann & Amy Browne Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: – What is a stroke & what are the signs of a stroke? – What to do immediately if you have signs of a stroke. – How to reduce your risk of having a stroke. – Treatment for stroke, and recovery. Guest(s): Eileen Hawkins, Certified Stroke Registered Nurse & Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse, & Stroke Program Coordinator at Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport, Maine. FMI: www.stroke.org www.stroke.org/en/professionals/stroke-resource-library/prevention/five-key-facts-about-stroke About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 9/4/24: The Importance of Local Hospitals

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:00:41 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Production Assistant: Petra Hall Technical Assistance: Joel Mann & Amy Browne Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: – Why is a local hospital so important for the community in which it is located? How can hospital consolidation affect local hospitals? – How is the success of a local hospital evaluated? How did Waldo County General Hospital rate, before it became a part of MaineHealth? – Waldo County General Hospital was a successful, profitable, independent hospital, with innovative and award-winning programs. How has that changed since becoming part of MaineHealth? – How can a local hospital be innovative in developing & providing services? How might they share these innovations & successful practices with other healthcare entities, nationally or even internationally? – What is the importance/value of having a hospice unit at your local hospital? What is the importance of having a local Ob-Gyn unit at your community hospital? – What impacts can be caused by closing Ob-Gyn and hospice units? What are the effects of reducing healthcare services which the community has relied upon for many years? – Who loses their jobs locally when hospital services are eliminated or redirected to out-of-town facilities? Beyond the hospital staff who are let go, how is the whole community affected? – Who now decides what services are provided? Is there any local autonomy or are the decisions made by people without connection to the local hospital & community, who view the hospital as a corporate asset rather than a vital community asset? – What can the Belfast City Council do, to protect hospital services that the community needs & relies upon? – What is the impact of privately-owned & operated urgent care facilities in a community with a local hospital? Guest(s): Mike Towey, former Director of the Speech Language Pathology Department at Waldo County General Hospital; employed at WCGH for 40 years. FMI: Beckers Hospital Review www.beckershospitalreview.com and www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/the-hospital-with-the-biggest-community-health-investment-in-each-state-per-lown-ranking.html Pam’s Story (illustrates expertise that can be developed & sustained at a small hospital, & how innovation at WCGH was essential to her successful recovery): www.mainehealth.org/mainehealth-cancer-care/cancer-conditions-services/head-neck-cancer-care/pams-survivor-story MaineHealth proposal for Waldo County Healthcare Inc. 12/15/08: www1.maine.gov/dhhs/sites/maine.gov.dhhs/files/documents/dlc/Waldo-County-PA.pdf About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 8/7/24: Conversation with Jess Mauer, Executive Director of The Maine Council on Aging

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:00:51 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical assistance: Joel Mann & Amy Browne Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: – What does it mean to have purpose in our lives and why is that important for healthy aging? – What steps can all of us take- at any age- to stay healthy? – How does the language we may use to describe getting older, reinforce (or dispel) stereotypes of aging in our society? – How can we dispel the rampant use of negative stereotypes of growing older? What can we do in our own lives to create a positive image of getting older? – What can we do in our communities to support each other’s needs as we age? What kind of work is needed to empower those supportive resources in our communities? – How does our health care system discriminate against older people? – What are the financial & economic realities of growing older? Do negative stereotypes of aging affect older people in these concerns? – How do systemic attitudes about sex, gender identity, race, & disability affect us as we grow older? Guest(s): Jess Maurer, Executive Director of the Maine Council on Aging. FMI: Maine Council on Aging mainecouncilonaging.org agefriendly.community www.agefriendly.community Age Positive Maine: mainecouncilonaging.org/agepositiveme/ Previous Healthy Options Programs on related topics: Healthy Options 6/5/24: The Gift of Aging: Growing Older with Purpose, Planning, and Positivity archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2024/06/healthy–options-6-5-24-the-gift-of-aging-growing-older-with-purpose-planning-and-positivity/ Healthy Options 3/6/24: Advocating for the care needs & rights of elders in nursing homes & assisted living facilities archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2024/03/healthy–options-3-6-24-advocating-for-the-care-needs-and-rights-of-elders-in-nursing-homes-assisted-living-facilities/ Healthy Options 12/6/23: Brain Health and Aging Well archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2023/12/healthy–options-12-6-23-brain-health–and-aging-well/ Healthy Options 8/2/17: The Gift of Caring: Saving Our Parents from the Perils of Modern Healthcare archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2017/08/healthy–options-8217/ About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 6/5/24: The Gift of Aging: Growing Older with Purpose, Planning, and Positivity

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 20:00:28 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical assistance: Joel Mann & Amy Browne Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: – What is aging? Why is having a positive view of aging good for our health? – How can we stay healthy while aging? – What are “normal” or usual, stages of aging as we get older? – What is brain plasticity? How does the brain create new pathways and why is that important? – How are ageism and age-based stereotypes harmful? – How would we define elder vs. elderly? What is the difference between being an “elder” and being seen as “elderly”? – Is frailty inevitable? – What role does attitude and positivity play in staying well? – How does diet, exercise, creativity and a sense of purpose assist us in aging well? – What is a “life span” vs. a “health span”? How can the two be combined for better outcomes? – Why is isolation so detrimental to us? Why is it important to engage with others, and of all ages? Why might helping others be important for our own health? – Why is learning something new every day important, and why is being in nature good for us? – Are there risks to taking multiple medications? – What are the financial and legal aspects of aging well? How do we plan for a successful aging (life) experience? – Regarding grief: what is natural and expected after losing a loved one or experiencing loss in difficult situations? – Why is resiliency vital to our well being, no matter our age? Guest(s): Marcy Cottrell Houle, MS., wildlife biologist and author of seven books including “The Gift of Caring- Saving our Parents from the Perils of Modern Healthcare”, co-authored with Dr. Elizabeth Eckstrom. FMI: In 2016, Rhonda Feiman interviewed Marcy Cottrell Houle, MS., about “The Gift of Caring: Saving Our Parents from the Perils of Modern Healthcare,” about how the current health care delivery model is ill-equipped to provide comprehensive, person-centered care to seniors, and how many treatable conditions and symptoms are dismissed as “just old age.” The discussion highlights specific tools that we can use to help prevent these mistakes and what we need to know to achieve healthy aging. archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2016/10/special-edition-of-healthy–options–10616/ www.thegiftofcaring.net Healthy Options 3/6/24: Advocating for the care needs & rights of elders in nursing homes & assisted living facilities Elder Advocate Jack Halpern, founder and chairman of MyElder. archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2024/03/healthy–options-3-6-24-advocating-for-the-care-needs-and-rights-of-elders-in-nursing-homes-assisted-living-facilities/ Healthy Options 12/6/23: Brain Health and Aging Well: Interview with Susan Wehry, M.D., geriatric psychiatrist and director of AgingME archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2023/12/healthy–options-12-6-23-brain-health–and-aging-well/ www.susanwehrymd.com agingme.org About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 5/1/24: Lyme Disease & other tick borne illness- update for 2024

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 01 May 2024 20:00:10 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical assistance: Joel Mann & Amy Browne Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: – Why is prevention the best medicine when it comes to ticks? Why is it important to keep ticks off of us, to begin with? – What is a tick borne infection? What is Lyme disease, and other tick-borne illness? – What are the different kinds of ticks, and the diseases they may carry? Do ticks spread bacteria or viruses? – What is a co-infection? – What tick found in Maine, can cause severe to fatal illness in just 15 minutes (!) after a bite? – What is a tick check? What should you do if you find a tick attached to you? What is the safest way to remove a tick? Where can we send ticks to be identified/tested? – What is a “bullseye rash” and how could it show up differently in men & women? Does everyone get a rash when bitten by a tick? – What type of clothing effectively reduces your chance of getting a tick bite? What is permethrin & how is it used on clothing (NOT your skin)? – What is picaridin & other repellents which ARE applied to our skin? What works/doesn’t work to repel ticks? Guest(s): Dr. Beatrice Szantyr, Internist and Pediatrician who lectures on Lyme disease and related tick-borne disorders in Maine and nationally, to both professional and community groups. She is an active member of the Maine CDC Vector Borne Disease Work Group, and a member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. Dr. Szantyr also had served on the 2022 Federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group, Access to Care and Education Subcommittee. FMI: EPA info on effective repellents www.epa.gov/insect-repellents www.epa.gov/insect-repellents/find-repellent-right-you University of Maine Tick Lab Protect Yourself from ticks & tick-borne diseases: extension.umaine.edu/ticks/ Tick testing Amherst MA. (tests for more diseases): www.tickreport.com Columbia University Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Research Center www.columbia-lyme.org/ Lyme Disease Association Research, Education, Prevention and Patient Support lymediseaseassociation.org/ Lyme disease.org Powered by patients. Home of Lyme Times and My Lyme Data: www.lymedisease.org/ Maine Tracking Network: Tickborne Diseases Improving public health with better information data.mainepublichealth.gov/tracking/home TickEncounter The University of Rhode Island Tick-borne Disease prevention Education web.uri.edu/tickencounter/ This article is brief enough for a patient to bring to a doctor’s visit for them to consider: The Management of Ixodes scapularis Bites in the Upper Midwest wmjonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/110/2/78.pdf PARTICULARLY FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS (& FMI for Clients): LymeCME Free, Evidence-based, AAFP-Accredited Courses that Physicians Can Trust www.lymecme.info/ Invisible International invisible.international/ The Montecalvo Platform for Tick-borne Illness Education is a library of accredited continuing medical education (CME) courses that teach front-line clinicians about diagnosing and treating vector-borne diseases. These courses are free to all users and are accessible to both clinicians and patients online. ****************************************************** Previous HEALTHY OPTIONS PROGRAMS on ticks & Lyme can also be found at: archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2023/05/healthy-options-5-3-23-lyme-disease-tick-borne-illness-and-how-to-be-tick-conscious-to-protect-ourselves/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2022/10/healthy-options-10-5-22-the-ticks-are-still-here-what-you-need-to-know/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2022/05/healthy-options-5-4-22-yearly-update-on-ticks-lyme-and-tick-borne-illnesses/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2021/05/healthy-options-5-5-21-ticks-those-blood-sucking-parasites/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2020/06/healthy-options-6-3-20-ticks-and-tick-borne-illnesses/ About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 3/6/24: Advocating for the care needs and rights of elders in nursing homes & assisted living facilities

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:00:25 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical assistance: Joel Mann & Amy Browne Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: -What does an elder advocate do? -What are the steps that are needed to create a plan in the event that you or a family member require medical care in a health care facility such as rehab/or a nursing home? -What could go wrong when you (or a family member) need advanced care in a facility and are being discharged from a hospital? -Are you required to go to a nursing home that a hospital discharge planner suggests? -What are your legal rights when being faced with a hospital discharge that attempts to place you or a loved one in a substandard care facility? -How can you evaluate the quality of a health care facility? What is a good strategy to help you or a loved one be admitted to a good quality health care nursing home? -What are some legal documents necessary as part of a long term plan for health care? Why should you discuss this plan with a lawyer? -What is the difference between standard Medicare plans and supplemental policies (Medigap), and Medicare Advantage plans? Why is it important to understand these differences and why do standard Medicare supplemental plans offer more flexibility and allow for more treatment options? -What are some creative options to avoid isolation as one ages? -What should you do for yourself or a loved one to create an “aging in place” environment? Guest(s): Elder Advocate Jack Halpern, founder and chairman of MyElder. myelder.com myelder.com/blog/ www.instagram.com/bigjackhalpern (and Facebook) Previous Healthy Options programs on related subjects: Healthy Options 12/6/23: Brain Health and Aging Well Susan Wehry, M.D., geriatric psychiatrist and director of AgingME, on healthy aging, being resilient and engaged as we age, how to handle “dementia worry” (anxiety one might have, about fearing a dementia diagnosis), and how to counter the impacts of severe isolation & loneliness which arose acutely throughout the pandemic, and is still being experienced by many people- including those with dementia. archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2023/12/healthy-options-12-6-23-brain-health-and-aging-well/ “The Gift of Caring: Saving Our Parents from the Perils of Modern Healthcare,” about how the current health care delivery model is ill-equipped to provide comprehensive, person-centered care to seniors, and how many treatable conditions and symptoms are dismissed as “just old age.” The discussion highlights specific tools that we can use to help prevent these mistakes and what we need to know to achieve healthy aging. archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2017/08/healthy-options-8217/ About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 2/7/24: Teens to Trails

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 21:00:26 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical assistance: Joel Mann & Amy Browne Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well Program Topic: TEENS TO TRAILS, an organization connecting Maine students to life-changing outdoor experiences. This month: What is Teens to Trails and what is their mission? How does Teens to Trails work with parents, students and schools? What are the health benefits of being in the outdoors? How can these outdoor experiences help kids improve their well-being, emotional resilience, and reduce stress & anxiety? Is there a difference between outdoor education and outdoor recreation? What are the benefits of outdoor play and how do students respond to their outdoor activities? What do you see in the kids when they’re part of an outdoor club? How do they interact with their peers? What do we mean by “unstructured time”, and why is this time so important for all of us? What impact are personal devices such as phones having on the health of our children- and when they are connecting with the outdoors, what changes may occur? Guest(s): Alicia Heyburn, Executive Director of Teens to Trails, and Miles Bisher, social studies teacher and outdoor club advisor. FMI: teenstotrails.org About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 1/3/24: Easily-Learned Movements & Breathing Techniques

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 21:00:59 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: What are some ways we can enhance the health of our nervous systems, and calm our minds? How can simple breathing techniques enhance our health and well-being? Why is movement such an important technique to calm our nervous system? What is Qi Gong? What is WuJi? What do we mean when we speak of meridians? What is a body scan? How can we practice this for ourselves and why is this beneficial? About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 12/6/23: Brain Health and Aging Well

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 21:00:16 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: Why is this topic & program relevant for people of all ages? What is Aging Maine? What is the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Project? What is dementia? What is “dementia worry”? What do we need to do to maintain brain health– and why is exercise & diet so important? How can we create new neural paths in our brains? What is neural plasticity? What does it mean to have meaning in our lives? Why are social connections so important? What are/were the effects of loneliness and isolation, especially during the pandemic- and currently? Guest/s: Susan Wehry, M.D., geriatric psychiatrist and director of AgingME www.susanwehrymd.com agingme.org About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 11/1/23: Restoring and enhancing resiliency and balance after shock and trauma

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 20:00:52 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: 1 How does the Trauma Resiliency Model and Community Resiliency Model work to calm the nervous system? 2 How can Trauma Resiliency aid individuals & communities in the recovering process, after mass shootings? 3 What are some new strategies being used globally to treat trauma? 4 What is a simple technique we can try right now to relax our nervous system? 5 How does our nervous system respond to stress? 6 What is second-hand trauma? 7 What are some ways to assist someone who has directly experienced trauma? 8 What is the “resilient zone”? How do we know if we are no longer regulated emotionally? 9 What do we mean by “understanding our physical body at the level of sensation”? 10 What is the amygdala and what part does it play in trauma & PTSD? What are we learning from neuroscience & neuropsychology regarding trauma? 11 How do the steps of the Community Resiliency model work? What does it mean to use the techniques of Tracking, Grounding, Finding a Resource, Gesturing, Getting Help Now, and Stay & Shift, and how can they help us deal with our own responses to stress and trauma? 12 Does the Community Resiliency Model work with children? How can we teach children to self-regulate themselves emotionally? Guest/s: Elaine Miller-Karas, LCSW, is a trauma therapist, co-founder and former Executive Director of the Trauma Resource Institute, and key developer of the Community and Trauma Resiliency Models. She is the author of “Building Resiliency to Trauma, the Trauma and Community Resiliency Models”, the host of the weekly podcast, “Resiliency Within”, and a contributor to Psychology Today. FMI: The Trauma Resource Institute (TRI) is a nonprofit organization devoted to cultivating trauma-informed and resiliency-focused individuals and communities throughout the world. www.traumaresourceinstitute.com “Resiliency Within” podcast: www.listennotes.com/podcasts/resiliency-within-elaine-miller-karas-lcsw-dH7ZjesXLAx/ “Resiliency Within” Facebook page: www.facebook.com/resiliency.within VoiceAmerica- “Resiliency Within”: www.voiceamerica.com/show/3997/resiliency-within Reflections of a Trauma Therapist in the Russo-Ukraine War www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/building-resiliency-trauma/202212/reflections-trauma-therapist-in-the-russo-ukraine-war NAMI -National Alliance on Mental Illness www.nami.org/Home 988 Crisis Line 988lifeline.org Previous Healthy Options programs on the Trauma Resource Institute can be found at: archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2021/03/healthy-options-3-3-21-building-resiliency-to-trauma/ About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 10/4/23: How we hear, how to protect our hearing, and recognize & manage hearing loss from infancy to adulthood

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 20:00:27 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: How do we hear? What can cause hearing loss? Are there differences in sensitivity in how individuals react to loud sounds? How can we protect our hearing? How do you know that you are experiencing hearing loss? What are some detriments to delaying or not getting hearing aids when they are needed? How would an audiologist assess your hearing ability? How is the hearing of infants & young children assessed, & addressed? What are the differences between prescription and over-the-counter hearing aids? Guest/s: Kate Weiss is an audiologist in Minnesota, & currently an independent consultant, after a 40-year career spent mostly in pediatrics. She worked for many years at Children’s Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota, and in the Minneapolis Public Schools’ home-based birth-to-three program, Early Childhood Special Education preschool program, and with deaf and hard of hearing students and their families and teachers in elementary, middle, and high schools. For several years, she worked with both children and adults of all ages at St. Paul Rehabilitation Center. She was co-chair of the task force that developed protocols for universal newborn hearing screening, infant hearing assessment, amplification fitting, and parent advocacy for the State of Minnesota’s Early Hearing Detection and Intervention program. FMI: From CONSUMER REPORTS online (& the May/June 2023 magazine article, HOW TO HEAR BETTER NOW). Check out the other links they also list, on ratings of both prescription and over-the-counter hearing aid brands & retailers.) 1. Your Guide to Hearing Helpers www.consumerreports.org/health/hearing-aids/your-guide-to-hearing-helpers-a2688068457/ 2. A Complete Guide to Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids www.consumerreports.org/health/hearing-aids/complete-guide-to-over-the-counter-hearing-aids-a3898239010/ 3. This Quick Quiz Can Screen You for Hearing Loss (Note: Not a “hearing test” to screen for hearing loss, but a good tool to help people screen for how much hearing issues interfere with their social/daily life, and about the possible need for hearing aids.) www.consumerreports.org/health/hearing-ear-care/self-hearing-test-for-auditory-wellness-a4832177815/ About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 9/6/23: Quantum physics, energy work & health: vibrational medicine & The Healing Garden

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 20:00:40 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: How does quantum physics play a role in our health & well-being? What is heart coherence? What is vibrational medicine? How does our breathing affect our nervous system? What is the importance of our being aware of our nervous system? Guest/s: Diana Maria Chapin, one of the founding members & president, of The Healing Garden. She is a Reiki Master and works with energy healing & meditation, helping clients to develop wellness skills. Michele Walker, entrepreneur, Transformational Life Coach, and Self-Healing Mentor. She has a master’s degree in counseling psychology, and is a certified facilitator of the Energy Codes, a self-healing system developed by Dr. Sue Morter. FMI: TheHealingGardenMaine.org About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 8/2/23: Maine Family Planning after the overturning of Roe Vs. Wade

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:00:59 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: What legislation has been proposed or passed in Maine to protect & strengthen reproductive health? How has Maine been affected by the reversal of Roe v. Wade? Maine is not considered a “safety state” due to its distance to other states, but have we seen an increase in out-of-state clients, due to restrictions elsewhere? What are reproductive rights, and what is reproductive justice? What other health resources are provided at clinics, aside from reproductive health? How are the overall health services negatively affected, when reproductive choice & abortion services are curtailed or eliminated? When clinics shut down, how does this directly impact clients? What are the risks and dangers which can & do arise from restricting medical services for clients (of any gender)? What are various methods of family planning which are used in clinics? What are the issues relating to “late-term” abortions? What is a medication abortion? How does this work, and how effective is it? How is this method being opposed now by those who favored the overturning of Roe Vs. Wade? Guest/s: Lindsey Piper is a nurse practitioner specializing in sexual and reproductive health, and is the Lead Clinician for the Center for Reproductive Health at Maine Family Planning, providing direct abortion services as well as guidance & training, for health care providers. Lindsey also sees clients in her Belfast, Maine clinic for gynecologic visits, gender-affirming hormone treatment, abortions, and vasectomy. She has been in this field for over 20 years, working for independent, feminist health care clinics, and Planned Parenthood. Mareisa Weil is Maine Family Planning’s Vice President for Development & Community Engagement. She has a Master’s degree in Policy, Planning and Management from the Muskie School of Public Service at the University of Southern Maine, and has worked with Colby College, the Maine Hospice Council and Center for End-of-Life Care, and the Homeless Services Center in Santa Cruz, California. FMI: mainefamilyplanning.org About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 7/5/23: The Health Benefits of the Alexander Technique

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:00:09 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: What is the Alexander Technique? How can our physical structure be affected by the way we breathe? What does stress have to do with it?! What are a couple of simple examples we can try, to practice the Alexander Technique? What is the difference felt in our body when we gently allow our lungs to inhale and exhale, versus straining to take a deep breath? How do our physical and emotional habits inhibit or enhance our posture & poise, and the ways we move? How can we become aware of our natural breathing so we can be more relaxed as we move through our day? How might these techniques help us to be more confident and productive, in performing and/or other areas of our lives? Guest/s: Tracy Van Fleet is a Grammy Award winner, mezzo-soprano and voice teacher based in the Los Angeles area. As a soloist, she performs with the Los Angeles Master Chorale, and has appeared with some of the most prestigious orchestras around the world. She is a Level 3 Total Vocal Freedom coach, and is in the process of qualifying for certification as an Alexander Technique Teacher. Lisa Rogers Lee is a chamber singer, oratorio soloist, and voice teacher with a private studio called Voice for the Whole Singer. She has appeared with numerous opera companies throughout the United States, and is an educator and mentor of singers of all ages. She recently became a Level 2 Total Vocal Freedom coach, teaching Alexander Technique principles to singers. Lisa Lee and Tracy Van Fleet are the founders of the Ageless Singer, a program designed to support and empower female singers over the age of 50. More information on The Alexander Technique. About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 5/3/23: Lyme disease & tick-borne illness, and how to be tick-conscious, to protect ourselves

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 May 2023 20:00:43 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: Where are ticks found & how can we identify the ticks we may find, in their different life cycles? What size are they right now? What is Lyme disease and why is it often difficult to diagnose- and treat? What are co-infections? What are the different illnesses which are showing up now? What is Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Borrelia, Alpha-gal, & Powassan Virus? What are the ways that we do treat tick diseases? Is there an effective way to prevent Lyme after a tick bite? Is using a single dose of antibiotics a valid and effective strategy to use right after a tick bite? Why should we not wait if we have symptoms after a tick bite? What are symptoms we might experience? What does clinical diagnosis mean? What are some preventative techniques we can use to minimize our risk of getting a tick-borne illness? What kinds of clothing, and repellent, are effective to try to prevent tick bites? What is permethrin and what are the benefits to using it on our clothes, socks and shoes? How do we check for ticks? Why do a tick check and why is it a good idea to shower after we’ve been outside? Why should we check our pets for ticks? What about people who come visit and may bring ticks? If you get a tick bite, how do you remove the tick safely? What might we do next? How long does a tick have to be imbedded for it to be able to transmit disease? Should you send a tick to a lab for analysis? Do we have decisive testing for tick diseases? Are there any vaccines yet? Guest/s: Dr. Beatrice Szantyr, Internist and Pediatrician who lectures on Lyme disease and related tick-borne disorders in Maine and nationally, to both professional and community groups. She is an active member of the Maine CDC Vector Borne Disease Work Group, and a member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. Dr. Szantyr also had served on the 2022 Federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group, Access to Care and Education Subcommittee. Additional Information: EPA info on effective repellents www.epa.gov/insect-repellents www.epa.gov/insect-repellents/find-repellent-right-you University of Maine Tick Lab Protect Yourself from ticks & tick-borne diseases: extension.umaine.edu/ticks/ Tick testing Amherst MA. (tests for more diseases): www.tickreport.com Lyme Disease Association Research, Education, Prevention and Patient Support lymediseaseassociation.org/ Lyme disease.org Powered by patients. Home of Lyme Times and My Lyme Data: www.lymedisease.org/ Maine CDC Lyme disease Frequently Asked Questions www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/vector-borne/tick-messaging.shtml Maine Tracking Network: Tickborne Diseases Improving public health with better information data.mainepublichealth.gov/tracking/data-topics/tickborne-content University of Rhode Island Tick Encounter Tick-borne Disease prevention Education web.uri.edu/tickencounter/ This article is brief enough for a patient to bring to a doctor’s visit for them to consider: The Management of Ixodes scapularis Bites in the Upper Midwest wmjonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/110/2/78.pdf For clinicians: LymeCME Free, Evidence-based, AAFP-Accredited Courses that Physicians Can Trust www.lymecme.info/ Previous Healthy Options programs on ticks & Lyme, with links to other websites of interest, can also be found at: archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2022/10/healthy-options-10-5-22-the-ticks-are-still-here-what-you-need-to-know/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2022/05/healthy-options-5-4-22-yearly-update-on-ticks-lyme-and-tick-borne-illnesses/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2021/05/healthy-options-5-5-21-ticks-those-blood-sucking-parasites/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2020/06/healthy-options-6-3-20-ticks-and-tick-borne-illnesses/ About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 4/5/23: Browntail Moths & other invasive insect species

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 20:00:55 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: 1. What’s different this year about where we might find browntail moths (BTM), and how has the weather affected their population so far this year? 2. Which areas of Maine have seen more of the BTM nests this year, and which are seeing less? 3. What is the life cycle of the browntail moth? 4. How do we identify BTM nests, the caterpillars, and the moths? 5. What are all the ways that we can manage these nests when we see them, and how do we safely get rid of the caterpillars? Would stepping on them and squishing them (!) be of any benefit? 6. What are the toxic parts of the caterpillars and why should the toxic hairs not come in contact with clothing or skin? 7. What does a BTM caterpillar rash look like? 8. What is the best way to take care of trees that have BTM nests & caterpillars? 9. Which trees are more susceptible to the nests? Do trees recover after a BTM infestation? 10. How do you clip nests and when is the best time to do so? What do you do with the nests after they are clipped? Is it enough to place clipped nests in soapy water to dispose of them? 11. Why is it crucial to not leave the nests on the ground? Why shouldn’t you mow nests which may be on the ground? Why mow when the grass is damp/wet? 12. How would you treat trees where the nests are so high we cannot reach them? When should you consider hiring a licensed arborist to clip nests? 13. Why would people consider using chemicals/toxins on the trees, rather than cutting off the nests within reach, hiring an arborist, or even using drones to clip them? 14. Why should we check under the eaves of houses, under porches, and even in wheel wells of our cars, when we have been in an area with the caterpillars? 15. What other caterpillars and moths can be confused with BTM? Why should we take care to identify BTM versus other beneficial insects? 16. Is it helpful to turn off lights at night from late June through August when the adult moths are congregating and “looking for love”? 17. Why are using bug zappers detrimental? Guest/s: Tom Schmeelk, Maine Forest Service entomologist Additional Information: “Knock Out Browntail” with info & links on the Maine Forest website. YouTube video: Tom Schmeelk illustrates browntail moth overwintering webs, offers tips for identification, and gives instructions for removal and destruction of webs within reach from the ground. About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 3/1/23: Brainspotting

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:00:26 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: Rhonda Feiman speaks with Kim Austin, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, & Brainspotting practitioner. Brainspotting is a brain-based psychotherapy which uses the eyes and the field of vision to treat trauma, anxiety and more. 1. What is Brainspotting & how does it work? 2. What is the difference between Brainspotting and the EMDR eye movement technique? 3. What do we mean by a “brain spot”? What do we mean by one spot being stuck or activated? 4. What is the connection between the eyes and the brain and why is that so important in this technique? 5. When is it appropriate to use this technique? 6. How does Brainspotting help in the treatment of trauma ? 7. How would Brainspotting help with creativity? 8. Why is music used in Brainspotting treatments? 9. Is there a special type of music used? Guest/s: Kim Austin, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified Brainspotting therapist with a private practice based in Atlanta, Georgia & online in Maine & NY. She specializes in the treatment of trauma, having first trained in EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which is used as an effective technique to help clients dealing with trauma. She then trained in the modality of Brainspotting, a brain-based psychotherapy which also uses the eyes and the field of vision to identify where a person is holding trauma or negative experiences. Websites of Interest: Kim Austin Brainspotting About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 11/2/22: Non-Violent Communication

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 20:01:15 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: How might we communicate with more awareness, compassion, and empathy, and how can our nervous system play a vital role in our being calm in ourselves, and in our interactions with others? Rhonda Feiman speaks with Peggy Smith, co-founder of the Maine Non-Violent Communication Network, & certified trainer with the International Center for Non-Violent Communication. -What is Non-Violent Communication? -What are some techniques to help calm strong emotions? -What is empathy? What is “self empathy”? Can you learn how to be empathetic? -What do we mean when we speak of “warm accompaniment”? -What do we mean when we say that struggle and conflict can be about the perception of needs being met, or not met? -What is the amygdala and what does it have to do with our emotions and our nervous system? -What does it mean to self-regulate the nervous system and emotions? -What role does our nervous system play in Non-Violent Communication? What are techniques that can be used to help our own nervous system and strong emotions as we communicate with others? -What is “shoulding” and why “should” we stop doing that :-)? -Non-Violent Communication is more than just learning a script; what is the thought process behind Non-Violent Communication? Guest/s: Peggy Smith, co-founder of the Maine Non-Violent Communication Network & certified trainer with the International Center for Nonviolent Communication. She is also a certified trainer with the International Center for Nonviolent Communication, and has worked both in Maine and internationally, with the Seeds of Peace International Camp, sharing Non-Violent Communication skills with educators from the Middle East and South Asia. A student of Mindfulness since 1991, Peggy Smith was ordained as a teacher by Zen Master and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh, and has incorporated Mindfulness practice in the teaching of Non-Violent Communication. She holds a Master’s degree in Literacy and Language Arts from the University of Pennsylvania, and taught in public and alternative schools for 32 years before devoting herself full time, to Non-Violent Communication training. Nonviolent Communication, (NVC), is based on the principles of nonviolence– the natural state of compassion when no violence is present in the heart. NVC begins by assuming that we are all compassionate by nature and that violent strategies—whether verbal or physical—are learned behaviors taught and supported by the prevailing culture. NVC also assumes that we all share the same, basic human needs, and that all actions are a strategy to meet one or more of these needs. People who practice NVC have found greater authenticity in their communication, Increased understanding, deepening connection and conflict resolution. The NVC community is active in over 65 countries around the globe. Websites of Interest: The Center for Nonviolent Communication Clarity Services, Open Communication at Work About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 10/5/22: The Ticks Are Still Here- What You Need to Know

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 20:00:28 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: TICKS have not gone away even though the season has changed. We speak with our tick specialist, Dr. Beatrice Szantyr on tick awareness, bite prevention, & treatment, Lyme & tick-borne illness. 1. Why are we doing a tick program in the Fall? 2. Do we still need to be vigilant about tick-borne illnesses in the Fall & Winter when the weather gets cool and cold? 3. Do ticks stop spreading disease when the weather is cold? 4. What is the life cycle of ticks throughout the year? 5. What are some preventative techniques we can use to minimize our risk of getting a tick-borne illness? 6. What precautions should hunters in particular take, when out in the woods? And in handling animals? 7. What is permethrin and what are the benefits to using it on our clothes, socks and shoes? 8. What products are useful for putting on our skin to prevent tick bites? 9. What are co-infections? 10. What does clinical diagnosis mean? 11. What is a prophylactic preventative course of antibiotics, and is this a valid and effective strategy to use after a tick bite? 12. If you get a tick bite, how do you remove the tick safely? 13. Should you send a tick to a lab for analysis? Guest/s: Dr. Beatrice Szantyr, Internist and Pediatrician who lectures on Lyme disease and related tick-borne disorders in Maine and nationally, to both professional and community groups. She is an active member of the Maine CDC Vector Borne Disease Work Group, and a member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. Dr. Szantyr served on the 2022 Federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group. Websites of Interest: University of Maine Tick Lab, Protect Yourself from ticks & tick-borne diseases Tick testing Amherst MA. (tests for more diseases) Lyme Disease Association, Research, Education, Prevention and Patient Support Lyme disease[dot]org. Powered by patients. Home of Lyme Times and My Lyme Data Maine CDC Lyme disease Frequently Asked Questions Maine Tracking Network: Tickborne Diseases. Improving public health with better information University of Rhode Island Tick Encounter, Tick-borne Disease prevention Education This article is brief enough for a patient to bring to a doctor’s visit for them to consider: The Management of Ixodes scapularis Bites in the Upper Midwest For clinicians: LymeCME Free, Evidence-based, AAFP-Accredited Courses that Physicians Can Trust Previous Healthy Options programs on ticks & Lyme, with links to other websites of interest, can also be found here and here About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 9/7/22: The Healing Garden

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 20:00:25 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well This month: Host Rhonda Feiman speaks with three of the founding members of The Healing Garden, a new non-profit health & wellness organization based in Midcoast Maine, to discuss heart-brain coherence and how energy medicine can be beneficial for our health. Key Discussion Points: 1. What is The Healing Garden in Belfast, Maine? What projects and workshops are The Healing Garden offering to the public? 2. What is the relationship between the the heart and the brain? What is heart-brain coherence? 3. What is it like to experience a heart-brain coherence meditation? 4. What is the vagus nerve & what does it have to do with stress, and flight, fright & freeze? 5. How does the breath affect our nervous system? How is the breath important in healing? 6. How can mainstream medicine and holistic practice work together? 7. How do you stay positive in your attempts to heal even when it’s very difficult? 8. What are the chemicals involved in flight, fright, freeze and stress, and what did neuroscientist Dr. Candace Pert discover about the molecules of emotion? Do we really experience emotions in our stomachs? Guest/s: Dr. Deb Peabody is a practicing Family Physician who left mainstream medicine to embrace a new medical practice after discovering the Functional Medicine model of healthcare. She is also a Hospice volunteer, and a board member of The Healing Garden. Diana Maria Chapin, president of The Healing Garden, is a Reiki Master, and in her practice in Belfast, she works with energy healing & meditation, and helps clients to develop wellness skills. Dr. Kerri Vacher, vice president of The Healing Garden, is a Naturopathic Doctor and Family Nurse Practitioner who combines several healing modalities in her practice, including cranial sacral therapy, meditation, yoga, and diet & nutrition therapies. Websites of Interest: The Healing Garden Maine Dr. Candace Pert Heart-Math Institute The Heart’s Electromagnetic Field is Your Super Power: Training Heart-Brain Coherence “Heartbreak- A Personal and Scientific Journey” Healthy Options interview with author Florence Williams 2/2/22 About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 8/3/22: How are local clinics here dealing with the overturning of Roe V. Wade?

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 20:00:32 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well Host Rhonda Feiman speaks with Lindsey Piper and Mareisa Weil from Maine Family Planning to discuss the evolving situation in Maine- and what striking down this law means for reproductive rights here and nationally. 1. What has changed in Maine since Roe versus Wade has been overturned? 2. What is safe reproductive health care? 3. What is the difference between the morning after pill and a medication abortion using pills? 4. Is using the medication in a medical abortion safe and effective? 5. What is the timeframe for a safe medical abortion? 6. What is an ectopic pregnancy? Can an ectopic pregnancy be life-threatening? 7. What is the difference between early pregnancy loss, and a miscarriage? 8. How have restrictive laws affected medical personnels’ ability to treat and save the lives of women experiencing ectopic pregnancy or miscarriages? 9. What is the federal Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA)? How does that law protect providers? 10. What is age-appropriate sex education? How is MFP working with young people? 11. How has the overturning of Roe versus Wade affected reproductive health care and access to medical care? 12. What is a typical day in the life of a Maine Family Planning practitioner? What has changed since restrictive laws are being enacted in many states in the US? Websites of Interest: Maine Family Planning SAFE MAINE Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA) National Network of Abortion Funds Plan C Pills SCIENCE NEWS: 5 misunderstandings of pregnancy biology that cloud the abortion debate Guest/s: At Maine Family Planning, Lindsey Piper is a nurse practitioner specializing in sexual and reproductive health and Mareisa Weil is Vice President for Development & Community Engagement. About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 5/4/22: Yearly Update on TICKS, Lyme, and Tick-borne Illnesses

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 May 2022 20:00:37 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical assistance: Joel Mann & Amy Browne Healthy Options: For Well-being & Being Well Ticks ARE out- and biting (ugh!), so it’s time for our yearly update on TICKS, Lyme, and tick-borne illness, with tick specialist, Dr. Beatrice Szantyr. Key Discussion Points: 1. What is a tickborne illness? 2. What tickborne infections are viruses and which are bacterial, and how can they be treated? 3. What is the prevalence of Lyme disease, and other infections in Maine? 5. What percentage of people get a rash with Lyme infections and what does that rash look like? 6. Besides deer ticks, what other kinds of ticks are here now in Maine? What kind of diseases/infections can we get from them? 7. What is anaplasmosis and Powassan virus and why are we so concerned about these infections? 8. What can we do to protect ourselves from tick bites? 9. What do I do if I’ve been bitten? Where can I send the tick to analyze what it may carry, and will this help in my possible treatment? Guest: Dr. Beatrice Szantyr, an Internist and Pediatrician who lectures on Lyme disease and related tick-borne disorders in Maine and nationally, to both professional and community groups. She is an active member of the Maine CDC Vector Borne Disease Work Group, and a member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. Dr. Szantyr most recently served on the 2022 Federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group, the Access to Care and Education Subcommittee. Websites of Interest: Tick testing Maine Tick testing Amherst MA. (tests for more diseases) MANY websites of interest from previous Healthy Options programs can also be found at: Healthy Options Archive 5/5/21 Healthy Options Archive 6/3/20 About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 4/6/22: The serious problems of PFAS “forever chemicals” with Patrick MacRoy

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 20:00:25 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical assistance: Joel Mann & Amy Browne The serious problems of PFAS: The “forever chemicals” in our food, water, land & everywhere… Key discussion points: 1. What are PFAS & “forever chemicals”? 2. Why are we so concerned about them? 3. What products contain PFAS? 4. Are PFAS in our water, soil & products, and how did they get there? 5. What food packaging contains PFAS? 6. Is there a way to minimize your exposure to PFAS? 7. What are the long-term health ramifications of exposure to PFAS? 8. Is there any acceptable level for PFAS exposure? 9. Is it possible to filter out these chemicals if they are in your water? 10. What can we do about toxic levels of PFAS in our bodies? 11. Is there anything to be done to remedy toxic levels of PFAS in the soil? 12. How is this issue handled in the USA vs. how they deal with it in Europe? Guest: Patrick MacRoy, Deputy Director of DEFEND OUR HEALTH, a public health organization based in Portland, Maine, which advocates for safe water, safe food, safe products, & a toxic-free environment. DEFEND OUR HEALTH is actively engaged in exposing the dangers of PFAS- the “forever chemicals” contaminating our food, water, soil, and products. About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 3/2/22: Browntail Moth in Maine: Protecting ourselves and our local communities as BTM spreads in Maine

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 20:01:01 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical assistance: Joel Mann & Amy Browne Browntail Moth in Maine: Protecting ourselves and our local communities as BTM spreads in Maine -What part of the Browntail Moth (BTM) is toxic to humans? -What can we do to minimize our exposure to Browntail Moth caterpillars? -What are some ways to reduce their spread, locally & statewide? Are there new methods to use? -When is a good time to clip the webs? What do the webs look like & how can they be confused with other species that we don’t want to clip? -Is it possible to use the compost after Browntail Moth/caterpillars have been seen? -How long should the clipped webs stay in soapy water? -What is the lifecycle of the Browntail Moth? What cycle are we in now? -When should we turn our lights down and off so the male Browntail Moths don’t get attracted? -Why are bug zappers and other devices that attract them not a good idea to use? Guest: Maine Forest Service entomologist Tom Schmeelk, who is charged with managing the state’s response to the Browntail Moth (BTM) problem here in Maine. Websites of Interest: “Knock Out Browntail” with info. & links on the Maine Forest website Belfast Library video presentation Feb. 2022: Browntail Moth and What You Need to Know- with entomologist Tom Schmeelk Healthy Options interview with Tom Schmeelk April 2021 About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 2/2/22: Rhonda Feiman speaks with Florence Williams, author of the new book, “Heartbreak- A Personal and Scientific Journey”

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 20:00:49 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical assistance: Joel Mann & Amy Browne Rhonda Feiman speaks with Florence Williams, author of the new book, “Heartbreak- A Personal and Scientific Journey,” about the physiological and emotional effects of heartbreak and grief- and effective pathways for healing. Key Discussion Points: 1. What are the physiological changes that can occur with shock, grief and heartbreak? How do you define heartbreak? 2. How is the immune system affected by strong emotions associated with loss, grief and heartbreak? 3. How does the heart get affected? What is Takotsubo syndrome? 4. Does being in nature help bring our nervous system back into balance? 5. What is “awe” and why is that useful as a treatment or antidote to strong physiological changes that can occur with heartbreak? 6. What other methods are helpful in treating the shock, grief and heartbreak? 7. How might psychotropic medicines help? Guest: Florence Williams, author of The Nature Fix- Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative She is also author of the book, BREASTS: A Natural and Unnatural History, and producer of the series, BREASTS UNBOUND, An Audible Original. Previous Healthy Options interviews with Florence Williams: Healing ourselves through nature– The Nature Fix- Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative Interview with Florence Williams, author of the book, BREASTS: A Natural and Unnatural History About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 11/3/21: Enhancing Learning and Resiliency Through Reducing Stress and Anxiety

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:00:00 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical assistance: Joel Mann & Amy Browne Program Topic: Enhancing learning and resiliency through reducing stress and anxiety 1. What are the different kinds of stress? 2. When might stress be a helpful thing to experience, and how can we utilize it in a positive way? 3. Learn how to do “box breathing” as a tool for resetting the nervous system. 4. What is a flow state and how can it be achieved? 5. How can an understanding of our human physiology help us be more resilient and better learners? 6. How is movement helpful for alertness and learning? Guest: Ian Ramsey, educator at North Yarmouth Academy, where he teaches mindfulness and other techniques to enhance learning and resiliency. He directs their Kauffmann Program for Environmental Writing & Wilderness Exploration, and is a founding board member of Physiology First, a nonprofit that offers students around the world science-based tools they can use to reduce stress and anxiety. About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 8/4/21: Osteoporosis: Myths and Facts

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 20:00:13 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical assistance: Joel Mann & Amy Browne Osteoporosis: The myths and facts in diagnosis, new developments in screening technology, and the pros & cons of current treatment options Key Discussion Points: 1. What are some ideas and strategies to keep your bones strong and healthy? 2. What are some ways to be safe in your house and with your everyday activities to try to prevent debilitating falls? 3. What is osteoporosis? 4. Why is bone density difficult to measure? 5. What is a DXA scan? How are DXA scans interpreted? 6. What is a Trabecular Bone Score (TBS)? 7. Why should Trabecular Bone Score software be used to interpret the results of your DXA scan? 8. What is osteopenia, and why is this a controversial diagnosis? 9. What are the pros and cons of current medicines being prescribed for osteoporosis, including biophosphonates such as alendronate (Fosamax), etidronate (Didronel) & zoledronic acid (Zometa), and monoclonal antibodies, such as denosumab (Prolia)? 10. How has pharmaceutical company research & marketing impacted and influenced medical diagnosis and treatment of bone density and osteoporosis? Guest: Cindy Pearson, the former Executive Director of the National Women’s Health Network of Washington, D.C. She is one of the nation’s best-known advocates for women’s health, and is well known for her leadership in bringing grassroots organizations together to press for accountability from the government and other powerful entities. Cindy Pearson often testified before Congress, the National Institutes of Health and the FDA, and was frequently featured in the news as a consumer expert on women’s health issues. Website of Interest: National Women’s Health Network About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 6/2/21: The Many Facets of Hospice Care

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:00:40 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical assistance: Joel Mann & Amy Browne The many facets of hospice care, with a focus on the surprisingly diverse roles played by hospice volunteers; also, separating myth from fact, starting with the misconception that hospice is “just” all about death and dying. 1. What do hospice volunteers do? How is what they do, different from what is generally offered in a hospice program? 2. What services do you offer that might surprise our listeners? 3. People have the idea that hospice is all about death and dying. Why isn’t that accurate? 4. How does hospice programming enhance living? 5. What are some of the basic legal issues that all of us need to consider, to ensure our wishes are known, for end-of-life care? 6. What kind of training is required to become a hospice volunteer? 7. How did training as a hospice volunteer change your attitude about life and living fully? Guest: Jody Wolford-Tucker, Executive Director of Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County, Maine, who has worked to create and nurture community partnerships for hospice care since 2006. Websites of Interest: Hospice of Hancock County Online Resources from Hospice of Hancock County About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 5/5/21: TICKS! Those blood-sucking parasites!

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 May 2021 20:00:37 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical assistance: Joel Mann & Amy Browne TICKS! Those blood-sucking parasites! (and why you shouldn’t annoy the ticks!): Our annual update with tick specialist Dr. Beatrice Szantyr -What are the ticks we can find in (or find us) in Maine? -What diseases can dog ticks, black-legged (deer) ticks, & wood ticks carry? -How can we protect ourselves and pets from tick bites? -What can we do to try to keep ticks away from our gardens and backyards? What is their preferred habitat? Do ticks die off in the winter? -What are some symptoms of Lyme and other tick illnesses? Is there always a rash with Lyme? -Can Covid symptoms be confused with tick illness? -When is an antibiotic appropriate for treatment and what is an effective therapeutic dose? -Are blood tests effective for diagnosing tick illness? -What do I do if a tick bites me? How do I remove a tick? Why is it best not to “annoy” a tick which is embedded in you? What should you do with the tick once you’ve removed it? Where can I send the tick to be tested, what do they test for, and how might this information be of use? Guest: Dr. Beatrice Szantyr is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a member of the American College of Physicians, and an Internist and Pediatrician, living in Lincoln, Maine. She is an active member of Maine CDC’s Vector Borne Disease Work Group, as well as the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. Dr. Szantyr is also the medical advisor for MaineLyme, a non-profit dedicated to decreasing Lyme and related tick diseases in Maine. Websites of Interest: Dr. Szantyr at Belfast Library May 3rd 2021 (video glitch; misses beginning) Maine Forest Tick Survey University of Maine Orono Cooperative Extension Tick Lab MaineLyme, dedicated to decreasing tick borne diseases in Maine through awareness, education, prevention and advocacy I have a tick bite! What do I do now? Tick testing in Maine Lyme Disease Association Midcoast Lyme Disease Support and Education Tick Management Handbook Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station Repellant Info: EPA: Find the Repellent that is Right for You The best bug sprays of 2021 (CNN report) Dog Not Gone – a Maine company selling permethrin treated apparel for people and pets InsectShield permethrin treated clothing Previous Healthy Options show on ticks, & links to other tick shows & resources: Healthy Options 6/3/20: Ticks and tick borne illnesses About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 4/7/21: Brown Tail Moth presence in Maine this year

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 20:00:20 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-producer: Petra Hall Technical assistance: Joel Mann & Amy Browne Brown Tail Moth presence in Maine this year, and how to try to prevent the spread of this hazardous and destructive invasive species, whose caterpillars give off tiny toxic hairs that can cause great harm to human health. Key Discussion Points: 1 What are the health ramifications of exposure to Brown Tail Moth caterpillar hairs? 2 How can we prevent exposure to their toxic hairs? 3 What measures can you take between December and early April to mitigate webs in trees? 4 What is the best way to dispose of the webs after you clip them? 5 What protective clothing should you wear when dealing with the webs, moths or caterpillars of Brown Tail Moth? 6 Is it OK to eat food from a garden that is exposed to hairs of the Brown Tail Moth caterpillars? 7 Will eradicating the moths- which is the actual adult stage of the Brown Tail Moth- be enough to affect their numbers? 8 Why should you not use bug zappers or other kinds of light traps to deal with Brown Tail Moths when they are in their adult stage, or any time? 9 Why is it best to turn the lights off at night, until morning (especially from 9 pm to midnight), from late June through August/September? Guest: Tom Schmeelk, forest entomologist with the Maine Forest Service, who is charged with managing the state’s response to the Brown Tail Moth problem. Websites of Interest: Maine Forest Service- Brown Tail Moth info: Maine Forest Service website- Brown Tail Moth FAQs: Brown Tail Moth Frequently Asked Questions, PDF Brown Tail Moth presentation- Tom Schmeelk, Belfast Library 3/25/21: 2021 Brown Tail Moth Winter Web Survey map About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 3/3/21: Building Resiliency to Trauma

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:00:41 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-producer: Petra Hall 1 What are some new strategies being used globally to treat trauma? 2 How does our nervous system respond to stress? 3 What is the difference between the sympathetic and the parasympathetic nervous system? 4 What is a simple technique we can try right now to relax our nervous system? 5 What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and why are they so vital to recognize and address? 6 What is the Social, Emotional and Ethical Learning (SEE Learning™) program and how does it help K-12 students with learning resiliency skills based on trauma-informed care? Guest: Elaine Miller-Karas, LCSW, is a trauma therapist, co-founder and Director of Innovation of the Trauma Resource Institute, and key developer of the Community and Trauma Resiliency Models. She is the author of “Building Resiliency to Trauma, the Trauma and Community Resiliency Models®”, and the host of the new podcast, “Resiliency Within”. Websites of Interest: The Trauma Resource Institute (TRI) is a nonprofit organization devoted to cultivating trauma-informed and resiliency-focused individuals and communities throughout the world. “Resiliency Within” podcast “Resiliency Within” Facebook page ACES Connection: resources & education about ACES, Adverse Childhood Experiences Social, Emotional, and Ethical (SEE) Learning program seelearning.emory.edu compassion.emory.edu/see-learning/index.html Previous HEALTHY OPTIONS programs on the work of the Trauma Resource Institute: archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2017/10/healthy-options-10417/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2014/09/healthy-options-932014/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2010/12/healthy-options-12110/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2009/9/healthy-options-90209/ About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 2/3/21: The Intersection of Healing and Music (rebroadcast)

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:00:44 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-producer: Petra Hall Host Rhonda Feiman explores the intersection of healing and music, with singer and energetic healer Amy Robbins Wilson. Rebroadcast from 5/6/2020 About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 1/6/21

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 20:00:22 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-producer: Petra Hall Healthy Options host Rhonda Feiman shares techniques that have been used for centuries to help people stay healthy and resilient. Experience easily learned movements and breathing techniques that can enhance the health of our nervous systems, and calm our minds- skills especially useful for these stressful times. Key Discussion Points: How can simple breathing techniques enhance our health and well-being? What is Qi Gong? What is WuJi? Why is movement such an important technique to calm our nervous system? What do we mean when we speak of meridians? What is a body scan? How can we practice this for ourselves and why is this beneficial? Presenter: Rhonda Feiman, L.Ac., is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition and the host of Healthy Options on WERU radio. About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 11/4/20: Current Scientific Thinking about Covid-19 & Health Strategies

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 20:00:01 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-producer: Petra Hall Technical assistance: Joel Mann & Amy Browne Current scientific thinking about Covid-19 and a review of basic strategies to keep us (ourselves, our families, and our communities) healthy during these challenging times. -What is the proper way to wash your hands. -What is the proper way to wear a mask? -What should we look for before we return to a healthcare practitioner’s office? What questions should you ask about procedures and how the visit will be conducted? -What are the ethical considerations In terms of how we as a society keep each other healthy? -How do we reconcile ideas of our personal freedom, and our responsibilities as good citizens working towards the good of the community- and what does that mean in respect to ethical behavior? -What is “herd immunity” and why is it so dangerous, & not a good idea, to “just let nature take it’s course”? -What is the difference between COVID-19 and influenza? Guest: Dr. Miriam Wahrman is a microbiologist, professor and researcher, and author of the book, “The Hand Book: Surviving in a Germ-Filled World”. Previous programs with Dr. Miriam Wahrman can be found at these links: Healthy Options with Dr. Miriam Wahrman 3/4/20 Healthy Options 3/4/20: Interview with Dr. Miryam Wahrman, author of “The Hand Book: Surviving in the Germ-Filled World” Healthy Options with Dr. Miriam Wahrman 2/6/19 About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 10/7/20: Art, Expression, Creativity and Well-being

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 20:00:51 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-producer: Petra Hall Engineering assistance: Joel Mann Rhonda Feiman talks with art educator and creative childhood development expert Bridget Matros, about how creative expression is essential for good health in children and adults- especially during these challenging times. Why do so many adults deny that they are creative? How is problem solving a creative activity? How has our culture reinforced the notion that only certain people are creative? A reminder and discussion that the solutions we have adapted in response to the pandemic are examples of creativity. What are some specific games and fun exercises that can help us remember and reown our creative selves? How can we help nurture our children to be good problem-solvers, and how can we ourselves remember, as adults, to problem-solve? How have we abdicated our problem-solving skills to our technology such as the Internet, cell phones and computers? Guest: Bridget Matros is an artist, musician, and arts educator, currently presenting classes for children and adults at Waterfall Arts in Belfast. Websites of Interest: Bridget Matros- Pecha Kucha presentation 4/12/19 Waterfall Arts “Inktober” (Drawing prompts) About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 7/1/20: Screen Dependency and Saving Our Vision

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 20:00:29 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-producer: Petra Hall The focus of this program is on the importance of eye health, and how we can practice good hygiene- for our eyes- especially at a time of increased usage of computers, smart phones, and all that demands our visual attention. How do we maintain good vision? Are we only considering eye hygiene for using screen devices? How does eye health relate to body health, overall? What are specific relaxation techniques we can use to maintain eye health? Do these techniques help us in other ways? How does stress reduction benefit our eyes and vision? What is palming and how do we do it? How often should we blink? How often should we look away from the screen, and for how long? Guest: Rosemary Gaddum-Gordon, D.B.O., M.A. Natural Vision Improvement 207-439-9821 Websites of Interest: Vision Tips Video Streaming and Your Eyes Previous Healthy Options Programs with Rosemary Gaddum-Gordon: Healthy Options 11/7/18 Healthy Options 9/5/12 About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 6/3/20: Ticks and tick borne illnesses

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 20:00:06 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-producer: Petra Hall Engineering assistance: Joel Mann Program Topic: Ticks and tick borne illnesses Rhonda Feiman presents our yearly update with tick & Lyme disease expert Dr. Beatrice Szantyr. -What are ways to protect ourselves from tick bites? -What are the signs & symptoms of Lyme disease and other tick borne illness? -What ticks are we seeing in Maine now? How do I identify what tick it is? -What are the treatments for Lyme & other illnesses? What is effective, what is ineffective, and why? Guest: Dr. Beatrice Szantyr is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a member of the American College of Physicians, and an Internist and Pediatrician, living in Lincoln, Maine. She is an active member of Maine CDC’s Vector Borne Disease Work Group, as well as the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. Dr. Szantyr is part of the provider-education-working group, to develop and present the full day evidence-based course: The Fundamentals of Lyme Disease. Dr. Szantyr is also the medical advisor for MaineLyme, a non-profit dedicated to decreasing Lyme and related tick diseases in Maine. May 1st, 2019 Healthy Options Program with Lyme Disease expert Dr. Beatrice Szantyr, about ticks, Lyme disease and tick-borne illness, Other Healthy Options shows on ticks and tick-borne disease Websites of Interest: EPA: Find the Repellent that is Right for You University of Maine Orono Cooperative Extension Tick Lab MaineLyme, dedicated to decreasing tick borne diseases in Maine through awareness, education, prevention and advocacy I have a tick bite — now what? Lyme Disease Association Midcoast Lyme Disease Support and Education Tick Management Handbook prepared by Kirby Stafford, III of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station Dog Not Gone – a Maine company selling permethrin treated apparel for people and pets InsectShield permethrin treated clothing About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 5/6/20: The Intersection of Healing and Music

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 May 2020 20:00:32 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-producer: Petra Hall Engineering assistance: Joel Mann Rhonda Feiman explores the intersection of healing and music, with singer and energetic healer Amy Robbins Wilson. -How can we soothe our nervous systems through music? -What is chanting, and why is chanting so powerful in affecting the nervous system? -Does music have to be soft and quiet in order to be healing? -Some people feel relaxed when listening to music that is discordant- why is that so? -How can music and singing be combined with other healing modalities? -How can we use music, rhythm and song to work with young children? -How has music been used in hospitals, neonatal units with infants, and intensive care settings, etc. to assist in healing? -Why are lullabies so wonderful!? Guest: Amy Robbins-Wilson holds a BA in Empowerment Theater for Women from Bates College, an MA in Expressive Arts Therapies from Lesley University and an MA in Ritual Song and Chant Performance from The World Academy of Music and Dance in Limerick, Ireland. She is a musician and expressive arts therapist, Reiki master, author of Transformational Mothering, creator of several solo albums of music, and she is also a meditation guide at Ananda Yoga & Wellness in Belfast, Maine. As the musical parenting expert on Lullaby-Link.com, Amy educates and encourages new parents in the best ways to connect, communicate and develop creative young minds with music. Her online musical parenting program for new mothers, called Mommy Jingles, empowers moms by showing them how to best use music with their babies. About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 3/4/20: Interview with Dr. Miryam Wahrman, author of “The Hand Book: Surviving in the Germ-Filled World”

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 20:00:28 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-producer: Petra Hall Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Effective techniques to reduce exposure to infectious disease due to influenza and the emergence of the coronavirus Key Discussion Points: 1. What are symptoms of the coronavirus? What are symptoms of the flu? 2. How are viruses and bacteria transmitted from person to person? 3. What are the most important ways for us to protect ourselves? 4. Why is hand washing a powerful way to protect your health? What is the proper way to wash your hands? 5. Should we or shouldn’t we be using masks? 6. Why should you keep your hands away from your eyes, nose, and mouth? 7. Why should we stay at home if we are ill? What is bioethics and why is this a consideration? 8. What is the five second rule? Can we rely on the five second rule? 9. Why is it important to keep surfaces clean? 10. What is a simple recipe to make your own hand sanitizer? Guest: Miryam Wahrman, Professor of Biology at William Paterson University of New Jersey, where she directs a research laboratory in microbiology to study bacteria on environmental surfaces. Professor Wahrman is an expert in Bioethics, a pioneer in Biotechnology education, an award-winning science journalist (publishing over 200 articles on topics in science and health), and has written extensively on biotechnology, genetics and medical ethics. Miryam Wahrman is the author of The Hand Book: Surviving in a Germ-Filled World Websites of Interest: FMI: facebook.com/SafeHandsBook/ Previous interview with Dr. Wahrman: Healthy Options 2/6/19: archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2019/02/healthy-options-2-6-19/ About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 2/5/20: Mindful Eating

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 20:00:56 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-producer: Petra Hall Production assistance: Vic Tredwell & Joel Mann Program Topic: Mindful Eating Key Discussion Points: 1) What does “mindful eating” mean? 2) How can we balance eating for nourishment with eating for enjoyment? 3) Why is it so important to ask the question, “Am I Hungry?” before eating? 4) Why would we eat when we are not hungry? 5) What role do emotions play in our eating habits? 6) How can we learn to identify our own nutritional needs? Guest: Hester Kohl, National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, and facilitator & coach of the “Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Program” Websites of interest: www.hesterkohlwellness.com amihungry.com/what-is-mindful-eating/ About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition.

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Healthy Options 12/4/19: Resiliency training in the schools: Changing the landscape of addiction

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:00:35 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Studio Engineer: Amy Browne What do we mean when we speak of resilience? What are some simple techniques that we all can practice to become more resilient? How do kids respond to these techniques? How does resiliency training help reduce substance use, misuse, & addiction? How does resiliency training help reduce incidents of bullying? What can adults learn from these techniques and why should everyone practice these techniques? What is positive social development and why is it important to individuals and our communities? Guest: Tara Young, the Drug Free Communities Program Coordinator for Healthy Acadia, in Hancock and Washington Counties. She is certified as a Prevention Specialist and a Master Resilience Trainer, and conducts trainings to educate youth, parents, professionals and community members about positive social development, and about the physical and behavioral health risks associated with substance use, misuse and addiction. She uses resiliency training in schools to help students learn tools that can reduce the risks of addictive behavior and substance abuse. Tara@HealthyAcadia.org. Websites of Interest: Initiatives: Positive Social Development – Healthy Acadia Initiatives: Preventing Substance Misuse – Healthy Acadia FMI: Dimensions of Prevention_School Offerings-20 Dimensions of Substance Prevention_In-service Trainings Youth Resilience Presentations color

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Healthy Options 11/6/19: Exploring Addiction as a Family, Community, and Societal Disorder

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 14:00:05 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Studio Engineer: Amy Browne What does it mean to have an addiction? How can we understand addiction as an illness? What makes it so difficult for society to really understand that addiction is an illness and not a moral failing? How can we learn to address addiction as a family, community, and societal disorder, instead of putting it all just on the individual? What is codependency? How does codependency factor in when dealing with addiction? What are boundaries? Why are boundaries so important when dealing with the issues of addiction? Guest: Cheryl Jaques, a nontraditional counselor based in Minnesota, with decades of experience working with clients facing the challenges of addiction. Website of interest: belfastcreativecoalition.org/art-in-action-project/

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Healthy Options 10/2/19: The Power of Storytelling

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 14:00:33 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Studio Engineer: Amy Browne The power of storytelling, in personal and community-wide healing, and its importance for our social, emotional and physical well-being, especially in areas where communities have been torn apart by difference, or even, in the aftermath of war. Key Discussion Points: What is “civic empathy”? Why is story work such a powerful means of helping to heal emotional pain? How can telling our own stories -and listening to other people’s stories- help us heal ourselves and help restore health in communities in crisis, transition, or post-trauma? What is the effect of hearing and then telling others’ stories, embodying another person’s story as your own? How would finding common ground with people different from ourselves help us as a society and potentially, as a nation? What are some story workshops where the outcome was greater empathy and understanding among disparate factions? Guest: Gerard Stropnicky, theatre artist, writer, director, and co-founder of the Network of Ensemble Theaters, the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, and CampEmerge, a camp for families touched by autism. He works with people all over the world who are experiencing conflict or are in crisis or post-trauma, who need to tell their stories to aid in healing and building peace in their communities. Websites of interest: belfastcreativecoalition.org/art-in-action-project/ animatingdemocracy.org/resource/community-practice-net-learning-place vimeo.com/user57966289

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Healthy Options 7/3/19: Health Hazards and Environmental Destruction Caused by Browntail Moths in Maine

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 14:00:11 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Studio Engineer: John Greenman a) What are the health hazards of browntail moths? b) How can we try to protect ourselves from exposure to the caterpillar’s toxic hairs, which can cause severe skin rashes and respiratory problems? Are there times when exposure to the hairs are more/less of a threat? c) How are browntail moths causing environmental damage? What trees are specifically being destroyed by the brown tail moth caterpillars, and are there ways to protect them? d) Are these outbreaks just occurring in Maine? What kind of attention is being focused on health problems and environmental destruction, and what is the situation currently, on the funding for research, and for pest management? Guests: Dr. Eleanor Groden, Professor of Entomology in the School of Biology and Ecology at the University of Maine, Orono, and head of the University of Maine Browntail Moth Project, which is investigating the factors contributing to the severity of the browntail moth outbreak in Maine, while evaluating methods which might manage its spread. Arlene Jurewicz-Leighton of Lincolnville, science instructor for Cambridge College in Boston, who has been researching the environmental devastation and serious health problems resulting from the browntail moth infestation in Midcoast Maine. Websites of interest: University of Maine Browntail Moth Project The Maine Forest Service’s Frequently Asked Questions about Browntail Moths The Maine.gov website, with links to a multitude of subjects pertaining to brown tail moths: Blindsided: The Browntail Moth Caterpillar Takes the Midcoast by Surprise (The Free Press, 7/19/18):

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Healthy Options 6/5/19: Ticks, Lyme & Other Tick Diseases

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 14:01:11 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Studio Engineer: John Greenman Ticks, Lyme & other tick diseases: The challenges of diagnosing & treating tick-borne illness, with a discussion of resources & support offered through Midcoast Lyme Disease Support & Education Key Discussion Points: a) What are the challenges in diagnosing tick-borne illnesses? b) Is a negative result on a Lyme test, proof that you do not have a tick-borne illness? How accurate are tests for Lyme disease? What about testing for co-infections? c) How can we prevent tick bites? d) What are some of the signs and symptoms of undiagnosed & untreated tick-borne illness? e) What other illnesses besides Lyme Disease, can be transmitted by ticks, even in the same bite? f) Why might Lyme Disease and other tick-borne illnesses be diagnosed incorrectly as other disease or conditions, such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, or even dismissed as psychological distress? g) What is a “Lyme-literate” physician? h) How does Midcoast Lyme Disease Support & Education assist those who need information and/or who have tick-borne illness? Guest: Paula Jackson Jones, president & co-founder of Midcoast Lyme Disease Support & Education (MLDSE) Other Websites of interest: Tick removal, tick testing & tick types in Maine International Lyme & Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) May 1st, 2019 Healthy Options Program with Lyme Disease expert Dr. Beatrice Szantyr, about ticks, Lyme disease and tick-borne illness, Other Healthy Options shows on ticks and tick-borne disease,

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Healthy Options 5/1/19: Update on Ticks, Lyme, and other tick-borne illness

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 01 May 2019 14:00:35 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Key Discussion Points: a) What is “persistent Lyme”? b) What are the issues with blood tests which can make them ineffective for diagnosing Lyme disease? c) What are other tick species and tick illnesses that we are seeing in Maine, and what are their symptoms? d) How can we protect ourselves against tick bites, and the possibility of contracting illness in the first place? e) What is the best way to remove an embedded tick? What about testing the tick to see if it carries disease? What then? f) What are some strategies for treating tick illness and how effective are they? Guest: Dr. Beatrice M. Szantyr, internist and pediatrician; medical advisor for MaineLyme, a non-profit dedicated to decreasing Lyme & related tick diseases in Maine; and member of the State of Maine’s CDC Vector-borne Disease Work Group, the Maine Medical Association, and the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS). University of Maine Cooperative Extension website: tick testing for Lyme, Anaplasmosis & Babesiosis, plus lots of info about ticks, prevention, & tick-borne illness. 800-387-0279 or 581–3880 tickID@maine.edu Other Healthy Options shows on ticks and tick-borne disease (with links to websites of interest, FMI), can be found here

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Healthy Options 4/3/19

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 14:00:33 +0000

Wellspring, Inc. and the treatment of substance abuse and addiction Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Engineer: John Greenman Key Discussion Points: a) What is the Wellspring program? b) What have we learned about the “physiology of addiction”? c) Why do we look at addiction as a chronic disease? d) What are specific treatments and techniques used in the residency programs at Wellspring that have been so effective? e) What are the particular challenges that women with children face in their recovery? f) What steps are necessary in order to protect children from starting down the road to addiction? Guests: Suzanne Farley Lisa Williams Websites of interest: Wellspring, Inc. 207-941-1612 www.wellspringmaine.com Adverse Childhood Experiences(ACES) and their effects on long-term health, brain development and behavior, Healthy Options Archives 4/4/18: archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2018/04/healthy-options-4-4-18/

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Healthy Options 3/6/19

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 14:00:41 +0000

Music Therapy Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Engineer: John Greenman What is music therapy? Who benefits from music therapy? How does music affect our nervous system? What benefits do we see using music therapy with survivors of stroke, and Alzheimer or dementia patients? Are there techniques we each can use at home to influence and calm our own nervous system, even if we are not experiencing any illness? What kind of research is being done that can teach us ways to utilize music in our own healing process? Guest: Melissa Violette, Board-Certified Neurologic Music Therapist at Birch Bay Retirement Village, and Mount Desert Island Hospital in Bar Harbor, Maine. She is also the director of the American Music Therapy Association National Roster Music Therapy Internship Site- the first, for the state of Maine, where the use of music therapy is quite new. Websites of interest: Outpatient Music Therapy with Melissa Violette, MT-BC, NMT is offered free of charge through the MDI Behavioral Health Center for an introductory period. For more information, or to request a referral, contact the Behavioral Health Center at 207-288-8604 www.mdihospital.org/service-at-mdi-hospital/music-therapy/ To find a Board-Certified Music Therapist in your area of Maine: www.mainemusictherapy.com Carla Tanguay MA, MT-BC of Modulation Therapies is a local Music Therapist in the Hancock County area who will travel to you: 207-812-8662. www.modulationstherapies.com/ To learn more about Music Therapy: www.musictherapy.org/ To learn more about the Certification Board for Music Therapists and how to find a Board-Certified Music Therapist in any state www.cbmt.org/

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Healthy Options 2/6/19

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 14:00:39 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Production Assistance: Petra Hall Studio Engineer: John Greenman To (Hand)Shake or Not to Shake…? That is the question (and more) which host Rhonda Feiman explores with Dr. Miryam Wahrman, author of The Hand Book: Surviving in a Germ-Filled World. Key Discussion Points: a) What role does the immune system play in keeping us healthy, and how can we stay healthy in a “germ-filled world”? b) Won’t our immune system take care of any infectious germs we are exposed to, and why should we wash our hands, when we have an immune system? c) Just why IS hand washing so important, and what is the best technique for hand washing? d) Do alcohol wipes or hand sanitizers work? Do we need hand sanitizers with anti-microbial additives? e) Should we use anti-bacterial agents? f) What are the risks we face when visiting a healthcare facility? What should health care providers do, to better protect themselves and their clients- and why should you not be shaking your doctor’s hands (and substitute a bow or a fist bump instead!)? Guest: Miryam Wahrman, Professor of Biology at William Paterson University and author of The Hand Book: Surviving in a Germ-Filled World. The Hand Book makes the case for hand washing as a vital means to reduce the risk of infectious disease, and presents the history, religious and cultural roots of hand washing, how scientists discovered that germs cause disease, and the science behind hand hygiene. It also exposes the shocking truth that many people – including healthcare workers- do not wash properly. Professor Wahrman offers tips to improve hygiene to stay healthier at home, work, school and, most importantly, in healthcare facilities where poor hygiene can be deadly. FMI: facebook.com/SafeHandsBook/

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Healthy Options 12/5/18

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:00:48 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Production Assistance: Petra Hall Studio Engineer: John Greenman Financial health and how that relates to all aspects of our well-being. Key Discussion Points: a) How is financial health related to our well being? b) What are the emotional components of financial health? c) How do our earliest lessons about money affect us as adults? d) What is the difference between our financial needs and wants? e) What techniques can be used to help us work with our core financial beliefs and achieve financial safety? f) How do we know what financial safety is? g) What are the challenges that couples face in navigating differences in financial core beliefs? Gues: Ruth Hayden, Ruth L. Hayden & Associates Nationally-recognized financial consultant, educator and author. She is one of the first financial consultants to recognize the relationship between our emotions and money. This field is now known as Behavioral Finance. ruthhayden.com Previous Healthy Options Programs with Ruth Hayden: archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2011/12/healthy-options-12711/ archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2006/09/healthyoptions-20060906/

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Healthy Options 11/7/18

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 14:00:34 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Production Assistance: Petra Hall Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Vision Health: Vision therapy techniques to help us improve and maintain excellent vision. Key Discussion Points: a) What is visual health? b) Is it inevitable that our vision deteriorates with age? c) How does stress affect our eyesight? e) How does our posture affect our vision? f) Are there techniques that we can practice that can help us improve our vision? g) What kind of research is being done that can teach us ways to improve and maintain our vision? Guest: Rosemary Gaddum-Gordon D.B.O., M.A. Natural Vision Improvement 207-439-9821 visioneducators.com/rosemary-gordon Previous Healthy Options Program with Rosemary Gaddum-Gordon: archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2012/09/healthy-options-12512/

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Healthy Options 10/3/18

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 14:00:43 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Production Assistance: Petra Hall Studio Engineer: John Greenman Creativity: How to maximize our imagination, productivity, and innovation Key Discussion Points: a) What is creativity? b) How are our brains wired for creativity? c) Are each of us unique in the ways our brains process information? d) What are the different brain types and how does each type determine how we see the world and how we are creative in the world? e) Can we learn to be creative in different ways? f) Can we practice techniques that can assist us in expanding the range of how we process information and express ourselves? Guest: Dr. Shelley Carson, research psychologist and lecturer at Harvard University, and the author of Your Creative Brain: Seven Steps to Maximize Imagination, Productivity, and Innovation in Your Life. www.shelleycarson.com

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Healthy Options 9/5/18

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 14:00:29 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Production Assistance: Petra Hall Studio Engineer: Amy Browne The Mind-Body Connection: How emotions and the human spirit may enhance healing Key Discussion Points: How can we tap into our own inner “higher vibrations” and how can that enhance healing? What do we mean by “higher vibrations”? What studies have been done to show the effectiveness of our own healing processes? How do meditation and stress-reduction techniques aid in everyday health and well-being? What are some of these techniques, and how can they be used at any time, and to prepare for surgery and in recovery, and during serious illness? Guest: Peggy Huddleston is a psychotherapist, researcher and a graduate of Harvard Divinity School. The focus of her writing and clinical work is on the ways in which emotions and the human spirit may enhance healing. She is the author of the book, “Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster: A Guide of Mind-Body Techniques”. Websites of Interest: Peggy Huddleston’s website: healfaster.com Information on Roberto Assagioli, M.D. and Psychosynthesis: aap-psychosynthesis.org/What-is-Psychosynthesis

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Healthy Options 6/6/18

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 14:20:02 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Production Assistance: Petra Hall Studio Engineer: John Greenman TICKS & LYME DISEASE and other co-infections that are now being seen in Maine. Guest: Dr. Beatrice M. Szantyr, medical advisor for MaineLyme, a non-profit dedicated to decreasing Lyme and related tick diseases in Maine. She is also a member of the State of Maine Vector-borne Disease Work Group, the Maine Medical Association, and the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS). What new ticks have been found in Maine? What new tick-borne illnesses have been discovered in Maine? What are the signs and symptoms of Lyme disease? What are the signs and symptoms of tick diseases such as anaplasmosis & ehrlichiosis? What is a course of treatment if you have the clinical symptoms of Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses? What can we do to prevent tick bites? What new research has corroborated the effectiveness of permethrin as a tick repellent treatment for clothes and other items? Websites of interest: MaineLyme ILADS (International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society) Lyme Disease Association (About Lyme —great pictures of ticks and rashes) Lymedisease.org (Formerly CALDA) Tick Encounter Resource Center Rhonda’s 2017 show with Dr. Bea Szantyr and Constance Dickey, RN can be found here Other Healthy Options programs on Lyme and tick-borne illness: Healthy Options Special 7/11/12 Healthy Options 6/3/15 Healthy Options 6/1/16 Healthy Options 6/6/12 Healthy Options 3/6/13

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Healthy Options 5/2/18

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 02 May 2018 14:00:54 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Studio Engineer: John Greenman Programs offered by Maine Family Planning and OUT Maine that educate young people to make healthy sexual decisions. Why is it necessary to educate about health sexual decisions? What are some of the programs and information currently available in Maine? What are the issues that are addressed in these programs? Who can participate? Where are they offered? Who benefits from these programs? Guest: Lynette Johnson, Director of Prevention Programs at Maine Family Planning, and Sue Campbell, program director at OUT Maine Contact Info: mainefamilyplanning.org outmaine.org

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Healthy Options 4/4/18

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 14:35:36 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Engineer: John Greenman Adverse Childhood Experiences(ACES) and their effects on long term health, brain development and behavior Key Discussion Points: What is an Adverse Childhood Experience? What are we learning about how these experiences effect learning and health? How is learning effected by ACES experiences? Are there ways to help children and adults who have experienced ACES? How are teachers being trained to identify and work with students affected by ACES? What programs exist in Maine to address these issues? What is the role of Health Care workers in identifying and treating the heatlh effects of ACES? What is Toxic Stress and how does this impact health? What programs and information exist nationally to diagnose and treat? What can be done to prevent ACES and promote resilience in adults and children? Guests: Sue Mackey Andrews co-founded and continues to serve as Co-Facilitator of the Maine Resilience Building Network (MRBN). She travels statewide sparking conversations focused on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and promoting resilience in children, families and our communities using a cross-sector, community-based approach. She has been recognized by both the Maine Children’s Trust and the Maine Children’s Alliance for her child advocacy work, and received the ACEs Avenger Award in 2017 from the Maine Resilience-Building Network. Sue Mackey Andrews is also the monthly host of Family Corner here on WERU, at 10 a.m., on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Patrick Walsh retired as the Director of Prevention Services at Broadreach Family & Community Services, worked for the Knox County District Attorney’s Office as a Prosecutorial Assistant, and was Director of the Waldo County Child and Parent Council. Patrick Walsh also worked as a Victim & Witness Advocate for Waldo and Knox counties, and has been an ombudsman for the Waldo County Committee for Social Action. He has served on a number of commissions and advisory boards focused on child, youth and family safety, and currently he is facilitating the Midcoast Resilience Project. WEBSITES OF INTEREST (for a more extensive list of resources, please contact Patrick Walsh resilience@brmaine.org ) Maine Resilience Building Network (MRBN) – www.maineaces.org Midcoast Resilience Project on Facebook – www.facebook.com/midcoastresilienceproject/ Maine Children’s Trust – www.mechildrenstrust.org/ Working to prevent the abuse and neglect of Maine’s Children KPJR Films – “Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope page – kpjrfilms.co/resilience/ Center on the Developing Child – Harvard University – developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/resilience/ “Miss Kendra” – Alive! – www.traumainformedschools.org/home.html ACEs Too High (news) – acestoohigh.com/ ACEs Connection – www.acesconnection.com/ This website has a long list of resources and opportunity to join a “group” with similar professional interests/concerns: i.e A group to share ideas on mitigating the effects of adverse childhood experiences in the K-12 environment. www.acesconnection.com/g/aces-in-education Futures Without Violence (Defending Childhood Initiative) – www.futureswithoutviolence.org/children-youth-teens/defending-childhood-initiative/ Lives In the Balance – the website of Dr. Ross Greene author of “The Explosive Child” and “Lost in the Classroom”, developer of the process formerly known as (Collaborative Problem Solving) now known as Creative and Proactive Solutions. www.livesinthebalance.org/ National Child Traumatic Stress Network – nctsnet.org/

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Healthy Options 3/7/18

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 14:00:01 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Production Assistance: Petra Hall Interview with Florence Williams, author of the book, BREASTS: A Natural and Unnatural History Key Discussion Points: What are the cultural attitudes toward women’s breasts? How do these attitudes translate into how women perceive of themselves and their bodies? What environmental pollutants, toxins and chemicals affect breasts? What chemicals are found in breast milk? Why have we seen a change in the onset of puberty in young girls and boys? How do hormone disruptors in the environment affect the health of children and adults in relation to reproduction and breast development? What studies are being done and have been done to show how breast tissue has changed with environmental changes? What can we do to prevent further unwanted changes in breast milk and breast tissue? Guest: FLORENCE WILLIAMS, author of the book, BREASTS: A Natural and Unnatural History which received the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in science and technology, and the 2013 Audie in general nonfiction. It also earned recognition by the New York Times for being named a notable book of 2012. Websites of interest: Florence Williams Author, Speaker BREASTS: A Natural and Unnatural History website: www.florencewilliams.com/breasts-a-natural-and-unnatural-history/ “Breasts Unbound” Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/breasts-unbound/id1314135350?mt=2 Note: In Nov. 2017, Rhonda also interviewed Florence Williams about her book, “The Nature Fix- Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative” Healthy Options 11/1/17

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Healthy Options 2/7/18

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 14:00:56 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Production Assistance: Petra Hall Studio Engineer: John Greenman Maine Family Planning -Reproductive health -Family planning -Women’s health access Guests: Julie A. Jenkins, CNP, Maine Family Planning Cait Vaughan, Community Organizer, Maine Family Planning FMI: mainefamilyplanning.org

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Healthy Options 1/3/18

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 14:00:55 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Production Assistance: Petra Hall Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Today’s Healthy Options (Healing ourselves through nature: The Nature Fix- Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative) was a rebroadcast of an earlier program. You can find the archives here: archives.weru.org/healthy-options/2017/11/healthy-options-11117/

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Healthy Options 12/6/17

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 14:00:02 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Production Assistance: Petra Hall Studio Engineer: John Greenman Radon and other Indoor Air Quality Dangers Guest: Kurt Johnson, past president and current board member of the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council maineindoorair.org, and a Certified Residential Mechanical Ventilation Designer and Installer www.freshairventilation.com Key Discussion Points: a) What is radon, how is it dangerous to us, and how does it cause lung cancer? b) What have we learned about exposure to radon- small or large- over the years? c) Should we be unconcerned if we don’t spend time in our basements? If my neighbors’ house has a very low radon count, wouldn’t mine be the same? What are other myths about radon? d) How can we get our homes tested for radon? e) What are some ways we might correct a radon problem? What is mitigation? f) Should only people in Maine be concerned about radon? Are there some areas of Maine and the USA that are worse than others? g) What are some other important and dangerous indoor air issues we should watch out for, and take actions to prevent or correct? Related websites of interest: maineindoorair.org (click on “IAQ Info” for specifics on radon and other issues) www.epa.gov/radon/national-radon-action-month-consumer-information www.radonawareness.org/radon-facts.php Dispels the inaccuracies and myths: www.radonawareness.org/radon-myths.php Northeast Laboratory Services in Maine, for indoor air quality and more: www.nelabservices.com Northeast Laboratory radon overview & testing: www.nelabservices.com/services/homeowners/radon-overview.aspx Also of interest, although from the UK(!):: www.radonassociation.co.uk/guide-to-radon/introduction/ www.radonassociation.co.uk/guide-to-radon/radon-in-basements/

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Healthy Options 11/1/17

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 14:00:33 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Production Assistance: Petra Hall Engineer: Amy Browne Healing ourselves through nature: The Nature Fix- Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative Key Discussion Points: Why do you say that “being in nature makes us more human”? What have we discovered about being in nature that helps the immune system? How does noise pollution affect our health and well-being? How are we harmed by the unnatural toxins which we may encounter in daily life? How can being in nature help with managing PTSD? What is the difference in how our nervous system reacts, when we are on an outdoor excursion, whether it is an urban stroll, a day hike or an extended backpacking trip? Guest: Florence Williams, author of The Nature Fix- Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative florencewilliams.com

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Healthy Options 10/4/17

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 14:00:00 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Engineer: Joel Mann Building Resiliency to Trauma: The Trauma and Community Resiliency Models a) What is the Trauma Resource Institute? b) What is the Trauma Resiliency Model? c) What is the Community Resiliency Model? d) How does trauma or stress affect the nervous system? e) Is there a way to regulate the nervous system even when there is trauma? f) What is the difference between the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system and why is it important to know this? g) How can we be more resilient in our response to life events? Guest: Elaine Miller-Karas, Executive Director and co-founder of the Trauma Resource Institute, and author of the book, “Building Resiliency to Trauma, the Trauma and Community Resiliency Models.®” www.traumaresourceinstitute.com www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/podcast/elaine-miller-karas-lcsw/

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Healthy Options 9/6/17

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 14:00:12 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Engineer: Amy Browne Techniques to protect your brain and body from the effects of STRESS 1) How does stress affect us? 2) What is the role of melatonin in helping us cope with stress? 3) Why is it important not to “relax” after a stressful experience? 4) What is the relationship between our eyes and stress? 5) Why is diet so important in healing, and in preventing the negative effects of stress? 6) What foods are helpful in protecting us from the effects of stress? Guest: Mithu Storoni, MD, PhD. Author of “Stress Proof: The Scientific Solution To Protect Your Brain and Body- and Be More Resilient Every Day”

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Healthy Options 8/2/17

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 14:00:14 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Rhonda Feiman speaks with Marcy Cottrell Houle, MS., co-author of “The Gift of Caring: Saving Our Parents from the Perils of Modern Healthcare,” about how the current health care delivery model is ill-equipped to provide comprehensive, person-centered care to seniors, and how many treatable conditions and symptoms are dismissed as “just old age.” The discussion highlights specific tools that we can use to help prevent these mistakes and what we need to know to achieve healthy aging. (This is an encore presentation from October 2016, and is as relevant now as it was then.) FMI: www.thegiftofcaring.net

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Healthy Options 7/5/17

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 14:00:48 +0000

Producer/Host: Cynthia Swan Engineer: John Greenman Brain-Gut-Immunity: Making the Connections Key Discussion Points: a) Description of the brain-gut connection b) What are optimal diets to enhance brain-gut healthy? c) What is autoimmunity? What contributes to it? What can help repair the immune system? Guest: Dr. Kurt Vreeland docvreeland@gmail.com 417 Main Street, Suite 202 Rockland, ME 207-542-1777

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Healthy Options 6/7/17

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 14:00:22 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Engineer: Amy Browne Update on Tick-Borne Illnesses, Lyme Disease and Co-infections: Prevention and Treatment What is Lyme Disease, and why is it spreading? What are co-infections and tick-borne illnesses, and what are the signs & symptoms? What are the best ways to prevent tick bites, and how can we protect ourselves against these illnesses? Are there effective tests and treatments for tick-borne illnesses? What are some common misunderstandings about diagnosis and treatment of Lyme Disease? Guests: Dr. Beatrice M. Szantyr is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the American College of Physicians, and is board-certified in both internal medicine and pediatrics. She currently participates on the State of Maine Vector-borne Disease Work Group, and is a member of the Maine Medical Association, the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS), and serves as a medical advisor for MaineLyme, a non-profit dedicated to decreasing Lyme and related tick diseases in Maine. Dr. Szantyr has lectured on Lyme disease and related tick-borne disorders, to professional and community groups throughout New England, and has given testimony before the Maine Legislature concerning Lyme disease in the State of Maine. Constance “Happy” Dickey, RN is a founding member and board member of MaineLyme, a non-profit dedicated to awareness and prevention through education and advocacy. She facilitates support groups for people with Lyme, both in-person in Maine, and online, and she is also an advocate for patients with Lyme disease. She has traveled extensively with Dr. Szantyr, educating medical personnel -and the public- about Lyme disease. Websites of interest: MaineLyme www.mainelyme.org ILADS (International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society) www.ilads.org Lyme Disease Association (About Lyme —great pictures of ticks and rashes) www.lymediseaseassociation.org Lymedisease.org (Formerly CALDA) www.lymedisease.org/ Tick Encounter Resource Center www.tickencounter.org/ Insectshield sells permethrin-treated clothing, blankets, hats, etc, or will dip your own clothing, uniforms, etc. Will last the life of the garment. www.insectshield.com Dog Not Gone is a Maine company using goods made in the USA makes dog and horse vests that are permethrin treated. They are also making people vests, hats, and gaiters. www.dognotgone.com

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Healthy Options Special 5/30/17

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 30 May 2017 14:00:17 +0000

Producer/Host:Cynthia Swan Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Chiropractic and More Key Discussion Points: a) Chiropractic: what is it? What are the benefits? b)Food, what to eat? c)Vaccines, be informed about them Guest Jane Robertson, DC 326 Belmont Avenue, Belfast, ME

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Healthy Options 4/5/17

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 14:00:58 +0000

Host: Cynthia Swan Engineer: John Greenman Program Topic: Ancient Art of Face Reading Key Discussion Points: a) What does the shape of the face indicate? b) What does the coloration of the face indicate? c) Skin Quality and Lines of the face Guests by name and affiliation Melanie Rose Scofield www.earthwalkherbalschool.com

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Healthy Options 3/1/17

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 14:00:14 +0000

Host: Rhonda Feiman Co-producer: Petra Hall Engineer: John Greenman Program Topic: Searching for helpful and accurate medical & health care information on the internet. Key Discussion Points: a) How can the internet be helpful- or detrimental- in seeking out medical & health information? b) How can you determine if you are at a legitimate website? c) What guidelines should you be aware of, in evaluating websites? d) How can you tell who created the website, where the website originated from, and whether it is a neutral source of information- or it exists to sell products? f) What are the names of some reliable medical information websites? g) How can medical libraries & librarians be helpful, in finding health & medical information? Guests: Christine Fleuriel, Medical Librarian Chris Fleuriel and her colleague, Susan Bloomfield, contributed to the Healthy Maine supplement of the Portland Press Herald in June 2016, with an article entitled “Look up medical info on line- but carefully.” www.pressherald.com/2016/06/12/look-up-medical-info-online-but-carefully/ Websites of interest: The Medical Library Association publishes a list of Top Health Websites and it can be found at www.mlanet.org/p/cm/ld/fid=397. MedlinePlus, medlineplus.gov, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, is an outstanding, comprehensive source of reliable health information. Another source of excellent, vetted health care information may be found at libraries.maine.edu/mainedatabases/topic.asp?topic=Health This is MARVEL! Maine’s Virtual Library. One of the many useful databases included is “Health Source: Consumer Edition.” MARVEL can be accessed at any library or at home. PubMed: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ Senior Health: nihseniorhealth.gov Veterans’ Resources: www.myhealth.va.gov and www.veteranshealthlibrary.org

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Healthy Options 2/1/17

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 14:00:05 +0000

Host: Andree Bella Engineer: John Greenman Issue: Integrative Health Program Topic: Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster, Peggy Huddleston Key Discussion Points: a) Mind-body techniques to prepare for surgery b) Mind-body techniques to deal with anxiety, chronic pain and insomnia c) Research which documents the benefits of mind-body techniques Guest: Peggy Huddleston, author of Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster HealFaster.com

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Healthy Options 1/4/17

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 14:00:02 +0000

Host and Producer: Cynthia Swan Co-Producer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Men’s Health Key Discussion Points: a) What is one of the primary challenges men face regarding health? b) Herbs that aid the heart and circulatory system. c) Overview of dose and recommended use. Guest: Jillian Kelsey Rose Jilliankelseyrose@gmail.com Website ursaherbal.com

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Healthy Options 12/7/16

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 14:00:19 +0000

Host and Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Program Topic: Healthy Nutrition Key Discussion Points: a) What nutrients are essential for health? b) How does stress affect our nutritional needs? c) Does stress change our metabolism? d) Why do we crave foods that harm us? e) How do we work with changing our eating habits? f) How does exposure to toxins in food, water and the environment affect our bodies? g) What are antioxidants, and why are they important? Guest: holistic nutritionist Dr. Judith Valentine. Dr. Valentine holds a doctorate in nutrition science, and is certified as a Clinical Nutritional Analyst and is a Certified Nutritional Consultant. She also has received training as a specialist in Metabolic Typing. Books: Co-authored by Dr. Judith Valentine and Dr. Janet Cunningham Weight Solutions: The New Body-Mind-Spirit Approach Dr. Judi Valentine is based in Camden, Maine. For more info: www.judithvalentine.com

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Healthy Options 11/2/16

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 14:00:45 +0000

Producer/Host: Andree Bella Engineer: John Greenman Issue: integrative health therapies Program Topic: LEAP Ending the War on Drugs Key Discussion Points: LEAP Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, it’s mission statement and policies The history and effects of The War on Drugs Strategies for ending The War on Drugs Guest: Jeff Kaufman, LEAP speaker leap.cc

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Special Edition of Healthy Options 10/6/16

WERU-FM 89.9 — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 14:00:19 +0000

Host and Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Healthy Aging as the Silver Tsunami Approaches Key Discussion Points: a) What is the “Silver Tsunami”, and what does this mean for baby boomers, seniors, & our healthcare system? b) How do our health care needs change as we age? c) What lifestyle habits should we cultivate in order to stay well? d) What do baby boomers and seniors and their families need to know when interacting with the medical system? e) What is a geriatrician? Why do we need one as we age? Why are there so few of them, in sharp contrast to the increasing population of seniors who need them? f) What can we do as patients and as family to be sure that the treatable ailments of seniors are not dismissed as “just old age” or misdiagnosed? Guest: Marcy Cottrell Houle, MS., coauthor of The Gift of Caring: Saving Our Parents from the Perils of Modern Healthcare www.thegiftofcaring.net Related websites of interest: myelderadvocate.com/blog/

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Healthy Options 10/5/16

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 14:00:48 +0000

Host & producer: Cynthia Swan Engineer: John Greenman Program Topic: reading and health Key Discussion Points: a) studies supporting reading and health briefly reviewed b) how do regional stories enhance us? c) books that teach us life lessons D) what’s it take to launch a children’s book? Guest: Tommie Townley Ally-gator bookbites.com

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Healthy Options 6/1/16

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 14:00:53 +0000

Host & producer: Rhonda Feiman, L.Ac. Co-producer: Petra Hall Engineer: John Greenman Program Topic: Ticks, Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections Key Discussion Points: a) How can we protect ourselves against tick bites and possible tick-borne illnesses? b) What is a tick check and how often should we perform them? c) What type of clothing should we wear for tick protection? d) What repellants should we apply before venturing out into the great outdoors? 4) What is the safest way to remove an embedded tick, and should we save the tick after we remove it? 5) Can a tick transmit disease if it hasn’t been embedded for many hours, or isn’t engorged? 6) What are the signs and symptoms of tick-borne infections, and what should we do if we have those symptoms? Guests: A) Dr. Beatrice M. Szantyr is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the American College of Physicians, and is board certified in both internal medicine and pediatrics. She currently participates on the State of Maine Vector-borne Disease Work Group, and is a member of the Maine Medical Association, the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS), and serves as a medical advisor for MaineLyme, a non-profit dedicated to decreasing Lyme and related tick diseases in Maine. Dr. Szantyr has lectured on Lyme disease and related tick-borne disorders, to professional and community groups throughout New England, and has given testimony before the Maine Legislature concerning Lyme disease in the State of Maine. B) Constance “Happy” Dickey, RN is a founding member and board member of MaineLyme, a non-profit dedicated to awareness and prevention through education and advocacy. She facilitates support groups for people with Lyme, both in-person in Maine, and online, and she is also an advocate for patients with Lyme disease. She has traveled extensively with Dr. Szantyr, educating medical personnel -and the public- about Lyme disease. Call In Program: no Political Broadcast: no Websites of interest: MaineLyme www.mainelyme.org ILADS (International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society) www.ilads.org Lyme Disease Association (About Lyme —great pictures of ticks and rashes) www.lymediseaseassociation.org Lymedisease.org (Formerly CALDA) www.lymedisease.org/ Tick Encounter Resource Center www.tickencounter.org/ Insectshield sells permethrin-treated clothing, blankets, hats, etc, or will dip your own clothing, uniforms, etc. Will last the life of the garment. www.insectshield.com Dog Not Gone is a Maine company using goods made in the USA makes dog and horse vests that are permethrin treated. They are also making people vests, hats, and gaiters. www.dognotgone.com

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Healthy Options 5/4/16

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 May 2016 14:00:54 +0000

Producer/Host: Andree Bella Engineer: John Greenman Issue: Alternative health Program Topic: Using Medical Marijuana for Treatment of Opiate Dependence Key Discussion Points: a) the current status of medical marijuana in Maine b) how medical marijuana has been used sucessfully to treat opiate addiction c) present and proposed conditions allowed for use of medical marijuana Guest: Catherine Lewis, board chair and educational director of Medical Marijuana Caregivers of Maine, co-owner of Home Grown Health Care of Maine

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Healthy Options 4/6/16

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 14:00:01 +0000

Producer/Host: Cynthia Swan Engineer: John Greenman Program Topic: Raw chocolate recipes, spring herbs and health Key Discussion Points: a) What are the health benefits of raw cacao? b) Raw Cacao Recipes c) What are some benefical spring herbs for health? d) How does one incorporate herbs into their diet? e) What are the health benefits of stinging nettles? burdock root? f) A spring tea recipe for cleansing and health of bitter herbs: blessed thistle, nettles and fennel seeds Guest: Melanie Rose Scofield www.rosebearmedicinals.com www.earthwalkherbalschool.com Facebook: Earth Walk School of Herbal Traditions (in Rockport, ME)

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Healthy Options 3/2/16

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:00:26 +0000

Host and Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-producer: Petra Hall Engineer: John Greenman Program Topic: Digestive health and managing irritable bowel syndrome and other gastrointestinal disorders through the FODMAP elimination diet process. Key Discussion Points: a) What does FODMAP stand for and how are these substances implicated in gastrointestinal (GI) health? b) How can you determine if one of these substances is affecting your GI health? c) What is a FODMAP elimination diet? d) What are the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome? e) What is SIBO- small intestine bacterial overgrowth? f) How can the elimination of FODMAPs help treat SIBO? Guest: Patsy Catsos, registered & licensed dietician. Her extensive training includes a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Science at Cornell University and a master’s degree in Nutrition at Boston University. She completed her internship at Boston’s Beth Israel Hospital, and she is a professional member of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, and the North American Society for the Study of Celiac Disease. Patsy Catsos is a long-time board member and past-president of the Maine Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and she was honored as the 2014 Outstanding Maine Dietician of the Year. For more info on Patsy Catsos and the FODMAP approach: nutritionworks.us and www.ibsfree.net

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Healthy Options 2/3/16

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 14:00:17 +0000

Host and Producer: Andrée Bella Engineer: John Greenman Program Topic: “A Different View of Depression and Addiction” Key Discussion Points: a) How does our culture contribute to depression? How is grieving done in the Mayan culture, and how is this different than in Western culture? b) What is the relationship between depression, violence and war? c) Can a whole culture be depressed? What are the consequences of this? Can these consequences be passed on to later generations? d) What role can parents play in helping their children grow up in a culture where depression and addiction are no longer such a threat to the happiness and stability of everyone? e) What is the relationship between grief and praise? f) How can grief turn losses into beauty? Guest: Martin Prechtel – author, social activist – director of the international school Bolad’s Kitchen

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Healthy Options 1/6/16

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 14:00:13 +0000

Host and Producer: Cynthia Swan Engineer: John Greenman Program Topic: “Thyroid Health” Key Discussion Points: a)What does the thyroid gland do for us? b)What are some signs and symptoms of thyroid dysfunction? c) What does a full thyroid panel consist of and what does it tell us about the health of our thyroid? d) Why do many doctors ony test the TSH level and consider that good? e) Where do you fit into the picture as the Director of Women’s Health at Kennebec Pharmacy? f) Are there non-pharmaceutical options to patients who have thyroid disease? Tell us about them. g)When would someone benefit from a “compounded” form of thyroid medication and what exactly is that? h) Where does iodine fit in? i)Where can listeners go to learn more? Guest: Tanya Kibler, RPh kennebecpharmacy.com/blog/TanyasBlog phone: 207-594-0888, option 5 email: tkibler@kpprx.com

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Healthy Options 12/2/15

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 14:00:47 +0000

Host and Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-producer: Petra Hall Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Diagnosis & treatment of concussion & brain injury Key Discussion Points: What is a concussion? How does a concussion differ from a traumatic brain injury? What are typical symptoms of concussion? What types of treatment are available for concussions and traumatic brain injuries? What is vision therapy and why is it important in the treatment of concussion? What is craniosacral therapy and what type is beneficial in the treatment of concussion? Guest: Dr. Kendra L. Bryant, clinical neuropsychologist with Neuropsychology and Concussion Management Associates in Rockport, Maine ncmamaine.com

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Healthy Options 11/4/15

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 14:00:20 +0000

Host: Andree Bella Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: The Nature of Sleep and Dreams Key Discussion Points: a) The stages of sleep b) REM sleep and its relationship to dreaming c) The health benefits to studying your dreams Guest: Renee Chrystefor, studied at New England Dreamwork Institute and Goddard College in science of sleep, dreamwork and other healing modalities

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Healthy Options Special 9/30/15

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 14:00:19 +0000

Host: Cynthia Swan Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Opiate Dependence Key Discussion Points: Substance Abuse is not a black and white issue it’s on a continuum What’s the scope of the problem in Maine and how did it get to this? What are the best practices for treatment ? Guest: Kip Young, LADC atlanticsac@yahoo.com www.atlanticsac.net 207-664-1500 (office)

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Healthy Options 9/2/15

WERU-FM 89.9 — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 14:00:26 +0000

Host and producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-producer: Petra Hall Topic: The Healing Power of Theatre Key Discussion Points: How can theatre exercises and the expression of personal narrative be beneficial in working with post traumatic stress? How does storytelling help immigrant, refugee & incarcerated youth, to cope with- and transform- their traumatic experience? What kind of PTSD experiences are faced by individuals in these groups, and what are some illustrations of how they have been helped in their healing process, through this theatre work? Guest: Judith Sloan- actor, audio artist, writer and radio producer YO MISS! Transforming Trauma Into Art Earsay Productions News and events

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Healthy Options 8/5/15

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 14:00:22 +0000

Host: Andree Bella Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Integrative health Program Topic: Meditative Aspects of Tai Chi Key Discussion Points: a) Definition and history of Tai Chi as a martial art. b) Physical and psychological benefits of Tai Chi c) Attributes of a good Tai Chi teacher and how to find one. d) The meditative process of Tai Chi Guest: Randy Gelo, martial arts instructor

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Healthy Options 7/1/15

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 14:00:58 +0000

Host: Cynthia Swan Engineer: John Greenman Program Topic: “Tools to Thrive” Key Discussion Points: a) What is Electrodermal screening and how may it be helpful? b) Who invented this technology? How and what does it measure? c) What does thriving mean? d) Supplements, are they really necessary?” Guest: Kate McMorrow CHCP, LMT katethrives@gmail.com www.thriveonwellness.com

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Healthy Options 6/3/15

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 14:00:01 +0000

Host and Producer: Rhonda Feiman, LAc. Co-Producer: Petra Hall Engineer: John Greenman Program Topic: Lyme Disease and Co-Infection Prevention and Treatment Key Discussion Points: What are the symptoms of Lyme disease? What are co-infections & what are the symptoms of co-infections? What can each of us do to minimize our chances of contracting Lyme Disease? What is the best way to do tick checks, & what do you do if you find a tick? What products are helpful to minimize the chances of getting a tick bite? Guests: DR. BEATRICE SZANTYR is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the American College of Physicians, and is board certified in both internal medicine and pediatrics. She currently participates on the State of Maine Vector-borne Disease Work Group, and is a member of the Maine Medical Association and the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS). Dr. Szantyr has lectured on Lyme disease and related tick-borne disorders, to professional and community groups throughout New England, and has given testimony before the Maine Legislature concerning Lyme disease in the State of Maine. CONSTANCE “HAPPY” DICKEY, RN, is a founding member and board member of MaineLyme, a non-profit dedicated to awareness and prevention through education and advocacy. She facilitates support groups for people with Lyme, both in-person in Maine, and online, and she is also an advocate for patients with Lyme disease. She has traveled extensively with Dr. Szantyr, educating medical personnel -and the public- about Lyme disease. ***RELATED WEBSITES OF INTEREST; MaineLyme www.mainelyme.org Lyme Disease Association (includes great illustrations of ticks, rashes, how to pull out a tick, and much more) www.lymediseaseassociation.org ILADS (International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society) www.ilads.org Rhode Island Tick Resource Center www.tickencounter.org/ ***Prevention: MaineLyme info on repellents: www.mainelyme.org/prevention/ Consumer Reports info on repellents: www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2015/05/what-really-works-against-bug-bites/index.htm Insect shield your own clothing: www.tickencounter.org/prevention/insect_shield_your_own_clothes ***Tick testing: U Mass Exten. Tick Assessment Lab ag.umass.edu/services/tick-borne-disease-diagnostics ***Other info: “New Illness (Borrelia miyamotoi) transmitted by same tick that carries Lyme”- Boston Globe article: bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/01/16/new-illness-transmitted-same-tick-that-carries-lyme-discovered-northeast/LLAaJjOaFjJT18QEeUYdeN/story.html ***Rhonda Feiman‘s previous information-packed HEALTHY OPTIONS programs about Lyme Disease & other tick-borne infections, are archived at: www.belfastmaineacupuncture.com/radio_lyme.php

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Healthy Options 5/6/15

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 May 2015 14:00:19 +0000

Host: Andree Bella Engineer: John Greenman Issue: Integrative health Key Discussion Points: a) Reasons why LEAP (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition) supports the legalization and regulation of all drugs. b) Why “The War on Drugs” has been a failure. c) The benefits of rehabilitation vs. incarceration/punishment for non-violent drug offenders d) Where politicians from various parties stand on this issue. Guests: Theodore Nelson – LEAP speaker

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Healthy Options 4/1/15

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 14:00:32 +0000

Host: Cynthia Swan Engineer: John Greenman Program Topic: “Smart Scents: Essential Oils for Self Care & Home” Key Discussion Points: a) What are some of the personal benefits you have derived from using essential oils? b) Are all essential oils equal and safe? c) What are some recipes you can share with listeners? d) Where can listeners go for more resources?” e) How can essential oils be used? Guest: Carrie Lehoullier, LMT Facebook: Green Roots Massage and Apothecary www.greenrootsmassage.com

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Healthy Options 3/4/15

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 14:00:45 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Engineer: John Greenman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Program Topic: Yamuna Ball Rolling Key Discussion Points: What is Yamuna ball rolling? How can this technique be incorporated into yoga asanas (positions)? How is this technique used to build muscle & bone strength? Can this technique be used for osteoporosis or for other physical conditions? Guest: Marianna Moll Founder and director of The Belfast Yoga Studio Contact info: www.belfastyoga.com 9 Field St #302, Belfast, ME 04915 (207) 338-3930

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Healthy Options 2/4/15

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 14:00:52 +0000

Host: Andree Bella Engineer: John Greenman Program Topic: The Mindbody Syndrome Key Discussion Points: a) What is The Mindbody Syndrome? b) What is the importance of the work of Dr. John Sarno? c) How does a physician diagnose TMS? d) What common illnesses are considered TMS? e) How can the techniques used to treat TMS help with chronic pain? Guests: Dr. Marc Sopher, MD

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Healthy Options 1/7/15

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 14:00:45 +0000

Host: Cynthia Swan Engineer: John Greenman Program Topic: “Energy Healing” Key Discussion Points: a) What is energy healing? b) Who is Barbara Brennan and how did her Brennan School of Healing come into being? c) What are the four dimensions of our being? Guests: Kristen Jacobson, RN, Master Herbalist, Professional Energy Healer Kristen Jacobson, Belfast, Maine on Face Book Email: heartblessing3@yahoo.com

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Healthy Options 12/3/14

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 14:00:12 +0000

Host and Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Shamanic Healing Key Discussion Points: What is shamanic healing? When should we consider having a shamanic healing? What is a soul retrieval and when would it be useful? What is the significance of drumming during a shamanic healing session or a soul retrieval? What cultures practice shamanic healing? Guests: Susan Bakaley Marshall and Chris Marshall of The Thirteenth Moon Center in Montville, Maine Contact info: www.thirteenthmooncenter.net 207-589-3063

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Healthy Options 10/8/14

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:00:06 +0000

Host: Cynthia Swan Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: “Having the Life YOU Want” Key Discussion Points: a) Life Coach Martha Beck, author of “Finding Your Way in a Wild New World”, has trained many Life Coaches, who is she and why would one study with her? B How may a Life Coach help one respond to these scenarios: loss of a job, caregiving for a parent? c) Discuss the “Sit Spot” Technique, how is it helpful and healing? d) What do you mean by “focus pocus”? e) Some of your favorite authors besides Martha Beck who also wrote, “Steering by Starlight” are Wayne Dyer and Mike Dooley, why? What have they written that helps one create the life one wants? f) What is the Body Compass Technique? How does it help one? Guest: Kate O’Neill www.katecoaches.com katecoaches@me.com

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Healthy Options 9/3/2014

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 14:00:30 +0000

Host and Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Engineer: Amy Brown Program Topic: Trauma resiliency and community resiliency Key Discussion Points: What are the Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) and the Community Resiliency Model (CRM)? What are the new ways in which these models are being used to effectively deal with trauma? What are some of the successes in communities across the world, with the use of TRM & CRM? Guest: Elaine Miller-Karas, the executive director and co-founder of the Trauma Resource Institute, a non-profit agency which provides training worldwide, to bring about more effective treatment for long-term and acute trauma Contact info: www.traumaresourceinstitute.com 2 previous Healthy Options programs about the work of the Trauma Resource Institute can be found at Healthy Options 12/1/10 Healthy Options 9/02/09

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Healthy Options 8/6/14

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 14:00:24 +0000

Host: Andree Bella Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Integrative Health Program Topic: Preparing for Surgery Using Mind-Body Techniques Key Discussion Points: a) What are the “Five Steps to Prepare for Surgery” discussed in the book, Prepare For Surgery, Heal Faster? b) What research studies document the benefits of these mind-body techniques? c) What role can a patient’s surgeon and anesthesiologist play in implementing these techniques? d) What are some of the hospitals offering Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster Workshops? Guest: Peggy Huddleston, author of Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster www.HealFaster.com

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Healthy Options 7/2/14

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 11:30:50 +0000

Host and Producer: Cynthia Swan Engineer: Joel Mann Program Topic: “Go Wild: Free your Body and Mind from the Afflictions of Civilization” Key Discussion Points: a) What does it mean to Go Wild? How does one do it? B We’ve been told that obesity happens because we consume more calories than we burn. Why do you call this a myth? What evidence substantiates this? c) What is the ketogenic diet? Why is this considered a hunter/gather diet? d) You say sleep cures depression, how is this so? e) What is “mindfulness” from the hunter/gather’s perspective? Why is it important? Guest: Richard Manning, award-winning journalist, co-author of Go Wild Author of “Against the Grain”, “One Round River” and several pieces in the New York and LA Times. Littebrown.com

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Healthy Options 6/4/14

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 14:00:39 +0000

Host and Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Biodynamic Gardening with Deb Soule of Avena Botanicals She is the author of The Woman’s Handbook of Healing Herbs, and the new book, How To Move Like A Gardener: Planting and Preparing Medicines from Plants. Key Discussion Points: a) What is biodynamic gardening? b)How has Avena Botanicals incorporated these practices in the production of herbal medicinals? c)What techniques are used to support the soil during the 4 seasons of the year? d)What is the method of application for the biodynamic formulas? e) How do you prepare biodynamic formulas? g) How do you prepare the soil and compost to receive the application of the biodynamic formulas? Guest: DEB SOULE, herbalist, biodynamic gardener and teacher. websites: www.biodynamics.com www.avenabotanicals.com

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Healthy Options 5/7/14

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 07 May 2014 14:00:42 +0000

Host and Producer: Andree Bella Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Earthing Key Discussion Points: a) Definition of Earthing: connecting the human body with the negative electrons of the earth b) The effects of earthing on health c) Research and anecdotal evidence about earthing (also called grounding) d) How to get more information on earthing Guests: A) Clint Ober, author of Earthing…..The Most Important Health Discovery Ever?, www.earthinginstitute.net, www.earthing.com

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Healthy Options 4/2/14

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:00:56 +0000

Host and Producer: Cynthia Swan Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Medical Cannabis Key Discussion Points: a) What is medical cannabis? B What is guest Megan’s story as she’s a mom giving medical cannabis under an M.D.’s supervision to her 17 month old daughter? c) How can you ensure accurate dosing with this plant material?s d) What are the ways that this “medicine” can be delivered to the body? e) Is one form of delivery better than another? How does one choose? Guests: Alex Liebster, Director of Research & Product Development at Thomas C. Slater Center, Providence, RI and owner of Triple Helix Extract Sciences www.triplehelixextracts.com Megan Patrick, 3rd grade teacher at Carl J. Lamb Elementary School in Sanford, ME and mom of Addelyn. On Facebook: Maine Epilepsy Families United,

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Healthy Options 3/5/14

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 14:04:59 +0000

Host and Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Engineer: Amy Brown Program Topic: Ayurvedic Medicine- The traditional medicine of India Key Discussion Points: a) What is the philosophy of Ayurvedic medicine? b) How does an Ayurvedic practitioner diagnose and treat? c) How do Ayurveda and yoga complement each other? d) How is food used as medicine in the Ayurvedic system? e) How can we help maintain and restore balance in our lives using Ayurvedic principles and yoga? Guest: Deborah Keene, Ayurvedic practitioner and Yoga teacher Contact info: 207-589-4254 ayurvedayogacenter.com

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Healthy Options 2/5/14

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 14:00:18 +0000

Producer/Host: Cynthia Swan Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Non-Violent Communication: Compassion Key Discussion Points: a) What is the meaning of compassion in the NVC context? B What is the connection between compassion and health? c) How do we live the four chairs concept? Guests: Peggy Smith www.opencommunication.org/ Terry Lee Cookson, N.D., 12 George St, Augusta, ME 04330, (207) 557-2557

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Healthy Options 1/1/14

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 14:00:56 +0000

Producer/Host: Cynthia Swan Engineer: Joel Mann Program Topic: Non-Violent Communication and Health Key Discussion Points: What is non-violent communication? What is the connection between non-violent communication and health? What is the four chairs concept and how can this technique enrich our lives? Guests: A) Peggy Smith www.opencommunication.org/ B) Terry Lee Cookson, N.D., 12 George St, Augusta, ME 04330, (207) 557-2557

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Healthy Options 12/4/13

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 14:00:29 +0000

Host and Producer: Rhonda Feiman, L.Ac. Co-Producer: Petra Hall Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Breast Cancer 101 Key Discussion Points: What methods are currently used to detect breast cancer? What are the questions and concerns to ask if you have an abnormal mammogram or ultrasound? How are MRIs used in detection of cancerous cells? What is DCIS? Is this a cancer diagnosis? What is a biopsy and when would an individual need one? What research is being done to find treatments and a cure for breast cancer? What is staging and why is that important with a diagnosis of breast cancer? How is treatment evolving to improve survival rates? Guest: Elaine Chambers, Registered Nurse, Breast Cancer Specialist and Nurse Manager/Department Head of the Breast and Osteoporosis Center at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor, Maine www.emmc.org/breast_osteo_center.aspx?id=30076 Related websites of interest: Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation: www.dslrf.org/home.asp www.dslrf.org/breastcancer/ Breast Cancer Action: Homepage National Breast Cancer Coalition: www.breastcancerdeadline2020.org/breast-cancer-information/

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Healthy Options 11/6/13

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 14:00:52 +0000

Producer/Host: Andree Bella Engineer: Joel Mann Issue: The interface of spirituality and healthcare Program Topic: Interview with Joseph Pierce Farrell, author of “Manifesting Michelangelo” Key Discussion Points: a) What is the difference between mind-body medicine and consciousness-based health care? b) How did you discover your ability to achieve tangible health benefits in both soft and hard tissue through the use of intention? c) What kinds of case studies have you documented? d) What are some of the obstacles you are facing in getting the word out about this method of healing? e) What are the reactions of the medical doctors who have witnessed rapid wound healing? f) How do you extend your consciousness into the body of the person seeking help? g) Is this ability unique to you, or can others learn how to do this too? h) What is the connection between meditation, spiritual practice and healing? i) What are you currently working on at the Institute for Spirituality and Healthcare in Princeton, New Jersey? j) What are the ramifications of your research? What changes in healthcare do you think we will see in the future? Guest: Joseph Pierce Farrell, Director of the Institute of Spirituality and Healthcare

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Healthy Options 9/4/13

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 14:00:30 +0000

Host and Producer: Rhonda Feiman, L.Ac. Co-Producer: Petra Hall Engineer: Amy Brown Program Topic: THE BIG DISCONNECT: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age. Key Discussion Points: How has the use of digital devices influenced and changed the ways family relate to each other? How does “screen time” (i.e., being exposed to digital devices) affect brain development in infants and toddlers? How does screen time affect the development of 4-10 year olds? Of pre-teens? Of teenagers? How can parents regulate the time kids spend on computers and what resources exist to help parents with this issue for all age groups? How can parents and teachers keep kids safe on the internet and how has the discussion of sex and sexuality been changed by the internet? How, in the face of social media and digital devices, can we create healthier relationships in our families? Guest: Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair, author of THE BIG DISCONNECT: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age Related websites of interest: catherinesteineradair.com/ www.commonsensemedia.org/ www.edutopia.org/social-media-education-resources

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Healthy Options 8/7/13

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 18:16:18 +0000

Producer/Host: Andree Bella Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Integrative Health Program Topic: ReConnective Therapy Key Discussion Points : a) What are the basic concepts of ReConnective Therapy? b) What causes disconnections within the energy body and how does RCT reestablish these broken connections? c) Does the body know how to heal itself if it has the right information? Where is that information? And how does the body access it? d) Does the body know the order in which issues should be addressed? If so, how does this work? Why do you say, “The body always tells you what to do”? e) What is the role does the RCT practitioner play in healing? Guests: A) Herwig Schoen – founder of ReConnective Therapy B) Margaret Rauenhorst – ReConnective Therapy practitioner

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Healthy Options Special 7/30/13

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 14:00:55 +0000

Host: Cynthia Swan Program Topic: Music and Health Key Discussion Points: a) How does music affect the brain? b) How can music help us learn? c) How can music help us heal? Guest: Alan Wittenberg alan@surrymusictherapy.com

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Healthy Options 7/3/13

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 14:00:08 +0000

Host and Producer: Cynthia Swan Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Food: Nourishment to Nirvana Key Discussion Points: a) how does food take one from nourishment to Nirvana? b) Organic, Free Range, local, sustainable, GMO’s, Oh My, what to buy? c) How to invoke your kitchen angel d) How does food eaten with intention invoke change in one’s life? Guest: Meadow Linn, co-author of The Mystic Cookbook: The Secret Alchemy of Food” www.MeadwowLinn.com www.TheMysticCookbook.com www.Savourtheday.com

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Healthy Options 6/5/13

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:00:48 +0000

Host and Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Women’s Health Key Discussion Points: a) How does the National Women’s Health Network get the facts about medications and treatment protocols marketed to women? b) What are the studies showing the long term effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? c) Why should women think twice before taking HRT? d) How often should women have pap smears? e) How often should women have mammograms, and what are the safety issues for mammograms? f) Should women take calcium supplements? What are the issues with medication and bone density? g) What sorts of questions should women ask their health care providers before taking new medications or agreeing to any procedures? Guest: Cynthia Pearson, Executive Director of the National Women’s Health Network nwhn.org/ Related websites of interest: NWHN 10 minute video: vimeo.com/20292230 National Breast Cancer Coalition link: www.breastcancerdeadline2020.org/ Article on the origin of NWHN & the history of the feminist health movement: www.ontheissuesmagazine.com/2011spring/2011spring_tribute.php

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Healthy Options 5/1/13

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:00:05 +0000

Host: Andree Bella Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: “The Dhamma Brothers” – Using Vipassana Meditation in Prisons Key Discussion Points: a) What is Vipassana meditation, and how was it used with the prisoners at Donaldson prison? b) What do convicts get from silent meditation? c) How did this project change your views on the prison system? d) What interest have other prisons shown in using Vipassana? e) Is there something inspirational that everyone can learn from these inmates? Guest: Jenny Phillips – Cultural anthropologist, filmmaker, writer and psychotherapist. Director and producer of the award-winning documentary “The Dhamma Brothers”, and author of the book, Letters From the Dhamma Brothers, which received an award from the National Council on Crime and Delinquency. Website: www.dhammabrothers.com.

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Healthy Options Special 4/30/13

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:00:15 +0000

Host: Cynthia Swan Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Spiritual Healing with John of God Key Discussion Points: a) What is Spiritual Healing? b) Who is John of God? c) Why is meditation a component of the John of God healing process? Guests: A) Andree Bella, WERU Co-host of Healthy Options and Esoterica B) Gail Thackray, author of “John of God: Just a Man” www.GAILTHACKRAY.COM

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Healthy Options 3/6/13

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:00:09 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman, L.Ac Co-producer: Petra Hall Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Lyme Disease & other tick-borne infections: An update and review as we March into Spring Key Discussion Points: * Borrelia miyamotoi is a newly identified bacterial co-infection, transmitted by deer ticks. What are the signs and symptoms of this bacteria? Is there a treatment for Borrelia miyamotoi? * There have been a few changes in the interpretation of some of the blood tests commonly used in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and co-infections. What are these changes and are they significant? * What precautions should we all take to prevent tick-borne diseases? * What is the proper way to remove a tick if you find one on your body? Guests: A) Dr. Beatrice M. Szantyr is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the American College of Physicians, and is board certified in both internal medicine and pediatrics. She currently participates on the State of Maine Vector-borne Disease Work Group, and is a member of the Maine Medical Association and the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS). Dr. Szantyr has lectured on Lyme disease and related tick-borne disorders, to professional and community groups throughout New England, and has given testimony before the Maine Legislature concerning Lyme disease in the State of Maine. B) Constance “Happy” Dickey, RN is a founding member and board member of MaineLyme, a non-profit dedicated to awareness and prevention through education and advocacy. She facilitates support groups for people with Lyme, both in-person in Maine, and online, and she is also an advocate for patients with Lyme disease. She has traveled extensively with Dr. Szantyr, educating medical personnel -and the public- about Lyme disease. Websites: MaineLyme www.mainelyme.org Lyme Disease Association (includes great illustrations of ticks, rashes, how to pull out a tick, and much more) www.lymediseaseassociation.org ILADS (International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society) www.ilads.org Rhode Island Tick Resource Center www.tickencounter.org/ U Mass Exten. Tick Assessment Lab ag.umass.edu/services/tick-borne-disease-diagnostics “New Illness (Borrelia miyamotoi) transmitted by same tick that carries Lyme”- Boston Globe article: bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/01/16/new-illness-transmitted-same-tick-that-carries-lyme-discovered-northeast/LLAaJjOaFjJT18QEeUYdeN/story.html Rhonda Feiman ‘s previous information-packed HEALTHY OPTIONS programs about Lyme Disease & other tick-borne infections, are archived at: June 6th, 2012- archives.weru.org/healthy-options/healthy-options-6612 July 11th, 2012- archives.weru.org/healthy-options/healthy-options-special-71112

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Healthy Options 2/6/13

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:00:47 +0000

Host: Andree Bella Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: “Ending the War on Drugs” Key Discussion Points: a) What is LEAP? b) How has “the war on drugs” failed? c) What would legalization and regulation of drugs do to help national security? Guest: Patrick Heintz, Substance Abuse Counselor speaking for LEAP (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition) Call In Program

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Healthy Options 1/2/13

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:00:32 +0000

Host: Cynthia Swan Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Expressive Arts Therapy Key Discussion Points: a) What is Expressive Arts Therapy and how does it help people heal b) Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Sexual Trauma, can healing occur to those who have suffered from these? c) Kathleen’s story of her near death experience and what it taught her and how it transformed her life. Guest: Kathleen Rea, author of “The Healing Dance: The Life and Practice of an Expressive Arts Therapist” Websites: www.flowintolife.com www.the-healing-dance.com www.reasondetre.com Call In Program: Yes

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Healthy Options 12/5/12

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:00:33 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman, L.Ac Co-producer: Petra Hall Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: “Staying healthy and strong during Winter” Key Discussion Points: From the perspective of East Asian medicine: How do seasonal transitions affect the body, mind and spirit? What are some specific things we can do to strengthen ourselves so we can maintain our health and not get sick this winter? How does extra sleep and exercise help us maintain our health during seasonal transitions? What is the impact of our emotions on our overall health? Guest: Zoe Brenner, acupuncturist (Lic. Ac., B.Ac., M.Ac.), Chinese herbalist, author and teacher zoebrenner.net Call In Program: No

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Healthy Options Special 11/29/12

WERU-FM 89.9 — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:00:43 +0000

Producer/Host: Cynthia Swan Program Topic: Vitamin C Key Discussion Points: a) What is Vitamin C and why does the body need it? b) How much Vitamin C does one need to achieve optimal health? c) What does the body do with the Vitamin C? d) Can one overdose on Vitamin C? e) What is the best kind of Vitamin C for the body? f) Uses of Vitamin C in infectious disease and chronic disease Guest: Suzanne Humphries, M.D. drsuzanne.net Call In Program: No *Health-related programming on WERU is not meant to be taken as medical advice. Please consult with your health care provider if you have any questions or concerns*

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Healthy Options 11/7/12

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:00:36 +0000

Host: Andree Bella Engineer: Joel Mann Program Topic: Sudama Mark Kennedy: Intuitive Healer and Musician Key Discussion Points: a) How is healing and the electromagnetic model (energetic/spiritual healing work) different from the chemical model (allopathic medicine and pharmaceuticals)? b) What is the art of vibrational healing, or sound healing, or kirtan? c) What is the future of medicine? Will we be moving deeper into pharmaceutical culture or health by realization? Guest: Sudama Mark Kennedy Call In Program: yes

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Healthy Options 10/3/12

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:00:33 +0000

Host: Cynthia Swan Engineer: Joel Mann Program Topic: Archetypal Dreaming and Emotional Health a) What is Archetypal Dreaming and how does it help on in their life? b) Discussion of Jungian terms: archetypes, anima/animus, ego c) Discussion of past life trauma and the guests book, “Flesh On the Bone” Guests: Marc Bregman & Christa Lancaster, authors and owners of North of Eden North of Eden www.northofeden.com/ About Archetypal Dreamwork. North of Eden Retreat Center 751 Page Road, Lowell, Vermont 05847. North of Eden 26 Loomis Street, Montpelier, Vermont … Call In Program: yes

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Healthy Options 9/5/12

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:00:44 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman, L.Ac Co-producer: Petra Hall Engineer: Joel Mann “The Eyes Have It!” Program Topic: Natural Eye Health and Holistic Vision Care Key Discussion Points: What is natural eye health and holistic vision care? What are some exercises that we can do at home to maintain and improve healthy vision? What nutritional supplements and foods help with healthy vision? What is the connection between eyesight and the brain? How does stress affect our vision? How does vision affect our ability to learn? How does vision affect the whole body? Guest: Rosemary Gaddum Gordon, D.B.O., M.A. Home 207-439-9821 Call In Program: No

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Radical Homemaker Special 8/30/12

WERU-FM 89.9 — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:00:23 +0000

Host: Cynthia Swan Engineer: Joel Mann Program Topic: Radical Homemakers a) What is a Radical Homemaker? b) How did we become a consumer society? c) What do Radical Homemakers have in common? Guest: Shannon Hayes, Radicalhomemaker.com Call In Program

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Healthy Options 8/1/12

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:00:57 +0000

Host: Andree Bella Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Health/Violence Program Topic: “Violence: Our Deadly Epidemic and Its Causes” Key Discussion Points: What causes violence? How does our shame culture help to increase violence? What can we do to prevent violence in our culture? Guest: Dr. James Gilligan, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, New York University Call In Program: no

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Healthy Options Special 7/11/12

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:00:49 +0000

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman, L.Ac Co-producer: Petra Hall Engineer: Amy Browne Healthy Options Special: Lyme Disease and Co-Infections: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies (follow-up to Healthy Options 6/6/12 program on Lyme disease) *What strategies should we use to protect ourselves from ticks? *What are the signs and symptoms of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases? *What is the value and limitations of blood testing for these illness? *What is a clinical diagnosis for Lyme and co-infections? *What is a treatment strategy for early stages of Lyme and co-infections? *What is a treatment strategy for late stage Lyme and co-infections? Guests: A) Dr. Beatrice M. Szantyr is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the American College of Physicians, and is board certified in both internal medicine and pediatrics. She currently participates on the State of Maine Vector-borne Disease Work Group, and is a member of the Maine Medical Association and the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS). Dr. Szantyr has lectured on Lyme disease and related tick-borne disorders, to professional and community groups throughout New England, and has given testimony before the Maine Legislature concerning Lyme disease in the State of Maine. B) Constance “Happy” Dickey, RN is a founding member and board member of MaineLyme, a newly formed non-profit dedicated to awareness and prevention through education and advocacy. She facilitates support groups for people with Lyme, both in-person in Maine, and online, and she is also an advocate for patients with Lyme disease. She has traveled extensively with Dr. Szantyr, educating medical personnel -and the public- about Lyme disease. WEBSITES: MaineLyme www.mainelyme.org Lyme Disease Association (includes great illustrations of ticks, rashes, how to pull out a tick, and much more) www.lymediseaseassociation.org ILADS (International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society) www.ilads.org Lymedisease.org (Formerly CALDA) www.lymedisease.org/ Tick Encounter Resource Center www.tickencounter.org/ Call In Program: No

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Healthy Options 7/4/12

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 14:00:21 +0000

Host: Cynthia Swan Studio Engineers: Joel Mann & Amy Browne Program Topic: Natural Medicine Survivor Guide Key Discussion Points: a) Emergency Remedies in your kitchen for cuts and burns b) What to take to remove toxic metals from your system c) A home-made mosquito repellant that really works and it’s NOT citronella d) How to make Dr. Richard Schultz powerful Medicine Broth e) Co-Q 10- eggs, brain food Guest: Gwen Scott, ND website: www.gwenscottnd.com Call In Program: NO, pre-recorded due to holiday

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Healthy Options 6/6/12

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:00:05 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Program Name: Healthy Options Broadcast Date: June 6, 2012 Broadcast Time: 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Program Topic: “Those bloodsucking TICKS! Learn about Ticks and Lyme Disease Key Discussion Points (list at least 3): a) What is Lyme disease? b) What are the symptoms of Lyme disease? c) How can Lyme disease be detected and treated? d) What can we do to prevent Lyme disease? e) What is a tick check and why do we need to do them? Guests by name and affiliation: A) Dr. Beatrice M. Szantyr is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the American College of Physicians, and is board certified in both internal medicine and pediatrics. She currently participates on the State of Maine Vector-borne Disease Work Group, and is a member of the Maine Medical Association and the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS). Dr. Szantyr has lectured on Lyme disease and related tick-borne disorders, to professional and community groups throughout New England, and has given testimony before the Maine Legislature concerning Lyme disease in the State of Maine. B) Constance “Happy” Dickey, RN is a founding member and board member of MaineLyme, a newly formed non-profit dedicated to awareness and prevention through education and advocacy. She facilitates support groups for people with Lyme, both in-person in Maine, and online, and she is also an advocate for patients with Lyme disease. She has traveled extensively with Dr. Szantyr, educating medical personnel -and the public- about Lyme disease. WEBSITES: MaineLyme www.mainelyme.org Lyme Disease Association (includes great illustrations of ticks, rashes, how to pull out a tick, and much more) www.lymediseaseassociation.org ILADS (International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society) www.ilads.org Lymedisease.org (Formerly CALDA) www.lymedisease.org/ Tick Encounter Resource Center www.tickencounter.org/ Call In Program: NO

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Healthy Options Special 5/29/12

WERU-FM 89.9 — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:00:33 +0000

Host: Cynthia Swan Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Healing Lyme: Natural Healing & Prevention of Lyme Borreliosis & Its Co-infections Program Topic: Lyme Disease Key Discussion Points: a) What is Lyme disease, how may it effect a person & how do people get this disease? b) What is CD57 and why is it important people know about this? c) What is necessary to successfully treat lyme disease and how is herbal medicine helpful? d) What is your Herbal & Supplemental Core Protocol for treating Lyme and is it effective on its own to treat lyme ? Guests: STEPHEN HARROD BUHNER Stephen Buhner is an Earth poet and an award-winning author who has written fifteen books on nature, indigenous cultures, the environment, and herbal medicine including the acclaimed book Healing Lyme: Natural Healing & Prevention of Lyme Borreliosis & Its Co-infections. Also a master herbalist and psychotherapist, Stephen resides in Vermont and New Mexico. His work has been profiled in The New York Times, CNN, Good Morning America and other media throughout North America and Europe. Since October 2006, Stephen has tirelessly answered hundreds of questions from those following his herbal protocol through his Q & A column. His websites: gaianstudies.org – Stephen Harrod Buhner ~ Healing Lyme herbal protocol Q & A column with Stephen Harrod Buhner for his Healing Lyme: Natural Healing And Prevention of Lyme Borreliosis And Its Coinfections herbal protocol. buhnerhealinglyme.com Call In Program: Yes

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Healthy Options 5/2/12

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:00:51 +0000

Host: Andree Bella Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Health Program Topic: Spiritism and Mental Health *How spiritism, along with traditional western medicine, is used to treat mental illness in Brazil. *The types of mental illness that respond best to this approach. *The optimal environment for achieving mental wellness in public hospitals in Brazil. Guest: Dr. Emma Bragdon Call In Program: yes

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Healthy Options 4/4/12

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:00:44 +0000

Host: Cynthia Swan Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Spring Cleanses for Body Mind and Spirit Key Discussion Points: *Why is it important to cleanse? *What are some of the ways one can cleanse? *What is Bentonite Clay and how does it help one cleanse? Guest: Reverend and Naturopathic Doctor Beatrice Borden Call In Program: Yes

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Healthy Options 3/7/12

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:00:20 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Associate Producer: Petra Hall Engineer:Amy Browne Topic: Restorative Justice and the relationship between the health of the community and the individual Key Discussion Points: a)What is Restorative Justice? b)How does crime effect the health of the community and the individuals involved i.e. victims, offenders? c)How do the techniques of Restorative Justice help heal victims, offenders and the community at large? Guests: Margaret Micolichek: Executive Director of The Restorative Justice Project of the Midcoast www.rjpmidcoast.org 207-338-2742 Call In Program: no

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Healthy Options Special 2/29/12

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:00:20 +0000

Producer/Host: Cynthia Swan Studio Engineers: Joel Mann & Amy Browne Topic: “HealthCare on the Cheap; Inexpensive Ways to Get or Stay Healthy” Why and how does one detoxify their body? Who is Dr. Wahl and what does she have to say about food? Lifestyle recommendations and YOUR Spirit. Guest: Reverend Beatrice Borden, a Naturopathic Doctor who practices as a Pastoral Health Practitioner and Counselor (Beatrice@AdvancedNutritionalHealth.com , Phone: 207-683-2332) Call in show

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Healthy Options 2/1/12

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:12 +0000

Healthy Options 12/7/11

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:00:56 +0000

Broadcast Time: 10 Am Program Topic:Financial Health Key Discussion Points (list at least 3): a) How early lessons about money influence our financial health today. b)How fear limits creative thinking about finances and how we can learn new ways of thinking about our financial situation, no matter what our financial situation is today. c) Specific strategies to use daily to keep us present in the moment as we make financial decisions. Guests by name and affiliation: A)Ruth Hayden of Ruth L. Hayden & Associates Contact: ruthhayden.com Call In Program: no Host: Rhonda Feiman, Host and Producer Petra Hall Co-producer Engineer: Amy Browne

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Healthy Options 11/2/11

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:00:06 +0000

Producer/Host: Andree Bella Studio Engineer: Matt Murphy

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Healthy Options 10/5/11

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:00:41 +0000

Producer/Host: Cynthia Swan Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Colon Hydrotherapy & Cleansing Diets What is colon hydrotherapy and it’s benefits? Is it safe? What can one do one one’s own to maintain colon health? Guest: Susan Hamill, www.camdenwholehealth.com

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Healthy Options 9/7/11

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:00:03 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Taiji and Qi Gong What is Taiji and Qi Gong? What are the principles? How are they practiced and played? What are the benefits and advantages to health and well-being? Guest: Mike Shunney, Director, Inner Works Tai Ji Quan and Qi Gong, 207-594-5356, QiWorks@GWI.net, www.innerworkscenter.com Not a call in show

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Healthy Options 8/3/11

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:00:44 +0000

Producer/Host: Andree Bella Topic: WHy the War on Drugs Has Failed and WHat We Can Do About It Why has the war on drugs failed? What is the Global Commission on Drugs Report? What is LEAP? GUest: James Giarach, former Cook County (Illinois) State Prosecuter and speaker for LEAP (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition) FMI: www.leap.cc , www.globalcommissionondrugs.org Call in show

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Healthy Options 7/6/11

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:00:30 +0000

Producer/Host: Cynthia Swan 7/6/11 Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Topic: Detoxification Toxicity– what and why? What is chelation and how does it aid detoxification? What helps with detoxification– diet, supplements, stress reduction, tests, etc Guest: Dr Penelope Shar, 217-8878, www.optionsinhealing.com Call-in show

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Healthy Options 6/1/11

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:00:48 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Topic: Sustainable Agriculture in Maine What is sustainable agriculture? How is health related to the food we eat? How can we participate in supporting and benefiting from local farmers and their produce? Guest: Polly Shyka from Village Farm, Freedom Village, Maine, www.villagefarmfreedom.com

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Healthy Options 5/4/11

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 May 2011 14:00:50 +0000

Producer/Host: Andree Bella Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Near-Death Experiences What is a near-death experience? What scientific research exists on this subject? How do near-death experiences relate to the existence of an afterlife? Guest: Dr. Jeffrey Long, MD, Founder of the Near Death Experience Research Foundation, www.nderf.org and author of “Evidence of the Afterlife: The Science of Near-Death Experiences” Call in show

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Healthy Options 3/2/11

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:00:21 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Topic: Hospice and End of Life Issues What is Hospice? How does the hospice philosophy enhance and ease the experience of the family of the dying individual? How do hospice and hospice volunteers work as a team to make the end-of-life experience easier? Guest: Jill Kulbe, Director of Homecare Services at Waldo County Homecare and Hospice, www.wcgh.org, 207-338-2268

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Healthy Options 2/2/11

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:00:39 +0000

Producer/Host: Andree Bella

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Healthy Options 1/5/11

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:00:39 +0000

Producer/Host: Andree Bella Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Spiritual Psychology What is spiritual psychology? What are some of the tools/techniques used in today’s guest’s practice? How can spiritual psychology be helpful? Guest: Besty Sweet, sweetspirit.joyfulliving@gmail.com , 207-441-3060 Call in show

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Healthy Options 12/1/10

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:00:28 +0000

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

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Healthy Options 11/3/10

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 14:00:58 +0000

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 Call in show

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Healthy Options 10/6/10

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:00:35 +0000

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 Call in show

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Healthy Options 9/1/10

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:00:55 +0000

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

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Healthy Options 8/4/10

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:59:54 +0000

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 Call in show

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Healthy Options 7/7/10

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:00:56 +0000

Producer/Host: Cynthia Swan Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Immune System Health What diet and supplements support immune system health? What lifestyle factors effect our immune systems? Guest: Dr. Deb Moskowitz, N.D., www.wellnessdesignedinc.com, 230-1131 Call in show

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Healthy Options 6/2/10

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:00:21 +0000

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

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Healthy Options 5/5/10

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 May 2010 14:00:39 +0000

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 Call in show

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Healthy Options 4/7/10

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:00:45 +0000

Producer/Host: Cynthia Swan Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Mushrooms for Health What is a mushroom and what role do they play in our health? What does history say about mushrooms? Do mushrooms need to be cooked before being eaten? Guest: Greg A. Marley, mushroom@midcoast.com Call in show

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Healthy Options 3/3/10

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:00:49 +0000

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 Call in show

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Healthy Options 2/03/10

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:00:59 +0000

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

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:00:55 +0000

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, tkibler@hannaford.com Call in show

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Healthy Options 12/2/09

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:00:22 +0000

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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Healthy Options 11/4/09

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:00:30 +0000

Producer/Host: Andree Bella Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Patient Access to Medical Marijuana Who qualifies as a medical marijuana patient? What are the benefits of medical marijuana use? What are the laws in Maine regarding the use of medical marijuana? Guest: Charles Wynott, Founder and Director of Maine Medical Marijuana Resource Center Call in show

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Healthy Options 10/28/09

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:00:04 +0000

Producer/Host: Cynthia Swan Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Vaccine Safety What are the risks of vaccination? What are the ingredients in vaccines that have been linked to disease? What does the Canadian study reveal about the efficacy/effectiveness of the vaccines? Guest: Neil Z. Miller (FMI: www.thinktwice.com) Call in show

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Common Health 10/21/09

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:00:22 +0000

Producer/Host: Jim Fisher Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Topic: Election Referenda Roundup What are the health impacts of the November Election referenda? How would marriage equality affect health? What will towns do if tax limits are imposed? Guests: Kay Wilkins, Advocate for Marriage Equality; Lizzy Reinholt, Citizens Unified for Maine’s Future (lizzy.reinholt@engagemaine.org) Call in show

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Healthy Options 10/07/09

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:00:23 +0000

Producer/Host: Cynthia Swan Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Flu/Vaccines/Immunity What are the signs and symptoms of seasonal flu and swine flu? What should people know about vaccines? How do you care for yourself if you get the flu? Guests: Christopher Leroy Maloney, ND (Naturopathatic Doctor), 207-1681 or doctleroymaloney@hotmail.com Call in show

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Healthy Options 9/02/09

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:00:38 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Topic: The treatment of trauma and post tramatic stress. Guest; Dr. Laurie Leitch, Co-Founder and Director of the Trauma Resource Institute, a non-profit center which provides training in the Trauma Resiliency Model.

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Healthy Options 8/05/09

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:00:22 +0000

Producer/Host: Andree Bella Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Creating Healthy Relationships with Carnivores in Maine How do we develop healthy relationships with carnivores? What is the value of non-lethal protection of our livestock from predators? What ecological role do carnivores play in our land that effects our lives in a positive way? Guest: Geri Vistein, Project Coyote FMI: www.projectcoyote.org, gvistein@projectcoyote.org Call in show

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Healthy Options 7/01/09

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:00:01 +0000

Producer/Host: Cynthia Swan Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Integrative Options for Chronic Pain Management How can suffering be resolved? What is CST and how does it help release energetic patterns that create suffering? How can one change to end their suffering? Guests: Terry Miller, Lilypond Health Team, Rockport, a former nurse, certified in craniosacral and trauma release therapy, art and science of yoga, and a spiritual mentor. as well as the host of a weekly health show on WFRF in Rockand. FMI: 207-785-5785 or terryinmaine@aol.com Mary O’Herin, Lic.Ac., National Board Certified, Accupuncturist, FMI: 207-319-3119 or mmoh@gwi.net Sandra Turner, M. Ac., WATSU, Water Shiatsu, FMI: 207-975-8222 or watsu@juno.com Call in show

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Healthy Options 6/03/09

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:00:17 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Domestic Violence How to identify abusive behavior. What resources are available in the state of Maine? What to do if you are– or know someone who is– in an abusive relationship. What is a healthy relationship? Guest: Tina Tucker, Community Educator for New Hope for Women Contact numbers for more information New Hope for Women: 1-800-522-3304 State Hotline: 1-866-834-4357

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Healthy Options 5/06/09

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 May 2009 14:01:01 +0000

Producer/Host: Andree Bella Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: New Forest Institute What is permaculture? What programs does New Forest Institute offer to the public? What parts do agriculture, art, community and consciousness play in the mission of New Forest Institute? Guests: Lauren Bugofsky, Garden Manager, Julia Yelton, Permaculture consultant & Kimberly, Board Member, all from New Forest Institute Call in show FMI: www.newforestinstitute.org, 207-722-3625

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Healthy Options 4/01/09

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:00:59 +0000

Producer/Host: Andree Bella Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Guest/Topic: Norm Panek, Nutritionist What makes up a healthy diet? Why should we drink raw milk? What are the benefits? How do your emotions effect your health? Call in show FMI: Norm Panek, Contact Reflex Analysis, drnormcral@juno.com, 207-622-6087

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Healthy Options 3/04/09

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:00:37 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: How to maintain health and balance thru the lens of astrology and in particular the way aspects of the moon–the lunar cycle–affect all of us. What is the relationship between the sun and the moon and what is a lunar cycle? How does a lunar cycle affect us as individuals and as members of the larger society? How is the current global economy and what is happening now related to the movement of the planets? Guests: Alexandra Merrill, Merrill & Associates; Arifa Boehler, Astrologer FMI: www.patternsoffate.com

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Healthy Options 2/04/09

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:00:19 +0000

Producer/Host: Cynthia Swan Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Heart Health–Body, Mind & Spirit How our physical hearts work. What is HeartMath and how does one use this tool? What is Hemi-Synch and how is it used for stress management? Guests: Dennis DeSilvey, MD, Cardiologist, 207-338-1838; Margaret Peet, Naturopathic Doctor, 707-954-5217; CJ Kenna, 207-236-7459 or www.Rockthepath.org

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Healthy Options 1/7/09

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:00:15 +0000

Producer/Host: Cynthia Swan Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Guest: Margaret Peet, ND and an Ayurvedic Medicine Practitioner, author of “My Doctor Says I’m Fine, So Why Do I Feel So Bad?” (FMI: 707-954-5217 or mspeet@aol.com Topic: Ayurvedic Medicine What is Ayurvedic Medicine and what does the term Ayurveda mean? What diagnostic tools are used in Ayurvedic medicine? What inspired you to write the book “My Doctor Says I’m Fine, So Why Do I Feel So Bad?”

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Healthy Options 12/03/08

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:00:34 +0000

Producer/Host: Andreé Bella Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Shamanism & Weather Shamanism What is Shamanism? Where can I take a workshop? How does Shamanism benefit our world? Guests: Nan Moss, David Corbin Call in show

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Healthy Options 11/5/08

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:00:21 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Topic: Sexual Health after Breast Cancer How sexuality is affected with a diagnosis of breast cancer. How to talk to partners and how to communicate about intimate issues. How the body changes after chemotherapy and radiation and what to do about it. Guest: Linda Zeigler, Penbay Hospital, Rockport, Maine

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Healthy Options 10/01/08

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:00:13 +0000

Producer/Host: Cynthia Swan

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Healthy Options 9/03/08

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:00:43 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Topic: Healthy Political Action How the political process is currently structured. How individual citizens can participate in the process. How to remain healthy and balanced while working politically. Guest: Maura Melly is a public affairs consultant who specializes in government relations and community leadership with over 30 years of National experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors.

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Healthy Options 8/06/08

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:00:41 +0000

Producer/Host: Andree Bella Topic: Maine Wholistic Arts Gathering What, when and where is the Gathering? What will be the experience of those who attend, and what will they come away with after the Gathering? Guests: Laura Campbell & Alfred Bourgoin, Maine Wholistic Arts Gathering, mewagmail@yahoo.com, 207-777-3724 Call in show

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Healthy Options 7/02/08

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:00:04 +0000

Producer/Host: Cynthia Swan Topic: Holistic Skin Care What influences our skin quality? What products do we need to avoid for health reasons and why? What are some recipes for the skin and websites with more info? Guest: Mary McCormick (207-338-1019 or marymccormick@fairpoint.net) Call in show

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Healthy Options 6/04/08

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:00:39 +0000

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman Topic: Early Childhood Development and Parent Education Programs What services are available in the state of Maine for parental education? What are the stages of development we can expect from children ages 0-5 years old? What are the cues children give parents? What are the techniques parents can use to respond to and help their children grow and develop in a healthy way? Guest: Nadine Reimer, Extension Educator, Knox-Lincoln Counties Extension Office, 1-800-244-2104

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Healthy Options 5/07/08

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:00:18 +0000

Producer/Host: Andree Bella Topic: Autism with Dr. Jane Robertson What is autism? What is Defeat Autism Now, and how can I find out more about it? Is there a local support group I can join? FMI: Dr. Jane L. Robertson, Robertson Chiropractic, dr.jane@roadrunner.com, 207-338-2024 Call in show

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Healthy Options 4/02/08

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:07:37 +0000

Producer/Host: Andree Bella Topic: The Incan Message What is the Incan message? What are the spiritual dimensions? Will there be earth changes and what can we do about them? Guest: Willaru Huayta, Pyramid Tours, www.kachina.net

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Healthy Options 3/05/08

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:00:45 +0000

Producer/host: Rhonda Feiman, Doctor of Asian Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist Guest: Eliezer Sobel, Author & Musician & Seeker, author of The 99th Monkey: A Spiritual Journalists Misadventures with Gurus, Messiahs, Sex, Psychedelics, and other Consciousness-Raising Experiments What is a spiritual journey? How can living an authentic life help maintain health? How can the arts help you on your journey? FMI: www.the99thmonkey.com

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Healthy Options 2/06/08

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:00:23 +0000

Producer/host: Cynthia Swan Guest: Terry Lee Cookson, ND, L.Ac., Naturopathic Physician, Licensed Acupuncturist, Certified Chinese Herbalist Topic: Basic Guidelines for Optimal Health Importance of food as medicine; Simple techniques to promote your health, like castor oil packs; Why we need to belly breath and other helpful hints Call in show FMI: Dr. Cookson’s office, TLC Natural Healthcare (in Augusta, Maine): 207-557-2557

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Healthy Options 12/05/07

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:00:03 +0000

Producer/host: Rhonda Feiman Topic: Medical Ethics Guest: Deborah Estelle, Licensed Acupuncturist, Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work What is a safe and healthy practitioner and client relationship? What are the responsibilities a practitioner has to ensure a safe and healthy interaction with a client? What are the responsibilities of the client to maintain a good practitioner client relationship? What to do if something goes wrong– doesn’t feel safe, from both the practitioner and client point of view?

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Healthy Options 11/07/07

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:00:35 +0000

Producer/host: Rhonda Feiman, Doctor of Asian Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist Topic: Acupuncture and Chinese Asian Medicine What is Asian Medicine? What kinds of issues does Asian Medicine treat? What is involved in an acupuncture treatment from a Japanese Toyo Hari perspective? Guest: Sylvia Smith

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Healthy Options 10/03/07

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:00:33 +0000

Producer/host: Andree Bella Topic: Dr. Planet- Personal, Planetary Healing What is the Dr. Planet Workshop? What is Chakra drama? What is the Goodwill Village? How can these techniques be beneficial to everyone? Guests: Lynn Marie Pitts and Robert “Bob” Pitts

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Healthy Options 9/05/07

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 14:00:42 +0000

Producer/host: Rhonda Feiman, Dr. of Asian Medicine Topic: Alternative treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Guest: Cheryl Jacques, a non-traditional counselor combining intuitive spiritual techniques with Shamanism in the Inca tradition and emotive therapy. Cheryl has over 30 years of experience and has been in private practice in Minneapolis, MN where she works with individuals and couples.

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Healthy Options 8/01/07

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:01:21 +0000

Producer/host: Andrée Bella Topic: The (Original) Secret and Powerful Intentions What can I learn from the movie, The Secret? What is the Law of Attraction? Who is Abraham? Guest: Bob O’Conner, Chief Amazement and Wizardry Officer of Powerful Intentions (online community) FMI: bob@mainebob.com, andree.bella@gmail.com

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Healthy Options 7/04/07

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 14:00:53 +0000

Producer/host: Cynthia Swan Guest: Steve Curtin, DO Topic: Osteopathic Medicine

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Healthy Options 6/06/07

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 14:00:05 +0000

Producer/host: Rhonda Feiman – L.A.C., Doctor of Asian Medicine Topic: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Identification and Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Processing (EMDR) Guests: Dr. Jerold Hambright, Staff Psychologist at Togus Veterans Administration Medical Center, Augusta, Maine; Lisa Kushner, Clinical Social Worker and EMDR practitioner, Belfast, Maine For more information about the Togus PTSD program contact Dr. Shantal Mihn, 207-623-8411, ext. 5405

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Healthy Options 5/2/07

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 02 May 2007 14:00:49 +0000

Producer/host: Andree Bella Topic: “Kombucha and Aromatherapy: Recipies for Health”. Guests: Tom Prescot discussing how to make Kombucha Tea, and Diane Braybrook talking about simple aromatherapy concoctions. The idea behind the show was to talk about simple, inexpensive healthy options that are available to everybody.

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Healthy Options 4/4/07

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 14:00:08 +0000

Producer/host: Cynthia Swan Topic: Breath work

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Healthy Options 3/7/07

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 14:00:25 +0000

Producer/host: Rhonda Feiman Guest: Alexandra Merrill Topic: Women’s Group Process

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Healthy Options 2/7/07

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 14:00:22 +0000

Producer/host: Andree Bella

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Healthy Options 1/03/07

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 14:00:20 +0000

Producer/host: Cynthia Swan Topic: Aquatic Integration/WATSU: What is AI? What is WATSU? How can these modalities help people? Who created these modalities for healing and why? Guests: Cameron West; Vicki Mitchell; Dr. Stephen Huyler

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Healthy Options 12/06/06

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 14:00:45 +0000

Producer/host: Rhonda Fieman, Licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist Guest: Mike Shunney Topic: Tai Ji Quan with Mike Shunney. What is Tai Ji? How does Tai Ji relate to health and well-being? Experience some tai ji teaching. Listen to Mike Shunney lead us through basic Tai Ji stepping and arm movements.

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Healthy Options 11/1/06

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 14:00:22 +0000

Producer/host: Andree Bella Topic: “Dressed to Kill: The Link Between Breast Cancer and Bras”, an interview with the authors, Sydney Ross Singer and Soma Grismaiijer How do the values and attitudes of a culture effect health? How can not wearing a bra increase my chances of being free of breast cancer? What research is available to support this conclusion?

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Healthy Options 10/04/06

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 14:00:46 +0000

Host: Cynthia Swan Guests: Laura Campbell, RN, songwriter, musician Chandra Ma Hanoian, Medium, Spiritual Teacher/Counselor Topic: Conversation about Death and Dying Questions answered: What is Hospice? What is Mediumship? How can these two different but related topics help the dying and the living?

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Healthy Options 09/06/06

WERU-FM 89.9 — Sat, 09 Sep 2006 14:00:45 +0000

Host: Rhonda Feiman Topic: Financial health with Ruth Hayden, Financial Educator and financial consultant, President of Ruth L. Hayden and Associates, www.RuthHayden.com Why should financial health be part of our total health regime? How do our beliefs about money determine our spending, saving or earning behavior? What actual techniques can we use to have a healthy financial life and use money as a tool?

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Healthy Options 08/02/06

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 14:00:09 +0000

Host: Andree Bella Topic: An interview with Kristin Jacobson of “Rain Song”, a center for hypnotherapy and holistic wellness in Montville, Maine (www.rainsonghw.com) How is hypnotherapy defined? How is it different from hypnosis? What are some uses?

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Healthy Options 07/05/06

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 14:00:24 +0000

Host: Cynthia Swan Topic: Interview with Amy E. Stein, author of Fragments: Coping With Attention Deficit Disorder

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Healthy Options 06/07/06

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 14:00:13 +0000

Host: Rhonda Feiman, Doctor of Oriental Medicine Topic: Illness and Intuition: the brain and the mind/body connection Guest: Dr. Mona Lisa Schultz, noted neuropsychiatrist, scientist and medical intuitive. Dr. Schultz is the author of Awakening Intuition and the new Feminine Brain: How Women Can Develop Their Inner Strengths, Genius and Intuition How are physical symptoms often an expression of, and signal of, some emotional imbalance? How do our bodies signal imbalances in our lives? How can attitudes and beliefs be changed in order to live balanced and healthy life?

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Healthy Options 05/03/06

WERU-FM 89.9 — Wed, 03 May 2006 14:00:30 +0000

Host Andree Bella interviews Dr. Christiane Northrup about her book “Mother-Daughter Wisdom: Understanding the Crucial Link Between Mothers, Daughters and Health” What is the link between mothers and daughters that is so important for good physical and mental health? What can you tell us about your views on c-sections, post-partum depression and vaccinations? How does a mother help her daughter develop positive, empowering relationships? And when a daughter “dumps on Mom” how would a mother handle this?

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