Late Night Health Radio

Being an immigrant with no command of the english language would seem an insurmountable hurdle but to Narina Akopova it was just one more step in achieving the American Dream. In two short years she has become a wife, mother and CEO of her own cosmetic company. Not just any cosmetics but products she created herself with her knowledge of chemistry and always keeping the health of a woman’s skin utmost in her products. Vitamin and nutrient enriched products that enhance not just beauty but enhancing not endangering the skin was Narina’s goal when creating her make up. Narina’s products are so good that women and teen girls with cancer use her products. Narina remembers how many people made her transition to her new country possible and offers special programs with free tutorials and make up to women veterans , women out of work seeking a job and , of course women treated for cancer. www.narinabeauty.com

According to the CDC, approximately 4.5 million children in the United States have been diagnosed with a behavior problem. Another 4.4 million have been diagnosed with anxiety and 6.1 million with ADHD.[i] A troubling number of these children may have underlying health concerns that go unnoticed are being prescribed medication for the symptoms. One government report demonstrated that 75% of children with ADHD were on medication.[ii] What if part or all of the answer to resolving a child’s behavior problems relied not upon treating the symptoms, but instead upon balancing their gut microbiome? As strange as it might sound, studies have shown that an imbalanced gut microbiome plays a role in conditions such as autism,[iii] asthma and allergies,[iv] diabetes,[v] and more. In one remarkable story detailed by Discover magazine, a mom enrolled her autistic son in an Arizona State University study to resolve his digestive issues only to see incredible improvements in her son’s behavior – his troubled speech patterns and outbursts seemed to disappear just a few weeks into the trial. [vi] Similarly, Pamela Wirth’s experience to revitalize her young son’s health led her to a greater understanding about the connection between the gut, brain and immune system which she shares in her book, hello, health, and Hello Health’s natural, holistic supplements to help children reach their full potential. Pamela chats with Mark Alyn.

Whether your New Year’s resolution includes a healthier lifestyle, sticking to a budget, or simply adding something new and fun to your weekly recipe rotation, give your meals a flare this year with nutritious, delicious, and affordable ideas that are sure to freshen things up for the whole family. Registered Dietitian and Emmy-nominated television host, Annessa Chumbley shares breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner options that are perfect for satisfying appetites with ease throughout the day. On January 22nd, Annessa will showcase healthy and affordable recipes with big flavor that are available at a value compared to national brands—meaning shoppers can save without sacrificing on quality and taste. USDA-certified organic and always non-GMO items from O Organics and clean, minimally processed Open Nature products are available at your local grocery stores. Annessa chats with Mark Alyn.

ChromaDex leverages its complementary business units to discover, acquire, develop and commercialize patented and proprietary ingredient technologies that address the dietary supplement, food, beverage, skincare and pharmaceutical markets. CEO Rob Fried joins Mark Alyn for a discussion on supplements and the film industry.

Everything you wanted to know about human plumbing but were afraid to ask! This is a great book for anyone interested in knowing the basics of how everything “down there” works and that there are medical answers to most urological problems. As author Madeline Zech Ruiz says, “If you own a vagina or a penis, you need to read this book!” Madeline joins Mark Alyn for a fun and informative conversation.

The Future of Work has arrived and menopause can no longer be ignored.’ Menopause: Mind the Gap by @patduckworth available now on Amazon. mybook.to/MMTGIt's time to break the taboo and talk about how employers can support women at menopause. Find out how from Pat Duckworth’s latest book Menopause: Mind the Gap available now on Amazon. mybook.to/MMTG. Pat pulls no punches as she talks with Mark Alyn.

Women’s incontinence is a very common issue, affecting women in a large age range spanning from 18-75 or older. In fact, it affects almost 25 million women in the United States alone. Described as the accidental leakage of urine, it is an often embarrassing and inconveniencing problem that can occur from laughing or coughing. With some citing it as a recurring issue for up to 20+ years, urinary incontinence can affect daily activities and quality of life. President and Founder of DNA BIOPHARM, Oscar H. Del Cid talks with Mark Alyn about this issue facing women of all ages.

Dr. Matthew Jay Budoff, MD, FACC, FAHA visits with Mark Alyn to talk about heart health, covid and garlic!

Fast becoming known as a celebrated Healthy Lifestyle expert, Marsha Steed feels she just getting started. What began as sharing healthy eating tips with people in her building, Marsha moved to recording tips on healthy eating and living on YouTube and is now turning it into a full-on Your Lifestyle Ambition™ channel. Marsha chats with Mark Alyn on this episode of Late Night Health.

Adulting with Jane is a new short DIY Comedy series-- think sitcom meets how-to video with a different expert/influencer appearing in each episode to teach Jane how to “adult.” ​The episode “Don’t Panic” is in partnership with Talkspace to teach viewers “How to Manage a Panic Attack.” People across the world are currently experiencing anxiety and fear on an unprecedented level due to COVID-19, unemployment, social unrest and more. Adulting with Jane’s operating company, Intent Entertainment, and Talkspace stress that providing people with the necessary tools to cope with new mental health challenges. The “Don’t Panic” episode was produced entirely remotely, with each and every actor and crew member doing jobs from the safety of his or her own home. Intent Entertainment’s mission for the show is to partner with brands, people, and products that share an aim to serve the personal development and quality-of-life improvement goals of millennials and Gen-Z ers. The cast is led by Paul as Jane, a 20/30 something with average millennial problems, and a star studded cast of expert/influencers in each season to teach Jane how to “adult.”

Former RN and community volunteer Kathleen Allan is teaming up with internationally renowned pianist Mark Markham and award-winning producer & publicist Ashley Bernardi to call citizens around the world to join together for A Time Of Remembrance (this Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 10:00am Local Time), a time to honor, hope, heal and remember the loss of so many lives at the hands of the COVID-19 pandemic for 10 minutes of reflection and prayer.Amid a deeply divided nation, this unique trio realized that while more than 1 million lives around the world and more than 200,000 lives in America have been lost, there has been no initiative to remember the victims of this unprecedented pandemic. They decided to create A Time of Remembrance with the simple goal of expanding compassion and care for the hurting.“I’m concerned with the lack of recognition and empathy for the pain of families who have lost loved ones,” Kathleen Allan says. “Humanity needs a sense of connectivity, we need to extend compassion to help each other cope with this ongoing national tragedy.”“The individual human spirit can really only handle one loss at a time. It is in times like these that joining together for a common purpose can lift up those who have lost so much,” Mark Markham states. “We all share this planet and our basic responsibility while we are here is to treat each other with decency and respect. I know that these few minutes we spend together will make a difference.”“It’s our hope that this Time of Remembrance will help us feel a sense of unity—a realization that we’re in this together. If we can share the loss and reflection, it will help us begin to heal,” says Ashley Bernardi.

What's the health of retailers as the pandemic strikes harder? Michele Dupré, Group Vice President of Retail, Hospitality & Distribution at Verizon Business talks with Mark Alyn how wel retailers are doing with Covid-19.

GivingTuesday (December 1) is an international day of giving recognized on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Now in its ninth year, GivingTuesday has changed a bit over time, but one thing remains the same – the impact of giving during one-day celebrations, like GivingTuesday and year-round. With the immense change we’ve all experienced this year, and the unique challenges that nonprofit and social good organizations are facing, it’s never been more important to contribute to the causes that mean the most to us, and to help these organizations change the world. Rachel Hutchisson, VP, Corporate Citizenship & Philanthropy, Blackbaud joins Mark Alyn to discuss the importance of GivingTuesday. Blackbaud serves the entire social good community, which includes nonprofits, foundations, corporations, education institutions, healthcare institutions, arts and cultural organizations, faith communities, and individual change agents.

This Constellation Healing Guidebook was created to insure you leave a positive legacy for the Future. Your children are your future how you raise and care for them create positivity in the world for generations to come.This is meant as much for any grandparent or parent to stop and think about the impact their choices make during their child's formative years. Best-selling author and speaker Gary Stuart visits with Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health.

Expert Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Benjamin Stong is seeing increasing numbers of patients who are getting substandard outcomes from non-board-certified practitioners. Dr. Stong wants to help patients undertake the necessary and often common-sense due diligence necessary when considering and selecting a physician.“This is a big problem that people considering plastic and cosmetic procedures really need to be made aware of,” states Dr. Benjamin Stong. “We are seeing more patients who have received sub-standard care coming into our office for help making things right. Fortunately, we are often able to do this, but not always. At the end of the day, people are often better off doing nothing than opting for cheap and/or discounted procedures.”Dr. Stong explains there are a number of reasons patients are receiving poor care, including: Aggressive price shopping that is not focused on the quality of care, including chasing multi-procedure discounts,Utilizing multiple surgeons who do not coordinate the care they provide,Patients devaluing board certifications and working with doctors who are not surgical specialists, andPatients believing that all surgeons and providers are the same, against all available evidence.