Buying In Bulk For Healthy Holiday Entertaining

Sponsor: TH Foods, Inc.

Andrea Mason form Crunchmaster Multi-Seed Crackers stops by The Balancing Act Kitchen to share some quick and easy holiday snack ideas that not only will impress your gusts they’ll also offer them a tasty yet healthy option.

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Recommendations for Flu Vaccination

Sponsor: Novartis

In this segment we meet with a panel of experts: Dr. Gaby Cora, Pharmacist Susan Gordon, and Jennifer Lastinger from Families Fighting Flu as they discuss the seasonal and H1/N1 flu situation just in time for the approaching flu season.

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Creating A Family Culture of Healthy Eating

Sponsor: Kitchen Basics, Inc.

This segment explores the many health and culinary advantages of using flavorful, non-fat, all-natural cooking stock in your meals with renowned author and TV chef, Nick Stellino.



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Career Options for Nurses

Sponsor: Interim HealthCare

This segment discusses career options for unemployed nurses and other healthcare professionals who want to go back to work and care for others.

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Getting Health Benefits from a Sweetener!

Sponsor: Heartland Sweeteners

Probiotics are friendly bacteria that can improve digestive health and strengthen the immune system. They are most often found in yogurt, but now there is a simple way to incorporate probiotics into your daily routine. Nevella with Probiotics is the first no-calorie sweetener to deliver this benefit. Stir it into your coffee or cereal instead of sugar, or use it in your favorite cookie recipe. In addition to cutting calories, you’ll enjoy all the health benefits of a diet rich in probiotics.



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Sponsor: Arthritis Foundation

The Arthritis Foundation is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization working to addressing arthritis. The organization funds research and provides services and programs designed that empower individuals to take control of their disease. A key component of managing arthritis is regular physical activity.

Let’s Move Together is a nationwide movement led by the Arthritis Foundation that encourages people to move to prevent or treat arthritis. You can join the movement by committing to participate in your local Arthritis Walk. But don’t stop there…move daily for better health.

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Gender Based Solutions for Arthritis Treatment

Sponsor: Zimmer, Inc

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and orthopedic experts say it affects more women than men. In these segments, we will first explore the cause, symptoms and treatments for Osteoarthritis. Then we will hear one women’s encouraging journey from life-altering knee pain, to total knee replacement surgery using the Zimmer “Gender Solutions Knee.” This implant is the first and only knee replacement shaped to fit a woman’s anatomy.

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Healthy, Tasty & Budget Friendly Meal Solutions

Sponsor: Gourmet Express LLC

Never enough time to make a delicious dinner the whole family will enjoy? With Gourmet Dining skillet meals it’s “freezer to fork in minutes.” Good Housekeeping magazine recently placed 3 Gourmet Dining skillet meals in the top 100 convenience meals: healthy, tasty and kid-friendly

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The Perfect Shoe

Sponsor: Ryn USA, LLC

We traveled to New York to meet with Robert Schwartz, the president and CEO of Eneslow, The Foot Comfort Center. Eneslow was named New York City Retailer of the year for 2009 by the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce. Robert tells us about Ryn and how they got started in Health and wellness footwear?

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Breakfast Is The Most Important Meal of the Day: Ensuring Your Family Starts Every Morning On The Right Track...Cereal Choices For Your Family

Sponsor: Mom's Best Naturals

In this segment we meet with nutritionist Elizabeth Ward from Mom’s Best Naturals as she shows us some easy ways to provide our family with healthy and economical breakfast options every day

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Getting More Kids Across America To Smile!

Sponsor: Smiles Across America

Famous for her role as Kelly Taylor in the hit TV show, "90210" Jennie Garth is now a proud mother of 3 who is dedicated to the cause of teaching children about proper dental care & preventing tooth decay in lower income families. She discusses her work with "Smiles Across America" in this satellite interview.

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America’s Favorite Yams for Thanksgiving

Sponsor: Bruce Foods

In this segment, actress and model Cara Coste tells us why she likes Bruce’s Yams, the health benefits, and some great recipes for the Thanksgiving holiday and beyond.

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Out Of Sight But Not Out of Sound...Not Missing A Moment

Sponsor: Siemens

In this segment former miss USA Shawnae Jebbia shares her experiences with hearing loss and how she utilizes Siemens hearing devices to help in her everyday life.

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Title Sponsor - Health Segment Series

Sponsor: Chews-4-Health

Actress and New York Times best-selling author Suzanne Somers talks to Dr. Friedman about her controversial book "Knockout" which focuses mostly on alternative medicine, not the traditionally accepted chemotherapy and radiation.

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The Healthy Life Tastes Good

Sponsor: Bolthouse Farms

Chef Hosea Rosenberg, winner of TV's Top Chef New York, joins us once again to show us how Bolthouse Farms all-natural dressings and carrots can make your holiday parties special. He shows us his special recipe for tangy, aromatic ginger-teryaki carrots; plus delicious carrot slaw, carrot soup, chicken caesar wraps, grilled shrimp with mango dip, carrot muffins - and more.

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Healthy Habits with Dr. Rozien

Sponsor: Chews-4-Health

Dr. Roizen, a pioneer in helping America learn the secrets of how to live longer and healthier, discusses how focusing on “wellness” care now will eliminate “illness” care later. If you want to lose weight, live a longer and healthier life, read Dr. Roizen’s books. For more information on Dr. Roizen go to balancingact.com/health.

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Home Healthcare Makes A Great Career Choice

Sponsor: Interim HealthCare

This segment speaks about the rise in home healthcare, growing career areas for women, and reasons why Interim HealthCare is unique.



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Cooking And Baking With Soy

Sponsor: Silk

In this segment the Balancing Act’s own Chef, Jeremy Hanlon, shares the benefits of substituting Soy Milk for dairy milk in your recipes and cooking and shares it’s health benefits while showing our host how to make a great tasting smoothie with Silk.



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What's For Dinner - Easy Recipes and Family Meal Planning With Seafood

Sponsor: Odyssey Enterprises

When you’ve got small children at home, the chances to dine out are few and far between. That’s tough on those of us who love seafood. But we’re about to reveal an easy way to prepare restaurant-quality fish in your own home. Available at Sam’s Club, Treasures from the Sea offers incredibly simple seafood solutions. Chef Jeremy Hanlon dispels myths about frozen fish and shows us how we can make tasty, health-conscious meals in minutes.

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Childhood Obesity - Healthy Tips for Your Kids!

Sponsor: Heartland Sweeteners

Probiotics are friendly bacteria that can improve digestive health and strengthen the immune system. They are most often found in yogurt, but now there is a simple way to incorporate probiotics into your daily routine. Nevella® with Probiotics is the first no-calorie sweetener to deliver this benefit. Stir it into your coffee or cereal instead of sugar, or use it in your favorite cookie recipe. In addition to cutting calories, you’ll enjoy all the health benefits of a diet rich in probiotics.

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