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Mosquito Terminators

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:41:09 GMT

Summer is coming and here in Connecticut that means the mosquitos are coming too. Take back your yard this year by having a professional mosquito terminator apply a safe and effective barrier to your property that will repel the insects for up to a full 3 weeks. It’s safe for children and animals and is no more harmful to either than a standard animal flea & tick collar.

MidState Medical Center -...

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:37:17 GMT

May is National Stroke Month so neurologists, Dr. Justin Montanye and Dr. Hamid Sami, of MidState Medical Center, were in the studio talking to Jocelyn about the risk factors and common symptoms of a stroke.

New England Spine and Disc: (800)...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:30:42 GMT

At New England Spine and Disc ( www.newenglandspineanddisc.com), their main focus is their patient’s quality of life. They utilize the most advanced technologies to diagnose and treat a variety of spinal issues. They are the premiere chiropractic office for optimal well-being, pain management, and weight loss. Their goal is to remove your aches and pains and maintain your optimum health without the need for prescription drugs or surgery.

MidState Medical Center: Sinusitis...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:41:05 GMT

Spring seems to have finally sprung here in Connecticut but with it also comes high pollen counts and for many of us, allergies… One of the symptoms of allergies is sinus inflammation, or sinusitis. The good news is, there is an array of safe, over-the-counter and prescription medications to relieve your symptoms and antibiotics available when an infection is present.

Stress Less Change More

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:52:19 GMT

Lois Barth, a Life Coach, was in the studio to discuss ways to address and accept change without adding more stress to our already hectic lives.

The Challenges of Becoming a Mother

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:26:44 GMT

Teresa interviews Melissa Rycroft-Strickland and Dr. Donnica Moore, a Women’s Health Expert, regarding her recent experiences as a new mom handling a busy work and home life.

Lyme Research Alliance

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:12:05 GMT

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Connecticut and Peter Wild, Executive Director for the Lyme Research Alliance, and Johanna Lipschutz, a Lyme disease patient, were in the studio to discuss this silent epidemic that affects hundreds of thousands of people every year and is the fastest-growing infectious disease in the US.

National MS Society

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:04:44 GMT

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. More than 2 million people worldwide and roughly 6,000 in Connecticut; are living with this disease. The effects of this disease are different for everyone and can range from numbness and tingling in the extremities to loss of vision, speech or even movement. In severe cases, it can even lead to complete paralysis.

Strikeout Epilepsy

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:22:11 GMT

Robert Fiore, Founder and President of the Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate ( www.ct-ea.org), and Juliana Mazza, were in the studio to shed some light on the condition that affects more than3 million American’s and over 50 million people world-wide. Epilepsy is a neurological condition that can produce brief disturbances in the normal electrical functions of the brain.

Epi-Lasik Success

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:54:41 GMT

Board Certified and Award Winning Ophthalmologist, Dr. Jeffrey Gold, was back in the studio to share another Epi-Lasik surgery success story in patient Paul Sullivan.