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Recommendations for Flu Vaccination

Guest: 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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Protecting Your Family During Cold & Flu Season

Guest: Soleil LifeSciences, LLC

In this segment Dr. Jed Vandenberghe stops by The Balancing Act as cold & flu season approaches as he educates viewers on what they need to know to help prevent getting the cold & flu and how to treat the symptoms if they do get sick.

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Lofthouse Ultimate Holiday Cookie Decorating Contest

Guest: Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products

This segment highlights Lofthouse Cookies, which were originally made from an old family recipe, passed down from generation to generation. The original recipe paired a moist and delicious sugar cookie with a sweet, fluffy colorful frosting. And, to this day, Lofthouse still bakes a great tasting cookie. Colleen Burns, mother of 5 and former national television journalist shows us some creative cookie decorating ideas for the holidays.

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A Safe & Natural Cold Remedy

Guest: Nature's Way

In this segment a busy mother of 2 gets tips for the upcoming cold season from a Dr. & pharmacist on a safe natural remedy called Umcka Cold Care which may shorten the duration and reduce the severity of coughs, colds and sore throats!

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A Healthy Beverage For You And Your Family

Guest: National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board

With summer coming to an end, what’s the best way to make sure kids’ back-to-school routine keeps them healthy and strong? Dr. Wendy talks to us about the advantages of drinking nutrient-packed lowfat milk to help fuel your life, health & fitness routine.

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How Today's Modern Woman Deals With UTI's

Guest: AZO Products

In this segment we talk about the dreaded UTI – Urinary Tract Infections! UTI’s send millions of women to the doctor each year, and the only medical complaint more common is the flu or a cold. While women are most often afflicted, men do get UTI’s as well. Women are just 30-times more likely to develop one. Medical Expert Dr. Sean Kenniff joins us with tips on how to prevent, diagnose and treat this extremely painful, common condition, as we focus on over-the-counter help for prevention, testing and the pain.

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Making Potty Training A Winning Game

Guest: Varsity Baby

Toilet training is an important milestone in a child’s development and can be one of the greatest challenges parents face. Not all children are ready at the same age, and they often respond differently to various training methods. In this segment we’ll showcase two exciting new products that use the power of positive reinforcement to help potty train your child faster and easier. We’ll hear what a mother of three has to say about the product after she tests it with her son, and speak with a pediatrician about its effectiveness.

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Decreasing Joint Discomfort Through Proper Diet, Exercise, And The Right Dietary Suppliments

Guest: Schiff Nutrition International

We’ll learn about 3 steps you can take to maintain joint health and hear from an a expert on the subject Dr Luke Bucci as well as learn how to stay active no matter your age and visit with the Move Free Dancers.

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Maintain A Healthy & Active Lifestyle While Living With Knee Osteoarthritis

Guest: Ferring Pharmaceuticals

This segment discusses osteoarthritis of the knee – a disease in which the knee joint gradually deteriorates. A medical doctor explains conservative, non-surgical treatment options & injections of Euflexxa as a possible solution, depending on the patient. A Senior Olympian basketball player explains the process and what his results were. Sponsored by Ferring Pharmaceuticals.



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Safe Use Of Children's Cough And Cold Remedies

Guest: CHPA Educational Foundation

Popular actress Chandra Wilson shares new safety tips and guidelines for protecting children taking over-the-counter cough and cold remedies.

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Season Pass Program - Importance Of The Flu Shot For College Students

Guest: CSL Biotherapies

ESPN college football analyst and commentator, and former TV “Bachelor” Jesse Palmer tells us about his broadcast career and his involvement in the Season Pass Program, designed by CSL Biotherapies to explain why colleges & universities are especially vulnerable to flu outbreaks & the impact of the flu on college students. Interview sponsored by CSL Biotherapies.

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Switch To Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

Guest: Organic Works Marketing

Save $45, and reduce CO2 emissions by 67 pounds over the lifetime of a bulb by switching to Compact Fluorescent Bulbs, or CFL’s. They use 75% less electricity than traditional incandescent bulbs and last up to ten times longer. Although they’re more expensive, the investment will pay for itself 10 times over during the life of the CFL.

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Multi-modal Therapies For OA Of The Knee

Guest: Ferring Pharmaceuticals

This segment discusses osteoarthritis of the knee – a disease in which the knee joint gradually deteriorates and non-surgical treatment options. A medical doctor explains why injections of Euflexxa are a possible solution, combined with other therapies which may increase effectiveness and pain relief. Sponsored by Ferring Pharmaceuticals.

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Switch To C.F.L.'s

Guest: Perf Go Green

Switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs or C-F-L’s and use 75% percent less energy per light bulb. You can save 300 pounds of C-0-2 a year by doing so. That would prevent the release of greenhouse gas emissions equal to that of about 800,000 cars!

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Women In The Olympics

Guest: The Palm Beach Post

A topical segment highlighting some of the most influential women in the history of the Olympics


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World Renowned Choreographer Margo Sappington

Guest: Margo Sappington

Native Texan, Margo Sappington, is driven and energetic and one of the most influential women in the performing arts today.



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Inspector Hector Helps Kids Fight Cavities!

Guest: Vi-Jon

This segment enables parents to get their kids to brush, and details a new plaque rinse and fluoride treatment for kids age 6-12 called Inspector Hector.

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