ProfNet Experts Available on Healthcare Consumerism, Flexible Dieting, Smartphone Brain Drain, More

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EXPERT ALERTS

• The End of the ACA Mandate and the Beginning of Healthcare Consumerism
• The Skinny on Flexible Dieting
• Are Plummeting Cold Temperatures Driving Millions of Americans to Depression?
• Why Your Childhood Could Be Affecting Your Relationship
• Preserving a Cultural Icon
• Calling Out the Smartphone Brain Drain
• Ditching Electronic Devices for Old-School Playtime Activities Can Benefit Your Children
• The Solution for Sexual Assault and Workplace Harassment
• What's Under Your Mask? Find out in 2018
• From 'No Kill' to Model Shelter

MEDIA JOBS

• Reporter/Editor/Researcher ? A Team (Home)
• Reporter ? International Trade Today (DC)
• Creative Director, Editorial Lab ? Wall Street Journal (NY)

OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES

• Looking Back at Journalism in 2017: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
• 2017 Was an Up and Down Year for News
• Blog Profiles: Motivational Blogs

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EXPERT ALERTS:

The End of the ACA Mandate and the Beginning of Healthcare Consumerism
Dr. Elaina George
Board-Certified Otolaryngologist
"The passage of the Republican tax reform bill with the removal of the mandate is a win for the American patient and doctor. The removal of the mandate allows those who cannot afford to purchase a product, or those who have purchased a product that they don't need or want, to be free to find healthcare coverage that will work for them. The best part about the law is a change in a direction that respects the individual. If you like the ACA, you can keep it, but if you don't like it, you will no longer be penalized. This one change will allow consumer-driven healthcare to thrive and encourage the market create products that will benefit the patient."
Dr. George is the author of "Big Medicine: The Cost of Corporate Control and How Doctors and Patients Working Together Can Rebuild a Better System." She graduated from Princeton University with a degree in biology, received her master's degree in medical microbiology from Long Island University, and received her medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. Dr. George completed her residency at Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital. She is on the advisory council of Project 21 black leadership network, an initiative of The National Center for Public Policy Research. Dr. George hosts her own radio show, "Medicine On Call," and is a keynote speaker many organizations.
Contact: Ryan McCormick, [email protected]

The Skinny on Flexible Dieting
Jonathan Jordan
Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach
Jonathan Jordan Fitness
Nutrition is both simple and complex. It's simple in that if we want to lose weight, we need to burn more calories than we eat (and vice versa if we want to bulk up). But genetic, environmental, lifestyle, psychological and social factors can affect our individual nutritional needs making them more complex. "Flexible dieting" isn't a diet; it's a nutritional concept where you have a daily calorie and macronutrient (carbohydrate, protein and fat) target, and if those specific numbers are achieved, then food selection is left up to your personal preference. Jordan is available to discuss the skinny on how flexible dieting it works and how it's helped hundreds of his clients to achieve their health goals: "The appeal of flexible dieting is that it allows us to include the foods we love into our menus. A quick note on 'calorie counting': Lots of articles and industry experts say it doesn't work. And they're right -- sort of. It doesn't work for a lot of people, especially if you have a history of disordered eating. So, I would never advocate or 'prescribe' this method if it goes against your own food ethics. For those who are generally heathy but lack a true understanding of what they are eating, short-term food tracking/logging can be a very useful and eye-opening experience. It can help us understand our nutritional needs, measure with some level of accuracy what we're actually taking in, and then make changes to bridge the gap. Once those changes are shown to work (or tweaked if they don't) and become part of our lifestyle, certainly we don't need to meticulously measure/track every ounce of food we eat for the rest of our lives."
ProfNet Profile: http://www.profnetconnect.com/jonathan_jordan/
Website: www.jj-fit.com
Expert Contact: [email protected]

Are Plummeting Cold Temperatures Driving Millions of Americans to Depression?
Dr. John Huber
Chairman
Mainstream Mental Health
Seasonal affective disorder, known colloquially as the winter blues, is a form of depression that affects nearly 10 million people every single year. While doctors may not know exactly what causes SAD, that doesn't stop it from impacting the lives of millions of people. Says Dr. Huber: "Lack of sunlight and bitter cold temperatures over a prolonged period of time can cause Seasonal Affective Disorder. When our bodies are in discomfort, it impacts our mental state of well-being. This disorder can be challenging for some, especially those who already have depression tendencies. There are a number of ways to treat the symptoms of SAD, and one of them is to find ways to appreciate the good things about winter. If you cast off winter, that's 25% of the year that you're pledging to be less than happy. If winter is forcing you to be indoors more often, you can utilize that time to organize and do administrative work on your home. Because of what you're doing with your time now, you'll be able to experience more outdoor activities in the spring and summer."
Based in Texas, Dr. Huber is the chairman for Mainstream Mental Health, a nonprofit organization that brings lasting and positive change to the lives of individuals that suffer from mental health issues. A mental health professional for more than 20 years, Dr. Huber is a clinical forensic psychologist and a practitioner with privileges at two long-term acute care hospitals.
Website: www.mainstreammentalhealth.org
TV clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qE5d3daJnAQ
Contact: Ryan McCormick, [email protected]

Why Your Childhood Could Be Affecting Your Relationship
Roy Rawers, MA, LMFT, CSAT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Sex Addiction Therapist
Rawers Therapy
Are you projecting childhood issues onto your adult relationship? No one likes hearing, "You're just like your mother!" But, what if the way you approach your adult relationships is directly related to what you experienced as a child? It's entirely likely, and it can wreak havoc on your relationship/marriage. But it doesn't have to, according to Rawers, who has seen the effects in his practice time and again. Says Rawers: "It's easy to see how it could put a real strain on a relationship. I often ask couples to consider the importance of resiliency in a successful relationship. A good analogy is to compare resiliency to a baking pan -- not just any baking pan, but a pan with a dozen warm and gooey chocolate chip cookies just waiting to be pulled out of a hot oven. You want the cookies, so to get them out of the oven, you're going to need some oven gloves, unless you want to burn your hands. Your resiliency is like the thickness or insulation value of your gloves. The thicker the gloves, more you can stand a hot pan, and the longer you can hold it without burning yourself. Thick-gloved people can handle staying connected during tough times and negotiate through the conflict."
Using his unique business background, Rawers isn't your typical therapist. He lives in the real world and has a lot of great ideas that bring psychological practices into today's world and treat today's unique stressors and problems. He also shares some of his fascinating perspectives on his blog (see URL below), including his article on "8 ways to get your man to go to counseling." Rawers recently committed to take his practice to the next level, helping an even wider audience with his new book, "Rediscovering Love: An Intimacy Restoration and Growth Journey Guide." With short, easy-to-digest chapters, it offers real solutions for real people with busy lives who want to identify and heal their problems. Rawers is based in San Diego.
Website: www.rawerstherapy.com
Contact: Penny Sansevieri, [email protected]

Preserving a Cultural Icon
Brian Smith
Treasurer
American Friends for the Preservation of Saint Germain des Prés
"Preservation of art and architecture from bygone eras allows us to stay connected to our cultural roots, build upon their successes and learn from their failures. When a given preservation project is undertaken on an iconic landmark, however, there are additional considerations that come into play. The church at Saint Germain des Prés is one such location."
Smith is an acknowledged expert in bank regulation and regulatory transactions involving complex, interindustry or first impression issues, as well as payment systems/products and financial product development and distribution. He serves as treasurer of American Friends for the Preservation of Saint Germain des Prés and has more than 45 years of experience as a senior executive in an international financial services company, as a senior federal bank regulator and as a senior partner in a multinational law firm. During this period, he has been associated with many of the major developments in financial services. He is a graduate of Columbia University and St. John's University, and resides in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Online Press Kit: http://preservesaintgermain.onlinepresskit247.com
Website: www.PreserveSaintGermain.org
Contact: Michelle Tennant, [email protected]

Calling Out the Smartphone Brain Drain
Ilona Selke
CEO and Co-founder
Living from Vision
"Studies show that damage to the brain from overuse of smartphones can be reversed through focused meditation. Connect with your inner truth, your higher self, and your most important goals and wishes in life through meditation: Stop. Look. Choose."
Selke is an international bestselling author, seminar leader, lecturer and musician, as well as CEO and cofounder of Living from Vision. Over 30+ years, Selke has inspired thousands of people worldwide to discover the power of their consciousness and create a successful life. She has written four books, produced 25 music and meditation CDs, and coauthored two books, one with Brian Tracy and one with Jack Canfield. Her new book, "Dream Big: The Universe Is Listening," offers real-life stories of transformation, as well as practical tips anyone can use to shapeshift their lives from the inside out. Selke has a weekly TV program called "Quantum Living," has appeared on numerous television and radio shows, and has been interviewed and quoted in a variety of books and films. She is a well-loved speaker for Hay House Summit in America and Germany, as well as for a number of other prominent mind-body-spirit conferences. She is fluent in English, German, French and Indonesian. With her husband, Don Paris, Ph.D., Selke has supported new research into quantum physics through a tool called the SE-5 1000. The couple also built the Shambala Oceanside Retreat Center in 2007. Selke has spent more than 1,000 hours in the water with dolphins and written two books about the wisdom she has gained from her time with them. She and her husband divide their time between their home in Ubud, Bali, their retreat center on the north shore of Bali, and their geodesic dome house on an island in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.
Online Press Kit: http://ilonaselke.onlinepresskit247.com
Websites: www.IlonaSelke.com and www.LivingFromVision.com
Contact: Michelle Tennant, [email protected]

Ditching Electronic Devices for Old-School Playtime Activities Can Benefit Your Children
Florence Ann Romano
The Windy City Nanny
According to the American Association of Pediatrics, play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength. Unfortunately, playtime continues to decrease for many children. Make it a priority to ditch the devices and take advantage of free time this summer by promoting real playtime with the kids. Romano offers these ideas for limiting screen time and increasing playtime: "1) Create a neighborhood treasure hunt. 2) Throw an outdoor picnic/tea party. 3) Make a chalk town and a story behind it. 4) Have a water party -- sprinklers, slip-and-slide, water balloons and more. 5) Scout the neighborhood for the best trees to climb. 6) Create an outdoor obstacle course. 7) Make puppets and put on a show for family and/or friends. 8) Create puzzles and challenge each other to complete them. 8) Play dress-up and create personas for different outfits. 9) Make a scavenger hunt for random items throughout the house. 10) Create a storybook out of drawings or paintings. 11) Have a cake-decorating or pizza-making party."
Romano is a dedicated philanthropist and former nanny who has always had a special place in her heart for children. She worked for more than 15 years as a nanny, beginning as a "mommy's helper" at age 11. She shares her experiences in "Nanny and Me" (Mascot Books, May 2015), her beautifully illustrated debut book for children making the transition to having a nanny in their home.
Website: www.WindyCityNanny.com
Contact: Ryan McCormick, [email protected]

The Solution for Sexual Assault and Workplace Harassment
Mike Domitrz
Founder
DATE SAFE Project
"We need a different perspective on sexual assault and workplace harassment. The recent parade of sexual assault survivors will continue for decades unless we do something drastically different to create a culture of consent and respect."
Domitrz, a noted expert on sexual assault and founder of the globally recognized DATE SAFE Project, has the solution. He has been speaking and providing the exact how-to skills sets and solutions to 100,000 people globally, each year for 20 years, including the U.S. military, college campuses and organizations. Dateline NBC's "My Kids Would Never Do That" just released an eight-part series streaming online featuring Domitrz and his solutions (it was filmed and aired the first time a few years back but released again due to the recent parade of sexual assault stories).
Website: https://www.datesafeproject.org
Contact: Lisa Baker-King, [email protected]

What's Under Your Mask? Find out in 2018
Sandra Joseph
Author
"We have all experienced those rare moments of pure being when time seems to stop. In those eternal instants, we sense that there is a profound connection between all life and that somehow the oneness that we are touches the timeless. We are suddenly awake for a moment to the truth of things -- we get a glimpse of the capital-'S' Self -- and we wonder how we ever could have forgotten it. But then the moment passes and the insight fades from memory because, in our increasingly distracted world, it's not easy to remember who we truly are. With age comes a filming-over of the essential self, and before we know it, many of us find ourselves separated from our direct experience of life."
Joseph holds the record for the longest-running leading lady in the longest-running Broadway show of all time, spending nearly a decade playing Christine Daaé in "The Phantom of the Opera." Today, she is on a mission to empower other people's voices through her work as an author, speaker and workshop facilitator. Joseph has been seen on numerous national broadcasts, including "The Oprah Winfrey Show," CNN, "Today," "Dateline," "The Early Show," "The View" and "Oprah: Where Are They Now?" She also coauthored "Your Creative Soul: Expressing Your Authentic Voice" with five-time New York Times best-selling author Caroline Myss. Joseph's new book, "Unmasking What Matters: 10 Life Lessons from 10 Years on Broadway," launches on Jan. 23, 2018, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of "Phantom." Joseph is married to her "Phantom" costar, actor Ron Bohmer. They live in San Diego.
Online Press Kit: http://sandrajoseph.onlinepresskit247.com
Website: www.SandraJospeh.com
Contact: Michelle Tennant, [email protected]

From 'No Kill' to Model Shelter
Dr. Cristie Kamiya
Chief of Shelter Medicine
Humane Society Silicon Valley
"No-kill shelters have long been the ideal for animal advocates across the United States and the world. However, a new standard for animal well-being while in shelter care was created in recent years, thanks to the Association of Shelter Veterinarians: model shelters. Animals get healthy and stay healthy, play and interact and enjoy engaging and comfortable spaces."
Dr. Kamiya serves as chief of shelter medicine at Humane Society Silicon Valley and is one of only a handful of residency-trained veterinarians in the specialized field of shelter medicine. She completed her three-year shelter-medicine training program at University of California - Davis and now oversees both Shelter and Medical Operations for HSSV. A member of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV), Dr. Kamiya led the HSSV initiative to become the first model shelter in the nation to meet all the ASV Guidelines. She travels all over the country and the world providing volunteer veterinary support to organizations in need. She also fosters underage shelter kittens and loves spending time with her adopted shelter dogs.
Online Press Kit: http://humanesocietysiliconvalley.onlinepresskit247.com
Website: www.HSSV.org
Contact: Michelle Tennant, [email protected]

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• LOOKING BACK AT JOURNALISM IN 2017: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY. 2017 wasn't very kind to the media. After a contentious presidential race, President Trump wasted no time continuing his war with the media. The White House press corps and other members of the media were on the defense. Any journalist was fair game. Referring to the media as the "opposition party," the president threatened to move the press corps out of the West Wing and demanded an investigation into unflattering news coverage of him. Read more: http://prn.to/2qvURX2
• 2017 WAS AN UP AND DOWN YEAR FOR NEWS. MULTICULTURAL MEDIA ALSO FELT EVERY BIT OF IT. 2017 was a tumultuous year that kept journalists and their readers struggling to stay on top of everything. "Fake news" and the exceptionally contentious relationship between the president and the media set the tone. Add to that multiple natural disasters and exposure of sexual misconduct by notable entertainment, political, and media figures, and you get a larger -- and heavier -- picture of the news scope. The multicultural media also saw its share of triumphs and setbacks. Here are some of the top stories that affected multicultural news media this year: http://prn.to/2Cvhrkc
• BLOG PROFILES: MOTIVATIONAL BLOGS. Each week, PR Newswire's Audience Relations team selects an industry/subject and profiles a handful of sites that do a good job with promoting and contributing to the conversation. This week, they look at a few motivational blogs: http://prn.to/2m2ad0O

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