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Guest Blog by Ellie Sedighi
LOS ANGELES, CA – March 29, 2013 – Save A Stranger has plans to develop the worlds leading personal safety mobile application. With over 1 billion smartphones in use around the world, the SAS App promises to deliver the best all around “safety” utility on the market.
The SAS App offers safety [...]
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By Guest Blogger Alex Conde
There are a lot of thoughts on this subject. Some people point to happy billionaires and other point to happy beggars in the third world.
I still think though, after all these years, one of the wisest quotes on this subject was written by the author Charles Dickens in his book David [...]
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By Guest Blogger Michael Dornan
Social Medicine (Social-medicine.org), a health based social networking site, helps people suffering from a variety of health conditions, to globally connect, help and share information with others in similar situations, by focusing on bridging the gap of patient-to-patient communication, and patient-to-practitioner communication, with all the social networking features and functionality expected [...]
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By Guest blogger Michael Dornan
As a psoriasis sufferer, I know first hand how hard it can be to deal with an illness, without that all essential support from people who truly understand. After spending years managing my condition alone, I turned to the Internet for help. I found a sheer number of forums, blogs, and [...]
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This is the age of reinvention and perhaps no one knows that better than “Sheila,” who opted to become a prostitute at the age of 54. In this week’s episode of Wellness for the Real World the former teacher and interior decorator tells Dr. Veronica about her unpredictable path and fitness buff Shana Ross shares [...]
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Adopting a child of another race may be the thing to do in Hollywood, but two Caucasian women not in the celebrity spotlight – author Rhonda Y. Miller, JD, and Manda Aufochs Gillespie — speak from experience when they sing the praises of transracial adoption to Dr. Veronica in this week’s Wellness for the Real [...]
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“Most of you know I’m into wellness but I’m not particularly earthy-crunchy,” says Dr. Veronica, who nonetheless visited the spread of Rosenthal, a fourth-generation land and cattle, and gained a greater appreciation of the open space.
Reid Lance Rosenthal is a rancher, land expert and land related businessman with a 40 year career as a principal [...]
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The stereotypical image of an old spinster dying alone, except for her numerous cats that walk over her dead body for weeks before someone discovers her, can haunt unattached women. But fear not. Dr. Bella DePaulo breaks down 10 myths about being single to Dr. Veronica in this week’s episode of Wellness for the [...]
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Gone are the days when people took pity on the singleton. Now the unattached are embraced and there’s even a National Unmarried & Single Americans Week. In this week’s Wellness for the Real World, Dr. Veronica chats with two guests who relish flying solo: author Ronda Del Boccio and travel aficionado Cynthia Clampitt.
There are an estimated [...]
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The little blue pill known as Viagra has had as great an effect on the sex life of men as the birth control pill has for women. But has it stifled creativity for men? Author Byron “Big Naz” Williams, a dating authority, and Dr. and Rabbi Ed Weinsberg share their dissimilar views with Dr. Veronica [...]
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A married man on the dating scene seldom raises eyebrows but the same can’t be said for wives searching for a little something extra. In this week’s Wellness for the Real World, Dr. Veronica talks to cyber-dating expert Julie Spira about red flags that signal if your date is really available then to psychologist Deborah Taj [...]
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Too often we hear about sexual abuse victims who continue the vicious cycle by doing the same damaging act to others. But in this week’s Wellness for the Real World, Dr. Veronica talks to Brian Beckstead and Dr. Nancy Irwin, two thrivers – not survivors – who are out to prevent the underaged from experiencing [...]
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The familiar female fantasy of being taken care of by a wealthy man became a reality for psychologist Holly Hill, whose unexpected exploits moved her to write her book Sugarbabe: The Controversial Real Story of a Woman in Search of a Sugar Daddy. She reveals how, why, and what she’s learned to Dr. Veronica [...]
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If maladies such as hypertension, diabetes and breast cancer can be called silent killers because they gradually consume you without serious symptoms in the early stages, put sexual abuse in a similar category but for another reason. Despite being highly prevalent in our society, we ignore sexual abuse the same as we do a beggar [...]
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“It was really difficult finding young people who had passion and perspectives,” she says. “I interviewed several younger people before I was able to find someone that I thought would be interesting.
Charles Corpening III and Tim Lee
“The younger kids, especially if they’re ‘good kids’ didn’t want to say anything that was out of line. They [...]
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While Native Americans and Buddhists are amongst those most accepting of death, Americans try to avoid it as long as possible. Who can forget the sad case of Terri Schiavo, who was in a vegetative state for 15 years, during which time her husband battled her parents on whether her feeding tube should be removed? [...]
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Misery loves company but that’s no excuse for the nation we’ve become. Too drunk on Haterade to chant love, peace and happiness, we seem to derive more glee from the misfortune of others, throw any and everyone under a bus if it benefits us, ignore our morals and values for the sake of reality television [...]
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Let’s face it. Sometimes there are times when fast food makes sense in our busy lives. It’s heartening to know that with Chipotle you can have guilt-free fast food.
The company with the slogan “Food with Integrity,” offers burritos, tacos, burrito bowls (a burrito without the tortilla) and salads made from fresh, high-quality raw ingredients at [...]
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If you thought that the recently passed Health Care Reform bill would cure all that ails this country’s health care system, think again. Even under the new law, Americans may still lose their homes the same as a well-insured insured couple featured in Michael Moore’s 2007 documentary Sicko, which took a whack at the United States’ [...]
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Choices. We’re bombarded with them whether we’re looking for a doctor, a fitness regime and even a religion. With an array of religions from which to choose, Dr. Veronica fires up the topic of “what lights your soul” in this week’s episode of Wellness for the Real World on WebTalkRadio.net with guests Jen Bilik, author of The [...]
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If the HBO hit show Sex and the City made talking about sex less taboo over the last decade, Dr. Veronica puts what she calls her favorite subject and activity (maybe it’s yours too but you’re afraid to admit it) even more in the open in this week’s Wellness for the Real World.She interviews certified sexologist Diana [...]
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Chocolate may bring pleasure to many of us but in large quantities it can be very dangerous for dogs. The treat contains theobromine, a stimulant found in the cacao plant that can negatively affect the nervous system of dogs. Have your dog examined by a vet if it ingests a large amount.
According to Talk to [...]
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Dogs, like humans, have weight issues. Studies have shown that 40 to 50% of dogs are overweight and canine obesity is one of the fastest growing problems in pooches today.
That’s why brands such as Purina’s Fit & Trim, which has fiber from whole grains for digestive health, high quality protein including real chicken to help maintain [...]
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America is going to the dogs. Literally. As our pets play an ever-larger role in our lives, so does their well-being. Animal owners now seek holistic care for their four-legged friends, who also can make those around them feel good in body, mind and spirit. In this week’s Wellness for the Real World, Dr. Veronica takes [...]
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New to gardening? Jerry Fritz of Linden Hill Gardens in Upper Bucks County, PA, offers a few tips for those who aim to be Martha Stewart yet are more likely to shop at Home Depot.
Because Home Depot buys in such volume, bargains are plenty. However, he cautions consumers. “They have good plants but their staff [...]
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This week on Wellness for the Real World on WebTalkRadio.net, Dr. Veronica interviews experts Kristin Perry of The Kitchen Potager about the Slow Food Movement that is quickly spreading to fast-paced big cities, and Jerry Fritz of Linden Hill Gardens about Farmers Markets, which are sprouting like mushrooms in urban areas, and gardening.
First, Perry explains that Slow [...]
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This week’s Thumbs Up goes to Slow Food San Francisco for supporting a vertical garden at Sanchez Elementary School in the city’s Mission District. Recently unveiled, the soil-less garden is the first of its kind in the city.
“Gardening is therapeutic and good for mind, body and spirit,” Dr. Veronica says.
Spinach, bok choy, spearmint, parsley, celery [...]
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Welcome to another episode of Dr. Veronica Anderson’s new weekly talk radio show,Wellness for the Real World on WebTalkRadio.net. This week’s thumbs up goes to Target because it is supporting the wellness of Americans. The stores have a wonderful food section with healthful food that is less expensive than a lot of the other stores. I [...]
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This week in a lively interview on Wellness for the Real World on WebTalkRadio.net, Dr. Veronica puts Jonathan Saidel, democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania, on the spot and asks him how government can encourage wellness in its population.
Whether America needs a fat tax, a tax or surcharge on fattening foods and beverages, to [...]
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Forbes may have named Monsanto its 2009 Company of the Year due to the agricultural company’s economic success—it’s growing at 18% annually and produces most of the corn seeds globally —and innovative new products but I give it a thumbs down because it uses genetically modified crops.
We don’t know what the effects of genetically-modified crops are. [...]
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This week I salute Pepsico, a company that is committed to healthy people and a healthy planet by introducing new and nutritious foods into their line. Along with this, they have created the Pepsi Refresh Project – www.refresheverything.com by giving grants for ideas that will benefit our communities and our world.
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In a country full of wonders, Machu Picchu stands out and is the most popular tourist attraction in Peru. Dubbed the “Lost City of the Incas” its majestic—and some say, magical—ruins are perched on a steep, cloud-cloaked mountain in the Andes. “Machu Picchu”, (meaning “Old Peak” in the ancient Quechuan language) was first “discovered” by [...]
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