American Indian Living – Lifetalk Radio

Guests: Nirvana Walton & Bethie Melidor (NAPS); Terri Saelee (Adventist Refugee and Immigrant Ministries); Karen Holland (Oklahoma Academy); Hildelisa Flickinger, MS, RD, CNSC

Engaging in service can enrich your own life and change the world around you. Today'''s show explores the power of service in diverse settings ranging from schools, to refugee camps, to the kitchens in our own homes.

For further information: www.NAPSglobal.org; www.refugeeministries.org; OklahomaAcademy.org (405-454-6211); or email: [email protected]

Popular health educator, and Director of Lifestyle Matters, Vicki Griffin, shares her personal story of overcoming an abusive childhood, sharing survival skills about the power of "mindset" that can help each listener with his or her own challenges.

For further information_ www.LifestyleMatters.com

Optimal brain function requires an optimal lifestyle. Gain insights into how nutrition, media, and education all affect our brain's health--and our health in general.

For further information: itiswritten.org (HF); [email protected] (JMS); Artvnow.com (CJ); and heartland.edu (DG)

Across tribal lines, Native Americans have harnessed the power of water for healing. Today's show features Rich and Ronda Smith, from Oak Haven Health in Michigan. Discover the simple hydrotherapy treatments you can use in your own home.

For further information: [email protected] (269-236-8326) or ariseandshinehealth.com (605-519-1019)

In today's world of in-and-out surgeries, many patients no longer have the luxury of sitting down with an anesthesia specialist before their surgery.

Today's show fills that gap with anesthesiologist Dr. Cobos giving you pointers on how to most successfully come through you next surgery.

For more information: www.oakhavenhealth.com or 269-236-8326

Guests: Kameron DeVasher, Department Director, Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists; Mark and Pat LaVanture, Country Life Natural Foods

Learn about inexpensive healthy foods and residential lifestyle change programs from Oakhaven Institute staff after Kameron DeVasher shares fascinating insights about upcoming programs to help in the arena of spirituality and health.

For more information: JesusOnProphecy.com or Biblestudyoffer.com; www.cnlf.org; www.OakHavenHealth.com; or 269-236-8326

On today's episode we welcome Kelsey Ducheneaux (Intertribal Ag Council), Masewa Mody (Cheyenne River Sioux, Prevention Specialist), Caroline Fisher and Jim Landelius (American Indian Living Magazine), Kathryn Mills (VP, Creating Stronger Nations and DCI America).

Experts who attended NCAI's Annual Meeting in 2017 share insights on a variety of topics that can help you and your tribe.

For further information: www.Usaspending.gov, www.AmericanIndianLiving.org, [email protected], and 800-888-1027 (Mills).

On our show today, we welcome Jeannette Bajalia, President and Principal Advisor of Petros Estate & Retirement Planning, author of "Planning a Purposeful Life: "Secrets of Longevity."

Americans are living longer--but many are not making adequate plans for their retirement. Far more than finances is involved. Learn pearls of wisdom from Jeannette's interviews across America with individuals who are surviving and thriving beyond 90 years of age.

For further information: visit www.womans-worth.com or call 866-273-8767

Join us today with Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio, Family Therapist.

Companion animals may not be deeply rooted in Native tradition; however, many First Nation peoples today own pets. The loss of a beloved companion animal can be devastating. Family therapist Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio helps listeners gain new insights into how to handle the loss.

For more information contact: www.greengateleadership.com

Today we welcome Victor "Rocky" Romano, MD; Orthopedic Surgeon and author of "Finding the Source: Maximizing Your Results--With and Without Orthopedic Surgery.

If you think it's time for knee replacement surgery, think again. Dr. Rocky Romano helps listeners explore a host of other options including lifestyle changes, dietary supplements, braces, and injections--all with a goal of helping you avoid surgery.

For further information: www.romanomd.com or www.drvictorromano.com