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After being diagnosed with a neruological disorder and unable to walk, Cody's owner Cindy looked for a different way to help her sweet German Shepard. That is when the holistic housecalls started and everything in Cody's life changed. 

Learn how food, acupuncture, laser, massage, herbals and a ton of love got Cody up and ruling the house again. This is a wonderful case of a full traditional to holistic transition with wonderful results.

Host, Aseneth, speaks with Susan Upchurch of the Epilepsy Foundation, San Diego, about epilepsy. What is it? How does it effect people's life? And other frequently asked questions. 

Today's focus is on disclosure. When is appropriate or necessary to let people know that you have epilepsy. Do you need to tell your employer? How much do you need to disclose? Who else needs to know and how much do they need to know? 

Hear what Susan has to say about you are required to disclose, what you should disclose, and what you can and maybe should hold back. Know what to expect from employees who disclose having an epileptic condition and how to respond to it. 

Part 3 of a series

Questions for Susan and Aseneth? Email them at [email protected]

Have a question for Susan that is time sensitive or confidential in nature? Contact her at [email protected]

Women and environment

Dr. O addresses holiday hazards to our furry family members. Tune in and make sure that you are ready for a happy holiday season with your four-legged loved ones.

Host, Aseneth, talks with Susan Upchurch of the Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego about epilepsy and frequently asked questions. 

Email questions to [email protected] and have Susan answer them on the next broadcast. 

This is Part 2 of a series

Over the course of a 25 year career with the Phoenix Police Department, Jamie Lutes has developed a love for Pit Bulls. Most of career was spent as a Narcotics Detective.  

As a result of her work Jamie consistently encountered Pit Bulls. She learned through this personal experience that the Pit Bull is not only the most mis-understood breed of dog but also the most abused, neglected and over bred. Regardless of the pain and suffering these dogs were forced to endure at the hands of humans, they were almost always forgiving, devoted and hungry for any human attention. 

Jamie has rescued and found homes for many Pits.  In 1998 she rescued a Pit Bull from a Clandestine Methamphetamine Lab and adopted her. After living with this amazing dog she had no desire to live with any other breed again and hasn't. 

Today, Jamie is a serious advocate for Pit Bulls and STRONGLY denounces breed specific legislatation and dog fighting in any form. She currently lives with 2 Pits.

Barbara adopted Sparkie in the summer of 2006 he was two-and-a-half years old.

He is an active Dachshund that loves to swim and especially loves to dive into the pool from the edge to retrieve his ball. In early 2010 Barbara contacted Dr. O because Sparkie had hurt his back playing and I didn't want to just put him on drugs. Barbara had heard of Dr.O from another family for whose dachshund Dr. O had worked wonders. 

Dr.O acessed Sparkie using acupuncture, laser and massage. She then put him on a regimen of holistic medication and crate rest. Within days he had improved and we set up regular visits to keep on top of his back pain. We continued to see Dr. O in 2011 nad 2012.

Sparkie had a hemilaminectomy on July 10, 2013 and today is running, playing and swimming again. Barbara says that if not for the team effort made by Dr. O'Sullivan, Dr. Roberson and Dr. Geels and the entire staff of the LVVSC this would not be possible. .

From Kaduna State, Nigeria, meet our newest host, Olanika Olubunmi Olugboji.  Her show is WE = Women & Environment.

Focused on mobilizing disadvantaged women to address a number of environmenatlly destructive cultural practices in water supply, energy services, urban transport, education and waste management issues.

Sylvia Global arrives in Nigeria to meet with Olanike.  Olanike has worked for years to mobilize disadvantaged women in Kaduna State, Nigeria to address a socially oppressive government and a number of environmentally destructive cultural practices in water supply, energy services, urban transport and education issues. As director of the Environmental Management Initiative and the Environmental Management and Protection Network, Olanike networks governmental and intergovernmental bodies, NGOs, CBOs and other individuals and corporate organizations to develop environmentally sustainable initiatives.

Jan Hanson graduated from the UNLV certificate program as an Animal Massage and Care Practitioner With equine specialty training, she has been in private practice in Las Vegas since 2003.  

Jan's practice has included work with horses, dogs, cats, birds and various exotic animals.  She recently retired from her private practice so that she could spend more time helping rescue dogs. Today she primarily works with senior dogs who suffer emotional issues related to abuse and neglect.