In our 11th online, Power Surge has brought medical luminaries and other prestigious experts in the area of women's health for you to interact with at our weekly guest chats. In addition, audience participants are eligible to receive FREE copies of our guests' books and products. At each of the specified chats below, every audience member has the opportunity to win! Be sure to regularly check our Schedule of upcoming guests. Remember, you've got to be in it to win it!
	Nov. 18, 2004: Victor Davich in Power Surge Live! Victor Davich has been a meditator for over 20 years. Victor’s first book, The Best Guide to Meditation, was a Book of the Month Club Main Selection and is published worldwide. Victor is the creator of 8 Minute Meditation: Quiet Your Mind. Change Your Life, the revolutionary new program that Time Magazine calls "The most American form of meditation yet." His program is contained in his just published book 8 Minute Meditation: Quiet Your Mind. Change Your Life, and his companion Guided Meditation CD, available at www.8minutes.org. Victor will talk about 8 Minute Meditation and how meditation can empower us to approach any life transition or challenge with power, serenity, acceptance, and compassion for ourselves - and others. FREE copies of Victor Davich's book, 8 Minute Meditation: Quiet Your Mind. Change Your Life and CD, Eight Minute Meditation Guided CD containing introductory materials and timed guided meditations of the 8 techniques contained in your 8 Minute Meditation book were given away at the chat. Read the transcript of Dr. Victor Davich's Nov. 18th, 2004 visit .................................. ..................................
	Oct. 21, 2004: Stuart Shipko, M.D. in Power Surge Live! Stuart Shipko, M.D. is a Psychiatrist and Neurologist who has treated over 2500 patients with panic disorder. As the Medical Director of PDI -- the Panic Disorder Institute - Dr. Shipko's specialty is in the area of panic disorder and stress-related medical conditions, stress and trauma related disorders, psychiatric injury, psychosomatic medicine, general psychiatry. Dr. Shipko's new book is Surviving Panic Disorder: What You Need To Know. Dr. Shipko will discuss panic disorder/attacks, anxiety, stress-related issues, anti-depressants/SSRI's, such as Xanax, Prozac, Effexor, Zoloft and Paxil. FREE copies of Dr. Stuart Shipko's book, Surviving Panic Disorder: What You Need To Know were given away at the chat. Read the transcript of Dr. Stuart Shipko's Oct. 21st 2004 visit .................................. ..................................
	Oct. 7, 2004: Susan Rako, M.D. in Power Surge Live! Susan Rako, M.D., a Harvard educated psychiatrist, has taught at Harvard Medical School's Mental Health Center. Dr. Rako conducts frequent workshops addressing the subject of her ground-breaking book, The Hormone Of Desire: The Truth About Testosterone, Sexuality, and Menopause, an exploration into the world of testosterone supplementation for women in menopause or post-hysterectomy. Dr. Rako is also the author of, No More Periods? The Risks of Menstrual Suppression and Other Cutting-Edge Issues About Hormones and Women's Health. Five FREE copies of The Hormone of Desire were given away at the chat. Read the transcript of Susan Rako, M.D.'s Oct. 7th visit .................................. ..................................
	September 23, 2004: Paul Hueseman, Pharm.D. in Power Surge Live! Paul Hueseman, Pharm.D. is an integral part of the Bellevue Pharmacy Solutions team that makes up Power Surge's Pharmaceutical Experts. Dr. Paul Hueseman is a graduate of the St. Louis College of Pharmacy where he completed the Doctor of Pharmacy Program. Paul has a wide array of experience that includes retail pharmacy, clinical practice in pediatrics, account management and clinical expertise in managed care and for a major pharmaceutical company. Paul also has experience in natural hormone compounding, having worked for Bajamar Women's Healthcare in the past. Paul is an expert in clinical assessment, disease management, and patient consultation. Along with Pete Hueseman, R.Ph, PD, Power Surge's pharmaceutical consultant of 9 years, Paul is co-owner of Bellevue Pharmacy Solutions, a pharmacy with a large segment devoted to compounding prescription (bio-identical) hormones -- progesterone, estradiol, estriol, estrone, tri-estrogen, DHEA, testosterone, pregnenolone. Three lucky members won one FREE month's supply of an Rx of bio-identical hormones -- a $50.00 value. Read the transcript of Paul Hueseman, Pharm.D.'s September 23rd visit .................................. ..................................
	September 9, 2004: C.W. (Randy) Randolph, M.D. in Power Surge Live! Dr. C.W. (Randy) Randolph is internationally recognized for his natural medicine approach to women’s health concerns. As a trained pharmacist and Board Certified practicing gynecologist, With devastating reports coming out about synthetic hormones, Dr. C.W. Randolph, Jr. was urged to write, From Hormone Hell to Hormone Well: Discover Human-Identical Hormones as a Safe & Effective Treatment for PMS, Perimenopause, Menopause or Hysterectomy. This book helps women understand how their bodies can be treated effectively by using human-identical natural hormones to treat the symptoms associated with PMS, perimenopause, menopause, or hysterectomy. With more than 38,000,000 women now hitting the perimenopause or menopausal years, Dr. Randolph discusses safe and effective treatments for weight gain, depression, osteoporosis, mood swings, premature aging, breast health, hot flashes, low sex drive, fluid retention, and fatigue. Five FREE copies of From Hormone Hell to Hormone Well were given away at the chat. Read the transcript of C.W. (Randy) Randolph, M.D.'s September 9th visit .................................. ..................................
	September 2, 2004: Dr. David Johnson in Power Surge Live! David Johnson, Ph.D., is an associate professor and chairman in the department of physiology at the College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of New England, Biddleford, Maine. Breakthrough medical tests can find dozens of deadly diseases before it's too late. But because of the state of modern healthcare (with insurers' red tape and doctors' busy schedules), most of us don't know that these tests are available let alone which ones to have, what they're called or how to ask them. That's all about to change. With the new book, Medical Tests that can Save Your Life: 21 Tests Your Doctor Won't Order ... Unless You Know To Ask, you'll learn how to determine if you're at risk for life-threatening conditions. Once you gauge your risk levels, Dr. Johnson teaches you which test to request from your doctor and how to make sure you get them. Genetic tests for cancer risk, the latest blood tests for heart disease, and even older test like ultrasound have one thing in common: They can save your life. Five FREE copies of Medical Tests that can Save Your Life were given away at the chat. Read the transcript of Dr. David Johnson's August 19th visit .................................. ..................................
	August 26th, 2004: Aaron Tabor, M.D. in Power Surge Live! Aaron Tabor, M.D., Founder and Medical Director of Physicians Labs, developers of Revival Soy Protein, the #1 doctor-recommended soy product for women who can't or prefer not to use HRT. Dr. Tabor continues our discussion about THE HRT CONTROVERSY. He will answer all your questions about Soy/phytoestrogens as a viable alternative to hormone replacement. Dr. Tabor oversees research involving randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled studies at leading hospitals on the benefits of soy in the areas of menopause, breast and prostate cancer and heart disease. Read the transcript of Dr. Aaron Tabor's last visit. FREE variety packs of Revival Soy Protein products were given away to everyone at the chat. Read the transcript of Aaron Tabor, M.D.'s August 26th visit .................................. ..................................
	August 12, 2004: Pete Hueseman, R.Ph, P.D. in Power Surge Live! Pete Hueseman, R.Ph, P.D., Registered Pharmacist for nearly 30 years, co-founder of Bellevue Pharmacy Solutions, and a Power Surge consultant for 7 years -- Ask The Pharmacist. Pete Hueseman provides information about menopause and naturally compounded, plant derived, Bio-Identical Hormones. These are not the same as the synthetic hormones used in the halted Women's Health Initiative Study. Pete will answer your questions about menopause and natural hormones, such as such as progesterone, estradiol, estriol, estrone, tri-estrogen, bi-estrogen, DHEA, testosterone and pregnenolone. Five FREE bottles of the Active Women's Multi Vitamin were given away at the chat. Read the transcript of Pete Hueseman, R.Ph, PD's August 12th visit .................................. ..................................
	August 5, 2004: Dr. Mira Kirshenbaum in Power Surge Live! Mira Kirshenbaum, psychotherapist in private practice and author of numerous bestselling books including, "The Gift Of A Year," "Too Good To Leave, Too Bad To Stay," The Emotional Energy Factor and her newest, Everything Happens For A Reason: Finding The True Meaning of the Events in Our Lives. The premise of Mira's newest book is "that no matter what happens to you, not only does something valuable come out of it but it's just what you need." Kirshenbaum details the 10 possible life lessons one might learn from unhappy life events, ranging from self-acceptance, feeling at home in the world and letting go of fear to finding true love or your hidden talents. Included is a seven-step method to overcome fear and a list of the 10 elements of true love. If you don't believe there is comfort to be found in life's worst events, this book isn't for you. But if you've undergone a tragedy and are desperate to find meaning in it, Kirshenbaum's smooth, comforting tone may give you some direction. Five FREE copies of Everything Happens For A Reason were given away at the chat. Read the transcript of Dr. Mira Kirshenbaum's August 5th visit .................................. ..................................
	July 29, 2004: Marianne Brandon, Ph.D. in Power Surge Live! Dr. Marianne Brandon is a Clinical Psychologist, licensed in Maryland, and a Diplomat in Sex Therapy through AASECT. She is the co-author with Andrew Goldstein, M.D. of, Reclaiming Desire: 4 Keys to Finding Your Lost Libido, the first book to not just talk about the existence of low desire, not just offer "quick fixes" like the long-overused "schedule time for sex" solution, but to really explain to women how complex their libido is (being affected by their intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical selves). For the vast majority (of women)...a decline in sex drive takes a tremendous physical and emotional toll. These women speak of feeling deficient, ashamed, sad, angry, anxious, or unfulfilled. Drs. Goldstein and Brandon are co-founders of the Sexual Wellness Center in Annapolis, MD. where they specialize in treating women's sexual problems. Five FREE copies of Dr. Marianne Brandon and Andrew Goldstein's book, Reclaiming Desire: 4 Keys to Finding Your Lost Libido were given away at the chat. Read the transcript of Dr. Marianne Brandon's July 29th visit. .................................. ..................................
	May 13, 2004: Stuart Shipko, M.D. in Power Surge Live! Stuart Shipko, M.D. is a Psychiatrist and Neurologist who has treated over 2500 patients with panic disorder. As the Medical Director of PDI -- the Panic Disorder Institute - Dr. Shipko's specialty is in the area of panic disorder and stress-related medical conditions, stress and trauma related disorders, psychiatric injury, psychosomatic medicine, general psychiatry. Dr. Shipko's new book is Surviving Panic Disorder: What You Need To Know. Dr. Shipko will discuss panic disorder/attacks, anxiety, stress-related issues, anti-depressants/SSRI's, such as Xanax, Prozac, Effexor, Zoloft and Paxil. FREE copies of Dr. Stuart Shipko's book, Surviving Panic Disorder: What You Need To Know were given away at the chat. Read the transcript of Stuart Shipko, M.D.'s May 13th visit .................................. ..................................
	April 29, 2004: Sunny Hersh in Power Surge Live! Sunny Hersh -- a former advertising executive, professional speaker, trainer, and workshop leader whose fun and engaging programs support busy people in achieving the quality of life they desire. At 40, she experienced weight gain, fatigue, PMS (psychotic mood swings), and that emotional wake-up call that starts women on the path to transforming their lives. Her book, Midlife Mamas on the Moon: Celebrate Great Health, Friendships, Sex, and Money and Launch Your Second Life is upbeat, a personal guide to positive choices that will keep you from being blown away by life’s accidents. Sunny talks about everything connected to being female and over 45. It's like having a treasured girlfriend to hang out with and consult about anything and everything. Five lucky people won FREE copies of Midlife Mamas On The Moon. Read the transcript of Sunny Hersh's April 29th visit .................................. ..................................
	April 22, 2004: Aaron Tabor, M.D. in Power Surge Live! Aaron Tabor, M.D., Founder and Medical Director of Physicians Labs, developers of Revival Soy Protein, the #1 doctor-recommended soy product for women who can't or prefer not to use HRT. Dr. Tabor continues our discussion about THE HRT CONTROVERSY. He will answer all your questions about Soy/phytoestrogens as a viable alternative to hormone replacement. Dr. Tabor oversees research involving randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled studies at leading hospitals on the benefits of soy in the areas of menopause, breast and prostate cancer and heart disease. Dr. Tabor gave away FREE variety packs of Revival Soy Protein products to everyone at the chat. Read the transcript of Aaron Tabor, M.D.'s April 22nd visit .................................. ..................................
	April 8, 2004: Stephen Holt, M.D. in Power Surge Live! Stephen Holt, M.D. is a Professor of Medicine, Scientist, Board certified gastroenterologist and internist in the U.S., England and Canada, with higher training in nutrition, clinical pharmacology and medicine of addictions. The author of 12 books, Dr. Holt's newest book, The MenoPlan: Women's Wellness, Natural Ways to Healthy Menstruation and Menopause will be out at the end of January. Dr. Holt discusses natural alternatives to hormone replacement in treating menopause. Power Surge gave away Five FREE bottles of Natures Benefits' MenoPlan™ containing Black Cohosh - evidence-based menopause ingredient, standardized extract 2%; Soy Isoflavones - the power of soy isoflavones; L-Theanine, natural relaxation response; Evening Primrose Oil, nutritional support for reproductive organ function and breast health; Dong Quai, a traditional female specific herb; Chasteberry, a female specific herb and Gingko Biloba - support for central nervous system functions and blood flow. Read the transcript of Read the transcript of Stephen Holt, M.D.'s April 8th visit .................................. ..................................
	April 1, 2004: Join Pete Hueseman, R.Ph, P.D. in Power Surge Live! Pete Hueseman, R.Ph, P.D., Registered Pharmacist for nearly 30 years, co-founder of Bellevue Pharmacy Solutions, and a Power Surge consultant for 7 years -- Ask The Pharmacist. Pete Hueseman provides information about menopause and naturally compounded, plant derived, Bio-Identical Hormones. These are not the same as the synthetic hormones used in the halted Women's Health Initiative Study. Pete will answer your questions about menopause and natural hormones, such as such as progesterone, estradiol, estriol, estrone, tri-estrogen, bi-estrogen, DHEA, testosterone and pregnenolone. Five FREE bottles of the Active Women's Multi were given away at the chat. Read the transcript of Pete Hueseman, R.Ph, P.D.'s April 1st visit .................................. ..................................
	Feb. 19, 2004: Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D. in Power Surge Live! Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D. returns to Power Surge. Rosenfeld, America's favorite doctor, has legions of fans who follow his regular column in Parade magazine and his popular Sunday-morning television series Sunday Housecall on FOX News Channel. In addition to his numerous scientific publications and medical textbooks for doctors, he has written nine New York Times bestsellers. He is a distinguished member of the faculty at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Medical College of Cornell University and attending physician at New York Presbyterian Hospital and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Rosenfeld is widely recognized as one of our country's preeminent doctors. His newest bestselling book is, Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld's Breakthrough Health 2004: 157 Up-to-the Minute Medical Discoveries, Treatments, and Cures That Can Save Your Life, from America's Most Trusted Doctor! Every day we're inundated with new, often confusing information on health. It's been nearly impossible to make sense of it all -- until now. Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D., separates fact from fiction on topics such as high blood pressure, mammograms, hormone replacement therapy, weight loss and more. And he gives the low-down on today's most recent medical breakthroughs, including: The common over-the-counter drug that protects against breast cancer; The truth about herbal remedies such as echinacea, ephedra, arnica, and ginkgo; One vitamin that helps prevent childhood asthma; A simple stethoscope test that can stop a stroke in its tracks; The newest pharmaceutical advances that treat everything from Alzheimer's to vascular disease. Five lucky participants won FREE copies of Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D.’s Breakthrough Health 2004. Read the transcript of Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld's Feb. 19th visit. .................................. ..................................
	Jan. 29, 2004: Stephen Holt, M.D. in Power Surge Live! Stephen Holt, M.D. Professor of Medicine, Scientist, Board-certified gastroenterologist and internist in the U.S., the U.K. and Canada, with higher training in nutrition, clinical pharmacology and medicine of addictions. Dr. Holt is the author of 12 books including, Antiporosis: The Osteoporosis Plan. Over 25 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis, 80% of those are female. Osteoporosis affects 1/2 to 1/3 of all postmenopausal women. After the age of 50 a woman's risk of developing osteoporosis doubles every 5 years. Postmenopausal hormone replacement can reduce the risk of developing osteoporotic fractures by 50%. A woman who takes at least 10 days of progesterone in addition to estrogen replacement after menopause is estimated to have a 10% lower risk of osteoporosis. Women who smoke regularly become menopausal two years earlier than those who do not smoke. For the average woman, the risk of developing osteoporosis is greater than the combined risk of developing both endometrial and breast cancer. Everyone who attended the chat received copies of The Antiporisis™ Plan. Read the transcript of Stephen Holt, M.D.'s Jan. 29th visit. .................................. ..................................
	Jan. 22, 2004: Mary Jo Rulnick and Judith Burnett Schneider in Power Surge Live! Mary Jo Rulnick and Judith Burnett Schneider are the co-authors of The Frantic Woman's Guide to Life: A Year's Worth of Hints, Tips, and Tricks. Do-it-yourself expert Mary Jo Rulnick and organizing genius Judith Burnett Schneider have come to the rescue. Better than a 25-hour day, their compilation offers a full year's worth of amazing, timesaving tips and efficiency secrets that can eliminate clutter, turn your family into a cleaning team, organize your life month-by-month, and even find ways to save you money. From financial planning to redecorating your kitchen, you'll accomplish more than you ever dreamed possible-and still have time to smell the roses and give your kids an extra hug. Read a sample chapter. Five lucky participants received free copies of The Frantic Woman's Guide to Life. Read the transcript of Mary Jo Rulnick and Judith Burnett Schneider's Jan 22nd visit .................................. ..................................
	Jan. 18, 2004: Kenneth R. Blanchard, M.D., Ph.D. in Power Surge Live! Endocrinologist, Kenneth R. Blanchard, M.D., is the author of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Hypothyroidism: A Simple Plan for Extraordinary Results. If you're experiencing depression, fatigue, headaches, memory lapses, weight gain, hair loss, menstrual abnormalities, these are some of the symptoms that plague 13 million patients with hypothyroidism. Many patients with hypothyroidism go from doctor to doctor without being properly diagnosed. This is because the TSH blood test, considered the gold standard for diagnosis, is simply not an accurate indicator of hypothryoidism. Millions who are properly diagnosed find themselves undergoing often ineffective treatments for their disorder. Dr. Blanchard's groundbreaking treatment program draws on emerging research, medical facts, and three decades of clinical experiences as an endocrinologist. It's an individualized program that treats patients with the safe, but little used, T3 hormone in the best combination with the more common T4 hormone, as well as with nutritional advice and alternative treatments that really work! Five FREE copies of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Hypothyroidism were given away at the chat. Read the transcript of Kenneth R. Blanchard, M.D.'s Jan. 18th, 2004 visit. .................................. ..................................
	Dec. 18, 2003: Stephen Holt, M.D. in Power Surge Live! Stephen Holt, M.D. is a Professor of Medicine, Scientist, Board certified gastroenterologist and internist in the U.S., England and Canada, with higher training in nutrition, clinical pharmacology and medicine of addictions. The author of 12 books, Dr. Holt's newest book, The MenoPlan: Women's Wellness, Natural Ways to Healthy Menstruation and Menopause will be out at the end of January. Dr. Holt discusses natural alternatives to hormone replacement in treating menopause. Power Surge gave away Five FREE bottles of Natures Benefits' MenoPlan™ containing Black Cohosh - evidence-based menopause ingredient, standardized extract 2%; Soy Isoflavones - the power of soy isoflavones; L-Theanine, natural relaxation response; Evening Primrose Oil, nutritional support for reproductive organ function and breast health; Dong Quai, a traditional female specific herb; Chasteberry, a female specific herb and Gingko Biloba - support for central nervous system functions and blood flow. Read the transcript of Stephen Holt, M.D.'s Dec. 18th visit. .................................. ..................................
	December 4 & 11, 2003: Join Pete Hueseman, R.Ph, P.D. in Power Surge Live! Pete Hueseman, R.Ph, P.D., Registered Pharmacist for nearly 30 years, co-founder of Bellevue Pharmacy Solutions, and a Power Surge consultant for 7 years -- Ask The Pharmacist. Pete Hueseman provides information about menopause and naturally compounded, plant derived, bio-identical Hormones. These are not the same as the synthetic hormones used in the halted Women's Health Initiative Study. Pete will answer your questions about menopause and natural hormones, such as such as progesterone, estradiol, estriol, estrone, tri-estrogen, bi-estrogen, DHEA, testosterone and pregnenolone. Eight FREE bottles of the Active Women's Multi Vitamin were given away at the chat. Read the transcript(s) of Pete Hueseman, R.Ph, PD's December 4th and Dec. 11th visit. .................................. ..................................
	November 20, 2003: Stuart Shipko, M.D. in Power Surge Live! Stuart Shipko, M.D. is a Psychiatrist and Neurologist who has treated over 2500 patients with panic disorder. As the Medical Director of PDI -- the Panic Disorder Institute - Dr. Shipko's specialty is in the area of panic disorder and stress-related medical conditions, stress and trauma related disorders, psychiatric injury, psychosomatic medicine, general psychiatry. Dr. Shipko's new book is Surviving Panic Disorder: What You Need To Know. Dr. Shipko will discuss panic disorder/attacks, anxiety, stress-related issues, anti-depressants/SSRI's, such as Xanax, Prozac, Effexor, Zoloft and Paxil. FREE copies of Dr. Stuart Shipko's book, Surviving Panic Disorder: What You Need To Know were given away at the chat. Read the transcript of Stuart Shipko, M.D.'s Nov. 20th visit .................................. ..................................
	November 6, 2003: Mary Jane Minkin, M.D. in Power Surge Live! Mary Jane Minkin, M.D. is a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist in private practice in New Haven, Conn., and a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Yale University School of Medicine. She is lead author or coauthor of articles in numerous peer-reviewed journals and coauthor of What Every Woman Needs to Know About Menopause, Yale University Press, 1996. She also gives lectures to menopause support groups. Her newest book is The Yale Guide to Women's Reproductive Health: From Menarche to Menopause Five FREE copies of Mary Jane Minkin, M.D.'s book, The Yale Guide to Women's Reproductive Health, to FIVE members of the chat. Read the transcript of Mary Jane Minkin, M.D.'s November 6th visit .................................. ..................................
	October 30, 2003: Stephen Holt, M.D. in Power Surge Live! Stephen Holt, M.D., has practiced medicine since 1972. Professor of Medicine, Scientist, Board certified gastroenterologist and internist in the U.S., England and Canada, with higher training in nutrition, clinical pharmacology and medicine of addictions. Most of Dr. Holt's referred patients have been seen by several physicians previously and they often have complex disorders. Dr. Holt is the author of 12 books including Combat Syndrome X, Y & Z -- Syndrome X is the combination of obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and linked by the presence of insulin resistance affects up 70 million Americans. His books can be found at www.WellnessPublishing.com. Five FREE copies of Dr. Stephen Holt's book, Combat Syndrome X, Y & Z were given away to everyone who attended the chat. Read the transcript of Stephen Holt, M.D.'s Oct. 30th visit. .................................. ..................................
	October 23, 2003: Mark Houston, M.D. in Power Surge Live! Mark Houston, M.D., clinical professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University, Director of Hypertension Institute and Vascular Biology, author of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Hypertension: The Revolutionary Nutrition and Lifestyle Program to Help Fight High Blood Pressure. Dr. Houston uses conventional, nutritional and complementary/alternative modalities to help heal patients of their various diseases. Five FREE copies of Mark Houston, M.D.'s book What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Hypertension, were given away at the chat. Read the transcript of Mark Houston, M.D.'s Octber 23rd visit .................................. ..................................
	October 2, 2002: Erika Schwartz, M.D. in Power Surge Live! Erika Schwartz, M.D. author of The Hormone Solution: Naturally Alleviate Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance from Adolescence Through Menopause." A passion and commitment to the empowerment and education of women of all ages to be the healthiest they can be is what defines her. Specializing in women's health, she has been practicing medicine for 20 years. Dr. Schwartz gives scientifically proven and caring combinations of alternative and conventional medicine. In her continued search for women's health issue solutions, Dr. Schwartz addresses the problems of hormone imbalance. As a result of her research and the clinical data she has accumulated, she has become an expert in the treatment of hormone imbalance with natural hormone supplementation. Five FREE copies of Dr. Schwartz's book, The Hormone Solution, were given away at the chat. Read the transcript of Erika Schwartz, M.D.'s October 2nd visit .................................. ..................................
	September 25, 2003: Duane Townsend, M.D in Power Surge Live! Duane Townsend, M.D, internationally renowned Gynecologist,who introduced to medicine, Endometrial Ablation; Colposcopy, Cryosurgery and Nurse Practitioners. He's the author of the new book, The Maverick of Medicine Speaks to Women: A World-Reowned Gynecologist's Solution for a Better World in Women's Health Care. Five FREE autographed copies of Dr. Duane Townsend's book "The Maverick Of Medicine Speaks To Women" were given away at the chat. Read the transcript of Duane Townsend, M.D.'s September 25th visit .................................. ..................................
	September 4, 2003: Barbara Seaman in Power Surge Live! Barbara Seaman, renowned women's health advocate, columnist, author of numerous books including the 1969 landmark and controversial book, The Doctor's Case Against The Pill, when Barbara predicted everything we now know to be true about the dangers of synthetic hormones. Her newest book takes on the HOT topic again... The Greatest Experiment Ever Performed On Women: Exploding The Estrogen Myth. Power Surge gave away FREE copies of Barbara Seaman's book The Greatest Experiment Ever Performed On Women at the chat. Read the transcript of Barbara Seaman's Sept. 4th visit .................................. ..................................
	August 7, 2003: Pete Hueseman, R.Ph, P.D. in Power Surge Live! Pete Hueseman, R.Ph, P.D., Registered Pharmacist for nearly 30 years, co-founder of Bellevue Pharmacy Solutions, and a Power Surge consultant for 7 years -- Ask The Pharmacist. Pete Hueseman provides information about menopause and naturally compounded, plant derived, Bio-Identical Hormones. These are not the same as the synthetic hormones used in the halted Women's Health Initiative Study. Pete will answer your questions about menopause and natural hormones, such as such as progesterone, estradiol, estriol, estrone, tri-estrogen, bi-estrogen, DHEA, testosterone and pregnenolone. Five FREE bottles of the Active Women's Multi Vitamin were given away at the chat. Read the transcript of Pete Hueseman, R.Ph, PD's August 7th visit .................................. ..................................
	July 31, 2003: Aaron Tabor, M.D. in Power Surge Live! Aaron Tabor, M.D., Founder and Medical Director of Physicians Labs, developers of Revival Soy Protein, the #1 doctor-recommended soy product for women who can't or prefer not to use HRT. Dr. Tabor continues our discussion about THE HRT CONTROVERSY. He will answer all your questions about Soy/phytoestrogens as a viable alternative to hormone replacement. Dr. Tabor oversees research involving randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled studies at leading hospitals on the benefits of soy in the areas of menopause, breast and prostate cancer and heart disease. FREE variety packs of Revival Soy Protein products were given away to everyone at the chat. Read the transcript of Aaron Tabor, M.D.'s July 31st visit. .................................. ..................................
	July 24, 2003: Jed Diamond in Power Surge Live! Jed Diamond is Director of MenAlive, a health center for men and the women who care. It's not women, alone, who go through menopause, but our men do, too, and understanding one another is of the utmost importance. A licensed psychotherapist for 35 years, Jed Diamond is an internationally recognized educator in the area of men’s health and empowerment. He is the author of seven books including the landmark book, Male Menopause, which has been translated into 17 languages. The book details the hormonal, physiological, psychological, interpersonal, social, sexual, and spiritual changes that occur in all men generally between the ages of 40 and 55. He has also authored, Surviving Male Menopause: A Guide for Women and Men, and his latest book is, The Whole Man Program: Reinvigorating Your Body, Mind, and Spirit after 40. He has shared his expertise on the midlife (and beyond) male condition on numerous shows, such as "The View" and "Good Morning America." Five FREE copies of Jed Diamond's book, Male Menopause, were given away at the chat. Read the transcript of Jed Diamond's July 24th visit. .................................. ..................................
	July 17, 2003: Rochelle Rice in Power Surge Live! Rochelle Rice has a master's degree in plus-size exercise from the Gallatin School of Individualized Study at New York University. She is certified by the American Counsel on Exercise (ACE) and is a member of the American Anorexia Bulimia Association (AABA). She serves on the board of directors for the National Association for the Advancement of Fat Acceptance (NAAFA). Rochelle is the author of Real Fitness for Real Women: A Unique Workout Program For The Plus-Size Woman. FREE copies of Rochelle Rice's book, Real Fitness for Real Women, were given away at the chat. Read the transcript of Rochelle Rice's July 17th visit. .................................. ..................................
	July 10, 2003: Susan Rako, M.D. in Power Surge Live! Susan Rako, M.D., a Harvard educated psychiatrist, has taught at Harvard Medical School's Mental Health Center. Dr. Rako conducts frequent workshops addressing the subject of her ground-breaking book, The Hormone Of Desire: The Truth About Testosterone, Sexuality and, Menopause, an exploration into the world of testosterone supplementation for women in menopause or post-hysterectomy. Dr. Rako will also discuss the controversial subject of her newest book, No More Periods? The Risks of Menstrual Suppression and Other Cutting-Edge Issues About Hormones and Women's Health. Power Surge gave away FREE copies of Dr. Rako's book No More Periods? The Risks of Menstrual Suppression and Other Cutting-Edge Issues About Hormones and Women's Health to five members of the chat. Read the transcript of Susan Rako. M.D.'s July 10th visit. .................................. ..................................
	June 19, 2003: Felicia Cosman, M.D. in Power Surge Live! Dr. Felicia Cosman an osteoporosis specialist, is the clinical director of the National Osteoporosis Foundation, the medical director of the Clinical Research Center at Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw, N.Y., and associate professor of clinical medicine at Columbia University. Dr. Cosman is the author of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Osteoporosis: Help Prevent--and Even Reverse--the Disease That Burdens Millions of Women. Armed with the latest research, renowned specialist Dr. Felicia Cosman brings an important new perspective on this disease-and offers a balanced program for preventing and slowing bone loss. Learn more about Bone Density Testing; Medical Therapy for Pre-Menopausal Women; Estrogen and HRT Therapy; Tamoxifen and Raloxifene and the new bone-building drug Forteo. Power Surge gave away FREE copies of Felicia Cosman, M.D.'s book What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Osteoporosis: Help Prevent--and Even Reverse--the Disease That Burdens Millions of Women to five members of the chat. Read the transcript of Felicia Cosman, M.D.'s June 19th visit. .................................. ..................................
	June 5, 2003: Erika Schwartz, M.D. in Power Surge Live! Erika Schwartz, M.D. author of The Hormone Solution: Naturally Alleviate Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance from Adolescence Through Menopause." A passion and commitment to the empowerment and education of women of all ages to be the healthiest they can be is what defines her. Specializing in women's health, she has been practicing medicine for 20 years. Dr. Schwartz gives scientifically proven and caring combinations of alternative and conventional medicine. In her continued search for women's health issue solutions, Dr. Schwartz addresses the problems of hormone imbalance. As a result of her research and the clinical data she has accumulated, she has become an expert in the treatment of hormone imbalance with natural hormone supplementation. Power Surge gave away five FREE copies of Dr. Schwartz's book, The Hormone Solution: Naturally Alleviate Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance from Adolescence Through Menopause. Read the transcript of Erika Schwartz, M.D.'s June 5th visit. .................................. ..................................
	May 22, 2003: Stephen Edelson, M.D. in Power Surge Live! Dr. Michael Broder has practiced medicine for more than 20 years. As an autoimmune specialist and founder of the Edelson Center for Environmental and Preventative Medicine in Atlanta, he has successfully treated thousands of patients using innovative and effective alternative therapies. Dr. Edelson lives and works in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Edelson co-authored with Deborah Mitchell What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Autoimmune Disorders: The Revolutionary Drug-free Treatments for Thyroid Disease, Lupus, MS, IBD, Chronic Fatigue, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Other Diseases Power Surge gave away FREE copies of Stephen Edelson, M.D.'s book What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Autoimmune Disorders to five members of the chat. Read the transcript of Stephen Edelson, M.D.'s May 22nd visit. .................................. ..................................
	May 8, 2003: Michael Broder, M.D. in Power Surge Live! Dr. Michael Broder is an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the UCLA School of Medicine. He has extensive research training and has served as a consultant to the RAND Corporation (a research think tank in Santa Monica, CA) since 1996. He has earned a listing in Who's Who in America, 2001. He is a frequent public speaker on women's health isssues. Dr. Broder has also studied the overuse of hysterectomy to treat gynecologic problems. He is on the board of the National Uterine Fibroids Foundation, a group dedicated to helping women with uterine fibroids. Dr. Broder co-authored with Scott C. Goodwin, M.D. What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibroids: New Techniques and Therapies--Including Breakthrough Alternatives to Hysterectomy. Power Surge gave away FREE copies of Dr. Michael Broder's book What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibroids to five members of the chat. Read the transcript of Michael Broder, M.D.'s May 8th visit. .................................. ..................................
	May 1, 2003: Aaron Tabor, M.D. in Power Surge Live! Aaron Tabor, M.D., Founder and Medical Director of Physicians Labs, developers of Revival Soy Protein, the #1 doctor-recommended soy product for women who can't or prefer not to use HRT. Dr. Tabor continues our discussion about THE HRT CONTROVERSY. He will answer all your questions about Soy/phytoestrogens as a viable alternative to hormone replacement. Dr. Tabor oversees research involving randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled studies at leading hospitals on the benefits of soy in the areas of menopause, breast and prostate cancer and heart disease. Power Surge gave away FREE Revival Soy Pasta Chips to everyone in attendance. Read the transcript of Aaron Tabor, M.D.'s May 1st visit. .................................. ..................................
	March 13, 2002: Lise Cloutier-Steele in Power Surge Live! Lise Cloutier-Steele is a communications specialist and a professional writer and editor, who has herself had a traumatic experience with hysterectomy. She is the author of Misinformed Consent: Women's Stories About Unnecessary Hysterectomy and is is the recipient of a Canada 125 Award in recognition of a significant contribution to the community and to Canada for her volunteer efforts. "Misinformed Consent" is a compilation of stories by hysterectomy survivors about the prejudices and traumas that accompanied their hysterectomies. In combining their moving personal stories, the women hope to enlighten readers with honest accounts on the impact that surgical castration can have on a woman’s sexuality, dispel the myth that all women feel wonderful after a hysterectomy and/or oophorectomy, provide information on alternative treatments, warn others against the potential dangers of hormone replacement therapy, offer validation to those who suffer greatly from the aftereffects of hysterectomy and oophorectomy, and empower women everywhere to demand better and more honest care. Power Surge gave away FREE copies of Lise Cloutier-Steele's book Misinformed Consent: Women's Stories About Unnecessary Hysterectomy to five members at the chat. Read the transcript of Lise Cloutier-Steele's March 13th visit. .................................. ..................................
	Feb. 27, 2003: Erika Schwartz, M.D. in Power Surge Live! Erika Schwartz, M.D. author of The Hormone Solution: Naturally Alleviate Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance from Adolescence Through Menopause." A passion and commitment to the empowerment and education of women of all ages to be the healthiest they can be is what defines her. Specializing in women's health, she has been practicing medicine for 20 years. Dr. Schwartz gives scientifically proven and caring combinations of alternative and conventional medicine. In her continued search for women's health issue solutions, Dr. Schwartz addresses the problems of hormone imbalance. As a result of her research and the clinical data she has accumulated, she has become an expert in the treatment of hormone imbalance with natural hormone supplementation. Power Surge gave away FREE copies of Dr. Schwartz's book, The Hormone Solution: Naturally Alleviate Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance from Adolescence Through Menopause to everyone in attendance. Read the transcript of Erika Schwartz, M.D.'s Feb. 27 visit. .................................. ..................................
	Feb 20, 2003: Aaron Tabor, M.D. in Power Surge Live! Aaron Tabor, M.D., Founder and Medical Director of Physicians Labs, developers of Revival Soy Protein, the #1 doctor-recommended soy product for women who can't or prefer not to use HRT. Dr. Tabor continues our discussion about THE HRT CONTROVERSY. He will answer all your questions about Soy/phytoestrogens as a viable alternative to hormone replacement. Dr. Tabor oversees research involving randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled studies at leading hospitals on the benefits of soy in the areas of menopause, breast and prostate cancer and heart disease. Power Surge gave away FREE free Revival Soy pasta to everyone in attendance. Read the transcript of Aaron Tabor, M.D.'s Feb 20th visit. .................................. ..................................
	Feb. 6, 2003: Dr. Howard Shapiro in Power Surge Live! Dr. Howard Shapiro has had a successful holistic weight loss practice in Manhattan for more than 20 years. Diets simply don't work. Most people gain back all the weight they've lost and more. Author of the provocative New York Times bestselling book, Dr. Shapiro's Picture Perfect Weight Loss: The Visual Program for Permanent Weight Loss, Dr. Howard M. Shapiro proves that great eating and weight loss can go hand in hand. His proven program of Food Awareness Training will show you how it can all be done without gaining weight. So stop dieting, depriving yourself, and feeling guilty! Whether you want to lose 100 pounds, or simply to maintain your ideal weight, Dr. Shapiro provides an invaluable resource to help you enjoy a healthy and happy balance in your life. Featured in the NY Times, NY Daily News, New Woman, Vogue, W, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Self, Ladies Home Journal, he has helped hundreds of celebrity, executive, and model clients successfully lose weight. In 1998, he created a weight-loss program for the New York City Police Department. The program was so successful that he was asked to develop a 10 week program for the New York City Fire Department in which the participants lost between 22 - 45 pounds. This program continues to be featured on Good Morning America and The View. Dr. Shapiro appeared as part of Power Surge's GIGS™ (Getting Into Good Shape) series. Power Surge gave away FREE copies of Dr. Shapiro's Picture Perfect Weight Loss: The Visual Program for Permanent Weight Loss to five members of the chat. Read the transcript of Dr. Howard Shapiro's Feb. 6th visit. .................................. ..................................
	Sept. 5, 2002: Julia Griggs Havey in Power Surge Live! Julia Griggs Havey tried every get-thin-quick gimmick and nothing worked. She eventally dieted her way from a size 8 to a 290 pound size 24. At 29, she resigned herself to a matronly figure and plus-size clothing. Then, one fateful day, Julia received an anonyous note informing her that her husband was having an affair. It was just the wake-up call she needed. From that moment on, she changed her attitude and took charge of her life. Fifteen months after the poison pen letter, she had divorced her husband, changed jobs, lost over 130 pounds and later married and was crowned Mrs. Missouri. Julia shares her inspirational story and weight-loss secrets in Awaken The Diet Within: From Overweight To Looking Great - If I can Do It, So Can You. Julia Griggs Havey is a motivational speaker and columnist for eDiets.com. She also owns The Health and Wellness Institute with her husband in St. Louis. Julia Griggs Havey will appear as part of Power Surge's GIGS (tm) (Getting Into Good Shape) series. Power Surge gave away FIVE FREE BOOKS and a 3 month on-line weight loss support program to everyone at the chat, daily emails and a download ebook of Julia Griggs Havey's new workbook. Read the transcript of Julia Griggs Havey's Jan. 23rd visit. .................................. ..................................
	Sept. 5, 2002: Erika Schwartz, M.D. in Power Surge Live! Erika Schwartz, M.D. author of The Hormone Solution: Naturally Alleviate Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance from Adolescence Through Menopause." A passion and commitment to the empowerment and education of women of all ages to be the healthiest they can be is what defines her. Specializing in women's health, she has been practicing medicine for 20 years. Dr. Schwartz gives scientifically proven and caring combinations of alternative and conventional medicine. In her continued search for women's health issue solutions, Dr. Schwartz addresses the problems of hormone imbalance. As a result of her research and the clinical data she has accumulated, she has become an expert in the treatment of hormone imbalance with natural hormone supplementation. Power Surge gave away five FREE copies of Dr. Schwartz's book, The Hormone Solution: Naturally Alleviate Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance from Adolescence Through Menopause. Read the transcript of Erika Schwartz, M.D.'s Sept. 5th visit. .................................. ..................................
	July 18, 2002: Aaron Tabor, M.D. in Power Surge Live! Aaron Tabor, M.D., Founder and Medical Director of Physicians Labs, developers of Revival Soy Protein, the #1 doctor-recommended soy product for women who can't or prefer not to use HRT. Dr. Tabor continues our discussion about THE HRT CONTROVERSY. He will answer all your questions about Soy/phytoestrogens as a viable alternative to hormone replacement. Dr. Tabor oversees research involving randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled studies at leading hospitals on the benefits of soy in the areas of menopause, breast and prostate cancer and heart disease. Power Surge gave away FREE sampler packets of Revival to everyone in the chat. Each packet includes 7 Revival Soy drink mixes, 4 Revival Soy bars and a package of Revival chocolate covered soy nuts. Read the transcript of Aaron Tabor, M.D.'s July 18th visit. .................................. ..................................
	April 25, 2002: Kathy Smith in Power Surge Live! Author of Moving Through Menopause: The Complete Program for Exercise, Nutrition, and Total Wellness. Kathy Smith has reached millions of people with information on health, fitness, and nutrition. Kathy is the national spokesperson and development team member for Reebok's Body Walk program. She is a veteran fitness correspondent of NBC's Today Show, ABC's Good Morning America, and Whittle Communications' Special Reports TV. Audience members were randomly chosen to receive free copies of Kathy's newest book! The author of numerous books and videos, including Kathy Smith's Walkfit For A Better Body (AOL Time Warner Book Group), Kathy Smith's Fitness Makeover, Kathy Smith's Getting Better All the Time, Kathy's newest book is perfect for the Power Surge community, Moving Through Menopause: The Complete Program for Exercise, Nutrition, and Total Wellness. Exercise not only keeps us healthy, but has proven invaluable in reducing and/or eliminating many menopausal symptoms, especially anxiety and depression. Read the transcript of Kathy Smith's April 25th visit. .................................. ..................................
	April 11, 2002: Stephanie Marston in Power Surge Live! Author of If Not Now, When? Reclaiming Ourselves At Midlife, Family Therapist. Stephanie Marston, returns to continue the fascinating ongoing series, Reclaiming Ourselves at Midlife. With twenty years experience as a licensed family therapist focusing on women's midlife issues, Stephanie is the author of the wonderfully empowering book upon which our series is based, If Not Now, When? Reclaiming Ourselves at Midlife (AOL Time Warner Book Group). Stephanie reminds us, "Midlife is a time when women long for a greater sense of wholeness." She addresses many of the defining questions women at midlife face. We will discuss the spiritual, emotional and psychological dimensions of this challenging life stage with a licensed therapist who's very familiar with women's issues at midlife. Read the transcript of Stephanie Marston's April 11th visit. .................................. ..................................
	April 4, 2002: John Lee, M.D. in Power Surge Live! John Lee, M.D., pioneer in the study and use of the hormone, progesterone, returns to Power Surge. Dr. Lee used transdermal progesterone extensively in his clinical practice for nearly a decade, doing research which showed that it can reverse osteoporosis. Dr. John Lee is the author of the best-selling books: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause, and his newest book, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer. Power Surge gave away four copies of Dr. Lee's, WYDMNTY About Menopause plus four copies of WYDMNTY About Breast Cancer. .................................. ..................................
	April 4: John Lee, M.D. What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer: How Hormone Balance Can Save Your Life (AOL Time Warner Book Group). Since 1950, breast cancer incidence has risen by 60 percent—and each year over 40,000 American women die from it. Conventional treatment protocols are simply not working and—worse—they may even be harmful. But women do have prevention and treatment choices their doctors may not be telling them about. Now John R. Lee, M.D., and David Zava, Ph.D., explain these options and offer potentially lifesaving strategies to lower risk and help stop this devastating disease. Bestselling author Dr. John Lee has led the way in using natural progesterone therapy for lifelong health for pre and postmenopausal women. Now he joins forces with breast cancer researcher Dr. David Zava to create a breakthrough hormone balance program that could help save your life. Read the transcript of Dr. John Lee's first visit. .................................. ..................................
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