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Charles McGee II and Amanda Lawrence from Josiah Hill Clinic on Lead in your Blood

Airs at: Wed, 08/11/2010 at 12:00am

Produced for: Wednesday Talk Radio

Hosted by Lisa Loving Charles McGee II and Amanda Lawrence from the Josiah Hill Clinic join us in the KBOO Studio to talk about the importance of being tested for lead levels in the blood, even for adults. Most of the emphasis around lead has centered around lead exposure... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 08/05/2010

Airs at: Thu, 08/05/2010 at 12:00am

Produced for: Voices from the Edge

This week on Voices from the Edge, Jo Ann and Dave looked at the good and bad news of the week. Topics discussed included: federal funds being made available to Oregon to address budget shortfalls and whether those dollars will reach the people who really are in need; the i... Read more

John Kallas and his book: Edible Wild Plants: Wild Foods from Dirt to Plate

Airs at: Mon, 08/09/2010 at 12:00am

Produced for: Healthwatch

Hosted by Dr. David Naimon Botanist, nature photographer, writer, and founder of Wild Food Adventures, John Kallas discusses his new book Edible Wild Plants: Wild Foods from Dirt to Plate. Learn how to identify, harvest and prepare nutritious and delicious wild greens wi... Read more

Robert Whitaker on his book "Anatomy of an Epidemic"

Airs at: Mon, 08/02/2010 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Produced for: Madness Radio

Hosted by Will Hall Today's guest is Robert Whitaker, author of Anatomy of an Epidemic: Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in America CD-1777 Read more

Dr. Barbara MacDonald, author of The Breast Cancer Companion on Integrative Cancer Care

Airs at: Mon, 08/02/2010 at 12:00am

Produced for: Healthwatch

Hosted by Dr. David Naimon Dr. Barbara MacDonald, author of The Breast Cancer Companion, discusses why integrative healthcare, naturopathic and conventional medicine together, is so important for the treatment of breast cancer. She discusses the benefits and challenges i... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 07/29/2010

Airs at: Thu, 07/29/2010 at 12:00am

Produced for: Voices from the Edge

Oregon House District 43 is one of the most diverse in the state. It also faces some of the biggest challenges: high unemployment, high rates of police misconduct, high displacement from gentrification. This week Dave and Jo Ann talked with State Rep. Lew Frederick about ... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 07/22/2010

Airs at: Thu, 07/22/2010 at 12:00am

Produced for: Voices from the Edge

This week on Voices from the Edge, Jo Ann and Dave ask the question "Are the good guys ahead?" Local progressive may be feeling a bit down over the direction of local and state politics lately. City Hall seems more disconnected than ever from the world in which most Portlan... Read more

Dwayne Ratleff and Don't Eat That, an iPhone Food Safety Application

Airs at: Wed, 07/21/2010 at 12:00am

Produced for: Wednesday Talk Radio

Hosted by Lisa Loving Today's guest is Dwayne Ratleff, who has written an iPhone Application devoted to tracking Food Additives, what they are, and what they do to your health. It is intended to be a shopping reference, so you can evaluate the safety of the foods you prop... Read more

New Eco-Healthy Homes Guide from OEC

Airs at: Tue, 07/20/2010 at 12:00am

Produced for: Evening News

Oregon Environmental Council has released a new guide book, the "Eco-Healthy Homes Checkup Kit". KBOO's Jacob Anderson-Minshall spoke with Jen Coleman from OEC about the organization, toxins in our homesand what people can do to improve the health of their homes. Oregonia... Read more