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Today’s program is all about Mother Nature and the benefits of gardening. So get out your trowel, gloves, and put on a happy face because you’ll discover the joy of planting with our guest experts, Renee Shepherd of Renee’s Garden and Jim Berry of J. Berry Nursery. br Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian and Health Matters Expert Heather Brittany discuss the importance of gardening as a family. Get your kids involved while they learn patience, responsibility, and the love of the land. br Set the table from your garden with the pioneering innovator in introducing international specialty vegetables and herbs for home gardeners and gourmet restaurants, Renee Shepherd, founder of Renee’s Garden. She discuss how to sow and scatter seeds for the best results. br Jim Berry, Founder of J. Berry Nursery will be interviewed by Cynthia Brian about their newest developments such as Black Diamond® Crapemyrtles, Hollywood™ Hibiscus, Deja Bloom® Azaleas and Decorations™. br Join our garden power party!

Where is the most common place to have your purse snatched? Are you distracted when putting your child in a car seat? Are you watchful when pumping gas? Find out what you can do to avoid the thieves lurking everywhere in T42 with Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany. br Have you always dreamed of a cottage on the beach? Or maybe you fantasize about owning a cozy cabin in the woods? Are you thinking about a second home as an investment? Vacation homes are expensive so before you make the leap, listen to this segment. br Your book is published. Congratulations! Now what? How do you brand yourself and get noticed? Cynthia Brian suggests ways to market yourself and your book that don’t cost a fortune.

Clutter and disorganization result in loss of productivity and procrastination. Gain confidence, feel lighter and brighter while taking action to organize your life with Health Matters specialist, Heather Brittany. br Cynthia Brian continues the theme of getting organized with tips, tricks, and ideas that will have you flexing your tidy muscles. br The simple pleasures of spring are available to all of us to savor. Get moving and get into your garden. Spring forward with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian’s May Garden Guide.

We all want to be healthier and many people are taking herbal supplements. Calcium, Echinacea, gingko, turmeric, lavender, St. John’s wort, alfalfa, garlic are all good fo us, right? Think again. In Health Matters, Heather Brittany advises us to be aware of the benefits and risks associated with combining supplements with medications. br Are you a distracted driver? With text messages, social media notifications, and talking GPS apps, it's no surprise that mobile devices have become synonymous with distracted driving. But there is more danger in the car than you know. Find out what to avoid to keep yourself safe. br You believe that the eggs you consume are coming from happy, foraging chickens because the label reads “cage free”. But do you know what labels really mean? California’s champion chicken raiser, Cynthia Brian clucks about organic, free-range, and pasture raised birds.

When was the last time you went through your medicine cabinet to check expiration dates on your medications? Dangerous consequences may result from consuming prescriptions that have expired. Learn what to toss and what to keep in Health Matters with Heather Brittany. Trees are the life source of our world but do you know the signs of a tree in stress? Before tragedy strikes, find out how to identify problems, who to call for help, and what you can do to protect trees with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian. Do you have a so-called “friend” who is abusive and dismissive to you? Frenemies are negative forces that need to be purged. Find out how to protect yourself and distance yourself. True friends are supportive and loving.

Heather Brittany’s husband, Brian, was a contestant on Wheel of Fortune. Cynthia Brian and Heather discuss the road to getting on the show and the outcome with special guest, Vanna 2, AKA Nonie, Alice Abruzzini who made TV history as the first person besides Vanna White to wave good-bye with Pat Sayak. Read about Wheel of Fortune: http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/wheel-of-fortune-dream-comes-true/article_711d7b6a-fc2f-5265-a09c-0886d5e45815.html br Are you a positive person? Positive thinking is about approaching the challenges that life throws at you with a positive attitude. Instead of getting negative, positive thinking will help you approach a situation or a problem or a challenge with the attitude of how can I make the best of this situation?' Learn how. br Are we becoming too comfortable in our everyday life? Are we getting “soft”? Do you do exercises to expand your brain? Are you moving as much as possible? Visualize health to get yourself in awesome shape.

Getting down and dirty is good for you! If you want to bolster the good bacteria in your body, take a roll in the mud says our Health Matters host Heather Brittany. Find out how to bring the good bugs home. br Spring is in full swing and it’s time for spring cleaning, both inside and out. Find out tips on how to make the clean up easy, go into the garden for April chores and enjoy the beauty of the season. br Would you enjoy creating a wildflower meadow? Wildflowers aren’t fussy. They grow in all kinds of soil, don’t need water once they are established, and add stunning textures and vibrancy to your landscape. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, shares her wild flower sowing expertise.

Every single day your body sheds 30,000 skin cells replacing them with new ones. The face you see today is not the one you will see tomorrow. How to have a healthy, glowing, happy face with Heather Brittany as she shares secrets to fleshing out any skin troubles. br Rapid changes in the publishing world have opened opportunities for aspiring authors. Multi-award winning author, Roland Allnach shares his knowledge and experience while offering a cohesive, pragmatic guide to publishing with his newest book, The Writer’s Primer. br Would you enjoy creating a wildflower meadow? Wildflowers aren’t fussy. They grow in all kinds of soil, don’t need water once they are established, and add stunning textures and vibrancy to your landscape. Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, shares her wild flower sowing expertise.

Obesity and diabetes are symbiotic partners. What’s the link and how can you avoid both? Heather Brittany gives you the vocabulary to steer clear of diabetes and obesity. br How old do you sound? Our voice ages like everything else on our body, but there are ways to keep a youthful sound. Broadcaster Cynthia Brian will share exercises that will help you keep from croaking out your words. br Children love Easter because the Easter Bunny arrives with lots of colored eggs. Learn the history behind the Easter holiday- biblical, pagan, and secular and enjoy the hunt.

Do happy people live longer? Does our health benefit from being in a good mood? Does being mindful reduce body fat? Shocking new research is unveiled to help your avoid risks with our health specialist, Heather Brittany. br Every year on March 17, the Irish and the Irish-at-heart across the globe observe St. Patrick’s Day. What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture with parades, dancing, special foods, and plenty of green beer. br Spring is almost here and we have an itching to get into the garden. Learn what to do in your March garden with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian. br It’s tempting to want to lower your fees to attract business. But are you setting yourself up for failure by offering discounts. Win your clients over with great service and care and learn how to resist the lure of low pricing.

Your metabolism is like your car engine. It can be high performance or it can be sluggish. Want to keep your body up to speed? In Health Matters, Heather Brittany gives you the fuel to fire up your metabolism. br Are you anxious to reboot your career? Are you fearful about being too old. Interning may be the answer to getting you your next great job. br Do you think you are an efficient multitasker? Think again. With so little time and so much to accomplish, the lure of multitasking is unmistakable. Stop! Look! Listen! Cynthia Brian, the possibility architect, reveals how our brains struggle with competing tasks.

Exciting advances in medicine arrive this year. Game-changers for stroke victims, cancer patients, and mobility issues. Heather Brittany discusses the years top predictions for medical breakthroughs. br With 68% of Americans now owning one, the smartphone has become the go-to camera for most people. Want to know how to take better photos? Cynthia Brian is a newspaper columnist as well as a photographer who uses her iphone for some of the best pictures yet. Learn the secrets. br Robert Frost said that good fences make good neighbors. That is something we probably all agree on but what happens when you need a fence to protect yourself and your garden from the wildlife? Fence me in and find out.

The Golden Globes and SAG Awards are over, but this week the biggest awards ceremony takes place in Hollywood. Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany share their inside scoop on what’s hot and what’s not. br Are you a positive person? If not, would you like to be? Besides major health benefits, being positive helps you be happier and enjoy better relationships. Cynthia Brian pops the positive pill and writes you a prescription. br Many people believe that volunteering somewhere is either a chore or just giving away time. The reality is that volunteering mindfully truly helps the volunteer in many ways. Find out what volunteering is all about and get ready to jumpstart your life.

You’ have an emergency and you’ve called 911. But, can they find you? Take the steps necessary to make sure that first responders can get to you without difficulty in today’s Health Matters with Heather Brittany. br There are few crimes more horrible that child abuse. How can you protect children? Cynthia Brian will help you identify abuse, teach children rules for safety and assertiveness, learn how to carefully choose caretakers, and more. Let’s end the cycle of violence with education. br Fluorescent lights contain mercury, one of the most toxic substances on earth. Learn what light sources need special care and disposal. br We can learn from past, look forward to the future, but it is critical to live in the moment. If you are a worry wart, tune in for some tips to worry not.

We live on a speed track. Whether we are cooking, running errands, or working, we move so quickly that we sacrifice effectiveness, enjoyment, and efficiency. In Health Matters, Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian resolve to help us all take it easier, be healthier, and happier. br Arguments about food are prevalent, especially with the sell-by dates. Are you wasting food by tossing items when they are still safe to eat? In the U.S. 30-40% of all food is wasted, about $161 billion worth according to Agriculture Department estimates. We’ll look at what to eat and what to toss. br Do you buy an extended warranty when you buy a product? Warranties are insurance for products but are they worth the extra cost? Cynthia Brian will look at the luxury of warranties.

New scientific findings show that once you get into your exercise happy zone you can unlock multiple benefits beyond just a great sweat. Happier workout will equal not just healthier you, but amazing physical results. Smile and work out with Heather Brittany. What is class and do you have it? if you are calm under pressure and know how to rein in your temper, you are classy. If you take the high road consistently, you are classy. Cynthia Brian offers more ways to rise above mediocre and shine. Love is in the air! Every February we are reminded about the importance of amour in every day living. Cynthia Brian walks us through February gardens to share the care for growing.

Your tongue tells tales. Do you take good care of your tongue? Heather Brittany will tell you what you need to know to keep your mouth healthy. br Roses are the most popular bloomers in the world with a long and colorful history as symbols of love, war, beauty, friendship, and politics. Want to learn how easy they are to grow? Cynthia Brian is coming up roses. br No matter your age, it’s important to save for retirement. We are living longer, buying more, and possibly not watching our money close enough. If you want a secure financial future, Cynthia Brian has a few tips to protect yourself.

The color of your urine may be the best indicator of your health condition. Heather Brittany looks into our human plumbing in Health Matters. Donating your appreciated assets can help boost your charitable impact and offset taxes. Find out how to donate your stocks to charity and reap the benefits now. Do you know the genealogy of your family? Get curious and learn how to research your family tree.

Are your kids couch potatoes? Child obesity is on the rise and chronic inactivity leads to lower academic performance. Learn what schools are doing to combat this epidemic in Health Matters with Heather Brittany. Baby it’s cold outside! Since it’s wet and cold outside, we’ll bring the healthy spirit of the outdoors in with beautiful houseplants.. Goddess Gardener Cynthia Brian shares her knowledge of exotic plants that clean our air and make us happier and healthier, When is the best time to buy a plane ticket? Some people say buy on Saturdays, others indicate Tuesday may be the better day. How many days in advance is optimum? Frequent flier, Cynthia Brian shares what she knows with help from the experts.

Are you being honest with your physician about what you eat, drink, smoke, and how much you exercise? Jumpstart the New Year with Heather Brittany’s RX for Resoultions in Health Matters. Winston Churchill wrote “It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time.” Every January, people make resolutions to lose weight, earn more money, sleep more hours, travel to distant lands, and spend more time with loved ones. Cynthia Brian shares how to give yourself the gift of goals that are doable and achievable. January 6th is also known as Twelfth Night, celebrated twelve days after Christmas honoring the Magi who followed the Star of Bethlehem, bringing gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the infant Jesus. Cynthia Brian reads her chapter, The Gift of Magic, from her award winning book, Be the Star You Are!® 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference.