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Do You Spend Time Outdoors? Learn About Lyme Disease With "Under Our Skin" Creators

If you spend any time at all outdoors -- i.e., most Americans -- you MUST learn about the fast-growing infectious Lyme disease.

First, I urge you to to listen to last year's radio show, which featured Pamela Weintraub, author of the book, Cure Unkown; Pat Smith, president of the Lyme Disease Association; Dr. Bernard D. Raxlen; Dr. Steven J. Bock; Dr. Qingcai Zhang; author Rebecca Wells ("Ya-Ya" novels) and Kris Newby, senior producer of the “Under Our Skin: The Untold Story of Lyme Disease.”

Next, I encourage you to tune in July 14 at 3 pm EST to my Gab With the Gurus Radio Show for a special show about Lyme disease in which Andy Abrahams Wilson, director/producer of the poignant documentary, "Under Our Skin," and Kris Newby again will tell educate you. The film is now playing at selected movie theaters nationwide.

Together, Andy and Kris will open your eyes about the untruths and controversies surrounding this fast-growing, infectious disease.

Again, let me insist! All Americans need to know about tick-borne illnesses. You see, as many as 2 million to 3 million people around the country, according to some experts, have Lyme disease, but they and their doctors don't know it.

That's because people with Lyme disease are often misdiagnosed as having a variety of other illnesses such as chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, lupus, ALS, lupus, arthritis or even psychiatric disorders.

Read more about this incredible "Under Our Skin" documentary in this Vanity Fair article.

You can listen to this show (below) live Tues., July 14 at 3 pm EST or later, at your convenience.

Incidentally, because of my horrific experiences with Lyme disease, I've written an op-ed piece, "Bitten in the City: How a Tick Made a Mockery of My Memory," which will soon be published in a major newspapers. Details coming.

Plus, I'm now writing a book about Lyme disease. The  working title is: "Bitten in the City: Facts & Fallacies about Lyme Disease." Stay tuned for announcements about it.

Remember, on July 14, on the Gab With the Gurus Radio Show, the creators of "Under Our Skin" will educate you about this horrifying, horribly misunderstood, controversial disease.

Lisa Rinna Shares Secrets to Get Your Best Life Ever & Karen Salmansohn Tells You How to Be Happy No Matter What

Ever wonder what smart habits glamorous, award-winning actress, host and dancer Lisa Rinna has that enables her to always look so amazing, have so much energy, have time for herself and even find balance her life?

On Tuesday, at 3 pm EST on my Gab With the Gurus Radio Show, the sexy, slim Lisa Rinna -- who has spent more than two decades in the public eye as an actress, TV host, businesswoman and "Dancing with the Stars" contestant -- will share some secrets so, you can get your best life ever.

For instance, Lisa -- author of the new book Rinnavation: Getting Your Best Life Ever -- will tell you:

- How to look and feel great
- How to lose weight fast -- without counting calories
- How to be "camera ready" in just minutes
- How to balance work, play and family while taking time for self care
- How to boost your self esteem and retain her sense of self
- How to build a solid spiritual anchor
- How to get healthy from the inside out and
- How to have having what she calls "kick-ass beauty." (Her words, not mine!)

Listen live or later to the Gab With the Gurus Radio Show with the sexy, slim Lisa Rinna.

Meanwhile, also appearing on the show with Lisa is the prolific speaker and bestselling author Karen Salmansohn, who will give you tips on how to stay cheerful no matter what is going on in your life and how to be emotionally resilient despite economic challenges.

Karen, author of numerous books, including How to Be Happy, Dammit and The Bounce Back Book: How to Thrive in the Face of Adversity, Setbacks and Losses, will also be joined by Todd Harrison, founder and CEO of minyanville.com, which provides financial information to help all kinds of investors.

I learned about Todd through Karen's fascinating piece on the Huffington Post, Laugh Your Way Through This Financial Crisis.

Check out some of the entertaining videos on minyanville, including this one about corporate feuds.

Listen live or later to the Gab With the Gurus Show with Lisa Rinna, Karen Salmansohn and Todd Harrison.

Stop Overeating With Former FDA Commissioner Dr. David Kessler, Low-Carb Expert Dr. Keith Berkowitz & Anti-Sugar Pioneer Dr. Nancy Appleton

Are you eager to escape from your runaway overeating? Tired of being enslaved by your love of sugary, fatty, salty processed foods?

Help is here.

Join us on Tuesday, June 23 at 3 pm EST when my guest on the Gab with the Gurus Radio Show is former FDA commissioner Dr. David Kessler, author of The End of Overeating.

You'll learn about his how he met with top scientists, physicians and food industry insiders to learn why we Americans have lost control over our eating habits.

He'll even tell us about his late-night forays into garbage dumpsters to retrieve the all-telling ingredient labels at various restaurants, which The Washington Post reveals.

You'll next hear from the acclaimed low-carb proponent, Dr. Keith Berkowitz, who will also help you to get rid of that stubborn fat.

Dr. Berkowitz is author of The Stubborn Fat Fix: Eat Right to Lose Weight and Cure Metabolic Burnout Without Hunger or Exercise.

• This exciting Gab With the Gurus episode will conclude with my mentor Dr. Nancy Appleton, author of Lick the Sugar Habit and the upcoming book, Suicide by Sugar, telling you about how people are trapped and consumed by their sugar addiction.

In particular, my friend Nancy will discuss some of the compelling people and comments that you'll find in her new video, Sweet Suicide.

Nancy -- who I've had the pleasure of interviewing several times  previously (most recently in January) on my Gab With the Gurus Radio segments -- is one of the original anti-sugar pioneers, whose book Lick the Sugar Habit, helped me kick the substance back in 1998.

The former sugaraholic, who, over the years, has accumulated the massive list, "146 Reasons Why Sugar is Ruining Your Health," will reveal eye-opening new things about sugar's deadly properties..

Remember, as usual, you can listen to this show live or later, at your convenience. Get details here about the show or listen below.

Sneaker Saturday Debuts on Twitter & Beyond: Join this Fun Fitness Event from Anywhere Around the World

Have you heard yet about Sneaker Saturday, the fun, fitness event, which you can join from anywhere around the world?

Sneaker Saturday -- which I encourage you to promote on your blogs, as well as on Facebook and Twitter using this #SneakerSaturday -- is about whatever you want it to be.

Stay tuned for an announcement here about a Gab With the Gurus radio show devoted to this exciting event. Who would you like to hear on this show?

Sneaker Saturday is a 52-week event. In other words, you're encouraged to celebrate it every week.

It's your choice as to how you celebrate this fun, fitness initiative. The only recommendation is that you slip on a pair of your favorite sneakers and get out and exercise. Your body needs physical activity, and if you've been a couch potato all week, it'll be grateful to get out and about!

For my first Sneaker Saturday, I hopped on my bicycle (wearing one of my New Balance Sneakers -- love those shoes!) -- and rode down to the Statue of Liberty.

The idea for #SneakerSaturday hit me while having dinner after the amazing 140 Characters Conference  with a bunch of amazing people, including Renowned blogger and social media expert Robert Scoble, #140conf organizer Jeff Pulver,  "Adventure Girl" Stephanie Michaels, PR whiz Candice Best, comedian Heather Gold, Ari Rabban of  Phone.com and other hip tweeters.

Stay tuned for a Gab With the Gurus radio show about this event. Who would you like to hear?

Twitter: Learn About 140 Characters Conference in New York City & Where to Eat

We've added a special Gab With the Gurus show today to discuss the 140 Characters Conference in New York City this week, which will give you inside info galore about Twitter, which, of course, allows you to do microblogging posts of up to 140 characters.

We'll kick off the show with Jeff Pulver, creator of this innovative event, which is featuring a fascinating cast of characters on Tuesday and Wednesday in New York City.

My next guest is Jared Koch, co-author of Clean Plates NYC, who will suggest some healthy restaurants the #140conf attendees can try while in Manhattan.

Make sure to follow @JeffPulver and @SmartHabits (that's yours truly).

Again, see the fascinating cast of characters at the 140 Characters Conference.

You can watch the entire event here.

"Women on Fire" Debbie Phillips, Etc. & Inspiring Ole Carlson Join Gab With the Gurus

Are you a "Woman on Fire?" In other words, do you live your authentic life? Do you cheer on the successes of other women? And do you always work to improve yourself and invest in your potential?

Learn how to become a Woman on Fire by joining today's Gab With the Gurus Radio Show.

First we'll chat with the dynamic, pioneering Debbie Phillips, an executive coach, who founded Women on Fire, a national movement for "an authentic, empowered way to live your life."

Debbie -- who I had the pleasure of meeting last Friday at one of her famous, exhilarating tea parties -- will also talk about the new book, Women on Fire: 20 Inspiring Women Share Their Life Secrets (and Save You Years of Struggle!)

"These are surprising, honest, funny, poignant, and empowering stories," Debbie says of the new book. "They're the secrets to success: how to face adversity with strength, failure with grace, and success with humility."

You'll learn about how Debbie and other women gained wisdom after facing difficulties such as being laid off, losing a loved one, going through a divorce, or overcoming an eating disorder. This book is designed, Debbie says, to "give wisdom to the reader as a support group she can carry with her."

Also appearing on the Gab With the Shannon McCaffery, who wrote the compelling personal essay, “Breaking Loose From Corporate America,” which reveals about how she was downsized four times before she started her own very successful marketing implementation business.

We'll also be joined by Laurie Forster, who wrote “Finding Something To Wine About,” about how she went from software expert to sommelier.

Plus, we'll be joined by the inspiring Ole Carlson, author of Aspire: 3 Powerful Strategies for Creating More of What You Want, Now.

Ole's primary purpose in life is to inspire people, assist them in their own personal transformations, and to influence CEOs and business leaders at the highest possible.

Listen to this exciting Gab With the Gurus Radio Show live or later.

The Secret's Lisa Nichols Inspires You to Succeed "No Matter What"

Lisa Nichols, who you  may have seen in The Secret and/or on "Oprah" joins the Gab With the Gurus Radio Show on Tuesday, May 19.

The charismatic go-getter is now on the road promoting her new book, No Matter What, which tells you how to make your dreams a reality despite any challenges that may face you.

Listen here live at 3 pm EST or later, at your convenience.