ProfNet Experts Available on Drug-Resistant Super Bugs, Daylight Saving Time, Spring Cleaning, More

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EXPERT ALERTS

• Getting Sleep During Daylight Saving Time
• Fighting Drug Resistant Microbes Using Nanoparticle Forms of Traditional and Alternative Medicines
• New Strategies Urgently Needed for Drug-Resistant Super Bugs
• Toy Data Breach Puts 2 Million Records at Risk

EXPERT ROUNDUP: Spring Cleaning (11 experts)

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EXPERT ALERTS:

Getting Sleep During Daylight Saving Time
Richard Shane, Ph.D.
Behavior Sleep Therapist, Founder
Sleep Easily
Dr. Shane can comment on getting sleep during the Daylight Saving Time transition and how to manage the clock change: "For people who already have sleep challenges, or for older people, the time change really disturbs their sleep. Try to ease into the time change by going to bed 15 minutes earlier each night for four nights, leading up to Daylight Saving Time."
Dr. Shane is a sleep expert and psychotherapist with more than 25 years' experience in a clinical setting. He is also the author of "Sleep Easily Method Sleepguide" (2016).
ProfNet Profile: www.profnetconnect.com/drshane
Contact: Mary Cochran, [email protected]

Fighting Drug Resistant Microbes Using Nanoparticle Forms of Traditional and Alternative Medicines
Iris Bell, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus, Family & Community Medicine
University of Arizona College of Medicine
"Infectious diseases present public health challenges worldwide. An emerging integrative approach to treating infectious diseases is using nanoparticle (NP) forms of traditional and alternative medicines. Advantages of nanomedicine delivery methods include better disease targeting, especially for intracellular pathogens, ability to cross membranes and enter cells, longer duration drug action, reduced side effects, and cost savings from lower doses."
Dr. Bell is an internationally renowned expert on the topic of integrative and homeopathic medicine with more than 30 years of experience. She has served on the faculties at Harvard Medical School, University of California San Francisco, and the University of Arizona. She has published more than 140 professional papers and dozens of book chapters. Her current area of research is on the nanoparticle nature of homeopathic medicines and the interaction of alternative therapies and treatments with the person as a complex adaptive system.
ProfNet Profile: http://www.profnetconnect.com/ibell
Contact: Peter Gold, [email protected]

New Strategies Urgently Needed for Drug-Resistant Super Bugs
Peter Fisher, M.D.
Director of Research and Consultant Physician
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine (RLHIM), London
"Antimicrobial resistance is a huge problem, as the new report from WHO demonstrates. In a few years, we will have no effective antibiotics left. It is time for a reconsideration of homeopathy as an adjunct therapy."
Dr. Fisher is an internationally renowned expert on the topic of integrative and homeopathic medicine. He is a member of the World Health Organization's Expert Advisory Panel on Traditional and Complementary Medicine and helped to draft its Traditional and Complementary Medicine Strategy 2014-2023 (http://www.who.int/medicines/publications/traditional/trm_strategy14_23/en/).
ProfNet Profile: http://www.profnetconnect.com/peterfisher
Bio: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/OurServices/Consultants/Pages/DrPeterFisher.aspx
Website: http://www.uclh.org/OurServices/OurHospitals/RLHIM/Pages/AboutRLHIM.aspx
Contact: Peter Gold, [email protected]

Toy Data Breach Puts 2 Million Records at Risk
Andrew J. Hacker
Cyber Security Expert in Residence
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Spiral Toys, who makes the Internet of Things (IoT) toy CloudPets stuffed animals for children, suffered a massive data breach earlier this year. Says Hacker: "The leak exposes more than 2 million voice recordings of children and parents, as well as 800,000 email accounts of users of the toy. This is a serious concern for the IoT toy industry and parents should be very careful when purchasing toys for children and understand what kind of information is being captured and used by the manufacturer. Generally any device that has Wi-Fi or Bluetooth could have this issue. New technologies that preserve user privacy, such as data-level cybersecurity, are a first step in protecting children against such breaches."
Hacker is the cyber security expert in residence at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in Pennsylvania. He is the former deputy chief information security officer for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, where, for six years, he supported the Enterprise Information Security Office in managing information security, guiding state agency CISOs and executives, interacting with state and federal partners, and protecting citizen data and government systems and operations. He played a major role in creating enterprise security strategies, standards and policies, enhancing overall application security, and was responsible for risk management and compliance across the commonwealth. Prior to his appointment at the commonwealth, Hacker served as global security practice head for a global IT consulting firm where he built a practice organization spanning multiple geographies and fostered a highly skilled and influential security Center of Excellence.
Website: http://www.HarrisburgU.edu
Contact: Steven Infanti, [email protected]

EXPERT ROUNDUP: (11 experts)

With spring right around the corner, following are experts who are available to provide spring cleaning and organization tips for your readers:

Organizing Before a Move or Cleaning
Sharone Ben-Harosh
Founder and CEO
FlatRate moving
As the CEO of FlatRate, the number-one rated moving company, Ben-Harosh is available to share tips for your readers on organization prior to a move or for spring cleaning purposes: "Organize. One of the biggest missteps to spring cleaning is being unprepared and then getting distracted. When you enter a space, come prepared. Bring a cleaning caddy full of all your favorite cleaning products, scrapers, gloves, and sponges. Also, bring a rolling garbage can that will allow you to move around easily in tight spots. Being prepared will help you avoid having to leave the space once you are there. In our business of moving and storage, we are all too familiar with the anxiety that comes before a move. Most of the anxiety is tied to organizing and packing, two activities for which procrastination comes easily. By tackling part of the job at key times throughout the year, it will make life much easier when it comes time to move it all somewhere else."
Contact: Jared Baiman, [email protected]

Preventing Leaking and Mold
Matthew Stock
President
U.S. Waterproofing
Stock, an expert in waterproofing homes, can discuss how to prevent a number of unsuspecting springtime issues, such as how to prevent leaking and how warm temperatures may lead to a hidden health concern: mold. He can also share some DIY tips, including: 1) Know why it happened: "Basement leaks happen, a lot! Any foundation can spring a leak over time. Wet conditions + basement leak = mold. It doesn't take much: a little moisture, air, and darkness. That's all it takes for mold to take root and spread like wildfire." 2) Where is the water coming from? "Thankfully, in this very frustrating situation, there is always a water source. Is there oversaturated soil around the foundation of your home? Are there open/cracked window wells? Are the gutters clogged or blocked? Are downspouts not extended away from the house?" 3) What to do: "Move soil away from the house and clean those gutters. Sometimes a leak will stop when you grade soil/clean gutters. Keep those trouble spots clear all year long for prevention. Also, everything has an expiration -- including sump pumps. Check them yearly. Most sump pumps only last 5-10 years. Lastly, get a free estimate. Yes, free. Any reputable company will give a homeowner a free waterproofing estimate."
Contact: Andrew Hrubec, [email protected]

Flip the Hanger
Rachel Pella
Fashion Coordinator
Clothes Mentor
"Flip the hanger. If you haven't worn an item in six months or more, it's time to say goodbye. To help you identify those items, store them on hangers facing the same direction; then flip the hanger after you've worn it. If a hanger hasn't flipped in six months, sell or donate the item."
Website: http://www.clothesmentor.com
Contact: Matt DeMargel, [email protected]  

Sell and Donate Bins
Jenny Mann
Vice President
Children's Orchard
"Sell and donate bins. Keep two small bins right inside the closet, one for items to sell and one for items to donate. Storing the bins in the closet makes it easy to sort on the spot. Then, every few months or so, you can take the items to your local resale store or donation center."
Website: http://www.childrensorchard.com
Contact: Matt DeMargel, [email protected]  

Tackling the Clutter
Jodi Bart Holzband
Organization Expert, Writer and Editor
SpareFoot.com
"A recent survey shows that 78% of Americans will partake in spring cleaning this year. However, more than half of the population dreads the task more than completing their tax returns! Spring cleaning within the home doesn't have to be a daunting or endlessly time-consuming task. Tackle the clutter by first prioritizing your spaces. Next, divide and conquer your tasks in order to make results more tangible. Setting manageable goals and developing an action plan at the outset will help reduce anxiety, speed the process and make you feel more accomplished."
Holzband is a writer and editor at SpareFoot with a particular interest in topics around organization, moving and storage. When not creating content for the world's largest self- and full-service storage marketplace, she enjoys spending time with her husband and young daughter.
Contact: Elizabeth Zwerin, [email protected] 

Spring Cleaning Your Home
Meg Roberts
President
Molly Maid
Roberts, president of Molly Maid, the nation's leading residential cleaning service, is available to share: the best tips and tricks to spring cleaning the interior of a home; tricks to quicken up spring cleaning; and unique places to focus on while spring cleaning, such as a mattress or a refrigerator.
Website: https://www.mollymaid.com
Contact: Elise Rose, [email protected]

Spring Cleaning the Outdoors/Exterior of Your Home
J.B. Sassano
President
Mr. Handyman
Sassano, president of Mr. Handyman, the nation's leading home repair and maintenance franchise, is available to share tips on spring cleaning the outdoors and exterior of a home, such as cleaning out gutters and fixing up the deck.
Website: http://www.mrhandyman.com
Contact: Elise Rose, [email protected]

Cleaning Dryers and Dryer Vents
Dave Lavalle
Founder
Dryer Vent Wizard
Lavalle, founder of Dryer Vent Wizard, the nation's leading dryer maintenance and repair franchise, is available to discuss: the importance of routine cleaning of the dryer and dryer vents; why homeowners need to perform one deep clean of their dryer annually; how to clean a dryer and dryer vents, giving DIY tips and tricks for homeowners; and how to prevent a dryer fire from starting during the warmer months.
Website: http://www.dryerventwizard.com
Contact: Elise Rose, [email protected]

Closet Design and Organization
Lisa Adams
Founder
LA Closet Design
Adams, who creates beautiful and functional luxurious closet spaces, is available to discuss closet design, seasonal clothing storage, packing, and closet organization. Celebrity clients include Fergie, Christina Aguilera, Kris Jenner, Khloe Kardashian and Monique Lhuillier. LA Closet Design merges form and function by incorporating dramatic aesthetics, unexpected luxe amenities and vital organizational details to create spaces that not only store belongings but function as viable living areas. Plush seating options, breakfast bars, wine chillers, cosmetic refrigerators, and more mean wardrobe storage areas that are so much more than hangers and shelving.
Website: www.laclosetdesign.com
Contact: Alexandra Huff, [email protected]

Home Cleaning, Organization and Decluttering
Debra Johnson
Home Cleaning Expert
Merry Maids
Johnson, a home cleaning expert for Merry Maids, the nation's largest home cleaning service, is available to discuss a variety of cleaning, organization, and decluttering tips and tricks, including: how to make money while you spring-clean; how to spring-clean your home in under 15 or 30 minutes; a sleep-deprived mom's guide to overnight spring cleaning; DIY spring cleaning without breaking the bank; five steps to foolproof closet organization; chemical-free spring cleaning; spring-cleaning your car, tech and tools;  and general spring cleaning tips for pets, appliances, the bathroom, dust and allergens, the patio or deck, etc.
Contact: Jordan Ingram, [email protected]

Appliance Cleaning and Maintenance
Jill Notini
Vice President of Communications and Marketing
Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
Notini is able to address multiple aspects of appliance cleaning and maintenance that should have a place in every home's spring cleaning routine. She has been part of AHAM for nearly 18 years and is quoted regularly in trade and consumer publications as a source on home appliance industry trends and usage tips. In 2002, she earned a "15 to Watch" Award from PR News and was named to Dealerscope Magazine's "40 Under 40" list. In 2007, AHAM received ASAE's Associations Advance America Excellence Award for "Home Sweet Home," a campaign Notini executed, to provide appliances to families rebuilding in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. AHAM is the only association dedicated to providing the home appliance industry and consumers with leadership, advocacy and a forum for action in public policy, standards and business decisions.
Contact: Chris Doscher, [email protected]

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