205 Are You a Magnet for Insect Bites? with Eugene Zabolotsky

In EPISODE 205 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER,host,Dr. Gillian Lockitch, welcomes Eugene Zabolotsky, founder and CEO of Health Helper, a pioneer in nature-inspired consumer medical devices. With over two decades in the pharmaceutical and medical tech industries, Eugene has made it his mission to create affordable, accessible solutions for common health issues—from bug bites to menstrual pain to muscle recovery. He developed the Bite Helper, a hand-held device using thermal pulse technology to alleviate the itch and sting of insect bites. Launched in 2017, the Bite Helper is available in the US and globally, and is particularly effective in regions with year-round mosquito issues. Eugene also discusses the Muscle Helper, a TENS device for muscle rehabilitation, and his future plans for developing military-grade, rugged versions of his products. In the conversation he emphasizes the potential of medical devices to transform consumer health. In this episode, Eugene shares his entrepreneurial journey from working with Big Pharma to creating startup innovations. He explains how the Bite Helper uses heat to stop itching and potentially disrupt mosquito-borne disease transmission. They also discuss the future of at-home health tech, including mobile-powered devices and wearable stress management tools. Episode Timeline: Episode Timeline: 0:00 – Introduction and Overview Kick off the episode with a warm welcome and a preview of what's to come. 4:05 – Eugene Zabolotsky's Background and Career Journey Learn about Eugene's path from entrepreneur to innovator in health tech. 8:50 – Innovation and Development of the Bite Helper Discover how the Bite Helper was created and how it works to relieve itch and irritation. 12:47 – Clinical Studies and Market Expansion We explore the science behind the product and how it's scaling to new global markets. 19:13 – Consumer Market and Product Availability Where can you find it? Insights into retail growth and customer adoption. 22:13 – Muscle Helper and Other Products Eugene shares new product developments and what's next from his team. 33:27 – Military Applications and Future Innovations Unexpected uses for these wellness tools and how they're being adopted in new fields. 33:51 – Conclusion and Key Takeaways Final thoughts on innovation, wellness, and empowering consumer health solutions. Action Steps:  Check out Gillian's blog " Age is Just a Number" in the A to Z  2025 Blogging Challenge  Schedule a  FREE CALL with Dr. Gillian Lockitch.  Join the GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger Learn about  Eugene Zabolotsky and Health Helper at the links below. https://eugene.health/ https://www.instagram.com/eugene.zabolotsky/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugene-zabolotsky/