Essentials Of Healthy Living

Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Kaori Shimazaki Dadgostar will be discussing the benefits of ribose for chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, heart muscle energy, and increased stamina and endurance. Kaori Shimazaki Dadgostar, Ph.D., is a technical specialist for Jarrow Formulas. She earned her PhD from the Molecular Biology Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles. Her multidisciplinary collaborations, as well as her work in protein/peptide/small-molecule chemistry, antibody engineering, and imaging have led to numerous published papers, grants, and patents.

Host Dana Laake and her special guest Kelly Dorfman will be discussing the hidden connections between children's diets and common childhood ailments. Kelly Dorfman, MS, LND, is a health program planner and nutritionist. Kelly specializes in nutrition and lifestyle strategies to address complex health problems from autism to bone loss to rare genetic disorders. She has a special interest in children and is a co-founder of Developmental Delay Resources (DDR), a non-profit organization to educate parents, teachers and health professionals who deal with children facing attention, behavior and cognitive challenges. Kelly's special talent for integrating information from many sources and finding practical solutions has made her a popular speaker and workshop leader.

Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Guy Daniels will be discussing ways to reduce your healthcare costs using natural medicine. Guy Daniels has a master's degree in nutrition and a master herbalist certification. He is a practitioner, consultant, and author within the field of natural medicine. His new book, Reduce Your Healthcare Costs Through Natural Medicine shares cutting edge research that defines the boundaries between natural and conventional medicine and reveals some misconceptions behind nutrition.

Host Dana Laake and her special guest Melonie Semadeni of CamoCare Organics will be discussing natural, organic-based skin care products. She will discuss the impact that aging has on skin, ways to keep skin looking younger, the toxic chemicals found in most skin-care products and how to navigate around them, and CamoCare's new, safe and natural skin-care line that incorporates cutting-edge, anti-aging science.

Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Ann Allworth will be discussing important supplements for children’s health. Ann Allworth, Ph.D., is an educator and consultant with MegaFood. She taught in higher education for 20 years, 15 of which were spent at the medical school level where she received numerous teaching awards. Ann left the medical establishment in 2004 and joined the natural health industry. She believes there are alternatives to modern medicine’s focus on pharmaceuticals for disease treatment and supports natural approaches to wellness.

Host Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Christophe Merville will be discussing essential homeopathic medicines for the summer season. Christophe Merville, D. Pharm. is the Director of Education and Pharmacy Development for Boiron – the world’s leading manufacturer of homeopathic medicines since 1990. Dr. Merville has created training programs, both on-line and in print, for pharmacists and retailers on homeopathy and medicines available to treat common health conditions. 

Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Wilma McFadden will be discussing myths about exercising, hiring a personal trainer, different types of training, and the importance of nutrition for fitness. Wilma McFadden is the owner of Body Beyond Fit, where the mission is to help clients assess their fitness status, identify a course of action, and take control of issues such as weight loss, diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and obesity with exercise and diet.

Host Dana Laake and her special guest Kristin Jorgenson will be discussing the importance of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids (EFA’s) Kristin Jorgenson, MA, CHHC, has spent the last 5 years pioneering the supplement line, Minami Nutrition. Kristin has educated thousands of people on nutrition as it relates to mental and emotional health, child development, women’s health and more. As Minami Nutrition's National Brand Manager and Educator, Kristin studies new and evolving aspects of omega-3 science.

Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Rob Ivker will be discussing allergies and hay fever relief. Dr. Rob Ivker developed the Sinus Survival Program to treat allergy problems while addressing the root cause of the symptoms. He has made tremendous breakthroughs over the years to help his patients, readers and internet audience around the world. Dr. Robert S. Ivker is the best-selling author of Sinus Survival: The Holistic Medical Treatment for Allergies, Colds and Sinusitus, and a leading authority on integrative medical treatment for acute, chronic and fungal sinusitis.

Host Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Holly Lucille will be discussing how stress and metabolism can affect women’s hormones. Holly Lucille, ND, RN, is a nationally recognized licensed Naturopathic Physician. She is an author, educator and a frequent guest on television and radio shows. A member of the Enzymatic Therapy Scientific Advisory Board, Dr. Lucille maintains her private practice, Healing From Within Healthcare, in Los Angeles.

Host Dana Laake and her special guests Dr. Michael Moskowitz, DC and Kathleen Ammalee Rogers, RN will be discussing the benefits of chiropractic and mind-body medicine. Chiropractor Michael Moskowitz practices in Bethesda where he diagnoses and treats common spinal misalignments that can occur from lifestyle or injuries causing pain, discomfort and degenerative conditions. Kathleen Ammalee Rogers, RN is the founder of Positive Vision Network and a personal wellbeing coach, with more than 35 years of experience empowering people and organizations to find balance, health and harmony.

Host Dana Laake and her special guest Mackie Shilstone will be discussing the benefits of fish oil for anti-aging, inflammation, and fitness. Mackie Shilstone is one of America's most influential sports performance managers, whose expertise has played a pivotal role in the long-term success of world-class athletes. Over 3,000 professional athletes have turned to Mackie to give them the body, drive, stamina, and performance they need to win. Mackie has written six books on fitness and weight management. His newest book, Body Plan for Kids, is a comprehensive guide for parents to gain control of their child's weight through healthy eating, fitness, and increasing self-esteem.

Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. James Gordon will be discussing natural strategies for dealing with depression and optimizing health. James S. Gordon, MD, is a Harvard-educated psychiatrist and world-renowned expert in using mind-body medicine to heal depression, anxiety, and psychological trauma. Dr. Gordon is a clinical professor at the Georgetown University School of Medicine and the founder and director of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine.

Host Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. James Duke will be discussing herbs and spices as they relate to health and disease. As an economic botanist with a Ph.D. in botany, Jim Duke worked with the U. S. Department of Agriculture for 32 years. Today, in his Green Pharmacy Garden, he serves as a distinguished lecturer for the Master of Science in Herbal Medicine program at Tai Sophia Institute. Dr. Duke is a renowned speaker and author and he leads ethnobotanical trips to ecologically rich areas of the world.

Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Joseph Lamb, MD will be discussing getting in shape for spring. Dr. Lamb is Director of Intramural Clinical Research at The Functional Medicine Research Center for Metagenics.

Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Bradley Bush, ND will be discussing food sensitivities and their effects on health. Dr. Bradley Bush is the Clinical Director for NeuroScience, Inc. He practiced medicine for 7 years at New Hampshire Natural Health Clinic in Bedford, NH, specializing in neuroendocrine disorders, gastrointestinal disorders and IV therapies. Dr. Bush was the founder of the annual event Pharmaceutical Perspectives and co-founder of 4-Corners Medical Education. He has worked in the nutritional supplement industry for many years.

Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest David Perlmutter, Ph.D. will be discussing antioxidants for brain health. David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, ABIHM is a Board-Certified Neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. He is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of nutritional influences in neurological disorders.

Host Dana Laake and her special guest Dallas Cloutre, Ph.D. will be discussing natural therapies for cholesterol management. Dr. Clouatre earned his A.B. from Stanford and his Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley. A Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, he is a prominent industry consultant, author of numerous books and a sought-after speaker. Dr. Clouatre is the New Product Development & Marketing Consultant for Jarrow Formulas.

Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Adrienne Clamp, MD, DABMA will be discussing bioidentical hormones. Dr. Clamp is board certified in both Family Practice and Medical Acupuncture. She focuses on individualized care of patients with hypothyroidism, adrenal stress and fatigue, and hormone imbalance using a combination of traditional allopathic medicine and holistic approaches, such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, and homeopathy.

Host Dana Laake and her special guest Steven Nadell, MS, CNS will be discussing deeper levels for reducing risk of disease and improving health - the importance of cell signaling. Steven Nadell is a Certified Nutritioin Specialist with 20 years of experience in the field of nutrition. He currently works for Thorne Research as their Functional Medicine Consultant.