Essentials Of Healthy Living

Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Johanna Kandel will be discussing overcoming eating disorders. Johanna Kandel is the founder and executive director of The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness and author of Life Beyond Your Eating Disorder. She has brought information and awareness about eating disorders to more than 150,000 middle school, high school, and college students, and has been an advocate for eating disorder legislation at both the state and national levels.

Host Dana Laake and her special guest John F. Crawford, Ph.D., will be discussing micronutrient testing for nutritional status and health implications in common chronic conditions. John F. Crawford, Ph.D. is the Senior Vice President of Operations for SpectraCell Laboratories. Dr. Crawford oversees the daily operations of the laboratory and works closely with the University of Texas Biochemical Institute to develop new assays. He has 25 years of operating and general management experience in the clinical laboratory industry.

Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Deanna Minich will be discussing nutritional solutions for perimenopause. Deanna Minich, PhD, CN is Vice President of Research & Development Communications at Metagenics and a respected clinician, lecturer, and author.

Host Dana Laake and her special guest Peter Josling will be discussing the health benefits of stabilized allicin, a key component of garlic. Peter Josling is Director of The Garlic Centre based in Sussex, England – an independent source of information about the medicinal, culinary, and general properties of garlic. Mr. Josling has been involved in the invention, development and manufacture of the world’s first commercially available stabilized allicin extract.

Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Kathi Head, ND, will be discussing supplements for pets. Kathi Head, ND, is the Director of Product Development for Thorne Research and Editor-in-Chief of the journal Alternative Medicine Review. She has written three books on diabetes, numerous articles, and has lectured on health topics at medical meetings in the United States and abroad.

Host Dana Laake and her special guest Dallas Clouatre, Ph.D., will be discussing cardiovascular benefits of CoQ10. 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 Lydia Martinez will be discussing childhood obesity, along with lifestyle and dietary recommendations to help children live healthier lives. Lydia Martinez, N.C.P.T., is a life coach and personal trainer. She takes everyday people and transforms their lives physically, emotionally and financially. Lydia has coached thousands of people living better to obtain the body and life you want. Lydia’s family history has fueled her drive for education in health, nutrition, and exercise. She is a trained certified fitness specialist, a LPI Life coach, and a NESTA child nutrition specialist.

Host Dana Laake and her special guest Linda Lazarus will be discussing Biofield Balancing. Linda teaches meditation, yoga and qigong to balance energy, enhance human potential and leadership qualities. Linda has studied the healing art of bio-energy and has certifications in qigong for back care, and in Acu-Yoga. Linda is a mediator, trainer and lawyer in private practice in Washington, DC. She is the founder and coordinator of the DC Contemplative Law Group.

Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Keri Marshall, MS, ND will be discussing children's health. Dr. Keri Marshall is a licensed naturopathic doctor specializing in pediatrics, women's medicine and chronic disease management. Dr. Marshall is the Medical Director for Gaia Herbs, a leader in organic herbal products. She sees patients at Village Green on Tuesdays.

Host Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Robert S. Ivker will be discussing the "Sinus Survival Quick Fix," a natural approach for sinus sufferers. Dr. Robert S. Ivker has been a family physician since 1972, after graduating from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. For the past 18 years, he has been practicing holistic medicine, with an emphasis on the treatment and prevention of chronic disease. Dr. Ivker is the author of "Sinus Survival: The Holistic Medical Treatment for Sinusitis, Allergies, and Colds."

Host Dr. Kevin Passero will be discussing food sensitivities and nutrition ideas to stabilize blood sugar and optimize energy levels. Special guest Chris Young, VP of Sales and Marketing for NutraFusion Nutritionals, will be discussing the benefits of protein supplements to enhance the diet. Chris has more than a decade of experience in the natural products industry.

Host Dana Laake and her special guest Stuart Tomc will be discussing the bioavailability and concerns about the quality of fish oil. Stuart Tomc has over twenty years' experience in the field of nutritional medicine. He is an authority on evidence-based dietary supplements and a respected consultant to the World Health Organization.

Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest, Dr. Ann Allworth, Ph.D, will be discussing Stress and its Impact on the Immune System. Dr. Allworth, is an educator and consultant with MegaFood

Host Dana Laake and her special guest, Marc Isaacson, will be discussing Village Green Apothecary's unique approach to healthcare, including individualized nutrition, compounded prescriptions, and the benefits of testing for nutritional deficiencies. Marc Isaacson, President & CEO of Village Green Apothecary, is passionate about changing our healthcare system from a symptoms-based approach to one that works on getting to the root cause, focusing on wellness, and promoting prevention.

Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Douglas "Duffy” MacKay, N.D, will be discussing Supplement Regulation & Quality. Dr. MacKay is Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs for the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN). In addition to his hands-on experience as a practitioner in the field of integrative medicine, he spent 8 years working as a medical consultant for Nordic Naturals and Thorne Research.

Host Dana Laake and her special guest Martie Whittekin, CCN, will be discussing Digestive Health During the Holiday Season. Martie Whittekin has been a national leader in the nutrition industry and an activist for health freedom.

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

Host Dana Laake and her special guest Eric Anderson will be discussing the unique health benefits of krill oil. Eric Anderson is Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for Aker BioMarine in North America — an integrated biotechnology company dedicated to the sustainable harvesting of krill and development of krill-derived biotech products. Eric Anderson has been a member of the natural products industry for more than 15 years.

Host Dr. Kevin Passaro and his special guest Robert J. Hedaya, M.D., D.F.A.P.A will be discussing integrative support for depression. Dr. Hedaya is the director of the Hedaya Clinic and National Center for Whole Psychiatry. He is a diversely trained and experienced psychiatrist and has been recognized as a Master Clinician in functional medicine by the Institute for Functional Medicine.

Host Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Jay Greenstein DC, CCSP, TPI CGFI will be discussing advanced techniques to support comprehensive physical rehabilitation. In addition to maintaining his private practice as CEO of Sport and Spine Rehab, Dr. Greenstein has served as a recommended provider for the National Football League (NFL) Players Association.