Archive for September 2013
The basics of anti-aging
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Shanti Albani will be discussing the basics of anti-aging.
Dr. Shanti Albani, a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, has certifications in herbal medicine and bioidentical hormone replacement. She had a primary care practice for many years in Mexico in the small town of San Miguel de Allende. She also owned a health food store where she held trainings on health and nutrition for the general public. While living in Mexico, Dr. Albani worked for a country-wide bioidentical hormone replacement company and trained physicians in the use of bioidentical hormones. She currently lives in Florida and works for Life Extension as a Clinical Trainer.
Homeopathy for kids: bumps and bruises from school sports, cough, cold and flu, stress, sleep disorders growing pains, acne
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Christophe Merville, D. Pharm., will be discussing homeopathy for bumps and bruises from school sports, cough, cold and flu, stress and sleep disorders, growing pains in teenagers, and acne.
Since 1990, Christophe Merville has been the Director of Education and Pharmacy Development for Boiron, the world’s leading manufacturer of homeopathic medicines. Dr. Merville has created training programs, both online and in print, for pharmacists and retailers on homeopathy and medicine.
Benefits of probiotic supplementation
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Donald Brown will be discussing the benefits of probiotic supplementation.
Dr. Donald Brown is naturopathic physician and widely respected authority on the safety and efficacy of dietary supplements and evidence-based natural medicine. Dr. Brown is the founder and director of Natural Product Research Consultants in Seattle, WA. Founded in 1990, the organization has provided consulting for companies in the natural product and pharmaceutical industries as well as education for health care professionals. Maintaining an impressive portfolio of corporate and private clients, Dr. Brown is also a highly respected author, editor, and lecturer.
The teenage brain and how individualized nutrient therapies repair chemical imbalances
Dana Laake and her special guests Albert Mensah, MD, and Judith Bowman, MD, will be discussing the teenage brain and how individualized nutrient therapies repair chemical imbalances.
Drs. Mensah and Bowman co-founded Mensah Medical near Chicago, IL. Both family practice physicians have undergone extensive training by William J. Walsh, Ph.D., founder of the Pfeiffer Treatment Center and Health Research Institute. Drs. Mensah and Bowman consult with physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other health care professionals, and lead annual physician training in orthomolecular medicine. The dedicated team of Mensah Medical is committed to understanding the individual needs and critical issues of their patients.
Increased interest in local, sustainable food systems; formulas that support kids’ health for the back-to-school season
Dana Laake and her special guest Buddy Ojeda, CN, will be discussing the increased interest in local, sustainable food systems. They will also discuss formulas that support kids’ health for this back-to-school season.
Buddy Ojeda is a Certified Nutritionist, health educator and MegaFood’s Eastern Regional Educator. Buddy has worked in the dietary supplement industry since 1996. He has a broad understanding of natural health topics and is often called upon to discuss issues related to immune health, joint disorders, essential fatty acids, Traditional Chinese Medicine, cardiovascular health and energy management. He also has expertise in sleep disorders, stress reduction, digestive health concerns and energy medicine, as well as diet, lifestyle and the correct use of nutritional supplements.