Essentials of Healthy Living

"Essentials of Healthy Living" radio show lineup

Saturday, July 4

Host: Dr. Kevin Passero
Topics:
Mindful eating, benefits of eating organic, practical dietary advice
Guest:
Ellen Kittredge, CHHC - Nutrition and Health Counselor for Ellen's Nutrition Counseling

Tune in Saturdays at 10-11am, on AM 1260 or listen live on the web.

Radio show archive

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June 27 , 2009
Topics: Health Benefits of IgG Immunoglobulin

Special guest: Eric Weaver, PhD - Chief Scientific Officer of Proliant Health & Biologicals

June 20 , 2009
Topics: Secondary causes of osteoporosis

Special guest: Dr. Hai Jin Kim – family practice physician practicing integrative and holistic medicine in Virginia

June 13 , 2009
Topics: Hyaluronic acid and skin health

Special guest: John O' Connor – quality control and research for Jarrow Formulas

June 6 , 2009
Topics: Liver health

Special guest: Ryan Malone – public relations & education for Himalaya Herbal Healthcare

May 30, 2009
Topics: Natural approaches to common pediatric problems

Special guest: Keri Marshall, MS, ND – specializes in pediatrics, women's medicine and chronic disease management

May 23, 2009
Topics: Natural strategies for energy support

Special guest: Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. – leading authority on chronic fatigue syndrome & fibromyalgia

May 16, 2009
Topics: The health benefits of resveratrol and vitamin K2

Special guest: Dr. Brian Tanzer, M.S. provides technical support for Pathway supplements, Village Green's exclusive brand of supplements

May 9 , 2009
Topics: Integrative Medicine and Fertility

Special guest: Dr. Asha Subramanian – a family physician practicing comprehensive primary care in Rockville and Chevy Chase Maryland

May 2 , 2009
Topics: Jordan's amazing health story and the importance of diet, nutrition, and omega 3 fatty acids

Special guest: Jordan Rubin – founder and CEO of Garden of Life, a leading health and wellness company committed to empowering extraordinary health with whole food based supplements, functional foods, and educational resources

April 25, 2009
Topics: Fibromayalgia and physical therapy solutions

Special guest: May Kesler, MTh, PT – founder of the Kesler Physical Massage & Movement Therapy

April 18, 2009
Topics: Eye health, nutrients and supplements for improved vision, aged related macular degeneration, glaucoma, essential fatty acids

Special guest: David W. Nelson, OD, MBA – optometrist with over twenty years of experience

April 11, 2009
Topics: Topics: "News You Can Use" on alcohol, eyesight, trans fatty acids, Autism, falls, stroke, antioxidants, vitamin D and prostate health

April 4, 2009
Topics: Health benefits of mushrooms – reishi, cordyceps, maitake

Special guest: Dr. Ann Allworth Ph.D – educator and consultant with Megafood

March 28, 2009
Topics: Medication and juices, leaky gut, paradigm shift in medicine, mercury fillings, fluoride in water, additives and childhood behavior, vaccines and autism

March 21, 2009
Topics: Nutrient testing (Spectracell), saliva hormone testing; BHRT, benefits of custom compounding

Special guest: Will McCawley – Practitioner Liaison for Village Green Apothecary

March 14, 2009
Topics: MCHC and bone health

Special guest: Deanna Minich, Ph.D, FACN, CNS

March 7, 2009
Topics:Integrative approach to pain management

Special guest: Guy Chamberland M.Sc., Ph.D, Vice President Regulatory Affairs and Product Development of Biotanikat

February 28, 2009
Topics:Nutrition and stress management

Special guest: Elizabeth Blumberg – registered dietitian, licensed nutritionist

February 21, 2009
Topics: ADHD, autism, holistic pediatrics and pre-pregnancy preparation

Special guest: Dr. Tracy Freeman – holistic medical physician

February 14, 2009
Topics: Benefits of activated silicon (JarroSil)
, health news including dangerous prescription drugs
Special guest: Kevin Connolly, Ph.D, Director of Scientific Affairs and Product Development at Jarrow Formulas, Inc.

February 7, 2009
Topics: Integrative approach to managing migraines

Special guest: Dr. Kevin Kelleher, MD – ranked as a Washingtonian Magazine's 2005 "Top Doctors"

January 31, 2009
Topics: Heart health, myths about cholesterol, naturals alternatives for depression

Special guest: Ann Allworth Ph.D – educator and consultant with Megafood

January 24, 2009
Topics:
B12 levels, intuition in clinical practice
Special guest: Kelly Dorfman – health program planner and nutritionist

January 17, 2009
Topics: Subclinical hypothyroidism – symptoms, tests, nutrients

January 10, 2009
Topics: Sleep support, primary care with an integrative approach
Special guest: Dr. James Brodsky

January 3, 2009
Topics: Cleansing (benefits of doing a whole body cleanse and supplementing with fiber and probiotics)
Special guest: Cheryl Myers, Vice President of Health Sciences, for Enzymatic Therapy

December 28, 2008
Topics: News you can use – second-hand smoke, negative calorie intake, TIA's (ministrokes)
Special guest: Dr. Hank Liers – formulator of over 200 nutritional suppplements

December 13, 2008
Topics: "Green" gift ideas, risk-free cardiovascular tests, antioxidants, nutrition, vision
Special guest: Dr. Hank Liers – formulator of over 200 nutritional suppplements

December 6, 2008
Topics: Ginger, hypertension, cold/flu prevention and treatment
Special guest: Dr. Joseph J. Lamb of Metagenics and
Director of Intramural Clinical Research, Functional Medicine Research Ctr.

November 19, 2008
Topics: Vitamin D, probiotics, heart health
Special guest: Micki Poff of Jarrow Formulas

November 12, 2008
Topics: Diet sodas and weight gain, remedies for fevers and sports injuries, probiotics and gut immune reactions, nutrition
Special guest: Dr. Patrick Hanoway, Chief Medical Officer for Genova Diagnostics

November 5, 2008
Topics: Naturally avoiding the flu, Behavioral Kinesiology muscle checking and headache relief
Special guest: Dr. Jerry Teplitz
, JD, Ph.D

October 22, 2008
Topics: Breast cancer, osteoporosis
Special guest: Dr. Bryan Walsh, ND

October 8, 2008
Topics: Breast cancer, detox
Special guest: Steven Nadell – functional medicine consultant for
Xymogen

October 1, 2008
Topics: Boost your immunity, local green economies, Bethesda Green's Livability Project
Special guest: Dave Feldman, Livability Project CEO

September 24, 2008
Topics: How to choose a supplement
Special guest: Bill Palat, consultant for Village Green's Pathway supplements

September 17, 2008
Topics: Grapefruit – estrogen interaction, preventing Alzheimer's, health tips on nutrients, natural products industry
Special guest: Brian Bogren with New Chapter

September 3, 2008
Topics: Tests and medical checkups, headaches, 'green' tips

August 27, 2008
Topics: Natural approaches to skin disorders
Special guest: Dr. Veronica Hayduk – licensed & board certified naturopathic physician

August 20, 2008
Topics: Organic foods, greens formulas
Special guest: Ann Allworth, Ph.D – educator and consultant with MegaFood

August 13 , 2008
Topics: Myths about saturated fats and cholesterol
Special guest: Sally Fallon – chef, nutrition researcher, homemaker, community activist and author of Nourishing Traditions

July 30, 2008
Topics: Integrative approach to common digestive complaints (IBS, constipation, colitis, Crohn’s disease)
Special guest: Dr. Janine Blackman – family physician and co-founder of The Gilbert Clinic, a private integrative health care practice

July 23, 2008
Topics: Postpartum depression, pediatric nutrition, response to Michael Savage's comments on Autism
Special guest: Keri Marshall, MS, ND – serves on the board of advisors for Nordic Naturals

July 16, 2008
Topics: Cardiovascular diseases, GPLC (form of L-Carnitine)
Special guest: Micki Poff – expert on carnitine formulations for Jarrow Formulas, Inc.

July 9, 2008
Topics: Toxins – environment, air, food, water, and in our bodies
Special guest: Dr. George Yu, Clinical Professor of Urology at George Washington University

June 25, 2008
Topics: Eco-friendly design for homes and businesses
Special guest: Robin Buck, Robin Buck Design and Feng Shui

June 11, 2008
Topics: Mood disorders – anxiety and depression
Special guest: Douglas MacKay, ND – founder of Makai Naturopathic Center in Dover, NH and Nordic Naturals’ Research Advisor

June 4, 2008
Topics: Hormonal issues affecting men and women and the benefits of Maca herb
Special guest: Rodney Anderson, Director of Sales for Natural Health International – makers of 100% organic, fair-trade Maca

May 28, 2008
Topics: Health tips, children's health
Special guest: Patty Lemer, Executive Director of Developmental Delay Resources (DDR) and editor of the newly-released book, Envisioning a Bright Future

May 21, 2008
Topics: Weight loss (bariatric) surgery and the importance of nutritional support
Special guest: Barry Greene, M.D. and Mandy Mirzaie, RD, LDN. from the bariatric surgury team of Shady Grove Adventist Hospital

May 14, 2008
Topics: Bone health and the benefits of taking whole food nutritional supplements
Special guest: Taryn Forrelli, ND, Director of Medical Education for New Chapter – specializes in herbal and nutritional research

May 7, 2008
Topics: B-vitamins, magnesium, sleep deprivation, anxiety and phobias
Special guest: Mark Bottinick – therapist and licensed certified clinical social worker

April 30, 2008
Topics: Cleansing and detoxification
Special guest: Cheryl Myers, Vice President of Health Sciences, for Enzymatic Therapy

April 23, 2008

Topics: Treatments for depression and manic depression
Special guest: Dr. Robert J. Hedaya MD, FAPA, Hedaya Clinic and National Center for Whole Psychiatry

April 16, 2008

Topics: Magnesium deficiency, herbal misconceptions and fears
Special guest: Mitch Coven – medical herbalist and founder of Vitality Works

April 9, 2008

Topics: Vitamin D, symptoms based on location – head-to-toe
Special guest: Victoria Wood – registered dietician and nutritionist

April 2, 2008
Topics: B5 – pantothenic acid, thyroid health, adrenal fatigue, autism awareness
Special guest: Ann Allworth, Ph.D – educator and consultant with MegaFood

March 26, 2008

Topics: Maternal health, fetal health, EFA's in brain and neurological development of infants and children
Special guest: Keri Marshall, MS, ND – serves on the board of advisors for Nordic Naturals

March 19, 2008
Topics: Beta carotine deficiency, custom compounding
Special guest: Saiyed Asif – Village Green compounding specialist

March 12, 2008
Topics: Women's health and Jarrow Formulas’ Fem-Dophilus®
Special guest: Sherrill Sellman , ND – psychotherapist, health journalist and women's health advocate discusses her latest book, What Women Must Know to Protect Their Daughters From Breast Cancer

March 5, 2008
Topics: Folic acid deficiency, controversies in medicine – artificial sweetners, flouride

February 27, 2008

Topics: Weight loss, increasing metabolic energy, thyroid evaluation
Special guest: Dr. Stacy Bell – registered dietician and expert in the dietary
supplement field

February 20, 2008
Topics: Green living, reducing toxin exposure, green cleaning products and healthy beauty care products
Special guests: Dr. Ken Ingham, author of Ecoepic & Other Poems and Beth Chung, author of Your Green Home: A Guide to Earth-friendly Building and Remodeling

February 13, 2008
Topics: Vitamin A deficiency, discussion of fibromyalgia syndrome
Special guest: Aaron Hoo, ND
, – Senior Medical Clinical Advisor for Metagenics

February 6, 2008
Topics: Chromium, Cinnulin PF cinnamon extract, metabolic syndrome
Special guest: Peter Miller – director of product development for Integrity Nutraceuticals

January 23, 2008
Topics: Vitamin D, alternatives to cholesterol lowering medications
Special guest: Dr. James Brodsky – primary care with an integrative approach

January 16, 2008
Topics: Selenium deficiency, Blockade virus-blocking product
Special guest: Nancy Angelini, Director of Education and Training for New Chapter

January 9, 2008
Topics: Cardiovascular risk testing, discussion of natural approaches to women's healthcare
Special guest: Dr. Allan Warshowsky

January 2, 2008
Topics: Mood disorders – anxiety and depression
Special guest: Douglas MacKay, ND – founder of Makai Naturopathic Center in Dover, NH and Nordic Naturals’ Research Advisor

December 26, 2007
Topics: Zinc depletion, discussion of whole food supplements
Special guest: Ann Allworth, Ph.D – educator and consultant with MegaFood

December 19, 2007
Topics: Creative aging – stress, obesity, and mental activities
Special guest:
Kelly Dorfman, MS, LND – health program planner and nutritionist

December 12, 2007
Topics: CoQ10, energy, adrenal and thyroid function
Special guest: Dr. Keven Passero ND

December 5, 2007
Topics: Cardiovascular health, pomegranate
Special guest: Dr Kevin Connelly, director of scientific affairs and product development for Jarrow Formulas

November 28, 2007
Topics: Weight management, types of nutrient testing, magnesium deficiancy and food allergies

November 21, 2007
Topics: Sexual health, Enzymatic Hot Plants – adaptogens for men and women, common drugs that cause sexual side effects, BHRT options

November 14, 2007
Topics: Food groups, magnesium, products and safety for children, drug/nutrient interactions

November 7, 2007
Topics: Digestion and probiotics, probiotics and immune health, pregnancy and infant health, atopic conditions

October 31, 2007
Topics: Omega-3 fatty acids, Halloween safety and healthy treats, death rate and avoidable causes of death, supplements vs medications, allergies vs intolerances, increases in kids allergies

October 24, 2007
Topics: Breast cancer prevention, OncoPLEX, kids picky appetities, human diet over 2.2 million years, flu/cold prevention tips

October 17, 2007

Topics: Sleep problems, diet controversies, trans fats, cholesterol, eggs, kids autism

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Meet the hosts:

Dana Laake is a licensed nutritionist providing preventive and therapeutic medical nutrition services for over 25 years. Her practice includes the nutritional evaluation and treatment of the full spectrum of health issues affecting children and adults. Dana holds a Master's degree in nutrition from the University of Maryland.

Dr. Kevin Passero
a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine has trained extensively with leading doctors in the field of natural medicine. In his practice, Dr. Passero focuses on restoring harmony to both the body and mind using advanced protocols that incorporate botanicals, homeopathy, vitamins, and nutrition.

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