Children’s Health
The truth about the early years of parenting
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Peggy O’Mara will be discussing the truth about the early years of parenting.
Peggy O’Mara is the publisher and editor of Mothering Magazine. She has authored 4 books including Having a Baby Naturally: The Mothering Magazine Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth, and Natural Family Living: The Mothering Magazine Guide to Parenting. A dynamic speaker, she has lectured and conducted workshops on natural family topics in conjunction with organizations such as the Omega Institute, Esalen, La Leche League International, Lamaze International, and Bioneers.
Ways to help women assure a natural childbirth
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Tania Howard will be discussing ways to help women assure a natural childbirth.
A native of New Jersey, Dr. Tania Howard decided to become a chiropractor at the age of 15, when she experienced a total metamorphosis in her health after seeking chiropractic care for an injury. She completed her doctorate at Life Chiropractic College in Atlanta, GA and has done extensive postgraduate work in the fields of peri-natal and pediatric chiropractic care. In private practice for over 20 years, she is the founder of Broadneck Family Chiropractic, where she practices with two partners who make it possible for her to take her healthy-living message “on the road” with her saucy lifestyle blog.
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.
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.
Health risks and diet prevention strategies, autism and Lyme Disease
Dana Laake will be discussing Health risks and diet prevention strategies, autism and Lyme Disease.
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.
New formulas from MegaFood: Dream Release, Prostate Strength, Kid’s B Complex, Kid’s Vitamin D3
Dana Laake and her special guest Buddy Ojeda, CN, will be discussing new formulas from MegaFood including Dream Release, Prostate Strength, Kid’s B Complex, Kid’s Vitamin D3.
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.
The cutting-edge biomedical approach to treating the underlying deficiencies and symptoms of ADHD and autism.
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dana Laake will be discussing the cutting-edge biomedical approach to treating the underlying deficiencies and symptoms of ADHD and autism.
Dana Laake is a licensed nutritionist who has provided preventive and therapeutic medical nutrition services for over 25 years. Her practice includes 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 and is the co-author of The Kid Friendly ADHD and Autism Cookbook.
Digestion and kids heath, as well as Oscillo, other remedies for kid’s coughs and colds
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Christophe Merville, D. Pharm., will be discussing digestion and children’s heath, as well as Oscillo and other remedies for kids’ coughs and colds.
Christophe Merville has been 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 online and in print, for pharmacists and retailers on homeopathy and medicines available to treat common health conditions.
Pure and clean skin-, hair- and body-care for adults and children
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Jama K. Russano will be discussing pure and clean skin, hair and body care products for adults and children.
Jama Russano is a skin-care products expert and General Manager for the Skin Care Division of Thorne Research. She has created unique formulas for each of the existing brands and supervises overall production, procedures, and sourcing, in order to maintain high quality standards.