Conquering Concussion: Healing Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms with Neurofeedback and Without Drugs

By Dana Laake | January 19, 2014

Dana Laake and her special guest Mary Lee Esty will be discussing her new book Conquering Concussion: Healing Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms with Neurofeedback and Without Drugs, co-authored with C.M. Shifflett.

Mary Lee Esty, LCSW-C, PhD, is President of the Brain Wellness and Biofeedback Center of Washington, in Bethesda, MD. Her book, Conquering Concussion, describes what is involved in a concussion, the short-term and lasting effects of concussion on children and adults, and the issue of prevention. It contains true case histories about people she has treated who show promise for being well again through the use of neurofeedback.

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PQQ – an important antioxidant for cardiovascular health and cognitive function

By Dr. Kevin Passero | January 12, 2014

Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dallas Cloutre, Ph.D., will be discussing PQQ – an important antioxidant for cardiovascular health and cognitive function
Dr. Clouatre earned his A.B. from Stanford University 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.

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How to lose weight and still eat your cake!

By Dana Laake | January 5, 2014

Dana Laake and her special guest Heather Gunn, MS, CNS, LDN will be discussing how to lose weight and still eat your cake!

Heather is a clinical herbalist, licensed nutritionist and fitness consultant. Heather attained a Master of Science in Plant Medicine from the Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) and is also a certified nutrition specialist in Maryland. Her special interests are supporting overall health, weight loss, hormone balance and stress management. Heather is a strong believer in functional wellness and uses nutrition and plants to support good sleep, improved energy, better concentration, low stress levels and balanced hormone production.

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The Omni Diet – a program to lose weight, reverse disease, and fight innflammation

By Dana Laake | December 22, 2013

Dana Laake and her special guest Tana Amen will be discussing the Omni Diet.

Tana Amen is a nurse, New York Times bestselling author, highly respected health and fitness expert, and a nationally renowned speaker and media guest. In addition to working with her husband at The Amen Clinics, Tana was a nutrition consultant and part of the team, which included Dr. Daniel Amen, Dr. Mark Hyman and Dr. Mehmet Oz, that helped create the Daniel Plan. Keeping her family and friends focused on fitness and health is a primary value for her.

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Diet and cleansing with a focus on Garden of Life products: RAW Fit, Wild Rose Herbal D-Tox Cleanse Kit, Fucothin Green

By ehlradio | December 15, 2013

Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Rex Jones will be discussing diet and cleansing with a focus on Garden of Life products: RAW Fit, Wild Rose Herbal D-Tox Cleanse Kit, Fucothin Green.

Rex Jones has been an educator with Garden of Life for more than 4 years and brings with him a lifelong passion for the natural foods industry and a strong knowledge of herbal medicine. For more than 10 years he worked in a natural foods retail setting as a nutrition manager and herbalist. He led classes, co-hosted a radio show, managed web content and lectured on health topics. He is excited to share the Garden of Life mission: Empowering Extraordinary Health®.

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New strategies for inflammation, energy and migraines

By Dana Laake | December 8, 2013

Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Shanti Albani will be discussing new strategies for inflammation, energy and migraines.

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.

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Making a healthier home for those suffering from asthma, allergies and chemical sensitivity

By Dr. Kevin Passero | December 1, 2013

Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Caroline Blazovsky will be discussing important ways to make a healthier home for those suffering from asthma, allergies and chemical sensitivity.

Caroline is the president of My Healthy Home® – a nationwide company that offers mold testing, indoor air testing, consultations, and healthy home products. Caroline has obtained certifications in CMR (Certified Microbial Remediation) and CIE (Certified Indoor Environmentalist), and is completing a Sustainable Design Certification from the Boston Architectural College. Her work has been recognized nationally and she has been featured by outstanding personalities such as Martha Stewart, Dr. Ronald Hoffman M.D., Mike Holmes (Holmes on Homes) and Chef Jamie Gwen; she has also been interviewed on many nationally syndicated talk radio shows.

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Metabolic nutrition and weight management solutions

By Dana Laake | November 24, 2013

Topic: Metabolic nutrition and weight management solutions
Special guest: C.J. Brock is the VP of Metabolic and Obesity Medicine for Thorne Research.

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Managing the medical mayhem of Lyme disease

By Dr. Kevin Passero | November 17, 2013

Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Marjorie MacArthur Veiga will be discussing managing the medical mayhem of Lyme disease.

Marjorie MacArthur Veiga is a Lyme patient in remission, wife, and a mother of two daughters – one a teen recovering from chronic Lyme. She has led support groups for Lyme families in Virginia’s Loudoun and Fairfax counties and has served on the board of the National Capital Lyme Disease Association as a fundraiser, and for Governor McDonnell’s Lyme Disease Task Force as a media relations volunteer. Out of her experiences and desire to help others, she co-authored My Lyme Guide – Tips & Tools to Manage Lyme and Associated Illness. She is currently an independent consultant, assisting Lyme-afflicted patients with tasks related to their healthcare.

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Omegas and bone nutrients for supporting core nutrition

By Dana Laake | November 10, 2013

Dana Laake and her special guest Bill Shaddle will be discussing omegas and bone nutrients for supporting core nutrition.

Bill Shaddle has been involved in helping doctors understand and apply nutrition as a therapeutic tool for more than 35 years. Bill has managed sales teams, product lines, divisions and companies in the nutritional sciences field. He has developed workshops and training programs on different health and nutritional topics and is co-author of the acclaimed Nutrition Masters Course series. Bill is currently the Senior Director of Training for Metagenics, where he uses his background and knowledge to help train representatives to support practitioners.

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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.

Kate Costello focuses on functional nutrition by emphasizing the healing power of whole-food nutrition and wellness practices like movement, stress-reduction and sleep hygiene. Kate earned her graduate degrees in nutrition and health coaching at the Maryland University of Integrative Health, and works as a nutrition advisor at Village Green