Essentials of Healthy Living

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The Importance of Bacterial Balance Sep 28, 2026

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Dr. Kevin Passero will be discussing the importance of bacterial balance. 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.

Cleansing and Weight Loss Sep 28, 2026

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Dana Laake and her special guest Rex Jones will be discussing cleansing and weight loss. 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.

Men’s health – the importance of prostate health and measures men can take to prevent BPH. Sep 28, 2026

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Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Gaetano Morello will be discussing men’s health, including the importance of prostate health and measures men can take to prevent BPH. Gaetano Morello, BSc., ND, is a naturopathic physician practicing in West Vancouver, Canada. For the past 15 years, Dr. Morello has been training and educating physicians, pharmacists and health experts on the scientific use of natural medicines in the fields of cardiology, immunology, gastroenterology, anti-aging and detoxification. Dr. Morello is an author, lecturer and regular contributor to numerous publications as well as a contributing author to the Textbook of Natural Medicine, a definitive text on natural medicine.

FlexAware® – a holisistic approach to movement and breathing exercises for health and fitness. Sep 28, 2026

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Dana Laake and her special guest Steven Shafarman will be discussing FlexAware® – a holisistic approach to movement and breathing exercises for health and fitness. Steven Shafarman is the creator of FlexAware®, an approach to healing, fitness, and exercise that helps people of all ages and all health conditions breathe freely and move easily. Steven is an author, teacher and leading Feldenkrais Method practitioner. He is the author of the FlexAware Fitness DVD and six books, including Awareness Heals: The Feldenkrais Method for Dynamic Health.

Varying approaches for a nutrient-rich diet Jul 28, 2013

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Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Stuart Tomc, will be discussing varying approaches for a nutrient-rich diet. Stuart Tomc has over 20 years of 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 and integrative physicians worldwide. With an accomplished background in media appearances, Stuart is adept at educating, entertaining, and delivering a powerful message on important health subjects in today’s changing world. Stuart currently serves as National Educator and spokesperson for Nordic Naturals.

Insomnia and Adrenal Fatigue Jul 21, 2013

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Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Bradley Bush will be discussing insomnia and adrenal fatigue. Dr. Bradley Bush, a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, is currently the Director of Clinician Affairs for NeuroScience. Dr. Bush specializes in neuro-endo-immune health, nutrition and infusion therapies. His focus is on addressing gastrointestinal and HPA axis disturbances in addition to nutritional deficiencies as a cornerstone of patient care. Dr. Bush has worked for years for manufacturers of nutritional supplements and currently sits on the board of the Naturopathic Education and Research Consortium (NERC).

Nutritional support for cancer patients Jul 14, 2013

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Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Sreenivas Rao will be discussing nutritional support for cancer patients. DaxibeQOL, a product by Thorne Research, will be featured; it is a blend of branched-chain and other essential amino acids known to possibly promote anabolism, weight gain, lean muscle mass, and muscle strength. Dr. Sreenivas Rao has successfully managed programs for major pharmaceutical companies since 1994. He is currently president of OncoQOL, a joint business effort between two of the world's leading healthcare companies, Helsinn and Thorne Research, Inc. OncoQOL's mission is to provide pure, safe, evidence-based nutritional supplements and personal care products, together with information and education for medical professionals, patients, and caregivers.

Is L-Carnitine the Link between Red Meat and Heart Disease? Jun 30, 2013

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Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Stacey J. Bell, D.Sc., R.D., will be discussing if L-carnitine is the link between red meat and heart disease. Stacey J. Bell is a nutritional science doctor with more than 30 years of clinical experience and corporate work in the food and dietary supplement industries. Dr. Bell is renowned for scientific rigor, innovation in product development, and explaining the merits of products to customers. She was formerly on the faculty at Harvard Medical School, where she conducted clinical studies.

7 On-the-Go Must-Haves to 'Lift Off' the Pounds w/o Delay on Vacay Jun 23, 2013

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Dana Laake and her special guest JJ Virgin will be discussing must-haves to "lift off" the pounds while on vacation. JJ Virgin, CNS, CHFS, is one of the nation’s foremost fitness and nutrition experts, and an accomplished public speaker and media personality. Her 25 years in the health and fitness industry, with the past 10 in holistic nutrition and functional medicine, have earned JJ recognition as a go-to weight loss expert who can unlock the door to lifelong weight management through her sensible, no-fail approach to nutrition and fitness.

Debunking myths and popular hype about various herbs and spices touted to protect, treat and even cure disease. Jun 16, 2013

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Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest, ethnobotanist Chris Kilham, will be debunking myths and popular hype about various herbs and other botanicals touted to protect, treat and even cure disease — such as green coffee beans for weight loss and cranberries for urinary tract issues. Chris Kilham is a medicine hunter, author and educator and has conducted medicinal field research in over 30 countries. He works with companies to develop and popularize traditional plant-based food and medicinal products including kava, maca, rhodiola, schisandra, tamanu oil, herbal beverages and dozens of other plants. Chris teaches "The Shaman’s Pharmacy" at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, a popular ethnobotany course that takes students to the Peruvian Amazon to learn about medicinal plants. He is also FOX News’ Medicine Hunter and a regular expert on The Dr. Oz Show, and has been featured in leading news journals.

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