Essentials of Healthy Living

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“Solving the Belly Blues” – applying the principles of functional medicine to the treatment of digestive issues. Sep 28, 2026

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Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Eve Plews will be discussing “Solving the Belly Blues” – applying the principles of functional medicine to the treatment of digestive issues. Eve Plews, LNC, has practiced for 24 years in her clinic, Full Spectrum Health, in Sarasota, Florida. Her training includes medical botany, homeopathy, five-element theory and functional medicine. Eve is a food-based clinician incorporating nutrients, herbs and medical foods to support health and healing. She has served on the XYMOGEN® Board of Advisors since its inception.

Anti-aging potential of telomere biology Sep 28, 2026

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Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. William Andrews will be discussing the anti-aging potential of telomere biology. William H. Andrews, Ph.D., has worked in the biotech industry for 30 years, focusing the last 18 years on finding ways to extend human lifespan through work with lengthening telomeres, which are genetic structures found at the ends of our chromosomes. Short telomeres have been associated with the aging process, and preserving or lengthening telomeres is thought to be one way we might reach for "the fountain of youth." Dr. Andrews is presently the founder, President and CEO of Sierra Sciences, a biotech company focused exclusively on developing pharmaceuticals that will induce the production of telomerase (the enzyme that re-lengthens telomeres) in all our cells.

Prolotherapy – natural treatment for chronic pain Sep 28, 2026

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Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Ali Safayan will be discussing prolotherapy – a natural treatment for chronic pain. Ali Safayan, MD, is a founder of one of the first integrative medicine practices in the Washington, DC area. He incorporates the best of conventional medicine with complementary therapies such as medical acupuncture, allergy elimination technique, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, prolotherapy, nutritional counseling and supplementation.

Solutions for Allergies and Summer Skin Issues May 13, 2012

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Host Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Christophe Merville will be discussing solutions for allergies and summer skin issues. Christophe Merville, D. Pharm., 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.

Essential fatty acids (EFA's) – building blocks for better health Apr 29, 2012

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Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Karlene Karst, RD, will be discussing essential fatty acids (EFA's) – building blocks for better health. Karlene Karst, RD, is a leading health specialist in nutrition and natural medicine and is dedicated to improving the health of society by sharing her knowledge. As co-author of the national best seller, Healthy Fats for Life, and author of The Metabolic Syndrome Program: How to Lose Weight, Beat Heart Disease, Stop Insulin Resistance and More, Karlene is working to educate and encourage people to get “back to the basics” of nutrition in order to live a long, healthy life.

Balancing omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids Apr 22, 2012

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Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Christopher Speed will be discussing balancing omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Christopher Speed, MND, APD, is the Director of Nutritional Sciences for Minami Nutrition, with products distributed by Garden of Life. He is a much sought-after presenter on health issues related to omega-3 supplementation and the different types of manufacturing and processing technologies.

Advanced nutrient therapies for mental disorders Apr 15, 2012

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Host Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. William Walsh will be discussing advanced nutrient therapies for mental disorders. William Walsh, Ph.D., founded The Walsh Research Institute in June 2008 with the aim of continuing his research efforts into a range of mental disorders, and training doctors around the world in advanced nutritional treatment of these disorders. Dr. Walsh was the founder and chief scientist of the Health Research Institute in 1982, and Pfeiffer Treatment Center in Naperville, IL in 1989, where individualized nutrient therapy has been provided to more than 14,000 patients with behavior disorders, ADHD, learning problems, autism, depression, and schizophrenia. Dr. Walsh has authored over 200 scientific articles and reports and made numerous presentations on his research.

Sources of fatigue, and supplements to help optimize energy levels Mar 25, 2012

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Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Erin Stokes will be discussing sources of fatigue, and supplements to help optimize energy levels. Dr. Erin Stokes, ND, received her naturopathic degree from Bastyr University in 2001. The focus of her practice at Lotus Naturopathic Clinic in Boulder, Colorado, is postpartum health and wellness. She enjoys educating others, and has taught Western Pathology and Psychology of Healing at Southwest Acupuncture College. Dr. Stokes is the Director of Education at MegaFood.

The Blood Sugar Solution Mar 18, 2012

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Host Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Mark Hyman will be discussing his book The Blood Sugar Solution – a program for losing weight, preventing disease and feeling great. Mark Hyman, MD, is a practicing physician and a recognized authority in the field of Functional Medicine. He is a family physician and author of multiple New York Times best-sellers. Through his private practice, education efforts, writing, research, advocacy and public policy work, he strives to empower patients to stop managing symptoms and instead treat the underlying causes of illness.

Phytonutrients and Aging Mar 11, 2012

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Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Deanna Minich will be discussing phytonutrients and aging. Deanna Minich, PhD, FACN, CNS, is Vice President for Research & Development Communications for Metagenics. She has published over 15 articles in peer-reviewed, scientific journals, and has published three books on nutrition. At Metagenics, Dr. Minich's numerous responsibilities include research and innovation, formulation, investigation, education and communication, as well as counseling patients at the Functional Medicine Research Center.

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