Essentials of Healthy Living

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Omega six and Omega three Imbalance Sep 28, 2026

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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.

Visual stress in our academic, social and occupational environments Sep 28, 2026

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Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Sanford Cohen will be discussing visual stress in our academic, social and occupational environments. Dr. Cohen is a developmental and behavioral optometrist practicing primary care optometry in Silver Spring, MD. His patients include children and adults with learning-related vision problems, attention deficit disorders, reading problems, pervasive developmental disorders, autism spectrum, strabismus, amblyopia, binocular disorders, traumatic brain injury, and low vision resulting from macular degeneration, and many other eye diseases.

Effective Immune Support Dec 25, 2011

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Host Dana Laake and her special guest Dean Morris, Master Herbalist, will be discussing effective immune support. Dean Morris is a 5th generation master herbalist. He grew up on herbs and has diverse experience in organic horticulture, the natural foods industry, and healthcare. As the Director of Technical Affairs for Nature's Way, Dean enjoys sharing the benefits of the many products he helped launch. He also enjoys leading herb walk presentations, which he feels fortunate to provide both in the U.S. and abroad.

Nutritional and Herbal Support for the Winter Blues Dec 18, 2011

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Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Erin Stokes will be discussing nutritional and herbal support for the winter blues. 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 truly 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.

How to treat pain with safe homeopathic medicines. Dec 11, 2011

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Host Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Christophe Merville will be discussing how to treat pain with safe homeopathic medicines. He will also talk about solutions for dry winter skin, digestive issues from holiday overeating, baby digestive issues, sleeplessness, and stress common around the holiday. 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.

Proactive tips by Dr. Rob Ivker for Surviving the Sinus Season Nov 27, 2011

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Host Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Rob Ivker will be discussing proactive tips for surviving the sinus season and a new online tutorial and self-educational solution for sinus sufferers. Dr. Robert S. Ivker has been a family physician since 1972. For the past 18 years, he has been practicing holistic medicine with an emphasis on the treatment and prevention of chronic disease. Dr. Ivker is the author of "Sinus Survival: The Holistic Medical Treatment for Sinusitis, Allergies, and Colds." He is the director of Fully Alive Medicine, in Boulder, Colorado and director of the Sinus Survival Respiratory Healer Network.

Cleansing your body of toxins and infections Nov 20, 2011

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Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Hannah Bradford will be discussing cleansing your body of toxins and infections. Hannah Bradford, MAc, LAc is an acupuncturist with training in nutrition, herbal medicine, and homeopathy. She is also an adjunct assistant professor for alternative and complementary medicine in the School of Public Health at George Washington University and an instructor in nursing at Marymount University.

The health benefits of homeopathy Nov 13, 2011

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Host Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Christophe Merville will be discussing the health benefits of homeopathy. Christophe Merville, D. Pharm. is 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.

Chronic Stress and High Cortisol: How to Keep the Stress Response in Balance for Optimal Health Oct 30, 2011

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Host Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Erin Stokes will be discussing chronic stress and high cortisol 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 truly 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.

How to Address Diabetes and Blood Sugar Levels Naturally Oct 23, 2011

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Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Aimée Shunney will be discussing natural support for diabetes and blood sugar levels. Aimée Shunney, ND, is a dynamic educator, radio show host, writer and dedicated naturopathic doctor on a mission to empower people to take charge of their health with integrative medicine. Dr. Shunney specializes in women’s health, functional endocrinology, family medicine, bio-identical hormone prescriptions and non-fasting cleansing and detoxification practices. Dr. Shunney is a member of the Nordic Naturals Advisory Board.

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