Essentials of Healthy Living

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Summer allergies and hay fever relief Sep 28, 2026

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Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Rob Ivker will be discussing allergies and hay fever relief. Dr. Rob Ivker developed the Sinus Survival Program to treat allergy problems while addressing the root cause of the symptoms. He has made tremendous breakthroughs over the years to help his patients, readers and internet audience around the world. Dr. Robert S. Ivker is the best-selling author of Sinus Survival: The Holistic Medical Treatment for Allergies, Colds and Sinusitus, and a leading authority on integrative medical treatment for acute, chronic and fungal sinusitis.

Important Supplements for Children’s Health Sep 28, 2026

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Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Ann Allworth will be discussing important supplements for children’s health. Ann Allworth, Ph.D., is an educator and consultant with MegaFood. She taught in higher education for 20 years, 15 of which were spent at the medical school level where she received numerous teaching awards. Ann left the medical establishment in 2004 and joined the natural health industry. She believes there are alternatives to modern medicine’s focus on pharmaceuticals for disease treatment and supports natural approaches to wellness.

Benefits of ribose for chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, heart muscle energy, and increased stamina and endurance Jul 31, 2011

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Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Kaori Shimazaki Dadgostar will be discussing the benefits of ribose for chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, heart muscle energy, and increased stamina and endurance. Kaori Shimazaki Dadgostar, Ph.D., is a technical specialist for Jarrow Formulas. She earned her PhD from the Molecular Biology Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles. Her multidisciplinary collaborations, as well as her work in protein/peptide/small-molecule chemistry, antibody engineering, and imaging have led to numerous published papers, grants, and patents.

"What's Eating Your Child?” The hidden connections between your child's diet and common childhood ailments Jul 24, 2011

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Host Dana Laake and her special guest Kelly Dorfman will be discussing the hidden connections between children's diets and common childhood ailments. Kelly Dorfman, MS, LND, is a health program planner and nutritionist. Kelly specializes in nutrition and lifestyle strategies to address complex health problems from autism to bone loss to rare genetic disorders. She has a special interest in children and is a co-founder of Developmental Delay Resources (DDR), a non-profit organization to educate parents, teachers and health professionals who deal with children facing attention, behavior and cognitive challenges. Kelly's special talent for integrating information from many sources and finding practical solutions has made her a popular speaker and workshop leader.

How to Reduce Healthcare Costs Through Natural Medicine Jul 17, 2011

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Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Guy Daniels will be discussing ways to reduce your healthcare costs using natural medicine. Guy Daniels has a master's degree in nutrition and a master herbalist certification. He is a practitioner, consultant, and author within the field of natural medicine. His new book, Reduce Your Healthcare Costs Through Natural Medicine shares cutting edge research that defines the boundaries between natural and conventional medicine and reveals some misconceptions behind nutrition.

Natural, Organic-based skin care products. Jul 10, 2011

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Host Dana Laake and her special guest Melonie Semadeni of CamoCare Organics will be discussing natural, organic-based skin care products. She will discuss the impact that aging has on skin, ways to keep skin looking younger, the toxic chemicals found in most skin-care products and how to navigate around them, and CamoCare's new, safe and natural skin-care line that incorporates cutting-edge, anti-aging science.

Essential Homeopathic Medicines for the Summer Season Jun 26, 2011

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Host Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Christophe Merville will be discussing essential homeopathic medicines for the summer season. 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 on-line and in print, for pharmacists and retailers on homeopathy and medicines available to treat common health conditions.

Myths of working out, hiring a personal trainer, different types of training, nutrition for fitness, and health benefits of working out. Jun 19, 2011

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Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Wilma McFadden will be discussing myths about exercising, hiring a personal trainer, different types of training, and the importance of nutrition for fitness. Wilma McFadden is the owner of Body Beyond Fit, where the mission is to help clients assess their fitness status, identify a course of action, and take control of issues such as weight loss, diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and obesity with exercise and diet.

The importance of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids (EFA’s). Jun 12, 2011

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Host Dana Laake and her special guest Kristin Jorgenson will be discussing the importance of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids (EFA’s) Kristin Jorgenson, MA, CHHC, has spent the last 5 years pioneering the supplement line, Minami Nutrition. Kristin has educated thousands of people on nutrition as it relates to mental and emotional health, child development, women’s health and more. As Minami Nutrition's National Brand Manager and Educator, Kristin studies new and evolving aspects of omega-3 science.

How stress and metabolism can affect women’s hormones. May 29, 2011

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Host Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Holly Lucille will be discussing how stress and metabolism can affect women’s hormones. Holly Lucille, ND, RN, is a nationally recognized licensed Naturopathic Physician. She is an author, educator and a frequent guest on television and radio shows. A member of the Enzymatic Therapy Scientific Advisory Board, Dr. Lucille maintains her private practice, Healing From Within Healthcare, in Los Angeles.

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