Essentials of Healthy Living

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Anti-aging Nutrients including the Health Benefits of Resveratrol and Curcumin Sep 28, 2026

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Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Alan Miller, N.D., will be discussing anti-aging nutrients, including the health benefits of resveratrol and curcumin. Allan Miller is a graduate of Bastyr University and works for Thorne Research.

Supplement Regulation & Quality Sep 28, 2026

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Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Douglas "Duffy” MacKay, N.D, will be discussing Supplement Regulation & Quality. Dr. MacKay is Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs for the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN). In addition to his hands-on experience as a practitioner in the field of integrative medicine, he spent 8 years working as a medical consultant for Nordic Naturals and Thorne Research.

Herbs and Spices in Health and Disease Sep 28, 2026

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Host Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. James Duke will be discussing herbs and spices as they relate to health and disease. As an economic botanist with a Ph.D. in botany, Jim Duke worked with the U. S. Department of Agriculture for 32 years. Today, in his Green Pharmacy Garden, he serves as a distinguished lecturer for the Master of Science in Herbal Medicine program at Tai Sophia Institute. Dr. Duke is a renowned speaker and author and he leads ethnobotanical trips to ecologically rich areas of the world.

Food sensitivities and nutrtition ideas to stabalize blood sugar and optimize energy levels Sep 28, 2026

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Host Dr. Kevin Passero will be discussing food sensitivities and nutrition ideas to stabilize blood sugar and optimize energy levels. Special guest Chris Young, VP of Sales and Marketing for NutraFusion Nutritionals, will be discussing the benefits of protein supplements to enhance the diet. Chris has more than a decade of experience in the natural products industry.

Bioavailability and Quality Concerns about Fish Oil Dec 26, 2010

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Host Dana Laake and her special guest Stuart Tomc will be discussing the bioavailability and concerns about the quality of fish oil. Stuart Tomc has over twenty years' 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.

Stress and Its Impact on the Immune System Dec 19, 2010

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Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest, Dr. Ann Allworth, Ph.D, will be discussing Stress and its Impact on the Immune System. Dr. Allworth, is an educator and consultant with MegaFood

Village Green Apothecary's unique approach to healthcare, including individualized nutrition, compounded prescriptions, and the benefits of testing for nutritional deficiencies. Dec 12, 2010

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Host Dana Laake and her special guest, Marc Isaacson, will be discussing Village Green Apothecary's unique approach to healthcare, including individualized nutrition, compounded prescriptions, and the benefits of testing for nutritional deficiencies. Marc Isaacson, President & CEO of Village Green Apothecary, is passionate about changing our healthcare system from a symptoms-based approach to one that works on getting to the root cause, focusing on wellness, and promoting prevention.

Digestive Health During the Holiday Season Nov 28, 2010

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Host Dana Laake and her special guest Martie Whittekin, CCN, will be discussing Digestive Health During the Holiday Season. Martie Whittekin has been a national leader in the nutrition industry and an activist for health freedom.

Cold and Flu Prevention Nov 21, 2010

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Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Joseph Lamb, MD will be discussing Cold and Flu Prevention. Dr. Lamb is Director of Intramural Clinical Research at The Functional Medicine Research Center for Metagenics.

Pregnancy and Essential Fatty Acids Oct 14, 2010

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Host Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Tori Hudson will be discussing Pregnancy and Essential Fatty Acids.