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An Integrative and traditional physicians approach to diet, lab tests, cardiac heart, liver screening and mens health Sep 28, 2026

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Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Sam Pappas will an integrative and traditional physicians approach to diet, lab tests, cardiac heart, liver screening and mens health. Sam Pappas, MD, is an internist in Vienna, Virginia. He received his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He is a member of the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM), the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), and Metabolic Medical Institute (MMI). Dr. Pappas focuses on personalized care integrating multiple modalities of interconnected therapies such as nutrition, fitness, stress reduction and nutraceuticals. He was selected as a 2018 Top Doctor in the Washingtonian Magazine.

Strategies used to heal cancer, including diet and lifestyle changes Sep 28, 2026

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Dana Laake and her special guest Chris Wark will discuss strategies that he and many others have used to heal cancer, including diet and lifestyle changes. Chris Wark is a bestselling author, speaker and global health and wellness leader. He was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2003, when he was 26 years old. After surgery, he opted out of chemotherapy and used plant-based nutrition and natural non-toxic therapies to heal. Chris began sharing his story in 2010 with a mission to inspire people to take control of their health, and to show them that simple diet and lifestyle changes can have a huge impact on cancer prevention and survival. His national bestselling book, Chris Beat Cancer: A Comprehensive Plan for Healing Naturally, was published by Hay House in September 2018.

Eat Organic as if Your Life Depends on it Sep 29, 2019

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Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Erin Stokes will discuss lifestyle, nutrition and supplement choices that support optimal immune health. Erin Stokes, ND, is the Medical Director at MegaFood, and a registered naturopathic doctor in the state of Colorado. In her role as Medical Director, Erin has the opportunity to educate on health and wellness topics via webinars, radio shows, articles and blogs. Dr. Stokes received her naturopathic doctor degree from Bastyr University in 2001. Shortly afterwards she began to pursue her passion for educating others by teaching Western Pathology and Psychology of Healing at Southwest Acupuncture College. She combines her experience as a naturopathic doctor with an extensive background in the natural products industry. Erin’s personal mission is to empower people with the inspiration and tools to change their lives.

Supporting Optimal Immune Health Sep 22, 2019

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Life-Saving Medical Fasting Sep 15, 2019

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Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Alan Goldhamer will discuss how fasting can save your life. Alan Goldhamer completed his training as a chiropractor in Oregon and as an osteopathic physician in Sydney, Australia. He has been the director of TrueNorth Health Center for the past 34 years. TrueNorth Health is a multidisciplinary practice that includes doctors of medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic, naturopathy and psychology, and they treat patients with conditions ranging from high blood pressure and diabetes to autoimmune disorders and lymphoma in their 63 bed facility. They utilize a nutritional medicine approach, including the use of an exclusively whole plant diet that is free of added salt, oil and sugar (SOS-free diet). They specialize in medically supervised, water-only fasting.

Important Nutrients for Prenatal health Aug 25, 2019

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Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Malisa Carullo will discuss important nutrients for prenatal health. Malisa Carullo, BSc, MSc, ND, earned her doctorate in naturopathic medicine at National University of Health Sciences in Chicago. She completed her masters in biology with a concentration in genetics and molecular evolution. Malisa focuses on biological medicine and its treatment of chronic diseases, as well as healthy age management. Her practice interests include endocrinology and blending naturopathic medicine with sports medicine. She is currently working as a clinical affairs liaison at Metagenics.

How the luminous intelligence we call light effortlessly guides us toward health, contentment and a life filled with purpose Aug 18, 2019

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David Baer and his special guest Dr. Jacob Israel Liberman will discuss how the luminous intelligence we call light effortlessly guides us toward health, contentment and a life filled with purpose. Jacob Israel Liberman, OD, PhD, is a respected public speaker, author, and visionary scientist. His discoveries in the fields of light, vision, and consciousness have been enthusiastically endorsed by luminaries in the fields of health, science, and spirituality, including Deepak Chopra, Bruce Lipton, and Eckhart Tolle. His newest book, Luminous Life: How the Science of Light Unlocks the Art of Living, reveals how light guides our every step, so we may fulfill our reason for being. David Baer is a co-producer of EHL radio and is passionate about health, nutrition, research, and education. He enjoys finding leading experts to share their expertise on important health topics with our listeners.

Ways to optimize the body’s environment so that cancer cannot take root Aug 11, 2019

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Dana Laake and her special guest Victoria Wood will discuss ways to optimize the body's environment so that cancer cannot take root. Victoria Wood, MPH, RD, CNS, has been practicing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for over 25 years. She specializes in designing programs for optimal genetic expression for a wide array of conditions.

A 3-step strategy for detoxification and using ozone therapy for optimal health results Jul 28, 2019

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Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Judy Seeger will discuss a 3-step strategy for detoxification and using ozone therapy for optimal health results. Judy Seeger, ND, is a pioneer in the field of alternative medicine with a primary focus on cancer. She educates people about their health and empowers them to heal themselves in an organic way. With more than 35 years in the field of alternative medicine, she is very experienced at helping people achieve a greater level of wellness. She is the former director of River of Life Health Centre, a holistic health clinic in Florida, and has recently been conducting extensive herbal research in the Amazon rain forest. Dr. Seeger has developed an easy-to-follow health plan to boost the immune system and increase health and quality of life for patients with skin, lung, breast, ovarian, prostate, liver, colon, brain and pancreatic cancers. She is an author, speaker, researcher and online TV show host.

Nutrition controversies and news you can use Jul 14, 2019

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Dana Laake will be discussing “news you can use” and controversies related to health and nutrition. Dana Laake is a licensed nutritionist who has been providing preventive and therapeutic medical nutrition services for over 25 years. Her practice includes nutritional evaluation and treatment of the full spectrum of health issues affecting children and adults. Dana holds a Master’s degree in nutrition from the University of Maryland.

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