Kevin Passero's Podcast: Recent Episodes
Kevin Passero
Dr. Passero completed four years of post-graduate medical education at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon after receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Biology from the University of Colorado. His Naturopathic training included extensive education in natural therapeutics in addition to detailed training in case management and scientific principles of medicine. While there, Dr. Passero trained and preceptored with some of the nations leading doctors in the field of natural medicine.
Do you know what a naturopathic physician is, how they work, and how they are different from a typical MD? Have you ever wondered if a naturopathic physician might be a good fit to work with you on key health and hormone issues, like hypothyroidism, perimenopause, fatigue, or depression?
Topics: Menstrual cramps, PMS, menopause symptoms, osteoporosis, PCOS, fertility Special guest: Tori Hudson - naturopathic physician, author, educator, researcher
Topics: Nutritional strategies for pain management Special guest: Dr. Hector L. Lopez, M.D., M.S., CSCS, FAAPMR – physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist
Topic: Back to school essentials for kids Special guest: As a fifth-generation herbalist, Dean grew up on herbs and has diverse experience in organic horticulture, the natural foods industry and healthcare.
Topic: “Solving the Belly Blues” – applying the principles of functional medicine to the treatment of digestive issues. Special guest: Eve Plews, LNC – Eve is a food-based clinician incorporating nutrients, herbs and medical foods to support health and healing.
Topic: No More Fatigue Special guest: Jack Challem is a member of the American Society for Nutrition and the best-selling author of more than 20 books, including No More Fatigue, Stop Prediabetes Now, The Food- Mood Solution, The Inflammation Syndrome, Feed Your Genes Right, and Syndrome X.
Topic: The Benefits of using Broccoli Seed SGS for Prostate Health Special guest: Dr. Richard Powers, DC is well versed in the fields of biological and functional medicine, clinical nutrition, dietary guidance, exercise physiology, homeopathy, low-level 'cold' laser therapy, as well as weight and lifestyle coaching.
Topic: Beyond Mammograms: Comprehensive Breast Cancer Screening Tools Special guest: Dr. Clouatre’s primary research interests are the components of the metabolic syndrome / Syndrome X.
Topic: Pure and clean skin-, hair- and body-care for adults and children Special guest: Jama Russano is General Manager for the Skin Care Division of Thorne Research, Inc.
Topic: Use of Brain SPECT Imaging in the Evaluation and Treatment of Lyme Disease Special guest: Dr. Annibali, chief psychiatrist at Amen Clinics in Reston, has been Board Certified in both general and geriatric psychiatry and is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.
Topic: Personalized nutrition and eating for your blood type Special guest: Dr Ginger Nash specializes in supporting the body's natural ability to heal using European homeopathic methods that focus on restoring proper physiologic function to cells, tissues and organ systems.
Topic: Hypothyroidism, nutrition, and weight loss Special guest: Patient advocate and author Mary Shomon transformed her 1995 thyroid diagnosis into a mission to educate and empower others struggling with thyroid and hormonal conditions
Topic: Interactions between hormones and neurotransmitters Special guest: Sarah Mo, BS, BA – Sarah is the department's resident expert in pediatrics and recently attended the Current Trends in Autism conference in Boston, MA and iMOSAIC in Minneapolis, MN.
Topic: Prolotherapy – natural treatment for chronic pain Special guest: Ali Safayan, MD, is a founder of one of the first integrative medicine practices in the Washington, DC area.
Topic: Sources of fatigue, and supplements to help optimize energy levels Special guest: Erin Stokes, ND–The focus of her practice at Lotus Naturopathic Clinic in Boulder, Colorado, is postpartum health and wellness.
Topic: Phytonutrients and aging Special guest: Deanna Minich, PhD, FACN, CNS – Vice President for Research & Development Communications for Metagenics
Topic: Environmental toxins, diabetes and obesity, and the connection with farm-raised salmon Special guest: Dr. Crinnion – a frequent lecturer and publisher of several articles in peer-reviewed journals on the topic of environmental overload
Topic: Cost savings of using homeopathic remedies for pets Special guest: Richard H. Pitcairn, DVM, PhD – author of Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide To Natural Health For Dogs and Cats
Topic: Cholesterol health Special guest: Dallas Clouatre, Ph.D. – New Product Development & Marketing Consultant for Jarrow Formulas
Topic: Integrative oncology Special guest: Cheryl Burdette, N.D – member of the Board for Advisors for Xymogen
Topic: How nutrition habits influences our hormones Special guest: Natasha Turner, ND is one of Canada’s leading naturopathic doctors and natural health consultants
xTopic: Natural strategies for dealing with depression and optimizing health Special guest: Dr. James S. Gordon, MD – expert in using mind-body medicine to heal depression, anxiety, and psychological trauma
Topic: Food sensitivities and their effects on health Special guest: Dr. Bradley Bush, ND – Clinical Director for Neuroscience, Inc.
Topic:Antioxidants for brain health Special guest: David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, ABIHM – board-certified neurologist and fellow of the American College of Nutrition
Topic:Health nutritional solutions for perimenopause Special guest: Deanna Minich, PhD, FACN, CNS – Vice President, Research & Development Communications for Metagenics
Topic: Supplement regulation and quality Special guest: Douglas “Duffy” MacKay, N.D. – Vice President, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs for the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)
Topic: Integrative support for depression Special guest: Robert J. Hedaya, M.D., D.F.A.P.A – Dr.Hedaya is the director of the Hedaya Clinic and National Center for Whole Psychiatry
Topic: Sleep Support – lab testing and natural interventions Special guest: Joe Ailts – Director of Medical Education at NeuroScience, takes a special interest in understanding the neurochemistry of the sleep/wake cycle