Essentials of Healthy Living: Recent Episodes
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Village Green Apothecary provides news and advice about complementary and alternative approaches to living well. Essentials of Healthy living airs every Sunday on WFED 1500 AM in Washington, D.C.
Dana Laake and her special guest Wendy Myers will discuss toxic metals that cause fatigue and how to detox them.
Wendy Myers is a functional diagnostic nutritionist and toxic metals specialist. She is also the author of Limitless Energy: How to Detox Toxic Metals to End Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue. Through her book and her "Live to 110" podcast, Wendy explains how to safely reverse damage from toxic metals and reclaim energy once again. Passionate about the importance of detox to live a long, disease-free life, she created the revolutionary Myers Detox Protocol after working with thousands of clients.
Dana Laake and her special guest Caitlin Higgins will discuss immune-supportive supplements and specific nutrients that have been shown in recent studies related to COVID-19 to reduce the risk of respiratory tract infections.
Caitlin Higgins is a licensed Certified Nutrition Specialist and passionate foodie who utilizes an integrative and functional approach in her clinical nutrition practice. After earning her master’s degree in clinical nutrition from the Maryland University of Integrative Health, Caitlin relocated to St. Augustine, FL, to work for Designs for Health as a lead technical writer and educational content developer. As a functional nutritionist, Caitlin incorporates both the latest modern nutrition and medical science with ancient wisdom from traditional medicine.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Bernarda Zenker will discuss the role of micronutrients during COVID-19.
Dr. Bernarda Zenker, MD, is a board-certified family physician through the American Academy of Family Medicine. She is also board-certified in integrative medicine and certified functional medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine. Dr. Zenker has a concern for finding solutions to chronic health problems using methylation genetics, nutritional supplements and diet recommendations to assist traditional medicine in the treatment and prevention of chronic diseases. Some areas of specific focus are preventing age-related memory loss, detoxification of toxins, diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and mycotoxin illness from mold exposure.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Alan Christianson will discuss achieving optimal thyroid health through the thyroid reset program.
Dr. Alan Christianson is a board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist who focuses on thyroid care. He is a New York Times bestselling author whose recent titles include The Thyroid Reset Diet and The Metabolism Reset Diet. Dr. Christianson has been featured in countless media appearances including on Dr. Oz, The Doctors, and The Today Show. He is the founding president behind the Endocrine Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the American College of Thyroidology.
Dana Laake and her special guest Adam Jablin will discuss recovering from addiction.
Adam Jablin is a highly sought-after life coach, corporate consultant, and keynote speaker. Adam has helped thousands of people experience a joy for living, even while under pressure or difficulty. His unique positive energy, compassion, and gift to relate to others has influenced people from all walks of life, including leaders in the fields of health, psychology, entertainment, sports, business and politics, as well as helping everyday folks fighting fears, alcoholism and addictions to unleash their hidden Superman. Adam is the creator of the Hero Project, a high-level coaching program where you become the hero of your own life. He also sits on the Institutional Review Board at Hanley Center, one of the most successful and highly regarded addiction and recovery treatment programs in the United States.
Dana Laake and her special guest Beth Lambert will discuss preventing and reversing chronic health conditions in children.
Beth Lambert has monitored and documented the escalating rates of childhood chronic conditions for a decade. Her book, A Compromised Generation, provides a thorough analysis of the origins of this modern health crisis and documents how modifications to environmental and lifestyle factors can profoundly influence health outcomes. She is also the co-author of Brain Under Attack: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers of Children with PANS, PANDAS, and Autoimmune Encephalitis. Beth is the founder and executive director of Epidemic Answers, a non-profit organization dedicated to reestablishing vibrant health in our children. She is also the creator and executive producer of The Documenting Hope Project, a multi-year prospective research study and media project that examines the cumulative impact of environmental stressors on health and their mitigation through personalized and systems-based treatment approaches.
Dr. Liz Lipski holds a PhD in clinical nutrition and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition (FACN). She has two board certifications in clinical nutrition (CNS and BCHN) and one in functional medicine (IFMCP), and is on the faculty for The Institute for Functional Medicine and the Metabolic Medicine Institute fellowship program. Dr. Lipski is on the board of the American Nutrition Association, and advisory boards for the International Association of Health Coaches and the Autism Hope Alliance. She is a professor and director of academic development for graduate programs in clinical nutrition at Maryland University of Integrative Health, and the owner of the Innovative Healing Academy. She has been a co-author in peer-reviewed papers and is the author of three books, Digestive Wellness, Digestive Wellness for Children and Leaky Gut Syndrome, and a video course, The Art of Digestive Wellness.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Neil Barnard will discuss underlying conditions and COVID-19.
Neal Barnard, MD, is president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, founder of the Barnard Medical Center, an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine, and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. His federally funded diabetes research revolutionized the nutritional approaches to type 2 diabetes, and he now aims to empower readers with life-changing information on hormones and health. He has written more than 19 books on nutrition and health.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Thomas Levy will discuss how silent oral infections are a major factor in most heart attacks and breast cancers.
Dr. Thomas Levy is a board-certified cardiologist and a bar-certified attorney. After practicing adult cardiology for 15 years, he began to research the enormous toxicity associated with much dental work, as well as the pronounced ability of properly-administered vitamin C to neutralize this toxicity. He has now written 12 books, with several addressing the wide-ranging properties of vitamin C in neutralizing many toxins and resolving most infections, as well as its vital role in the effective treatment of heart disease and cancer. Recently inducted into the Orthomolecular Medicine Hall of Fame, Dr. Levy continues to research the impact of the orthomolecular application of vitamin C and antioxidants in general on chronic degenerative diseases.
Dana Laake and her special guest Guillaume Lois will discuss homeopathy, a natural way to a better heath. Guillaume Lois is the founder and CEO of OLLOÏS, the first line of certified organic, vegan homeopathic single medicines. Guillaume has 27 years of experience in the field of homeopathy and natural medicines in France, Spain, Mexico and the US. Guillaume is also founder and CEO of HBC Naturals, specializing in the import and distribution of unique homeopathic, supplement and body care brands in America since 2011. He launched OLLOPETS, by OLLOÏS, a line of homeopathic liquid formulas for pets in 2019.
Dana Laake and her special guest Michael S. Tyrrell will discuss the benefits of therapeutic music for healthy sleep.
Dana Laake and her special guest Amanda Archibald will discuss her new book, The Genomic Kitchen: Your Guide To Understanding And Using The Food-Gene Connection For A Lifetime Of Health.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Véronique Desaulniers will discuss her book, Heal Breast Cancer Naturally: 7 Essential Steps to Beating Breast Cancer.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Michael Jurgelewicz will discuss a comprehensive approach to osteoporosis and novel therapeutics.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Michael Murray will discuss his new book, The Longevity Matrix – How to Live Better, Stronger, and Longer.
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Peter Bongiorno will be discussing natural medicine for mental health.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Tedd Koren will discuss a natural approach to cure cancer.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Pamela Smith will discuss a functional medicine approach to anti-aging.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Dale E. Bredesen will discuss new findings since the clinical application of his Alzheimer's ReCODE protocol began 8 years ago.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Diane Gilman will discuss tools for restoring energy, reducing fatigue and overcoming burnout.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Al Danenberg will discuss his unconventional cancer journey using diet and nutritional supplements.
Dr. Danenberg, DDS, is a periodontist and was in private practice for 44 years, incorporating ancestral nutrition and lifestyle with his leading-edge laser protocol to treat periodontal disease. “Dr. Al” retired in 2018, but continues to consult with patients all over the world, as well as discuss his unconventional cancer journey. He was diagnosed with incurable bone marrow cancer in September 2018 and was given 3-6 months to live; he rejected all chemotherapy and is thriving today. Dr. Al received advanced training in evolutionary nutrition from the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, as well as The Center for Mind-Body Medicine. In 2014, he became a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP) and a Certified Primal Health Coach. Then, in April 2017, Dr. Al earned the designation of “ADAPT Trained Health Professional” from Kresser Institute, and in 2020, he was appointed Chair of the Periodontal Committee for the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM). His book, Crazy-Good Living, is based on ancestral nutrition and lifestyle.
Dana Laake and her special guest Tammi Sweet will discuss the science and health benefits of cannabis.
Tammi Sweet, MS, LMT, is a co-founder and co-director of the Heartstone Center for Earth Essentials, near Ithaca, NY, where she offers workshops and classes in herbal medicine and online courses in anatomy and physiology. She holds a master’s degree in endocrinology and has been teaching anatomy and physiology to a range of students in a variety of learning environments for the past 30 years. She combines her expertise in herbal medicine and neurobiology in her book, The Wholistic Healing Guide to Cannabis, where in addition to exploring the chemistry of the whole cannabis plant, she explains the physiology of the human body’s endocannabinoid system and why and how it is affected by ingesting cannabis. Based on research and her own clinical experience, Tammi provides instructions on techniques for the best medicinal cannabis preparations and specific dosage recommendations for using these remedies to address a wide range of conditions, including stress, chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, insomnia and more.
Dana Laake and her special guest Jason Rozzo will discuss key nutrients for immune support.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Christy Williamson will discuss new genetic insights on food, diet and weight loss.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Patrick K. Porter will discuss breakthroughs in brain health with light, sound and vibration.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Pizzorno will discuss the latest research on toxins, how they impact health, and what we can do to fix it.
Dana Laake and her special guest Bill Cadwallader will discuss electromagnetic radiation in our homes.
Dana Laake and her special guest Andrew Pace will discuss how to achieve a healthy home.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Margaret Paul will discuss inner bonding, the power to heal and love yourself.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Kalpna Ranadive will discuss Ayurvedic solutions to combat viruses and other respiratory illnesses.
Dr Kalpna Ranadive is an integrative biological dentist, who is also certified by the American Naturopathic Certification Board. The central theme of her practice revolves around Ayurveda and ancient health science and wisdom. Dr. Ranadive is an international speaker, author and sought-after trainer by dentists and health care professionals, as she teaches them how to integrate ancient Vedic wisdom in their health practices. She is a naturalist, minimalistic and eco-friendly dental surgeon who strongly believes in saving teeth while paying attention to integrative health pathways. With a unique gift to individualize health and lifestyle protocols, Dr Kalpna enjoys helping individuals learn how to implement easy self-healing techniques for life.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Kelly Turner will discuss her new book Radical Hope: 10 Key Healing Factors from Exceptional Survivors of Cancer and Other Disease.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Anna Cabeca will discuss Keto-Green 16, including cutting-edge information and best practices involving the keto diet.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Geo Espinosa will discuss a functional medicine approach to preventing and treating prostate cancer.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Bernarda Zenker will discuss the role of micronutrients during COVID-19.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. David Perlmutter will discuss how to detox your mind for clearer thinking, deeper relationships, and lasting happiness.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Christy Williamson will discuss biochemical individuality and COVID-19 – how certain genetic predispositions can increase one’s risk.
Dana Laake and her special guest Lise Alschuler will discuss how lifestyle strategies affect risk of cancer. Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO, is a naturopathic doctor with board certification in naturopathic oncology and has been practicing since 1994. She is a professor of clinical medicine at the University of Arizona, where she is the assistant director of the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Dr. Alschuler received her doctoral degree in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University, and has co-authored two books: Definitive Guide to Cancer and Definitive Guide to Thriving After Cancer. She has received numerous awards from The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Bastyr University and the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, as well as an honorary degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Alschuler is the co-founder of Five To Thrive, LLC, which developed a web application that creates customized wellness plans for cancer survivors. She maintains a naturopathic oncology practice in Scottsdale AZ, and also co-hosts a podcast, Five To Thrive Live! on the Cancer Support Network about living more healthfully in the face of cancer.
Dana Laake and her special guest Marc Isaacson will discuss immune health and COVID-19.
Marc Isaacson, owner 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.
Dana Laake and her special guest Andrea Beaman will discuss cancer prevention and how to boost immunity.
Dana Laake and her special guest Reed Davis will discuss GI pathogens and food sensitivity testing.
Dana Laake and her special guest Guy Daniels will discuss understanding the gut microbiome’s role in health and disease.
David Baer and his special guest Dana Laake will discuss food intolerance and hypersensitivity in children and why this can cause problems in learning, behavior, development, attention, sensory responses, sleep and digestion.
David Baer and his special guest Dr. Tom O’Bryan’s will discuss a step-by-step approach for optimizing brain health and preventing and treating neurodegenerative diseases.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Terry Wahls will discuss dietary approaches to treating autoimmune issues. Dr. Terry Wahls is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa, where she conducts clinical trials. In 2018, she was awarded the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Linus Pauling Award for her contributions in research, clinical care and patient advocacy. She is also a patient with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for 4 years. Dr. Wahls restored her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically for her brain and now pedals her bike to work each day. She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine, The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles, and the cookbook, The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life: The Revolutionary Modern Paleo Plan to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions. She teaches the public and medical community about the healing power of intensive nutrition.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Erin Stokes share tips for having a healthy new year, including supplements you should consider taking daily.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Robert A. Ozello will discuss the health benefits of chiropractic care, functional medicine and applied kinesiology.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Robert A. Ozello will discuss the health benefits of chiropractic care, functional medicine and applied kinesiology. Dr. Robert A. Ozell, DC, is a chiropractor in Rockville, MD with over 38 years of experience. Dr. Ozello graduated from Rutgers University in 1978 with honors with a degree in biology and a minor in chemistry. He is a 1981 graduate of New York Chiropractic College where he was awarded a certificate of merit. He has taught many advanced chiropractic workshops and specializes in treating difficult chronic cases. Through the use of Applied Kinesiology (muscle testing), Dr. Ozello provides comprehensive holistic health care. His treatments are customized to each patient through state of the art adjusting techniques, muscle balancing techniques, nutritional counseling, soft tissue techniques, meridian therapy, diet and exercise.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dan Buettner will discuss the world's “Blue Zones” – five locations where people live to record-setting ages and how they do it.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Anthony Thomas will discuss important nutrients for eye health.
Dana Laake and her special guest Amanda Archibald will discuss her new book, The Genomic Kitchen: Your Guide To Understanding And Using The Food-Gene Connection For A Lifetime Of Health.
Dana Laake and her special guest Randy Hartnell will discuss the benefits of sustainable seafood.
Dana Laake and her special guest Todd White will discuss natural wine vs commercially processed wine.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Nasha Winters will discuss integrative oncology and her book, The Metabolic Approach to Cancer.
Dana Laake and her special guest Jeffrey M. Smith will discuss why you should eat organic as if your life depends on it.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Erin Stokes will discuss lifestyle, nutrition and supplement choices that support optimal immune health.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Alan Goldhamer will discuss how fasting can save your life.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Ben Lynch will discuss methylation, epigenetics and dirty genes.
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.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Malisa Carullo will discuss important nutrients for prenatal health.
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.
Dana Laake and her special guest Victoria Wood will discuss ways to optimize the body's environment so that cancer cannot take root.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Sam Pappas will examine an integrative and traditional physicians approach to diet, lab tests, cardiac heart, liver screening and men's health.
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.
Dana Laake will be discussing “news you can use” and controversies related to health and nutrition.
Dana Laake and her special guest Beth Greer will discuss how everyday toxins in your home impact your health.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Paul O’Malley will discuss biomimetic dentistry including the science of rebuilding teeth safely without destroying them.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Elizabeth Plourde will discuss why hormones are essential for lifelong vibrant health.
Dana Laake and her special guest Theodora Scarato will discuss health concerns around cell phones, wireless devices and 5G network technology.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Kim Williams will discuss preventing and treating cardiovascular disease through diet and lifestyle.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Thomas Bowman will discuss how mitochondria influence your health.
Marc Isaacson and Kate Costello and their special guest Erin Stokes will discuss Megafood's new and powerful measures to provide clean, quality ingredients and support the environment.
Dana Laake and her special guest Marc Isaacson will discuss EpiBioGenetics® - your lifestyle, biochemistry and DNA - using IQYOU, the only assessment tool in the world that combines these three critical wellness components to provide you with unique information about your health.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Michael Murry will discuss optimizing digestive health.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Victoria L. Dunckley will discuss the impact of screen time on mood, focus, sleep and behavior.
Dana Laake and her special guest Katie Morra will discuss gut health from a functional medicine perspective.
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Malisa Carullo will discuss nutritional formulas and tips for healthy aging.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Kalpna Ranadive will discuss holistic dentistry and Ayurvedic medicine.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Anna Cabeca will discuss hormones, menopause, the Keto-Green diet, and her new book The Hormone Fix.
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Romina Cervigni will discuss benefits of the Fasting Mimicking Diet™ and longevity.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. William Lee Cowden will discuss the Cowden Support Program for chronic Lyme disease.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Elizabeth Plourde will discuss the dangers of sunscreens for people and the environment.
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Travis Lesperance will discuss the keto diet and the benefits of collagen.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Aminah Keats will discuss natural medicine and its safety and efficacy in breast cancer care.
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Anthony Thomas will discuss the most appropriate bacterial (sub)species to serve as a probiotic for infants.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum will discuss personalized healthcare through functional medicine coaching.
Dana Laake and her special guest Heather Gunn will discuss the benefits of micronutrient testing.
Dana Laake and her special guest Wendy Myers will discuss toxic metals that cause fatigue and how to detox them.
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Erin Stokes will discuss glyphosate and gut health.
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Eric Nager will discuss food sensitivities and eczema.
Dana Laake and her special guest Rex Jones will discuss Garden of Life mykind herbal products, the first dual certified USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project verified herbal line.
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Anthony Thomas will discuss nutrient support for the gut-brain connection
Nutritional controversies and news you can use. Topics will include health effects from exposure to electronic devices and computers, as well as why foods like vegetables, legumes, nuts and fruits can cause allergic or digestive issues for some people
Description: Host Dana Laake will be discussing nutritional controversies and news you can use. Topics will include health effects from exposure to electronic devices and computers, as well as why foods like vegetables, legumes, nuts and fruits can cause allergic or digestive issues for some people.
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Marcelle Pick will discuss overcoming adrenal fatigue.
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dorie Greenblatt will discuss the importance and benefits of Ester-C, and how it pertains to immune support.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Erin Stokes will discuss how to boost your fall immune health.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Ben Lynch will discuss methylation, epigenetics and dirty genes.
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Holly Bertone will discuss the upcoming free Mystery Symptom Summit – an online summit including topics such as infections, gut health, toxins, inflammation, nutrition, prevention, and the mind-body connection.
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy will discuss her new book, The Cancer Revolution: A Groundbreaking Program to Reverse and Prevent Cancer.
Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Anthony Thomas will discuss breast milk and probiotics for infant gut health.
Dana Laake and her special guest Jan Kielmann will discuss the science behind IQYOU and its potential to help you make better medical decisions.
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Zach Bush will discuss gut health in this era of large scale chemical farming, genetically modified food, and contaminated water systems.
Dana Laake and her special guest Teri Cochrane will discuss “The Cochrane Method,” which integrates a multi-level nutritional approach to develop a bio-individualized plan for her clients.
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Izabella Wentz will discuss a helpful and actionable guide to reverse thyroid symptoms.
Radio show host David Baer and his special guest Dr. Sam Berne will discuss a holistic optometrist’s approach to preventing and treating common eye ailments.