2008 - Page 3 of 5 - Essentials of Healthy Living

Topics: Mood disorders – anxiety and depression
Special guest: Douglas MacKay, ND – founder of Makai Naturopathic Center, and Research Advisor for Nordic Naturals

Posted in Anxiety, Mood Support and tagged anxiety, depression, Mood disorders

Topics: Hormonal issues affecting men and women and the benefits of maca herb
Special guest: Rodney Anderson – Director of Sales for Natural Health International (makers of 100% organic, fair-trade maca

Posted in Men's Health, Women’s Health and tagged balance, hormone, maca, men, women

Topics: Health tips, children’s health
Special guest: Patty Lemer – Executive Director of Developmental Delay Resources (DDR), editor of Envisioning a Bright Future

Posted in Children's Health and tagged childrens, health, kids

Topics: Bariatric (weight loss) surgery and the importance of nutritional support
Special guest: Barry Greene, M.D. and Mandy Mirzaie, RD, LDN – bariatric surgery team, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital

Posted in Nutrition, Weight Management and tagged bariatric, loss, nutrition, surgery, weight

Topics: Bone health and the benefits of taking whole food nutritional supplements
Special guest: Taryn Forrelli, ND – herbal and nutritional research, Director of Medical Education for New Chapter

Posted in Bone Health and tagged bonem health, osteoporosis, supplements

Topics: B-vitamins, magnesium, sleep deprivation, anxiety and phobias
Special guest: Mark Bottinick, LCSW – therapist and clinical social worker

Posted in Anxiety, Sleep Support, Specific Nutrients and tagged anxiety, B-vitamins, magnesium, phobias, sleep deprivation

Topics: Cleansing and detoxification
Special guest: Cheryl Myers – Vice President of Health Sciences for Enzymatic Therapy

Posted in Detox and tagged cleanse, cleansing, detox

Topics: Treatments for depression and manic depression
Special guest: Dr. Robert J. Hedaya MD, FAPA – Hedaya Clinic and National Center for Whole Psychiatry

Posted in Anxiety, Mood Support and tagged depression, manic depression

Topics: Magnesium deficiency, herbal misconceptions and fears
Special guest: Mitch Coven – medical herbalist and founder of Vitality Works

Posted in Anxiety, Functional Medicine, Healing Modalities, Homeopathy and tagged botanicals, herbal, herbs, homeopathy, magnesium

Topics: Vitamin D, symptoms based on location – head-to-toe
Special guest: Victoria Wood – registered dietician and nutritionist

Posted in Immune System Health, Specific Nutrients and tagged gene, receptors, vitamin d

Dana Laake is a licensed nutritionist providing preventive and therapeutic medical nutrition services for over 25 years. Her practice includes the 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.

Dr. Kevin Passero a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine has trained extensively with leading doctors in the field of natural medicine. In his practice, Dr. Passero focuses on restoring harmony to both the body and mind using advanced protocols that incorporate botanicals, homeopathy, vitamins, and nutrition.
Kate Costello focuses on functional nutrition by emphasizing the healing power of whole-food nutrition and wellness practices like movement, stress-reduction and sleep hygiene. Kate earned her graduate degrees in nutrition and health coaching at the Maryland University of Integrative Health, and works as a nutrition advisor at Village Green.