Dana Laake, Author at Essentials of Healthy Living

Topics: Nutrition and stress management
Special guest: Elizabeth Blumberg, RD, LN – specializing in preventative and therapeutic nutrition

Posted in Nutrition, Stress and tagged nutrition, stress

Topics: ADHD, autism, holistic pediatrics and pre-pregnancy preparation
Special guest: Dr. Tracy Freeman – holistic medical physician

Posted in Children's Health, Women’s Health and tagged adhd, autism, holistic pediatrics, pre-pregnancy preparation

Topics: Integrative approach to managing migraines
Special guest: Dr. Kevin Kelleher, MD – a “Top Doctor” from Washingtonian Magazine

Posted in Pain Management and tagged headaches, migraines, pain

Topics: Heart health, myths about cholesterol, naturals alternatives for depression
Special guest: Ann Allworth Ph.D – educator and consultant with Megafood

Posted in Cardiovascular Health, Mood Support and tagged cholesterol, depression, heart

Topics: B12 levels, intuition in clinical practice
Special guest: Kelly Dorfman, MS, LND – health program planner and nutritionist

Posted in Specific Nutrients and tagged B12, intuition, nutrition

Topics: Sleep support, primary care with an integrative approach
Special guest: Dr. James Brodsky, MD – focus on preventive aspects of health care

Posted in Sleep Support and tagged sleep, sleep support

Topics: Benefits of doing a whole body cleanse
Special guest: Cheryl Myers – Vice President of Health Sciences for Enzymatic Therapy

Posted in Detox and tagged cleanse, detox

Topics: “News You Can Use” on second-hand smoke, negative calorie intake, TIA’s (ministrokes)
Special guest: Dr. Hank Liers, Ph.D – formulator of over 200 nutritional suppplements

Posted in Blood Sugar Health, Brain Health, Specific Nutrients, Weight Management and tagged ministrokes, negative calorie intake, second-hand smoke, TIA

Topics: “Green” gift ideas, risk-free cardiovascular tests, antioxidants, nutrition, vision
Special guest: Dr. Hank Liers – formulator of over 200 nutritional suppplements

Posted in Antioxidants, Cardiovascular Health, Eye Disease, Nutrition and tagged antioxidants, cardiovascular tests, nutrition, vision

Topics: Ginger, hypertension, cold/flu prevention and treatment
Special guest: Dr. Joseph J. Lamb – Director of Intramural Clinical Research, Functional Medicine Research Center for Metagenics

Posted in Cardiovascular Health, Seasonal Health and tagged cold, flu, ginger, hypertension

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.