Posts by Dr. Kevin Passero
Beautiful Inside and Out: Conquering Thyroid Disease with a Healthy, Happy, “Thyroid Sexy” Life
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Mary Shomon will be discussing the book, Beautiful Inside and Out: Conquering Thyroid Disease with a Healthy, Happy, “Thyroid Sexy” Life.
Mary Shomon is a patient advocate and author who transformed her 1995 thyroid diagnosis into a mission to educate and empower others struggling with thyroid and hormonal conditions. Her latest book, co-authored with former Baywatch star Gena Lee Nolin, starts out with Gena’s story including her time in Hollywood, struggling with symptoms that were eventually diagnosed as thyroid disease. Beautiful Inside and Out includes chapters to help other women understand what the thyroid does, recognize the possible signs of a thyroid problem, find and deal with the right doctors, have the appropriate tests, get properly diagnosed, and choose the most effective treatments.
Hormones – how they affect, mood, weight gain and energy
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Holly Lucille will be discussing hormones and how they affect, mood, weight gain and energy.
Dr. Holly Lucille, ND, RN, is a naturopathic physician, an expert on women’s health issues, and a member of the Enzymatic Therapy Scientific Advisory Board. In her private practice, Dr. Lucille makes use of her extensive education in various modalities including homeopathy, clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, body and energy work, and mind-body and lifestyle counseling.
Eating and supplementing for a healthy heart
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Stuart Tomc will discuss eating and supplementing for a healthy heart.
Stuart Tomc has over 25 years of experience in the field of nutritional medicine. He is an authority on evidence-based dietary supplements and a respected consultant to the World Health Organization and integrative physicians worldwide. Stuart currently serves as Global Educator and spokesperson for Nordic Naturals, a leading manufacturer of omega-3 supplements.
PQQ – an important antioxidant for cardiovascular health and cognitive function
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dallas Cloutre, Ph.D., will be discussing PQQ – an important antioxidant for cardiovascular health and cognitive function
Dr. Clouatre earned his A.B. from Stanford University and his Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley. A Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, he is a prominent industry consultant, author of numerous books and a sought-after speaker. Dr. Clouatre is the New Product Development & Marketing Consultant for Jarrow Formulas.
Making a healthier home for those suffering from asthma, allergies and chemical sensitivity
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Caroline Blazovsky will be discussing important ways to make a healthier home for those suffering from asthma, allergies and chemical sensitivity.
Caroline is the president of My Healthy Home® – a nationwide company that offers mold testing, indoor air testing, consultations, and healthy home products. Caroline has obtained certifications in CMR (Certified Microbial Remediation) and CIE (Certified Indoor Environmentalist), and is completing a Sustainable Design Certification from the Boston Architectural College. Her work has been recognized nationally and she has been featured by outstanding personalities such as Martha Stewart, Dr. Ronald Hoffman M.D., Mike Holmes (Holmes on Homes) and Chef Jamie Gwen; she has also been interviewed on many nationally syndicated talk radio shows.
Managing the medical mayhem of Lyme disease
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Marjorie MacArthur Veiga will be discussing managing the medical mayhem of Lyme disease.
Marjorie MacArthur Veiga is a Lyme patient in remission, wife, and a mother of two daughters – one a teen recovering from chronic Lyme. She has led support groups for Lyme families in Virginia’s Loudoun and Fairfax counties and has served on the board of the National Capital Lyme Disease Association as a fundraiser, and for Governor McDonnell’s Lyme Disease Task Force as a media relations volunteer. Out of her experiences and desire to help others, she co-authored My Lyme Guide – Tips & Tools to Manage Lyme and Associated Illness. She is currently an independent consultant, assisting Lyme-afflicted patients with tasks related to their healthcare.
Nutritional support for managing inflammation
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Buddy Ojeda, CN, will be discussing nutritional support for managing inflammation.
Buddy Ojeda is a Certified Nutritionist, health educator and MegaFood’s Eastern Regional Educator. Buddy has worked in the dietary supplement industry since 1996. He has a broad understanding of natural health topics and is often called upon to discuss issues related to immune health, joint disorders, essential fatty acids, Traditional Chinese Medicine, cardiovascular health and energy management. He also has expertise in sleep disorders, stress reduction, digestive health concerns and energy medicine, as well as diet, lifestyle and the correct use of nutritional supplements.
Current supplement regulatory issues and wintertime wellness
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Joseph J. Lamb will be discussing current supplement regulatory issues and wintertime wellness.
Joseph J. Lamb, MD is Director of Intramural Clinical Research at The Functional Medicine Research Center for Metagenics. He works with patients to create optimal health by using functional medical approaches including lifestyle modification, herbal and nutritional therapies, and cognitive therapy. He’s also active in community service and frequently invited to lecture on integrative health topics including pain management, healthy aging, women’s health, and complementary cancer care.
The importance of getting chlorophyll rich foods and superfoods
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Rex Jones will be discussing the the importance of eating foods and superfoods that are rich in chlorophyll.
Rex Jones has been an educator with Garden of Life for more than 4 years and brings with him a lifelong passion for the natural foods industry and a strong knowledge of herbal medicine. For more than 10 years he worked in a natural foods retail setting as a nutrition manager and herbalist.
Homeopathy for kids: bumps and bruises from school sports, cough, cold and flu, stress, sleep disorders growing pains, acne
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Christophe Merville, D. Pharm., will be discussing homeopathy for bumps and bruises from school sports, cough, cold and flu, stress and sleep disorders, growing pains in teenagers, and acne.
Since 1990, Christophe Merville has been the Director of Education and Pharmacy Development for Boiron, the world’s leading manufacturer of homeopathic medicines. Dr. Merville has created training programs, both online and in print, for pharmacists and retailers on homeopathy and medicine.