Essential Fatty Acids
The benefits of omega-3s for athletes – helping to prevent brain injury, and supporting recovery, if injured
Special guest: Michael Lewis, MD, MPH, MBA, FACPM, FACN, is the President of the Brain Health Education and Research Institute, which he founded upon retiring from the US Army after a distinguished 31-year career. Dr. Lewis has years of experience developing programs for the military on the use of omega-3 fatty acids and traumatic brain injury and suicide prevention. His work has been featured on CNN’s Sanjay Gupta, MD show, numerous radio and television spots, and around the world at scientific and nutritional conferences, where his insights and pioneering work have impacted thousands of lives. He is in private practice in Potomac, MD, and is the author of the recent Amazon #1 top seller book, When Brains Collide: What every athlete and parent should know about the prevention and treatment of concussions and head injuries.
The Benefits of Fish Oil for Anti-Aging, Inflammation, and Fitness
Host Dana Laake and her special guest Mackie Shilstone will be discussing the benefits of fish oil for anti-aging, inflammation, and fitness.
Mackie Shilstone is one of America’s most influential sports performance managers, whose expertise has played a pivotal role in the long-term success of world-class athletes. Over 3,000 professional athletes have turned to Mackie to give them the body, drive, stamina, and performance they need to win. Mackie has written six books on fitness and weight management. His newest book, Body Plan for Kids, is a comprehensive guide for parents to gain control of their child’s weight through healthy eating, fitness, and increasing self-esteem.