Best of and Favorite Shows
No More Fatigue
Dana Laake and her special guest Jack Challem will be discussing his latest book, “No More Fatigue: Why You’re So Tired and What You Can Do About It.”
Jack Challem is a personal nutrition coach and one of America’s most trusted health writers. He has written 20 books and his scientific articles have appeared in numerous journals and publications. Jack Challem is a member of the American Society for Nutrition and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine. Jack is a frequent speaker at nutritional medicine conferences and to consumer health groups.
Advanced nutrient therapies for mental disorders
Host Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. William Walsh will be discussing advanced nutrient therapies for mental disorders.
William Walsh, Ph.D., founded The Walsh Research Institute in June 2008 with the aim of continuing his research efforts into a range of mental disorders, and training doctors around the world in advanced nutritional treatment of these disorders. Dr. Walsh was the founder and chief scientist of the Health Research Institute in 1982, and Pfeiffer Treatment Center in Naperville, IL in 1989, where individualized nutrient therapy has been provided to more than 14,000 patients with behavior disorders, ADHD, learning problems, autism, depression, and schizophrenia. Dr. Walsh has authored over 200 scientific articles and reports and made numerous presentations on his research.
The Blood Sugar Solution
Host Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Mark Hyman will be discussing his book The Blood Sugar Solution – a program for losing weight, preventing disease and feeling great.
Mark Hyman, MD, is a practicing physician and a recognized authority in the field of Functional Medicine. He is a family physician and author of multiple New York Times best-sellers. Through his private practice, education efforts, writing, research, advocacy and public policy work, he strives to empower patients to stop managing symptoms and instead treat the underlying causes of illness.
Healing Lyme Disease
Host Dana Laake and her special guest Stephen Harrod Buhner will be discussing healing Lyme disease.
Stephen Harrod Buhner is a master herbalist, psychotherapist, and expert on indigenous and contemplative spiritual traditions. He is the author of numerous books on nature, indigenous cultures, the environment, and herbal medicine. His book, Healing Lyme: Natural Healing And Prevention of Lyme Borreliosis And Its Coinfections, examines the leading scientific research on Lyme infection, its tests and treatments, and outlines the most potent herbal medicines and supplements that offer help.
Autism – what it is (and isn’t), how it impacts people, and treatments, including biomedical and nutritional approaches that address underlying issues.
Dana Laake will be discussing autism – what it is (and isn’t), how it impacts people, and treatments, including biomedical and nutritional approaches that address underlying issues.
Dana Laake is a licensed nutritionist who has provided preventive and therapeutic medical nutrition services for over 25 years. Her practice includes 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 and is the co-author of The Kid Friendly ADHD and Autism Cookbook.
Cost Savings of Using Homeopathic Remedies for Pets
Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Richard H. Pitcairn will be discussing the use of homeopathic remedies for pets.
Richard H. Pitcairn, DVM, PhD, is the author of Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats. He established his private practice in homeopathic veterinary medicine, devoted to the use of homeopathy and nutritional therapy, in Eugene, Oregon. Dr. Pitcairn co-founded the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy, the first professional organization of practicing veterinary homeopaths in the United States. He continues to be active in teaching and writing about homeopathy and holistic healing for pets.
The Holistic Approach to using Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Host Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Karen Threlkel will be discussing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
Dr. Threlkel believes the body has the inherent ability to establish, maintain, and restore health. In her practice she works to facilitate and augment this process, identify and remove obstacles to health and recovery, and support the creation of a healthy internal and external environment. Dr. Threlkel’s specialties include bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, weight loss, nutritional supplementation, and herbal medicine.
Nutritional Approaches to neurodegenerative diseases and disorders in mood and behavior
Host Dana Laake and her special guests Dr. Albert Mensah and Dr. Judith Bowman will be discussing nutritional approaches to neurodegenerative diseases and disorders in mood and behavior.
Drs. Mensah and Bowman co-founded Mensah Medical near Chicago, IL. Both family practice physicians have undergone extensive training by William J. Walsh, Ph.D., founder of the Pfeiffer Treatment Center and Health Research Institute. Drs. Mensah and Bowman consult with physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other health care professionals, and lead annual physician training in orthomolecular medicine. The dedicated team of Mensah Medical is committed to understanding the individual needs and critical issues of their patients.
Integrative Oncology
Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Cheryl K. Burdette will be discussing integrative oncology.
Dr. Cheryl K. Burdette, ND is a member of the Board of Advisors for Xymogen. She is also president and education director of NutraTest Labs where she is involved in clinical trials of nutraceutical products and the development of functional testing profiles. This position gives her a unique perspective in evidence-based natural therapies.
How Nutrition Habits Influences our Hormones
Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Natasha Turner will be discussing how nutrition habits influence our hormones.
Dr. Natasha Turner, ND, is one of Canada’s leading naturopathic doctors and natural health consultants. Her main interests are hormonal issues, weight management, preventative health and digestive concerns. Dr. Turner is the best-selling author of The Homone Diet and The Supercharged Hormone Diet. She is a regular contributor to various magazines and television programs as a natural health expert.