Weight Management
Weight loss and food intolerances
Dana Laake and her special guest JJ Virgin will be discussing must-haves to “lift off” the pounds while on vacation.
JJ Virgin, CNS, CHFS, is one of the nation’s foremost fitness and nutrition experts, and an accomplished public speaker and media personality. Her 25 years in the health and fitness industry, with the past 10 in holistic nutrition and functional medicine, have earned JJ recognition as a go-to weight loss expert who can unlock the door to lifelong weight management through her sensible, no-fail approach to nutrition and fitness.
Cleansing and weight loss
Dana Laake and her special guest Rex Jones will be discussing cleansing and weight loss.
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.
Health risks and diet prevention strategies, autism and Lyme Disease
Dana Laake will be discussing Health risks and diet prevention strategies, autism and Lyme Disease.
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.
Nutritional Approaches for Effective Weight Loss
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Joseph Lamb will be discussing nutritional approaches for effective weight loss.
Dr. Lamb 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 ranging from pain management and healthy aging to women’s health and complementary cancer care.
How to Free Yourself from Emotional Eating
Dana Laake and her special guest Meryl Hershey Beck will be discussing how to free yourself from emotional eating.
Meryl Hershey Beck, MA, M.Ed., is a licensed counselor (LPCC) trained in energy medicine and other healing modalities. As a counselor, teacher, and writer, Meryl shares many tools and techniques to boost personal growth and transform compulsive overeating. An authority in this field, she presents at workshops and conferences internationally.
Hypothyroidism, Nutrition, and Weight Loss
Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Mary Shomon will be discussing hypothyroidism, nutrition, and weight loss.
Patient advocate and author Mary Shomon transformed her 1995 thyroid diagnosis into a mission to educate and empower others struggling with thyroid and hormonal conditions. Mary has written a number of best-selling books on thyroid disease, hormones and weight loss, and is a nationally-known patient activist. In addition to her work with About.com, Mary founded Thyroid-Info.com and publishes the popular “Sticking Out Our Necks” thyroid newsletter.
Environmental toxins, diabetes and obesity, and the connection with farm-raised salmon
Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Walter J. Crinnion will be discussing environmental toxins, diabetes and obesity, and the connection with farm-raised salmon.
Walter J. Crinnion, ND, is a professor at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine where he is chair of the Environmental Medicine Department. In his first family practice, he specialized in allergies and in treating chronic health problems caused by environmental chemical overload. Then in 1985, Dr. Crinnion started the most comprehensive cleansing facility in North America for the treatment of chemically poisoned individuals. Dr. Crinnion is a frequent lecturer at both naturopathic and allopathic medical conferences and has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals on the topic of environmental overload.
Obesity, Heart Disease and Weight Loss Stratagies
Obesity, heart disease and weight loss stratagies with special guest Dr. James Brodsky, MD – focus on preventive aspects of health care.
Nutritional strategies for effective weight loss
Nutritional strategies for effective weight loss with special guest: Ellen Kittredge, CHHC – Ellen’s Nutrition Counseling.
“News You Can Use” on second-hand smoke, negative calorie intake, TIA’s (ministrokes)
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