Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Erin Stokes will be discussing sources of fatigue, and supplements to help optimize energy levels.
Dr. Erin Stokes, ND, received her naturopathic degree from Bastyr University in 2001. The focus of her practice at Lotus Naturopathic Clinic in Boulder, Colorado, is postpartum health and wellness. She enjoys educating others, and has taught Western Pathology and Psychology of Healing at Southwest Acupuncture College. Dr. Stokes is the Director of Education at MegaFood.
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.
Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Deanna Minich will be discussing phytonutrients and aging.
Deanna Minich, PhD, FACN, CNS, is Vice President for Research & Development Communications for Metagenics. She has published over 15 articles in peer-reviewed, scientific journals, and has published three books on nutrition. At Metagenics, Dr. Minich’s numerous responsibilities include research and innovation, formulation, investigation, education and communication, as well as counseling patients at the Functional Medicine Research Center.
Host Dana Laake and her special guest
Dr. Todd Nelson will be discussing toxins, candida and body cleaning.
Todd Nelson, ND, is a well-known naturopath in the Denver/Boulder area. In his clinical practice he integrates comprehensive holistic modalities including clinical nutrition, medical-grade dietary supplements, detoxification, functional medicine, herbal supplements, lifestyle counseling, stress mastery and corporate wellness.
Dr. Nelson is the co-author of three books, Arthritis Survival, Asthma Survival, and Headache Survival, and a contributing author to Dr. Robert Ivker’s Sinus Survival. He also helped develop the Sinus Survival Respiratory Healer Network for practitioners, and an online, self-help Sinus Survival Tutorial Series for patients to learn more about the root causes of their recurring sinus symptoms.
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.
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.
Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Lauren Zimet will be discussing children’s brain health.
Lauren Zimet, MS, CCC/SLP is a speech, language and early communication specialist with more than 15 years of professional experience. A speaker and educator, she provides individualized speech therapy, leads group workshops and seminars, and provides training and consultation to teachers, parents and other professionals. Lauren is the founder of The Healthy Foundations Program, which facilitates brain health education in Georgia – teaching children about their brains and bodies in order to make healthy choices.
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.
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.
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.
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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