Essentials of Healthy Living

Host Dana Laake and her special guests Dr. Michael Moskowitz, DC and Kathleen Ammalee Rogers, RN will be discussing the benefits of chiropractic and mind-body medicine. Chiropractor Michael Moskowitz practices in Bethesda where he diagnoses and treats common spinal misalignments that can occur from lifestyle or injuries causing pain, discomfort and degenerative conditions. Kathleen Ammalee Rogers, RN is the founder of Positive Vision Network and a personal wellbeing coach, with more than 35 years of experience empowering people and organizations to find balance, health and harmony.

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.

Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. James Gordon will be discussing natural strategies for dealing with depression and optimizing health. James S. Gordon, MD, is a Harvard-educated psychiatrist and world-renowned expert in using mind-body medicine to heal depression, anxiety, and psychological trauma. Dr. Gordon is a clinical professor at the Georgetown University School of Medicine and the founder and director of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine.

Host Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. James Duke will be discussing herbs and spices as they relate to health and disease. As an economic botanist with a Ph.D. in botany, Jim Duke worked with the U. S. Department of Agriculture for 32 years. Today, in his Green Pharmacy Garden, he serves as a distinguished lecturer for the Master of Science in Herbal Medicine program at Tai Sophia Institute. Dr. Duke is a renowned speaker and author and he leads ethnobotanical trips to ecologically rich areas of the world.

Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Joseph Lamb, MD will be discussing getting in shape for spring. Dr. Lamb is Director of Intramural Clinical Research at The Functional Medicine Research Center for Metagenics.

Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Bradley Bush, ND will be discussing food sensitivities and their effects on health. Dr. Bradley Bush is the Clinical Director for NeuroScience, Inc. He practiced medicine for 7 years at New Hampshire Natural Health Clinic in Bedford, NH, specializing in neuroendocrine disorders, gastrointestinal disorders and IV therapies. Dr. Bush was the founder of the annual event Pharmaceutical Perspectives and co-founder of 4-Corners Medical Education. He has worked in the nutritional supplement industry for many years.

Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest David Perlmutter, Ph.D. will be discussing antioxidants for brain health. David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, ABIHM is a Board-Certified Neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. He is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of nutritional influences in neurological disorders.

Host Dana Laake and her special guest Dallas Cloutre, Ph.D. will be discussing natural therapies for cholesterol management. Dr. Clouatre earned his A.B. from Stanford 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.

Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Adrienne Clamp, MD, DABMA will be discussing bioidentical hormones. Dr. Clamp is board certified in both Family Practice and Medical Acupuncture. She focuses on individualized care of patients with hypothyroidism, adrenal stress and fatigue, and hormone imbalance using a combination of traditional allopathic medicine and holistic approaches, such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, and homeopathy.

Host Dana Laake and her special guest Steven Nadell, MS, CNS will be discussing deeper levels for reducing risk of disease and improving health - the importance of cell signaling. Steven Nadell is a Certified Nutritioin Specialist with 20 years of experience in the field of nutrition. He currently works for Thorne Research as their Functional Medicine Consultant.

Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Johanna Kandel will be discussing overcoming eating disorders. Johanna Kandel is the founder and executive director of The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness and author of Life Beyond Your Eating Disorder. She has brought information and awareness about eating disorders to more than 150,000 middle school, high school, and college students, and has been an advocate for eating disorder legislation at both the state and national levels.

Host Dana Laake and her special guest John F. Crawford, Ph.D., will be discussing micronutrient testing for nutritional status and health implications in common chronic conditions. John F. Crawford, Ph.D. is the Senior Vice President of Operations for SpectraCell Laboratories. Dr. Crawford oversees the daily operations of the laboratory and works closely with the University of Texas Biochemical Institute to develop new assays. He has 25 years of operating and general management experience in the clinical laboratory industry.

Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Deanna Minich will be discussing nutritional solutions for perimenopause. Deanna Minich, PhD, CN is Vice President of Research & Development Communications at Metagenics and a respected clinician, lecturer, and author.

Host Dana Laake and her special guest Peter Josling will be discussing the health benefits of stabilized allicin, a key component of garlic. Peter Josling is Director of The Garlic Centre based in Sussex, England – an independent source of information about the medicinal, culinary, and general properties of garlic. Mr. Josling has been involved in the invention, development and manufacture of the world’s first commercially available stabilized allicin extract.

Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Kathi Head, ND, will be discussing supplements for pets. Kathi Head, ND, is the Director of Product Development for Thorne Research and Editor-in-Chief of the journal Alternative Medicine Review. She has written three books on diabetes, numerous articles, and has lectured on health topics at medical meetings in the United States and abroad.