Essentials of Healthy Living

Dec 20 2020 515 ep. 59 mins 1.1k

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Welcome to the Essentials of Healthy Living, a program for news and advice on complementary and alternative approaches to living well. Join hosts Dana Laake and Dr. Kevin Passero, along with health experts, for a lively discussion of topics related to health and wellness. Essentials of Healthy Living is brought to you by Village Green Apothecary, bringing you individualized nutrition and healthy living resources at MyVillageGreen.com, as well as traditional pharmacy products and specialty compounded prescriptions.

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Immune-supportive supplements and specific nutrients that have been shown in recent studies related to COVID-19 and reducing the risk of respiratory tract infections

Dec 20 2020 59 mins

Dana Laake and her special guest Caitlin Higgins will discuss immune-supportive supplements and specific nutrients that have been shown in recent studies related to COVID-19 to reduce the risk of respiratory tract infections. Caitlin Higgins is a licensed Certified Nutrition Specialist and passionate foodie who utilizes an integrative and functional approach in her clinical nutri

Achieving Optimal Thyroid Health Through the Thyroid Reset Program

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Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Alan Christianson will discuss achieving optimal thyroid health through the thyroid reset program. Dr. Alan Christianson is a board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist who focuses on thyroid care. He is a New York Times bestselling author whose recent titles include The Thyroid Reset Diet and The Metabolism Reset Diet. Dr. Christianson has b

Recovering from Addiction

Nov 22 2020 59 mins

Dana Laake and her special guest Adam Jablin will discuss recovering from addiction. Adam Jablin is a highly sought-after life coach, corporate consultant, and keynote speaker. Adam has helped thousands of people experience a joy for living, even while under pressure or difficulty. His unique positive energy, compassion, and gift to relate to others has influenced people from all

Preventing and Reversing Chronic Health Conditions in Children

Nov 15 2020 59 mins

Dana Laake and her special guest Beth Lambert will discuss preventing and reversing chronic health conditions in children. Beth Lambert has monitored and documented the escalating rates of childhood chronic conditions for a decade. Her book, A Compromised Generation, provides a thorough analysis of the origins of this modern health crisis and documents how modifications to environ

The Keys to Optimal Digestive Wellness

Nov 08 2020 59 mins

Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Liz Lipski will discuss the keys to optimal digestive wellness. Dr. Liz Lipski holds a PhD in clinical nutrition and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition (FACN). She has two board certifications in clinical nutrition (CNS and BCHN) and one in functional medicine (IFMCP), and is on the faculty for The Institute for Functional Medicin

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Nov 01 2020 59 mins

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Oct 25 2020 59 mins

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Oct 18 2020 59 mins

Dana Laake and her special guest Guillaume Lois will discuss homeopathy, a natural way to a better heath. Guillaume Lois is the founder and CEO of OLLOÏS, the first line of certified organic, vegan homeopathic single medicines. Guillaume has 27 years of experience in the field of homeopathy and natural medicines in France, Spain, Mexico and the US. Guillaume is also founder and C

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Oct 11 2020 59 mins

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