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Sunday Radio Show: Optimizing Blood Sugar Balance

February 1st, 2013 by Village Green Admin

Join us this Sunday as host Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Joseph Evans discuss how to optimize blood sugar balance with functional foods and the benefits of krill oil.

Dr. Evans is a senior pharmaceutical scientist with extensive expertise in metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, inflammation, and oncology. He has special knowledge in the areas of natural product pharmacology, including antioxidants and polyphenolic compounds. Dr. Evans has more than 40 original research papers, reviews, and patents to his name, and serves as a reviewer for more than 30 scientific journals. He is a member of the Xymogen Medical Board of Advisors.

Tune in this Sunday from 10-11am on 1500 AM (WFED) or listen live on the web. Our shows are streamed everywhere.

Last week’s show was on the triad of gut health – foods, bugs and histamine load. Click to listen.

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Nutrient Depletion: Diabetes Medications

November 19th, 2012 by Paula Gallagher

According to the American Diabetes Association, there are nearly 26 million Americans who have diabetes. Although some people with this disease can control it with diet and exercise, many are on medications such as Metformin, a drug commonly prescribed for those with type 2 diabetes.

If you do have type 2 diabetes, walking 30 minutes a day can be very effective, especially when combined with a healthy diet. However, if you are one of millions who need the support of Metformin, you should know that it may cause depletions of important nutrients, such as:

CoQ10: An important antioxidant, CoQ10 also acts as a cofactor in many metabolic pathways, particularly in the production of ATP.

Vitamin B6: This B vitamin participates in over 60 enzymatic reactions involved in the metabolism of amino acids and essential fatty acids and plays an important role in the nervous system, cardiovascular health and women’s health. Continue reading “Nutrient Depletion: Diabetes Medications”

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Sunday Radio Show: “The Blood Sugar Solution” with Dr. Mark Hyman

March 15th, 2012 by Village Green Admin

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.

Tune in this Sunday from 10-11am on 1500 AM (WFED) or listen live on the web. Our shows are streamed everywhere.

Last week’s show was on phytonutrients and aging. Click to listen.

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Chia Seeds: Why You Should Be Eating Them

February 28th, 2012 by Paula Gallagher

chiapetMost people are familiar with chia seeds, but what you may not know is that the same seeds that sprout in clay pots are also a very healthy addition to your diet.

Here are some reasons to add chia to your diet (thanks to Cobs Bread Company):

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Sunday Radio Show: Chemical Sensitivity & Environmental Illness

February 25th, 2012 by Paula Gallagher

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.

Tune in this Sunday from 10-11am on 1500 AM (WFED) or listen live on the web. Our shows are streamed everywhere.

Last week’s show was on healing Lyme disease. Click to listen.

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