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Sunday Radio Show: The Importance of Phospholipids in Essential Fatty Acids

May 25th, 2012 by Village Green Admin

Join us this Sunday when host Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Stacey Bell will be discussing the importance of phospholipids in essential fatty acids.

Dr. Stacey Bell, Ph.D., is a registered dietitian who earned her doctorate in nutrition from Boston University. She served on the faculty of Harvard Medical School, where she conducted clinical studies on many aspects of nutrition. Dr. Bell is a widely published author and her latest book, Essential Foods: Eat Healthy, Lose Weight, and Live Longer, gives sound information to consumers on how to eat. She recently completed editing the most recent edition of Prescription for Nutritional Healing, by the late Phyllis Balch. Dr. Bell has presented more than 100 lectures on nutrition to her peers and the general public.

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 interactions between hormones and neurotransmitters. Click to listen.

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Food As Medicine

May 21st, 2012 by Margo Gladding

Food As MedicineFood As Medicine, the highly praised professional training program hosted by The Center for Mind-Body Medicine, will be held June 7-10, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency in Bethesda, MD. A feast of science and wisdom, Food As Medicine is an introductory course in medical nutrition therapy taught by some of the top clinical practitioners in the country. Food As Medicine is designed to give graduates the knowledge, confidence, compassion and skills required to integrate food as medicine in their clinical practice, educational or community setting.

Topics that will be covered include understanding core imbalances, macronutrients and micronutrients, mindful eating, nutrition to complement cancer care, digestive healing, and much more. The delicious, colorful, whole-foods meals served during the training will leave you inspired and confident that you can authentically recommend healthy transformations for your own family and patients. Food As Medicine is the nutrition class that healthcare professionals have been looking for. CEUs and partial scholarships are available. For more details, click here.

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Sunday Radio Show: Phytonutrients and Aging

March 9th, 2012 by Village Green Admin

Join us this Sunday when 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.

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 toxins, candida and body cleansing. Click to listen.

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Sunday Radio Show: Nutrition Effects on Hormone Health

October 7th, 2011 by Paula Gallagher

Host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Natasha Turner will be discussing how nutrition habits influence our hormones.

Dr. Natasha Turner, ND, is one of Canada’s leading naturopathic doctors and natural health consultants. Her main interests are hormonal issues, weight management, preventative health and digestive concerns. Dr. Turner is the best-selling author of The Hormone Diet and The Supercharged Hormone Diet. She is a regular contributor to various magazines and television programs as a natural health expert.

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 positive psychology and goal setting. Click to listen.

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4 New Consultation Services Now Available at Village Green

July 25th, 2011 by Margo Gladding

We are excited to expand our consultation services to include four new types of consultations. Our professional staff of nutritionists, naturopathic doctors, and herbalist have been conducting nutrition counseling, wellness consultations, recommending specialty testing, and providing supplement reviews both in-store and by phone for many years now. With our new expanded list of services, we can even better serve our customers and provide greater individualized care. The next time you come into the store, ask for a copy of our Practitioners and Services information sheets to learn more, or click here access this information online.

New consultation services include:

Drug/Nutrient Interactions & Depletions Consultation
Prescription medications can deplete your body of important nutrients. Our experts can help determine which key nutrients you need to combat any possible imbalance. We offer a nutrient analysis test that can measure levels of your vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Our practitioners can also help to ensure that the supplements and medications you are taking are working safely and synergistically with one another. Please bring in your medications and supplements for a thorough review. Continue reading “4 New Consultation Services Now Available at Village Green”

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Our Bloggers

  • Paula Gallagher
    Paula Gallagher
    Paula is a highly qualified and experienced nutrition counselor on the staff at Village Green.
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  • Margo Gladding
    Margo Gladding
    Margo's impressive knowledge base is the result of a unique blend of educational and professional experience.
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  • Dr. Neal Barnard
    Dr. Neal Barnard
    Dr. Barnard leads programs advocating for preventive medicine, good nutrition, and higher ethical standards in research.
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  • Joseph Pizzorno
    Dr. Joseph Pizzorno
    Dr. Joseph Pizzorno, ND is a pioneer of integrative medicine and a leading authority on science-based natural medicine.
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  • Debi Silber
    Debi Silber
    Debi is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in nutrition, a personal trainer, and whole health coach.
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  • Teri Cochrane
    Teri Cochrane
    Teri is a is a Certified Coach Practitioner with extensive certifications and experience in holistic medicinal practices.
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  • Dr. Rav Ivker
    Dr. Rav Ivker
    Dr. Rav Ivker is a holistic family physician, health educator, and best-selling author.
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  • Susan Levin
    Susan Levin
    Susan writes about the connection between plant-based diets and a reduced risk of chronic diseases.
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  • Rob Brown
    Dr. Rob Brown
    Dr. Brown's blended perspective of healthcare includes a deeply rooted passion for wellness and spiritual exploration.
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