Health & Longevity

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's special guest is Certified Massage Practitioner and Author, Larry Piller. Larry is the author of the popular book,_ STRETCHING YOUR WAY - A Unique & Leisurely Muscle Stretching System. Larry will discuss how simple stretching exercises can help people fall asleep quickly and overcome the problem of insomnia, so that those practicing this natural method can sleep well, and wake up the next day refreshed and energized.

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl talks with Michael Greger, M.D., author of the new book, HOW NOT TO DIET. Every month seems to bring a trendy new diet or weight loss fad and yet obesity rates continue to rise, and with a growing number of diseases and health problems. It's time for a different approach and Dr. Michael Greger offers evidence-based, scientific dietary solutions to the growing obesity epidemic. Dr. Greger discusses the healthiest and more optimal dietary approach to permanent weight loss. He is the founder of the nonprofit, NutritionFacts.org, which provides free, noncommercial, educational videos, web-based articles and resources on the latest information on science-based nutrition.

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl features guest Richard van Breemen, PhD, Endowed Chair and Director of the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University. This program features the Linus Pauling Institute, a research institute at Oregon State University. The institute is named after two time Nobel Prize winner, Dr. Linus Pauling, one of the world's greatest scientists and humanitarians. The Linus Pauling Institute investigates the function and role of micronutrients, phytochemicals and dietary supplements in maintaining human health and preventing and treating disease. Dr. Richard van Breemen discusses nutrition, dietary supplements and optimum health. He discusses the institute's Healthy Aging Program and the role a healthy lifestyle plays in health and longevity. This program is dedicated to the life and work of Dr. Linus Pauling in celebration of Linus Pauling Day (Feb. 28th), and features audio excerpts of Dr. Linus Pauling discussing his concepts of science and health.

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. Westerdahl talks with Jyl Steinback, who has popularly been described as, "America's Healthiest Mom." Jyl Steinback is the coauthor of the new book, the THINK OUTSIDE THE LUNCHBOX COOKBOOK. Her new cookbook features 250 plant nutritious recipes the whole family will love. Jyl shares her personal story of how she chose a plant-based dietary lifestyle, and discusses her new cookbook and its great-tasting, healthy recipes.

On today's episode, Dr. Patricia Bragg, President and CEO of the Bragg Live Food Products Company reminisces about her father's (Dr. Paul C. Bragg) life work as a worldwide health crusader, life extension specialist, originator of the modern health food store and the founder of the her company. In 2012, the Bragg Live Food Products Company celebrates its 100th Anniversary. Dr. Westerdahl pays tribute to Dr. Paul C. Bragg and his pioneering work in the health industry._  Listen to a health lecture given by Dr. Paul C. Bragg. Dr. Westerdahl shares a 1976 taped presentation delivered by fitness legend, Jack LaLanne at Dr. Bragg's memorial service. LaLanne shares how Dr. Bragg saved his life as a teenager, and inspired him to pursue health and fitness as a career. An inspiring and informative program about one of the great health legends, Dr. Paul C. Bragg.

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. Westerdahl talks with Joyce Choe, MD, MPH, author of THE AUTOIMMUNE PLANT BASED COOKBOOK - Recipes to Decrease Pain, Optimize Health, and Maximize Your Quality of Life.

Dr. Choe discusses how a healthy plant-based diet that is free of the foods more commonly associated with food sensitivities can be beneficial in the prevention and treatment of autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, psoriasis and others. She discusses her cookbook, recipes, and seven-day meal plan that can help significantly improve many of the chronic autoimmune diseases we face in our country today.

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. Westerdahl talks with fitness expert, motivational speaker and author, Elaine LaLanne. Elaine is the wife of the late fitness legend Jack LaLanne. She is coauthor of the new book, IF YOU WANT TO LIVE MOVE! - Putting the Boom Back Into Boomers.

The Baby Boomer generation at one time was the generation most engaged in exercise, fitness, and a healthy lifestyle. However, as baby boomers aged, they often got off track on following their former healthy lifestyles and began to gain weight and lose their fitness_ and vitality. Elaine LaLanne (now almost 94 years of age), discusses how baby boomers (as well as people of all ages) can get back on track to regular exercise and healthy lifestyle habits to increase their health, vitality, youthfulness, and longevity.

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. Westerdahl talks with Lifestyle Medicine physician, George Guthrie, MD, MPH, CDE. Dr. Guthrie is the author of the new landmark book, Eat Plants Feel Whole. Dr. Guthrie shares his knowledge and insight on how to harness the healing power of plant foods to transform your health by preventing, effectively treating and potentially even reversing common chronic diseases and health conditions. Dr. Guthrie is a board-certified family medicine physician and past president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM). He is a member of the academic program at AdventHealth's Centre for Family Medicine in Winter Park, Florida. Learn about the health and longevity benefits of a whole-food, plant-based (beyond vegan) diet and lifestyle as Dr. Guthrie shares his years of experience and scientific knowledge about the powerful attributes of plant foods.

Lifestyle Medicine and Nutrition Expert, Dr. Michael Greger discusses the role that nutrition plays in health and medicine. He discusses current research about the benefits of a plant-based in treating, preventing and reversing common diseases.

On today's show, Dr. Gary Ross, Thyroid Medical Specialist and his wife, Medical Journalist, Kathleen Anderson Ross, discuss thyroid health and the role the thyroid in health and wellness. Dr. Ross is the coauthor of the book, Depression and Your Thyroid: What You Need To Know.