Health & Longevity

Guests: Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., M.D., Heart Disease Researcher - Author of Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease. Gene Spiller, Ph.D., Nutritional Researcher and Health Scientist. Dr. Esselstyn talks about how to prevent, treat and even reverse heart disease through a plant-based diet. Dr. Spiller shares his research about the powerful antioxidant properties of sun dried raisin and the health benefits of plant foods. He talks about new research on Astaxanthin, a natural antioxidant found in a specific algae and its potential role in human health.

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl features guest, Paul Wenner - Garden Chef, Creator Of The Original Gardenburger and the Gardenbar. Garden Chef Paul Wenner is a visionary with close to 50 years of experience in the food and nutrition business, with a goal of promoting healthy, sustainable changes that benefit people, animals and the environment. Garden Chef Paul tells about his journey to become a vegetarian and health food entrepreneur. He discusses how eating a plant-based diet can be a key to enjoying health, wellness and longevity. Learn about an exciting new, revolutionary line of healthy vegan food products that will make it more convenient to eat healthy, anytime, anywhere.

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guests are the coauthors of the new book, COVID-19: A Natural Approach, Susan Moss and Dan Marquez. Dr. Westerdahl and his guest discuss natural approaches to prevent and boost your immune system to fight against COVID-19. Some more natural methods may be considered controversial as science tries to determine what natural lifestyle habits and natural therapies can be effective in offering protection against the world's current pandemic. Dr. Westerdahl and his guests discuss some of these natural methods.

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.

Dr. Westerdahl discusses Da Vinci's scientific achievements as well as his personal diet and lifestyle. Few people know that Leonardo da Vinci was also a vegetarian because of his compassion for animals. His advanced thinking regarding the vegetarian diet and lifestyle, and his writings and wisdom regarding living a healthy lifestyle, along with his detailed human anatomical drawings, make him a leader in the history of the health sciences. Dr. Westerdahl share one of Leonardo's favorite vegetarian recipes, Chickpea Soup, and a short and rare musical piece that he wrote.

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl features guest, T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus in Nutritional Biochemistry at Cornell University and Author of 'The China Study' and 'Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition'. Dr. T. Colin Campbell has been at the forefront of nutrition research for more than 50 years. His legacy, The China Project, is the most comprehensive study of health and nutrition ever conducted. Dr. Campbell has revolutionized the way we think about our food, with evidence that a whole food plant-based diet, is the healthiest way to eat for health and longevity. On this program, Dr. Campbell discusses the scientific nutrition concepts of his latest book, 'Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition'.

On the Best of Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl discusses Healing Foods of the Bible. Before there was medicine there was foods. In the Garden of Eden, God created a diet designed to keep the world's first inhabitants happy and healthy. On this program you will learn about foods found in the Scriptures which contain essential nutrients and healing properties that can benefit you - mind, body, and spirit!

Marilu Henner is one of only twelve documented cases of Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory in the world. Marilu gives practical advice on how you can improve your memory and discusses her book, Total Memory Makeover - Uncover Your Past, Take Charge of Your Future. On this program Marilu Henner discusses how a healthy lifestyle and plant-based diet can contribute to improve brain function and memory. She is a healthy living coach and five-time Golden Globe nominee beloved for her roles on Taxi and Evening Shade.

Marilu Henner is one of only twelve documented cases of Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory in the world. Marilu gives practical advice on how you can improve your memory and discusses her book, Total Memory Makeover - Uncover Your Past, Take Charge of Your Future. On this program Marilu Henner discusses how a healthy lifestyle and plant-based diet can contribute to improve brain function and memory. She is a healthy living coach and five-time Golden Globe nominee beloved for her roles on Taxi and Evening Shade.

The state of Oregon has declared February 28th as Linus Pauling Day in honor of the late scientist, Dr. Linus Pauling. Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's special guest is Dr. Emily Ho, PhD, the Director of the Linus Pauling 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. Dr. Emily Ho discusses the institute's research and mission, and the role of nutrition and dietary supplementation in achieving optimal health. She also discusses the institute's Healthy Aging Program. This program is dedicated to the life and work of Dr. Linus Pauling and features audio excerpts of Dr. Pauling discussing his concepts of science and health. Dr. Westerdahl formerly worked as an assistant nutritionist to Dr. Pauling at the Linus Pauling Institute of Science and Medicine when is was located by Stanford University in California before moving to Oregon State University.