Health & Longevity

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl features guest, Toby Sonneman - Author of 'Lemon: A Global History'. Toby Sonneman discusses lemons, their history, culinary value and their role in nutrition and health. She gives a fascinating overview of this remarkable citrus fruit that contributes to health and longevity.

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl features guest, Jon LaLanne, son of fitness legend Jack LaLanne and Vice President of Jack LaLanne's Be Fit Enterprises. Jon LaLanne tells about what it was like growing up as the son of Jack LaLanne. He talks about his Dad's healthy lifestyle and shares stories about the Jack LaLanne Show. Jon gives his thoughts about physical fitness and good nutrition. Jon LaLanne is an avid surfer and tells about his surfing enterprise based in Hawaii.

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl features guest, Lorraine Day, M.D. - Physician, Cancer Survivor, Author and Lecturer. Dr. Lorraine Day is an internationally acclaimed orthopedic trauma surgeon and bestselling author who was on the faculty of the University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine as Associate Professor and Vice Chairman of the Department of Orthopedics. She also served as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at San Francisco General Hospital. Dr. Day was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. She reversed her severe, advanced cancer by rebuilding her immune system by natural therapies, so her body could heal itself. Dr. Day discusses her journey through cancer and eventual healing of the disease.

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl features guest Elson Haas, M.D., preventive medicine expert and Founder and Director of the Preventive Medical Center of Marin in San Rafael, California. Dr. Elson Haas discusses the role that detoxification and cleansing can play in health and longevity. He discusses the role that fasting can play as a treatment in improving health. Dr. Haas is author of 'The Detox Diet'.

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl features guests, Dr. Stephen Sinatra, M.D., Board Certified Cardiologist and Anti-Aging Specialist and Dr. David Jenkins, M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc., Professor, Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto, Canada. Dr. Stephen Sinatra discusses heart disease prevention and the use of coenzyme-Q10 as a supplement for preventing and treating heart disease. Dr. David Jenkins developed the concept of the Glycemic Index of foods. He discusses how the Glycemic Index can be used as a way to determine dietary carbohydrate and its impact on blood glucose. Dr. Jenkins also shares his thoughts about the optimal diet for health and wellness.

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl features guests, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., M.D., Heart Disease Researcher, author of 'Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease', and Dr. Gene Spiller.

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl discusses the natural herbs for a healthy heart and circulatory system. He shares the latest research on the traditional herbal remedies used for maintaining and improving cardiovascular health.

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl features guest, Jay M. Hoffman, Ph.D. - Nutritionist and Longevity Expert, President Emeritus of the National Geriatrics Society, lectures on 'Food Chemistry In Its Relationship To Body Chemistry. Dr. Jay M. Hoffman talks about the topic of food chemistry in its relationship to body chemistry.

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl features guest, Hans Kugler, Ph.D. - President and Founder of the International Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Dr. Hans Kugler discusses advances in Anti-Aging Medicine and stem cell research. He is the Founder and President of the International Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and HK Stem Cell Research. Dr. Kugler is the author of the E-Book, 'Life-Long Health: Learn How to Control Your Genes to Stay Young With Age.'

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl features guests, Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., M.D., Heart Disease Researcher - and author of 'Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure' and Rip Esselstyn - Former Austin, Texas Firefighter and Professional Triathlete, author of 'My Beef with Meat: The Healthiest Argument for Eating a Plant-Strong Diet - Plus 140 New Engine 2 Recipes'. On this program we talk with Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, the physician who authored the landmark book that influenced President Clinton to make his healthy diet and lifestyle changes. Dr. Esselstyn talks about the power of a plant-based diet in promoting heart health. The program also features Dr. Esselstyn's son, Rip Esselstyn, who like his father is a leading advocate of an all plant-based diet for the prevention, treatment and reversal of disease. Rip discusses the health problems associated with eating meat and other animal products.