Health & Longevity

Today on The Best of Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl features guest, Rip Esselstyn - Former Austin, Texas Firefighter and Professional Triathlete, Health Author and Lecturer. Rip discusses how a plant-strong diet is optimal for health and longevity. Rip also discusses the health problems associated with eating meat and other animal products. He is the author of 'My Beef with Meat: The Healthiest Argument for Eating a Plant-Strong Diet' and the New York Times Bestselling Book, 'The Engine 2 Diet: The Texas Firefighter's 28-Day Save-Your-Life Plan that Lowers Cholesterol and Burns Away the Pounds'.

Today's Best of Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl features guest, Terry Shintani, M.D., J.D., M.P.H. - Lifestyle Medicine Specialist and author of 'Hawaii Diet'. Dr. Terry Shintani, recognized as Hawaii's leading physician_nutritionist and Lifestyle Medicine expert, discusses a unique diet and lifestyle program that has helped native Hawaiians to better health and wellness. The concepts of the Hawaii Diet Program can also help you to improve your health and longevity.

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. Westerdahl's special guest is Dr. Bruce Daggy, former Senior Vice President, Research and Development and Chief Science Officer for the Shaklee Corporation. Dr. Daggy discusses how nutrients, or a combination of nutrients and botanicals may affect your memory over the next few hours, or support brain health over the next few years. He discusses how certain nutrients, botanicals and phytochemical compounds can increase the length of telomeres contributing to your healthspan and lifespan. Dr. Bruce Daggy shares his knowledge and insights on how scientific nutritional supplementation as part of a health lifestyle can help all of us achieve optimal health and longevity.

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Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl features guest, Robert Kowalski, medical journalist and author of the landmark bestselling book, 'The New 8-Week Cholesterol Cure'. Robert discusses how to lower blood cholesterol naturally and without the use of drugs. Mr. Kowalski also discusses how natural plant phytosterols can help lower blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl features guest, Gerd Bobe, Ph.D. - Principle Investigator at the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University. Dr. Gerd Bobe discusses the health benefits of eating beans. Dr. Bobe shares his exciting research regarding the consumption of beans in the diet and their protective effect against disease, including cancer.

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'.

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's daughter Jasmine Westerdahl is the featured guest host and interview on the program. This month, Jasmine Westerdahl graduated from the Loma Linda University School of Allied Health Professions, with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics. Jasmine discusses the nutrition benefits and potential nutrients of concern for teenagers on vegan diets. She provides vital information for teenagers and their parents on how to follow a healthy vegan diet. In addition to Dr. Westerdahl's interview with his daughter, the program also features excerpts of an interview with Jasmine conducted by Sharon Palmer (known as "The Plant-Powered Dietitian).

On today's Best Of Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's special guest is Neal Barnard, M.D.. Dr. Barnard is the Founder and President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. He discusses the power foods for the brain; how certain foods can protect your brain, optimize its function, and even reduce your risk for Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Barnard will talk about his 3-step plan to protect your mind and strengthen your memory. He is the author or Power Foods For The Brain - An Effective 3-Step Plan to Protect Your Mind and Strengthen Your Memory.

Today on Health & Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl honors World Ocean Week. This past Monday, June 8th, was World Ocean's Day with weeklong educational programs and events held worldwide focusing on protecting the natural environment of our world's oceans. There is a growing concern of the pollution of our oceans and the safety of eating fish. Dr. Westerdahl's special guest today is Brian Clement, PhD, Director of the Hippocrates Health Institute. Dr. Clement discusses the potential health hazards and dangers of eating fish. Many people today consider fish a healthy food, however Dr. Clement points out how eating fish is unhealthy for both the body and unhealthy for the planet earth. He is the author of "Killer Fish: How Eating Aquatic Life Endangers Your Health."

John Scharffenberg, M.D., is a physician, nutritionist and Professor of Nutrition at Loma Linda University. Dr. Scharffenberg discuesses a major breakthrough in the world of health as it relates to your health and longevity.