PAST SHOWS
 |
Dr. Frederic J. Vagnini January 2, 2010
Dr. Frederic J. Vagnini is one of the most unique physicians and health educators in the world. After graduation from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1963, Dr. Vagnini underwent 8 years of post doctorate internship and residency. These years studying surgery, vascular, heart and lung surgery were spent at the Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York and Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York. Following completion of training Dr. Vagnini served in the United States Army as a Lieutenant Colonel and subsequently entered into private practice on Long Island, New York. For the next 25 years Dr. Vagnini practiced as a heart, lung and blood vessel surgeon. He has operated on thousands of patients with heart and blood vessel disease. As his career continued Dr. Vagnini became interested in Health Education, Preventive Medicine and Clinical Nutrition. Because of his vast experience in the area of heart disease and nutrition he became a frequent guest speaker and has appeared numerous times on local and national radio and television. Dr. Vagnini has extensive media experience with hundreds of radio and television appearances. He presently hosts a live call in show on WOR 710 AM. The show is called "The Heart Show" and airs from 4-5 PM Sundays. Dr. Vagnini formerly hosted a national health show on Fox Television. In the area of print Health Education Dr. Vagnini has written hundreds of articles in the lay literature and has numerous scientific publications. He also publishes a monthly newsletter "Cardiovascular Wellness Newsletter". This publication covers current health news issues with appropriate commentary. The Wellness Newsletter can be ordered through the Center. Dr. Vagnini is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Vagnini’s books include: Count Down Your Age, Reverse Heart Disease Now, Overcoming Metabolic Syndrome, The Side Effects Bible, The Carbohydrate Addict’s Healthy Heart Program and The Weight Loss Plan for Beating Diabetes. |
 |
Dr. Gaetano Murello December 19, 2009
Dr. Gaetano Morello is a licensed naturopathic physician practicing in West Vancouver, British Columbia. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of British Columbia and received his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the Bastyr University of Natural Health Sciences in Seattle, Washington in 1991. Dr. Gaetano writes for health and nutrition publications and appears on radio and television shows across North America. Dr. Gaetano is the author of the newly released Whole Body Cleansing and The Healthy Gut Diet book co-authored with nutrition expert Karlene Karst, RD. Dr. Gaetano is a contributing author to A Textbook of Natural Medicine, the most definitive text on Alternative Medicine in the world, the Health Counselor magazine, The American Journal of Natural Medicine, The Natural Medical Journal, Alive Magazine, Viva Magazine and a number of other publications. Dr. Gaetano was host and founder of a province wide radio talk show called the Health Counselor. The program discussed vital issues with recognized health experts. Dr. Gaetano has been practicing Naturopathic Medicine in West Vancouver since 1992. He contributes the latest developments in research on nutritional and botanical therapies to the practice. |
 |
Christopher Mohr, PHD, RD, CSSD December 12, 2009
Dr. Mohr is a fitness/nutritional expert and educator with an innovative, integrated approach to wellness, weight loss, nutrition and exercise supported by years of experience in academics, research, and practical fieldwork. As the owner of Mohr Results, Inc (www.MohrResults.com), he has been a consultant to a number of media outlets and corporations including the Discovery Health Channel and University of Louisville Athletics, among others. Dr. Mohr has appeared on the Montel Williams Show as a nutrition expert, is a regular “nutrition” guest on radio and TV outlets in Louisville, KY and has appeared on CBS, NBC, and ABC affiliates throughout the country. He was the nutrition consultant for the NY Times Bestselling book, LL Cool J’s Platinum Workout (Rodale Press, Dec 2006), is currently working on a project with fitness celebrity Denise Austin, and co-authored Fitness Nutrition for Special Dietary Needs (Human Kinetics, May 2007). Dr. Mohr is the Sports Nutrition Advisor to Men’s Fitness Magazine and has written over 500 articles for consumer publications, newspapers, and websites, such as Men’s Health, Weight Watchers Magazine, and Fitness Magazine, to name a few. Dr. Mohr has a Bachelor and Master of Science degree in Nutrition, from Penn State University and the University of Massachusetts, respectively. He received his PhD in exercise physiology, with a focus on the treatment and prevention of overweight and obesity, from the University of Pittsburgh, is a registered dietitian (RD) and a board certified specialist in sports dietetics (CSSD). |
 |
Dr. Joseph Maroon, M.D. December 5, 2009 Part 2
Joseph C. Maroon, M.D., is a board certified neurosurgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, a Professor and Heindl Scholar in Neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He currently serves as a medical advisor to Nordic Naturals. He has been the team Neurosurgeon for The Pittsburgh Steelers for the last 20 years. Honored as one America ’s best neurosurgeons for 8 consecutive years in America ’s Best Doctors, he has published over 250 scientific papers, 8 books and 40 book chapters. His two most recent books include, Fish Oil the Natural Anti-Inflammatory published by Basic Health Press in 2006 and The Longevity Factor: How Resveratrol and Red Wine Activate Genes for a Longer and Healthier Life published by Simon and Schuster in 2009. His research has focused on the prevention and treatment of injuries and diseases of the brain and spine. Most recently he has co-authored a paper entitled, Evaluation of Lipid Profiles and the use of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids in Professional Football—a landmark paper in this field. A devoted athlete he has completed over 60 triathlons—6 of these Ironman distances (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run). His last was the Hawaiian Ironman in October of 2008. Because of his athletic accomplishments and contributions to sports medicine he was inducted into the Lou Holtz Upper Ohio Valley Hall of Fame along with Joe Montana and Kareem Abdul-Jabaar. |
 |
Brendan Brazier November 28, 2009
A professional Ironman triathlete and vegan, Brendan Brazier has defied the normal regimen of professional athletes to reap the health and performance benefits of a plant-based diet and whole nutrition lifestyle. As best-selling author of Thrive (Penguin/Da Capo 2007) and soon-to-be-released Thrive Fitness (Penguin/Da Capo 2010), Brendan’s philosophy of whole food, plant-based nourishment and supplemental fitness program is inspiring to anyone interested in obtaining optimal health, increasing energy and sustaining the best possible quality of life. Brendan believes the solution to our society’s health and weight problems lies in convenient, alkaline, plant-based foods that balance individuals’ inner pH levels and provide the necessary amount of protein, fiber, nutrients and antioxidants. For years, Brazier unsuccessfully searched for convenient whole foods to sustain his intense training regiment and vegan philosophy. With the need for proper nourishment and peak energy levels on the go, he began making his own plant-based drinks and hauling his blender everywhere he traveled. After a car accident in 2003, Brazier’s naturopathy suggested Sequel Natural’s MacaSure and ChlorEssence plant supplements to promote faster healing. Within eight weeks, he was back to competing in triathlons, and attributes the speedy healing to the plant-based supplements and whole food diet. Vega, which includes delicious flavors of drink formulas, snack bars and oil blends, are all-natural, gluten, wheat, soy and allergen-free. They provide 100% of the recommended daily vitamins and minerals and a wealth of other plant nutrients, including chlorella, maca and Omega 3s in easy, on-the-go form. In addition to two acclaimed books and popular national speaking engagements, Brendan’s unique online program, “Thrive in 30,” shows individuals how to reach optimal health and vitality in 30 days. In his free e-newsletter, Brendan not only dispels common myths about plant-based diets, but offers easy-to-adopt nutrition tips and fitness advice to enhance any lifestyle - from vegan to omnivore. Individuals can learn how to fight stress, alkalize the body’s pH to fight disease, lose weight, increase athletic performance, and transform their entire outlook through whole, plant-based foods and high net-gain nutrition. For more information, please visit www.myvega.com, www.brendanbrazier.com, www.thrivediet.com and www.thrivein30.com. |
 |
Dr. Gerard Musante November 21, 2009 Founder, Structure House Renowned clinical psychologist, Dr. Gerard J. Musante founded Structure House in 1977 and understands firsthand the struggle faced by overweight people. After spending his overweight adolescent years trying countless diets that never worked, he devoted his professional life to developing and teaching the principles of behavior modification to overweight people. Today, his internationally respected weight control program has helped more than 30,000 people change their attitudes, perceptions and lifestyles with diet, exercise and education at Structure House, a residential weight loss center in Durham, N.C. Many celebrities, celebrity relatives, and notables in the field of business and government come to Structure House for its superior programs, integrity, and policy of absolute privacy. |
 |
Richard B. Kreider, PhD, FACSM, FISSN October 31, 2009 Richard B. Kreider, PhD, FACSM, FISSN Dr. Kreider serves as Professor, Head, and the Thomas A. and Joan Read Endowed Chair of the Department of Health and Kinesiology at Texas A&M University. Prior to this, Dr. Kreider served as Professor at Old Dominion University, the University of Memphis, and Baylor University. He has conducted numerous studies on nutrition and exercise and has published two books, more than 400 research articles/abstracts in scientific journals, and more than 150 articles for health and fitness magazines. He is Founder and Director of the Exercise and Sport Nutrition Lab, which has been testing the efficacy of the Curves programs since late 2002, and leads the lab's research teams in his role as principal investigator. The Exercise & Sport Nutrition Laboratory (ESNL) in the Department of Health and Kinesiology (HLKN) at Texas A&M University is dedicated to evaluating the interaction between exercise and nutrition on health, disease, and human performance. Moreover, to help disseminate research findings to the scientific and lay communities through research presentations. |
 |
Dr. Jay M. Winner, M.D. October 24, 2009 Dr. Jay M. Winner, M.D. Jay Winner, M.D., is a family physician and stress expert who has helped thousands of patients deal with stress. He is the founder and director of the Stress Management Program for Sansum Clinic, one of California’s largest medical clinics. Dr. Winner speaks on the topic of stress management to corporations, physician groups, counselors, military personnel, and government employees. He was the medical director of and a regular contributor to Day-to-Day Health, a national employee newsletter, and is quoted often as a stress expert in a wide variety of national print and electronic media. He lives in Santa Barbara, California with his wife and twin 7 year old sons, and is the Chairman of the Department of Family Practice for Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Professional Distinctions: |
|
Dr. Joseph Maroon, M.D. September 26, 2009 Part 1 Joseph C. Maroon, M.D., is a board certified neurosurgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, a Professor and Heindl Scholar in Neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He currently serves as a medical advisor to Nordic Naturals. He has been the team Neurosurgeon for The Pittsburgh Steelers for the last 20 years. Honored as one America ’s best neurosurgeons for 8 consecutive years in America ’s Best Doctors, he has published over 250 scientific papers, 8 books and 40 book chapters. His two most recent books include, Fish Oil the Natural Anti-Inflammatory published by Basic Health Press in 2006 and The Longevity Factor: How Resveratrol and Red Wine Activate Genes for a Longer and Healthier Life published by Simon and Schuster in 2009. His research has focused on the prevention and treatment of injuries and diseases of the brain and spine. Most recently he has co-authored a paper entitled, Evaluation of Lipid Profiles and the use of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids in Professional Football—a landmark paper in this field. A devoted athlete he has completed over 60 triathlons—6 of these Ironman distances (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run). His last was the Hawaiian Ironman in October of 2008. Because of his athletic accomplishments and contributions to sports medicine he was inducted into the Lou Holtz Upper Ohio Valley Hall of Fame along with Joe Montana and Kareem Abdul-Jabaar. |
 |
Michael F. Roizen, M.D. September 19, 2009 Michael F. Roizen, MD, is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Williams College and Alpha Omega Alpha graduate of the University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine. He performed his residency in internal medicine at Harvard's Beth Israel Hospital and completed Public Health Service at the National Institutes of Health in the laboratory of Irv Kopin and Nobel Prize winner Julius Axelrod. He is certified by both the American Boards of Internal Medicine and of Anesthesiology. Dr. Roizen is the Cofounder and Chair of the RealAge, Inc., Scientific Advisory Board. He is 62 calendar years of age, but his RealAge is 42.8. Dr. Roizen is a Past Chair of a Food and Drug Administration advisory committee and a former editor for six medical journals. He has published more than 165 peer-reviewed scientific papers, 100 textbook chapters, 30 editorials, and four medical books (one, a medical best-seller), and received 13 U.S. and many foreign patents. He is one of the cofounders of the website RealAge.com, recently sold to the Hearst Corp., and still chairs its Scientific Advisory Board. One of the drugs he co-invented and developed (licensed to Progenics and Wyeth Corp.) for hospice patients will have its NDA day in 2008. After nine years on the faculty at the University of California, San Francisco, he chaired the top-10-rated Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care at the University of Chicago. He then became Dean of the School of Medicine and Vice President for Biomedical Sciences at SUNY Upstate. After serving as CEO of the Biotechnology Research Corporation of Central New York, he accepted a position as Chair of the Anesthesiology Institute at Cleveland Clinic, responsible for over 180 operatories, 124 critical care beds and 28 pain therapy intervention units. In 2007, Dr. Roizen was named Chief Wellness Officer at Cleveland Clinic, the first such position in a major healthcare institution in the United States. Dr. Roizen also serves as Chairman of the Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. His first general-audience book, RealAge: Are You as Young as You Can Be? (HarperCollins Publishers) became a #1 New York Times bestseller and was awarded the Best Wellness Book of 1999 by the Books for a Better Life Awards. RealAge has been translated into more than 20 languages and was #1 in four other countries, displacing Harry Potter for 7 days as #1 on Amazon. Other books include the New York Times bestseller The RealAge Diet: Make Yourself Younger With What You Eat (HarperCollins), written with Dr. John La Puma, Cooking the RealAge Way (Harper Collins), also with Dr. La Puma., and The RealAge Makeover (HarperCollins). His book, YOU: The Owner’s Manual (HarperCollins), written with Health Corps founder Dr. Mehmet Oz, debuted in May 2005 and became a #1 New York Times bestseller (sold more than 2.7 million hardcover copies worldwide; was the #2 best-selling book published in 2005 in 2005-- displacing Harry Potter for 35 days as #1 on Amazon and BN.com.). It was followed by the New York Times bestseller, YOU: The Smart Patient. Their next book, YOU: On A Diet, the Owner’s Manual for Waist Management, debuted at #1 on the New York Times list (11 consecutive weeks at #1 and 17 consecutive weeks in top 3 as of now) with 21 printings totaling over 2.4 million copies in the first three weeks (it was the #2 best-selling book published in 2006 in 2006). Their latest book, YOU Staying Young, the Owner’s Manual for Extending Your Warranty also debuted at #1 on the New York Times list, and is listed by People magazine as the #3 selling book in the world in 2007. Dr. Roizen has given over 1,400 lectures to professional medical groups and has been recognized with over 20 professional lectureships. He has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show13 times, Today 17 times, 20/20 (3 times), CBN (15 times), CNN, CBS, Good Morning America(24 times), Canada AM (28 times), The Montel Williams Show, Larry King Live, and has four PBS fundraising specials (his fundraising special The RealAge Makeover was one of the top two PBS special fundraisers in 2006, now with well over 5,000 showings in 100 TV markets). His most recent two PBS specials: YOU On A Diet, and Longevity Factors, have both received acclaim, and widespread distribution as well. He and Mehmet Oz write a monthly column for Reader’s Digest, and a quarterly column for the nursing magazine, Every Woman, and a daily newspaper column syndicated by King syndication. He and Mehmet also record 1 hour a day of radio for Oprah and Friends, on satellite radio and a cable network. He also has a 2-hour 26-station Terrestrial show entitled: YOU The Owner’s Manual Radio Show, live every Saturday. He has been featured in Fortune, O, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Ladies’ Home Journal, Biography, People, US, Men’s Health, and Prevention. |
 |
Fred Pescatore M.D., M.P.H. September 12, 2009 Fred Pescatore M.D., M.P.H., is a traditionally trained physician who practices nutritional medicine. He is the author of the top-selling book, Thin For Good, and the number 1 best-selling children's health book, Feed Your Kids Well. His latest book, The Allergy and Asthma Cure was released in February, 2003. For five years, Dr. Fred was the Associate Medical Director of The Atkins Center for Complementary Medicine before starting his own medical center with extremely busy and popular practices in New York City and Dallas, Texas. Dr. Fred is internationally recognized as a health, nutrition and weight loss expert. He often travels around the world lecturing in such exotic locales as India and Japan – usually returning with some new medical technique to share with his patients. He also lectures across America and is actively involved in clinical research. He has written numerous papers and magazine articles in addition to his books. After medical school, Dr. Fred studied in Southeast Asia, India, Japan, Africa, and Europe. The techniques he gathered have become part of his broad knowledge of healing. He delights in adding to his knowledge and then sharing it with his patients and colleagues. Now, Dr. Fred is often called upon by major television and radio shows to be the medical expert on all things nutritional. His work has been featured on such shows as The View, The Today Show, Day and Date, The O'Reilly Factor, Extra and many more. He has spoken on hundreds of radio shows across America. In fact, for years, he was heard daily as the host of the number 1 health radio show in New York City called, The Logical Alternative . He is now featured regularly on the radio show, Healthy by Nature, a radio show in Dallas, Texas. Because of the respect Dr. Fred has earned in the nutritional supplement industry, he is a consultant for many firms and has been instrumental in developing and clinically testing many of the leading nutritional products. He is the President of the AHCC Research Association, President-elect of the International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists, member of the National Association of Physician Broadcasters, and belongs to many more professional organizations. |
 |
Dr. William Meller September 5, 2009
Dr. William Meller is a board certified internist as well as one of the nation’s leading practitioners of Evolutionary Medicine. Dr. Meller is also the author of a brand new book entitled Evolution Rx: A Practical Guide to Harnessing Our Innate Capacity for Health and Healing. Through 25 years of medical practice and 10 years of teaching at the University of California at Santa Barbara, Dr. Meller has pioneered the application of the latest findings in paleontology, archeologic anthropology, ethnography and molecular genetics to our everyday lives. The results will astound you. Having explored health customs and traditions in Nepal, Bhutan, Thailand, Myanmar, China, Mongolia, Peru, Argentina, and many other countries, Meller has discovered new connections between ancient indigenous medical practices and our evolutionary roots in the robust, nomadic tribes of the Stone Age. He has in turn integrated these discoveries with the most up to date medical research into his successful medical practice at the MedCenters of Santa Barbara (CA), a clinic with three offices and some 36,000 patient visits annually. He is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and has also served for more than a decade as a clinical instructor at the University of Southern California. He also co-teaches a pioneering course on evolutionary medicine in the College of Creative Studies at the University of California Santa Barbara. Dr. Meller received his undergraduate degree from UCSB and his M.D. from the Georgetown University School of Medicine. He has been published in The Journal of the American Medical Association and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, among other publications. |
 |
Amy J. Lanou, Ph.D. August 29, 2009 Amy J. Lanou, Ph.D., is senior nutrition scientist for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting preventive medicine, especially better nutrition, and higher standards in research. Dr. Lanou is also assistant professor of health and wellness for the University of North Carolina-Asheville (UNCA). As senior nutrition scientist, Dr. Lanou researches and writes about the connection between plant-based diets and reduced risk of chronic diseases. One of her current interests is the relationship between nutrition and bone health. She focuses her efforts on projects and campaigns that help laypersons and health care professionals shift to low-fat vegetarian diets for promotion of long-term wellness. Dr. Lanou formerly served as PCRM's nutrition director for five years overseeing nutrition education and outreach programs and advocating for healthier diets. She and her staff have established numerous campaigns to promote good nutrition, including the Healthy School Lunch, Safe Diets, and Not Dairy campaigns. Dr. Lanou is also the author of Building Bone Vitality (McGraw-Hill; June 2009) and Healthy Eating for Life for Children (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; Feb. 2002). |
 |
Joel Fuhrman M.D. August 22, 2009 Joel Fuhrman M.D. is a board–certified family physician who specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional and natural methods. His private practice is located in Flemington, New Jersey. He is the author of Eat To Live: The Revolutionary Plan for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss, which was published by Little, Brown & Company in 2003 and has gone through eleven printings in hardcover and six printings in paperback. Foreign editions of Eat To Live are available in the U.K., Turkey, and Israel. Dr. Fuhrman’s first book, Fasting and Eating for Health: A Medical Doctor’s Program for Conquering Disease, was published in 1995 by St. Martin’s Press. Dr. Fuhrman’s next book, Disease–Proof Your Child, was published by St. Martin’s Press in April 2005. His most recent book, published in 2008, Eat For Health (a two volume set) is acclaimed as a medical breakthrough for weight loss, disease reversal and prevention. In addition, Dr. Fuhrman is widely published, from medical journals such as the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Orthopaedics and Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, to consumer publications such as Mothering Magazine and Health Science. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and has received the St. Joseph’s Family Practice Resident’s Teaching Award for his contribution to the education of residents. In addition, Dr. Fuhrman provides nutritional education to other physicians, and is a guest lecturer at Cornell University Graduate Program in Human Nutrition. Dr. Fuhrman is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Health Association; Advisory Panel, The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine; Diplomat, American Academy of Family Physicians; Sports Medicine Committee, Professional Skaters Guild of America; and PwC Health and Performance Advisory Panel, PricewaterhouseCoopers. As one of the country's leading experts on nutrition and natural healing, Joel Fuhrman, M.D. has appeared on hundreds of radio and television shows including: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CNN, Today, Good Morning America, the Discovery Channel, TV Food Network, CNBC and many more. Joel Fuhrman is a former world class figure skater and member of the United States World Figure Skating Team. In 1973, he placed Second in the United States National Pairs Championships (click here to download, or right click and “save link as” his winning routine - 10mb). In the World Professional Pairs Skating Championship in Jaca, Spain in 1976, he placed Third. His dedication to sports medicine, health and fitness, preventive care and medicine speak to these lifelong interests. |
© Radio JUS, JUS Global 2010