HNL 2025-05-23 Herbal Medicine - Dr. John Westerdahl

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is Dr. Arthur Agatston, preventive cardiologist, and author of THE SOUTH BEACH DIET. Arthur Agatston, M.D. discusses the issues and consequences of the obesity and diabetes epidemic in America today. He talks about heart disease and its detection and treatment. Dr. Agatston shares his nutritional and lifestyle approach to losing weight effectively through his South Beach Diet program.

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is Elaine LaLanne, wife of the late TV fitness personality Jack LaLanne. Elaine LaLanne shares memories of life with her late husband, Jack LaLanne w isho was known to the world as one of the great pioneers in the physical fitness movement (called the “Godfather of Fitness” ). Elaine tells how she personally got into health and fitness under the inspiration and guidance of her husband. She gives practical advice on how anyone can get started on a health and fitness program.

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is Dr. Neal Barnard, President and Founder of the  Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and author of the book, The 21 - DAY WEIGHT LOSS KICKSTART. Neal Barnard, M.D., discusses how to boost metabolism, drop pounds, lower cholesterol,  and dramatically improve your health through a proven optimal plant-based diet plan that has changed the life of thousands.

Gita Patel, R.D. discusses her new cookbook, BLENDING SCIENCE WITH SPICES – TASTY RECIPES and NUTRITION TIPS FOR HEALTHY LIVING. She tells us how to include certain herbs and spices in recipes that can contribute to health and longevity.

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest interview is with Ellen Jaffe Jones, investigative journalist, athlete and vegan cookbook author. Ellen Jaffe Jones, discusses her  book,  EAT VEGAN ON $4 A DAY.  Ellen dispels the myth that nutritious foods are the most expensive, by showing how to trim food bills while maximizing nutrition.

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guests are Ken Babal , nutrition consultant and expert on mushrooms and Dr. Paul Gross, former scientist with the Dole Nutrition Institute. Ken Babal  will discuss the medicinal and nutritional benefits of mushrooms that are often overlooked by Western physicians and researchers.  He will discuss his book, "Mushrooms for Health and Longevity".  Paul Gross, Ph.D. discusses the Dole Food Company’s Vitamin D-rich mushroom and mushroom powder product innovation. 

This week on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl talks about medicinal herbs and how they can contribute to health and longevity.  He discusses specific important herbs that can contribute to your health, wellness, and healing.

This week, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest interview on Health and Longevity is Wayne Dysinger, M.D., M.P.H., Past President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine Specialist Dr. Wayne Dysinger discusses the current healthcare crisis in America, and how Lifestyle Medicine plays a critical role in the medicine of the 21 st Century. He describes Lifestyle Medicine and how it differs in its approach in healthcare compared to conventional medicine. Dr. Dysinger describes his former work at the Center for Health Promotion at Loma Linda University. This program is a previous interview that Dr. Westerdahl had with Dr. Dysinger.

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guests are Stephen Sinatra, M.D., Board Certified Cardiologist and Anti-Aging Specialist, and 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 and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is James Anderson, M.D. , former Professor of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition at the College of Medicine, University of Kentucky. Dr. Anderson discusses the Power of Soy Foods in Health and Nutrition