Health & Longevity

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's special guest interview is with Joan Lunden, award-winning journalist, iconic former television host of Good Morning America, and New York Times Bestselling Author. Joan Lunden is the author of her new memoir and book, "JOAN - Life Beyond the Script". On the program, Joan shares her memories of growing up with a father who was a prominent Seventh-day Adventist cancer surgeon and mission-driven physician, who was tragically killed in a plane crash when she was only thirteen years old. She tells her story of becoming the featured graduation commencement speaker for the...

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr John Westerdahl's featured guest is Paul Mittman, N.D., Naturopathic Physician and President of the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Paul Mittman discusses the science and practice of Naturopathic Medicine. Naturopathic Medicine is the healthcare specialty using natural medicine and remedies to prevent and treat disease and illnesses without the use of drugs. He discusses the training of naturopathic students who study at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Tempe, Arizona.

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Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest, is Chef Greg Frey Jr., the Executive Chef of the Golden Door Spa and Wellness Retreat in Southern California. The Golden Door is recognized as one of the most famous and exclusive wellness retreats and resorts in the United Staters. The legendary spa's visitors often include wealthy wellness enthusiasts, high profile celebrities, Hollywood starlets, and corporate executives that want to disconnect and recharge their body, mind, and spirit. The cuisine at the Golden Door is gourmet, farm-to-table spa fare, that emphasizes fresh and healthy vibrant whole foods that have been...

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is Caroline MacDougall, Founder and CEO of Teeccino, a manufacturer of what has been called, "America’s favorite coffee alternative." Caroline MacDougall discusses the health implications associated with drinking coffee and caffeinated beverages. She describes a natural and healthy coffee alternative that she created called, Teeccino.

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Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl discusses his formula for total fitness : Total Fitness = Thinking Fit + Acting Fit + Eating Fit. He discusses how to achieve and maintain optimal health through this sensible, simple personal fitness program.

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Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured Guest: Dr. Robert A. Schuller, Former Senior Pastor of the Crystal Cathedral and Former Host of the Hour of Power television ministry, author of Possibility Living: Add Years To Your Life And Life To Your Years With God’s Health Plan and When You Are Down To Nothing, God Is Up To Something. This program features a discussion on the power of faith and spirituality in health and wellness. Dr. Schuller shares his thoughts on spiritual wellness, and how to discover divine purpose and provision when going thorough life’s stressful chal...

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guests are Dietitian Vesanto Melina and Physician Charlyn Black, MD, coauthors of a new book, along with their colleague, Dietitian Brenda Davis, called "Plant-Powered Seniors". Vesanto Melina and Dr. Charlyn Black discuss the health benefits and nutrition essentials for adults over 50 years old who choose to follow a healthy plant-based, whole food diet. They discuss, scientifically grounded and practical nutritional guidance and advice on how seniors can flourish on a healthy plant-based diet and lifestyle. Melina and Dr. Black, talk about the health and nutrition concepts, as well as the menus...

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest, is Chef Greg Frey Jr., the Executive Chef of the Golden Door Spa and Wellness Retreat in Southern California. The Golden Door is recognized as one of the most famous and exclusive wellness retreats and resorts in the United Staters. The legendary spa's visitors often include wealthy wellness enthusiasts, high profile celebrities, Hollywood starlets, and corporate executives that want to disconnect and recharge their body, mind, and spirit. The cuisine at the Golden Door is gourmet, farm-to-table spa fare, that emphasizes fresh and healthy vibrant whole foods that have been...

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is Valerie Ramsey, professional model, health and lifestyle lecturer, and author of the book, Gracefully – Looking Your Best at Any Age. Valerie Ramsey shares her practical advice and guidance on how to look and be your best at any age. Valerie is a firm believer that life is an adventure we create for ourselves and that we are never too old to have a dream or to celebrate a new success.

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This week on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is Elson Haas, M.D., preventive medicine expert and Founder and Director of the Preventive Medical Center of Marin in San Rafael, California. On the program, 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.

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Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's special guest interview is with Joan Lunden, award-winning journalist, iconic former television host of Good Morning America, and New York Times Bestselling Author. Joan Lunden is the author of her new memoir and book, "JOAN - Life Beyond the Script". On the program, Joan shares her memories of growing up with a father who was a prominent Seventh-day Adventist cancer surgeon and mission-driven physician, who was tragically killed in a plane crash when she was only thirteen years old. She tells her story of becoming the featured graduation commencement speaker for the...

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guests are Jay and Linda Kordich, authors of the book, Live Foods Live Bodies. Jay Kordich was known as the Father of Juicing, and on this program he and his wife Linda discuss the power of juicing for nutrition, health and wellness. Known as the "Juiceman,"Jay was most famous for launching the entire juicing message on television for over 15 years. Jay and his wife Linda, tell why they believe that live foods make live bodies. They describe how juicing is one of the most powerful ways to help you achieve...

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is clergyman and public health professional, Michael Brownfield. A graduate of both Andrews University (in Divinity) and Loma Linda University School of Public Health (in Public Health), Michael Brownfield is the author of the new book, "Jesus' Invitation To A Richer Sabbath, 52 Devotional Readings", published by Pacific Press Publishing Association. On the program, Michael Brownfield and Dr. Westerdahl discuss the Biblical Sabbath Day, its historical significance in both Jewish and Christian faith traditions, and its important role in improving the quality of a person's life in achieving total health and...

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is clergyman and public health professional, Michael Brownfield. A graduate of both Andrews University (in Divinity) and Loma Linda University School of Public Health (in Public Health), Michael Brownfield is the author of the new book, "Jesus' Invitation To A Richer Sabbath, 52 Devotional Readings", published by Pacific Press Publishing Association. On the program, Michael Brownfield and Dr. Westerdahl discuss the Biblical Sabbath Day, its historical significance in both Jewish and Christian faith traditions, and its important role in improving the quality of a person's life in achieving total health and...

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is clergyman and public health professional, Michael Brownfield. A graduate of both Andrews University (in Divinity) and Loma Linda University School of Public Health (in Public Health), Michael Brownfield is the author of the new book, "Jesus' Invitation To A Richer Sabbath, 52 Devotional Readings", published by Pacific Press Publishing Association. On the program, Michael Brownfield and Dr. Westerdahl discuss the Biblical Sabbath Day, its historical significance in both Jewish and Christian faith traditions, and its important role in improving the quality of a person's life in achieving total health and...

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is Dr. Alan Goldhamer, Chiropractor and Founder of the TrueNorth Health Center in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Goldhamer discusses the role that therapeutic fasting can play in health and wellness. He also talks about how to create health supporting recipes and meals without the use of SOS – Salt, Oil, Sugar or animal products. Dr. Goldhamer discusses the cookbook, Bravo! – Health Promoting Meals From The TRUENORTH KITCHEN.

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Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is Marilu Henner, actress and New York Times best selling author. 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 bestselling 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 fo...

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guests include, Jonathan Cole, M.D. – Medical Director, Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE – Director of Nutrition, Susan Block – Director of Fitness, Ilana Kukoff, Ph.D. – Lifestyle Consultant, of the staff members for the California Health and Longevity Institute. The California Health and Longevity Institute (CHLI) is located in Westlake Village, California at the Four Seasons Hotel. Programs at CHLI revolutionize healthy living by promoting individual wellbeing, by inspiring wellness-focused employees and encouraging a corporate culture of health. The program features interviews with the CHLI’s team of health and lifestyle experts as they de...

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is Neal Barnard, M.D., Founder and President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). Dr. Neal Barnard discusses power foods for the brain. He describes how certain foods can protect your brain, optimize its function, and even reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s Disease. Dr. Barnard will tell about his 3-step plan to protect your mind and strengthen your memory. He is the author of Power Foods For The Brain – An Effective 3-Step Plan to Protect Your Mind and Strengthen Your Memory.

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This week on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is Sharon Palmer, RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Author of The Plant-Powered Diet. Sharon Palmer discusses how to power up on a wide array of whole-plant foods through her lifelong eating plan for achieving optimal health.

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Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is Mario Ferruzzi, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Departments of Food Science and Foods and Nutrition at Purdue University. Dr. Mario Ferruzzi is a leading scientific expert on Concord Grapes. He is a member of the Welch’s Health and Nutrition Advisory Panel. This program features a discussion and reports on the health and nutritional benefits of Concord Grape Juice. Concord Grape Juice is rich in natural antioxidants and is recognized as one of the healthiest beverages you can drink for health and longevity.

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This week on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is, Toby Sonneman , the author of the book, 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 our health and longevity.

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This week, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is Jon LaLanne, the 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.

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This week on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is Terry Shintani, M.D., J.D., M.P.H. – Lifestyle Medicine Specialist and author of landmark book, The 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. Dr. Shintani is author of the Hawaii Diet and the Good Carbohydrate Revolution.

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This week on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is 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.

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This week on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is Caroline MacDougall – Founder and CEO of Teeccino – Manufacturer of America’s favorite coffee alternative. Caroline MacDougall discusses the health implications associated with drinking coffee and caffeinated beverages. She discusses a natural and healthy coffee alternative that she created called, Teeccino.

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This week on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is Joel Fuhrman, M.D. – Board-Certified Family Physician and Author of Super Immunity – The Essential Guide for Boosting Your Body’s Defenses to Live Longer, Stronger, and Disease Free. Dr. Fuhrman discusses how through optimal nutrition and a healthy lifestyle you can supercharge your immune system to protect your body against disease – everything from the common cold to cancer.

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Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest interview is with Irana Hawkins, PhD, MPH, RDN, internationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Planetary Health Specialist. Dr. Hawkins discusses how to improve planetary health using whole plant foods nutrition and lifestyle behaviors as powerful tools to restore the planetary boundaries that have been breached, all while improving human health. Today's topic coincides with this week's Earth Day, and this month's Earth Month 2026, celebrated every April. Dr. Hawkins is the author of the new landmark book, "Nutrition Security for Planetary Health" published by CRC Press. A special discount for this...

This week on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is Carol Johnston, Ph.D., R.D., Professor of Nutrition and Associate Director of the School of Nutrition and Health Promotion at Arizona State University. Can the food we eat affect our mental health? Dr. Carol Johnston discusses her research that shows that vegetarians have better mood, are happier, and enjoy less stress than those who eat meat. Dr. Johnston discusses the health benefits and advantages of eating a vegetarian diet.

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This week on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is Patrick Finney, Ph.D. - Expert on Whole Grains and Senior Scientist and Vice President of Product Innovation for the Roman Meal Company. Dr. Patrick Finney, also known as "Dr. Whole Grains" discusses the health benefits of eating whole grains for health and longevity.

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Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl, will share the informative interviews that he conducted at Maui, Hawaii's special event and conference, LifeFest Maui. Dr. Westerdahl recorded these interviews when he was the host of the Honolulu, Hawaii television program, Tasty and Meatless. On this program, Dr. Westerdahl shares his interviews with, Integrative Medicine Expert, Dr. Andrew Weil; Dermatologist and Anti-Aging Expert, Dr. Howard Murad; Hawaiian Lifestyle Medicine Physician and Nutritionist, Dr. Terry Shintani; Preventive Medicine and Wellness Physician, Dr. Julian Whitaker; Macrobiotic Diet Expert Michio Kushi; and the late famous and legendary actor, Richard Chamberlain. Dr. Westerdahl also...

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest are, Jonathan Cole, M.D. – Medical Director, Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE – Director of Nutrition, Susan Block – Director of Fitness, Ilana Kukoff, Ph.D. – Lifestyle Consultant for the California Health and Longevity Institute. The California Health and Longevity Institute (CHLI) is located in Westlake Village, California at the Four Seasons Hotel. Programs at CHLI revolutionize healthy living by promoting individual wellbeing, by inspiring wellness-focused employees and encouraging a corporate culture of health. The program features interviews with the CHLI’s team of health and lifestyle experts as they describe the institute...

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest interview is with Elaine LaLanne, the wife of the late exercise and fitness legend, Jack LaLanne. This week, Thursday, March 19th, Elaine turns a healthy and physically fit, 100 years old. On this program, which celebrates Elaine's 100th birthday, she shares her memories of the past 100 years, her work with her famous husband and fitness legend, and she discusses her wisdom, philosophy, and secrets of living to a healthy 100 years old. Dr. Westerdahl, also interviews, fitness expert and book publisher, Greg Justice, who is the publisher of Elaine LaLanne's new book...

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl shares a portion of a live lecture he presented in Corvallis, Oregon at the Corvallis Seventh-day Adventist Church on the topic of Anti-Aging Nutrition Secrets for Health and Longevity. On today's broadcast, Dr. Westerdahl discusses, Blue Zones and The Cultures of Longevity. He discusses the five Blue Zone regions of the world, as identified by National Geographic's Explorer of Longevity, Dan Buettner and his research team, where the healthiest and longest living people live; Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; the Ogliastra region of Sardinia, Italy; the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica; and Loma...

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl, will share the informative interviews that he conducted at Maui, Hawaii's special event and conference, LifeFest Maui. Dr. Westerdahl recorded these interviews when he was the host of the Honolulu, Hawaii television program, Tasty and Meatless. On this program, Dr. Westerdahl shares his interviews with, Integrative Medicine Expert, Dr. Andrew Weil; Dermatologist and Anti-Aging Expert, Dr. Howard Murad; Hawaiian Lifestyle Medicine Physician and Nutritionist, Dr. Terry Shintani; Preventive Medicine and Wellness Physician, Dr. Julian Whitaker; Macrobiotic Diet Expert Michio Kushi; and the late famous and legendary actor, Richard Chamberlain. Dr. Westerdahl also...

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is Chris Petersen, the editor of the new book, "The Many Worlds of Linus Pauling", published by World Scientific. Chris Petersen is the Linus Pauling Archivist at the Oregon State University Libraries. Dr. Linus Pauling was an renowned scientist and peace activist. He is the only person in history to receive two unshared Nobel Prizes (one in Chemistry in 1954 and one in Peace in 1962). Dr. Pauling was an advocate of better health through optimum nutrition, and is most noted for his recommendations of Vitamin C supplementation for health and disease...

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl presents a tribute to the life and legacy of the late two-time Nobel Prize winning scientist, Dr. Linus Pauling. He also interviews Dr. Emily Ho, the Director of the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. Dr. Linus Pauling, considered one of the greatest scientists and humanitarians in world history, received Nobel Prizes in both Chemistry and in Peace. Dr. Westerdahl, previously served as an Assistant Nutritionist to Dr. Pauling. Dr. Pauling is best known for his research and advocacy of the importance of nutrition in health and medicine...

Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's special guest is Cardiologist and Lifestyle Medicine expert, Dr. Gunadhar Panigrahi, M.D.. Dr. Panigrahi is the author of the new landmark health book, Restore Cardiovascular Health With Diabetes Remission and Lifestyle Therapy. Dr. Panigrahi discusses the real causes of Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease and how to prevent them, successfully treat them, and potentially reverse these chronic diseases. He describes the optimal diet, exercise program, and healthy lifestyle habits essential to avoid these diseases.

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Today on Health and Longevity, Dr. John Westerdahl's featured guest is Professor Scott Fulton, internationally recognized redefiner in the positive aging space. As a researcher, author, and adult educator at prominent universities, he teaches about healthspan and healthy aging. He is Past President of the National Aging in Place Council and author of the book, FUNCTION: Turn Your Blind Spots into Strengths.

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Dr. Westerdahl discusses his formula for total fitness : Total Fitness equals Thinking Fit plus Acting Fit plus Eating Fit. He discusses how to achieve and maintain optimal health through this sensible, simple personal fitness program.

Want to live longer and feel better? Then don’t miss Health and Longevity. This popular lifestyle program is hosted by Dr. John Westerdahl and dedicated to providing you with the latest cutting edge information about nutrition, health, and lifestyle medicine.

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