YFH Health Advisory Board - Dr Barry Sears, Ann Louise Gittleman, Betty Kamen

Advisory Board

sears.jpg (8994 bytes) Dr. Barry Sears is a leading authority in the field of dietary control of hormonal response. A former research scientist at the Boston University School of Medicine and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dr. Sears has dedicated his research efforts over the past 25 years to the study of lipids. He holds 12 U.S. Patents in the areas of intravenous drug delivery systems and hormonal regulation for the treatment of cardiovascular disease. The widespread understanding of the revolutionary impact of Dr. Sears’ work in dietary control of hormonal response began with the publication of his landmark book, The Zone. The Zone has sold more than a million and a half hardcover copies, becoming a #1 best seller on the New York Times book list. Dr. Sears’ latest book, The Omega Rx Zone, may well be his most important book as it explores the foundation of chronic disease and how high-dose fish oil can dramatically reverse it. As a result of his impact on nutrition and health, Dr. Sears is featured frequently in national media such as 20/20, Today, Good Morning America, CNN and USA Today.

Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D, C.N.S., author of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller The Fat Flush™ Plan (McGraw-Hill, December 2001), is an award winning author of 20 books on contemporary health issues and a weight loss expert with over two decades of experience in public health and in private practice. Gittleman holds a Ph.D. in holistic nutrition, is a Certified Nutrition Specialist, has a master's degree in nutrition education, and a naturopathic degree in drugless healing. She has counseled men and women from all walks of life as well as radio and TV personalities, professional dance troupes, movie stars, producers, fashion designers and athletic figures.

Tamara Sachs, MD has held a private practice in Internal Medicine in New Milford, Connecticut for the past twelve years. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology and Philosophy from Hunter College of the City of New York and completed her doctoral training at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. Completed her internship and Internal Medicine residency at St. Raphael’s Hospital and Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. She has Advanced Training in Clinical Nutritional and Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She is currently a member of the Multidisciplinary Committee for Cancer Care and has previously held positions as the Chairperson for the Collaborative Practice Committee and as a member of the Ethics Committee for New Milford Hospital. She just completed a three-year term as a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for WomenHeart – The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease. Her professional memberships include: Connecticut State Medical Society, Litchfield County Medical Society, American Nutraceutical Association, American Institute for Cancer Research, and the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease. She has been published several times and is a frequent lecturer on issues involving Community Health and Awareness.

Betty Kamen, with graduate degrees in psychology and nutrition education, is internationally known as a distinguished author, lecturer, and nutrition consultant. Betty is in constant demand as a radio and TV talk show guest and host, with countless media appearances to her credit. More than 500 articles written by Dr. Kamen have been published in national magazines. She has 17 books in print and several booklets for eminent publishers. She is an honorary member of the Indonesian Medical Society, and is well-known in Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan and Japan.

Dr. Oscar Rasmussen, has consulted with YFH for over fifteen years. His degrees include a B.S. in Agriculture, a Masters in Animal Science, a Ph.D. in Nutrition with a minor in Biochemistry and Physiology from the University of Illinois. In addition, he has the following certifications: Laboratory Director, C.C.N. (Certified Clinical Nutritionist), C.N.S. (Certified Nutritional Specialist), R.N.C. (Registered Nutritional Consultant Canada), Licensed Dietician/Nutritionist, State of New York.

Randy Trowbridge, MD has served as the Medical Director of Team Rehab in Danbury, CT since 1994. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion and a Master of Arts degree in Exercise Physiology from Columbia University. He attended Medical School at New York Medical College. Upon completion of his formal studies, he interned in Internal Medicine at Danbury Hospital (Yale Affiliate) and then entered his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine & Montefiore Medical Center. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and he is also a member of the Academy of Pain Management, American Medical Association, Connecticut State Medical Society, Connecticut Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilittation, and the Fairfield County Medical Society.