Health Quest Podcast

The more you understand the importance of NNT (Number Needed to Treat), NNH (Number Needed to Harm), RRR (Relative Risk Reduction) and ARR (Absolute Risk Reduction) the better you can consider the value of the drugs that are recommended to you. If the very best drugs are only effective in 10% to 30% of cases and many drugs are only effective in 2% or less of cases, then it is in your best interest...

According to Mayo Clinic, nearly 70% of Americans use at least one prescription drug. More than half take two. I find this astounding. How is it that the majority of people need medications. Are we really that sick? This used to puzzle me. How is it that our national health is so poor that three fourths of Americans need medical drug intervention? I think now I have an answer. They don't. Why do I...

Some people experience an increase in LDL cholesterol when taking EPA + DHA fish oil. It is this rise in LDL that has doctors and researchers puzzled. Why is this the case and more importantly how can this outcome be influenced by the nutrients we take. Again, we can look to the science for answers. Researchers wanted to know if either EPA alone or DHA alone as nutritional intervention would provi...

Your cartilage is made primarily of collagen. So are your tendons and ligaments. The amount, and condition, of collagen is by far the largest determinant of the health of all three. The material strength and biological properties of articular cartilage depend heavily on its uniquely and extensively cross-linked collagen network. That’s “medical speak” for healthy collagen equals healthy cartilage....

On Nov. 17, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in partnership with other government agencies, today announced the results of a yearlong sweep of dietary supplements to identify potentially unsafe or tainted supplements. The sweep resulted in civil injunctions and criminal actions against 117 various manufacturers and/or distributors of dietary supplements and tainted products falsely mar...

In this interview with Dr. Erin Stokes you will learn how specific probiotics can be targeted for specific times of life. Dr. Stokes will discuss several aspects of choosing a probiotic and she will describe the specific Megafood targeted formulas. Choosing a quality probiotic is your first and most important decision. Dr. Stokes will discuss the importance of specific strains that have been clini...

Internationally-recognized research has shown that the patented blend of sterols and sterolins found in Moducare may help to support a healthy and balanced immune system. Supporting immune health is key to the prevention of colds, flu and infections, as well as allergies and painful autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis. The post 183 – Balancing Your Immune System – My Inte...

The interest in probiotics is growing and with good reason. There is extensive and emerging science about the benefits of probiotics and so you should feel confident in adding probiotics to your nutritional program. The question for many is what is the best probiotic? The post 182 – Innovative Probiotic Pearls – My Interview with Dean Morris appeared first on Health Quest Podcast .

If you want to learn more about Aged Garlic Extract, you should listen to my interviews with Dr. Matthew Budoff and Dr. Karen Reid. These researchers have done numerous clinical studies that show how AGE lowers blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart disease and atherosclerosis. Studies have also reveals that AGE benefits the immune system, healthy cholesterol levels and helps fight candida y...

In this interview with Dr. Parris Kidd you will learn about the benefits of GlyceroPhosphoCholine (GPC) and other brain support nutrients. We now know that the brain is more fluid and malleable than previously thought. Brain structure and function can change and improve. Dr. Kidd describes the benefits of GPC for brain energy. This has important implications for people of all ages. It can be espec...

Menopause Symptoms Can Be Debilitating Menopause can be terribly disrupting to women in many different ways. The symptoms can last for years. Women are often desperate to find relief. At one time hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was the treatment of choice. Now we know that HRT can be cancer promoting and it’s use is being […] The post 179 – Menopause Relief in 7 to 10 Days Natu...

I will discuss these issues with my guest, Tavis Piatolly. Tavis Piattoly is one of the leading sports nutrition consultants in the industry. We will discuss what you need to know about sports supplements, sorting fact from fiction, so that we make the best choices for our performance and health when choosing a particular supplement. One of the key nutrients we discuss is omega-3. The post 178 &#8...

This is scary. The point is that up to half of all medical literature is false. This means that we cannot rely that the drugs we take have been properly studied and reported. Studies are tainted, manipulated, misinterpreted, reshaped, and otherwise falsified. The suggestion is that up to half of published medical scientific literature may be untrue in some way. The post 177 – Medical Science...

While coconut possesses many health benefits due to its fiber and nutritional content, it's the oil that makes it a truly remarkable food and medicine. Once mistakenly believed to be unhealthy because of its high saturated fat content, it is now known that the fat in coconut oil is a unique and different from most all other fats and possesses many health giving properties. The post 176 – Coc...

How does one prevent lyme? Dr. Ingram discusses the steps you can take to prevent lyme disease. It involves being proactive whenever you risk exposure. It requires that you take steps to prevent ticks from finding you by dressing preventively. It requires checking yourself and others after being in the woods and looking for ticks. Dr. Ingram also discusses natural tick repellents which you can app...

A standard blood test indicates how well the kidneys and liver are functioning, the potential for heart disease, and a host of other vital health markers. Unfortunately, most of us cannot decipher these results ourselves, nor can we even formulate the right questions to ask about them—or we couldn’t until now. The post 174 – Your Blood Never Lies – My Interview with James LaValle appea...

In this interview Dr. Stephen Sinatra discusses how to manage blood pressure naturally. As a metabolic cardiologist Dr. Sinatra is well qualified to discuss how you can use lifestyle and nutrition to naturally improve and maintain a healthy cardiovascular system. Dr. Sinatra has decades of treating patients medically with a diet and lifestyle component. The post 173 – Natural Blood Pressure...

In this interview with Dean Morris we will discuss the virtues of coconut oil and it's various components. Dean does an excellent job of describing the wide range of coconut products and their benefits. Nature's Way produces a full line of high quality coconut oil products and you should be able to find them in any good health food store. Coconut oil products are not equal so be sure to seek out p...

In this interview with Dr Marita Schauch, we will discuss collagen. Collagen is best known as a beauty protein for preventing wrinkles, but what about the rest of the body? Collagen is involved in so much more! Collagen is critical for the entire human body – everything from our bones to our blood vessels require this essential element. The post 171 – Collagen: Myths and Misconceptions &#821...

In February 2015 a story broke in the New York Times that the Attorney General of New York Eric Schneiderman had declared that major big box retailers were selling herbal products that were inferior, mislabeled and/or contaminated. He had tested nearly 500 products and declared that 80% of the product we devoid of any of the herb indicated on the label. He was wrong. The post 170 – NY Attorn...

The past 10 years has seen a huge shift in the understanding of cannabis plants, which include hemp and marijuana. There has been a great deal of confusion about hemp products and many people don't understand the distinction between hemp and marijuana. The post 169 – What’s the Story on Hemp CBD Oil? – My Interview with Stuart Tomc appeared first on Health Quest Podcast .

Postpartum depression is not uncommon. Perhaps twenty percent of women are affected to varying degrees. For some women it can be life threatening. Women are unprepared for this. Why does this occur and what can women do? That is the topic of my interview with Dr. Shoshana Bennett. The post 168 – Postpartum Depression Responds to Nutrition – My Interview with Dr. Shoshana Bennett appear...

Affecting more than 13 million people, coronary artery disease (CAD) is the single most common cause of death in America. According to a new UCLA clinical study Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract (AGE) has a well-established clinical record for mitigating numerous cardiovascular risk factors that play a role in CAD. Now a study adds the ability to lower blood pressure and slow the progression of arterial...

In my opinion, omega-3 fatty acids are arguably the most import nutrient. Without a significantly improved omega-3/omega-6 balance you will not fully resolve your issues with inflammation and the health issues associated with inflammation. This is why fish oil is so beneficial. It works in every cell in the body and if you are deficient in omega-3 your cells will suffer, your tissues will suffer a...

My guest, Dr. Cass Ingram, is also no stranger to lyme. His serious infection lasted over two years and led him to search for his own cure. Dr. Ingram's latest book is entitled "The Lyme Disease Cure". This interview is his story and his experience using oregano and other spice oils to facilitate his own recovery. This is no easy cure. The post 165 – The Lyme Disease Cure – My Intervie...