Health Quest Podcast

It is now estimated that 11% of Americans are taking antidepressants (over 30 million) and millions more are taking benzodiazepines for anxiety. These drugs have serious side effects, are very addictive, and in most cases are inappropriate therapy. Between 1987 and 2004, there were 74 clinical trials on antidepressant drugs registered with the FDA. It turns out that 49% of these trials had negativ...

Inflammation is a vital healing process in your body. Inflammation is not a disease. Inflammation is a state. Your body is in an inflamed condition. You may be in an inflamed condition because of an allergy, or twisted ankle, or heart disease. Inflammation is your body trying to fix something that is wrong. Fix the problem and inflammation will subside. So your goal should be to achieve and mainta...

Why is it that we have such a problem with obesity? Why don't we understand more about how to fix this problem? There seems to be no shortage of diets and weight loss programs. What seems to be missing is a natural way to put the body back in order that can be sustained and allow one to enjoy life and lead to healthy weight. The post 162 – Achieving Sustainable Weight Loss – My Intervi...

Infants are bathed in protective, beneficial microflora as they pass through their mother’s birth canal. As a result, babies delivered vaginally are bathed with friendly, protective Bifido bacteria. In contrast, babies delivered by caesarian section (C-section) become bathed in the bacteria from their environment. When this occurs, babies lose out on the benefits that B. infantis supplies. They mi...

Saw Palmetto Extract is the herb most recognized to support prostate health. In 2012 it was ranked at the 8th best selling herb. With every man over 50 being likely to experience prostate issues, it is no wonder that an herb with prostate benefits would be popular. Clinical studies have revealed that specific saw palmetto extracts have been very effective at improving or normalizing prostate healt...

In this interview Dr. Weiss we discuss how and why nutrients are so critical for your success. Whether you are seeking preventive support or you have cardiac issues you need to know which nutrients can give you the best support. Dr. Weiss has treated over 20,000 patients with nutritional cardiology. His recommendations can be relied on. The post 159 – Nutrition for Cardiac Health – My...

Dean Morris is a fifth generation Master Herbalist who has spent many years in the practice of natural medicine. He is also a formulator for natural products manufacturers, most notably Nature's Way Herbal Products. He is the formulator of Nature's Way Alive Multi-Vitamins, which has become one of the most popular natural whole food multi-vitamins. The post 158 – Alive Whole Food Multi-Vitam...

In this interview with Raymond we will discuss his concept which is summed up with this phrase, "One disease, two causes and six pathways." The one disease is cellular dysfunction. The two causes are deficiency and toxicity. Cells malfunction because of these two main causes. The six pathways to better health are nutrition, detoxification, mental, physical, genetic and medical. Targeting these six...

Dr. Hector Lopez specializes in natural alternatives for pain. In this interview, we will discuss Dr. Lopez's protocols for pain. In his practice, nutrition is just one of the tools he uses. Nutrition will the particular focus of this interview. Dr. Lopez and I agree that omega-3 is THE most fundamental nutrient influencing pain and inflammation. The post 156 – Nutritional Pain Management &#...

In this interview Brenda Watson and I will discuss the importance of enzymes for health. This is the final installment of our series on H.O.P.E. program for digestive health. I think that this is such an important series. One cannot over estimate the critical importance of digestive health and the importance of the digestive system for health throughout the entire body. The post 155 – The Am...

Most people who are prescribed statin drugs believe that they are at serious risk for heart disease if they have "elevated" cholesterol. But is that true? Or even close to true. If you take a closer look at the science and the benefits, you will likely be surprised by what you find. The post 154 – The Surprising Facts About Statin Drugs – with Steve Lankford appeared first on Health Qu...

Marcus is not the first person to understand the power of natural alternative treatments to aid healing. There are many proponents of many different healing modalities. The challenge for everyone is how to understand what is available in the way of alternative treatments. And how do we know which ones are credible? Why do treatments work for some and not for others? The post 153 – The Truly...

Research has shown that the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are some of the most effective natural anti-inflammatory agents available. With the discovery that vascular inflammation is the underlying cause of coronary artery disease, fish and fish oil supplements are now recommended by the American Heart Association for the prevention of this condition. Countries that have the highest fish cons...

In this interview I speak with Dr. Gad Gilad about the benefits of agmatine for nerve trauma. His research has lead to the development of G-Agmatine which is patented for it's benefits for nerve health and resiliency. The post 151 – Relief for Sciatica and Neuropathy – My Interview with Dr. Gad Gilad appeared first on Health Quest Podcast .

This interview with Brenda Watson is part 3 of our 4 part series on digestive health. Probiotics are the third component of the H.O.P.E program developed by Brenda. The four elements of the HOPE program for digestive health are (H)igh fiber, (O)mega-3 oil, (P)robiotics and (E)nzymes. The post 150 – Probiotics for Healthy Digestion and Weight – My Interview with Brenda Watson appeared f...

In this interview I will talk to Dr. Cass Ingram. No one has done more to popularize the value of wild oregano oil than Dr. Ingram. His is the voice of experience and passion. Dr. Ingram was restored to health through the copious use of oregano herb and oregano oil. We will discuss his own history and his initial experience with oregano. The post 149 – The Anti-Microbial Benefits of Wild Ore...

Neuroplasticity: what is it and why should you care? “Neuroplasticity, also known as brain plasticity, is an umbrella term that refers to changes in neural pathways and synapses due to changes in behavior, environment, neural processes, thinking, emotions, as well as changes resulting from bodily injury. Neuroplasticity has replaced the formerly-held position that the brain is a […] Th...

This interview is different than most of my previous interviews. I will discuss the how and why of MegaFood Food State Nutrients with Robert Craven, CEO of MegaFood. I have been a fan of MegaFood for a long time and I have used many of their products over the years. The purpose of this interview is to take a closer look at the MegaFood difference as a company and a product. The post 146 – Wh...

Studies have found that elderberry eases flu symptoms like fever, headache, sore throat, fatigue, cough, and body aches. The benefits seem to be greatest when started within 24 to 48 hours after the symptoms begin. One study found that elderberry could cut the duration of flu symptoms by more than 50%. Lab studies have found that elderberry might be effective against H1N1, or swine flu. The post 1...

Recently IP(6) has received much attention for its role in cancer prevention and control of experimental tumor growth, progression, and metastasis. In addition, IP(6) possesses other significant benefits for human health, such as the ability to enhance immune system, prevent pathological calcification and kidney stone formation, lower elevated serum cholesterol, and reduce pathological platelet ac...

Dr. Mohr is a recognized expert in weight loss, sports nutrition and training, fitness and exercise, inflammation, heart disease, prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity, whole food nutrition and dietary supplement use for disease prevention, essential fatty acids, fish oil supplementation, lifestyle changes for improved health and mental performance. The post 143 – Weight Loss an...