Health Quest Podcast with Steve Lankford

In this interview with Monique Wellise we will discuss the most important nutrients for cardiovascular support. It is axiomatic that a heart cannot be fully healthy if one is not well-nourished. A person who is well-nourished will do better than someone who is not. Is this even debatable? I think not. This concept of being well nourished is at the foundation of all health. The body is dependent on...

“Think of your immune system as an internal network of cells, organs, tissue, chemicals, proteins, enzymes, and hormones that fight off infections and foreign invasions of viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi, etc. Your immune system is always at the ready and monitoring your body’s health like a military detail protecting a physical border. When your immune system senses infection or bodily invasi...

In this interview, Dr. Douglas Kalman discusses some of the legal and regulatory issues regarding Delta-8 THC. He will contrast the differences between CBD and Delta-8 THC derived from hemp. Is it legal on a federal and or state level? It does seem that FDA is beginning to take some action towards Delta-8 THC. Many people think that anything derived from hemp is now legal because of the 2018 farm...

In this interview with Ross Pelton we will discuss probiotics and postbiotic metabolites. Specifically we will discuss Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotic and contrast that with common and conventional probiotics. Safe to say there is a huge distinction to be made. The popularization of probiotics in the marketplace has led to the commoditization and of cheap and largely ineffective probiotics. This has also l...

WASHINGTON – Today, the United States Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee (HELP) released a discussion draft of its legislation to reauthorize FDA user fees for drugs, biologics, and medical devices package, which includes the controversial and divisive Durbin-Braun premarket approval concept and more that would be damaging to the industry. The post 412 – Senator Durbin i...

In this interview with Dr. Kate Rhéaume, ND, we discuss the importance of detox. We also explore the difference between daily, ongoing detox compared to "spring cleaning detox". Both are important and understanding the distinctions between them, you can make choices that work for you. You are unique and your detox needs will be unique to you. That is your process of discovery. Together the intervi...

Previously, mitochondria have been thought of as the ‘powerhouse of the cell,’ more like an engine. The study represents a ‘theoretical shift’ in how mitochondria are understood to facilitate future discoveries across scientific disciplines. The study indicates that “intelligence” and “consciousness” are tied more to the mitochondrial organelles inside cells than they are to the brain itself. What...

Michael Tierra is one of the pioneers of the modern herbal era. I was fortunate enough to interview Michael in 2006 for my radio show. I have always had an interest in capturing the ideas and voices of those who have helped shape our understanding of nutrition and natural healing. Michael Tierra is one of the important early influencers. The post 409 – Michael Tierra – Herbal Pioneer a...

Michael’s Naturopathy Today helps you find nature‘s path to health and wellness. Hosts Dr. Michael Schwartz, ND and Steve Lankford guide you on a journey to good health using holistic naturopathic principles. Join them on a voyage to excellent health on all levels. New episodes every Monday. Hosts: Michael Schwartz, ND and Steve Lankford. In this new podcast Michael Schwartz and I co-host a spirit...

I have been interested in CBD beginning in 2014. I have followed its evolution into the marketplace. In 45 years as part of the nutritional products industry, I have never witness anything close to the explosion and growth of the hemp and CBD industry. I have done many interviews with experts in the CBD business and these continue to be some of the most downloaded podcasts. In this interview Asa W...

In this interview, Dr. Russell Jaffe used a phrase that conceptually made a lot of sense in a few words. He said “Inflammation is Repair Deficit.” This simple sounding phrase is a profound statement that leads to seeking how to facilitate repair in the body. Inflammation is not a disease. It is a result of the body’s attempt to heal. When we use targeted nutrition, we are giving the body the speci...

Dr. Flynn is an interesting guy. I have known of him for a long time and we have met once casually. We both live in northeast Wisconsin. What I didn’t know was how successful he has become and his influence is expansive. His specialty is in hormonal health, especially for women. His passion is borne out of personal experience. Dr. Flynn has written a book entitled “I Disagree”. I found myself enjo...

Maitake is a delicious mushroom that promotes a healthy immune system, healthy blood pressure and healthy blood sugar levels. In Japan, it is known as the “King of Mushrooms.” In this interview, Mark will discuss the D Fraction extract from maitake mushroom and the clinical benefits that have been discovered for powerful immune support. “Maitake is an edible and medicinal mushroom that grows in th...

In this interview with Alfie Lipshultz, President & CEO Aquathin Corp., we are discussing the many types of contaminants and evaluate the various types of water purification systems. There is not one type of water purification methods that works on all types of contaminants. And, of course, no water has all of the contaminants. The Aquathin system uses “Multi-Barrier Technology” integrating t...

Most people who take supplements do not know about DSHEA. Even within the supplement industry many people were not around in the early 1990s or don’t remember. In this interview with Asa Waldstein, we will discuss the whys and hows of DSHEA and how dietary supplements are regulated. In 1991 David Kessler, head of the FDA, said all dietary supplements should be taken off the market pending clinical...

In this interview, Jolie Root discusses the synergy of omega-3, vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 for cardiovascular support. Omega-3s are found in fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, and sardines. Omega-3s support heart, brain, vision, joint, mood, immune, and skin health. Vitamin D3 is an important nutrient linked to many health benefits, including bone, teeth, muscle, and immune health. Vitamin K2 as...

Thanks to all of you who have helped our podcast grow to over 500,000 downloads. That’s a lot. We do this for you. It is difficult to have good nutritional information that you can trust. Our interviews are designed to give you a foundational understanding of the topics and/or products. Armed with credible, reliable and accurate information you can go forward in your journey of discovery. Knowledg...

The skin is the largest organ in the body. It makes up about 16% of the weight of the body and weighs approximately twice as much as the brain. Compounds such as collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid are critically important for the structure, function and appearance of the skin. As we age, the body’s ability to produce these compounds declines drastically. Existing collagen fibers begin to stiffe...

Your mitochondria are like tiny power plants within your cells. They use oxygen and calories as fuel to create the energy your body runs on, known as ATP (adenosine-5’-triphosphate). You have mitochondria in almost all your body’s cells, but they’re especially concentrated in the parts of you that require the most energy, namely your brain, heart, and muscles. How much energy you have really depen...

“Stress & Anxiety are natural components of our daily lives. When managed they can provide us with a healthy dose of motivation and may lead to creative expression. When left un-checked and uncontrolled the effects can be disruptive to both our daily lives and to our health. When we lose perspective on simple stress, impatience, irritability, lack of concentration or nervous exhaustion may ma...

Phosphatidyl Serine (PS) can play a critical role in both maintaining and improving mental performance – name and face recognition, recalling locations of misplaced objects, concentration, and focus – which is often an unfortunate component of the normal aging process. A multitude of scientific studies have shown that SerinAid PS can significantly help maintain and improve mental performance, can...

Microgreens are the tiny plants that grow when seeds first sprout. They are miniature versions of your favorite herbs and vegetables that are picked at their peak nutrient-density. Packed with more nutrition and all of the deliciousness. They are superfoods you can grow in your own kitchen and are ready to serve in one week. Benefits of Microgreens Microgreens are packed with vitamins, minerals, a...

The magic is in the body This is the initial premise: The Power to Heal, Resides in the Body! With this as the foundation, we can consider all healing interventions as means to achieve improved health by facilitating a healing response. All healing interventions can be judged on various criteria all of which lead to an understanding of how these affect the body’s ability to heal. Our goal should b...

We all need clean water. We all depend on our sources for water to be pure, clean and uncontaminated. But how do we know? This is a big concern worldwide. We assume our city water supplies are safe, but look at Flint, Michigan. We assume well water is safer but that also is not always true. We assume that bottled water is a good alternative but consider the millions of plastic pollution caused by...

In this interview with Charlie Bailes we will discuss collagen. Many of you have heard of collagen. Some of you are taking collagen as a supplement. Charlie will explain the different types of collagen and the benefits of collagen to human health. Charlie will explain what are the distinctions that you need to understand. Collagen is the most abundant type of protein found in all mammals, includin...