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In this interview Miles Sarill discusses the latest science regarding CBD and gut health. It should come as no surprise that CBD can exert an influence throughout the body. Wherever there are CBD receptors, we should expect to see effect and influence. We are coming to appreciate the profound influence of the gut microbiome to health throughout the body. We have discussed this many times over the...

In this interview Mark Kaylor discusses the science of brown propolis. If propolis is new to you, then this will be an excellent introduction to the topic. If you are familiar with propolis you will learn something new. Many people don’t realize that there are a least three types of propolis and each is designated by a color. Brown propolis is the most common, followed by green propolis and then r...

It has long been a common held belief that eating the Standard American Diet (SAD) contributes to much disability and death. The consumption of sugar, salt, trans fats, red meat and processed meat have all been implicated in health challenges. Most of us have assumed that these foods are not healthy. The shocker is that these foods are at the bottom of the list of classes of foods that do us in. W...

If there is one common thread regarding nutritional mushrooms, it is that mushroom provide powerful immune system support. It seems that most mushrooms share this characteristic. We have discussed many of these mushrooms in previous interviews. There are thousands of studies on the benefits of mushrooms. These different mushrooms are the results of significant scientific inquiry. This fact alone t...

We all want to look good. We spend a lot of time and money to improve the health and appearance of our skin. Kat James has re-released her best selling book “The Truth About Beauty” and this book serves as a powerful guide to transforming your looks and your life. One of the things that makes this book so powerful is that Kat’s own personal journey is a testament that you can transform your life,...

In this interview Dr. Stokes discusses her concerns about the risks of glyphosate and she discusses why this is important to MegaFood as a company. As you may know MegaFood uses hundreds of thousands of pound of fresh food in their products. You may also know that they source organic produce and partner with organic growers in order to provide the cleanest and most nutritious products. We have dis...

In this interview I will discuss sustainable weight loss with Dr. Michael Lyon. Dr. Lyon is an obesity expert. His focus in research and clinical practice is on the treatment of obesity, human appetite regulation, diabetes prevention and the nutritional management of chronic disease. He has designed and conducted numerous clinical trials. As you will learn in this interview, he understands the cha...

There is growing interest in natural skin health and how best to naturally support healthy skin. What are emerging are novel nutrients that are providing exciting clinically studied benefits. In this interview Dr. Audrey Ross will discuss the benefits of several innovative products that are recent additions to Country Life’s Maxi Skin line of products. The post 333 – Sea-based and Vegan Nutr...

In this interview with Neil E. Levin we will discuss how to support joint health. We will discuss the tissues involved and the specific nutrients that have been shown to provide structure and function support for those areas. You need to become well informed about your condition and how it’s affecting your body. What tissues and organs may be involved? You need to become informed about the medicat...

BioPQQ is an all-natural, nutritional supplement that supports brain health by stimulating nerve growth factor, increasing mitochondria, and providing superior antioxidant protection. Made in Japan, BioPQQ® is a natural, purified, water-soluble pyrroloquinoline quinone disodium salt (PQQ-Na2) produced by fermentation. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical uses a proprietary fermentation and purification process...

In this interview Dr. Lucas Bader discusses how to build and maintain better joint health. When there are problems with the joints we call it arthritis. But to be more specific we are considering the specific tissues involved. Tissues such as tendons, ligaments, cartilage, synovial fluid as well as the ends of the bones. When there is damage, there will be pain and inflammation. Dr. Bader articula...

In this interview Dr. Emek Blair will discuss the absorption challenges for CBD. There is so much confusion in the marketplace. Most people have heard of CBD and associate CBD with better health. Many people are experimenting with CBD products in the hope that the products will work well for them. And many people are getting good results. The post 329 – Liposome Hemp Extract is up to 17 times bett...

In this interview Jolie Root discusses the epidemic of lung and respiratory issues that affect millions of Americans. Respiratory issues range from coughs due to colds, to seasonal allergies, to asthma and then chronic and debilitating illness. The contributing factors can be multi-faceted and complex. Many people struggle trying to understand their challenges, looking to find healing and relief....

CBD is perhaps most well-known for its benefits to the brain. Previously we have discussed issues like sleep, mood, stress, anxiety and inflammation. Those are powerful and significant all on their own. But research and experience is revealing that CBD has profound benefits throughout the body. Endocannabinoid System (ECS) receptors are found in abundance in the gut. What is emerging in the scienc...

This is our first exploration of bee propolis. I have been aware of propolis for decades. We have used it in my home for immune support. However it is just in the past several years that I have learned of the unique benefits of Brazilian Red Propolis. Brazil is one of the world’s richest sources of propolis. There are numerous types of propolis, such as green and brown and red. There are more type...

In this interview with Jerry Angelini we are discussing the various mushrooms and nutrients that are shown to support brain structure and function. The primary mushroom in this discussion is Lion’s Mane. Lion’s Mane is arguably the most important mushroom for brain health. Lion’s Mane and other mushrooms have been combined with well-known herbs to create synergistic formulas that support brain and...

If you take a probiotic or have any digestive issues you are going to want to listen to this interview with Tina Anderson. Tina is the founder and CEO of Just Thrive Probiotics®. If you listen to HealthQuestPodcast.com, you know we have discussed probiotics many times. You may even think you know all there is to know about probiotics. That’s part of the problem: people think they understand all th...

This is the fifth and final interview with Dr. Jeffrey Burke on the Endocannabinoid support products from Emerald Health Bioceuticals. This has been a fascinating and in-depth look at the endocannabinoid system and at how nutritional herbs provide deep support. CLICK HERE for access to all the interviews with Dr. Jeffrey Burke. If you deal with pain and inflammation then it is in your interest to...

This interview is with Dr. Cass Ingram and we are discussing a combination of hemp stalk extract and wild tumeric root extract. These are the two hottest herbs in the natural products industry. With good reason. The benefits of hemp and tumeric are well established and becoming well known even for those who don’t follow nutritional science. Many people have used one or the other or both in search...

Dr. Weiss has taken the road less traveled when it comes to aiding poor and impoverished children around the world. He started by asking the question “What causes youth to become radicalized and fall prey to the terrorists groups to which they become aligned?” This is a very profound question and the answer is just as profound. Dr. Weiss has set up numerous operations around the globe which focus...

This is Part 4 of my series on the Endocannabinoid System. In this interview with Dr. Jeffrey Burke we will discuss Endo Brain. Endo Brain naturally helps support mental acuity and cognition by nurturing and nourishing your endocannabinoid system in the following ways: Supports memory and cognition* Has beneficial effects on key neurotransmitters* Facilitates homeostasis (biological balance of bod...

f you are interested in supporting memory, cognition, and even addressing some of the most challenging issues in the aging brain, then you will be interested in this podcast. This interview with Dr. Alan Snow will give you some insight into how this novel nutritional product came to the marketplace. Consumers seldom consider the development of products. How do we know when a nutrient is effective?...

In this interview Jim LaValle discusses the whys and hows of achieving healthier blood pressure levels. Jim discusses the nutrients that have good scientific basis for supporting healthy blood pressure. He especially focuses on Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract (AGE) because of the huge body of scientific studies confirming the benefits of AGE throughout the body. However, regardless of whether you have...

In this interview with Ross Pelton (naturalpharmacist.net) we will discuss the nutrients that help support skin structure and function. There are a wide variety of skin issues and concerns. This is not a one size fits all discussion. If you have a particular problem with your skin your will need to focus on that concern in particular. That is beyond the scope of this discussion. Ross will discuss...

In this interview with Dr. Jeffrey Burke, we will discuss lack of sleep issues. There are many factors that may contribute to sleep challenges. Nutrition and diet, lifestyle, stress and anxiety are health issues that should be addressed. Medication and supplements will not fix a lifestyle that is deficient in one or more ways. Seek to build a better foundation for health. We will also discuss the...