Honest Health with Jeffrey Burke

Send us Fan Mail Horses, science, and health, oh my! Today, host Jeffrey Burke welcomes professional barrel racer and Nurse Practitioner Wenda Johnson to discuss Wenda's unique journey in the rodeo world, her deep connection with horses, and the significance of education and health in both her personal and professional life. Wenda shares insights on maintaining horse health, the significance...

Send us Fan Mail Wade Lightheart has won 3 Canadian National All-Natural Bodybuilding championships as a vegetarian and is a former Mr. Universe competitor. He's a certified nutritionist, has been a vegetarian for the last 2 decades, and is an advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute. He and host Jeffrey Burke do the heavy lifting of cutting through the BS and clutter with a smart, fun l...

Send us Fan Mail It’s Episode #7 of “The Functional Mushroom Series with Bill Chioffi!” Host Jeffrey Burke is joined by famed Herbalist, industry-insider, and actual “mushroom forager” Bill Chioffi (his native North Carolina has TONS of mushrooms) to discuss the unique characteristics of Chaga, its many health benefits, traditional uses, how it compares to other mushrooms, and more.  Bill Chioffi ...

Send us Fan Mail The Natural Products Industry has come a long way, baby! In this episode, host Jeffrey Burke welcomes famed educator and nutraceuticals-pioneer Julie Dennis Fox for a walk down Memory Lane.  They discuss Julie's journey from her early experiences in health food stores to her current role as a national educator. The conversation explores the evolution of health education, the...

Send us Fan Mail “The Herb Series” continues as host Jeffrey Burke and Kokora founder/owner Rick Scalzo take Deep Dive #7 into the world of regenerative herbs; this time focusing on Mucuna. They discuss the agricultural benefits of Mucuna as a nitrogen and carbon fixer, its health benefits including neuroprotection and cognitive function, and the importance of biodiversity in regenerative agricult...

Send us Fan Mail Host Jeffrey Burke chats with famed Ethnobotanist, herbalist, author, and industry icon Kerry Hughes to discuss the evolving landscape of the natural products industry, the importance of regenerative agriculture, and the critical role of biodiversity in health. They explore the decline in nutritional value of food, the need for sustainable farming practices, and the significance o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Honest Health podcast, host Jeffrey Burke speaks with Caitlyn Vanderhaeghe about the critical topic of kids' nutrition. They discuss Caitlyn's journey into the field, the importance of quality ingredients in children's supplements, and the changing landscape of children's health. The conversation highlights the need for education around n...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season #3 of “Honest Health with Jeffrey Burke!” It’s been said that without minerals, vitamins are useless, so that handful of supplements you’re taking could all be for naught if you are not pairing them with minerals. Host Jeffrey Burke talks with long-time industry insider, store owner, formulator, educator, and mineral-expert Rob Seeman about the importance of mine...

Send us Fan Mail Ashwagandha and Mushrooms are the most widely consumed herbs today for good reason – they support our response to stress and a healthy immune response. Kokora has combined these two herbal allies with other adaptogenic herbs into our concentrated yet pleasant tasting herbal powders. Just add them to water or the milk of your choice and enjoy the powerful benefits as part of your d...

Send us Fan Mail WholeFoods Magazine is your one-stop shop for informative, cutting-edge health and nutrition articles! And Publisher/Chief Business Officer Heather Wainer is carrying on a family legacy that has been informing and educating the Natural Products Industry for decades. She and host Jeffrey Burke talk about the history of WholeFoods Magazine, its impact, the changing face of the indus...

Send us Fan Mail If anything needs to be in all-caps it’s “COFFEE!” It’s the bean that fuels modern life and nobody knows more about it than our guest Chris Kilham. He joins host Jeffrey Burke to discuss his new book “The Way Of Coffee: How Coffee Transformed The World, Promotes Happiness and Protects Against Disease.”  Chris Kilham is a medicine hunter, author, educator and yogi. The founder of M...

Send us Fan Mail Melatonin: Friend or Foe? The holidays are here and that means late-nights, over-indulgence, and stress, stress, stress. All the things that can keep you from getting a good night’s sleep. (Passing out on the couch doesn’t count.) Host Jeffrey Burke talks with renowned expert Dr. Gene Bruno, one of the industry’s leading experts in nutraceutical science, about melatonin, its benef...

Send us Fan Mail After 40 years of headlining on the Las Vegas Strip, and performing over 25,000 shows to over 10 million people, Frank Marino, the longest running headliner in Las Vegas history, joins host Jeffrey Burke for “Keeping Healthy on the LV Strip for 40 Years!” The pair discuss the significance of kindness and uplifting others, the importance of staying healthy, life in the spotlight, a...

Send us Fan Mail Incredible Information from a beloved industry icon! Host Jeffrey Burke talks with Mark Blumenthal founder and Executive Director of the American Botanical Council. They explore the evolution of herbal medicine, the importance of education in the field, and the growing acceptance of herbs among medical practitioners. Mark shares his journey in the herbal community, the significanc...

Send us Fan Mail Shitake Mushrooms: It’s Episode #6 of our deep-dive into Functional Mushrooms! Host Jeffrey Burke is joined by famed Herbalist, industry-insider, Nammex executive, and actual “mushroom forager” Bill Chioffi and fellow-forager Tiffany Kiwaja (another Nammex and industry powerhouse) to discuss the many (MANY) proven health benefits of the humble shitake mushroom. This is one you don...

Send us Fan Mail Diabetes and Neuropathy: In this episode, host Jeffrey Burke interviews Dr. Stephen Barrett, who discusses the alarming rise of diabetes and its complications, particularly diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Dr. Barrett shares groundbreaking insights into how surgical decompression can reverse symptoms of neuropathy, a condition often deemed irreversible by conventional medicine. The...

Send us Fan Mail Host Jeffrey Burke welcomes Asa Waldstein, a regulatory expert in the natural products industry. They discuss the importance of marketing compliance, the risks associated with misleading claims, and the evolving landscape of regulations in the health sector. Asa shares insights on how to navigate marketing-language effectively, the role of social media in compliance, and the signi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Jeffrey Burke welcomes Dan Chapman, owner of Sunrise Health Food Stores and author of “The Gout Lie.” They discuss the misconceptions surrounding gout, the importance of understanding uric acid levels, and practical dietary and lifestyle changes for managing gout. Dan shares insights on the demographics affected by gout, the role of diet in uric acid levels,...

Send us Fan Mail What do you get when two of the industry’s brightest minds sit down for a chat?  Lively, informative conversation! Host Jeffrey Burke is joined by Herbalist, Nutritionist, Nature Lover, and Educator Robin Rogosin for a far-reaching discussion about the evolution of the natural products industry, the importance of consumer education, the changing dynamics between consumers/medical...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond posting every now and then, do you have a Social Media strategy? Do you need one? Yes! Just having tools is not enough; you need to learn how to use them properly – and in today’s program, we’re doing just that: Host Jeffrey Burke chats with social media guru Clint Calder of Rockon Media about Search Engine Optimization, building your brand, Social Media Marketing, how to g...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Jeffrey Burke engages with Emily Griffith and Luke Peterson to explore the fascinating world of buckwheat. They discuss Emily's passion for buckwheat, Luke's regenerative farming practices, and the journey of sourcing and processing buckwheat for consumers. The conversation highlights the nutritional benefits of buckwheat, its appeal in the health f...

Send us Fan Mail It’s Episode #5 of our deep-dive “Functional Mushroom Series!” Host Jeffrey Burke is joined by renowned Herbalist, Nammex COO, and actual “mushroom forager” Bill Chioffi (his native North Carolina has TONS of mushrooms) to discuss the many (MANY) benefits of Golden Oyster Mushrooms.  Bill Chioffi (choffee) is an Herbalist and has worked in the Natural Products Community since 1994...

Send us Fan Mail Terpenes are a large and diverse class of natural products with the general formula (C5H8)n, where n ≥ 2. They serve as crucial biosynthetic building blocks … Sorry, I drifted off. Actually, terpenes are thought to have incredible health benefits and are a FAR more interesting topic than this snarky intro let on. Today, host Jeffrey Burke is joined by “The Terpene Queen” Dr. Susan...

Send us Fan Mail We call them “essential oils” for a reason: They are essential. And nobody knows more about essential oils than board-certified nutritionist Neil Levin. He joins host Jeffrey Burke for a discussion about essential oils and aromatherapy that is both entertaining and, yes, essential.  Neil Levin, the Senior Nutrition Education Manager at NOW Foods, is a prominent figure in the field...

Send us Fan Mail How’s this for a transformation? From California vegan chef to cattle rancher, farmer, agricultural leader, social media guru, and regenerative chef in Texas. And that’s just some of Mollie Englehart’s doings. (She’s also got a book coming out soon: “Debunked by Nature.”) Thankfully, she found time in her busy schedule for a fun chat with host Jeffrey Burke about transformation, c...