Health Quest Podcast With Steve Lankford

In this interview Jolie Root describes the most important nutrients for respiratory and immune support.* This interview is not about treating COVID or any other virus. Our focus is how to support your natural immune function*. This is an important distinction that you must understand. Primary to this concept is that you must lay a foundation for good health. In this interview Jolie describes the what and why of a good foundation. This is always important but even more so during the COVID pandemic.* The post 360 – Nutritional Support for Natural Immunity and Respiratory Health appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

In this interview Carrie Pattison will discuss the foundations of beauty. Beauty is often considered beautiful hair, skin and nails. We know beauty doesn’t come about by accident. We all have many routines and products that help keep our skin, hair and nails beautiful and in good condition. Carrie takes us on a journey of the cells, tissues and organs that are the foundations of health. It is fair and reasonable to consider that the health of our hair, skin and nails can tell us a lot about the health status of our insides. When you improve the nutritional status of your skin, hair and nails, you are also improving the status of health within the body. In this interview we are going to discuss the layers from the inside to the outside. This includes cells, organs and glands as well as bones, muscles, tendons, collagen and skin. We will discuss the nutrients that offer profound foundational benefit to these tissues. The post 359 – Beauty is More Than Skin Deep appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

In this interview Neil E. Levin discusses the many different types of natural sweeteners and sugar alternatives. Neil explains the important distinctions between the many different classes of sweeteners and what makes each sweetener unique. Here are some of the sweeteners we discuss: Sugar (sucrose) – is sourced from sugar cane or from sugar beets Forms of sugar: White sugar, brown sugar (light and dark), Sucanat® (from sugar cane juice), molasses Other sugars: fructose, glucose, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, dextrose, lactose. Liquid Sweeteners: Honey, maple syrup, rice syrup Sugar alcohols: sorbitol, erythritol, xylitol Plant sweeteners: stevia and monk fruit (luo han) The post 358 – Exploring the World of Natural Sweeteners appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

In this interview with Reed Davis, we will discuss Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN). Reed Davis and I share the view that nutrition is the foundation of good health. More people are making changes to their lifestyle and diet seeking to improve and maintain health and healing. One of the biggest challenges is understanding what they can do and how to measure the results, especially if they have health challenges. This is why we need health coaches who have the training and skill to guide us. Perhaps you want to become a health coach. You should consider FDN. If you are a health care professional who seeks to augment your training, consider FDN. Even if you are a lay person who wants to study the foundations of health for your personal benefit, FDN can provide training you can use. The post 357 – Becoming a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Health Coach appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

Dr Ingram is one of the most influential champions in the natural products industry. Dr. Ingram introduced the health benefits of wild spice oils starting with oregano oil. For decades he has been the single voice for these powerful compounds that are found in natural spice oils. Dr. Ingram is also the author of the book The Black Seed Miracle. Dr. Ingram speaks so highly of Black Seed Oil as beneficial for so many of the health issues that people face. Dr. Ingram describes the conditions that may be positively effected by black seed oil. In his book The Black Seed Miracle, you can learn about black seed and its beneficial oil The post 356 – The Amazing Benefits of Black Seed Oil appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

In this interview with Richard Passwater, Jr. we will discuss the role of collagen throughout the body. A lot of consumers are interested in collagen. Collagen supplements abound. Collagen is the main support for cells throughout the body. Along with collagen, elastin and keratin are the main proteins used in the body to support hair, skin, nails and bones. As we age our production of collagen goes down. Many consumers are taking collagen in hopes of off-setting this decline. The post 355 – Boosting Your Collagen Production, Naturally with BioSil® appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

In this interview with Ross Pelton (the Natural Pharmacist) we are going to explore a recent piece published in the prestigious Journal of The American Medical Association (JAMA) which effectively disparages the entire probiotic industry. This is a perfect example of the collusion of the medical industry to first disparage an entire segment of the nutritional industry and then attempt to turn those products into drugs. This article discourages practitioners from recommending conventional probiotics. Doctors trust medical journals to keep them informed and when articles like this are published by JAMA, doctors assume it must be true. It is poorly placed trust. The post 354 – Why Many Doctors Are Wrong About Probiotics appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

In this interview with Dr. Jason Mitchell we will discuss the importance of your skins microbiome. Just as we have learned of the importance of the gut microbiome and our soil’s microbiome, we are now learning of the importance of the skin’s microbiome. Dr. Mitchell explains the role of beneficial bacteria on our skin. He discusses what disrupts our beneficial balance and how topical products can support healthy and glowing skin. He explains the origins of Probulin® Skin Care line and how they can be effective to maintain your skin. The post 353- Your Skin Also Has a Microbiome appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

In this interview with Mark Kaylor, we will discuss the properties of green propolis. Mark will make the distinctions between brown, green and red propolis. This is our second interview with Mark on propolis. In our previous interview we discussed brown propolis and in our next interview we will discuss red propolis. The post 352 – Green Propolis Provides Unique Health and Immune Support appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

In this interview Dr. Michael Schwartz, we discuss the principles of naturopathy as foundational to good health. Then we will discuss the specific nutrients that he recommends to his clients regarding coronavirus and how to nourish and support the immune system. What we are suggesting is that powerful nutrients are an important part of your regimen to stay healthy. It is one part of a strategic approach to dealing with these times. Dr. Schwartz would be the first to agree that there are many ways to manage your risk and the wise person will employ most of them. A strategic approach will lead to a reduction in risk and include a targeted plan to stay healthy. The post 351 – Quick Immune Response to Coronavirus appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

This is our first interview recorded on March 20, 2020 during the COVID-19 outbreak. We have a powerful interview with Dr. Cass Ingram on the use of spice oils for these times. I have interviewed Dr. Ingram many times over several decades. He is a tireless proponent of natural spice oils and more. In this interview we will explore how and why to use spice oils as part of your plan to stay healthy. Here is what you need to know first: The post 350 – Spice Oils Can Kill Viruses appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

In this interview Sara Pluta will discuss the non-CBD approach for supporting the Endocannabinoid system (ECS). We are learning that the ECS has profound influence on the immune system as we are learning that the ECS has a master role throughout the body. We will also discuss the newest product for Emerald Health Bioceuticals: Endo Immune. Endo Immune is designed to support natural immunity.* The post 349 – Immune Support for the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

In this interview with Mark Kaylor, we will discuss Cordyceps. Cordyceps is very interesting as it is a fungus that grows on the head of a caterpillar. (Who discovers these things?) Mark discusses the benefits of Cordyceps from both the historical story as well as current scientific research. Remember that we are discussing the nutritional benefits of Cordyceps. Our discussion of scientific research does not constitute a medical claim. “Found in pristine high altitude locations in Nepal and China, Cordyceps mushrooms are used in China to promote stamina, endurance and sex drive.* Cordyceps has gained much attention in the West since the early 1990’s, when Chinese track athletes shattered world records and revealed that Cordyceps was an important part of their training regimen. Since that time Cordyceps has been embraced by a growing number of endurance athletes worldwide. Cordyceps was traditionally reputed as a precious longevity-supporting herb, but now considered a mushroom, is widely recognized for its en

In this interview with Dr. Jason Mitchell we will discuss the challenge that consumers face when shopping for a CBD product. Fortunately there are numerous quality oriented companies that produce high quality CBD products. Unfortunately there are many more companies that are questionable on any number of criteria. The CBD industry is woefully under-regulated by FDA. This has resulted in an industry that is filled with questionable products. How can a customer identify good products from reputable companies? The only solution I know is to examine each company carefully. This is not an easy thing to do for the average customer. That’s one of the reason we do that for you here at HealthQuestPodcast.com. In this interview we will take a closer look at Hemp Fusion. Dr. Mitchell discusses in detail the Hemp Fusion process. This is one of the quality companies that we have profiled for you. The post 347 – How to Choose a Quality CBD Product appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

In this interview Dr. Erin Stokes discusses the importance of sleep. Most of us know that lack of sleep has profound effects on how we feel and how we perform. When sleep deficits become chronic then we can experience many different complications. Dr. Stokes explains what happens to the body and mind when sleep is short and/or poor quality. Dr. Stokes explains many of the factors that could be involved. It is critical that one explore the possible contributing factors. The first thing to consider is whether you have a medical concern including side effects from medication. If this is the case then you need to work with your health care professional as you explore your options. Even if you have a medical condition it is very possible that lifestyle and nutritional support would be beneficial. The post 346 – Quality Sleep is Critical for Good Health appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

In this interview Sara Pluta will discuss the importance of the “good” fats for the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). This shouldn’t be a surprise since we now understand a great deal more about the critical importance that fats play in human health. There is a synergy between nutrients that benefit health. Our goals should include being well nourished with a wide variety of foods and nutrients. Emerald Health Bioceuticals is bringing focus to the fact that there are many ways to nourish the ECS. While the popular emphasis is on CBD and hemp extracts, Sara explains the role that other nutrients play in supporting the ECS. In this interview we are focusing mostly on the importance of beneficial fats for the ECS. The post 345 – Omega Fats and the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

In this interview Dr. Audrey Ross discusses the Keto diet. The Keto diet is very popular and many people are losing weight. It is similar to the Atkins diet and both are considered low-carbohydrate diets. When carbohydrates arerestricted from the diet then so are the macro and micro nutrients that are supplied by those foods. There are some significant nutritional challenges for those following the Keto Diet. A strict Keto Diet is not recommended as a long term strategy because of potential negative health consequences. Of course every long term dietary model should have better health as one of the main goals. So in order to lose weight and maintain a good nutritional balance while on Keto requires that we identify the nutritional challenges. Dr. Ross does that for us in this interview. The post 344 – Nutritional Support for the Keto Diet appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

Retinal health is Dr. Kaushal’s area of expertise and in our interview he explains why nutrients are so important in managing retinal health. Dr. Kaushal has an MD and PhD and has four clinics in Florida called Comprehensive Retina Consultants. So Dr. Kaushal is firmly rooted in the science and the research and also deals with patients in the real world. One of the interesting segments of his interview is him describing how he came to understand the importance of nutrition is health and healing. It has now become his mission to share his knowledge and expertise with his patients and beyond. The post 343 – Can Chronic Diseases Be Reversed? Symposium appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

In this interview with Kat James, we will discuss the role of the hormone Leptin in maintaining a healthy weight, metabolism and energy. What Kat has learned through her own experience is now being confirmed by the latest science. We will discuss her journey with eating disorders and the challenge of finding her solution. When she did discover the secret the truth about fats, it came at a time when everyone was phobic about and avoiding fats in the diet. We now know how wrong that thinking is. But at the time that Kat was discovering that fats are our friends, everyone considered her thinking wrong and even dangerous. Kat is a pioneer in the understanding of the role that the hormone Leptin plays in human health. She has transformed her life and now spends her time and energy teaching others. The post 342 – Leptin Sensitivity May Be the Key to Healthy Weight and Energy appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

In this interview Neil E. Levin discusses the foundations of healthy immunity. He describes some of the ways the immune system functions. We often portray the immune system simplistically as being one thing. The reality is the immune system is incredibly complex and sophisticated. It is the sublime interaction of many factors that creates healthy immunity. The post 341 – Nutrition for Supporting Immune Function appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.