Hello I have just uploaded my latest interviewMeshima Mushroom is a potent immune system nutrientInterview with Mark Kaylor“Meshima, (Phellinus linteus) whose name literally means “Women’s Island,” is a mushroom that grows on mulberry trees on an island of the same name southwest of Japan. Meshima is becoming increasingly known for its remarkable women’s health benefits.* In groundbreaking studies, US researchers recently confirmed that an extract of Meshima mushrooms demonstrates potent activity in helping to main ...Continue Reading

Hello I have just uploaded my latest interview Musing on the state  of the natural products industryEvery 100 shows I take time to distill my thoughts on what I have learned or observed since the previous anniversaries. I have a perspective on the health industry that spans over 4 decades and I have seen the growth and the changes. I suggest that you revisit episodes 100 and 200 and read the blogs that I wrote at those times. It is interesting because much of what I covered then remain ...Continue Reading

Hello I have just uploaded my latest interviewYou may recognize Dr. Fred Pescatore as the New York Times bestselling author of The Hamptons Diet (2004). The Hamptons Diet focuses on lean meats, healthy fats, and limited carbs. It focuses on whole foods (organic when possible) that are minimally processed and lots of fish and low-carb veggies. There is also a big emphasis placed on omega-3 fatty acids and monounsaturated fats (MUFA) especially macadamia nut oil. Prior to opening his own practice, for five years, Dr. ...Continue Reading

Hello I have just uploaded my latest interviewMany factors influence the health of your microbiomeMy Interview with James LaValleThere is no product that has as much traction in the marketplace right now as probiotics. The understanding that probiotic bacteria have a profound beneficial effect on human nutrition has crossed over into the main stream. Probiotics can be found in many different products, even foods and beverages. One might even assume that all probiotics are good for human health and that you can take ...Continue Reading

Hello I have just uploaded my latest interviewDigestive Support from Top to BottomMy Interview with Neil E. LevinDigestive complaints are one of the most common health issues. Common digestive problems include poor digestion, upset stomach, acid stomach, irritable bowel, gas, constipation, diarrhea, allergies, and probiotic imbalances. Those are the common ones. More serious digestive issues include Crohn’s, C-diff infections, leaky-gut, Celiac disease, and so on. The number of people who chronically use acid-block ...Continue Reading

Hello I have just uploaded my latest interview with Yolanda Fenten.Fermented foods have been part of the human diet for thousands of years. People  have developed fermented foods and we now have access to these amazing foods from around the world. Analysis of ancient clay pots suggests people started making fermented beverages nearly 10,000 years ago. It is estimated that about 1/3 of all foods and beverages consumed globally are fermented.You are likely already consuming fermented foods than you realize. ...Continue Reading

Hello I have just uploaded my latest interviewTraceability, Transparency, Credibility, Science-BasedMy Interview with Stuart TomcThese are just a few of the key components to consider when evaluating any product or company. I have preached this many times: In order to find the best products, you have to first find the best companies. Companies who pass the tests and produce products you can trust is what you are seeking. This is perhaps the most important thing in this exploding market of CBD. How do you know which ...Continue Reading

Hello I have just uploaded my latest interview with Dr. Russell Jaffe.Physiology before Pharmacology for Healthy Blood Pressure  This is an important interview on a couple of levels. First because Dr. Jaffe stresses the importance on nutrition, diet and lifestyles for healthy blood pressure and as a first line defense. Secondly he discusses some of the deficiencies in the medical approach of controlling blood pressure with pharmaceutical drugs and the failure of many doctors to consider the lifestyle factors. ...Continue Reading

Hello I have just uploaded my latest interviewWhey protein is one of the most easily assimilated supplemental proteins.  More consumers are seeking to boost protein consumption and whey protein is perhaps the most popular and for good reasons. We use protein powders in our home and we have found that whey protein is our preferred source of supplemental protein.One of the great advantages that we have now as consumers is that nutritional science continues to evolve and wonderful products based on that scie ...Continue Reading

Hello I have just uploaded my latest interviewIf you are a curious type like me, you might look at the title of this podcast and think that is a strong claim. I see that headline as a challenge. When a company makes a bold claim, I think it is only fair to ask why do they believe that claim is correct. Is astaxathin nature’s most powerful antioxidant? That’s what I set out to explore in this interview.Karen Hecht is the Scientific Affairs Manager at AstaReal®. AstaReal® has been researching and marketi ...Continue Reading