Show 1384: Mending Mistrust–Can We Rebuild Faith in Medicine?
Release Date: 05/05/2024
Show 1409: From Hippocrates to Hypocrisy: The Hidden Risks of Healthcare
The People's Pharmacy Podcast
Historically, medical students were expected to take the Hippocratic oath upon graduation. Although the original Greek does not actually contain the warning to do no harm, the oath is widely believed to carry that intent. Yet it may be difficult for doctors to avoid harming some patients. We’ll examine where patients should be especially vigilant and how the evidence from careful studies can help.
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Show 1408: Roots & Remedies: The Practice and Philosophy of Herbal Medicine
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This week, we discuss how making your own herbal medicine at home can provide you with safe, inexpensive and effective ways to ease symptoms of common problems like colds, cuts and scrapes or heartburn. Our guest is a long-time People’s Pharmacy favorite, Dr. Tieraona Low Dog. Learn about leaves and roots in remedies you can make at home.
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Show 1407: Battling Superbugs with Nature’s Viral Warriors
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Bacteriophages are nature's viral warriors. They attack bacteria and can overcome even those that have developed resistance to antibiotics. This week, we consider whether viruses might be able to overcome bacterial infections that resist all antibiotics. We start with a thrilling story from a few years ago in which a scientist saved her husband’s life with bacteriophages. Then we turn to a journalist who grew up in Russia where bacteriophages are common remedies. She explains what they are and how they work. Will we soon be relying more on nature’s viral warriors?
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Show 1406: How Hypnotherapy Helps People Heal from Stress, Pain and Trauma
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Research shows that hypnotherapy helps people manage pain as well as pain medication does and can help them overcome PTSD.
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Show 1405: Why Does Anger Harm Your Heart?
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Researchers are discovering how can anger harm your heart. It has a profound negative effect on the lining of your blood vessels. This week, we’ll dive into the research on how emotions affect your heart health. Specifically, we talk with two scientists who have studied the impact of anger on blood vessels. How might that shape your risk of a heart attack? Can you change your impulse to react with anger when somebody else is thoughtless or rude?
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Show 1404: How You Can Avoid the Harms from Forever Chemicals
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To minimize the harms from forever chemicals, we need to find alternatives free of these stain, grease and water repellents. This week, an eminent toxicologist, now retired, describes the concerns about PFAS compounds, also known as forever chemicals. Although scientists have known for decades that they get into our bodies readily, the apparent benefits led to their widespread use. These are compounds that do a wonderful job keeping your boots and rain gear dry, keeping the grease from your fast food inside the package and preventing stains in carpets, upholstery and clothing. Are you still...
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Show 1403: Managing Year-Round Allergies with Medicines and Herbs
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Two experts discuss conventional and complementary approaches to alleviating the suffering due to year-round allergies.
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Show 1402: How You Can Protect Your Precious Eyesight and Keep Your Eyes Healthy
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This interview with Dr. Fekrat addresses listener questions about how to keep your eyes healthy and protect your precious eyesight.
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Show 1401: Are Miracle Cures Hiding in Plain Sight? Unlocking the Lifesaving Potential of Old Drugs
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A physician who survived a close call with death has dedicated his life to unlocking the lifesaving potential of old drugs.
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Show 1400: Exposing Blind Spots: Unmasking the Myths of Modern Medicine
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When doctors' recommendations are based on scientific evidence, they hold up. But blind spots that rely on dogma instead are a problem.
info_outlineHow can physicians rebuild faith in their care? They will need to practice honesty and integrity and avoid motivated reasoning.