When Powerful Therapies Miss the Mark

In this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stillman is joined by Dr. Scott Sherr for a nuanced conversation about what is missing in modern medical care and how clinicians can think more carefully about timing, context, and patient readiness. They explore why many patients feel unheard in conventional settings and how belief, mindset, and the therapeutic relationship can influence engagement and adherence without replacing sound physiology or evidence informed care.

A central focus of the discussion is hyperbaric oxygen therapy and its role within an integrative framework. Dr. Sherr explains why advanced therapies may be helpful for some patients but inappropriate or poorly tolerated for others when foundational health factors are not addressed first. Topics include oxidative stress, metabolic capacity, mitochondrial function, and the importance of nutrition, lifestyle, and biochemical support as part of a measured and individualized approach rather than a condition specific or protocol driven model.

The episode also examines broader challenges in healthcare including over simplification of complex conditions, aggressive marketing of interventions, and the erosion of the doctor patient relationship. Dr. Stillman and Dr. Sherr emphasize clinical judgment, restraint, and long term thinking as essential elements of ethical practice. The conversation offers listeners a grounded perspective on integrative medicine that prioritizes safety personalization and sustainability while respecting the limits of current evidence.

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