The People's Pharmacy

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 […]

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 […]

This week, a nationally-renowned expert on hypnotherapy describes how this tool can be used to help people heal from stress or pain. Have you tried it? You could listen through your local public radio station or get the live stream at 7 am EDT on your computer or smart phone (wunc.org). Here is a link […]

Matthew M. Burg, a Cardiology professor at Yale, and Redford Williams Jr., Professor Emeritus at Duke, explore the fascinating connection between anger and cardiovascular health. They discuss how negative emotions like hostility can increase heart attack risks and the physiology behind it. The conversation highlights anger management techniques and the importance of self-awareness. Strategies for reducing emotional triggers and fostering wellness are emphasized, revealing the crucial link between emotional and heart health.

Linda Birnbaum, a renowned toxicologist and former director of the NIEHS, discusses the alarming issues surrounding PFAS, known as forever chemicals. She explains their widespread presence in everyday items like nonstick pans, fast-food packaging, and even some cosmetics. The conversation includes strategies to reduce exposure and highlights the significant health risks associated with these compounds. Birnbaum also emphasizes the need for better awareness, effective water filtration, and actionable steps to protect ourselves and our environment from these persistent pollutants.

This week, our guests share their expertise on how to deal with sniffles and congestion, whether you are reacting to seasonal triggers or suffer from year-round allergies. Can you reduce the amount of allergen you are exposed to? Which medications could help, and what are the downsides? We’ll also discuss some herbs that can help […]

This week, Joe and Terry Graedon welcome your calls about how you can protect your precious eyesight. Have you been struggling with dry eyes or diagnosed with glaucoma? You can share your experience or ask your questions at 888-472-3366 between 7 and 8 am EDT on Saturday, October 5, 2024. We also invite you to […]

This week, we talk with a physician who was struck with a catastrophic illness as a medical student. He nearly died from it; in fact, a priest administered last rites. But David Fajgenbaum wouldn’t give up. He helped find the treatment–an existing drug for a different health condition–that has kept him alive for more than […]

Dr. Marty Makary, a prominent public health researcher and author of "Blind Spots", discusses the dangerous blind spots in modern medicine. He reveals how outdated beliefs persist without question, using historical examples like Dr. Semmelweis to illustrate resistance to change. The conversation touches on dietary misconceptions surrounding fats and cholesterol and critiques the influence of funding on medical practices. Makary advocates for evidence-based approaches and emphasizes the need for innovation and patient autonomy in healthcare.

This week, we talk with a sociologist and a neurologist about the extremely painful condition known as cluster headaches. The sociologist has studied how patients have sought out relief that the medical profession could not provide. They found it in magic mushrooms and shared the details among patient groups termed ClusterBusters. The neurologist has studied […]