

The People's Pharmacy
Joe and Terry Graedon
Empowering you to make wise decisions about your own health, by providing you with essential health information about both medical and alternative treatment options. 921997
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Sep 5, 2024 • 1h
Show 1398: Protecting Children from the Perils of Plastic
This week, we talk with the People’s Pharmacy Pediatrician, Dr. Alan Greene, about the incredible proliferation of plastic particles in our environment and our bodies. Children are especially vulnerable, as their bodies and brains are still developing. Find out about protecting children from plastic microparticles. You could listen through your local public radio station or […]

Aug 28, 2024 • 1h 12min
Show 1372: Breaking the Cycle of Food Cravings (Archive)
This week, our guest is renowned addiction psychiatrist Jud Brewer. He teaches at Brown University in both the School of Public Health and the Medical School, and he has developed programs that utilize mindfulness to help us figure out why we overeat, get hooked on social media or drink too much. His approach has helped […]

Aug 22, 2024 • 1h 8min
Show 1397: The Surprising Secrets of Sunlight’s Health Benefits
This week, our guest is a dermatologist who wants us to consider sunlight’s health benefits. That is a minority opinion among dermatologists. Dr. Richard Weller tells us why vitamin D is overrated and not the most important aspect of sun exposure. You could listen through your local public radio station or get the live stream […]

Aug 15, 2024 • 60min
Show 1396: Home Remedies That Work
This week, Joe and Terry Graedon welcome your calls about your favorite home remedies. Which ones really work to solve common health problems? You can share your experience at 888-472-3366 between 7 and 8 am EDT. We also invite you to send your comments in beforehand to radio@peoplespharmacy.com. You could listen through your local public […]

Aug 8, 2024 • 60min
Show 1395: Gut Check–How Digestive Health Influences Everything
This week, we talk with integrative gastroenterologist Robynne Chutkan about why our digestive health is so important. Of course, our digestion provides us with the nutrients that power our bodies, including our muscles, hearts and brains. There is also crucial two-way communication between the gut and the brain. You could listen through your local public […]

Aug 1, 2024 • 1h 4min
Show 1394: Viruses, Vaccines and Alzheimer Disease
This week, we explore the role viruses may play in the development of dementia. That certainly sounds like a downer, but here is the brighter side: vaccines can significantly lower the risk! Joe and Terry talk to two leading researchers about their findings and the implications of antivirals or vaccines and Alzheimer Disease. You could […]

Jul 25, 2024 • 1h 5min
Show 1393: How to Get the Sleep You Need
This week, Joe and Terry talk with sleep expert and medical communicator par excellence, Dr. Roger Seheult. With his certification in sleep medicine, he will tell you why you need to get enough sleep along with how much is enough. If you find you have trouble sleeping, what can you do about it? Dr. Seheult […]

Jul 17, 2024 • 1h 1min
Show 1392: Grappling with the Mysteries of Long COVID
Our interviews this week focus on what is known and what is still being discovered about the mysteries of long COVID. We speak with a physician heading the long COVID Care Center at Yale University and with a microbiologist heading up a multidisciplinary research initiative. You could listen through your local public radio station or […]

Jul 11, 2024 • 1h
Show 1391: Key Steps for Healthy Feet
This week, Joe and Terry Graedon welcome your questions about keeping your feet healthy. Dr. Jane Andersen is a foot and ankle specialist who will take your calls about a range of podiatric problems. Have you had trouble with plantar fasciitis? You can ask your questions about foot health and share your experience at 888-472-3366 […]

Jul 4, 2024 • 1h
Show 1374: Marvelous Medicinal Mushrooms (Archive)
Dr. Christopher Hobbs discusses the benefits of medicinal mushrooms, their role in natural medicine, and their use in traditional Chinese medicine. He highlights the immune-boosting properties of mushrooms rich in fiber, beta-glucans, and trace minerals like zinc, copper, and iron. The podcast also explores the therapeutic potential of psychedelic mushrooms, caution in consuming mushrooms, and the importance of responsible consumption during psychedelic experiences.