
The People's Pharmacy
Health
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
Location:
Durham, NC
Description:
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
Twitter:
@PeoplesPharmacy
Language:
English
Contact:
800 732 2334
Website:
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/
Episodes
Show 1342: Balancing Your Movement Diet for Good Health
6/1/2023
Physical activity is a key pillar of good health. Fewer than a fourth of American adults move their bodies enough to keep them healthy. The rest of us may spend too much time sitting in front of a computer or television screen. We recognize we need more exercise. But just as we wouldn’t try to […]
Duration:00:59:25
Show 1274: Can We Make Sick Buildings Healthy? (Archive)
5/25/2023
Are you getting enough fresh air? More than a century ago, Florence Nightingale insisted that hospitals needed good ventilation to get lots of fresh air. That would keep patients from spreading dangerous respiratory infections like tuberculosis. Although she didn’t use the term, she was describing the concept of sick buildings. Over the last year and […]
Duration:01:04:00
Show 1341: Lessons Learned from Long Illness
5/18/2023
You may not have thought much about long illness, but chances are you know someone who is suffering with one. The CDC estimates that some chronic condition afflicts as many as one in six American adults. That could be more than 130 million people. What counts as a long illness? Now, as experts declare that […]
Duration:01:07:56
Show 1320: The Fascinating World of Tiny Animals Living on Us (Archive)
5/11/2023
This week on our nationally syndicated radio show, we explore the ecology of our bodies, especially our skin. Our faces, our armpits and even our bellybuttons harbor a multitude of tiny animals that we don’t see most of the time. What are they doing on us? The Fascinating World of the Tiny Animals Living on […]
Duration:01:05:04
Show 1340: Were the Old Wives Right?
5/4/2023
This week’s episode begins with an interview. We talk with Dr. Craig Hopp of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health about why doctors so often dismiss home remedies as old wives tales. Then he describes how we could evaluate remedies without randomized controlled trials. Natural products may offer leads for new drug development. […]
Duration:00:59:25
Show 1339: Harnessing the Power of the Vagus Nerve
4/27/2023
We have multiple nervous systems. You are probably aware of the nerves that help move your arms to throw a ball or move your legs to jump. No doubt you also know about the fight-or-flight response triggered by a fright. The oddly named sympathetic nervous system is in charge of that. Many of us don’t […]
Duration:00:59:26
Show 1338: What 80+ Years of Research Tell Us About Happiness
4/20/2023
Have you ever wondered what makes for a meaningful life? Philosophers have debated this for centuries, but now science has something to add. The current director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development shares the findings from this long-running, in-depth research on the factors that lead to happiness and a meaningful life. 80+ Years of […]
Duration:01:07:07
Show 1337: Pros and Cons of LASIK Eye Surgery
4/13/2023
In this episode, four guests share their diverse perspectives on LASIK eye surgery. This procedure surgically changes the shape of the cornea with the goal of helping people see better, ideally without eyeglasses or contact lenses. Experts estimate that ophthalmologists perform about 700,000 of these in the US each year. We are told that most […]
Duration:01:04:24
Show 1307: Cocoa Compounds and the COSMOS Trial (Archive)
4/6/2023
This week on our nationally syndicated radio show, we explore the power of cocoa compounds to help heart health. Our first guest is Harvard’s Dr. JoAnn Manson, lead investigator of the COSMOS trial. That stands for Cocoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study. This very large, randomized placebo-controlled study looked at the effects of a multivitamin […]
Duration:00:59:05
Show 1336: How the Antiviral Gut Tackles Pathogens from the Inside Out
3/30/2023
This week our guest is gastroenterologist Robynne Chutkan. She explains how keeping our digestive microbiota in good health can help our immune systems fight off pathogens from the inside out. This show will air Saturday morning April 1, 2023 at 7:00 am. You can stream the live show by going to our host station, WUNC […]
Duration:00:59:29
Show 1335: Visual Thinking and the Value of Neurodiversity
3/23/2023
This week, we talk with renowned author Temple Grandin. She reveals why she thinks visual thinking is underappreciated. Most importantly, she describes how we could change our educational system to better utilize a wide range of mental skills. Practical Applications of Visual Thinking: Most of us are not aware of how our brains work. Often, […]
Duration:01:04:28
Show 1334: Healthy Eating for Two
3/16/2023
In this week’s episode, learn about healthy eating for two. Most people realize that diet is especially important during pregnancy, but they may not know which foods are most nutritious. Researchers report that following a Mediterranean diet and practicing mindfulness around meals can both have health benefits during pregnancy. Mediterranean Diet for Those Eating for […]
Duration:00:59:56
Show 1292: Natural Ways to Treat Heartburn (Archive)
3/8/2023
Whether we call it indigestion, reflux, sour stomach or heartburn, this condition is painful. When acid from the stomach splashes up into the lower esophagus, it burns. Even though heartburn doesn’t actually have anything to do with the heart, the name makes sense. The pain is generally behind the sternum, in the center of the […]
Duration:01:03:05
Show 1333: Overcoming Insomnia Without Medication
3/2/2023
In this week’s episode, sleep expert Dr. Jade Wu will join us in the studio to answer your questions about overcoming insomnia without medication. Email us [radio@PeoplesPharmacy.com] or call 888-472-3366 between 7:10 and 8:00 am EST on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Why Does Sleep Matter? Adequate sleep is a critical pillar of good health. During […]
Duration:00:59:34
Show 1332: What Everyone Gets Wrong About Weight Loss
2/23/2023
In this week’s episode, find out what everyone gets wrong about weight loss. Why don’t diet and exercise work very well? Do official guidelines and weight loss drugs offer a clearer path to success? Health Consequences of Excess Weight: With nearly three-fourths of American adults either overweight or obese, we can’t ignore the problem any […]
Duration:01:02:15
Show 1331: Staying Healthy During and After COVID
2/16/2023
In this week’s episode, we explore a range of practical approaches to staying healthy even in the midst of an epidemic or pandemic like COVID. Our guest offers evidence-based advice on what lifestyle changes can make a difference. Practical Strategies for Staying Healthy: Dr. Roger Seheult was already scouring the medical literature even before COVID-19. […]
Duration:01:03:37
Show 1330: Rethinking Hypothyroidism
2/9/2023
In this week’s episode, our guest explains why treating hypothyroidism isn’t always as simple as it seems. He is a leading researcher on questions relating to thyroid hormones. What Is Hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn’t make enough thyroid hormone, is one of the most common hormonal disorders. It was first […]
Duration:01:06:58
Show 1329: Dealing with Dangerous Food Allergies
2/2/2023
In this week’s episode, food allergy expert Dr. Edwin Kim will join us in the studio to answer your questions about dangerous food allergies in real time. Email us [radio@PeoplesPharmacy.com] or call 888-472-3366 between 7:10 and 8:00 am EST on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Dealing with Dangerous Food Allergies: Dangerous food allergies have been increasing […]
Duration:00:59:34
Show 1328: Teaching Old Drugs New Tricks
1/26/2023
Our interview this week is all about repurposing medications. Hundreds of rare diseases don’t have effective treatments. Even some common conditions lack approved therapies. The research to develop new medications to manage or cure them is costly and time-consuming. Is there a way to teach old drugs new tricks? That could allow us to repurpose […]
Duration:01:03:41
Show 1327: What Have We Learned About Long COVID?
1/19/2023
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, it seemed there were only two outcomes from an infection. Either you died (as far too many people did) or you survived and moved on. Now, physicians, researchers and a growing number of patients are coming to grips with symptoms that persist months or possibly years after the initial infection. […]
Duration:01:04:30