The People's Pharmacy

Joe and Terry Graedon
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The People's Pharmacy

A truly independent voice bringing you everything from home remedies to the latest medical advances. Pharmacologist Joe Graedon and medical anthropologist Terry Graedon talk to leading experts to discuss their research on issues relating to drugs, herbs, home remedies, vitamins and related health topics. For more than four decades, the Graedons have been teaching, writing, and broadcasting information to help people make informed decisions about their health. Tune in to get up to speed in less than 5 minutes on the week's breaking health news at the top of each podcast. The podcast provides insights not found anywhere else about the pros and cons of prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Hear stories about side effects, interactions, and generic drug complications that often haven’t yet reached the FDA. You will discover details on home remedies, too: foods, herbs, and supplements that can ease the symptoms of common ailments. Our listeners often share their own valuable experiences on our website, and we frequently discuss those stories on the podcast as well.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Show 1409: From Hippocrates to Hypocrisy: The Hidden Risks of Healthcare

    This Saturday morning, November 23, 2024, an expert from Australia helps us examine the hidden risks of healthcare. Healthcare providers have the best of intentions, but they simply cannot truly uphold the (apocryphal) part of the Hippocratic oath that urges “First, do no harm.” How can patients and their families become more familiar with the […]

    1h 1m

  2. 14 NOV

    Show 1408: Roots & Remedies: The Practice and Philosophy of Herbal Medicine

    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 […]

    1 hr

  3. 7 NOV

    Show 1407: Battling Superbugs with Nature’s Viral Warriors

    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 […]

    1h 13m

  4. 31 OCT

    Show 1406: How Hypnotherapy Helps People Heal from Stress, Pain and Trauma

    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 […]

    1 hr

  5. 23 OCT

    Show 1405: Why Does Anger Harm Your Heart?

    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 […]

    1h 17m

  6. 17 OCT

    Show 1404: How You Can Avoid the Harms from Forever Chemicals

    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 […]

    1h 1m

  7. 10 OCT

    Show 1403: Managing Year-Round Allergies with Medicines and Herbs

    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 […]

    1h 18m

  8. 3 OCT

    Show 1402: How You Can Protect Your Precious Eyesight and Keep Your Eyes Healthy

    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 […]

    1 hr
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A truly independent voice bringing you everything from home remedies to the latest medical advances. Pharmacologist Joe Graedon and medical anthropologist Terry Graedon talk to leading experts to discuss their research on issues relating to drugs, herbs, home remedies, vitamins and related health topics. For more than four decades, the Graedons have been teaching, writing, and broadcasting information to help people make informed decisions about their health. Tune in to get up to speed in less than 5 minutes on the week's breaking health news at the top of each podcast. The podcast provides insights not found anywhere else about the pros and cons of prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Hear stories about side effects, interactions, and generic drug complications that often haven’t yet reached the FDA. You will discover details on home remedies, too: foods, herbs, and supplements that can ease the symptoms of common ailments. Our listeners often share their own valuable experiences on our website, and we frequently discuss those stories on the podcast as well.

Information

  • Creator
    Joe and Terry Graedon
  • Years Active
    2007 - 2024
  • Episodes
    300
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2018 Joe and Terry Graedon
  • Show Website
    The People's Pharmacy

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