Episode 8: Balancing Western Medicine and Natural Remedies with Ariana Medizade

Take Your Medicine

11/14/24 • 44 min

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Embracing Natural Healing with Ariana Medizade
In this episode of 'Take Your Medicine' podcast, host Phil Cowley discusses the value of listening to patients and the benefits of natural healing with guest Ariana Medizade, a pharmacist based in California known for her social media presence as @wellness.pharm. Ariana shares her journey with anxiety and advocates for the use of supplements such as magnesium, saffron, and rhodiola as natural remedies. The conversation also covers topics such as the challenges of starting a supplement brand, the underfunding of supplement research, and integrating holistic practices with Western medicine. Ariana emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and showing empathy to others to foster a kinder world.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:16 Meet Ariana Medizade
00:37 The Importance of Filler-Free Supplements
02:10 Ariana's Journey in Pharmacy
03:02 Challenges with Anxiety and Natural Healing
06:50 The Role of Evidence in Supplements
10:50 Combining Western and Holistic Medicine
12:51 Dealing with Anxiety: Personal Experiences
19:26 Effective Supplements for Anxiety
22:30 The Importance of Cycling Adaptogens
24:09 Understanding Rhodiola and Cortisol
24:48 The Role of Cortisol in Daily Life
25:37 Managing Cortisol Through Lifestyle Changes
28:46 The Importance of Small, Actionable Steps
30:01 Advice to My Younger Self
31:52 Navigating Social Media and Authenticity
35:41 Addressing Antidepressants and Libido
38:06 Medications to Avoid and Alternatives
41:27 Promoting Kindness and Empathy
43:12 Where to Find More Information
Make sure to follow Ariana at - https://www.instagram.com/wellness.pharm
and shop her supplements - https://takeiris.com use the code MAGIC for 10% off.

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11/14/24 • 44 min

Take Your Medicine - Episode 8: Balancing Western Medicine and Natural Remedies with Ariana Medizade

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Welcome to Take Your Medicine podcast. I'm Phil Cowley, and I have learned over the years. The best way to learn is to listen to your patients. After 25 years of being a pharmacist, I thought I was so smart in the beginning. And then I started listening to my patients and realized how much I still had to learn. Today, we have the beautiful. Brilliant. Ariana Medizade, who is a pharmacist. She's currently in California, but you may know her better on h

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