What Is Disease?!

01/09/24 • 24 min

🦠 In this episode, Ben and Gabriella explore the question "What is Disease?!" They begin by discussing the definition of health, emphasising the multidimensional nature of well-being according to the World Health Organisation. The hosts delve into the concept of spirit, acknowledging its subjective and divisive nature.
The conversation then shifts to the definition of disease, examining how it goes beyond physical symptoms and includes a state of "dis-ease" involving mind and spirit. The hosts compare the perspectives of allopathic medicine and Five Element Acupuncture in viewing and treating disease, with the latter focusing on the underlying imbalance within a person rather than just presenting symptoms.
In the second part of the episode, Ben and Gabriella discuss the differences in how diseases are treated in Western and Eastern medicine. They highlight the holistic approach of Eastern medicine, particularly Five Element Acupuncture, which aims to stimulate the body's natural healing processes without external interventions like medication or surgery. The hosts touch on the limitations and advantages of both approaches.
The episode concludes with a discussion on the role of shamans in medical practices and a personal story that led Gabriella to choose Five Element Acupuncture as her preferred form of medicine. They emphasise the importance of recognising the mind, body, and spirit connection in health and present Five Element Acupuncture as a holistic and efficient approach to addressing underlying imbalances.

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Previous Episode

What Is Medicine?!

💊 Welcome to this week’s episode “What Is Medicine?!”. This week, Ben asks Gabriella questions around the broad concept of medicine, exploring its different forms and perspectives. They explore the holistic approach of Eastern medicine, highlighting the teamwork between nature, the practitioner, and the patient, particularly in the context of Five Element Acupuncture. The conversation contrasts Eastern and Western views on medicine, emphasising the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit.
They discuss the evolution of medicine over time, mentioning ancient practices like humorism and their eventual replacement by germ theory. The episode also covers complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), including acupuncture, and explores the variety of therapeutic approaches under CAM.
The hosts discuss preventative medicine, encouraging active participation in one's healthcare and making lifestyle choices that promote well-being. The episode concludes by emphasising the diverse tapestry of medicine and the importance of personal responsibility and awareness in the journey toward better health.

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What Is Five Element Acupuncture?!

🪡 In this week's episode What Is Five Element Acupuncture?!, the hosts elaborate further on Five Element Acupuncture, a unique approach to medicine. Ben starts by asking Gabriella about the basics of acupuncture, the insertion of needles into specific points on the body to influence the flow of Qi and restore health. Gabriella, with over 20 years of experience in Five Element Acupuncture, describes its focus on observing how nature manifests in individuals.
They touch upon the differences between Five Element Acupuncture and other acupuncture styles, noting the emphasis on treating the root cause rather than just symptoms. They discuss the multitude of acupuncture points and the idea that treating the individual's underlying imbalance can address multiple symptoms simultaneously.
In the second part, the hosts hypothesise on how the points and meridian system might have been discovered. They also touch upon the transition of Five Element Acupuncture from the East to the West, crediting JR Worsley for popularising it in Western countries. Ben, whose late grandfather was JR Worsley, and Gabriella, who has extensive training in this tradition, share anecdotes about him and the challenges he faced in promoting acupuncture during a time when it was often regarded as quackery.

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What's The Point?! - What Is Disease?!

Transcript

Pt.1

Ben: So, in the last episode we talked about medicine and in this episode we’re asking the question ‘What is Disease?!’

Gabriella: (silence)

Ben: Gabriella?

Gabriella: Oh, you want me to answer that?

Ben: Umm, yes, that is the general idea of this podcast...

Gabriella: You’re making me work here Ben! Okay, well I think before we explore disease, we really should have a think about ‘What is health?’ Does ‘health’ mean the