What Is Medicine?!

01/02/24 • 27 min

💊 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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01/02/24 • 27 min

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

Transcript

Pt.1

Ben: So, Gabriella, What is Medicine?!

Gabriella: Well Ben, it’s fairly safe to say that every one of us has experienced medicine in one form or another during the course of our lives. Evolution has created healing systems in all living things, which are hugely effective for the most part, but we all know that a system can go down! Sometimes ‘medicine’ is the simplest of interventions. How powerful is the kiss of a mother when her child falls over and gr

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