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The People's Pharmacy

The People's Pharmacy

Joe and Terry Graedon 549 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

The People's Pharmacy empowers you to make wise decisions about your own health by providing essential health information about both medical and alternative treatment options. Hosted by Joe and Terry Graedon, the podcast covers a wide range of health topics, from medications to natural remedies. It aims to help listeners navigate the complex world of healthcare with reliable, evidence-based advice.

Episodes

Show 1484: Change Your Diet, Heal Your Mind
Show 1484: Change Your Diet, Heal Your Mind Aug 21, 2026 1:15:24 Do you suffer with anxiety, depression, or another mental illness? Millions of people do. The usual treatment is a prescription medication. If that doesn’t work, the healthcare provider may offer a different one. Diet is certainly not the first topic on the provider’s mind. But what if, in addition to appropriate pharmacological treatment, you were able to nourish, protect and energize your brain
Show 1483: Plant Power: Feed Your Gut and Fight Inflammation
Show 1483: Plant Power: Feed Your Gut and Fight Inflammation Aug 13, 2026 1:10:11 When you decide to grab a bite to eat, do you think about how to feed your gut microbes? Most of us don’t. Even if we did, their only means of stating their preferences is somewhat after the fact. Do you end up feeling less than well? Perhaps the denizens of your gut aren’t happy. In this episode, we consider how to support your microbiota and whether that can reduce the inflammation that seems to
Show 1192: How a Scary Fungus-Candida auris-Is Threatening the World
Show 1192: How a Scary Fungus-Candida auris-Is Threatening the World Aug 13, 2026 56:51 You may have heard about antibiotic-resistant bacteria. They can greatly complicate the treatment of infections. But have you ever heard of antifungal-resistant fungus? Infectious disease experts knew nothing about a scary fungus, Candida auris, in 2008. But in less than two decades this dangerous fungal infection is making waves around the world. It has acquired resistance to a number of potent a
Show 1482: Are Your Kidneys in Trouble? Two Tests Could Tell You
Show 1482: Are Your Kidneys in Trouble? Two Tests Could Tell You Aug 7, 2026 1:06:33 Our kidneys do an incredible job filtering our blood every hour of every day. Most of us have two kidneys, and each one has about a million microscopic filters called glomeruli. Unlike the filters in our HVAC system, though, these filters cannot be replaced. But they do their work so well and unobtrusively that most of us don’t even think about our kidney function. Although 37 million Americans ha
Show 1481: Flip-Flops, Fungus and Foot Pain: What Are Your Feet Trying to Tell You?
Show 1481: Flip-Flops, Fungus and Foot Pain: What Are Your Feet Trying to Tell You? Jul 30, 2026 Millions of people suffer with foot trouble. Some have heel pain when they first get out of bed. Others complain of flat feet or bunions. Athlete’s foot is very common, though it doesn’t always respond as expected to antifungal medications. Speaking of fungus, toenail fungus can be extremely stubborn. What are your feet trying to tell you about what they need? How can you keep them healthy, especi
Show 1459: Food Is Medicine: Should Your Doctor Be Prescribing Produce? from the archives
Show 1459: Food Is Medicine: Should Your Doctor Be Prescribing Produce? from the archives Jul 30, 2026 One of the most basic pillars of health is good nutrition. A range of eating patterns might all be considered balanced diets, but in general people do better when they eat less processed foods and more whole foods. Vegetables and fruits play a starring role in at least two diets that have been studied extensively, the DASH diet and the Mediterranean diet. Americans might be healthier if we followe
Show 1446: The Science of Strong Bones: Lifestyle, Medication and Movement (Archive)
Show 1446: The Science of Strong Bones: Lifestyle, Medication and Movement (Archive) Jul 23, 2026 1:04:50 Are you concerned about your bone health? Do you worry about osteoporosis? According to the CDC, more than 10 million Americans have low bone density that makes them more vulnerable to fractures. For many older people, a fracture can be devastating, reducing mobility and possibly even leading to death. What does the latest medical science tell us about how you can maintain strong bones? At The Peo
Show 1480: The Sleep Reset: How to Fall Asleep and Stay Asleep
Show 1480: The Sleep Reset: How to Fall Asleep and Stay Asleep Jul 16, 2026 1:06:43 Do you have trouble sleeping? An occasional late night or early morning is probably not dangerous, but too many people get too little sleep on a regular basis. How does that affect their health? Even more importantly, what can they do to change the situation? You’ll want to listen to find out if you need a sleep reset. At The People’s Pharmacy, we strive to bring you up to date, rigorously researc
Show 1479: Must You Shun the Sun to Save Your Skin?
Show 1479: Must You Shun the Sun to Save Your Skin? Jul 10, 2026 1:00:40 When sunny summer days come around, it makes some dermatologists shudder. They would prefer we behave like bats and hide in caves until nightfall. Failing that, they stress the importance of always applying (and re-applying) high SPF sunscreen, wearing sun-blocking clothing with long sleeves and keeping a big-brimmed hat firmly on the head. A beekeeper’s outfit might be perfect. But must you reall
Show 1412: Beyond Amyloid: The Science That Could Change the Course of Alzheimer Disease (Archive)
Show 1412: Beyond Amyloid: The Science That Could Change the Course of Alzheimer Disease (Archive) Jul 2, 2026 1:14:03 This week, we look at the new pharmaceuticals that the FDA has approved for treating Alzheimer disease. Although they are effective at removing amyloid plaques from the brain, they don’t seem to help patients function better. Is it time to turn away from an exclusive focus on amyloid to consider other factors that might affect cognitive decline and change the course of Alzheimer disease? At The Pe
Show 1478: The Outdoor Prescription for Fighting Dementia, Depression and Heart Disease
Show 1478: The Outdoor Prescription for Fighting Dementia, Depression and Heart Disease Jun 25, 2026 1:05:55 Too many of us are spending our days staring at screens. Little screens on our phones, big screens on the television, medium-size screens on our computers at work. Our modern lifestyles mean that we spend the vast majority of our time indoors–93%, on average. What is the time inside doing to our health? Is there […]
Show 1477: Answering Your Questions About Vision Problems
Show 1477: Answering Your Questions About Vision Problems Jun 18, 2026 58:09 Humans have five senses, but for most of us, sight dominates. That’s why vision problems are so distressing. Have you been dealing with difficulties with your eyes? During this broadcast episode, our guest expert is ready to answer your questions about vision problems. At The People’s Pharmacy, we strive to bring you up to date, […]

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