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Compassionate Healing- Modern Advocacy & Traditional Herbal Wisdom with Dr. Tieraona Low Dog
- 2024/11/11
- 再生時間： 36 分
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In this episode, Dr. Melinda Ring talks with Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, a leader within the field of integrative medicine, whose unique background includes training as an herbalist, midwife, physician and is the Founding Director of Medicine Lodge Ranch. She's also a leader in education, overseeing the Fellowship of Integrative and Functional Medicine at UC Irvine's Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute. and Former Fellowship Director, University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. They discuss how botanical medicine, holistic approaches and self-advocacy can transform health. Dr. Low Dog has served on the White House Commission for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy, advised the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health at the NIH, and chaired expert panels on dietary supplements in the U.S. Pharmacopeia for over 25 years. She is the author of more than 54 peer reviewed articles, 25 textbook chapters, and multiple books. [00:02:27] Dr. Low Dog’s Journey to Medicine From midwifery and herbalism to medical school, Dr. Low Dog describes how her holistic background shaped her approach to healthcare and her passion for integrative medicine. [00:09:38] Addressing Major Health Challenges in the U.S. Dr. Low Dog thinks some of the most pressing health concerns facing Americans today include the mental health crisis, obesity and chronic diseases. She explores how integrative medicine offers a more whole-person approach to tackling these challenges. [00:20:27] The Power of Botanical Medicine Drawing from her extensive knowledge and years of practice as an herbalist and medical doctor, Dr. Low Dog shares insights into botanical medicine's role in health, sharing specific examples of plants like echinacea, comfrey and hops that serve both food and medicinal purposes. [00:32:38] Final Reflections on Health Advocacy and Self-Care Dr. Low Dog views the doctor/patient relationship as a partnership but says self-advocacy in healthcare is very important. She also reflects on the preciousness of life and the need for self-compassion as a foundation for making healthier choices. Catch full episodes of Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring here on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OCIHNorthwestern/podcasts 📺 Listen to Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-level-health-with-dr-melinda-ring/id1769262080 or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. — Subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OCIHNorthwestern?sub_confirmation=1 — Follow the Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern University here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmoshercenter/ Website: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ocih/index.html — Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ocih/about-us/newsletter.html