716 Living in Balance

Next time on the People’s Pharmacy, We talk with Dr. Tieraona Low Dog about getting our lives back in balance.
Grandmothers all over the world have some common sense recommendations about sleep, exercise, diet and social support. What does science have to say about these old wives’ tales?
Find out what the country’s leading expert on the science behind alternative medicine recommends for good health on the next People’s Pharmacy.
In stressful times, people often take short cuts that may ultimately undermine their health. They snack on junk or comfort food, skimp on sleep and do without exercise. But this won’t help develop the resilience we need to cope with challenges.
Dr. Tieraona Low Dog is one of the country’s leading experts on the evidence base behind herbal medicine and alternative therapies. She has some solid advice on keeping your head and your health, even when adversity strikes.
Guest: Tieraona Low Dog, MD, is Director of Education for the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine and a Clinical Lecturer for the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy. Her Web site is www.drlowdog.com
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