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Summary
The Helpful Pharmacist pilot podcast - episode 000
In this conversation, Kris Rigas, a pharmacist and biochemist, tells us about his approach to optimal health and wellness. Kris emphasizes the importance of understanding all components of health and integrating them into a holistic approach.
He explains that optimal wellness means being able to do what you want without limitations or barriers. Kris also discusses the benefits of adaptogens, which are herbs that help the body respond to stress and achieve balance. He highlights the limitations of pharmaceutical drugs compared to plant-based medicine. Kris shares his vision for his pharmacy, Your Personal Pharmacy, which aims to provide personalized and accessible services to patients. The conversation highlights the importance of having accessible and knowledgeable healthcare providers, particularly pharmacists, as the first point of contact. It emphasizes the need for a more personalized and comprehensive approach to healthcare, addressing not only physical health but also emotional and psychological well-being. The conversation also touches on the role of education in empowering patients to make informed decisions about their health. Additionally, the discussion explores the topics of vitamins and supplements, natural vs. synthetic vitamins, toxins, and the limitations of Western medicine in promoting overall health.
Takeaways
Understanding all components of health is crucial for achieving optimal wellness.
Adaptogens are herbs that help the body respond to stress and achieve balance.
Plant-based medicine, like adaptogens, offers a more holistic and broad-based approach compared to pharmaceutical drugs.
Your Personal Pharmacy aims to provide personalized and accessible services to patients. Having accessible healthcare providers, such as pharmacists, as the first point of contact can lead to better understanding and management of health conditions.
A comprehensive approach to healthcare should address not only physical health but also emotional and psychological well-being.
Education plays a crucial role in empowering patients to make informed decisions about their health and understand when to seek help.
The conversation highlights the importance of considering the qualifications and experience of healthcare providers when choosing a primary care provider.
The discussion on vitamins and supplements emphasizes the need for more research and better-designed studies to understand their potential benefits and risks.
The concept of toxins in the body should be understood as the accumulation of metabolic waste products and the importance of maintaining a dynamic and fluid body.
Western medicine is primarily focused on treating sickness rather than promoting overall health, which may limit its ability to address preventive and holistic healthcare needs.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Kris Rigas and Your Personal Pharmacy
01:45 Defining Optimal Health and Wellness
04:09 The Benefits of Adaptogens for Stress Management
08:59 The Rise of Adaptogens in the Future of Wellness
20:19 Your Personal Pharmacy: Personalized and Accessible Care
28:30 The Role of Pharmacists in Healthcare
32:43 The Importance of Finding the Right Healthcare Provider
41:55 Natural vs Synthetic Vitamins
44:54 Understanding Toxins and Detoxification
49:06 Skepticism Towards Supplement Use Among Healthcare Providers
------Disclaimer---------
The content on this video is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Always talk to your Primary Healthcare Provider before making any changes or taking any new supplements first.
If you take prescription medications, before you take or add any new supplements tell your Primary Healthcare Provider about all of your medical conditions and the over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements you take to confirm there are no possible interactions.