Many people across the world are thought to rely on traditional medicine for their primary health care needs. In this episode, we explore different definitions of traditional medicine and address some harmful traditional health practices, while also highlighting those that could have some health benefits. We also discuss ways to integrate traditional medicine and traditional health practices into our current health care systems.
What has been your experience with traditional medicine? Do you think it should be formalised? Share your thoughts with us at worldhealthinvestigation@gmail.com
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Additional resources:
https://www.who.int/health-topics/traditional-complementary-and-integrative-medicine#tab=tab_1
Oyebode, O., Kandala, N. B., Chilton, P. J., & Lilford, R. J. (2016). Use of traditional medicine in middle-income countries: a WHO-SAGE study. Health policy and planning, 31(8), 984–991. https://doi.org/10.1093/heapol/czw022
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Many people across the world are thought to rely on traditional medicine for their primary health care needs. In this episode, we explore different definitions of traditional medicine and address some harmful traditional health practices, while also highlighting those that could have some health benefits. We also discuss ways to integrate traditional medicine and traditional health practices into our current health care systems.
What has been your experience with traditional medicine? Do you think it should be formalised? Share your thoughts with us at worldhealthinvestigation@gmail.com
Enjoyed the episode? Please share and give us a cheeky 5 star review :)
Like what you hear? Please leave a like, subscribe and share.
Additional resources:
https://www.who.int/health-topics/traditional-complementary-and-integrative-medicine#tab=tab_1
Oyebode, O., Kandala, N. B., Chilton, P. J., & Lilford, R. J. (2016). Use of traditional medicine in middle-income countries: a WHO-SAGE study. Health policy and planning, 31(8), 984–991. https://doi.org/10.1093/heapol/czw022
We shouldn’t use labels like “Alternative” and “Conventional” Medicine by Healthcare Triage - https://youtu.be/bJKkFJyDlYI
Herbal Medicine - https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health
Follow us on our socials so you don’t miss anything!