In the first half, teacher Dr. Lynn Lafferty shared her journey from being a traditional pharmacist to embracing naturopathic medicine. Pointing out the shift in pharmacy practices since her education, she noted that synthetic options have replaced many natural remedies. She expressed concerns over the current state of healthcare and medical education. Many schools have taken out critical classes like biochemistry and boiled teaching down to symptoms, diagnosis, and drugs, she said, and this, in turn, contributes to dissatisfaction among patients about their treatments. Lafferty also shared her personal health choices during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as taking immune-boosting supplements like elderberry, zinc, and vitamins D and C.
She addressed the evolving landscape of natural medicine within the medical community, emphasizing the model of integration with modern practices. "Regular doctors... are beginning to become more aware than they were, let's say, 10 years ago," she pointed out, highlighting her own experiences presenting on natural anti-inflammatories at her medical school. When discussing diabetes, she explained the risks of micro-damage to blood vessels caused by high sugar levels, which can lead to severe complications. "When those little blood vessels get damaged... they don't get oxygen," she said, likening it to a lawn that dies without water.
Dr. Lafferty urged a return to "regenerative farming" and traditional practices, "We all need the exercise of gardening... moving your body actually decreases arthritis," she advised. Lafferty is currently offering her "Become a Health Investigator" course, which focuses on food as medicine, gut health, and digestive issues.
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In the latter half, astrologer Constance Stellas shared insights about astrology, including its use as a guidance tool in our lives. "One of the purposes I think of astrology is to help people evolve and give them some practical advice," she commented. However, she stressed that astrology should not be viewed as deterministic; rather, it provides a framework for understanding potential outcomes. She noted that the planet Mars has been retrograde (traveling backward) for about the last three weeks. "We had this great forward motion with the Middle East situation... it's not solved, but it's better. So we're at a stop, and when Mars goes direct, then we're going to see how well everything sticks to the plan," she stated.
She recommended caution for periods of Mercury retrograde, especially concerning contracts and travel. "Check the reservation once, twice, three times," she suggested. Stellas also touched on the astrological compatibility of individuals. For her clients, she often compares charts to assess relationships. She also advises them on the best dates to schedule elective surgeries, believing that the various lunar phases can affect outcomes. The strength of planets was discussed, with the personal planets (those closest to the Sun --Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars) being the most influential in our daily life. During the last hour, she gave astrological readings for callers. For more, check out Constance's Substack publication, Starguide.
News segment guests: Lauren Weinstein, Steve Kates