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TMHS 527: An Inside Look At The Pharmaceutical Industry And The U.S. Healthcare System - With Dr. Meg Kilcup

Published: Nov. 2, 2021, 5:55 p.m.

There\u2019s no denying that under certain circumstances, prescription drugs and medical interventions can be lifesaving. But in the US healthcare system, there\u2019s a lot to be desired in the realm of preventative medicine. When medications are for-profit, many patients leave their doctor\u2019s office with an ever-growing list of prescriptions and little hope for life outside a pill bottle.\xa0

Dr. Meg Kilcup is a Doctor of Pharmacy and an integrative health practitioner who is passionate about teaching others about preventative health, patient safety, and how to live a holistic, healthy lifestyle. On this episode of The Model Health Show, she\u2019s sharing what it\u2019s like behind the scenes of the pharmaceutical industry and why a healthy lifestyle is your best defense against COVID-19.\xa0

You\u2019re going to learn a multitude of interesting facts about drug side effects and recalls, why our healthcare system is not patient-centered, and how our culture of over-prescription is making us sicker than ever. Meg brings a unique and enlightening perspective to the US healthcare industry, and I think you\u2019ll find her insights highly valuable. So click play, listen in, and enjoy the show!\xa0

In this episode you\u2019ll discover:

  • How Dr. Kilcup got interested in healthcare and pharmacology.
  • What the 4th leading cause of death is in the United States.\xa0
  • How funding works in the pharmaceutical industry.\xa0
  • The average amount of time it takes for change to occur in the healthcare industry.
  • Why side effects are actually expected effects.
  • How the drug approval and recall process works.
  • Why there are so many drug recalls.
  • What value-based incentivization for physicians is.
  • Why big pharma is not patient-centered.\xa0
  • How antibiotics work, and why misuse or overuse is so dangerous.
  • The link between the microbiome and COVID-19.
  • How PPIs work and why they can lead to other health problems.
  • The best approach to nutrition.\xa0
  • How to create a culture of health in your family.\xa0

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