AIRED: November 7, 2022
SPECIAL GUEST: Alan Day
Most of us are familiar with conventional medicine, which uses scientific research and data and linear thinking to treat disorders and diseases. But this is not the only approach to medicine, health, and wellness, as Dr. Judyth Shamosh well knows. Science is more than hard facts. Take modern physics, for example. It is creative and reflective of everyday experiences, in the same vein as poetry. In fact, in Dr. Judyth Shamosh’s new book, The Physics and Poetry of Eastern Medicine, there are many parallels between physics and poetry. But, it takes a different thought process to see them.
Dr. Judyth joins us today to explore a systems approach to medicine. Rather than relying solely on the knowledge and data associated with linear thinking, a systems-physician problem-solves by understanding the complex interrelationships of organ-systems, as well as environmental influences.
In addition, the patient’s participation becomes integral to the healing process. With the prevalence of chronic illness in children and adults, a systems approach can be worth exploring
JUDYTH SHAMOSH
Judyth Shamosh, Ph.D., Systems Herbalist has been a clinical practitioner since 1994. Founder of Greenfingers Herbal Medicine Clinic, she practices Ayurvedic, Classical Chinese, and Western herbal medicines and teaches apprentices. She has served on the governing council of the American Herbalist’s Guild, Arizona Herb Association, and RainStar University College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and has been adjunct faculty of the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.
A yoga instructor and poet, she also was an assistant curator for the Phoenix Art Museum and worked in geology and archeology. Dr. Judyth’s new book is THE PHYSICS AND POETRY OF EASTERN HERBAL MEDICINE. Her intention is to eventually bring the valuable principles of Eastern medicine into the mainstream of modern health care.
