ENCORE: The Role of Herbal Supplements in Natural Medicine, Part 1

Dr. Bill Rawls, author of "The Cellular Wellness Solution," joins us to discuss the role of herbal supplements in natural medicine. He prefers to use herbs, not merely as individual panaceas, like the way we deploy drugs to alleviate symptoms, but rather as part of a comprehensive strategy comprising lifestyle to optimize cellular wellness. Dr. Rawls relates how a personal health crisis impelled him to seek natural solutions. He dishes on supplement quality and how consumers can safely access the benefits of quality nutraceuticals. We focus on herbal supplements for immunity, PMS and menopause, inflammation, GI conditions, and cognitive health. Dr. Rawls explains the key role adaptogens play. He reassures us that, with proper knowledge, harmful herb-drug interactions can be avoided.