EPISODE · Mar 22, 2026 · 1H 6M
Medicine Without Pills | Ahmad Ammous MD | Uncommon Living 43
from Uncommon Living: A Dialogue in Human Resilience · host Thomas P Seager, PhD
Ahmad Ammouss, MD almost quit medical school when he realized that the pharmaceutical drug therapies could never cure patients of chronic illness, but instead of walking out on medicine, he graduated, completed his residency training, and passed his Boards. Now he practices as a physician with hospital privileges in Massachusetts -- except his patients don't get pills. They get lifestyle recommendations that focus on diet and sunlight.In this episode of the Uncommon Living podcast, Dr. Ammous describes his unique journey from attending medical school in Lebanon to practicing medicine in the United States. He and Arizona State University Professor Thomas Seager, PhD review the shortcomings of modern medical training, and how animal-based diets high in fat can help restore health. They talk about light hygiene and the importance of bright, sunlit days and dark nights. Then. Professor Seager introduces the MyGreen Lamp and reviews the clinical trials and patient case experiences that demonstrate the power of green phototherapy for migraine headache and other pain relief.
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Ahmad Ammouss, MD almost quit medical school when he realized that the pharmaceutical drug therapies could never cure patients of chronic illness, but instead of walking out on medicine, he graduated, completed his residency training, and passed his Boards. Now he practices as a physician with hospital privileges in Massachusetts -- except his patients don't get pills. They get lifestyle recommendations that focus on diet and sunlight.In this episode of the Uncommon Living podcast, Dr. Ammous describes his unique journey from attending medical school in Lebanon to practicing medicine in the United States. He and Arizona State University Professor Thomas Seager, PhD review the shortcomings of modern medical training, and how animal-based diets high in fat can help restore health. They talk about light hygiene and the importance of bright, sunlit days and dark nights. Then. Professor Seager introduces the MyGreen Lamp and reviews the clinical trials and patient case experiences that demonstrate the power of green phototherapy for migraine headache and other pain relief.
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