UK Health Radio Podcast
UK Health Radio Podcast
119: Natural Healing Show with Catherine Carrigan - Episode 119
119: Natural Healing Show with Catherine Carrigan - Episode 119
119: Natural Healing Show with Catherine Carrigan - Episode 119
Sunday 13th April 2025
Learn practical steps to manage prescription medications and explore natural healing alternatives with Catherine Carrigan.
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Episode Overview
- Research every medication you are prescribed for side effects and interactions.
- Use resources like rxlist.com to look up drug information.
- Consider natural alternatives to manage health conditions.
- Be proactive in understanding how multiple prescriptions may interact.
- Take personal responsibility for your health management.
You can't assume that just because you go to the doctor and tell them all the medications you're taking that they'll actually do the work of looking at the side effects.
In this episode of the UK Health Radio Podcast, Catherine Carrigan, a medical intuitive healer and bestselling author, takes centre stage to share practical steps you should consider whenever your doctor prescribes medication. Catherine's wealth of experience, spanning over three decades, makes her insights invaluable for anyone navigating the complexities of prescription drugs.
She starts by recounting a compelling story of a client who experienced severe urinary pain due to an adverse reaction to her medications, despite all medical tests showing no signs of infection. This anecdote sets the stage for a deeper discussion on the importance of understanding drug interactions and side effects. Catherine stresses the need for personal responsibility in health management, urging listeners to research prescribed medications thoroughly.
She highlights the common pitfalls of assuming that doctors will always check for drug interactions and side effects, given their heavy patient loads. The episode is rich with practical advice, including using resources like rxlist.com to look up side effects and interactions, and considering natural alternatives to manage health conditions. Catherine also delves into the side effects of some of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States, such as lisinopril, Synthroid, Lipitor, and metformin.
Her detailed breakdown of these medications' side effects and interactions serves as a wake-up call for anyone taking multiple prescriptions. The episode concludes with a powerful message about becoming an informed consumer and taking proactive steps to manage your health naturally. Catherine's compassionate approach and wealth of knowledge make this episode a must-listen for anyone dealing with prescription medications.