What happens when we stop chasing symptoms and start asking why they are happening?
In Episode 294 of the Now and Then Podcast, Dr. Bart Precourt and Callie Michaelis explore how your personal health philosophy can influence the decisions you make about medication, healing, postpartum recovery, inflammation, and alternative therapies.
They discuss the growing conversation around deprescribing, why postpartum symptoms may involve more than hormones alone, how science is beginning to examine the healing mechanisms behind acupuncture, and why immediately suppressing inflammation may sometimes interfere with the body's natural repair process.
This episode is not about stopping medication or avoiding medical care. It is about asking better questions, reviewing your options with qualified professionals, and becoming a more informed advocate for your health.
WHO IS THIS EPISODE FOR?
This episode is for anyone who:
- Takes prescription medications and wants to better understand deprescribing and medication reviews
- Is experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, exhaustion, or possible nutrient depletion
- Is curious about acupuncture and how ancient medicine connects with modern science
- Frequently uses NSAIDs, anti-inflammatory medications, or steroid injections for pain and injuries
- Wants to understand the root cause behind symptoms instead of only managing them
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Welcome to Episode 294 & Today's Health Topics
06:29 – Building Your Personal Health Philosophy
10:18 – How the Body Heals: Deficiency, Toxicity & Interference
12:30 – Medication Overload & the Rise of Deprescribing
15:55 – The Prescribing Cascade & Medication Side Effects
20:58 – Postpartum Depression, Anxiety & Recovery
24:55 – Nutrient Deficiencies & Postpartum Symptoms
28:20 – Supporting the Body During & After Pregnancy
35:56 – Acupuncture: Has Ancient Medicine Been Right All Along?
38:50 – The Science Behind Acupuncture & Tissue Repair
43:45 – Acupuncture for Stress, Fertility, Pain & Nervous System Health
46:23 – Anti-Inflammatory Medications, NSAIDs & Healing
52:35 – Steroid Injections & Long-Term Recovery
61:30 – What Are Your Symptoms Really Telling You?
66:51 – Final Takeaways: Ask Better Questions About Your Health
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- What deprescribing means and why regularly reviewing medications matters
- How postpartum symptoms may involve nutritional, hormonal, physical, and situational factors
- How acupuncture may support tissue repair, circulation, and the body's healing response
- Why inflammation plays an important role in healing and what may happen when it is suppressed
- Why understanding what is behind a symptom can help you ask better questions and make more informed health decisions
Disclaimer: This podcast is for education and general awareness only. It is not medical advice and should not replace care from a qualified healthcare professional. Do not stop medication or change your treatment plan without speaking with the prescribing provider.
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