Significant Stories: Podcasting the History of Science

Health and Healing

“Significant Stories: Health and Healing” is a three-part series about the interconnected nature of Western and traditional medicine. Hosts Judy, Maia, Chris, CJ, and Nick will explore three case studies that highlight important aspects of the connections between medicinal practices across
time and continents.

Episode 1
In Episode 1 of “Significant Stories: Health and Healing,” co-hosts Judy and Maia talk about biopiracy, the connections between Western and traditional medicine, and the legal battle that ensued in the 1990s when turmeric was granted a patent in the United States.
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Episode 2
In Episode 2 of “Significant Stories: Health and Healing,” Chris interviews his friend Kamil to discuss cultural healing and healthcare access in the Afar region of Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Eritrea.
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Episode 3
In Episode 3 of “Significant Stories: Health and Healing” co-hosts CJ and Nick discuss traditional and Western processes of medical discovery, as well as the unique and ancient history of the ma huang plant.
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