The Problem With Traditional Medicine #shorts

Dr. Sara Gottfried explains the problem with traditional medicine to Dr. Andrew Huberman.

Sara Gottfried, M.D., is a Harvard-trained, board-certified gynecologist and clinical assistant professor of integrative medicine & nutritional sciences at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Gottfried specializes in hormone health, vitality and longevity using precision/personalized approaches. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast.

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[beesplaining]

She forgot to mention that each of those specialists would have prescribed at least one drug for the woman to take!

[kimmduncan]

I completely agree! It took me over five years to get a correct diagnosis because my disorder is a whole body disorder affecting multiple systems. Even with the diagnosis, it is not always easy to get the correct treatment because the doctors do not communicate. They rely on me to share what they say and test results don't always give the whole picture. I try to be a reliable messenger, but I don't always get it right because I am not trained to understand it all.

[ClaudiaPatriciaM]

She forgot to mention that each of those specialists often lack knowledge of how their prescribed medicines interact with those prescribed by other specialists. This may lead to drug-related problems and side effects that were not there in the very beginning of the whole process. And the society still doesn’t acknowledge the important role of the clinical pharmacist. At least here in Sweden.

[yesenia]

This is why we need to take charge of our own health. My daughter had a brain tumor. During the surgery, she experienced a stroke. She's had eight specialists, her primary, and three therapists. After illness after illness, they couldn't figure out what was causing so many pneumonias.

Now, while we still see her specialists and therapists, her dad's and I added a holistic approach that addresses all of her body's systems, together. She hasn't been in the PICU since we started her new home treatments.

[dangerousman]

I would love to hear the solution. Problems, there are many and for anyone to point out. But solutions, ones that can be applied in real life are very few.

[Guesswt]

💯 having PCOS and going to different departments under the same hospital, it amazed me how neither department talks to each other

[evegeerts]

She is right saying that. It’s soooo sad because it’s reality and I don’t see it changing very soon 😢. But at least we have dr Gottfried to guide us. Thank you ❤

[Maggie-zbgx]

I didn’t get sent anywhere besides an OB when I lost my period for THREE years. It has been rare to get a referral for anything other than primary care in my experience. When physical therapy would probably be able to teach me and help my body, I get pain meds instead. 🤷‍♀️

[prat-man]

Guys, if you are unable to focus on what she is saying, dont worry, its not your fault

[lindamon]

So Wholistic Health Care needs funding. FUND CARE! NOT PHARMS. CULTIVATE CARE.

[jeetkunedophysiologymore]

ABSOLUTELY 💯!!!...I know several people like myself who take ABSOLUTELY NO Prescription drugs... and are some of the HEALTHIEST people I know😊

[einsibongo]

Some of us don't get sent anywhere and just are, for a limited time, grateful if we can see a doctor, those times can also just not lead anywhere... or is that just doctors where I live?

[chandellestone]

Anyone know her name and what episode this is from?

[BroccoliRocks]

Can anyone point me to the video this clip comes from or tell me who this person being interviewed is?

[MelanieSakowski]

Thank you so much for this— nailed it.

[clairequinn]

Ur so right as No one wants to take responsobikuty they al pass the buck as they need look at the body on dif way and link it up

[Hari-dupt]

Laxatives, corticosteroids, hormones prescribed 😮😮😮 disastrous 😅 like that's going to help with the fatigue

[KasiaWeszczak]

Our current Medical system is really an Illness system.
How else will big pharma make $$$$ if we all get well?
Thankfully more and more of us are awakening to this! Thank you for your video.

[patrickwentzell]

tradition seems forced onto everyone lately this is wrong and not exceptable .
If any person tries forcing a life style onto you say no and walk away from that person quickly because this year so far is horrible to others .
hate groups, scams, crimes , will continue making life worse so we need to deal with these problems right now .

[dc]

Unfortunately, I need to respectfully disagree. This is an organizational problem, not a systemic issue with how traditional medical doctors are trained (in the US).

Yes, some organizations are set-up such that different doctors have more difficulty collaborating with one another and seemingly work independent of one another, but other organizations (typically integrative, multi-specialty practices) are set-up such that communication between and among members of the health care team occurs very easily and fluidly.

The problem she describes is not a problem unique to "traditional" vs "alternative/holistic" medical practices. Sorry.