FOOD AS MEDICINE: The Top Herbs That Can TREAT Diabetes & Disease | Dr. Merlin Willcox

Can you treat diabetes with herbs? It’s a controversial question, but one that my next guest Dr Merlin Willcox, may have the answer to.

Today, we’re diving into the world of therapeutic herbs and spices. Travelling across generations and cultures from around the world to discuss traditional medicine practices, whether they hold up to scientific scrutiny and if these herbs and spices have a place in our drug cabinets as well as our kitchens.

Dr Willcox has worked as a GP in the NHS since 2003 and currently works in a practice in Oxford. His research interests at the University of Southampton include global health, clinical trials of herbal medicines, and improving care for vulnerable people.
Dr Willcox has researched different aspects of primary health care in low-income countries, with a particular focus on child health, malaria and traditional medicines.He has been involved in several clinical trials of herbal medicines in Uganda, Madagascar, Mali and the UK and coordinates the RITAM network (Research Initiative on Traditional Antimalarial Methods).

We’re talking about a bunch of compounds today including moringa, ginseng, cinnamon, nigella, fenugreek, psyllium and will be discussing their potential mechanism of action plus the evidence for them. But please, if you are thinking of supplementing or trying these items, particularly if you have a condition or take pharmaceuticals, please do discuss this with your physician.
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CHAPTERS:

Timecodes:
00:00 - Can herbs & spices treat diabetes?
08:40 - Confronting herbal medicine sceptics
19:40 - Diabetes around the world
24:05 - How to prepare your herbs
32:10 - Using herbs & spices to reduce spikes
38:58 - How to incorporate them into your diet
48:37 - The placebo affect
50:09 - Merlin's herbal journey
59:26 - What's the best all round ingredient?
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