Can you remember back to a time when you didn't have Google as a resource?
It's so easy to look up information, health-related or other, simply by doing a quick Internet search.
But, how do you know that the information you're reading (or watching) is accurate?
First, consider this: standard medicine is helpful for about 25 percent of all medical issues, primarily acute emergencies such as heart attacks and appendectomies. But, it's not so great when it comes to chronic issues, such as pain, fatigue or indigestion. With this in mind, you just need to know when to look and where.
There's a concept called "trusted sources." Unfortunately, some of these sources are exclusive to standard medicine and don't have information on natural remedies or, even worse, discount them.
Here are Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum's recommendations for sites that are best for each:
Standard Medicine
Wikipedia
Mayo Clinic
Cleveland Clinic
Natural Options
American Botanical Council
Cures A-Z (iPhone and Android App)
Vitality 101
Life Extension Foundation
Tune in as Dr. Teitelbaum joins Lisa to discuss weeding through all of the health information online, as well as which sources you can trust to get accurate information.
Wednesday, 18 February 2015 11:45
Weeding through the Web: Getting Accurate Health Information Online
How do you know that the information you're reading (or watching) online is accurate?
Additional Info
- Segment Number: 5
- Audio File: naturally_savvy/1508ns3e.mp3
- Featured Speaker: Jacob Teitelbaum, MD
- Book Title: Real Cause, Real Cure
- Guest Website: Jacob Teitelbaum, MD
- Guest Twitter Account: @DrJTeitelbaum
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Guest Bio:
Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, is a board certified internist and Medical Director of the national Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers and Chronicity. He is author of the popular free iPhone application "Cures A-Z," and author of the best-selling book From Fatigued to Fantastic! (Avery/Penguin Group), Pain Free 1-2-3 — A Proven Program for Eliminating Chronic Pain Now (McGraw-Hill), Three Steps to Happiness: Healing Through Joy (Deva Press 2003), Beat Sugar Addiction NOW! (Fairwinds Press, 2010), and his newest book Real Cause, Real Cure (Rodale Press, July 15, 2011). Dr. Teitelbaum knows CFS/fibromyalgia as an insider — he contracted CFS when he was in medical school and had to drop out for a year to recover. In the ensuing 25 years, he has dedicated his career to finding effective treatment.
Dr. Teitelbaum does frequent media appearances including Good Morning America, CNN, Fox News Channel, the Dr. Oz Show and Oprah & Friends. - Length (mins): 10
- Waiver Received: Yes
- Host: Andrea Donsky, RHN and Lisa Davis, MPH
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