Happy & Healthy with Amy

Culture For Sale: Big Pharma's Influence On Your Health

Amy Lang Season 1 Episode 263

Is the healthcare system designed to keep you dependent rather than empowered? 

In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on Big Pharma's influence on healthcare and how it impacts our choices. Discover why our healthcare system prioritizes symptom management ("a pill for every ill")over prevention and how we, as patients, can regain control of our health.

What to Listen For:

  • How antibiotics and vaccines shaped modern medicine
  • The strengths and limitations of evidence-based medicine 
  • Why Western medicine often prioritizes symptom management over addressing root causes.
  • The role of direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising in the U.S.
  • How cultural conditioning affects our health decisions and habits.

Our current healthcare delivery system focuses on quick fixes, leaving the root cause untouched, which perpetuates a cycle of dependency on medications. 

By understanding the systemic pressures at play, you can take empowered steps to prioritize prevention and your long-term health.

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