Global Medicine Review

Dr Kokayi focuses on Breast cancer with the understanding that the central issue in dealing with prevention and in many cases treatment is estrogen dominance. He looks at the different ways woman get into an estrogen dominant situation; from nutrient deficiencies to xenohormones, estrogens in the environment. With his guest Dr Anne Jeffres they discuss the role Chinese medicine can play in the treatment and prevention of breast cancer, looking at different diagnostic patterns that can lead to breast cancer and how to treat them with acupuncture and Chinese herbs.

 

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Dr Kokayi explores the field of midwifery and how its being impacted by the medical establishment. The legacy of black midwives is discussed with his three guest midwives along with the fact that the field is changing, becoming more academic and less hands on. Dr Kokayi points out that the US has a higher infant mortality rate than Cuba and how the nature of a holistic intake and care helps to lower this. Along with their discussion is the reference to the Black midwifery conference “Reclaiming the Wise Woman Within”, occurring a few days after this radio appearance.

 

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Dr. Kokayi and his guests, Julie Novas and Dayanara Marte discuss the tools needed to aid in the empowerment of women. Julie Novas talks of the inception of, and of the methods of healing of Casa Abatex Ache. Dayanara Marte also discusses the bond that is shared by the women of Casa.  They Establish that Casa Atabex Ache is a unique place where woman can heal and be supported. 

Faybiene Miranda’s Poem of the Week Title: The Liberation of Woman

 

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