Are We Overmedicating Ourselves? Dr Lahariya On The Pill Burden | NDTV Loves Books
Are we taking more medicines than we actually need? In this episode of NDTV Loves Books, Dr Chandrakant Lahariya, author of Pill-Free, speaks to Gargi Rawat about overmedication, unnecessary prescriptions, the growing dependence on supplements, and how routine health checkups can sometimes trigger anxiety and further tests. He explains why more medicines and medical interventions do not always mean better health, why lab results need to be interpreted in context, and how informed decisions, balanced nutrition, physical activity and preventive care can help people take greater control of their health. Watch the conversation for a closer look at the ideas behind Pill-Free and the questions we should ask before adding another pill to our daily routine.
