Podcasts about osher center

Avanti Kumar-Singh, MD, is an internationally recognized Ayurveda and integrative medicine practitioner, a certified yoga therapist, and a former ER doctor. Her approach brings together Western medicine with the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda from her South Asian lineage. Dr. Avanti is the former co-lead facilitator at Northwestern Medicine's Osher Center for Integrative Health, hosts The Healing Catalyst podcast, and offers courses on integrative medicine. She is a sought- after speaker and advisor in the wellness community, sharing her knowledge with Fortune 500 companies, top academic institutions, and leading industry and medical conferences. She has also been featured in notable outlets such as the Huffington Post, Goop, mindbodygreen, and more. You can connect with Dr. Avanti via Instagram @avantikumarsingh, and get your own personalized box at myarvasi.com Related Episodes: Ep 289 - Niraj Naik on Efficiency with Breath Ep 288 - From the Vault: Dr. Wayne Jonas on How Healing Works If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Host Dr. Nate Pennell and his guest, Dr. Chloe Atreya, discuss the ASCO Educational Book article, “Integrative Oncology: Incorporating Evidence-Based Approaches to Patients With GI Cancers,” highlighting the use of mind-body approaches, exercise, nutrition, acupuncture/acupressure, and natural products. Transcript Dr. Nate Pennell: Welcome to ASCO Education: By the Book, our new monthly podcast series that will feature engaging discussions between editors and authors from the ASCO Educational Book. We'll be bringing you compelling insights on key topics featured in Education Sessions at ASCO meetings and some deep dives on the approaches shaping modern oncology.  I'm Dr. Nate Pennell, director of the Cleveland Clinic Lung Cancer Medical Oncology Program as well as vice chair of clinical research for the Taussig Cancer Institute. Today, I'm delighted to welcome Dr. Chloe Atreya, a professor of Medicine in the GI Oncology Group at the University of California, San Francisco, Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health, to discuss her article titled, “Integrative Oncology Incorporating Evidence-Based Approaches to Patients With GI Cancers”, which was recently published in the ASCO Educational Book. Our full disclosures are available in the transcript of this episode.  Dr. Atreya, it's great to have you on the podcast today. Thanks for joining me. Dr. Chloe Atreya: Thanks Dr. Pennell. It's a pleasure to be here. Dr. Nate Pennell: Dr. Atreya, you co-direct the UCSF Integrative Oncology Program with a goal to really help patients with cancer live as well as possible. And before we dive into the review article and guidelines, I'd love to just know a little bit about what inspired you to go into this field? Dr. Chloe Atreya: Yeah, thank you for asking. I've had a long-standing interest in different approaches to medicine from global traditions and I have a degree in pharmacology, and I continue to work on new drug therapies for patients with colorectal cancer. And one thing that I found is that developing new drugs is a long-term process and often we're not able to get the drugs to the patients in front of us. And so early on as a new faculty member at UCSF, I was trying to figure out what I could do for the patient in front of me if those new drug therapies may not be available in their lifetime. And one thing I recognized was that in some conversations the patient and their family members, even if the patient had metastatic disease, they were able to stay very present and to live well without being sidelined by what might happen in the future. And then in other encounters, people were so afraid of what might be happening in the future, or they may have regrets maybe about not getting that colonoscopy and that was eroding their ability to live well in the present.  So, I started asking the patients and family members who were able to stay present, “What's your secret? How do you do this?” And people would tell me, “It's my meditation practice,” or “It's my yoga practice.” And so, I became interested in this. And an entry point for me, and an entry point to the Osher Center at UCSF was that I took the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program to try to understand experientially the evidence for this and became very interested in it. I never thought I would be facilitating meditation for patients, but it became a growing interest. And as people are living longer with cancer and are being diagnosed at younger ages, often with young families, how one lives with cancer is becoming increasingly important.   Dr. Nate Pennell: I've always been very aware that it seemed like the patients that I treated who had the best quality of life during their life with cancer, however that ended up going, were those who were able to sort of compartmentalize it, where, when it was time to focus on discussing treatment or their scans, they were, you know, of course, had anxiety and other things that went along with that. But when they weren't in that, they were able to go back to their lives and kind of not think about cancer all the time. Whereas other people sort of adopt that as their identity almost is that they are living with cancer and that kind of consumes all of their time in between visits and really impacts how they're able to enjoy the rest of their lives. And so, I was really interested when I was reading your paper about how mindfulness seemed to be sort of like a formal way to help patients achieve that split. I'm really happy that we're able to talk about that. Dr. Chloe Atreya: Yeah, I think that's absolutely right. So, each of our patients is more than their cancer diagnosis. And the other thing I would say is that sometimes patients can use the cancer diagnosis to get to, “What is it that I really care about in life?” And that can actually heighten an experience of appreciation for the small things in life, appreciation for the people that they love, and that can have an impact beyond their lifetime. Dr. Nate Pennell: Just in general, I feel like integrative medicine has come a long way, especially over the last decade or so. So, there's now mature data supporting the incorporation of elements of integrative oncology into comprehensive cancer care. We've got collaborations with ASCO. They've published clinical practice guidelines around diet, around exercise, and around the use of cannabinoids. ASCO has worked with the Society for Integrative Oncology to address management of pain, anxiety, depression, fatigue – lots of different evidence bases now to try to help guide people, because this is certainly something our patients are incredibly interested in learning about. Can you get our listeners up to speed a little bit on the updated guidelines and resources supporting integrative oncology? Dr. Chloe Atreya: Sure. I can give a summary of some of the key findings. And these are rigorous guidelines that came together by consensus from expert panels. I had the honor of serving on the anxiety and depression panel. So, these panels will rate the quality of the evidence available to come up with a strength of recommendation. I think that people are at least superficially aware of the importance of diet and physical activity and that cannabis and cannabinoids have evidence of benefit for nausea and vomiting. They may not be aware of some of the evidence supporting these other modalities. So, for anxiety and depression, mindfulness-based interventions, which include meditation and meditative movement, have the strongest level of evidence. And the clinical practice guidelines indicate that they should be offered to any adult patient during or after treatment who is experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression. Other modalities that can help with anxiety and depression include yoga and Tai Chi or Qigong. And with the fatigue guidelines, mindfulness-based interventions are also strongly recommended, along with exercise and cognitive behavioral therapy, Tai Chi and Qigong during treatment, yoga after treatment.  And some of these recommendations also will depend on where the evidence is. So, yoga is an example of an intervention that I think can be helpful during treatment, but most of our evidence is on patients who are post-treatment. So, most of our guidelines separate out during treatment and the post-treatment phase because the quality of evidence may be different for these different phases of treatment.  With the pain guidelines, the strongest recommendation is for acupuncture, specifically for people with breast cancer who may be experiencing joint pain related to aromatase inhibitors. However, acupuncture and other therapies, including massage, can be helpful with pain as well. So those are a few of the highlights. Dr. Nate Pennell: Yeah, I was surprised at the really good level of evidence for the mindfulness-based practices because I don't think that's the first thing that jumps to mind when I think about integrative oncology. I tend to think more about physical interventions like acupuncture or supplements or whatnot. So, I think this is really fantastic that we're highlighting this.  And a lot of these interventions like the Qigong, Tai Chi, yoga, is it the physical practice of those that benefits them or is it that it gives them something to focus on, to be mindful of? Is that the most important intervention? It doesn't really matter what you're doing as long as you have something that kind of takes you out of your experience and allows you to focus on the moment. Dr. Chloe Atreya: I do think it is a mind, body and spirit integration, so that all aspects are important. We also say that the best practice is the one that you actually practice. So, part of the reason that it's important to have these different modalities is that not everybody is going to take up meditation. And there may be people for whom stationary meditation, sitting and meditating, works well, and other people for whom meditative movement practices may be what they gravitate to. And so, I think that it's important to have a variety of options. And one thing that's distinct from some of our pharmacologic therapies is that the safety of these is, you know, quite good. So, it becomes less important to say, “Overall, is Tai Chi better or is yoga better?” for instance. It really depends on what it is that someone is going to take up. Dr. Nate Pennell: And of course, something that's been really nice evidence-based for a long time, even back when I was in my training in the 2000s with Jennifer Temel at Massachusetts General Hospital, was the impact of physical activity and exercise on patients with cancer. It seems like that is pretty much a universally good recommendation for patients. Dr. Chloe Atreya: Yes, that's absolutely right. Physical activity has been associated with improved survival after a cancer diagnosis. And that's both cancer specific survival and overall survival.  The other thing I'll say about physical activity, especially the mindful movement practices like Tai Chi and Qigong and yoga, is that they induce physiologic shifts in the body that can promote relaxation, so they can dampen that stress response in a physiologic way. And these movement practices are also the best way to reduce cancer-associated fatigue. Dr. Nate Pennell: One of the things that patients are always very curious about when they talk to me, and I never really feel like I'm as well qualified as I'd like to be to advise them around dietary changes in nutrition. And can you take me a little bit through some of the evidence base for what works and what doesn't work? Dr. Chloe Atreya: Sure. I do think that it needs to be tailored to the patient's needs. Overall, a diet that is plant-based and includes whole grains is really important. And I often tell patients to eat the rainbow because all of those different phytochemicals that cause the different colors in our fruits and vegetables are supporting different gut microbiota. So that is a basis for a healthy gut microbiome. That said, you know, if someone is experiencing symptoms related to cancer or cancer therapy, it is important to tailor dietary approaches. This is where some of the mindful eating practices can help. So, sometimes actually not just focusing on what we eat, but how we eat can help with symptoms that are associated with eating. So, some of our patients have loss of appetite, and shifting one's relationship to food can help with nutrition. Sometimes ‘slow it down' practices can help both with appetite and with digestion. Dr. Nate Pennell: One of the things that you said both in the paper and just now on our podcast, talking about how individualized and personalized this is. And I really liked the emphasis that you had on flexibility and self-compassion over rigid discipline and prescriptive recommendations here. And this is perhaps one of the real benefits of having an integrative oncology team that can work with patients as opposed to them just trying to find things online. Dr. Chloe Atreya: Yes, particularly during treatment, I think that's really important. And that was borne out by our early studies we called “Being Present.” So, after I was observing the benefits anecdotally among my patients of the ability to be present, we designed these pilot studies to teach meditation and meditative practices to patients. And in these pilot studies, the original ones were pretty prescriptive in a way that mindfulness-based stress reduction is fairly prescriptive in terms of like, “This is what we're asking you to do. Just stick with the program.” And there can be benefits if you can stick with the program. It's really hard though if someone is going through treatment and with GI cancers, it may be that they're getting chemotherapy every two weeks and they have one week where they're feeling really crummy and another week where they're trying to get things done. And we realized that sometimes people were getting overwhelmed and feeling like the mindfulness practice was another thing on their to-do list and that they were failing if they didn't do this thing that was important for them. And so, we've really kind of changed our emphasis. And part of our emphasis now is on incorporating mindfulness practices into daily life. Any activity that doesn't require a lot of executive function can be done mindfully, meaning with full attention. And so, especially for some of our very busy patients, that can be a way of, again, shifting how I'm doing things rather than adding a new thing to do. Dr. Nate Pennell: And then another part I know that patients are always very curious about that I'm really happy to see that we're starting to build an evidence base for is the use of supplements and natural products. So, can you take us a little bit through where we stand in terms of evidence behind, say, cannabis and some of the other available products out there? Dr. Chloe Atreya: Yeah, I would say that is an area that requires a lot more study. It's pretty complicated because unlike mindfulness practices where there are few interactions with other treatments, there is the potential for interactions, particularly with the supplements. And the quality of the supplements matters. And then there tends to be a lot of heterogeneity among the studies both in the patients and what other treatments they may be receiving, as well as the doses of the supplements that they're receiving.  One of my earliest mentors at Yale is someone named Dr. Tommy Chang, who has applied the same rigor that that we apply to testing of biomedical compounds to traditional Chinese medicine formulas. And so, ensuring that the formulation is stable and then formally testing these formulations along with chemotherapy. And we need more funding for that type of research in order to really elevate our knowledge of these natural products. We often will direct patients to the Memorial Sloan Kettering ‘About Herbs, Botanicals, and Other Products' database as one accessible source to learn more about the supplements. We also work with our pharmacists who can provide the data that exists, but we do need to take it with a grain of salt because of the heterogeneity in the data. And then it's really important if people are going to take supplements, for them to take supplements that are of high quality. And that's something in the article that we list all of the things that one should look for on the label of a supplement to ensure that it is what it's billed to be. Dr. Nate Pennell: So, most of what we've been talking about so far has really been applying to all patients with cancer, but you of course are a GI medical oncologist, and this is a publication in the Educational Book from the ASCO GI Symposium. GI cancers obviously have an incredibly high and rising incidence rate among people under 50, representing a quarter of all cancer incidence worldwide, a third of cancer related deaths worldwide. Is there something specific that GI oncologists and patients with GI cancers can take home from your paper or is this applicable to pretty much everyone? Dr. Chloe Atreya: Yeah, so the evidence that we review is specifically for GI cancers. So, it shows both its strengths and also some of the limitations. So many of the studies have focused on other cancers, especially breast cancer. In the integrative oncology field, there are definitely gaps in studying GI cancers. At the same time, I would say that GI cancers are very much linked to lifestyle in ways that are complicated, and we don't fully understand. However, the best ways that we can protect against development of GI cancers, acknowledging that no one is to blame for developing a GI cancer and no one is fully protected, but the best things that we can do for overall health and to prevent GI cancers are a diet that is plant-based, has whole grains. There's some data about fish that especially the deep-water fish, may be protective and then engaging in physical activity.  One thing I would like for people to take away is that these things that we know that are preventative against developing cancer are also important after development of a GI cancer. Most of the data comes from studies of patients with colorectal cancer and that again, both cancer specific and overall mortality is improved with better diet and with physical activity. So, this is even after a cancer diagnosis. And I also think that, and this is hard to really prove, but we're in a pretty inflammatory environment right now. So, the things that we can do to decrease stress, improve sleep, decrease inflammation in the body, and we do know that inflammation is a risk factor for developing GI cancers. So, I think that all of the integrative modalities are important both for prevention and after diagnosis. Dr. Nate Pennell: And one of the things you just mentioned is that most of the studies looking at integrative oncology and GI cancers have focused on colorectal cancer, which of course, is the most common GI cancer. But you also have pointed out that there are gaps in research and what's going on and what needs to be done in order to broaden some of this experience to other GI cancers. Dr. Chloe Atreya: Yeah, and I will say that there are gaps even for colorectal cancer. So right now, some of the authors on the article are collaborating on a textbook chapter for the Society for Integrative Oncology. And so, we're again examining the evidence specifically for colorectal cancer and are in agreement that the level of evidence specific to colorectal cancer is not as high as it is for all patients with adult cancers. And so even colorectal cancer we need to study more.  Just as there are different phases of cancer where treatments may need to be tailored, we also may need to tailor our treatments for different cancer types. And that includes what symptoms the patients are commonly experiencing and how intense the treatment is, and also the duration of treatment. Those are factors that can influence which modalities may be most important or most applicable to a given individual. Dr. Nate Pennell: So, a lot of this sounds fantastic. It sounds like things that a lot of patients would really appreciate working into their care. Your article focused a little bit on some of the logistics of providing this type of care, including group medical visits, multidisciplinary clinics staffed by multiple types of clinicians, including APPs and psychologists, and talked about the sustainability of this in terms of increasing the uptake of guideline-based integrative oncology. Talk a little bit more about both at your institution, I guess, and the overall health system and how this might be both sustainable and perhaps how we broaden this out to patients outside of places like UCSF. Dr. Chloe Atreya: Yes, that's a major focus of our research effort. A lot of comprehensive cancer centers and other places where patients are receiving care, people may have access to dietitians, which is really important and nutritionists. In the article we also provide resources for working with exercise therapists and those are people who may be working remotely and can help people, for instance, who may be in, in rural areas. And then our focus with the mind-body practices in particular has been on group medical visits. And this grew out of, again, my ‘being present' pilot studies where we were showing some benefit. But then when the grant ends, there isn't a way to continue to deliver this care. And so, we were asking ourselves, you know, is there a way to make this sustainable? And group medical visits have been used in other settings, and they've been working really well at our institution and other institutions are now taking them up as well. And this is a way that in this case it's me and many of my colleagues who are delivering these, where I can see eight or ten patients at once. In my case, it's a series of four two-hour sessions delivered by telehealth. So, we're able to focus on the integrative practices in a way that's experiential. So, in the clinic I may be able to mention, you know, after we go over the CT scans, after we go over the labs and the molecular profiling, you know, may be able to say, “Hey, you know, meditation may be helpful for your anxiety,” but in the group medical visits we can actually practice meditation, we can practice chair yoga. And that's where people have that experience in their bodies of these different modalities. And the feedback that we're receiving is that that sticks much more to experience it then you have resources to continue it. And then the group is helpful both in terms of delivery, so timely and efficient care for patients. It's also building community and reducing the social isolation that many of our patients undergoing treatment for cancer experience. Dr. Nate Pennell: I think that makes perfect sense, and I'm glad you brought up telehealth as an option. I don't know how many trained integrative oncologists there are out there, but I'm going to guess this is not a huge number out there. And much like other specialties that really can improve patients' quality of life, like palliative medicine, for example, not everyone has access to a trained expert in their cancer center, and things like telemedicine and telehealth can really potentially broaden that. How do you think telehealth could help broaden the exposure of cancer patients and even practitioners of oncology to integrative medicine? Dr. Chloe Atreya: Yes, I think that telehealth is crucial for all patients with cancer to be able to receive comprehensive cancer care, no matter where they're receiving their chemotherapy or other cancer-directed treatments. So, we will routinely be including patients who live outside of San Francisco. Most of our patients live outside of San Francisco. There's no way that they could participate if they had to drive into the city again to access this. And in the group setting, it's not even safe for people who are receiving chemotherapy to meet in a group most times. And with symptoms, often people aren't feeling so well and they're able to join us on Zoom in a way that they wouldn't be able to make the visit if it was in person. And so, this has really allowed us to expand our catchment area and to include patients, in our case, in all of California. You also mentioned training, and that's also important. So, as someone who's involved in the [UCSF] Osher Collaborative, there are faculty scholars who are at universities all over the US, so I've been able to start training some of those physicians to deliver group medical visits at their sites as well via telehealth. Dr. Nate Pennell: I'm glad we were able to make a plug for that. We need our political leadership to continue to support reimbursement for telehealth because it really does bring access to so many important elements of health care to patients who really struggle to travel to tertiary care centers. And their local cancer center can be quite a distance away.  So, sticking to the theme of training, clinician education and resources are really crucial to continue to support the uptake of integrative oncology in comprehensive cancer care. Where do you think things stand today in terms of clinician education and professional development in integrative oncology. Dr. Chloe Atreya: It's growing. Our medical students now are receiving training in integrative medicine, and making a plug for the Educational Book, I was really happy that ASCO let us have a table that's full of hyperlinks. So that's not typical for an article. Usually, you have to go to the reference list, but I really wanted to make it practical and accessible to people, both the resources that can be shared with patients that are curated and selected that we thought were of high-quality examples for patients. At the bottom of that table also are training resources for clinicians, and some of those include: The Center for Mind-Body Medicine, where people can receive training in how to teach these mind-body practices; The Integrated Center for Group Medical Visits, where people can learn how to develop their own group medical visits; of course, there's the Society for Integrative Oncology; and then I had just mentioned the Osher Collaborative Faculty Fellowship. Dr. Nate Pennell: Oh, that is fantastic. And just looking through, I mean, this article is really a fantastic resource both of the evidence base behind all of the elements that we've discussed today. Actually, the table that you mentioned with all of the direct hyperlinks to the resources is fantastic. Even recommendations for specific dietary changes after GI cancer diagnosis. So, I highly recommend everyone read the full paper after they have listened to the podcast today.  Before we wrap up, is there anything that we didn't get a chance to discuss that you wanted to make sure our listeners are aware of? Dr. Chloe Atreya: One thing that I did want to bring up is the disparities that exist in access to high quality symptom management care. So, patients who are racial and ethnic minorities, particularly our black and Latinx patients, the evidence shows that they aren't receiving the same degree of symptom management care as non-Hispanic White patients. And that is part of what may be leading to some of the disparities in cancer outcomes. So, if symptoms are poorly managed, it's harder for patients to stay with the treatment, and integrative oncology is one way to try to, especially with telehealth, this is a way to try to improve symptom management for all of our patients to help improve both their quality of life and their cancer outcomes. Dr. Nate Pennell: Well, Dr. Atreya, it's been great speaking with you today and thank you for joining me on the ASCO Education: By the Book Podcast and thank you for all of your work in advancing integrative oncology for GI cancers and beyond. Dr. Chloe Atreya: Thank you, Dr. Pennell. It's been a pleasure speaking with you. Dr. Nate Pennell: And thank you to all of our listeners who joined us today. You'll find a link to the article discussed today in the transcript of the episode. We hope you'll join us again for more insightful views on topics you'll be hearing at the Education Sessions from ASCO meetings throughout the year and our deep dives on approaches that are shaping modern oncology. Disclaimer: The purpose of this podcast is to educate, educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. Guest statements on the podcast do not express the opinions of ASCO. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity, or therapy should not be construed as an ASCO endorsement. Follow today's speakers:    Dr. Nathan Pennell   @n8pennell  @n8pennell.bsky.social  Dr. Chloe Atreya  Follow ASCO on social media:    @ASCO on X (formerly Twitter)    ASCO on Bluesky   ASCO on Facebook    ASCO on LinkedIn    Disclosures:   Dr. Nate Pennell:       Consulting or Advisory Role: AstraZeneca, Lilly, Cota Healthcare, Merck, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Genentech, Amgen, G1 Therapeutics, Pfizer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Viosera, Xencor, Mirati Therapeutics, Janssen Oncology, Sanofi/Regeneron      Research Funding (Institution): Genentech, AstraZeneca, Merck, Loxo, Altor BioScience, Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Jounce Therapeutics, Mirati Therapeutics, Heat Biologics, WindMIL, Sanofi   Dr. Chloe Atreya: Consulting or Advisory Role: Roche Genentech, Agenus Research Funding (Institution): Novartis, Merck, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Guardant Health, Gossamer Bio, Erasca, Inc.

Is it time to reframe our approach to aging? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Avanti Kumar Singh, MD, on her new book The Longevity Formula: Ayurvedic Principles to Reduce Inflammation, Increase Cellular Repair, and Live with Vitality.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  Avanti Kumar-Singh, MD, is an internationally recognized Ayurveda and integrative medicine practitioner, a certified yoga therapist, and a former ER doctor. Her approach brings together Western medicine with the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda from her South Asian lineage. Dr. Avanti is the former co-lead facilitator at Northwestern Medicine's Osher Center for Integrative Health, hosts The Healing Catalyst podcast, and offers courses on integrative medicine. She has also been featured in notable outlets such as the Huffington Post, Goop, mindbodygreen, and more.  https://www.avantikumarsingh.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Today we are in conversation with Ayurvedic doctor Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh where we discuss longevity through the lens of intergenerational trauma, colonization, ecological collapse, and how the ancient practice of Ayurvedic medicine might contain remidies for what ails our modern health crises. Avanti Kumar-Singh, MD, is an internationally recognized Ayurveda and integrative medicine practitioner, certified yoga therapist, and former ER doctor. Her approach blends Western medicine with the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda from her South Asian lineage. Dr. Avanti is the former co-lead facilitator at Northwestern Medicine's Osher Center for Integrative Health, hosts The Healing Catalyst podcast, and offers courses on integrative medicine. She is a sought-after speaker and advisor in the wellness community, sharing her expertise with Fortune 500 companies, top academic institutions, and leading industry and medical conferences. Her work has been featured in Huffington Post, Goop, mindbodygreen, and more. Her new book is The Longevity Formula: Ayurvedic Principles to Reduce Inflammation, Increase Cellular Repair, and Live With Vitality (Sounds True, 2024). Topics: 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh01:33 Inspiration Behind 'The Longevity Formula'03:54 Understanding Lifespan vs. Health Span05:42 Ayurveda's Role in Longevity06:55 Integrating Ancient Practices with Modern Medicine09:58 The Concept of Balance in Ayurveda15:39 Ayurveda in Modern India20:25 Inflammation and Its Impact on Health24:33 Nourishing the Tissues: Connecting Practices25:00 Understanding Inflammation: Signs and Symptoms26:08 Listening to Your Body: Symptoms as Information28:59 Ayurveda and Circadian Rhythms32:47 Seasonal Eating: Aligning with Nature35:30 Energetic Medicine: The Blueprint of Health43:31 Practical Tips for Longevity47:09 The Importance of Connection49:06 Final Thoughts and Reflections Support the mission of SAND and the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member

A special episode on the growing discipline of yoga therapy and scientific research on the benefits of yoga practices. Two guests this time. Catherine Justice is an integrative physical therapist, certified yoga therapist, and the program manager for the Division of Integrative Medicine at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis. The associate editor of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, she has conducted research on yoga for arthritis, Parkinson's disease, and lower-back pain. Sat Bir Khalsa has been engaged in research on the effects of yoga and meditation practices on physical and psychological health since 2001. He's conducted clinical research on a number of disorders, including insomnia, PTSD, and anxiety, and his numerous affiliations include: certified instructor of Kundalini Yoga; director of research for the Kundalini Research Institute; research associate at the Benson Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine; research affiliate of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, and associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy and chair of the scientific program committee for the International Association of Yoga Therapists' annual symposium on yoga research.   Catherine Justice The Art of Well Being Sat Bir Khalsa International Association of Yoga Therapists Connect with Philip Goldberg Author, Speaker, Spiritual Counselor, Writing Coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt distressed by something that happened at work? Something you witnessed, something you felt forced to do, something you did not agree with? In healthcare, we see distressing things regularly. Sometimes we passively or actively participate in things we believe to be wrong. When it upsets us, that is moral distress. When we carry that hurt in a way that negatively impacts our lives, that pain becomes moral injury.We are honored to welcome back our guest, Dr. Amy Locke, M.D.Dr. Locke is Chief Wellness Officer, Director of the Osher Center for Integrative Health, Professor of Family and Preventive Medicine and Adjunct Professor of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology at the University of Utah.  She has internationally recognized expertise in professional well-being.  (More about Dr. Locke below.)In this episode, we discuss why moral distress happens, how to recognize it and what to do when it happens to us.  Book Reference: - "Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle," by Emily and Ameila Nagoski More about Dr. Locke!Dr. Locke's research, education and clinical roles focus on helping people lead healthier lives through a focus on whole person health. She serves as Immediate Past Chair of the board of the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health and is Adjunct Faculty at the University of Michigan. She strives to increase education around wellness and integrative health topics both locally and nationally with a goal of increased access to services and a shift towards prevention and integrative health in conventional medicine. She is recognized for innovative curriculum design and transformative clinical programs to address lifestyle and prevent disease.   

We are hearing a lot about wellness these days, both at home and in the workplace. Today we are joined by our guest Dr. Amy Locke. Dr. Amy Locke, M.D. is Chief Wellness Officer, Director of the Osher Center for Integrative Health, Professor of Family and Preventive Medicine and Adjunct Professor of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology at the University of Utah.  She has internationally recognized expertise in professional well-being, innovative curriculum design and transformative clinical programs to address lifestyle and prevent disease. (More about Dr. Locke below.)People are leaving the medical profession at an alarming rate. Healthcare is a caregiving profession much like parenting is a caregiving role. In the seemingly high pressure / high stakes job of parenting, we often neglect ourselves and our personal wellness. In this episode, Dr. Locke explains how a culture of wellness can improve organizational outcomes and personal wellbeing. We discuss identifying personal values, the importance of self-awareness and being deliberate about where we spend time.Tune in as this episode is applicable to medical professionals and really, anyone in the caregiving space! Book References:- "The Family Firm," by Emily Oster, PhD- "Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle," by Emily and Ameila Nagoski- "Unlearn Your Pain," by Howard Schubiner, MDDr. Locke's research, education and clinical roles focus on helping people lead healthier lives through a focus on whole person health. She serves as Immediate Past Chair of the board of the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health and is Adjunct Faculty at the University of Michigan. She strives to increase education around wellness and integrative health topics both locally and nationally with a goal of increased access to services and a shift towards prevention and integrative health in conventional medicine.

Eva Henje är överläkare i barn- och ungdomspsykiatri och professor på Institutionen för Klinisk Vetenskap vid Umeå Universitet. Eva disputerade, 2010, vid Institutionen för Klinisk Neurovetenskap på Karolinska Institutet. Åren 2013-2016 var hon post doc vid Department of Psychiatry och Osher Center for Integrative medicine, University of California, San Francisco.  Eva har varit konsulterande psykiatriker och så kallad ”Learning mentor” i den årslånga ”psychedelic practioner training” vid Synthesis Institute i Nederländerna och co-investigator i PSIPET-studien, en randomiserad/kontrollerad studie, där psilocybin jämförs med placebo för behandling av depression vid Karolinska Institutet i Stockholm. Hon har även fått ett forskningsanslag för att studera MDMA-assisterad terapi för behandling av depression hos unga vuxna. Eva är sedan lång tid tillbaka utbildad yoga- och mindfulness lärare och startade yogayama i Stockholm 2004. Hon är också utbildad i flera traumaterapimetoder och i psykedelika assisterad terapi. I takt med att forskningen visar på goda effekter av psykedelika assisterad terapi exemplevis vid PTSD och depression håller dessa behandlingsmetoder på att bli alltmer accepterade världen över och även implementeras som behandling inom hälso- och sjukvården på vissa håll. Många hoppas att utvecklingen ska gå åt det hållet i Sverige också. I detta avsnitt får vi en inblick i utmaningarna och möjligheterna i fältet utifrån ett svenskt perspektiv. Tack för att just du lyssnar på ”Både och, istället för antingen eller – en podd om Integrativ medicin och hälsa. Följ oss på sociala medier, och ge oss gärna fem stjärnor på iTunes om det här var givande för dig. Prenumerera gärna på vår podd! ♥ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrativmedicin ♥ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/integrativMedicin

Studies show qigong can strengthen your body and mind, and reduce cortisol levels. We explore this Chinese meditative movement practice that dates back over 4,000 years.Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/2ywsck4eEpisode summary: Finding calm in your day to day life can be stressful, especially in a world that seems to be moving at such a rapid pace. Your life can change in an instant– and it can be really difficult to get yourself on your feet again. On this episode of The Science of Happiness, Ace Boral, an Oakland-based chef, joins us to try Qigong. Ace talks about his health struggles over the past four years, and how incorporating Qigong into his life over the past few weeks has helped him find mental clarity, emotional balance, and confidence in himself. Then we hear from Harvard psychologist Peter Wayne who has practiced and studied the benefits of Xigong. Today's guests: Ace Boral is an Oakland-based chef.Peter Wayne is an Associate Professor of Medicine, and serves as the Director for the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, jointly based at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital.Learn more about Peter's work: https://tinyurl.com/342xndnaMore episodes like this one: Moving Through Space, with Dacher Keltner: https://tinyurl.com/3u844n4d The Science of Synchronized Movement: https://tinyurl.com/n4bcrb5j Tell us about your experiences with Qigong. Email us at happinesspod@berkeley.edu or use the hashtag #happinesspod.Help us share The Science of Happiness!Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or share this link with someone who might like the show: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aap

ADHD without Drugs - This is a reboot of this podcast from 2022 as it aligns with the podcasts of Dr. James Greenblatt and Dr. Kate Henry Sandy Newmark, MD is the Director of Clinical Programs at the University of California at San Francisco's Osher Center for Integrative Health. He is an Integrative Pediatrician and a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UCSF with the title of Osher Foundation Endowed Chair in Clinical Programs in Integrative Medicine. To me, he is an amazing teacher and onion peeler in the world of attention deficit. I met Sandy back in 2006 as he was the lead Pediatric teacher in the University of Arizona's Integrative Medicine Fellowship. He immediately made an impact in my career as a leader in this new way of seeing the world of medicine. His bio lists: Dr. Sanford Newmark specializes in integrative neurodevelopmental pediatrics including autism, ADHD, and related conditions. Dr. Newmark lectures widely on both autism and ADHD and has authored three chapters in integrative medicine textbooks. He is the author of the book “ADHD Without Drugs, a Guide to the Natural Care of Children with ADHD.” His online video, “Do 2.5 Million Children Really Need Ritalin? An Integrative Approach to ADHD,” has been viewed over 4.5 million times. Know this, this is an hour of your life that you will want to dedicate to Dr. Newmark's thoughts. Especially, if you or your child has ADHD. Enjoy my conversation with Dr. Newmark, Dr. M

Eva Henje är professor på Institutionen för Klinisk Vetenskap vid Umeå Universitet och överläkare i barn och ungdomspsykiatri i Region Västerbotten. Eva disputerade, 2010, vid Osher Center för Integrativ Medicin på Institutionen för Klinisk Neurovetenskap på Karolinska Institutet. Åren 2013-2016 var hon post doc vid Department of Psychiatry and Osher Center for Integrative medicine, University of California, San Francisco. Hennes fokus - både kliniskt och i forskningen –är behandling av tonåringar och unga vuxna med psykiska trauman och stressrelaterade problem, så som ångest och depression, utifrån ett integrativt perspektiv. Lyssna till detta intressanta samtal om aktuell barnpsykiatri i Sverige! Något mer högaktuellt kan man knappas tänka sig! Tack för att just du lyssnar på ”Både och, istället för antingen eller – en podd om Integrativ medicin och hälsa. Följ oss på sociala medier, och ge oss gärna fem stjärnor på iTunes om det här var givande för dig. Prenumerera gärna på vår podd! ♥ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrativmedicin ♥ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/integrativMedicin

Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, Ph.D. has been fully engaged in biomedical research on theefficacy of yoga and meditation practices in improving physical and psychological healthsince 2001. He has practiced Kundalini Yoga since 1971 and is a certified instructor. Heis the Director of Research for the Kundalini Research Institute, a Research Associate at the Benson Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, a Research Affiliate of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, and an Associate Professor of Medicine at HarvardMedical School in the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital inBoston. He has conducted clinical research trials evaluating yoga interventions for insomnia, post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic stress, and anxiety disorders and also for adolescents public schools and workers in occupational settings. Dr. Khalsa works with the International Association of Yoga Therapists to promote research on yoga and yoga therapy as the chair of the scientific program committee for the annual Symposium on Yoga Research and as editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy. He is medical editor of the Harvard Medical School Special Report An Introduction to Yoga and chief editor of the medical textbook The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care .

Tina Walter, C-IAYT, is a Clinical Oncology Yoga Therapist at the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati and also at The Christ Hospital Health Network where she provides both inpatient and outpatient mind/body interventions to patients with cancer. For over 10 years, Tina has taught group classes for people in and post cancer treatment for the Cancer Support Community. Tina has presented her research at local and national conferences on the efficacy of yoga therapy during cancer treatment and has recently published results of a pilot research study in the Journal of Holistic Nursing on a similar topic.https://www.uchealth.com/integrative/events/yoga-therapy-for-cancer-93/https://www.therapevoyoga.com/https://www.thechristhospital.com/services/cancer/support-services/yoga-therapy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tina Walter, C-IAYT, is a Clinical Oncology Yoga Therapist at the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati and also at The Christ Hospital Health Network where she provides both inpatient and outpatient mind/body interventions to patients with cancer. For over 10 years, Tina has taught group classes for people in and post cancer treatment for the Cancer Support Community. Tina has presented her research at local and national conferences on the efficacy of yoga therapy during cancer treatment and has recently published results of a pilot research study in the Journal of Holistic Nursing on a similar topic. https://www.uchealth.com/integrative/events/yoga-therapy-for-cancer-93/ https://www.therapevoyoga.com/ https://www.thechristhospital.com/services/cancer/support-services/yoga-therapy

Explore the practice of integrative medicine with our latest episode of Well Wisconsin Radio. Renee Fox sits down with Dr. Greta Kuphal, medical director of the Integrative Health Program at UW Health for this interview. Tune in to discover if this approach to healthcare is designed for you and learn how it differs from conventional medicine. Our guest shares tips for finding legitimate providers and much more on the topic of integrative medicine. You don't want to miss this episode. Resources to search for a trained practitioners: American Board of Integrative Medicine Note: You can search for board certified providers AND for board eligible fellowship programs—not all well trained providers will be board certified. Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine The Institute for Functional Medicine Other resources for more information: Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Note: Includes links to handouts and grand rounds recordings UW Health Integrative Health UW Health Mindfulness Program

In this episode, we are re-joined by Dr. Carla Kuon, an integrative medicine physician at UCSF's Osher Center. Dr. Kuon shares her knowledge and experience treating Long COVID: a condition that can develop after someone has recovered from acute COVID-19 that can cause a wide range of symptoms that can last for weeks, months, or longer. Dr. Kuon discusses the symptoms and underlying biological processes of Long COVID, as well as diagnostic tests and treatments that aid in recovery. Dr. Kuon shares her knowledge and expertise in her new book called "The Long Covid Solution -- a holistic,  integrative approach to post-viral recovery." Join us as we learn about Long Covid and find out how we can help our patients, families and friends recover. Articles and references from today's episode:  https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-01511-z https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)00493-2/fulltext https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-4-7-8-breathing-5204438#:~:text=Andrew%20Weil.,for%20the%20count%20of%20eight. To Learn more about Dr. Kuon: Her new book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123722847-the-long-covid-solution Website: https://www.ucsfhealth.org/providers/dr-carla-kuon Music by -  Glasses on the Table by Crowander To watch this episode on YouTube: Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWx2oRlP53dQdu87kj-KMbg

Did you know that taking care of your adrenal system through detoxifying your body can help turn your life around? That's right! By understanding healthy habits like eating well, staying active, practicing mindfulness, taking the right supplements, and keeping an eye on your iron levels, you can make a big difference in your battle against thyroid cancer.   Joining us is Patricia Pomareda, a dedicated family nurse practitioner specializing in integrative medicine with a diverse background in geriatrics, urgent care, women's health, and primary care. She is a visionary; consistently advocating for her patients and deriving immense satisfaction from assisting them to attain optimal health and prevent chronic afflictions.   Following her diagnosis of thyroid cancer in June 2020, Patricia felt lost and fearful while undergoing treatment. Although she anticipated her life returning to normal, she quickly realized there would be a new normal to adjust to. "I was taking my supplements, I was eating, I was doing everything right on time. But when I went to go do my blood work. My ferritin was below range. It was super low. And so I knew because I was having all the symptoms of iron deficiency, this unreal fatigue. This is not the only thing but was a major driver for my source of fatigue. So I was just kind of piecing things together, like what would I do as a provider for myself?"   In this episode, join Patricia as she shares her journey with thyroid cancer and how it has impacted her approach to practicing medicine. She also explores her mission to promote public awareness of thyroid health and resilience through her clinic, The Integrative NP. Don't miss out on her insightful story!   Episode Timestamps:   0:02 - Episode Overview 0:35 - Dr. Christianson introduces Patricia Pomareda, Integrative Medicine Family Nurse Practitioner 2:42 - Dealing with neurological symptoms during COVID-19 pandemic. 7:52 - Patricia's thoughts on mortality and coping strategies upon diagnosis of thyroid cancer amidst COVID-19 pandemic. 13:03 - Using a patient-centered care experience to assist patients in receiving appropriate tests and diagnoses. 15:35 - Patricia's experience with thyroid surgery and the issues that persisted. 17:01 - Identifying any form of stress, be it mental, physical, or metabolic, in laying the groundwork for restoring physiology. 19:14 - The significance of exercising mindfulness and meditation, and detoxifying your body. 21:44 - How supplement selection and iron level monitoring address adrenal system care. 25:32- Understanding the importance of eating right, exercising regularly, meditation, and cultivating mindfulness practices for physiologic changes. 28:35 - Why thyroid cancer affects females more frequently than males, as indicated in statistics and trends. 31:10 - Early detection and treatment as the key to surviving women's health issues and the importance of patient empowerment in healthcare conversations. 37:38 - Resilient thyroid program and methodology. 38:25 - Establishing resiliency and optimizing thyroid hormones and adrenal health. 41:17 - Helping other people through integrative and non-integrative medicine. 42:43 - The gentle approach to iodine and the latest research on its importance for optimal health. 44:30 - Resilient thyroid methodology and other projects on integrative and non-integrative medicine. 44:53 - Patricia's journey in integrative health and her practice: the Integrative NP, balancing traditional and non-traditional approaches to healthcare. 47:40 - Final statement.   Patricia is an Integrative Medicine Family Nurse Practitioner.   As a graduate of the University of Miami, she received training at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine. She is a member of the Institute for Functional Medicine and is board-certified through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.   In July of 2020 Patricia was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.  She had a thyroidectomy and subsequent treatment.  As a provider on the receiving end of treatment, she was lost and afraid. She was told that her life would go back to normal and learned very quickly that there would be a new normal.  Her cancer journey has shaped the way she practices medicine and she has made it her mission to promote thyroid awareness and thyroid resilience in her community through her practice, The Integrative NP.   "Eating right, exercising, and setting up mindfulness habits (...) never ends, even when you're an adult. If we know what we have to do, we're able to get up faster and establish resilience."   - Patricia Pomerada Learn more about Patricia Pomareda here: www.theintegrativenp.com Her thyroid checklists:  https://www.theintegrativenp.com/s-projects-side-by-side  www.instagram.com/theintegrativenp www.facebook.com/theintegrativenp    Additional references about the topic: Thyroid cancer rate graph source SEER: https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/thyro.html Worldwide thyroid cancer estimates: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(22)00035-3/fulltext    Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving a review! Visit these links to learn more: ●  https://www.drchristianson.com/ ● Dr. Christianson on Facebook ● Dr. Christianson on Instagram   Subscribe for more Medical Myths, Legends, & Fairytales: ● Apple Podcasts ● Spotify ● YouTube  

For this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Melinda Ring, Director of Osher Center for Integrative Health and Clinical Associate Professor in the departments of Medicine and Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Our conversation focused on the use of food as medicine for autoimmune empowerment.Dr. Ring shared her expertise in integrative and culinary medicine, highlighting the importance of a personalized, plant-forward, and anti-inflammatory approach to our diets. We discussed the potential causes of autoimmune diseases, including changes in farming practices and the depletion of nutrients in soil and plants. We also touched on the reintroduction phase of an elimination diet and the importance of doing it methodically.One key takeaway from our discussion was the importance of personalization and feasibility in dietary recommendations. We emphasized the need for guidance during the reintroduction phase and how the body can sometimes heal and tolerate foods that were previously avoided. We also discussed how taste buds can regenerate after removing processed foods and sugar from one's diet, allowing people to enjoy healthier foods more.We suggest getting comfortable with using a knife for food preparation, prepping healthy meals ahead of time, and slowly integrating changes towards a real foods diet that can help avoid autoimmune conditions. Ultimately, it is about developing an awareness of hunger to make healthy choices easier and loving the food that loves you back.Overall, our conversation was a deep dive into how food can be used as medicine for autoimmune empowerment, and we hope our listeners came away with a better understanding of how to approach their diet from a holistic perspective. For more information on culinary medicine, check out our podcast episode or seek guidance from a licensed nutritionist.

Culinary medicine exists at the intersection of the art of cooking and the science of medicine. When we understand the connection between nutrition and health, we are empowered to make better choices that strengthen our bodies and put us on the path to optimal health. Unfortunately, many of us never learned how to cook healthy meals. Packaged foods and Wonder bread were staples in our diets, and we carried those habits into adulthood. At the same time, there's so much conflicting information about what we should and shouldn't eat, making it challenging to figure out which way to go. Today I'm joined by Dr. Melinda Ring, Director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern University, to talk about the power of food as medicine. Melinda is an expert in integrative medicine, lifestyle medicine, and culinary medicine, and she's spent over two decades witnessing the transformative power of food as medicine. In this conversation, Melinda and I discuss the differences between different fields within preventative medicine, why learning to cook is especially valuable, how to use food as medicine, and why we need to tailor our diets according to our individual health conditions, goals, and genetics. Whether you want to lose weight or improve your health, I highly recommend following Melinda on Instagram and checking out all her available resources.   Highlights Dr. RIng's background and journey to integrative medicine The differences between integrative medicine, functional medicine, and lifestyle medicine Defining culinary medicine and how it can help to promote health How to get started with the right diet for you Why Dr. RIng recommends limiting your consumption of red meat and seafood Addressing concerns surrounding nightshades and autoimmunity What you need to know about oxalates The best types of diets for women with PCOS Shifting mindset and addressing cravings for long-term weight management Dr. Ring's experience as a caregiver for her husband Why it's always worth it to focus on prevention How herbalism developed primarily from observing nature The benefits of incorporating fruits into your diet Resources to help you get started   Connect with Dr. Melinda Ring Dr. Melinda Ring on Instagram @DrMelindaRing https://www.instagram.com/drmelindaring/ DrMelindaRing.com https://www.drmelindaring.com/   Resources Practice https://www.drshawntassone.com/ The Hormone Balance Bible https://tassonemd.com/hormone-balance-bible/ Hormone Archetype Quiz https://tassonemd.lpages.co/hormonearchetypequiz/   Disclaimer This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions.

This episode is going to be a high level overview over all of the primary causes of anxiety and depression, and integrative approaches to treat them. Anxiety and depression is a lot more complicated than just writing a script for sertraline or recommending therapy. These disorders definitely have a psychological component that can stem from chemical imbalances in the brain... but other causes include nutritional deficiencies, inflammation and adrenal fatigue, poor sleep hygiene, not exercising enough, improper use of medications or underlying medical causes like hormonal fluctuations or imbalances, thyroid disorders and anemia. We will dive deeper into these causes and go over traditional medical approaches as well as evidenced-based complementary treatments like psychedelics, nutrition and mind-body medicine. Also in this episode I introduce my NEW professional website where you can learn about medical services I will be offering at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern in Chicago, IL. Additionally, I am now offering yoga & meditation classes, spiritual practices like tarot and astrology, and a whole lot more. Check out my website at drmaryellawood.com. This course is a preview of an upcoming course I am developing called 'Integrative Approaches for Anxiety & Depression.' In this course we dive deeper into what is discussed in this podcast, break down the science in an easy to understand more, look at more specific treatment options, and help you understand YOUR body and your personal  mental health journey. The course also works well as a crash course for healthcare providers that want to learn more about integrative medicine treatment options that they can prescribe to their patients. Website: drmaryellawood.comInstagram: @drmaryellaYouTube Channel: Dr. Mary EllaPodcast Instagram: @thetriplabpodcast

"Rest, drink fluids, and you will get over it" That is what most people are being told when they have been diagnosed with Long Covid. With many of these cases of Long-covid lasting months to years; that advice is not helpful or empowering. Fortunately, there are more holistic approaches such as the ones discussed by my guest Dr. Carla Kuon; a medical doctor and author of The LONG COVID Solution: A holistic, integrative approach to post viral recovery This book looks at the underlying factors that need to be addressed in long covid such as gut health, mast cell activation, immune balance, and brain/stress balance. It is an actionable guide for those dealing with or caring for Long covid. We discuss some of the pillars of the long covid in this discussion such as inflammation, oxidative stress, and immune imbalance. I first met Dr. Kuon through the Cogence Immunology course that is taught by Dr. Samuel Yannuck Her background in Oncology and Immunology; made her well-equipped to condense much that we have learned since 2020 in how to approach Long-Covid. Plus she has long worked with other post-viral conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I think you will enjoy this discussion and gain some actionable insight. More about Dr. Kuon: Carla Kuon, MD is an an associate professor of medicine in the Department of Hospital Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, where she created and directs the adult inpatient bone marrow transplant massage service. She is dual board certified in internal medicine and addiction medicine. She is faculty at the Osher Center for Integrative Health in San Francisco where she provide consultations in integrative oncology and integrative medicine, and is the chair of their educational case conference series. She teaches the“Food as Medicine” CODA series for residents and students at the university. She is the author of The LONG COVID Solution: A holistic, integrative approach to post viral recovery  longcovid #covid #chronicillness #mecfs #longcovidrecovery #myalgicencephalomyelitis #chronicfatigue #pwme #cfs #spoonie #longhaulers #health #chronicpain #fatigue #chronicfatiguesyndrome #postcovid #fibromyalgia #invisibleillness #millionsmissing #pots #covidsurvivor #spoonielife #longcovidsymptoms #recovery #cfsme #publichealth #brainfog #corona  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adam-rinde/support

Health coaching is gaining strength in traditional medicine. Join Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, FMCA Founder & CEO, and Dr. Melinda Ring as they discuss the next generation of physicians in academic medicine. With focuses shifting toward a collaborative approach (instead of competitive), the strategic impact is moving healthcare toward a more united culture. Dr. Ring is Director of Osher Center for Integrative Health, and Clinical Associate Professor, Departments of Medicine and Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She has an active clinical practice, directs medical trainee education and clinical and faculty fellowships in integrative medicine, founded the Cooking Up Health culinary medicine course, and conducts research. She is chair of the board of the American Board of Integrative Medicine. In 2021 she received the Bravewell Distinguished Service Award from the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health, one of the highest honors in the field of integrative health.

Today's discussion covers a range of topics related to integrative health, the Osher Center of Integrative Health at UCSF, the issue of trust in medicine, and the importance of humanism in medicine. Also cover the importance of simplifying information to make it accessible to everyone and the need to regain power and agency over the process of healing. Overall, it was a fascinating conversation that shed light on the value of integrative health in today's society. Hope you enjoy it! Timestamps (00:00) Acupuncturist and Practitioner of Integrative East Asian Medicine (00:03) Osher Center for Integrative Health (00:05) Women's Health, Business, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (00:07) Nutrition and Anti-Inflammatory Diet (00:09) Humanism and Medicine (00:11) Regaining Power and Agency Through Embodiment (00:13) Meaning of Grace (00:17) Meaning of Grace and Self-Care (00:18) Patterns of Receiving and Rejecting Love in Family Structures (00:20) Women's Health Diagnosis and Treatment in East Asia Medicine (00:23) Eastern Medicine Practice and Diagnosis (00:25) Journey to Becoming an Acupuncturist (00:26) Traditional Chinese Medicine and Its Impact on Health and Wellness (00:31) Eastern Medicine Research Pragmatics and Reproducibility in Western Clinics (00:33) Explaining Traditional Chinese Medicine in a Western Medical Setting (00:35) Pioneering Steps Forward for Chinese Medicine Practitioners (00:37) Celebrating Health and Joy in Life (00:40) Health and Joy: Privilege and Sensitivity (00:42) Possibilities of AI in Medicine (00:44) Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Future (00:46) Potential Use of AI in Healthcare and Chinese Medicine (00:49) Creating a New Health Insurance System (00:51) Health and Wellness (00:55) Benefits of Not Specializing Too Soon in Primary Care (00:57) Diagnostic Experience and Energetic Boundaries in Practitioner Care (01:01) Future of Medicine (01:03) Nature of Chinese Medicine and Cultural Appropriation (01:05) Future of Integrative Medicine (01:08) Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Cancer-Related Pain (01:10) Consulting on East Asian Medicine for Howdy Health Fest Resources Mentioned: The Osher Center of Integrative Health at UCSF: https://www.osher.ucsf.edu/ Sam Harris' Waking Up series: https://samharris.org/podcast/

Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, Ph.D. is the Director of Yoga Research for the Yoga Alliance and the Kundalini Research Institute,Research Affiliate at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, and an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School at Brigham and Women's Hospital.He has conducted research on yoga and yoga therapy since 2001 and has been a practitioner/instructor of Kundalini Yoga since 1973. His research has evaluated yoga for insomnia, chronic stress, and anxiety-related disorders, and in workplace and public school settings. He works with the International Association of Yoga Therapists promoting yoga research as scientific director for the annual Symposium on Yoga Research and as editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy. He is medical editor of the Harvard Medical School Special Report Introduction to Yoga, and chief editor of the medical textbook The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care.We talked about:(0:59) What trends happened in yoga in the last 50 years?(4:21) The barriers for yoga to enter the mainstream(6:38) Why do people enter yoga and why do people stay with yoga?(9:38) Why people don't stay with their yoga practice?(11:59) How did you stick with your discipline in the last 50 years?(14:23) The limitations of modern medicine(18:56) What's spirituality to you? How do you distinguish science and spirituality?(25:11) How do you study mystical experiences?(29:46) Have you seen any promising funding mechanisms to fund the spiritual aspects of yoa?(33:33) How has being media savvy helped you with your research?(40:49) How did you end up choosing your field of research?(45:12) If you could design any experiments, how would you study altered states of consciousness through yoga?(50:23) Is there a parallel between research about hallucinogens and research about yoga?(52:29) Why is multi-discipline practice like yoga more beneficial than other single-discipline practices(58:57) How do you find the yoga teacher, environment, and philosophy that best suits you?(62:57) Why yoga is the better mind-body practice than others?

Career Development Panel Series 3 Drawing on faculty interest, the Center for Faculty Development has organized a series of four webinars on specific aspects of academic career development, whether to build toward promotion consideration or to enrich professional knowledge and experience. Learn more about where to find and how to join initiatives or committees of interest, the dimensions of major administrative roles, how and when to get involved on an editorial board, and, ultimately, when it makes sense to say yes to a new responsibility—or decline the opportunity. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Discuss ways to be involved in NIH study sections/reviewing grant applications Illustrate best approaches to conveying an interest in getting involved as an editorial board member or in an NIH study section Assess best approach to publish an impactful editorial/perspectives/opinion articles Panelists: Stephen B. Calderwood, MD, Chief Emeritus of Infectious Diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital and Morton N. Swartz MD Academy Professor of Medicine (Microbiology and Immunobiology) at HMS Darshan Mehta, MD, MPH, Education Director, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and Director, CFD's Office for Well-Being Click for webinar

“When we live in harmony with nature, we will have optimal health and a vibrant life.” Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh tells us this is the overarching principle of Ayurvedic Medicine. Avanti talks about the small, functional changes you can make to overhaul your health, including meditation, yoga, breath, food, and circadian routines. You'll hear:+ What exactly is Ayurvedic Medicine (and how to apply it to your life!)+ How Avanti went from traditional, Western medicine to Ayurvedic medicine+ What happens when our systems go out of balance+ 3 areas of remedy: routines, diet, and the tools of yoga; and The Golden Principle+ And so much more!You can check out Avanti's website, book, and quiz at the links below!More About Dr. Avanti:Dr. Avanti teaches people how to heal themselves by unleashing their innate healing power and educating students on how to support self-healing through routines, diet, and tools of yoga. She works with individuals and groups to replenish their mental, physical, and emotional energy so they can live a vibrant life with more joy, meaning, and purpose.Dr. Avanti has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies, elite undergraduate and graduate institutions, and at prestigious industry and medical conferences. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, Thrive Global, Well + Good, goop, and mindbodygreen and served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Avanti currently serves as the Director of Ayurveda at BIÂN Chicago.Connect with Dr. Avanti:Dr. Avanti's Website: https://www.avantikumarsingh.com/Dr. Avanti's Book: https://www.avantikumarsingh.com/bookDr. Avanti's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avantikumarsingh/Take the Energy Fix Quiz: https://www.avantikumarsingh.com/quizConnect with Dr. Tabatha: Dr. Tabatha's Website: https://www.drtabatha.com/Dr. Tabatha's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTabathaDr. Tabatha's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegutsygynecologist/Dr. Tabatha's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWea1x1abLERehb5yn_nfowThe Functional Gynecologist's Guide to Balancing your Hormones: https://lcvjtpc8.pages.infusionsoft.net/LOOK AND FEEL AMAZING! Buy EnergyLift here!

Drawing on faculty interest, the Center for Faculty Development has organized a series of four webinars on specific aspects of academic career development, whether to build toward promotion consideration or to enrich professional knowledge and experience. Learn more about where to find and how to join initiatives or committees of interest, the dimensions of major administrative roles, how and when to get involved on an editorial board, and, ultimately, when it makes sense to say yes to a new responsibility—or decline the opportunity. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to: Identify committees relevant to career and of interest Discuss ways to investigate in more depth an initiative or committee of interest Illustrate best approaches to conveying an interest in getting involved in an initiative or on a committee Panelists: Darshan H. Mehta, MD, MPH, Education Director, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and Director, CFD's Office for Well-Being Andrew A. Nierenberg, MD, Co-Director, Center for Clinical Research Education Kerri Palamara McGrath, MD, Director, Center for Physician Well-being, Department of Medicine Bakhos A. Tannous, PhD, Director, CFD's Postdoctoral Division and Director, Experimental Therapeutics and Molecular Imaging Laboratory Click for webinar.

Every parent wants to raise a healthy child. Yet, this goal is becoming more difficult as chronic pediatric diseases are becoming increasingly common. An integrative pediatrics approach emphasizes preventive care and uses a personalized approach which includes diet, environmental exposures, and healthy relationships. On this episode, we talk with integrative pediatrician Dr. Sanford "Sandy" Newmark. He is a clinical professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of California and head of the Pediatric Integrative Neurodevelopmental Program at the Osher Center, specializing in the treatment of Autism, ADHD, and other developmental or chronic childhood conditions. In this conversation, Dr. Maizes asks, “What are the best first steps parents can take to raising a healthy child?” Dr. Newmark describes how integrative medicine offers several compelling, evidence-based approaches to support the development of children. He explains the connection between nutrient deficiencies and behavior, and safe, effective steps to take before a child develops a problem. Dr. Weil discusses the work of his mentor, Dr. Robert Fulford, in addressing childhood conditions with manual treatments such as craniosacral therapy. Drs. Newmark, Maizes, and Weil reflect on the changes in society and call for stronger advocacy to improve childhood health today, including reducing inequities and pushing for better nutrition standards for all.

ADHD without Drugs Sandy Newmark, MD is the Director of Clinical Programs at the University of California at San Francisco's Osher Center for Integrative Health. He is an Integrative Pediatrician and a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UCSF with the title of Osher Foundation Endowed Chair in Clinical Programs in Integrative Medicine. To me, he is an amazing teacher and onion peeler in the world of attention deficit. I met Sandy back in 2006 as he was the lead Pediatric teacher in the University of Arizona's Integrative Medicine Fellowship. He immediately made an impact in my career as a leader in this new way of seeing the world of medicine. His bio lists: Dr. Sanford Newmark specializes in integrative neurodevelopmental pediatrics including autism, ADHD, and related conditions. Dr. Newmark lectures widely on both autism and ADHD and has authored three chapters in integrative medicine textbooks. He is the author of the book “ADHD Without Drugs, a Guide to the Natural Care of Children with ADHD.” His online video, “Do 2.5 Million Children Really Need Ritalin? An Integrative Approach to ADHD,” has been viewed over 4.5 million times. Know this, this is an hour of your life that you will want to dedicate to Dr. Newmark's thoughts. Especially, if you or your child has ADHD. Enjoy my conversation with Dr. Newmark, Dr. M

Principles of healing can not only be applied to individuals, but also to organizations! In this episode, Marcel speaks with Susan Carter, the administrative director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Vanderbilt University. Listen as Susan and Marcel discuss their collaborative work in cultivating healing-based organizations. This episode introduces Core Resonance Works, a process Marcel created that supports the strategic alignment of an organization and allows for integration of principles of healing within the organization. 

This man's CV reads pretty impressive: Dr. Darshan Mehta is Medical Director and Director of Medical Education for the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital (BHI-MGH) and Director of Education at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital (OCIM). Dr. Mehta received his BA in Biology from Illinois Wesleyan University and an MD from University of Texas-Southwestern Medical School. He completed his residency in internal medicine at University of Illinois-Chicago Hospital. In 2008, he completed a clinical research fellowship in complementary and integrative medicine at the Harvard Medical School Osher Research Center, during which he received a Master of Public Health degree from the Harvard School of Public Health What you wouldn't get from his CV is his humanity. His passion. His craving to learn. And his connection with others. Those things you can only glean from Darshan by listening to him. And that is exactly what we encourage you to do. With all his hats - 5 professional hats, and also those of brother, son, friend, and father — Darshan leads a full life. But it's what he strives for — gratitude, resilient, wellbeing and interconnection — within himself and with those around him that makes him rise above.  We are grateful and filled with love to have him as a guest. You will be grateful and filled with even more questions (the good kind. The questions that make you want to know more about how we work) after you listen to Dr Darshan Mehta Is Speaking. 

Dr. Ashley Mason is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health. She directs the Sleep, Eating, and Affect, or “SEA” laboratory, is the co-director of the Center for Obesity Assessment, Study, and Treatment (COAST), and is core research faculty in the Osher Center research program. In her clinical role, she directs the Osher Center Sleep Group, wherein she provides cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia for patients with tough to treat insomnia. Lab Website:  Sealab.ucsf.eduWe will be looking for a volunteer and hiring in the coming year.Instagram @ash_e_masonTwitter @DrAshleyMason Summer Tomato Farmers Market Updates:TucsonMountain View Fats:AMA (with Kevin Rose) Paper that had me digging into cooking oils: https://nutritionandmetabolism.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12986-019-0383-2On smoke point: https://www.aboutoliveoil.org/evoo-most-stable-cooking-oilGrapeseed oil: https://www.nutritionadvance.com/grapeseed-oil/Avocado oil: https://www.nutritionadvance.com/avocado-oil-nutrition/Peanut oil: https://www.nutritionadvance.com/is-peanut-oil-healthy-for-frying/Oxidative stability of selected edible oils: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6100155/Evaluation of chemical and physical changes in different commercial oils during heating: https://actascientific.com/ASNH/pdf/ASNH-02-0083.pdfHow to make cauliflower taste as good as French fries Mindful Eating:Some of my earlier work on reward-driven eating / mindful eating:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26867697/https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10865-015-9692-8.pdfSandra Aamodt, Ph.D TED talk: Why dieting doesn't usually workMindful Meal Challenge Insomnia:Why We Sleep, by Matt WalkerBasic CBT bookCommon cognitive distortions worth working with: https://arfamiliesfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Cognitive-Distortions.pdfNice review of CBT-I: https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/full/10.7326/M15-1782Favorite CBT-I book (includes thought record)Stimulus control instructions, original paper: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-1-4757-9586-8_2Progressive Muscle Relaxation research: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1300/J137v13n03_04Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) recordings https://students.dartmouth.edu/wellness-center/wellness-mindfulness/mindfulness-meditation/guided-audio-recordings/progressive-muscle-relaxationDirect link to try PMR: https://students.dartmouth.edu/wellness-center/sites/students_wellness_center.prod/files/p_muscle_relax.mp3Finding a CBT-I practitioner: https://www.behavioralsleep.org/index.php/united-states-sbsm-membersEight Sleep mattress cooler Sauna:2016 paper – Janssen et al. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/article-abstract/2521478This is the medical hyperthermia device that I do NOT use: https://www.heckel-hyperthermia.com/index.php/wbhen01This is the commercially available sauna dome that I DO use: https://infraredsauna.com/curve-sauna-dome/2021 UCSF sauna paper: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02656736.2021.19910102013 paper – Hanusch et al. (single arm, indwelling rectal probe): https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.ajp.2013.12111395Research on temperature elevations in depression: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1600-0447.1999.tb10864.xTemperature regularizes upon successful antidepressant treatment: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006322397000462Exercise works for depression: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/da.22842Literally, I bought friends these thermomenters: https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/walgreens-30-second-digital-thermometer/ID=prod6367272-productThe rectal probe we use in the study: https://www.medwrench.com/equipment/2206/mindray-ipm-9800Longer time to get to high temperature associated with larger antidepressant response: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/02656736.2019.1612103Example of a possible sauna that people could use at home to extend treatmentRhonda Patrick  on sauna use to extend healthspan: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0531556521002916   

Dr. David Vago is Research Associate Professor and Director of the Contemplative Neuroscience and Mind-Body (CNMB) Research Laboratory in the Department of Psychology at Vanderbilt University. He is core training faculty for the Vanderbilt Brain Institute and Vanderbilt Institute for Infection, Immunology, and Inflammation. Dr. Vago maintains a research associate position in the Functional Neuroimaging Laboratory, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Vago is also Research Lead for the mental health and well-being platform, Roundglass. Dr. Vago has previously held the position of Research Director at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Vanderbilt and Senior Research Coordinator for the Mind & Life Institute. Dr. Vago is currently a Mind and Life Fellow, supporting the Mind and Life mission by advising on strategy and programs. He is also a consultant for the mindfulness, well-being, and psychedelic research and industry community. He received his Bachelors Degree in Brain and Cognitive Sciences in 1997 from the University of Rochester. In 2005, David received his Ph.D. in Cognitive and Neural Sciences with a specialization in learning and memory from the department of Psychology, University of Utah. Dr. Vago has completed post-doctoral fellowships in Biological and Social Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatric Neuroimaging, and Mind and Body Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Weill Cornell Medical School, and University of Utah School of Medicine. David's research interests broadly focus on utilizing translational models to identify and characterize neurobiological and psychosocial mechanisms underlying adaptive mind-brain-body interactions and their therapeutic relevance in the context of mental health and chronic pain. Through mixed methods of neuroimaging, predictive computational modeling, neuroendocrine biomarker identification, cognitive-behavioral and first-person phenomenological analyses, Dr. Vago helps facilitate a multi-pronged research program in basic science, clinical trials, intervention development, education, and innovation. He has been a recipient of several research grants from the NIH and small foundations, has published over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles, chapters, and science abstracts. His research has been covered by mainstream news outlets such as the Huffington Post, Boston Globe, Newsweek, Scientific American, and NPR, among others. As a thought leader in the field of integrative health and mindfulness research, Dr. Vago has given over 150 keynote and invited lectures, oral presentations, and grand rounds. A number of research initiatives that are ongoing, include Mapping the Meditative Mind, in which the Dr. Vago has partnered with contemporary meditation teachers and scholars to investigate psychosocial and neurobiological mechanisms supporting states of meditation across the spectrum of formal meditative expertise. Another initiative aims to identify mechanisms of engagement, identify predictors for clinical outcomes, and optimize mindfulness-based treatment interventions. Dr. Vago and his research team at Roundglass are building analytical tools for tracking health and well-being outcomes. Partner with Dr. Vago and Roundglass today In this episode, you will learn: 1. David is going to guide us as to why you should be meditating and be mindful and how you will see the evolution of your own personality in this process. 2. How do we let it go and how do we not get angry 3. Dalai Lama's style of communication and some wisdom shared during their work together

On this episode of the Millennial Health Podcast, Dr. Anna B. Shannahan lets us know that it is possible to find healing, wellness & joy with Integrative Medicine based on evidence and excellence.She is currently the Associate Director of Education at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern as well as Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Northwestern. As an athlete who has completed 12 marathons & 9 triathlons, and figure skating coach who earned a US Figure Skating Association Gold Medal, she is passionate about diet, exercise, and helping others achieve their health goals.Thank you for listening to the Millennial Health Podcast. Please subscribe to the podcast, share with your friends and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. If you have questions or comments feel free to reach out on Instagram and Twitter @DrJaySheree

Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh is a 20 + year physician who began her career as an ER doctor in Chicago. She quickly recognized the limitations of Western medicine and believed her patients deserved more. This realization took her from Brazil to study energy healing back to India to become a practitioner of its 5,000-year-old ancient healing tradition known as Ayurveda. These various healing systems confirmed what Dr. Avanti had believed already - that each of us has the innate ability to attain and maintain our own optimal health, and that when done correctly, the practice of Ayurveda is as simple and as natural as being in tune with your body as it moves through the seasons of your life. Combining the findings of modern science with the principles of traditional healing, Dr. Avanti is a thought leader in Ayurveda and an expert in integrative wellness. Her courses, writings, and lectures beautifully bridge the gap between the technological advances of Western medicine and the traditional, equally effective practices of Eastern medicine. She is a portal to demystifying and understanding the power and beauty of Ayurveda. Dr. Kumar-Singh holds a BA in Art History from the University of Chicago and an MD from Rush University College of Medicine. She is also a certified plant-based professional and a certified yoga therapist. She hosts the Healing Catalyst Podcast and her first book, The Health Catalyst: How to Harness the Power of Ayurveda and Achieve Optimal Wellness, was published in 2020. In addition, Dr. Avanti has been featured on goop, Google, mindbodygreen, Well + Good, Good Life Project, Thrive Global, The Huffington Post and dozens more. She also served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. Find her HERE #ayurveda #easternmedicine #spiritualshit #podcast #spiritual #india #vedas Work with me here: Thelovelyalea.com . If you are looking to be a part of the Spiritual Shit Team please send your resume HERE Become a Patreon Member to get behind the scenes, extra content and workshops patreon.com/thelovelyalea Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/thelovelyalea --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alealovely/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alealovely/support

Throw a stone at a wellness expert and they'll tell you that mindfulness and stress reduction are the keys to living a long and healthy life. Additionally, last year the American Psychological Association reported that 2 in 3 adults described feeling significant stress over the course of the pandemic; a statistic that doesn't seem to be decreasing any time soon. Despite chronic stress not being taken as seriously as other conditions by some medical practitioners, we are learning more and more how stress impacts the body in a very real way, and no, it's not “all in your head.” While no one is certain what the next year will look like, one thing is absolutely certain: we need to calm down… but how do we do it?HOST: Kate Spies, SVP+General Manager at Well+GoodGUESTS:Dora Kamau, Mindfulness & Meditation Teacher at Headspace and Registered Psychiatric NurseDr. Melinda Ring, Executive Director of Northwestern Medicine's Osher Center for Integrative MedicineWHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:Dora differentiates between short-term and long-term stress, and how we can learn to understand and manage each form in our own lives. Find her here and check out Headspace here.Dr. Melinda explains how the mind-body connection is not just superficial, and how stress can cause real, chemical changes in our bodies. Find her here.ABOUT THIS PODCASTAt Well+Good HQ, we spend our days talking to and learning from the most interesting people in wellness—experts, thought-leaders and celebrities. On The Well+Good Podcast we're inviting you to join the conversation. With each episode, our hosts will dig into our most clicked on topics in order to reimagine what it means for you to live well. Tune in weekly to find the wellness that fits your frequency.You can also find us on our website on YouTube or social in between shows.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One of most fundamental and common breathing practices within yoga is the long, slow, deep breathing pattern. In a number of studies of yoga practice, slow yogic breathing has been a practice that beginners often immediately begin to adopt and benefit from in their daily lives as a valuable coping and health strategy. It has also made its way into modern Western medicine as a fairly well know relaxation practice referred to as slow breathing, abdominal breathing or belly breathing. Biomedical scientific research on slow breathing has begun to reveal the substantial impact it has on both mental and physical functioning. On the physical level, it has direct impact on the autonomic nervous system, where it can reduce sympathetic activity, blood pressure and heart rate and increase heart rate variability. It can also change characteristics of respiratory functioning including changes in the chemoreflex response and improvement in gas exchange. Slow breathing research is also showing direct impact on the central nervous system, with positive changes in stress, emotion and pain regulation. Clinical research is beginning to show its efficacy in disorders such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and hypertension. About Sat Bir Khalsa, Ph.D. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, Ph.D. is the Director of Yoga Research for the Yoga Alliance and the Kundalini Research Institute, a Research Associate at the Benson Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, a Research Affiliate at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He has conducted research on yoga and yoga therapy since 2001 and has been a practitioner/instructor of Kundalini Yoga since 1973. His research has evaluated yoga for insomnia, chronic stress, and anxiety-related disorders, and in workplace and public school settings. He works with the International Association of Yoga Therapists promoting yoga research as scientific director for the annual Symposium on Yoga Research and as editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy. He is medical editor of the Harvard Medical School Special Report Introduction to Yoga, and chief editor of the medical textbook The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care.

Chiropractic care at the Harvard affiliated Osher Center has proven to dramatically improve the quality of life and reduce the daily pain associated with migraine headaches.

Found My Fitness - Rhonda Patrick Podcast Notes Key Takeaways Whole body hyperthermia is being evaluated for potential future approval as a depression treatmentPeople with depression often have temperature dysregulation, higher nighttime body temperatures, and are not as efficient at cooling the bodySauna mimics cardiovascular exercise so could be a good onramp for people who will not otherwise exercise, are sedentary, or are disabledIn early studies, positive effects of sauna on reducing depression score persisted for six weeksNon-pharmaceutical sleep tips: (1) don't use your phone or any devices in bed; (2) sleep and wakeup at the same time every day; (3) use the bed only for sleep and sex – if your mind is racing with thoughts, get out of bed; (4) sleep restriction: limit time in bed and work on improving efficiencyMindfulness tips for overeating: (1) set up your environment to promote healthy choices; (2) act slower and get connected to how everything feels – maybe the first two bites are amazing then it fades – stop at two bitesRead the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgDr. Ashley Mason is a clinical psychologist and director of the Sleep, Eating, and Affect Laboratory at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at UCSF. Her research centers on nonpharmacological approaches for treating depression, insomnia, and overeating. In this episode, you'll hear Rhonda and Ashley discuss: 00:08:10 - How whole-body hyperthermia (WBH) and sauna use differ.  00:17:06 - How people with depression have thermoregulatory dysfunction – but sauna use may correct it. 00:21:12 - How WBH and sauna use may reduce symptoms of depression. 00:33:22 - How heating the body slowly may improve heat tolerance and increase WBH effectiveness.  00:39:35 - How sauna use may benefit people with depression and cardiovascular disease – which often coincide.  00:40:18 - How Dr. Mason and I are collaborating on a new research project to measure biomarkers associated with depression and WBH. 00:44:19 - How sauna bathing and similar practices often provide opportunities for people to connect socially.  00:53:12 - How insomnia differs from being a "night owl." 00:57:10 - How insomnia often arises from major changes in a person's life.  01:01:26 - How cognitive behavioral therapy, sleep hygiene, stimulus control, and sleep restriction can help treat insomnia without drugs.   and so much more!   Looking for more?  Join over 300,000 people and get the latest distilled information on sleep, depression, and fasting straight to your inbox weekly: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/newsletter Become a FoundMyFitness premium member to get access to exclusive episodes, emails, live Q+A's with Rhonda and more: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/crowdsponsor

Dr. Ashley Mason is a clinical psychologist and director of the Sleep, Eating, and Affect Laboratory at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at UCSF. Her research centers on nonpharmacological approaches for treating depression, insomnia, and overeating.   In this episode, you'll hear Rhonda and Ashley discuss: How whole-body hyperthermia (WBH) and sauna use differ.  How people with depression have thermoregulatory dysfunction – but sauna use may correct it. How WBH and sauna use may reduce symptoms of depression. How heating the body slowly may improve heat tolerance and increase WBH effectiveness.  How sauna use may benefit people with depression and cardiovascular disease – which often coincide.  How Dr. Mason and I are collaborating on a new research project to measure biomarkers associated with depression and WBH. How sauna bathing and similar practices often provide opportunities for people to connect socially.  How insomnia differs from being a "night owl." How insomnia often arises from major changes in a person's life.  How cognitive behavioral therapy, sleep hygiene, stimulus control, and sleep restriction can help treat insomnia without drugs.   and so much more!   Looking for more?  Join over 300,000 people and get the latest distilled information on sleep, depression, and fasting straight to your inbox weekly: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/newsletter Become a FoundMyFitness premium member to get access to exclusive episodes, emails, live Q+A's with Rhonda and more: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/crowdsponsor

How To Talk About Medical Marijuana With Your Doctor Over the last decade, cannabis has had a moment. Thirty-six states and Washington D.C. have legalized it for medical use. (Fifteen states, plus D.C., have also legalized weed recreationally.) Altogether, about 5.5 million people in the U.S. now have medical marijuana cards. One of the primary arguments for expanding marijuana laws is the drug's potential usefulness for medical treatments. While each state has its own rules for which conditions are eligible, issues like chronic pain are nearly universally accepted as a reason for using medical marijuana. But there's still a large divide between the traditional medical establishment and the cannabis industry. Cannabis is still illegal federally, and a recent study showed that many clinicians feel they don't know enough about medical marijuana to make a recommendation to patients. This in turn impacts how patients feel about talking to their doctor about using cannabis to treat medical conditions. Joining Ira to talk about the ins and outs of connecting cannabis to the larger medical establishment are Dr. Ziva Cooper, research director for UCLA's Cannabis Research Initiative in San Francisco, California, and Dr. Donald Abrams, integrative oncologist and professor emeritus at University of California San Francisco's Osher Center for Integrative Medicine.     What Can Crayfish Tell Us About Drugs In Our Waterways? Wastewater is a grab bag of chemicals. There's industrial run-off, bits of animal and viral DNA, and then there are compounds that trickle out from our households. The medicines we're flushing down the toilet or releasing through urine are making their way into countless bodies of water. Antidepressants are one of the drugs that frequently end up in the environment. A team of scientists wanted to study the effects of these antidepressants on streams wending their way through ecosystems. So they looked to none other than the crayfish. They found that crayfish exposed to these drugs were a bit bolder. Their results were published this week in the journal Ecosphere. Freshwater ecologist Lindsey Reisinger and freshwater biogeochemist A.J. Reisinger, who are both authors on that study, talk about how these drugs affect crayfish and potential downstream effects on waterways and the ecosystem.     We Aren't Squidding Around—It's Cephalopod Week 2021! The wait is over—Cephalopod Week 2021 is finally here. It's Science Friday's annual ceph-lo-bration of all things mostly-tentacled, and this year's lineup of events is going to be ceph-tacular. Visit behind-the-scenes at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, play deep sea trivia, watch mini documentaries, chat with real scientists working with cephalopods every day, and a whole lot more. Diana Montano, SciFri's outreach manager and emcee of the deep sea, joins Ira and Science Diction host Johanna Mayer to kick things off, with some trivia about the origins of squiddy words.     Kids Are Benefiting From Adult Vaccinations, Too Something interesting is happening in some communities where most adults are vaccinated against COVID-19: infection rates in kids are going way down, too. Right now, Americans 12 and older are eligible for the vaccine, leaving the country's youngest still exposed. So this is a promising sign, considering about two-thirds of U.S. adults have received at least one shot of a COVID-19 vaccine. But some experts are saying we still need to be cautious about throwing kids together again before they're vaccinated. Joining Ira to chat about this story is Maggie Koerth, senior science writer at FiveThirtyEight in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They also talk about other top science stories of the week, including news that cicada broods might emerge more often with climate change.        

This week, our guest is Eydie Cloyd, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Vanderbilt University. She provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management services to adolescent and adult patients, assessing and diagnosing various mental health problems. Eydie joined the Osher team in 2013 and is part of the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Initiative and an instructor in the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. She is also the primary investigator for a pilot study entitled "Mindfulness Centered Stress Reduction for Nursing Students." In addition to her work at the Osher Center, Eydie has been on the Vanderbilt School of Nursing faculty for over a decade and teaches in the specialty level Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program. Eydie holds a Masters of Science and Nursing from Vanderbilt University and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Tennessee. College of Law. Prior to her work as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Eydie served as an attorney for seventeen years. In this role, she provided a range of advocacy and legal services to underserved populations, including those suffering from mental illness.

As a medical doctor, Dr. Kumar-Singh experienced the limitations of traditional medicine. She left her career in emergency medicine to begin a 20-year journey to study, research and experience traditional healing systems from a wide range of cultures.She was led to become a practitioner of the 5,000 year old ancient healing tradition known as Ayurveda. Dr. Kumar-Singh has used Ayurveda to transform her own life and the lives of many of her patients, students, family, and friends. Avanti has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies, elite undergraduate and graduate institutions, and at prestigious industry and medical conferences. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, Thrive Global and Mind Body Green and served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine.In this episode Dr. Kumar-Singh shares the premises upon which Ayurveda is based and some practical advice that we can all implement to take control of our health. Some things you'll learn:About Dr. Kumar-Singh (1:13)Why Dr. Kumar-Singh transitioned from Western medicine to Ayurveda (3:24)An explanation of Ayurveda (8:28)About the doctor's daily routine (13:45)The impact of stress on the body (24:05)The Ayurvedic perspective of toxicity and the importance of eliminating toxins (25:41)The importance of balance and how to maintain it in life (38:35)Some questions Bonni asks Dr. Kumar-Singh:When you were growing up were you consciously aware that your family was practicing Ayurveda or was it just a way of life for you? (6:07)What are some steps we can take to get back in harmony with nature? (12:07)What can we do to get more restful sleep and get to sleep at a time that's more in sync with circadian rhythms? (19:05)What does it do to the body when you're in a constant state of fight or flight? (22:22)What practices can people employ to eliminate toxins from their life? (30:11)How do you define courage? (42:47)Connect with Dr. Kumar-Singh:WebsiteInstagramThe Healing Catalyst PodcastThe Health Catalyst BookConnect with Bonni:InstagramFacebookEmail Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode Two, Holly, Kacy, and Adam talk about Trauma in our world today with Dr. Linda G. Manning. Linda G. Manning, Ph.D., is a Licensed Psychologist providing supervision and consultation for clinicians in Nashville, TN. She also offers groups and training workshops in somatic psychology and body-centered psychotherapy with her colleague Kenneth Robinson, M.S., M.T.S. Before retiring in April of 2019, she was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Vanderbilt University. She was the Interim Director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and provided mind-body therapy for adults struggling with chronic illness, Trauma, and emotional and physical pain. She teaches a course on “Trauma: Impact and Intervention” in the Human Development Counseling Program at Vanderbilt. Dr. Manning earned her Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin and has completed advanced training in body-centered psychotherapy, mindfulness-based practices, and Trauma treatment.Linda's recommendations for books on Trauma:1.Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence--from Domestic Abuse to Political Terror by Judith Herman, MD -1992https://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Recovery-Aftermath-Violence-Political/dp/04650873022.The Heart of Trauma: Healing the Embodied Brain in the Context of Relationships by Bonnie Badenochhttps://www.amazon.com/Heart-Trauma-Relationships-Interpersonal-Neurobiology/dp/03937104833.My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakemhttps://www.amazon.com/My-Grandmothers-Hands-Racialized-Pathway/dp/1942094477Linda leads trainings with Ken Robinson: https://www.kennethrobinson.net/events

In Episode Two, Holly, Kacy, and Adam talk about Trauma in our world today with Dr. Linda G. Manning. Linda G. Manning, Ph.D., is a Licensed Psychologist providing supervision and consultation for clinicians in Nashville, TN. She also offers groups and training workshops in somatic psychology and body-centered psychotherapy with her colleague Kenneth Robinson, M.S., M.T.S. Before retiring in April of 2019, she was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Vanderbilt University. She was the Interim Director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and provided mind-body therapy for adults struggling with chronic illness, Trauma, and emotional and physical pain. She teaches a course on “Trauma: Impact and Intervention” in the Human Development Counseling Program at Vanderbilt. Dr. Manning earned her Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin and has completed advanced training in body-centered psychotherapy, mindfulness-based practices, and Trauma treatment.Linda's recommendations for books on Trauma:1.Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence--from Domestic Abuse to Political Terror by Judith Herman, MD -1992https://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Recovery-Aftermath-Violence-Political/dp/04650873022.The Heart of Trauma: Healing the Embodied Brain in the Context of Relationships by Bonnie Badenochhttps://www.amazon.com/Heart-Trauma-Relationships-Interpersonal-Neurobiology/dp/03937104833.My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakemhttps://www.amazon.com/My-Grandmothers-Hands-Racialized-Pathway/dp/1942094477Linda leads trainings with Ken Robinson: https://www.kennethrobinson.net/events

It is said that one in every ten children in America is diagnosed with ADHD. Going deeper into this finding is Dr. Sanford Newmark who talks about instances of misdiagnosis of ADHD to children by parents, teachers, and even people in the medical field. Dr. Newmark is a clinical professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of California and head of the Pediatric Integrative Neurodevelopmental Program at Osher Center for Integrative Medicine. He talks about his book, ADHD Without Drugs, and the difference between ADHD and the feel-good chemicals of our brains. He also provides valuable insights on the essential causes behind ADHD, and talks about some natural remedies apart from the usual drug medications. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join the Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross Show Community today: carolynrossmd.com Dr. Carolyn Ross Facebook Dr. Carolyn Ross Twitter Dr. Carolyn Ross YouTube

Interview with Lee Hullender Rubin, DAOM, LAc, FABORM Lee is clearly a decorated mover and shaker (see CV below). She is playing such a huge role in furthering the understanding of how Chinese medicine as a whole (which includes but is not limited to acupuncture) can help improve IVF success rates.  Her research is pioneering and is the first to attempt to capture the true holistic essence and power of Chinese medicine, so that healthcare providers and women struggling to get pregnant can more deeply trust and embrace this wonderful resource.  If you haven't done so already, it's time to find yourself a Chinese medicine doctor with experience in reproductive health.  ~ Spence Email drlhrubin@me.com Website http://www.pdxacustudio.com Professional Profile Began practice in Washington state in 2002, and currently has an active license in Oregon since 2011.  Awaiting news of California License. LICENSES and CERTIFICATIONS State of Oregon Acupuncture License #153822 2011 – Present  Oregon Medical Board Supervisor Approval 2011 – Present  Fellow, American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM) 2008 – Present  Fellow, International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Diseases 2017 - Present Diplomate of Oriental Medicine 2005 – Present  National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)  State of Washington Acupuncture License #1879 2002 – 2016 Diplomate of Acupuncture 2001 – 2005  National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)  Clean needle certification 1999 Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM)  EDUCATION Bachelor of Science 1998 – 2000 Bastyr University, Kenmore WA Natural Health Science in Oriental Medicine Certificate 2001 Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine University, Shanghai, PRC 2001 Advanced Herbal Studies in Gynecology, Internal Medicine & Trauma Master of Science 2000 – 2001  Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 2007 – 2009 Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Portland, OR Women's Health and Geriatrics Capstone: “Acupuncture improves in vitro fertilization pregnancy  rates: a retrospective chart review” Mentors: Richard Hammerschlag, PhD; Tim Chapman, PhD;  Elizabeth Burch, ND Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship 2011 – 2012  Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Portland OR Certificate 2011 – 2013  Human Investigations Program Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute  Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR Professional Achievements Lee Hullender Rubin, DAOM, LAc, FABORM, is a clinician, international academic, and published researcher specializing in reproductive medicine, women's health, and female sexual pain.  In practice since early 2002, she spent more than 5 years managing an acupuncture program at a western fertility clinic in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Hullender Rubin was the first OCOM postdoctoral research fellow funded by a National Institutes of Health educational grant. Her most recent publication is the first cohort study to report an increase in birth outcomes associated with the addition of Traditional Chinese Medicine to In Vitro Fertilization. She recently completed a pilot study investigating the effect of acupuncture and lidocaine to treat chronic vulvar pain. She is on the faculty at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is Visiting Research Faculty at the Oregon Health and Science University. Dr. Hullender Rubin is relocating from Portland, Oregon, and her practices at the Portland Acupuncture Studio and Oregon Reproductive Medicine to San Francisco to pursue her dream job at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at UCSF.

Linda Manning, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and currently serves at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Vanderbilt. As a clinical psychologist she provides mind-body therapy and integrative health consultations for adults who are struggling with chronic illness, trauma, and emotional and physical pain.

Ready to learn new information about using Neuroscience, Mindfulness, and Coaching together to create lasting change and wellness? Find out more as we speak with Ruth Q. Wolever, PhD. Bio: Ruth Q. Wolever, PhD is the Director of Vanderbilt Health Coaching: Research, Practice & Education through the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine. Ruth is also an Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with a secondary appointment in Psychiatry at Vanderbilt School of Medicine. She is a clinical health psychologist with 22 years of experience designing, implementing, and evaluating behavior change programs for medical patients and those at risk for chronic disease.

Dr. Helene Langevin explains the importance of connective tissue in the body and its link to the immune system. She talks about recent findings on the effects of stretching on inflammation and fibrosis and the relevance of these findings to chronic pain and cancer. Langevin is the director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Series: "Integrative Medicine Today" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30714]