Today, we talk to Christine Teal, MD, the Chief of Breast Surgery at The George Washington University Hospital, and Rachel Brem, MD, vice chair of Radiology and director of the Breast Imaging &amp; Intervention Center. They are the authors of “No Longer Radical: Understanding Mastectomies and Choosing the Breast Cancer Care That's Right For You.” Published in May 2023, it’s a life-saving and empowering guide to understanding breast cancer detection, prevention, and treatment options.Dr. Teal and her colleagues have developed a cutting-edge, holistic, patient-focused Breast Care Center that integrates complementary medicine with the latest technology and surgical innovations. Dr. Brem is an internationally known breast cancer expert who has been instrumental in developing and implementing new technologies to improve breast cancer detection. She is also deeply motivated to eliminate health care disparities. ◘Related Content:No Longer Radical: Understanding Mastectomies and Choosing the Breast Cancer Care That's Right For Youamzn.to/3JdXtyP◘Transcript:amzn.to/3JdXtyP◘This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.◘Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Today, we talk to Christine Teal, MD, the Chief of Breast Surgery at The George Washington University Hospital, and Rachel Brem, MD, vice chair of Radiology and director of the Breast Imaging &amp; Intervention Center. They are the authors of “No Longer Radical: Understanding Mastectomies and Choosing the Breast Cancer Care That's Right For You.” Published in May 2023, it’s a life-saving and empowering guide to understanding breast cancer detection, prevention, and treatment options. Dr. Teal and her colleagues have developed a cutting-edge, holistic, patient-focused Breast Care Center that integrates complementary medicine with the latest technology and surgical innovations. Dr. Brem is an internationally known breast cancer expert who has been instrumental in developing and implementing new technologies to improve breast cancer detection. She is also deeply motivated to eliminate health care disparities. ◘ Related Content: No Longer Radical: Understanding Mastectomies and Choosing the Breast Cancer Care That's Right For You <a href="http://amzn.to/3JdXtyP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">amzn.to/3JdXtyP</a> ◘ Transcript: <a href="http://amzn.to/3JdXtyP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">amzn.to/3JdXtyP</a> ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918</a>) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/</a>) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

No Longer Radical | Breast Cancer Care

We talk about empathy, chronic conditions, and more with Meghan L Beier, PhD, MA, a Health and Rehabilitation Psychologist at the Rowan Center for Behavioral Medicine in Burbank, Calif, and founder of Find Empathy, an online directory and educational platform that helps connect people with challenging medical conditions to therapists who understand their diagnosis.Dr. Beier specializes in cognitive rehabilitation, neuropsychological assessment and intervention, and multiple sclerosis. She helps individuals improve memory and emotional symptoms through psychotherapy interventions.Prior to joining Rowan Center, Dr. Beier held a faculty appointment at the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation faculty at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. While at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Beier started the Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation Research Program and established the Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation Psychology Clinic. 				 ◘Related ContentDr. Beier's faculty profilebit.ly/3OYfvsiDr. Beier's Research and Publicationsbit.ly/43GU9nmFind Empathybit.ly/3OYPlWm◘Transcriptbit.ly/3JoA2mz◘This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.◘Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

We talk about empathy, chronic conditions, and more with Meghan L Beier, PhD, MA, a Health and Rehabilitation Psychologist at the Rowan Center for Behavioral Medicine in Burbank, Calif, and founder of Find Empathy, an online directory and educational platform that helps connect people with challenging medical conditions to therapists who understand their diagnosis. Dr. Beier specializes in cognitive rehabilitation, neuropsychological assessment and intervention, and multiple sclerosis. She helps individuals improve memory and emotional symptoms through psychotherapy interventions. Prior to joining Rowan Center, Dr. Beier held a faculty appointment at the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation faculty at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. While at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Beier started the Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation Research Program and established the Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation Psychology Clinic. 				 ◘ Related Content Dr. Beier's faculty profile <a href="http://bit.ly/3OYfvsi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3OYfvsi</a> Dr. Beier's Research and Publications <a href="http://bit.ly/43GU9nm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/43GU9nm</a> Find Empathy <a href="http://bit.ly/3OYPlWm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3OYPlWm</a> ◘ Transcript <a href="http://bit.ly/3JoA2mz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3JoA2mz</a> ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918</a>) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/</a>) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Finding Empathy

Today, we talk about death, dying, and when doctors grieve with Delia Chiaramonte, MD, Founder and CEO of the Institute for Integrative Palliative Medicine and host of the Integrative Palliative Podcast. As a thought leader in the field of integrative palliative medicine, Dr. Chiaramonte specializes in whole-person care for families facing serious illness, using all the tools that work.  She is an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and she has been voted repeatedly as a 'Top Doc' by her physician peers.Integrative Palliative Medicine (IPM) provides whole person care for people with serious illness, using all the tools that work.  From medications to meditation, from injections to acupuncture, IPM clinicians use an evidence-supported, comprehensive treatment approach. ◘Related ContentIntegrative Palliative Instituteintegrativepalliative.com◘Transcriptbit.ly/45v1YhO◘This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.◘Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Today, we talk about death, dying, and when doctors grieve with Delia Chiaramonte, MD, Founder and CEO of the Institute for Integrative Palliative Medicine and host of the Integrative Palliative Podcast. As a thought leader in the field of integrative palliative medicine, Dr. Chiaramonte specializes in whole-person care for families facing serious illness, using all the tools that work. She is an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and she has been voted repeatedly as a 'Top Doc' by her physician peers. Integrative Palliative Medicine (IPM) provides whole person care for people with serious illness, using all the tools that work. From medications to meditation, from injections to acupuncture, IPM clinicians use an evidence-supported, comprehensive treatment approach. ◘ Related Content Integrative Palliative Institute <a href="http://integrativepalliative.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">integrativepalliative.com</a> ◘ Transcript <a href="http://bit.ly/45v1YhO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/45v1YhO</a> ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918</a>) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/</a>) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

When Doctors Grieve

Today, we have with us J.D. Talasek, Director of Cultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences or CPNAS, which explores the relationships among culture, science, engineering, and medicine.  J.D. is also the creator and moderator for a monthly salon called DASER (DC Art Science Evening Rendezvous) held at the National Academy of Sciences as part of the LASER network.  He has served on the faculty at Johns Hopkins University in the Museum Studies Master’s Program.  And he served on the Contemporary Art and Science Committee (CASC) at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. He is the art advisor for Issues in Science and Technology Magazine, and a former board member of Leonardo/ International Society for Art Science and Technology, where he was chair of the LASER committee that coordinated 50+ art/sci salons around the world.◘Related ContentCultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences (CPNAS) bit.ly/3A1MsLQ◘Transcript(Coming)◘This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.◘Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Today, we have with us J.D. Talasek, Director of Cultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences or CPNAS, which explores the relationships among culture, science, engineering, and medicine. J.D. is also the creator and moderator for a monthly salon called DASER (DC Art Science Evening Rendezvous) held at the National Academy of Sciences as part of the LASER network. He has served on the faculty at Johns Hopkins University in the Museum Studies Master’s Program. And he served on the Contemporary Art and Science Committee (CASC) at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. He is the art advisor for Issues in Science and Technology Magazine, and a former board member of Leonardo/ International Society for Art Science and Technology, where he was chair of the LASER committee that coordinated 50+ art/sci salons around the world. ◘ Related Content Cultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences (CPNAS) <a href="http://bit.ly/3A1MsLQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3A1MsLQ</a> ◘ Transcript (Coming) ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918</a>) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/</a>) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Culture, Science & Medicine

Today we’re talking about sleep deprivation and glymphatics with Vivek Jain, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care &amp; Sleep Medicine at GW and Director of GW Center for Sleep Disorders.  The glymphatic system is a network of vessels that clear waste from the central nervous system, brain, and spinal cord, mostly during sleep.  Once thought not to exist, this lymphatic system may be disrupted in and contribute to some diseases of the brain.Dr. Jain is a graduate for the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, India. He did his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Missouri Hospital &amp; Clinics, Columbia, Missouri.Dr. Jain’s research on various aspects of sleep disorders has been published in more than dozens or peer-reviewed scholarly journals and numerous books. He lectures nationally and internationally on the topics of obstructive sleep apnea and heart disease.◘Related ContentGW Center for Sleep Disordersbit.ly/3t6RsLX◘Transcriptbit.ly/3ZSB9B7◘This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.◘Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Today we’re talking about sleep deprivation and glymphatics with Vivek Jain, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care &amp; Sleep Medicine at GW and Director of GW Center for Sleep Disorders. The glymphatic system is a network of vessels that clear waste from the central nervous system, brain, and spinal cord, mostly during sleep. Once thought not to exist, this lymphatic system may be disrupted in and contribute to some diseases of the brain. Dr. Jain is a graduate for the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, India. He did his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Missouri Hospital &amp; Clinics, Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Jain’s research on various aspects of sleep disorders has been published in more than dozens or peer-reviewed scholarly journals and numerous books. He lectures nationally and internationally on the topics of obstructive sleep apnea and heart disease. ◘ Related Content GW Center for Sleep Disorders <a href="http://bit.ly/3t6RsLX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3t6RsLX</a> ◘ Transcript <a href="http://bit.ly/3ZSB9B7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3ZSB9B7</a> ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918</a>) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/</a>) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Sleep Deprivation and Glymphatics

We talk about nutrition, the human microbiome, and big data with Hannah Holscher, PhD, RD, director of the Nutrition and the Human Microbiome Laboratory, associate professor of Nutrition, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Division of Nutritional Sciences, at the University of Illinois.Dr. Holscher’s laboratory uses clinical interventions and computational approaches to study the interactions of nutrition, the gastrointestinal microbiome, and health.  In addition to publishing in top nutrition journals, she also actively disseminates research findings in formats ranging from scientific presentations and webinars to podcasts, Twitter chats, blogs, and popular press articles. She also has affiliate appointments with the Institute of Genomic Biology, the National Center for Supercomputing Applications, and the Family Resiliency Center. Her research team aims to enhance human health through dietary modulation of the gastrointestinal microbiome. Her research on nutrition and the microbiome has been recognized by both local and national organizations with several awards, including the 2020 National Academy of Medicine Emerging Leader, and the 2021 American Society for Nutrition’s Mead Johnson Young Investigator Award.  She currently serves on The Journal of Nutrition editorial board and as an associate editor for Nutrition Research and Gut Microbiome.◘Related LinksDr. Holscher’s Faculty Pagebit.ly/41DH9PeDr. Holscher’s Nutrition and Human Microbiome Laboratorybit.ly/3J3s6qJFecal and soil microbiota composition of gardening and non-gardening familiesbit.ly/3ZtMQgLComparison of Microbiota Analytic Techniquesbit.ly/3KLsBXMDiet Quality and the Fecal Microbiota in Healthy Adults in the American Gut Projectbit.ly/3SBAvVK◘Transcriptbit.ly/3Zxq8Ew◘This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.◘Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

We talk about nutrition, the human microbiome, and big data with Hannah Holscher, PhD, RD, director of the Nutrition and the Human Microbiome Laboratory, associate professor of Nutrition, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Division of Nutritional Sciences, at the University of Illinois. Dr. Holscher’s laboratory uses clinical interventions and computational approaches to study the interactions of nutrition, the gastrointestinal microbiome, and health. In addition to publishing in top nutrition journals, she also actively disseminates research findings in formats ranging from scientific presentations and webinars to podcasts, Twitter chats, blogs, and popular press articles. She also has affiliate appointments with the Institute of Genomic Biology, the National Center for Supercomputing Applications, and the Family Resiliency Center. Her research team aims to enhance human health through dietary modulation of the gastrointestinal microbiome. Her research on nutrition and the microbiome has been recognized by both local and national organizations with several awards, including the 2020 National Academy of Medicine Emerging Leader, and the 2021 American Society for Nutrition’s Mead Johnson Young Investigator Award. She currently serves on The Journal of Nutrition editorial board and as an associate editor for Nutrition Research and Gut Microbiome. ◘ Related Links Dr. Holscher’s Faculty Page <a href="http://bit.ly/41DH9Pe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/41DH9Pe</a> Dr. Holscher’s Nutrition and Human Microbiome Laboratory <a href="http://bit.ly/3J3s6qJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3J3s6qJ</a> Fecal and soil microbiota composition of gardening and non-gardening families <a href="http://bit.ly/3ZtMQgL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3ZtMQgL</a> Comparison of Microbiota Analytic Techniques <a href="http://bit.ly/3KLsBXM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3KLsBXM</a> Diet Quality and the Fecal Microbiota in Healthy Adults in the American Gut Project <a href="http://bit.ly/3SBAvVK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3SBAvVK</a> ◘ Transcript <a href="http://bit.ly/3Zxq8Ew" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3Zxq8Ew</a> ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918</a>) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/</a>) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

The Human Microbiome, Health, & Big Data

Today, we talk about psilocybin and Alzheimer’s with Albert Garcia-Romeu, PhD, a member of the Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences faculty at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Albert Garcia-Romeu is a also a Guest Researcher at the National Institute on Drug Abuse Intramural Neuroimaging Research Branch. His research examines the effects of psychedelics in humans, with a focus on psilocybin as an aid in the treatment of addiction.Dr. Garcia’s current research interests include clinical applications of psychedelics, mindfulness, and altered states of consciousness and their underlying neurobiological mechanisms, and the role of spirituality in mental health and addiction. ◘Related LinksJohns Hopkins University Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Researchbit.ly/3DQHcwMPsilocybin &amp; Alzheimer's Clinical Trial Participant Screening Formbit.ly/3XbvWSNVideo: Psilocybin for Depression in early Alzheimer's Disease Clinical Trial at John Hopkinsbit.ly/40DFitfDr. Albert Garcia-Romeu bio bit.ly/3I2GWw0◘Transcriptbit.ly/3RZqgu3◘This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.◘Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Today, we talk about psilocybin and Alzheimer’s with Albert Garcia-Romeu, PhD, a member of the Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences faculty at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Albert Garcia-Romeu is a also a Guest Researcher at the National Institute on Drug Abuse Intramural Neuroimaging Research Branch. His research examines the effects of psychedelics in humans, with a focus on psilocybin as an aid in the treatment of addiction. Dr. Garcia’s current research interests include clinical applications of psychedelics, mindfulness, and altered states of consciousness and their underlying neurobiological mechanisms, and the role of spirituality in mental health and addiction. ◘ Related Links Johns Hopkins University Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research <a href="http://bit.ly/3DQHcwM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3DQHcwM</a> Psilocybin &amp; Alzheimer's Clinical Trial Participant Screening Form <a href="http://bit.ly/3XbvWSN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3XbvWSN</a> Video: Psilocybin for Depression in early Alzheimer's Disease Clinical Trial at John Hopkins <a href="http://bit.ly/40DFitf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/40DFitf</a> Dr. Albert Garcia-Romeu bio <a href="http://bit.ly/3I2GWw0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3I2GWw0</a> ◘ Transcript <a href="http://bit.ly/3RZqgu3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3RZqgu3</a> ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918</a>) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/</a>) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Psilocybin & Alzheimer’s Disease

Today, we discuss Expressive Therapy with Juliet King, PhD, (ABD), ATR-BC, LPC, LMHC, an Associate Professor in the Art Therapy Program at the GW Columbian College of Arts &amp; Sciences. She also holds an appointment as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at the Indiana University School of Medicine.Dr. King’s research explores the systematic integration of art therapy and neuroscience with a particular focus on neuroaesthetics and Mobile Brain-Body Imaging (MoBI) as a method of understanding the mechanisms of change in the therapeutic process. She is the editor of "Art Therapy, Trauma, and Neuroscience Theoretical and Practical Perspectives."Dr. King is a clinician, administrator, and educator with more than 20 years of experience in her field.  She is has a PhD in Translational Health Sciences at GW with a specialization in cognitive neuroscience.  Prior to GW, she developed and continues to oversee the first Art Therapy in Neuroscience and Medicine program at the Indiana University Neuroscience Center.◘Related LinksAbout Dr. Kingbit.ly/40fF9fC"Art Therapy, Trauma, and Neuroscience Theoretical and Practical Perspectives" edited by Juliet King, PhDbit.ly/3XS4x9uDr. King's Researchgate pagebit.ly/3YbfLp8Articles on Art Therapybit.ly/3RfWPUe◘Transcripthttps://bit.ly/40fDtmk◘This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.◘Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Today, we discuss Expressive Therapy with Juliet King, PhD, (ABD), ATR-BC, LPC, LMHC, an Associate Professor in the Art Therapy Program at the GW Columbian College of Arts &amp; Sciences. She also holds an appointment as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. King’s research explores the systematic integration of art therapy and neuroscience with a particular focus on neuroaesthetics and Mobile Brain-Body Imaging (MoBI) as a method of understanding the mechanisms of change in the therapeutic process. She is the editor of "Art Therapy, Trauma, and Neuroscience Theoretical and Practical Perspectives." Dr. King is a clinician, administrator, and educator with more than 20 years of experience in her field. She is has a PhD in Translational Health Sciences at GW with a specialization in cognitive neuroscience. Prior to GW, she developed and continues to oversee the first Art Therapy in Neuroscience and Medicine program at the Indiana University Neuroscience Center. ◘ Related Links About Dr. King <a href="http://bit.ly/40fF9fC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/40fF9fC</a> "Art Therapy, Trauma, and Neuroscience Theoretical and Practical Perspectives" edited by Juliet King, PhD <a href="http://bit.ly/3XS4x9u" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3XS4x9u</a> Dr. King's Researchgate page <a href="http://bit.ly/3YbfLp8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3YbfLp8</a> Articles on Art Therapy <a href="http://bit.ly/3RfWPUe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3RfWPUe</a> ◘ Transcript <a href="https://bit.ly/40fDtmk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/40fDtmk</a> ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918</a>) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/</a>) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Trauma, Art Therapy, & Neuroscience

Today we talk about Functional Medicine with Jill Carnahan, MD, ABIHM, ABoIM, IFMCP, Founder and Medical Director of Flatiron Functional Medicine and a world-renowned expert on this medical subspecialty that is based on personalized medicine and focused on the root causes, such as lifestyle instead of symptoms like high cholesterol.Utilizing state-of-the-art lab testing and biochemical analysis, Dr. Carnahan helps each patient identify the root cause of their illness by identifying nutritional or metabolic imbalances that may be contributing to their symptoms. She uses nutritional protocols and supplements, lifestyle changes, and medication to increase patient level of function and always seeks the gentlest and least invasive way to restore health and optimize healing.Dr. Carnahan was part of the first 100+ healthcare practitioners to be certified in Functional Medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFMCP).  She is committed to educating other health professionals how to address underlying causes of illness through the principles of Functional Medicine. After completing her residency at the University of Illinois in Family Medicine at Methodist Medical Center, Dr. Carnahan received her medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. ◘Related LinksDr. Carnahan's websitebit.ly/3XXr6dxThe Institute for Functional Medicinewww.ifm.orgWhat is Functional Medicinebit.ly/3VmIhU3Replacing Review of Systems to Improve Healthcare Delivery: A Functional Medicine Commentarybit.ly/3udnYwj◘Transcriptbit.ly/3ONShmP◘This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.◘Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Today we talk about Functional Medicine with Jill Carnahan, MD, ABIHM, ABoIM, IFMCP, Founder and Medical Director of Flatiron Functional Medicine and a world-renowned expert on this medical subspecialty that is based on personalized medicine and focused on the root causes, such as lifestyle instead of symptoms like high cholesterol. Utilizing state-of-the-art lab testing and biochemical analysis, Dr. Carnahan helps each patient identify the root cause of their illness by identifying nutritional or metabolic imbalances that may be contributing to their symptoms. She uses nutritional protocols and supplements, lifestyle changes, and medication to increase patient level of function and always seeks the gentlest and least invasive way to restore health and optimize healing. Dr. Carnahan was part of the first 100+ healthcare practitioners to be certified in Functional Medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFMCP). She is committed to educating other health professionals how to address underlying causes of illness through the principles of Functional Medicine. After completing her residency at the University of Illinois in Family Medicine at Methodist Medical Center, Dr. Carnahan received her medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. ◘ Related Links Dr. Carnahan's website <a href="http://bit.ly/3XXr6dx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3XXr6dx</a> The Institute for Functional Medicine <a href="http://www.ifm.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ifm.org</a> What is Functional Medicine <a href="http://bit.ly/3VmIhU3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3VmIhU3</a> Replacing Review of Systems to Improve Healthcare Delivery: A Functional Medicine Commentary <a href="http://bit.ly/3udnYwj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3udnYwj</a> ◘ Transcript <a href="http://bit.ly/3ONShmP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3ONShmP</a> ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918</a>) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/</a>) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Disease from a Functional Medicine Perspective

Today, we talk about exercise, nutrition science, and public health with Kyle Levers, PhD, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences in the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health.  Dr. Levers also serves as the Director of the Metabolism and Exercise Testing Research Services and Academic Laboratories.  The lab was set up to further expand public health-related research in the DC metro region by providing a readily accessible and professional space for principal investigators to engage in rigorous and reliable data collection across the physical activity, exercise physiology, nutrition, and human performance disciplines. Dr. Levers has a background in athletic performance development at the Division I collegiate level and in the private sector.  He has co-authored several articles published on the impact nutrition and supplementation have on exercise performance and body composition.◘Related ContentGW Milken Institute School of Public Health Exercise and Nutrition Sciences Academic Laboratoriesbit.ly/3GjNBCKDr. Levers Bio bit.ly/3UFtjrD◘Transcriptbit.ly/3V09US5◘This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.◘Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Today, we talk about exercise, nutrition science, and public health with Kyle Levers, PhD, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences in the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health. Dr. Levers also serves as the Director of the Metabolism and Exercise Testing Research Services and Academic Laboratories. The lab was set up to further expand public health-related research in the DC metro region by providing a readily accessible and professional space for principal investigators to engage in rigorous and reliable data collection across the physical activity, exercise physiology, nutrition, and human performance disciplines. Dr. Levers has a background in athletic performance development at the Division I collegiate level and in the private sector. He has co-authored several articles published on the impact nutrition and supplementation have on exercise performance and body composition. ◘ Related Content GW Milken Institute School of Public Health Exercise and Nutrition Sciences Academic Laboratories <a href="http://bit.ly/3GjNBCK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3GjNBCK</a> Dr. Levers Bio <a href="http://bit.ly/3UFtjrD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3UFtjrD</a> ◘ Transcript <a href="http://bit.ly/3V09US5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3V09US5</a> ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918</a>) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/</a>) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Exercise, Nutrition Science, & Public Health

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Today we’re talking mind-body medicine with James S. Gordon, MD, a Harvard educated psychiatrist, author,  and world-renowned expert in using mind-body medicine to heal depression, anxiety, and psychological trauma.  In 1991, he founded the Center for Mind-Body Medicine (CMBM), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization that has become a worldwide leader in making self-care, group support, and community-building central to all healthcare, the training of health professionals, and the education of children.  Joining us to co-host this episode with me is Tatiana Znayenko-Miller, a student the MSHS Program in Integrative Medicine  at GW.  She is an intern at CMBM, functioning as the Clinical Research Coordinator. Dr. Gordon has created ground-breaking programs of comprehensive mind-body healing for physicians, medical students, and other health professionals; for people with cancer, depression and other chronic illnesses; for children and families traumatized by natural and man-made disasters; and for U.S. Military returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.He served as the first Chairman of the Program Advisory Council to NIH’s Office of Alternative Medicine. And you were also the Chairman of the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy under Presidents Clinton and G.W. Bush. Register for a CMBM Online Mind-Body Skills Group with James S. Gordon, MD, on that will be held on Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 PM ET, beginning April 16, 2020. https://cmbm.regfox.com/application-to-join-james-s-gordon-md-online-mind-body-skills-group◘Related LinksCenter for Mind-Body Medicinehttps://cmbm.org/TEDMED talk on "Fulfilling Trauma's Hidden Promisehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UriA_Crzfl0Even a single mindfulness meditation session can reduce anxiety. Experimental Biology, 2018.https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/04/180423135048.htmAn Adapted, Four-Week Mind-Body Skills Group for Medical Students: Reducing Stress, Increasing Mindfulness, and Enhancing Self-Care. Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing, 2015.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1550830715000294Alterations in Resting-State Functional Connectivity Link Mindfulness Meditation With Reduced Interleukin-6: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Biological Psychiatry, 2016.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006322316000792◘Transcripthttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-finding-steadier-path-mind-body-medicine-gw-office-of/?published=t◘This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.◘Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Today we’re talking mind-body medicine with James S. Gordon, MD, a Harvard educated psychiatrist, author, and world-renowned expert in using mind-body medicine to heal depression, anxiety, and psychological trauma. In 1991, he founded the Center for Mind-Body Medicine (CMBM), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization that has become a worldwide leader in making self-care, group support, and community-building central to all healthcare, the training of health professionals, and the education of children. Joining us to co-host this episode with me is Tatiana Znayenko-Miller, a student the MSHS Program in Integrative Medicine at GW. She is an intern at CMBM, functioning as the Clinical Research Coordinator. Dr. Gordon has created ground-breaking programs of comprehensive mind-body healing for physicians, medical students, and other health professionals; for people with cancer, depression and other chronic illnesses; for children and families traumatized by natural and man-made disasters; and for U.S. Military returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. He served as the first Chairman of the Program Advisory Council to NIH’s Office of Alternative Medicine. And you were also the Chairman of the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy under Presidents Clinton and G.W. Bush. Register for a CMBM Online Mind-Body Skills Group with James S. Gordon, MD, on that will be held on Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 PM ET, beginning April 16, 2020. <a href="https://cmbm.regfox.com/application-to-join-james-s-gordon-md-online-mind-body-skills-group" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cmbm.regfox.com/application-to-join-james-s-gordon-md-online-mind-body-skills-group</a> ◘ Related Links Center for Mind-Body Medicine <a href="https://cmbm.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cmbm.org/</a> TEDMED talk on "Fulfilling Trauma's Hidden Promise <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UriA_Crzfl0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UriA_Crzfl0</a> Even a single mindfulness meditation session can reduce anxiety. Experimental Biology, 2018. <a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/04/180423135048.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/04/180423135048.htm</a> An Adapted, Four-Week Mind-Body Skills Group for Medical Students: Reducing Stress, Increasing Mindfulness, and Enhancing Self-Care. Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing, 2015. <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1550830715000294" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1550830715000294</a> Alterations in Resting-State Functional Connectivity Link Mindfulness Meditation With Reduced Interleukin-6: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Biological Psychiatry, 2016. <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006322316000792" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006322316000792</a> ◘ Transcript <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-finding-steadier-path-mind-body-medicine-gw-office-of/?published=t" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-finding-steadier-path-mind-body-medicine-gw-office-of/?published=t</a> ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918</a>) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/</a>) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Finding a Steadier Path: Mind-Body Medicine with Dr. James S. Gordon

Today we’re joined by Sahar Swidan, PharmD, RPh, to discuss using supplements, medical marijuana, and cannabinoids for inflammation and pain management. She talks about the THC-CBD entourage effect, curcumin, boswellia and what the literature now tells us.  Dr. Swidan obtained her doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of Michigan, where she completed a 3 year bio-pharmaceutics research fellowship. She is the president and CEO of pharmacy Solutions in Ann Arbor, MI, a unique, personal and educational specialty pharmacy. She is a clinical associate professor of pharmacy at the University of Michigan, College of Pharmacy, and an adjunct professor, Department of Clinical Research and Leadership, at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Swidan is also an internationally known speaker in the areas of pain management and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), and the author of several books, articles, and patient education materials in the area of pain management and functional medicine.◘Related ContentDr. Swidan's websitehttps://sahar.world/about-sahar/ConsumerLab.com https://www.consumerlab.com/NIH's Office of Dietary Supplementshttps://ods.od.nih.gov/NIH's National Center for Complementary and Integrative HealthHerbs at a Glance pagehttps://nccih.nih.gov/health/herbsataglance.htm◘Transcripthttps://www.linkedin.com/post/edit/6594635565268819968/◘This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.◘Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Today we’re joined by Sahar Swidan, PharmD, RPh, to discuss using supplements, medical marijuana, and cannabinoids for inflammation and pain management. She talks about the THC-CBD entourage effect, curcumin, boswellia and what the literature now tells us. Dr. Swidan obtained her doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of Michigan, where she completed a 3 year bio-pharmaceutics research fellowship. She is the president and CEO of pharmacy Solutions in Ann Arbor, MI, a unique, personal and educational specialty pharmacy. She is a clinical associate professor of pharmacy at the University of Michigan, College of Pharmacy, and an adjunct professor, Department of Clinical Research and Leadership, at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Swidan is also an internationally known speaker in the areas of pain management and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), and the author of several books, articles, and patient education materials in the area of pain management and functional medicine. ◘ Related Content Dr. Swidan's website https://sahar.world/about-sahar/ <a href="http://ConsumerLab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ConsumerLab.com</a> <a href="https://www.consumerlab.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.consumerlab.com/</a> NIH's Office of Dietary Supplements <a href="https://ods.od.nih.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ods.od.nih.gov/</a> NIH's National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Herbs at a Glance page <a href="https://nccih.nih.gov/health/herbsataglance.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nccih.nih.gov/health/herbsataglance.htm</a> ◘ Transcript <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/post/edit/6594635565268819968/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/post/edit/6594635565268819968/</a> ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918</a>) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/</a>) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Weeds & Seeds: Using Supplements for Inflammation & Pain

Today's guest is Andrew Heyman, MD, Medical Director, Integrative Medicine Programs, at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Heyman is an expert on stress response and neuroendocrine system. We discuss the physiologic stress response, evaluate the impact of cortisol on nervous and immune system, examine common illnesses in the context of hypocortisol states that mediated diseaseprogression and prognosis, and treatment strategies.Dr. Heyman's research interests include the stress response and neuroendocrinology, cardiometabolic disease, men’s health, and clinical outcome research methodologies.◘Related ContentChronic Stress and the HPA Axis: Clinical Assessment and Therapeutic Considerationshttps://bit.ly/3hYgJk0The effects of chronic stress on health: new insights into the molecular mechanisms of brain–body communicationhttps://bit.ly/31YXl0TUnderstanding the stress response: Chronic activation of this survival mechanism impairs healthhttps://bit.ly/3jFVYKm◘Transcripthttps://bit.ly/2QVe12R◘This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.◘Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Today's guest is Andrew Heyman, MD, Medical Director, Integrative Medicine Programs, at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Heyman is an expert on stress response and neuroendocrine system. We discuss the physiologic stress response, evaluate the impact of cortisol on nervous and immune system, examine common illnesses in the context of hypocortisol states that mediated disease progression and prognosis, and treatment strategies. Dr. Heyman's research interests include the stress response and neuroendocrinology, cardiometabolic disease, men’s health, and clinical outcome research methodologies. ◘ Related Content Chronic Stress and the HPA Axis: Clinical Assessment and Therapeutic Considerations <a href="https://bit.ly/3hYgJk0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3hYgJk0</a> The effects of chronic stress on health: new insights into the molecular mechanisms of brain–body communication <a href="https://bit.ly/31YXl0T" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/31YXl0T</a> Understanding the stress response: Chronic activation of this survival mechanism impairs health <a href="https://bit.ly/3jFVYKm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3jFVYKm</a> ◘ Transcript <a href="https://bit.ly/2QVe12R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2QVe12R</a> ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918</a>) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/</a>) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Stress and the Immune Brain Connection

Today we’re talking food as medicine with Laura Pole, Director of Nourishment Programs at Smith Center for Healing and the Arts in Washington, DC.An oncology clinical nurse specialist, oncology nurse navigator, and health-supportive chef, she has more than 30 years of experience in oncology clinical care and innovative professional education. Chef Laura provides trainings and “informances” across the country in integrative cancer care, culinary translation in cancer care, palliative care, advance care planning, and the human art of healing.◘Related ContentAmerican Institute for Cancer Research CUP reports these  Continuous Update Project provides review of the most up to date evidence on diet, physical activity and cancer) https://www.aicr.org/continuous-update-project/Smith Centerwww.smithcenter.orgBeyond Conventional Cancer Therapieswww.bcct.ngo7 healing practiceshttps://bcct.ngo/integrative-cancer-care/integrative-approaches-to-treatment/7-healing-practices/Eating Wellhttps://bcct.ngo/search-therapies/search-therapy-summaries/eating-wellMoving Morehttps://bcct.ngo/search-therapies/search-therapy-summaries/moving-more◘Transcripthttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-using-food-medicine-integrative-medicine-and-health/?published=t◘This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.◘Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Today we’re talking food as medicine with Laura Pole, Director of Nourishment Programs at Smith Center for Healing and the Arts in Washington, DC. An oncology clinical nurse specialist, oncology nurse navigator, and health-supportive chef, she has more than 30 years of experience in oncology clinical care and innovative professional education. Chef Laura provides trainings and “informances” across the country in integrative cancer care, culinary translation in cancer care, palliative care, advance care planning, and the human art of healing. ◘ Related Content American Institute for Cancer Research CUP reports these Continuous Update Project provides review of the most up to date evidence on diet, physical activity and cancer) <a href="https://www.aicr.org/continuous-update-project/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.aicr.org/continuous-update-project/</a> Smith Center <a href="http://www.smithcenter.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.smithcenter.org</a> Beyond Conventional Cancer Therapies www.bcct.ngo 7 healing practices https://bcct.ngo/integrative-cancer-care/integrative-approaches-to-treatment/7-healing-practices/ Eating Well https://bcct.ngo/search-therapies/search-therapy-summaries/eating-well Moving More https://bcct.ngo/search-therapies/search-therapy-summaries/moving-more ◘ Transcript <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-using-food-medicine-integrative-medicine-and-health/?published=t" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-using-food-medicine-integrative-medicine-and-health/?published=t</a> ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918</a>) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/</a>) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Using Food as Medicine

Today we’re talking Energy Work and the autonomic nervous system with Mara Benner, a Certified Energy Medicine Practitioner, Reiki Master, and Spiritual Director at the GW Center for Integrative Medicine.Mara has more than 30 years in the health care and aging fields. She began her career majoring in gerontology and working at various times in hospitals, nursing homes, home health, hospice and elder protective services. She has worked at the Federal and state level on healthcare and aging policy.Mara is now focused on mind-body-spirit connections through Reiki, Integrative Reflexology, meditation/guided imagery, Yogic Chakra Healing, transitional coaching, and integrative healthcare consulting.She has always been intrigued by the body-mind-emotions-spirit connections. Her passion is in how we can adopt “whole person” care in partnership with the current healthcare system and with each person.◘Related ContentEffects of Reiki Versus Physiotherapy on Relieving Lower Back Pain and Improving Activities Daily Living of Patients With Intervertebral Disc Hernia. http://bit.ly/2H3vPoPEffects of Reiki on Post-cesarean Delivery Pain, Anxiety, and Hemodynamic Parameters: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial. http://bit.ly/2VnAO7xReiki Reduces Burnout Among Community Mental Health Clinicians. http://bit.ly/2tC5GWlThe Effect of Reiki on Work-related Stress of the Registered Nurse. http://bit.ly/2NsGmLkNeurophysiology of human touch and eye gaze in therapeutic relationships and healing: a scoping review. http://bit.ly/2NsH1fM◘Transcript◘This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.◘Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Today we’re talking Energy Work and the autonomic nervous system with Mara Benner, a Certified Energy Medicine Practitioner, Reiki Master, and Spiritual Director at the GW Center for Integrative Medicine. Mara has more than 30 years in the health care and aging fields. She began her career majoring in gerontology and working at various times in hospitals, nursing homes, home health, hospice and elder protective services. She has worked at the Federal and state level on healthcare and aging policy. Mara is now focused on mind-body-spirit connections through Reiki, Integrative Reflexology, meditation/guided imagery, Yogic Chakra Healing, transitional coaching, and integrative healthcare consulting. She has always been intrigued by the body-mind-emotions-spirit connections. Her passion is in how we can adopt “whole person” care in partnership with the current healthcare system and with each person. ◘ Related Content Effects of Reiki Versus Physiotherapy on Relieving Lower Back Pain and Improving Activities Daily Living of Patients With Intervertebral Disc Hernia. <a href="http://bit.ly/2H3vPoP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2H3vPoP</a> Effects of Reiki on Post-cesarean Delivery Pain, Anxiety, and Hemodynamic Parameters: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial. <a href="http://bit.ly/2VnAO7x" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2VnAO7x</a> Reiki Reduces Burnout Among Community Mental Health Clinicians. <a href="http://bit.ly/2tC5GWl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2tC5GWl</a> The Effect of Reiki on Work-related Stress of the Registered Nurse. <a href="http://bit.ly/2NsGmLk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2NsGmLk</a> Neurophysiology of human touch and eye gaze in therapeutic relationships and healing: a scoping review. <a href="http://bit.ly/2NsH1fM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2NsH1fM</a> ◘ Transcript ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918</a>) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/</a>) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Energy Work & the Autonomic Nervous System

Changing one's behavior isn't easy even when it concerns a preventable chronic condition. Health and wellness coaches are relatively new members of the health care team, but they are making an impact on patients who just want to be able to take a walk with a grandchild or those with diabetes seeking to reverse the disease.Health and wellness coaches like Elizabeth Ahmann, ScD, RN, PCC, NBC-HWC, help their clients clarify and implement health and wellness goals and sustain life-changing behaviors.Dr. Ahmann is a faculty member engaged in teaching and course development, in the Health and Wellness Coaching Program at Maryland University of Integrative Health. She is certified by the International Coach Federation at the Professional Certified Coach level and is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach through the International Consortium for Health and Wellness Coaching.Dr. Ahmann has a Masters degree in Nursing from Pace University and a Doctorate in Public Health from The Johns Hopkins University. She frequently presents at conferences on coaching, writing, research, evidence-based practice, ADHD, and mindfulness.◘ Related ContentInternational Consortium for Health and Wellness Coaching (ICHWC)ichwc.org/The ICHWC Coach Directoryichwc.org/nbchwc-directory/#!directory/mapAmerican College of Sports Medicine exercise guidance: www.aliceveneto.com/1/upload/quanti…oping.26_1_.pdfA compendium of the health and wellness coaching literaturejournals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…59827617708562A systemmatic review defining health and wellness coaching: journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.745…gahmj.2013.042Review of researches on smartphone applications for physical activity promotion in healthy adults. Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation, 13(1), 3-11.www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5331995/◘Transcriptwww.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript…-of/?published=t◘This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.◘Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Changing one's behavior isn't easy even when it concerns a preventable chronic condition. Health and wellness coaches are relatively new members of the health care team, but they are making an impact on patients who just want to be able to take a walk with a grandchild or those with diabetes seeking to reverse the disease. Health and wellness coaches like Elizabeth Ahmann, ScD, RN, PCC, NBC-HWC, help their clients clarify and implement health and wellness goals and sustain life-changing behaviors. Dr. Ahmann is a faculty member engaged in teaching and course development, in the Health and Wellness Coaching Program at Maryland University of Integrative Health. She is certified by the International Coach Federation at the Professional Certified Coach level and is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach through the International Consortium for Health and Wellness Coaching. Dr. Ahmann has a Masters degree in Nursing from Pace University and a Doctorate in Public Health from The Johns Hopkins University. She frequently presents at conferences on coaching, writing, research, evidence-based practice, ADHD, and mindfulness. ◘ Related Content International Consortium for Health and Wellness Coaching (ICHWC) <a href="http://ichwc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ichwc.org/</a> The ICHWC Coach Directory <a href="http://ichwc.org/nbchwc-directory/#!directory/map" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ichwc.org/nbchwc-directory/#!directory/map</a> American College of Sports Medicine exercise guidance: <a href="http://www.aliceveneto.com/1/upload/quanti…oping.26_1_.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.aliceveneto.com/1/upload/quanti…oping.26_1_.pdf</a> A compendium of the health and wellness coaching literature <a href="http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…59827617708562" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…59827617708562</a> A systemmatic review defining health and wellness coaching: <a href="http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.745…gahmj.2013.042" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.745…gahmj.2013.042</a> Review of researches on smartphone applications for physical activity promotion in healthy adults. Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation, 13(1), 3-11. <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5331995/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5331995/</a> ◘ Transcript <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript…-of/?published=t" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript…-of/?published=t</a> ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918</a>) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/</a>) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Health Coaching & Mindful Change

Today we’re going to discuss the challenges of making integrative health care accessible to the medically underserved with Mikhail Kogan, MD, founder and chairman of the board of AIM Health Institute. AIM is the first non-profit organization in the DC metropolitan area to provides Integrative Medicine services to low-income and terminally ill patients regardless of their ability to pay. It seeks to educate the public and healthcare professionals about Integrative Medicine. And empower people by providing them with self-care tools.Dr. Kogan is an assistant professor of medicine and associate director of the Integrative Geriatric Fellowship here at GW, director of Integrative Medicine Track, and medical director of the GW Center for Integrative Medicine. ◘Related links:Integrative Medicine for the Underserved (IM4US), a national nonprofithttps://im4us.org/IM4US toolkit for practitioners and teachers working in underserved settingshttps://archive.im4us.org/Using+this+Toolkit?structure=Toolkit&amp;latest=1AIM Health Institutehttp://www.healthaim.org/◘This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.◘Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Today we’re going to discuss the challenges of making integrative health care accessible to the medically underserved with Mikhail Kogan, MD, founder and chairman of the board of AIM Health Institute. AIM is the first non-profit organization in the DC metropolitan area to provides Integrative Medicine services to low-income and terminally ill patients regardless of their ability to pay. It seeks to educate the public and healthcare professionals about Integrative Medicine. And empower people by providing them with self-care tools. Dr. Kogan is an assistant professor of medicine and associate director of the Integrative Geriatric Fellowship here at GW, director of Integrative Medicine Track, and medical director of the GW Center for Integrative Medicine. ◘ Related links: Integrative Medicine for the Underserved (IM4US), a national nonprofit <a href="https://im4us.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://im4us.org/</a> IM4US toolkit for practitioners and teachers working in underserved settings <a href="https://archive.im4us.org/Using+this+Toolkit?structure=Toolkit&amp;latest=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://archive.im4us.org/Using+this+Toolkit?structure=Toolkit&amp;latest=1</a> AIM Health Institute <a href="http://www.healthaim.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.healthaim.org/</a> ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918</a>) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/</a>) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Integrative Medicine, Accessibility, and the Underserved

The gut microbiome has been linked to a wide range of diseases including diabetes, autism, anxiety, and obesity and may affect how patients respond to chemotherapy or other medicines. How can the gut microbiome have so many roles? How does nutrition and the diet affect this?Scott Jackson, PhD, leader of the recently created Complex Microbial Systems Group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) joins GW Integrative Medicine Podcast to discuss the gut microbiome and how nutrition interacts with this hot new organ.https://www.nist.gov/mml/bbd/microbial-metrologyDr. Jackson is leading international efforts to improve microbiome and metagenomic measurements by organizing inter-lab studies, developing reference materials and reference methods, and developing in vitro tools that allow us to better understand microbial community resilience and evolution. Prior to joining NIST, he was a principal investigator with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).  At the FDA, his research focused on characterizing the global genomic diversity of enteric pathogens, with applications for food safety, bioforensics, and public health.◘Information from this EpisodeNIST, formerly known as the National Bureau of Standards, promotes and maintains measurement standards. It also has active programs for encouraging and assisting industry and science to develop and use these standards.Leigh A. Frame, PhD, MHS, mentions attending the Special Nutritional Requirements Workshop at the Natal Academy of Medicine where they discussed how fiber is not a nutrient with current definitions. The Proceedings of this Workshop have been released: https://bit.ly/2L4uxx8Emeran Meyer, MD, a gut-brain connection expert, commented on the work on diet soda and the gut microbiome following the big New Your Times article, “The Germs that Love Diet Soda.” https://bit.ly/2Jz5i02◘Related ContentBlog Post: Say Hello to Our Little Friends: Toward Microbial BiotheraPOOtics and Diagnosticshttps://www.nist.gov/blogs/taking-measure/say-hello-our-little-friends-toward-microbial-biotherapootics-and-diagnosticsHigh-Fiber Diet Shifts Gut Microbes, Lowering Blood Sugar in Diabeticshttps://www.the-scientist.com/the-nutshell/high-fiber-diet-shifts-gut-microbes-lowering-blood-sugar-in-diabetics-29977How gut bacteria impact cancer treatmenthttps://www.statnews.com/2018/04/02/gut-bacteria-cancer-stat-madness/International Metagenomics and Microbiome Standards Alliance (IMMSA)https://microbialstandards.org/◘Transcripthttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-nutrition-gut-microbiome-integrative-medicine-and-health/◘This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.◘Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

The gut microbiome has been linked to a wide range of diseases including diabetes, autism, anxiety, and obesity and may affect how patients respond to chemotherapy or other medicines. How can the gut microbiome have so many roles? How does nutrition and the diet affect this? Scott Jackson, PhD, leader of the recently created Complex Microbial Systems Group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) joins GW Integrative Medicine Podcast to discuss the gut microbiome and how nutrition interacts with this hot new organ. <a href="https://www.nist.gov/mml/bbd/microbial-metrology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nist.gov/mml/bbd/microbial-metrology</a> Dr. Jackson is leading international efforts to improve microbiome and metagenomic measurements by organizing inter-lab studies, developing reference materials and reference methods, and developing in vitro tools that allow us to better understand microbial community resilience and evolution. Prior to joining NIST, he was a principal investigator with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). At the FDA, his research focused on characterizing the global genomic diversity of enteric pathogens, with applications for food safety, bioforensics, and public health. ◘ Information from this Episode NIST, formerly known as the National Bureau of Standards, promotes and maintains measurement standards. It also has active programs for encouraging and assisting industry and science to develop and use these standards. Leigh A. Frame, PhD, MHS, mentions attending the Special Nutritional Requirements Workshop at the Natal Academy of Medicine where they discussed how fiber is not a nutrient with current definitions. The Proceedings of this Workshop have been released: <a href="https://bit.ly/2L4uxx8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2L4uxx8</a> Emeran Meyer, MD, a gut-brain connection expert, commented on the work on diet soda and the gut microbiome following the big New Your Times article, “The Germs that Love Diet Soda.” <a href="https://bit.ly/2Jz5i02" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2Jz5i02</a> ◘ Related Content Blog Post: Say Hello to Our Little Friends: Toward Microbial BiotheraPOOtics and Diagnostics <a href="https://www.nist.gov/blogs/taking-measure/say-hello-our-little-friends-toward-microbial-biotherapootics-and-diagnostics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nist.gov/blogs/taking-measure/say-hello-our-little-friends-toward-microbial-biotherapootics-and-diagnostics</a> High-Fiber Diet Shifts Gut Microbes, Lowering Blood Sugar in Diabetics <a href="https://www.the-scientist.com/the-nutshell/high-fiber-diet-shifts-gut-microbes-lowering-blood-sugar-in-diabetics-29977" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.the-scientist.com/the-nutshell/high-fiber-diet-shifts-gut-microbes-lowering-blood-sugar-in-diabetics-29977</a> How gut bacteria impact cancer treatment <a href="https://www.statnews.com/2018/04/02/gut-bacteria-cancer-stat-madness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.statnews.com/2018/04/02/gut-bacteria-cancer-stat-madness/</a> International Metagenomics and Microbiome Standards Alliance (IMMSA) <a href="https://microbialstandards.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://microbialstandards.org/</a> ◘ Transcript <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-nutrition-gut-microbiome-integrative-medicine-and-health/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-nutrition-gut-microbiome-integrative-medicine-and-health/</a> ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918</a>) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/</a>) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Nutrition and the Gut Microbiome

Earlier in 2019, we collaborated with the GW OB/GYN Department and the GW Center for Integrative Medicine on a Grand Rounds lecture and Q&amp;A on taking an integrative and functional medicine approach to Women's Health. It was so impactful that knew we had to bring it to the podcast. Today we're joined by certified nurse midwife Kimla McDonald, an associate clinical professor with the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), and Anjali Dsouza, MD, an assistant clinical professor also with GW SMHS.CNM McDonald attended Frontier Nursing University, where she received her training as a nurse-midwife. She has worked with women and families for the past 15 years in San Francisco, New Orleans, and the Washington DC metro area. Along with interests in natural childbirth and primary cesarean prevention, complementary therapies for women's health, the transition to menopause, and mind-body therapies, she is committed to teaching and learning with residents, medical and midwifery students, and patients. Dr. Dsouza is the founder and owner of District Center for Integrative Medicine. She is a board-certified physician specializing in Integrative Medicine, Palliative Care, and Psychiatry. Her approach to healing prioritizes the whole person, rather than a specific system or organ, always honoring the importance of the relationship between patient and physician. She has spent the last 10 years studying Integrative and Functional Medicine. ◘Related ContentIntegrative women's health articles by Tori Hudson, ND, author of the "Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine"http://drtorihudson.com/articles/Aviva Romm, MDhttps://avivaromm.com/Sara Gottfried, MDhttps://www.saragottfriedmd.com/American Botanical Councilhttp://abc.herbalgram.org/site/PageServerThe Institute for Functional Medicinehttps://www.ifm.org/District Center for Integrative Medicinehttps://dcimedicine.com/"Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WJOU14/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1"Integrative Women's Health" edited by Victoria Maizes and Tieraona Low Doghttps://www.amazon.com/Integrative-Womens-Health-Medicine-Library/dp/0190214791/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=integrative+women%27s+health&amp;qid=1574095165&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1◘Transcripthttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-integrative-medicine-womens-health-gw-office-of/?trackingId=ngKp6DWL5Q26zBj8D8WmYg%3D%3D◘This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.◘Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Earlier in 2019, we collaborated with the GW OB/GYN Department and the GW Center for Integrative Medicine on a Grand Rounds lecture and Q&amp;A on taking an integrative and functional medicine approach to Women's Health. It was so impactful that knew we had to bring it to the podcast. Today we're joined by certified nurse midwife Kimla McDonald, an associate clinical professor with the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), and Anjali Dsouza, MD, an assistant clinical professor also with GW SMHS. CNM McDonald attended Frontier Nursing University, where she received her training as a nurse-midwife. She has worked with women and families for the past 15 years in San Francisco, New Orleans, and the Washington DC metro area. Along with interests in natural childbirth and primary cesarean prevention, complementary therapies for women's health, the transition to menopause, and mind-body therapies, she is committed to teaching and learning with residents, medical and midwifery students, and patients. Dr. Dsouza is the founder and owner of District Center for Integrative Medicine. She is a board-certified physician specializing in Integrative Medicine, Palliative Care, and Psychiatry. Her approach to healing prioritizes the whole person, rather than a specific system or organ, always honoring the importance of the relationship between patient and physician. She has spent the last 10 years studying Integrative and Functional Medicine. ◘ Related Content Integrative women's health articles by Tori Hudson, ND, author of the "Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine" <a href="http://drtorihudson.com/articles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://drtorihudson.com/articles/</a> Aviva Romm, MD <a href="https://avivaromm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://avivaromm.com/</a> Sara Gottfried, MD <a href="https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/</a> American Botanical Council <a href="http://abc.herbalgram.org/site/PageServer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://abc.herbalgram.org/site/PageServer</a> The Institute for Functional Medicine <a href="https://www.ifm.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ifm.org/</a> District Center for Integrative Medicine <a href="https://dcimedicine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://dcimedicine.com/</a> "Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine" <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WJOU14/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WJOU14/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1</a> "Integrative Women's Health" edited by Victoria Maizes and Tieraona Low Dog <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Integrative-Womens-Health-Medicine-Library/dp/0190214791/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=integrative+women%27s+health&amp;qid=1574095165&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Integrative-Womens-Health-Medicine-Library/dp/0190214791/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=integrative+women%27s+health&amp;qid=1574095165&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1</a> ◘ Transcript <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-integrative-medicine-womens-health-gw-office-of/?trackingId=ngKp6DWL5Q26zBj8D8WmYg%3D%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-integrative-medicine-womens-health-gw-office-of/?trackingId=ngKp6DWL5Q26zBj8D8WmYg%3D%3D</a> ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918</a>) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/</a>) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Integrative Medicine & Women's Health

The GW University recently launched an concentration in nutrition for health care professionals pursing a Master of Science Health Sciences (MSHS) in Integrative Medicine.Designed by Leigh Frame, PhD, MHS, Integrative Programs Director and GW Integrative Medicine co-host, the new program seeks to close the nutrition education gap that persists among most health care professionals. We talk to Dr. Frame about the new program, how an unhealthy diet is the main contributor to the global burden of disease, and how GW is increasing the amount of nutrition education available to health care providers and students in the health professions.  The new MSHS in Integrative Medicine - Nutrition Program is the first and only one in the nation. ◘Related ContentAn article on the new programhttps://smhs.gwu.edu/oimh/news/closing-nutrition-education-gapLink to the new programhttps://smhs.gwu.edu/integrative-medicine/The State of Nutrition Education at US Medical Schoolshttps://www.hindawi.com/journals/jbe/2015/357627/A Time for Change: Nutrition Education in Medicinehttps://nutrition.org/a-time-for-change-nutrition-education-in-medicine/The Deficit of Nutrition Education of Physicianshttps://www.amjmed.com/article/S0002-9343(17)31229-9/pdf◘Transcripthttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-closing-nutrition-education-gap-gw-office-of/?published=t◘This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.◘Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

The GW University recently launched an concentration in nutrition for health care professionals pursing a Master of Science Health Sciences (MSHS) in Integrative Medicine. Designed by Leigh Frame, PhD, MHS, Integrative Programs Director and GW Integrative Medicine co-host, the new program seeks to close the nutrition education gap that persists among most health care professionals. We talk to Dr. Frame about the new program, how an unhealthy diet is the main contributor to the global burden of disease, and how GW is increasing the amount of nutrition education available to health care providers and students in the health professions. The new MSHS in Integrative Medicine - Nutrition Program is the first and only one in the nation. ◘ Related Content An article on the new program <a href="https://smhs.gwu.edu/oimh/news/closing-nutrition-education-gap" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://smhs.gwu.edu/oimh/news/closing-nutrition-education-gap</a> Link to the new program <a href="https://smhs.gwu.edu/integrative-medicine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://smhs.gwu.edu/integrative-medicine/</a> The State of Nutrition Education at US Medical Schools <a href="https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jbe/2015/357627/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jbe/2015/357627/</a> A Time for Change: Nutrition Education in Medicine <a href="https://nutrition.org/a-time-for-change-nutrition-education-in-medicine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nutrition.org/a-time-for-change-nutrition-education-in-medicine/</a> The Deficit of Nutrition Education of Physicians <a href="https://www.amjmed.com/article/S0002-9343(17)31229-9/pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amjmed.com/article/S0002-9343(17)31229-9/pdf</a> ◘ Transcript <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-closing-nutrition-education-gap-gw-office-of/?published=t" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-closing-nutrition-education-gap-gw-office-of/?published=t</a> ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918</a>) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/</a>) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Closing the Nutrition Education Gap

Today we’re going to learn about the oral microbiome and systemic health from Bonnie Feldman, DDS, MBA, Chief Collaboration Officer, DrBonnie360/Your Immunity Connection.  With her unique experiences as a healthcare provider, researcher, analyst, scientist, and patient, Dr. Feldman bridges diverse industries and helps propel the growing convergence of science, tech, and patient demand towards individualized autoimmune care through her consulting, writing, and speaking. Dr. Feldman has spoken at TEDx, SXSW, and Stanford Medicine X.Support for GW Integrative Medicine Podcast comes from our sponsor Blis Technologies, makers of advanced oral probiotics for a healthy mouth and throat. Information on how Blis Technologies is transforming health care is at https://blisprobiotic.com/.◘Transcripthttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-oral-microbiome-systemic-health-connection-gw-office-of/?published=t◘Related ContentDr. Feldman's biohttps://drbonnie360.com/meet-the-team/Visual Annotated Oral Microbiome Research Bibliographyhttps://drbonnie360.com/2018/08/27/oral-microbiome-research-bibliography/"The Oral Microbiome: The Next Frontier"https://www.slideshare.net/DrBonnie360/discovery-on-target-2018-the-oral-microbiome-the-next-frontierTEDx Talk: "The Single Most Valuable Legacy We Can Pass On"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEF-HP2XE7EStanford Medicine X: "The Lonely University of Autoimmune Disease"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDUvywZKWsc◘This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.◘Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Today we’re going to learn about the oral microbiome and systemic health from Bonnie Feldman, DDS, MBA, Chief Collaboration Officer, DrBonnie360/Your Immunity Connection. With her unique experiences as a healthcare provider, researcher, analyst, scientist, and patient, Dr. Feldman bridges diverse industries and helps propel the growing convergence of science, tech, and patient demand towards individualized autoimmune care through her consulting, writing, and speaking. Dr. Feldman has spoken at TEDx, SXSW, and Stanford Medicine X. Support for GW Integrative Medicine Podcast comes from our sponsor Blis Technologies, makers of advanced oral probiotics for a healthy mouth and throat. Information on how Blis Technologies is transforming health care is at <a href="https://blisprobiotic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://blisprobiotic.com/</a>. ◘ Transcript <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-oral-microbiome-systemic-health-connection-gw-office-of/?published=t" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-oral-microbiome-systemic-health-connection-gw-office-of/?published=t</a> ◘ Related Content Dr. Feldman's bio <a href="https://drbonnie360.com/meet-the-team/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drbonnie360.com/meet-the-team/</a> Visual Annotated Oral Microbiome Research Bibliography <a href="https://drbonnie360.com/2018/08/27/oral-microbiome-research-bibliography/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drbonnie360.com/2018/08/27/oral-microbiome-research-bibliography/</a> "The Oral Microbiome: The Next Frontier" <a href="https://www.slideshare.net/DrBonnie360/discovery-on-target-2018-the-oral-microbiome-the-next-frontier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.slideshare.net/DrBonnie360/discovery-on-target-2018-the-oral-microbiome-the-next-frontier</a> TEDx Talk: "The Single Most Valuable Legacy We Can Pass On" <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEF-HP2XE7E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEF-HP2XE7E</a> Stanford Medicine X: "The Lonely University of Autoimmune Disease" <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDUvywZKWsc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDUvywZKWsc</a> ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918</a>) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/</a>) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

The Oral Microbiome-Systemic Health Connection

Kristi Funk

Apart from skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer and and second leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States. However, many women don’t know that lifestyle factors—especially food choices—can reduce the risk of developing breast cancer and help after a breast cancer diagnosis.Today we’re joined by breast cancer surgeon and author Kristi Funk, MD, to discuss some of the choices your patients can make to improve their breast health and lower overall cancer risk and the Physicians Committee's Let's Beat Breast Cancer: A 4-Pronged Approach campaign.Dr. Funk is an expert in minimally-invasive diagnostic and treatment methods for all types of breast disease. She received her medical degree from the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine.  She completed a surgical breast fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in 2002. She served as a surgeon and Director at the Cedars-Sinai Breast Center until 2009. That year, she opened the Pink Lotus Breast Center.◘Related ContentLet's Beat Breast Cancer campaignhttps://www.pcrm.org/letsbeatbreastcancerASCO endorses integrative oncology guidelines for breast cancer patientshttps://www.fredhutch.org/en/news/center-news/2018/06/asco-endorses-integrative-oncology-guidelines-for-breast-cancer-patients.htmlIncreased Fiber Intake Decreases Premenopausal Breast Cancer Riskhttps://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/137/3/e20154376Six Yoga Poses to See You Through Breast Cancer Treatmenthttps://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/healing-refuge The State of Integrative Oncology: A New Erahttps://www.ascopost.com/issues/february-10-2018/the-state-of-integrative-oncology-a-new-era/Using Integrative Medicine Approaches for Cancer-Related Fatiguehttps://www.cancernetwork.com/patient-care/using-integrative-medicine-approaches-cancer-related-fatigue◘Transcripthttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-integrative-medicine-breast-health-dr-funk-gw-office-of/◘This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.◘Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Apart from skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer and and second leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States. However, many women don’t know that lifestyle factors—especially food choices—can reduce the risk of developing breast cancer and help after a breast cancer diagnosis. Today we’re joined by breast cancer surgeon and author Kristi Funk, MD, to discuss some of the choices your patients can make to improve their breast health and lower overall cancer risk and the Physicians Committee's Let's Beat Breast Cancer: A 4-Pronged Approach campaign. Dr. Funk is an expert in minimally-invasive diagnostic and treatment methods for all types of breast disease. She received her medical degree from the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine. She completed a surgical breast fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in 2002. She served as a surgeon and Director at the Cedars-Sinai Breast Center until 2009. That year, she opened the Pink Lotus Breast Center. ◘ Related Content Let's Beat Breast Cancer campaign <a href="https://www.pcrm.org/letsbeatbreastcancer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pcrm.org/letsbeatbreastcancer</a> ASCO endorses integrative oncology guidelines for breast cancer patients <a href="https://www.fredhutch.org/en/news/center-news/2018/06/asco-endorses-integrative-oncology-guidelines-for-breast-cancer-patients.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.fredhutch.org/en/news/center-news/2018/06/asco-endorses-integrative-oncology-guidelines-for-breast-cancer-patients.html</a> Increased Fiber Intake Decreases Premenopausal Breast Cancer Risk <a href="https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/137/3/e20154376" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/137/3/e20154376</a> Six Yoga Poses to See You Through Breast Cancer Treatment <a href="https://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/healing-refuge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/healing-refuge</a> The State of Integrative Oncology: A New Era <a href="https://www.ascopost.com/issues/february-10-2018/the-state-of-integrative-oncology-a-new-era/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ascopost.com/issues/february-10-2018/the-state-of-integrative-oncology-a-new-era/</a> Using Integrative Medicine Approaches for Cancer-Related Fatigue <a href="https://www.cancernetwork.com/patient-care/using-integrative-medicine-approaches-cancer-related-fatigue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cancernetwork.com/patient-care/using-integrative-medicine-approaches-cancer-related-fatigue</a> ◘ Transcript <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-integrative-medicine-breast-health-dr-funk-gw-office-of/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-integrative-medicine-breast-health-dr-funk-gw-office-of/</a> ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918</a>) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/</a>) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Integrative Medicine & Breast Health with Dr. Kristi Funk

Today we talk about the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition, with GW's Loretta DiPietro, PhD. She was one of 17 nationally recognized experts in physical activity and health to be appointed to the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee did a systematic review of the scientific evidence over a two year period. In February 2018, they submitted a Scientific Report to the HHS Secretary. This report helped inform the new guidelines. This is the first time the federal physical activity guidance have been updated since 2008Dr. DiPietro is a professor and outgoing chair of the Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at GW’s Milken Institute School of Public Health. She is a widely published researcher with particular interest in the role of physical activity in the health of older adults. She has been awarded grants from the National Institute on Aging and the American Cancer Society, and she lectures at medical schools, public health schools and other organizations around the world.* Dr. DiPietro referred to the 2020 Guidelines at the 29-minute mark. She meant to say the 2028 Guidelines.◘Notable UpdatesThe previous guidelines stated that only 10-minute bouts of physical activity counted toward meeting the guidelines. This requirement has been removed because all activity counts.There are immediate health benefits, attainable from a single bout of activity, including reduced anxiety and blood pressure, improved quality of sleep, and improved insulin sensitivity.There are more long-term benefits from physical activity, including improved brain health, reduced risk of eight types of cancer (previously two), reduced risk for fall-related injuries in older adults, and reduced risk of excessive weight gain.Physical activity helps manage more chronic health conditions. It can decrease pain for those with osteoarthritis, reduce disease progression for hypertension and type 2 diabetes, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and improve cognition for those with dementia, multiple sclerosis, ADHD, and Parkinson’s disease.There are new key guidelines for preschool children to be active throughout the day to enhance growth and development. ◘Related ContentHHS Press Release on the News Physical Activity Guidelines for Americanshttps://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2018/11/12/hhs-releases-physical-activity-guidelines-americans-2nd-edition.htmlDownload the Complete Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd editionhttps://health.gov/paguidelines/second-edition/pdf/Physical_Activity_Guidelines_2nd_edition.pdfScientific Report of the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee https://health.gov/paguidelines/second-edition/report/◘Transcripthttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-new-physical-activity-guidelines-americans-gw-office-of/?published=t◘This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.◘Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Today we talk about the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition, with GW's Loretta DiPietro, PhD. She was one of 17 nationally recognized experts in physical activity and health to be appointed to the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee did a systematic review of the scientific evidence over a two year period. In February 2018, they submitted a Scientific Report to the HHS Secretary. This report helped inform the new guidelines. This is the first time the federal physical activity guidance have been updated since 2008 Dr. DiPietro is a professor and outgoing chair of the Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at GW’s Milken Institute School of Public Health. She is a widely published researcher with particular interest in the role of physical activity in the health of older adults. She has been awarded grants from the National Institute on Aging and the American Cancer Society, and she lectures at medical schools, public health schools and other organizations around the world. * Dr. DiPietro referred to the 2020 Guidelines at the 29-minute mark. She meant to say the 2028 Guidelines. ◘ Notable Updates The previous guidelines stated that only 10-minute bouts of physical activity counted toward meeting the guidelines. This requirement has been removed because all activity counts. There are immediate health benefits, attainable from a single bout of activity, including reduced anxiety and blood pressure, improved quality of sleep, and improved insulin sensitivity. There are more long-term benefits from physical activity, including improved brain health, reduced risk of eight types of cancer (previously two), reduced risk for fall-related injuries in older adults, and reduced risk of excessive weight gain. Physical activity helps manage more chronic health conditions. It can decrease pain for those with osteoarthritis, reduce disease progression for hypertension and type 2 diabetes, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and improve cognition for those with dementia, multiple sclerosis, ADHD, and Parkinson’s disease. There are new key guidelines for preschool children to be active throughout the day to enhance growth and development. ◘ Related Content HHS Press Release on the News Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans <a href="https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2018/11/12/hhs-releases-physical-activity-guidelines-americans-2nd-edition.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2018/11/12/hhs-releases-physical-activity-guidelines-americans-2nd-edition.html</a> Download the Complete Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition <a href="https://health.gov/paguidelines/second-edition/pdf/Physical_Activity_Guidelines_2nd_edition.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://health.gov/paguidelines/second-edition/pdf/Physical_Activity_Guidelines_2nd_edition.pdf</a> Scientific Report of the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee <a href="https://health.gov/paguidelines/second-edition/report/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://health.gov/paguidelines/second-edition/report/</a> ◘ Transcript <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-new-physical-activity-guidelines-americans-gw-office-of/?published=t" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-new-physical-activity-guidelines-americans-gw-office-of/?published=t</a> ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918</a>) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/</a>) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

New Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans: Getting Granular

Today we’re going to talk about the Integrative Medicine Track Program of the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS). Our guests are Mikhail Kogan, MD, Integrative Medicine Track Director; Lauren Vilardo a second-year GW medical school student; and Kami Veltri, MD Candidate, GW SMHS.The Integrative Medicine Track is one of nine Scholarly Concentrations, an educational program designed to enrich students' experiences, opportunities, and expose them to various concentrations of study. It was launched a decade ago by John Pan, MD, founding medical director of the GW Office of Integrative Medicine.Learn more about the GW SMHS Office of Student Professional Enrichment's Integrative Medicine Track here:https://smhs.gwu.edu/oso/track-program/integrative-medicine◘This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.◘Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Today we’re going to talk about the Integrative Medicine Track Program of the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS). Our guests are Mikhail Kogan, MD, Integrative Medicine Track Director; Lauren Vilardo a second-year GW medical school student; and Kami Veltri, MD Candidate, GW SMHS. The Integrative Medicine Track is one of nine Scholarly Concentrations, an educational program designed to enrich students' experiences, opportunities, and expose them to various concentrations of study. It was launched a decade ago by John Pan, MD, founding medical director of the GW Office of Integrative Medicine. Learn more about the GW SMHS Office of Student Professional Enrichment's Integrative Medicine Track here: <a href="https://smhs.gwu.edu/oso/track-program/integrative-medicine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://smhs.gwu.edu/oso/track-program/integrative-medicine</a> ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918</a>) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/</a>) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

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Today we’re going to delve into the much anticipated report from the Lancet Commission on the Global Syndemic of Obesity with Bill Dietz, MD, PhD, Commission Co-Chair. The Commission  used a syndemics approach to examine the health consequences of identifiable disease interactions and the social, environmental, or economic factors that promote such interaction and worsen disease. A nationally renowned expert in obesity, nutrition and physical activity, Dr. Dietz is also the Director and Chair of the Sumner M. Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness a the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. Dr. Dietz is also a member of the National Academy of Medicine and Director of the STOP Obesity Alliance here at GW. Prior to GW, he was the Director of the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.◘Transcripthttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-global-syndemic-obesity-undernutrition-gw-office-of/?published=t◘Related ContentThe Global Syndemic of Obesity, Undernutrition, and Climate Change: The Lancet Commission Reporthttp://bit.ly/2B7j34YWilliam Dietz: shaping science and policy on obesityhttp://bit.ly/2UlDhPrSTOP Obesity Alliance at the George Washington University http://stopobesityalliance.org/◘This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.◘Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

Today we’re going to delve into the much anticipated report from the Lancet Commission on the Global Syndemic of Obesity with Bill Dietz, MD, PhD, Commission Co-Chair. The Commission used a syndemics approach to examine the health consequences of identifiable disease interactions and the social, environmental, or economic factors that promote such interaction and worsen disease. A nationally renowned expert in obesity, nutrition and physical activity, Dr. Dietz is also the Director and Chair of the Sumner M. Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness a the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. Dr. Dietz is also a member of the National Academy of Medicine and Director of the STOP Obesity Alliance here at GW. Prior to GW, he was the Director of the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ◘ Transcript <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-global-syndemic-obesity-undernutrition-gw-office-of/?published=t" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-global-syndemic-obesity-undernutrition-gw-office-of/?published=t</a> ◘ Related Content The Global Syndemic of Obesity, Undernutrition, and Climate Change: The Lancet Commission Report <a href="http://bit.ly/2B7j34Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2B7j34Y</a> William Dietz: shaping science and policy on obesity <a href="http://bit.ly/2UlDhPr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2UlDhPr</a> STOP Obesity Alliance at the George Washington University <a href="http://stopobesityalliance.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://stopobesityalliance.org/</a> ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918</a>) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/</a>) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

A Global Syndemic: Obesity, Undernutrition, & Climate Change

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