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In the summer of 2024, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released a Hemp Plant Reference Material to help labs accurately measure the amount of THC, CBD, toxic elements and other compounds in cannabis products. It will also help producers and state regulators ensure that cannabis products are safe to use and accurately labeled. Today, we’re going to talk about NIST's Hemp Plant Reference Material and about improving cannabis science with leading experts in the field of cannabis medicine. Our guests are Dr. Bryon Adinoff, president of the Doctors for Drug Policy Reform, and Dr. Leslie Mendoza Temple, former Chair of the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board for the Illinois Department of Public Health. Dr. Adinoff is an addiction psychiatrist, neuroscientist, academician, and advocate. He was appointed Clinical Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine following his retirement as Distinguished Professor of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Research in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and as a psychiatrist for 30 years with the Department of Veterans Affairs. He has published over 200 papers and book chapters on the neurobiology and treatment of addiction and is Editor-in-Chief of The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse. Dr. Temple is a Clinical Associate Professor for NorthShore University HealthSystem’s Department of Family Medicine and Medical Director of the NorthShore Integrative Medicine Program. She was recently appointed as an endowed Chair of Integrative Medicine by the Owen L. Coon Foundation. She is also a Clinical Associate Professor in Family Medicine at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. ◘ Related Content NIST’s New Hemp Reference Material Will Help Ensure Accurate Cannabis Measurements https://bit.ly/3XWruef NIST Tools for Cannabis Laboratory Quality Assurance https://bit.ly/3Bq0lau ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3THgP4F ◘ 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 broccoli, sulforaphane, and combating inflammation, as well as the new research and education discipline of microbes and social equity, with Sue Ishaq, PhD, founder of the Microbes and Social Equity Working Group, Principal Investigator at the Ishaq Lab, and assistant professor of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at the University of Maine School of Food and Agriculture. The Ishaq lab investigate solutions for using microorganisms to resolve disordered communities and host health by increasing our understanding of the interactions between animal (or human) hosts and their resident microbiota. Over the years, Dr. Ishaq's research has gone from wild animal gut microbiomes, to soils, to buildings, and back to the gut. Since 2019, her lab in Maine has focused on host-associated microbial communities in animals and humans, and in particular, how host and microbes interact in the gut and can be harnessed to reduce inflammation. She is also the early-career At Large member of the Board of Directors for the American Society for Microbiology, 2024- 2027. ◘ Related Links The Ishaq Lab https://sueishaqlab.org/ The Ishaq Lab's Broccoli Project https://bit.ly/3T1RSAf Framing the discussion of microorganisms as a facet of social equity in human health https://bit.ly/4cIJqwU Introducing the Microbes and Social Equity Working Group: Considering the Microbial Components of Social, Environmental, and Health Justice https://bit.ly/4e3zgYH the mSystems special collection on related research https://bit.ly/476smQv The Microbes and Social Equity Working Group https://bit.ly/4dFrTqH ◘ Transcript bit.ly/3KPQRa6 ◘ 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 on the pod, we talk about nutrition studies and how to understand them with nutrition scientists Danny Lennon, MSc, and Alan Flanagan, PhD, of Sigma Nutrition. Sigma Nutrition provides objective, high-quality, evidence-based information on nutrition. It produces educational content aimed at dietitians, nutritionists, health & fitness professionals, nutrition science academics, and those interested in the details of—and gaining a better understanding of—nutrition science. Danny is the founder of and head of content for Sigma Nutrition and Alan is the company’s research communication officer and founder of Alinea Nutrition. You’ll find both of them on the highly popular Sigma Nutrition Radio podcast. Note: Interested in learning more about nutrition? The George Washignton University School of Medicine & Health Sciences offers a MSHS in Integrative Medicine Nutrition that provides you with the opportunity to gain a foundation in Integrative Medicine practice while taking a deep dive into nutrition.) ◘ Related Links: GW Integrative Medicine Programs integrativemedicine.smhs.gwu.edu Sigma Nutrition sigmanutrition.com Alinea Nutrition alineanutrition.com Applied Nutrition Literacy Course (Online) nutritionliteracy.podia.com ◘ Transcript bit.ly/3JoA2mz ◘ 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 the leaders of the GW research team, nutrition scientist Leigh Frame, PhD, MHS, and GW medical student researcher Jacob Hands, who looked at cocoa products in the U.S., lead, and other heavy metal contaminants. Some of the key findings will surprise you. This unique study was conducted by researchers from the Frame-Corr Lab here at GW, the GW Resiliency & Well-being Center, GW Integrative Medicine Programs, and Consumer Labs. Dr. Frame is an associate professor, Department of Clinical Research & Leadership, associate professor, Physician Assistant Studies, program director, Integrative Medicine, executive director, Office of Integrative Medicine and Health, associate director, Resiliency & Well-Being Center, and co-director of the Frame-Corr Lab here at the GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Jacob is a medical student at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. His research interests include lipid metabolism, glucose, cancer, nutrition and evolutionary biology. His Twitter handle is @jacobmhands. ◘ Related Links A Multi-Year Heavy Metal Analysis of 72 Dark Chocolate and Cocoa Products in the USA https://bit.ly/4fqu8j5 GW Press Release https://bit.ly/3LQ8FCq Consumer Labs https://bit.ly/3SzyE4P Frame-Corr Lab https://bit.ly/4cX0XT3 GW Resiliency & Well-being Center https://bit.ly/3x7pj8D GW Integrative Medicine https://bit.ly/3yaQHHS ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3JoA2mz ◘ 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 polyvagal theory, nutrition, sleep, and embodiment for trauma with scientist Catherine Justice, DPT, PT, C-IAYT, E-RYT, CST, FAIHM. Polyvagal theory emphasizes the role the autonomic nervous system, especially the vagus nerve, plays in regulating our health and behavior. An expert in Physical Therapy, Integrative Medicine and wellness, Dr. Justice uses holistic and creative approaches to Physical Therapy and wellness including therapeutic yoga, posture training and somatic education, and craniosacral therapy. Dr. Justice serves as the Program Manager for Integrative Health at Hennepin Healthcare, a safety-net hospital system serving the Minneapolis Metro area. She is also the Associate Editor for the International Journal for Yoga Therapy. ◘ Related Links Dr. Justice's Bio https://bit.ly/3xRJiwM Hennepin Healthcare https://bit.ly/4eWCPkK International Journal of Yoga Therapy (IJYT) https://bit.ly/45XS60y ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3Ljg1y4 ◘ 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 on the pod we talk about the science of weight cutting with nutritional scientist Danny Lennon, MSc, founder, CEO, and lead content creator of Sigma Nutrition. He is also the co-author of the recent book, “Making Weight: The Ultimate Science Based Guide to Cutting Weight for Combat Sports.” He is currently a member of the Advisory Board of the Sports Nutrition Association, the global regulatory body responsible for the standardisation of best practice in the sports nutrition profession. Danny has a master’s degree (MSc.) in Nutritional Sciences from University College Cork, during which time he took classes in biochemistry, clinical nutrition, micronutrient interactions and physiology. He has spoken on the science of sports nutrition at conferences and events all over Europe (including London, Dublin, Amsterdam and Vienna), as well as the United States and Australia. He is also the long-time host of Sigma Nutrition Radio. ◘ Related Content Sigma Nutrition https://sigmanutrition.com/ Danny Lennon's Bio https://bit.ly/3VwqbAk Sigma Nutrition Radio https://bit.ly/3VG4UnU ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3KPQRa6 ◘ 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.

Proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, are a class of popular drugs that reduce the amount of acid produced in the stomach. They are often the first-line treatment for conditions related to acid, such as esophagitis, non-erosive reflux disease, and peptic ulcer disease. We talk about PPIs and dementia with Misha Kogan, MD, ABIOM, RCST, medical director of the GW Center of Integrative Medicine and associate professor of Medicine here at GW. Studies show that people who take proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for more than four years and are 45 or older have a 33% higher risk of developing dementia than those who have never taken PPIs. An expert on neurodegenerative diseases, Dr. Kogan completed the Geriatric Fellowship at GW. He is the chief editor of the first definitive textbook on Integrative Medicine and aging, “Integrative Geriatric Medicine,” part of Andrew Weil Integrative Medicine Library series. Dr. Kogan is also on the faculty of the GW Institute for Brain Health and Dementias; associate director of the Geriatrics Fellowship Program at GW; and founder and director othe George Washington University Integrative Geriatrics Fellowship Track. ◘ Related Content Institute for Brain Health and Dementia https://brainhealth.gwu.edu/ Choudhury A, Jena A, Jearth V, et al. Vitamin B12 deficiency and use of proton pump inhibitors: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2023;17(5):479-487. doi:10.1080/17474124.2023.2204229 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37060552/ Gommers LMM, Hoenderop JGJ, de Baaij JHF. Mechanisms of proton pump inhibitor-induced hypomagnesemia. Acta Physiol (Oxf). 2022;235(4):e13846. doi:10.1111/apha.13846 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35652564/ Geng T, Chen JX, Zhou YF, et al. Proton Pump Inhibitor Use and Risks of Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2023;108(6):e216-e222. doi:10.1210/clinem/dgac750 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36573284/ Liu W, Wang J, Wang M, Wang M, Liu M. Association of proton pump inhibitor use with risk of kidney stones: an analysis of cross-sectional data from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2007-2018). BMJ Open. 2023;13(10):e075136. Published 2023 Oct 16. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2023-075136 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37844987/ Gao S, Song W, Lin T, et al. Prolonged Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors, but Not Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonists, Is Associated With Lower Bone Mineral Density in Males Aged Over 70. Front Med (Lausanne). 2021;8:725359. Published 2021 Aug 23. doi:10.3389/fmed.2021.725359 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34497815/ ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3V1BoJT ◘ 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 on the pod we are going to talk about the science behind nutritional neuroscience with Stephen Fleming, PhD. This scientific discipline studies the effects various components of the diet such as minerals, vitamins, protein, carbohydrates, fats, dietary supplements, synthetic hormones, and food additives have on neurochemistry, neurobiology, behavior, and cognition, according to the journal Nutritional Neuroscience. An expert on nutrition and cognitive development, Dr. Fleming is also the co-founder and CEO of Traverse Science, Inc., a company that helps researchers at global nutrition organizations take a visual and evidence-based approach to scientific substantiation. He found his roots first in psychology (B.S) and later as a neuroscientist (PhD) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His mission is to create tools, teams, and frameworks that enable others to cut through misinformation and data overload to understand the science. ◘ 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 on the pod we talk about cancer survivorship with Sanna Ali, MSN, CRNP, an Oncology nurse practitioner (NP), cancer survivorship researcher and advocate, and PhD student at the School of Nursing at George Washington University. She currently practices at the GW Center for Integrative Medicine. In her role as an NP, she saw first-hand the multifaceted, complex issues that burden cancer survivors. She decided to pursue her PhD to develop the research skills needed for knowledge generation and scientific discovery that will improve the quality of life and outcomes for cancer survivors. She has presented her PhD-related work both locally and nationally. She received a Sigma Theta Tau International, Phi Epsilon Chapter Small Grant for 2023-2024 to support her project, “Perspectives and attitudes of oncology professionals related to cancer survivorship: A qualitative case study.” NP Ali is the Maryland State Liaison for the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) where she works to advance and support the NP profession at the state and national levels. She is also a member of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) Champions program for clinicians and researchers interested in improving care for cancer survivors. ◘ Related Links NP Ali's bio https://bit.ly/48UcGPz National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship article on NP Ali https://bit.ly/497OI3u National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship https://bit.ly/3TFSP22 The National Cancer Institute’s Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine https://cam.cancer.gov/ American Society of Clinical Oncology's Integrative Oncology blog posts https://bit.ly/4913b15 ◘ Transcript https://bit.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.

Today on the pod we talk about C-15:0 Essential Fatty Acid with Dr. Stephanie Venn-WatsonDVM, MPH. Dr. Venn-Watson is the CEO and co-founder of Seraphina Therapeutics, Inc. in San Diego, California. She and her husband, Eric Venn-Watson, MD, made the groundbreaking discovery of C15:0. Also known as pentadecanoic acid, C15:0 is an essential fatty acid that has largely disappeared from the modern Western diet. Certain kinds of fatty acids can actually slow aging-related breakdown in our cells. And C15:0 is one of them. The Drs. Venn-Watson are bringing it to the market as a food fortifier and nutritional supplement called fatty15. ◘ Related Links Discover C15: A Nutritional Discovery 90 Years in the Making www.DiscoverC15.com Fatty15 www.Fatty15.com Dr. Venn-Watson’s TEDx Talk: Save the dolphins. Save the world https://bit.ly/48Vuz0t Broader and safer clinically-relevant activities of pentadecanoic acid compared to omega-3: Evaluation of an emerging essential fatty acid across twelve primary human cell-based disease systems https://bit.ly/434UOjn Pentadecanoylcarnitine is a newly discovered endocannabinoid with pleiotropic activities relevant to supporting physical and mental health https://bit.ly/3wBxIF3 Dairy Fat Intake, Plasma C15:0 and Plasma Iso-C17:0 are inversely associated with Liver Fat in Children https://bit.ly/49CuSON ◘ Transcript https://bit.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 get sciency with the GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences' Anil Bajnath, MD, MBA, IFMCP, ABAARM, MIFHI, an expert on Precision Medicine, aka Personalized Medicine. (Sciency is a word—it's in the OED.) This episode was originally published May 31, 2020. Dr. Bajnath is the CEO and Founder of The Institute for Human Optimization Precision Medicine Research Group and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the GW Integrative Medicine Programs at the university. The NIH describes Precision Medicine as "an emerging approach for disease treatment and prevention that takes into account individual variability in genes, environment, and lifestyle for each person." Dr. Bajnath is board-certified in Family Medicine and Integrative Medicine. Throughout the span of a decade, he has cultivated extensive first-hand experience in Precision, Integrative, Functional and Genomic Medicine. He is also the author of "The Longevity Equation: The Step-By-Step Blueprint to Hack Your Genes, Optimize Your Health, And Master the Art of Existence." ◘ Related Content Dr. Bajnath's website https://anilbajnath.com/ Dr. Bajnath's book: "The Longevity Equation: The Step-By-Step Blueprint to Hack Your Genes, Optimize Your Health, And Master the Art of Existence" https://longevityequation.net/ NIH: The Promise of Precision Medicine https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/what-we-do/nih-turning-discovery-into-health/promise-precision-medicine Sung Symposium: Next Generation Health www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xlf3jhJNB…&feature=emb_logo CDC: Precision health: Improving health for each of us and all of us https://www.cdc.gov/genomics/about/precision_med.htm Who Will Benefit From Precision Medicine www.ucsf.edu/magazine/benefit-precision-medicine ◘ Transcript www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript…lth/?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 discuss evidence-based approaches that use food and the gut microbiome to promote health and treat disease with Christopher Damman, MD, MA, a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist at the Digestive Health Center at the University of Washington Medical Center and CMO, Scientific Medical & Scientific Officer at Uplifting Results Labs. Dr. Damman is a physician scientist with a particular interest in the microbiome and functional foods. Earlier in 2023, he gave a talk on the clinical application of the evidence base for dietary and microbial interventions to support well-being at our 6th Annual Sung Symposium: The Gut, Microbes, & Well-being. Dr. Damman has a particular interest in the microbiome & functional foods, and he explores these themes as Editor-In-Chief at Gut Bites MD. He’s also a clinical associate professor of Medicine at the University of Washington and entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience across the private, philanthropic, and academic sectors. ◘ Related Links Dr. Dammen's Bio & Research Page https://bit.ly/3G2f76u Gut Bites MD https://gutbites.org/ Hangry bacteria in your gut microbiome are linked to chronic disease—feeding them these nutrients could lead to a healthier body https://bit.ly/3unqMuc VIDEOS | 2023 Sung Symposium: The Gut, Microbes, & Well-being https://bit.ly/SungVideos Uplifting Results Labs https://bit.ly/46pOjaV ◘ Transcript bit.ly/45OtWE6 ◘ 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 kuli kuli, or Moringa oleifera, with Dr. Jed Fahey, former director of the Cullman Chemoprotection Center at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Lisa Curtis, founder and CEO of Kuli Kuli Foods. A nutritional biochemist and leader in chemoprotection, Dr. Fahey has broad training and extensive background in plant physiology, human nutrition, phytochemistry and nutritional biochemistry. Many of these studies deal with cruciferous vegetables and the Moringa oleifera. Lisa is a social entrepreneur whose company Kuli Kuli Foods, includes a team of entrepreneurs, product developers, and change makers who are improving lives through sustainable nutrition and livelihood for women and farmers in the developing world using the moringa plant. Kuli Kuli Foods created a discount code for 20% off any order. Use this link to enable the discount code to be automatically applied www.kulikulifoods.com/discount/OIMH ◘ Related Links Cullman Chemoprotection Center Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine bit.ly/3QpmPNW Kuli Kuli Foods bit.ly/3M69yHC Moringa oleifera: An Updated Comprehensive Review of Its Pharmacological Activities, Ethnomedicinal, Phytopharmaceutical Formulation, Clinical, Phytochemical, and Toxicological Aspects bit.ly/45KDHDb Moringa oleifera: A Review of the Medical Evidence for Its Nutritional, Therapeutic, and Prophylactic Properties. Part 1. bit.ly/3M9fP5i Johns Hopkins University Magazine: "Is Moringa the Next Superfood?" bit.ly/3Q7M2va Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's Moringa page bit.ly/404tNeA ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/45OtWE6 ◘ 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.

Physician-scientist Sunil K. Aggarwal, MD, PhD, FAAPMR, co-founder and co-director of the Advanced Integrative Medical Science Institute (AIMS), is among the leading researchers giving lectures at the GW Medicinal Fungi Conference from 9 am to 4:20 pm ET on Friday, September 22, 2023. It's not too late to register for this online conference. bit.ly/3QUqlAD Dr. Aggarwal’s primary clinical and research work is in Palliative Care, Rehabilitation Medicine, medical cannabis care integration, and Psychedelic Integrative Medicine. Board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Hospice and Palliative Medicine, he has served as the Chair of the Integrative Medicine Special Interest Group at the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Aggarwal is a Clinical Instructor at the University of Washington School of Medicine, an Affiliate Assistant Professor of Geography at the University of Washington, and a Faculty Member of the National Family Medicine Residency. He is an Associate Member of the New York Academy of Medicine and the Humboldt Institute for Interdisciplinary Marijuana Research. He serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of the National Cancer Institute’s PDQ Cancer CAM information summary on cannabis and cannabinoids. ◘ Related content Psychedelics for Brain Injury: A Mini-Review www.aimsinstitute.net/psychedelics-f…a-mini-review/ AIMS Co-Director Dr. Sunil Aggarwal Featured on the show The Edge on The Bluntness www.aimsinstitute.net/aims-co-direct…the-bluntness/ Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research www.hopkinsmedicine.org/psychiatry/re…research.html ◘ Transcript www.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.

Today, we talk to Peter Grinspoon, MD, about cannabis myths and his new book “Seeing through the Smoke: A Cannabis Specialist Untangles the Truth about Marijuana.” Dr. Grinspoon is a primary care physician and cannabis specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital and an Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School. A certified Health and Wellness Coach, he has provided medical cannabis care for patients for two decades. A widely recognized expert on cannabis science and drug policy, he is a board member of the advocacy group Doctors for Cannabis Regulation. He regularly appears as an expert on national television and radio programs, including NPR’s All Things Considered, NBC Nightly News, C-SPAN’s Washington Journal, Fox News and The New York Times. ◘ Related Links Dr. Grinspoon's website https://www.petergrinspoon.com/ "Seeing through the Smoke: A Cannabis Specialist Untangles the Truth about Marijuana" https://www.petergrinspoon.com/book/#SSTS ◘ Transcript bit.ly/3JoA2mz (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 on the pod we talk about the gut microbiome and pancreatic health and disease with researcher and clinician Mark Haupt, MD, Chief Medical Officer of IFF Health & Biosciences. IFF Health & Biosciences is a company that conducts extensive R&D activities in the fields of food science, microbiology and molecular biology. For five years prior to IFF, he joined an early-stage complex genomics and bioinformatics company focused on precision medicine with an initial focus in pancreatic disease. Dr. Haupt is a pediatric pulmonologist who has dedicated his career to helping patients with pancreatic disease through his work in academia and the pharmaceutical industry. His scholarly activities focused on improving nutritional outcomes in children with cystic fibrosis via pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy. He ultimately transitioned to the pharma/biotech industry where he continued to focus on complex inflammatory syndromes of the digestive tract. He is passionate about improving health through nutrition, personalized medicine and data. ◘ 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. https://bit.ly/3JoA2mz

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 & 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 amzn.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.

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 bit.ly/3OYfvsi Dr. Beier's Research and Publications bit.ly/43GU9nm Find Empathy bit.ly/3OYPlWm ◘ Transcript bit.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.

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 integrativepalliative.com ◘ Transcript bit.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 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) 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’re talking about sleep deprivation and glymphatics with Vivek Jain, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & 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 & 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 bit.ly/3t6RsLX ◘ Transcript bit.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.

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 bit.ly/41DH9Pe Dr. Holscher’s Nutrition and Human Microbiome Laboratory bit.ly/3J3s6qJ Fecal and soil microbiota composition of gardening and non-gardening families bit.ly/3ZtMQgL Comparison of Microbiota Analytic Techniques bit.ly/3KLsBXM Diet Quality and the Fecal Microbiota in Healthy Adults in the American Gut Project bit.ly/3SBAvVK ◘ Transcript bit.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.

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 bit.ly/3DQHcwM Psilocybin & Alzheimer's Clinical Trial Participant Screening Form bit.ly/3XbvWSN Video: Psilocybin for Depression in early Alzheimer's Disease Clinical Trial at John Hopkins bit.ly/40DFitf Dr. Albert Garcia-Romeu bio bit.ly/3I2GWw0 ◘ Transcript bit.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 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 & 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 bit.ly/40fF9fC "Art Therapy, Trauma, and Neuroscience Theoretical and Practical Perspectives" edited by Juliet King, PhD bit.ly/3XS4x9u Dr. King's Researchgate page bit.ly/3YbfLp8 Articles on Art Therapy bit.ly/3RfWPUe ◘ Transcript https://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 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 bit.ly/3XXr6dx The Institute for Functional Medicine www.ifm.org What is Functional Medicine bit.ly/3VmIhU3 Replacing Review of Systems to Improve Healthcare Delivery: A Functional Medicine Commentary bit.ly/3udnYwj ◘ Transcript bit.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 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 bit.ly/3GjNBCK Dr. Levers Bio bit.ly/3UFtjrD ◘ Transcript bit.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.

Sleep is essential for good health, according to the National Institutes of Health. Not getting enough uninterrupted sleep negatively affects a person’s attention, learning and memory, and physical health. We talk about the science of sleep with Vivek Jain, MD, DABSM, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine at GW and Director of GW Center for Sleep Disorders. 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 & Clinics, Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Jain’s research on various aspects of sleep disorders has been published in 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 https://bit.ly/3t6RsLX GW's Sleep Disorders Fact Sheet https://bit.ly/3sOUB2I Addressing Sleep Apnea with GW’s Vivek Jain, MD https://bit.ly/3TXlWeS Duration Of Sun Exposure In Medical Students Impactschronotype https://bit.ly/3Fx5z4j ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3Wgmv5j ◘ 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 on the pod we have Najma Khorrami, MPH, a global and public health professional and the founder of Gratitude Circle, an award-winning lifestyle platform and app. Gratitude Circle featuring a social media app and gratitude hotline to thank healthcare providers, especially those who were on the frontlines of the COVID pandemic. The platform is meant to amplify the best instincts in human nature. Najma received a master’s degree in Public Health in Health Policy from The GW Milken Institute School of Public Health and a Global Health Certificate from The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Her research has been published in the International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics and the Journal of Perinatology. ◘ Related Content Gratitude Circle www.gratcircle.com Gratitude Circle Hotline https://hotline.gratcircle.com/ Video: Jon Kabat Zinn on 9 Attitudes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n7FOBFMvXg How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain https://bit.ly/3yHWsJR The Science of Gratitude https://bit.ly/3g9VL5A Giving thanks can make you happier https://bit.ly/3EGzTZW ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3eAEG4v ◘ 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 some Vitamin D studies that have received a lot of attention from the media. We have with us Adrian “Fritz” Gombart, PhD, principal investigator from the Linus Pauling Institute and a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at Oregon State University. Dr. Gombart’s research focuses on understanding how vitamin D status influences how well the immune system works, including the body’s ability to fight off infection. The Linus Pauling Institute is a world leader in the study of micronutrients, phytochemicals, and other dietary factors, and the role these compounds can play in promoting optimum health or preventing and treating disease. ◘ Related Links https://bit.ly/3dWFDUk ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3fAXvVa ◘ 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 on the pod we have Joshua S. Yamamoto, MD, FAAC, a cardiologist, former cardiology consultant to the attending physician for the U.S. Congress, and co-author of “You Can Prevent a Stroke" with his spouse, Kristin E. Thomas, MD. “You Can Prevent a Stroke” focuses on a landmark approach to navigating the natural aging process to prevent the heart and brain from failing. The book gives us insight into what we need to do, and what we can ask of our doctors, to manage the effects of aging on our circulation so that we do not have a stroke. Dr. Yamamoto is a D.C. native. He has a degree in Physics from Princeton University, a medical degree from Dartmouth, and he was trained in Internal Medicine at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He completed his training in cardiology at the National Naval Medical Center and Georgetown University. He was the head of cardiology training and supported cardiac needs in the war zone of Kuwait in 2005. He and his wife are currently in private practice together at Foxhall Medicine in Washington, D.C. ◘ Related Links Dr. Yamamoto's bio https://bit.ly/3eRbPsy Foxhall Medicine https://bit.ly/3BlPXND "You Can Prevent a Stroke: by Drs. Yamamoto and Thomas https://amzn.to/3BGnUcU ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3qDHKPV ◘ 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 food matrix, ultra-processed food, and preventive nutrition with Anthony Fardet, PhD, a senior research scientist with the National Institute for Agricultural Research in France and the author of "Stop ultra-processed foods! Let's Eat True!" His main research interest is the link between the food matrix, food processing, and health potential within the context of sustainability. A food matrix, as defined by USDA, is "the nutrient and non-nutrient components of foods and their molecular relationships, i.e., chemical bonds, to each other." Dr. Fardet is a leader in preventive nutrition–a branch of nutrition that consists of producing data to define the best way to nourish oneself in order to live as long as possible in good health. Preventive nutrition includes both physiological, behavioral, technological, environmental, economic, social, cultural, and religious dimensions. He is particularly involved in promoting a more holistic view of preventive nutrition to lower diet-related chronic diseases, and to increase what he calls “the healthy life years.” He believes that human nutrition should not be explored via a pharmacological approach because food compounds are not drugs. ◘ Related Links Dr. Fardet's website https://bit.ly/3KvFenC Dr. Fardet’s Researchgate page https://bit.ly/3pT1uON Harvard Health: What are ultra-processed foods and are they bad for our health? https://bit.ly/3R7C1wE Ultra-Processed Foods and Food System Sustainability: What Are the Links? https://bit.ly/3QOkASa ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3TtD2Bc ◘ 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.

Increasing evidence indicates a key role for the oral microbiome in autoimmune diseases. We learn about the importance of 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 blisprobiotic.com/. ◘ Related Content Dr. Feldman's bio https://bit.ly/3CbZVD0 Visual Annotated Oral Microbiome Research Bibliography https://bit.ly/3Py6anV "The Oral Microbiome: The Next Frontier" https://bit.ly/3CdgYER TEDx Talk: "The Single Most Valuable Legacy We Can Pass On" https://bit.ly/3QvY6VP Stanford Medicine X: "The Lonely University of Autoimmune Disease" https://bit.ly/3AtTyK7 ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3CajMCN ◘ 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.

Group Medical Visits (GMVs) are a great way for healthcare providers expand their ability to deliver quality care to patients, especially the underserved. Through the use of GMVs, underserved patients can have access to a range of Integrative Health modalities and patient-centered health education in a “high touch” interactive environment. Patients also experience a sense of community and social connections that lead to positive changes in health behavior, physical and mental health, and overall well-being. Today, we talk to Jeffrey Geller, MD, a family physician, chief medical officer Kronos Health in Lawrence, Mass., and president of the Integrative Center for Group Medical Visits. Dr. Geller is one of the most experienced leaders in the group medical visit movement. A nationally recognized expert on GMVs, he is particularly well known for his work in creating the largest group visit program in the U.S., and his ideas about empowerment. He is also on the faculty of the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine and Tufts University School of Medicine. ◘ Related Links Dr. Geller's bio page https://bit.ly/3PWEnhG 2nd Annual ICGMVC Conference: Cultivating Community & Connection: Harnessing the Power of Group Visits https://bit.ly/3vnnPap Integrated Center for Group Medical Visits website https://bit.ly/3Jd2Ywr Information to Make Your Case for Group Medical Visits https://bit.ly/3OJ73cR ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3zk5fkI ◘ 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.

This episode of the GW Integrative Medicine podcast highlights a presentation on "Addressing the Elephant in the Room: Shame and Sentinel Emotional Events in Health Professions Learners" by Will Bynum, MD, Associate Professor in Family Medicine and Community Health, Duke University School of Medicine, and founder of The Shame Conversation project. Dr. Bynum used personal narrative, audience response, and visually stimulating presentation slides to provide an exploration of the psychology of shame, research on shame in medical learners, and high-level strategies to advance shame resilience in health professions education. Dr. Bynum is an international leader in research on self-conscious emotion (shame, guilt, & pride) in medical learners. He is part of a small but growing group of researchers looking at the nature of shame, exploring ways to drive meaningful culture change in healthcare, and promoting resilience development in healthcare professionals and trainees. In addition to ongoing empiric research, he has given numerous seminars, grand rounds, and workshops on shame in medical education. ◘ Related Links https://bit.ly/3AIQDxK ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3o4FXlu ◘ 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.

Rewind! We talk about Energy Work and the autonomic nervous system with Mara Benner, a Certified Energy Medicine Practitioner, Reiki Master, founder of Four Directions Wellness, 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. She is now focused on mind-body-spirit connections through Reiki, Integrative Reflexology, meditation/guided imagery, Yogic Chakra Healing, executive coaching, transitional coaching, and integrative healthcare consulting. Mara 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 Four Directions Wellness https://bit.ly/39Uj3K6 Effects of Reiki Versus Physiotherapy on Relieving Lower Back Pain and Improving Activities Daily Living of Patients With Intervertebral Disc Hernia. bit.ly/2H3vPoP Effects of Reiki on Post-cesarean Delivery Pain, Anxiety, and Hemodynamic Parameters: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial. bit.ly/2VnAO7x Reiki Reduces Burnout Among Community Mental Health Clinicians. bit.ly/2tC5GWl The Effect of Reiki on Work-related Stress of the Registered Nurse. bit.ly/2NsGmLk Neurophysiology of human touch and eye gaze in therapeutic relationships and healing: a scoping review. bit.ly/2NsH1fM ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3bvECB8 ◘ 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.

Reproductive Psychiatry is an emergent specialty within medicine that focuses on women's mental health. Lucy Hutner, MD, an internationally recognized expert in women's mental health, gave a lecture centered around postpartum depression and anxiety that was titled "Skills to Support Women’s Well-being: Effectively Discussing and Assessing Mood Without Judgment" as part of the GW Resiliency & Well-being Center's Women’s Well-being Lecture Series.  Dr. Hutner is one of a small group of psychiatrists with extensive expertise in reproductive psychiatry, which focuses on the mental health needs of women and families before, during, and after pregnancy. She is the lead editor of the American Psychiatric Association's "Textbook of Women’s Reproductive Mental Health." She has also authored/co-authored over twenty peer-reviewed articles and chapters focusing on reproductive psychiatry and medical education.  In 2018, Dr. Hutner was invited to be one of the speakers in the inaugural TEDxWesleyan speaker series. In this talk, she discusses the evolution of women's reproductive mental health as a field within medicine. She illustrates her personal and professional experiences as a physician and psychiatrist focused on the well-being of women throughout preconception, pregnancy, and childbirth. This new lecture series is organized by the center and supported by the Rosemary Bowes, PhD, Women's Mental Health Fund. ◘ Related Links Video of the lecture https://bit.ly/3QpJhV9 Presentation slides https://bit.ly/3txWPV2 Dr. Hutner's website https://bit.ly/3xN3SKT Dr. Hutner's TEDx Talk https://bit.ly/3tAllon ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3HyELQf ◘ 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, Fellowship Director, Integrative Medicine Programs (INTM), at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Founding medical director of the INTM Programs, 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. (Originally published in April 2019) ◘ Related Content Chronic Stress and the HPA Axis: Clinical Assessment and Therapeutic Considerations bit.ly/3hYgJk0 The effects of chronic stress on health: new insights into the molecular mechanisms of brain–body communication bit.ly/31YXl0T Understanding the stress response: Chronic activation of this survival mechanism impairs health bit.ly/3jFVYKm ◘ Transcript 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 Jed Fahey, ScD, a leader in healthspan extension (chemoprotection). Most of his work has focused on sulforaphane, a compound found most abundantly in cruciferous veggies and particularly in sprouted broccoli seeds. Dr. Fahey is a nutritional biochemist with broad training and extensive background in plant physiology, human nutrition, phytochemistry and nutritional biochemistry. He spent 27 years as a faculty member at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Until retiring in mid-2020, he ran the Cullman Chemoprotection Center, which he helped to create, and which has for many years developed plant-based agents for the purpose of preventing chronic disease and enhancing healthspan. His research addresses the induction by phytochemicals, of cytoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant responses in mammalian systems. This work draws on elements of natural product chemistry, enzymology, nutritional epidemiology and clinical research to develop nutritional strategies for chronic disease prevention in humans. ◘ Related Content Dr. Fahey's website https://www.jedfahey.com/ The Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Chemoprotection Center at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine https://bit.ly/3LamDMM Phytochemicals: Do they belong on our plate for sustaining healthspan? https://bit.ly/3PktWov Recent study identifies biomarkers for response to sulforaphane treatment in boys with autism https://bit.ly/3FPySgx Sulforaphane and Epilepsy https://bit.ly/3Mgv62v Cruciferous Vegetables https://bit.ly/3yDEE3m ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3ldCBv4 ◘ 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.

Listen in on this GW Women's Well-being Lecture Series talk on "An Integrative Perspective on Women's Hormonal Health" by Lara Williams, MD, MSHS`20, FACOG, IFMCP, FAARM, ABOIM. Download the presentation slides and handouts at https://bit.ly/3KsI0IE. Dr. Williams is an obstetrician and gynecologist and the managing partner of The Oregon Clinic – OBGYN North. She provides a holistic approach to women’s health care issues including menopause and hormone replacement therapy. She finds new avenues for education utilizing telemedicine and group visits to meet her patients’ wide variety of needs. Her philosophy is to build a partnership with women in promoting physical and emotional health through nutrition, exercise and medicine, while exploring both traditional and alternative routes. She is also passionate about education for both her patients and students. She has helped train MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs and NDs through OHSU and National University of National Medicine. Dr. Williams completed her Master of Science in Health Sciences in Integrative Medicine at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences in January, 2020 The Women's Well-Being Lecture Series is supported by the Rosemary Bowes Women's Mental Health Fund. ◘ Related Content GW Resiliency & Well-being Center's Women’s Well-being Initiatives https://rwc.smhs.gwu.edu/womens-well-being Integrative Women's Health (2 ed.) by Victoria Maizes, MD, and Tieraona Low Dog, MD https://bit.ly/3y1JcjZ NIH National Center for Complimentary & Integrative Health on Women's Health https://bit.ly/37SAhXh Website of Tieraona Low Dog, MD https://www.drlowdog.com/ Boston University School of Medicine Integrative Women's Health https://bit.ly/3vU3Bo7 ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/37WkhUe ◘ 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.

Nature’s dirty needle. That’s how Lyme disease researchers and physicians refer to the ticks that spread the bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi, throughout the northeastern, mid-Atlantic, and north-central United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that illnesses from mosquito, tick, and flea bites have tripled, with more than 640,000 cases reported during the 13 years from 2004 through 2016. During that time period, nine new germs spread by mosquitoes and ticks were discovered or introduced into the United States. Lyme disease is a complex illness whose diagnosis and treatment requires a deeper understanding than just the characteristics of the infection, says like tick-borne disease researcher Andrew Heyman, MD, MHSA. It is an often misdiagnosed, misunderstood disease that behaves in ways that makes it very difficult for standard tests to identify correctly. Dr. Heyman, an internationally recognized expert in Integrative Medicine and the Director of the GW Integrative Medicine Fellowship Program at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He is a ‘last resort’ practitioner for patients with this multi-system illness. Three Lyme disease takeways from Dr. Heyman: 1.) Other biotoxin exposures, such as mold, can mimic Lyme disease and therefore increase the difficulty of obtaining an accurate diagnosis. 2.) The body's reaction to a Lyme infection is a genetically mediated, Neuro-inflammatory response that can persist in about 20 percent of patients, even long after the infection has been treated. 3.) The consequences of chronic inflammation due to Lyme disease can be devastating, including organ injury - especially to the brain and nervous system more broadly - and even induce persistent, aberrant gene expression, leading to loss of normal cell functioning. (Originally published in 2018) ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3KsEqyc ◘ 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.

For many people, vitamin C was the first vitamin they had ever heard about – and it is mostly due to one man: Dr. Linus Pauling. His work put vitamin C in the collective unconsciousness, especially for its role in the common cold. Because of Dr. Pauling's efforts, the Linus Pauling Institute (LPI) at Oregon State University now stands as a world leader in the study of micronutrients, phytochemicals, and other dietary factors, and the role these compounds can play in promoting optimum health or preventing and treating disease. So, there is no better person to talk to us about vitamin C than LPI's own expert, Alexander Michels, PhD, who has an extensive background in the research on vitamin C, with a specialty in understanding vitamin C transport through the body. His expertise also extends to research on other aspects of antioxidant vitamin metabolism and the action of phytochemicals. ◘ Related Links LPI's Micronutrient Information Center https://bit.ly/3JYMdV5 LPI's Vitamin C page https://bit.ly/36H8KYg LPI Webinar: What You Need to Know about Vitamin C and COVID-19 https://bit.ly/35q12RB Is IV vitamin C effective against COVID-19? https://bit.ly/3wOWmA8 ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/38apg3j ◘ 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 excited to talk to Kara Fitzgerald, ND, a leader in the field of Functional Medicine and author of several textbooks that have become bibles for this specialty. Dr. Fitzgerald recently had a new book published for healthcare consumers, “Younger You: Reverse Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better.” The book is based on her groundbreaking study on reversing epigenetic age using a diet and lifestyle interventions that was published in the journal Aging in April 2021. Dr. Fitzgerald is actively engaged in clinical research on the DNA methylome using diet and lifestyle intervention developed in her practice in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. She is a research clinician for The Institute for Therapeutic Discovery. Dr. Fitzgerald is on the faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine, an IFM Certified Practitioner, and lectures globally on the field of Functional Medicine. ◘ Related Content Study: Potential reversal of epigenetic age using a diet and lifestyle intervention: a pilot randomized clinical trial https://bit.ly/3t3JHHm Digital Program/Ongoing Study https://bit.ly/3I61MIZ Dr. Fitzgerald's website https://bit.ly/3vX9W3Q New Frontiers in Function Medicine (Dr. Fitzgerald's podcast) https://bit.ly/3vZBFRI ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3vUNzMB ◘ 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 taking a whole-health approach to treating pediatric patients with Santisree “Santi” Tanikella, MD, FAAP, ABIHM, ABOIM, who is board certified in both Pediatrics and Integrative Medicine and currently practices General Pediatrics and Pediatric Integrative Medicine in Pennsylvania. She graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed her residency training in pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Montefiore. She went on to complete fellowship training in Integrative Medicine at the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine. Dr. Tanikella’s goal is to find the easiest and least invasive approach to care. “Sometimes pharmaceuticals are necessary, but if a condition can be treated with lifestyle or dietary changes, natural supplements, mindfulness, meditation or aromatherapy, I prefer to try these approaches first,” she says. She has a strong foundation in meditation, energy healing, and Ayurvedic medicine, and received certification as an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Instructor from the Chopra Center in California. A planner for the Spirituality in Medicine Leadership Training Institute since 2011, she enjoys working with medical students and trainees, and helping them discover joy and purpose in their careers and personal life. ◘ Related Links Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine – Integrative Medicine Fellowship: https://bit.ly/3M9ENQF University of Arizona – Integrative Medicine Fellowship: https://bit.ly/3sxc40c Stanford Pediatric Integrative Medicine Program: https://stan.md/3sxkuVf Academy of Pediatric Integrative Medicine: https://www.apim.org/ ◘ Transcript & References https://bit.ly/3hs9mTx ◘ 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.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some 50 to 70 percent of Americans are vitamin D deficient. This is no bueno because a growing body of evidence shows that the "sunshine vitamin" is essential to your immune system, mood, and more. Today we talk about vitamin D and the immune system with Adrian “Fritz” Gombart, PhD, principal investigator from the Linus Pauling Institute and a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at Oregon State University. Dr. Gombart’s research focuses on understanding how vitamin D status influences how well the immune system works, including the body’s ability to fight off infection. GW Integrative Medicine podcast co-host Leigh Frame, PhD, MHS, executive director of the GW Office of Integrative Medicine & Health, is joined by guest co-host Emily Ho, PhD, Director of the Linus Pauling Institute and a professor in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University. GW and LPI is doing a series of podcasts on nutrition topics LPI is a world leader in the study of micronutrients, phytochemicals, and other dietary factors, and the role these compounds can play in promoting optimum health or preventing and treating disease. Major areas of research include approaches to combat aging, metabolic dysfunction, and neurodegenerative disease. ◘ Related Content Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu/ Linus Pauling Institute Micronutrient Information Center lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic Dr. Gombart’s bio and recent publications https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/faculty-staff/adrian-gombart ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3roFZr3 ◘ 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 all things vitamin E. And there’s no better person to address that question than the Linus Pauling Institute’s own “goddess” of vitamin E, Dr. Maret Traber. Like me, Dr. Traber is also a professor in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University. She is also a principal investigator and the Ava Helen Pauling Endowed Professor at the Linus Pauling Institute. Dr. Traber’s research focuses on understanding how best to define vitamin E requirements. This includes some fundamental as seemingly basic questions like why do we need it and how much do we need to stay in good health? GW Integrative Medicine podcast co-host Leigh Frame, PhD, MHS, executive director of the GW Office of Integrative Medicine & Health, is joined by guest co-host Emily Ho, PhD, Director of the Linus Pauling Institute and a professor in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University. GW and LPI is doing a series of podcasts on nutrition topics LPI is a world leader in the study of micronutrients, phytochemicals, and other dietary factors, and the role these compounds can play in promoting optimum health or preventing and treating disease. Major areas of research include approaches to combat aging, metabolic dysfunction, and neurodegenerative disease. ◘ Related Content Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu/ Linus Pauling Institute Micronutrient Information Center https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic Dr. Traber's bio and Google Scholar profile https://bit.ly/3tu2AUc ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3rixRs5 ◘ 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.

All working parents know that “all kids get sick” is the mother of all truisms. But what do doctors and other health care providers do when they or their loved ones come down with a cold, tummy ache, or something more serious? Today, we get to be a fly on the wall for a free-wheeling conversation between physicians Marianna Shimelfarb, MD, who specializes in Integrative Family Medicine, and Mikhail “Misha” Kogan, medical director of the GW Center for Integrative Medicine and geriatrician with GW Medical Faculty Associates and the GW University Hospital. These long-time friends let loose on everything, from kids with bloody head injuries requiring sutures to one of them being recently diagnosed with Lyme disease. They talk about conventional modalities vs. integrative; and why physicians fear losing their own agency when they get sick, being subject to someone else making decisions, and more. Dr. Shimmelfarb has a passion for providing quality care with an integrative approach. She practices patient-centered care and uses her knowledge of evidence-based complementary medicine treatments in combination with her training as an allopathic physician. Dr. Shimmelfarb is an Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. She is the recipient of several teaching awards, including Preceptor of the Year Award at the NYU College of Nursing. ◘ Transcript bit.ly/3zelyiw ◘ 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.

A clinical herbalist has training that gives them a more technical and scientific approach to understanding the way herbs work, how the body responds, and what is necessary to support good health. We talk about this and more with Bevin Clare Bevin Clare, MS, RH, CNS, is a clinical herbalist, nutritionist, and Professor and Program Manager of the Master’s of Science in Clinical Herbalism at the Maryland University of Integrative Health. The author of "Spice Apothecary: Blending and Using Common Spices for Everyday Health," she holds a MSc in Infectious Disease from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and has studied herbal medicine around the world to blend her knowledge of traditional uses of plants with modern science and contemporary healthcare strategies as a consultant and educator. She serves as an adjunct Assistant Professor at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Northeast College of Health Sciences. Bevin is the President of the American Herbalists Guild, the largest body of professional clinical herbalists in the US and is a board member of the United Plant Savers, a group working to protect at-risk medicinal plants in North America. She travels the world with her two kids in tow, tasting spices, exploring markets and wandering the countryside. ◘ Related Content Bevin's website https://bit.ly/31inE3Z Meet the Herbalist with Bevin Clare https://bit.ly/3Dddhvz American Herbalists Guild https://bit.ly/3lmciU0 Herbal Medicine FAQs https://bit.ly/3D84SJW ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3xBrEJb ◘ 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.

Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, those working in the health care field were found to be more susceptible to depression, anxiety, and job dissatisfaction, which can lead to adverse outcomes for healthcare workers as well as the patients and communities they serve. Some experts increasingly regard suicide as an “occupational hazard” of practicing medicine or nursing. We talk about the Resiliency & Well-being Center recently launched by the GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences to educate health-care workers, trainees, and staff about stress management, provide behavioral health services, and restructure SMHS’ wellness initiatives from top to bottom. Our guest is Lorenzo Norris, MD, the center’s medical director and Chief Wellness Officer for the GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences, GW Medical Faculty Associates, and GWU Hospital. ◘ Related content GW Resiliency & Well-being Center https://rwc.smhs.gwu.edu/ Article: GW Launches Resiliency & Well-Being Center https://rwc.smhs.gwu.edu/news/gw-launches-resiliency-well-being-center-0 KFF/The Washington Post Frontline Health Care Workers Survey https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/poll-finding/kff-washington-post-health-care-workers/ Medical burnout: Breaking bad https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/medical-burnout-breaking-bad ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-helping-health-care-workers-cope-burnout-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.

Did you know that zinc reduces inflammation, supports immune system function, and is crucial for your senses of taste and smell? We do Zinc 101 with Emily Ho, PhD, Director of the Linus Pauling Institute and a professor in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University. GW and LPI is doing a series of podcasts on nutrition topics that will be featured in it's Diet and Optimum Health Conference, a free event offering the latest in nutrition research. Register today: lpiconference.org/ Dr. Ho’s work has helped drive dietary requirements and recommendations for micronutrients, such as zinc for communities with susceptibility to poor nutrition. Her research focuses on understanding the mechanisms by which nutrient status and healthy foods affect the initiation and/or progression of chronic disease. As faculty and leader at Oregon State University, she has a strong commitment to engaging and facilitating multi-directional translational research projects with basic scientists, clinicians, policy-makers and communities, and involving experiential learning with students and postdoctoral researchers. LPI is a world leader in the study of micronutrients, phytochemicals, and other dietary factors, and the role these compounds can play in promoting optimum health or preventing and treating disease. Major areas of research include approaches to combat aging, metabolic dysfunction, and neurodegenerative disease. ◘ Related content Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu/ Linus Pauling Institute's Micronutrient Information Center https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic GW Integrative Medicine Programs smhs.gwu.edu/integrative-medicine/ ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-bonus-episode-why-zinc-matters-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.

​Marijuana (cannabis) has been used for thousands of years as a medicine, but it has been illegal in the United States for most of our lives. Almost all states have now legalized its medical use, and many consumers and health professionals are exploring it as an alternative to conventional treatments. There’s substantial evidence that marijuana is a safe and effective treatment for chronic pain, chemo side effects, sleep and mood disorders, MS, and Parkinson’s disease, among others. But there’s also misinformation about marijuana on social media. And most clinicians have limited knowledge on the subject, while dispensary staff (aka “budtenders”) lack medical training. GW Integrative Medicine co-host Mikhail Kogan, MD, a renowned expert on Integrative Medicine, medical cannabis, and CBD, along with Joan Liebmann-Smith, PhD, hope to change that with their new book—“Medical Marijuana: Dr. Kogan's Evidence-based Guide to the Health Benefits of Cannabis and CBD” with forward by Dr. Andrew Weil. Dr. Liebmann-Smith is an award-winning medical writer, medical editor, and medical sociologist. She’s written 5 books on various healthcare topics, and her articles have appeared in numerous national print and online publications, including AARP Bulletin, Newsweek, and the Huffington Post. She is also a consulting editor for Memorial Sloan Kettering’s dermatology service. ◘ Related content Medical Marijuana: Dr. Kogan's Evidence-based Guide to the Health Benefits of Cannabis and CBD by Mikhail Kogan, MD, and Joan Liebmann-Smith, PhD https://bit.ly/3D8rIBR 2017 National Academy of Sciences report on "The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: The Current State of Evidence and Recommendations for Research." bit.ly/2H0DnJa The International Cannabinoid Research Society, (ICRS), is a source for impartial information on cannabis and the cannabinoids that provides an open forum for researchers to meet and discuss their research. icrs.co/ Dr. Kogan's interview with Dr. Donald Abrams, internationally known medical cannabis expert bit.ly/38NllWQ Dr. Kogan's interview on Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain Guidelines https://bit.ly/3F2n4Xx ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3F2huVh ◘ 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 flipping the script to talk about the gut microbiome, nutrition, and overall health with an expert in this evolving field who just happens to be the co-host of this podcast--Leigh Frame, PhD, MHS, Director of Integrative Medicine Programs, Executive Director of the Office of Integrative Medicine and Health, and Associate Director of the Resiliency & Well-being Center, here at GW. A nutrition scientist by training, she brings nutrition and immunity together through clinical, translational research. Dr. Frame and Emily Ho, PhD, Director of the Linus Pauling Institute and a professor in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University, have an in depth discussion on the gut microbiome and nutrition. Dr. Frame will give a presentation on this topic during LPI's Diet and Optimum Health Conference on Thursday, October 7, 2021 - 1:15pm to 3:30pm. Register for this free online event today at lpiconference.org. ​Dr. Frame's other interests include the consequences of malnutrition in obesity, vitamin D as an immune modulatory hormone, research ethics, and social media.​ Her T-shaped expertise in health, wellness, science, and medicine were developed through her wide-ranging experience in biomedical research (from wet bench to clinical research) and overseeing research and education programs.​ She is working to build a GW Integrative Medicine research program while directing the graduate education programs and the Office of Integrative Medicine and Health. ​ While working at the Johns Hopkins Center for Bariatric Surgery, ​she earned her PhD in Human Nutrition from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and also received a Master of Health Science in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology from the same school. ◘ Related Content GW Integrative Medicine Programs https://smhs.gwu.edu/integrative-medicine/ Linus Pauling Institute https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/ Latest Research and Review on the Human Microbiome https://www.nature.com/subjects/microbiome Emeran Mayer, MD, PhD, leading researcher on the brain-gut-microbiome axis https://emeranmayer.com/ Kristina Campbell, microbiome science writer https://www.bykriscampbell.com/ ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-gut-health-future-medicine-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.

What are entheogenic and psychedelic-assisted therapies? Why is it rapidly gaining popularity among some health providers? And what does the science tell us about it? We take a deep dive into the topic with physician-scientist Sunil K. Aggarwal, MD, PhD, FAAPMR, co-founder and co-director of the Advanced Integrative Medical Science Institute (AIMS) in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Aggarwal’s primary clinical and research work is in Palliative Care, Rehabilitation Medicine, medical cannabis care integration, and Psychedelic Integrative Medicine. Board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Hospice and Palliative Medicine, he has served as the Chair of the Integrative Medicine Special Interest Group at the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Aggarwal is a Clinical Instructor at the University of Washington School of Medicine, an Affiliate Assistant Professor of Geography at the University of Washington, and a Faculty Member of the National Family Medicine Residency. He is an Associate Member of the New York Academy of Medicine and the Humboldt Institute for Interdisciplinary Marijuana Research. He serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of the National Cancer Institute’s PDQ Cancer CAM information summary on cannabis and cannabinoids. ◘ Related content Psychedelics for Brain Injury: A Mini-Review https://www.aimsinstitute.net/psychedelics-for-brain-injury-a-mini-review/ AIMS Co-Director Dr. Sunil Aggarwal Featured on the show The Edge on The Bluntness https://www.aimsinstitute.net/aims-co-director-dr-sunil-aggarwal-featured-on-the-show-the-edge-on-the-bluntness/ Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/psychiatry/research/psychedelics-research.html ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-altered-states-psychedelic-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 going talk about cancer and nutrition with Dr. Emily Ho, Director of the Linus Pauling Institute and a professor in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University. GW and LPI is doing a series of podcasts on nutrition topics that will be featured in it's Diet and Optimum Health Conference, a free event offering the latest in nutrition research. Register today: https://lpiconference.org/ Dr. Ho’s research focuses on understanding the mechanisms by which nutrient status and healthy foods affect the initiation and/or progression of chronic diseases, such as cancer. Her work has also helped drive dietary requirements and recommendations for micronutrients such as zinc for communities with susceptibility to poor nutrition. She has also helped redefine the health benefits of cruciferous vegetables, especially the anticancer roles of compounds like sulforaphane. As faculty and leader at Oregon State University, she has a strong commitment to engaging and facilitating multi-directional translational research projects with basic scientists, clinicians, policy-makers and communities, and involving experiential learning with students and postdoctoral researchers. LPI is a world leader in the study of micronutrients, phytochemicals, and other dietary factors, and the role these compounds can play in promoting optimum health or preventing and treating disease. Major areas of research include approaches to combat aging, metabolic dysfunction, and neurodegenerative disease. ◘ Related Links Linus Pauling Institute website https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/ Linus Pauling Institute Micronutrient Information Center https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic Follow the Linus Pauling Institute on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3sMb3QA ◘ 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.

What is the potential of topical CBD for treating, and or managing, different dermatologic conditions?  We got the answer to this question and more from Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD, professor and chair of the Department of Dermatology at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. A leader and innovator in this field, he also serves as the founding director of the dermatology residency program, director of translational research in the Department of Dermatology, and director of the Supportive Oncodermatology Program at the GW Cancer Center. He is currently investigating novel nanotechnologies that allow for controlled and sustained delivery of a wide spectrum of physiologically and medicinally relevant molecules, with an emphasis on treating infectious diseases, accelerating wound healing, immune modulation, and correcting vascular dysfunction. More recently, he has emerged as leader in the field of medical cannabis in dermatology. He holds multiple patents derived from these investigations, and has published over 210 papers/chapters and 2 textbooks on both his research as well as a variety of clinical areas in dermatology with an emphasis on emerging medical therapies. ◘ Related content Adam Friedman, MD, Appointed to Serve as Chair of the Department of Dermatology https://bit.ly/3yeWwib AAD 2020: Expert Shares Promise of Cannabinoid-Based Therapy for Dermatologic Conditions https://bit.ly/3fbgQcK New Research Explores Nanotechnology as a Vehicle for Delivering Cannabinoids in Dermatology https://bit.ly/3ibAI14 New Products Bring Side Effect: Nanophobia https://nyti.ms/3yilYmQ Small but Mighty: Challenges and Opportunities of Nanodelivery https://bit.ly/3rLGcCX Use of cannabinoids in dermatology here to stay https://bit.ly/3favLDS ◘ 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’re joined by Dale Bredesen, MD, a pioneer in brain health research and an internationally recognized expert on the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. His career has been guided by a simple idea: that Alzheimer’s as we know it is not just preventable, but reversible. Dr. Bredesen's research explains the physical mechanism behind the erosion of memory seen in Alzheimer’s disease, and has opened the door to new approaches to treatment. His work has placed him at the vanguard of neurological research, leading to the discoveries that today underlie the ReCODE Protocol. He put much of his findings and research into the best selling books "The End of Alzheimer’s," "The End of Alzheimer’s Program," and "The First Survivors of Alzheimer's: How Patients Recovered Life and Hope in Their Own Words Paperback." Dr. Bredesen earned his MD from Duke University Medical Center and served as Chief Resident in Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), before joining Nobel laureate Stanley Prusiner’s laboratory at UCSF as an NIH Postdoctoral Fellow. He held faculty positions at UCSF, UCLA, and the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Bredesen also directed the Program on Aging at the Burnham Institute before joining the Buck Institute in 1998 as founding President and CEO. ◘ Related Content The Bredesen Protocol https://www.apollohealthco.com/bredesen-protocol/ Dr. Bredesen's blog https://www.apollohealthco.com/news/from-dr-bredesen-chief-science-officer/ Apollo Health https://www.apollohealthco.com/ ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3xJhXYm ◘ 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 Mark Webster, Pharmacist and Integrative Health Practitioner whose ah-ha moment about the role of food in chronic conditions started him on his Lifestyle Medicine journey. In 2001, Mark founded Stay Well Pharmacy, and in 2017 the Stay Well Clinic in Christchurch, New Zealand, because he wanted to be part of the small but growing trend of pharmacies dedicated to helping people stay healthy. At Stay Well Clinic, Mark holds private consultations for people to discuss their health concerns. By looking holistically at diet, nutrition, lifestyle and exercise, plus referring to other medical professionals like physiotherapists, occupational therapists or acupuncturists, Mark creates personalized wellness plans that have helped people overcome a wide range of skin conditions, gastro-intestinal issues, hormonal complaints, or just constantly feeling sick and tired. After nearly 30 years as a registered pharmacist, Mark has accumulated many letters after his name, including a Master of Science in Health Sciences in Integrative Medicine from GW. His dedication to lifelong learning reflects his commitment to move health care and wellness forward. ◘ Related Links Stay Well Clinic https://staywellman.co.nz/ GW Integrative Medicine Programs https://smhs.gwu.edu/integrative-medicine/ American College of Lifestyle Medicine https://www.lifestylemedicine.org/ Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine https://www.acnem.org/ American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine https://www.a4m.com/ American College of Preventive Medicine https://www.acpm.org/ ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-integrative-medicine-pharmacy-practice-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.

Nutrition is core to human health. Differences in our biochemistry, metabolism, genetics, and microbiota all contribute to the dramatic differences among individuals in response to their nutrition, according to the American Nutrition Association. Personalized nutrition takes into account human individuality—such as health status and social, cultural, economic, and linguistic needs—to drive nutrition strategies that can prevent, manage, and treat disease and optimize a patient's health. Today we talk about personalized nutrition and cultural competency with Evelisse Capó, PharmD, Director of Culinary and Spanish Content for the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. The Campbell Center is a nonprofit committed to increasing awareness of the extraordinary impact that food has on the health of our bodies, our communities, and our planet. Dr. Capó is also a certified facilitator for the Physicians Committee’s Food for Life Program. She is presenting on nutrition and cultural competency at the org's International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine next month. Dr. Capó practices culinary medicine and plant-based coaching in her business The Food Pharmacy and Farmacia en la Cocina in Florida. She understands the role of nutrition in their chronic disease specialties and how you can prevent and reverse disease with a whole food plant-based lifestyle. ◘ Related content Dr. Capó's website https://www.thefoodpharmacy.com/ International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine 2021 July 15 - 17 https://bit.ly/3q307fG American Nutrition Association's Personalized Nutrition 2021 September 28 - October 1 https://bit.ly/3vuERR9 Center for Nutrition Studies https://nutritionstudies.org/ ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3zxtKdC ◘ 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.

Forest therapy is inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, which translates to “forest bathing.” Studies have demonstrated a wide array of health benefits, especially in the cardiovascular and immune systems, and for stabilizing and improving mood and cognition. Today, we talk about forest bathing and nature therapy, or ecotherapy, with Harpreet Gujral, DNP FNP-BC, program director and nurse practitioner, Sibley Integrative Medicine, Sibley Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins Health System. Dr. Gujral is an integrative nurse practitioner and director of the inpatient surgical unit at HCA Healthcare in Reston, Virginia. The hospital has a special interest in the resilience and wellbeing of frontline healthcare providers. She incorporates her training in conventional nursing with aromatherapy, guided imagery and various Eastern modalities like ayurveda, mindfulness, and meditation. These are therapies that are enhanced by her roots in India. ◘ Related Content The Science Behind Forest Therapy https://www.natureandforesttherapy.earth/about/the-science Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs https://www.natureandforesttherapy.earth/about/the-practice-of-forest-therapy Psychology Today: Nature Therapy https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evolutionary-psychiatry/201608/nature-therapy Healthline: Ecotherapy and the Healing Power of Nature https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/ecotherapy ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-forest-bathing-melding-mindfulness-nature-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.

Welcome to GW Integrative Medicine – the podcast about disease prevention and health promotion – from the Office of Integrative Medicine and Health at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Listen in on the conversation Misha Kogan, MD, an Associate Professor of Medicine here at GW and Medical Director of the GW Center for Integrative Medicine, had with Aly Cohen, MD, FACR, one of the world’s leading experts on environmental health and the co-author of Non-Toxic: Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical World. Part of the Oxford University Press Weil Integrative Medicine Library, the book is a practical guide to living healthier in our modern environment. Dr. Cohen has collaborated with the Environmental Working Group, Cancer Schmancer, and other disease-prevention organizations, and is coeditor of the textbook, Integrative Environmental Medicine. Dr. Cohen is tripled board certified in internal medicine, rheumatology, and integrative medicine. She helped create a CME on endocrine disrupting chemicals and their relationship to human health. She lectures nationally on this topic to communities, academic institutions and medical schools. ◘ Related Content Dr. Aly Cohen's website https://www.alycohenmd.com/ TEDx Talk | How to Protect Your Kids from Toxic Chemicals | Aly Cohen, MD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSCeP0hyuTI The Smart Human https://thesmarthuman.com/ Non-Toxic: Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical World (Dr Weil's Healthy Living Guides) by Aly Cohen & Frederick vom Saal https://thesmarthuman.com/dr-aly-cohen-and-dr-fred-vom-saals-new-book-available-now/ Environmental Working Group https://www.ewg.org/ Natural Resources Defense Fund https://www.nrdc.org/ ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-living-healthy-chemical-world-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 with Alison Warren, DAOM, MSHS, who teaches students in the health professions – including here at GW – about the practical applications of Integrative Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine, including acupuncture. An adjunct assistant professor in our Integrative Medicine Programs, Dr. Warren received her Clinical Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Bastyr University in Washington state. She earned a Master’s of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago. During her training in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dr. Warren also traveled to China to train at prestigious hospitals in both Shung-Hai and Chung-Du. Dr. Warren also holds a Master of Science in Health Sciences in Integrative Medicine from the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She recently completed a Neuroscience Certification from the University of Pennsylvania. ◘ Related Content What is Traditional Chinese Medicine? https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/traditional-chinese-medicine-what-you-need-to-know Acupuncture: In Depth https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/acupuncture-in-depth Wellness and Health: Acupuncture https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/acupuncture National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine https://www.nccaom.org/ Developing Traditional Chinese Medicine in the era of evidence-based medicine: current evidences and challenges https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25949261/ ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-traditional-chinese-medicine-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.

Today we’re talking nutrition science with Chef Eric Adjepong, MPH. A finalist on Season 16 of Bravo's Top Chef, he delighted viewers with his passion for the culinary arts and nutrition. Chef Eric has bachelor’s degrees in Culinary Arts and Culinary Nutrition from Johnson & Wales, one of the country's premiere culinary universities, and Master of Public Health in International Public Health Nutrition from the University of Westminster in London. Prior to launching Pinch & Plate with his wife Janelle, Chef Eric cooked in several Michelin-starred restaurants in New York. He has two cookbooks from Penguin Random House coming out in the 2022. The first, "Sankofa," is a cookbook that details the effects of the slave trade on food in the Southern United States, the Caribbean, and South America. The second one is aimed towards children to teach them about the food of the African diaspora. ◘ Related Content Chef Eric Adjepong's website http://www.chefadjepong.com/ Food & Wine: Top Chef’s Eric Adjepong Is Writing Not One, But Two Books https://www.foodandwine.com/news/eric-adjepong-two-books-sankofa U.S. Department of Agriculture's My Plate website https://www.myplate.gov/ Oldways African Heritage Diet https://oldwayspt.org/traditional-diets/african-heritage-diet ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-talking-nutrition-science-chef-eric-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 skin care, natural vs. synthetic ingredients, and COVID-19 with Dahlia Kelada, founder and formulator at SALVE NATURALS, a national all-natural and organic topical medicine company that was the first to make 100% natural, plant-based topical medicines that are registered with the FDA as OTCs. SALVE’s mission is to promote healthier and sustainable living by creating clean and cruelty-free plant-based topicals that actually work. SALVE also provides community education on disease prevention. She encourages you to be kind to yourself and listen to your body—it's trying to tell you what it needs. Dahlia is a graduate of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, where she earned a Master of Science in Health Science with a focus in Integrative Medicine. ◘ Related Content Integrative Skin Care: Dermatology and Traditional and Complementary Medicine https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28410445/ Integrative dermatology https://www.mdedge.com/dermatology/article/188975/aesthetic-dermatology/integrative-dermatology?sso=true Evidence-Based Integrative Dermatology https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3657212/ SALVE NATURALS https://salvenaturals.com/ ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gwoimh_we-talk-to-the-head-of-an-all-natural-and-activity-6762062570959450112-BZo7 ◘ 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 2020-2025 edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans dropped over GW's winter break. Since the first edition was published in 1980, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans have provided science-based advice on what to eat and drink to promote health, reduce risk of chronic disease, and meet nutrient needs. Jointly published by U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and of Health and Human Services (HHS), the guidelines are updated at least every 5 years. The questions that immediately come to mind are what's new, what changed, and what do we really need to know? So let’s get into it with our resident nutrition scientist and GWIM podcast co-host Dr. Leigh Frame! ◘ Related content Dietary Guidelines for Americans: http://bit.ly/3nRZwL8 Scientific Report of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee http://bit.ly/3qxz9MB Dr. Frame's breakdown http://bit.ly/3c7GyfO Resources for Health Professionals & Consumers: http://bit.ly/3oRG5ng USDA-HHS Response to the Scientific Report http://bit.ly/3ivvT1v ◘ Transcript http://bit.ly/3bMbtQ7 ◘ 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 Dr. Dustin Sulak, a renowned integrative osteopathic physician and expert on the use of medical cannabis to treat refractory conditions in adults and children. His practice balances the principles of osteopathy, mind-body medicine, and medical cannabis. Regarded as an expert on MedTHC nationally, Dr. Sulak educates medical providers and patients on its clinical use, while continuing to explore the therapeutic potential of this ancient yet emerging medicine. He is the founder and medical director of the cannabis educational website, Healer.com, which offers a range of programs about medical cannabis, as well as medical cannabis training and a certification program for physicians, other health professionals, and consumers. He is also the founder and co-medical director of Integr8 Health, a medical practice that follows more than 8,000 patients using medical cannabis and other integrative healing modalities. His research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, and he lectures frequently on the clinical applications of cannabis. ◘ Related Content Dr. Kogan's Statement on the New Guidelines for Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain http://bit.ly/34YfDQG Dr. Sulak's cannabis educational website Healer.com https://healer.com/cannabiseducation/ 2017 National Academy of Sciences report on "The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: The Current State of Evidence and Recommendations for Research." bit.ly/2H0DnJa The International Cannabinoid Research Society https://icrs.co/ Dr. Kogan's interview with Dr. Donald Abrams, internationally known medical cannabis expert http://bit.ly/38NllWQ ◘ Transcript http://bit.ly/3rHxtkT ◘ 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.

NOTE: We recorded this bonus episode before the COVID-19 pandemic forced us to cancel the HEAART lecture series. We hope to re-launch it sometime in 2021. Today, we’re talking about the Medical Humanities with Linda Raphael, PhD, who directs the Medical Humanities Program and Track here at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Raphael brings to this discipline a background of teaching and scholarship in 19th and 20th century American and British literature, holocaust literature, and philosophy. Dr. Raphael holds an MA in History and a Ph.D. in English and studied philosophy as a postgraduate at Oxford University. She was a faculty member at Ohio State University before joining the faculty in the GW Department of English in 1996. In 2005, she developed courses in narrative and medicine and became the Director of Medical Humanities at SMHS. Her research and writing are increasingly directed toward narrative and medicine, including “how doctors listen to patients” and “what patients want in a physician.” We discuss the following: 1. What are the Medical Humanities? 2. How were you introduced to the Medical Humanities? 3. How do the Medical Humanities impact patient care? 4. What does the research tell us about the benefits of the Medical Humanities? 5. Tell us a little bit about your research and writing on narrative and medicine. 6. How do you incorporate the Medical Humanities into physician wellness? ◘ Related Content GW Office of Medical Humanities https://smhs.gwu.edu/medicalhumanities/ Medical Humanities: An international journal published by the BMJ https://mh.bmj.com/ The Importance of Medical Humanities https://www.mededpublish.org/manuscripts/1958 Why are medical humanities relevant in an era of technologically-driven healthcare? https://www.healthethicsblog.com/single-post/2018/02/21/why-are-medical-humanities-relevant-in-an-era-of-technologically-driven-healthcare ◘ Transcript http://bit.ly/2IYEuwe ◘ 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 Integrative Nursing, patient care, and technology with Sangeeta Agarawal, RN, MS, CAS, Founder and CEO of Helpsy Health. Helpsy Health is an app that provides cancer patients, interested in a whole health approach, with an AI nurse that anticipates and addresses their physical, emotional and social needs. Along with her duties at Helpsy, Sangeeta is a symptom management researcher and cancer nurse, research and clinical, at the University of California San Francisco Osher Center for Integrative Medicine. Prior to that Sangeeta was a cancer nurse leader at the Stanford Cancer Center, hematology/oncology nurse at the Mayo Clinic, and a software engineer. If you use mobile video technology, you have her to thank for that. ◘ Related Content Helpsy Health https://helpsyhealth.com/ Video: A deep dive on the Helpsy Health platform and app Sangeeta gave at a 2018 Society of Physician Entrepreneurs InnovatorMD event https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFiEo37L4u0 Integrative Nursing: Application of Principles Across Clinical Settings https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4422455/ The Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine & Health broadens network to include Schools of Nursing https://mailchi.mp/imconsortium/academic-consortiums-leaps-program-now-accepting-applications-4964586?e=cd672d63cf ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-helpsy-health-integrative-nursing-patient-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.

With Americans going into and out of and into quarantine again, there has been an explosion in the use of telehealth during the COVID-19 epidemic. Telehealth refers broadly to electronic and telecommunications technologies and services used to provide care and services at-a-distance. The biggest barriers to telehealth—namely, government and payer resistance and HIPAA patient privacy restrictions—came crumbling down amid the COVID-19 pandemic, reports the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. Telehealth is now at a tipping point that has driven a new way of thinking in the sense of how efficient and powerful these tools can be for health care consumer and provider alike. Today we talk with telehealth pioneer Randy Parker, Founder and CEO of Genius Rx, a full-service, online pharmacy that officially launched this month to make access to medicines, OTC products, and wellness supplements simple, intuitive, and personal but at-a-distance. Randy, who is also the Founder and former CEO of MDLIVE, brings more than 30 years of experience starting and building successful, disruptive, consumer-focused companies using the latest technologies. ◘ Related Content GeniusRx https://welcome.geniusrx.com/app/ Implications for Telehealth in a Postpandemic Future https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2766369 Telehealth: A Balanced Look at Incorporating This Technology Into Practice https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2377960818786504 Barriers and Facilitators That Influence Telemedicine-Based, Real-Time, Online Consultation at Patients’ Homes: Systematic Literature Review https://www.jmir.org/2020/2/e16407/ Pandemic triggers big swings in prescription drug use https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/pandemic-triggers-big-swings-prescription-drug-71118246 ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3jIUoHd ◘ 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 to Ariele Foster, PT, DPT, E-RYT 500, whose physical therapy practice is founded upon treating the whole person by integrating yoga and physical therapy to achieve optimal recovery for patients.  Founder of the online yoga Anatomy Academy, Dr. Foster's interdisciplinary yoga teaching, workshops, and retreats are grounded in the compassionate approach of Kripalu Yoga and her deep understanding of neuro-musculoskeletal well-being from working with thousands of patients. Dr. Foster has completed yoga teacher trainings in Kripalu, Anusara, Therapeutics, Hatha Yoga and the tradition of Maty Ezraty / YogaWorks.  She also writes for Yoga Journal, serves as anatomy faculty for 90Monkeys.com and for various yoga teacher trainings, is an ambassador for KiraGrace clothing, and has graced the cover of Yoga Journal Australia (July 2018). ◘ Related Content Dr. Foster's Sacred Source Yoga website http://sacredsourceyoga.com/ Dr. Foster's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYcuWaNJvjEFrnq2sB9tN0g Yoga Journal articles by Dr. Foster https://www.yogajournal.com/author/ariele-foster Yoga Anatomy Academy https://yogaanatomyacademy.com/ ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-integrating-yoga-physical-therapy-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 with Rollin McCraty, PhD, scientist, psycho-physiologist, and executive vice president and director of research at HeartMath Institute. HeartMath is a biofeedback technique backed by over 400 independent peer-reviewed studies, recommended by health professionals like GW Integrative Medicine co-host Mikhail "Misha" Kogan, MD. HeartMath is a proven way to help you reduce stress by increasing your inner balance and self-security. Dr. McCraty is an international authority in the field of heart coherence and the effects of positive and negative emotions on human physiology. His critical research on heart rate variability and heart-rhythm coherence has gained international attention in the scientific community and is helping to change long-held perceptions about the heart’s role in health, behavior, performance and quality of life. ◘ Related Content HeartMath Institute https://www.heartmath.com/ The Science of Heartmath https://www.heartmath.com/science/ Why is the heart brain connection so important? https://www.heartmath.com/blog/health-and-wellness/why-is-the-heart-brain-connection-so-important/ Awake TV Network: HeartMath https://www.awaketvnetwork.live/heartmath-institute-channel ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3bdlHa3 ◘ 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 with P.K. Newby, ScD, MPH, MS, aka “The Nutrition Doctor,” about her new book "How to Eat: Plant-Based Recipes to Save Your Life and Our Planet," sustainable eating, cooking mindfully, and how to eat during the coronavirus crisis. Dr. Newby is a nutrition scientist, author, and entrepreneur. She was named one of the “best undiscovered cooks” on ABC’s The Taste with the legendary Anthony Bourdain. On The Taste, she showcased plant-based, globally-inspired cuisine rooted in her unique Healthy Hedonism™ philosophy. Dr. Newby has served on the faculties at Tufts, Boston University, and Harvard She has 25 years’ experience researching diet-related diseases; studying how people make food choices and their impact on the environment; and teaching why what we eat matters from farm to fork. ◘ Related content Dr. Newby's website https://pknewby.com/ Download a free copy of How to Eat: Plant-Based Recipes to Save Your Life and Our Planet https://bit.ly/2EAaiVE USDA's Choose My Plate Guide https://www.choosemyplate.gov/ Canada's Food and Nutrition Guide https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/ Discover: What Science Says About the Health Benefits of Plant-Based Diets https://bit.ly/2XdabWr ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/2PdyWgJ ◘ 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 with Integrative Medicine thought leader Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO, Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Arizona where she is the Assistant Director of the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine (AWCIM). Board certified in naturopathic oncology, Dr. Alschuler received a doctoral degree in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University. She is past-president and board member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and a founding board member and immediate past-president of the ​Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. We spoke to Dr. Alschuler about co-authoring the recently published article ”Integrative considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic” with Andrew Weil, MD, and other AWCIM subject matter experts. The article's webpage has logged 150,000 visits since March 2020. ◘ Related content Dr. Alschuler's website https://www.drlise.net/home.html Integrative considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1550830720301130?via%3Dihub AWCIM: Integrative Approaches to COVID-19 https://integrativemedicine.arizona.edu/covid_19.html AWCIM Video Series: Enhancing Wellness During Coronavirus https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgn_N4fbfpRvt1J-KwpT6yEkcLh9X7oO0 4 Immune-Boosting Tips From an Integrative Medicine Expert https://elemental.medium.com/4-immune-boosting-tips-from-an-integrative-medicine-expert-bc197e7f6ef0 ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/2O9ZqiN ◘ 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 Precision Medicine with Anil Bajnath, MD, MBA, MIfHI, CEO and Founder of The Institute for Human Optimization and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. The NIH describes Precision Medicine as "an emerging approach for disease treatment and prevention that takes into account individual variability in genes, environment, and lifestyle for each person." Dr. Bajnath is conventionally trained in Family Medicine and Integrative Medicine Throughout the span of a decade, he has cultivated extensive first-hand experience in Precision, Integrative, Functional and Genomic Medicine. And he’s paying it forward by teaching Precision Medicine to grad students in GW’s Integrative Medicine Programs. ◘ Related Content NIH: What is the Precision Medicine Initiative? https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/primer/precisionmedicine/initiative Sung Symposium: Next Generation Health https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xlf3jhJNBDk&feature=emb_logo Health IT Analytics: What Are Precision Medicine and Personalized Medicine? https://healthitanalytics.com/features/what-are-precision-medicine-and-personalized-medicine Who Will Benefit From Precision Medicine https://www.ucsf.edu/magazine/benefit-precision-medicine ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-what-precision-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.

In this episode of the GW Integrative Medicine podcast, we talk about a nutrition education collaboration between the Department of Physician Assistant Studies and the Integrative Medicine Programs here at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. In the studio, we have Susan LeLacheur, DrPH, MPH, PA-C, a professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. LeLacheur has more than 35 years of clinical experience in primary care, HIV/AIDS, and infectious disease. She is the section director for the GW PA Program’s Foundations of Medicine Gastroenterology Section, and the driving force behind PA nutrition week. Dr. LeLacheur and Dr. Leigh Frame developed this nutrition curricula. As the authors of a JAMA opinion piece recently put it, "Nutrition education in medical school is rudimentary, at best, and limited for the duration of graduate medical education for many specialties." Doctors and PAs are educated the same way and suffer the same educational deficit. The goal of the PA nutrition week curriculum is to give PAs in training the knowledge, skills, and confidence that studies say prevent health care professionals from counseling their patients about nutrition. ◘ Related content GW Department of Physician Assistant Studies https://smhs.gwu.edu/physician-assistant/ Physician Assistants Ideal for Patient Nutrition Education https://www.physicianspractice.com/blog/physician-assistants-ideal-patient-nutrition-education Food Deserts in D.C. | NPR | Let's Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQeorPkPLmU Nutrition Education in Medical School, Residency Training, and Practice https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2729245 PA Experts Respond to Pressing Nutrition Questions https://www.aapa.org/news-central/2019/03/pas-ask-experts-pressing-nutrition-questions/ Nutrition in Medical Education: A Systematic Review https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(19)30171-8/fulltext ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-nutrition-education-answering-call-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.

Many of us are trying to flatten the coronavirus curve by practicing social distancing. We're staying inside, working from home, and figuring out ways to keep ourselves and our families entertained. A lot has changed in the past few weeks but one thing that hasn't is our need to eat. Today we’re talking about stocking your pantry during a pandemic with Danielle Capalino, MSPH, RD, and the author of the books, “Healthy Gut, Flat Stomach” and “The Microbiome Diet Plan.” An expert on nutrition and the gut microbiome, Danielle is in private practice in New York City and an adjunct faculty in the School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She teaches graduate students in the Integrative Medicine Programs about nutrition. A graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a degree in Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Danielle also holds a Master’s in Public Health Nutrition from the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins. ◘ Related content International Society for Immunonutrition Position Statement on Nutrition, Immunity and COVID-19 https://bit.ly/2xnn6eu FODMAP FAQ (by Danielle Capalino) https://bit.ly/2wC3OSt Sodium Reduction in Canned Beans After Draining, Rinsing https://bit.ly/2WMCFai How to Protect Yourself From Coronavirus When Grocery Shopping https://bit.ly/2yccShv Black Bean Brownies (vegan, gluten free recipe) https://bit.ly/3ahXlLa ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-what-stock-your-pandemic-pantry-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.

Burnout is more prevalent among healthcare and health sciences workers, professionals, and trainees than among the general U.S. population. Those working in the healthcare field are more susceptible to depression, anxiety, and job dissatisfaction, which can lead to adverse outcomes for healthcare workers as well as the patients and communities they serve. Evidence shows, however, that effective wellness programming and strong institutional leadership committed to a culture of wellness can make a difference. That's why GW launched the GWell Center for Healthcare Professionals, which is led by Kaylan Baban, MD, MPH, the inaugural chief wellness officer for GW Hospital, GW Medical Faculty Associates, and the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. An assistant professor of Medicine at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dr. Baban is also the director, Lifestyle Medicine Program, at GW Medical Faculty Associates. She joined us on the latest episode of the GW Integrative Medicine podcast to talk about the GWell Center, the need nationally for initiatives that support those working in health care in all capacities, and why this is so personal for her. ◘ Related content 3rd Annual Sung Symposium: Wellness & Longevity http://bit.ly/sung2020 Kaylan Baban, MD, MPH, Tapped to Serve as Chief Wellness Officer for GW’s Medical Enterprise http://bit.ly/2TcHw29 The GWell Center for Healthcare Professionals https://smhs.gwu.edu/wellness/ Wellness Resources for GW Students, Residents, Fellows, Faculty, Staff, & Alumni https://smhs.gwu.edu/wellness/wellness/resources List of Wellness Books, Podcasts, Websites, Courses & Conferences (Curated by Dr. Kaylan Baban) https://guides.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/mindfulness/booksandmore Clinician Well-Being Knowledge Hub https://nam.edu/clinicianwellbeing/ ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-breaking-cycle-physician-burnout-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.

In the United States, six in 10 Americans live with at least one chronic disease, like heart disease and stroke, cancer, or diabetes. These and other chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in America, and they are also a leading driver of health care costs. Today, we talk to nutrition scientist Leigh A. Frame, PhD, MHS, and gastroenterologist Janese Laster, MD, about their review of trends in dietary patterns, ultra-processed foods, chronic disease, and mortality in the U.S. Drs. Laster and Frame are the co-authors of "Beyond the Calories—Is the Problem in the Processing?" The review was recently published in the journal Current Treatment Options in Gastroenterology. Dr. Laster is board-certified in Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, and Obesity Medicine, Dr. Laster’s research focus is on nutrition and obesity medicine within the field of Gastroenterology. She is a recent Nestle Nutrition Fellow, member of The Obesity Society and the American College of Gastroenterology, and a Physician Nutrition Specialist diplomate. Dr. Frame is director of the GW Integrative Medicine Programs and executive director of the GW Office of Integrative Medicine and Health. She has used her wide-ranging experience in biomedical research (from wet bench to clinical research) to oversee research programs, including the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Parkinson's Disease Biomarkers Program. ◘ Related content Beyond the Calories—Is the Problem in the Processing? https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11938-019-00246-1?shared-article-renderer The Obesity Action Coalition https://www.obesityaction.org/ The Obesity Algorithm®—a set of obesity treatment guidelines https://obesitymedicine.org/obesity-algorithm/ CDC: Overweight & Obesity https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-beyond-caloriesis-problem-processing-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 joined by Paul Marvar, PhD, associate professor, in the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences here at GW. We’re going to discuss the GW Biomedical Cross-disciplinary Seminar Series, a new annual lecture series co-organized by Dr. Marvar and Leigh Frame, PhD, MHS, program director, Integrative Medicine, executive director of the GW Office of Integrative Medicine and Health, and co-host of this podcast. Focused on "Inflammation in Chronic Disease: Cause, Consequence, or Both?" the seminar series will address both the treatment and prevention of chronic inflammatory diseases (CIDs). The goal is to promote networking and collaboration on translational health among researchers, health care providers, and policy makers from different disciplines to shift the paradigm—from seeking a cure to developing a strategy of prevention. The Seminar topics are: ○ Cancer and inflammation ○ Genomics and inflammation ○ COVID-19 and inflammation ○ Bioinformatics and inflammation ○ Precision medicine and inflammation ○ Cardiometabolic disease and inflammation ○ Neuropsychiatric disease and inflammation ○ Treatment approaches and inflammation Join us for this free online lecture series: https://bit.ly/3gvz1JW ◘ Related Content Chronic inflammation in the etiology of disease across the life span https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-019-0675-0 The Growing Crisis of Chronic Disease in the United States https://www.fightchronicdisease.org/sites/default/files/docs/GrowingCrisisofChronicDiseaseintheUSfactsheet_81009.pdf WHO | Chronic and noncommunicable diseases and their risk factors https://www.who.int/ncds/en/ Chronic inflammatory systemic diseases: An evolutionary trade-off between acutely beneficial but chronically harmful programs https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26817483 ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-inflammation-chronic-disease-cause-both-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.

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&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" http://drtorihudson.com/articles/ Aviva Romm, MD https://avivaromm.com/ Sara Gottfried, MD https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/ American Botanical Council http://abc.herbalgram.org/site/PageServer The Institute for Functional Medicine https://www.ifm.org/ District Center for Integrative Medicine https://dcimedicine.com/ "Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WJOU14/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 "Integrative Women's Health" edited by Victoria Maizes and Tieraona Low Dog https://www.amazon.com/Integrative-Womens-Health-Medicine-Library/dp/0190214791/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=integrative+women%27s+health&qid=1574095165&s=books&sr=1-1 ◘ Transcript https://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.

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/ ConsumerLab.com https://www.consumerlab.com/ NIH's Office of Dietary Supplements https://ods.od.nih.gov/ NIH's National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Herbs at a Glance page https://nccih.nih.gov/health/herbsataglance.htm ◘ Transcript https://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.

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 https://www.pcrm.org/letsbeatbreastcancer ASCO endorses integrative oncology guidelines for breast cancer patients https://www.fredhutch.org/en/news/center-news/2018/06/asco-endorses-integrative-oncology-guidelines-for-breast-cancer-patients.html Increased Fiber Intake Decreases Premenopausal Breast Cancer Risk https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/137/3/e20154376 Six Yoga Poses to See You Through Breast Cancer Treatment https://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/healing-refuge The State of Integrative Oncology: A New Era https://www.ascopost.com/issues/february-10-2018/the-state-of-integrative-oncology-a-new-era/ Using Integrative Medicine Approaches for Cancer-Related Fatigue https://www.cancernetwork.com/patient-care/using-integrative-medicine-approaches-cancer-related-fatigue ◘ Transcript https://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.

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) ichwc.org/ The ICHWC Coach Directory ichwc.org/nbchwc-directory/#!directory/map American College of Sports Medicine exercise guidance: www.aliceveneto.com/1/upload/quanti…oping.26_1_.pdf A compendium of the health and wellness coaching literature journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…59827617708562 A systemmatic review defining health and wellness coaching: journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.745…gahmj.2013.042 Review 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/ ◘ Transcript www.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.

Today we’re talking about bodywork, specifically neuromuscular therapy, with Elizabeth Goldberg, a licensed massage therapist and wellness coach. Neuromuscular therapy, sometimes called trigger-point massage, is a form of soft tissue manipulation that aims to treat underlying causes of chronic pain involving the muscular and nervous systems. This medically-oriented form of massage therapy addresses trigger points (tender muscles points), circulation, nerve compression, postural issues, and biomechanical problems that can be caused by repetitive movement injuries. By working with incredible practitioners, Elizabeth was able to not only relieve the pain in her back but also developed a new relationship with her body and mind. She believes strongly in the power of therapeutic bodywork. Elizabeth practices at Freed Bodyworks on Capitol Hill, and she first came to massage as a client with a repetitive stress injury. ◘ Related Content Controlled pilot study of the effects of Neuromuscular Therapy in patients with Parkinson’s disease https://www.researchgate.net/publication/6751675_Controlled_pilot_study_of_the_effects_of_Neuromuscular_Therapy_in_patients_with_Parkinson's_disease Effect of ischemic compression on trigger points in the neck and shoulder muscles in office workers: a cohort study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23993756 The impact of latent trigger points on regional muscle function https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18765139 Investigating Neuromuscular Therapy: Efficacy of Application on Chronic Pain (Case Report) https://cns.edu/images/pdfs/research/Depression%20and%20Fatigue.pdf Responsiveness of myofascial trigger points to single and multiple trigger point release massages – a randomized, placebo controlled trial https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5561477/ ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-power-neuromuscular-therapy-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 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) https://www.aicr.org/continuous-update-project/ Smith Center www.smithcenter.org 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 https://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.

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 https://smhs.gwu.edu/oimh/news/closing-nutrition-education-gap Link to the new program https://smhs.gwu.edu/integrative-medicine/ The State of Nutrition Education at US Medical Schools https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jbe/2015/357627/ A Time for Change: Nutrition Education in Medicine https://nutrition.org/a-time-for-change-nutrition-education-in-medicine/ The Deficit of Nutrition Education of Physicians https://www.amjmed.com/article/S0002-9343(17)31229-9/pdf ◘ Transcript https://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.

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 https://bit.ly/3hYgJk0 The effects of chronic stress on health: new insights into the molecular mechanisms of brain–body communication https://bit.ly/31YXl0T Understanding the stress response: Chronic activation of this survival mechanism impairs health https://bit.ly/3jFVYKm ◘ Transcript https://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 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. http://bit.ly/2H3vPoP Effects of Reiki on Post-cesarean Delivery Pain, Anxiety, and Hemodynamic Parameters: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial. http://bit.ly/2VnAO7x Reiki Reduces Burnout Among Community Mental Health Clinicians. http://bit.ly/2tC5GWl The Effect of Reiki on Work-related Stress of the Registered Nurse. http://bit.ly/2NsGmLk Neurophysiology 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 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/. ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-oral-microbiome-systemic-health-connection-gw-office-of/?published=t ◘ Related Content Dr. Feldman's bio https://drbonnie360.com/meet-the-team/ Visual Annotated Oral Microbiome Research Bibliography https://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-frontier TEDx Talk: "The Single Most Valuable Legacy We Can Pass On" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEF-HP2XE7E Stanford 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 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 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-global-syndemic-obesity-undernutrition-gw-office-of/?published=t ◘ Related Content The Global Syndemic of Obesity, Undernutrition, and Climate Change: The Lancet Commission Report http://bit.ly/2B7j34Y William Dietz: shaping science and policy on obesity http://bit.ly/2UlDhPr STOP 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 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 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 https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2018/11/12/hhs-releases-physical-activity-guidelines-americans-2nd-edition.html Download the Complete Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition https://health.gov/paguidelines/second-edition/pdf/Physical_Activity_Guidelines_2nd_edition.pdf Scientific Report of the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee https://health.gov/paguidelines/second-edition/report/ ◘ Transcript https://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’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 https://im4us.org/ IM4US toolkit for practitioners and teachers working in underserved settings https://archive.im4us.org/Using+this+Toolkit?structure=Toolkit&latest=1 AIM Health Institute http://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 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 Links Center for Mind-Body Medicine https://cmbm.org/ TEDMED talk on "Fulfilling Trauma's Hidden Promise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UriA_Crzfl0 Even a single mindfulness meditation session can reduce anxiety. Experimental Biology, 2018. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/04/180423135048.htm 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. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1550830715000294 Alterations 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 ◘ Transcript https://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.

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-metrology 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: https://bit.ly/2L4uxx8 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.” https://bit.ly/2Jz5i02 ◘ Related Content Blog Post: Say Hello to Our Little Friends: Toward Microbial BiotheraPOOtics and Diagnostics https://www.nist.gov/blogs/taking-measure/say-hello-our-little-friends-toward-microbial-biotherapootics-and-diagnostics High-Fiber Diet Shifts Gut Microbes, Lowering Blood Sugar in Diabetics https://www.the-scientist.com/the-nutshell/high-fiber-diet-shifts-gut-microbes-lowering-blood-sugar-in-diabetics-29977 How gut bacteria impact cancer treatment https://www.statnews.com/2018/04/02/gut-bacteria-cancer-stat-madness/ International Metagenomics and Microbiome Standards Alliance (IMMSA) https://microbialstandards.org/ ◘ Transcript https://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.

"Transformation is sustained change, and it is achieved through practice." -- B.K.S. Iyengar A growing body of research shows the health benefits of yoga to manage chronic diseases. Studies suggest yoga helps reduce pain, relieve anxiety, lower heart rate and blood pressure, and more. Integrative yoga therapist Yael Flusberg and cancer survivor Nadia Taran joined GW Integrative Medicine Podcast to discuss yoga and chronic disease. Yael has taught yoga classes at DC libraries, workplaces, schools, and hospitals like the George Washington University Hospital since 2005. As an integrative yoga therapist (E-RYT500) she facilitates both group and individual yoga therapy sessions, working with people dealing with a variety of conditions including cancer, digestive disorders, diabetes, eating disorders, fibromyalgia, hypertension, mental health challenges (including depression, anxiety, grief and trauma), rheumatoid arthritis, scoliosis, and sports injuries. She currently teaches a weekly therapeutic class for people living with cancer and their caregivers as well as cancer survivors on GW’s campus. ◘ Related content Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care 1st Edition by Sat Bir Singh Khalsa (Author),‎ Lorenzo Cohen (Author),‎ Timothy McCall (Author),‎ Shirley Telles (Author),‎ M.D. Ornish Dean (Foreword) http://bit.ly/2Ik02wL Complementary and alternative exercise for fibromyalgia: a meta-analysis http://bit.ly/2MejEFa Yoga into Cancer Care: A Review of the Evidence-based Research http://bit.ly/2MQoGsC Sleep and yoga intervention shows promising effects on improving sleep health behaviors http://bit.ly/2lwHgJv NIH NCCIH: Mind and Body Approaches for Substance Use Disorders http://bit.ly/2IiZozw Study Finds Most Breast Cancer Patients Develop PTSD Symptoms http://bit.ly/2MiQOU7 ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-yoga-therapy-chronic-disease-gw-office-of/?published=t ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Corporate__Motivational_Music/Follow_your_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.

Nature’s dirty needle. That’s how Lyme disease researchers and physicians like Andrew Heyman, MD, MHSA, refer to the ticks that have spread the bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi, throughout the northeastern, mid-Atlantic, and north-central United States. Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that illnesses from mosquito, tick, and flea bites have tripled, with more than 640,000 cases reported during the 13 years from 2004 through 2016. During that time period, nine new germs spread by mosquitoes and ticks were discovered or introduced into the United States. Lyme disease is a complex illness whose diagnosis and treatment requires a deeper understanding than just the characteristics of the infection, says Heyman. It is an often misdiagnosed, misunderstood disease that behaves in ways that makes it very difficult for standard tests to identify correctly. Dr. Heyman, an internationally recognized expert in Integrative Medicine and the Medical Director of the Integrative Medicine Program at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, is a ‘last resort’ practitioner for patients with this multi-system illness. His attributes his aptitude for finding answers to puzzling patient presentations to his background in Traditional Chinese Medicine combined with his conventional medicine training. Three Lyme disease takeways from Dr. Heyman: 1.) Other biotoxin exposures, such as mold, can mimic Lyme disease and therefore increase the difficulty of obtaining an accurate diagnosis. 2.) The body's reaction to a Lyme infection is a genetically mediated, Neuro-inflammatory response that can persist in about 20 percent of patients, even long after the infection has been treated. 3.) The consequences of chronic inflammation due to Lyme disease can be devastating, including organ injury - especially to the brain and nervous system more broadly - and even induce persistent, aberrant gene expression, leading to loss of normal cell functioning. ◘ Related Content ◘ Transcript ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Corporate__Motivational_Music/Follow_your_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.

What is the current state of scientific evidence and research recommendations on the health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids? This podcast delves into the topic with Donald Abrams, MD, one of the world’s leading clinical researchers on medical cannabis, and Mikhail Kogan, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Associate Director of the Integrative Geriatric Fellowship, the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. An Integrative Oncologist at the University of California San Francisco Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, Dr. Abrams has conducted a number of studies on medical cannabis that were sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and other private and federal agencies. He is a member of the committee that authored the 2017 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report, The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: The Current State of Evidence and Recommendations for Research. The report is one of the most comprehensive studies of research on the health effects of recreational and therapeutic cannabis use. It offers a rigorous review of scientific research published since 1999 about the health impacts of cannabis and cannabis-derived products – ranging from therapeutic effects to risks for certain cancers, diseases, mental health disorders, and injuries. ◘ Related Content 2017 National Academy of Sciences report on "The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: The Current State of Evidence and Recommendations for Research." http://bit.ly/2H0DnJa The International Cannabinoid Research Society, (ICRS), is a source for impartial information on cannabis and the cannabinoids that provides an open forum for researchers to meet and discuss their research. http://icrs.co/ ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-science-health-effects-medical-cannabis-gw-office-of/?published=t ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Corporate__Motivational_Music/Follow_your_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (https://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.

Welcome to GW Integrative Medicine – the podcast about Integrative Medicine, disease prevention and health promotion – from the Office of Integrative Medicine and Health (OIMH) at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. We talk to John Pan, MD, OIMH founding medical director, about the silo mentality in medicine, aha moments, and Integrative Medicine and Health as a philosophy of practice. ◘ 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. ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Corporate__Motivational_Music/Follow_your_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.