Barbara Walker, PhD, from the University of Cincinnati, discussed
the intersection of holistic wellness, mental health, and
cardiometabolic health outcomes.
In this news segment, Shakira Sanchez-Collins, MD, of
Northwestern University discussed how being a pastor and an
integrative medicine physician is a perfect pairing to care for a
patient’s mind, body, and spirit.
Teresa Corrigan, RN, a public class instructor at University of
California, San Francisco, was featured on a local radio program
to discuss the health and brain benefits of laughter.
Heidi O’Donoghue, a mindfulness instructor at University of Utah,
shared insights and tips on how to lessen stress, be more
mindful, and become more resilient.
Dr. Ashley Mason of University of California, San Francisco,
found that women’s body temperatures are no more variable than
men’s, despite menstrual cycles and hormonal variability, and
argues for more inclusion of women in medical research.
Dr. Mladen Golubic of University of Cincinnati shared that
spending time in nature promotes physical activity, engages your
senses, encourages social interaction, and enhances
well-being.
Dr. Amy Locke of University of Utah discussed the problem of
provider burnout and the trend of health care workers overworking
in environments that are under-staffed with intense pressure to
perform.
Dr. Debra Bell of University of Washington shared that artificial
sweeteners have been shown to have links to negative effects on
brain neurons, heart health, and a possible microbiome link to
irritable bowel syndrome.
Dr. Peter Wayne of Harvard University shared the benefits of tai
chi for older individuals, including improving joint health,
mindfulness, and balance.
Dr. Danny Bega of Northwestern University discussed the success
of a new dance program for people with Parkinson’s Disease that
helps with mobility, balance, and coordination, while also
delaying the progression of the disease.
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jennifer Molano of University of
Cincinnati discussed the importance of sleep for overall health,
including cardiometabolic health.
Dr. Melinda Ring of Northwestern University shared her thoughts
on the challenges of integrative health education, including
battling stigma from functional medicine colleagues and health
institutions.
Dr. Peter Wayne of Harvard University discussed the benefits of
Tai Chi, which blends mental focus and physical effort to build
strength, flexibility, and mindfulness.
Dr. Kelly Morrow of University of Washington shared that biotin
is important for generating new cells, but says that getting
biotin from a vitamin-rich diet is safer than taking a daily
supplement.
Dr. Kavita Mishra of University of California, San Francisco
published a paper on the science of mind-body medicine (MBM) and
how to foster a personalized MBM plan in cancer care using “MBM
snacks,” movement meditations, and more.