Barbara Walker, PhD, of University of Cincinnati discussed how a
metastatic breast cancer diagnosis can lead to distress and
provided tips for improving mood and general mental
wellness.
Kelly Morrow, MD, RD, of University of Washington shared that
carbs in the form of whole foods are a good source of nutrients,
fiber, and fatty acids, which are important for overall
health.
A new study by Ashley Mason, PhD, of University of California,
San Francisco showed that sauna treatment could become an
accepted treatment method for depression.
Sian Cotton, PhD, of the University of Cincinnati visited a local
company to lead a mindfulness workshop as part of a new “mental
health power hour” in the workplace.
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.