Press
What Are the Benefits of a Lymphatic Drainage Massage?
U.S. News & World Report
Marcia Degelman, a certified massage therapist at the UCSF Osher Center, discussed lymphatic drainage massage, a technique that uses lighter touch and pressure to help eliminate toxins and restore a healthy immune system.
Acupuncture for Insomnia: How Acupuncture Can Help You Sleep
U.S. News & World Report
Lead acupuncturist at University of Washington’s Osher Center, Marcia Tharp, discussed how her patients have found insomnia relief through her practice.
5 Potential Health Benefits of Infrared Sauna Therapy
Everyday Health
Dr. Melinda Ring of Northwestern discussed how sauna therapy can have positive impacts on mental and physical health.
Health Benefits of Tai Chi for Seniors
Forbes
Dr. Peter Wayne of Harvard, discussed the health benefits of Tai Chi for improving balance, strength, stamina, aerobic capacity, flexibility, and more.
How Useful Are Supplements?
The New York Times
Dr. Anand Dhruva of UCSF was interviewed to help inform a quiz in the New York Times about supplement use. According to Dr. Dhruva, getting vitamins from a well-balanced diet is best.
Personalized Mind-Body Medicine in Integrative Oncology: Meeting the Moment with Each Patient
The Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine
By Kavita K. Mishra, David Victorson, Darshan H. Mehta, and David R. Vago
Personalized medicine in cancer is an emerging approach to patient care in which certain individual characteristics are used to guide therapeutic decisions.1 Ultimately, the goal is to execute the right intervention for the right patient at the right time. In this era of personalized medicine, how does one effectively tailor the mind–body medicine (MBM) prescription for individuals with varied needs and circumstances who are on their cancer journey?
UC Symposium Explores Non-pharmacological Approaches to Treating Chronic Pain
WVXU Cincinnati
Dr. Sian Cotton of University of Cincinnati discussed strategies
to treat chronic pain such as mindfulness, acupuncture, and
yoga.
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Americans Are Besieged by Stress, Poll Finds
NBC News
Dr. Lindsey McKernan of Vanderbilt University was quoted as an expert in an article about recent APA research that examines adult mental health during tumultuous current events.
Get Your Mind Right in 2022
Ladies Leading Podcast
In this podcast episode, Dr. Inger Burnett-Zeigler of Northwestern spoke about ways for Black women to recognize their unique trauma and seek emotional healing.
What If You Could Be Your Own, Best, First Doctor?
TEDx
Dr. Melinda Ring, Director of Northwestern’s Osher Center, presented at TEDxChicago on the importance of plant-based nutritionology and being your own best, first, doctor.
Understanding the Approach of Integrative Oncology
CureTalks
Dr. Donald Abrams and Dr. Kavita Mishra of UCSF were featured in a CureTalks podcast episode to discuss integrative oncology practices.
Integrative Medicine with Dr. Anna Shannahan
Millennial Health Podcast
Dr. Anna Shannahan of Northwestern discussed evidence-based healing and wellness practices on a recent podcast episode of Millennial Health.
“Complementary and Integrative Health Knowledge and Practice in Primary Care Settings: A Survey of Primary Care Providers in the Northwestern United States”
University of Washington
The University of Washington Osher Center has published the article “Complementary and Integrative Health Knowledge and Practice in Primary Care Settings: A Survey of Primary Care Providers in the Northwestern United States” in Global Advances in Health and Medicine. This was the first study funded by the UW Osher Center, which was established in 2018.
Mind & Life: Peter Wayne – Ecology of Mind
Podcast Episode
In this episode of the Mind & Life Podcast, Wendy Hasenkamp, PhD, speaks with Harvard Osher Center Director Peter Wayne about his work on mind-body and movement-based interventions like tai chi. Their conversation covers many topics, including:
Adoption of Trauma Informed Care in Complementary and Integrative Health Services
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Osher Collaborative Forum: Outlooks, Opinions and Opportunities
By Kathryn A. Hansen, Elizabeth G. Walsh, and Cynthia Price
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 12 Feb 2021.
Nature As Medicine: Mind, Body, and Soil
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
David Victorson, Christina Luberto, and Karen Koffler. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 21 July 2021.
Osher Collaborative Forum: Outlooks, Opinions and Opportunities
Keeping Integrative Medicine Continuing Medical Education on the Cutting Edge – and Compliant
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Melinda Ring, Iman Majd, and Darshan H. Mehta. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 11 March 2020.
Osher Collaborative Forum: Outlooks, Opinions and Opportunities
Integrative Medicine Is a Good Prescription for Patients and Planet
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Aterah Z. Nusrat, Iman Majd, and Peter M. Wayne. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Published Online: 16 December 2019.
Osher Collaborative Forum: Outlooks, Opinions and Opportunities
The Challenge of the Many Choices in the Practice of Integrative Medicine
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Martin Ingvar, Darshan H. Mehta, and Mats Lekander. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Published Online: 15 May 2019.
Osher Collaborative Forum: Outlooks, Opinions and Opportunities
Integrative Palliative Care: Enhancing the Natural Synergy Between Integrative Health and Palliative Medicine
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Shelley R. Adler, Lucille R. Marchand, and Nancy Heap. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Published Online: 13 March 2019.