Publications
Overcoming Challenges to Implementing Mindfulness-Based Pain Interventions
JAMA Network
Dan Cherkin, PhD, of University of Washington discussed recent MBI studies and lauded the effectiveness, low-cost, lasting benefits, and safety of MBIs for various challenging conditions.
Essential Nutrients, Added Sugar Intake, and Epigenetic Age in Midlife Black and White Women
JAMA Network
Dorothy Chiu, PhD, and Elissa Epel, PhD, of University of California, San Francisco found that following a diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals—especially one without much added sugar—can result in a younger biological age at the cellular level.
Cultivating Reciprocity Between People and Planet: Habit-Stacking Planetary Health Prescriptions into Existing Nature RX Encounters During Integrative Health Visits
Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health
David Victorson, PhD, of Northwestern University published an article that argues for integrative planetary prescriptions to be included in existing nature prescription frameworks to encourage reciprocity between personal and planetary well-being.
FOODWISE (Fostering Optimal Outcomes through Dietary Wisdom, Integration, Spirituality, and Emotionality): A New Model of Integrative Culinary Medicine
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine
Melinda Ring, MD, and Anna Balabanova Shannahan, MD, of Northwestern University; Darshan Mehta, MD, of Harvard University; and Iman Majd, MD, of University of Washington published a paper that introduced a new nutritional framework called Integrative Culinary Medicine (ICM).
Prepandemic Physical Activity and Risk of COVID-19 Diagnosis and Hospitalization in Older Adults
JAMA Network
Dennis Muñoz-Vergara, DVM, MPH, and Peter Wayne, PhD, of Harvard University published a study that found that adults over the age of 45 who exercised regularly before the pandemic had lower odds of being hospitalized after contracting COVID-19.
A Scoping Review of Ayurvedic Rasayana Adaptogens in Oncology
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Anand Dhruva, MD, and Cairn Wu, MS, of University of California, San Francisco published a scoping review of rasayana adaptogens, a natural product used in Ayurvedic medicine.
Integrative Health Equity: Definition, Principles, Strategies, and Reflections
Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health
Shelley Adler, PhD, and Maria Chao, DrPH, of University of California, San Francisco published a paper on integrative health equity, defined as optimal health for all through a whole-person approach that explicitly recognizes cultural, social, and structural determinants of health.
Elevated Body Temperature Is Associated with Depressive Symptoms: Results from the TemPredict Study
Scientific Reports
Ashley Mason, PhD, of University of California, San Francisco published a study that revealed the connection between body temperature and depression and offers hope for novel temperature-based treatment options for major depressive disorders.
Through the Looking Glass: Psychedelics As a Window into Mindfulness and Mind–Body Health
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine
Peter Wayne, PhD, Gloria Yeh, MD, and Darshan Mehta, MD, of Harvard University published a paper on current psychedelic research, including such as the integration of psilocybin in mindfulness practices, ADHD treatment, and nature therapy.
Are Formal and Informal Home Mindfulness Practice Qualities Associated with Outcomes? Results from a Pilot Study of a Four-Week Mindfulness Intervention for Chronic Pain Management
Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health
Carrie Brintz, PhD, and Rogelio Coronado, PhD, of Vanderbilt University published a study that showed that informal home practice of a mindfulness-based intervention can improve outcomes in chronic pain patients.
Sulforaphane Bioavailability in Healthy Subjects Fed a Single Serving of Fresh Broccoli Microgreens
Foods
Rekha Chaudhary, MD, of University of Cincinnati published a study that showed that broccoli microgreens are a significant source of the phytochemical sulforaphane, but a single serving of broccoli microgreens does not significantly alter microbiome consumption.
Well-Being Grants in an Academic Medical Center: A Case Example
Journal of Clinical and Translational Science
Dr. Darshan Mehta of Harvard University published the results of the Well-Being Education Grants program, which provides resources and funding to promote faculty wellness.
Early Intervention in Cognitive Aging with Strawberry Supplementation
Nutrients
Dr. Howard Sesso of Harvard University studied whether cocoa flavanol supplementation is a promising strategy for type 2 diabetes (T2D) prevention.
Delivering ADAPT+ to Latino Families Living in Rural Communities: Feasibility and Acceptability of Implementing a Health Promotion Program Including Mindfulness
Journal of Pediatric Psychology
Dr. Laura Redwine of University of Miami published a study that examined the feasibility and acceptability of having community health workers deliver a family-based health promotion program that integrates mindfulness strategies for stress reduction to underserved Latino families in rural communities.
Integrative Care Interest and Offerings Grow
New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst
Dr. Darshan Mehta of Harvard University published a paper on how integrative medicine offers superior clinical outcomes, patient experience, and provider experience to non-integrative biomedicine practices.
Integrative Oncology Care of Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression in Adults With Cancer: Society for Integrative Oncology–ASCO Guideline
Journal of Clinical Oncology
Dr. Chloe Atreya of University of California, San Francisco, and former postdoctoral fellow Dr. Chelsea Siwik contributed to the development of new guidelines for integrative therapies to improve anxiety and depression in people with cancer during and after treatment.
Tai Chi Versus Health Education as a Frailty Intervention for Community-dwelling Older Adults with Hypertension
Aging Clinical and Experimental Research
Dr. Laura Redwine of University of Miami found that guided Tai Chi practice was well-tolerated among older adults with hypertension and was associated with decreases in frailty.
Multivitamin Supplementation Improves Memory in Older Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Dr. Howard Sesso of Harvard University found that taking daily multivitamin supplementation is a safe and accessible way to maintain cognitive health in older adults.
Chairside Yoga Therapy Alleviates Symptoms in Patients Concurrently Receiving Outpatient Cancer Infusions: A Promising Feasibility Study
Journal of Holistic Nursing
Tina Walter, a certified yoga therapist at University of Cincinnati found that chairside yoga therapy was an effective method to reduce perceptions of fatigue, pain, nausea, anxiety, and distress among oncology patients concurrently receiving outpatient cancer infusion therapy.
Resident Physician Perspectives on Mindfulness Education in Residency: A Multispecialty Qualitative Assessment of Clinical Care Impact,
Journal of Graduate Medical Education
Drs. Vincent Minichiello and Sarah Webber of University of Wisconsin–Madison found that residents that completed a 10-hour mindfulness training program reported enhanced perspective-taking and relationship-building between themselves and their patients in clinical settings across medical and procedural specialties.