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Welcome to GW Integrative Medicine, a podcast about using an integrative approach to disease prevention and health promotion. We look forward to sharing the latest news and research on Integrative Medicine – where the best practices of conventional medicine and evidence-based complementary medicine meet. This podcast is brought to you by the Office of Integrative Medicine and Health, the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, in collaboration with the university ...
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Today, we talk about generational trauma and healing with Aliza Scharf-Bendov, LCSW, MSW, psychotherapist, family therapist, and nondual Kabbalistic healer. Over the past 17 years, Aliza has done extensive work with parents and families addressing a variety of challenges, including adjustment to life transitions, mood and behavioral challenges, ado…
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We talk about Traditional Chinese Medicine and nutrition with Ellen Goldsmith, MSOM, LAc, a nationally board certified, licensed acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, and co-author of “Nutritional Healing with Chinese Medicine.” She specializes in Chinese dietetics and its application in a Western clinical setting.Ellen’s integrative body centered and …
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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 label…
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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 th…
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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 professio…
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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…
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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 we…
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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…
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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…
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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, b…
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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 multi…
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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 ac…
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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 Medici…
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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 La…
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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 …
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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…
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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 Wellne…
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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 I…
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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.” Publi…
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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…
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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 …
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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 p…
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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, mos…
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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 interventi…
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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 …
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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 explor…
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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-…
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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 …
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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 & Sle…
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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 …
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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…
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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 hea…
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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, an…
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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 p…
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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…
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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. …
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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 gerontolo…
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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 With…
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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 a…
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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 nutritio…
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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 – OBG…
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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 th…
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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 le…
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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 …
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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 …
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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, princ…
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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 t…
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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 spec…
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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 Mas…
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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 practicin…
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