GW Integrative Medicine
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's Integrative Medicine Programs and the IMPACT Initiative.
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Cancer Survivorship
03/18/2024
Cancer Survivorship
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 multifaceted, complex issues that burden cancer survivors. She decided to pursue her PhD to develop the research skills needed for knowledge generation and scientific discovery that will improve the quality of life and outcomes for cancer survivors. She has presented her PhD-related work both locally and nationally. She received a Sigma Theta Tau International, Phi Epsilon Chapter Small Grant for 2023-2024 to support her project, “Perspectives and attitudes of oncology professionals related to cancer survivorship: A qualitative case study.” NP Ali is the Maryland State Liaison for the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) where she works to advance and support the NP profession at the state and national levels. She is also a member of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) Champions program for clinicians and researchers interested in improving care for cancer survivors. ◘ Related Links NP Ali's bio National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship article on NP Ali National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship The National Cancer Institute’s Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine American Society of Clinical Oncology's Integrative Oncology blog posts ◘ Transcript ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” () by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.
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What Do Dolphins Have to Do with Anti-aging?
03/04/2024
What Do Dolphins Have to Do with Anti-aging?
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 acid that has largely disappeared from the modern Western diet. Certain kinds of fatty acids can actually slow aging-related breakdown in our cells. And C15:0 is one of them. The Drs. Venn-Watson are bringing it to the market as a food fortifier and nutritional supplement called fatty15. ◘ Related Links Discover C15: A Nutritional Discovery 90 Years in the Making Fatty15 Dr. Venn-Watson’s TEDx Talk: Save the dolphins. Save the world Broader and safer clinically-relevant activities of pentadecanoic acid compared to omega-3: Evaluation of an emerging essential fatty acid across twelve primary human cell-based disease systems Pentadecanoylcarnitine is a newly discovered endocannabinoid with pleiotropic activities relevant to supporting physical and mental health Dairy Fat Intake, Plasma C15:0 and Plasma Iso-C17:0 are inversely associated with Liver Fat in Children ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3JoA2mz ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” () by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.
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Gut Health, Whole Health
11/17/2023
Gut Health, Whole Health
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 Labs. Dr. Damman is a physician scientist with a particular interest in the microbiome and functional foods. Earlier in 2023, he gave a talk on the clinical application of the evidence base for dietary and microbial interventions to support well-being at our 6th Annual Sung Symposium: The Gut, Microbes, & Well-being. Dr. Damman has a particular interest in the microbiome & functional foods, and he explores these themes as Editor-In-Chief at Gut Bites MD. He’s also a clinical associate professor of Medicine at the University of Washington and entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience across the private, philanthropic, and academic sectors. ◘ Related Links Dr. Dammen's VIDEOS | ◘ ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.
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The Morgina Episode
10/20/2023
The Morgina Episode
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 physiology, human nutrition, phytochemistry and nutritional biochemistry. Many of these studies deal with cruciferous vegetables and the Moringa oleifera. Lisa is a social entrepreneur whose company Kuli Kuli Foods, includes a team of entrepreneurs, product developers, and change makers who are improving lives through sustainable nutrition and livelihood for women and farmers in the developing world using the moringa plant. Kuli Kuli Foods created a discount code for 20% off any order. Use this link to enable the discount code to be automatically applied ◘ Related Links Cullman Chemoprotection Center Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Kuli Kuli Foods Moringa oleifera: An Updated Comprehensive Review of Its Pharmacological Activities, Ethnomedicinal, Phytopharmaceutical Formulation, Clinical, Phytochemical, and Toxicological Aspects Moringa oleifera: A Review of the Medical Evidence for Its Nutritional, Therapeutic, and Prophylactic Properties. Part 1. Johns Hopkins University Magazine: "Is Moringa the Next Superfood?" Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's Moringa page ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/45OtWE6 ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” () by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.
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Culture, Science & Medicine
06/07/2023
Culture, Science & Medicine
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 part of the LASER network. He has served on the faculty at Johns Hopkins University in the Museum Studies Master’s Program. And he served on the Contemporary Art and Science Committee (CASC) at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. He is the art advisor for Issues in Science and Technology Magazine, and a former board member of Leonardo/ International Society for Art Science and Technology, where he was chair of the LASER committee that coordinated 50+ art/sci salons around the world. ◘ Related Content Cultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences (CPNAS) ◘ Transcript (Coming) ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” () by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.
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Sleep Deprivation and Glymphatics
06/07/2023
Sleep Deprivation and Glymphatics
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, mostly during sleep. Once thought not to exist, this lymphatic system may be disrupted in and contribute to some diseases of the brain. Dr. Jain is a graduate for the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, India. He did his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics, Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Jain’s research on various aspects of sleep disorders has been published in more than dozens or peer-reviewed scholarly journals and numerous books. He lectures nationally and internationally on the topics of obstructive sleep apnea and heart disease. ◘ Related Content GW Center for Sleep Disorders ◘ Transcript ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” () by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.
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The Human Microbiome, Health, & Big Data
03/16/2023
The Human Microbiome, Health, & Big Data
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 interventions and computational approaches to study the interactions of nutrition, the gastrointestinal microbiome, and health. In addition to publishing in top nutrition journals, she also actively disseminates research findings in formats ranging from scientific presentations and webinars to podcasts, Twitter chats, blogs, and popular press articles. She also has affiliate appointments with the Institute of Genomic Biology, the National Center for Supercomputing Applications, and the Family Resiliency Center. Her research team aims to enhance human health through dietary modulation of the gastrointestinal microbiome. Her research on nutrition and the microbiome has been recognized by both local and national organizations with several awards, including the 2020 National Academy of Medicine Emerging Leader, and the 2021 American Society for Nutrition’s Mead Johnson Young Investigator Award. She currently serves on The Journal of Nutrition editorial board and as an associate editor for Nutrition Research and Gut Microbiome. ◘ Related Links Dr. Holscher’s Faculty Page Dr. Holscher’s Nutrition and Human Microbiome Laboratory Fecal and soil microbiota composition of gardening and non-gardening families Comparison of Microbiota Analytic Techniques Diet Quality and the Fecal Microbiota in Healthy Adults in the American Gut Project ◘ Transcript ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” () by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.
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Psilocybin & Alzheimer’s Disease
02/15/2023
Psilocybin & Alzheimer’s Disease
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 effects of psychedelics in humans, with a focus on psilocybin as an aid in the treatment of addiction. Dr. Garcia’s current research interests include clinical applications of psychedelics, mindfulness, and altered states of consciousness and their underlying neurobiological mechanisms, and the role of spirituality in mental health and addiction. ◘ Related Links Johns Hopkins University Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research Psilocybin & Alzheimer's Clinical Trial Participant Screening Form Video: Psilocybin for Depression in early Alzheimer's Disease Clinical Trial at John Hopkins Dr. Albert Garcia-Romeu bio ◘ Transcript ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” () by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.
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Exercise, Nutrition Science, & Public Health
11/22/2022
Exercise, Nutrition Science, & Public Health
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 was set up to further expand public health-related research in the DC metro region by providing a readily accessible and professional space for principal investigators to engage in rigorous and reliable data collection across the physical activity, exercise physiology, nutrition, and human performance disciplines. Dr. Levers has a background in athletic performance development at the Division I collegiate level and in the private sector. He has co-authored several articles published on the impact nutrition and supplementation have on exercise performance and body composition. ◘ Related Content ; ◘ ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” () by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.
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The Science of Sleep
11/04/2022
The Science of Sleep
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 & Sleep Medicine at GW and Director of GW Center for Sleep Disorders. Dr. Jain is a graduate for the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, India. He did his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics, Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Jain’s research on various aspects of sleep disorders has been published in dozens or peer-reviewed scholarly journals and numerous books. He lectures nationally and internationally on the topics of obstructive sleep apnea and heart disease. ◘ Addressing Sleep Apnea with GW’s Vivek Jain, MD ◘ ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” () by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial () license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.
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Why Gratitude Matters
10/14/2022
Why Gratitude Matters
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 meant to amplify the best instincts in human nature.
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Let's Talk Vitamin D Studies
09/30/2022
Let's Talk Vitamin D Studies
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.
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Navigating Aging for a Healthy Heart & Brain
09/15/2022
Navigating Aging for a Healthy Heart & Brain
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.
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What Is the Food Matrix
08/31/2022
What Is the Food Matrix
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, and health potential within the context of sustainability.
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ICYMI: The Oral Microbiome-Systemic Health Connection
08/17/2022
ICYMI: The Oral Microbiome-Systemic Health Connection
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.
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Integrative Medicine & Group Medical Visits
07/29/2022
Integrative Medicine & Group Medical Visits
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 also experience a sense of community and social connections that lead to positive changes in health behavior, physical and mental health, and overall well-be
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The Psychology of Shame, Sentinel Emotional Events, & Health Professionals
07/15/2022
The Psychology of Shame, Sentinel Emotional Events, & Health Professionals
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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ICYMI: Energy Work & the Autonomic Nervous System
06/30/2022
ICYMI: Energy Work & the Autonomic Nervous System
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.
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A Reproductive Psychiatrist on Postpartum Depression & Anxiety
06/15/2022
A Reproductive Psychiatrist on Postpartum Depression & Anxiety
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 Without Judgment" as part of the GW Resiliency & Well-being Center's Women’s Well-being Lecture Series.
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ICYMI: Stress Response & the Neuroendocrine System
06/01/2022
ICYMI: Stress Response & the Neuroendocrine System
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.
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The Healthspan-Cruciferous Vegetable Connection
05/15/2022
The Healthspan-Cruciferous Vegetable Connection
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 nutrition, phytochemistry and nutritional biochemistry.
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An Integrative Perspective on Women's Hormonal Health
05/01/2022
An Integrative Perspective on Women's Hormonal Health
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.
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ICYMI: Taking an Integrative Approach to Lyme Disease
04/14/2022
ICYMI: Taking an Integrative Approach to Lyme Disease
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.
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The Many Faces of Vitamin C
03/31/2022
The Many Faces of Vitamin C
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.
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Diet, DNA, & the Science Behind a Younger You
03/11/2022
Diet, DNA, & the Science Behind a Younger You
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.
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Integrative Pediatrics
03/01/2022
Integrative Pediatrics
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.
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The ABCs of Vitamin D
01/31/2022
The ABCs of Vitamin D
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, principal investigator from the Linus Pauling Institute and a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at Oregon State University.
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BONUS EPISODE |The Fundamentals of Vitamin E
01/15/2022
BONUS EPISODE |The Fundamentals of Vitamin E
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 the Ava Helen Pauling Endowed Professor at the Linus Pauling Institute.
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What Docs Do When They Get Sick
12/30/2021
What Docs Do When They Get Sick
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?
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Clinical Herbalism | Spices, Herbs, & Everyday Health
11/30/2021
Clinical Herbalism | Spices, Herbs, & Everyday Health
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.
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