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Disease from a Functional Medicine Perspective Dec 01, 2022

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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-of-the-art lab testing and biochemical analysis, Dr. Carnahan helps each patient identify the root cause of their illness by identifying nutritional or metabolic imbalances that may be contributing to their symptoms. She uses nutritional protocols and supplements, lifestyle changes, and medication to increase patient level of function and always seeks the gentlest and least invasive way to restore health and optimize healing. Dr. Carnahan was part of the first 100+ healthcare practitioners to be certified in Functional Medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFMCP). She is committed to educating other health professionals how to address underlying causes of illness through the principles of Functional Medicine. After completing her residency at the University of Illinois in Family Medicine at Methodist Medical Center, Dr. Carnahan received her medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. ◘ Related Links Dr. Carnahan's website bit.ly/3XXr6dx The Institute for Functional Medicine www.ifm.org What is Functional Medicine bit.ly/3VmIhU3 Replacing Review of Systems to Improve Healthcare Delivery: A Functional Medicine Commentary bit.ly/3udnYwj ◘ Transcript bit.ly/3ONShmP ◘ 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.

Exercise, Nutrition Science, & Public Health Nov 16, 2022

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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 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 GW Milken Institute School of Public Health Exercise and Nutrition Sciences Academic Laboratories bit.ly/3GjNBCK Dr. Levers Bio bit.ly/3UFtjrD ◘ Transcript bit.ly/3V09US5 ◘ 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.

The Science of Sleep Nov 01, 2022

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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 & 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. ◘ Related Content GW Center for Sleep Disorders https://bit.ly/3t6RsLX GW's Sleep Disorders Fact Sheet https://bit.ly/3sOUB2I Addressing Sleep Apnea with GW’s Vivek Jain, MD https://bit.ly/3TXlWeS Duration Of Sun Exposure In Medical Students Impactschronotype https://bit.ly/3Fx5z4j ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3Wgmv5j ◘ 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.

Why Gratitude Matters Oct 14, 2022

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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 meant to amplify the best instincts in human nature. Najma received a master’s degree in Public Health in Health Policy from The GW Milken Institute School of Public Health and a Global Health Certificate from The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Her research has been published in the International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics and the Journal of Perinatology. ◘ Related Content Gratitude Circle www.gratcircle.com Gratitude Circle Hotline https://hotline.gratcircle.com/ Video: Jon Kabat Zinn on 9 Attitudes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n7FOBFMvXg How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain https://bit.ly/3yHWsJR The Science of Gratitude https://bit.ly/3g9VL5A Giving thanks can make you happier https://bit.ly/3EGzTZW ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3eAEG4v ◘ 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.

Let's Talk Vitamin D Studies Sep 30, 2022

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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 status influences how well the immune system works, including the body’s ability to fight off infection. The Linus Pauling Institute is a world leader in the study of micronutrients, phytochemicals, and other dietary factors, and the role these compounds can play in promoting optimum health or preventing and treating disease. ◘ Related Links https://bit.ly/3dWFDUk ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3fAXvVa ◘ 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.

Navigating Aging for a Healthy Heart & Brain Sep 15, 2022

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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 heart and brain from failing. The book gives us insight into what we need to do, and what we can ask of our doctors, to manage the effects of aging on our circulation so that we do not have a stroke. Dr. Yamamoto is a D.C. native. He has a degree in Physics from Princeton University, a medical degree from Dartmouth, and he was trained in Internal Medicine at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He completed his training in cardiology at the National Naval Medical Center and Georgetown University. He was the head of cardiology training and supported cardiac needs in the war zone of Kuwait in 2005. He and his wife are currently in private practice together at Foxhall Medicine in Washington, D.C. ◘ Related Links Dr. Yamamoto's bio https://bit.ly/3eRbPsy Foxhall Medicine https://bit.ly/3BlPXND "You Can Prevent a Stroke: by Drs. Yamamoto and Thomas https://amzn.to/3BGnUcU ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3qDHKPV ◘ 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.

What Is the Food Matrix Aug 31, 2022

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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, and health potential within the context of sustainability. A food matrix, as defined by USDA, is "the nutrient and non-nutrient components of foods and their molecular relationships, i.e., chemical bonds, to each other." Dr. Fardet is a leader in preventive nutrition–a branch of nutrition that consists of producing data to define the best way to nourish oneself in order to live as long as possible in good health. Preventive nutrition includes both physiological, behavioral, technological, environmental, economic, social, cultural, and religious dimensions. He is particularly involved in promoting a more holistic view of preventive nutrition to lower diet-related chronic diseases, and to increase what he calls “the healthy life years.” He believes that human nutrition should not be explored via a pharmacological approach because food compounds are not drugs. ◘ Related Links Dr. Fardet's website https://bit.ly/3KvFenC Dr. Fardet’s Researchgate page https://bit.ly/3pT1uON Harvard Health: What are ultra-processed foods and are they bad for our health? https://bit.ly/3R7C1wE Ultra-Processed Foods and Food System Sustainability: What Are the Links? https://bit.ly/3QOkASa ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3TtD2Bc ◘ 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.

ICYMI: The Oral Microbiome-Systemic Health Connection Aug 17, 2022

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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 patient, Dr. Feldman bridges diverse industries and helps propel the growing convergence of science, tech, and patient demand towards individualized autoimmune care through her consulting, writing, and speaking. Dr. Feldman has spoken at TEDx, SXSW, and Stanford Medicine X. Support for GW Integrative Medicine Podcast comes from our sponsor Blis Technologies, makers of advanced oral probiotics for a healthy mouth and throat. Information on how Blis Technologies is transforming health care is at blisprobiotic.com/. ◘ Related Content Dr. Feldman's bio https://bit.ly/3CbZVD0 Visual Annotated Oral Microbiome Research Bibliography https://bit.ly/3Py6anV "The Oral Microbiome: The Next Frontier" https://bit.ly/3CdgYER TEDx Talk: "The Single Most Valuable Legacy We Can Pass On" https://bit.ly/3QvY6VP Stanford Medicine X: "The Lonely University of Autoimmune Disease" https://bit.ly/3AtTyK7 ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3CajMCN ◘ 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.

Integrative Medicine & Group Medical Visits Jul 29, 2022

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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 also experience a sense of community and social connections that lead to positive changes in health behavior, physical and mental health, and overall well-being. Today, we talk to Jeffrey Geller, MD, a family physician, chief medical officer Kronos Health in Lawrence, Mass., and president of the Integrative Center for Group Medical Visits. Dr. Geller is one of the most experienced leaders in the group medical visit movement. A nationally recognized expert on GMVs, he is particularly well known for his work in creating the largest group visit program in the U.S., and his ideas about empowerment. He is also on the faculty of the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine and Tufts University School of Medicine. ◘ Related Links Dr. Geller's bio page https://bit.ly/3PWEnhG 2nd Annual ICGMVC Conference: Cultivating Community & Connection: Harnessing the Power of Group Visits https://bit.ly/3vnnPap Integrated Center for Group Medical Visits website https://bit.ly/3Jd2Ywr Information to Make Your Case for Group Medical Visits https://bit.ly/3OJ73cR ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3zk5fkI ◘ 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.

The Psychology of Shame, Sentinel Emotional Events, & Health Professionals Jul 15, 2022

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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. Dr. Bynum used personal narrative, audience response, and visually stimulating presentation slides to provide an exploration of the psychology of shame, research on shame in medical learners, and high-level strategies to advance shame resilience in health professions education. Dr. Bynum is an international leader in research on self-conscious emotion (shame, guilt, & pride) in medical learners. He is part of a small but growing group of researchers looking at the nature of shame, exploring ways to drive meaningful culture change in healthcare, and promoting resilience development in healthcare professionals and trainees. In addition to ongoing empiric research, he has given numerous seminars, grand rounds, and workshops on shame in medical education. ◘ Related Links https://bit.ly/3AIQDxK ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3o4FXlu ◘ 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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