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BONUS EPISODE |The Fundamentals of Vitamin E Jan 15, 2022

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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 the Ava Helen Pauling Endowed Professor at the Linus Pauling Institute. Dr. Traber’s research focuses on understanding how best to define vitamin E requirements. This includes some fundamental as seemingly basic questions like why do we need it and how much do we need to stay in good health? GW Integrative Medicine podcast co-host Leigh Frame, PhD, MHS, executive director of the GW Office of Integrative Medicine & Health, is joined by guest co-host Emily Ho, PhD, Director of the Linus Pauling Institute and a professor in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University. GW and LPI is doing a series of podcasts on nutrition topics LPI 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. Major areas of research include approaches to combat aging, metabolic dysfunction, and neurodegenerative disease. ◘ Related Content Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu/ Linus Pauling Institute Micronutrient Information Center https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic Dr. Traber's bio and Google Scholar profile https://bit.ly/3tu2AUc ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3rixRs5 ◘ 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 Docs Do When They Get Sick Dec 30, 2021

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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 specializes in Integrative Family Medicine, and Mikhail “Misha” Kogan, medical director of the GW Center for Integrative Medicine and geriatrician with GW Medical Faculty Associates and the GW University Hospital. These long-time friends let loose on everything, from kids with bloody head injuries requiring sutures to one of them being recently diagnosed with Lyme disease. They talk about conventional modalities vs. integrative; and why physicians fear losing their own agency when they get sick, being subject to someone else making decisions, and more. Dr. Shimmelfarb has a passion for providing quality care with an integrative approach. She practices patient-centered care and uses her knowledge of evidence-based complementary medicine treatments in combination with her training as an allopathic physician. Dr. Shimmelfarb is an Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. She is the recipient of several teaching awards, including Preceptor of the Year Award at the NYU College of Nursing. ◘ Transcript bit.ly/3zelyiw ◘ 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.

Clinical Herbalism | Spices, Herbs, & Everyday Health Nov 30, 2021

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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 Master’s of Science in Clinical Herbalism at the Maryland University of Integrative Health. The author of "Spice Apothecary: Blending and Using Common Spices for Everyday Health," she holds a MSc in Infectious Disease from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and has studied herbal medicine around the world to blend her knowledge of traditional uses of plants with modern science and contemporary healthcare strategies as a consultant and educator. She serves as an adjunct Assistant Professor at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Northeast College of Health Sciences. Bevin is the President of the American Herbalists Guild, the largest body of professional clinical herbalists in the US and is a board member of the United Plant Savers, a group working to protect at-risk medicinal plants in North America. She travels the world with her two kids in tow, tasting spices, exploring markets and wandering the countryside. ◘ Related Content Bevin's website https://bit.ly/31inE3Z Meet the Herbalist with Bevin Clare https://bit.ly/3Dddhvz American Herbalists Guild https://bit.ly/3lmciU0 Herbal Medicine FAQs https://bit.ly/3D84SJW ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3xBrEJb ◘ 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.

Helping Health Care Workers Cope with Burnout Oct 29, 2021

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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 practicing medicine or nursing. We talk about the Resiliency & Well-being Center recently launched by the GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences to educate health-care workers, trainees, and staff about stress management, provide behavioral health services, and restructure SMHS’ wellness initiatives from top to bottom. Our guest is Lorenzo Norris, MD, the center’s medical director and Chief Wellness Officer for the GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences, GW Medical Faculty Associates, and GWU Hospital. ◘ Related content GW Resiliency & Well-being Center https://rwc.smhs.gwu.edu/ Article: GW Launches Resiliency & Well-Being Center https://rwc.smhs.gwu.edu/news/gw-launches-resiliency-well-being-center-0 KFF/The Washington Post Frontline Health Care Workers Survey https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/poll-finding/kff-washington-post-health-care-workers/ Medical burnout: Breaking bad https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/medical-burnout-breaking-bad ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-helping-health-care-workers-cope-burnout-gw-office-of/?published=t ◘ 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.

BONUS EPISODE | Why Zinc Matters Oct 15, 2021

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Did you know that zinc reduces inflammation, supports immune system function, and is crucial for your senses of taste and smell? We do Zinc 101 with Emily Ho, PhD, Director of the Linus Pauling Institute and a professor in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University. GW and LPI is doing a series of podcasts on nutrition topics that will be featured in it's Diet and Optimum Health Conference, a free event offering the latest in nutrition research. Register today: lpiconference.org/ Dr. Ho’s work has helped drive dietary requirements and recommendations for micronutrients, such as zinc for communities with susceptibility to poor nutrition. Her research focuses on understanding the mechanisms by which nutrient status and healthy foods affect the initiation and/or progression of chronic disease. As faculty and leader at Oregon State University, she has a strong commitment to engaging and facilitating multi-directional translational research projects with basic scientists, clinicians, policy-makers and communities, and involving experiential learning with students and postdoctoral researchers. LPI 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. Major areas of research include approaches to combat aging, metabolic dysfunction, and neurodegenerative disease. ◘ Related content Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu/ Linus Pauling Institute's Micronutrient Information Center https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic GW Integrative Medicine Programs smhs.gwu.edu/integrative-medicine/ ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-bonus-episode-why-zinc-matters-gw-office-of/?published=t ◘ 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.

Demystifing Medical Cannabis & CBD for Clinicians & Consumers Sep 30, 2021

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Marijuana (cannabis) has been used for thousands of years as a medicine, but it has been illegal in the United States for most of our lives. Almost all states have now legalized its medical use, and many consumers and health professionals are exploring it as an alternative to conventional treatments. There’s substantial evidence that marijuana is a safe and effective treatment for chronic pain, chemo side effects, sleep and mood disorders, MS, and Parkinson’s disease, among others. But there’s also misinformation about marijuana on social media. And most clinicians have limited knowledge on the subject, while dispensary staff (aka “budtenders”) lack medical training. GW Integrative Medicine co-host Mikhail Kogan, MD, a renowned expert on Integrative Medicine, medical cannabis, and CBD, along with Joan Liebmann-Smith, PhD, hope to change that with their new book—“Medical Marijuana: Dr. Kogan's Evidence-based Guide to the Health Benefits of Cannabis and CBD” with forward by Dr. Andrew Weil. Dr. Liebmann-Smith is an award-winning medical writer, medical editor, and medical sociologist. She’s written 5 books on various healthcare topics, and her articles have appeared in numerous national print and online publications, including AARP Bulletin, Newsweek, and the Huffington Post. She is also a consulting editor for Memorial Sloan Kettering’s dermatology service. ◘ Related content Medical Marijuana: Dr. Kogan's Evidence-based Guide to the Health Benefits of Cannabis and CBD by Mikhail Kogan, MD, and Joan Liebmann-Smith, PhD https://bit.ly/3D8rIBR 2017 National Academy of Sciences report on "The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: The Current State of Evidence and Recommendations for Research." bit.ly/2H0DnJa The International Cannabinoid Research Society, (ICRS), is a source for impartial information on cannabis and the cannabinoids that provides an open forum for researchers to meet and discuss their research. icrs.co/ Dr. Kogan's interview with Dr. Donald Abrams, internationally known medical cannabis expert bit.ly/38NllWQ Dr. Kogan's interview on Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain Guidelines https://bit.ly/3F2n4Xx ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3F2huVh ◘ 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.

BONUS EPISODE | Is Gut Health the Future of Medicine? Sep 19, 2021

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Today, we’re flipping the script to talk about the gut microbiome, nutrition, and overall health with an expert in this evolving field who just happens to be the co-host of this podcast--Leigh Frame, PhD, MHS, Director of Integrative Medicine Programs, Executive Director of the Office of Integrative Medicine and Health, and Associate Director of the Resiliency & Well-being Center, here at GW. A nutrition scientist by training, she brings nutrition and immunity together through clinical, translational research. Dr. Frame and Emily Ho, PhD, Director of the Linus Pauling Institute and a professor in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University, have an in depth discussion on the gut microbiome and nutrition. Dr. Frame will give a presentation on this topic during LPI's Diet and Optimum Health Conference on Thursday, October 7, 2021 - 1:15pm to 3:30pm. Register for this free online event today at lpiconference.org. Dr. Frame's other interests include the consequences of malnutrition in obesity, vitamin D as an immune modulatory hormone, research ethics, and social media. Her T-shaped expertise in health, wellness, science, and medicine were developed through her wide-ranging experience in biomedical research (from wet bench to clinical research) and overseeing research and education programs. She is working to build a GW Integrative Medicine research program while directing the graduate education programs and the Office of Integrative Medicine and Health. While working at the Johns Hopkins Center for Bariatric Surgery, she earned her PhD in Human Nutrition from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and also received a Master of Health Science in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology from the same school. ◘ Related Content GW Integrative Medicine Programs https://smhs.gwu.edu/integrative-medicine/ Linus Pauling Institute https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/ Latest Research and Review on the Human Microbiome https://www.nature.com/subjects/microbiome Emeran Mayer, MD, PhD, leading researcher on the brain-gut-microbiome axis https://emeranmayer.com/ Kristina Campbell, microbiome science writer https://www.bykriscampbell.com/ ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-gut-health-future-medicine-gw-office-of/ ◘ 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.

Altered States | Psychedelic Medicine Sep 09, 2021

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What are entheogenic and psychedelic-assisted therapies? Why is it rapidly gaining popularity among some health providers? And what does the science tell us about it? We take a deep dive into the topic with physician-scientist Sunil K. Aggarwal, MD, PhD, FAAPMR, co-founder and co-director of the Advanced Integrative Medical Science Institute (AIMS) in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Aggarwal’s primary clinical and research work is in Palliative Care, Rehabilitation Medicine, medical cannabis care integration, and Psychedelic Integrative Medicine. Board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Hospice and Palliative Medicine, he has served as the Chair of the Integrative Medicine Special Interest Group at the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Aggarwal is a Clinical Instructor at the University of Washington School of Medicine, an Affiliate Assistant Professor of Geography at the University of Washington, and a Faculty Member of the National Family Medicine Residency. He is an Associate Member of the New York Academy of Medicine and the Humboldt Institute for Interdisciplinary Marijuana Research. He serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of the National Cancer Institute’s PDQ Cancer CAM information summary on cannabis and cannabinoids. ◘ Related content Psychedelics for Brain Injury: A Mini-Review https://www.aimsinstitute.net/psychedelics-for-brain-injury-a-mini-review/ AIMS Co-Director Dr. Sunil Aggarwal Featured on the show The Edge on The Bluntness https://www.aimsinstitute.net/aims-co-director-dr-sunil-aggarwal-featured-on-the-show-the-edge-on-the-bluntness/ Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/psychiatry/research/psychedelics-research.html ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-altered-states-psychedelic-medicine-gw-office-of/?published=t ◘ 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.

BONUS EPISODE | Cancer, Cruciferous Vegetables, and Research—Oh My! Aug 19, 2021

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Today we’re going talk about cancer and nutrition with Dr. Emily Ho, Director of the Linus Pauling Institute and a professor in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University. GW and LPI is doing a series of podcasts on nutrition topics that will be featured in it's Diet and Optimum Health Conference, a free event offering the latest in nutrition research. Register today: https://lpiconference.org/ Dr. Ho’s research focuses on understanding the mechanisms by which nutrient status and healthy foods affect the initiation and/or progression of chronic diseases, such as cancer. Her work has also helped drive dietary requirements and recommendations for micronutrients such as zinc for communities with susceptibility to poor nutrition. She has also helped redefine the health benefits of cruciferous vegetables, especially the anticancer roles of compounds like sulforaphane. As faculty and leader at Oregon State University, she has a strong commitment to engaging and facilitating multi-directional translational research projects with basic scientists, clinicians, policy-makers and communities, and involving experiential learning with students and postdoctoral researchers. LPI 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. Major areas of research include approaches to combat aging, metabolic dysfunction, and neurodegenerative disease. ◘ Related Links Linus Pauling Institute website https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/ Linus Pauling Institute Micronutrient Information Center https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic Follow the Linus Pauling Institute on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3sMb3QA ◘ 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.

CBD, Dermatologic Conditions, and Nanotechnology Jul 31, 2021

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What is the potential of topical CBD for treating, and or managing, different dermatologic conditions? We got the answer to this question and more from Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD, professor and chair of the Department of Dermatology at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. A leader and innovator in this field, he also serves as the founding director of the dermatology residency program, director of translational research in the Department of Dermatology, and director of the Supportive Oncodermatology Program at the GW Cancer Center. He is currently investigating novel nanotechnologies that allow for controlled and sustained delivery of a wide spectrum of physiologically and medicinally relevant molecules, with an emphasis on treating infectious diseases, accelerating wound healing, immune modulation, and correcting vascular dysfunction. More recently, he has emerged as leader in the field of medical cannabis in dermatology. He holds multiple patents derived from these investigations, and has published over 210 papers/chapters and 2 textbooks on both his research as well as a variety of clinical areas in dermatology with an emphasis on emerging medical therapies. ◘ Related content Adam Friedman, MD, Appointed to Serve as Chair of the Department of Dermatology https://bit.ly/3yeWwib AAD 2020: Expert Shares Promise of Cannabinoid-Based Therapy for Dermatologic Conditions https://bit.ly/3fbgQcK New Research Explores Nanotechnology as a Vehicle for Delivering Cannabinoids in Dermatology https://bit.ly/3ibAI14 New Products Bring Side Effect: Nanophobia https://nyti.ms/3yilYmQ Small but Mighty: Challenges and Opportunities of Nanodelivery https://bit.ly/3rLGcCX Use of cannabinoids in dermatology here to stay https://bit.ly/3favLDS ◘ Transcript (Coming) ◘ 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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