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.

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Dr. Holscher’s Faculty Page
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Dr. Holscher’s Nutrition and Human Microbiome Laboratory
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Fecal and soil microbiota composition of gardening and non-gardening families
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Comparison of Microbiota Analytic Techniques
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Diet Quality and the Fecal Microbiota in Healthy Adults in the American Gut Project
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The Human Microbiome, Health, & Big Data

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 illness, using all the tools that work.  She is an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and she has been voted repeatedly as a 'Top Doc' by her physician peers.

Integrative Palliative Medicine (IPM) provides whole person care for people with serious illness, using all the tools that work.  From medications to meditation, from injections to acupuncture, IPM clinicians use an evidence-supported, comprehensive treatment approach. 

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Integrative Palliative Institute
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When Doctors Grieve

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.” Published in May 2023, it’s a life-saving and empowering guide to understanding breast cancer detection, prevention, and treatment options.

Dr. Teal and her colleagues have developed a cutting-edge, holistic, patient-focused Breast Care Center that integrates complementary medicine with the latest technology and surgical innovations. 

Dr. Brem is an internationally known breast cancer expert who has been instrumental in developing and implementing new technologies to improve breast cancer detection. She is also deeply motivated to eliminate health care disparities. 

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No Longer Radical: Understanding Mastectomies and Choosing the Breast Cancer Care That's Right For You
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No Longer Radical | Breast Cancer Care

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/3QUqlAD

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.

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Psychedelics for Brain Injury: A Mini-Review
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AIMS Co-Director Dr. Sunil Aggarwal Featured on the show The Edge on The Bluntness
www.aimsinstitute.net/aims-co-direct…the-bluntness/

Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research
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ICYMI: Altered States | Psychedelic Medicine

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.

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Dr. Dammen's Bio & Research Page
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Gut Bites MD
https://gutbites.org/

Hangry bacteria in your gut microbiome are linked to chronic disease—feeding them these nutrients could lead to a healthier body
https://bit.ly/3unqMuc

VIDEOS | 2023 Sung Symposium: The Gut, Microbes, & Well-being
https://bit.ly/SungVideos

Uplifting Results Labs
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Gut Health, Whole Health

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, behavior, and cognition, according to the journal Nutritional Neuroscience.

An expert on nutrition and cognitive development, Dr. Fleming is also the co-founder and CEO of Traverse Science, Inc., a company that helps researchers at global nutrition organizations take a visual and evidence-based approach to scientific substantiation.

He found his roots first in psychology (B.S) and later as a neuroscientist (PhD) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His mission is to create tools, teams, and frameworks that enable others to cut through misinformation and data overload to understand the science.

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Nutritional Neuroscience

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 Sports Nutrition Association, the global regulatory body responsible for the standardisation of best practice in the sports nutrition profession. 

Danny has a master’s degree (MSc.) in Nutritional Sciences from University College Cork, during which time he took classes in biochemistry, clinical nutrition, micronutrient interactions and physiology. He has spoken on the science of sports nutrition at conferences and events all over Europe (including London, Dublin, Amsterdam and Vienna), as well as the United States and Australia. He is also the long-time host of Sigma Nutrition Radio.

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Sigma Nutrition
https://sigmanutrition.com/

Danny Lennon's Bio
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Sigma Nutrition Radio
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The Science of Weight Cutting

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 professionals, nutrition science academics, and those interested in the details of—and gaining a better understanding of—nutrition science.

Danny is the founder of and head of content for Sigma Nutrition and Alan is the company’s research communication officer and founder of Alinea Nutrition.  You’ll find both of them on the highly popular Sigma Nutrition Radio podcast.

Note: Interested in learning more about nutrition? The George Washignton University School of Medicine & Health Sciences offers a MSHS in Integrative Medicine Nutrition that provides you with the opportunity to gain a foundation in Integrative Medicine practice while taking a deep dive into nutrition.)

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GW Integrative Medicine Programs
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Sigma Nutrition
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Alinea Nutrition
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Applied Nutrition Literacy Course (Online)
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The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly of Nutrition Studies

Today, we talk about Fitness Psychology with leading experts in the field -- Katy Bowman and Diana Hill, PhD, authors of “I Know I Should Exercise, But... 44 Reasons We Don't Move and How to Get Over Them.” 

The book is that it offers a toolkit of psychological tips and strategies that not only help get your body more movement, but can be applied to other areas of your life as well. 

Katy is a biomechanist, bestselling author, founder of the movement education company Nutritious Movement, and host of the Move Your DNA podcast. Diana is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, author, sought-out speaker on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion, and Host of the Wise Effort podcast.

Katy and Diana wrote the book specifically to provide health professionals with the tools to better connect with and support their patients.

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I Know I Should Exercise, But... 44 Reasons We Don't Move and How to Get Over Them
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Dr. Hill's website: https://drdianahill.com/

Katy's website: https://nutritiousmovement.com/

Move Your DNA with Katy Bowman podcast: https://bit.ly/4dV04f6

Wise Effort Show with Dr. Diana Hill podcast: https://drdianahill.com/podcast/

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Fitness Psychology

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