Wellbeing (Video)

Dr. Mimi Guarneri, President of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, explains the concept of epigenetics, or the activation and deactivation of specific genes, and how our lifestyle choices play a much larger role in our overall health than our genes. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31187]

Best-selling author Dr. Deepak Chopra shares the exciting results of a recent study he conducted showing the numerous health benefits of frequent meditation. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31170]

Sudha Prathikanti describes the way of life one ought to undertake prior to pursuing the physical tradition of yoga, and why this way of life is at the tradition’s core. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31219]

Social Anxiety Disorder can feel crippling, but as Dr. Murray Stein explains, there exists a variety of treatment options that can help someone suffering with Social Anxiety disorder feel comfortable in social settings. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31214]

Dr. Jeffrey Matloff discusses the treatment options for those suffering from PTSD, and how socialization may be the best course of action for those forced to isolation due to the severity of their disease. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31212]

Dr. Elissaios Karageorgiou explains that what many people may consider to be a good night’s sleep could actually be detrimental, and that it is sometimes better to get too little sleep than too much. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31200]

Dr. Rochelle Zak talks about what causes us to sleep, and why it is sometimes difficult to fall asleep even when we feel very tired. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31198]

Dr. Mimi Guarneri explains why exercise is one of the most effective natural remedies for a wide variety of health conditions. She presents data suggesting diet and exercise alone may produce better results than some drugs, and calls into question the mindset of medicine today. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31192]

Dr. Mimi Guarneri explains the philosophy at the core of integrative healthcare, providing statistics and studies to prove that our ability to prevent disease is woefully lacking when compared to our ability to treat acute health problems. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31188]

Best-selling author Dr. Deepak Chopra speaks on the evolution and cyclicality of abusive relationships, as well as the ways this may affect an individual in the early stages of development. He also explores the effects of a positive presence on a victim of abuse. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31183]

Having been influenced by both Eastern and Western schools of thought, Dr. Deepak Chopra explains the fundamental aspects of each, highlighting the ways both can work together to form a more holistic picture of personal wellness. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31167]

Dr. Deepak Chopra explains that the potential for life exists all around us, showing that pockets of space are actually very conducive to the existence of consciousness. This lecture is presented by the Institute for Public Health and the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health at UC San Diego. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31166]

Deepak Chopra, MD, leads a 20-minute meditation for the UC Community. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31278]

Dr. Steve Hickman describes exercises and common practices that help to promote mindfulness, and puts forth evidence showing that mindfulness can actually work to create demonstrable changes in neurochemistry. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31254]

Dr. Robert Lustig discusses how the conditions of the present, both with regard for the activity level of individuals and the ubiquity of processed foods, have generated a perfect storm for the proliferation of obesity. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31248]

Dr. Gary Small examines the correlation between inflammation and memory loss, and explains why exercise may have the power to stave off the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31228]

Margaret Chesney demonstrates how a negative state of mind can alter your physiology and increase the likelihood of disease or disorder. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31220]

Dr. Martin Rossman describes the emotive language of imagery and its ability to modulate your stress levels as well as aid your creativity, self- expression, and overall mental health. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31218]

Dr. Murray Stein summarizes social anxiety disorder, explains how to recognize it, and speaks on how it is distinct from common shyness. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31213]

Dr. Rochelle Zak takes us through the cyclical patterns of sleep, explains the various stages of sleep, and discusses how REM sleep is actually rather similar to waking life. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31197]

Dr. Mimi Guarneri runs through a handful of stress related symptoms and demonstrates that a body under constant stress will generally deteriorate much faster than normal. This accelerated aging takes a toll on a person, both internally and externally. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31194]

Dr. Mimi Guarneri, President of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, explains the term “skinny fat” and shows that your weight alone does not provide an adequate picture of general health. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31190]

Dr. Mimi Guarneri, President of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, breaks down the reasons behind the widespread epidemic of poor health in the United States. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31185]

Best-selling author Dr. Deepak Chopra explains the various rhythms of the human body. Theoretically, Chopra claims, we may one day be able to take advantage of the body’s circadian cycle so as to increase the efficacy of chemotherapy. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31175]

The vagus nerve is one of the most influential components of the human body. Best-selling author Dr. Deepak Chopra explains how yoga’s various poses target nerves like the vagus and can benefit the body. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31172]