GW Center for Integrative Medicine

Elevated Awareness: A Day of Deep Healing & Expansion Date and time:?Saturday, April 5 · 11 am – 7 pm EDT Location:?near Keedysville, MD 21756. * No public transportation. Facilitators:?Yael Flusberg, Shervon Laurice, Mikhail Kogan Join us on?Saturday, April 5th?for a transformative?daylong retreat?designed to unlock deeper levels of self-awareness, healing, and personal evolution. You will engage in direct and indirect optimization of your?endocannabinoid system?through guided breathwork, mindful movement, and sacred cannabis circle practices, enhancing balance, clarity, and inner alignment. This immersive experience will support nervous system regulation, emotional release, and expanded consciousness, allowing you to achieve greater ease, vitality, and purpose. We will end our day together with a community dinner. Advance registration required. Space is limited.?Click here to complete registration. You must be 21 or older to participate You must complete all relevant informed consent forms by 24 hours before the event begins to participate. Cost: $385 Location is less than 90 minutes from DC and provided upon completed registration.

Today is Long COVID Awareness Day! Millions of people worldwide are still living with the lasting effects of COVID-19—facing daily struggles with fatigue, brain fog, shortness of breath, and more. Long COVID is real, and it needs more awareness, research, and support. If you or someone you love is affected, you’re not alone. Let’s keep pushing for recognition, care, and solutions. ?* Share your story. ?* Support those affected. ?* Advocate for change. #LongCOVID #LongCOVIDAwarenessDay #SupportLongHaulers #March15 #gwcim #integrativemedicine https://lnkd.in/eBEwCBym

Transforming Dementia Care: New Protocols Could Extend Longevity and Delay Nursing Home Admission New Video on Dr. Misha Kogan YouTube Channel: A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in The BMJ examined survival rates and time to nursing home admission among individuals diagnosed with dementia. Analyzing data from 261 studies encompassing over 5.5 million participants, the study found that median survival post-diagnosis varies significantly with age and sex: Women aged 60: Median survival of 8.9 years. Men aged 85: Median survival of 2.2 years. Additionally, more than half of individuals transitioned to nursing homes within five years of diagnosis. These findings underscore the importance of personalized care planning and early intervention strategies for dementia patients. However, these are patients who went through standard-of-care treatments and have not had metabolic optimization protocols or one of the newest approaches to dementia. As discussed in the video we expect these numbers to change dramatically. https://lnkd.in/eET4cz4E #gwcim #integrativemedicine #dementia #dementiacare #dementiasupport #dementiaawareness #dementia #longevity #longevity #longevitytips #longevitymedicine #Alzheimer #alzheimerscare #alzheimersdisease #aging #agingwell #HealthyAging #alzheimersawareness #nursinghome #nursinghomelife #geriatrics #GeriatricCare #geriatricmedicine #geriatrics #gerontology #gerontologynurse

Recording of our Open House event on EDS is available! About the event: Our?Free Virtual Open House?event focused on the treatment of?Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). EDS refers to a group of 13 heritable connective tissue disorders. Common symptoms across all types include joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility, tissue fragility, chronic pain, frequent physical traumas, poor sleep, low blood pressure, stomach problems, anxiety, chronic fatigue, and more. Many of them can be addressed by Integrative Medicine, which includes specialties such as?functional and?Naturopathic?medicine,?Integrative Mental Health,?Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture,?Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy,?Medical Cannabis,?Nutrition, and more. We have invited all our GWCIM providers, who have worked extensively with EDS patients, to discuss treatments and the latest research. The event will feature short presentations and a live Q&A session. If you’d like to understand EDS, join us! The Open Houses are?free virtual educational events, provided by GWCIM for anyone interested – community members, their friends, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.?

GWCIM Open House: Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) November 8th, 2024 12-1pm (EST) Our?Free Virtual Open House?event will focus on treatment of?Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS). EDS refers to a group of 13 heritable connective tissue disorders. Common symptoms across all types include joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility, tissue fragility, chronic pain, frequent physical traumas, poor sleep, low blood pressure, stomach problems, anxiety and chronic fatigue and more. Many of them can be addressed by Integrative Medicine which includes specialties such as?Functional?and?Naturopathic?medicine,??Integrative Mental Health,?Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture,?Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy,?Medical Cannabis,?Nutrition?and more. We have invited all our GWCIM providers, who have worked extensively with EDS patients, to discuss treatments and the latest research. The event will feature short presentations and a live Q&A session. If you’d like to better understand EDS, join us! The Open Houses are?free virtual educational events?provided by GWCIM for anyone interested - community members, their friends, families, and caregivers, as well as healthcare professionals.?? Presenters: Ashley Drapeau, PA-C, LAc?- Func?ional Medicine Mikhail Kogan, MD?- Integrative Internal Medicine Misty Embrey, MD?- Integrative psychiatry Jennifer Rioux, PhD?- Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy Tiffany Hoyt, DAOM, LAc?- Chinese Medicine Ajowa Ifateyo?- Nutrition Joellel Rabion?- Medical Cannabis Zoom link:? Time: Nov 8, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) https://lnkd.in/ebpDSJFh Meeting ID: 927 4915 2467 Passcode: 095423 https://lnkd.in/evSQdesa

GWCIM’s ReCODE Program Makes Strong Showing at Walk to End Alzheimer’s Every year, the Alzheimer’s Association hosts fundraising walks in over 600 locations across the country to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease. On September 28th, members of GWCIM’s ReCODE (Reversal of Cognitive Decline program) community and their families gathered on the National Mall to show their support. The event raised $814,422 to support the research and education efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association, a leading global health organization focused on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. “I have seen remarkable improvements in many of our members who commit to healthier lifestyles. From increased mental clarity through better nutrition to renewed engagement through regular exercise, these changes often spark a sense of hope and empowerment in both patients and caregivers,” said Sally Novak, who facilitates GWCIM’s dementia support group. GW Center for Integrative Medicine offers ReCODE (tm) program and cognitive decline support group. https://lnkd.in/ehR6PpzJ #WashingtonDC #alzheimerscare #alzheimersawareness #AlzheimersDisease #gwcim #integrativemedicine #ReCODEProtocol #recodeprotocol #alzheimersassociation #nationalmall

Free Orientation session for MBSR course is on September 11th at 6:30pm (EST) - drop in before the course to meet instructors, learn about the course and ask questions.?? Zoom Link for Orientation session only: https://lnkd.in/ePKrb7yc All information about our Fall 2024 MBSR Course: www.gwcim/mbsr-course

Dr. Kogan YouTube channel: 40 min interview with Dr. Jennifer Rioux. Planetary health is a field of study that focuses on the interconnections between human health and the health of the Earth's natural systems. The concept underscores the idea that human health and the health of our planet are deeply intertwined, and sustainable practices are necessary to ensure the well-being of both. Planetary health advocates for a holistic approach to health that considers environmental, economic, and social factors, aiming to create a more sustainable future for people and the planet. Dr. Rioux is the host of Climate Cafe on George Washington University campus. https://lnkd.in/e2RRx9xJ Subscribe for our YouTube channel for more Integrative Medicine news! #planetaryhealth #climatecafe #GWU #EnvironmentalHealth #gwcim #integrativemedicine #drkogan

Last three days to register for our Mini Mindfulness Retreat! Join us as we guide a small group through mindfulness practices that help you relax and recharge. If you feel like you don’t have much time in your life but need a MINDFUL PAUSE, SUPPORT and NEW SKILLS—this mini retreat is made for you! Small yet powerful (according to previous participants). Don't hesitate - register online! And, please, SHARE our post! We do not do paid ads for this retreat since it's going to be a small intimate group (size is limited but we can still take several people). *** MBSR course alumni receive a discount. #mindfulness #stressed #gwcim #Stress #meditation #integrativemedicine #stressmanagment #yoga #mbsr #mentalhealth https://lnkd.in/eUAQjjw6

One-quarter of unresponsive people with brain injuries are conscious. More people than we thought who are in comas or similar states can hear what is happening around them, a study shows. https://lnkd.in/di6rpzA6... Cognitive Motor Dissociation in Disorders of Consciousness Authors: Yelena G. Bodien, Ph.D. https://lnkd.in/eH9Na5J4, Judith Allanson, F.R.C.P., Ph.D., Paolo Cardone, M.S. https://lnkd.in/evrm2SgB, Arthur Bonhomme, M.D., Jerina Carmona, M.P.H., Camille Chatelle, Ph.D., Srivas Chennu, Ph.D., +31 , and Nicholas D. Schiff, M.D.Author Info & Affiliations Published August 14, 2024 N Engl J Med 2024;391:598-608 DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2400645 VOL. 391 NO. 7 #integrativemedicine #coma #gwcim Image credit: DC studio on Freepic