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UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health
San Francisco, CA
Joined August 2009
Dr. Ashley Mason joined the team at Viva Longevity! to discuss her research on the relationship between heat and mental health #integrativehealth #sauna #heattherapy @VivaLongevity
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In case you missed it, watch the recording of our final Grand Rounds presentation of the academic year: "Bridging Gaps in Pediatric Care: Integrative Medicine for Underserved Communities and Immigrant Families" w Dr. Fatima Barragan #pediatrics
https://t.co/xwdHa7v1Ag
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Are you looking to improve your quality of life after breast cancer treatment? Join the RENEW Study for support! Learn more at https://t.co/PeuZj6ucba
#survivorship #BreastCancer
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We are proud to announce that Dr. Selena Chan is a recipient of the 2024–25 Long-Term Mentor Award in recognition of her outstanding support, guidance, and mentorship of medical students. She was nominated by Rachel Corren, UCSF Class of '25. @UCSFMedicine
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Selena Chan, DO, has been selected as a recipient of the 2024–25 Long-Term Mentor Award, in recognition of her outstanding support, guidance, and mentorship of medical students. The Long-Term...
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Former IHEAR fellows published a critical narrative review to explore the contributions of Black womxn to the field of integrative medicine, a project that started during their fellowship. Congrats Elondra & Eushavia! https://t.co/aUBaFewzdg
#HealthEquity #integrativemedicine
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Background Black women and Black femme-identifying individuals (referred to as womxn) have developed alternative health practices that support their well-being ...
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Join us on 4/16 for a Grand Rounds presentation from Dr. Candy Tsourounis. She will discuss regulation differences between prescription, OTC medicine, and dietary supplements, as well as current regulatory gaps. @ucsfpharmacy #integrativehealth
https://t.co/ohgqPiWKOR
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This presentation will provide an overview of regulation differences between prescription, over-the-counter medicine, and dietary supplements with an emphasis on the current dietary supplement...
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Submissions are still open for Global Advances’ Open Special Collection, Therapeutic Use of the Arts in Clinical and Community Settings! Submit your work by May 26, 2025, to be considered for inclusion ➡️ https://t.co/oFm2ywzlv6
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Dr. Helene Langevin will deliver a special lecture, "Strategic Priorities from National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)," on Monday, April 14 at 12pm CT. Don't miss it! @NUFeinbergMed @NCCIH_Director
https://t.co/5g8uBI3s7S
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Dr. Margaret Chesney, former director of the Osher Center and longtime research faculty member, delivered the keynote address at the Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting. @BehavioralMed #SBM2025
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According to researchers, myelination—a key process in brain plasticity—continues in adulthood and can be influenced by experience. The study’s results hint that stress exposure could drive myelin changes in the hippocampus.
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Recent findings suggest the formation of myelin in the central nervous system by oligodendrocytes is a continuous process that can be modified with experienc...
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Dr. Ashley Mason discusses cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), detailing techniques like time in bed restriction, stimulus control, and cognitive restructuring to improve sleep. @DrAshleyMason #insomnia #sleep
https://t.co/ouMYhVHfyA
peterattiamd.com
“I just remind people, you can never really make up for lost sleep that easily, because sleep architecture really matters.” —Ashley Mason
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Danica Cowan, MS, RD, discussed how chicken noodle soup, fermented foods, and honey, can help stave off a cold on Good Morning America @GMA @UCSFHospitals
https://t.co/6uTJRsWYun
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How does diet affect our cancer risk? "People just are not eating well," @ucsfoshercenter's Dr. Donald Abrams tells @KALW. A whole foods, plant-based diet is “loaded with phytonutrients & antioxidants,” he says. Learn more on KALW's Your Call.
kalw.org
UCSF Dr. Donald Abrams has been a leader in the field of integrative oncology for decades. He says nutrition plays an essential role in cancer treatment and prevention.
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We are offering a new online class: Mindfulness for Healing Chronic Pain. Taught by Dr. Valeria Galetto, this five-week course offers a step-by-step approach to healing chronic pain. The course runs April 2-30. Register now! #chronicpain
https://t.co/kaUWb0nA1S
osher.ucsf.edu
Drawing from the latest advances in neuroscience research and millennia-old mindfulness practices, this 5-week course offers a step-by-step approach to healing chronic pain.
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Dr. Ashley Mason will present Grand Rounds at the @NUFeinbergMed Osher Center on 2/27 at 12pm CT. She will discuss her research which uses thermal therapy with cognitive and behavioral interventions to treat depression and insomnia. @DrAshleyMason
https://t.co/QLJdi6fABs
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#Hormetic Stress in the news: exercise as building #stressfitness, @washingtonpost @KelynSoong. Its not just exercise with hormetic properties! #stressprescription @FSEM_UK @acefitness See more at @hubermanlab @foundmyfitness
washingtonpost.com
Stressing our bodies through exercise can make us more resilient to a variety of stressors.
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Dr. Louise Aronson shares lifestyle modifications that can promote a long, healthy life #Longevity @UCSFHospitals
https://t.co/OBvRRo8jPT
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UCSF experts share how to plan for a vibrant future as we age.
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If you’re experiencing insomnia, help is available, Dr. Aric Prather tells @sfchronicle: “What we do in our clinic at UCSF is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. It’s proven to be as good or better than sleep medications & doesn’t carry the risks.”
sfchronicle.com
In our first installment addressing readers’ questions about sleep, experts explain how common it is to struggle to sleep as you age, why it happens and what to do about it.
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Are you interested in adding Ayurvedic medicine to your clinical expertise? Our year-long virtual training program is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 cohort. Learn more at: https://t.co/T1rKEmafm4
#integrativehealth #integrativemedicine #Ayurveda
osher.ucsf.edu
Our year-long training program in Integrative Ayurvedic Medicine is tailored specifically for healthcare professionals seeking to bring Ayu
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We’re thrilled to open Workshop Submissions for the 22nd SIO International Conference, hosted by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Oct 27–29, 2025 in Boston! Deadline: Feb 16, 2025 Learn more: https://t.co/dreOXx0ZGy
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