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UC College of Medicine Complementary and Integrative Medicine Elective
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UC Health Integrative Medicine Group Classes at the New UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute
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The new UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute (UCGNI) building opened in April 2019. UC Health Integrative Medicine will offer group classes including Tai Chi and MS Yoga for patients.
Tai Chi is a movement therapy used to open joints, promote circulation, improve balance and increase range of motion. This class will incorporate slow, comfortable movements that combine with breathing, mindfulness and gentle stretching. Learn more or view the Tai Chi class schedule >>
The Gentle Yoga Mat class enables participants to center body, breath, and mind, to promote overall wellness. Through the use of props and expert guidance, individual patient needs will be addressed. Learn more or view the MS Yoga class schedule >>
For more information on the UC Health Integrative Medicine program, visit https://uchealth.com/integrative/.
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Spring Clean Your Wellness Routine
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Spring is often considered a time of cleansing, renewal and growth. But spring cleaning doesn't have to be limited to removing the accumulated debris of winter months. Use this spring season to try something new or detox from unhealthy habits.
Inhaling the fresh air of spring can be the first step to a new breathing practice. Preliminary studies of meditation and focused breathing suggest that it may activate brain regions that guide the parasympathetic, or “rest and digest,” processes of the body.
Try this simple breathing meditation:
- Relax and sit up with your spine straight, feet on the ground, hands in your lap, listening on purpose with the attitude that there no place is more important than this present moment.
- Relax every muscle in your body and focus on your breath.
- Notice the feeling of air through your nose as you breathe in and fill your lungs.
- Slowly let the air through your mouth, as if you were blowing through a straw.
- Use the breath as an anchor, and notice any body sensatioins. Where do you feel tension?
- If your mind wanders, if you have thoughts or hear sounds, notice them like passing waves, and return back to the breath.
- Practice for 5-10 minutes.
Here are 10 additional easy ways you can meditate each day.
Learn more by visiting the Center's mindfulness resources page >>
May this season be one of renewal and self-growth!
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-Wellness Around the Web-
Failing Forward Podcast: Dr. Rekha Chaudhary Discusses Integrative Oncology
From CNN: What We Aren't Eating Is Killing Us
From Movers & Makers: 5 Cincinnati Creatives on Mindfulness
From NCCIH Integrative Medicine Lecture Series:
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Training Course Begins June 4
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The next UC Center for Integrative Health and Wellness (MBSR) Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course begins June 4. The group meets weekly on Tuesday evenings (through July 23) 6-8:30 PM at The Breathing Room at 2128 Madison Road, with an immersion retreat on July 20 at the Cincinnati Nature Center in Milford.
Learn how to reduce anxiety and depression, improve focus and resilience, manage pain and more. MBSR focuses on techniques such as mindfulness practices, movement (e.g. yoga, stretching), and group connection aimed at enhancing self-awareness and self-care. Register here >>
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Center Affiliated Faculty Carina Braeutigam, MD Integrative Medicine Accomplishments
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Pictured Above: Suzanna M. Zick, ND, MPH, Program Director of the Integrative Oncology Scholars Program and Carina Braeutigam, MD, Medical Director of Integrative Care at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
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Congratulations to Dr. Braeutigam who recently completed both the Weil Integrative Medicine Fellowship (University of Arizona) and Integrative Oncology Scholars Program (University of Michigan).
Weil fellowship trainees gain additional skills in providing prevention-focused, proactive, patient-centered care and are eligible to take the exam for board certification in integrative medicine.
Integrative oncology scholars training further prepares providers to be the change agents of integrative medicine oncology care in their health-care institutions and communities to reduce cancer-related symptom burden, decrease distress, and increase the quality of life for cancer survivors.
Learn more about the Weil Integrative Medicine Fellowship Program >>
Learn more about the Integrative Oncology Scholars Program >>
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