Gain valuable insights into the crucial role of sleep for overall health and well-being as Dr. Svetlana Chamoun and Dr. Mark Goetting delve into the importance of quality rest.
Explore the risks of sleep disruption and discover effective strategies to promote better sleep habits in this enlightening discussion.
Discover the exciting intersection of sleep science and lifestyle medicine, with our guest uncovering innovative approaches to integrating sleep research into daily life.
Uncover the potential of artificial intelligence in revolutionizing sleep research and advancing our understanding of restorative rest.
Delve into the intriguing realm of psychedelic therapy for insomnia treatment, as Mark explores novel avenues for improving sleep health.

Guest's bio:
Mark G. Goetting, MD is an associate professor of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine and of the Department of Medicine at Western Michigan University of Michigan School of Medicine. He is board certified in neurology, pediatrics, sleep medicine, behavioral sleep medicine, obesity medicine and lifestyle medicine. He is a practicing physician and clinical researcher. He serves as chair of the Sleep Medicine Medical Interest Group of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

Join Dr. Svetlana Chamoun and Laura Timbrook as they delve into the vital world of wellness for shift workers unveiling the unique health hurdles they navigate, from sleep disruption to circadian rhythm woes.
Learn how community support and professional societies enhance shift workers' well-being.
Delve into research and inclusive wellness program development for shift workers.
Get practical tips from Svetlana and Laura on balancing sleep patterns during shift work.

Guest's bio:
Laura is a Shift Work Wellness Advocate and a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. She is also the host of The Shift Health Coach Podcast and creator of ShiftHC- an NBHWC-approved education program for health coaches. Laura is also working on her second book “Coaching the Night Shift".

Be inspired by Annika Lintvedt’s ambitious leadership plans within the medical community and her purposeful decision to join the University of North Carolina. Here, she will be part of a residency program that integrates lifestyle medicine into the family medicine curriculum, setting a new standard for medical education and patient care.

Discover Annika's inspiring journey into Lifestyle Medicine, where her commitment to practicing value-based care meets her ambition to become a transformative leader. This episode delves into how she aims to inspire a new generation of women physicians to pursue excellence and compassion in medicine.

Gain insights from a promising future medical resident on the pivotal role the American College of Lifestyle Medicine could play in advancing education and leadership within the healthcare field.

Guest's bio:

Annika Lintvedt is a 4th-year medical student at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and is graduating in May. She is pursuing a combined residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina starting this June. Annika served as the Trainee Vice President of Communications through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) and is a Recipient of the 2022 Donald A. Pegg Student Leadership Award through the ACLM.
Annika's passion for lifestyle medicine grew after she witnessed a family member with critical illness, as it prompted the realization that there was so much more to creating and sustaining health than medication and procedures.
Annika has vast career interests and is looking forward to exploring them throughout residency. It is her hope that she will be able to bring her understanding for holistic patient care and passion for evidence-based medicine into her career as a physician, with the goal of practicing true health care, not just sick care.

Embark on a transformative journey with Svetlana and Dr. Udaya Thomas into the essence of holistic healthcare in this LM2024 CardioSeeds Series episode. Uncover the strategies for managing stress to lessen chronic disease risk, the transformative impact of lifestyle medicine on health challenges faced by women and minorities, and the vital importance of introducing health education early in life. Learn how lifestyle medicine, supported by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), is revolutionizing the way we approach patient care, promising a future of enhanced well-being for all.

Guest's bio.
Dr. Udaya Thomas, born in Kerala, India, and raised in PA and Ohio, is a multifaceted healthcare professional with a rich background spanning social work, nursing, research, international public health (Caribbean, Africa, Asia), and yoga instruction. With 12 years as a primary care nurse practitioner, she is triple board-certified in nursing, primary care, and lifestyle medicine, holding a PhD in Nursing with a focus on Health Psychology. Certified in coaching, yoga, integrative mental health, and functional medicine, Udaya's work is dedicated to serving vulnerable populations and simplifying complex health concepts. Currently at Borinquen Medical Center, she also runs Usolicare, a private health and wellness coaching service. Her debut book, "Car Talk-Body Talk," penned as Dr. Sunday, offers insights into integrative primary care for adults. Follow her journey and tips on Instagram and Facebook @Usolicare.

Links to literature:
1. Frontiers Psychiatry: Effectiveness of yoga for major depressive disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis (34 RCTs)
2. Current Problems in Cardiology: The Effect of Yoga on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors: A Meta-Analysis (64 RCTs)
3. Frontiers Psychiatry: Effects of Yoga Respiratory Practice (Bhastrika pranayama) on Anxiety, Affect, and Brain Functional Connectivity and Activity: A Randomized Controlled Trial (specific to young adults and anxiety showing the positive effects of breathwork on state anxiety)
4. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine: The Quadruple Aim as a Framework for Integrative Group Medical Visits
Link to the book: Car Talk-Body Talk: Integrative Primary Care for Adults Only (read 10 pages for free including part of the glossary) https://a.co/d/1dUPCuy

This year, CardioSeeds podcast will run several special episodes (LM2024 series) featuring American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) members.

Today's guest, Abby Joy Garcia, is a third-year medical student at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine in San Antonio, TX.

Abby founded Food as Medicine, the Member Interest Group at her medical school, and served on the Trainee Executive Board of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine for 2 years. In 2022, she received a Student Leadership award through ACLM for her leadership and dedication to lifestyle medicine.
Today, Abby shares her journey into Lifestyle Medicine, inspired by her father's heart attack. Through the eyes of this dedicated future physician, we examine the current state of healthcare and envision a better future driven by the principles of Lifestyle Medicine.

In this episode of CardioSeeds, Dr. Svetlana Chamoun, CEO of Cardioseeds, discusses the intricacies of consulting patients on stress management for disease prevention and reversal in two healthcare settings: a busy medical office and a specialized Lifestyle Medicine practice.
Additionally, she shares practical tools and techniques for stress reduction, underlining the importance of empowering patients to actively participate in their health journeys.

Today's focus is on how the relentless pace of modern life, especially in demanding work environments, contributes to a spectrum of health issues, with a special emphasis on the cardiovascular and metabolic consequences of chronic stress and burnout.

In this Episode #1 of the CardioSeeds ACLM’24 Series featuring members of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), Cardioseeds invited Sami Mansfield, Secretary of the Cancer Member Interest Group of ACLM, to borrow her expertise on how Engaging Lifestyle Medicine can Help Cancer Patients improve their quality of life and survivorship.

What is the significance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle when undergoing cancer treatments?
Is there evidence they improve survival rates and quality of life?
Do you know what research is needed in the future?
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Sami Mansfield is an entrepreneur and the visionary founder behind Cancer Wellness for Life, an organization dedicated to developing, implementing, and optimizing exercise oncology and lifestyle medicine programs and resources.
With a focus on empowering cancer patients and clinicians, Sami's consulting efforts extend throughout cancer centers, hospitals, healthcare organizations, pharmaceutical companies, non-profits, and advocacy organizations.
She helped author the ASCO Guidelines on Exercise, Nutrition, and Weight Management during active treatment and the Exercise Recommendation for People with Bone Metastases: Expert Consensus for Health Care Providers and Exercise Professionals.
Sami created a fully virtual program for cancer patients, My Lifestyle Shift, incorporating the six pillars of lifestyle medicine into a tool for anyone to learn how to make these changes.

Sami Mansfield's social media links:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cancerwelln...
https://www.instagram.com/mylifestyle...