Teaching Awareness to Children
Dr. Deepak Chopra, author of “Super Genes”, enlightens us as to when a child is first ready to begin cultivating his or her awareness. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31178]
Aug 19, 2016•2 min
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UCTV presents this curated collection of videos on integrative medicine, featuring evidence-based research showing how a whole-systems healthcare approach protects the mind, body and spirit.
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What Do We Really Know About Meditation and Health?
Does the science live up to the hype? Dr. Rck Hecht, the director of research at the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine looks at the effects of meditation on health and behavior. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31006]
Aug 15, 2016•1 hr 27 min
Quit Smoking Through Mindfulness
Dr. Rick Hecht talks us through a study that indicates the prominent effects regular mindfulness meditation can have on those trying to kick their cigarette addiction. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31314]
Aug 12, 2016•2 min
Good Stress Vs. Bad Stress
Dr. Rick Hecht explains that not all stress should be actively avoided, and shows that mindfulness can increase the likelihood that you respond properly to challenges and stay calmer when presented with threats. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Show ID: 31313]
Aug 12, 2016•5 min
Treating Depression with Meditation
Dr. Rick Hecht shows the statistical evidence that seems to demonstrate those who suffer from depression may be less likely to relapse into a depressed state when practicing mindfulness based cognitive therapy as compared to those using medication. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31312]
Aug 12, 2016•3 min
Mantra Meditation vs. Mindfulness
Dr. Rick Hecht goes over the distinction between mantra meditation and mindfulness since the two seem to affect one’s physiology in different ways. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Show ID: 31311]
Aug 12, 2016•2 min
Socialization and the Immune System
Dr. Rick Hecht shows empirical evidence suggesting the strength and stability of someone’s social life may actually alter their stress response architecture, making them more or less prone to high levels of stress. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31309]
Aug 12, 2016•3 min
The Autonomic Nervous System
Dr. Rick Hecht points out the various functions of the autonomic nervous system and explains the division between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31307]
Aug 12, 2016•3 min
The Price of Immunity
Dr. Rick Hecht discusses the flip side of the immune system, highlighting how it can actually damage our body if its pushed too hard, or if it experiences one of many possible malfunctions. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31306]
Aug 12, 2016•2 min
The Complexities of Cortisol
Dr. Rick Hecht explains how cortisol, a hormone commonly associated with stress, impacts the body, showing it to be one of the most influential and complicated chemicals the body produces. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31305]
Aug 12, 2016•3 min
The Chemistry of Consciousness
Jean-Pierre Changeux discusses how general anesthetics hint at the chemical nature of consciousness. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31264]
Aug 12, 2016•2 min
The Necessity of Vitamin D
Dr. Robert Heaney shows the consequences of inadequate vitamin d intake, demonstrating just how critical it is for a multitude of biological processes. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31261]
Aug 12, 2016•2 min
How Consciousness Determines Biology
Dr. Deepak Chopra describes the causal relationship between states of consciousness and physiology, and how we are now able to measure the correlation between the two. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31256]
Aug 12, 2016•2 min
Achieving Mindfulness
Steve Hickman, Executive Director of the UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness, explains the process of achieving mindfulness and what it means to reach this mental state. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31253]
Aug 12, 2016•3 min
Sleep Varieties
Much is still unknown in the arena of sleep study, and even less is well understood by the average person. Join Dr. Sean Drummond as he explains that sleep is actually a combination of different types of consciousness. In addition, he describes the various benefits of sleep as well as its related mysteries. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31242]
Aug 12, 2016•2 min
Brain Conscious Dieting
Dr. Gary Small talks about how to reprogram brain chemistry through repetition, and highlights which foods the brain-conscious dieter eat. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31229]
Aug 12, 2016•2 min
Music as Medicine
Barbara Reuer, executive director of Resounding Joy, explains how she uses music medicinally, applying the neurological benefits to victims of strokes and other degenerative neurological disorders in order to help them achieve better quality of life. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31216]
Aug 12, 2016•1 min
The Origins of Narcolepsy
Dr. Rochelle Zak speaks on the characteristics of narcolepsy, and the disorder’s accidental discovery by scientists investigating obesity. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31199]
Aug 12, 2016•4 min
Your Genes Are Not Your Destiny
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]
Aug 12, 2016•4 min
The Biological Benefits of Meditation
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]
Aug 12, 2016•3 min
Requisite Yogic Values
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]
Aug 05, 2016•2 min
Treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder
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]
Aug 05, 2016•2 min
How To Manage PTSD
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]
Aug 05, 2016•2 min
Are You Sleeping Too Much?
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]
Aug 05, 2016•1 min
The Drive to Sleep
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]
Aug 05, 2016•3 min
The Power of Diet and Exercise
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]
Aug 05, 2016•2 min
Prevention is the Best Intervention
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]
Aug 05, 2016•8 min
The Cycles of Abuse
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]
Aug 05, 2016•3 min
The Fundamental Differences Between Eastern and Western Thought
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]
Aug 05, 2016•3 min
The Universe is Fine-tuned for Life and Mind
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]
Aug 05, 2016•3 min
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