Integrative Medicine Today: Lunchtime Lecture Series
Our Lunchtime Lecture Series has a new name: Integrative Medicine Today. Join us at these free, informative sessions to learn about the latest advancements in integrative medicine. You can watch past lectures online on UCTV: Integrative Medicine Today.
The Osher Center offers free lunchtime lectures each month:
2nd Thursday of every month (unless otherwise noted)
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
UCSF Osher Building
1545 Divisadero, 5th Floor at Post Street
Feel free to bring your lunch.
All lectures are open to the public. Please RSVP online. If you have questions, please e-mail or call 415-353-7700.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
There will be no lecture in February
Thursday, March 10, 2011
There will be no lecture in March
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Complementing Cancer Care; The Use of Vitamins and Supplements
Speaker: Donald Abrams, MD
Donald I. Abrams, MD has been providing integrative oncology consultations at the UCSF Osher Center now for the past 6 years. During this time he is frequently asked “Can I take this” by people undergoing active conventional treatment with chemotherapy, radiation, hormones and targeted therapies.
In this session he will review some of the frequently asked questions that he has encountered and give guidance on the prudent use of vitamins and supplements during and after conventional cancer care.
Thursday, May 12, 2011 (CANCELLED)
This lecture has been re-scheduled to December 8, 2011. Details below.
The Psychology of Meditative Thinking: A Practical and Philosophical Approach to Wellness in Integrative Medicine
Speaker: James Mitchell, PhD
You will learn how mindfulness meditation-based interventions are impacting healthcare and society. We will discuss both the philosophical and practical aspects, as well as how we can cultivate and move towards a psychology of meditative thinking. This presentation will include an experiential session and is designed for professionals, mindfulness-based enthusiasts or for those interested in mind/body training and healing.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Health in the Summer Season: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach
Speaker: Joseph Acquah, LAc, OMD
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a holistic medicine, viewing the human being as part of nature, and thus each season provides an opportunity to harmonize the microcosm of our bodies with the macrocosm of the universe.
In this lecture, you will learn how each season, and summer in particular, can have specific effects on our health. Dr. Acquah will offer a clear description of summer time as seen in TCM. He will offer tips for how to prevent the negative effect of the heat and fire of summer on our minds, bodies and spirits. Topics will include: an overview of the summer months, symptoms of summer heat, organs that are governed by the fire element, and emotions that surface during the summer, along with some foods that will help to cool the heat and reduce fire.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Healing Through Kindness: Release Self-Judgment to Promote Self-Healing
Speaker: Brook Stone, MSW, LCSW
Shifting from judgment to non-judgment can be challenging, but when we release ourselves from internal critique, we free up mental and emotional energy that can be used for self-healing.
Join us as Brook Stone explores how we can turn inner harshness into self-compassion to create a route for bring healing to ourselves, our relationships and our world.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
No lecture this month
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Mind-Body Skills and Self-Regulation: A Look at When, Why and How for Children and Adolescents
Speaker: David Becker, MD, MPH
Mind-body skills and self-regulation can provide great benefit to children who suffer from headache or migraines, digestive upset, anxiety, procedure-related pain, chronic pain, bed-wetting or other chronic conditions.
In this lecture, Dr. Becker will discuss how mind-body approaches can benefit children across different developmental stages, from infancy to the teen years. In addition to reviewing some of the latest research, he will provide tips on practical and day-to-day applications and will address the importance of adjusting the technique to the child’s needs. Topics will include: mindfulness, relaxation techniques, biofeedback, guided imagery, clinical hypnosis and meditation.
RSVP online
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Do 2.5 Million Children Really Need Ritalin? An Integrative Approach to ADHD
Speaker: Sanford Newmark, MD
Sanford Newmark, MD is the head of the Pediatric Integrative Neurodevelopmental Program at the UCSF Osher Center specializing in the treatment of Autism, ADHD and other developmental or chronic childhood conditions.
In this lecture, you will learn the importance of the Integrative Approach-seeing the child in the context of his or her family, friends, school and community, rather than as a set of symptoms that need to be fixed. Topics will include an overview of the genetic, environmental, and neurobiological aspects of ADHD. Dr. Newmark will then discuss non-pharmaceutical therapies including nutrition, food sensitivities, vitamin and mineral supplements, parenting skills, school intervention, and other complementary therapies.
RSVP online
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Massage Therapy and Bodywork, A-Z
Speakers: Marcia Degelman, CMT and Paula Koepke, MA, CMT
Acupressure, Craniosacral Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Orthobionomy, Reiki, Reflexology........ Are you curious about the differences in the approaches and what could be most beneficial for you and your loved ones?
From Alexander Technique and Body-Mind Centering to Zero Balancing, you will learn more about different techniques to support your optimum health. Marcia Degelman, CMT and Paula Koepke, MA, CMT, will present a lively and informative discussion and will also provide a hands-on demonstration of some of these techniques.
RSVP online
Thursday, December 8, 2011
The Psychology of Meditative Thinking: A Practical and Philosophical Approach to Wellness in Integrative Medicine
Speaker: James Mitchell, PhD
You will learn how mindfulness meditation-based interventions are impacting healthcare and society. We will discuss both the philosophical and practical aspects, as well as how we can cultivate and move towards a psychology of meditative thinking. This presentation will include an experiential session and is designed for professionals, mindfulness-based enthusiasts or for those interested in mind/body training and healing.
RSVP online
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