Self help techniques using the ancient secrets of Traditional Chinese Medicine
February 17, 2021
Joe Brady
According to the World Health Organization, active aging is defined as “the process of optimizing opportunities for health, participation, and security in order to enhance the quality of life as people age.” People can stay active throughout their lifespans by participating in social, cultural, economic, spiritual, and civic affairs. That can include paid and volunteer…
February 9, 2021
Joe Brady
The good news is we are entering the “light at the end of a long dark tunnel” phase of the COVID -19 Pandemic. The bad news is it’s more than just a little confusing just how to go about getting your vaccine. In general, you need to contact your health care provider and see what…
February 1, 2021
Joe Brady
Grand Rounds Osher Institute for Integrative medicine, Harvard Medical School/ Brigham and Women’s Hospital Date: Tuesday, February 2nd at 8:00-9:00 am on ZoomRegister Here Stress impacts aging in multiple ways; stress management over the lifespan is increasingly recognized as a strategy to promote healthy aging of the body and mind. Integrative medicine practices like yoga, tai…
January 26, 2021
Joe Brady
The Superior Doctor is a Teacher Ancient Chinese Proverb “Preventive Medicine is Education” Former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop M.D. Life-long learning programs in the community have a great potential to improve the health and well-being of older adults and is likely to be a growing trend as baby boomers reach retirement age. However actual…
January 19, 2021
Joe Brady
Discover Magazine article discusses the science of acupuncture Although acupuncture has been around for 3,000 years and is often used today to treat pain in both people and animals, there are still research questions to be answered, including whether it matters where needles are placed on the body. In a recent article in the magazine Discover,…
January 10, 2021
Joe Brady
Grand Rounds: Harvard Medical School, Free Zoom Lecture At this month’s Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds, David Eisenberg, MD, will present his talk Teaching Kitchens as Learning Laboratories of the Future. David M. Eisenberg, MD, is the director of culinary nutrition and adjunct associate professor of nutrition at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health….
January 5, 2021
Joe Brady
From mask-wearing to getting a vaccine to losing weight, 2021 will very much become whatever we make it. So much of the last year was out of our control that 2020 by far goes down as one of the worst years in history. 2021 will be a year of doubling down on precautions and if…
December 28, 2020
Joe Brady
While most of us are in vaccine purgatory, waiting for our turn, there are definite steps we all can take to improve our mental and physical health and even improve our body’s ability to utilize the vaccine and enhance its effectiveness. While public health officials have been focused upon the pandemic response from a medical…
December 22, 2020
Joe Brady
Brighten the holidays by making your health and safety a priority. Here are some tips from the CDC on steps to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy—and ready to enjoy the holidays. Considerations for Small Gatherings of Family and Friends Celebrating virtually or with members of your own household (who are consistently…
December 7, 2020
Joe Brady
The 2020 edition of the Festive Calendar from the continuing education department at Oxford University contains thirty-one days of free, online learning – enough to take you right up to the new year. If you begin after December 20 it will carry through until after the inauguration. Discover something new each day the calendar contains 31fun, interactive,…