Entries by dom-wp-admin
In a Pickle? Unveiling Gut-Friendly Pickles for Your Health
By Maya Shetty, BS By now, most people have heard about the extensive health benefits fermented foods provide. Fermented foods have become increasingly popular as research continues to reveal that their high concentration of probiotics can improve gut health, boost immunity, and enhance digestion. “Pickles are fun, tangy, potentially health-promoting ways of eating cucumbers,” according […]
How to Utilize Stress to Our Advantage
By Sharon Brock, MEd, MS This blog is part of the Stress Management newsletter. If you like this content, sign up here to receive our monthly newsletter! Our entire lives, we have received the message that stress is bad for us. From the media and medical professionals to our family and friends, we constantly hear […]
The Unexpected Health Benefits of Forest Bathing
By Vedika Patani and Carly Smith, BS, MPH(c) This blog is part of the Stress Management newsletter. If you like this content, sign up here to receive our monthly newsletter! Many people know that hiking in nature can help reduce stress and anxiety. But not everyone knows that forest bathing is a way to take […]
How to Be Mindful When You’re Stressed Out
By Carly Smith, BS, MPH(c) This blog is part of the Stress Management newsletter. If you like this content, sign up here to receive our monthly newsletter! I first began practicing mindfulness during my third year at Stanford University. I remember feeling overwhelmed by every aspect of my life – school, work, life, etc. Even […]
How Yoga Affects the Brain and Body to Reduce Stress
By Vanika Chawla, MD, Stanford Psychiatrist This blog is part of the Stress Management newsletter. If you like this content, sign up here to receive our monthly newsletter! As a clinician at the Stanford Lifestyle Psychiatry clinic, I consider the impact of lifestyle factors such as sleep, nutrition, exercise, and mind-body practices such as yoga […]
Dr. Vanika Chawla’s Journey to Enhancing Mental Health with Yoga
By Maya Shetty, BS This blog is part of the Stress Management newsletter. If you like this content, sign up here to receive our monthly newsletter! Vanika Chawla, MD, FRCPC, a psychiatrist, registered yoga teacher, and member of the Stanford Lifestyle Medicine Cognitive Enhancement pillar, has dedicated her career to improving mental health treatment through […]
Practice of the Month: 100-Breath Mindfulness Practice to Reduce Stress
By Carly Smith, BS, MPH(c) This blog is part of the Stress Management newsletter. If you like this content, sign up here to receive our monthly newsletter! This month, Stanford Lifestyle Medicine Assistant Director Douglas Noordsy, MD, recommends a breathwork practice called the 100-Breath Mindfulness Practice. Breathwork refers to the practice of controlling the pace […]