Summer 2009

A Healing Diet Eases Chronic Pain
Jayne Chasko made healthy eating a top priority in her life. A food and nutrition major in college, she understood the effect of food on the body.

A World of Soy
Soy is a wonderful alternative to animal protein, but not all soy products are created equal. Registered dietitian Cathy Garvey answers your questions about this plant-based protein.

Balance Ball Basics
Balance balls are a fun, inexpensive piece of equipment that offer a total body workout while also improving balance. They can be used for sitting, sit-ups, lifting weights and more.

Foods That Harm & Foods That Heal
What you eat affects the way you feel so choose your foods wisely. Doctors at Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine suggest a healing, anti-inflammatory diet.

Grilled Tofu and Veggie Kebabs
Loaded with nutrients and healthy protein, these skewers are a tasty way to do tofu on your grill this summer.

Help for Headaches
Join integrative medicine physician Robert Bonakdar, MD, and neurologist Christy Jackson, MD, to learn about options for headache relief.

Mindful Eating Starts With the First 3 Bites
Improve your relationship with food with this eating exercise. Eating slowly and thoughtfully will help you to make better food choices and stop eating when you are comfortably satisfied.

Savor the Main Course
When we eat right, food becomes medicine. Good nutrition can take us from illness to wellness, from wellness to optimal health.

Support Innovative Education & Research
The generous support of donors makes integrative medicine education and research possible.

The Healing Nature of Giving
Jack Clark welcomed his long-awaited retirement with an unwelcome event. On Aug. 16, 2000, he had a heart attack and needed quadruple bypass surgery.

When Food Becomes Medicine
David C. Leopold, MD, discusses why everyone to try a plant-based, anti-inflammatory diet and think of food as medicine.