Mindy Body Connection (Audio)

Hollis King and Michael Kurisu, both osteopathic physicians (DO's) at UC San Diego, describe how osteopathy is a hands-on medical treatment that focuses on the structure and function of the whole body, not just symptoms of disease or pain. As they explain to host Paul J. Mills, doctors of osteopathy learn the same curriculum as traditional medical students, but they approach their patients with a more integrative philosophy of healthcare. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 32568]

Medical oncologist Daniel Vicario, co-founder of the San Diego Cancer Center, talks about his pioneering research in integrating Western medicine with ancient healing techniques as he develops comprehensive treatment plans for his patients. In this conversation with Paul J. Mills of UC San Diego, Dr. Vicario gives examples of treatments that have led to a decrease in symptoms, fewer doctor visits and a higher quality of life for those who are responsive to holistic cancer care.

Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32223]

Rupert Spira, author of “The Transparency of Things,” speaks here with Paul J. Mills of UC San Diego about the concept of non-duality, or advaita. They explore the idea that there is no separation between the self and the universe -- and how understanding this basic truth will lead to greater wellbeing. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31551]

Learn how neuroscience can transform lives and our world through the study of empathy and compassion. By increasing self-awareness through feedback paradigms, Dr. Bill Mobley of UC San Diego explains that we, as a population, can become more empathetic and compassionate.

Series: "Excerpts" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Show ID: 31642]

Is stress just in your head or can its impact be physical? Owen M. Wolkowitz, MD examines how stress and depression can affect the body on a cellular level and shares treatment and lifestyle interventions that can help. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31005]

Dr. Deepak Chopra opens with an explanation of the principles and values of meditation and then guides a session for students, staff and faculty of the University of California. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31137]

Jean-Pierre Changeux speaks on how he revolutionized the way science and medicine understand brain cells and the communication that takes place between them. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31263]

Eve Ekman gives a clinical definition of emotion, including their utility as we understand it, how they arise in the mind, and the ways various emotions are felt in different people. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31341]

Dr. Eve Ekman discusses the ways people typically interact with their emotions, especially negative ones, and which of these ways has been shown to be most effective. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31342]

Best-selling author Dr. Deepak Chopra explains the benefits of living presently as opposed to reaching ahead to the future, and speaks on the paradoxical notion that those who worry about time the most often have the least amount of it. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31177]