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March 21, 2023

As we move into the new spring season, Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute Executive Chef Jessica VanRoo shares a simple twist for a classic dip and spread perf…

March 1, 2023

Executive Chef Jessica VanRoo shares nutritious and delicious recipes with gut health in mind. Enjoy Seared Scallops with Pesto Spaghetti Squash and Lemongrass Ginger …

February 1, 2023

February is American Heart Month, and Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute’s Executive Chef Jessica VanRoo created a couple of recipes that offer a healthier ver…

January 4, 2023

By Theresa Nutt, MA, BSN, HNB-BC, NBC-HWC, director of Health and Wellness Coaching As we look forward to the start of another year, many people will be considering ma…

October 24, 2022

Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute’s Executive Chef Jessica VanRoo recently created some healthy recipes to celebrate a special occasion: the new Samueli …

June 8, 2021

Water is essential for life as it is the main constituent of cells, tissues, and organs¹.  Water comprises from 75% of body weight in infants to 55% in the elderl…

March 27, 2021

What do you imagine when I speak of Tai Chi? Is it Kung Fu Panda? Is it Bruce Lee? Or is it the elderly doing some slow moves in the morning at your local park? What i…

March 25, 2021

Did you know that the long chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are beneficial to your heart health? These healthy fats can help decrease triglyceride levels, increas…

March 10, 2021

Migraines are a common headache disorder but not all headaches are migraines. It is unlike any typical headache as it is a neurological condition that involves th…

March 4, 2021

Many people will notice changes in appetite and food cravings when experiencing low mood, anxiety or chronic stress. However, the reverse association is less well reco…

February 4, 2021

Yoga therapy is an essential component of integrative pain care, which has been found to improve patient outcomes and alter the trajectory of the current public pain c…

December 28, 2020

The events of 2020 have rattled our world: from the global pandemic, to the resulting recession, to anti-blackness, to the divisive political climate reverberating far…