In The Media

"A new study demonstrates the effectiveness of acupuncture in relieving chronic lower back pain among seniors. In a large-scale, randomized study published Friday in JAMA Open Network, researchers from the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research and elsewhere found that acupuncture needling yielded greater improvements in back pain-related disability at six months and 12 months than traditional medical care alone. Dr. Deng shares his insights on acupuncture and these new findings." (Gary Deng, MD, PhD)

"According to registered dietitians, cooking certain vegetables can be more nutritious than eating them raw. Ashley Koff, RD, nutrition course director for the Samueli Institute's Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship, offers her expertise." (Ashley Koff, RD)

"Cultivating mindfulness is a powerful way to help improve your mental well-being. Robert McCarron, DO, DFAPA, FAIHM, the director of education at the Samueli Institute and a professor in the department of psychiatry and human behavior, spoke to U.S. News & World Report about how mindfulness can help center you in the present moment – and divert your attention away from any anxieties that may be trying to occupy your mind." (Robert McCarron, DO, DFAPA, FAIHM)

"As a fermented food, the benefits of yogurt are often associated with gut health, but the tangy ingredient offers so much more. It's packed with essential nutrients and minerals, making it an excellent food for supporting overall health. Ashley Koff, RD, nutrition course director for the Samueli Institute's Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship, offers her expertise on the nutritional benefits of yogurt." (Ashley Koff, RD)

"If you want to get the most out of your meals, try incorporating more nutrient-dense foods. Such options offer a high amount of essential nutrients per serving, making them valuable for supporting health and meeting your daily nutrient needs. Michelle Luhan, MS, RDN, CDN, highlights seven nutrient-dense foods and how you can incorporate them into your diet." (Michelle Luhan, MS, RDN, CDN)

"Eating antioxidant fruits is one of the simplest (and tastiest) ways to reduce your risk of disease. Michelle Luhan, MS, RDN, CDN, shares why antioxidants matter and explains how to add antioxidant-rich fruit to your diet." (Michelle Luhan, MS, RDN, CDN)

"Fiber is a key component of a balanced diet. Not only does it support gut health and digestion, but it also promotes satiety, keeping you full between meals, and reduces the risk of disease. Needless to say, it's worth adding more high-fiber foods to your plate. But, what foods are high in fiber, and where does one start? Michelle Luhan, MS, RDN, CDN, integrative dietitian at the Samueli Institute, offers her expertise." (Michelle Luhan, MS, RDN, CDN)

"The Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute offers culinary, nutrition, mindfulness and tai chi programs regularly to the community. Participants in the wellness classes take away a fresh perspective, good ideas and plenty of tangibles. Through our evidence-informed integrative health practices, we help you nourish the whole person: mind, body and spirit,” says Dr. Shaista Malik." (Jessica Drew de Paz, PsyD; Shaista Malik, MD, MPH, PhD; Jessica VanRoo, CCMP)

"Founding Executive Director Shaista Malik, MD, PhD, MPH, spoke to the Irvine Standard about the benefits of taking our community classes, which include nutritional education cooking classes in the Mussallem Nutritional Education Center, mindfulness courses, and Tai Chi classes." (Shaista Malik, MD, PhD, MPH, Founding Executive Director)