When the #gut is inflamed, choosing simple, easily digestible foods can help support comfort and balance. 🌿

These whole foods may help support digestive ease while the gut is under stress.

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I have started writing on Substack!

First piece: Two people with the same BMI can have very different muscle—and how diet (especially ultra-processed foods) may play a role.

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Join the GW Resiliency & Well-Being Center on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 12 p.m. ET for an empowering session in the Women’s Well-Being Lecture Series: “Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for the Real World,” featuring Michelle Clausen, PhD, MSN, CNM.

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Originally published in May 2024, this work remains highly relevant as research continues to uncover the complexity of the microbiota–gut–brain–immune interface.

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💬 What are your thoughts on the gut–brain–immune connection?

Your gut does more than digest food—it plays a key role in your overall health. 🌿

Skip the fads and focus on what truly works. These expert-backed tips can help support a healthier gut, improve digestion, and keep you feeling your best long-term.

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This body of work dives into the science behind the science, examining how health data is translated from research to real-world impact.

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Sleep hygiene is real, but it is not magic.

A regular bedtime helps, but a lot of rough nights are really about wake time drift, hot rooms, late caffeine, stress, snoring, or screens turning into bedtime delay. Good habits matter most when the bottleneck is actually habits.

#Loneliness isn’t just an emotion—it’s a serious health risk.

In this episode of the @GWIntegrative Medicine Podcast, Alison Warren, DAOM, MSHS ’17, discusses loneliness, its impact on overall health, and strategies to counteract it.

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Healthy sleep hygiene means building simple, consistent habits that support your body’s natural rhythm. From keeping a regular bedtime to limiting screen time before bed, small changes can make a big difference in how well you sleep and feel each day.

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Join me for my first presentation on a rotational approach to gut health at the upcoming Master the Microbiome webinar: From Microbes to Meaningful Change.

📅 Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
🕚 Time: 11 AM PDT

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🧠🌿 The microbiota–gut–brain interface is a dynamic, bidirectional system connecting diet, microbial metabolism, immune signaling, and neurological function.

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#Microbiome #GutBrainAxis #IntegrativeHealth #NutritionScience #PublicHealth #DrLeighFrame

Healthy aging starts with what’s on your plate. 🥦
Think: whole foods, fiber, quality protein, healthy fats and less ultra-processed foods.

These daily choices add up to better energy, focus, and resilience over time.

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At the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine & Health, we proudly amplify our global members working to advance whole health and empower thriving communities.

Grateful to the Expressive Therapies team at University Hospitals Connor Whole Health for sharing their stories. zurl.co/O8SDc

Polypharmacy is often treated as the problem. But what if it is also a signal?

In our newly published review, we explore a different approach: starting with nutrition to support function, resilience, and, where appropriate, clinician-guided prescribing.

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I’m continuing to offer a Basic Intro Educational Consult. If you’re looking for clarity and a more informed approach to your well-being, this is a simple and supportive place to begin.

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#Wellness #IntegrativeHealth #EvidenceBasedNutrition #DrLeighFrame

I am serving as Guest Editor for a new Special Issue in Nutrients: "Vitamin D Status and Immune Health: Determinants, Mechanisms, and Clinical Implications."

Vitamin D is often reduced to a simple supplementation story. The science is far more complex.

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Plenary 07, "Measuring What Matters," is set for Thursday April 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM. Featuring Helene M. Langevin, MD.

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#IMCongress #ICIMH2026 #ChampionsOfWholeHealth #IntegrativeMedicine #WholeHealth #InternationalCongress2026 #HealthCare @imconsortium

I’m passionate about exploring how what we eat influences our immune system and inflammatory processes throughout life. From vitamin D and fatty acids to dietary patterns and the gut microbiome.

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🌿 Aging well isn’t just about adding years it’s about moving, feeling, and living better in those years.

Small, intentional movements add up over time and your future self will thank you.

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#LongevityYoga #HealthyAging #IntegrativeHealth #DrLeighFrame

Stay informed with practical tips, articles, and news on integrative health, nutrition, and whole-person wellness. Learn how the microbiota-gut-brain-immune connection influences resilience and everyday health.

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In this episode of GW Integrative Medicine, experts Clare Anderson, MSW, and Michelle Clausen, PhD, explore how trauma-informed approaches, policy reform, and early intervention can improve lifelong health outcomes.

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A new randomized clinical trial in Nature Medicine tested that question using one of the most intriguing tools in aging science: epigenetic clocks. I am excited to be launching this work with my Co-PI, @DrTaylorWallace. Our protocol manuscript is currently under review, so stay tuned! 🔗zurl.co/g2XbE

Protein bars are often marketed as convenient health foods, but many now function more like candy bars with a wellness halo. This article from The Atlantic highlights several key considerations that are easy to overlook.

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How Clean Energy Is Helping The World Respond To The Fossil Fuel Crisis

No one can blockade the sun, or raise prices on sunlight 🌞 That’s why clean energy is helping countries across the world respond to conflict and the fossil fuel crisis, from Spain to Pakistan. Take a look 👇

A fascinating Perspective in @ScienceMagazine describes a “tripartite alliance” between the gut microbiota, immune cells, and intestinal epithelial cells in controlling lipid absorption

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Plenary 01, Scaling Up and Scaling Out a Positive Emotion Regulation Skills Program: Practical Lessons from Real-World Implementation, is set for Tuesday April 21, 2026 at 8:30 AM. Featuring Judith Moskowitz, PhD, MPH

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🧠 Diet quality may influence behavioral development earlier than we realize.

A new prospective cohort study in JAMA Network Open followed 2,077 Canadian children and examined whether diet at age 3 was associated with behavioral outcomes at age 5.

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A large, long-term observational study reported an association between higher intake of several common sugar substitutes and faster cognitive decline over ~8 years in >12,700 adults. One biologically plausible pathway worth considering is the gut–brain axis.

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Plenary 05, Shaping the Future of Care: Leveraging Lifestyle Medicine to Advance Whole Health, is set for Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM. Featuring Kristi Artz, MD, MSc, FACLM from University Hospitals Connor Whole Health.

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I’m excited to offer Longevity Yoga, a monthly small-group yoga experience designed to support strength, mobility, balance, and long-term well-being. 🧘‍♀️💪

📅 Monthly on Fridays or Saturdays at 9:00 AM
📍Eastern Shore Brewing, 605 Talbot St, St. Michaels

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