Mind-Body Science
This system controls the “fight or flight” response in our bodies.
What is the sympathetic nervous system
This eating practice involves paying full attention to the experience of eating and hunger cues.
What is mindful eating
This researcher, our life-long friend, is the author of "Wherever You Go, There You Are"
Who is John Kabat-Zinn
This type of study randomly assigns participants to groups to test cause-and-effect relationships.
What is a RCT
You digested supporting research for this integrative "group" modality for menopause patients at The CIH.
What is acupuncture
This nerve is a key target in mindfulness/breathwork practices.
What is the vagus nerve
This vitamin is primarily synthesized through sunlight exposure.
What is vitamin D
This mineral-rich sea vegetable, commonly consumed in Japanese diets, is mimicked in the Week 5 movement practice
What is Kelp
This statistical test is used to compare the means of two groups to determine if they are significantly different.
What is a t-test
This mind-body practice, not considered a martial art, typically emphasizes repetitive, meditative movements and breath control rather than complex forms.
What is Qi Gong
This brain structure plays a key role in fear processing and is often downregulated through mindfulness practices.
What is the amygdala
This dietary pattern emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats like olive oil.
What is the mediterranean diet
The name of this feline friend was the reason for Judge Klatt's lambasting in Week 7: Clarity and Release
Who is Zorro
This top number in a blood pressure reading represents arterial pressure during heart contraction.
What is systolic blood pressure
This relaxation intervention uses auditory vibration and sustained harmonic tones to guide participants into meditative or altered states of consciousness.
What are sound baths
This concept describes the brain’s ability to reorganize itself through experience.
What is neuroplasticity
In Ayurveda, this dosha is associated with heat, metabolism, and transformation, often balanced through cooling foods.
What is Pitta
This is the maximum number of CE credits eligible to be earned for Social Work, Nursing, PT/OT, SLP, Diet/Nutrition professionals.
What is 4.5 CE credits
This easily collected biological marker reflects rapid stress-related changes in the body and is linked to sympathetic “fight-or-flight” activation. This testing has been used in our research before.
What is salivary alpha-amylase
This is the number of direct team members that students have met who have obtained their RYT Certification
What is 4 team members (Dr Klatt, Jacqueline, Nina, and Mason)
This brainwave state is commonly associated with meditation and relaxed awareness.
What is alpha brainwave activity
This U.S. community is the only Blue Zone located in North America.
What is Loma Linda, California
This was the year that the first 8-Week MIM program was conducted
What is 2004
This landmark 1979 document established the core ethical principles of respect for persons, beneficence, and justice that guide modern human subjects research in the United States.
What is The Belmont Report
This movement-based integrative health approach originated within hospital settings and combines yoga, mindfulness, and therapy modalities to address patient suffering beyond conventional medical treatment.
What is Urban Zen