All Things Vagus

Nourishing Self Care for the Helping Professional

About the show

Welcome to All Things Vagus, nourishing Self Care for the Helping Professional. During our time together, we will explore a wide variety of topics relating to self-care, all especially geared to the Helping professional. Our guests are all thought leaders and cutting edge providers in their respective fields of endeavor. They will offer not only helpful insights, but practical skills that you can begin to use immediately.

Episodes

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    Episode 1: Daily Rhythms: Stay In Sync Regardless of Your Schedule

    June 29th, 2022  |  47 mins 14 secs
    ayurvedic, body, circadian rhythm, herbs, microbiome, mind, mind/body, montana, nervous system, neuropharmacology, neuroscience, pathophysiology, pharmacy, professional, self care, selfcare, university, vagus

    Diana I. Lurie, PhD., is a Professor of Neurophamacology in the Skaggs School of Pharmacy at the University of Montana. She recieved he PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania. She directs a research laboratory focusing on dysfunction and the response of the nervous system to natural products, including Ayurvedic herbs. The Lurie laboratory is currently studying neuroinflammation in the brain, and is evaluating the ability of select Ayurvedic herbs to inhibit the release of proinflammatory cytokines. Dr. Lurie teaches in the areas of neuroscience pathophysiology. She is a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and teaches courses in Ayurveda.

    This podcast is brought to you by Western MT AHEC and Red Willow Learning Center.

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