Vitamin D. Studies have shown that adults and children who have higher Vitamin D levels contract fewer colds, flu and other viral infections. Vitamin D down-regulates the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines (immune messengers) while up-regulating the expression of antimicrobial compounds in immune cells. Recommend taking between 1000-8000 IU daily depending on your blood levels of 25-OH-Vitamin […]
The GW Office of Integrative Medicine and Health, AIM Health Institute, and LabX of the National Academy of Sciences invite you to join us for HEAART—Healing Education Art Advocacy Round Table. HEAART is a new discussion series to bring together healthcare practitioners, advocates, administrators, and, most importantly, patients to explore pressing issues of healthcare through […]
Dr. Amy Kossoff, AIM Medical Director and Member of the Board of Directors Dr. Amy Kossoff has worked with low-income and mostly homeless patients for over 30 years. Having witnessed the physical and emotional stress heavily impacting her patients, Dr. Kossoff realized she needed new ways to help. Drawn to the mind-body modalities that form […]
Kami Veltri: GWU Medical Student, Volunteer, and Member of the AIM Board of Directors Who is AIM Health Institute? We are a growing community of healers, teachers, patients, students, physicians, and you! Together, we are imagining the future of medicine — like Kami Veltri, future clinician, GWU medical student, and member of the AIM Board […]