The Integrative Medicine Fellowship here at the University of Arizona is designed for physicians and prescribers who are practicing medicine. Fellows come from 40 specialties, in all stages of career. For two years they move through 13 units of nutritional health, mind-body medicine, traditional whole systems of healing, and cutting edge topics in integrative medicine. They build community through small groups and clinical mentorship, and join us in person for three week-long experiential CME re

Across NCCIH guidance, breathwork appears again as a no-cost tool with real benefits. Mindful breathing can offer a quick mental reset, improve focus, and soften self-judgment. Diaphragmatic breathing stimulates the vagus nerve and helps activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which can lower the body’s stress response. The 4–7–8 breath is known for producing a sense of calm and easing stress and anxiety. Some people feel lightheaded at first, so it’s best to begin with no more than four cy

Some guided breathwork from Andrew Weil, M.D. | Ellen DeGeneres