Leigh A. Frame ππ₯ππ₯¦π
@PhD_Leigh
Chief Wellness Officer #GWMedicine. Director @GWIntegrative, @GWSMHS. #Microbiome #GutBrainAxis #Nutrition research. @JohnsHopkinsSPH grad. Yogini. Tweets mine.
My Op-Ed in @thehill calls for action on #nutrition #education in #healthcare including training requirements, scaling up community-based organizations to improve #NutritionSecurity, & incentivizing #HealthyFood (vs. subsidizing processing). π thehill.com/opinion/healthβ¦ #MedEd
In this episode of @sciamβs podcast, Chief Opinion Editor Megha Satyanarayana talks about how microplastics may be reaching our brains and why that matters. π§ Listen now: zurl.co/Jznqm #Microplastics #EnvironmentalHealth #ScientificAmerican #SciencePodcastβ¦

Something to think about: Microplastics in our brains? π€― The latest Science Quickly podcast episode, "Must Be Microplastics on the Brain," explores this concerning new research. Chief Opinion Editor Megha Satyanarayana explains how these tiny particles bypass our body'sβ¦

Two Days of Truth | June 12β13, 2026 Where real food, real community, and real healing come together right on Joel Salatinβs legendary @Polyface_Farm. π± Iβll be speaking at this event, and my husband, Scott Jackson (@thescottjackson), will be speaking, too! π€ Join us toβ¦

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New episode w/ @scottvharding where we discuss: - how fructose is metabolized - why it gained a reputation for being problematic - what the evidence actually says about its health effects --> sigmanutrition.com/episode570/ Available on all podcast platforms.
R&WC Wellness Corner | Tree Meditation π§π³ Take a moment to reset and recharge with Viktoriya Karacheyeva, MD, MS, NCC, LCPC-SP, LCADAS, the center's associate director and behavioral services director. In this quick video, she guides you through a calming mind-body exercise toβ¦

"Every moment, there are a million miracles happening around you: a flower blossoming, a bird tweeting, a bee humming, a raindrop falling, a snowflake wafting along the clear evening air. The is magic everywhere. If you learn how to live it, life is nothing short of a dailyβ¦

Feeling alone is a normal part of everyday life. However, the progression of feeling alone to experiencing loneliness can indicate a bigger issue. Learn about the mental health effects of loneliness and how to cope with them. buff.ly/Ecq0OKm @GWSMHS @GW_MFA @GWHospital
R&WC Wellness Corner | Meditation π§ Take a mindful pause with Viktoriya Karacheyeva, MD, MS, NCC, LCPC-SP, LCADAS, the center's associate director and behavioral services director. In this quick video, she shares a simple mind-body exercise to help you reset and refocus becauseβ¦

The "secret" to sustainable performance might not be what you think! Forget rigid #TimeManagement for a moment and consider this compelling argument from Peggy Sullivan's recent blog: it's all about energy management. π This piece offers a fresh lens on why some approachesβ¦

The GW Resiliency & Well-being Center updated its Nutrition Guide! @GWSMHS Chief Wellness Officer Leigh A. Frame, PhD, MHS, created the guide to walk you through the science and simple how-tos for good nutrition! buff.ly/6Px6DVZ @himmelfarbGW @GW_MFA @GWHospital
R&WC Wellness Corner | Sound Bath πΆπ§ Take a mindful pause with Viktoriya Karacheyeva, MD, MS, NCC, LCPC-SP, LCADAS, the center's associate director and behavioral services director. In this quick video, she shares a simple mind-body exercise to help you reset and refocusβ¦

A fantastic new review of #FermentedFoods explores their intricate composition and the significant impact of preparation methods on their content. This paper offers crucial insights for anyone interested in nutrition and microbiology. π± Key Points: π¬ Preparation altersβ¦

R&WC Wellness Corner | Breathing Exercise π«π§ Take a mindful pause with Melea Johnson, MA, LGPC, from the GW Resiliency & Well-being Center. In this quick video, she shares a simple breathing technique to help you reset and refocus because your well-being matters. π Watchβ¦

This will be a good read with solid #Nutrition #Science! π€
Many moons ago, @KevinH_PhD and I talked about a book we both wished existed. No fads, no weight loss hacksβjust the nutrition and metabolism science. Iβm thrilled to announce that we wrote it! Out September 23 @Avery_Books & available now for pre-order. penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671334/fβ¦
π§ Our brains were built for the Stone Age, not the Screen Age. πΊIn just 30 years, the digital world has rapidly evolved, but our brains havenβt caught up. As Dr. Richard Cytowic explains in Stone Age Brain in the Screen Age, this mismatch makes us vulnerable to Big Techβsβ¦

If you're on a #VitaminD supplement, this is an important read! A recent study discussed by @GrassrootsHealth sheds light on what happens when supplementation ceases. The findings show that without continued intake, vitamin D levels revert to pre-supplementation/baseline withinβ¦

ποΈ Episode 1 is LIVE! Why is eating well so hard β even when we want to? Neuroscientist @sguyenet breaks down: πͺ Why our food environment outpaced our biology π§ How certain foods hijack our brains π What the data shows about Ozempic & GLP-1 drugs Apple:β¦
π§Mindfulness Tips for Mental Health Find calm. Embrace the moment. πΏ Here are simple, effective tips to help you stay present, reduce stress, and support your mental well-being. π§ Want more mindful moments in your day? Explore more in this A Mindfulness Experience (AME)β¦

Congratulations to #GWSMHS facultyΒ member Leigh Frame, PhD, MHS, on this excitingΒ achievement!
π Please join us in congratulating the winners of our Board of Directors Election, Lauray MacElhern, James Kimbrough, Leigh Frame, and John Finnell! Learn more about our new Board members β‘οΈ ow.ly/irkl50WatHO
π£ Now Offering: Educational Nutrition Consults π£ I am excited to share that I am now offering one-on-one Educational Nutrition Consults β personalized, practical sessions focused on evidence-based strategies to support your well-being. These 30-minute virtual consults areβ¦
