Cha Chi Ming Seminars in Integrative Medicine:
Digestive Health Series
Curious about how to 'food'? Let’s explore together!
Developed in collaboration with the UW Medicine Department of Gastroenterology, this engaging series offers flexibility for attendees to participate in individual sessions or experience the complete program. Each session is thoughtfully designed to provide valuable insights into the essential relationship between nutrition, digestion, and health. Join Dr. Jason Harper, a gastroenterologist with expertise in integrative medicine, and Dr. Debra Bell for an in-depth exploration of the art and science of eating.
All seminars will be recorded and posted on our website.
SESSION 1
The How of Food: How to Eat
February 5, 2025[Click here to access the recording]
Learn about the physiology of digestion, the body’s hunger and satiety signals, and practical mindful eating techniques. The session concludes with a live Q&A.
SESSION 2
Spicing Up Our Diet: Functional Foods and Culinary Medicine
March 21, 2025
12:15 - 1:30 PM
Zoom Seminar
Discover the magic of flavor pairing and unlock strategies for using food as medicine. This session brings together science and culinary expertise to help you design meals that nourish both body and mind. The session concludes with a live Q&A.
SESSION 3
Let's Calm That Irritable Bowel
April 4, 2025
12:15 - 1:30 PM
Zoom Seminar
Delve into practical solutions for managing IBS, including the low FODMAP diet and other integrative approaches. Gain insights from experts who specialize in blending traditional and holistic techniques to support digestive health.
Don't miss this unique opportunity! The session concludes with a live Q&A.
Co-Presenters
Debra Bell, MD
Debra G. Bell, MD is Co-Director of Education at the UW Osher Center for Integrative Health and assistant clinical professor at the University of Washington Department of Family Medicine. She has been a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, practicing and studying it for over 40 years. Her clinical practice involves both integrative primary care as well as consultative integrative medicine.
Jason Harper, MD
Jason Harper, MD, UW department of Gastroenterology, Director of the Harborview Medical Center Inflammatory Bowel Disease program. In addition to completing his internal medicine and gastroenterology fellowships, he has completed a fellowship in integrative medicine and has specialized training in the use of dietary therapies in the management of inflammatory bowel disease.