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An informal, brown-bag lunch event designed to educate the campus community, and the community at large now through uw2.tv, about important health and wellness issues. The talks, given by professionals from the University of Washington and Harborview Medical Centers, address a range of topics that appeal to a broad audience. For more information about these and other Well U presentations, see the Hall Health Web site.


The Cabohydrate Controversy
Acupuncture Today

1) The Carbohydrate Controversy:

Although popular diets continue to dominate the American weight loss market, the scientific evidence behind these diets is often sketchy. However, proponents of the carbohydrate controversy claim that the scientific evidence that led to the USDA Food Guide Pyramid favoring carbohydrates over fats is equally weak. High carbohydrate diets outsell most other diets and have benefited from a number of recent clinical studies proving their short-term efficacy and safety. This lecture focuses on new scientific evidence regarding energy balance, weight loss, and key principles related to popular macronutrient modified diets. Produced March 19, 2003.

Speaker: Brent E. Wisse, MD, Assistant Professor, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition, UW School of Medicine, Co-director Weight Disorders Clinic, Harborview Medical Center

Featured Airdates:
Saturday, August 7 @ 6am
Sunday, August 8@ 7am and 4pm
Sunday, August 15 @ 6am
Tuesday, August 17 @ 8pm
Saturday, August 21 @ 7am and 4pm
Sunday, August 29 @ 6am
Tuesday, August 31 @ 7p

2) Acupuncture Today:

A brief history of acupuncture, acupuncture research, and the current evidence regarding the efficacy of acupuncture treatment. Also discussed is the epidemiology of acupuncture in the United States, as well as the training of acupuncturists, the different styles of acupuncture, the challenges facing high-quality acupuncture research, and a review of the evidence behind acupuncture for the treatment of morning sickness and fibromyalgia. Produced May 21, 2003.

Speaker: Nassim P. Assefi, M.D., Women's Health Specialist, Acting Instructor, Depts. of General Internal Medicine & OB/GYN, Harborview Medical Center, UW School of Medicine

Featured Airdates:
Saturday, August 7 @ 7am and 4pm
Sunday, August 8 @ 6am and 5pm
Sunday, August 15 @ 7am and 4pm
Tuesday, August 17 @ 7pm
Saturday, August 21 @ 6am
Sunday, August 29 @ 7am
Tuesday, August 31 @ 6pm
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