Your Body, Your Power: Science and Strategies in Women’s Health at Every Stage
(Osher WISE Course)

This four-week course offers a comprehensive exploration of women’s health transitions, from the onset of adolescence through the complexities of healthy aging. Led by esteemed academic and clinical experts from UCSF, this program bridges the gap between biomedicine and integrative practices like East Asian medicine and mind-body therapy. Participants will investigate critical topics, including reproductive resilience against environmental changes, evidence-based menopause management, and the neurological foundations of longevity. By examining the biological and environmental factors that shape each life stage, this course empowers individuals with actionable strategies to optimize overall health and vitality. 

Class 1: Health in Adolescent Girls
Wednesday, April 22, 6:00-7:30 pm PT

Teen Hormones, Acne, and PMS: Integrative Strategies for Balance 
Jenifer Matthews, MD 

Adolescence is a time of significant hormonal change, often accompanied by concerns such as acne, PMS, and cycle irregularities. This talk provides an overview of integrative approaches to supporting teen hormonal balance, including key nutritional strategies and simple, safe herbal medicine options. Participants will learn practical ways to support teens through common hormone-related challenges. 

Adolescent Mental Health in the Age of AI 
David Becker, MD 

Emerging technology is often adopted first by adolescents. Current scholarship explores the impact of social media on teens, but what does it mean to have an integrative approach to adolescent mental health in the age of AI? Are supplements, mind-body practices, acupuncture, or even psychopharmacology any match for a generative AI best friend or partner? 

Learn more and register at osher.ucsf.edu/Osher-WISE