A New Wellness by Anu French

31/01/2026

We visited India Gate today and it brought back memories for my mum who grew up in Delhi. My maternal grandfather was the deputy secretary for the ministry of finance, so their family would get special passes for the government celebrations held at this majestic monument. As we walked the lawns today still decorated for Republic Day, she reminisced about the picnics and the parades of years past.

India Gate, a 42-meter-high war memorial commemorates over 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in World War I Located on the ceremonial axis, it features 13,313 names inscribed on its walls and houses the Amar Jawan Jyoti, an eternal flame honoring soldiers.

31/01/2026

NAMI announces a $59 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

Our staff, affiliates, and community are extremely grateful for this remarkable gift.

This support will help strengthen our work and guide thoughtful, long-term impact, including the convening of a Blue Ribbon Committee to inform recommendations rooted in our mission and the needs of the communities we serve.

https://www.nami.org/press-releases/nami-announces-59-million-gift-from-philanthropist-mackenzie-scott/

30/01/2026

Integrative medicine is not separate from conventional medicine. We train those who are a part of the healthcare system from our Center that sits at the heart of a medical school campus at an R1 institution.

It js an integration.
An evolution of medicine.

Integrative medicine brings healing-forward, evidence-informed approaches from traditional whole systems of healing, lifestyle medicine, preventive medicine, root cause approaches, mind-body medicine, botanical and dietary supplements, nutrition, environmental medicine, and cutting-edge research to clinics, hospitals, and academic medical institutions.

In every specialty, integrative medicine transforms patient outcome and practitioner experience.

30/01/2026

30/01/2026

📚 Important books to check out from the library or purchase at your local bookstore! Book list from Mia Wenjen of the Pragmatic Mom

29/01/2026

28/01/2026

Even though fats are complicated, eating a fat-free diet is not good for your health. We need fats to survive.

Every cell is made of fat; our nerve coverings are made of fat; our brain is mostly fat; our hormones are made of fat; our cells and metabolism run better on fat. Fats help you absorb all of the beneficial fat-soluble vitamins in plant foods, and some fats have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.

Don’t fear fat; instead, eat the right fats with every meal. Fat won’t make you fat, unless you eat it with starch and sugar like most Americans.

Eat 3 to 5 servings of fat per day, and eat fats mostly with vegetables.

Unless it is trans fat, it won’t cause heart disease.

My favorite fats are avocados, olives, nuts and seeds, and traditional oils like extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil. Small amounts of butter, grass-fed ghee, and coconut or MCT oil are fine for most.

If you’re eating a high-fat diet and are curious about how it’s affecting your body, I recommend looking into the NMR particle-size cholesterol test.

27/01/2026

I’ve been looking up at so many exquisite ceilings and monuments on my trip, I thought I’d share a few.

23/01/2026

Happy International Integrative Health Day! Sharing an episode from SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital The Glennon Factor podcast where I was honored to be invited to share a journey that a family and I took through pediatric integrative care at our pediatric integrative medicine office!

I’m approaching thirty years in clinical practice and almost fifteen years of changing direction from an allopathic approach to a fully integrative approach to pediatric health care. I’m so grateful to teach, learn and advocate for this evidence-informed, whole-person, personalized health care, today and everyday.

Link to the YouTube recording
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozBwdrKtpuE

Link to Podcast recording
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ouvki8SBIaTErWta6wZl8?si=nDK44P1HRe-Sbqo89C2_7Q&t=1

To learn more about integrative medicine, check out these resources
Www.anufrench.com

In this inspiring episode of The Glennon Factor, we explore the world of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Anu French, the pioneering physician at SSM Health who...

23/01/2026

Gandhi Smriti is the sacred place where Mahatma Gandhi passed away on 30 January 1948 in New Delhi, India.

The World Peace Gong was gifted to the Gandhi Smriti after being received from the World Peace Gong Committee of Indonesia to commemorate 100 years since the beginning of the Satyagraha (non-violent resistance) movement by Mahatma Gandhi.

I was moved by this sacred sanctuary, a gentle reminder to me of the enormous struggle that continues by peace marchers across the world, so that we may all live in harmony with one another. I felt deeply honored to tread hallowed ground and absorb the history and the legacy.

http://www.gandhismriti.gov.in/node/88022

22/01/2026

Missouri PANS PANDAS Coalition (MPPC) MO Pans/Pandas Coalition needs you to get involved today! We have all the information you need about the bill itself, how to find your legislators, how to contact them and what to say - at Missouri Updates!
https://aspire.care/featured/missouri-pans-pandas-updates

Progress is being made in Missouri but real change happens when legislators hear directly from the families they represent. You don’t need to be an expert in policy or medicine. Legislators speak with constituents every day, and they expect to hear from families about issues affecting their health and access to care. Your lived experience is powerful. Sharing your story helps lawmakers understand what PANS/PANDAS looks like in real life and why action is needed. We’ll guide you every step of the way, and participation is always at your comfort level.

** ATTEND a Missouri Chitchat! Registration link below
Jan 23 | 12:00 PM CT
Register - https://aspire.care/featured/missouri-zoom-chitchat. We will talk all things PANS and about this legislative session.

** CTA 1 – Missouri CONTACT Form
Fill out the form. While MPPC will announce CTAs on social media, we must be able to reach people more quickly & consistently! https://aspire.care/uncategorized/missouri-pans-pandas-contact-form/

** CTA 2 – MEET With Your SENATORS �lease contact your senator’s office to request an in-person or virtual meeting. Tell your story. Ask them to support SB 1263 and how the lack of insurance based care has financially, physically, emotionally impacted the patient and the family. We want legislators to digest the need and demand for Colton’s Law. Focus on key points as outlined in ASPIRE talking/writing points. https://aspire.care/blog/legislative-talking-writing-points/

** CTA 3
Once the bill is assigned to a committee, we will reach out again. We will need all hands on deck again. This is a marathon, not a sprint.