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Lectures & Grand Rounds
As Medical Director for Integrative Medicine at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Dr. Pujari regularly teaches and lectures on the physiology of consciousness, the gut–brain axis, and the role of mindfulness in medicine.
Her Grand Rounds presentations, available on YouTube, offer insight into how integrative practices are transforming modern healthcare
The Gut–Brain Connection: How the Microbiome Influences Mood and Health
Meditation and the Science of Consciousness
Integrative Strategies for Anxiety, Inflammation, and Hormonal Balance
Healing the Healer: Mindful Medicine in Clinical Practice
Dr. Astrid Pujari Video Series
Natural Options for Blood Sugar: What's the Evidence?
Your Gut Microbiome: How Does It Relate to Health?
Are Plastics and Pesticides Making Your Patients Fat?
Intermittent Fasting Effects on Health What is the Evidence
Astrid Pujari, MD - Holistic Support with Cancer and Women's Health
Heart Math Exercise
Evidence-Based Review: Supplements for Respiratory Infections
Stress Less: A 30 Minute Time Out for Your Wellbeing
Well-being Amidst a Pandemic: Stress Less - A One Hour Timeout for Your Well-being
Get a Grip on Stress
Astrid Pujari, MD
Cancer Connection's 2012 Women's Health Forum
Books by Dr. Pujari
Dr. Pujari is the co-author of two widely read guides that blend modern science with accessible, holistic insight:
By Astrid Pujari, MD, and Susan G. Westlake (Sasquatch Books)
A practical, integrative guide to spinal wellness, combining medical expertise with self-care strategies for prevention and recovery.
By Astrid Pujari, MD, and Susan G. Westlake (Sasquatch Books)
A comprehensive look at knee health, addressing pain management, movement, and lifestyle through an integrative medical lens.
Articles & Publications
Dr. Pujari has written extensively on the integration of Western medicine with holistic and consciousness-based healing. Her work brings clarity to topics such as stress physiology, the gut–brain connection, emotional health, and the science of meditation.
Her articles and expert commentary have appeared in:
The Seattle Times
The Seattle Times — regular health columnist exploring practical integrative medicine and emotional wellness
Natural Health Magazine
Natural Health Magazine — national feature on holistic therapies and lifestyle medicine
Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
Seattle Metropolitan Magazine — featured among Top Doctors and profiled for pioneering integrative care
Neurology Now
Neurology Now: Brain Tumors — contributor, published by the American Academy of Neurology
Change Design (NBBJ Press)
Change Design (NBBJ Press) — essay contributor on creativity, mindfulness, and the healing environment
Fox News, King-5 News, and The Dr. Pat Show
Fox News, King-5 News, and The Dr. Pat Show — featured as a mind-body consultant and integrative medicine expert
Recommended Readings & Patient Tools
The practice of Conscious Medicine extends beyond the clinic. Dr. Pujari curates trusted resources to support her patients’ learning and self-care, including:
Foundational books on mindfulness, meditation, and compassion science
Research-based guides on nutrition, the microbiome, and longevity
Herbal medicine references for safe, evidence-informed use
Practical tools for emotional regulation and nervous system balance
Recordings and meditations for stress relief and sleep
Dr. Astrid Pujari
Knowledge That Heals
Healing begins with understanding. Dr. Astrid Pujari believes that when people are given clear, compassionate, and scientifically grounded information, they become empowered participants in their own wellbeing.
This page gathers her writings, talks, and educational materials, spanning decades of work at the intersection of medicine, consciousness, and integrative health.