Wayne Jonas M.D.

About

Wayne Jonas, M.D., is a board-certified, practicing family physician, an expert in integrative health and health care delivery, and a widely published scientific investigator. He is a professor of medicine at Georgetown University and at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, as well as a retired lieutenant colonel in the Medical Corps of the United States Army.

Books by Wayne Jonas M.D.

Recent Posts

How Health Can Emerge in Challenging Circumstances

For many, the factors that go into good physical health—restful sleep, clean and safe surroundings, high-quality food, and recreation—are not always readily available.

Accepting Negative Emotions and Using Them Well

Both negative and positive emotions are natural parts of life. Learn how to cope with some of the negative emotions, both internal and interpersonal, we all face at times.

When Cancer Makes You Anxious, Take an Alternative Approach

New guidelines from two medical societies show which integrative health treatments are shown to help during and after cancer treatment.

Radical Self-Care: When Self-Care Is Healthcare

Taking good care of yourself can mean making big changes, like moving. Or it can mean seemingly small changes, such as simply drinking more water.

An Integrative Health Approach to Your Best Night’s Sleep

Developing healthy sleep habits, also called good sleep hygiene, helps you get the amount of sleep your body and brain need.

A New Take on Caregiving

Caregivers may find themselves “sandwiched” between two generations in need of care: their children and their aging parents.

Women’s Health: Caring for Yourself and Being Your Own Advocate

If you’re naturally assertive, it might be easy for you to speak up for yourself. But being your own advocate can sometimes be tough.

Whole Health Approach Boosts Mental and Spiritual Well-Being

You can take specific steps to support mental health. Activities that relax your body and connect your spirit to others and to nature can promote a calmer mind and better health.

Mind-Body Approaches to Coping With Pain

Living with chronic pain can create anxiety, depression, and overuse problems with medication, alcohol, and other substances. Discover how a mind-body approach can help.

Improving Quality of Life and the Odds of Cancer Survival

As clinicians, we can empower our patients, inform ourselves, and change to a whole-person approach to cancer.