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INNERSOURCE NEWS - issue 20
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| Should Pregnant Moms Avoid Peanuts? |  Milk, Egg and Blood Type Risk Factors?
by dr. pina loGiudice and dr. peter bongiorno
It is becoming more apparent that the pregnancy environment plays a strong role in the health of the future adult. About 1% of the population reports allergy to peanuts and other tree nuts.
A study in this month's Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology conducted at Mount Sinai in New York looked at 503 infants. According to blood tests, it was found that the babies whose mothers ate a greater number of peanut products during pregnancy were more likely to test positive for peanut allergies showing as allergic factors found in the blood. Of note, it is not clear whether these children will definitely develop allergy. Most of the children had not actually ingested peanuts at the time of the blood test.
What is particularly interesting in this study is that all infants had likely milk or egg allergies or significant eczema, which are risk factors for peanut allergy. From a naturopathic standpoint, we see that many young patients do indeed have cow's milk, egg and even gluten allergies - all of which can increase inflammatory cells in the body, thus causing increased susceptibility to an exaggerated reaction to peanut. In our experience, removing offending foods like cow's milk and gluten can often lower the child's reactiveness to other foods like peanut. Typically, this avoidance is followed by using herbs and nutrients to heal the intestines and lower the inflammation response.
Additionally, it would have been useful if the researchers had checked the peanut reaction by stratifying (organizing) the data by patient blood type. According to the blood type diet theory, patients who are type O or B may be more reactive to peanut proteins. It is possible that this subset of children may require greater surveillance for allergic reactions.
Peanut Allergy Medical References:
Sicherer, S. The J Allergy Clin Imm 2010 125 (6): 1322-1326
Sicherer, S. The J Allergy Clin Imm 2010 in press
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| LECTURES and EVENTS |
 HOLIDAY PARTY: for the Holiday Party in the Huntington, Long Island Office (11 Stewart Ave). Saturday, December 11th, 2010 1PM to 5:30PM. dr. peter (as a drummer) is looking for one or two musicians to put together a little jazz combo. Contact him if interested.
NATURAL MEDICINE for DEPRESSION: WEBINAR
Decmber 15, 2010 - 3PM EST Dr. Bongiorno will be teaching the medical community the tenets of his new book: Healing Depression: Integrated Naturopathic and Conventional Treatments to discuss when pharmaceuticals are appropriate, and when it is safe and beneficial to use natural remedies with conventional care, as well as discuss beneficial and untoward interactions between the two. Dr. Bongiorno will also discuss integrated methods to help patients safely wean off of conventional medications and methods to avoid depression relapse. to register click here GOOD MOOD for SENIORS: Friday, February 11, 2010 - 10:15AM to 11:15 AM , 171 West 85th Street - NY City At any age, there are times when we can feel blue, or especially stressed and anxious. Sometimes these feelings can get the best of us. Learn with Dr. Peter Bongiorno the basics of how to keep mood balanced. Learn about the current use of medications, and when natural remedies are available to help when we do not feel our mental best. - |
Shakespeare and Health?
| Check out The Winter's Tale and learn about health
"A merry heart goes a long way.
A sad heart tires in a mile."
- The Winter's Tale. ACT IV Scene 3
Here, Shakespeare is explaining to us the benefit of happiness for cardiovascular health. Although it took most people (and our medical system) a long time to realize the connection, the bard noticed this a long time ago.
Shakespeare is a master of describing human thoughts, ideas, logic, missteps and beauty. Although some people may find Shakespeare 'old' and 'boring,' the truth is Shakespeare never expected us to simply read it from a book - he wrote it to be experienced in the theatre. If you are interested in his work watch a live play or movie. What may seem hard to follow at first will become easy as you watch.
Today, we believe if Shakespeare were around, he would be using 3D, special effects, and whatever was wowing people at the moment in his work - but with amazing writing and storyline as a foundation.
To see an interesting interpretation of A Winter's Tale, click here
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a bongiorno production
| Celebrating the City Symphony
Some of you may know Dr. Peter's brother Jerome and sister in law Marylou are a dynamic couple and award-winning filmmakers.  | | i direttori: marylou and jerome bongiorno |
One of their latest works is called New-work, and is a piece originally commissioned for viewing at the Newark Museum. Based, and homage to 1921 advant garde classic film Manhatta, their work takes a brilliant 3D scan of the Newark skyline and architecture, in a way that you have not seen before. A second short film uses the same technique to capture the Brooklyn Waterfront. There will be a screening on Wed, December 8 at 6:30PM click here for more information about the screening. For more information about Jerome and Marylou, click on Bongiorno Productions. |
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"to your best health" - dr. peter and dr. pinaInnerSource HealthLong Island: 11 Stewart Ave, Huntington NY 11021New York City: 130 Fifth Avenue, 9th flr, NY NY 10011contact us:
631.421.1848
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legal: please note that none of the information provided in this newsletter nor the services of InnerSource Natural Health and Acupuncture should be considered medical advice and is not meant to replace or substitute the advice of a licensed physician. Please note that under New York Education Law 8211, we advise each New York patient as to the importance of consulting with a licensed physician.
 top picture: one of dr. peter's runs to the north coast of Long Island with the AM sun just coming up. Is this why it's called the "gold coast"?   |
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