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a study of 268 pregnant women found rocket fuel, flame retardant chemicals and cancer causing carcinogens in urine and blood of pregnant women. These substances are known to be able to reach the fetus and are also found in the umbilical cord. Military work, plastics, non-stick pans, inorganic grain fed meat, and car exhaust are some of the many common sources of these chemicals. Environmental Chemicals in Pregnant Women in the US: NHANES 2003-2004. Environ Health Perspect
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Great question - many people like a cup of joe, especially in the AM to get you going.
The truth is, it really depends on you. Studies from Japan support the use of coffee to protect against liver and bile tract cancer. Other studies suggests benefit to prevent diabetes. So for many people, it may be a good thing.
What we tell our patients is: if you are a very anxious person, have insomnia, or arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms) this is probably not the beverage for you.
Blood type research suggests type A and AB populations may benefit from some coffee, while type O may do best with green tea.
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INNERSOURCE NEWS - issue 22
| jan 15th '11 |
event focus: NEW YEAR - NEW YOU
| InnerSource Lecture Series
when: Thursday, January 20th 2011, 6:30P-7:30P
The holidays were fun... we rocked, we ate, we enjoyed family and friends. But why is it that I am STILL eating as if it were New Years Eve?
Well, here's an answer to help break the cycle: you can use the post -holiday lull to DETOX and clean out. Join dr. Pina and dr. Peter as they discuss the basics of a good detoxification program. Learn how to brake the cycle of unhealthy food choices, while losing weight, and feeling your best.
Learn what the research says about these types of protocols, and learn what is safe, and what isn't.
Learn about fasting, colonics, detoxes, and heavy metal toxicity. Learn the proper way to help your body clean out of chemicals it does not need, and learn how to maintain a cleaner body for the day to day.
RSVP for space is limited: 631.421.1848 or info@innersourcehealth.com |
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NEW YEAR - NEW YOU: YOUR BEST DETOX EVER
January 20, 2010 - 6:30P @ the InnerSource Clinic in Huntington The holidays rocked - but now they are way over. It is time to finally clean out and get into your best summer shape. Learn how to do this safely and effectively. FREE.  IT's A GUT FEELING: GASTRO HEALTHWed, January 26th, 2011 - 6:30P to 9:30P - Natural Gourmet Institute, NYCBoy gets stressed. Boy's GI tract stops functioning properly and prediposes to disease. Boy learns to fix this. $60 FOOD and your GENETICS Mon, Feb 7th, 2011 - 6:30P to 9:30P - Natural Gourmet Institute, NYCPretty simple: food can turn genes on and off and will either make us healthier, or sicker. Learn which foods do what for whose body. $60  NY TOXICITY: Keep It Clean In A Toxic PlaceThurs, Feb 10, 2011 - 6:30P to 9:30PM - Wild By Nature in Huntington It is hard to be a saint in the city - in this class you will learn how. FREE. GOOD MOOD for SENIORS: Friday, February 11, 2011 - 10:15AM to 11:15 AM, 171 West 85th Street - NY City Dr. Peter Bongiorno teaches the basics of how to keep mood balanced. FREE  WOMEN's SYMMETRY: Calming the Hormonal Beast
Thurs, February 17, 2011- 7PM to 8PM - Wild By Nature in Huntington Learn with Dr. Pina how to balance female hormones naturally, at any age... guys welcome too.FREE DIABETES and NATURAL MEDICINES Mon, Feb 28, 2011 - 6:30 to 9:30PM - Natural Gourmet Institute, NYC Diabetes treatment and prevention is very amenable to natural therapies and often reversible. Learn with Dr. Peter what natural choices really work, and how you can avoid taking medication.  DEPRESSION: MEDICAL SCHOOL DISCUSSION
Tues, March 8, 2011 - 5:30PM . Mount Sinai School of Medicine, NYC, Annenberg Dr. Peter will speak to the Mount Sinai Med School community about the latest advances in natural medicines for depression and mood disorder. FREE CANCER: NATURAL PREVENTION and TREATMENT METHODS Wed, March 30, 2011 - 6:30P - 9:30P - Natural Gourmet Institute, NYC Learn about the best in integrative care for cancer. Dr. Peter will review the latest research. $60. - |
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Gaia Midwifery Joins InnerSource
Pre-eminent Long Island midwife Dale Cook RN, CNM, MS (who was midwife for the birth of dr. pina and peter's Sophia) has permanently joined InnerSource Health, and will be working with pregnant mom's and doing well women care (such as annual exams) in the comfort of our InnerSource calming space.
We are thrilled and honored to have Dale's presence with us. She brings a calm, intelligent, experienced presence to InnerSource. She, along with Julie Toner, Jolle Ceremy and the rest of her birth team, is the perfect choice for women and for parents-to-be who want to retain a healthy birth experience .
Check out a recent article in the Huntington Tattler about her, and her work with Dr. Pina and midwife Joelle Cerermy in creating a unique seminar series designed to teach women (and partners) about the birthing process in order to place the power of birthing back into a mother's hands.
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| original article: natural medicine for menopause |  Actually, Menopause Is Not A Disease by dr. pina loGiudice and dr. peter bongiorno
Contrary to popular conventional wisdom menopause is not a disease. Oftentimes, during times of transition, our bodies will speak to us with sometimes very obvious symptoms to tell us when certain aspects are out of balance. If we look at it simply as a disease with symptoms to suppress, we will miss what our body is saying, and even suppress important signs and symptoms that can help us truly stay balanced.
Menopause is certainly a time of change. For most women this includes hormonal changes. But there are subtle digestive, psychological and spiritual components, as well as issues with sleep, inflammation and digestion. The symptoms associated with menopause vary from woman to woman. Symptoms include day hot flashes, nighttime hot flashes and sweating, insomnia, as well as fatigue and muscle weakness. Emotional symptoms can include anxiety, depression, irritability - or even all three. When we listen to these symptoms carefully, usually we can figure out what may be out of balance for each individual woman.
Because this is a full-body and mind issue, naturopathic medicine and acupuncture is well-equipped to help each woman where to focus. Oftentimes, a protocol which includes hormonal balance, herbal formulas, nutrients, exercise, dietary changes and breathing/relaxation work can be very helpful. We find that women typically need different treatments. Helpful supplements we have found useful include: black cohosh, st. john's wort, soy, genistein, flax, 'adrenal support', magnesium, chaste berry, and mixed tocopherols. Sometimes, a few different ones need to be tried before finding the one that is best for each individual woman.
Occasionally, natural hormonal replacement can help if other more gentle natural options are not effective. As naturopathic physicians, we prefer to use natural hormones as a last resort - although these are natural, they can theoretically push certain hormonal pathways which can lead to encouraging hormonally related cancers. Before starting hormonal therapies, it is important to run the proper blood and saliva testing to ensure the patient is receiving optimal physiologic amount, and not too much for her body.
From a Chinese medicine perspective, there are thousands' year old formulas that can also help by addressing multiple symptoms and underlying issues. A formula called Da Bu Yin addresses nourishing the Yin energy, which is an important female energy, useful to keep energy up, and in balance. Acupuncture is also supportive to nourish deficient kidney yin, which sometimes manifests as sweating, night sweats, insomnia, and a feeling of upper body heat.
Although there is no one quick fix to menopausal symptoms, there are a number of naturopathic and acupuncture treatments that can help.
(pictured: black cohosh)
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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.
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