Current Events:
Cancer: Natural Methods for Prevention and Treatment
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 6:30P to 9:30P
Natural Gourmet School - 48 West 21st, NY City
 | Cancer is an emotionally-charged condition with enormous physical and psychological power. Because it claims more lives each year in the U.S. than any other disease, it is critical that we understand what it is, how it starts, and how it grows. Only then can we take the appropriate action to prevent or treat it. This class will clearly outline the basics that every person should know about cancer.
Dr. Bongiorno will cover risk factors for the disease, ways to help prevent it, and what to do if diagnosed. He’ll discuss how to safely use natural therapies such as Chinese Medicine and acupuncture as adjuncts to conventional care. Experimental therapies will also be explored. You will leave with a list of specific foods and lifestyle recommendations proven to reduce cancer rates and recurrences.
$60 for a three hour class
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Click here for information and to register
Diabetes and Natural Medicine
 | September 27, 2010: 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
Natural Gourmet School - 48 West 21st, NY City
Dr. Bongiorno will discuss how we can guard against developing diabetes, give solid advice on what to do if diagnosed, and other specific information on how to better manage an existing condition. He will describe different types of diabetes, enumerate risk factors for developing the disease, and discuss the relationship of diabetes to other conditions like cardiovascular disease, depression and celiac disease. You will learn the importance of diet and lifestyle changes in treatment and prevention, and how whole foods, exercise, spiritual work, botanicals and modalities such as Chinese Medicine and acupuncture may lower, avoid, or even recognize the need for conventional medications. Join him for this fascinating talk. Fee: $60 for 3 hour class.
Click here for information and to register
Past Events:
| Depression: Naturopathic Approaches |  |
| Book Signing Too |
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 11:30AM, Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon
Dr. Peter will be giving a talk to colleagues at the 25th anniversary of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians conference. He will be sharing the stage with fantastic docs like Dr. Joe Pizzorno, Dick Thom ND, and Lise Alschuler ND.
Dr. Peter will also be unveiling his new book Healing Depression, and will be available for book signings too.
If you are in Portland, Oregon, please stop by. It is beautiful this time of year.
Dr. Bongiorno Conference Info Here
| Dr. Peter on the Radio |  |
| Make Happy: Naturopathic Approaches to Anxiety and Depression |
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 6:30 PM EST RADIO AM 1240 WGBB
Listen to Dr. Peter explain the latest research as to why most people are not so happy, and how natural medicine can help change the odds.
click here for radio station
Food and Your Genetics
Monday, July 12, 2010, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Natural Gourmet Institute- New York City
It’s fun to think of eating as an exciting taste adventure, and of course what we eat also supplies the nutrients essential to our well-being and the calories that keep us going. But at a deeper level, foods contain vast amounts of information in a language our genes understand – and obey. Incredible as it seems, what we put on our plates actually contributes to, or modifies, the functioning of our DNA. You’ll be amazed to discover how foods can influence dramatic changes – helping to cause, heal, or prevent a disease by turning specific genes on or off. Dr. Bongiorno will explain clearly and simply how genes and food work together. Join him to learn how we can help our genes make great decisions on our behalf, and how to make truly informed choices about eating for health.
Click here for info, cost and registration
| Marriage: best for health? |  |
| July 11, 2010 |
Overall, it seems marriage helps a person live longer. But interestingly, the research is somewhat mixed and seems to suggest marriage is better for the man, than for the woman. Possibly, it is thought this could be because men may engage in more risky behavior as a single person than a woman would.
According to one 2006 study sampling over 66,000 people, the death rate for people who were unmarried was significantly higher than it was for those who were married and living with their spouses.
But, much research suggests that generally, men may live longer when married - although, some studies have shown that married men tend to gain weight, which will have a negative impact on health.
Age disparity makes a difference: for women, for best results it may be helpful to marry a man of exactly her same age for an older husband shortens her life, and a younger one even more so. While marrying a younger woman tends to increase life expectancy for a man, women marrying a partner seven to nine years younger increase their mortality risk by 20 percent (in the United States, on average a groom is 2.3 years older than his bride). Also, by the time divorced men reach age 50, they can expect their health to deteriorate much faster than the health of those who are married.
Speculations for better health with marriage include increased sexual relations and better social support, which has been shown to help the immune system. One analysis in the British Medical Journal in 1997, showed that in a study of 918 men, those who had sex two or more times per week had a mortality risk less than half what it was for those who had sex less than once a month.
References:
1- Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research http://www.demogr.mpg.de/en/press/1813.htm
2- Lee A. Lillard and Constantijn W.A. Panis, "Marital Status and Mortality: The Role of Health," Demography, 33(3):313-327, 1996.
3- Kaplan RM and Kronick RG. September 2006 issue of the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
4- Schoenborn. The National Center for Health Statistics. 2004.
5- Smith et al. Sex and death: are they related? Findings from the Caerphilly cohort study BMJ 1997315:1641-1644
Want A Better Brain? Shrink That Stomach
 | 7-4-10 |
by Peter Bongiorno ND, LAc and Pina LoGidiudice ND, LAc
Homer, watch those doughnuts (doh!).
A significant inverse association between abdominal obesity and total volume of the brain in a computed tomography (CT scan) study of 733 people called the Framingham Offspring cohort published in the Annals of Neurology. The visceral fat (fat around and built up in the organs) are most associated with a smaller brain.
It is postulated that caloric excess increases insulin (the hormone responsible for putting sugar in the cells from the blood), which is a strong factor in depositing body fat. Increases in visceral fat around the organs increase inflammation in the body, which can cause neuronal loss in the brain.
So what’s wrong with having a smaller brain full of inflammation? These factors are associated with a higher risk of dementia, mood disorders, and a host of other cognitive problems.
reference: Jefferson et al. Inflammatory biomarkers are associated with total brain volume: the Framingham Heart Study. Neurology. 200768:1032-1038.
click here for original research
OPTIMIZING FERTILITY: DOING IT WITH SPICE
 | Doing It With Spice |
tuesday, June 22 2010 at 7PM, Huntington's Wild By Nature
Join the doyenne of fertility, Dr. Pina, as she explains how natural medicine is a most powerful ally for getting pregnant and staying healthy while pregnant. FREE. Please RSVP to info@innersourcehealth.com or call 631.421.1848 for space is limited.
Our Gastrointestinal Health: It"s A Gut Feeling
Thursday, June 10, 2010 6:30 - 9:30 at the Natural Gourmet School in New York City
Classic story: boy meets bear, boy gets scared by bear, and his digestion suffers.
Join Dr. Peter Bongiorno for a guided tour of our fascinating gastrointestinal system, where 70-80 of our immune system resides, which makes its balance so crucial to our overall health. He will explain how the digestive tract functions as a second brain! It"s a small wonder that cardiovascular disease, cancer, and autoimmune illnesses, to name only a few, can have their beginnings in gastrointestinal imbalance. You"ll discover how your fight or flight response can work for or against you, what inflammation is and how it influences a myriad of diseases. Whether your desire is for prevention or to take ill health by the horns, Dr. Bongiorno will provide you with simple, practical, and profoundly effective suggestions for moving towards your goal. Please call 212-645-5170 or write to info@naturalgourmetschool.com for more details and class fee.
Click here for info and to register
HEALTHY HEART
 | way beyond cholesterol |
thursday, June 3rd 2010 at 7pm, Huntington's Wild By Nature
Learn what you need to know to stave off the number one killer of men and women. Learn how cholesterol may not be the major problem, and how control of inflammation may be the key. Everyone breathing should know this information.FREE. RSVP to info@innersourcehealth.com or call 631.421.1848 for space is limited.
| NY TOXI-CITY |  |
| Keeping Clean in a Toxic Place |
thursday, May 13th 2010, 6:30pm at InnerSource Huntington
The Northeast is a tough and challenging geographic area in regards to chemical pollutants. Dr. Peter will explain the basics regarding why detoxification may be important, and the best way to allow your body to do it safely and naturally. If you can keep it clean here, you can keep it clean anywhere. FREE. RSVP to: info@innersourcehealth.com or call 631.421.1848 for space is limited.
MAKE HAPPY
 | Natural Medicine for Mood, Anxiety and Depression |
sunday, May 2nd, 2010 at 10AM - NAVEL EXPO,
Join Dr. Peter as he highlights the contents of his new book on combining proven naturopathic therapies, nutrients, herbs, acupuncture, and lifestyle strategies to safely avoid or safely wean off medications, and heighten your natural desire for optimistic hopefulness, and joy de vivre.
Click here to register
WOMEN'S SYMMETRY
 | Calming the Hormonal Beast |
sunday, May 2nd, 2010 at 1PM- NAVEL EXPO
Join Dr. Pina, as she explains how supplements, nutrition and bio-identical therapy, used by cultures around the world, can naturally help create a chemical and hormonal balance for joy, confidence, shedding of pounds, and optimal well being.
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| DAIRY FARM VISIT |  |
| Drs. P visit the land of the grass fed and free range... |
April 11, 2010
Litchfield, CT - although we really stay away from cow's milk products, it was a treat to visit a dairy farm in Litchfield, CT. Thanks to Dr. Peter's brother Joseph, we visited a working dairy farm and met the farmer and his wife, and two kids. How wonderful to see cows roaming free eating grass, and free range chickens walking amongst us, then going to their hen-house producing their eggs. Actually, the only reason they are in their hen-house is to protect them at night from other animals that may want to eat them. Sophia loved chasing the chickens, but she was a little scared of Bruno the cow (pictured right). Please visit our facebook site for more pictures.
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| FRESH WAYS TO TRANSFORM STRESS |  |
| by Tina Conte PhD |
Thursday, April 15th 6:30PM at InnerSource in Huntington
RSVP to info@innersourcehealth.com to reserve your space
SOY: GOOD or BAD?
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Some people seem to think soy can cause cancer. The fact is soy does contain ‘phytoestrogens’. But we need to look closely at the research. These are plant chemicals that act like a very weak estrogen molecule (which is how tamoxifen, a breast cancer drug, works as well). These weak estrogens actually block the more aggressive, cancer-causing estrogens – as such, they lower the effect of cancer-causing estrogens. Additionally, soy isoflavones also help shut off genes that can cause cancer by acting as a methylator, which can lock up cancer genes so they are not expressed.
One nested case-controlled study from 2008 looked at over 24,000 Japanese women and found that those with the highest soy isoflavone level had the lowest cancer rates. Breast cancer in Western countries is much higher than Asia – where isoflavone levels is about 0.5% of that in the Asian countries. When consumed in very large amounts, soy may block thyroid, inhibit mineral absorption, or even become allergenic, but eaten in reasonable amounts, this is not typical.
reference: Iwasaki M, Inoue M, Otani T, Sasazuki S, Kurahashi N, Miura T, Yamamoto S, Tsugane S Plasma isoflavone level and subsequent risk of breast cancer among Japanese women: a nested case-control study from the Japan Public Health Center-based prospective study group. J Clin Oncol. 2008 Apr 126(10):1677-83. Epub 2008 Mar 3.
Diabetes and Natural Medicine
Monday, March 8, 2010, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Natural Gourmet Institute- New York City
Diabetes has become ubiquitous in our society, so it is indeed fortunate that it can often be controlled with natural interventions. In a close-up look at this disease, Dr. Bongiorno will discuss how we can guard against developing diabetes, give solid advice on what to do if diagnosed, and other specific information on how to better manage an existing condition. He will describe different types of diabetes, enumerate risk factors for developing the disease, and discuss the relationship of diabetes to other conditions like cardiovascular disease, depression and celiac disease. You will learn the importance of diet and lifestyle changes in treatment and prevention, and how whole foods, exercise, spiritual work, botanicals and modalities such as Chinese Medicine and acupuncture may lower, avoid, or even recognize the need for conventional medications. Join him for this fascinating talk.
Click here for info and registration
Proven Ways to Healthy Aging
 | Saturday, March 6, 2010: 3PM to 4PM |
HealthSmart of NY: 550 East 3rd Ave. NY, NY 10016
There"s no getting around it: we are all getting older! But a look around confirms that some of us are doing it better than others. Fortunately ---although there is no way to avoid the aging process itself ---there is much we can do to prevent or lessen the impact of many age-related diseases. Dr. Peter Bongiorno, a naturopath and acupuncturist, will address the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, Alzheimer"s disease, heart disease, cancer, eye problems and muscle atrophy as he introduces you to a multitude of ways in which lifestyle, diet, environment, emotions, social interactions, and spirit play a role in healthy ---or unhealthy ---aging. If you would like to avoid medications and feel great as you age, take this opportunity to learn about natural strategies for an elderhood filled with the glow of health and the joy of living. Please RSVP to info@innersourcehealth.com or call 718.354.7339.
Cancer: Natural Methods for Prevention and Treatment
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Natural Gourmet Institute- New York City
Cancer is an emotionally-charged condition with enormous physical and psychological power. Because it claims more lives each year in the U.S. than any other disease, it is critical that we understand what it is, how it starts, and how it grows. Only then can we take the appropriate action to prevent or treat it. This class will clearly outline the basics that every person should know about cancer. Dr. Bongiorno will cover risk factors for the disease, ways to help prevent it, and what to do if diagnosed. He’ll discuss how to safely use natural therapies such as Chinese Medicine and acupuncture as adjuncts to conventional care. Experimental therapies will also be explored. You will leave with a list of specific foods and lifestyle recommendations proven to reduce cancer rates and recurrences.
Click here for info and registration
Dr. Peter's Book Preview: Healing Depression
 | Integrative Healthcare Symposium: Feb 26-27, 2010 |
Hilton Hotel, NY City: 1335 Avenue of the Americas
Dr. Peter will discuss his new book, and take pre-orders. This book will be the most complete, well-researched and timely book on mood disorders of its kind.
Dr. Peter will be stationed at the New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians booth on:
Friday, Feb 26th from 10PM to 1PM
Saturday, Feb 27th from 10PM to 1PM
Please stop by and say 'hi'.
| Natural Medicine: What You Need to Know |  |
| Saturday, March 6, 2010: 3PM to 4PM |
HealthSmart of NY: 550 East 3rd Ave. NY, NY 10016
Dr. Peter will present the basics about naturopathic medicine and how the tenets of this medicine are used to prevent and treat disease, and how it can safely integrate with conventional care. In this presentation, they will discuss the education, including expertise on drug-herb interactions, as well as national licensing movement for this natural form of health care. He will continue on to explain the foundational philosophy of this medicine and explore the benefits of combining therapies of diet, exercise, stress reduction, lifestyle changes, nutrients, herbal medicines and detoxification for the best of patient care.
This event is free and open to the public.
Contact reception@innersourcehealth.com or 718.354.7339 for more information.
Healthy Heart and Cardiovascular System
Natural Methods Proven to Work
Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 7PM to 8PM, Wild by Nature Huntington
Heart disease is the number one killer for both men and women. In this lecture you will take home information about:
- what really causes heart disease
- how important cholesterol truly is
- what natural ways are proven to prevent disease
- what to do if you have heart disease
Dr. Bongiorno will give you a handout and explain how natural medicines and acupuncture can help give you the best and newest information available.
Anyone who breathes should have this information.
Free lecture. Please RSVP: info@innersourcehealth.com or call 631.421.1848
address: Wild by Nature, 369 West Main Street, Huntington
Children"s Health - Proven Methods
How to keep the kids healthy without medications
Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 11AM to 12PM at Wild By Nature in Huntington
Natural medicines work wonderfully for kids. Dr. Pina LoGiudice will explain what parents need to know:
- how does nutrition change a child"s health?
- how to use natural medicines safely
- when not to use natural medicines?
- how to talk to your conventional doctor about natural medicines for kids
- what natural methods have been proven by research and science to be safe and effective?
Dr. Pina LoGiudice was nominated for Best of Long Island in Children"s Care. Listen to her expertise as a doctor and mother.
Free - RSVP for space is limited. Call 631.421.1848 or info@innersourcehealth.com
address: Wild by Nature, 369 West Main Street, Huntington
Our Gastrointestinal Health
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Natural Gourmet Institute- New York City
Join Dr. Peter Bongiorno for a guided tour of our fascinating gastrointestinal system, where 70-80% of our immune system resides, which makes its balance so crucial to our overall health. It’s often called our second brain! It’s a small wonder that cardiovascular disease, cancer, and autoimmune illnesses, to name only a few, can have their beginnings in gastrointestinal imbalance. You’ll discover how your “fight or flight” response can work for or against you, what inflammation is and how it influences a myriad of diseases. Whether your desire is for prevention or to take ill health by the horns, Dr. Bongiorno will provide you with simple, practical, and profoundly effective suggestions for moving towards your goal.
Click here for info and registration
What You Need to Know about Natural Health
Proven ways to prevent and treat disease - InnerSource Huntington Clinic
Sunday, January 31, 2010 - 1PM
In this lecture, you will learn which scientifically-based natural health supports really prevent and treat disease like heart disease, cancer, children"s conditions and mood disorders. Drs. Pina and Peter will present the basics about naturopathic medicine and how you can use the tenets of this medicine and how it can safely integrate with conventional care. You will learn:
- how to talk to your prescribing doctor to safely reduce drug use
- which vitamins and herbs really can help prevent and treat disease
- which diet therapies really work
- what is safe for children and pregnancy
They will discuss the education, including expertise on drug-herb interactions, as well as national licensing movement for this natural form of health care. They will continue on to explain the foundational philosophy of this medicine and learn the most effective therapies of diet, exercise, stress reduction, lifestyle changes, nutrients, herbal medicines and detoxification for the best of patient care.
This event is free and open to the public. Contact info@innersourcehealth.com or 631.421.1848 for more information. RSVP for space is limited
Food and Your Genetics
Wednesday, January 27, 2010, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Natural Gourmet Institute- New York City
It’s fun to think of eating as an exciting taste adventure, and of course what we eat also supplies the nutrients essential to our well-being and the calories that keep us going. But at a deeper level, foods contain vast amounts of information in a language our genes understand – and obey. Incredible as it seems, what we put on our plates actually contributes to, or modifies, the functioning of our DNA. You’ll be amazed to discover how foods can influence dramatic changes – helping to cause, heal, or prevent a disease by turning specific genes on or off. Dr. Bongiorno will explain clearly and simply how genes and food work together. Join him to learn how we can help our genes make great decisions on our behalf, and how to make truly informed choices about eating for health.
Click here for info and registration
What You Need to Know about Natural Health
Proven natural ways to prevent and treat disease
Thursday, January 21, 2010 - 6:30PM - 7:30PM - InnerSource Clinic, Huntington
In this lecture, you will learn which scientifically-based natural health supports really prevent and treat disease like heart disease, cancer, children"s conditions and mood disorders. Drs. Pina and Peter will present the basics about naturopathic medicine and how you can use the tenets of this medicine and how it can safely integrate with conventional care. You will learn:
- how to talk to your prescribing doctor to safely reduce drug use
- which vitamins and herbs really can help prevent and treat disease
- which diet therapies really work
- what is safe for children and pregnancy
They will discuss the education, including expertise on drug-herb interactions, as well as national licensing movement for this natural form of health care. They will continue on to explain the foundational philosophy of this medicine and learn the most effective therapies of diet, exercise, stress reduction, lifestyle changes, nutrients, herbal medicines and detoxification for the best of patient care.
This event is free and open to the public. Contact info@innersourcehealth.com or 631.421.1848 for more information. RSVP for space is limited.
Ladies Night discussion on Detox: What you really need to know to get your body right in 2010
Thursday, January 7, 2010 6PM to 7PM - InnerSource Clinic in Huntington
Vanessa Galati and Dr. Pina
Vanessa Galati from Cleansing Concepts will be guest lecturing at InnerSource Health . She will discuss the importance of detoxification. Dr. Pina LoGiudice, ND, LAc will also be there to discuss the medical aspects surrounding detoxification and how proper cleansing can support anti-aging and weight loss. Free. Please call 631-421-1848 to reserve your seat as space is limited!!
Holiday get together with Gaia and InnerSource
Saturday, December 12, 2009, 12 - 5PM - Huntington Clinic
join Dr. Peter and Pina with Gaia Midwifery
Holiday cheer and talk about natural health with us - healthy refreshments and foods will be served.
Gaia Midwifery"s wonderful staff of Dale Cook, Julie Toner and Joelle Ceremy will also be joining in the festivity.
Please RSVP to joelle@innersourcehealth.com or call 631.421 1848
Birth Options: Learn your best options
Gail Janicola and Dr. Pina
Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 6PM - InnerSource Clinic in Huntington, NY
Did you know that several randomized controlled trials have shown the women given continuous support throughout labor were significantly less likely to need ansethesia, forceps for birthing, or have a C-section?
Gail Janicola has been a certified child birth educator for 14 years. Along with the naturopathic expertise of Dr. Pina, Gail will help you examine your child birth options, learn how create your best birthing team. When used properly the combination of medical technology and the birth wisdom every woman innately has can create the best situation possible.
Please call 631.421.1848 or email joelle@innersourcehealth.com to sign up.
who to know when your expecting
Dr. Pina on expert panel for Childbearing Family Alliance
Sunday, Nov 22, 2009, 10AM - 1PM -CFA, 359 Rt 111, Smithtown 11787
Dr. Pina featured with Long Island practitioners who specialize in the health and well being of expectant and new parents. Presentations and Q and A throughout the event. Dr .Pina will be speaking around 11:30AM regarding her expertise as a naturopathic doctor, Chinese medicine practitioner and mom. Call 631.360.2880 x205 to RSVP by November 20th.
Light refreshments served. Win prizes and have some fun! Free admission and goody bags too.
Keep Your Child"s Immune System Strong
Wed. November 11, 2009 - 7PM to 8PM
Wild By Nature - 369 W Main St, Huntington, NY 11743
Learn how to keep your kids healthy and vibrant during the holiday and flu seasons.
Please join Dr. Pina LoGiudice, Naturopathic Doctor and Licensed Acupuncturist of InnerSource Health as she discusses how to get your kids healthy during the school season. Learn different homeopathic and herbal remedies to keep your kids immune system strong to help stave off illness. Dr. Pina will share her clinical knowledge as a doctor and personal experienceas a mom.
Please call 631.421.1848 or email joelle@innersourcehealth.com to sign up. This lecture is FREE.
Careers in Holistic and Natural Healing - How to build a holistic practice
Saturday, November 7, 2009- 10AM to 3PM
New York University
Today, about 75 percent of the population uses natural healing methods, and it is projected that in the future, holistic care will be a part of every medical clinic, hospital, and private practice. Join Dr. Peter Bongiorno as he explains the fundamentals of various types of natural healing methods such as Naturopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicines, Ayurvedic medicine, holistic health counseling, homeopathy, Reiki and cranial sacral therapy, visceral manipulation, applied kinesiology, and others. Dr. Bongiorno discusses these practices, explains how to become involved in the world of natural health and healing, and eventually start your own practice. Call 212-992-3281 or email sja6@nyu.edu for more information.
It"s A Gut Feeling: Stress, Gastrointestinal Health and Disease
Tue. November 3, 2009 - 7PM to 8PM,
Wild By Nature - 369 W Main St, Huntington, NY 11743
Classic story: boy gets scared by a bear. you cannot be healthy without good digestion. Join Dr. Peter Bongiorno for a guided tour of our fascinating gastrointestinal system, where 70-80 percent of our immune system resides, which makes its balance so crucial to our overall health. He will explain how the digestive tract functions as a second brain! It"s a small wonder that cardiovascular disease, cancer, and autoimmune illnesses, to name only a few, can have their beginnings in gastrointestinal imbalance. You"ll discover how your fight or flight response can work for or against you, what inflammation is and how it influences a myriad of diseases. Whether your desire is for prevention or to take ill health by the horns, Dr. Bongiorno will provide you with simple, practical, and profoundly effective suggestions for moving towards your goal. Contact joelle@innersourcehealth.com or call 631.421.1848. FREE.
Toxi-City: How to Reduce Your Exposure to Urban Toxins
Monday, November 2, 2009, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Natural Gourmet Institute- New York City
City living has its joys, but toxin-free living is not one of them. Shockingly, before leaving our homes each morning, we city dwellers encounter a host of harmful chemicals – substances that contribute to a range of conditions including cancer, autoimmune, heart, neurological, and just plain old “not feeling our best.” Dr. Bongiorno will explain the effects of commonly encountered toxins and how to best protect ourselves from this inescapable fact of city life. Learn how to reduce levels of chemicals in your body and your environment, strengthen your resistance, and promote healing if you suffer from a toxin-related disease. Guidelines will also be provided for urging your government representatives to enact healthier environmental policies. If you love big city life, this is the class for you!
For More Information and Register Click Here
Optimal Fertility
Sunday, November 1, 2009
NAVEL EXPO - Dr. Pina LoGiudice , Huntington Hilton
Healthy fertility is a natural process that can be challenged by unnatural diets, stress, lifestyle choices and challenging physiology. Dr. Pina LoGiudice will take you through the basics of how to re-invent your body and create the healthiest environment to grow a healthy baby. Topics about detoxification, herbal reproductive support, and acupuncture will be reviewed. Time will be spent discussing the man"s role in healthy fertility and pregnancy too. The journey begins before the child is born - let Dr. Pina help you begin that journey. Dr. Pina will share her insights as a doctor and mother.
This year"s NAVEL Expo will also feature speakers such as Carol Alt (Eating in the Raw), Richard Linchitz (Six Pillars of Vibrant Health), and fitness legend John Basedow. It will be a fun day full of wellness.
Please contact reception@innersourcehealth.com or call 631.421.1848 for more information. All day pass is $10.00
Click here for Navel Expo information
Naturopathic Medicine and the Pillars of Your Best Health
Saturday, October 24, 2009 11AM - 12PM
HealthSmartofNY: 550 East 3rd Ave. NY, NY 10016
Grand opening event of this new health food store grand opening lecture...
Dr. Peter will present the basics about naturopathic medicine and how the tenets of this medicine are used to prevent and treat disease, and how it can safely integrate with conventional care. In this presentation, they will discuss the education, including expertise on drug-herb interactions, as well as national licensing movement for this natural form of health care, . They will continue on to explain the foundational philosophy of this medicine and explore the benefits of combining therapies of diet, exercise, stress reduction, lifestyle changes, nutrients, herbal medicines and detoxification for the best of patient care.
This event is free and open to the public. Contact reception@innersourcehealth.com or 718.354.7339 for more information
Dr. Will Clower: NOT ONE OUNCE
How to LOSE weight during the holidays - FREE book to first 20 signups
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 - InnerSource Health - Huntington
Dr. Clower himself will be guiding us via web through his amazing diet triumph to lose weight and keep it off, even during the holiday season. A must see. His book will be given to the first 20 people who sign up.
Dr. Clower is author of The French Don"t Diet and The Fat Fallacy and has appeared on:
CBS Up To The Minute
FOX News with Shepherd Smith
The View with Barbara Walters
We typically gain about 5 pounds or more over the holiday season. Dr. Clower"s Not One Ounce program participants, by contrast, typically lose between 3 and 4 pounds over the holiday season. Via the web, Dr. Clower will speak to the InnerSource Community live so we can learn some of the basics of this program.
Please contact joelle@innersourcehealth.com or call 631.421.1848 for more information and to sign up.
for more information about Dr. Clower, click here
Healthy Pregnancy and Pediatric Care
LI Holistic Health Fair - Huntington Hilton in Melville
Sunday, Oct 18, 2009 - 10AM - 11AM: Dr. Pina LoGiudice
The LI Holistic Health Fairs was established in 1998 as a local health fair at the Nights of Columbus on Wall Street in Huntington Village. It has grown to a bi-yearly event. The health fair will feature holistic and community-minded individuals who enjoy offering our services and products in a mutually supportive environment. People enjoy browsing and talking to our vendors and learning about what is available to them concerning their improved wellness. Vendors will include Yoga, acupuncture, life coaches, chiropractic, anti-aging skin care, Reiki, magnetic health, pure water, gift and jewelry items, Feng Shui and lots more. We have special lectures throughout the day given by professionals including Naturopaths and holistic wellness coaches. Admission is $5 and a donation of non-perishable food to benefit LI Cares is accepted in lieu of the admission fee. Contact reception@innersourcehealth.com or call 631.421.1848
Diabetes and Natural Medicine
Wednesday, September 30, 2009: 6:30PM to 9:30PM
Natural Gourmet School - New York City
Diabetes has become ubiquitous in our society, so it is indeed fortunate that it can often be controlled with natural interventions. In a close-up look at this disease, Dr. Bongiorno will discuss how we can guard against developing diabetes, give solid advice on what to do if diagnosed, and offer specific information on how to better manage an existing condition. He will describe different types of diabetes, enumerate risk factors for developing the disease, and discuss the relationship of diabetes to other conditions like cardiovascular disease, depression, and celiac disease. You will learn the importance of diet and lifestyle changes in treatment and prevention, and how whole foods, exercise, spiritual work, botanicals, and modalities such as Chinese Medicine and acupuncture may lower, avoid or even recognize the need for conventional medications. Join him for this fascinating talk. Please call 917.710.6852 for more information and details.
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Naturopathic Medicine: Pillars of Health and Healing
Staten Island Health and Environmental Conference 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009 - lecture 6PM to 7:30PM, Staten Island Hilton Garden Inn - 8:00 am - 8:00 pm conference starts at 8AM
The Staten Island Economic Development Corp. (SIEDC) will be holding its first Health & Environmental Conference for the borough on Sept. 24, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the Hilton Garden Inn, Bloomfield. The theme of the conference is "Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle on Staten Island" and will be presented by Councilman James S. Oddo.
Both Drs. Peter Bongiorno and Pina LoGiudice will present the basics about naturopathic medicine and how the tenets of this medicine are used to prevent and treat disease, and how it can safely integrate with conventional care. In this presentation, they will discuss the education, including expertise on drug-herb interactions, as well as national licensing movement for this natural form of health care, . They will continue on to explain the foundational philosophy of this medicine and explore the benefits of combining therapies of diet, exercise, stress reduction, lifestyle changes, nutrients, herbal medicines and detoxification for the best of patient care.
This event is free and open to the public:
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Getting Your Kids healthy and ready for Back to School
Location: Changed to InnerSource Health Clinic -Huntington
Thursday, September 17th 7pm.
Please join Dr. Pina LoGiudice, Naturopathic Doctor and Licensed Acupuncturist of InnerSource Health as she discusses how to get your kids ready and healthy for back to school. Learn different homeopathic and herbal remedies to keep your kids immune system strong to help stave off illness. Dr. Pina will share her clinical knowledge as a doctor and personal experienceas a mom.
Please call 631.421.1848 or email reception@innersourcehealth.com to sign up. This lecture is FREE.
Anxiety/Depression Integrative Panel
September 15, 2009 - 7PM
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Dr. Peter Bongiorno will join a panel of integrative experts to discuss clinical applications of naturopathic principles for cases of anxiety and depressive disorders. This panel will be viewed by the Mount Sinai School of Medicine medical community. Please contact reception@innersourcehealth.com or call 631.421.1848 for more information.
Our Gastrointestinal Health: It"s A Gut Feeling
Monday, September 14, 2009: 6:30PM to 8:30PM
Natural Gourmet School - New York City
Join Dr. Peter Bongiorno for a guided tour of our fascinating gastrointestinal system, where 70-80 percent of our immune system resides, which makes its balance so crucial to our overall health. He will explain how the digestive tract functions as a second brain! It"s a small wonder that cardiovascular disease, cancer, and autoimmune illnesses, to name only a few, can have their beginnings in gastrointestinal imbalance. You"ll discover how your fight or flight response can work for or against you, what inflammation is and how it influences a myriad of diseases. Whether your desire is for prevention or to take ill health by the horns, Dr. Bongiorno will provide you with simple, practical, and profoundly effective suggestions for moving towards your goal.
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Healthy Pregnancy and Birth
from Pre-Conception to Post Natal Care
Aug 6th, 2009 6PM to 8PM - Wild By Nature, Huntington
Learn how best to take care of your body and your baby"s. Dr. Pina LoGiudice will share her experience as a mother, and expertise as a naturopathic doctor to help you understand the best way to prepare your body by detoxifying and getting healthy and use natural medicines to keep your body in the best condition possible during pregnancy to have the healthiest and happiest baby. Specific foods and natural medicines will be discussed. Substances to be avoided will also be explained.
This lecture is free. Please send an email to: reception@innersourcehealth.com in order to sign up.
Chronic Kidney Disease Helped with household item
July 16, 2009
Daily supplementation with common sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) slows the progression rate of renal failure to end-stage renal disease and improves nutritional status among patients with chronic kidney disease. According to a recent study of 134 patients using 600 mg of oral sodium bicarbonate tablets, the patients taking the baking soda had lowered need for drugs and felt better using this simple and common kitchen ingredient.
It is possible the balancing of patient"s blood to become less acidotic (acidic) may be the reason for the benefit.
Although intake of sodium was higher for the sodium bicarbonate patients versus the control group, there was no increased blood pressure. For best safety, patients with kidney disease should speak to their medical doctors or nephrologists before starting a new regimen.
reference: American Society of Nephrology, published July 16, 2009
Brennan Healing Science® Informational Talk
InnerSource Natural Health- 11 Stewart Ave. Huntington, NY 11743
Thursday, July 23, 6:15-8:15pm
Brennan Healing Science® is a profound hands-on energy work and psycho-spiritual therapy founded by Dr. Barbara Ann Brennan, author of the classics "Hands of Light" and "Light Emerging". Come to this talk and discover how this hands-on energy work and psycho-spiritual therapy can support your life and healing. There will be an overview of Brennan Healing Science®, a discussion about attending the school and a hands-on healing demonstration.
Free. Space Limited. Registration Required.
Call Lisa Marcus at 212 228-2124. Provide your name, phone, address,email address and how you heard about the talk.
Breastfeeding and Pregnancy Facts
StonyBrook Holistic Wellness Center
Sunday, July 12, 2009 - 11AM to 3PM
Dr. Pina LoGiudice will be available to answer questions about using natural medicine and acupuncture to support pregnancy, post partum issues, and also provide breasting feeding information. Please join her as she helps to increase awareness about the benefits of using natural medicines to create a more fit pregnancy, a healthful birth experience, and successful breast feeding. Please contact Arleen at 631.621.1848 for more information.
Food and Your Genetics
Natural Gourmet School - New York City
Monday, June 29, 2009 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
It is fun to think of eating as an exciting taste adventure, and of course what we eat also supplies the nutrients essential to our well-being and the calories that keep us going. But at a deeper level, foods contain vast amounts of information in a language our genes understand ---and obey. Incredible as it seems, what we put on our plates actually contributes to, or modifies, the functioning of our DNA. You will be amazed to discover how foods can influence dramatic changes ---helping to cause, heal, or prevent a disease by turning specific genes on or off. Dr. Bongiorno will explain clearly and simply how genes and food work together. Join him to learn how we can help our genes make great decisions on our behalf, and how to make truly informed choices about eating for health.
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Cancer: Natural Methods for Prevention and Treatment Options
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 - 6:30PM to 9:30PM
Natural Gourmet Institute, New York City
Cancer is an emotionally-charged condition with enormous physical and psychological power. Because it claims more lives each year in the U.S. than any other disease, it is critical that we understand what it is, how it starts, and how it grows. Only then can we take the appropriate action to prevent it or treat it. This class will clearly outline the basics that every person should know about cancer. Dr. Bongiorno will cover risk factors for the disease, ways to help prevent it, and what to do if diagnosed. He ll discuss how to safely use natural therapies such as Chinese Medicine and acupuncture as adjuncts to conventional care. Experimental therapies will also be explored. You will leave with a list of specific foods and lifestyle recommendations proven to reduce cancer rates and recurrences. Please call 212-645-5170 or write to info@naturalgourmetschool.com for more details. Fee: 55 Two People: 100
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NEW CLINIC OPEN HOUSE, LECTURE
11 Stewart Ave, Huntington, NY
Fri. May 8th - Sat. May 9th
Come visit the new clinic - sip some tea, eat healthy snacks. We will be open friday, May 8th 12 to 5:30PM and on Saturday, May 9th, Dr. Pina will discuss the will discuss an overview of naturopathic medicine and define the basics of a healthy body and mind. There are a few basics to health that everyone should know about - Dr. Pina will detail each of these, and will explain easy ways to achieve them in your life. Open House will follow until 5:30PM. Learn about the filtered air, reclaimed wood, non-toxic paints, and other recycled materials used to build our new home as well. Please call 718.354.7339 to RSVP.
Lobby Day for Naturopathic Medicine
Albany, New York - the Capitol
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 9AM to 4PM
Have you been helped by naturopathic medicine? Well, now is the chance to help naturopathic medicine in return - and change health care in New York State for the much better. You will join us in meetings with NY legislators to let your voice be heard. Learn about the legislative process. Everyone who is passionate about our medicine will be there. Healthy lunch is provided too. It is a fun day!.
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Proven Ways to Healthy Aging
Natural Gourmet School - New York City
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
There"s no getting around it: we are all getting older! But a look around confirms that some of us are doing it better than others. Fortunately ---although there is no way to avoid the aging process itself ---there is much we can do to prevent or lessen the impact of many age-related diseases. Dr. Peter Bongiorno, a naturopath and acupuncturist, will address the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, Alzheimer"s disease, heart disease, cancer, eye problems and muscle atrophy as he introduces you to a multitude of ways in which lifestyle, diet, environment, emotions, social interactions, and spirit play a role in healthy ---or unhealthy ---aging. If you would like to avoid medications and feel great as you age, take this opportunity to learn about natural strategies for an elderhood filled with the glow of health and the joy of living. Fee: 55 Two People: 100
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Naturopathic Apologetics of Treating the Gut
Wednesday, February 23, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey, Newark, NJ
Dr. Bongiorno will be speaking with the UMDNJ medical school community about the strong connection among the factors of digestive health, stress, nutrition and manifestations of disease. It is a tenet of naturopathic medicine to work with the digestion to achieve health for a host of conditions. Digestive imbalance can be a driving force in many diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, auto-immune illness and many other major conditions. Stress can catalyze or fully realize the dangerous processes in any of these conditions. Dr Bongiorno will explain the physiologic connections underlying this very important concept of health. Please call 718.354.7339 for more information.
Our Gastrointestinal Health: It"s a Gut Feeling
Natural Gourmet School - New York City
Wednesday, January 28, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Join Dr. Peter Bongiorno for a guided tour of our fascinating gastrointestinal system, where 70-80 of our immune system resides, which makes its balance so crucial to our overall health. He will explain how the digestive tract functions as a second brain! It"s a small wonder that cardiovascular disease, cancer, and autoimmune illnesses, to name only a few, can have their beginnings in gastrointestinal imbalance. You"ll discover how your fight or flight response can work for or against you, what inflammation is and how it influences a myriad of diseases. Whether your desire is for prevention or to take ill health by the horns, Dr. Bongiorno will provide you with simple, practical, and profoundly effective suggestions for moving towards your goal. Fee: 45 Two People: 80. Please call 212-645-5170 or write to info@naturalgourmetschool.com for more details.
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Cancer: Natural Methods for Prevention and Treatment Options
Saturday, January 24, 2009 10:30AM to 1:30PM
Natural Gourmet Institute, New York City
Cancer is an emotionally-charged condition with enormous physical and psychological power. Because it claims more lives each year in the U.S. than any other disease, it is critical that we understand what it is, how it starts, and how it grows. Only then can we take the appropriate action to prevent it or treat it. This class will clearly outline the basics that every person should know about cancer. Dr. Bongiorno will cover risk factors for the disease, ways to help prevent it, and what to do if diagnosed. He ll discuss how to safely use natural therapies such as Chinese Medicine and acupuncture as adjuncts to conventional care. Experimental therapies will also be explored. You will leave with a list of specific foods and lifestyle recommendations proven to reduce cancer rates and recurrences. Please call 212-645-5170 or write to info@naturalgourmetschool.com for more details. Fee: 55 Two People: 100
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Naturopathy Career Seminar
November 8, 2008
NYC City 9:45AM to 1PM
Join Dr. Peter Bongiorno and other docs to help you EXPLORE YOUR CAREER POSSIBILITIES. Join us for The American Association of Naturopathic Medical Colleges. Naturopathic Medicine Information Forums. You will enjoy a series of presentations and panel discussions with leading professionals in the field of naturopathic medicine. Representatives of the AANMC schools will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about naturopathic medical education. Make meaningful connections with patients. Become a naturopathic physician. NYU Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South
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Food and Your Genetics
Natural Gourmet School - New York City
Wednesday, October 29, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
It"s fun to think of eating as an exciting taste adventure, and of course what we eat also supplies the nutrients essential to our well-being and the calories that keep us going. But at a deeper level, foods contain vast amounts of information in a language our genes understand ---and obey. Incredible as it seems, what we put on our plates actually contributes to, or modifies, the functioning of our DNA. You"ll be amazed to discover how foods can influence dramatic changes ---helping to cause, heal, or prevent a disease by turning specific genes on or off. Dr. Bongiorno will explain clearly and simply how genes and food work together. Join him to learn how we can help our genes make great decisions on our behalf, and how to make truly informed choices about eating for health.
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Naturopathic Pillars of Health
Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 1 to 2PM
Baruch College - New York City
Dr. Bongiorno will discuss an overview of naturopathic medicine and define the basics of a healthy body and mind. This may be a closed event Contact drpeter@innersourcehealth.com to learn more.
American Medical Student Association Conference
Mount Sinai School of Medicine - New York City
Saturday, September 27, 2008
American Medical Student Association AMSA is organizing a regional conference titled Crises and Crossroads and Dr. Peter Bongiorno has been asked to be a panel speaker as a natural medicine expert. The goal for the conference is to raise student awareness of the many future crises that will be faced by the medical profession. Specifically, it will focus on the effects that environmental change will have on health outcomes and on the ways in which financial considerations can enhance or impair the delivery of healthcare. Additional topics include the relationship between nutrition and medicine, the geriatric concerns related to the aging population in the United States, and the issues facing the medically underserved globally and nationally.
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Diabetes and Natural Medicine
Monday, September 22, 2008: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m
Natural Gourmet Institute, New York City
Diabetes has become ubiquitous in our society, so it is indeed fortunate that it can often be controlled with natural interventions. In a close-up look at this disease, Dr. Bongiorno will discuss how we can guard against developing diabetes, give solid advice on what to do if diagnosed, and offer specific information on how to better manage an existing condition. He will describe different types of diabetes, enumerate risk factors for developing the disease, and discuss the relationship of diabetes to other conditions like cardiovascular disease, depression, and celiac disease. You will learn the importance of diet and lifestyle changes in treatment and prevention, and how whole foods, exercise, spiritual work, botanicals, and modalities such as Chinese Medicine and acupuncture may lower, avoid or even recognize the need for conventional medications. Join him for this fascinating talk. Please call 917.710.6852 for more information and details.
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Integrative Therapeutics for Diabetes Mellitus
Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 8:45AM to 9:15AM
The New York College of Podiatric Medicine - New York City
Dr. Peter Bongiorno will address the medical community on the subject of diabetes, and discuss what aspects of foods, metabolism, exercise, spirit, and nutrients the integrative practitioner can use to serve his or her patients.
Other informative sessions at this integrative event include:
"Integrative Medicine" by Stephen Holt MD
"Detoxification and Lymphatic Drainage" by Antony D"Antoni, DC
"Answers to Chronic Pain" by Joanne Weinrib, DC
"Scope and Practice of Holistic Podiatry" by Katherine Lai, DPM
This full event is 75. For more information, please contact Ms. Audrey Negron at 212.410.8068 or visit www.nycpm.edu cmelist.asp
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Chronic Liver Disease - Natural Approaches
August 20, 2008 at 6:10PM
310 East 67th Street btwn 1st and 2nd Aves
Please join Dr. Peter Bongiorno, as he speaks about the multitude of natural approaches to various chronic liver disorders. The liver is an amazing organ, and has an amazing regenerative capacity. Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and natural medicines have been used for many years to help support the regenerative capacities of this important organ.
Conditions discussed will have a special emphasis on Hepatitis C, but will also discuss other liver disorders, including cirrhosis, fatty liver, gall bladder disease, as well as high cholesterol and high triglycerides. Liver "detoxification" will be discussed, and there will be a review of dietary, lifestyle, vitamin and herbal choices shown to be very helpful to keep the liver healthy. This lecture will take place at the Latino Organization for Liver Awareness. More information can be obtained by Mariah Delgado at 718-892-8697 or mdlola@aol.com
Cancer: Natural Methods for Prevention and Treatment Options
Monday, August 11, 2008: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Natural Gourmet Institute, New York City
Cancer is an emotionally-charged condition with enormous physical and psychological power. Because it claims more lives each year in the U.S. than any other disease, it is critical that we understand what it is, how it starts, and how it grows. Only then can we take the appropriate action to prevent it or treat it. This class will clearly outline the basics that every person should know about cancer. Dr. Bongiorno will cover risk factors for the disease, ways to help prevent it, and what to do if diagnosed. He"ll discuss how to safely use natural therapies such as Chinese Medicine and acupuncture as adjuncts to conventional care. Experimental therapies will also be explored. You will leave with a list of specific foods and lifestyle recommendations proven to reduce cancer rates and recurrences. Please call 917.710.6852 for more information and details.
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Careers in Holistic and Natural Healing - How to build a holistic practice
Saturday, July 26th, 2008: 10:00AM to 5:00PM
New York University - New York City
Today, about 75 percent of the population uses natural healing methods, and it is projected that in the future, holistic care will be a part of every medical clinic, hospital, and private practice. Join Dr. Peter Bongiorno, naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist, as he explains the fundamentals of various types of natural healing methods such as Naturopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicines, Ayurvedic medicine, holistic health counseling, homeopathy, Reiki and cranial sacral therapy, visceral manipulation, applied kinesiology, and others. Dr. Bongiorno discusses these practices, explains how to become involved in the world of natural health and healing, and eventually start your own practice. Call 212.998.7200 for more information.
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Toxi-City: How to Reduce Your Exposure to Urban Toxin
Thursday, July 17, 2008: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Natural Gourmet Institute, New York City
City living has its joys, but toxin-free living is not one of them. Shockingly, before leaving our homes each morning, we city dwellers encounter a host of harmful chemicals---substances that contribute to a range of conditions including cancer autoimmune, heart and neurological disease and just plain old not feeling our best . Dr. Bongiorno will explain the effects of commonly encountered toxins and how to best protect ourselves from this inescapable fact of city life. Learn how to reduce levels of chemicals in your body and your environment, strengthen your resistance, and promote healing if you suffer from a toxin-related disease. Guidelines will also be provided for urging your government representatives to enact healthier environmental policies. If you love big city life, this is the class for you! Call 212-645-5170 or email info@naturalgourmetschool.com for more information
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Careers in Holistic and Natural Healing
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 - 10AM to 5PM
New York University - New York City
Today, about 75 percent of the population uses natural healing methods, and it is projected that in the future, holistic care will be a part of every medical clinic, hospital, and private practice. Join Dr. Peter Bongiorno, naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist, as he explains the fundamentals of various types of natural healing methods such as Naturopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicines, Ayurvedic medicine, holistic health counseling, homeopathy, Reiki and cranial sacral therapy, visceral manipulation, applied kinesiology, and others. Dr. Bongiorno discusses these practices, explains how to become involved in the world of natural health and healing, and eventually start your own practice.
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The Naturopathic Apologetics of Treating the Gut
Thursday, April 24 2008 - 12 noon
New York Medical College - Tarrytown, New York
Dr. Bongiorno will address the Twenty Third Annual Student Physician Awareness Day. This conference was created twenty-three years ago as a forum to address important issues in medicine that are not covered in the traditional medical
curriculum. At this day-long conference, Dr. Peter Bongiorno, naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist will be speaking about the strong connection among digestive health, stress, nutrition and manifestations of disease. It is a tenet of naturopathic medicine to work with the digestion to achieve health for a host of conditions. Digestive imbalance can be a driving force in many diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, auto-immune illness and many other major conditions. Stress will catalyze or fully realize the dangerous processes in any of these conditions. Dr Bongiorno will explain the connections and physiologic processes underlying this very important concept of health. Dr. Bongiorno will address the conventional community about how to appropriate use natural medicines, and refer to qualified natural medicine practitioners for this purpose. Please contact Dr. Bongiorno for more information by calling 917.710.6852 or drpeter@innersourcehealth.com .
Digestion, Stress and Disease
New York University School of Medicine
Monday, March 31, 2008 -6PM
Dr. Bongiorno will be speaking with the New York University school of medicine community about the strong connection among the factors of digestive health, stress, nutrition and disease. It is a tenet of naturopathic medicine to work with the digestion to achieve health for a host of conditions. Digestive imbalance can be a driving force in many diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, auto-immune illness and many other major conditions. Stress will catalyze or fully realize the dangerous processes in any of these conditions. Dr Bongiorno will explain the connections and physiologic processes underlying this very important concept of health. Please call 917.710.6852 for more information and details.
Digestion, Stress and Disease
University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey School of Medicine
Monday, March 10, 2007 - 12pm to 1pm
Dr. Bongiorno will be speaking with the UMDNJ medical school community about the strong connection among digestive health, stress, nutrition and manifestations of disease. It is a tenet of naturopathic medicine to work with the digestion to achieve health for a host of conditions. Digestive imbalance can be a driving force in many diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, auto-immune illness and many other major conditions. Stress will catalyze or fully realize the dangerous processes in any of these conditions. Dr Bongiorno will explain the connections and physiologic processes underlying this very important concept of health. Please call 718.354.7339 for more information.
Cancer and Natural Medicine
Sunday, January 27, 2008, 1PM to 4PM
Natural Gourmet Health Institute
Cancer is an emotionally-charged condition with enormous physical and psychological power. Because it claims more lives each year in the U.S. than any other disease, it is critical that we understand what it is, how it starts and how it grows. Only then can we take the appropriate action to prevent it or treat it. This class will clearly outline the basics that every person should know about cancer. Dr. Bongiorno will cover risk factors for the disease, ways to prevent it, and what to do if diagnosed. He’ll discuss how to safely use natural therapies such as Chinese Medicine and acupuncture as adjuncts to conventional care. Experimental therapies will also be explored. You’ll leave with a list of specific foods, lifestyle recommendations and supplemental regimens proven to reduce cancer rates and recurrence. Contact the Natural Gourmet School at 212-645-5170 or info@naturalgourmetschool.com to sign up or for more details.
Pediatric Nutrition
Sunday, January 27, 2008 - 10 am to 1PM
Natural Gourmet Institute
Pina LoGiudice ND, LAc will be discussing the reasons why nutrition and natural medicine is greatly needed and desirable for best pediatric care. She will cover issues like the rising incidence of obesity, ADD, diabetes, neurodevelopmental disorders, etc… and what parents should know about how to safely use natural therapies in kids. This is definitely a great class for any parent or guardian who wants to know how to best support the health of a child. Contact the Natural Gourmet School at 212-645-5170 or info@naturalgourmetschool.com to sign up or for more details.
Detox and Environmental Health
What can we do to protect ourselves from toxic overload Scroll down to read Dr. Bongiorno"s new article.
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NY Toxicity
Sunday, January 6, 2008, 1PM to 4PM
Natural Gourmet Health Institute
City living has its joys, but toxin-free living is not one of them. Shockingly, before leaving our homes each morning, we city-dwellers encounter a host of harmful chemicals -- substances that contribute to a range of conditions including cancer autoimmune, heart, and neurological disease, and just plain old not feeling our best. Dr. Bongiorno will explain the effects of commonly encountered toxins and how to best protect ourselves from this inescapable fact of city life. Learn how to reduce levels of chemicals in your body and your environment, strengthen your resistance, and promote healing if you suffer from a toxin-related disease. Guidelines will also be provided for urging your government representatives to enact healthier environmental policies. If you love big city life, this is the class for you! Contact the Natural Gourmet School at 212-645-5170 or info@naturalgourmetschool.com to sign up or for more details.
Your Digestive Engine: An Operational Guide
Saturday, November 10, 2007 10 am – 1PM, The Natural Gourmet Institute, New York City
The main function of the digestive or gastrointestinal system is to break down and absorb nutrients. The best nutrition in the world can do nothing for you if your body is unable to process it hence, proper digestion is essential for good health and immunity. During this lecture, Dr. Pina LoGiudice will discuss the critical role the digestive system plays in maintaining your health, guidelines for proper eating habits, and the factors like food allergies and stress that can cause poor digestion. Recipes that promote digestive health will be distributed.
To sign up, visit http: www.naturalgourmetschool.com
Proven Ways to Healthy Aging
Saturday, November 10, 2007 – 1PM to 4PM, Natural Gourmet Health Institute
There’s no getting around it: we are all getting older! But a look around confirms that some of us are doing it better than others. Fortunately - although there is no way to avoid the aging process itself - there is much we can do to prevent or lessen the impact of many age-related diseases. Dr. Peter Bongiorno, a naturopath and licensed acupuncturist, will address the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, Alzheimer"s disease, heart disease, cancer, eye problems and muscle atrophy as he introduces you to a multitude of ways in which lifestyle, diet, environment, emotions, social interactions, and spirit play a role in healthy -- or unhealthy -- aging. If you would like to avoid medications and feel great as you age, take this opportunity to learn about natural strategies for an elderhood filled with the glow of health and the joy of living.
To sign up, visit http: www.naturalgourmetschool.com
Mini-Naturopathic School
Open Center - New York City - October 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th from 8 to 10pm
Join Dr. Peter Bongiorno, naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist, as he guides you through the basics of naturopathic medical school, where you will learn the physiology and psychology of why people get sick, and how they can work with their body for true healing. This four class series is designed to explore the underlying causes of disease, and each student will learn how to support their bodies by choosing the best healing methods most appropriate for his or her particular body and mind. The first class will explore foundational factors of health: digestion, relaxation, toxic exposure and schedule challenge. In this way, the student will be able to understand the basic physiology, thought processes, genetics influences and factors that cause most major illness. The second session will be devoted to healing the digestive tract. Focus on different fasting, detoxification therapies, meditation and techniques to lower stress, and botanical medicines used to calm inflammation and promote healing of inflamed and diseased tissue. The third seminar in this series will explain the various methods of detoxification. There are many methods available, from water fasting to colon hydrotherapies and intravenous chelation. This class will survey all the methods available, and teach you which is the best for you. The final class will be devoted to specific disease states, as you will learn how to safely apply natural medicine techniques to work with many common conditions such as heart disease, cancer, depression and allergies. There will be opportunity to address specific issues important to you. Contact: drpeter@innersourcehealth.com for more information
Why People Get Sick – What You Can Do to Heal
Wednesday, October 3,10, 17, 24 2007, 8PM to 10 PM
NY Open Center, New York City Join Dr. Peter Bongiorno, naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist, as he guides you through the basics of naturopathic medical school, where you will learn the physiology and psychology of why people get sick, and how they can work with their body for true healing. This four class series is designed to explore the underlying causes of disease, and each student will learn how to support their bodies by choosing the best healing methods most appropriate for his or her particular body and mind.
Go to www.opencenter.org to register.
Depression: Natural Medicines that Work
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians - Palm Springs California - August 22 to 26th
Depression affects almost 10 of the population. Many more people have regular bouts with depressed feelings. Dr. Peter Bongiorno, naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist, will discuss the causes of depression. He will explain warning signs for the condition and ways to prevent it. He will also explain proven ways to work with natural medicines and acupuncture to safely to help depressive illness. Time will also be spent learning how to tell if a person should use a medication, or if they should work with natural medicines, and when both may be used together.
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