SPECIAL CALL TO ARMS and LICENSING UPDATE

August 20, 2010

Please join us for a march on Assemblywoman Deborah Glick's office on August 23rd, 2010. Also, see how Sophia did on her first plane ride

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On the Radio, Book Signing and Conference
July 26, 2010

Learn about Dr. Peter on the radio. Also, Dr. Peter will be speaking at the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians 25th Anniversary Conference and book signing. Finally, get ready for Sophia's first plane ride and find out our practice schedule for the month of August.

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Do It With Spice, Licensing Update, Vit D and Depression

June 2010

In this issue learn: - how to use natural medicine for fertility - where the licensing effort is - what Dr. Peter uses to make a muffin - the fecund vegetable Community Supported Agriculture to which the drs. P belong - how money affects children's medicine - grapefruit for hepatitis C - the latest lectures, and more...

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Naturopathic Licensing, Back Packs, Fish for Sperm, and much more

MAY 2010

The naturopathic doctors were in Albany - learn how you can help get naturopathic medicine licensed in New York State. Also, there is new research about kids and back packs, omega fish oils for male infertility and green teas ability to cut cancer. Also, learn how tomake a summer treat: salmon on a lettuce bibb. Finally, learn what happened to Charlie Chaplin - could it happen to you?

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Spring Detox
April 2010

Spring is a wonderful time of year to consider cleaning the body, mind and spirit. Using a detox properly and effectively will depend on the needs of each person. In this issue, learn about which foods, nutrients, hydrotherapy and other measures can help each person achieve a safe and effective detoxification for you. Also learn how you can use fertility for fertility before a healthy pregnancy.

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DIABETES, ADHD, New Lecture

Feb - Mar 2010

Please download our comprehensive articles on Attention Deficit, and know that there are many options to heal and balance a child (or adult) with this condition. One in eight New Yorkers have diabetes, and 25% of us do not know it. Natural medicine is a wonderful place to start the road to beating this condition brought on mostly by diet and lifestyle. We have a number of lectures coming up in both New York City and Long Island - we hope to see you there. - dr. pina and dr. peter

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PREGNANCY, PANCAKES, WINNER: BEST of LI 2010

January 2010

A healthy, prosperous, and peaceful New Year to all. We firstly , we want to thank all patients, family and friends who nominated us best of Long Island children"s health, nutrition and acupuncture. We are honored to be chosen best in acupuncture. This Jan 2010 newsletter also includes interesting information about the association between gluten and miscarriages, as well as what pregnant women can do for nausea. We have a number of lectures coming up in both New York City and Long Island - we hope to see you there. - dr. pina and dr. peter

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December 2009

MISELTOE NOT JUST FOR KISSING?

InnerSource Holiday Cheer
In the throes of this holiday season, we wanted to thank you for your support through 2009. We look forward to continuing to guide you towards great health and to celebrate and draw positive energies for the New Year. Please join us for our holiday party.
much health and happiness,
dr. pina and dr. peter

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November 2009

We've Been Nominated - Please Vote One More Time - Holiday Party

Lecture Schedule, Holiday Party, Dr. Peter Interviewed by Gary Null, Article: 'Study Shows New Yorkers Are Neurotic and Unhealthy - Natural Medicine Can Help'

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OCTOBER 2009

Swine Flu Recommendations

Dear patients, family and friends,

traditional Chinese Medicine views the fall as a time to build your lung energy and "defensive qi" - the energy that keeps your immune system strong. as the media inundates us with fears and concerns for both the swine and regular flu, we hope this issue supports you with good information to get plenty of sleep and make other best choices to keep yourself and your family healthy.

- in health, dr. peter and dr. pina

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June, July and August 2009

VOTE FOR BEST OF LONG ISLAND

Dr. Pina on News 12 Long Island
Healthy Pregnancy and Birth - from Pre-Conception to Post Natal Care
Our Gastrointestinal Health: Its A Gut Feeling
Getting Your Kids healthy and ready for Back to School
Naturopathic Medicine: Pillars of Health and Healing
WHY EAT YOUR BROCCOLI?
Open House Fun Day
Dr. Peter meets with Senator Schumer and an Assemblyman Hoyt
Recipe: Sweet Basil and Ginger Tea

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April and May 2009

Hawthorne for a healthy heart

In naturopathic and Chinese medicines, the botanical medicine most well associated with the heart is Hawthorne, whose Latin name is Cratageus pictured right. Hawthorne, a member of the rose family, is known to strengthen the heart muscle and protect the arteries and veins. It"s main use is to increase circulation to the coronary arteries, which are the arteries that feed the heart muscle itself. Studies of patients with heart failure have shown improvement using Hawthorne daily. ...more....

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February and March 2009

Acupuncture Bailout - Itchy Skin during Pregnancy

Clearly, one of the areas most challenged by the financial crisis is New York City and its environs. Many of you have found the solace of meditation, acupuncture and natural medicines more useful than ever. For most people, the feelings of anxiety, fear and sleeplessness are nothing more than our body telling us that something is unbalanced, and it is strongly encouraging to us to change something. The pharmaceutical path suggests the use of Xanax, Lexapro, Ambien and or Wellbutrin. However, this condition of stress and anxiety is really not a deficiency of these medications. ...more....

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Volume V: Issue 1
No Vioxx, What Can I Do For Pain Now

Now that major antiinflammatory drugs like Vioxx and have been pulled off the market due to heart disease risk, what other options do millions of pain sufferers have Luckily, there are some effective and safe methods to decrease the pain and treat their causes. For pain relief, naturopathic doctors will use timetested hot and cold contrast water treatments to relieve inflammation and heal injured tissue. Anti-inflammatory herbs such as Curcuma, Boswellia and Cat’s Claw are also very useful. Acupuncture is thousands of years old to relieve pain by moving stagnant qi energy. Homeopathy can also offer relief, especially in cases of accident and arthritis pain.

Volume V: Issue 3
The Energetic Woman A Healthy Heart

One of the most common circumstances I see in my practice revolves around fatigue. Many women come to my office to tell me “I am so tired that I just do not feel like myself anymore.” If this is true for you, there is fortunately much hope! Heart disease is the number two killer in our country. Main contributors to heart disease include lack of exercise, high saturated and trans fat intake, excess sugar intake, blood pressure and stress. Evidence from arteries of young soldiers who were killed in Korea taught us that vessel blockages start at a young age. New research has also shown us that inflammation from underlying infections, autoimmune processes, and digestive distress play a major role in advancing heart disease.

Volume V: Issue 2
Spring Allergies

Spring time is a wonderful of year to get out and start the yard work, have picnics and exercise outdoors. Unfortunately, many people suffer greatly from allergies, hay fever and sinus problems when the pollen of Spring flowers start to permeate the warm air of the season. Natural medicine has an excellent array of treatment options to lessen the severity of seasonal allergies without resorting to drugs. Although pharmaceutical drugs often help alleviate symptoms, these are often steroidal in nature, and can have multiple side effects. Even the non-steroidal and over the counter drugs suppress immune function, thus leaving the body more susceptible to illness in the long run. Naturopathic medicine has a number of treatments to help reduce the cause of allergies.

Volume VII: Issue 1
Pesticides in Children / Financial Health

We have known for many years that the toxic compounds found in pesticides are harmful to human health. Chemicals like organophosphorus pesticides are used for food growing – and are documented as toxin that can cause disease in children. According the Environmental Protection Agency: “children"s internal organs are still developing and maturing and their enzymatic, metabolic, and immune systems may provide less natural protection than those of an adult.” Although money does not necessarily directly create a healthier body, I have noticed a strong association between many of my patient’s financial health and each person’s realistic ability to take care of their physical health. It seems that most of us are now working more hours per week, as one American in three works more than fifty hours a week. And the more hours we spend working, the less time we have to take care our bodies and spend time with our loved ones.