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Glycemic Refined Sugars and Breads are linked to breast cancer. In a
study of 61,433 over 17 years, found increases in estrogen receptor
(ER) positive and progesterone receptor (PR) negative cancers.Women in
the highest category of "glycemic load" had an 81% increased
risk of ER+/PR- tumors, and those with the highest carbohydrate intake
had a 34% increased risk, compared to those in the lowest groups. It is
likely that food associated increases in the hormone insulin as well as
female reproductive hormones are driving this significant increase. reference:
Int J Cancer. 2009 Jul 1;125(1):153-7
Chronic
Kidney Disease Helped with Baking Soda?
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. Patients using the baking soda had lowered need
for drugs and felt better using a simple compound for
reference: Am Soc Nephrol.
published online July 16, 2009.
Food
Not Shown to Have Enough
Seventy diets were analyzed (athletes to sedentary
subjects). All of these dietary analyses fell short of the recommended
100% RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) micronutrient level from food
alone. Therefore, based on diets analyzed for adequacy or inadequacy of
macronutrients and micronutrients, it is possible that food selection
alone does not provide 100% of the RDA. This may be due to poor quality
soil, the ability of chemicals to leach nutrients from food and/or lack
of fresh produce and food sources. reference: J Int Soc Sports
Nutr. 2006; 3(1): 51-55.
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There are photoreceptors at the back of your knees?
Scientists studying these learned that exposing the area behind the
knee (called the popliteal area) may actually affect the 24 hour rhythm
cycle of our body. These tests have been debated, and more study needs
to be done.
ref: Science. 1998 Jan 16;279(5349):396-9
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Dr. Pina on News 12
Long Island
 
About 800,000 people listened to Dr. Pina's expertise
on sun protection for children when interviewed on News 12 Long Island in
July. Mary Mucci, News 12 correspondent, examined the importance and
possible toxicities of sunscreen. Dr. Pina discussed the importance of
vitamin D, as well how to keep yourself well protected from skin cancers
and premature skin aging. She explained how to choose low toxin
sunscreens and how to enjoy the benefits of the sun without damagw.
Daughter Sophia also made her television debut (above left: Dr.
Pina and Sophia, right: Dr. Pina's interview).
Healthy Pregnancy and Birth - from Pre-Conception
to Post Natal Care
Aug 6th, 6:30PM 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.
Our Gastrointestinal Health: Its 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.
Getting
Your Kids healthy and ready for Back to School
Wild By Nature in 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 and personal experience.
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 theme of this conference is "Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle on
Staten Island" and will be presented by Staten Island 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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Cruciferous
Vegetables as Cancer Prevention
June 24, 2009 - dr. pina and dr. peter
Consumption of cruciferous (also known as Brassica
vegetables) of 4.5 servings a month help protect smokers against lung
cancer. Cruciferous vegetables include broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels
sprouts, kale, cabbage, and bok choy. In the United States, an estimated
26.2 million men (23.5 percent) and 20.9 million women (18.1 percent) are
smokers. These people are at higher risk of heart attack and stroke.
Cigarette smoking is the number one cause of smoking lung cancer. And
overall, at least 4.5 million American teens are addicted users of
cigarettes.
Findings were presented at the Seventh
Annual American Association for Cancer Research International Conference
on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research, in November 2008 which shown
that the risk of developing lung cancer was reduced by 22% to 50% among
smokers who consumed at least 4.5 servings of raw cruciferous vegetables
a month, compared with those who consumed less than 2.5 servings per
month. An intake of fruits and total vegetables showed an even stronger
association among never smokers, whereas significant inverse associations
with cruciferous vegetable consumption were only observed among smokers
and former smokers.
 Previous research also demonstrated that the intake of raw
cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, broccoli sprouts, cabbage,
and cauliflower, was associated with a reduced risk for bladder cancer.
There are many healthful components to cruciferous vegetables. Indole
3-carbinols have been shown to be cancer protective, and intake of
soluble and insoluble fiber may also have benefit. Cruciferous vegetables
are also unique in that they are rich sources of sulfur-containing
compounds known as glucosinolates. The name comes from their four-petaled
flowers, which look like a crucifer, or cross.
Of course, the best protection is to avoid
smoking completely. For those working on the process, the addition of
cruciferous vegetable may add an important protection. Although not
studied, it is likely these vegetables may also protect those exposed to second
hand smoke as well.
4) Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev.
2008;17:938-944
5) Seventh Annual American Association for
Cancer Research International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer
Prevention Research
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Open House - Fun Day
May 6th was the official grand-opening for InnerSource
Health in Long Island. All told, about 50 friends, family and patients came
in from all areas of Long Island, and a few from NY City and New Jersey
too. Patients we had not seen in a while came by to share their health
stories. And the healthy snackies were delicious. Best of all, there was no
'new carpet and paint smell' with the ecological versions we used. Thank
you to everyone for showing your love and support of natural medicine in
Huntington.
from top left: Dr. Pina making a point during
her informative lecture, family (mom and Dad Bongiorno, Dr. Peter's
godmother Marilyn and holistic health counselor cousin Denise), happy past
and future patients: Meryl and Jack M., and Dr. JoAnn with Sophia
Dr. Peter meets with
Senator Schumer and an Assemblyman Hoyt
As Vice-President of the New York Association of
Naturopathic Physicians, Dr. Peter Bongiorno met with U.S. Senator Charles
Schumer (in middle with Dr. Peter left, and Dr. Serena Ma, NYANP
representative, right) in a visit with New York Assemblyman Sam Hoyt
in which he discussed licensing of naturopathic medicine in the state of
New York.  Assemblyman
Hoyt of Buffalo (see bottom left picture) is a strong supporter of
naturopathic medicine, and has been a leader in the fight to get
naturopathic medicine licensed in New York State. Although 16 states are
currently licensed (including Connecticut, since 1922), the medical society
in the state of New York has a powerful, influential, and conservative
lobby, and opposes naturopathic doctors from practicing to the full scope
of their training. It will take all of us to talk to our  legislators
to overcome this opposition. Despite the opposition bills have gone very
far due to the public's desire for natural medicine, and right now about 80
legislators support our bill. To help support naturopathic medicine please
click on the NYANP link below or call our office for more details.
Now is the time to change the course of our healthcare in New York, or it
will be chosen for you (see quote at bottom
of newsletter).
Recipe: Sweet Basil and Ginger Tea
from the upcoming book from dear friend and master
health gourmet Kristin O'Connor. To learn more about Kristin and about more
healthy cooking, please visit: NourishThis! 
Ingredients ( for 2 servings):
· 10 leaves fresh basil
· 2 TBS fresh ginger root, slices
(~1")
· 1 tsp. Honey (local if possible)
· 2 TBS fresh lemon juice
· 4 cup cups of water
How To Prepare:
Slice the fresh ginger root into thin pieces. Wash basil gently under cold
water and pat dry with a clean dish towel. In a tea pot (or small sauce
pan), add water, sliced ginger and basil leaves. Bring to a boil and reduce
to a simmer. Let simmer 2-3 minutes, the water should turn a light-golden
hue. Strain tea into two large mugs (leaving behind the ginger and basil).
Stir in 1 TBS of lemon juice and 1/2 tsp. of honey into each mug. Serve
warm.
Comment: Ginger is probably the most effective
of all the herbs to calm and heal the digestive system. It is excellent for
nausea, gastroenteritis (stomach viruses), and to help enhance poor
function. Originally hailing from the Mediterranean and Middle East, basil
is known for its help with indigestion, constipation, and for diabetes
balance. This is a perfect tea to keep a healthy digestive tract feeling
good, or to support one that needs some healing.
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