Inner Source

Better health the natural way.

by Peter Bongiorno

Can vitamins help prevent the next Newtown?

Can good nutrition and vitamins help prevent the next Newtown-type shooting? There is some compelling research that suggests we should start dumping the chicken nuggets and fries and start looking more at good nutrition and possibly supplements to help raise happy and balanced kids. Read More

Serenity Santa: Keeping the E.R. Out of X-mas

How can you avoid the emergency room during the holidays? Here are some easy steps. Read More

Depression's An Allergy? Use Rheumatoid Drugs...

Research is supposed to help us cure disease. But, when drugs are the endpoint in mind, will research ever help us learn how to treat the underlying causes of depression? Read More

Losing the Sugar War with George McGovern

George McGovern is losing the sugar war, and humans may be on track to 100% sugar diet. What bitter pill do you need to swallow to stop this? Read More

Creatine For Muscle And Mood

Can the natural supplement creatine make your antidepressant work better? Read More

A Statin Island of Woe: Are Depression and Cholesterol-lowering Connected?

Are statin cholesterol medications bringing you down? Learn about the possible links. Read More

Sleep Medications or a Stroke—Which Is Worse?

Do you prefer a stroke or medication induced risk of death? If you are not getting 6 hours of sleep, you may need to answer this question. Read More

Why Is Grass-Fed So Important?

While "natural" and "antibiotic/hormone-free" sound just fine, they are hardly better than typical meat products. Read More

Can You Follow Your Dreams and 'Make It' in This World?

How does a dad encourage a child to focus on following her heart, while still being practical enough to live in today's world? Read More

Stress, Violence, and Your Genes

How do stress and violence make our kids sicker sooner? Read More

Soy: Good or Bad?

Once the undisputed health food champ, now we are left wondering whether soy is really our friend. Find out the soy truth. Read More

Natural Allergy Remedy That Works

Plant remedy shown to be as good as your allergy medication? Read More

Thanksgiving: Many Benefits & One Drawback

Thanksgiving has a host of health benefits and one drawback—find out what is good, and what to watch out for... Read More

Your Unhappy Brain on Television

What is TV's effect on your brain? Find out what TS Eliot already knew.... Read More

Anxiety Drugs: Worth Risking Your Life?

Anxiety drugs are shown to increase death by 36% - there are more natural solutions for most people... Read More

Ladies: Can Pooping Keep You Feeling Feminine and Keep a Relationship Healthy?

Keeping the pipes moving may help you more than you know... Read More

Folic Acid - The Equalizing B Vitamin

Can a simple B vitamin jump start depression results better than piling on another medication? Read More

Is Your Knee Depressed?

More research is showing a cyclical relationship between physical disease and depression. In the last two years a number of studies have shown the relationship between diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and depression. Read More

St. John’s Wort: Good for the Mind and Heart

Can drug herb interactions can actually be a good thing? Absolutely. When we understand how herbs work, they can become a powerful ally to help medications work even better, or to use less medication overall. Read More

Unthoughtful Fats?

Unthoughtful fats? Trans fat increase depression in study Read More

Casting Good Light for Senior Mood

How some light therapy can contribute to best senior mood. Read More

Healing Depression: An Introduction to a Conversation

As a naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist, I recently authored the book Healing Depression: Integrating Naturopathic and Conventional Therapies. It is my sincere hope that this book, and any discussion from this blog will further the understanding and treatment of depressive illness. Read More