Inner Source

Stress

Immunity and the Mind: 7 Steps

Peter Bongiorno ND, LAc on September 18, 2020

What can work to both balance your mood and support your immunity?

Stress

The Top 10 Stress Reducers in the Time of COVID-19

Peter Bongiorno ND, LAc on April 7, 2020

There no single item that can prevent anxiety during this time. But what combination of ideas is effective?

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Calm in the Time of Coronavirus

Peter Bongiorno ND, LAc on March 9, 2020

How can you get control of the anxiety surrounding the coronavirus? With excellent information and knowing what you can do.

Health

Is There a Link Between Lawn Care and Mental Health?

Peter Bongiorno ND, LAc on May 4, 2019

The chemicals we use to maintain a beautiful lawn may be silently damaging our physical and mental health.

CBD

CBD Oil for Mental Health—Should You Take It Too?

Peter Bongiorno ND, LAc on January 7, 2019

Is CBD just another overhyped fad, or can it actually lessen anxiety?

Pregnancy

Schizophrenia and Vitamin D Levels in Pregnancy

Peter Bongiorno ND, LAc on January 5, 2019

Can taking a simple, low-cost supplement during pregnancy help prevent schizophrenia?

Depression

Kate Spade and Healing Depression

Peter Bongiorno ND, LAc on June 6, 2018

Is Kate Spade another tragic loss to be mourned only, or can we learn from her death and make a change for the better?

Health

Mitochondria and Mood

Peter Bongiorno ND, LAc on September 29, 2017

What are the energy packs of your cells, and could these be the underlying cause of mental health problems?

Depression

Telomere Length and Depression

Peter Bongiorno ND, LAc on February 5, 2017

What can old shoelaces teach us about genetics and staving off depression?

Stress

Are You Overcommitted?

Peter Bongiorno ND, LAc on July 30, 2016

Is overcommitment wearing you out and causing illness? There are steps you can take to rebalance

SSRIs

Is It Safe to Take Supplements with Antidepressants?

Peter Bongiorno ND, LAc on June 12, 2016

Are natural supplements safe and effective to take while taking antidepressants? A few may be the key to feeling better.

Health

Saffron for Emotional Health

Peter Bongiorno ND, LAc on January 10, 2016

Want a way to spice up your mood? Solid research is suggesting you may want to add saffron to your psychoemotional as well as culinary spice rack.

Diet

Is Your Diet SAD?

Peter Bongiorno ND, LAc on September 29, 2015

Do you think your getting all the nutrients you need? You eat right, right? Mmmm… maybe not. See what the research is saying, and check these 7 steps to make sure you covering the bases.

Anxiety

Can Coffee Help Anxiety?

Peter Bongiorno ND, LAc on September 13, 2015

Coffee is a definite "no no" if you suffer anxiety, right? Actually, the effect of coffee on anxiety may not be so clear cut.

Anxiety

Exercise Your Way Out of Anxiety and Depression?

Peter Bongiorno ND, LAc on August 10, 2015

When the stress hormones surge, learn how exercise can help you deal.

Anxiety

Multiple Vitamins for Anxiety

Peter Bongiorno ND, LAc on May 15, 2015

Can a simple multiple vitamin be helpful to lighten the mood and calm anxiety?

Health

What the MTHFR Is Up with this Fancy Folate?

Peter Bongiorno ND, LAc on March 16, 2015

How do you know if a common vitamin is actually harmful for you? Learn about the differences in folic acid and find out.

Sleep

Valerian for Sleep and Weaning Off Anxiety Medications

Peter Bongiorno ND, LAc on March 5, 2015

Which herb may be the best for sleep, and also help avoid withdrawal from anti-anxiety drugs?

Diet

What Is the Best Diet for Mood?

Peter Bongiorno ND, LAc on February 23, 2015

Which diet is the healthiest for your brain and mood?

Depression

The Gut Microbiome, Anxiety and Depression: 6 Steps to Take

Peter Bongiorno ND, LAc on November 8, 2014

Can the bugs in your intestine help keep anxiety and depression away?