Oct 22 2024 37 mins 12
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carrie Jones sits down with Dr. Peter Bongiorno, a naturopathic doctor specializing in mental health, to explore holistic approaches to managing mental health conditions. You'll hear them discuss:
- The growing mental health crisis and the limitations of conventional treatments
- The difference between conventional medicine's focus on symptom management and naturopathic medicine’s root cause approach
- The role of diet, nutrient deficiencies, sleep, hormones, and lifestyle in mental health
- How neurotransmitters work and why medications often don’t address underlying issues
- The microbiome and the direct line that gut health has to your nervous system
- A healthy and holistic approach to food supplements
Dr. Peter Bongiorno is a licensed naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist, and he takes a holistic approach to health that looks towards the most natural way of healing available. He is the author of multiple books on holistic mental health and a renowned educator on integrative medicine’s role in addressing the root causes of anxiety and depression.
Labs Mentioned
- Iron Panel
- Thyroid Panel
- Vitamin D Levels
- B Vitamins
- Inflammation Markers
- Electrolyte Panel
- Complete Blood Count
- Heavy Metals
Guest Details:
Rupa Health Details:
- Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
- Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine
- Dr. Carrie Jones Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook & TikTok
Timestamps
03:29 - Conventional vs. Integrative Approaches to Mental Health
07:25 - The Root Causes of Anxiety and Depression
11:39 - Understanding Neurotransmitters and How Medications Work
13:44 - The Limits of Conventional Medications
15:00 - Nutritional Deficiencies and Mental Health
17:02 - Hormones and Their Role in Mental Health
19:47 - Healing Beyond Medications: Processing Emotions
23:30 - The Gut-Brain Connection
25:45 - Food Sensitivities and Anti-Inflammatory Diets
28:23 - Foundational Lab Work for Mental Health
30:07 - Understanding Thyroid and Iron Panel Results
34:36 - The Power of Probiotics and Classic Supplements
36:50 - Practical and Tactical Takeaways for Mental Health
38:52 - Where Can You Find Dr. Peter Bongiorno?
