Events

Wednesday October 9, 2024

6:30 -8:00  PM EST, via Zoom

Many medications produce side effects that can impact mental and sexual health. These include medications for anxiety, arrhythmias, constipation, contraception, depression, fertility, hair growth, hypertension, insomnia, pain, and seizures; even over-the-counter antihistamines and acid-blocking medications are culpable. If used chronically, many of these medications deplete vitamins and minerals necessary for healthy sexual function, good mental health, and vitality.

Taking vitamins, minerals, and botanical supplements can support health and wellness and positively impact sexual and mental health. For example:

• Nitric oxide (NO) boosts blood flow to the genitals and other body parts, including the brain. NO bioavailability is enhanced by increasing the consumption of specific foods and nutritional supplements, e.g., beets, leafy green vegetables, vitamins C and B12, magnesium, potassium, and L-arginine. Increased NO is associated with reduced homocysteine, an inflammatory substance detrimental to sexual and mental health and cognition.
• Dopamine (DA), the “feel good” neurotransmitter closely associated with sexuality and focus, is enhanced by tyrosine in meat, poultry, and eggs; greens, berries, curcumin, ginkgo biloba, fava beans, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins B6 and D3, and magnesium, and engaging in exercise, massage, and experiencing nature.
• Medical devices such as pulsed electromagnetic frequency (PEMF) treatment and red light therapy also can help sexual and mental health. PEMF creates a magnetic field near an affected body part, stimulating cell growth and repair by increasing blood flow and oxygenation. It can help sexual and mental health. Red light therapy uses natural red or near-infrared light to stimulate the mitochondria, the cell’s energy-producing bodies. Red light enhances circulation, reduces inflammation, and promotes collagen formation and healing. When applied to the scalp, red light photons can penetrate the skull, reaching the brain and may help neuropsychiatric conditions. Since it improves blood flow, it can potentially enhance sexual function. 

Thursday May 30, 2024

7:00pm Doors, 7:30 Show

KGB Bar "Red Room"

85 East 4th St, New York, NY 10003

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Sacred Psychoactive Plants & Near

Death Experiences –Lessons from

Antiquity| Dec 20, 2023

6:30-8:00 PM EST, via Zoom

Dr. Matina Chronopoulou will discuss the various literary and archeological references that point to extended use of a variety of psychoactive plants in ancient Greece. Cannabis, belladonna, poppies and other plants such as henbane or datura and hyoscyamus were used for ritual and medicinal purposes. Opium was used to induce somnolence in the incubation rituals practiced in the temples of Asclepius, who was revered as the God of Medicine. His successors practiced his art in a network of sanctuaries and healing temples named ‘Asclepeia’. Theurgic medicine in ancient Greece was magical in nature and concerned with both prognosis and prevention. It also made use of a number of rituals. The Greeks used rites of Katharsis to purge illness from the sick. During the celebration of the Greater Mysteries, pilgrims journeyed from Athens to Eleusis and participated in a night-time ceremony involved drinking Kykeon, a specially prepared hallucinogenic beverage. Classical authors describe various formulas involving wine and mandrake, belladonna, African rue, or black hellebore.

And… Dr. Barbara Bartlik will discuss the fascinating subject of near-death experiences (NDEs), where people undergo a grave medical situation and live to tell about it. The ancient Greeks did not fear death but saw it as a transition to the afterlife. In the Fourth Century B.C., the great classical Greek philosopher, Plato, was the first to record an account of an NDE. He wrote that after death, the soul chooses another life that provides challenges the soul needs to fulfill. Plato’s description closely mirrors modern-day accounts of NDEs — floating above the body, altered consciousness, traveling through a tunnel toward a bright light, a hyper-real, heavenly environment, encountering spiritual beings and deceased relatives, and an instantaneous life review. Individuals may be given instructions to spread the word about the knowledge they gained through their NDE.

https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/sacred-psychoative-plants/

Almost Therapy: A Comedy Show About Mental Health| February 15, 2022 at 7:00 pm EST |Caveat at 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY 10002 

Psychiatrist and Sex Therapist, Dr. Barbara Bartlik, her daughter, comic Betsy Carroll, and other comedians will present a show that combines comedy and information called, “Almost Therapy: A Comedy Show About Mental Health.” During the show, “No holds barred” questions about mental health and sexuality will be answered. 

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/p/ColOfGLrkJi/

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The Beljanski Foundation|Virtual Health Tuesday| November 15, 2022, at 

7:00 pm EST ( Virtual), FREE with promo code NOVTIX22  

TOPIC: Cancer: You made it through. Congratulations. Now what?

About the presentation:  The speakers will discuss problems commonly faced by survivors following cancer treatment including depression, anxiety, insomnia, brain fog, and sexual problems. Natural therapies and traditional therapies for the treatment of these conditions will be described.

Link to registration: https://crm.maisonbeljanski.com/event/cancer-you-made-it-through-congratulations-now-what-11-15-2022-19-00-us-eastern-299/register

For anyone who can't attemd the live event, access to the recording will be available on my website under Videos and on maisonbeljanski.com

Personalized Nutrition 2022: Mental Health Matters | October 26-29, 2022, in San Diego, CA Hybrid (in-person and virtual)

TOPIC: Maintaining Mental Health + Sexual Health: Functional Medicine + Nutritional Considerations

About the presentation: Dr. Bartlik and Yeira Baez, INHC will give a virtual lecture at the American Nutrition Association's annual meeting entitled, "Personalized Nutrition: Mental Health Matters," on, "Maintaining Mental Health and Sexual Health: Functional Medicine Plus Nutritional Considerations. They will discuss how the depletion of nutrients associated with the administration of common medications can negatively impact sexual function and mental health. For example, vitamin B12 and D3 are needed to make the sex-positive, well-being-promoting neurotransmitter, dopamine. Vitamin D3 is depleted by some anti-seizure medications, corticosteroids and alcohol. Vitamin B12 is depleted by oral medications used to regulate blood sugar and reduce the development of ulcers. Persons who take these medications and substances should be aware of the potential to develop these vitamin deficiencies and the possible effect on their mental and sexual health. They should take preventive action, by measuring blood levels of these vitamins, taking these specific nutritional supplements, or reducing the dosages of these medications by managing their condition through a better diet and lifestyle. Many examples of medications that deplete nutrients and how to manage these situations will be given during this presentation (45 minutes).

This talk is based on the chapter by Bartlik B, Mindes J, Haas SS (2018), Sexual Dysfunction Secondary to Micronutrient Deficiency—A Common but Unrecognized Adverse Effect of Many Pharmaceuticals, Chapter 8 in B. Bartlik, J. Mindes and G. Espinosa, Integrative Sexual Health, Weil Integrative Medicine Library, Oxford University Press, https://awcim.arizona.edu/oxford_press.html

The American Nutrition Association advocates that nutrition is the core element of our health and champions the science and practice of personalized nutrition to move nutrition to the core of health care.

Link to registration: https://theana.org/personalizednutritionsummit

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Katonah Study Group October 19, 2022, at 6:30 pm EST, FREE

TOPIC: Healthy Brain, Body & Sexuality with Less Medication

About the presentation: Without adequate amounts of essential nutrients, those who take medications are more likely to suffer from nutrient depletion, low mood, low energy, and sexual dysfunction. Integrative medicine (IM) can often prevent or mitigate many health problems and allow for reduced dosages of medications — thus avoiding side effects. Eating health-promoting foods and taking vitamins, minerals, and botanical supplements can support health and wellness and positively impact sexual and mental health. For example, nitric oxide (NO) boosts blood flow to the genitals and other parts of the body including the brain. NO bioavailability is enhanced by increasing the consumption of specific foods and supplements, e.g., beets, leafy green vegetables, vitamins C and B12, magnesium, potassium, and L-arginine. Increased NO is associated with reduced homocysteine, an inflammatory substance detrimental to sexual and mental health and cognition. These are but a few of the examples that Dr. Bartlik will discuss. 

The Katonah Study Group (KSG), founded over 20 years ago, meets monthly from September – June, in person or virtually, “to share a wide variety of approaches to healing and happiness.”

To attend go to: https://katonahstudygroup.org/

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2022 New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians (NYANP) Annual Conference Oct 15, 8:30 am- 8:00 pm EST; Bartlik and Mindes presentation at 5:00 PM, FREE

TOPIC: Mental & Sexual Health and the Covid-19 pandemic: A New Synthesis and the Need for Public Education

About the presentation: Dr. Bartlik and Janet Mindes, PhD, will be presenting at the 2022 annual conference of the NYANP (NYANP.org) on the topic of Mental & Sexual Health and the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic changed the way people relate to one another sexually. Depression and anxiety increased, as well as some types of sexual dysfunction. Living through the COVID-19 pandemic also changed the way many people take care of their health and prioritize wellness. An integrative medicine approach combining optimum nutrition, regular exercise, and other health-promoting habits often can prevent or mitigate many health problems, improve mood and improve sexual function. Taking targeted vitamins, minerals, and botanical supplements also can support health and wellness, help people safely reduce the medication(s) they take and/or lower the dosage, reduce associated side effects, and positively impact sexual and mental health.

The New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians (NYANP) is a not-for-profit organization and the professional organization for Naturopathic Doctors in New York State.

9.5 CEUs and FREE registration!

Link to registration: https://nyanp.tradewing.com/conference/hPu7HbCbuygTXb4cF

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March 2022 - Women's Health Series 

Featured speakers included Dr. Hugh Melnick, Holistic Nutritionist Kim Ross and

Integrative Psychiatrist Dr. Barbara Bartlik, discussing how to bring the hormones in

balance for a healthier more vibrant you.

MARCH 10 PANEL DISCUSSION

Themes we’ll explore:

• Balance vs. Integration
• Integrative Medicine / Holistic Medicine / Functional Medicine
• Intersection of Medicine & Wellness

Outcomes we’ll seek:

Create connections around women’s health, menopause, stages of life.

Create a setting where we feel safe and can ask whatever questions we wish.

Offer information not readily available (Hugh)

Takeaways for home (Kim)

Reconnecting in real life (Barbara)

Make the event engaging, lively and interactive.  Let’s bring in all voices. (Sallie)