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Many people in our community are engaging in the complimentary treatment of common conditions, but may not know what is effective and what is hype. In this seminar, Dr. Pesigan will discuss the following common conditions he sees in his primary care and sports medicine practices, and some complimentary treatments that may be useful or promising:

• Upper respiratory infections
• hypertension
• diabetes
• anxiety and depression
• joint and muscle pain
• digestive issues

Dr. Pesigan will also discuss the pitfalls of treating some of these conditions this way, and what red flags to watch out for. There will be a question and answer session at the end. *Always consult a health professional first regarding your diagnosis, especially if you take other medicines.

Dr. Ramon Pesigan attended medical school at the University of the Philippines and graduated from an Internal Medicine residency at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City. He also received further training in Primary Care Sports Medicine after completing his fellowship at Atlantic Sports Health in Morristown, New Jersey. He specializes in Primary Care and non-operative care of sports injuries; this includes Preventative Sports Medicine, Nutrition, Integrative Medicine, and ultrasound-guided injections. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, learning about the world through travel, and is an avid soccer player.