Why Stress Interferes with your PCOS Recovery

Stress’s relationship with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is very much a doubled edge sword. The diagnosis of PCOS along with its devastating symptoms such as hair loss, acne, hirsutism (facial hair) and weight gain can be extremely to women. But the problem is that this stress could be the one thing blocking a women from recovering from PCOS both with a natural holistic or a conventional medical approach. If you or someone you know has been battling with PCOS, trying every remedy under the sun to no avail, then it is time to give a closer look at stress.

Ivy BraninOctober 20, 2020stress, acne, pcos, progesterone, estrogen, pregnancy, fertility, weight

Naturopathic Skincare: What this Naturopath Uses

As a naturopathic doctor, my patients are always asking me what I’m eating, what I do for exercise and how I’ve maintained mostly flawless skin. Well my diet and exercise definitely play an important part in the health and glow of my skin.

Ivy BraninMarch 11, 2020skin, wrinkles, acne, vitamin aComment

Radiant Skin Collagen Beauty Bars

I love RxBars and often recommend them to my naturopathic patients as an on-the-go breakfast or a smart snack. But I thought I could tweak them just a bit to make a good for your skin treat too.

Dairy-Free Protestors: Which one are you?

Recently I put myself on my own personal dairy-free challenge. This is far from the first for this naturopath but I think I’m going dairy-free for good! Why am I doing this to myself you might wonder?

Ivy BraninFebruary 12, 2020dairy-free, acne, eczema, thyroid, vegan, vegetarianComment

Better Gluten-free Pasta without Brown Rice

“You want me to give up pasta?” is probably one of the first responses I get when my patients get the news that they will be going gluten-free. For my celiac, Hashimoto’s and the majority of my eczema and acne patients, the answer is both yes and no. Yes goodbye to regular wheat pasta but hello to the abundance of pasta alternatives.

Ivy BraninOctober 6, 2019gluten-free, diabetes, acne, allergies, thyroid, sugarComment

Spironolactone for acne?

Perhaps you thought acne would be something you would be to leave behind in high school like your senior physics class or braces. Unfortunately hormonal acne, which normally appears along the chin, jawline and cheek, can persist into early adult hood and even emerge during menopause.

Ivy BraninJuly 3, 2019acne, pcos, estrogen, Birth Control, skin, nettlesComment

Natural Health Solutions instead of Mouth-UnFriendly Drugs

A few weeks ago, I met with dentist Dr Nadia Rodriguez, DMD of No Limits Dental at her beautiful office in Midtown Manhattan. During our conversation, we turned to the subject of pharmaceutical drugs and their impact on teeth and general oral health.

Ivy BraninDecember 19, 2018anti-inflammatory, arthritis, PMS, periods, pcos, Birth Control, acne, vitamin a, sugar, dairy-free, liver, anxiety, depressionComment

Could the Pill be Messing with your Gut?

Is this you? A young woman, who I have been seeing over the years for PCOS, came in struggling with terrible acid reflux. She had never had it before and it was even keeping her up at night.

Ivy BraninNovember 13, 2018constipation, PMS, sibo, acne, Birth Control, periods, progesterone, estrogen, pregnancy, pcos Comment

Gluten-Free Pizza Workshop

Enjoy gluten-free pizza made by yourself!
Join Roberto Caporuscio, the owner and pizza chef of Keste Pizza & Vino, for this hands-on cooking experience.
In this workshop, you will learn the secret to ma...

Ivy BraninFebruary 4, 2018holiday, gluten-free, thyroid, protein, acne, allergiesComment

Detox with Me: A 10 Day Group Detox

Detox Starts Friday November 3, 2017
Via phone and Skype

Has weight loss been something that you've struggled with for years? You've tried every diet but nothing works. Maybe you have been recently di...

Ivy BraninOctober 26, 2017dairy-free, colds, gluten-free, detoxification, liver, headache, diabetes, weight, exercise, neti pot, cardiovascular, allergies, skin, acneComment

Don't Fear the Scale!

Detox with Me: A 10 Day Group Detox
Because you enjoyed the 4th and now it's time to detox!
Detox Starts Friday July 14, 2017
Via phone and Skype
Has weight loss been something that you've struggled with...

logan coxJuly 4, 2017dairy-free, colds, gluten-free, detoxification, liver, headache, diabetes, weight, exercise, neti pot, cardiovascular, allergies, skin, acneComment

Simple Steps to Beautiful Summer Skin

Looking at the weather forecast for this weekend makes me think that summer is finally here! If you are like me, you can't wait to spend as much time as possible outside soaking up some much-needed Vi...

logan coxJune 8, 2017vitamin e, vitamin c, fermentation, anti-inflammatory, quercetin, aging, skin, vitamin d, fungus, water, sunburn, acne, wrinklesComment

Detox with Me: A 10 Day Group Detox

Detox Starts Friday April 1, 2016

Via phone and Skype

Has weight loss been something that you've struggled with for years? You've tried every diet but nothing works. Maybe you have been recently dia...

Ivy BraninFebruary 29, 2016dairy-free, colds, gluten-free, detoxification, liver, diabetes, weight, exercise, neti pot, cardiovascular, allergies, skin, acneComment

Healthy Homemade Holiday Gifts for Everyone on Your List

Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be stressful especially for those that seem to have everything. This year why not have bit of fun by making your own gifts. Here are some of my h...

Winterize Your Skin Radiantly: Inside and Out

Our skin definitely takes a toll during the winter and sometimes we feel that we don't look our best. It can become dry, cracked, irritated, red, and itchy not to mention pale. However we don't have t...

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