Not in my House! Show these Products the Door

Perhaps the winter holidays are a time to splurge and now it's time to purge. Well our homes that is. Each year, we take time to put away our winter clothes, sweep out the corners and crevices of our...

Ivy BraninMarch 18, 2021breast cancer, dioxin, fertility, pregnancy, bpa, phthalates, alkylphenols, diabetes, cancer, liver, skinComment

Trick or Sweet

Sweetners have definitely gotten a bad rap lately and rightfully so. Excess sugar has been linked to diabetes, heart disease, cancer and even dementia. According to the American Heart Association, the...

RecipeIvy BraninOctober 16, 2017breast cancer, stevia, sugar, diabetes, depression, cancer, colds, immunity, iron, weightComment

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...

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Sicilian Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Serves 4-6

Every Thanksgiving, I'm put on Brussels sprouts duty in the Branin household. This is last year's creation.

1 pound Brussels sprouts, cut in halves
1/4 cup olive oil
1 small onion, choppe...

Sides, RecipesIvy BraninNovember 4, 2015organic, dairy-free, grain-free, vitamin a, antioxidants, breast cancer, detoxification Comment

Breast Cancer: What You Might Not Know

A few years ago, I had the chance to speak to group of breast cancer survivors on the benefits of naturopathic medicine during breast cancer treatment. Besides discussing the many ways naturopathic me...

Ivy BraninOctober 5, 2014breast cancer, sugar, bpa, phthalates, alkylphenolsComment

Trick or Sweet

Sweetners have definitely gotten a bad rap lately and rightfully so. Excess sugar has been linked to diabetes, heart disease, cancer and even dementia. According to the American Heart Association, the...

Ivy BraninOctober 30, 2013breast cancer, stevia, sugar, diabetes, depression, cancer, colds, immunity, iron, weightComment

Preserving Summer

Ivy BraninAugust 9, 2013fermentation, breast cancer, bpa

Roasted Autumn Vegetable Salad

Serves 4-6
Not only is this hearty salad delicious, it is rich in indole-3-carbinol thanks to the Brussles sprouts and rutabaga. Indole-3- carbinol is beneficial in the prevention of many female cancer...

recipe, Salads and Soups, SidesIvy BraninOctober 3, 2012breast cancer, vegan, indole-3-carbinol, gluten-free, dairy-freeComment

As if You Needed a Reason to Love Chocolate

This is probably one of the most common guilty pleasures revealed in my office. But don't worry you are not alone. Americans consume over 11 pounds of chocolate per year. Which is not surprising as ch...

Tori CoxFebruary 6, 2012breast cancer, sugar, chocolate, anti-inflammatory, aging, antioxidants, cancer, cardiovascular, coronary artery disease, depression, mood, diabetes

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