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

Aphrodisiacs: Let's Spice Things Up

Just because it's cold outside, doesn't mean your bedroom should be. So it's time to turn up the heat! Named after the Greek goddess of love and sexuality, Aphrodite, aphrodisiacs have been used for...

Ivy BraninFebruary 4, 2021aphrodisiacs, menopause, erectile dysfunction, damiana, maca, ginseng, mood, asthma, depression, headache, fertility, diabetes, cardiovascular, thyroid, anxietyComment

Why this Naturopath is all about the Mediterranean Diet

I know what you are thinking. This isn’t the 1990s! Shouldn’t I as a naturopathic doctor telling you all about the virtues of the paleo or keto diet or suggest that you go on a raw vegan juice cleanse to achieve optimal health? Yes I’m an old fashioned traditionalist when it comes to nutrition and hopefully in a good way. In reality diet fads come and go, but the Mediterranean diet has really stood the test of time.

Ivy BraninNovember 16, 2020fertility, diabetes, osteoporosis, weight, anti-inflammatory, proanthocyanidin, antioxidants, dairy-free, pregnancy, omega 3

Is the Keto Diet, the PCOS Diet?

You can’t escape it! Everywhere you go lately, you are bombarded with ads and products for the ketogenic diet aka Keto. There is a large body of evidence supporting the use of the keto diet for diabetes, migraines, seizures, and cancer.

Ivy BraninFebruary 23, 2020pcos, protein, periods, fertility, diabetes, cancer, omega 3Comment

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

Halloween Candy: Those that Fright and Those to Bite

Halloween can present a scary challenge for parents who struggle with getting children to eat health. As a naturopath, I have seen many children with ADD/AHDH, acne, allergies and eczema come through the doors of my New York City office greatly improve by avoiding sugar laced treats.

Ivy BraninOctober 29, 2018holiday, adhd, sugar, diabetes, cardiovascular, cancer Comment

Whole Food Protein Shake

his shake will power you through the hardest and longest of days. It is meant to keep your blood sugars in check so you can start the morning strong and it one of the components of my 10 Day Jump Start program.

Breakfast, Beverages, Desserts and SnacksIvy BraninMarch 13, 2018grain-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, detoxification, diabetesComment

Healthy New Year! Healthy Podcast!

In December, Tom Fuld interviewed me for his podcast series,"The Heart of Healing...The Healer's Journey." We spent a delightful afternoon chatting about my journey to becoming a naturopath...

Ivy BraninJanuary 3, 2018anxiety, cardiovascular, coronary artery disease, diabetes, depression, menopause, colds, immunity, sleep, thyroidComment

Spice Rack Medicine

When you think herbal medicine, you might think of exotic herbs from distant lands with impossible to pronounce names. However, there are many powerful herbs that are readily available in your kitchen...

Ivy BraninDecember 5, 2017sugar, anxiety, cardiovascular, coronary artery disease, diabetes, depression, menopause, mood, anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, colds, immunityComment

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

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

Why You Should be Fermenting Your Foods

That unidentified container covered in blue fur might have colonized some interesting microbes but I wouldn't advocate you eating it. The fermented foods I'm talking about can be easily found at you...

Ivy BraninAugust 26, 2017detoxification, weight, depression, insomnia, sleep, anxiety, colds, immunity, diabetes, magnesium, iron, calcium, fermentation, kombucha, kimchi, natto, misoComment

Glorious Microbes: Discovering the microbiome through science and nutrition

Thursday September 14
7:30-9:00 PM
13th arrondissement Paris, France

News flash: Over half of our cells are not human but bacteria. This collection of microbes is known as the microbiome. Each of us ha...

Ivy BraninAugust 26, 2017detoxification, thyroid, weight, depression, insomnia, sleep, diabetes, fermentation, kimchi, retreat, kombucha, constipation, food preservation, cancer, france, natto, asthma, allergiesComment

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

Dispelling Food Myths

Eating healthy in this modern age can be very confusing. The internet is both a wealth of great and terrible information which only adds to this confusion. To simplify things, here are some of the myt...

logan coxNovember 6, 2016cardiovascular, kale, kidney stones, weight, vitamin e, protein, antioxidants, diabetesComment

Going Japanese to Prevent Disease

For many years Japan has surpassed the rest of the world in life expectancy with the average person living to be 83.7 years. Unfortunately, with a life expectancy of 79.3, the US has fallen quite behi...

logan coxSeptember 3, 2016stress, exercise, aging, cognition, memory, cardiovascular, cancer, antioxidants, omega 3, dha, weight, diabetes, pain, anti-inflammatory, JapanComment

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...

Superfoods You Aren't Hearing Enough About!

Superfoods are all the rage these days. They are finding their way into everything from smoothies to flavored vodkas. Magically, everything becomes a health food! There are some foods that do deserve...

Ivy BraninJune 4, 2014superfoods, natto, kimchi, seaweed, diabetes, nutritional yeast, pcos, fermentation, cardiovascular, immunity, detoxificationComment

Better by Food: No Supplements Required

It is estimated that 75% of chronic diseases are related to diet. So rather than searching for a miracle herb or nutrient, perhaps we need to change what is on our plate. Below are just of a few cond...

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