Dr Ivy Branin, ND | Naturopathic Lifestyle and Women's Health Blog

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Ivy BraninAugust 4, 2019holiday

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, nettles

What’s Tanking your Thyoid?

Earlier this month I had the opportunity to share some startling statistics with the women of Kathy Gelfand’s Empowered Lunch Hour. Believe it 1 out of 8 women will develop a thyroid condition in their lifetime and women are 3-5 times more likely to suffer from thyroid problems than men.

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

Dr Ivy brings Nutrition to Genesis Fertility

This Tuesday I had the honor of being invited by Dr. David Kulak, M.D., the director of the Gamete Donation Program and the Reproductive Technology program at Genesis Fertility to present on nutrition and fertility to the rest of his medical team. Here are a few highlights from my talk.

Ivy BraninDecember 11, 2018pregnancy, protein, sugar, fertility, omega 3, cod liver oil, progesterone, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, nutsComment

Lady's Moon Time Pancakes

These tasty banana pancakes are perfectly balance for women following a seed cycling protocol to help manage their periods and fertility natural. Don’t worry men you can enjoy them too!

BreakfastIvy BraninDecember 3, 2018recipe, pregnancy, fertility, PMS, menopause, periods, gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free

Winter Holiday Special

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Ivy BraninNovember 30, 2018holidayComment

Enjoy Thanksgiving and Still Fit into Your Jeans

Your kid’s Halloween candy might seem like pure child’s play in comparison to the marathon of holiday eating we are entering now till New Years. If you are someone who has finally conquered the scale and surrendered that last 5-10 lbs of weight loss, Thanksgiving can truly be a nightmare.

Ivy BraninNovember 19, 2018holiday, weight, water, sugar, protein, nutsComment

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, pcosComment

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, cancerComment

Grain-free Chocolate Chip Cookies

These tasty treats can even fool the pickiest of palates. They are both sugar and grain free so making them legal on most diets.

Desserts and SnacksIvy BraninSeptember 14, 2018gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, chocolate, sugarComment

But I’m not overweight! How could I have PCOS

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects about 17.8% of women of childbearing age and describes a cluster of symptoms that includes absent or irregular periods, facial hair, acne, hair loss and infertility.

Ivy BraninMay 15, 2018Comment

Post-Pill Reset

Women go on birth control pills for a variety of reasons. Perhaps you have been on and off them since you were 14 because you had unbearable cramps or extremely heavy bleeding…

Ivy BraninMay 6, 2018PMS, Birth Control, bpa, periods, pcos, Liver, estrogen, progesterone

PMS: Which one are you?

Everything was going great until you enter that dreaded week before your period. You felt completely fine, rational and sane the week before and now you are feeling like a complete basket case thanks to that three letter word, PMS….

Ivy BraninApril 29, 2018PMS, estrogen, progesterone, Birth Control, Liver, stress, sugar, indole-3-carbinol, insomnia, weight

You happier than ever!

Perhaps I will never be as happy as I was at 2 years old, but there are many things that we can do to make our lives happier and relieve us from the occasional lows. It is unfortunate that in the U.S....

Ivy BraninApril 2, 2018depression, lavender, happiness, aromatherapy, mood, yoga, meditation, exercise

Introducing the Emunctories

Emunctory is a fancy term naturopaths use when referring to an organ of elimination. These organs which include skin, lungs, liver, small and large intestines and kidneys, help us get rid of toxins th...

Ivy BraninMarch 16, 2018detoxification, liver, skin, asthma, kidney, vitamin e, constipation, castor oil, dandelion, burdock

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

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 11, 2018aphrodisiacs, menopause, erectile dysfunction, damiana, maca, ginseng, mood, asthma, depression, headache, fertility, diabetes, cardiovascular, thyroid, anxiety

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

Refer a Friend February Special

Now till February 28

Don't keep naturopathic medicine and Simplicity Health Associates a secret! Share the way better health naturally with your friends and family.
This month is the perfect time to re...

Ivy BraninFebruary 1, 2018holidayComment

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