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.

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.

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. 

Oh the delightful summer treat, ice cream!  But if you are dairy-free this summer, the ice cream man's jingle might make you sigh the sound of bitter of defeat.   The good news is there are now so man...

Makes 2
If you're gluten-free, your post Thanksgiving Day brunch just got better thanks to these amazing bagels by Health and fitness expert and personal chef, Sherri Norige, of Shaped by Sherri.  Eve...

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...

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...

Perhaps you have experienced the pain first hand or can remember a certain Seinfeld episode. For the 1 out of 1000 Americans who are hospitalized due to kidney stones each year, this is not a laughing...

Serves 4-6

Besides being my favorite autumn vegetable, pumpkin is a great source of vitamin A, a vital nutrient for radiant skin.

1 (4-5 pound) sugar pie pumpkin
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 small on...

I use to roll my eyes when someone would say, "I'm like a fine wine, I get better with age."  But now as I'm creeping towards my 36th year, I am beginning to see things a little differently.  Though t...