Written by NYANP member Dr. Patricia Pimentel Selassie. While moisturizer use has its place, dry skin is a signal from the body that some things are imbalanced and need our attention. We can actually prevent dry skin in the first place with these three easy, healthful steps! Step 1: Nutrition is always my number one…
Written by Dr. Anne Williams. In this article, Dr. Williams explains how the diagnosis of interstitial cystitis may be part of a greater pattern, which includes heart disease. Patients diagnosed with interstitial cystitis have a greater risk of stroke and other cardiac conditions. This may be in part explained by systemic inflammation and poor immune…
ARTICLE WRITTEN BY DR. PATRICIA PIMENTEL SELASSIE. Stress can often be the root cause of almost any disease. Diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, dementia and eczema are all chronic diseases that are exacerbated with stress. You have probably experienced getting a cold or flu when stressed out and tired. It’s usually a sure sign that you…
New York City based naturopath, Dr Ivy Branin, shows you how to make a bone building multivitamin using nettles.
Written by Dr. Anne Williams. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common infections in older adults, especially in women. However, the infections are also among the most commonly overdiagnosed and overtreated. An overuse of antibiotics to treat urinary tract infections is an issue as your body’s natural stomach flora is disrupted, calling for…
In Part 6 of her Leaky Gut series, Dr. Doni Wilson explains how leaky gut affects more than just your digestion. It can also affect the Gut-Brain Axis, which can lead to neurological symptoms including depression, anxiety, and migraines. Part 6 of Dr. Doni’s Series on Leaky Gut In the first three parts of this…
Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Doni Wilson gives an overview of Leaky Gut. She explains what it is and how to test and treat it naturally. Part 1 of Dr. Doni’s Series on Leaky Gut Leaky Gut, otherwise known as intestinal permeability, is a major underlying cause of many health issues including IBS, headaches, weight gain, Hashimoto’s…
Written by Dr. Patricia Pimentel Selassie. For many people, Naturopathy is somewhat of an unfamiliar term. It might bring to mind images of herbal concoctions, ancient remedies and alternative healing methods that are not practiced in conventional medicine. Though Naturopathic Doctors do have a method that is different from your average MD, you might be…
Written by Dr. Robert Kachko. Our health is a combination of our genetic susceptibility and our lifestyle choices, and our interaction with the environment takes center stage in determining how we feel. At this point, one of the most potent threats to our immediate environment is the impact of external electromagnetic frequencies (EMF). Since most…
Healing Waters Dr. Siobhan Hanlon has spent a lot of time on the water. Born in Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn, her childhood was spent on her father’s boats docked on the bay. She spent countless hours on a ferry commuting to Bridgeport from her apartment in New York. And when she can make time for…
