Peter G. Roy, DC, CFT

Dr. Peter Roy graduated from the National University of Health Sciences as a Doctor of Chiropractic in 1990 and began his career in private practice shortly thereafter. He received his certification as an Industrial and Occupational Health Specialist from the Northwestern College of Chiropractic. During his career, Dr. Roy received hundreds of hours of post-doctoral training in nutrition. He has 22 years of experience in private practice and spent 10 years as an independent health consultant to medium and large corporations in the New York City metropolitan area. He has lectured extensively on weight-loss and nutrition to businesses and their employees, and has coached collegiate and amateur athletes as well as individual patients in the principles of nutrition, fitness and physique transformation. He is a member in good standing of the International Sports Science Association, is a Certified Fitness Trainer and a trained specialist in Kettlebell fitness instruction. He lives in New York with his wife, Beth and their young son, Luke.

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Foods That Support Vibrant and Healthy Skin

Foods that Support Healthy and Vibrant Skin

November 1st, 2013

Over 43 billion dollars are spent each year on skin care in the United States. While people are willing to spend time and money on topical treatments, they often undo that good with nutrition that is not skin-friendly. These simple food choices will help make your skin healthier from the inside out.

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Diabetes: Preventing the Most Preventable Disease

Diabetes: Preventing the Most Preventable Disease

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. The occurrence of Type 2 diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. By following this simple plan you can prevent becoming a casualty of this chronic, debilitating disease.

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The Baby Weight Wars

The Baby Weight Wars

October 17th, 2013

How much weight you gain during pregnancy matters – your health, your child’s growth and development and your ability to return to a healthy, pre-pregnancy weight depend on when, how much and how fast it happens.

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Getting to Know Your Liver

Getting To Know Your Liver

October 16th, 2013

“Is life worth living? It all depends on the liver.” ~William James (American Philosopher)

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How to Protect Yourself Against Oxidative Stress

October 11th, 2013

The toxic environment of modern day living can create stress beyond that which can be managed by the human body. Use these nutrients provided by nature to protect your health and stay younger longer.

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Nature's Perfect Food - The Whole Egg

Nature’s Perfect Food – The Whole Egg

September 27th, 2013

Emerging research is confirming what we should have understood all along about the much-maligned egg yolk – it’s good for you. Eat up!

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When Are You Too Old to Exercise?

When Are You Too Old to Exercise?

September 11th, 2013

For many years conventional wisdom said that as we age we hit a point where exercise is no longer safe or effective, and there will come a time when we should give it up. When researchers put this postulate to the test, the results were unexpected.

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Natural Medicine: Healing with Honey

Natural Medicine: Healing with Honey

September 6th, 2013

Ancient cultures used this natural sweetener as a treatment for many common ailments. More than a few studies show results that support the use of honey as a very real, effective medicine.

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Eat a Peach

Natural Medicine: Eat a Peach

August 21st, 2013

On the list of degenerative diseases, metabolic syndrome ranks very high for its destructive capabilities. Emerging research shows how, once again, nature provides the best medicine. I give you. . .the Peach.

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Something Fishy at The National Cancer Institute

August 14th, 2013

A research article recently published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute drew conclusions that sparked a media frenzy, loudly proclaiming that fish oil supplementation increased prostate cancer risk. A closer look at this research incites a very different conclusion.

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