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.

Here are my most recent posts:

The Multi-Vitamin Controversy

The Multi-Vitamin Controversy

January 6th, 2014

Last summer it was fish oil. Before that it was vitamin E and beta carotene. Medical researchers love to brand nutritional supplements as harmful and are content to base their findings on flawed studies. The news media have been gleefully complicit in this farce and have vigorously stirred the pot. Now it’s multi-vitamin’s turn. To paraphrase Ronald Reagan, “there they go again.”

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Jump Start Your Weight Loss in 2014

Jump Start Your Weight Loss in 2014

January 3rd, 2014

The holiday season has come and gone, and with it came the all-too-common extra weight gained from all of that celebratory food and drink. Try using this simple 4-step program to shed those pounds and more, in twenty-one-four.

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6 Great Reasons to Have a Pet

6 Great Reasons to Have a Pet

December 24th, 2013

The joys of pet ownership have been understood by people all over the world for thousands of years. But they do more than just make you happy; they are good for your health. In fact, owning a pet might just save your life.

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7 Foods to Help You Sleep

7 Foods to Help You Sleep

December 18th, 2013

According to the National Sleep Foundation, as many as 2 in 5 American adults don’t get enough sleep. For many, simple dietary changes may offer the solution to getting more and better quality sleep each night.

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Health Benefits of Colon Cleansing

The Health Benefits of Colon Cleansing

December 10th, 2013

The “colon-cleanse,” long disavowed by the medical community, is making a comeback among those drawn to alternative therapies.

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Eat Bugs, Lose Weight

Eat Bugs, Lose Weight

December 5th, 2013

Discover how some incredibly tiny creatures can have a huge impact on your weight.

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Coenzyme Q10 – The Everywhere Vitamin

December 3rd, 2013

Discovered in 1957, Coenzyme Q10’s value in protecting heart health has been well-documented. Emerging research studies point to a wide array of health benefits associated with supplementation of this vital nutrient.

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Comparison of Popular Thanksgiving Foods

Comparison of Popular Thanksgiving Foods

November 22nd, 2013

Thanksgiving Day is a time for celebrating with a traditional family feast. The foods at any table can vary depending on region, culture, family preferences or even economic concerns. But can any single food choice be deemed better than all others?

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The Importance of Sleep and 5 Ways to Get More of it

5 Ways to Improve Your Sleep

November 19th, 2013

As many as 95% of Americans will experience insomnia at some point in their lives. Since even one bad night can have negative health effects, taking steps to get all 40 winks is a good idea.

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Pre-exercise Stretch

Improve Your Workout By Not Doing This

November 7th, 2013

Newly published research supports what experienced fitness professionals have known and taught for years – eliminate pre-exercise stretching to improve your workout and reduce injury.

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