Wellness and Weight Loss with Dr. Susan

Wellness and Weight Loss with Dr. Susan


Latest Episodes

Unraveling the Mysteries of PCOS: Understanding Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
May 10, 2023

PCOS, or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, affects up to 1 in 10 women ofreproductive age, making it one of the most common endocrine disorders inwomen. Despite its prevalence, PCOS is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed,leading to unnecessary suffering and

Breaking the Taboo: Why Women Fear Estrogen but Embrace Birth Control Pills
May 03, 2023

Hi!Today, women have been taught to fear estrogen but not birth control pills.This does not make sense to me. Birth control pills contain synthetic estrogenand progestins that are foreign to the body, have endocrine disruptor effects,which make blood

Hormone Harmony During Menopause: The answer to Fatigue, Anxiety, Night Sweats and Sleepless Nights
April 29, 2023

Hi,Here's this month's bonus video! Interested in finding out more about balancing your hormones or securing your own Hormone Harmony? Click here, Hormone Harmony Clinic!Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman&#

Combat Menopause Weight Gain with a Hormone Balancing Diet: The Ultimate Guide
April 26, 2023

Hi!Menopause can be a challenging time for women, with symptoms ranging from hot flashes to mood swings. One of the most frustrating symptoms is weightgain, which can be difficult to combat with diet and exercise alone. However, by incorporating a hormo

Surviving Menopause: A Woman's Journey Through the Symptoms and Solutions
April 19, 2023

Hi and welcome to another show!This week we're talking menopause, buckle up because menopause symptoms aren't for the faint of heart. The following is a women's thoughts..."I wake up feeling exhausted even after a full night's slee

Back to the Basics: Embracing the Paleo Lifestyle to Fight Inflammation
April 14, 2023

Hi,Going paleo is all the rage these days, but not everyone is sure where to start. The paleo diet is a popular dietary trend that emphasizes eating foodsthat our hunter-gatherer ancestors would have consumed during the Paleolithic era. In this podcast

Ketones: The Key to Unlocking the Keto Diet Benefits
March 29, 2023

Hi,Ketones are molecules that the body produces when it burns fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. Ketones are the reason keto works (for some people).The keto diet is a low carb, high fat diet that allows your body to switch from using glucose (su

Breaking Up with Sugar: The Science That Drives Your Sugar Cravings
March 22, 2023

Hi!Why is sugar so hard to quit?Sugar addiction is a complex topic that has been studied extensively byresearchers in recent years. The science behind sugar addiction suggests thatit is a result of several factors, including the way sugar affects the

Mastering Your Metabolism: The Key to Sustainable Weight Loss
March 15, 2023

Hi,Welcome to another episode of Wellness & Weight Loss with Dr. Plank!Your metabolism is the process within your body by which food is turned into fuel. Essentially, it's how you make energy for your body to function. Your metabolism determines how

Hashimoto's Diagnosis, Do You Need Synthroid?
March 14, 2023

You may not realize it but...No, not all individuals diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis require Synthroid (levothyroxine) or other thyroid medication, but unfortunately, this information isn't readily shared with you.Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an au