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Mark Johnson's book “Life As Play” chronicles his sixty-year spiritual odyssey with some of the most fascinating spiritual teachers of the last half-century.
Mark Johnson's book “Life As Play” chronicles his sixty-year spiritual odyssey with some of the most fascinating spiritual teachers of the last half-century. His travels take him from the mountains of Pennsylvania to exotic temples in China, Tibet, France, and eventually to the wild and dangerous hills of Malibu, California.
According to Mark, the stereotype of spiritual life is often considered dull, boring, and strait-laced is absurd! In Life as Play, Johnson traces his spiritual development and explains how laughter, fun, sex, chaos, and paradox were instrumental in what he calls 'playing with enlightenment.'
Mark Johnson is a semi-retired Tai Ji and Chi Gung instructor and healer. Mark has studied and practiced Eastern Philosophy for over 45 years and has apprenticed with some of the most prominent Vedanta, Zen, and Daoist teachers in the world. He has been a member and research subject at the Institute of Noetic Sciences for nearly 15 years.
We hit 500 episodes this week! And we couldn't have done it without each and every one of our listeners, we are so grateful for you!
On that note, Dr. Susanne will be taking the summer off from the podcast for some RV travels and a long-awaited trip back to South Korea with her mother! Expect new episodes to come back in the fall, and until then, enjoy your summer!
What if our bodies and health are not as static and mechanical as we’ve been taught to believe? What if we are able to play a dynamic role in shaping our overall health, and utilize our body’s natural intelligence to activate our inner radiance?What if our bodies and health are not as static and mechanical as we’ve been taught to believe? What if we are able to play a dynamic role in shaping our overall health, and utilize our body’s natural intelligence to activate our inner radiance? What if electricity is the missing element in our current model of health and well-being?
Well, we're diving into something new this week on Wellness For Life; tuning the human biofield and using our own electromagnetism to recharge, rewire and raise our voltage!
Eileen Day McKusick has been researching the many facets of health and human potential for the past 35 years. In 1996, she picked up her first set of tuning forks and began incorporating them into her massage therapy practice. After witnessing the positive effects on her clients, she began researching the effects of therapeutic sound on the human body and energy field, ultimately creating the sound therapy method of Biofield Tuning.
Eileen is also the founder of Biofield Tuning Institute, which conducts grant-funded, peer-reviewed, and published research on the human biofield in partnership with other research organizations.
She tells us all about how she got into this practice, how it works, the power of the outdoors, and auras.
We all strive for a vibrant, joyful life, but many factors and stressors can get in the way of that.We all strive for a vibrant, joyful life, but many factors and stressors can get in the way of that.
So today we have on the show Dr. Susanne's good friend Dr. Evelyne Leone. She is the founder of the Institute of Conscious Health, is a board-certified expert physician in Anti Aging, Functional and Regenerative Medicine, and also holds certifications in Brain Fitness, Ayurvedic Medicine, Yoga, and Reiki.
She combines conventional, holistic medicine, and mind-body practices to address chronic and diseases, prevent disease, and slow down the aging process.
Her new book Into The Heart of Health, she says is "a concise book that everyone could benefit from in a practical way rather than a medical encyclopedia, yet I wanted it to carry a soulful message about self-love and self-care that would be transformative to the reader."
We talk all about her book today, keeping your body in balance with movement, connecting with your body, and guides us through a mind-body scan.
Studies have shown that regions with low COVID 19 fatality rates eat large quantities of fermented foods. This is a perfect example of the gut-immune connection, and how food really is medicine!Studies have shown that regions with low COVID 19 fatality rates eat large quantities of fermented foods. This is a perfect example of the gut-immune connection, and how food really is medicine!
Dr. Emeran Mayer is a gastroenterologist, lecturer, author, editor, neuroscientist, documentary filmmaker, and professor in the Departments of Medicine, Physiology, and Psychiatry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
Throughout his career – both in his research and clinical practice, Mayer has pursued a Buddhist philosophy of interconnectedness, balance, and compassion. He has explored ancient healing practices of primal people around the world, of Native Americans and those in the Traditional Chinese and Aryuvedic tradition, and has always strived to integrate the wisdom of these traditions with the discoveries of modern science.
Today we'll talk about his latest book The Gut-Immune Connection, how gut microbes are active participants in the communications between your brain and your gut,
Why a diet that is optimal for your gut microbes is also best for your brain health, How to “listen to your gut” and be mindful of the signals your body is sending you, and of course, kimchi.
We have a very special guest on Wellness For Life today, Alan Arkin!We have a very special guest on Wellness For Life today, Alan Arkin!
He's starred on Broadway, television, almost 60 films and has won almost every acting award in North America. But today he will be diving into his new book Out of My Mind: (Not Quite a Memoir).
In this encore episode from November 2020, Alan and Dr. Susanne talk spiritual journeys, looking to nature for answers, and get into the nitty-gritty of his latest book.
Do you often forget a person’s name minutes after meeting them? Are you easily distracted? In the digital age we now live in, it can be difficult to stay focused.
Do you often forget a person’s name minutes after meeting them? Are you easily distracted? In the digital age we now live in, it can be difficult to stay focused.
Besides all the digital distractions, there may be other factors contributing to our lack of concentration: Poor nutrition, inadequate sleep, and dehydration maybe just some of the reasons why your mental focus is less sharp.
Well, Dr. David Calabro is here to help us out today. He works out of Linwood NJ and has his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in Marietta, Georgia, as well as his certification in Clinical Nutrition from the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Calabro is also trained in the practice of fasting patients who wish to undergo prolonged, water-only detoxification fast.
There are a million reasons to procrastinate things on your to-do list: anxiety, not wanting to tackle a difficult conversation, finding better more fun things to do! But whatever the reason, procrastination keeps us from moving forward and away from living our best lives.There are a million reasons to procrastinate things on your to-do list: anxiety, not wanting to tackle a difficult conversation, finding better more fun things to do! But whatever the reason, procrastination keeps us from moving forward and away from living our best lives.
Known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” Dr. Alice Fong, ND,helps busy professionals break free from their stress and anxiety so that they can focus on what matters to them using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder and CEO of Amour de Soi Wellness, which offers one-on-one wellness programs, corporate wellness workshops, e-learning, and resilience training courses.
This episode is chock full of tips on how to stop procrastinating once and for all! With ideas like how to prioritize your tasks, putting things in your calendar, and how to motivate yourself.
And text YES to 66866 for more tools & tips sent directly to your phone!
Getting older is inevitable, but studies show that as we age we tend to gain 1-2 pounds per YEAR, which could ultimately lead to serious heart problems, high blood pressure, and diabetes.Getting older is inevitable, but studies show that as we age we tend to gain 1-2 pounds per YEAR, which could ultimately lead to serious heart problems, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
Dr. Mimi Secor has been a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Women’s Health, for over 40 years. She is a popular National Speaker and Consultant, educating advanced practice clinicians and consumers around the country and the world. She is also the author of Debut a New You: Transforming Your Life at Any Age.
She is here to tell us how healthy aging is possible, managing a stressful life and maintaining healthy habits, the problem with yoyo dieting, how to stop it, and the importance of weight lifting as your age.
Download a FREE copy of Dr. Mimi's book here, and check out her app by texting DRMIMI to 36260.
Anger affects us not only emotionally, but mentally and physically as well.Anger affects us not only emotionally, but mentally and physically as well. Anger triggers the body's fight or flight response, stimulating the adrenals to flood the body with stress hormones. But studies show a barrage of stress chemicals can eventually cause health problems like skin and gut problems, as well as many more.
Carol Barkeshas an MBA in Conflict Management and Negotiation and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in peak performance psychology with an emphasis in Neuroscience and Conflict Management. Her approach to conflict is brain-based, so her information is fresh, relevant, and highly effective.
She joins us to talk about her 7 steps to anger management, including exploring the root of your anger, reframing your thoughts, creating your own CRAP board, and limiting your exposure to negative things that you cannot control.
Are you struggling to conceive? If so, you are not alone. 1 in 8 couples has difficulty getting and staying pregnant in the US, even if they are healthy people.Are you struggling to conceive? If so, you are not alone. 1 in 8 couples has difficulty getting and staying pregnant in the US, even if they are healthy people.
According to Dr. Robert Kiltz, many people underestimate the serious impact that diet lifestyle, and stress have on fertility.
Dr. Robert Kiltz is Founder and Director of CNY Fertility, ranked among the top ten fertility centers in the nation, with over 300 employees, and chapters in six locations including Atlanta and Montreal.
Listen as the doctors discuss how younger people are having more fertility problems these days, lifestyle & diet changes to boost fertility, cholesterol & hormone production, and eating one meal / one snack a day.
Have you ever had a food coma? You must have. That drowsy feeling and fatigue after a huge, huge meal. But did you know food can affect your brain and mental health, even if it's not a Thanksgiving feast that puts you to sleep?Have you ever had a food coma? You must have. That drowsy feeling and fatigue after a huge, huge meal. But did you know food can affect your brain and mental health, even if it's not a Thanksgiving feast that puts you to sleep?
Today we have Dr. Uma Naidoo on the show, a triple threat in the food space, as an awarded board-certified psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School, professional chef, nutrition specialist and author of the recently released This is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More.
The book provides a roadmap to the dietary choices that most impact mental health and today on Wellness for Life, Dr. Uma discusses the cutting-edge data that explains how food contributes to our mental health and the science behind the ways a healthy diet can help treat and prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues.
A lack of exercise can make you feel lethargic, fatigued, and weary. As it progresses, along with it can come depression and decreased motivation.A lack of exercise can make you feel lethargic, fatigued, and weary. As it progresses, along with it can come depression and decreased motivation.
Well, our guest today believes that some rest can be sacred, and is here to talk about the 7 types of rest you need to be your most productive, as well as her new book Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity.Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is an author, speaker, and board-certified physician. She has an active medical practice in Alabama (near the Birmingham area), and a national and international media resource on the mind, body, spirit connection and has been featured in Women's Day, Redbook, and First For Women magazine.
We'll hear about all types of rest (that arent just sleeping), practicing brain dumping, and relaxing in the busyness of modern society.
Do you or your loved ones have any of these symptoms at home or in their office: sneezing often, runny nose, itchy eyes, or a cough? Fatigue or difficulty focusing? all f these symptoms can be due to mold!Do you or your loved ones have any of these symptoms at home or in their office: sneezing often, runny nose, itchy eyes, or a cough? Fatigue or difficulty focusing? all f these symptoms can be due to mold!
The average person takes 20,000 breaths per day and each one is an opportunity to put pollutants into your lungs and body and to increase health risks if you are exposed to air pollution—and chances are the air in your home is making you sick, increasing your risk to be hospitalized from COVID, and causing your asthma and allergies, according to international mold expert and speaker for the Indoor Air Quality Association, Michael Rubino.
Michael Rubino aka The Mold Medic. He is the authority on mold remediation. As President of All American Restoration, Rubino specializes in working with people who are immunocompromised or have acute and sustained reactions to mold exposure.
Listen today as he talks about the type of molds to look for in your house and how they can affect you.
Teaching kids to eat right can be tricky. You don't want to turn every meal into a lecture, but waiting too long could result in unhealthy eating habits.Teaching kids to eat right can be tricky. You don't want to turn every meal into a lecture, but waiting too long could result in unhealthy eating patterns.
But Kathryn Guylay wants to make the process easier, even fun! Her work uses the power of peer to peer messaging, augmented reality, and imagination to teach healthy habits to our kids.
Kathryn is a speaker, certified nutritional counselor, and coach with a master’s degree in business administration (MBA). She is a serial entrepreneur in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. She serves as a Board member and Mentor for a business accelerator/incubator (the Ketchum Innovation Center).
She is also the award-winning and bestselling author of two books, Mountain Mantras: Wellness and Life Lessons from the Slopes and Give It a Go, Eat a Rainbow (a children’s picture book). Kathryn credits her family for her continued passion for nutrition and healthy living.
In this episode, Kathryn talks about her nonprofit Nurture, making learning interactive, eating the rainbow, and how to make a picky eater the solution to the problem.
Getting kids off their devices and outside to play can be challenging these days. Experts say children are supposed to be doing 60 minutes of moderate to physical activity each day, but that has been on the decline in recent years, and especially in this sedentary year of pandemic life.Getting kids off their devices and outside to play can be challenging these days. Experts say children are supposed to be doing 60 minutes of moderate to physical activity each day, but that has been on the decline in recent years, and especially in this sedentary year of pandemic life. 20% of American kids even meet the criteria for obesity.
Dr. Daniel Fulham O’Neill is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine doctor, and sport psychologist. At the intersection of physical health and sports, he has built over 30+ years a successful medical practice and revolutionary education platform that is transforming today’s approach to children’s fitness.
He talks with Dr. Susanne about rebranding physical education, the importance of getting outside wherever you are, encouraging play in our kids, segregating students into athlete and non-athlete, and where we can go from here.
As research into the benefits of cannabis continues, and stigmas around the drug fall to the wayside, there are so many issues that can be eased by this plant. Sleep difficulties being one of them.As research into the benefits of cannabis continues, and stigmas around the drug fall to the wayside, there are so many issues that can be eased by this plant. Sleep difficulties being one of them. Well, Dr. Jordan Tishler is one of our favorite guests and our show's cannabis expert, and is back on today telling us how cannabis can help many sleep issues.
Dr. Tishler is a Harvard-trained cannabis specialist and CEO/CMO of inhaleMD, a Boston-based patient-focused clinical practice. Today he'll talk about some of the most common sleep issues that can be alleviated by cannabis, the difference in approach to those who have difficulties falling asleep vs staying asleep, pain management, and more.
With all of our focus on the COVID-19 pandemic, we are forgetting about another ongoing fight - a lack of exercise and a sedentary lifestyle.With all of our focus on the COVID-19 pandemic, we are forgetting about another ongoing fight - a lack of exercise and a sedentary lifestyle.
Remember the expression “sitting is the new smoking”? This phenomenon still rings true and it has gotten worse because of COVID-19. One of the many negative effects of the pandemic is that it has made Americans even more sedentary - and the effects of this are long lasting. With the continued rising number of Coronavirus cases, more people are staying home, working remotely, and getting less exercise, and simply not moving enough.
Dr. Zvi Pearlstein is a medical doctor and pioneer in the world of holistic wellness and pain management, as well as a best selling author.
He joins Dr. Susanne to talk about sitting vs. standing (spoiler alert: neither are the answer really), achieving optimal range of motion in your neck, and some of his inventions to help us get moving!
Memory loss is embarrassing and creates a lot of fear in people. No one wants to suffer from dementia or loss of cognitive ability.Memory loss is embarrassing and creates a lot of fear in people. No one wants to suffer from dementia or loss of cognitive ability.
But you can eat to support your brain health and reduce the risk of memory loss.
Top 5 Foods for Brain Health
- Caviar: Contains a unique blend of Omega-3s, B vitamins, minerals, protein, and antioxidants. If you don’t like caviar, eat fish daily. Flaxseeds and hemp seeds are good substitutes for vegans.
- Dark, leafy greens: Rich in disease-fighting nutrients and fiber.
- Berries: Contain antioxidants and have a low glycemic index.
- Extra virgin olive oil: Rich in Omega-3s, vitamin E, and monosaturated fat.
- Water: Hydrates the brain so energy can be generated
Listen as Dr. Lisa Mosconi joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss how nutrition contributes to brain health.
You can try all the diets, fads, workouts on TikTok, and more, but sometimes achieving optimal wellness goes even deeper than just eating healthy. There's that certain spark that some people have; a warmth and magnetism in their personality, the room really does light up when they walk in.You can try all the diets, fads, workouts on TikTok, and more, but sometimes achieving optimal wellness goes even deeper than just eating healthy. There's that certain spark that some people have; a warmth and magnetism in their personality, the room really does light up when they walk in.
Dr. Lisa Koche joins us once again on Wellness For Life today. She is a triple boarded in Internal Medicine, Bariatrics, and Anti-Aging and Regenerative medicine, and best selling author of Get Lit.
Listen as these ladies dive into what it means to "get lit," her own complicated wellness journey, creating a positive mindset for growth, dehydration and structuring your water, and much much more!
Are you getting enough sulfur in your diet?Sulfur, the “forgotten mineral,” is rarely discussed by healthcare professionals. This mineral is important for muscle and joint integrity, cellular detoxification, and more.
You may have a sulfur deficiency. Artificial fertilizers don’t contain sulfur, which means our food supply lacks sulfur.
Seafood, grass-fed beef, and organic eggs are good sources of sulfur. High-sulfur vegetables include garlic, onions, and cruciferous vegetables.
Listen to this encore episode from 2018 as Dr. Stephanie Seneff joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss the importance of sulfur for optimal wellness.
Dr. Jordan Tishler is back on the show to continue our conversation on the many benefits of medicinal cannabis. Today we're talking about your sex life, and how many common issues can be relieved in the bedroom, with a little cannabis.Dr. Jordan Tishler is back on the show to continue our conversation on the many benefits of medicinal cannabis. Today we're talking about your sex life, and how many common issues can be relieved in the bedroom, with a little cannabis.
Dr. Tishler is a Harvard-trained cannabis specialist and CEO/CMO of inhaleMD, a Boston-based patient-focused clinical practice.
This is a newer field in terms of cannabis use, but can show some drastic results! Dr. Tishler talks with Dr. Susanne about how using it can help lift roadblocks in your sex life, the different strains we hear about, the problem with current treatments for sexual dysfunctions, the important timing of edibles, and the pros and cons of heading to your local dispensary.
Hypnotherapy uses relaxation techniques, extreme concentration, and intense attention to reach a heightened level of consciousness. Research suggests hypnosis benefits not only psychological but behavioral and physical wellbeing also, including addictions, grief, and anxiety to name a few.Hypnotherapy uses relaxation techniques, extreme concentration, and intense attention to reach a heightened level of consciousness. Research suggests hypnosis benefits not only psychological but behavioral and physical wellbeing also, including addictions, grief, and anxiety to name a few.
Joining us today to answer all your questions on hypnotherapy is Kiné Corder. She is the CEO of Presidential Lifestyle, a National Certified Counselor, an international speaker, and the world’s #1 clinical hypnotherapist specializing in stress management.
As a former Morgan Stanley financial advisor, Kiné realized that high achievers needed help with more than just the numbers because resistance was getting in the way of them executing on their financial plans.
In 2014, Kiné made the shift to therapy as she discovered that the resistance that kept high achievers from executing on their financial plans was the same resistance that therapists, doctors, and wellness professionals experience when creating treatment plans for patients.
Listen to Kiné's own podcast Money & Meaning here.
The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and channels that work to rid the body of toxins and other unwanted material. Its main function is to transport lymph fluid throughout the body.The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and channels that work to rid the body of toxins and other unwanted material. Its main function is to transport lymph fluid throughout the body.
Dr. Loretta Friedman opened her Chiropractic practice in 1994, and is one of two Directional Non-Force Technique® Chiropractors in all of New York State, with patients come from all over for relief of pain, musculoskeletal swelling, inflammation problems, and disc issues.
As a woman’s health expert, Dr. Friedman harnesses proprietary protocols for Anti-Aging, Metabolic Detoxification, and Lymph-Biologics™, a unique form of lymphatic drainage.
She tells us all about lymph drainage, why it's so important for breast health, and how to improve your drainage.
Every day around 10,000 babies are born in the United States, and 1/3 of those are born via cesarian section (c-section). This rate continues to climb, with many experts saying it's getting too high.Every day around 10,000 babies are born in the United States, and 1/3 of those are born via cesarian section (c-section). This rate continues to climb, with many experts saying it's getting too high.
Dr. Stuart Fischbein, MD OB/GYN has been in the private practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Southern California since 1986. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1982. He has a long history of support for Midwives and the alternative to the medical model of birth they provide.
he is a long-time outspoken advocate of a woman's' right to informed consent and refusal and the exercise of her free will, and since 2010, Dr. Fischbein continues to provide direct patient care and attend home and birth center births with his midwife colleagues. He has published two papers and one case report highlighting his experiences and continues to travel and lecture on reteaching breech birth.
he joins Dr. Susanne to talk about a woman's choice in the birthing process, informed consent, how he got into the holistic approach to pregnancy and birth, and the main differences between natural and hospital births.
As new cases of coronavirus surge, many other countries have been able to curb their numbers, but the US has not. What is different about our immune systems in this country? Today's guest is here to help us out.As new cases of coronavirus surge, many other countries have been able to curb their numbers, but the US has not. What is different about our immune systems in this country? Today's guest is here to help us out.
Dr. Charles Bens is a writer, speaker, and founder of Healthy @ Work, Inc. is a wellness education and consulting company focused on improving the health of employees.
This week he talks with Dr. Susanne about metabolic health, the importance of getting enough Vitamin D, toxins, and the 6 stages of cellular deterioration.
In order to heal you must be willing to feel. The good, the bad, and all the experiences you encounter.In order to heal you must be willing to feel. The good, the bad, and all the experiences you encounter.
Sara Schulting Kranz exemplifies this practice. She is a professional life and leadership coach, motivational speaker, and certified wilderness guide. She specializes in helping those who have suffered hardship or trauma to find forgiveness and strength in their lives through guided wilderness retreats in locations such as the Grand Canyon and the Pacific Rim.
In this episode, she discusses with Dr. Susanne her commitment to changing the definition of “forgiveness” in The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the science of trauma, and her story as a survivor of sexual assault, rejoicing in nature, and how she made sense of it all in her new book Walk Through This: Harness the Healing Power of Nature and Travel the Road to Forgiveness.
Tami Meraglia, M.D. is a physician with a passion: to help women take charge of their own hormone health and happiness.Tami Meraglia, M.D. is a physician with a passion: to help women take charge of their own hormone health and happiness. Her unique voice is sorely needed today as women face hormone imbalances and deficiencies before, during, and after menopause. These conditions, which can assault the quality of life, are nothing new.
She started out as a traditional MD in family practice, but as her patients came in with ailments that this style of medicine deemed "fine" she switched up her career.
She talks with Dr. SUsanne about really listening to patients, making lifestyle changes for longterm results, fixing your gut, and why you should bank your stem cells now!
We have a very special guest on Wellness For Life today, Alan Arkin!We have a very special guest on Wellness For Life today, Alan Arkin!
He's starred on Broadway, television, almost 60 films and has won almost every acting award in North America. But today he will be diving into his new book Out of My Mind: (Not Quite a Memoir).
Alan and Dr. Susanne talk spiritual journeys, looking to nature for answers, and get into the nitty-gritty of his latest book.
Cannabis as a medical therapy can be a tough idea for some to wrap their heads around, after decades of being told it's a harmful drug.Cannabis as a medical therapy can be a tough idea for some to wrap their heads around, after decades of being told it's a harmful drug. So what are the benefits of using cannabis in a medical setting, what's the difference between cannabis and hemp, should you smoke it or eat it? We'll break this all down for you in today's episode
We have one of the leading experts in the fast-growing industry of cannabis therapeutics joining Dr. Susanne today. His is Dr. Jordan Tishler, a Harvard-trained cannabis specialist, CEO/CMO of inhaleMD, a Boston-based patient-focused clinical practice and has also practiced for the Boston Veterans’ Administration for 15 years.
Listen as the doctors discuss the differences between marijuana, CBD & hemp, the best ways to take cannabis for the best results, and how dosing works.
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jyothi Rao, co-author of Body on Fire: How Inflammation Triggers Chronic Illness and the Tools We Have to Fight It. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jyothi Rao, co-author of Body on Fire: How Inflammation Triggers Chronic Illness and the Tools We Have to Fight It. She is a strong proponent of holistic medicine, certified in Medical Acupuncture from UCLA, working out of her practice at the Shakthi Health & Wellness Center.
The title derives from the concept that when the body becomes imbalanced, it becomes irritated and inflamed or a “body on fire.” There is more to healing inflammation than using pharmaceuticals, so they emphasize implementing lifestyle interventions that get to the root of the problem rather than simply treating the symptoms.
In this jam-packed episode, we learn how to assess our own energy, lifestyle, diet, and mental state, as well as discover unique physical and emotional triggers, which are often precursors to illness.
Switching to a plant-based diet, improving your gut bacteria, increasing movement through yoga or exercise, adopting sleep hygiene practices, staying hydrated, and adopting a few mind-body techniques are easy-to-implement lifestyle habits that offer far-reaching benefits, such as enhanced energy, greater flexibility, better digestion,
improved mood, and less or no pain.
This knowledge is empowering and can lead to healing and enduring wellness. Body On Fire is a roadmap to a stronger, healthier, more vital state of being.
There's one big topic that will cross the mind of every parent eventually: When do I talk to my kids about sex? Or, at what age do my children need to know about sex? And then, how do you tackle this conversation?
There's one big topic that will cross the mind of every parent eventually: When do I talk to my kids about sex? Or, at what age do my children need to know about sex? And then, how do you tackle this conversation?
Well, Dr. Les Lis is here to help. She is the Shameless Psychiatrist because she is passionate about reducing shame. Dr. Lis is also a medical doctor who is a double board-certified Adult and Child Psychiatrist.
We get into all this sex this episode: getting rid of your own awkwardness as the parent when it comes to sex, managing your child's social media use, the value of dads talking to daughters, mothers talking to sons, and pornography.
The Coronavirus pandemic & subsequent lockdowns are taking a toll on all of us. For our children, added on top of that is the stress of a new school year that looks completely different than before.
The Coronavirus pandemic & subsequent lockdowns are taking a toll on all of us. For our children, added on top of that is the stress of a new school year that looks completely different than before.
Dr. Lisa Koche is triple boarded in Internal Medicine, Bariatrics, and Anti-Aging and Regenerative medicine, and will talk to Dr. Susanne about supporting your kids navigating this new school year.
Hear some tips today on developing routines and sticking to them, how to know if your child is suffering from this extra stress, helping your kids understand what they see in the news about the pandemic, dealing with stress and digestion during these uncertain times, and her favorite supplements & vitamins for the winter season.
If you're going stir crazy during this pandemic, you're not alone! And even as we enter the fall and winter months, getting outside is the best way to beat the need to get outside of your house.If you're going stir crazy during this pandemic, you're not alone! And even as we enter the fall and winter months, getting outside is the best way to beat the need to get outside of your house.
Well if you're tired of just walking around your neighborhood, or doing yoga in your house, have you ever thought of nordic pole walking?
Today, we're talking to Lorne Opler. He is an Adjunct Professor in Nutrition at Seneca College in Toronto and holds a Master's Degree in Health Education and Health Promotion from the University of Texas at Austin, as well as a certified personal trainer, public speaker, and fitness writer.
He joins Dr. Susanne to talk about nordic pole walking, all the gear you may need to level up your hiking game, and why it's the best workout the great outdoors can give you!
Learn more about gear and the sport at Nordixx and American Nordic Walking.
The magic word today is Ayurveda, meaning "the knowledge of life." You may have heard of this practice if you've been looking into holistic or functional medicine before, but what does it encompass?The magic word today is Ayurveda, meaning "the knowledge of life." You may have heard of this practice if you've been looking into holistic or functional medicine before, but what does it encompass?
Dr. Judith Pentz is going to tell us about the healing techniques of Ayurvedic Medicine. She is an integrative psychologist, as well as an assistant professor at the University of New Mexico.
Hear Dr. Pentz & Dr. Susanne discuss exploring the essence of your being, the Ayurvedic cleansing method Panchakarma, morning routines, treating depression holistically, and her book Cleanse Your Body, Reveal Your Soul.
COVID-19 has upended our way of life in so many ways, with economical distress, panic and anxiety, and a rise in domestic violence to name a few.COVID-19 has upended our way of life in so many ways, with economical distress, panic and anxiety, and a rise in domestic violence to name a few.
Today we have Dr. Sandi Curtis on the show, an internationally trained music therapist and author. Her specialty is "feminist music therapy" working with women & children who are survivors of violence, as well as those with special needs and palliative care.
Dr. Curtis tells us today about the rates of domestic violence in the US, connecting music to movement, and how music can help anyone overcome trauma and speak their truths.
According to DONA International, a doula is a "trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother before, during, and shortly after childbirth to help her achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible."According to DONA International, a doula is a "trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother before, during, and shortly after childbirth to help her achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible."Latham Thomas is a celebrity doula and maternal wellness expert, as well as the founder of Mama Glow, a global women’s health and education brand serving women along the childbearing continuum.
She talks about her journey to becoming a doula, advocating for maternal equity, and maternal death in our country, and how those rates are disproportionately affecting black women.
In the U.S., maternal mortality and morbidity disproportionately affect black women at a rate four to five times greater than white women. In New York City, black women are 8 to 12 times more likely than white women to die as a result of pregnancy and birth-related causes.
We drink water and eat food every single day. But have you thought about all of the toxins that are in these things? Lead in water, pesticide in food, toxins are everywhere.
We drink water and eat food every single day. But have you thought about all of the toxins that are in these things? Lead in water, pesticide in food, toxins are everywhere.
With over 30 years in the field, Dr. Joe Nieusma is an expert in the field of toxicology.
He says his mission is to help people realize just how toxic our world is and how they can fight back against it. With a focus on pharmaceuticals and water quality, Dr. Nieusma also started an international scientific consulting firm called Superior Toxicology & Wellness.
He joins Dr. Susanne to talk about the most common toxins, the problem with being on too many pharmaceuticals, and how dosage affects what is toxic to our bodies.
Menopause & perimenopause come with a wide range of side effects - brain fog, fatigue, craving carbs, and gaining weight in all the wrong places.Menopause & perimenopause come with a wide range of side effects - brain fog, fatigue, craving carbs, and gaining weight in all the wrong places.
These are just some of the complaints Dr. Susanne hears from her patients - and our guest today has made it her mission to help women deal with these issues.
Dr. Anna Cabeca is an internationally acclaimed menopause and sexual health expert, and author among other titles.
She is back on the show today to talk with Dr. Susanne about her nickname “The Girlfriend Doctor," nutrition for the menopausal woman, the gut hormone connection, and how a keto diet can help you through this change.
So much is told to us about aging. Some of us look forward to it, but most of us are dreading the process. So what is the truth about aging, what does science have to say about getting older, do we really get better with age?So much is told to us about aging. Some of us look forward to it, but most of us are dreading the process. So what is the truth about aging, what does science have to say about getting older, do we really get better with age?
Dr. Alan Castel is here to talk about some of the myths and paradoxes that surround the aging process. Do we get happier, whats going on with our memories, and finding meaning at this new stage in life.
Dr. Castel is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles, and studies learning, memory, and aging.
30% of Dr. Susanne's patients have been gaining weight since the COVID-19 pandemic started earlier this year.30% of Dr. Susanne's patients have been gaining weight since the COVID-19 pandemic started earlier this year. She believes its most likely due to stress eating and cravings for comfort food, sugar, and alcohol in the midst of this year's chaos.
Julia Ross is a psychotherapist and world leader in nutritional therapy to talk about how our moods and how we eat go hand in hand.
The women discuss how junk food can lead to malnutrition, the importance of protein, and amino acid supplements.
As we learn more about COVID-19 each day, the medical community is adapting to how they treat it as they go.
As we learn more about COVID-19 each day, the medical community is adapting to how they treat it as they go.
But while scientists rush to develop vaccines, Dr. William Li says food is the key tool in the toolbox that almost everyone can access themselves at home to help fight the illness. He is an internationally renowned physician, scientist, and New York Times best selling author.
Dr. Li & Dr. Susanne talk about how COVID-19 is affecting more than the lungs and the respiratory system, improving immunity and protecting ourselves with food, and the benefits of kimchi and other fermented foods.
For over 40 years, the Women's Fund has been helping young women with their wellness in Houston. But due to COVID-19, they now offer their classes and resources online at no cost to women all over.
For over 40 years, the Women's Fund has been helping young women with their wellness in Houston. But due to COVID-19, they now offer their classes and resources online at no cost to women all over.
The fund does so much above and beyond women's healthcare, beginning their education at a 4th-grade level, and also teach skills like resiliency, and helping parents talk to their daughters.
Andrea Watkins is the Program Supervisor at the Women's Fund and joins Dr. Susanne to talk about its history, mission, the social impacts of COVID-19 & isolation in young girls, and building their YouTube channel.
Hearing loss is a big fear of people as they age. And unfortunately, hearing aid technology hasn't made significant moves forward over the years.
Hearing loss is a big fear of people as they age. And unfortunately, hearing aid technology hasn't made significant moves forward over the years.
But that's where Patrick Freuler comes in. The Swiss entrepreneur watched members of his family struggle with hearing loss and decided to do his best to help.
He founded of Audicus, a company based on the simple principle that getting a high-quality hearing aid should be easy, accessible, and affordable.
Patrick talks with Dr. Susanne about his product, the stigma of hearing aids, and making devices for a more tech conscious age.
One of the most common complaints Dr. Susanne hears from her patients are post-prandial symptoms: after eating they feel things like abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and more.
One of the most common complaints Dr. Susanne hears from her patients are post-prandial symptoms: after eating they feel things like abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and more.
Figuring out what foods to eliminate is usually the go-to diagnosis. But sometimes even that is not enough.
Dr. Haya Al-Khatib is on of the lead nutritionists on the study PREDICT-1, published in Nature Medicine, which looked into how inflammation after meals varies significantly among healthy adults, pointing to the need for personalized eating plans.
She talks about the importance of personalizing eating plans, how Artificial Intelligence is being used to help people manage their health more successfully by choosing foods that work optimally with their biology, and the future of precision medicine.
Find the study here.
Despite living a healthy lifestyle, are you still suffering from aches, kidney stones, or feeling low energy?Despite living a healthy lifestyle, are you still suffering from aches, kidney stones, or feeling low energy?
You might have something you’ve never heard of – oxalate poisoning.
Sally K. Norton is a coach, speaker, and expert in all things oxalates - and joins Dr. Susanne to talk about oxalate toxicity, some surprising foods that are high in oxalates (green juice?! Potatoes?!), and how oxalates and calcium affect your gut health.
3 months ago Dr. Susanne broke her foot on vacation - and has been dealing with being in a boot for weeks.
Having never broken a bone until this point, it lead her to think more about bone density, supplements, and weight-bearing bone activity.
3 months ago Dr. Susanne broke her foot on vacation - and has been dealing with being in a boot for weeks.
Having never broken a bone until this point, it lead her to think more about bone density, supplements, and weight-bearing bone activity.
Dr, John Jaquish is an expert in osteogenic loading and joins Dr. Susanne to talk about bone density, load-bearing on bones, healthy calcium levels in the body, and amino acids.
Are you so tired you need to nap during the day? you wake up with a terrible headache? You're a loud snorer? You might be suffering from sleep apnea.Are you so tired you need to nap during the day? you wake up with a terrible headache? You're a loud snorer? You might be suffering from sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea can be serious, and there are many different types.
Dr. Joel Gould is a dentist turned sleep apnea expert after he was diagnosed with it, and has been treating people with obstructive sleep apnea ever since.
Occupational therapists help people get back to doing the things they like to and need to do in their everyday lives.Occupational therapists help people get back to doing the things they like to and need to do in their everyday lives.
Inherently they have a holistic perspective, that focuses on adapting the environment to the needs of a patient.
Susan Roberts joins Dr. Susanne to talk about her decades-long career as an occupational therapist, but also her background in traditional Chinese and native medicine, as well as how she incorporates nature into her practice.
These are unprecedented times, between COVID-19, political unrest, and racial injustices. So how do we manage our physical and mental health with all of this happening around us?These are unprecedented times, between COVID-19, political unrest, and racial injustices. So how do we manage our physical and mental health with all of this happening around us?
Joining Dr. Susanne today is Dr.Brinell Anderson - an African centered clinical psychologist with a focus on historical trauma and meditation. She is here to help us learn how to be more resilient in our daily lives.
Many people have used this quarantine time to get into cooking, eating healthy, and detoxing at home, even Dr. Susanne.Many people have used this quarantine time to get into cooking, eating healthy, and detoxing at home, even Dr. Susanne. With all this extra time between telemedicine calls, she and her husband have been cooking, making more kimchi, and staying active.
Joining Dr. Susanne to talk about healthy detox options on your own is Dr. Tom O'Bryan, also known as the ‘Sherlock Holmes’ for chronic disease.
Dr. Tom would like to thank Dr. Susanne's listeners by giving away these three guides to help you detox your home. Each reference guide focuses on a different room in your home.
Get your vitamin D from a variety of sources to support your overall health.Vitamin D has hormone-like qualities and regulates the functions of over 200 genes. It is essential for growth and development. Over a billion people suffer from vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency.
Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency include fatigue, bone or joint pain, and breathing difficulty. The problem is that these symptoms are associated with other disorders, so it’s hard to pinpoint the lack of vitamin D as the culprit without a blood test.
The best way to get vitamin D is as naturally as possible. A combination of sunlight, supplements, and eating a variety of foods rich in vitamin D will help you get what you need.
Listen as Dr. Nicole Avena joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss vitamin D deficiency.
Have you ever thought about how your grandparents lived, or more specifically...what they ate? It might seem pointless, but it actually can tell us a lot about our health and our bodies.Have you ever thought about how your grandparents lived, or more specifically...what they ate? It might seem pointless, but it actually can tell us a lot about our health and our bodies.
Researcher & bestselling author Judith Finlayson joins Dr. Susanne to discuss her new book You Are What Your Grandparents Ate and the developmental origins of health and disease.
Zinc supplements are flying off the shelves because of their immunity-boosting properties. But can you over stimulate your immune system?Zinc supplements are flying off the shelves because of their immunity-boosting properties. But can you over stimulate your immune system?
Dr. Christine Horner is a leading authority on integrative and preventative, and joined Dr. Susanne to talk immunity and why it's important to keep your immune system healthy - especially in the time of COVID-19.
We need to change our attitude about diabetes.A shocking 30.3 million adult Americans live with type-2 diabetes. Another 84 million more are pre-diabetic.
And, diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death.
We need to change our attitude about this disease.
When she finally understood the root causes underlying type-2 diabetes, Denise A. Pancyrz, author of The Virgin Diabetic: Reverse the Effects of Type 2 Diabetes, Reduce Medication, and Improve Your Glucose Levels, Second Edition, was able to reverse her own condition.
Listen as Denise joins Dr. Susanne to share her own story, what she did to heal herself, and tips for those who are currently struggling.
With restrictions on access to certain mental health offices, individuals might feel like they have no where to turn during the COVID-19 pandemic.People who struggle with anxiety and depression may be feeling especially vulnerable due to social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Not to mention the overwhelming feelings folks are likely experiencing thanks to the devastating news that hits our consciousness every day.
With restrictions on access to certain mental health offices, individuals might feel like they have no where to turn.
Dr. Bruce Kehr, founder and president of Potomac Psychiatry, specializes in helping patients with anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, PTSD, life adjustment issues, and bipolar disorder.
He joins Dr. Susanne to share what he's been seeing in his own practice, when to know when you or a loved one might be struggling, and what mental health resources are available during the pandemic.
Trauma doesn’t just reside inside your mind. Much more importantly, it locks itself in other parts of your body.These are stressful times.
As the spread of coronavirus threatens our physical health, it is also becoming a real threat to our mental health. But, talk therapy may not be enough to address the fear and anxiety many of us are experiencing.
An additional consideration is that trauma doesn’t just reside inside your mind. Much more importantly, it locks itself in other parts of your body. When left unresolved, that trauma continues to live there, impacting your life, your relationships, your sense of safety, and your ability to experience joy in very real ways.
Ilene Smith, author of Moving Beyond Trauma: The Roadmap to Healing from Your Past and Living with Ease and Vitality, joins Dr. Susanne to share how we can process trauma in a non-threatening way, how her approach differs from talk therapy, and some self-care techniques people can implement in the midst of the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Long-term stress can result in mental and physical exhaustion, as well as adrenal burnout.We all need a certain level of stress to enjoy life. This is called “eustress.” This is a level of stress in which we can handle.
But, ongoing stress releases a stress hormone called cortisol, which plummets our immunity. That is never a good thing, but is especially bad at this point in human history: the COVID-19 pandemic.
Long-term stress can result in mental and physical exhaustion, as well as adrenal burnout. Staying calm and not allowing stress to get to us is the key. But that is easier said than done.
Dr. Michael S. Evangel joins Dr. Susanne to discuss 10 ways to override our genetic "hard-wiring" to respond to stress in a healthier way.
With his decades of research on the microbiome, and an expert in functional and integrative medicine, Dr. Raphael Kellman shares tips for optimizing your immunity.Beyond cautionary practices like washing your hands, social distancing, and wearing masks in public, what other steps can you take to ensure your're body is ready to fight off the coronavirus?
With his decades of research on the microbiome, and an expert in functional and integrative medicine, Dr. Raphael Kellman shares tips for optimizing your immune system.
He also explains how the virus "works," providing insight into how certain nutrients and herbs contribute to fighting off infection.
Dr. Rosenberg discusses how to manage the vulnerability we're all feeling during the pandemic.The fear, anxiety, and loss the coronavirus (COVID-19) has burdened us with can be incredibly overwhelming for both adults and children.
How can you manage these unpleasant feelings?
Neuroscientists suggest that the biological lifespan of a "feeling," often known first through bodily sensations, lasts approximately 90 seconds. Best-selling author, consultant, and master clinician, Dr. Joan Rosenberg teaches people to be aware, consciously lean into, and balance unpleasant emotions by riding one or more 90-second waves of the bodily sensations.
Combining more than three decades of clinical experience with aspects of clinical psychology, mindfulness, and neuroscience research, Dr. Rosengberg's book, 90 Seconds to a Life You Love, is a strategic and practical guide on building core emotional strength, reducing anxiety, and developing the confidence you need to create a life of your design -- a life you love -- even during these unprecedented times.
Listen as Dr. Rosenberg joins Dr. Susanne to discuss how to manage the vulnerability we're all feeling during the pandemic.
When it all becomes "too much" for healthcare professionals, burnout results.Healthcare professionals face daily challenges that tax their physical and mental health. This is especially true now, during the COVID-19 crisis.
When it all becomes "too much," burnout results.
The burnout problem not only affects healthcare providers themselves -- it also has a significant impact on their family members and even their patients.
Greg Hammer, MD, is a pediatric intensive care physician, pediatric anesthesiologist, and professor at Stanford University Medical Center. In his new book, GAIN without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for Health Care Professionals, he explores this devastating issue and what can be done to solve it.
Dr. Hammer joins Dr. Susanne to explain all of the potential causes of burnout, what steps can be taken to address it, and why there is hope for the future.
Studies show that anywhere from 20%–40% of perimenopausal women will experience depression.Perimenopause usually occurs between ages 35-50.
Around this age ovulation in women is more erratic and the menstrual cycle becomes irregular. This is caused by an imbalance in female hormones, estrogen and progesterone. Estrogen affects serotonin in the brain and progesterone affects a brain chemical called GABA.
Serotonin and GABA affect mood positively. A disruption in ovulation leads to a disruption in hormones, and this leads to a disruption in mood in the negative which leads to depression. Studies show that anywhere from 20%–40% of perimenopausal women will experience depression.
Signs include irritability, lack of interest in activities, fatigue, lack of motivation, excessive sleeping or insomnia, weight gain, and cravings.
Dr. Eldred Taylor, author of Are Your Hormones Making You Sick?, joins Dr. Susanne to discuss more about this very unique form of depression, as well as the non-pharmaceutical treatment options available.
Dr. Susanne talks with Dr. Ben Weitz, a chiropractic sports physician and functional nutritionist, on the topic of anti-aging medicine.We all want to live long, healthy lives -- but what steps can you take to ensure that is actually feasible?
There are no shortage of books on "anti-aging," so it's hard to know where to turn or who to trust. Each expert has their own take on how to live longer, and many of them provide helpful, scientifically-proven information.
In this episode, Dr. Susanne talks with Dr. Ben Weitz, a chiropractic sports physician and functional nutritionist. The two discuss the latest science behind anti-aging and anti-aging medicine.
RayBiotech has developed a rapid antibody test, using blood from a finger prick, to test for SARS-CoV2.With COVID-19 spreading so quickly, all across the globe, one thing people are wondering -- how can I get tested?
Current testing methods take a few days to get results. In that time, even if one is careful about self-isolating, the infection could spread to others or an individual could become more ill.
RayBiotech is a leading life sciences company providing proteomic discovery tools. The company has developed a rapid antibody test, using blood from a finger prick, to test for SARS-CoV2. Results are available within just 10 minutes.
Dr. Jarad Wilson joins Dr. Susanne to explain how the test works, its accuracy, and where this testing methodology is with the FDA.
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Learning to optimize your brain changes you and will leave you feeling more energetic, creative, focused, balanced, playful, and effective.The more you're able to access and unlock your mind's potential, the more you, your personal relationships, and your business activities will soar.
Unfortunately, most of us have never been given clear directions on how improve, optimize, or even just maintain our brain health. In fact, many of us are quietly suffering from mental ailments that hold us back from fully stepping into the arena, such as:
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Exhaustion
- Brain fog
- Mental and physical sluggishness
- Irritability
- Rigid thinking
- Poor or restless sleep
- Overwhelming fatigue
These symptoms are so prevalent that most of us have simply learned to cope with them -- but that's a bad idea, says Dr. Michael Lewis, founder of the Brain Health Education and Research Institute. Coping means that your brain and therefore your company, your relationships, and your passions are running far below their potential. Coping means that you're quietly sabotaging the things you care the most about.
Learning to optimize your brain changes you and will leave you feeling more energetic, creative, focused, balanced, playful, and effective.
Dr. Lewis joins Dr. Susanne to share tips for optimizing brain health, nutrition, and physical/mental energy. He also discusses the four supplements that virtually everyone needs (and which additional ones every high-performing individual should be taking).
What can you do to protect yourself from contracting the coronavirus?There is a lot of fear surrounding the coronavirus, or COVID-19. What can you do to protect yourself from contracting the virus?
Over the past 30 years, Donna Gates, MEd, ABAAHP, has become one of the most respected authorities in the field of digestive health, diet, and nutrition. She illustrates viruses -- COVID-19 and more -- as dragons. Some of them reside in your body forever (e.g. herpes), while others come and go depending on certain factors.
The best way to "slay" the dragon is to alkalize your body and build up your immunity. Important to note is that much of the body's immunity exists in the gut.
Listen as Donna joins Dr. Susanne to share key strategies for either keeping COVID-19, influenza, and other viruses at bay or addressing them should you become infected.
While many PTSD patients are prescribed pharmaceutical medications to deal with their daily struggles, they don't always work.Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault.
It's normal to have upsetting memories, feel on edge, or have trouble sleeping after this type of event. Anxiety and depression may also result.
While many PTSD patients are prescribed pharmaceutical medications to deal with their daily struggles, they don't always work.
BioReset™ Medical is one of the only clinics in the country to actively treat PTSD and relieve symptoms related to anxiety without the use of traditional pharmaceuticals. The Stellate Ganglion Block is one component of this program.
Listen as Dr. Matt Cook, President and Founder of BioReset™ Medical and BioReset™ International, discusses why his programs are so effective for treating PTSD.
Support your heart by reducing your risk factors.Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in America. Integrative cardiology investigates what influences an individual's heart disease risk.
Diet plays a huge role in heart health. The Mediterranean diet or Paleo diet are great places to start. Eliminating processed foods and reducing sugar support heart health.
Listen as Dr. Howard Elkin joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss heart health.
Work towards your goals and dreams.We all have dreams but sometimes life gets in the way of reaching them.
Goals have a pretty clear path to achievement. If your goal is to clean the garage, the steps to a clean garage are laid out and fairly easy to follow.
Dreams require imagination and don't typically have a clear-cut road map. Imagination invites you to become a more magnificent version of yourself.
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John Neustadt, ND, discusses how osteoporosis is diagnosed, who should be getting tested, risk factors, and how individuals can better take care of their bone health.Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become weak and brittle.
Unfortunately, the first sign of the disease in those who aren't proactive about their bone health is a broken bone -- earning it the "silent disease" label. In fact, it's estimated that 53 million people either already have osteoporosis or are at high risk.
The dangers of the disease are much more dire than simply having to wear a cast. Statistics show that if you have osteoporosis and you break a hip, there's a 20 percent chance you'll die within a year.
John Neustadt, ND, joins Dr. Susanne to discuss how osteoporosis is diagnosed, who should be getting tested, risk factors, and how individuals can better take care of their bone health.
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Take action today to support brain health in your golden years.Researchers are now talking about type 3 diabetes, a chronic condition that affects the brain.
The ApoE4 gene is associated with cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease.
You can take control of your future brain health by supporting it with the right nutrients now.
Listen as Ralph Sanchez joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss the diabetic brain.
Email Ralph here for more information. Schedule a discovery session here.
Find out what happens to your body when you experience trauma and how to work through the trauma.Trauma varies in degrees of intensity, and anxiety can affect us every day.
No matter how you work around that trauma, it will pop up until you’ve healed the psychological and biological damage caused by trauma.
The trauma from our childhood can flare up at various points in life. Denying the pain opens the door for it to hurt you again later.
You can transform your life through understanding the trauma. Rebuild the gut and the brain to relieve the trauma. Get moving to shake loose your trauma.
Listen as Dr. James Gordon joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss how to work through emotional trauma.
Your gut health influences hormone function.Your gut microbiome may be the most important player in the endocrine system, leading the orchestra of your hormones.
Estrogen is a natural part of your health, but it can contribute to health issues. Your gut can help remove toxic estrogen from your body, such as that contained in foods and products you use.
Listen as Dr. Nalini Chilkov joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss the role of gut health in estrogen levels.
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What does water have to do with cancer?Sixty percent of the human body weight is water. Water is necessary for proper body function. Water can also work to fight cancer.
Structured water is a gel state. The gel inside cells affects cellular health, which is how tumors can form.
The trick with cancer is that the damage lives in the cytoplasm, not the nucleus with the cells.
Listen as Dr. Tom Cowan joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss cancer and the water within our cells.
Learn more about the helpful and harmful fungi in your body.Small intestinal fungal overgrowth (SIFO) can lead to myriad digestive symptoms like bloating, gas, diarrhea, nausea, and more. While we need certain bacteria in our bodies for healthy function, harmful bacteria and fungi negatively impact wellness.
The body’s fungal community is known as the mycobiome.
Listen as Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss your body’s fungal community.
Could you benefit from BPC 157 therapy?Peptids can restore the regulatory and rejuvenation action of the neuroendocrine immune communications and functions. Someone with chronic inflammation, peptide therapy may help.
Body protection compound (BPC) 157 is a peptide found in the gut that protects the stomach from digestive acids. BPC 157 can aid other conditions.
Listen as Dr. Kent Holtorf joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss BPC 157.
Use essential oils to aid with anxiety symptoms.Anxiety affects about eighteen percent of the population of the United States. It’s the most common mental illness disorder today. Prescriptions address symptoms but not the cause.
Anxiety is often driven by stress level, hormones and toxic exposure. Before passing your health over to someone else, examine your lifestyle and how you can make changes to improve how you feel.
The limbic system can be shifted through inhaling the odors of essential oils.
Listen as Dr. Mariza Snyder joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to share tips on reducing anxiety with essential oils.
Find out more about the ketogenic diet.The ketogenic diet is low-carb and high-fat. It’s taken the world by storm as a means of losing weight and wellness. Your body becomes efficient at burning fat for energy.
There are numerous health benefits to eating keto. Metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and more can be addressed with this diet. It’s best to work with a medical professional for any health changes.
Listen as Dr. Harlan Kilstein joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss going keto.
Navigate menopause and perimenopause with the options that work best for you.Menopause is a normal stage of a woman’s life. Perimenopause often takes about seven years but can take up to 14 years. Surgery or chemotherapy can bring about early menopause.
Hormone therapy is helpful for some women, but there are other options available.
Listen as Dr. Mache Seibel joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss menopause relief.
Learn more about neurodevelopment and pediatric health.Neurodevelopment disorders are associated with the nervous system and brain. Language, speech, memory, motor skills, and learning can be affected by such disorders.
Children with development disorders can have higher quality of life with improved function. A rapidly-changing environment has created the perfect storm that affects children’s health. Nutrient-deficient foods, environmental toxins, and stress shape health. Monitor your child’s developmental milestones.
Listen as Tara Hunkin joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss pediatric neurodevelopment.
Find out how food affects health.What you eat affects your health. Food is medicine.
Having an attitude of gratitude when you eat will influence your digestion. Eat foods that support your health and don’t contribute to inflammation.
In your food preparation, roll with the seasons. Enjoy foods that are currently available and grown as locally as possible. Cut out the processed foods.
Listen as chef Dr. Mike Fenster joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss how food impacts your health.
Learn more about vitamin E.Vitamin E is found in many foods and helps protect cells from free radicals, inflammation, and damage. More has been learned about vitamin E over the past century.
Tocotrienols are components of vitamin E that have different antioxidant properties. Annatto tocotrienols are noted for preventing oxidative stress and inflammation.
Consuming rancid oils can produce oxidative stress.
Listen as Dr. Barrie Tan joins Dr. Susanne Bennett for an in-depth discussion of vitamin E.
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Improve your health by supporting your human circadian rhythms.Every living thing has a biological clock that clues hunger and sleepiness.
As bats are nocturnal, the diurnal nature is built into our genes -- urging our activity during the day. If this circadian rhythm gets out of whack, it can affect all systems of the body.
“Night owls” have circadian rhythm dysfunction. While they may seemingly function well, they aren’t surviving with optimal health and suffer increased risk for various diseases.
Listen as Dr. Felice Gersh joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss circadian rhythms and what can disrupt them.
Support your pelvic health recovery with acupuncture.Pelvic pain affects the lowest part of the abdomen. For women, pelvic pain could indicate digestive or reproductive issues, including pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
Acupuncture can help improve circulation when you’re receiving other treatments like antibiotics.
Listen as Grace Suh joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss the use of acupuncture for PID.
Holidays are stressful. Help your brain guide you through the celebrations and challenges.We are all faced with stress. However, holidays bring even greater stress for many people. Holiday-related anxiety is very real.
All of those childhood traumas can take up brain real estate, making it tough to operate when interacting with the people involved in those traumas. There are high expectations during the holidays, meaning greater stress.
Tips for the Holidays:
- Mind the sugar and alcohol.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Engage in physical activity that also stimulates your mind.
- Sleep for eight or more hours per night.
- Work on mindfulness.
- Manage your expectations.
- Enjoy the present and don’t linger on the past.
- Visit braintap.pro for some help to get through the holidays.
Listen as Dr. Patrick Porter joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to help you strategize your festive stress management.
Lyme disease takes a toll on the body. Find out how to aid recovery.Lyme disease is spread through bacteria passed via an insect bite. This bacteria is linked to neurological and chronic diseases.
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There are five reasons for chronic illness:
- Systemic and sub-clinical infections (bacteria, viruses, mold and parasites)
- General life stress (physical and emotional)
- Poor diet
- Environmental toxins (heavy metals, chemicals and bio-toxins)
- Genetic mutations that express biochemically when the other four reasons are at play
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The higher the toxic load, the more the body is a host to systemic and sub-clinical infections. This is why some people react more severely to a tick bite. The other factors contribute to chronic Lyme disease.
Tips to Improve Your Health
- Avoid wheat and gluten because of Round-Up contamination.
- Avoid sugar.
- Eat probiotic-rich foods.
- Eat antioxidant-rich foods, largely colorful fruits and veggies.
- Avoid cow’s dairy.
- Eliminate alcohol until your body heals.
Listen as Dr. Nafysa Parpia joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to share natural ways to treat Lyme disease.
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Change your financial health to decrease your stress and boost your longevity.Without our health, all areas of life suffer. For ultimate health and wellness, fiscal wealth is helpful. How can you build wealth and wellness with ease?
Money should be easy to discuss. Learn more about money. Investigate negative emotions connected to money.
The Money Triad
- Mind: Money mind is set by age seven. What did you pick up in your childhood about money? How did financial dynamics play out around you? Was it okay to discuss money or was it surrounded by upset? What words and phrases do you currently use when talking about money?
- Body: This is what we know about money. It’s all about skill. Mastering the allocation of your money makes it a habit. Your wealth-building should become an embodied skill.
- Spirit: Money doesn’t grow on trees; wealth comes from inside of you. Appreciate your money and create a healthy relationship with it.
Listen as Krisstina Wise joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss health and wealth.
Work to make yourself a little more courageous each day.Courage enables one to face difficulty, danger and pain. Telling someone to just "stop being afraid" doesn’t automatically supply courage for those who need it.
When you have courage, you experience a sense of peace. Summon instances of past courage and the power you felt.
Listen as Ken Foster joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss how to gain more courage.
You may be able to address your skin issues with natural solutions.Dietary and environmental factors can contribute to skin rashes. Not all factors for are alike between individuals, making it even tougher to pinpoint the root cause of a rash.
If you’re not healthy inside, it will show on your skin. Scratching makes it worse.
Listen as Jennifer Fugo, MS, joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss what might be the cause of your rash.
Best Functional Labs for Rash Root Causes
Adjusting nutrition for people with autism may improve their quality of life.Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by repetitive behaviors, challenges with social skills and speech, and non-verbal communication. It affects one in 59 children in the United States today.
A study showed supplementation and external body treatments improved the development of subjects. Discovering common biological markers in those with autism provides greater insight for diagnosing and treating the condition.
Listen as Julie Matthews joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss autism nutrition.
The food you eat contributes to your mood.There’s an intimate relationship between your health and the microbes that live in your body. Healthy gut microbes influence brain function.
Knowing that the gut influences mood may lead you to make some dietary changes. Support your gut bacteria with the foods you eat, which in turn aids your neurotransmitters.
Consume:
Jicama
Jerusalem artichoke
Fermented foods
Avoid:
Refined carbohydrates
Packaged, processed foods
Listen as Dr. Raphael Kellman joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss how what you eat affects your mood.
Improve your fertility and pregnancy with Chinese medicine.The stress of trying to get pregnant can decrease connection and intimacy when they are most needed. Love can get lost during fertility struggles.
Chinese medicine can boost the loving connection between partners and with oneself.
Listen as Denise Wiesner joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss how to use Chinese medicine to improve fertility and prepare for a successful pregnancy.
A plant-centric diet could benefit your overall health.Some people adopt a plant-based or animal-free diet for health reasons. So long as dietary needs like B vitamins, essential fatty acids, and amino acids are met, a plant-centric diet can benefit the body and the environment.
Nutrient-dense food is better for you than processed foods. In fact, you may be consuming two-to-three times the protein your body needs, so a plant-based diet could benefit you.
Listen as Dr. Nadja Pinnavaia joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss how to enjoy a plant-based diet.
Support helpful bacteria when you're prescribed antibiotics.Hundreds of antibiotics have become available since the discovery of penicillin. However, their overuse has contributed to drug-resistant bacteria that no longer respond to treatment.
While antibiotics are a worthwhile and necessary course of treatment in many cases, they can produce unwanted side effects.
Antibiotics not only kill bad bacteria, but they also kill off good gut bacteria. The gut microbiome affects overall health and inflammation. Drug-induced diarrhea may result from antibiotics. Take a probiotic two hours from your antibiotic doses. Eat fermented food to support a healthy gut.
Listen as Dr. James LaValle joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss how to help your gut when you need to take antibiotics.
Control the factors you can to reduce the impact of chronic illness.Reducing or eliminating your need for medications could benefit your overall health and wellness. Dietary and lifestyle changes can help harness the body’s natural healing to recover from chronic diseases.
Gut bacteria plays an important role in health. You have to eat to support healthy gut bacteria and reduce inflammation. Aiding your gut microbiome can improve some of the symptoms that negatively impact your livelihood.
Listen as Dr. Kristine Gedroic joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss how epigenetics play a role in chronic illness and healing.
Learn more about brain waves and how to stimulate them.Our brain waves change according to what we’re doing and feeling, working hard to keep us healthy and agile. Our mental and physical health are strongly connected to our brain waves.
Common Types of Brain Waves
- Alpha - associated with pleasure and socialization
- Beta - logical thinking
- Delta - most active in deep, restful sleep to detox the brain
- Gamma - insight and natural creativity, keeps the brain engine going
- Theta - inventive and creative, parasympathetic system
The Brain Tap app uses binaural beats to stimulate brain waves to help revitalize you.
Listen as Dr. Patrick Porter joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss brain wave nurturing.
Learn how to reduce your likelihood of migraine flare-ups.Migraine headaches affect about twelve percent of American adults. They’re often misdiagnosed, and that migraine medication may be treating something that isn’t even a migraine.
Migraines are genetically mediated. If you’re genetically predisposed to migraines, parts of your brain fatigue or fail. If there are too many stressors on that area of the brain, your likelihood of migraine increases.
Four Modifiable Factors of Migraines
1. Nutritional
2. Hormonal
3. Musculoskeletal
4. Neurological
Adjusting these factors in conjunction with the findings of lab tests can reduce your likelihood of migraines.
Listen as Dr. Adam Harcourt joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss how to try to prevent migraines.
Hormone imbalance contributes to a PCOS diagnosis.Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects one in ten women of child-bearing age. Metabolic issues prompt this condition, and balancing the hormones can provide relief.
Androgen excess can lead to a PCOS diagnosis. The cysts on the ovaries are not necessarily the cause of dark, course hair growth and menstrual discomfort. Lack of ovulation, irregular menstrual cycles, weight gain, irritability, and dark, course hair growth can indicate PCOS.
Listen as Robin Nielsen joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss PCOS and how hormones influence this condition.
Today's "no" could open the door to a better future.You may have the career of your dreams, but perhaps you don’t have the life you envisioned. The good news is that you still have possibilities on the horizon.
The middle of life can be more than running out the clock. Take everything you know and have learned to re-imagine the rest of your life. Your dreams can change over time. Guide yourself to more promising outcomes.
A "no" today could be the key to an amazing future.
Listen as Sheri Salata joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss how to turn apparent negatives into positives.
Your symptoms could indicate mold toxicity.Do you suffer allergies and brain fog but your labs come back normal? You might be suffering from mold toxicity. The symptoms of mold toxicity can present as other conditions.
Gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, brain fog, memory problems, sinus issues, breathing trouble, and skin rashes are common signs of mold toxicity. If more than one family member has these symptoms, there may be something in your environment causing these issues.
Listen as Dr. Jill Carnahan joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss how to investigate to see if mold toxicity could be causing your issues.
Are you getting enough sulfur in your diet?Sulfur, the “forgotten mineral,” is rarely discussed by healthcare professionals. This mineral is important for muscle and joint integrity, cellular detoxification and more.
You may have a sulfur deficiency. Artificial fertilizers don’t contain sulfur, which means our food supply lacks sulfur.
Seafood, grass-fed beef and organic eggs are good sources of sulfur. High-sulfur vegetables include garlic, onions and cruciferous vegetables.
Listen as Dr. Stephanie Seneff joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss the importance of sulfur for optimal wellness.