Author Archives: fransussman

New Class: Women Food & Desire

What if your cravings were the key to a happier, healthier life? What if you could understand them as a road map to finally make peace with your body and live a more sensual, vital, and purposeful life? Join me for my next class, starting Mar 12, on Women, Food and Desire

Bone Broth

Bone Broth: it’s getting a LOT of attention all of a sudden, and “broth boutiques” in NYC are selling it for $9 a cup! But I’ve been making and recommending it for years, and it’s really so simple. Here’s how

Evidence Shows Yoga Is Beneficial Therapy for Cardiovascular Health :: EDGE Boston, MA

“yoga has the potential to be a cost-effective treatment and prevention strategy given its low cost, lack of expensive equipment or technology, potential greater adherence and health-related quality of life improvements, and possible accessibility to larger segments of the population.” Because of its emphasis on breath, yoga is a great reset for your nervous system.Continue reading “Evidence Shows Yoga Is Beneficial Therapy for Cardiovascular Health :: EDGE Boston, MA”

What Symptoms Suggest Celiac or Gluten Sensitivity?

You might be surprised. Although there can be gastrointestinal issues, often those symptoms are “silent” in someone even with a severe gluten sensitivity. Also, many people consider it “normal” to have just a few bowel movements a week, chronic constipation, or intermittent episodes of diarrhea and constipation. As I often say: common, but not normal.Continue reading “What Symptoms Suggest Celiac or Gluten Sensitivity?”

A 12-Hour Window for a Healthy Weight?

“Meal times have more effect on circadian rhythm than dark and light cycles,” Dr. Panda says. And circadian rhythm in turn affects the function of many genes in the body that are known to involve metabolism. via A 12-Hour Window for a Healthy Weight – NYTimes.com. Also known as intermittent fasting, the idea of restrictingContinue reading “A 12-Hour Window for a Healthy Weight?”

5 Winter Warming Spa Treatments – Hudson Valley Magazine – January 2015 – Poughkeepsie, NY

“Touted by the all-powerful Dr. Oz and all the current rage in Asia, the infrared sauna is growing in demand.” via 5 Winter Warming Spa Treatments – Hudson Valley Magazine – January 2015 – Poughkeepsie, NY. Looking for an infrared sauna? Did you know I have one in my office? It’s a great way toContinue reading “5 Winter Warming Spa Treatments – Hudson Valley Magazine – January 2015 – Poughkeepsie, NY”

It Took 12 Doctors to Solve the Mystery of My Tingling Fingers

“During some of these conversations, the rigid doctor-patient divide fell away and I felt a human connection. In the best conversations, there were two adults in the room who respected on another. One, the doctor, had a wealth of knowledge about bodies in general and the other, me, had a wealth of information about oneContinue reading “It Took 12 Doctors to Solve the Mystery of My Tingling Fingers”

Weight Loss Recommendations Not in Line with Current Science | David Perlmutter M.D.

“The low-carbohydrate diet was more effective for weight loss and cardiovascular risk factor reduction than the low-fat diet.” I never cease to be shocked by the large number of clients who come into my office with cardiovascular history or issues, having been told by their doctors to “stay on a low fat diet.” There isContinue reading “Weight Loss Recommendations Not in Line with Current Science | David Perlmutter M.D.”

Exercising but Gaining Weight – NYTimes.com

“…this study didn’t track the women’s eating and movement habits away from the lab…” Oh. My. Gosh. Really? The researchers are clueless as to why many women didn’t lose weight with an exercise program, but they didn’t consider how and what the women were eating? Weight loss is 85% nutrition. If there is really anyoneContinue reading “Exercising but Gaining Weight – NYTimes.com”