Author Archives: fransussman

Chia Seeds – Good Stuff

Pssssst!! Looking for chia seeds? You should be!  They give you almost unbelievably concentrated nutrition. Chia seeds are richer in Omega 3s than salmon. They are about two-thirds Omega 3s, so important for everything from heart health to skin to the brain and nervous system. They are a great source of complete protein, much moreContinue reading “Chia Seeds – Good Stuff”

Gluten Sensitivity Associated with Asthma, Depression, & More

When my son was 6 months old, he suddenly came down with violent eczema: bright red patches on his cheeks, elbows and legs that drove him crazy with itchiness.  My smiling cheerful “sunshine boy” was suddenly transformed into a miserable, crying, bloody mess.  I brought him to the pediatrician, who prescribed a steroid cortisone cream,Continue reading “Gluten Sensitivity Associated with Asthma, Depression, & More”

You Don’t Have to Live with it!

Somehow, we seem to have signed on to the idea that falling apart and breaking down physically is an integral and inevitable part of life. I’ve had clients as young as 30 come into my office believing it was normal for them to feel increasingly lousy at their age.  Please don’t believe it!  While noContinue reading “You Don’t Have to Live with it!”

Why Weight Loss Programs Fail

Does your weight make you miserable? Are you discouraged, frustrated, maybe even in despair? Are you fed up with promises and programs that don’t work for you? It’s not your fault! You haven’t failed if you couldn’t succeed in the first place! Here of the top reasons weight loss programs fail: •    Hidden food sensitivitiesContinue reading “Why Weight Loss Programs Fail”

Compassion Burn Out

A long-term client asked me last night about compassion burn out.  “You’ve been doing this for so long.  Don’t you get tired of taking care of people and hearing everyone’s stories all day long?  Are there people you wish you didn’t have to see?” I paused, took in the question deeply, and was happily surprisedContinue reading “Compassion Burn Out”