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GIVEAWAY TIME! Win my bars or a $10 Gift Certificate

I want to introduce you to my new bars, and what better way than a GIVEAWAY! They come in Vanilla Almond and CocoCoconut, are high fiber, high protein, no sugars, no junk. A half bar makes a substantial snack, and a whole bar is a mini-meal that will keep you full for hours. To enter,Continue reading “GIVEAWAY TIME! Win my bars or a $10 Gift Certificate”

Facing Breast Cancer Fear

I am fortunate in coming through my experience of breast cancer as well as I have. No one has “the answer”, including me. I do have experience in navigating chaos and uncertainty with a little more sanity, a lot less fear, and a great deal more health. Let’s talk about fear. During the time ofContinue reading “Facing Breast Cancer Fear”

Memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s reversed: Small trial succeeds using systems approach to memory disorders — ScienceDaily

“It is noteworthy that the major side effect of this therapeutic system is improved health and an optimal body mass index, a stark contrast to the side effects of many drugs.” via Memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s reversed: Small trial succeeds using systems approach to memory disorders — ScienceDaily. There is SO much fear aroundContinue reading “Memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s reversed: Small trial succeeds using systems approach to memory disorders — ScienceDaily”

The Dangers of Eating Late at Night – NYTimes.com

“Most of the tens of thousands of reflux patients that I have seen over the last 35 years are well today because I treat reflux by modifying my patients’ diets and lifestyles.” via The Dangers of Eating Late at Night – NYTimes.com. Oh how I love an MD who works with the obvious issues first,Continue reading “The Dangers of Eating Late at Night – NYTimes.com”

When Not To Choose Organic

Hi This is Fran Sussman from Fran Sussman Holistic Services. Today, I’ll answer a question that I’m asked all the time: is organic always best? The answer might surprise you. With produce, YES, go for organic because of what you don’t get – pesticides and genetic modifications – as well as better flavor. Buy local andContinue reading “When Not To Choose Organic”

Are You Fully Hydrated?

I would like to talk to you today about Hydration. If you are feeling sluggish and tired, if your mental focus is not as good as you like, if your metabolism has slowed down and you have trouble losing weight, if your energy level has dropped… Your hydration might be a big part of theContinue reading “Are You Fully Hydrated?”

Frightening false choices in breast cancer

First of all, I want to preface this by saying that I know I am fortunate in coming through my experience of breast cancer as well as I have. I don’t pretend to have “the answer”. What I can share is how to navigate the chaos and uncertainty with – I hope – a littleContinue reading “Frightening false choices in breast cancer”

As a health practitioner, I have kept a secret. I am a breast cancer survivor.

Why did I keep having breast cancer a secret? Because when people hear I had cancer, they think…  “If YOU could get sick, Fran, I’m doomed. YOU take care of yourself…  If you could get cancer, and you eat right and know what you’re doing, what can I expect from my own life?”  Because theContinue reading “As a health practitioner, I have kept a secret. I am a breast cancer survivor.”

Breast Cancer: Awareness, Prevention, Options

Please join me Monday, October 20th at 6:30PM in my office for a talk and discussion on Breast Cancer: Awareness, Prevention, and Options. I will also be sharing my own experience having and recovering from breast cancer.