Blog – Page 43 – Fran Sussman Holistic Services

An Amazing Week in Seattle

First report from Healing the Brain seminar with Klinghardt Academy of Neurobiology. Sharing some info on monitoring sensory input for autism.

Kombucha! (and how to make your own)

Kombucha is delicious and has so many health benefits. Not only that, it is simple and inexpensive to make at home.

As Girls Become Women, Sports Pay Dividends – Well Blog – NYTimes.com

As Girls Become Women, Sports Pay Dividends – Well Blog – NYTimes.com. Title IX kicked in just a little too late for me. I didn’t become an athlete until I was 40. Through most of my life, I somewhat arrogantly joked that my sport was turning pages. I had no idea what I was missing.Continue reading “As Girls Become Women, Sports Pay Dividends – Well Blog – NYTimes.com”

Really? – The Claim – Counting Sheep Helps You Fall Asleep – Question – NYTimes.com

Really? – The Claim – Counting Sheep Helps You Fall Asleep – Question – NYTimes.com. Getting a good night’s sleep is one of your Health Essentials, so it makes sense to do what you can to support that. Of course, getting to bed on time is the first step. Then, consider creating a sleep sanctuary:Continue reading “Really? – The Claim – Counting Sheep Helps You Fall Asleep – Question – NYTimes.com”

Test your health IQ with this quick quiz

Do you know the truth about these common myths regarding calories, soy, caffeine, and fat consumption? Read on for a healthy dose of the true facts!

Have a warming healthy mug of hot chocolate!

Here’s how to make a simple, delicious cup of cocoa that’s actually good for you. And learn about Dandy Blend, a tasty, healthful coffee substitute, or just a yummy treat.

Don’t Go To The Dentist Without These

With any dental work, from a simple cleaning to root canal, I recommend two homeopathic remedies to take after your procedure

Stuck At Your Desk or Computer? Health Tips for You!

This article was originally published as Fran’s Holistic Outlook column in The Times Herald Record on January 21, 2010. If you’re spending long days hunched over a desk or computer, you’re not alone. Here are seven ways to integrate healthier habits into a tough work day. 1. Mom was right. Breakfast is the most importantContinue reading “Stuck At Your Desk or Computer? Health Tips for You!”

More On Hydration

Improving your hydration and becoming more alkaline can help with many important aspects of your health. Here are some simple tips to help.

The Cold Snap, and Your Hydration

One of the side effects of all this cold is all the heat we’re pumping through our homes. And that makes our bodies drier: not only externally (dry skin, dry hair, dry mucous membranes) but internally. Find out why hydration is so important to your health, and how to improve yours.