In The Press – Page 8 – Fran Sussman Holistic Services

Is this the year you take charge of your health?

Are we really so ill-designed that we now need pharmaceuticals to function and survive? Is there no alternative to our bodies breaking down so terribly, long before we’re done using them? Is being and staying healthy so uncommon it’s no longer “normal”? My answer is a resounding NO!

Help for Managing Holiday Stress

If you’re one of those folks who sails through this season with grace and ease, and nary a dark thought, then go ahead – skip this column.

Exploring vegetarian, gluten-free options

Is going gluten free and vegan the new key to health? Maybe, maybe not.

My Interview with Hudson Valley Beat

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with MJ Goff, of Hudson Valley Beat, about nutrition, the upcoming holidays, dieting, healthy treats, music, and more. And there are some cute photos of me and my pup, Annabelle. Read the full story here.

“Diet” is a Dirty Word

A diet is something you suffer through for as short a time as possible, until you give up and go back to what you were doing before you started. Here’s a better approach.

Avoid These 3 Common Weight-Loss Pitfalls

Are you making these common weight loss mistakes? It might be why you can’t lose weight!

10 summertime ways to drink to your health

Clients are always asking me what they can drink, particularly after I take away their diet soda and coffee!
Fortunately, there are options that make healthy and refreshing summertime drinks.

By Getting Healthy, You’ll Lose Weight

There are so many misconceptions about weight loss! Whether you’re trying to peel off a stubborn 5 or 10 pounds, or have 100 or more to lose, the principles are the same, and they might surprise you.

My Five Favorite SuperFoods

While no single food or supplement can keep us from aging or prevent all illness, these 5 are stellar additions to any diet.
(Originally published in July 2010 Natural Awakenings Magazine)

Natural Relief for Allergies

(Originally published in The Times Herald Record 6/30/10)
Allergy medicines do nothing to help you get better; they just suppress symptoms temporarily. Wouldn’t you rather eliminate the problem altogether, and improve your health at the same time? It may be more possible than you think.