Wellness and Weight Loss with Dr. Susan

In this episode we start our discussion of the various overlooked hormones and how they can affect your mood, intimacy and confidence.  Hormones affect your overall health and specifically your weight but are rarely tested. Join me and a panel of wellness experts for the Weight Loss Reboot Summit , January 17th. Register and watch from the comfort of your own home or over your lunch at work,...

Hi! On today's episode I want to delve into the ethical, medical and nutritional issues of oral birth control pill usage. “The pill” was first marketed in the 1960’s, it’s purpose was contraception, but with any medication comes side effects and quickly, the pill side effects included increased risk of cancer and cardiovascular events. Interestingly, the manufacturing companies listened and lowere...

Today we’re talking women's health, we’ll be talking hormones, hot flashes, symptoms and birth control pills. Most women report getting some combination of symptoms such as bloating, mild cramps, headaches, and moodiness, all of which are totally normal.  If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms, let's have a chat- grab a free consultation with me HERE : Pain that lasts more than...

How many of you at some point in the last week when you were sliding into your favorite shorts or maybe the swimsuit said to yourself, “I have to lose some weight?” What’s happening? Why do we know we want to eat differently, but consume food without thinking about it's nutritional value or what it's doing to our bodies? There’s a science to weight loss, nutritional imbalances drain your energy an...

When has your doctor had a discussion with you about your weight?  At a recent speaking engagement I did not a single woman said their doctor had talked to them about their weight. Our healthcare system doesn’t have an answer for weight other than stimulants, and stomach stabling or banding which is what they do now. There’s a science to weight loss, nutritional imbalances drain your energy a...

A 2019 Harvard study is quite alarming and the study reveals that nearly 50% of the population will be obese in 2030.  To slow and reverse this epidemic we must understand why you gained weight in the first place. There’s a science to weight loss, nutritional imbalances drain your energy and cause weight gain - I do labs, find the cause and get you losing weight easier than ever before. Does...

We're coming out of a pandemic with everyone concerned about returning to normal.  I for one do not want things to go back to "normal"! Yes, of course we want the pandemic to end but we've had an epidemic in this country for decades toward obesity, heart disease and diabetes and who is leading the charge against it? Where is our medical profession? You see most medical schools still don't req...

We're coming out of a pandemic with everyone concerned about returning to normal. I for one do not want things to go back to "normal"! A CDC report says half of all adults have some type of chronic illness. That report was from 2012! We've had an epidemic in this country toward obesity, heart disease and diabetes and who is leading the charge against it? Where is our medical profession... Read Mor...

Dare I say, women struggle with body image maybe a little bit more than men?  How many times lady's do you say to yourself, "I can't wear this."  Maybe it's more like this..."These shorts makes my hips look big" and don't get me started about our thoughts around bathing suit shopping, ugh! Unfortunately, these thoughts are creeping in to women's minds at an earlier and earlier age. &nbsp...

Chronic dieting is ineffective and leads to further weight gain by robbing you of vital nutrients and vitamins needed for energy and to drive your metabolism.

The thyroid like other hormones decreases as we age, with each decade it decreases further.  Many blame slowing down, constipation, thinning hair and weight gain on menopause (or andropause for guys) but it might be the thyroid.

Could it be your thyroid? Symptoms of hypothyroidism develop slowly, often over several years. At first, you may feel tired and sluggish. Later, you may develop other signs and symptoms of a slowed-down metabolism, including: - Feeling cold when other people do not - Constipation - Muscle weakness - Weight gain, even though you are not eating more food - Joint or muscle pain - Feeling sad or depre...

Hashimoto's is an auto-immune disease of the thyroid gland.  It is treated with medication. It's said to be the number one cause of hypothyroidism and under active thyroid.   But is it? Listen in as Dr. Susan Plank briefly discusses inflammation in heart disease but delves into Hashimoto's thyroiditis as an inflammatory-immune condition of the thyroid.  It's actually the inflammatio...

Women's health issues including PCOS, endometriosis and Hashimoto's thyroiditis are triggered and worsened by unrecognized inflammation.  Also, adding to these issues are faulty core beliefs. We delve into these conditions and the potential thought patterns that can keep women stuck.

Listen in, This client has had great success, when we removed inflammatory foods... "It has been one month since I started the programs and and stopped drinking. I have lost 20 pounds! I went from having heartburn constantly, to not having it at all! I am sleeping much better. My feet hurt much less. I can trim my toenails again! My sex drive is back! I can’t even describe how much better I feel t...

Goals of more energy, being more active and losing weight start out motivated and ambitious. But what if you know you need help but not sure what to do? This podcast will start to outline the 5 Pillars of Health that are the building blocks for losing weight and reclaiming your health. Reclaim Your Health virtual Summit, January 18-22, register now:   Weight Loss Reboot Summit : 

One in eight women develop breast cancer but 1 in every 100 cases of breast cancer affects men. While hereditary estrogen production is thought to be the primary driving cause of breast cancer other factors such as diet, liver enzyme function, poor detoxification and environmental estrogens are also contributory. Did you see where fish reproduction is affected by birth control found in water suppl...

Hey, are you alright? What a year!  I think things are going to get crazier before they get better but what can you do to protect yourself? Actually a lot.   Whether it's the unknown stress that's Covid, the kids are wearing your out or "you've had it" there are things you can do to sure up your adrenals , protect your stress hormones and give yourself the best shot at minimizing anxiety...

Some of you may remember the old V8 commercial; Wow!  I could have had a V8! That's how many of my clients feel when they get the news that there is help for their nagging symptoms, like fatigue, bloat and weight gain and it doesn't require medication. Listen in and be sure to take advantage of my Eureka September Wellness & Weight Loss Special!  Head to NorwinWellness.com for more i...

If you find yourself riding the monthly highs and lows of hormonal imbalance this episode is for you.  Guys come back here, this episode isn't just for the ladies, you get more physical symptoms such as loss of strength, fatigue and loss of libido.  Whether your mojo isn't up to par or your asking forgiveness because you took his head off this week hormones are ever present in our relati...

A recent study by Kaiser says that rates of anxiety and depression have tripled in recent months.  What is the real cause of anxiety, depression and other mood disorders? I suspect it is broken adrenals which has led to adrenal fatigue in many people.  Still unrecognized by mainstream healthcare the adrenals are our protective barrier physically and emotionally from our surrounding. This...

The cause of frustration, fatigue and weight gain are frequently overlooked but are lifestyle factors within our control.  These lifestyle factors like; poor diet, to little sleep and lack of exercise cause imbalances and dysfunction to our: 1. Neuro-endocrine system (emotional stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia) 2. Digestive system (gas, fatigue) 3. Detoxification system (constipation) Dr...

Tired, anxious, trouble sleeping? These a re a few of the symptoms we associate with stress but what about hormone disruption.  Our stress hormones are the precursors for our sex hormones.  Too much stress, causes imbalances of estrogen in women and testosterone in men.  Hormone imbalances cause weight gain and contribute to an inability to lose that stubborn weight. I hope you enjo...

Wonder why you feel sluggish, wake up tired, can't get motivated, struggle to lose weight and are feeling tense? Well yes, a world-wide pandemic will do it but it's stress.  Stress causes a broken metabolism.  the effects of stress lead to immune breakdown, poor digestion, cardiovascular disease and the list goes on and on. Take advantage of Dr Plank's free Weight Loss and Wellness Givea...

We rely on habits and routines to give our thoughts and behaviors structure. What should we do when that structure is disrupted? The stress response is triggered by three different criteria and leads to anxiety and depression.  When something is: unpredictable uncontrollable sustained or chronic The situation we find ourselves in now unfortunately checks all those boxes and it's not just affe...