Wellness For Life Radio

Studies show that anywhere from 20%–40% of perimenopausal women will experience depression.Perimenopause usually occurs between ages 35-50. Around this age ovulation in women is more erratic and the menstrual cycle becomes irregular. This is caused by an imbalance in female hormones, estrogen and progesterone. Estrogen affects serotonin in the brain and progesterone affects a brain chemical called GABA. Serotonin and GABA affect mood positively. A disruption in ovulation leads to a disruption in hormones, and this leads to a disruption in mood in the negative which leads to depression. Studies show that anywhere from 20%–40% of perimenopausal women will experience depression. Signs include irritability, lack of interest in activities, fatigue, lack of motivation, excessive sleeping or insomnia, weight gain, and cravings.Dr. Eldred Taylor, author of Are Your Hormones Making You Sick?, joins Dr. Susanne to discuss more about this very unique form of depression, as well as the non-pharmaceutical treatment option

Dr. Susanne talks with Dr. Ben Weitz, a chiropractic sports physician and functional nutritionist, on the topic of anti-aging medicine.We all want to live long, healthy lives -- but what steps can you take to ensure that is actually feasible?There are no shortage of books on "anti-aging," so it's hard to know where to turn or who to trust. Each expert has their own take on how to live longer, and many of them provide helpful, scientifically-proven information.In this episode, Dr. Susanne talks with Dr. Ben Weitz, a chiropractic sports physician and functional nutritionist. The two discuss the latest science behind anti-aging and anti-aging medicine.

RayBiotech has developed a rapid antibody test, using blood from a finger prick, to test for SARS-CoV2.With COVID-19 spreading so quickly, all across the globe, one thing people are wondering -- how can I get tested?Current testing methods take a few days to get results. In that time, even if one is careful about self-isolating, the infection could spread to others or an individual could become more ill.RayBiotech is a leading life sciences company providing proteomic discovery tools. The company has developed a rapid antibody test, using blood from a finger prick, to test for SARS-CoV2. Results are available within just 10 minutes.Dr. Jarad Wilson joins Dr. Susanne to explain how the test works, its accuracy, and where this testing methodology is with the FDA.Learn more at RayBiotech.com.

A plant-centric diet could benefit your overall health.Some people adopt a plant-based or animal-free diet for health reasons. So long as dietary needs like B vitamins, essential fatty acids, and amino acids are met, a plant-centric diet can benefit the body and the environment. Nutrient-dense food is better for you than processed foods. In fact, you may be consuming two-to-three times the protein your body needs, so a plant-based diet could benefit you. Listen as Dr. Nadja Pinnavaia joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss how to enjoy a plant-based diet.

Support helpful bacteria when you're prescribed antibiotics.Hundreds of antibiotics have become available since the discovery of penicillin. However, their overuse has contributed to drug-resistant bacteria that no longer respond to treatment. While antibiotics are a worthwhile and necessary course of treatment in many cases, they can produce unwanted side effects. Antibiotics not only kill bad bacteria, but they also kill off good gut bacteria. The gut microbiome affects overall health and inflammation. Drug-induced diarrhea may result from antibiotics. Take a probiotic two hours from your antibiotic doses. Eat fermented food to support a healthy gut. Listen as Dr. James LaValle joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss how to help your gut when you need to take antibiotics.

Tired of pin pricks to monitor blood sugar?One-third of the United States population suffers from diabetes or pre-diabetes. Many people go undiagnosed. Getting your blood sugar under control is the best prevention. Monitoring your biomarkers via testing leads to better outcomes. The blood glucose monitor was the standard for checking blood sugar through pin pricks a few times a day. This system is problematic, because it can be inconvenient, painful, and only provides information when blood is taken. The Freestyle Libre offers real-time, continuous blood glucose monitoring. A small sensor is placed on the back of the upper arm for ten days. A reader is waved over a sensor for immediate readings, and it reports every fifteen minutes. Those with type-1 and type-2 diabetes both benefit from this type of monitoring. Real-time numbers allow for real-time correction of conditions. Listen as Cher Patore, MS, RDN, CDE, joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to share how the Freestyle Libre works.

Learn more about how testosterone actually works.Testosterone therapy may conjure images of athletic enhancement. There are a lot of misconceptions about testosterone. Testosterone levels decline in both men and women over time. Testosterone and estrogen are hormones that exist within a body's system, but they bind to estrogen and androgen receptors in the body. There must be a receptor present for binding of that hormone. Testosterone works in the brain, muscles and hair follicles where these androgen receptors are present. Listen as Dr. Charles Ryan joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss how testosterone actually works.

Biotoxins may be triggers for chronic inflammatory illness for some individuals.Chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) refers to symptoms associated with biotoxic exposure. Biotoxins can enter the body via inhalation, which is something that often occurs with mold spores. They can also enter the body via insect bite. Biotoxins can be consumed via contaminated food and drink. CIRS symptoms don’t fit typical disease models with an obvious inciting event. The individual’s body response incites the symptoms, but not all doctors can easily spot the trigger for that person. Listen as Dr. Eric Gordon joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss how CIRS works and the role mold plays as a trigger.

Mitochondria and heart health can be improved with antioxidants.About 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States annually. It is the leading cause of death for men and women. A nutriceutical could play an important role in preventing heart disease. MitoQ is an antioxidant that gets mitochondria to function properly. When mitochondria are depleted of antioxidants, they don’t work as well. They also spill free radicals into the cell. Cellular function and repair are inhibited. Mitochondrial function affects every part of health. MitoQ improves vascular health. Listen as Greg Macpherson, CEO of MitoQ, joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss how MitoQ works.

What benefits can Ayurveda have on your health and wellness?Ayurveda, as one of the oldest systems of medicine (originating in India), recognized what has taken conventional medicine hundreds of years to figure out. This practice focuses the uniqueness of each individual, using different doshas to describe them and find some similar patterns. The three doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) are derived from the five elements (Space/Ether, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth).Each dosha or patient type has certain characteristics, personality traits, health risks and body types. The dosha types are uniquely thought through, with a prescriptive diet, herbs and remedies tailored individually. Today, as the field of epigenetics emerges, experts are just beginning to understand how certain genetics benefit from individualized recommendations and that "healthy" and "nutritious" varies from one person to the next.Listen in as Dr. Taz Bhatia joins Dr. Susanne to explain what Ayurveda is and the benefits it can have for health and

If you're experiencing unexplained fears, anxiety and depression, those emotions may be residue of trauma in your family history.If you're experiencing unexplained fears, anxiety and depression, those emotions may be residue of trauma in your family history.It's important to know the significant events that have happened in your family history so that you can understand what makes you who you are.Mark Wolynn, Director of The Family Constellation Institute and author of IT DIDN’T START WITH YOU: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle, works with individuals to "shake the family tree" and see what falls out. What's been hidden? What stories didn't get told? What traumas were never healed? If you ignore the past, it can literally come back to haunt you. Wolynn says you need to work through the traumas in your family and pull engagement away from the trauma cycle. Create a new experience, so that you're not perpetuating that cycle.One example Wolynn gives is that of a young woman w

When you experience a trauma, there is a chemical change in your DNA. This can impact the genes of many generations that follow.When you experience a trauma, there is a chemical change in your DNA. This can impact the genes of many generations that follow.The result may be that offspring are born with fears, anxiety, stress. Personality and behaviors may be influenced by past generations' traumas. If you've been affected by an inherited family trauma, you may have underlying signs or symptoms starting from a young age, or those symptoms may not appear until a certain age or milestone in life.Mark Wolynn, Director of The Family Constellation Institute and author of IT DIDN’T START WITH YOU: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle, joins Dr. Susanne to explain what inherited family trauma is, signs that you may be suffering, and ways you can start to heal.

Being healthy, isn’t just one factor of your life; it is the culmination of your life.Personal health challenges in her 20s, combined with a broken health care system motivated Dr. Taz Bahtia to pursue an alternative definition of health and healthy living. Early in her medical practice, as a young resident, Dr. Taz began searching for answers to her own health issues. Studying various systems of medicine, she found a wealth of information not yet taught in conventional medical schools, including the practice of Ayurveda. It led her to opening her now nationally recognized practice, Centre Spring, MD (formerly Atlanta Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine).Centre Spring realizes that being healthy, isn’t just one factor of your life; it is the culmination of your life. Your history, genes, relationships, lifestyle, nutrition, passion and community all combine to make you who you are. One of the main focuses of Centre Spring is to give you the tools to deal with the stressors of life... work, career, fa

Each week, host Dr. Susanne Bennett shares her Nature's Secrets to a healthier body. This week, she discusses tips for maintaining healthy bones.Dr. Susanne provides natural remedies, recipes and much more so that you can effectively fight infection, avoid sickness and keep your body as healthy as possible.In this week's edition, Dr. Susanne discusses the average woman's bone mass and how bone health may decrease over age due to your lifestyle. To learn more about Dr. Susanne's message, check out her blog post and related information:I Want More Sleep!7-Day Allergy MakeoverBody Balancing Technique

Listen to tips from a dermatologist about tattoo removal and treatments for rosacea.It is estimated that close to 25 percent of the U.S. population has some sort of tattoo. Eventually, as many as 50 percent of these individuals want to have laser tattoo removal.Depending on the size and color of your tattoo, the number of treatments will vary. Your tattoo may be removed in two to four visits, though it may take as many as 10 more sessions.Stacy Chimento, MD, joins Dr. Susanne to discuss the best time of year to get a tattoo removed, as well as some dietary considerations for addressing rosacea.

Learn some tips to keep your skin safe this summer.The sun's rays feel good, but they're no friend to your skin. Though you won't see it right away, the sun gives you wrinkles and age spots, and is the top cause of skin cancer.Stacy Chimento, MD, joins Dr. Susanne to discuss spray-on SPF booths at resorts and beaches, the difference between sunblock and sunscreen, and some skin-saving tips.

If you're looking for a heart-healthy way of eating, the Mediterranean diet might be right for you.The Mediterranean diet incorporates the basics of healthy eating. Take a splash of flavorful olive oil and perhaps a glass of red wine, mix with the many other components characterizing the traditional cooking style of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, and you have a heart-healthy way of eating.It has been studied and noted by scores of leading scientists as one of the healthiest in the world.Amanda Archibald, RD, joins Dr. Susanne to discuss her program "Hearth to Health," which takes people to the Mediterranean to teach them about the Mediterranean diet and why it works so well.

Learn to heal your body, starting in your kitchen.Culinary Genomics represents a new frontier, fusing nutrition science, genomic medicine and the culinary arts. Built on a solid foundation of evidence-based nutrition and medical science, experts are uniquely positioned to embrace the potential of this discipline and change the lives of each and every patient.Amanda Archibald, RD, joins Dr. Susanne to share her work with Culinary Genomics, how food influences the way our genes behave, and a list of foods that benefit your overall health and wellness.

Each week, host Dr. Susanne Bennett shares her Nature's Secrets to a healthier body. This week, she discusses tips for effectively addressing eczema.Dr. Susanne provides natural remedies, recipes and much more so that you can effectively fight infection, avoid sickness and keep your body as healthy as possible.In this week's edition, Dr. Susanne discusses causes and triggers of eczema, as well as her top five tips for effectively addressing the condition.To learn more about Dr. Susanne's message, check out her blog post and related information:I Want More Sleep!7-Day Allergy MakeoverBody Balancing Technique

Chances are, candida overgrowth could be one of the causes behind minor or major health problems you are experiencing.Tired, can’t sleep, anxious or depressed? Can’t think straight from brain fog? Suffering with gas, bloating, or acid reflux? The list goes on... The most grossly ignored infection in the world is candida overgrowth. Chances are, it could be one of the causes behind minor or major health problems you are experiencing.Ann Boroch, CNC, specializes in allergies, autoimmune diseases, digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, hypoglycemia, weight loss, depression/anxiety, and is an expert on the silent epidemic, candida.Her new book, The Candida Cure Cookbook, shows how to control candida and restore your vitality with easy-to-use guidelines and delicious recipes. Every recipe is sugar-free, gluten-free, yeast-free, and dairy-free.Ann joins Dr. Susanne to share some of her favorite recipes from the cookbook, as well as why it's so important to address candida.