Wellness For Life Radio

Learn how to control candida and restore your vitality.Ann Boroch was diagnosed with the debilitating disease multiple sclerosis at the age of 24. Refusing to accept the doctor’s devastating verdict, she educated herself about the real factors underlying her condition and created her own self-care program based on integrative medicine methods.“Your body is far more intelligent than science will ever catch up to,” says Ann. “It has not forgotten how to heal. You just need to create the right environment for a long enough period of time to remove inflammation and infection.” Ann's book, The Candida Cure: The 90-Day Program to Beat Candida and Restore Vibrant Health, provides an effective 90-day self-help treatment program for wellness that focuses on the important factor of clearing infection and inflammation in the body to achieve a renewed level of health. And, The Candida Cure Cookbook shows how to control candida and restore your vitality with easy-to-use guidelines and delicious recipes. Every recipe is su

Metabolic Typing® (MT) addresses each person at a fundamental metabolic level, allowing for increased energy and weight loss.Haven’t found the perfect diet? That’s because no one diet is right for everybody. Metabolic Typing® (MT) is a revolutionary system that addresses each person at a fundamental metabolic level, allowing for increased energy, weight loss and greater resistance to disease.The diet determines the right amount of fat, protein and carbs specifically for you. Reed Davis, Certified Nutritional Therapist, explains more about this diet and how it works.

Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) aims to help individuals “rebuild health" and address just about any condition.Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) is a fundamental way of looking at health, which tries to avoid simply diagnosing and treating disease. Instead, FDN aims to help each patient or client “rebuild health" and address just about any condition, including the following: Trouble Losing/Gaining Weight High Cholesterol Muscle Pain Joint Pain Low Energy Foggy Thinking Sleep Issues Poor Libido Depressed Moods High Blood Pressure Digestive Problems Blood Sugar Problems Skin & Hair Problems Migraines and Headaches Sinuses and Allergies Reed Davis, Certified Nutritional Therapist, joins Dr. Susanne to share his work in FDN, as well as his new DRESS for Health Success System. DietRestExerciseStress ReductionSupplementsText "SUSANNE" to 802-467-0057 to receive a free e-Book on the DRESS for Health Success System.

Each week, host Dr. Susanne Bennett shares her Nature's Secrets to a healthier body. This week, she discusses the value of chlorophyll in our diets.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 health benefits of chlorophyll and the best ways to incorporate into your daily diet.Chlorophyll supplies your body with the much-needed micro-nutrient magnesium, which is essential to how your body produces energy.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

Innocently starting with frequent use of OTC painkillers can be a slippery slope to addiction.Three of the most common areas of pain complaints include muscle, joint and head pain.Innocently starting with frequent use of over-the-counter painkillers can be a slippery slope to addiction.Pain is your body’s way of alerting you to an underlying problem that needs to be resolved, not masked.Addressing the root causes of pain can reduce reliance on medication. This can be done through diet fixes, natural remedies and lifestyle changes.Lillie Rosenthal, DO, a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician in New York City, joins Dr. Susanne to talk about safe alternatives for pain relief.

What are the long-term consequences of using painkillers for quick pain relief?Pain has become a massive problem; one that affects 125 million Americans. According to Consumer Reports, these individuals are spending close to $300 billion on pills, pot, procedures and natural remedies to find relief. These numbers are fueling a national conversation about pain relief and how it should be addressed. Are doctors responsible for the painkiller epidemic? Or, is it the patient’s fault? What can be done to reduce the painkiller addition in our country?  Dr. Lillie Rosenthal, a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician in New York City, joins Dr. Susanne to discuss the importance of assessing the root causes of pain and exploring the best protocol for immediate and long-term relief.

What is Superwoman Syndrome and how does it affect how women deal with stress?According to research out of Yale’s Interdisciplinary Stress Center, both men and women experience what’s known as the common stress “fight-or-flight” reaction, but women experience an increased arousal in the sympathetic nervous system. This results in increased heart rate and an adrenaline rush, which is associated with higher anxiety. Women also experience stress on more of an emotional level. This can lead to challenging behavior problems, such as not exercising and craving carbohydrates, which in turn contributes to more stress-related illnesses including obesity, heart disease, diabetes and depression.Although chronic stress is a tough issue for woman to address, it can easily be fixed with small changes.Listen in as James LaValle, RPh, CCN, joins Dr. Susanne to share tips to ease the daily stress of being a superwoman.

Can a poor diet and lack of sleep be adding unnecessary stress to your life?When it comes to health, women excel in many areas compared to their male counterparts. They live longer, they maintain regular doctor’s appointments and they tend to be at lower risk for serious illnesses. But, with all the responsibilities and roles women juggle in the quest to be "superwomen" in today’s world, a silent yet pervasive threat may disrupt their clean bill of health: STRESS.Women can really struggle in their health when they lack balance in their diets and can't sleep due to daily stress. Listen in as James LaValle, RPh, CCN, joins Dr. Susanne to explain the importance of a well-balanced diet and proper sleep... so you can be the best version of you.

It's never to late to get informed about ovarian cancer and genetic testing.Approximately 100,000 women each year are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Oftentimes, woman are diagnosed in the later stages.It's never to late for genetic testing and it's actually much easier to get tested than ever before. Genetic testing consists of a mouthwash or blood test. Analysis of the sample can determine if you inherited a gene mutation that contributed to your diagnosis of cancer. Genetic testing might also help determine if you are at greater risk of developing the same cancer again or of developing another type of cancer.Your health care provider will determine what type of testing is right for you, based on a variety of elements, including the known genes that have been identified as having a connection to ovarian cancer, as well as your family cancer history.Listen in as Heather Sulzbach, MS, ANP-C, AOCN-P, joins Dr. Susanne to discuss ovarian cancer and genetic testing.

Learn more about common myths surrounding genetic testing for breast cancer.People with a family history of breast cancer often seek genetic testing to find out whether they carry mutations on key genes called BRCA1 and BRCA2. These genes may increase risk for breast cancer and other diseases.BRCA1 and BRCA2 are human genes that produce tumor suppressor proteins. These proteins help repair damaged DNA and play a role in ensuring the stability of the cell’s genetic material. When either of these genes is mutated or altered in such a way that its protein product either is not made or does not function correctly, DNA damage may not be repaired properly. As a result, cells are more likely to develop additional genetic alterations that can lead to cancer.However, misconceptions about how these mutations are passed down — and about what the tests themselves mean — can get in the way of sound decision-making. Listen in as Heather Sulzbach, MS, ANP-C, AOCN-P, joins Dr. Susanne to help clear the air about a few commo

Each week, host Dr. Susanne Bennett shares her Nature's Secrets to a healthier body. This week, she discusses body-damaging anti-nutrient compounds.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 anti-nutrients, which are compounds found in grains and dairy that cause digestive issues and keep your body from absorbing nutrients from healthy foods. Listen in to learn about the top three anti-nutrients: Lechtins Saponins Phytates 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

Learn how you can take control of your future health and the health of your children.Genes, Genetics, Epigenetics and Genomics can sound very exciting but also intimidating. What if you could map your genes and circumvent your weak genes to prevent them from "turning on" and learn how to turn the good genes on instead?Most of what genetics tells us about ourselves is not predictive; rather suggestive. Genetics provides us with few absolute truths about our destinies, only probabilities about increased risks for disease and increased sensitivities to chemicals in your environment or to the foods we consume. Listen in as Dr. Richard Francis joins Dr. Susanne to discuss the humane genome project and how mapping your genes can help shape your future.

What is epigenetics and how does it influence your genes?How can one "identical" twin have a disorder of sexual development, while the other appears perfectly normal? Aren't they supposed to be genetic clones? The answer comes from the burgeoning science of epigenetics.Epigenetics is the study of long-term alterations in gene behavior, caused by chemical changes in DNA. These changes, often triggered by environmental factors, don't affect genes themselves, but rather the extent to which they are expressed. Some epigenetic changes can be inherited directly, just like genetic mutations. Others are transmitted indirectly — through, for example, nature-nurture feedback loops.Dr. Richard C. Francis, a neuro-biologist by training, has written what may be the first popular introduction to the subject: Epigenetics: The Ultimate Mystery of Inheritance. Francis says he had long been interested in "the nature-nurture dichotomy and why it was unsatisfactory."Listen in as Dr. Francis joins Dr. Susanne to discuss the scie

Each week, host Dr. Susanne Bennett shares her Nature's Secrets to a healthier body. This week, she discusses why it's so important to balance your pH levels.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 why it's so important to balance your pH levels and shares easy tips for optimizing your pH.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

We all have unique talents, skills and abilities. But not all of us carry the right mindset to reach our goals and desires.We all have unique talents, skills and abilities. But not all of us carry the right mindset to reach our goals and desires. Melissa Kathryn, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, believes your mindset can create your reality. If you want to improve your health, make more money, or lose weight, you need to shift those desires into an actual belief. What are some ways you can achieve this more positive mindset? Hypnotherapy, which allows you to get "un-blocked" and move forward. Creating lifestyle practices that will help you thrive, such as this morning ritual: journaling, reading and writing. Do each for five minutes. It puts you in a calm state and in the position of success for your day.  Set intentions. What do you want to create or experience that day? Take care of you; honor you. Instead of life happening to you, you're making life happen FOR you. Another effective tactic is stating aff

Hypnosis involves more than stage play and convincing you to cluck like a chicken.There are many misconceptions about hypnosis and hypnotherapy. It involves more than stage play and convincing you to cluck like a chicken.According to Melissa Kathryn, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, hypnotherapy is actually a deep form of meditation that can help you to get unblocked from moving forward and achieving your goals and desires. For instance, are you having a hard time asking for a raise or using your voice? Can't lose those last 10 pounds? Addicted to smoking?Hypnotherapy can be useful with all sorts of struggles. It allows you to identify the block and perform a "reframe" around the things holding you back. With her clients, Melissa asks the conscious mind to take a back seat so they can get in touch with their subconscious minds. The subconscious mind houses all of your fear, doubt and past life experiences. Listen in as Melissa joins Dr. Susanne to share more about what hypnotherapy is and what kinds of issues

Science reveals that the things we thought we had to protect our kids from are the things that make them healthy: the bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are the stuff of dirt.As our culture becomes more germophobic than ever, new science reveals that the things we thought we had to protect our kids from are the things that make them healthy: the bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are the stuff of dirt. Dr. Maya Shetreat-Klein's new book, The Dirt Cure, explores the groundbreaking research about why DIRT can heal kids’ ills -- from eczema and ear infections to anxiety and ADHD -- and how keep your healthy kids (really, truly) well.Dr. Shetreat-Klein joins Dr. Susanne to reveal the three principals that are critical for a healthy child: Germs: Children’s immune systems no longer get exposed to enough bacteria and other microbes that prime the immune system to be healthy. Soil Sourced Foods: Nutrient-dense food infused with sunshine, fresh air, and clean water, rich with vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals,

If your child is experiencing bed-wetting, poor growth, poor appetite, slow weight gain, and lack of energy, it may be a kidney issue.Pediatric kidney disease is not as common as adult kidney disease, but the long-term ramifications can be debilitating. However, if early intervention occurs, most kids won't go on to experience eventual kidney failure.Some of the symptoms of kidney disease in children include bed-wetting, poor growth, poor appetite, slow weight gain, and lack of energy. Unfortunately, these subtle symptoms can also be indicators of many other issues. Primary care providers need to be aware that kidney disease might be the underlying factor.Dr. Bradley Warady is the Senior Associate Chair for the Department of Pediatrics and Director, Division of Nephrology at Children's Mercy Kansas City. He is the first pediatric specialist to serve on the board of the National Kidney Foundation in the last decade and also serves as co-principal investigator for the Chronic Kidney Disease in Children (CKiD) s

Metabolic syndrome: the "black plague" of the 21st century.A whopping one-third of Americans suffer from metabolic syndrome, and other one-third are headed in that direction.It's what Dr. Jonny Bowden calls the "black plague of the 21st century."Metabolic syndrome symptoms include high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels. These symptoms can arise from a poor diet and lack of exercise, but they can also result from stress and trauma. High levels of stress can cause huge changes in your physiology, even if they have nothing to do with food.Listen in as Dr. Bowden joins Dr. Susanne to share more about the metabolic meltdown we're experiencing, as well as the top supplements he recommends for optimal health (omega-3, vitamin D, magnesium, probiotics, and citrus bergamot).

For many years, cholesterol has been the "bad guy" in the fight against heart disease.For many years, cholesterol has been the "bad guy" in the fight against heart disease.Dr. Jonny Bowden, an expert in cholesterol and heart health, knows that to be a myth.The truth is that your body requires cholesterol for brain health, immunity, and general vitality. Cholesterol doesn't cause heart disease; it doesn't even promote heart disease.One of the key problems in keeping this myth alive is that the blood tests generally measure according to 1950s technology. It's not as simple as detecting your LDL and HDL levels. In fact, there are five different kinds of HDL and five different kinds of LDL.Dr. Bowden says that instead of keeping cholesterol as the culprit, we should focus on lowering the risk factors for heart disease, such as triglycerides, blood sugar, and inflammation (which is the biggest promoter of heart disease, as well as every other degenerative disease).Listen in as Dr. Bowden joins Dr. Susanne to share