Dr. Plank's Weight Loss & Nutritional Nuggets

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 supplies?  Crazy, I know. Listen and learn how the face of breast cancer is changing, information for women, sons, brothers and fathers! Hope you find it informative! Dr. Susan

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 and improving your health through uncertain times. Hang in, we got this!  Thanks for listening.

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 information. Happy listening, Dr. Plank

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 relationships.  Having healthy hormones is a challenge for both sexes young and older.

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 episode explores the adrenals connection to anxiety and depression. Please go to NorwinWellness.com and take the free Stress Survey which reveals if adrenal fatigue maybe a cause of your symptoms.

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. Plank addresses these overlooked causes of fatigue, digestive dysfunction and weight gain in this episode of Dr. Plank's Weight Loss & Nutritional Nuggets podcast. Make sure to like us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Dr.Plank.TheNorwinWellnessCenter/?ref=bookmarks Thanks for listening! 

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 enjoy this episode. Go to NorwinWellness.com and take our Stress Symptom Survey.  If your stressed and can't lose the weight, you know, you have to do something but not sure what to do... 1. complete the Stress Survey 2. Set up a free Laser Consult so you and I can get figured out if your hormones are the problem. Be well~ Dr Plank

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 Giveaway and register @:  NorwinWellness.com

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 affecting us individually but as a nation. This leaves little room if any for escape, it's everywhere 24/7.  For this reason alone we need to find some control.

Welcome to wellness & weight loss w/ Dr Susan Hi folks, obviously our lives have changed dramatically in the last couple of weeks with uncertainty  creeping in. Today we'll talk a bit about viruses in general, and demystify them and we'll discuss  a little about the specifics of the coronavirus and we're going to keep doing what we do.  Educate, evaluate and discuss overlooked ways to maintain and regain our health in the face of adversity. I was thinking about it over the weekend and this is the perfect time to block out (or try to limit) the chaotic noise and refocus on what truly is important which is our health, our families health and support for our community.  When you live regret free you don't have to worry.  Be proactive and be calm. I hope you find this episode informational!  If you'd like to find out more of how to self care through diet and healthy lifestyle choices consider taking our Eating Habits Can Boost Immunity: Can You Benefit? survey.  After comple

Ever wonder what your symptoms mean? You told your doc but they don't seem concerned, should you be? This podcast reveals the overlooked causes of common symptoms and when you should pay attention! Enjoy~ Have questions or comments, message me here: https://anchor.fm/dr-plank/message

Heart Health continues to be the #1 cause of death and yet most of the risk factors are preventable.  Take a look at your blood test results and see if your liver enzymes or thyroid function is an overlooked cause of hypertension and heart disease.

Not a resolution person but want to have a plan? Frustrated by weight gain, not sure what to do? Don't know where to start? 1. Diet 2. Stress 3. Metabolism 4. Hormones 5. Hitting Reset

Weight Gain Is A Symptom! Of course we all know overeating adds to the waist and exercising helps remove the waist weight.  But, what if nothing's working? Imbalanced hormones and food intolerance are causes of weight gain. Weight Gain Is A Symptom! is a new eBook released by Dr. Susan Plank, D.C. identifying the hormonal, food related and nutritional factors that are the cause of weight gain. Want to lose the weight?  Tired of being frustrated?  Your hormonal, food intolerance and nutritional factors must be evaluated!

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