Posts by Susan Tanner MD
Precision Nutrition for You
With so many different dietary plans out there, how are you supposed to know how to eat? Or what to eat? Ketogenic, Paleo, Low carb? Have you tried one or two, but still aren’t sure how to really integrate it into your busy life? And, one size doesn’t fit all. We can answer your questions…
Read MoreThe Thyroid’s Role in Recovery and Wellness
There are many misconceptions and misunderstandings as to what the thyroid gland does and how and when it may be improperly functioning. Just as prevalent among traditional health care practitioners is an incomplete manner of testing and determining if the thyroid is functioning properly. It, therefore, would seem helpful to review what the thyroid gland…
Read MoreIt’s a Gut Feeling!
When we refer to the “gut” what we are talking about is the inner lining of the small intestine. This is a massively complex organ, much more than a simple conduit for food as it is digested. The lining of the gut is responsible for making immune cells, particularly Immunoglobulin A, and this is considered to be…
Read MoreThe Use of Sauna for Wellness and Fitness
Far Infrared Sauna (FIRS) and Its Use in Detoxification, Health, and Fitness There is an abundance of medical studies which have looked at the chemical and toxic burdens our bodies carry as a result of environmental exposures. We are being increasingly exposed to a whole range of new chemicals. In the last fifty years, it has been…
Read MoreThe Big Picture of Chronic Illness
The Total Body Load Explained Chronic health problems can be difficult to understand, and many times I have found it helpful to explain to patients that it is not the “what” but the “why”. So many diagnoses are given to patients, and I have heard them all. Chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, lupus-like syndrome, somatic depressive disorder,…
Read MoreThe Weekend Warrior’s Secret Weapon
With longer workdays and increased work pressures, it can be difficult to find time to exercise throughout a busy work week. And it’s pretty normal to look forward to an active fun-filled weekend. After all, that’s what inspired the famous acronym TGIF. But when some people are inactive during the week and then too active…
Read MoreAthletic Performance and Supplementation
Beyond the Basics for the Professional and Competitive There are many supplements touted as helping with performance, endurance, and energy. Some of these are truly based on sound biochemistry and cell biology. In my previous article, Sports Nutrition Basics, I gave tips benefiting everyone. For those of you who would like to take it to the next…
Read MoreWho Needs Collagen (and why)?
Who Needs Collagen? From face creams, to bone broth, to a multitude of pills, collagen products have been touted all over the internet and television ads as the wonder supplement. But what is it, who needs it, and what form is best? Collagen is a protein made by the human body, but its composition is quite unique. …
Read MoreSports Nutrition Basics
Looking to amp up your exercise program? Synergize your dietary plan for amazing results!
Read MoreSleep Affects Everything!
Too often we take for granted the fact that our bodies can function on little or poor quality sleep without taking into consideration what is happening, and not to our benefit! Sleep is not only a time of rest but also a time for resetting hormones, allowing brainwave patterns to settle into a restorative pattern,…
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