Posts by Susan Tanner MD
Wellness Coaching
If you are looking for a way to optimize your health, wellness coaching is your answer. Whether you are wondering how to improve your sleep, well-being, fitness level, energy, and eating, or hoping to manage stress levels, a wellness coach has your back. The Body Nexus offers this coaching support to help you meet your…
Read MoreReady for Change?
Change is not just about will power and determination. It is a process that takes time to do right so it really sticks.
Read MoreBranched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) and Their Role In Fitness
What are BCAAs? Do I need them? Find out here!
Read MoreWellness Coaching 101
Wellness Coaching– What is it? Wellness is the mastery of one’s physical and mental wellbeing- from maintaining a healthy weight and optimal fitness, to balancing stress and optimal health. Wellness is very personal and it takes a healthy mindset to sustain it over time. Think of it as the best “me” that you can be.…
Read MoreKlean Athlete program
EVERYTHING YOU NEED, NOTHING YOU DON’T. A healthy athlete is a better athlete, plain and simple. Designed for everyday use, the Foundation products are designed to help athletes maintain optimal health and perform at their best. These are the basics. The Foundation category includes Klean Multivitamin™ to enhance overall micronutrient intake, Klean Omega™ for joint…
Read MoreVitamin And Mineral Absorption – A Solution!
Many things can affect the effectiveness of how well nutrients are absorbed from the “gut”. ( By the way, we use the term gut to refer to the inner lining of the small intestine where the majority of nutrient absorption occurs, not to the size of the belly!) Absorption may be impaired by a number…
Read MoreMy Recipe for Bone Broth
So much more than soup for the soul, bone broth is a wonderful source of both protein and collagen, which is a healing source for joints, connective tissues, and the lining of the GI tract. Just remember, that in order for collagen to be properly broken down and utilized, it needs to be combined with…
Read MoreINJURIES!
Whether a seasoned athlete or a weekend warrior, we all have inadvertently hurt ourselves along the way. Even minor injuries have the ability to derail a fitness program if not handled properly from the get-go. Perception is also part of the challenge: some people have enormously high pain thresholds and have been encouraged to push…
Read MoreBuilding muscular energy for performance
The sad truth is that as we age, muscles tend to shrink, and strength seems to decline. The reasons are many, and relate to hormones (or lack thereof), increase in oxidative stress on the body, which I equate to “rusting,” and most notably, a decrease in physical activity. Muscles absolutely must be stimulated in order…
Read MoreWeight loss exercise
Exercise burns calories, right? So, the more you do the more weight you will lose, right? Not necessarily. The hormonal effects of non-recovery are immense and can actually prevent weight loss if not properly balanced with rest days, nutrition, and sleep. If weight loss is your goal and you are just getting started with an…
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