Most of us (including most doctors) don’t know that iodine is vital for our health, and deficiency in iodine is almost universal in the US. I’ll explain why iodine deficiency is becoming increasingly common and leads to thyroid disorders as well as certain cancers, and what you can do about it!
I’m often asked how to find a doctor outside of Houston who practices a similar style of medicine to mine. Today I’m offering some suggestions of how to navigate finding the right doctor. I’ll tell you what I look for in a midlife specialist and what questions to ask to make sure that you have the right person to walk with you through this really important journey!
Today I’m speaking with elite personal trainer Kelly Workman, who happens to be my trainer, as well as a woman over 50 with six children! We will be talking about my own health journey as well as sharing the most important tips for stay fit and healthy over 50, including consuming adequate protein, intermittent fasting, portion control, and a combination of strength training and cardiovascular exercise. Kelly’s most important advice is to take one thing at a time and create a healthy lifestyle t...
Here’s a really easy way to improve connection in your relationships, taught to me by one of the women quoted in my book “Sexually Woke.” Find out the top 5 things that the special people in your life really want, and give it to them! Really it’s that simple- and comes with a free dose of happiness from being generous. I challenge you to try this today - it’s so easy and costs nothing (we are not talking about Ferraris or diamond rings here, just simple things that you can do right now.) And tel...
The most common annoying side effect from hormone replacement is unwanted bleeding. Today I’ll talk about why this can happen, how to evaluate it, and most importantly how to make it stop!
Most of us have heard about intermittent fasting and its benefits for weight loss and health, but many of us don’t really know why it works. Today I’m talking about my personal experience with intermittent fasting as well as the way it has worked for so many of my patients. I’ll also explore the science behind this revolutionary lifestyle change that really can shake you out of a weight loss plateau while helping you to live longer and reduce multiple diseases.
Many of us struggle with getting enough protein in our diet- especially healthy proteins that don’t elevate our cholesterol. Today I’m going to share some of my favorite high-protein foods and snacks, and show you how easy it is to get your ideal amount of daily protein. Adequate protein is critical for weight maintenance and gaining muscle especially as we age, and I’ll show you how I do it in a way that’s easy and not time-consuming!
Erectile dysfunction or ED is incredibly common, affecting more than 70% of men by the time they reach age 70-yet we rarely talk about it. This week I’ll be exploring ways that (at the same time is seeking treatment) we can use this as an opportunity to learn how to spice up our sex life and communicate better than ever. I’ll be reflecting on my book “Sexually Woke” and the way the sexually woke women approached “problems” such as ED in a different way that leads to the growth and renewed connec...
Only 50% of women know that heart disease is the number one killer of women. Did you know that one in three of us will die from heart disease?- Even though it is almost always preventable! Today, I’ll share the most important things you can do to reduce your risk of heart disease and add years to your life!
I get so many questions about the food supplement DIM, what it does in relation to our hormones and if we really need to take it. Is it sham or science? Today I’ll go through everything you need to know about the science behind this mysterious plant extract, and why growing evidence supports it being beneficial in several common settings including perimenopause, and in combination with testosterone supplementation.
This week I’m touching base again on the holistic medical weight loss program. We introduced this program back in January and I'm back to update you on the fantastic success that we’ve seen over the past five months. I will review the six pillars of success that make up this unique program and the results that our patients have achieved so far! Even if you don’t live in Houston and you can’t join us in person, I’ll share the secrets of how and why a holistic weight-loss program works. These are ...
Today is my 55th birthday! And in the spirit of empowering midlife wellness, I’m reflecting on what I’ve learned so far, and how I might use those lessons to make the second half of life even better!
This week I’m sharing another testimonial of a real patient whose life was dramatically improved with hormone optimization. As a busy executive and mother of adult teenagers in her early 50s, she was feeling run down, lacking energy and noticed her athletic body changing. With hormone pellet therapy, she explains how she was able to decrease body fat and increase muscle mass, and also to gain an overall sense of motivation to try new things and to live her best life as an empty nester.
One of the most common and worrisome complaints that I hear in my office surrounds thinning hair, or loss of hair. In this episode I’ll go through the major categories of hair loss, and how to diagnose hair loss correctly so we can create a treatment plan that addresses the root cause. The good news is that in the great majority of cases, thinning hair or even sudden hair loss can be treated effectively!
I’m always so excited to share real patient testimonials. This week you can hear another real life story of how a patient’s life has been so positively changed with bio-identical hormone replacement. Not only were all of her menopause symptoms resolved, but her sex life is improved, her pre-diabetic condition completely resolved, and she is thrilled to have lost over 20 pounds and still losing!
Today I’m delving into the beautiful and complex anatomy of the clitoris and how we can learn more about it in order to teach our partners where our pleasure zones are! Even if we don’t have a partner this information will greatly help you to understand your own body and experiment with self pleasure. I’ll also be sharing ways to improve clitoral sensation especially around the time of menopause, with hormone optimization and platelet rich plasma amongst other things!
This week one of my patients opens up about her experience with Juliet laser for ending painful sex and vaginal dryness. Not surprisingly, her husband is really happy too!
I love to share stories from real patients who are feeling better and living their best lives with hormone optimization! Check out this episode and see how hormone pellets can change your life!
I receive so many questions about hormone replacement through the “Ask Dr. Susan LIVE” platform that we decided to answer the most common ones all at once today! If you have questions about hormone replacement, I bet they are answered here! If you have any questions pertaining to midlife I am here to help! You can talk to me anonymously through my YouTube channel where I'm answering all questions about menopause, middle-aged experiences, intimacy, relationships, and more! Click here to ask: http...
Life coach and fitness professional Meg Ellis is back this week talking with me about how to incorporate movement into your life and optimize your weight loss goals. Movement is one of the six pillars of our weight loss program CMWC, and we will be talking about how to make it not only doable, but even fun!
This week’s caller on "Ask Dr. Susan LIVE, has more questions about estrogen, breast tenderness and breast cancer, as well as injections vs. pellets. You won’t want to miss it! If you have any questions pertaining to midlife I am here to help! You can talk to me anonymously through my YouTube channel where I'm answering all questions about menopause, middle-aged experiences, intimacy, relationships, and more! Click here to ask: https://bit.ly/3bRdcT9
Today I am dispelling the old myths about estrogen and breast cancer, and reviewing the literature about estrogen’s many health benefits. You can not only feel better, but you can live longer, and reduce your risk of osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease and colon cancer, as well as restoring sexual function. I take it, and in the great majority of cases you should too! Order Estrogen Matters: https://amzn.to/3szss01 If you have any questions pertaining to midlife I am here to help! Y...
When we are trying to effect lasting change and abandon or adopt a habit, a positive mindset may be the most important aspect to master. This week I am talking again with life coach and fitness professional, Meg Ellis, about how a healthy mindset is key when adopting a weight loss program. In the episode titled, "How to Lose Weight Over 40+", we discussed the 6 pillars of my weight loss program, one of which is mindset. Today we decided to address mindset first, since without it, the other 5 pil...
This week on "Ask Dr. Susan Live", we’re talking about the difficult decision of having a hysterectomy when periods are extremely painful. When is the right time to make that decision? What are the pros and cons of whether to keep the ovaries? Or is it better to just wait for menopause when periods will stop on their own? I’ll give you tips on the right questions to ask, and the way to find the best doctor to navigate with you through this process. If you have any questions pertaining to midlife...
This week I'm sharing an overview of my new holistic weight loss program which has six important pillars. This body-mind-medicine approach will ensure that you CAN reach your vision for your physical body in 2022. I can't wait to share them with you, and we will expand on each one over the next few weeks! Click here for more information on the program: https://completemidlifewellnesscenter.com/holistic-medical-weight-optimization-program/ Prefer to watch? Head on over to my YouTube channel to wa...
Is there a certain age when it's no longer appropriate to take hormones, especially for improving sex drive, and how do other medications like anti-depressants complicate the picture? Should we just give up on having a good sex life after a certain age? My answer is absolutely not! If you have any questions pertaining to midlife I am here to help! You can talk to me anonymously through my YouTube channel where I'm answering all questions about menopause, middle-aged experiences, intimacy, relati...
This week I'm getting into all of the details about perimenopausal hormone changes, and why they can make us feel so off-kilter! I will be talking about how each of the three ovarian hormones changes during perimenopause, what symptoms these changes cause for most women... and more importantly, what we can do about it!
This week we’re talking in more detail about vaginal dryness and pain with intercourse, which is a deal breaker to a healthy sex life! I’ll explain not only why this happens but how to correct it so you can enjoy pain-free sex again. Have your own question to ask? Go to drsusan.com/ask and fill out the form for a chance to be featured. Prefer to watch? Head on over to my YouTube channel to watch the episode: https://bit.ly/3G1gb9z
Do you know how long a woman can be taking estrogen? Do you know if there's a time period or a cut-off window for it? In this episode, we're talking to Michelle about how long she should take estrogen, and why she was told by her doctor that she should stop it after a certain period. We're discussing the benefits of taking hormones long-term, and why we don't want to stop them just because we've been on them for a certain number of years. Have your own question to ask? Go to drsusan.com/ask and ...
Today I am excited to be speaking with Dr. Shelly Burns, a Chiropractor with over 20 years of experience as well as a fitness expert, life coach, and creator of the FIT Menopause Blueprint. Her new book called “Menopause Tsunami: How to Ride the Hormone Waves like a BADASS” will be coming out next month. We talk about her personal journey as an athlete suffering with perimenopause, and how she created her 4 pillars for success for women to regain their ideal weight and confidence in midlife. You...
