We’ve all heard about the pillars of wellness: movement, nutrition, sleep, stress, social connection—there are many others. The following vignette is based on a recent experience from my neighborhood walks. Can you find how many pillars are in this story AND how many peri/menopause symptoms are impacted?
Roasted Veggie Pasta
Roasting veggies is the trick to tasty and fast dishes! Not only do you get great flavors and textures, but you also can get your meal ready while they are roasting. It’s the perfect way to use your kitchen time wisely.
The Ever-Present Thyroid
This month we share some interesting facts about thyroid nodules, including how to diagnose thyroid cancer. We also cover the basics of underactive and overactive thyroid conditions and their impact on aging. Bonus: Explore several links to medical websites that are chock-full of helpful data.
Navigating Autoimmune Disease
The very nature of most autoimmune diseases is such that quick fixes don’t work or don’t exist. Join Dr. Susan Baumgaertel, Dr. Kara Wada and Dr. Beth Vukin as they peel back the complex layers of diagnosing autoimmune diseases from the perspectives of patient and physician.
Walking Women: An Interview
Does daily walking improve your health? Read a great interview with Dr. Susan Baumgaertel by Laura Boulay of One Million Women Walking, and see how the benefits of daily walking apply to menopause symptom management.
Salmon, Delicata Squash & Pasta
I love turning impromptu dinners into ready-to-eat lunches for the next day. This one was a bit monochromatic but the great flavors were quite satisfying on a cold winter’s evening.
Regaining Patient Trust: The Importance of Physician Advocacy
Dr. Rebekah Bernard, host of Patients at Risk podcast, interviews Dr. Susan Baumgaertel about her quest to help physicians regain the trust of patients by making sure that they get the best care.
Sleep is NOT Overrated!
Do you wake up feeling refreshed? You deserve better sleep! Susan V shares how sleep is integral to many body systems, and what happens to our sleep cycles as we age. Susan B reviews sleep hygiene and circadian rhythms, and provides tips on how to improve sleep quality and quantity.