Yes, springtime is upon us in the western hemisphere and fresh, spring salads abound. BUT the aroma of roasted veggies never fades—at least in my kitchen! Here are the top ten reasons why I love them.
Art & Medicine: Eggs as Art
Creating art that is meditative and also links to past good memories is so healing. There is something quite satisfying in taking a simple tradition and allowing creativity to flow. The memories and lasting treasures are priceless.
Stress Awareness
April is Stress Awareness Month, a topic that we can all identify with! The 2 Susans cover a number of key points related to the fallout from unmanaged stress and highlight a great podcast. They also connect the dots between pain, anxiety, chronic disease and autoimmune disease and link to some thoughtful posts to help manage stress.
When Pillars of Wellness Intersect!
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.