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.
Category: Chronic Disease Considerations
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?
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.
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.
Do You Laugh at Your Mistakes?
What if you screw up? Making mistakes is part of life, right? Sometimes overthinking things can be quite limiting. If you try to plan for all the potential downsides of doing something, you may never do it at all.
How to Effectively Work with Your Healthcare Team
Are you frustrated by the crazy medical arena these days? Do you struggle to get timely appointments, understand test results, or even access the electronic patient portal? This webinar recording is for you!