Entries by Dr Susanne

Are you a Vegetarian? Keep your Immune System Strong!

Studies have shown that going vegetarian has tremendous positive effects on the body. Everything from a lower body mass index to lower blood pressure and incidence of hypertension is included in the list of benefits that comprise the vegetarian diet. Although the diet is met with some skepticism when it comes to being a healthier […]

Living Like Ed Begley Jr.

When it comes to being environmentally conscious, no actor makes it seem more fun than Ed Begley Jr. With spoofs of his environmental efforts on shows like The Simpsons and competitions with people like Bill Nye (the Science Guy) as to who can have the lowest carbon footprint, Begley Jr. definitely does eco-activism with flair. […]

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Kimchi For Life!

  Cheeseburgers and French fries might seem like the staple of the American diet, but in Korea where I am from, it is a popular fermented cabbage dish called Kimchi. Usually served as a side dish but also often integrated with entrees, Kimchi has been served in Korean cultures for centuries. Its consumption dates back […]

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Ice Skating at the Toyota Sports Center

It  has been pretty windy in Los Angeles lately, and if your allergies are acting up with all of the pollen and weed antigens blowing around, you might want to consider staying indoors this weekend. Of course, given the sunny climate of Los Angeles you might be wondering how you can still maximize weekend fun […]

The Sensitive Baker for the Sensitive Stomach

If you have a sensitive stomach and have alternative food needs, I have the perfect sensitive solution—the Sensitive Baker. I am a strong proponent of gluten-free and dairy-free foods, but life changing meal plans can be difficult. Most people who learn late in life that they are gluten-intolerant feel as though they have hit rock […]

Pop Open a Bottle of Organic Cherry Juice

Fruits and vegetables are vital to our diet, as they are a great source of essential fiber and nutrients. One fruit that is full of nutrients and have benefits you would not have guessed is the cherry. Like most fruits, cherries can prevent the onset of chronic disease, although you would never know it by […]

Ted Danson Saves the Ocean

There are few men on television more recognized than the one and only Ted Danson, otherwise known for his famous role in cheers as “Sam Malone”. With a host of Emmy’s and Golden Globes attached to his name, Danson has also made a name for himself in the environmental realm, donating thousands to great causes […]

Quit Smoking to Save Your Skin

People smoke for many different reasons: to relax, to comfort themselves, to feel more energy, or just because it is something to do. Despite the thousands of deaths per year caused by smoking, millions of people continue to do it, often times understanding the risks associated with it because they are emotionally or physically unable […]

Easy Exercises to Strengthen the Hands

How many times a day do you use your hands? Have you ever imagined how completely useless you would feel if you couldn’t open a door or turn a steering wheel? As we age, the ease with which we perform every day tasks become difficult. The ability to use our hands is the last thing […]