Entries by Dr Susanne

Water: The Foundation of Health

How many glasses of water have you had today? One? Five? Or worse-none? Probably the most over-looked supplement in our diets today is the one that covers not only a significant portion of the body, but the planet we live on as well: water. It makes up almost 70% of our body and is essential […]

Enjoy Summer in Winter at Todos Santos!

Located off the tip of the southern Baja peninsula on the Pacific Ocean side is a charming little Mexican town called Todos Santos. About an hour away from La Paz, my favorite place to vacation in Mexico, Todos Santos is a beach town well known for its thriving artist community. It is also only forty-five […]

Three Cheers for Caffe’ Delfini

Given the large amount of people experiencing digestive discomfort nowadays from processed, over-saturated foods, gluten-free options have become increasingly popular substitutions in many Santa Monica restaurants. For those of you whose diets necessitate gluten-free options, I would like to introduce to you a charming eatery on West Channel Road called Caffé Delfini. Caffé Delfini is […]

Discovering the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Deceased author Stieg Larsson of the famed Millenium series was never able to see the success of his books, but the life he did lead was a captivating one. As a financially crippled investigative journalist for his magazine Expo, the Rolling Stone recently reported that Larsson strongly opposed racism and right-wing extremism. Larsson was so […]

Your Sunglasses–Polarized!

Tis the season to wear sunglasses! Although it sounds like the last thing you need to worry about this winter, UV (ultraviolet) rays from the sun can attack us from all sides during our winter activities, and it is important to shield not only our eyes but our skin too. When we spend hours in […]

No Need to Hit the Slopes: Check Out the Nordic Track!

The Nordic Track is best described as a home fitness legacy. I can remember buying one when they first came out twenty-five years ago when at-home fitness equipment was only starting to emerge (yes- I still have the original one!). As a big fan of cross-country skiing, it allowed me to get a good workout […]

Could You Have Hypothyroidism?

A staggering ten million Americans have some form of thyroid deficiency. Most of the time, the symptoms present themselves as relatively minor, so many people walk around for years without realizing they have it. One of the most popular conditions affecting at least 10% of women today is hypothyroidism. In my practice, I find more […]

Robert Redford’s Sundance Resort

It is that wonderful time of year again, when filmmakers and movie stars alike attend one of the biggest cinematic events to hit Park City, Utah—the Sundance Film Festival. Spanning from January 20-30th, the 2011 festival comprises ten straight days of emerging independent films that could potentially see the same success as the Blaire Witch […]

Friday Thyme!

I have worked in Santa Monica for a long time, and it is hard not to notice the little eateries and cafes that dot the beautiful beach city. In the past I have mentioned a great restaurant called Huckleberry Café, and today I want to share with you a similar place called the Thyme Café […]

Anderson Cooper Reports the Truth

Anderson Cooper is both an author and journalist whose claim to fame is the show Anderson Cooper 360 on CNN. While he may be unknown to some, he is an excellent news anchor who has appeared live on the scene for several groundbreaking news events including the recent oil spill in the Gulf. Over time, […]