Susan Patterson
Susan is a Certifed Health Coach, Master Gardener and sustainability expert who has authored over twenty top selling books on healthy living, clean eating, gardening and natural wellness. She has taught thousands of people how to shop, cook and eat healthily and live well. When she is not coaching others, writing or speaking, Susan can be found hiking, kayaking and enjoying time in her garden.
Dropping The Flab This Year Comes Down to This 1 Thing
Do you ever put pressure on yourself to lose a certain amount of weight or keep off what you've already lost? Without realizing it,...
Two Appetite-controlling Hormones Key to Burning Fat
Is your weight doing an off-again, on-again tango? Do you regain what you lost (and then some), so you're as plumped up as Renee...
11 Ways to Lower Your Risk of Chronic Disease Through Healthy...
The New Year is upon us, offering a fresh opportunity to make resolutions for better health. To feel your best this year—with renewed vigor,...
Not Getting Quality Sleep? You Could Be Sleeping Too Much
In Washington Irving's classic tale, Rip Van Winkle slept for 20 years; when he awoke, he was confused and creaky. No wonder! Getting too...
What Meditation Can Teach Us About the Flow of Life
Imagine that you were floating along a river and suddenly stood up; you’d most likely find yourself fighting the natural flow of water and...
We Could All Use More Vitamin D
Superhero vitamins were dealt a super-setback in fall 2012, when the Federal Trade Commission said manufacturers of Spider-Man and other character-branded supplements made bogus...
Are You Rubbing Toxins on the Largest Organ of Your Body?
Your skin is the body's largest organ. Whatever you're putting on (or in) your body including conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste and lotion, is being absorbed...
Melt Away Your Fat With These 9 Stealth Approaches
"The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones," says an oft-quoted Chinese proverb. It's encouraging to use this analogy when...
Olive Oil: Health Fueling Fat Full of Benefits
Olive Oyl may have been Popeye's one and only, but we doubt he could have loved her any more than we adore olive oil...
Get a Jumpstart on Your New Year Fat Burn
Q: I'm getting desperate. I need to lose weight, but it never happens. I want to exercise, but I can't seem to stay motivated....
