Experiencing gas, bloat and an occasional unladylike passing of gas happens to the best of us but when it happens frequently or is accompanied by nausea and right sided abdominal pain under the ribs...now we'll pay attention.

Gallbladder disease develops over time.  It's prominent and expected specifically outlined as we were taught in anatomy and medical school of the 5-F's: female, forty+, fetus (have children), fecal (history of constipation) and the fifth F is dreaded, fat.

If you fall into these categories and show up in an ER with upper right sided abdominal pain, BE prepared, the recommendation will be surgery.  But it's doubtful it'll be emergency surgery.  Yes, you'll be doubled over in pain, really bad pain, but it's all so avoidable.

Listen in as Dr. Plank discusses gas, bloat and your gall bladder health in this installment.  Don't forget to check out Dr. Plank's other potential causes of gas and bloat here but if you're headed for the ER, save your Gallbladder, if you can!

Having symptoms and want to talk to Dr. Plank, grab a spot on her schedule now!

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Best in Health~

Dr. Susan

Do You Have IBS?

IBS, stands for irritable bowel syndrome. IBS is a group of very common symptoms such as:

· Gas

· Chronic bloating

· Cramping

· Constipation

· Diarrhea

We all experience mild gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort every now and then with the symptoms I listed above. It’s when these symptoms last for months and years that IBS is diagnosed.

IBS can be very disruptive depending on the severity of your symptoms. Some, a lucky few, have mild discomfort every now and then. While others find it difficult to enjoy a normal lifestyle due to their symptoms.

It could be your thyroid!

So, you've gone to your doc complaining of how tired you've been, and they run some tests.  Chances are they'll miss early and suboptimal thyroid function, why?  Because many doctors still only order a TSH (blood test for general thyroid function).

You deserve answers and adding on a few other specific thyroid tests will give you (and your doc) the information you need.

In this episode Dr. Plank discusses all things thyroid.

Talk to Dr. Plank with your questions, schedule your free Best Next Step consultation, Click Here.

Gas, bloat and constipation can happen occasionally and for a variety of reasons but when it causes you pain and affects your lifestyle it's time to get some help.

Gas, bloat and constipation can benign or more problematic, either way finding relief is the goal!

IBS with constipation (IBS-C) is a chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorder which causes gas, bloating, abdominal pain and hard, infrequent bowel movements.

All types of IBS are lifestyle issues more so than life threatening but the degree of pain should not be taken lightly.

There is no cure for IBS-C but diet, stress management and lifestyle changes can be helpful.

Want to find out more, read Dr. Plank's blog, I Am So Bloated.

When you're ready to take the Best Next Step invest 30 minutes in your health and complete Dr. Plank's Online Health Assessment.

When you're tired of guessing, we'll do the testing!

Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the primary cause of low thyroid function.

What is Hashimoto's?

Will thyroid meds make you feel better?

Should dietary inflammation be considered as another cause of Hashimoto's?

Listen as Dr. Plank discusses Hashimoto's Thyroiditis in depth.

Underactive Thyroid Symptoms:

If you are suffering with these symptoms, you desperately want to feel better.  Get answers, take 30 minutes for your health and peace of mind, Click Here to complete Dr. Plank's free online assessment and then we'll get you scheduled for a chat with Dr. Plank about your Best Next Step to feeling energized again!

In this episode we start our discussion of the various overlooked hormones and how they can affect your mood, intimacy and confidence.  Hormones affect your overall health and specifically your weight but are rarely tested.

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Thanks for listening!

Dr. Plank

Hi!

On today's episode I want to delve into the ethical, medical and nutritional issues of oral birth control pill usage.

“The pill” was first marketed in the 1960’s, it’s purpose was contraception, but with any medication comes side effects and quickly, the pill side effects included increased risk of cancer and cardiovascular events.

Interestingly, the manufacturing companies listened and lowered the dose of estrogen in the original pill due to these concerns.

The market for the pill became fierce, to improve marketing and the manufacturers financial bottom line, birth control pills started being marketed for:

These marketing claims by pharmaceutical companies promised women they would be more comfortable with themselves, by being free of the constraints of menstruation and hormone imbalance. As marketing campaigns do, it changed the perception of the pill for unwanted pregnancy to a “lifestyle drug.”

This is where I start to have real concerns.

Pharmaceutical company’s marketing states they want to free a woman from hormone imbalance but

birth control pills do not correct hormone imbalance.

If your hormone levels haven’t been tested no treatment, pharmaceutical or natural, can possibly be effective.

Hormone balance is impossible without knowing your specific hormone levels. You must know what hormone is imbalanced to fix it. If you don’t test, it’s a guess.

To learn more check out my blog

Bloated, tired, fatigued and need answers, schedule a free Symptom Relief Consultation with me HERE, I'd love to see if my testing and hormone balancing program is a fit for you.

I look forward to talking to you!

Dr. Susan

Today we’re talking women's health, we’ll be talking hormones, hot flashes, symptoms and birth control pills.

Most women report getting some combination of symptoms such as bloating, mild cramps, headaches, and moodiness, all of which are totally normal. 

If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms, let's have a chat- grab a free consultation with me HERE:

I hope you find this episode informative!

Dr. Susan

How many of you at some point in the last week when you were sliding into your favorite shorts or maybe the swimsuit said to yourself, “I have to lose some weight?”

What’s happening?

Why do we know we want to eat differently, but consume food without thinking about it's nutritional value or what it's doing to our bodies?

There’s a science to weight loss, nutritional imbalances drain your energy and cause weight gain - I do labs, find the cause and get you losing weight easier than ever before.

Does this interest you?

Click HERE, let’s talk, I want to hear what's going on!

When has your doctor had a discussion with you about your weight?  At a recent speaking engagement I did not a single woman said their doctor had talked to them about their weight.

Our healthcare system doesn’t have an answer for weight other than stimulants, and stomach stabling or banding which is what they do now.

There’s a science to weight loss, nutritional imbalances drain your energy and cause weight gain - I do labs, find the cause and get you losing weight easier than ever before.

Does this interest you?

Click HERE, let’s talk, I want to hear what's going on!

Dr. Plank