Susan Lark

Dr. Susan M. Lark (born 1946) is an American physician, an authority in the fields of clinical nutrition and preventive medicine. She aims to educate and empower women regarding their health, giving them choices so they can take control of their own health. Lark advocates a holistic approach that favors safe, natural alternatives over toxic drugs and surgery.

Biography

An eminent authority on clinical nutrition and preventive medicine, Dr. Lark is an expert on women’s health and the use of alternative medicine therapies for menopause, perimenopause, fatigue [ [http://www.power-surge.com/transcripts/slark.htm “Power Surge Conference With Dr. Susan Lark”] ] , hypertension and more. Dr. Lark's mission is to provide women with unique, safe and effective complementary therapies to greatly enhance their health and well-being. Dr. Lark covers both the science and the art of healing on her Web site, and in her monthly newsletter, Women's Wellness Today.

A graduate of Northwestern University Medical School, Dr. Lark served on the clinical faculty of Stanford University Medical School from 1981-1983, and taught in Stanford's Primary Care Associate Program in the Division of Family and Community Medicine from 1991-2002.

Dr. Lark is a distinguished clinician, author, lecturer and innovative product developer. Through her many years of clinical experience, she has pioneered the use of self help treatments such as diet, nutrition, exercise and stress management [ [http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/10/84.cfm MotherNature.com – “Nutrients to Ease Monthly Distress”] ] [ [http://www.amazemag.com/eMag/amaze-magazine-article.asp?article-id=530815046 Amaze Magazine – “Dr. Susan Lark Offers Eight ‘Mood Busting’ Tips for Winter Blahs”] ] techniques in the field of women's health, and has lectured extensively throughout the United States on topics in preventive medicine. She published her therapies in a nine-book series that includes the "Premenstrual Syndrome Self Help Book", the "Menopause Self-Help Book" and "Anxiety and Stress". With her husband, James A. Richards, MBA, she co-authored "The Chemistry of Success: Six Secrets of Peak Performance". Her most recent books are "Eat Papayas Naked" and "Hormone Revolution", which she co-authored with Kimberly Day.

One of the most widely referenced physicians on the Internet, Dr. Lark has appeared on numerous radio and television shows, and has been featured in magazines and newspapers including: "Real Simple", "Reader's Digest", "McCall's", "Better Homes & Gardens", "New Woman", "Mademoiselle", "Harper's Bazaar", "Redbook", "Family Circle", "Seventeen", "Shape", "Great Life", "The New York Times", "The Chicago Tribune", and "The San Francisco Chronicle". She has also served as a consultant to major corporations, including the Kellogg Company and Weider Nutrition International, and was spokesperson in 2002 for The Gillette Company Women's Cancer Connection.

Dr. Lark's mission is to provide women with unique, safe and effective complementary therapies to greatly enhance their health and well-being.

Books and Publications

From her extensive research, Dr. Lark has authored 13 books, including nine self-help books to assist women in understanding key health issues such as menopause, perimenopause, PMS, fatigue and others. In addition, she has developed an alliance with Doctors' Preferred, Inc. (DPI), to manufacture and distribute her own comprehensive line of women's nutritional products based on the protocols she has successfully used to treat her patients. A medical doctor who has practiced complementary medicine for more than 30 years, Lark has helped thousands of women through her extensive review of medical research, and her innate understanding of what it's like to be a woman facing tough medical decisions.

* Premenstrual Syndrome Self-Help Book: A Woman's Guide to Feeling Good All Month, (1989, ISBN 978-0890875872)
* Menopause Self Help Book: A Woman's Guide to Feeling Wonderful for the Second Half of Her Life (1990, ISBN 978-0890875926)
* Fibroid Tumor and Endometriosis Self-Help Book (1995, ISBN 978-0890877739)
* Menstrual Cramps Self Help Book: Effective Solutions for Pain and Discomfort Due to Menstrual Cramps and PMS, (1996, ISBN 978-0890877715)
* The Estrogen Decision Self Help Book: A Complete Guide for Relief of Menopausal Symptoms Through Hormonal Replacement and Alternative Therapies, (1995, ISBN 0890877769)
* Heavy Menstrual Flow & Anemia Self Help Book: Effective Solutions for Premenopause, Bleeding Due to Fibroid Tumors, Hormonal Imbalance, ... Endometrial Cancer, and Low Blood Count, (1996, ISBN 978-0890877746)
* Anxiety & Stress Self Help Book: Effective Solutions for Nervous Tension, Emotional Distress, Anxiety, & Panic, (1996, ISBN 978-0890877753)
* Women's Health Companion: Self Help Nutrition Guide And Cookbook (1996, ISBN 978-0890877975)
* The Chemistry of Success: Six Secrets of Peak Performance, (1999, ISBN 978-1579595012)
* Easing Anxiety and Stress Naturally, (1999, ISBN 978-0879837280)
* Eat Papayas Naked: The Ph Balanced Diet for Super Health And Glowing Beauty (2005, ISBN 978-1596370012)
* Dr. Susan Lark’s The Hormone Revolution (2007, ISBN 978-0979540905)

Newsletter

Women's Wellness Today (ISSN #19339054), is a leading resource for cutting-edge health information that will help women take control of their health. Drawing on 30-plus years of clinical experience and personal research, Dr. Susan Lark provides simple, effective solutions for maintaining a vital and well-balanced lifestyle.

Dr. Lark discusses issues that matter most to women, including all aspects of menopause (including hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness breast, bone, and heart health; how to increase energy and zest for life; how to get a good night's sleep; sensible ways to lose weight [ [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_pwwi/is_200211/ai_mark05048348 BNET – “Dr. Susan Lark, Women's Health Expert, Designs New Weight Loss Program For Women Over 40”] ] [ [http://www.sugarshockblog.com/2006/06/interesting_wei.html Sugar Shock – “Interesting Weight Loss Info From Dr. Lark”] ] [ [http://www.vibrantglow.com/2007/06/dr-larks-recommendations-for-weight.html VibrantGlow.com – “Dr. Lark’s Recommendations for Weight Loss”] ] for good; and practical steps to manage your day-to-day health.

Dr. Lark also shares safe, natural alternatives to harmful prescription and over-the-counter drugs, and why these choices may be better in the long run. Dr. Lark recommends the right foods, supplements, exercises, and other non-pharmaceutical strategies, which can guide you in your quest for better health.

Press Releases

* May 26, 2005 [http://www.drlark.com/c/news_052605.asp] - Susan Lark, MD, and Healthy Directions Develop Nutritional Formula for Balancing Digestive Health

* July 7, 2004 [http://www.drlark.com/c/news_070704.asp] - Susan Lark, MD, and Healthy Directions, LLC create formula to support overall brain health, mental performance, and memory

* August 18, 2003 [http://www.drlark.com/c/news_081803.asp] - Susan Lark, MD, women's health expert, creates new formula to fight fatigue and enhance mental and physical performance

* August 12, 2003 [http://www.drlark.com/c/news_081203.asp] - Dr. Susan Lark, women's health expert, creates a new nutrient formula exclusively for women to improve joint health

* August 8, 2003 [http://www.drlark.com/c/news_080803.asp] - Susan Lark, MD, natural health pioneer, creates new formula to support eye health in women

* December 26, 2002 [http://www.drlark.com/c/news_122602.asp] - Dr. Susan Lark creates New Year’s weight loss plan for women over 40

* November 5, 2002 [http://www.drlark.com/c/news_110502.asp] - Dr. Susan Lark, women's health expert, designs new weight loss program for women over 40

* June 27, 2002 [http://www.drlark.com/c/news_062702.asp] - Susan Lark, M.D., women's health expert, formulates new bone health program using top nutritional 'bone-builders'

References

External links

* [http://www.drlark.com/ DrLark.com]
* [http://premierespeakers.com/susan_lark Premiere Speakers Bureau]
* [http://www.drlark.com/c/lark_letter.asp Women’s Wellness Today]
* [http://www.healthy.net/scr/bio.asp?Id=5 Healthworld]
* [http://www.project-aware.org/Managing/exercise.shtml Project Aware]
* [http://www.quantumeducation.com/lark.html Quantum Education - Where health matters! - Meet the Doctor]
* [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_pwwi/is_200212/ai_mark05049797 Market Wire - Dr. Susan Lark Creates New Years Weight Loss Plan for Women Over 40]