Dr. Sara’s Top 3 Questions: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
When it comes to female hormonal conditions, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is probably one you’ve heard of. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, between 1 in 10...
View ArticlePart-Time Paleo: How to Go Paleo Without Going Crazy – Dr. Sara’s Book Club #18
In a culture where the “all-or-nothing” attitude prevails, it’s refreshing to give ourselves a little break — especially when it comes to how we eat. I’ve always been a big proponent of paleo-based...
View ArticleOil Pulling: Whiten Your Teeth, Detoxify Your Body and Prevent Cavities?
It’s been said that total body health begins in the mouth. But why? Well, for one thing, it’s the gateway through which you either nourish yourself with life-supporting food and drink or burden your...
View ArticleGrocery Shopping with Dr. Sara: 5 Quick, Healthy, Detox-Friendly Foods
Do you feel too busy to prepare nourishing food? Me too. That means I’m constantly scouting for food that’s easy to eat on the run, or that’s amenable to a quick assembly at home. Today, I want to...
View ArticleDr. Sara Book Review: Love Notes from Hell – Dr. Sara’s Book Club #19
Addiction is a sneaky, pervasive and widely misunderstood phenomenon. In Roy Nelson’s “Love Notes from Hell,” we’re faced with the uncomfortable truth that most of us are, indeed, addicts – in some...
View ArticleHow to Conquer Cravings + 5 Substitutions That Will Satisfy
Few of us are immune to cravings. Research shows that cravings are unrelated to body mass index. Yet for women who are overweight or obese, cravings usually are for foods high in fat and processed...
View ArticleAmerica’s #1 Addiction Might Shock You
“I wanted to do it alone,” a client told me. “I didn’t want anyone else around. Minutes after I began, I felt this rush of euphoria and I couldn’t stop. Then came the inevitable crash, where I wanted...
View ArticleJJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet: Dr. Sara’s Book Club #20
If you’ve ever despaired that your sweet tooth is the bane of your existence, stop what you’re doing and go get a copy of my dear friend’s new book, JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet. You’ve probably heard...
View ArticleDitch Sugar Cravings with These 5 Strategies
“I had done so well yesterday, but about 9 p.m. last night I walked into the kitchen and there they were,” a friend recently told me. “I intended to eat just a bite, but, well, I managed to polish off...
View ArticleThe Top 7 Books Every Woman Should Read
1. Yes Please by Amy Poehler. Her two apology letters, one from the brain (p 80) and from the heart (p 82) are required reading for anyone in a relationship, because relationships will take down your...
View ArticleDr. Sara’s Exercise Report Card: Chronic Cardio Gets a “C”
It is no mystery that working out is vital to a healthy, happy body and mind. However, when it comes to physical activity, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing. Recent data shows not only do...
View ArticleGMOs: Guilty until Proven Innocent (Plus 5 Ways to Reduce Damage to Your Gut...
Is it safe to eat genetically modified foods? What about if you eat the meat of an animal raised on genetically-modified food? At this point, the scientific community is still gathering data but my...
View ArticleBust the Beauty Myth, Call a Girlfriend, and Prevent an Eating Disorder
Bedtime. I hear my daughter sniffle. Within seconds, she’s sobbing: “Mom, I have too much fat on my thighs.” I’m in her bedroom, lying next to her, winding down from the day. Oh, Sweetheart. She’s not...
View ArticleSuccess Story #1: How to Reset Your Hormones after Childbirth
Hundreds of women know Dr. Sara Gottfried’s Hormone Reset Diet works. But convincing her sister to try it was no easy feat. Having a baby (or two… or three) gives you a newfound respect for all that...
View ArticleCortisol & Cancer: How Lowering Stress Can Help Prevent Cancer
Every week on the news, online, in a magazine, we hear or read about the ever-elusive “cure for cancer.” So far, it’s still a far-off medical goal. While I think it’s important for us to keep...
View Article5 FAQs on Hormones and Weight Loss Resistance
What happens in the body regarding weight gain and loss when estrogen and progesterone are out of balance? Estrogen is the primary female sex hormone. It gives women hips and breasts, buffers mood, and...
View ArticleWhy Can’t I Lose Weight and Keep It Off? (Hint: It’s Not Your Fault)
Have you tried every diet imaginable, and still find it hard to lose weight? Or maybe you lose weight, only to gain it back within a few months? Chances are your metabolism is broken. A broken...
View ArticleFive Healthy Gifts That Benefit Hormones
We tend to let the holidays steer us away from healthiness. Yet the holidays are the perfect time to stay on track and share our commitment to health through the gifts we give. Sure, a gift of fiber...
View ArticleWholeness: Why the Photo Shoot for My New Book Cover Made Me Feel Complete...
We need more wholeness in the world, especially during the holidays. For me, the holidays never used to be about being whole. Instead, they used to be one part joy and one part...
View ArticleDitch Sugar Cravings with These 5 Strategies
“I had done so well yesterday, but about 9 p.m. last night I walked into the kitchen and there they were,” a friend recently told me. “I intended to eat just a bite, but, well, I managed to polish off...
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