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Lost Your Mojo? It's Not You, It's Your Hormones
This statistic troubles me: 57 percent of women prefer Facebook to sex. While the data arose from a questionable source (Cosmopolitan), it reflects a general feeling of “meh” that many…
I’m a Doctor. Here’s What I Eat On a Typical Day.
I’m a board-certified gynecologist who practices functional medicine for women but I’m also a regular gal – busy working mom, constant chauffeur for my daughters, devoted wife, and spiritual seeker.…
Why Fermented Foods Make You Healthier (And How to Prepare Them)
You may already know that a daily dose of the probiotics from fermented food is a good idea, but do you know why? There are many options out there when it…
5 FAQs about Yoga and Hormones: Yoga Changes Your Adrenaline, Cortisol, and Melatonin
After practicing for four decades, I believe yoga helps with that uncomfortable “rev” in the body. You probably know what I’m talking about – that sense that you don’t like something in the present moment, like your belly or butt or thighs, or the feeling that you should be doing more in your career, or that you deserve to be paid more than you are, or you somehow don’t measure up to an impossible standard.
Heart Rate Variability: What It Is and Why It’s Important
When a doctor measures your heart rate, he or she will usually give you a number, typically between 60 and 90 beats per minute. Yet your heart does not beat…
How to Eat Mindfully at Restaurants (and Keep Your Hormones in Balance)
Who doesn’t love restaurants? The average American family spends 40 percent of their food budget on foods from restaurants. Typically, eating out adds 134 calories per day to the diet.…
Why High-Intensity Burst Exercise May Be Better For Your Brain
I’m a runner and have always enjoyed the “high” I get from it. I first ran after my freshmen year of college, determined to drop the freshman 15. Then I…
Why I Love the Dailey Method Spin Class
Spin class may not be the first place you think of when it comes to alignment and strengthening your pelvic floor. Until now. Recently I tried the Dailey Cycle spin…
Success Story: The Secret to Keeping Weight Off (and Losing Even More)
Calories aren’t the only culprit when it comes to gaining weight. Your hormones actually play a major role in both the numbers on the bathroom scale and everything from energy…
Success Story: How to Lose Weight After Childbirth by Resetting Your Hormones
Hundreds of women know Dr. Sara Gottfried’s Hormone Reset Diet works. But convincing her very own sister to try it was no easy feat. Here’s what transpired: Having a baby…