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From Stress to Stillness: 3 Ways to Bring Peace and Calm into Daily Life

By Sara Gottfried, MD | November 17, 2014

Meditation? Being still? Who has time to sit around! These are some of the reactions I hear from clients who want peace and calm in their life and their hormones,…

Dr. Sara’s Book Club: The Motivation Manifesto: 9 Declarations to Claim Your Personal Power

By Sara Gottfried, MD | October 28, 2014

“We are all meant to be wild and independent and free, our hearts filled with a ferocious passion for life.” If that quote resonates with you at all, I suggest…

JJ Virgin's Book Sugar Impact Diet

JJ Virgin's Sugar Impact Diet: Dr. Sara’s Book Club #20

By Sara Gottfried, MD | October 16, 2014

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…

Gorgeous Woman Shocked With Sugar Addiction News

America’s #1 Addiction Might Shock You

By JJ Virgin | October 14, 2014

“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.…

Woman Crave for Sugar and Sweets

How to Conquer Cravings + 5 Substitutions That Will Satisfy

By Sara Gottfried, MD | October 10, 2014

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…

Roy Nelson’s Book Love Notes from Hell

Dr. Sara Book Review: Love Notes from Hell – Dr. Sara’s Book Club #19

By Sara Gottfried, MD | October 4, 2014

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 –…

Woman Shopping for Healthy Food

Grocery Shopping with Dr. Sara: 5 Quick, Healthy, Detox-Friendly Foods

By Sara Gottfried, MD | October 2, 2014

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…

Coconut Oil and Sesame Oil to Whiten Teen and Detox Your Body

Oil Pulling: Whiten Your Teeth, Detoxify Your Body and Prevent Cavities?

By Sara Gottfried, MD | September 25, 2014

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…

Part-Time Paleo: How to Go Paleo Without Going Crazy – Dr. Sara’s Book Club #18

By Sara Gottfried, MD | September 23, 2014

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…

Dr. Sara's Top 3 Questions: for Good Health

Dr. Sara's Top 3 Questions: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

By Sara Gottfried, MD | September 18, 2014

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…