Posts by Sara Gottfried, MD
Why You Can't Just Ditch Sugar
It’s the middle of the afternoon and you’ve got a sugar craving. What’s so bad about a little indulgence? You’re working hard. You deserve a treat. Before you look in…
Read MoreDoctor/Author: How I Landed in the Writer’s Seat
I am grateful for my career as a physician, treating patients in person and working with coaching clients online. My patients and clients inspire me to stretch in my understanding of…
Read MoreThe Melatonin Effect: Could Nighttime Light Cause Female Cancers?
Are you routinely awake at night with the lights on? Your health might be more at risk. For one, studies on almost two hundred thousand [1] night-shift workers showed increased…
Read More7 Steps to Stop Vaginal Dryness
Do you often feel dry “down there”? Vaginal dryness is a common condition for many women. In fact, if you are on the Pill, you’re 25 percent more likely to…
Read More4 Ways to Slow Down Skin Aging Naturally
Worried about wrinkles, sagging skin, and face blotches? It’s a part of aging, a part of life. But all hope is not lost – in fact, you can actively slow…
Read MoreIs Chocolate Healthy?
I love chocolate not only because of the taste, but because it’s a superfood. It’s functional medicine for your DNA. Cacao (raw cacao powder is made by cold-pressing unroasted cocoa…
Read MoreFeatured on London's Sheerluxe: A Dr.'s Top Tips for Aging
This interview with Dr. Sara Gottfried appeared on the London women’s website Sheerluxe on March 15, 2017. Here is an excerpt. ~~~~~ Renowned hormone expert Dr. Sara Gottfried knows a…
Read MoreDr. Sara's Book Review: Top 10 Health Books
I’m so pleased that my latest book, Younger, made it to the New York Times bestseller list. Likewise, I love recommending other recently-released innovative books about health. Here are my…
Read MoreHow to Overcome PMS and Painful Periods
You’re crampy and crabby, bloated and bothered. You sense that it’s that time of the month again, and whoops! – you better buy tampons. Many of us view our periods…
Read MoreDo You Know Which Foods Make You Younger? And Which Ones Age You?
Five years ago, I found out my body was in a failure state as measured by my telomeres, the protective caps on chromosomes that reflect how fast you are aging.…
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