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Hormonal Balance, Balance Your Life: Dr. Sara’s Book Club #16

Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life: Dr. Sara’s Book Club #16

By Sara Gottfried, MD | July 26, 2014

It’s not every day I meet another female doctor who loves talking about hormones as much as I do.  But when I chatted recently with Dr. Claudia Welch, author of…

Dr Sara’s Genius Bar: My Favorite Clean Recipe Blogs

Dr. Sara’s Genius Bar: My Favorite Healthy Recipe Blogs

By Sara Gottfried, MD | July 24, 2014

Is there anything better than stumbling upon a recipe that’s both healthy and makes you drool over the thought of eating it?  Like Hippocrates said, food is medicine – and…

Why Do I Feel Detached? The Cortisol-Oxytocin Connection

Why Do I Feel Disconnected? The Cortisol-Oxytocin Connection

By Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO | July 19, 2014

Do you feel stressed, tired, lonely and disconnected from your relationships with others and even yourself? Do you prefer to stay home than socialize? Have you walked by people you…

Are You Having A Good Diet? 5 Mistakes That Damage a Clean Diet

Are You Eating Clean? 5 Mistakes That Sabotage a Good Diet

By Sara Gottfried, MD | July 17, 2014

The road to learning clean eating habits can be a long one. For most of you, overhauling your diet doesn’t happen overnight. It starts slowly – first you swap your soda…

How to Have Choosy Kids to Eat (and Grow!) Their Veggies

How to Get Picky Kids to Eat (and Grow!) Their Vegetables

By Sara Gottfried, MD | July 12, 2014

As any parent knows, getting your kids to eat vegetables can be a real challenge. In my house, this is a nearly constant struggle with my youngest daughter, who is…

Finding Your ME Spot: Dr. Sara’s Book Club #15

Finding Your ME Spot: Dr. Sara’s Book Club #15

By Sara Gottfried, MD | July 5, 2014

We’ve all experienced it – life gets so busy you lose sight of your own needs and desires. Deborah Kagan’s book “Find Your ME Spot” describes the five senses and…

Top 10 Brain and Hormone Effects of Marijuana

Top 10 Brain and Hormone Effects of Marijuana

By Sara Gottfried, MD | July 3, 2014

Medical marijuana is legal in 33 states; recreational marijuana is legal in 10. Ever since, I have been asked repeatedly how marijuana impacts hormone levels.  To be honest, this isn’t…

Endocrine Disruptors: Hidden Chemicals That Make You Sick and Fat

Endocrine Disruptors: Hidden Chemicals That Make You Sick and Fat

By Sara Gottfried, MD | June 28, 2014

You hear it so often that it’s becoming commonplace: Obesity rates are skyrocketing. The latest research on the topic shows two-thirds of the population is overweight, and about 35 percent of…

Dr Sara’s Genius Bar_The Top Natural Beauty Brands

Dr. Sara’s Genius Bar: The Best Natural Beauty Brands

By Sara Gottfried, MD | June 26, 2014

Since I talk so much about the importance of clean eating, I think it’s only fair to also address “clean beauty” – and how important it is to choose natural…

5 Ways to Prevent and Cure Hormonal Headaches Naturally

5 Ways to Treat Hormonal Headaches Naturally

By Sara Gottfried, MD | June 19, 2014

Whether it’s a debilitating migraine or the dull throbbing from a stressful day, headaches have the ability to zap your energy, ruin your focus and turn your otherwise centered self…