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Explore the latest articles by Dr. Sara Szal, where she blends science and holistic wisdom to address the most pressing issues in women’s health, longevity, and personal transformation.
Biohacking Your Way to Better Sleep
In the same way that a computer hacker can reprogram an operating system to work differently, you can do the same thing to your own body. It’s called biohacking, baby, and it’s all the rage right now. Now if your first thought was, “bio….huh?” you’re not alone. It’s a somewhat nerdy concept probably made even…
Want to Lose Weight? Evaluate Your Hormones
Last year, the American Medical Association did something that will change the way we look at diet and exercise forever: they classified obesity as a disease. Whatever you call it, the fact remains that our culture is getting fatter and fatter as the years go by. I’m not saying this to be rude or insensitive…
Too Young for Menopause and Feeling a Little Crazy? Symptoms and Solutions for Perimenopausal Women
I talk to countless women who find themselves feeling more than a little off balance as they move into their 30s and 40s, and they’re not sure why. If you are one of them, don’t worry, you are not alone! I’m here to talk with you about the rarely discussed but oh-so-real experience of perimenopause.…
Maca to Boost Your Mood (and your sex drive).
Nodding off at your desk every day? In need of a serious mood makeover? Lagging (or completely lacking) sex drive? I hear these things almost daily from women in my online programs. I am going to explain how you got there and how maca can help. When it comes right down to it, the hormonal…
Too Much of a Good Thing – Why Cortisol Can Make You Crazy (And How To Turn It Around)
Let’s be honest: It’s entirely possible to have too much of a good thing. Whether it’s dark chocolate, wine, sunshine, or shoe shopping, a little takes the edge off – but a lot can create a big old mess. The same is true when it comes to cortisol – a stress hormone that needs to…
How Oysters Rock Your Hormones
I just spent a few days with my older daughter in a remote area near Point Reyes National Seashore – one of our national parks. We hiked each day, attended yoga class (where she did her first handstand!), and learned a ton at Drakes Bay Oyster Company, a fourth-generation oyster farm that leases land from…
How to Be More Effective and Less Stressed in 4 Simple Steps
I founded a system of productivity called The Art of Less Doing, but my journey to get there started with a health crisis. About seven years ago I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. I had a pretty severe case, and was put on a lot of medication (all of which had nasty side effects). The…
Should You Dump Gluten? How Going Gluten Free Can Unlock Weight Loss, Energy & Longevity
What do Dunkin’ Donuts, Domino’s Pizza and Subway all have in common? Besides being fast-food chains, they’re among many large companies that have rolled out gluten-free food options in the last few years. You’re probably used to seeing the “special diet” section in Whole Foods, or even your local chain grocery store, but when corporate…
5 Reasons You May Be Deficient in Critical Vitamins And Minerals
Micronutrient Deficiency—sounds scary, doesn’t it? Well, if you are not currently taking steps to avoid it, then it can be a little bit frightening. Whenever your body isn’t getting enough essential micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids) it cannot perform optimally. It might start as just a few sleepless nights, or poor nail or…