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7-Step Detox to Fight Post-Holiday Weight Gain
Even though the new year is in full swing, you may still be feeling the effects of excessive binging, raging parties, family drama, sleep deprivation, and noggy drinks from the holidays. It’s not uncommon to pack on two, three, or even five pounds or more between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. That may not…
What’s in Your Birth Control? The Pros and Cons of Hormonal and Non-Hormonal Methods
When it comes to birth control, I think we can all agree on at least one thing: We’ve come a long way. These days, a visit to your gynecologist can leave you feeling empowered, in control and confident about your sexual health. Take your pick of the pill, the patch or the ring, or…
Adaptogen Herbs To Heal Your Thyroid and Boost Metabolism
If you are looking to restore your energy, look younger, and reverse disease, then aswagandha and rhodiola may be the herbs you’re looking for. Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb popular in Ayurvedic medicine, that has shown incredible results for lowering cortisol and balancing thyroid hormones. Rhodiola Rosea, also known as “golden rod,” is an…
Hurry! Claim Your Copy of The Virgin Diet Cookbook – While Supplies Last!
You probably already know my dearest friend – New York Times bestselling author JJ Virgin. I often write about her and the powerful impact she’s had on my life. Her last book helped millions of folks lose weight for good and was a blockbuster hit that stayed on the bestseller list for 25 weeks…
The Health Lies that Keep You Tired, Fat and Grumpy
If you’ve turned on the TV lately, you’ve probably seen commercials for them. They’re touted as the answer to all of your problems: They can banish your fatigue, fix your cranky moods, help you sleep at night and quell your anxiety. I’m talking about pills, of course. Prescription drugs are doled out like candy these…
Detox Genes: Personalize Your Liver Detoxification
You’ve read my treatise on the liver, or not, and you’re wondering how to make it more relevant to you and what you’re known for. You know already that I’m a lover of the 4 “P’s” in my medical practice: make it personal, make it predictive of your health, make it aggressively preventive, and make…
The 5 Best Kept Secrets for Women’s Health
It’s no secret that we women are constantly seeking balance in our lives while juggling careers, homes, and families. As challenging as this is, it can be an even greater battle to keep our hormones, diets, and stress levels in balance. The negative effects of being out of balance can cause a variety of issues…
The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up – Dr. Sara’s Book Club #8
We all know how important cardiovascular health is to our well-being and longevity, but how many of us are actually aware of the variety of factors that contribute to a healthy (or not-so-healthy) heart? With heart disease still leading as the No. 1 killer of Americans, modern medicine naturally devotes a great deal of effort…
Biohack Your Health to Improve Your Mood, Sleep, and Exercise!
Want to improve your health? Become a hacker. A biohacker, that is. Bio-what? Don’t let the term scare you. Biohacking is an empowering approach to health care for everyone. It focuses on self-study and daily tweaking, and it can help you dramatically upgrade your health or hormones in a very short period of time. Made…