Posts by Sara Szal MD
Afraid of Growing Older?
With the release of my newest book Younger, I’ve spent a lot of time recently thinking about aging. As a doctor, I not only look at the physiological external effects of aging, such as the wrinkles, hair loss, and weight changes, but also the internal changes: thinning bones, failing memory, rising inflammation, and declining mood.…
Read MoreHow To Balance Your Hormones At Any Age
As a woman, you’re on a hormonal roller coaster ride most of your life. My books The Hormone Cure, The Hormone Reset Diet, Younger and my latest, Brain Body Diet were born of my passion to help women, one hormone at a time. I want to help you do that so you can stay looking and feeling…
Read MoreHow to Resolve Constipation and Maintain a Healthy Gut
Many women hesitate to bring up the topic of constipation with their doctor. While it’s common, few women want to talk about it. But constipation is not an issue you want to keep under wraps. When your bowel movements are regular, chances are that your hormones—cortisol, estrogen, and thyroid—are working at their best.[1] Below are…
Read MoreChocolate-Avocado Ice Cream
Chocolate ice cream that is healthy for you? Yes, it’s possible. Not only does this Chocolate-Avocado Ice Cream provide a healthy alternative when you want something sweet, but the cacao is rich in plant-based nutrients like flavonoids (polyphenols) that help the liver. Add to those benefits the anti-inflammatory omega-3s in the avocado and their ability…
Read MoreMy Prophylactic Mastectomy: What Led Me to Go Under the Knife
I woke up from anesthesia two months ago, certain that I made the right choice to undergo a bilateral prophylactic mastectomy for a faulty breast cancer gene. I snapped a quick selfie, unadorned and very raw, in my hospital bed and wanted to share it with you (see photo). Breasts are an important symbol of…
Read MoreGet Better Sleep: 7 Tips for 7 Hours
Do you get fewer than seven hours of sleep per day? If you answer yes, you are not alone. In fact, one-third of American adults “undersleep,” according to the most recent, comprehensive Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report.[1] Since the recommended daily allowance of sleep is between seven and eight and a half hours, that means…
Read More3 Simple Ways to Calm Your Mind and Find Peace
Over and over patients tell me they want peace and calmness in their life, but the highway of life keeps them moving. Meditation? Slowing down? Who has time to sit around?! So if waking up twenty minutes early for meditation seems impossible or has been a challenge, join the crowd. In our society, we are…
Read More7 Benefits of Bone Broth & How-To Guide
If someone told you that bone broth can build stronger bones, reverse autoimmune diseases, relieve arthritis, and possibly make your skin look suppler, would you get out a pot to boil some bones right now? In my family, bone broth is a staple. Inherently nurturing and restorative, bone broth serves as a natural medicine.[1] It’s…
Read MoreWhy 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 the cabinet or freezer for something sweet, ask yourself a few questions. What are the unmet needs behind that craving? Do you want sweetness in…
Read MoreKale and Beet Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
When it comes to healthy eating, kale and beet top the list of the best superfoods to eat. The red pigment found in vegetables such as beets, chard stems, and rhubarb actually comes from phytonutrients known as betalains. Anyone who has ever peeled a beet with bare hands will know what a potent amount of…
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