Posts by Sara Szal MD
Ditch the Dairy
There’s a monster in your milk that could set off a chain reactions of inflammation, hormone issues, and dietary malfunction in your body. [1] Are you bothered by any of these health issues? Bloating Constipation Acne Dry skin Heartburn Food cravings Inflammation If so, dairy may be the culprit. I know: it seems illogical that…
Read MoreThe First Step to Your Cortisol Reset: Get Tested
Here is one of the top questions I receive: “Dr. Sara, how should I test my cortisol? I think I may have adrenal fatigue (or adrenal burnout, or more accurately, adrenal dysregulation). There’s so many options. What’s the best?” The short answer is: it depends. For years, I’ve been ordering a combination of different tests…
Read MoreBallerina in Sticky Socks: Why I Recommend Barre Fitness
I’m at an age—perimenopausal—where it can seem like no amount of exercise makes a difference. Like you, I don’t have a lot of time. I need efficiency. So you can trust me when I tell you the punishing barre fitness classes that are all the rage right now actually work. In fact, barre fitness is…
Read MoreDr. Sara Book Club: Visualization For Weight Loss
The first chapter of Jon Gabriel’s newest book, Visualization for Weight Loss, says it all: Lose Weight From the Inside Out. While that may sound a little new-agey for some, science has shown that there is a strong connection between your mind and your body when it comes to health and well-being. In late 2001,…
Read MoreDr. Sara’s Book Club: Adrenal Reset Diet
It isn’t every day that a doctor says your inability to lose weight isn’t about willpower. The real culprit behind stubborn pounds is your hormones and they often get ignored altogether. Carb cycling, stress busters, and sleep hacks can lead to long-term weight loss and happy hormones. Your weight isn’t about willpower. Tweet This is…
Read More2014 Fun and Healthy Holiday Gift Guide (Something for Everyone on Your List!)
In a season that should be about slowing down and enjoying family and friends, it’s too easy to get caught up in “gift giving paralysis.” What healthy, nutritious, and meaningful gifts can you buy for those you love? I can help! I’ve pulled together this list of some of my favorite things—gifts that are guaranteed…
Read MoreDr. Sara's Book Club: The Bulletproof Diet
As you know, I’m a big proponent of hacking your hormones to achieve optimum results. In his new book, The Bulletproof Diet, my friend Dave Asprey takes this concept of “hacking” to an entirely new level. “What are the simplest things you can do to be better at everything?” Tweet Back when Dave was…
Read MoreStay Focused and Healthy This Holiday Season with the Right Kind of Intermittent Fasting
The idea of fasting for any length of time is a bit scary for all of us—and for good reason. Our brains are trained to think that the world is coming to an end when we stop eating, even for as few as eighteen hours. However, there are unquestionable benefits to short bouts of intermittent…
Read MoreQ & A with Chris Kresser
Chris Kresser is a neighbor and my favorite savant when it comes to ancestral health and how it informs functional medicine. He generously answered my burning questions about how he got into functional medicine and Paleo, gut health, and his latest interests…. Q: Chris, you’re trained as an acupuncturist but you’re also one of the…
Read MoreThanksgiving Survival Guide: Grain Free and Full of Grace and Gratitude
As Thanksgiving approaches, I want to help you make a conscious effort to avoid the whole post-feasting exhaustion and “long winter’s nap” comes from a carb and grain overload. All I want for my tribe is to avoid spiking and plunging our collective blood sugar on Thanksgiving. May we ignite joy, not inflammation! Every bite…
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