Posts by Sara Szal MD
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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreBiohack 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…
Read MoreBrainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain – Dr. Sara’s Book Club #7
Being a parent is challenging even at the best of times, and as all parents of teenagers know, the adolescent years can be especially tricky to navigate. Parents, I know you’ve all had moments that leave you frustrated and a bit confused, wondering, “Why do teens act this way?” That is the right question to…
Read MoreDetox = Misery? How to Get Rid of Toxins Without Giving Up Your Life
The first weeks of the New Year are the perfect time to hit the reset button on your body—and nothing is more effective for this than a detox. For some of you, the word “detox” might bring up unpleasant thoughts about deprivation, feeling sick, or drinking strange concoctions that make you visit the bathroom more…
Read More5 Easy Post-Holiday Detox Tips
If you’re feeling sluggish from a busy holiday season, and can barely squeeze into your favorite skinny jeans, I invite you to join me for an easy post-holiday detox to start the New Year off right. Below, you’ll find my top 5 detox tips to get you started. Detox Tip #1: Start Green Have…
Read MoreTop 10 Health Breakthroughs of 2013
Thanks to advancements in technology and science, health news today is continuously revealing fascinating discoveries. From discovering the key to slowing the aging process to solving the mystery of your metabolism, 2013 made quantum leaps toward understanding the human body—in all its complicated glory. Here’s a look at the top 10 health breakthroughs of the…
Read MoreForgiving Food Mistakes (Plus, 2 Guilt-Free, Indulgent Recipes)
Do I honestly feel apologetic about not throwing out the marshmallows? I found myself asking this question the other day as I was cleaning out my pantry in the aftermath of the holidays. There were items in my kitchen I would never want to feed my children. They had been purchased by guests for recipes…
Read MoreFun & Healthy Holiday Gifts for Everyone on Your List (Not for Women Only!)
Holiday shopping can be a major source of stress during a time of year that’s supposed to be about slowing down and spending time with loved ones. That’s why I’ve compiled this list of some of my favorite things – gifts that are guaranteed to please the women and men on your list. From books…
Read MoreSmart and Sexy Beauty Picks for Your Holiday Shopping
There’s nothing worse than buying an expensive beauty product and having it fall short of your expectations. The wrinkle cream that made you break out… The shampoo that dried out your locks… The hand lotion that gave you a mysterious rash… The truth is, most conventional beauty products are riddled with chemicals that not only…
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