Posts by Sara Szal MD
Countdown… To Your Hormone Cure!
Countdown… It’s officially 40 DAYS until my book comes out. I wrote The Hormone Cure because I want to change the conversation we’re having about women’s health & hormones – or rather, start the conversation we’re NOT having. Because I believe that when it comes to our health, women deserve more choices, not less. The…
Read MoreThe ONE resolution to make (AND KEEP) this year
It’s the start of a new year, a time for making resolutions. I’m not interested in you becoming yet another statistic in 2016, such as the one that tells us that 80% of people fail at the resolution by January 20. Together, let’s do it differently this year. Think different, as Steve Jobs famously said.…
Read MoreMy Prescription: A Healthy Dose of a Few Choice Reads
It may a little too late this year to think about holiday gift buying. But it’s never too late to give yourself a gift, especially when it involves taking time to slow down and read a good book…particularly one about self care. I’m prescribing you a healthy dose of a few choice reads… When it…
Read MoreThe Binge/Restrict Holiday Pattern: Allow Your Fairy Sexy Godmother to Help You Stay on the Path During the Holiday Season (and Prevent the Avalanche)
Be honest: is your holiday season centered on food? Noshing your way through a cocktail party, or wondering about the caliber of wine at your work gathering? Helping yourself to a second serving of gorgonzola mashed potatoes or Yorkshire pudding at the family dinner…or a few more latkes at Aunt Sadie’s Hanukkah celebration? Yes, Hanukkah…
Read MoreThe Spy Who Loved D (or To D or Not to D—Redux)
On the occasion of the silver-screen James Bond’s 50th anniversary, I have been contemplating the enduring appeal of the ultra suave and debonair British superspy. Now, a half-century and six Bond actors later, the series (and the Ian Fleming franchise) is one of the longest running in history. Why? Because of the character’s universal appeal…
Read MorePure Genius: Danielle LaPorte's New Book Leaves Nothing to Be Desired
Didn’t think it was possible, but a new book just re-rocked my world. Busy tonight? Buy Danielle’s book right here. Full disclosure: Danielle Laporte is my most compelling, vital, and climactic mentor to date. Now, I’m 45-years-young, and the list of mentors has been impressive. MIT Nobel Laureates. Superbrainy moms who are actually happy (huh?).…
Read More5 Treats That Boost Your Hormone Health (or At Least Won’t Mess With It)
5 Treats That Boost Your Hormone Health (or At Least Won’t Mess With It) Who doesn’t need to buy themselves a little treat now and then? Apparently no one. Researchers in the UK recently made retail therapy a scientific fact (1). Spending on yourself really does help beat the blues. Sorry to sprinkle some harsh…
Read MorePlease Vote Which Lowers Your Cortisol Better: Harvard Baseball Team or Rick Hanson, Richie Davidson, and HHDL?
Please vote. I have been trying for a day to watch three of my favorite people: super lovable Rick Hanson of Buddha Brain, and his interview with Richie Davidson, known for his amazing work on meditation with the Dalai Lama. I can’t finish the thing. But I’ve watched the Harvard Baseball team cover Carly Rae…
Read MoreHow to Up Your Game with Stress: 3 Tips to Balance Hormones Naturally
Time for a confession. Two weeks ago, I was blissed out to meet Ricki Lake as a guest who helps women de-stress. I riffed with Ricki on tips you’ve might not have heard before, from the emWave to medicinal chocolate. It was thrilling to be on national TV for the first time, but perhaps not…
Read MoreWhy I Love Gretchen Rubin, and HIGHLY Recommend her New Book, Happier at Home (And Learned to Check My Ego)
“Abandon a project” will make me happier at home? Damn, it’s true. I’m not a quitter but yet again, Gretchen Rubin changed my thinking and taught me 5 new things about connecting to my joie de vivre. Gretchen Rubin has done it again. Her new book, Happier at Home (Crown, September 4, 2012) is crazypants…
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