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Top 10 Brain and Hormone Effects of Marijuana
Medical marijuana is legal in 33 states; recreational marijuana is legal in 10. Ever since, I have been asked repeatedly how marijuana impacts hormone levels. To be honest, this isn’t a topic I learned about in medical school, so I had to research it. In this article you will learn how your brain and hormone levels…
Read MoreEndocrine Disruptors: Hidden Chemicals That Make You Sick and Fat
You hear it so often that it’s becoming commonplace: Obesity rates are skyrocketing. The latest research on the topic shows two-thirds of the population is overweight, and about 35 percent of Americans are obese. Clearly this is a public health priority. What you may not know, however, is that our environment may be partially to blame.…
Read MoreDr. Sara’s Genius Bar: The Best Natural Beauty Brands
Since I talk so much about the importance of clean eating, I think it’s only fair to also address “clean beauty” – and how important it is to choose natural products for your hair, skin, and body. I won’t lie: It’s easy to get confused these days. Labels like “natural,” “chemical free,” “noncomedogenic” (the products…
Read More5 Ways to Treat Hormonal Headaches Naturally
Whether it’s a debilitating migraine or the dull throbbing from a stressful day, headaches have the ability to zap your energy, ruin your focus and turn your otherwise centered self into a crabby mess. As one of the most common – and vague – health conditions, headaches are generally accepted as just part of being…
Read MoreI Hate Exercise, but It Loves Me…
Dr. Sara’s 5 Tips for Biohacking Exercise When You’d Rather Do Anything Else There, I admit it. It’s time to get brutally honest. After all, I’m in my forties, perimenopausal, and the best part about it is the newfound clarity, the lift of the hormonal veil–regarding the endless accommodation, the people-pleasing, the half-hearted enthusiasm for things you don’t…
Read MoreHormone Questions? Ask Your Doctor These 6 Things
In a world where doctor visits are usually too short and overly expensive, there’s nothing more empowering than being in charge of your own health. If you read my blog or follow my work, you know that my mission is to help women weed through the myths and mysteries to uncover the truth: how to…
Read MoreDr. Sara’s Genius Bar: Top Influencers in Business & Lifestyle
You know these people. You’ve watched them on Oprah, seen their faces on the covers of their best-selling books, and perhaps even been lucky enough to attend one of their sold-out seminars or lectures. I’m talking about my favorite business and lifestyle influencers – who have created empires with their unique ideas and entrepreneurial know-how. So…
Read MoreHow Stress Can Dissolve Your Bones…Plus 3 Steps to Fix It Fast
When you’re stressed out and cortisol, the main stress hormone, is wildly fluctuating, many things happen in a cascade of badness… Your serotonin, the happy brain chemical, falls off a cliff. Result? You feel like crap: weepy, despairing, and not like your happy self. You deposit belly fat, as in suddenly you stare down at…
Read MoreIs Sunscreen Making You Fat?
Can’t lose weight no matter what? Maybe it’s your sunscreen. Don’t get mad–it’s just doing its job, just maybe a little too well. Slathering on sunscreen seems like a no-brainer. It’s still the best way to save face, prevent signs of aging like wrinkles and brown spots, and, oh yes, reduce your risk of skin…
Read MoreThe 7-Day Allergy Makeover – Dr. Sara’s Book Club #14
Allergies rank high on the health misery scale. They affect about 50 million people in the United States. Even mild allergy symptoms can bring about fatigue, congestion, bloating and brain fog. People with more severe allergies can experience extremely aggressive inflammatory reactions that require hospitalization. In America, the cost of treating allergies is in the billions…
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