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Do You Have FLC Syndrome?
What is FLC Syndrome? Chances are, you have it. It affects nearly half of our population. It causes weight gain and resistance to weight loss. And it causes a whole list of chronic symptoms and diseases. Yet most people have no idea what causes it or how to fix it. The truth is most of us…
Read More3 Questions That Will Help You Change Your Habits In The New Year
It’s a new year! And that means new goals, new dreams, new possibilities. The sky is the limit. Except when those old habits creep back in and stop us from getting what we want. Ugh. That’s SO frustrating. But there’s hope… Why? Because repeating old habits is not your fault. You just haven’t yet discovered…
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 More4 Trends That Are Shaping the Future of Nutrition
Marc David here, founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating. I’ve spent the last 3 decades doing my best to advance the fields of nutrition and eating psychology, and I’m happy to say, there’s lots of good news to look forward to. At the same time, there’s plenty of room for improvement in…
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 MoreGetting in the Miracle Zone for 2014
A while back, a woman came up to me after a speech and told me that each night she writes down one miracle that happened to her that day. She’s been doing this for the last three years and has an amazing collection of miracles. While I often recommend that people keep a daily…
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 More5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Boost Your Vitality
People are all over the place trying to scrounge up some extra energy to get through their days. From fad diets to personal trainers to those weird “quantum” bracelets people are putting on their wrists, its all about trying to eek out some advantage over time. Time? Yeah, think about it. The quantity of time…
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