Women’s Health
Dr. Sara’s Genius Bar: My Favorite Healthy Recipe Blogs
Is there anything better than stumbling upon a recipe that’s both healthy and makes you drool over the thought of eating it? Like Hippocrates said, food is medicine – and I’m all about eating your way to a rockin’ bod and balanced hormones. The problem is, recipe blogs are a dime a dozen these days,…
Read MoreWhy Do I Feel Disconnected? The Cortisol-Oxytocin Connection
Do you feel stressed, tired, lonely and disconnected from your relationships with others and even yourself? Do you prefer to stay home than socialize? Have you walked by people you know and didn’t say hi, not because they annoy you but because you didn’t want to interact? Are you missing the warmth of love and…
Read MoreHow to Get Picky Kids to Eat (and Grow!) Their Vegetables
As any parent knows, getting your kids to eat vegetables can be a real challenge. In my house, this is a nearly constant struggle with my youngest daughter, who is a seriously picky eater. This pains me because I consider vegetables to be medicine, whereas the rest of it – the grains, meat, even fruit…
Read MoreFinding Your ME Spot: Dr. Sara’s Book Club #15
We’ve all experienced it – life gets so busy you lose sight of your own needs and desires. Deborah Kagan’s book “Find Your ME Spot” describes the five senses and how they relate to your overall sense of health, well-being, and vitality. You try to be everything to everyone at the expense of truly taking…
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…
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