Women’s Health
What is Personalized Medicine? A New Way Of Looking at Health Care
Greetings to you—the women, the men, the health warriors and advocates—who follow my good friend and colleague, Sara Gottfried, MD. I am Dr. Jeff Bland and there is a very good chance this is the first time you have heard my name (and that’s okay). But I’m not new on the scene, believe me—the medicine…
Read More3 Tips for Staying Healthy When There’s a Bun in the Oven (Or Soon to Be One!)
If you ask any newly pregnant woman if she prefers a boy or a girl, you’re bound to hear one resounding statement: I just want a healthy baby. Every soon-to-be mama wants her baby to be as nourished and well protected as possible, and this requires the mother’s own health be in tip-top shape during…
Read MoreBreakthrough Science: Curing “Incurable” Diseases
The “incurable” diseases are not as incurable as you think. I expected to bedridden and befuddled by now due to my “incurable” disease – secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. For 7 years, I’d been going steadily downhill, despite taking the latest, greatest drugs. In 2007, I could walk short distances using two walking sticks, and could…
Read MoreWhat’s in Your Birth Control? The Pros and Cons of Hormonal and Non-Hormonal Methods
When it comes to birth control, I think we can all agree on at least one thing: We’ve come a long way. These days, a visit to your gynecologist can leave you feeling empowered, in control and confident about your sexual health. Take your pick of the pill, the patch or the ring, or…
Read MoreAdaptogen Herbs To Heal Your Thyroid and Boost Metabolism
If you are looking to restore your energy, look younger, and reverse disease, then aswagandha and rhodiola may be the herbs you’re looking for. Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb popular in Ayurvedic medicine, that has shown incredible results for lowering cortisol and balancing thyroid hormones. Rhodiola Rosea, also known as “golden rod,” is an…
Read MoreThe 5 Best Kept Secrets for Women’s Health
It’s no secret that we women are constantly seeking balance in our lives while juggling careers, homes, and families. As challenging as this is, it can be an even greater battle to keep our hormones, diets, and stress levels in balance. The negative effects of being out of balance can cause a variety of issues…
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 MoreDo 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 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 More5 Heart Nourishing Foods That Could Save Your Life
Everyone knows that heart disease is the #1 killer in the USA, but most people don’t realize that it is also the most common cause for death in women. In fact, for every woman who dies of breast cancer, six women die from cardiovascular disease. Not only do women have different hormone profiles than men,…
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