Posts Tagged ‘Dr Sara Gottfried’
Too Much of a Good Thing – Why Cortisol Can Make You Crazy (And How To Turn It Around)
Let’s be honest: It’s entirely possible to have too much of a good thing. Whether it’s dark chocolate, wine, sunshine, or shoe shopping, a little takes the edge off – but a lot can create a big old mess. The same is true when it comes to cortisol – a stress hormone that needs to…
Read MoreThe Health Lies that Keep You Tired, Fat and Grumpy
If you’ve turned on the TV lately, you’ve probably seen commercials for them. They’re touted as the answer to all of your problems: They can banish your fatigue, fix your cranky moods, help you sleep at night and quell your anxiety. I’m talking about pills, of course. Prescription drugs are doled out like candy these…
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 MoreBiohack Your Health to Improve Your Mood, Sleep, and Exercise!
Want to improve your health? Become a hacker. A biohacker, that is. Bio-what? Don’t let the term scare you. Biohacking is an empowering approach to health care for everyone. It focuses on self-study and daily tweaking, and it can help you dramatically upgrade your health or hormones in a very short period of time. Made…
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 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 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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