Posts by Sara Gottfried, MD
Want to Lose Weight? Evaluate Your Hormones
Last year, the American Medical Association did something that will change the way we look at diet and exercise forever: they classified obesity as a disease. Whatever you call it,…
Read MoreToo Young for Menopause and Feeling a Little Crazy? Symptoms and Solutions for Perimenopausal Women
I talk to countless women who find themselves feeling more than a little off balance as they move into their 30s and 40s, and they’re not sure why. If you…
Read MoreMaca to Boost Your Mood (and your sex drive).
Nodding off at your desk every day? In need of a serious mood makeover? Lagging (or completely lacking) sex drive? I hear these things almost daily from women in my…
Read MoreToo 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 –…
Read MoreHow Oysters Rock Your Hormones
I just spent a few days with my older daughter in a remote area near Point Reyes National Seashore – one of our national parks. We hiked each day, attended…
Read MoreShould You Dump Gluten? How Going Gluten Free Can Unlock Weight Loss, Energy & Longevity
What do Dunkin’ Donuts, Domino’s Pizza and Subway all have in common? Besides being fast-food chains, they’re among many large companies that have rolled out gluten-free food options in the…
Read More3 Secrets to Feel Happier in Just 1 Week – Dr. Sara Interviews Jo Ilfeld, Ph.D.
“Being happy doesn’t mean everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.” ~ Gerard Way In a recent interview with my dear friend, Dr. Jo…
Read MoreThe Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet – Dr. Sara’s Book Club #9
We all want to be healthy, vital and feel radiant from the inside out. But many of us, even as we try so hard to be health conscious, end up…
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…
Read MoreHurry! Claim Your Copy of The Virgin Diet Cookbook – While Supplies Last!
You probably already know my dearest friend – New York Times bestselling author JJ Virgin. I often write about her and the powerful impact she’s had on my life.…
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