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  • About Dr Sara
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    • Younger
    • Brain Body Diet
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Balance

I’m a Doctor. Here’s What I Eat On a Typical Day.

By Sara Gottfried, MD | May 9, 2016

I’m a board-certified gynecologist who practices functional medicine for women but I’m also a regular gal – busy working mom, constant chauffeur for my daughters, devoted wife, and spiritual seeker.…

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Dial in the Carbs: Choosing the Right Dose for You in 3 Easy Steps

By Sara Gottfried, MD | January 18, 2016

Confused about carbs? You’re not alone. There’s a lot of conflicting information out there. Maybe you’ve been Paleo for a while, or perhaps you’ve just started to ditch carbs in…

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Kale and Coffee? Interview with My Favorite Health Renegade

By Sara Gottfried, MD | July 19, 2015

Hi Everyone—today we have a special treat for you . . . my friend Kevin Gianni, author of the new book Kale and Coffee agreed to answer some of my…

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Detox, Retox, Detox: My #1 Recommendation to Upgrade Your Health

By Sara Gottfried, MD | March 13, 2015

One of the top questions I get asked is what I recommend to help the body fix itself, at a foundational level. Perhaps you are craving this knowledge, and want nothing…

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Part-Time Paleo: How to Go Paleo Without Going Crazy – Dr. Sara’s Book Club #18

By Sara Gottfried, MD | September 23, 2014

In a culture where the “all-or-nothing” attitude prevails, it’s refreshing to give ourselves a little break — especially when it comes to how we eat. I’ve always been a big…

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Fitting into Your Skinny Jeans: Why This Second Set of Genes May Be Making It Difficult

By Sara Gottfried, MD | August 23, 2014
Concept of Diet and Lose Weight

“I’m nowhere near the finish line,” my patient said during our fifth consultation, sighing vacantly as she stared at the floor. With a waist circumference of 38 inches, triglycerides of…

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Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life: Dr. Sara’s Book Club #16

By Sara Gottfried, MD | July 26, 2014
Hormonal Balance, Balance Your Life: Dr. Sara’s Book Club #16

It’s not every day I meet another female doctor who loves talking about hormones as much as I do.  But when I chatted recently with Dr. Claudia Welch, author of…

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Dr. Sara’s Genius Bar: My Favorite Healthy Recipe Blogs

By Sara Gottfried, MD | July 24, 2014
Dr Sara’s Genius Bar: My Favorite Clean 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…

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The 7-Day Allergy Makeover – Dr. Sara’s Book Club #14

By Sara Gottfried, MD | May 17, 2014
The 7-Day Allergy Makeover - Dr. Sara’s Book Club #14

Allergies rank high on the health misery scale. They affect about 50 million people in the United States. Even mild allergy symptoms can bring about fatigue, congestion, bloating and brain fog.…

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Dr. Sara’s Genius Bar: Top 4 Podcasts in Health

By Sara Gottfried, MD | May 1, 2014
Dr Sara’s Genius Bar Top 4 Podcasts in Health

Still trying to get through that stack of self-help books you have sitting on your nightstand? In today’s article, Dr. Sara Gottfried shares her favorite free health podcasts by Dr.…

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PRAISE

“For the first time in my adult life I feel that I have gained control over food. I feel healthier, look better and have gained an interest in making sure that what I am putting into my body is the best it can be. And I lost 10 pounds in all the right places.”

– Janice Lunde, Dr. Sara’s Detox Challenge Participant

“Dr. Sara is the height of excellence! She is incredibly knowledgeable and gives very generously of her time. I feel so blessed to have been able to work with her.”

– Yvonne Varah

“You don’t have to settle for being stressed out, binging on sugar and chocolate, and aging prematurely. Stop blaming yourself and step into sacred action. It’s your birthright. You can have the joyous, mission-driven life you want, and Dr. Sara is here to show us how.”

– Marci Shimoff, New York Times Bestselling Author of Happy for No Reason and Love for No Reason

“Dr. Gottfried offers powerful and effective tools for addressing the most difficult health issues facing women and men today. She is warm and kind and has so much experience to draw upon, it’s inspiring. Thank you Dr. S!”

– Cassandra Mick

“Dr. Sara Gottfried is a modern-day healer goddess if ever there was one, and she also happens to be a Harvard Medical School graduate and rigorous physician-scientist.”

– Christiane Northrup MD, author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom

“Dr. Gottfried’s book and detox came at a time when I was ready to give in to old age. Hot flashes, low energy and libido, weight gain, increasing blood pressure and cholesterol levels were unacceptable to me. I now know that hormone levels and what I eat are a huge influence on how I feel and look. To now be able to control something that was out of control is empowering…”

Cheryl V., Dr. Sara’s Detox Challenge Participant

“My health coach told me about your book and I took the [hormone] test, and lo and behold, I found I was a mess, hormonally speaking. Now I’m getting on track and I love your videos and your book. I feel like I’m getting my life back again, when not long ago I truly thought I was losing it!”

-Tracy, Registered Nurse

“You don’t have to accept the hormonal hell of being tired, stressed, overweight, and never in the mood for sex as you grow older. In her fabulous new book, the brilliant Dr. Gottfried gives you an effective, easy-to-follow plan to balance your hormones and become lean, energetic, and loving life again. Stop settling and reclaim your sexy!”

–JJ Virgin, Author of Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy and The Virgin Diet

“I lost 10 lbs., reset my hormones and metabolism and eliminated my sugar cravings! I have also found that I respond to stress much differently, I feel it, notice it and move on from it. Stress no longer has a grip on me. Dr. Sara’s conference calls and detox information was invaluable. I am so grateful for this program. Thank you Dr. Sara!”

–Sophia, Dr. Sara’s Detox Challenge Participant

“The Hormone Cure is the playbook for your mojo, your mind, and your bootie. With every chapter I thought, ‘So THAT’s how that works.’ I wanted to call every girlfriend and give them the goods on how to glow… now and always.”

-Danielle LaPorte, Author of The Fire Starter Sessions and The Desire Map

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Farm to fork. Recent writing retreat for my new bo Farm to fork. Recent writing retreat for my new book on trauma + autoimmunity. A friend sent me to get fresh eggs at a local farm stand. Best scramble ever with local eggs, purple kale, and thyme, cooked in avocado oil. Do you eat fresh eggs?
Perimenopause is a call to a different way of bein Perimenopause is a call to a different way of being. It's a call away from ▪busyness ▪pushing the rock up the hill ▪climbing the career ladder It's a time to take stock. It's a time to reflect on whether your values are aligned with your purpose and mission in life. It's a liminal space where you really want to explore ▪if you are heading in the right direction ▪whether your relationships are as satisfying as they could be ▪what else you could do to take care of your mental health ▪ how you can do more self-care I think that some of the symptoms of perimenopause are really challenging us to look at the way we have architected our life. Join me in navigating perimenopause and menopause. Follow the link in my bio to purchase my @onecommune course And I welcome you to join my Free Live Call on February 14th at 10 am PT During this FREE 1-hour live call (hosted on Zoom), I will spend 20 minutes sharing my tips for hormones, connection, love, and sex for those of us older than 35, before answering questions from attendees. Follow the link to RSVP. Did you sign up yet? #womenfoodhormones #menopause #perimenopause #hormonebalance #hormoneimbalance
Stressed out? Here are three botanicals that can Stressed out? Here are three botanicals that can help manage your level of stress hormone, cortisol. ▪Ginseng Several randomized trials support using Panax ginseng for hypercortisolism (high cortisol). 👉Dose: 200 to 400 mg per day if you tolerate it. ▪Ashwagandha It is the most commonly used herb in Ayurvedic medicine. Ayurveda is the traditional medicine of India. For more than six thousand years, it has been used to induce sleep. Ashwagandha is also used as a general tonic, to increase energy and improve health and longevity. I recommend it for the following symptoms: effects of high stress, anxiety, feeling of overwhelm, sleep issues, fatigue 👉Dose: 300 mg twice per day ▪Rhodiola Rhodiola rosea is a plant used in Asian and eastern European traditional medicine to enhance physical and mental performance, stimulate the nervous system, fight depression, and improve sleep. It seems to alter levels of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin in the brain. Studies have shown Rhodiola to have an effect on stress-related fatigue, including improved mental performance and concentration. Another study suggests it may help patients with high perceived stress, anger, and confusion as well as generalized anxiety disorder. 👉Dose: 200 mg once or twice per day Have you tried any of these to help manage your stress levels? #ashwagandha #rhodiola #ginseng #thehormonecure
I believe women need to start paying attention to I believe women need to start paying attention to their health and hormone balance at a younger age. Most women in their thirties, let alone their twenties, don’t give hormones a second thought. They are like I used to be, and think of menopause as a cliff they’ll fall off of after age 50. No need to worry about hormones before that. However, paying attention to your hormones at a young age can completely change your risk of disease as you get older. Knowing how hormones work within your body and how they influence everything from your stress levels, your weight, to your emotional state empowers women and demystifies many symptoms that they experience and seek help for. In my new course with @onecommune - Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause - I teach you my 3-step protocol, which has helped hundreds of women balance their hormones, heal their metabolism, and feel empowered through their late 30s, 40s, and beyond. As you get to know and appreciate your changing body, you will welcome these transformative years as an initiation — a time to embrace with purpose and confidence. 👉Head to the link in my bio. From there you will see links to the course as well as a FREE master class that’s perfect for those who are not ready to jump into the full-length class. AAANNDD wait for it 💥 I am hosting a Free Live Call on February 14th at 10 am PST During this FREE 1-hour live call (hosted on Zoom), I will spend 20 minutes sharing my tips for hormones, connection, love, and sex for those of us older than 35, before answering questions from attendees. Follow the link in my bio to RSVP.
When it comes to hormone balancing, it can be dif When it comes to hormone balancing, it can be difficult to know where to begin, especially when everything seems off. If that’s the case, then know this: 👉 almost all roads lead back to cortisol. If cortisol is one of your problems, then begin there. Three quick tips for managing cortisol: ▪Try phosphatidylserine (PS) - 400 mg per day ▪Take omega-3s at 4,000 mg per day ▪Get off caffeine And download a meditation app that you like and stick to it for several minutes a day. Are these tips helpful? Share them with someone you love who needs to de-stress right now. #thehormonecure #phosphatidylserine
Are you stuck in a pattern of glucose burning from Are you stuck in a pattern of glucose burning from eating sugar or excess carbs, elevated insulin, and even insulin block? Over time, that can lead to other hormone imbalances and serious health problems. When you eat more than your personal carb limit, your body burns glucose, setting up cravings for more and triggering fat storage. Over the last three years, I uncovered what worked, and what didn’t, to get my hormones in the target zone, burn fat, and lose weight. The solution is achieving metabolic flexibility, the healthy metabolic state in which the body shifts efficiently between the two main fuels: glucose and fat. It’s the ability to adapt to changes in metabolic demand, like when you eat an apple (rich in healthy carbohydrates) versus a slab of salmon (rich in healthy fat), or when you go for sixteen hours without eating and your body needs to burn fat to create fuel. If you have diabetes, are obese, or have an “apple-shaped” body, with more fat at the waist than the hips, then it’s likely you have metabolic inflexibility. Metabolic flexibility exists on a spectrum, ranging from normal metabolic flexibility to inflexibility. Indicators that inflexibility is setting in include: ▪rising blood-glucose levels ▪insulin resistance (when insulin starts to rise in the blood), ▪prediabetes ▪early damage to blood vessels ▪abnormal lipids ▪hypertension ▪obesity The good news is that if you are metabolically inflexible, or on your way to inflexibility, we can reverse the condition with precision medicine to improve the way you eat, move, think, and sleep. Like, save, or share😍 #womenfoodhormones #metabolichealth #metabolicflexibility
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