Women’s Health
Berberine, Blood Sugar and Weight Loss
Since I saw my first patient in 1989, I’ve refined my approach to health and healing. Probably the biggest needle mover is my growing respect for plant medicine and its…
Read MoreHashimoto’s and AutoImmune Thyroiditis
Hashimoto’s disease deserves a spot in the conversation about hormone balance, as it’s one of the most common conditions that can cause hormonal burnout and a host of vague symptoms…
Read MoreDr. Sara’s Exercise Report Card: Chronic Cardio Gets a “C”
It is no mystery that working out is vital to a healthy, happy body and mind. However, when it comes to physical activity, it’s possible to have too much of…
Read MoreThe Top 7 Books Every Woman Should Read
These are books that I’ve loved in the past few months to years. Hope you love them too! 1. Yes Please by Amy Poehler. Her two apology letters, one from…
Read MoreDitch Sugar Cravings with These 5 Strategies
“I had done so well yesterday, but about 9 p.m. last night I walked into the kitchen and there they were,” a friend recently told me. “I intended to eat…
Read MoreJJ Virgin's Sugar Impact Diet: Dr. Sara’s Book Club #20
If you’ve ever despaired that your sweet tooth is the bane of your existence, stop what you’re doing and go get a copy of my dear friend’s new book, JJ…
Read MoreAmerica’s #1 Addiction Might Shock You
“I wanted to do it alone,” a client told me. “I didn’t want anyone else around. Minutes after I began, I felt this rush of euphoria and I couldn’t stop.…
Read MoreHow to Conquer Cravings + 5 Substitutions That Will Satisfy
Few of us are immune to cravings. Research shows that cravings are unrelated to body mass index. Yet for women who are overweight or obese, cravings usually are for foods high in fat and…
Read MoreDr. Sara Book Review: Love Notes from Hell – Dr. Sara’s Book Club #19
Addiction is a sneaky, pervasive and widely misunderstood phenomenon. In Roy Nelson’s “Love Notes from Hell,” we’re faced with the uncomfortable truth that most of us are, indeed, addicts –…
Read MoreGrocery Shopping with Dr. Sara: 5 Quick, Healthy, Detox-Friendly Foods
Do you feel too busy to prepare nourishing food? Me too. That means I’m constantly scouting for food that’s easy to eat on the run, or that’s amenable to a…
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