Posts Tagged ‘cortisol’
The Cheat System Diet – Dr. Sara’s Book Club #13
With bikini season just around the corner, women everywhere are expressing collective panic at the thought of shedding their coats and yoga pants in favor of sundresses, tank tops, and…
Read MoreThe Earth Beneath Your Feet (Part 2, The Science): Why Going Barefoot May Boost Your Health and Beauty
What are the health and beauty benefits of Grounding or Earthing? How does being barefoot impact oxidation and the science of it? Is grounding ready for prime time? Short version:…
Read MoreWhy Treating Your Body Like a Cell Phone Will Get Your Hormones in Balance
What’s the difference between a woman who’s frumpy and frazzled and one who’s healthy and energized? The second one clearly has Charlie’s Angels on her side. No, I’m not talking…
Read MoreWant 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 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 to Be More Effective and Less Stressed in 4 Simple Steps
I founded a system of productivity called The Art of Less Doing, but my journey to get there started with a health crisis. About seven years ago I was diagnosed…
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…
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…
Read More3 Ways to Live Longer, Love Better and Laugh Louder
We all want to live longer, love better, and laugh louder. This may seem easier said than done, but there are each of those goals without injecting more stress into…
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