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Endometriosis: Diet and Lifestyle Changes that Work |Women's Health | Sara Gottfried MD

Endometriosis is an often undiagnosed problem that affects 10 to 15% of women.1 What happens with endometriosis is that the cells of the endometrium, or uterine lining, migrate and implant outside the uterus, usually on the ovaries or other pelvic organs, causing inflammation and sometimes extreme pain.

Brain Body Diet Recipe| Beets | Sara Gottfried MD

This healthy shake is as luxurious as it sounds. It is the ultimate self-care in a glass. Let’s start with the beets. Beetroot is a major source of betalains, powerful phytonutrients that counter inflammation, protect the liver, and have antioxidant activity. Beets are one of the true superfoods. As are avocados. We all know by…

Brain Body Diet Recipe | Grilled Salmon | Sara Gottfried MD

Packed full of omega-3s, grilled salmon is a good source of healthy fat. The health benefits of omega-3s are many: they reduce our risk of heart disease, have anti-aging properties, improve mood and even help to protect our brains. The omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) protect the brain from inflammation.…

Brain Body Diet Recipe |Chocolate|Sara Gottfried MD

Chocolate ice cream that is healthy for you? Yes, it’s possible. Not only does this Chocolate-Avocado Ice Cream provide a healthy alternative when you want something sweet, but the cacao is rich in plant-based nutrients like flavonoids (polyphenols) that help the liver. Add to those benefits the anti-inflammatory omega-3s in the avocado and their ability…

It’s August, 1989. Something weird and wonderful is happening en route to Harvard Medical School, and it’s not just the music of Nirvana and Pearl Jam. My hair is astonishingly full, thick, and shiny even though I haven’t used “product” on it for the entire summer. My nails are curiously strong.