Dr. Sara Szal

Dr. Sara Szal, a Harvard-trained expert in hormones and precision medicine, discusses the often-overlooked hormonal connections to belly fat, stress, and overall health. She highlights how trauma can manifest in health issues and critiques conventional medicine for its lack of personalized approaches. Sara reveals the importance of regulating cortisol and testosterone levels, and offers nutritional advice to maintain balance. She emphasizes that understanding one's unique health journey is crucial in managing symptoms, especially during menopause.

Dr. Sara Szal, a Harvard-trained gynecologist and author of 'The Autoimmune Cure', discusses the rising rates of autoimmunity in women, emphasizing the role of hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause. She highlights the importance of understanding root causes, like gut health and genetics, and advocates for personalized approaches to managing conditions. The podcast also explores dietary diversity for gut health and compares hormonal assessment methods, relating them back to overall wellness during life transitions.