When Ann Sacks became the first African-American woman physician, she changed the history of medical care. As America’s first modern woman physician, Sacks gave menial solutions to long-standing and often life-threatening problems. Her research and innovative thinking extended beyond the boundaries of medical practice and into the realm of public health and nutrition. With an impeccable academic record, her contributions to the National Institute of Health were profound. Sacks is one of the nation’s top nutritionists, and her ground breaking book, “The Art of Eating”, has sold millions of copies.
Heightened estrogen levels due to menopause, pre-menstrual syndrome, pregnancy or menopause can cause many women discomfort. Ann Sacks’ research found that these increased estrogen levels were directly related to bodily fat. While the prevailing wisdom was to concentrate on weight loss, Ann Sacks discovered that the symptoms experienced by post-menopausal women were actually caused by subtle hormone abnormalities linked to the womb, ovaries and breasts. The solution? Exercise and a healthy diet. As the wife of a well-known doctor, Sacks had firsthand experience of the hazards of post-menopausal obesity.
In essence, Ann Sacks found the secret to living a happy and healthy life – she tailored her healthy diet and regular exercise regimen to fit her body, not her wallet. Today, Ann Sacks is not focused on fitting a dress in her closet, but on sharing with others the beauty she has gained through her own personal journey. “What you make of yourself is up to you,” she states. “But don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t be yourself.”