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Here’s a crazy truth: About one in three American adults already have pre-diabetes and as many as 84% of them have NO IDEA. The problem is that most doctors are misinforming (or mistreating!) people who are in the pre-diabetic range–which makes it harder to overcome as time goes on even though the condition is completely reversible.  This starts to show up as cognitive decline, an increased risk of heart disease, damage to blood vessels in the eyes–and eventually, full-blown diabetes. Catch today’s potentially life-saving podcast for all the signs of pre-diabetes, how to test for it properly, and what you can do to reverse it FAST–and learn: What your HA1C is telling you (and why you should listen!) Which tests can help you spot pre-diabetes EARLY and how to read them 4 steps for reversing pre-diabetes on your own  My top hacks for stabilizing your blood sugar  Mentioned in this Episode:14-Day Detox Group – My Game-Changing Detox Program (Starting in January!) Free Guide – Quick & Healthy Detox Smoothie Recipe GuideGluco Support – The Blood Sugar-Balancer Magnesium Restore – The Anxiety-BusterAdditional Resources:Keep your Blood Sugar in Check with These Essential Herbs + Nutrients7 Easy Ways to Block Blood Sugar Spikes Podcast #448: Top 10 Simple Eating Hacks to Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar During the Holidays5 Things you can do After Overeating to Stabilize Your Blood Sugar

As a teenager, I was surrounded by women who were critical, miserable, angry, and skewed towards a negative mindset. I grew up during those years not feeling safe to share my own struggles or challenges because there was no room for it… plus, the answers were always the same: Life is hard… that’s just how it is… you’ll get over it.I skewed this way, too–until something hit me… HARD!Catch today’s shortie to find out what changed everything for me and how I navigated my way out of pessimism into a life of joy and gratitude. 

Toxins play a huge role in the majority of chronic illnesses and hormone disruptions, and yet the numbers just keep getting worse. Every year new chemicals are introduced into our environment, especially into our cleaning products and personal care products, while only a very small fraction of the effects of these chemicals are investigated. This is why it is up to you to understand the harmful effects of these toxic chemicals so that you can protect yourself and your family's health.A Lifetime of Solving Problems with Dr. Tom O’BryanDr. O’Bryan is considered a ‘Sherlock Holmes’ for chronic disease and teaches that recognizing and addressing the underlying mechanisms that activate an immune response is the map to the highway toward better health. He holds teaching Faculty positions with the Institute for Functional Medicine and the National University of Health Sciences. He has trained and certified tens of thousands of practitioners around the world with an advanced understanding of the impact of wheat sensitivity and the development of individual autoimmune diseases.In This Episode Why you need to focus on the deeper issues of your hormone imbalance (4:40) The role of endocrine disruptors when it comes to your hormone dysregulation (14:05) Suggestions for learning how to deal with the massive amount of toxins in our world and your home (30:35) How toxins could be impacting your gut health and microbiome and how to address it (38:47) Why the top 5 pillars of chronic inflammatory diseases are linked to environmental toxins (48:39) Mentioned In This EpisodeJoin the Group Detox LaunchThe Essentially Whole Store Black Friday SaleThe 3 Steps to Gut Reboot Free GiftHouseplant GuideThe Dr. WebsiteFollow Dr. Tom on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInRelated ResourcesCheck out the full show notes pageKeep up with everything Dr. MarizaFollow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubePodcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight CreativeRelated EpisodesEssentially You Episode #412: The Impact Hormone, Toxins, and Gut Imbalances Have on Inflamed and Aging Skin with Dr. Trevor CatesEssentially You Episode #260: Becoming a Label-Reading Ninja and Chemically Aware of Dangerous Everyday Toxins with Samantha WrightEssentially You Episode #169: Everyday Detox: Strategies for Reducing Daily Environmental Toxic Exposure with Lara Adler

Here's a hard truth: Just about every woman woman I talk to is deficient in Magnesium.This tends to show up in the form of anxiety, restlessness, hypertension, muscle spasms, fatigue, brain fog, and a whole LOT more. The good news is it can be fixed!Check out today's shortie to find out how much magnesium women need, which magnesium is best, and a few safe and easy ways to up your intake.

Have you ever thought the “most wonderful time of the year” is actually the exact opposite?  Between the cooking, the planning, the shopping, the wrapping, the overtime at the office, and the holiday parties and events to attend, most people are exhausted and sick before the holidays end!  But it doesn’t have to be that way!  Catch today’s podcast to find out how you can not only survive, but THRIVE during the winter months, stay healthy, and keep stress at bay with just a few simple adds to your daily regimen–and learn:   5 supplements that combat stress, fatigue, and weight gain  Which nutrients can help you get better, more restorative sleep How much of each nutrient your body actually needs When (and how) to take these supplements for maximum benefit   Mentioned in this Episode: Black Friday Blowout Sale – Save up to 50% on everything in my shop >> Magnesium Restore – The Anxiety-Buster Vitamin D Complete – The Mood-Lifter Adrenal Love – The Energy-Booster Gluco Support – The Blood Sugar-Balancer Activated B Complete – The Nerve-Protector Additional Resources: Best Supplements to Overcome Stress and get More Energy  Podcast Episode #419: The 5 Supplements I Take Every Single Day for a Better Brain and Energy   Supplements and Herbs that Balance Blood Sugar

I don’t know about you, but I love the holidays… Yet it can STILL be a real trigger fest for me! Between the planning, shopping, family time, parties, travel, PLUS all the usual day-to-day duties, there is a LOT to deal with…Catch today’s shortie for 5 easy ways to reduce your stress levels, stay feeling good, and enjoy the holiday season just like you deserve. :)

More women than men have died from cardiovascular disease in modern times, yet we continue to believe it is primarily a problem for men. Your cardiometabolic health determines how you are able to show up in the world and can be a key indicator of your health going forward. This is why it is so important to know which signs to pay attention to so that you can pivot as your body pivots.Protecting Your Aliveness with Dr. Sara GottfriedSara Gottfried, MD is a board-certified physician, researcher, and educator. She graduated from Harvard Medical School and MIT, and completed residency at UCSF. Dr. Gottfried is a global keynote speaker and the author of four New York Times bestselling books about trauma, hormones, and physical and mental health—including her latest titled WOMEN, FOOD, AND HORMONES. Dr. G has also completed a 2-year fellowship in Advanced Cardiometabolic Health at the Metabolic Medical Institute, and she is Clinical Assistant Professor in Dept. of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at Thomas Jefferson University, and Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health. Her focus is diet, nutrition, and peak performance.In This Episode Differentiating the role of glucose when it comes to your vascular health (12:32) At what age you should start to look at your cardio-metabolic health with a fine tooth comb (20:06) How to work to change the system and protect women at risk for heart attack (24:33) Understanding the advanced cardiovascular markers and how to identify them (34:51) Tips for adjusting your diet if you are dealing with insulin resistance and improving your metabolic flexibility (46:08) Mentioned In This EpisodeWomen Food and Hormones by Dr. Sara GottfriedRelated ResourcesCheck out the full show notes pageKeep up with everything Dr. MarizaFollow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubePodcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight CreativeRelated EpisodesEssentially You Episode #314: Why So Many Women Struggle with Stubborn Weight and the Benefits of Keto for Hormone Health with Dr. Sara GottfriedEssentially You Episode #426: 10 Most Common Reasons Your Glucose Levels are Rising Up

Are you experiencing symptoms of digestive distress, sluggish energy, hangover after 1-2 glasses of wine, brain fog, belly fat, pre-diabetes, headaches, and even skin issues?What if I told you all of these symptoms are tied to your liver?If you can relate to any of these, today’s shortie will provide you with a road map on how to eat your way back to a healthy, happy liver (and far fewer symptoms!).

Last month, during Menopause Awareness Month, I was asked by my publisher at Penguin Random House to share advice I would give my perimenopausal self for their newsletter.And I LOVED this assignment because it is so important to ask ourselves these types of questions–so that we walk our journey with intention. It also gave me a moment to really think about what I would tell my younger self to make life even better. Catch today’s short podcast for the 5 critical pieces of advice I would give to my perimenopausal self–and learn: The truth about what you deserve at any age My favorite, most-recommended daily habit What to do with things that don’t serve you How to create a richer, more meaningful life A few non-negotiables to add to your routine  And more! Mentioned in this Episode:Magnesium Restore – The Anxiety-BusterActivated B Complete – The Nerve-Protector Essentially Whole Store – Your Home for All-Things Healthy Additional Resources:5 Practical Ways to Take Care of Yourself During PerimenopauseTop 10 Ways to Add Self-Care to Your MorningEpisode #367: 10 Quick and Easy Ways to Care for Yourself While Caring for Everyone Else Episode #363: The Three Phases of Perimenopause and How to Navigate Each Phase with GraceEpisode #389: Are Birth Control Pills the Best Remedy for Perimenopause Symptoms?