Energized with Dr. Mariza

Lots of food at your grocery store – especially packaged foods – are pretending to be healthy when they are not… They hide behind marketing language, like gluten-free, fat-free, organic, and heart-healthy.So if a packaged food is going to mess up your blood sugar, best believe they are not going to be upfront about it! Today, I’m going to share exactly how to read food labels and know whether something will spike your blood sugar or not BEFORE you buy it.

SO MANY women have come to me asking if they should start taking birth control pills to alleviate their symptoms during perimenopause. It’s complicated! The pill CAN lessen some of your perimenopause symptoms by shutting off your hormones, BUT like other medications, they are only a band-aid and come packed with problematic side effects… They ALSO fail miserably at getting to the root cause of our most disruptive symptoms. Tune in to today’s podcast for to find out what birth control pills do to your hormones, health, and ovulatory cycle, PLUS things you can do to naturally alleviate your perimenopause symptoms AND LEARN:  The difference between having a natural cycle vs. birth control pill cycle What is progesterone and what are its top benefits  Why detoxing your liver is essential to balancing your hormones  Which lifestyle habits are your BEST friend  How to address key nutrient deficiencies with specific supplements  Mentioned in this episode:Overcome Estrogen Dominance At Any Age – LIVE Online Class (July 26, 2022) Live Support Blend – The Detoxifier14-Day Detox Kit – The Gut-ResetterHormone Balance – The Hormone-BalancerEssentially Whole Store – Your Home for All-Things Healthy Related Resources:How Estrogen Dominance Affects PMS During PerimenopauseProgesterone and Progestins: What Are They and Are They Different?Podcast #338: Got Excess Estrogen? How to Test and Detoxify Too Much EstrogenPodcast Episode 315: 10 Surprising Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance How Estrogen Dominance Affects PMS During Perimenopause

The greatest growth I have ever experienced has come from becoming a mama to my son, Kingston, who is now 19 months old and living his best life! And full disclosure, I’ve been wanting to share these lessons with you because they are defining who I am becoming, BUT also because they play a big role in healing our past traumas, hormones, and ultimately, our bodies.I knew that this journey would also result in me becoming a better version of myself and hope it will help you do the same.Catch today’s very special podcast for the top 5 lessons I have learned from being a mom, and find out: How to slow way down and be present What it does to feel grateful for your life Why affirmations are so powerful  Ways in which everything is figureoutable What it means to have deep compassion  Mentioned in this episode: Athletic GreensDaily Self-Care Journal – The Personal-Healer Related Resources:Podcast Episode #297: Is it Possible to “Have it All” as a Mom Today?Podcast Episode #308: What is Trauma and How Does It Make Us Sick? With Dr. Elena Villanueva Podcast Episode #342: 10 Tangible Ways to Practice Self-Love in the Morning B

Are you experiencing, or have you experienced intense, painful PMS symptoms? Ugh! They can feel like the worst. But these symptoms are not inevitable, despite what you might’ve heard.So what is the most common reason we struggle the week before our period and the few days at the start of our period?Tune in to today’s podcast for a deep dive into how to address your worst period symptoms–and learn: What imbalance causes the most severe symptoms, like heavy, painful periods, lumpy, tender breasts, migraines and bloating  What’s happening to hormones at each stage of your cycle Why birth control pills do more harm than good to your body How to identify and track your ovulatory cycle  Many of the top root causes of Estrogen Dominance Things you can do to fix imbalances and overcome your symptoms Mentioned in this episode:Overcome Estrogen Dominance At Any Age – LIVE Online Class (July 26, 2022) Live Support Blend – The Detoxifier14-Day Detox Kit – The Gut-ResetterHormone Balance – The Hormone-BalancerEssentially Whole Store – Your Home for All-Things Healthy Related Resources:5 Reasons Why Every Woman Needs to Have Their Period Each MonthWhy Your Period is Your Superpower + How to Get Better Health AdvicePodcast Episode 351: 5 Big Reasons Why We Need to Have a PeriodPodcast Episode 315: 10 Surprising Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance How Estrogen Dominance Affects PMS During Perimenopause

If you are feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or tired, especially during the end of the day, you are not alone. So many of us are struggling with lagging energy, but this does not have to be your default. By re-evaluating and making some simple changes to your lifestyle, you can get your energy back in a big way.Getting Your Energy Back with Dr. Ritamarie LoscalzoDr. Ritamarie Loscalzo, MS, DC, CCN, DACBN, founder of the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology, combines the ancient healing wisdom of whole foods and herbs with modern scientific research to help people recharge their energy and reclaim their lives. With Certifications in Acupuncture, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, HeartMath®️ and a living foods chef, instructor, and coach, Dr. Ritamarie has trained and certified hundreds of others in the art of living foods.In This Episode Why keeping your blood sugar in the ‘sweet spot’ is critical to endless sustainable energy (5:12) How to move from a place of metabolic dysfunction to metabolic stability (14:05) Simple daily lifestyle tips to help boost and grow more robust mitochondria (20:15) What you can bring into your routine in order to experience a consistent win during the next seven days (24:24) The role of fiber when addressing the obesity and energy epidemic (27:30) Mentioned In This EpisodeAthletic GreensEnergizing Food GuideDr. Ritamarie WebsiteFollow Dr. Ritamarie on Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeRelated 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 #159: Jumpstart Your Energy and Shrink Your Waist by Optimizing Your Blood Sugar with Ritamarie LoscalzoEssentially You Episode #377: Three Signs to Know if You Are on a Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Without a Continuous Glucose Monitor Essentially You Episode #383: How I Build Metabolically Healthy Meals for My Family to Maintain Steady Blood Sugar and Energy Levels

The average American is consuming a mind-boggling 60+ pounds of sugar PER YEAR.As a result, 90% of us are experiencing huge glucose spikes, which can lead to feeling hungry, struggling with crazy cravings, lagging energy, brain fog, and ultimately, metabolic dysfunction (and disease!).But you CAN still have your dessert and eat it, too!

When it comes to my brain health, I am 100% committed to keeping mine in tip-top shape for as long as possible. And the key to doing this is by eating the right food! Remember: Food is information and the nutrients in your food are going to become your future brain. Do you want a tortilla chips and french fries brain–or a salmon and diverse salad brain?Tune in to today’s podcast for my FIVE STEPS to healing your brain and preventing cognitive decline or even Alzheimer’s, and learn: Ways to reduce inflammation by eating gut and liver loving anti-inflammatory foods Why you should restrict your eating window with intermittent fasting How much sleep you really need What amount and what type of exercise to incorporate into your regimen  Which nutrients are the most important to ensuring long-term brain health Mentioned in this episode:Neuro+ Support – The Brain-Booster. Magnesium Restore – The Anxiety-Buster.Vitamin D Complete – The Cell-Strengthener. Activated B Complete – The Nerve-Protector. Essentially Whole Store – Your Home for All-Things Healthy Related Resources:5 Ways to Protect Your Brain Health and Keep Your Thinking Sharp6 Supplements That Can Keep Your Brain Young and Healthy During Menopause Podcast #374: How the Female Brain Gets Stronger and Better in Midlife and Beyond with Dr. Louann Brizendine Most Common Causes of Brain Fog and How to Fix It

It is becoming more and more common for women to show signs of early peri-menopause. And yet, most women are still dismissed by their doctors because they don’t fit a certain age criteria. When our bodies are in a state of survival it can be difficult for us to listen to the signs and give our body what it needs, which is why it is so important to become aware of how you are operating in this world in order to show up as your best, red hot and sexy self.About Dr. Sharon StillsDr. Sharon Stills is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor who helps perimenopausal and menopausal women to pause and evaluate life so they can live the second act of their story stronger, healthier, and sexier while aging backward. Using her 20+ years of experience, she has successfully helped thousands of women transition gently through the different stages of their lives with all-natural methods.In This Episode How to optimally pivot through peri-menopause and beyond (13:12) Understanding the role of bio-identical hormones when getting to the root cause of your hormone issues (20:06) Recommendations for getting started on the journey to red hot and sexy (29:12) How and why you need to get clear on your health non-negotiables (34:02) Why mindfulness and meditation should be at the root of everything you do (43:22) Mentioned In This EpisodeUse Promo Code ‘podcast’ for 10% off your order at the Essentially Whole Store HereThe EO Menopause Solution by Dr. Mariza SnyderMastering the Menopause Transition Summit (Coming soon!)The Science of Self Healing PodcastDr. Sharon Stills WebsiteFollow Dr. Stills on Instagram | FacebookRelated 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 Creative

Does the 2:30 – 4:00 PM energy-slump hit you, too? The struggle can be very real… It can feel like you are at the bottom of a pit and the only way out is with sugar and caffeine.Tune into my new podcast shorty series for 3 surefire ways to defeat your afternoon cravings and rock the rest of your day.

How do you really want to feel so that you can continue to show up as a strong, healthy, and dependable woman for all the people in your life? For me, the answer is always: Energized, joyful, focused, and firing on all cylinders… I want that for my entire family! That’s why I spent the last several years figuring out how to create not only the most balanced meals, but the most metabolically-healthy meals for myself and my family. Tune in to today’s podcast for my SEVEN top strategies to crafting meals that will support your hormones, brain, gut, and metabolism and learn: The 3 must-adopt habits to feeling your best ALL THE TIME How to properly use fiber to optimize your hormones, blood sugar, and weight Which micronutrients and antioxidants you need from which foods The trick to going organic  What it means to get your omegas  Why you need to add fermented foods to you grocery list How to successfully minimize refined sugar, carbs, and whole grains  The key to combining your meals and dressing up good carbs Mentioned in this episode:The Essential Oils Menopause Solution – My best-selling The Essential Oils Menopause Solution book*ALL-NEW GlucoSupport – The Blood-Sugar Balancer*Essentially Whole Store – Your Home for All-Things Healthy Quick and Healthy Detox Smoothie Recipe GuideRelated Resources:Essentially You Episode #381: Change Your Breakfast with These Thermogenic Foods for More Energy All Day LongHealth Hack: The One thing Every Woman Should do After DinnerEssentially You Episode #325: The 3 Food Mistakes 68% of Women are Making that Cause Fatigue, Weight-Gain, and Even Anxiety with Stu SchaeferPowerful Herbs and Supplements to Optimize Gut Health