Energized with Dr. Mariza

When it comes to your hormones, lacking key nutrients can really mess things up. Today I’m unpacking one of the most common nutrient deficiencies that wreaks havoc on your body, causing anxiousness, migraines, muscle cramps, sleep problems, tiredness, and more.Magnesium is vital for hundreds of your body’s processes, but not all supplements are created equal. Tune in today to hear why magnesium is so critical, how it can transform the way you feel, and how to choose the supplement that’s right for you! Signs and symptoms that point to a magnesium deficiency The top 8 ways increasing your magnesium can transform your health Foods that are rich in magnesium, and why you can’t get enough through diet alone What to look for in a magnesium supplement (and what to avoid)  Mentioned in this episode:Essentially Whole supplement store Essentially Whole Magnesium Restore Additional resources: 8 Reasons to Increase Your Magnesium Intake Essentially You episode #138: My Top 10 Supplements for Hormone Balance

Supporting Your Hormone Health From The Inside Out Learn what fibroids are and what symptoms and causes to look out for  The role of stress, trauma and gut health when it comes to your hormone levels Why you should be tracking your menstrual cycle as a vital sign of your health How to lessen toxins and stress to preserve your liver and digestive functioning  Tips for dealing with fibroids naturally and when to opt for surgical remedies   Episode Summary: After receiving the diagnosis of uterine fibroids almost two years ago, Christine Garvin went through a surgery that almost killed her. After three more corrective surgeries, an ostomy bag, and a lifetime’s worth of PTSD, Christine realized that her story was similar to many other women. Today Christine is determined to share this story so that she can help other women get to the root cause of their fibroids and find a solution that works for them.A functional health coach in North Carolina, Christine is here to provide you with natural remedies that you can use to reduce your fibroids, insight into when surgery might be the answer, and help you understand what is going on with your hormones. By connecting the dots between estrogen dominance, fibroids, gut health, and more, you can see how interconnected everything is within your body, and start working to fix your overall hormonal health. So often women are not listened to by the medical field, doctors are not held accountable, and factors such as gut health and stress are overlooked when making big health decisions. Christine wants to empower you so that you can understand what is going on with your body and find less invasive ways to reduce your fibroids, heal your gut, and balance your hormones.  Resources Mentioned:Christine Garvin WebsiteHormonally Speaking PodcastFollow Christine on InstagramTop 11 Supplements for Hormones GuideEY 187: What Is Causing My Heavy Bleeding and Migraines, And Can Bio-Identical Hormones Help Me? EY 167: How to Naturally Reverse Estrogen Dominance, Especially During Peri-Menopause Other Resources:Check out the full show notes pageKeep up with everything Dr. MarizaFollow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

The foods you eat are either causing or fighting inflammation, and I’m tackling some of the biggest heavy-hitters in today’s Friday Q&A episode. Digestive issues, low energy, brain fog, allergies, skin rashes, migraines, PCOS, thyroid issues, and so many other common problems are the direct result of inflammation in your body.  Tune in today to hear why inflammation is so important to address, which foods are the most common culprits, and how you can get relief by making some intentional food choices that will help your body heal!  How food causes inflammation in your body and what symptoms are the result A simple inflammation assessment to help you determine if you need to check in with your diet choices The top 8 inflammatory foods that you should consider removing from your diet to keep you feeling your best Gentle yet effective solutions to reset your hormones and reduce inflammation in only two weeks  Mentioned in this episode:Join the 14-Day DetoxDetox Blends Cheat Sheet Additional resources:What to Eat to Balance Your HormonesEssentially You episode 139: Eat to Beat Illness with Dr. Rupy Aujla Essentially You episode 133: Understanding Inflammation in the Body and Discovering Your Individual Food Triggers with Dr. Will Cole

Managing Your Brain Chemistry  Learn how to become a more mindful parent and role model for your children The most common external solutions that people lean on in times of difficulty What you can do to build resilience from the inside out and protect your family How to create calm and find inner balance by managing your own brain chemistry  The critical importance of acknowledging the good in the world for your health  Episode Summary: Managing stress is an extremely difficult task, especially during a time of confusion and isolation like we are in today. By understanding how your brain changes due to stress, you can start to shift your mindset and alter your stress response system so that you can find balance and take better care of yourself and your family.Dr. Kristen Race has spent the last twelve years exploring the nexus between mindfulness and neuroscience and has trained over 50 thousand leaders on how to integrate mindfulness into their practices. An expert on managing brain chemistry during times of stress, the author of Mindful Parenting, and a proprietor of simple things that anyone can do to build stress resilience, Dr. Race is full of wisdom that you need to hear. If you are looking for a way to get to the other side of stress, want to implement strategies that can help you balance your brain chemistry, or are looking to incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine but are not quite sure how Dr. Race is the expert for you. Everything from ways that you can engage your whole family in mindfulness, to the power of micro-mindfulness, perceived stress and the neuroscience behind how your brain works and more is on the table today, so don’t skip out!  Resources Mentioned:Kristen Race WebsiteMindful Parenting by Dr. Kristen Race Mindful Life Today WebsiteSolvasa Beauty WebsiteFollow Dr. Race on InstagramEssentially You Episode 197: What Labs Do I Need to Request for my Hormones?Essentially You Episode 195: How Do You Get More Energy, Like Yesterday? Essentially You Episode 178: Are You Addicted To Stress? How to Banish Stress With 3 Strategies Other Resources:Check out the full show notes pageKeep up with everything Dr. MarizaFollow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

If you’re experiencing symptoms of hormone imbalance (like feeling tired, anxious, stressed, or foggy, and struggling with low libido, hot flashes, and more), but aren’t sure where you should start to get a solution, this episode is for you!Today I’m breaking down which types of hormone tests are the most helpful and laying out the exact preliminary panel you should run to start getting to the root of your symptoms. I know what it’s like to be dismissed or ignored by doctors. With the guidelines I share today, you will have the power to demand the care and solutions you deserve! Why you should listen to your body instead of ignoring your symptoms Uncovering the biggest root causes of hormone imbalance Lifestyle changes you can make immediately to heal your hormones, whether or not you have test results Which type of hormone test is the most accurate How to interpret “normal” test results to get a real picture of what’s going on in your body The exact preliminary hormone labs you should request (and how to get them even if you don’t have a doctor willing to run them) Mentioned in this episode:The Essential Oils Hormone SolutionHormone Lab Testing Reference GuideOrder your own DUTCH testZRT LabsAdditional Resources: Essentially You episode #120: Is Your Doctor Using the Correct Hormone Test...or Not? With Dr. Carrie Jones Essentially You episode #114: 14 Days to Jumpstart Your Hormones Naturally Essentially You episode #100: Why Food is Key to Balancing Your Hormones, Plus How to Treat Key Nutrient Deficiencies

Harness The Power Of Your Perfectionism Learn the science behind how we become perfectionists neurologically  How practicing gratitude can create new neuropathways and change your mindset Tips for changing the way we talk and think about ourselves and others New and simple techniques to help you activate your sympathetic nervous system  Ways that you can hack the normal processing of your brain to stop limiting beliefs   Episode Summary: Everybody has beliefs about themselves and the world that simply just aren’t true. Our inner perfectionist is something that is hardwired into our brain, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make it work for us instead of against us. Dr. Jane Tornatore is a therapist, speaker, and author who has combined thousands of patient experiences and 15 years of practice into her new book, Everything Is Perfect, Just Not Me, and is here today to help you overcome your perfectionism. Dr. Jane is a recovering perfectionist who helps her clients stop being hard on themselves and start believing that they are worthy of love. She has dedicated her career to helping people love themselves and is here today to provide you with techniques you probably haven’t heard of before sot hat you can address your inner perfectionist and start on a path to self-love. The unconscious and limiting beliefs that you may have been telling yourself since childhood is getting in the way of living a positive life. Whether we like it or not, our brains are hardwired to look for danger which can often result in negative thinking. By replacing ‘should, must need and have to’ with language that promotes self-compassion and kindness, you can reality check your ego and start creating new neuropathways that focus on what is in your power, not out of your control.  Resources Mentioned:Dr. Jane Tornatore Everyday Love WebsiteEverything Is Perfect, Just Not Me by Dr. Jane TornatoreSign Up For Dr. Janes’ Love Notes NewsletterFollow Dr. Jane on Facebook Other Resources:Check out the full show notes pageKeep up with everything Dr. MarizaFollow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

If you’re running through your life feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, and exhausted, your cortisol levels are probably out of whack. This is the biggest hormone imbalance I see in women, and it’s the root of so many other problems down the road.  Wouldn’t it be great to get through a day without feeling wired and tired and having your energy plummet mid-day or late afternoon? It is possible! Tune in today to find out if you have a cortisol issue and how you can catch a break from chronic stress with simple, natural strategies!  What is cortisol, and what happens when it’s out of balance How chronic stress makes you tired and puts you at risk for even more problems My simple protocol to help you manage your stress more effectively Self-care rituals with essential oils to help you sleep and give your energy a boost The best supplements to balance your hormones and give you more energy naturally  Mentioned in this episode:Hormone Blends Cheat SheetAdrenal Love Daily Adrenal Support Active B CompleteMagnesium RestoreDiscounted Detox Support Bundle (Active B Complete & Magnesium Restore) Additional Resources:Essentially You episode 130: Dial Down the Mental Chatter and Solve Your Personal Energy Crisis with Rahjshree PatelEssentially You episode 125: Secrets to Building a High-Energy Body with Ari WhittenEssentially You episode 52: The #1 Precursor to Hormone Chaos and How to Get Your Body Back on Track

End Emotional Eating How to create boundaries around food when you are stuck at home Learn how to use the control and consequence test when having a treat Discover the difference between emotional hunger and physical hunger  Tips to check in with yourself and identify your emotions around snacking The importance of creating a ritual and schedule for your eating Why people-pleasing leads to overeating and what you can do about it  Episode Summary: Have you been struggling to avoid eating the whole house during quarantine? This is a crazy time filled with lots of stress for so many of us, which can result in emotional eating. Tricia Nelson is my go-to expert when it comes to emotional and addictive eating, and is here today to help you recognize your food triggers so that you can create boundaries when it comes to being stuck at home with your refrigerator.Everybody emotionally eats, but by finding out where you are on the spectrum, you can determine if your eating is an issue for your specific body. With over 30 years of experience researching the hidden causes behind emotional and addictive eating, Tricia knows firsthand the importance of identifying and healing the root issues causing emotional eating. When we have strong emotions, as we do right now, they can turn themselves into a feeling of hunger to mask your feelings and seek out comfort. Instead of using food to escape your reality, kill your pain, or punish yourself, Tricia’s tips and tricks can help you start to understand what is really going on in your body and emotions so that you can nourish yourself in a way that fits you.  Resources Mentioned:Tricia Nelson WebsiteEmotional Eater Versus Food Addict QuizDon’t Eat The House Stress Eating Survival KitHeal Your Hunger by Tricia NelsonHeal Your Hunger Show Other Resources:Check out the full show notes pageKeep up with everything Dr. MarizaFollow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

On today’s episode, I’m exposing some of the tell-tale warning signs your body sends you to let you know it needs a reset. I’ll give you a hint: if your energy dips throughout the day, or if you have gained weight and don’t know why, or if you just know something’s off, you’re going to want to listen today.By walking through the simple assessment I share, you can approach your healing with confidence! You’re not in this alone, and I’ll tell you exactly how you can gently lead your body back to working its best. Take my simple Detox Assessment to gauge what your body needs Why a Detox is the answer to your symptoms, stress, and hormone struggles Understanding how toxic chemicals accumulate and affect your body Why your liver is so important and how you can give it what it needs to do its job Learn my Hormone Trifecta that detoxes your body to reset your hormones and support your cells How you can harness the power of delicious food to heal and not hurt your body  Mentioned in this episode:Live 14-Day Hormone Detox Additional Resources:On the blog:  Why You Need to Detox Your Hormones Does Your Body Need a Detox? Take This Assessment to Find Out... On the podcast:  Essentially You episode 163: How to Reset Your Hormones and Jumpstart Your Metabolism with a Detox Essentially You episode 154: How to Optimize Liver Function to Balance Your Hormones

Gaining Metabolic Flexibility Through Your Nutrition Learn why food is the number one foundation for your health challenges What to do if your quarantine food choices are not serving your best self How to stop your snacking by ensuring your meals are satisfying  Tips for experimenting with your hunger and achieving metabolic flexibility Why micro workouts are the perfect at-home workout during quarantine  Episode Summary: There is a really good chance that we all need a metabolism reboot, but where do you start? Mark Sisson is a bestselling author, creator of Primal Foods, and is an expert at all things keto, paleo, and metabolism. Mark is here today to provide you with the very best strategies to help you reset your metabolism through simple changes in what you eat and when you eat it.During this time we are all closer to our refrigerators than ever before, and are dealing with the desire to comfort our cravings with food that we know isn’t good for us. Food is at the top of the hierarchy when it comes to energizing yourself, and it is only by turning your metabolism back on that you can gain the metabolic flexibility necessary to optimize your body. Mark’s practical attitude toward food, especially keto, intermittent fasting, and short burst movements throughout the day, is the perfect way to help support your body and improve your function. If you are looking for doable ways that you can start dialing in to what your body needs from the comfort of your own home, Mark is the expert for you.  Resources Mentioned:Mark’s Daily ApplePrimal KitchenThe Keto Reset Diet by Mark SissonKeto For Life by Mark SissonThe Primal Blueprint by Mark SissonJoin the 14-Day Hormone Detox Here Other Resources:Check out the full show notes pageKeep up with everything Dr. MarizaFollow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube