Essentially You: Empowering You On Your Health & Wellness Journey With Safe, Natural & Effective Solutions

What We’re Talking About In This Episode! Clearing the air about common fermented food misconceptions How to avoid making your blood stream into a ‘human sewer situation’ The reason sterilization might not be the best way to get over being sick The importance of lactic acid Why you should be making your own sauerkraut   Episode Summary:  Today on the Essentially You Podcast we are tackling a huge topic: Your gut health. I am joined by the fabulous Summer Bock to talk all about how to rebuild your gut microbiome naturally. The gut affects every aspect of your health and needs to be taken care of properly while being fed the correct ferments, probiotics, and bacteria.  Summer’s mission is to help people rebuild their microbiome naturally and reclaim their health for good. She has been trained as an herbalist, a master fermentationist and is the founder of Guts and Glory Apothecary. After studying microbiology and pre-med, Summer decided to take what she knew about micro-organisms and help people battle th

What We’re Talking About In This Episode!  The scientific reason why essential oil molecules can impact your whole day and ease your airplane tension The varying degrees of aromatherapy oil constituents How to change your essential oil recipes into a roller The recipe for my favourite bedtime diffuser blend How to get your respiratory system back on track   Episode Summary: Today on the Essentially You Podcast we are focusing on the top 5 benefits of aromatherapy. This episode is such a treat, as essential oils can give you so many benefits that you probably never even knew about! On this episode we will discuss how essential oils can help your insomnia, irritability, emotional well-being, and so much more. Essential Oils can act as a quick solution to address the struggles you deal with every day. They are the cornerstone of non-toxic natural health solutions, and have huge benefits in the emotional, physical and spiritual realms. These oils help me feel grounded, control my mood, and be an all-around

What We’re Talking About In This Episode!  The implications of chemicals and toxins on our health A list of chronic health issues that can come from out of whack hormones How endocrine disruptors are the culprit of many of today’s weight issues Simple changes that can have the biggest impact on reducing and removing toxins from your body Steps to quicken the process of toxin elimination What you should consume to fight off toxins and what you should avoid to eliminate toxins   Episode Summary: Most of us are aware of at least some the toxins in our daily lives, but do you know the chronic illnesses that are associated with them? These toxins are in the things we eat, drink, touch, and they’re slowly killing us. Today’s guest drops some important knowledge on how these toxins get into our bodies, what they’re doing to us, and most importantly, how we can eliminate them. Lara Adler is an environmental toxins expert, educator, and certified holistic health coach who has made it her life's work to help bot

  What We’re Talking About In This Episode!  The best morning rituals to help you live your best day How essential oils can help you regain energy and focus, plus so much more Learn about my favorite abundance blend and my special gratitude journal How 1 green smoothie a day can increase your nutritional intake by 700%   Episode Summary: Do you ever forget to take care of yourself, especially in the morning? I have a feeling the answer is yes. Putting other people's needs ahead of our own is something we do all the time, especially as busy women. But the truth is that when we stop prioritizing our self-care, everything else in our lives follows suits and is negatively impacted. Having a morning routine is one of the easiest ways to get yourself ready to have a great day. By creating a time and a space to help you balance your life, you can go on to do the things that you do best. Establishing self-care rituals, such as yoga, meditation, journaling and healthy food choices, will help prepare you to consi

What We’re Talking About In This Episode!  Learn about hormone balancing supplements such as magnesium, fish oil and chromium The importance of having a morning routine to help yourself have a better day Which essential oils will transform your nighttime routine How 2 teaspoons of hemp oil could change your cycle, mood, and weight in just one month   Episode Summary: Are you struggling to lose weight, or just not feeling quite right? Hormone imbalance can play a big part in your overall mood and happiness. Today we're talking all about the tips and tricks to revolutionize your life by balancing your hormones! My guest today is Bridgit Danner who is here to talk about the ways hormones affect women and how to find the perfect balance for you. Inspired by her postpartum depression, Bridgit started Women's Wellness Collaborative, an online resource for women, focused on finding ways to help women understand and balance their hormones. After spending 13 years dedicating herself to Chinese medicine, and givin

  What We’re Talking About In This Episode! Why you should get tested for hormone imbalance My favorite superfoods that you should be eating every day The importance of probiotics and fermented foods for your metabolism Learn how to love your liver How to eat your way back to hormonal balance with seed cycling   Episode Summary: Did you know that food and your gut health plays a huge part in your hormone balance? Today we're diving deep into how food affects your gut health and in turn how food influences your hormones. In this episode, we’re discussing all the ways your food affects your body, and I’m sharing all of my favorite superfoods that can help your body get back on track. The role that food plays in your hormone levels is one of my favorite topics, and many women don’t realize that your gut health directly impacts your hormone balance. This can impact many varied aspects of your health including weight, fatigue, insomnia, libido, and fertility. It’s time we talk about how food can begin to bal

What We’re Talking About In This Episode! How she realized the popular advice wasn’t working for her clients The importance of simplicity and having your system set up Success stories from people who have solved more than weight loss issues Her opinions on snacking and fruit   Episode Summary: If you’re struggling with weight loss resistance even though you’re following all the “rules” you keep hearing, food intolerances might be the culprit. In today’s episode, we talk to fitness and nutrition expert JJ Virgin about food intolerances and the myriad of symptoms they can cause, as well as how simple it is to fix. JJ Virgin is a celebrity nutrition and fitness expert who helps eliminate food and carb intolerances to help transform your health and life. She appears on PBS, the Dr. Oz Show, Rachel Ray, Access Hollywood, and the Today Show. She also has four New York Times best-selling books, as well as the host of the popular JJ Virgin Lifestyle Podcast. We talk about some of the common causes of food intole

What We’re Talking About In This Episode! How to reduce or eliminate sugar from your diet in 5 simple steps! Some of the scary stats on sugar Some of the common places sugar is hiding that we may not realize The benefits of reducing or eliminating your sugar intake   Episode Summary Today we are discussing one of the most toxic relationships in everyone’s lives, sugar! I will be breaking down the 5 simple steps it takes to break up with sugar, and explain why living without sugar is the key to a better life. In our modern-day society, sugar is almost unavoidable and indistinguishable, most of the time you don’t even know you are consuming it. Almost 75% of the food in the grocery store has added sweetener, and yet we continue to put these chemicals into our bodies and end up feeling terrible. The World Health Organization stated in 2015 that sugars should take up 5% of our diet. However, this is not the case for many people, and your health is suffering because of it! If you are thinking about breaking u

What We’re Talking About In This Episode Issues the pill can cause that doctors don’t often talk about Jolene’s personal story and why she chose to focus on this aspect of women’s health A look into some of the research that indicates that post-birth control side effects are real Preventative measures women can take to avoid long-term effects of the pill, and healthy ways to go off of it   Episode Summary Are you one of the many women who’ve experienced symptoms after going off of birth control, only for your doctor to tell you it’s all in your head? Today we’re talking to Dr. Jolene Brighten, the leading expert in post birth control syndrome, about what doctors don’t say about the pill, what women can do to manage the side effects, and coming off the pill safely. Dr. Jolene is a functional medicine naturopathic doctor and is the founder of Rubus Health. She focuses on helping women who want to go off the pill and balance their hormones as well as those who want to stay on the pill while preventing long-

What We're Talking About In This Episode! The symptoms of Rushing Woman's Syndrome and how you can deal with it How to listen to your body and understand what it's asking from you More on my journey of radical self-healing, and how you can experience the same results! What your body really needs to heal   Episode Summary Today we are diving into a topic that just might save your life! Are you ready for the power of natural solutions? This episode is packed with changes that you can implement starting today to change your life for tomorrow. In this episode, I want to teach you about Rushing Woman's Syndrome, or what is scientifically known as a sympathetic nervous system dominance, and results in you feeling ‘wired and tired’. Coming from a place of experience, I can tell you that Rushing Woman's syndrome is something that a lot of women deal with. It can cause stress, exhaustion, mood issues, headaches, pain, weight imbalance and a sense of urgency in your everyday life. Let me help you learn how to list

What We're Talking About In This Episode! The 3 components of getting slimmer and looking younger Dr. Kellyann's 3 pronged approaches to begin healing from the inside out The powers of bone broth and incorporating it into intermittent fasting The importance of self-love, no matter what state your body is in   Episode Summary: Almost all of us have at some point struggled with the proverbial “pooch”, that bit of stubborn fat on the belly. And who wouldn’t want to be a little bit slimmer, look and feel younger, and be healthier overall in 21 days? Today we’re talking to Dr. Kellyann Petrucci about the dangers of inflammation, her 3 pronged approach to healing the gut and the powers of collagen. Dr. Kellyann is a noted women’s nutritionist and NY Times best-selling author of Dr. Kellyann’s Bone Broth Diet, weekly contributor to the Dr. Oz Show, and is the host of the PBS Special “21 Days to a Slimmer, Younger You”. Today we talk about how she discovered her bone broth solution and some simple ways for us to

What We’re Talking About In This Episode! My journey to wellness after battling migraines, extra weight, and an unhealthy lifestyle The unexpected solution to radical self-healing A look ahead at what we’re going to be talking about on Essentially You, and some of the exciting guests we’re going to be hearing from!   Episode Summary: Welcome to Essentially You! All about reinventing your health with safe effective natural solutions and powerful lifestyle changes. My goal is to provide you with natural remedies, protocols, and solutions so you can make a decision about your health. We are a community of women navigating decisions about health and wellbeing, and I want to help you become the CEO of your own health care. I am your host, Dr. Mariza Snyder. As a result of head trauma when I was young my health began to deteriorate. I was told I would have to live with my migraine pain, and the pain took over my life. I was introduced to Holistic Medicine and although I entered into it with a bit of skepticism,

In this episode, we're giving you a taste of what to expect on Essentially You, including a bit about me, Dr. Mariza Snyder, who we're going to be hearing from, what we're going to be talking about, and how it all comes together to help you live a healthier, more fulfilling life!  Essentially You is all about reinventing your health with safer, more effective natural solutions and powerful lifestyle changes so you can become the CEO of your health. Host Dr. Mariza Snyder provides you natural remedies, protocols, and effective solutions both from her own knowledge and expertise on the topic, as well as through conversations with many of the leading health practitioners, researchers and experts today. These episodes will leave you feeling empowered to make educated decisions about you and your family's health.   Resources Mentioned: Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Please review us on iTunes. And, if you haven’t already, SUBSCRIBE!