Dr. Mariza Snyder is a functional practitioner and women’s hormone expert. She dispels the common misconceptions that PMS and period problems are normal. There are so many things you can do to balance your hormones and eliminate these painful cycles. Dr. Snyder takes a holistic approach and encourages you to focus on your diet as a means of controlling your blood sugar and gut, as these are the primary culprits and indicators of hormonal imbalances in women.    Takeaways: [4:00] Coming off the birth control pill  [5:30] What are the root causes and triggers of period problems?  [7:30] The hormonal changes you experience on a 28 day cycle will affect your stress tolerance and energy levels throughout the month.  [8:50] If you accept your natural cycle, you will be more likely to give yourself  grace and create a lifestyle that compliments your body’s needs.  [10:15] Perimenopausal: Without progesterone you may experience more PMS symptoms.  [11:20] Insulin resistance: Unforeseen complications of menopause  [15:00] Your body goes into SOS mode anytime you experience a blood sugar spike [16:50] Be conscious of your diet’s effect on your mental and physical health [19:00] Do not have dessert for breakfast! [20:00] It is so important for women to walk after meals [24:20] If you have period problemsBloodSugar and Metabolism are the first things to adress [26:29] When insulin is high or deregulated we start to see an increase in Estradiol  [28:00] You need diverse veggies,fruits and fermented veggies to support your hormonal health [30:00] Blood Sugar, Gut and Liver health are good indicators of symptoms of severe PMS.   Mentioned in Episode: Hormone Relief Summit: https://reliefsummit.com/ “Essentially You” Podcast: https://drmariza.com/podcast/   Twitter: “You are literally not the same woman you were two weeks ago because your hormones are not where they were! Testosterone is down, Progesterone is down and  Estrogen is down!  [7:30]   “90% of adults experience blood sugar spikes the equivalent of someone having type 2 diabetes and every time you have one of those spikes above 140mg per deciliter; instant inflammatory response!  [15:38]   “If you have dessert for breakfast it will take 48 hours for your body to recover from that meal. [19:03]   “When you are focusing on the foods to nourish your gut, nourish your liver, stabilize your blood sugar, it’s like the trifecta of ensuring that your hormones are working properly.” [24:30     Podcast Disclaimer:  https://resources.thespadr.com/the-womans-doctor/#disclaimer