Dr. Mariza Snyder is an author, wellness practitioner, sought-after lecturer, and creator of the Women’s Balance Summit. In today's podcast episode, she joins JJ to talk about the amazing benefits of essential oils and how you can use them to take back your health! Listen as Dr. Mariza explains the link between cravings and stress, and how essential oils can help you maintain your sense of calm so you don't fall prey to sugar cravings. Dr. Mariza also shares the best essential oils for balancing your hormones, including her powerful Hormone Synergy Blend that can help with everything from PMS symptoms and brain fog to memory and mood issues. Essential oils have been used for healing for thousands of years, and Dr. Mariza reveals the reasons why!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Dr. Mariza Snyder’s free Vitality Bundle by going to JJVirgin.com/drmariza.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Stress and sugar can become an extremely vicious cycle that feed off one another. Using essential oils can help reduce your stress levels so you don't fall prey to sugar cravings. Dr. Mariza uses her Hormone Synergy Blend to help with PMS symptoms, stress, mood support, and issues with memory and brain fog. Her powerful blend includes essential oils like clary sage, lavender, geranium, bergamot, and ylang ylang. Not all essential oils are created equal! It's key to do your research to find out the origin of the oils and the type of purification practices that are used.   Episode Play-By-Play [1:48] Dr. Mariza’s career briefing [3:01] How Dr. Mariza became interested in essential oils [4:04] Essential oils can help with everything from fighting sugar cravings to balancing your hormones. [6:43] The connection between sugar cravings and stress [8:32] Essential oils can be an incredible ally in reducing stress.  [9:10] Lavender and bergamot have been shown to decrease cortisol levels and lower your heart rate. [10:51] The best essential oils for balancing your hormones [13:27] Dr. Mariza recommends using a 10 mL glass rollerball bottle for your oils. [14:00] Dr. Mariza’s Hormone Synergy Blend can help with PMS symptoms, stress, and mood support, as well as with memory issues and brain fog.  [15:42] A carrier oil is a fatty oil that dilutes the blend and helps with absorption. [17:19] The history and uses of essential oils [18:15] Why essential oils have recently become more popular [19:06] Not all essential oils are created equal! [21:48] Get Dr. Mariza’s free Vitality Bundle [23:08] Your breakfast sets the pace for the entire day! That’s why JJ created All-In-One Protein Shakes to start your day right. [23:55] Listener’s question: Why do I have sugar cravings and what can I do about them? [24:30] Stress can trigger sugar cravings because it lowers your serotonin and dopamine levels.   Mentioned in this episode: The Virgin Diet jjvirgin.com All-In-One Protein Shakes JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube