The Wellness Mama Podcast

Episode Highlights With Marisol from Queen of the ThronesHow to properly use castor oil for hairThe myth that castor oil “grows” hair and what it actually does instead Less is more with castor oil and hair… for skin, more is ok, but for hair, the right amount is important — how much do you put in your hair Golden castor oil for skin, but for hair, black castor oil is better depending on hair typeHow to do a natural hot oil hair treatment with castor oilWhat to know about lash serums and why it is really important to use natural products around the eyes, especially What to know about castor oil packs and how to use themResources We MentionQueen of the ThronesThe Body Electric: Electromagnetism And The Foundation Of Life by Robert Becker and Gary Selden

Episode Highlights With Dr. MarisolHow castor oil was Cleopatra's ancient beauty secret Cleopatra was actually Macedonian, and how she likely used castor oil in her beauty routineShe was the first beauty influencer in the world using castor oil, and what we can still learn from her todayMarisol was a beauty queen, and beauty has always been an area of interest for herWhat we can learn from grandmothers when it comes to beauty secrets The principle of like attracts like and why oil can be so helpful on the skinHow to use castor oil to nourish the skin, cleanse the skin, and as a deep moisturizer A super simple castor oil routine for nourished skinHow to use castor oil to remove eye makeupCastor oil naturally contains vitamin E, which nourishes the skinWhy you shouldn't add coconut oil to castor oilCastor oil ranks very low on the comedogenic scale The real deal on castor oil plus baking soda and how to use this on skinUnderstanding castor oil and dry brushing How to use castor oil for oil pulling and how it works faster than other oils! My top tips for using castor oil in the bathroomResources We MentionQueen of the Thrones

Episode Highlights With Dr. Mariza SnyderWhy there are so many myths around perimenopause and menopauseMenopause was somewhat considered a disease state due to a knowledge gap in the healthcare systemThe five biggest myths about perimenopause and menopause Perimenopause sets off an acceleration of events that creates more risk for chronic problems down the roadThe myth of weight gain and why it isn’t inevitable How to focus on metabolic health during perimenopause and menopauseWays to use essential oils to support hormones and healthResources We MentionDr. Mariza Snyder - WebsiteThe Essential Oils Menopause Solution by Dr. Mariza Snyder

Episode Highlights With Dr. Mariza SnyderHer perimenopause journey and how it started postpartumThings to pay attention to as signs of perimenopause Lab tests to know if you might be in perimenopauseProgesterone can be a signal of perimenopause and how to keep an eye on itWays to support progesterone naturally Melatonin levels drop during perimenopause Essential oils that can help with hormones and sleepWays to support muscle and bone health and maintain good body composition during perimenopause and menopause Yet more reasons to get enough protein, especially 30-40 grams of protein first thing in the morning Resources We MentionDr. Mariza Snyder - WebsiteThe Essential Oils Menopause Solution by Dr. Mariza SnyderKion AminosLevels