Published May 6, 2021

Marianna Hewitt: Gorgeous Skin, Gut Health, Beauty Secrets + Bloating

Beauty influencer Marianna Hewitt shares her journey in social media, the philosophy behind her clean beauty brand Summer Fridays, and her transformative wellness practices, highlighting the importance of niche content, effective ingredients, and personalized health.
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  • Healing Practices

    Marianna Hewitt shares her journey with functional medicine, emphasizing the importance of personalized healing practices. She describes how a bone broth fast and specific dietary changes significantly improved her skin and overall well-being. highlights the lengthy process of gut healing, which can take up to two years, but notes Marianna's impressive early progress.

    My skin was so clear, my eyes were so clear, I felt so good. And then that really jump started everything else that we did from there.

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    Marianna also stresses the value of finding a functional medicine doctor and getting personalized lab tests to tailor treatments to individual needs 1 2.

       

    Dietary Changes

    Marianna discusses the specific dietary changes she made for better health, including eliminating inflammatory foods and finding delicious alternatives. She mentions her love for almond cheese and cassava flour tortillas, which have become staples in her diet. and Marianna agree that the availability of healthy alternatives has made it easier to maintain a nutritious diet without feeling deprived.

    There are so many great alternatives. If there's something that you had before that you think you can no longer eat, there is a gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined, sugar free option.

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    Marianna emphasizes that these changes have led to more food freedom and less restriction, allowing her to enjoy a variety of foods without negative health impacts 1 3.

       

    Functional Medicine

    Marianna's experience with functional medicine began as a way to take control of her health during the pandemic. She explains how working with helped her identify the root causes of her health issues, leading to significant improvements. The process involved lab tests, dietary changes, and supplements tailored to her specific needs.

    I have so much more food freedom now, and I'm so much less restrictive than I was before, and I'm actually eating more food, and I have more options of food, and I feel way better.

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    Marianna notes that sharing her journey on social media has sparked interest and curiosity among her followers, encouraging them to explore their own paths to wellness 4 5.