How strong are your bones? If you’re like most people, you probably have no idea. Women are often offered a bone density test as a part of an annual exam once they hit menopause, so if you’re “of that age” your bone strength may have already been tested. If you’re...
Month: April 2011
Reversing Diabetes Action Day: Alex Ortner’s Story
I was moved by Alex Ortner's sharing about the making of the film, "Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days" and how passion, purpose and persistence saw a group of visionaries through to completion and the making of a film that changes lives. Here's how Alex Ortner...
Raw Food Recipes: New Vegan “Egg” Salad and Chocolate Easter Eggs
I made changes to a couple of my gluten-free raw foods recipes on Easter and I thought I would share the recipes and the results. The changes resulted from using the ingredients I had on hand then realizing I needed to double it mid way through. The "No Egg" Salad...
Bone Breaking Facts About Your Bones – Part 2
April 28, 2011 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET In part one of the Bone Breaking Facts About Your Bones, Dr. Ritamarie covered the risks involved with having weak bones and things that can cause them to be weak. She touched on osteoporosis and osteopenia. This week,...
Raw Food Recipes for Gluten Free Easter
This weekend the Christian world celebrates Easter, a holiday of rebirth. The Jewish celebration of Passover was a few days ago, and the pagan rebirth celebration of Ostara happens right at the spring equinox, which was March 21. All three celebrations occur in...
What to do if You End Up in the Hospital
April 22, 2011 - 9am PT, 10am MT, 11am CT, 12pm ET For the last two weeks, Dr. Ritamarie has covered reasons that hospitals can actually make you sicker and she's given you some great strategies on how to stay healthy and out of the hospital. In this final bonus...
3 Life Saving Reasons to Stay Out of the Hospital – Part 2
Last time, Dr. Ritamarie uncovered why hospitals make you sicker and what hospitals don’t know about getting you well. In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie will share with you some tips and strategies for keeping you healthy and staying out of the hospitals. For tips and...
Raw Foods Recipes: Sweets for Easter and Special Occasions
When I first made the connection between the M&Ms and ice cream I was eating daily and the health challenges I was experiencing, it came as quite a shock. Sure, there were other things contributing to my failing health, but the ones that hurt the most to let go...
What Dangers Lurk Within Hospital Walls
I visited the hospital a few weeks ago. Not for me or any of my kids…fortunately. My brother in law was diagnosed with lung cancer late last year and has been in the hospital for over two months after complications as a result of surgery. He opted for conventional...
3 Life Saving Reasons to Stay Out of the Hospital – Part 1
What hospitals don’t know about getting and keeping you well could cost you your life. Hospitals are known for pumping patients full of pharmaceuticals and feeding them unhealthy foods. In this first of a two-part series, Dr. Ritamarie will open your eyes to why...