Just for fun, and because it's almost summer...here's another great recipe from the G.R.E.E.N. Cleanse recipe guide! Vanilla Blueberry Green Smoothie: Ingredients: 1/2 cup water 1 cup romaine lettuce 1 cup spinach 1 cup sprouts, your choice 1 cup frozen...
Month: May 2013
Practitioner Corner: Restoring Gut Balance for Optimal Health
Background of these articles: Health and Wellness Coaches are springing up all over the place. And rightly so. As a society, we need to learn to eat, live, move, and breathe in ways that support vibrant health, rather than drain it. Welcome to "Dr Ritamarie's...
The Unexpected Side Effects of Detox That Lead to Greater Healing
Many people are aware of the important of detoxification. We take in toxins via our food, water, air, dental work, and even from the land itself. Those toxins get trapped in our tissues and wreak all kinds of havoc on our bodies, resulting in a whole host of ailments....
Garlic and Detoxification: The Possible Side Effects
The question has been brought up in my support calls over the years about some of the well-known detoxification foods, and their potential for side effects. I thought I’d share some information about one of the most amazing foods on the planet: garlic. Garlic is a...
Dr. Ritamarie’s GREEN “Thyme” Machine Recipe: Green Smoothie
Dr. Ritamarie's GREEN "Thyme" Machine Ingredients: 2 cups dino kale 2 cups spinach 1 green apple 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen 1 lemon or lime, juice of 2 twigs fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried water as needed for blending Directions: Remove stems from the kale....
Easy Raw Gluten Free Low Glycemic Recipe: Eric’s Cheesy Guacamole
My son Eric loves raw cashew cheese. And he loves guacamole. So he decided to combine the two and the result was delightfully delicious! Try it for yourself. Eric's "Cheesy" Guacamole: Ingredients: 1 recipe guacamole – your favorite or ours, below: 2 large avocados...
The Critical Role of Iodine Balance for Optimal Energy
Iodine is an essential mineral. It has a number of essential functions in your body, including thyroid balance. Here in the west, we are suffering from an epidemic of thyroid deficiency. Dr. David Brownstein has written an entire book about iodine. It’s called...
Quick and Easy Low Glycemic, Gluten and Dairy Free Lemon Cheese Cake with Chocolate Sauce
Sometimes when you're in a hurry, you may be tempted to reach for something quick and easy and not so good for your body. I made this easy recipe after dinner on the fly on Mother's Day. My husband had made me a delicious meal and I coyly asked, "What's for dessert?...
Drastic Measures: Do We Really Need to Fear Our Genes?
By now most people have heard the shocking news about Angelina Jolie's drastic decision to have a double mastectomy, and potential upcoming hysterectomy. Why did she decide to do such a radical thing? Did she have breast cancer? The answer is no. She discovered she...
How Happy Are Your Hormones? PLUS Recipe for a Low-Glycemic Lemon/Chocolate Cheesecake
Share this Newsletter Share: In this Issue Personal Note: from Dr. Ritamarie Featured Article: How Happy Are Your Hormones? Practitioner Corner: Gut Healing Recipe Corner: Low-Glycemic Lemon Chocolate Dessert Featured Video Dr. Ritamarie’s own healing journey comes to life. Vibrant Living Store Special The Gut Rejuvenating Easy Energizing Natural Cleanse Complete with over 200 recipes; day-by-day menu planners, detoxification guidelines; and a health-boosting array of e-books, audios, and more. Click HERE to Save $200 Vibrant Health Solutions Radio Show Upcoming Radio Shows Longevity Secrets Your Mama Never Taught You: Beyond the search for the fountain of youth, explore leading edge science for living a long and healthy life. Recent Radio Show Replays The Critical Role of Detoxification in Hormone Balance: A very popular show indeed about the surprising role of your liver in hormone balance. Maintaining Iodine Balance for Optimal Energy: Strategies for overcoming environmental antagonists to iodine, supporting thyroid health, and so much more! Click HERE to follow Dr Ritamarie on Blog Talk Radio and never miss a show! Upcoming Events with Dr. Ritamarie SHINE: Secrets to Happy Hormones, Invigorating Nutrition and Endless Energy – Part 3 Thurs. May […]