Is everyone enjoying their summer? It is always so wonderful to be a bit off the usual schedule, enjoying relaxed time with your children, extended family, and friends; vacationing and traveling, and just being on a lazier schedule much of the time. But if you are...
The other day someone asked me a question about summertime reading. “Dr. Ritamarie, what books do you suggest I read this summer that will really have an impact on my health?” That question made me think about the many books that I have read that can teach, inspire,...
I shared a picture on Facebook last week of a dessert I made for my 30th wedding anniversary celebration. It got a LOT of likes and comments, as well as requests for the recipe, so I thought it best to post it here. It's actually a variation of a very easy recipe I...
I have a friend who often craves chocolate. You know what her solution is to her cravings? She eats more chocolate! But that’s not the right solution at all! So for all of you out there who suffer from cravings (and yes, I occasionally have that craving for a sweet...
July is a big travel month so I thought it would be a good time to remind you (and encourage you!) to spend a little extra time including “health” as part of your vacation planning this year. Just by giving a little extra thought to how you can maintain your healthy...
Many of the practitioners that I work with find summertime a real struggle; the kids might be at home since school is out, or there may be family vacations, travel, and other distractions (I mean, you can’t really say “no” to that all-day neighborhood BBQ, right?)....
This is a meal I frequently make when I have a busy day filled with calls and other appointments. I often pair it with sliced tomatoes. It's a simple meal, quick and easy, but very yummy and filling. I'll sprinkle them with kelp powder if I need a power meal. ...
Some 70% of Americans are sleep deprived. Are you one of them? If so, your body is likely suffering from poorer detoxification, lowered immunity, inefficient fat burning, increased insulin sensitivity, increased inflammation, and increased risk for disease. Who knew a...
I get a lot of questions from practitioners about clients who have gallstones, cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder), or who have already had their gallbladder removed. What special considerations are needed to manage these types of issues? Well first, let...