Cortisol is a critical hormone in the body that works on the Goldilocks principle - not too little, not too much - we need it “just right.” Cortisol testing is important for people suffering from fatigue, loss of libido, and brain fog. If you’re a Health and Wellness...
Adrenal Fatigue
Grain Free Keto-Friendly Plant-based Bagels
These bagels are just what you've been looking for! A grain-free completely plant-based bagel for your avocado “toast,” or just to satisfy that comfort-food feeling without compromising your health. With just four simple ingredients, you can use different herbs and...
The Crucial Role of Hormone Metabolite Testing in Understanding Endocrine Health
Hormones are critical messengers that regulate just about every function in the body, from growth and development to metabolism and reproduction. Hormone imbalances can cause weight gain, fatigue, mood swings, and infertility, to name just a few. Nutritional...
The Perfect Refried Bean Recipe for Taco Tuesday!
The Refried Beans is a recipe from Dr. Ritamarie’s A Taste of Mexico in the Body FREEDOM Nutrition Lab recipe collection. You can have a healthy fiesta for Cinco De Mayo with this energizing Mexican side dish. This dish is flavored with anti-inflammatory spices and...
Unlocking the Mysteries of Adrenal Testing: From Blood Work to Saliva and Beyond
Adrenal testing helps healthcare professionals evaluate the function of the adrenal glands, which play an essential role in regulating the body's response to stress, blood pressure, and metabolism. Adrenal testing can be done using different methods, including blood,...
Adrenal Booster Blueberry Green Smoothie
This Adrenal Booster Blueberry Green Smoothie is nutrient-dense and full of minerals and adaptogens to help get your hormones in balance. This week's we have a recipe that will get you energized for your day. To feel energized, we need all of the chemical pathways to...
The Pregnenolone Steal: How Chronic Stress Affects Hormonal Balance
Hormones play a crucial role in many bodily functions, including metabolism, growth, and reproductive health. Chronic stress can affect the production of many important hormones, including estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and DHEA. When cortisol, the stress...
Balancing from Within: Energizing Vegetable Spread to Nourish Your Hormones
A Vegetable Spread to Restart Your Energy Daily This week’s recipe, Boost Your Energy Vegetable Spread, will help you to harmonize your sex hormones. This is a low-stress recipe that comes together super quick. Meals should be fun and enjoyable to keep blood sugar and...
The Power of Balance: How Adrenal Balancing Protocols Can Transform Your Health
How does the adrenal gland function in your body? The human body is a complex machine, and its intricate workings involve a multitude of different systems and organs. One of the most important systems in the body is the endocrine system, which is responsible for...
Energy Boosting, Adrenal-Loving Mushroom Soup
Here is an adrenal-loving mushroom soup that is very quick and easy to prepare, even when you don’t have the energy to cook. This delicious, creamy soup is super easy to make when you just don’t feel like you have the energy to make dinner. Just throw half in the...