by Dr. Ritamarie
In the previous post in this series, I explained how sugar addiction impairs dopamine, serotonin and opioid signaling in the brain, and how the modern instant gratification lifestyles make sugar addiction worse. This is why the bootcamp “dieting” mentality using pure...Read More
by Dr. Ritamarie
Are you hooked on sugar? Do you need pastries and donuts to get through the day? Do you crave sweets and can’t do without desserts? Do you reach for sugar when you are stressed? Or, if you are a practitioner, do you wonder why it is harder to get your clients with a...Read More
by Dr. Ritamarie
Whether you are trying the Whole 30 diet, an elimination diet, or just trying to kick your sugar habit once and for all- there are more alternatives than ever. However, there is a lot of misinformation out there and you need to be careful which sugar alternative you...Read More
by Ritamarie Loscalzo
Even though I haven't been 100%, I made huge commitment in 2020 to get at least 7-8 hours of sleep every night. However, we don't only need adequate sleep, we need quality sleep. What is quality sleep? Our bodies naturally regenerate during certain hours of the night...Read More
by Dr. Ritamarie
Valentine's day is on the horizon- another national sugar holiday day in the United States. Filling up on sweets and snuggling close with your honey sounds good in theory, but the romantic mood might be overshadowed by sugar's certain hangover. Your waistline expands,...Read More
by Ritamarie Loscalzo
Ever wonder why you can't diet or exercise your weight down to where you'd like it? Or, have you ever thought about why you have a spare tire around your midline, even though the scale says you're not overweight? Resistant weight loss and belly fat are intimately...Read More
by Ritamarie Loscalzo
If you find yourself cranky, tired or irritable if you miss a meal, you are not alone. Most of us have been told to eat more frequent, smaller meals to avoid that uncomfortable “crashing” feeling accompanied by low blood sugar. I am here to tell you what...Read More
by Dr. Ritamarie
If the scent of popcorn makes you absolutely weak in the knees, you are human. Before I started my health journey, I used to love movie theater popcorn coated in butter and all of that salt- with a side of M&Ms. While popcorn is technically a whole grain, there are...Read More
by Dr. Ritamarie
Have you ever been in a conversation with someone and had a difficult time hearing and understanding their words? Ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there? Do you have trouble focusing, remembering tasks or making it through reading an article to the...Read More
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