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...
sleep and hormone balance
Radio Show: Why Your Body and Mind Need Sleep
Host and Guest Speaker: Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo interviews Geo Espinosa, N.D., L.Ac, CNS In this show you'll learn: Why sleep is important How sleep detoxes the brain The main hormones that are affected when you don't get enough good quality sleep...
Radio Show: Rebalance Your Hormones With a Gut-Smart Diet
Host and Guest Speaker: Host: Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo interviews Donna Gates In this show you'll learn: The connection between your gut and your hormones. What a gut-smart diet is, what a gene-smart diet is, and the differences between the two. Suggestions for simple...
The Top Ten Hormone Balancing Foods for Energy, Fitness and Fun!
I love working with hormones. When we can bring balance to hormones, everything starts to improve. When I say hormone balance, you, like most people , probably start thinking about menopause, PMS, loss of libido and other female issues. Yet there is so much more,...
Sleep: Nature’s Powerful Inner Healer
Sleep is non-negotiable when it comes to healing. There’s no amount of parsley, power exercises, or positive thinking that will make up for poor sleep habits.
Dr. Ritamarie’s Sleep Commitment Blog Day 5
I am back after a couple of days hiatus. I got back into the rat race, stayed up until 4AM an was too embarrassed and tired to write. I am back on track tonight. It's jusrt about midnight. I did eat after 8 as I hadn't eaten much all day as I went from all to call. ...
Optimizing Melatonin for a Sound Night’s Sleep: Dr. Ritamarie’s Sleep and Appreciaton Blog Day 4
We sprung the clocks ahead, which means I got out of bed at 11, not 10 as I thought. I went to bed at midnight. That means I slept 10 hours. Congratulations me. I was full of energy all day, went for a 3 mile run and got a lot of work done. But there are so many...
Burn Fat While you Sleep: Growth Hormone Tidbits for Dr. Ritamarie’s Sleep Commitment Blog Day 3
I am happy to report that after going to bed at almost 2 last night, I did indeed stay there for 8 hours. I woke up at 8 feeling ready to go, but because I committed to 8 hours, I fell back to sleep until 10. I am doing much better tonight. After I finish writing...