Thanks for your comments on my previous post on genetic polymorphism, as well as your feedback on the 23andMe test. People were very interested in the test and I really do think it is comprehensive and affordable. Make sure you use my link and you’ll get a discount....
Dr. Ritamarie
How Your Blood Chemistry & Functional Testing Dictates How You Feel…Really!
As your own health detective and health advocate you should consider doing some testing to see what’s really going on in your body. This is especially important if you’ve been feeling a bit off, have unexplained symptoms, or are finding that belly fat is sticking...
Do you have a blood sugar problem? I did!
In my practice, I have found that about 50% of my clients have a problem with their blood sugar and something called insulin resistance. Yes - 50%! It is the root cause of many health symptoms and diseases. Yet many people don’t...
Practitioner Corner: Genetic Polymorphism: When Eating Good Food Makes You Feel Bad
I did enjoy hearing from a few of you on the topic of oxalate sensitivity, my previous post on this topic. Today I will be talking about something called genetic polymorphism, and specifically how a particular polymorphism makes it hard for the body to excrete sulfur...
The Science of Having FUN! It Truly is the Best Medicine!
Someone once told me that if you’re having too much fun in life, you can’t be healthy! I remember saying, “What? That is totally not true! To me, having fun is a requirement for good health!” What do you think? Perhaps that...
5 Tips to Reduce Your Stress (Happy National Stress Awareness Day!)
I just recently heard that April 16th was National Stress Awareness Day…I wonder if April 15th being the dreaded tax deadline has anything to do with the date for this stress-related holiday! We are all so stressed these days. And when you’re stressed, the stress...
Oxalate Sensitivity: When Eating Good Food Makes You Feel Bad
As promised in my previous blog, “When Eating More Greens is Not a Good Idea”, today I’m providing more detail on the five specific – although rare - instances where greens may cause worsening symptoms in your client. Today I’ll...
Reset Your Hormones, Detox & Rev Up Your Energy! Part 5
How is that spring cleaning going? Feeling detoxed, more vibrant and energized? And your hormones are likely to be more in balance as well. Over the past several blogs I have introduced you to 4 of my 5 favorite natural cleansing...
Reset Your Hormones with Avocado – Detox & Rev Up Your Energy! Part 4
Did you enjoy trying burdock root in my Liver Lover’s Gomashio recipe from my previous blog post? It’s good isn’t it? And dare I say that it will get your bile flowing, which helps clean out all of those environmental toxins you are exposed to every day; improving...
Reset Your Hormones with Burdock Root, Detox & Rev Up Your Energy! Part 3
Are you feeling a new spring in your step yet? Along with renewed energy, maybe you are even noticing a bit less belly as you try on your warmer weather clothes? You should be if you are following my advice and incorporating my favorite natural cleansing foods into...







