Digestive problems are practically an epidemic in today’s world of fast food, antibiotics and hormone fed meat. Low energy, digestive troubles, brain fog and sinus problems are just a few of the many health woes people suffer. Health starts and is maintained in the...
Undiagnosed food allergies, even to highly nutritious foods like broccoli or blueberries, can induce immune responses that leave you ill. Here are some scary facts: According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 3 million children under age 18...
Obesity, stress, depression and lack of physical health are at an all-time high in our society. These are symptoms of the root cause of decreased physical activity, play and pleasure in life. Dr. Ritamarie talks often about nutrition, exercise, sleep, supplements,...
Imagine never again having to even think about your weight or what you can and can’t eat, or feel guilty when you don’t follow through. Imagine the freedom of feeling energetic and vibrant ALL THE TIME. Imagine the feeling of having fun everyday…an integral part of...
ADD and ADHD diagnoses are on the rise. The American Psychiatric Association states in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) that 3%-7% of school-aged children have ADHD. Teachers report lack of focus in classrooms. Parents...
It’s the same thing year after year. People gorge themselves throughout the holiday season and then resolve that come January they are back on track to lose weight. This year, try something different. Shape up FOR the holidays...
It’s that time of year again. Holiday parties abound and along with it come the growing waistline. This year don’t trade your skinny jeans for sweatpants. Events with friends and family should be all about feeling good, not guilty! You can enjoy feeling...
Sleep is often taken for granted when people go looking for lifestyle changes that will make a dramatic difference in their health. I should know. I've just discovered personally what happens when you push your body's sleep...
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if you're a vegan, vegetarian, raw food enthusiast, food allergy sufferer or just someone who wants to eat more healthfully and manage your weight, this is a challenging time of year. What typically happens after you eat the...
At some point in time, most of us get lost on our paths to good health. We overeat, indulge in choices not good for us, and stop exercising. These choices tend to take a huge toll on our bodies creating a myriad of dis-ease and...