Ritamarie Loscalzo
7 Simple Strategies to Reduce Stubborn Belly Fat and Persistent Brain Fog
Brain fog and belly fat are complaints I hear often in my practice. In fact, I think they are almost epidemic. In my experience, the most common cause of both is stress. When you experience stressful situations, your adrenal glands take action to protect you and...
Recipe: Chocolate Candy
Who says you can't be healthy and eat your sweets too? The following recipe will a big hit with kids of all ages, and it can be used in many variations too! Although this recipe is from my Ingredients: 1/8 cup unrefined raw coconut oil 1/4 cup raw, organic coconut...
Your Brain on Gluten, Warm and Immune Boosting Vegetable Soup Recipe and, Travel and Speaking Plans
Recipe: Warm and Immune Boosting Vegetable Soup
A filling and delicious soup combining raw and lightly cooked vegetables, rich in warming and immune enhancing herbs and omega 3 rich seeds. Just what we need at the changing of the seasons! Warm and Immune Boosting Vegetable Soup Ingredients: 1 head broccoli 1/2 cup...
Your Brain on Gluten: It’s Not a Pretty Picture!
Gluten has a long-standing association with damaging inflammation. If you’re eating gluten grains, you’ll have a gluten brain. Find out what that means.
Practitioner Corner: Genes and Thyroid
I've been very fascinated with the effects of genes on health. Not that I take the stance of blaming things on genes. Rather it's from the standpoint of modifying the epigenic expression via diet, lifestyle and targeted supplementation. Here’s something from Dr. Ben...
Recipe: Spinach Pumpkin Pesto
This versatile low fat, vegan version of pesto is great in a wrap or as a party dip with some crudites. Spinach Pumpkin Pesto Ingredients: 1 cup pumpkin seeds, soaked 1 teaspoon garlic granules 2 cups spinach 3 tablespoons lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup fresh...