Our world today has us living in an extreme high-tech environment. In the period of one day, you can spend up to 10 hours sitting and staring at a computer or other electronic device. As you do this, your body becomes tense. ...
As a functional medicine and nutritional endocrinology practitioner, I see the power of food as medicine in action all the time. It's important for optimal immunity, detoxification and digestive function. It's critical for hormone balance. It's also...
Most of you have heard about probiotics. It's a topic in the news more and more these days. There is also at least one probiotic yogurt advertised on TV that guarantees the relief of digestive symptoms such as gas and bloating....
I recently returned from attending a very successful conference with fellow health practitioners. Along with the valuable information that is always so positively received by attendees, participants also routinely give high ratings to the numerous networking...
I love to prepare food, and often just empty my fridge and throw together a meal based on the veggies and other healthy foods that I have on hand. I use a lot of herbs and spice in everything I prepare. Not only do these simple additions add wonderful and even exotic...
I spend a lot of time talking to clients about digestive health issues. We usually begin the conversation by discussing what they have been eating that is potentially an issue for them. Food sensitivities are often the culprit here, such as sensitivities with gluten,...
In my last several blogs I talked about how to keep healthy while traveling and on vacation. I recommended nutrition and lifestyle tips to help you survive health missteps while traveling on an airplane, while staying in hotels, and even while eating on the road. I...
Is everyone enjoying their summer? It is always so wonderful to be a bit off the usual schedule, enjoying relaxed time with your children, extended family, and friends; vacationing and traveling, and just being on a lazier...
The other day someone asked me a question about summertime reading. “Dr. Ritamarie, what books do you suggest I read this summer that will really have an impact on my health?” That question made me think about the many books that I have read that can teach, inspire,...
I shared a picture on Facebook last week of a dessert I made for my 30th wedding anniversary celebration. It got a LOT of likes and comments, as well as requests for the recipe, so I thought it best to post it here. It's actually...