I hope you're enjoying this blog post series, and that you are seeing why it is so important to ask your client the right in-depth questions as well as know the most useful functional testing available for a given set of...
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. Today I will be talking about something called...
Today's guest post is from my friend and colleague Bridgit Danner she's an acupuncturist and a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner who specializes in women' s health.. She's also the founder of the Women's Wellness Summit. This is a great article about...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
This week's recipe is a recipe from Aunt Sue's Recipe Collection inside Dr. Ritamarie's book, Unstoppable Health. Superfood Energy Bars Ingredients: 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup dates OR 1/4 cup Chia Gel sweetened with low-glycemic...
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...