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...
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...
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...
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...
Food Cravings hit everyone…and when Dr. Ritamarie travels, the first thing she dives into at home is arugula…find out how to make a delicicious arugula dish
So I hope you treated your liver - and your tastebuds - to some delicious cruciferous veggies and leafy greens over the past few days! And did you try my Green Slaw with Thai Dressing recipe that I shared with you in my last blog? So good…and it will help your body...
Spring is upon us; and much like you reset your household clocks for the recent time-change, it is also important to reset your own body clock as well. Time to drag yourself out of your winter cocoon, and get active again! And it is also a good time to detox and...
As health practitioners, we strive to get our clients to eat more greens ---leafies, brassicas, sprouts, sea vegetables --- because they are brimming with nutrition and antioxidant protection. Most of the time, the extra greens result in increased energy, a...
Ashwagandha, aka Withania Somnifera, is an ayurvedic herb native to India. It's widely used as a therapy for hypothyroidism, as an adrenal adaptogen and a liver support herb. According to Herbal Master David Winston, Ashwagandha has also been used for low sperm...
In my article Recharge Your Energy and Your Hormones with Ashwagandha, I've shared the details of this magical herb! This hot cocoa-like beverage supports both your thyroid and adrenals. The key ingredient is ashwagandha, an Ayurvedic adaptogenic herb with very...