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,...
Do you know what toxic ingredients lurk under seeming "healthy" pseudonyms right on the labels of your favorite foods? Oils: what are the Sabotaging Seven to avoid at all costs? Ingredients: The Sneaky Seven that wreak havoc on your body? Many supposed "healthy"...
Last week, I started a blog series about well-being that mentioned four areas of focus: Fun Fitness Food Flexibility The first in the series, The Physiology of Fun, covered how important it is to have laughter and fun in your life. For this article, I'd like to focus...
Last week, I started a blog series about well-being that mentioned four areas of focus: Fun Fitness Food Flexibility The first in the series, The Physiology of Fun, covered how important it is to have laughter and fun in your life. For this article, I'd like to focus...
In today's world of conflicting information, how can a person know which sweetener to use without compromising health? Why is white, refined sugar so bad? What healthy alternatives are there to satisfy your sweet tooth? Many supposed "healthy" sugar alternatives are...
Have you bought into the myth that that achieving high level health and a strong, lean and fit body is hard work? If so, listen up. Many of my patients and students over the years have expressed that very concern, and were surprised to find that among my top 4 health...
Are you aware that you can have conscious communication with your own body? Would you like to finally be able to identify and transform old emotional patterns that are holding you back? Do you know how to read signals that your body and emotions are sending you? Your...
Function and Dysfunction of Insulin Insulin gets secreted in response to elevation of your blood sugar. This can be after a meal or as a result of stress. The relationship between cortisol and insulin is circular. Increased cortisol raises blood sugar which...