Do you have a family history of heart disease? Are you aware of the main culprits that are sabotaging your heart health? Would you like to know some easy ways to heal and protect your one and only precious heart? After suffering the devastating loss of her parents...
I lost my parents prematurely because they failed to protect their heart health. I vowed to overcome the genetic proclivity towards heart disease by adopting a heart healthy diet and lifestyle, and teaching it to as many people I can. Here are a few key strategies I...
Today's post will be short but full of energy! In previous posts, I talked about my four favorite "F-Words." They are: FUN, Food, Fitness, and Flexibility. The Physiology of Fun, and The Sweetest of Them All Part 1 and Part 2...
You've reached a point where you know important it is to really commit to your health. Most of us are already there. Knowing this importance is the easy part. This part is the WHAT. Yet many times we are trying to create new healthy habits (the potential HOW), but...
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...