Have you already started slimming down in 2014? If you haven’t, that’s fine. But if you have, you're definitely not alone. In fact, our weight and hormones normally (and naturally) fluctuate over the course of the year. Researchers aren't totally sure why, but they...
What's been in the news lately ---from the New York Times to a parents' newsletter in a Glenview Illinois public school? What is more nutrient dense, calorie for calorie, than just about any other food on the planet? What's packed with nutrients, antioxidants and...
by Becoming a Certified Nutritional Endocrinology Practitioner Have you noticed how many health and wellness coaches are graduating from places like the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and similar schools? I am amazed and excited by it. Twenty eight years...
 Dr. Ritamarie's Thyroid Support Elixir This creamy and delicious low glycemic elixir will deeply nourish your thyroid gland, keep your blood sugar nice and steady and give your energy and stamina a big boost. Ingredients:  2 teabags Holy Basil tea 16 - 20 ounces...
Listen to or download the replay: Click here to download In this show you'll learn: How your body's exposure to environmental and dietary toxins impacts the functioning of your organs and glands Why your thyroid gland is extremely sensitive to toxic overload...
Valentine's day is usually a great excuse for filing up on sweets, then regretting it when your waistline expands, your face breaks out and your energy tanks. Enjoy this recipe filled with amazing herbs that balance your hormones and nourish your body. They are yummy...
Belly fat is not a laughing matter. Fat and jolly is a myth. Secretly, most people whose midlines are soft and puffy, are not exactly happy about it and secretly wish for abs of steel. The sad truth is, that no matter how many sit-ups, crunches, bicycles or leg...
MS is a complex neurological disease that affects the nervous system of both young and old with varying detrimental effects and symptoms. Individuals may face vision, hearing, memory, balance, and mobility issues. Not only do the consequences of facing MS create...
Have you ever had a client who you thought would respond to adding greens to their diets and it backfired? It's rare, but I thought I would give you a few clues as to what might be going on. As health practitioners, we strive to get our clients to eat more greens...
Use this easy and delicious recipe to add more Vitamin C to your diet. Â Vitamin C Rich Brussels Pate Ingredients: 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds 1/4 cup sesame seeds 1/4 cup hemp seeds 1/4 cup macadamia nuts 5 large Brussels sprouts (about a cup) 1/4 onion 1 stalk...