In my previous post, Metabolic Syndrome – The Most Common Disease You’ve Never Heard Of, I explained how your body is a complex tapestry of interwoven systems, none of which operate independently. As a functional healthcare practitioner, my goal is to identify and...
Our bodies are a beautiful, complex, interwoven tapestry of systems that work collectively and cooperatively. Most importantly, none work independently. It’s impossible to influence one body system without impacting the whole. No one understands this better than...
Enjoy this Guest post by Nagina Abdullah Overeating sugar is one of the worst things you can do for your health. At the same time, sugar cravings are hard to ignore. Fortunately, it is possible to overcome them. And today, you’ll learn what it takes to squash your...
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 know they are walking around with...
I wrote out all the reasons why I think a process to lower insulin and reset receptors is super important. I hope you enjoy this list! You’ll burn stored fat. Insulin puts the breaks on fat-burning, and an insulin receptor reset lowers circulating insulin levels, and...
Insulin resistance – When you see someone with a large waist in proportion to hips, think insulin resistance. While many people claim to understand insulin resistance, few understand how to truly assess and correct it. It starts with a blood glucose meter, as I...
Getting your clients to check their blood sugar could literally save their lives. It’s that important. But what I’ve found from previous programs I’ve taught to practitioners is that many don’t routinely focus on this important baseline test for their clients or even...
Dr Ritamarie’s 5-step, 30-Day System to reset your insulin resistance and repair your metabolism so you can enjoy a slim body, a sharp mind, and super energy!
This is part two of a two-part series on how the health of the gut microbiome influences the hormones ghrelin and leptin. Part 1 talked about how these hormones can impact your clients in regards to their appetite control, weight, and long-term health. Part two will...
You might wonder how I can write an entire blog about giving someone the “gift of gratitude”. What does that even mean? I’m talking about two things, actually. First, YOU really can give someone else the gift of gratitude or appreciation this holiday season. Secondly,...