Dr. Ritamarie's Vibrant Health Solutions Radio Show

Most people experience major health improvements when adopting a high raw vegan diet. For some, the changes are nothing short of miraculous. Weight loss, elimination of prescription medications, and increased energy levels happen almost overnight for some, yet others experience slow progress, and sometimes give up and go back to their old way of eating in frustration. If your raw diet includes sprouted grains, or if you are on a mostly raw diet, but still occasionally enjoy indulging in a piece of bread, a bowl of pasta or other gluten containing products, you may not be getting all the positive results you were expecting. Join Dr. Ritamarie as she uncovers the truth about gluten; what it is, where it is, and how it may be affecting your health. For a free Gluten- Free Survival Kit, go to www.DrRitamarie.com/GlutenFree Start your day with the energizing magic of fresh, whole, living foods. Quick and Easy Lunch and Dinner Ideas  

Fatigue is no laughing matter. Just ask those who suffer from it. What you may not know however, is that fatigue is more than just being tired. There are several causes of fatigue such as: 1. Underfed and toxic mitochondria 2. Hormone imbalances - especially thyroid, adrenal, insulin and leptin 3. Digestive Inefficiencies 4. Autoimmune Processes 5. Serious diseases, like cancer, heart disease and diabetes There is hope for those who suffer from fatigue and on this episode we will share strategies, stories and inspiration, to help move you from exhausted to energized. **Have you ever tried a Green Cleanse? It's an amazing way to help your body recharge and gain more energy. Join us for the next Green Cleanse beginning April 5. www.GreenSmoothieCleanse.com

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***We had some technical difficulties on the 12:30pm show and reset to start at 1pm CST. Sorry for the delay!!**** Hormone imbalances are no laughing matter…and we aren’t just talking reproductive hormones. Your body contains numerous hormones that control different aspects of you…and when they are out of whack you are too. Join Dr. Ritamarie and special guest, Dr. Lindsey Berkson as they discusses the importance of hormone balance and their impact on your weight, blood sugar, aches and pains, stress response, skin, hair, nails, and so much more. Learn what can truly happen when the scales are tipped. About our guest: Dr. Lindsey Berkson specializes in research surrounding estrogen. She has been following the science surrounding hormones and nutrition for the past 30 years and is about to release her 4th book on hormones. Dr. Berkson has a master's degree in nutrition and higher board certifications in nutrition and has been treating patients and teaching physicians about the clinical application of nutrition and hormones in practice for over 25 years. She is a breast cancer survivor for almost 14 years and has been taking bioidentical hormones along with specific hormone metabolizing nutrients and foods for almost 9 years; and says they have given her her life back. www.LindseyBerkson.com Are you ready to learn the truth about hormone imbalances, autoimmune disease and that stubborn belly fat? www.BalanceMyBodyBlueprint.com

An autoimmune dis-ease is a condition that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissue. Autoimmune dis-ease can affect many parts of your body, like your nerves, muscles, endocrine system (system that directs your body’s hormones and other chemicals), and digestive system. Common autoimmune dis-eases include: Lupus Rheumatoid Arthritis Celiac Disease Hashimoto's and many others Join Dr. Ritamarie as she uncovers some of the possible causes of autoimmune disorders and how you can take control and begin healing your immune system. The time to start healing is now.

While it might sound heavy, it's not. By figuring out and eliminating foods you have hidden allergies to, you ease the burden on your digestive system, create balance in your hormones, lift your mood, eliminate aches and pains and imporve the overall quality of your life. Wheat, gluten, casein, corn...just some of the most common hidden allergies so many don't realize they have. Join Dr. Ritamarie and find out how you can determine your hidden allergies and get that tract back on track! Resources for identifying the foods that just may be creating all the uncomfortable symptoms you thought you'd have to "just live with" and heal the underlying causes --leaky gut and toxicity. The Six Week Deep Tissue Detox Dr. Ritamarie's Balance My Body Blueprint - a guided 12 week program for systematically unraveling the mystery of your unique biochemistry and restoring the joy and health that comes with balanced hormones and vibrant energy

In this episode you’ll learn the basics about “Leaky Gut.” What it is and why should you be concerned about its effect on your health?What are the real risks you face when eating foods your body is sensitive to and what other factors are involved in the contributing to a toxic environment in the GI tract? Your digestion has been impaired and allows toxins into your blood which should NOT be there. Find out why your gut is a MAJOR source of toxins coming into the system, and you cannot successfully support the kidneys and liver in eliminating toxins from the body if you are not eliminating the direct source of toxins from the gut FIRST!!Dr. Ritamarie will discuss the “4-R Program” that in functional medicine is used to improve conditions in the gut and bring about healthy repair: The Four Rs are: Remove the offending substances. These are sources of toxins plus unwanted guests, like bacteria and yeast. You'll be removing them by eating pure foods, drinking pure water, and replacing good flora. You'll crowd them out by removing their fuel source... sugar and refined carbs. Replace missing enzymes via raw foods, herbs to stimulate stomach acid and enzyme supplementation Restore and repair the damage caused by inflammatory foods using herbs and gut repair nutrients. Reinoculate, or replace the normal flora that have been destroyed by drugs and poor eating habits with the use of probiotic foods and supplements. Dr. Ritamarie is about to guide a group of people through the 4 R program, phase 2 of the a 6 week deep tissue detox. For more information, go to http://www.drritamarie.com/go/sixweekdetox Other links discussed in this episode: www.vibranthealthmindset.com www.drritamarie.com/green

Skyrocket yourself to vibrant health in the New Year! Create your vibrant health plan and make a commitment to stick with it. New Year's resolutions don't work, unless you're really in touch with what you truly desire and establish the tools that will make it easy to navigate the journey. Join Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo and special guest host Jane Hardin, registered dietician and certified living foods educator with over 15 years experience in coaching, training, teaching and counseling diverse individuals and groups as they share their tips and tricks for creating vibrant health into the new year and beyond. The new year is right around the corner and with it come all sorts of resolutions and promises that end up broken within weeks. Let this year be your turn to own your vibrance. Dr. Ritamarie and Jane will answer your questions and give solid tips and advice on how to get create goals and make inspired healthy choices. Don't make another resolution you won't keep. Make a commitment...to yourself. Our self-paced program “Creating the Vibrant Health Mindset” empowers you to reach your health goals by gently guiding you step by step through the process. Resources: For a free information pack and audio on quick and easy tips for transforming your health using the the magic of green foods, visit http://drritamarie.com/green and pick up Dr. Ritamarie's acclaimed FREE Green Food Magic Recipe and Information Package

Special Links Mentioned on this show: http://www.sixweekdetox.com http://www.livefoodfactor.com http://www.drritamarie.com http://www.drritamarie.com/go/LiveFoodFactorSpecialOffer Exposure to toxins is an everyday occurrence. Your foods, cleaning products, air and water are just a few of the ways toxins accumulate in your body, leading to a myriad of health issues. Every so often, it is a good idea to cleanse your body of impurities. But what kind of detox is best? This week Dr. Ritamarie discusses detoxification and what you should know about doing it safely. Joining Dr. Ritamarie this week is Susan Schenck, author of The Live Food Factor, The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet. Known as the encyclopedia of the raw food diet, Susan's book won the 2007 IPPY award for "Most Progressive Health Book of the Year" and is highly endorsed by leaders of the raw food movement. The second edition Reader Views award (2009). Susan has a Master's Degree in Oriental medicine, a BS in education and an MS in applied linguistics. She's taught school, from preschool to university, had her own acupuncture clinic, and is a world traveler. She's currently a raw food activist, coach, lecturer and author based in San Diego, CA. Susan's book is jam packed with information, research studies and recipes to guide you to transitioning to a high raw or all raw diet. If you invest in this book before the end of the year, 2009, using the special link below, you'll receive over 80 bonuses and the opportunity to win a new Vitamix and other valuable gifts. http://www.drritamarie.com/go/LiveFoodFactorSpecialOffer Dr. Ritamarie is excited to be offering, along with Tera Warner, a six week, comprehensive detox program. It will be open for general registration Thursday December 10 at noon Eastern Time http://www.sixweekdetox.com

We need to talk about it sooner or later. With the holidays coming up, we all tend to overeat and our digestive system gets all out of whack. Dr. Ritamarie will cover what good digestion feels like and steps you can take to improve digesting that wonderful food you eat every day. Resources: For great free articles and recipes, please visit my website: DrRitamarie.com/Articles Get your free e-book on harnessing the amazing power of greens in your life: GreenFoodMagic.com Alkaline Food Chart:AlkalineFoodChart

Thanksgiving is almost here and with it comes food, family and more food! In this debut episode, Dr. Ritamarie will present some tips for eating healthy through the holidays. The second half of the hour is dedicated to Q&A. Submit your nutrition questions to Tracey@DrRitamarie.com Holiday thrival products: HolidayBookHolidayThrival Resources: For great free articles and recipes, please visit my website: DrRitamarie.com/Articles Get your free e-book on harnessing the amazing power of greens in your life: GreenFoodMagic.com