Dr. Ritamarie's Vibrant Health Solutions Radio Show

Do any of these sound like you? "Sometimes I feel so confused and mentally off that I can't pay attention to even simple conversations. It feels like I'm in a perpetual fog." "I'm too tired to nurture the romance in my relationship. Quite frankly, I'm concerned that my partner is going to reach his limits and leave." "I'm settling for a job that's not challenging because I'm afraid I won't have the energy or focus to be successful in a higher level position. I'm not using my true talents and skills." "I'm just so tired of having to say NO to invitations to have fun with my friends because I'm too tired to say YES" "I'm eating less, weighing more and barely have the energy to make it through the day" What I've discovered in my twenty plus years as a health care provider is that there are certain daily activities that zap your energy and there are others that skyrocket your energy. The trick is knowing which are which are making the energizing activities part of your daily life.  Additional Resources: Jumpstart Your Health and Your Energy: Get Your Free Info Pack HERE Have you checked out the new VITAL Health Community? Get your trial HERE

It's the week of the 4th of July and a big time for travel. This week we are giving Dr. Ritamarie a break and airing a replay of her Healthy Travel Tips. Summer is upon us and with it comes a heavy travel season. So many just throw caution to the wind and eat whatever they want while traveling because they feel eating healthy is difficult when on the road. Social pressures are high, particularly when traveling for business or visiting family and friends. Special treats surround us and tempt us to go with the flow until we return home. Sadly, it is often very difficult to get back on track after a week or two of indulgences. The cravings for old favorite unhealthy foods return with a vengeance and cause a downward spiral toward a less optimal state of well-being. This summer, do it right. The extra pounds others take home as a souvenir need not be part of reality when you choose your food carefully. The drained, exhausted feeling after a week or two away doesn’t seem to plague those who plan for health on the road. Why overshadow the fun of the trip with the extra work of getting “back on track”? Join Dr. Ritamarie and learn how to create a travel strategy so you can eat right and still have plenty of fun during your travels! Additional Resources: Read Dr. Ritamarie’s “Healthy Travel Tips” when you sign up for Dr. Ritamarie’s Free Articles: http://www.drritamarie.com/go/FreeArticles  

Do any of these sound like you? "Sometimes I feel so confused and mentally off that I can't pay attention to even simple conversations. It feels like I'm in a perpetual fog." "I'm too tired to nurture the romance in my relationship. Quite frankly, I'm concerned that my partner is going to reach his limits and leave." "I'm settling for a job that's not challenging because I'm afraid I won't have the energy or focus to be successful in a higher level position. I'm not using my true talents and skills." "I'm just so tired of having to say NO to invitations to have fun with my friends because I'm too tired to say YES" "I'm eating less, weighing more and barely have the energy to make it through the day" What I've discovered in my twenty plus years as a health care provider is that there are certain daily activities that zap your energy and there are others that skyrocket your energy. The trick is knowing which are which are making the energizing activities part of your daily life. Join me this week and learn the 7 Pillars to Vibrant Health and How to Generate the Energy You Need to Get Off the Couch and on With Your Life Additional Resources: Jumpstart Your Health and Your Energy: Get Your Free Info Pack HERE Have you checked out the new VITAL Health Community? Get your trial HERE

  If you’re like many of us, your 20’s were a blur. During your 30’s you raised a family and found yourself. Now you’re 40+ and in the prime of your life. It’s been said that staying in shape after 40 is tough. Releasing weight is harder and as the body matures, weight gain is easier. Well we’re here to tell you that life after 40 is amazing! You can be over 40, fit and fabulous and in this show, we’ll tell you how! Joining Dr. Ritamarie is rawkin’ natural health educator, Revvell Ravati. About Revvell: Natural Health Educator, mentor and practitioner with over 30 years experience, host of (now) 4 internet radio shows; author of two books "Smoothies and Smoozies for Life ~ Based on the Living Foods Lifestyle" and "Revvellutionize Your Life in 30 Days ~ a Self-Empowering Playbook"; international speaker and way more! Visit Revvell:  http://bodaciousliving.rawkinradio.com/ Additional Resources: Have you signed up for your trial in Dr. Ritamarie's new VITAL Health Community? Imagine a place where you are surrounded by other people like you, with the same goals and aspirations all pushing each other to reach them. It's VITAL to your success to have that kind of support! Check it out today! http://www.drritamarie.com/programs/vital-community/ Get great recipes and tips for going green: https://doctorritamarie.infusionsoft.com/go/HealthShop/SocialMedia/

Celiac disease Diabetes Lupus Hashimoto’s Inflammatory Bowel Disease Multiple Sclerosis Psoriasis Rheumatoid Arthritis Vitiligo What do all these disorders have in common? They are all types of autoimmune disorders. Our bodies are built with an amazing immune system. But what happens when that system gets confused and turns on itself? It begins to attack various areas of the body wreaking havoc. The result is an autoimmune disorder. What causes autoimmune disorders? We’ve been talking about one of the leading causes for weeks on ths show…and this week we are bringing back gluten expert, Dr. Tom O’Bryan. In this show learn: • Auto-immune Disease is the #1 cause of morbidity and mortality in the Industrialized World. • The initiation and early development of auto-immune disease requires a triad of factors which includes environmental triggers. The most prevalent and common environmental trigger today is the food we eat. • How diet and nutrition contribute to the development of auto-immune diseases.  

  Summer is upon us and with it comes a heavy travel season. So many just throw caution to the wind and eat whatever they want while traveling because they feel eating healthy is difficult when on the road. Social pressures are high, particularly when traveling for business or visiting family and friends. Special treats surround us and tempt us to go with the flow until we return home. Sadly, it is often very difficult to get back on track after a week or two of indulgences. The cravings for old favorite unhealthy foods return with a vengeance and cause a downward spiral toward a less optimal state of well-being. This summer, do it right. The extra pounds others take home as a souvenir need not be part of reality when you choose your food carefully. The drained, exhausted feeling after a week or two away doesn’t seem to plague those who plan for health on the road. Why overshadow the fun of the trip with the extra work of getting “back on track”? Join Dr. Ritamarie and learn how to create a travel strategy so you can eat right and still have plenty of fun during your travels! Additional Resources: Read Dr. Ritamarie’s “Healthy Travel Tips” when you sign up for Dr. Ritamarie’s Free Articles: http://www.drritamarie.com/go/FreeArticles

When you look at yourself, do you see a beautiful, radiant, shining goddess? Or do you see someone fat, lazy, pathetic, and sad? How you think and how you talk to yourself is the first key of success to changing your life and releasing your weight for good. Joining Dr. Ritamarie this week is special guest, Laura Fenamore, creator and CEO of www.OnePinky.com.  Laura’s been there…she’s felt the hopelessness and despair that comes with being overweight. She felt hopeless. Laura was 100 pounds overweight. Laura drank too much. She was bulimic. She smoked. She tried different diets without success. Laura ate out of garbage cans. She believed that she would live her life addicted to food and unhappy until she died. But she turned it around and so can YOU! Join Dr. Ritamarie and Laura and walk away with hope and a 5 new tools to start making that transformation into the beautiful woman you are! Please feel free to go to http://www.OnePinky.com to receive Laura's free guide and audio download, "Simple Strategies To Start Losing Weight Today." Additional Resources: Check out Laura’s upcoming course – Love Your Way to the Perfect Weight: http://www.drritamarie.com/go/LoveTheMirror

Having a gluten allery/sensitivity should not be a sentence for never eating out again. But eating in a restaurant has its risks. Cross-contamination happens. For those with a mild sensitivity this may not be an issue. For those of you with strong gluten allergies, this can mean days of being ill. Carbo G can help. Joining Dr. Ritamarie is Dawn Aubrey. Dawn holds a Bachelor of Science Degree, a Certification as a Nutritional Consultant, and did post graduate work in clinical nutrition.  She is Board Certified as a Clinical Nutritionist by the IAACN. In this show learn: 1. More about Carbo G and Probiotic 42.5 and how they           made huge difference in Dawn's life. 2. How cross-contamination happens in restaurants. 3. Other Food molecules that are shaped similarly to gluten, and why Carbo G is still important even if you think you are 100% gluten-free. 4. What your doctor may not know about going gluten-free Additional Resources: Looking for more information on gluten and removing it from your diet? Sign up for Dr. Ritamarie’s FREE gluten-free info pack. https://doctorritamarie.infusionsoft.com/go/glutenfree/SocialMedia/

    Chronic pain and inflammation is unfortunately a common way of life for so many. They take medications and learn to deal with their issues. They have no clue that simple dietary changes can make a huge difference in their daily lives. The good news is your food choices can dramatically affect the amount of pain and inflammation in your body. This week, Dr. Ritamarie will cover: What is inflammation Common causes Foods you can eat to help rid your body of the inflammation Additional Resources:Get Dr. Ritamarie’s inflammation information kit: Eat Your Way Out of Pain

Is it possible that you can increase your chance of conceiving just by changing the foods you eat? Dr. Ritamarie is joined on the air this week by holistic pregnancy expert, Bridgit Danner. Bridgit Danner has been fascinated with the intersection of Chinese medicine, Western medicine and a healthy lifestyle since 2000.  She has helped many couples find healthier habits and a happier mindset in their journey to parenthood.  Her clients have described her as, 'open and approachable,' 'thorough and holistic' and 'exceptionally knowledgable about fertility issues.'   In this show learn: Why your partner absolutely needs to be eating right as well Why digestion is just as important as what you eat  The 4 foundations of a baby-friendly diet Additional Resources: From breast milk to formula: These are the exact recipes Dr. Ritamarie developed to feed her adopted sons and has shared with dozens of adoptive parents as well as mothers who needed supplementation for their babies and wanted something more nutritious than commercial formula. (As with any diet changes related to your children, consult your pediatrician before using these recipes)To order Nut Milk Formulas, go here...  

Last week in part 1, we learned from expert, Atom Bergstrom, what solar nutrition is and how we can benefit from it. This week, we go more indepth to on what foods to eat when and time conscious exercise. Is timing of meals and exercise really everything? Tune in to part 2 of “It’s not WHAT you eat, but WHEN you eat it” and find out! Did you miss last week’s show? Listen to the replay here: http://bit.ly/IArcQ8 Additional Resources: We are halfway through the Food Revolution Summit.  It features bestselling author John Robbins personally interviewing 21 amazing leaders in movements for healthy, sustainable, humane and delicious food.  And you can join us — for FREE! From April 28-May 6, there will be three interviews broadcast daily.  You’ll get cutting edge disease-beating, health-activating, age-reversing information.  These tools can help you and your family to thrive and to make a difference in the world. You can purchase the replays to catch up on what you missed. Get more info and register today: http://www.drritamarie.com/go/FoodRevolution

Did you know that: •    Foods have different nutritional values at different times of day? •    The organs of the body function on a schedule? •    The pH of digestive fluid changes throughout the day? By eating certain foods at certain times of the day, Solar Nutrition ensures that food nutrients are aligned with the nutritional needs of the body, providing complete digestion of the proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals required by active cells, organs and systems. Solar Nutrition expert, G.I. “Atom” Bergstrom joins Dr. Ritamarie to unleash the secrets of time eating. In part 1 of this 2-part series: •    Learn about the benefits of eating "all" foods at the right time. Recommended for anyone interested in living a balanced, healthy, longevity lifestyle. Also for people who are tired of dieting, who wish to enjoy all foods, and for those who wish to release extra pounds. For athletes who would like to enhance their performance, health educators looking for alternative perspectives, and those •    Learn when to eat certain foods according to your natural body rhythms, special remedies for certain ailments and how to make your supplements work more effectively, resulting in vibrant health, wellness and longevity.  

  It’s that time of year. The time of year where we open our houses, clean out the winter cobwebs and tackle that spring cleaning. Which makes it the perfect time of year to spring clean your digestive system too! We all need periodic cleansing to wake up and rejuvenate our systems. In this call, Dr. Ritamarie will cover:  What is cleansing? Why is it so important? The top 3 strategies for a successful cleanse Walk away knowing the difference between water, juice and green smoothie cleanses. Find out which one is best for your needs. Dr. Ritamarie will also cover the difference between cleansing and just eating a simple, whole, predominantly green diet for several days and how to know when your system is cleansed or when you’ve gone too far. Be sure and join Dr. Ritamarie for a very information packed call. Additional Resources: Learn more about Dr. Ritamarie’s Green Smoothie Cleanse

We've been covering gluten-free a lot in the past few weeks. Why? Because it's one of the most important changes you can possibly make in your life. Gluten sensitivity is the root of so many dis-eases and it's found everywhere. Last week on the show, we talked about the emotions surrounding giving up gluten. It means finding new comfort foods, figuring out new ways to deal with daily stressors rather than eating. But the results are SO worth it! This week: Debbie Sipowicz joins Dr. Ritamarie once again to discuss practical changes you can make  when going gluten-free. You don't have to break the bank to give up gluten. What we will cover: 1)  How to change to a gluten-free diet 2)  How to stick with it 3)  Tips for making it easier About Debbie: Debbie Sipowicz is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and a Natural Foods Cook specializing in helping women make the transition to a gluten-free life.  After personally experiencing cancer, asthma, gluten intolerance and leaky gut, Debbie has changed her own diet many times over the past twenty years, and has always managed to enjoy food and eat well.  In her coaching practice, Debbie picks up where the "change-your-diet" diagnosis leaves off, and helps women get through the 'tough-stuff', upgrade their food choices, and still enjoy eating! Visit her on the web: www.HipChicksInMidlife.com Additional Resources: Get Dr. Ritamarie's guide to gluten-free Make your own gluten-free snacks and comfort foods  

Going gluten-free is extremely rewarding and life-changing. But it's not without its challenges. Finding gluten-free foods, withdrawal symptoms and emotions can make it very difficult to stay on a gluten-free diet. Joining Dr. Ritamarie to give you some ideas, tips and guidance on the gluten-free path is Debbie Sipowicz. About Debbie: Debbie Sipowicz is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and a Natural Foods Cook specializing in helping women make the transition to a gluten-free life.  After personally experiencing cancer, asthma, gluten intolerance and leaky gut, Debbie has changed her own diet many times over the past twenty years, and has always managed to enjoy food and eat well.  In her coaching practice, Debbie picks up where the "change-your-diet" diagnosis leaves off, and helps women get through the 'tough-stuff', upgrade their food choices, and still enjoy eating! Check out Debbie and her website, HipChicksinMidlife.com Additional Resources: Get Dr. Ritamarie's guide to gluten-free: Gluten-free Resource Pack Make your own gluten-free snacks and comfort foods: Dried and Gone to Heaven