Blog • Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo https://drritamarie.com/blog/ Creating Vibrant Health One Bite At A Time Thu, 06 Oct 2022 02:39:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://drritamarie.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/drr-favicon-512-150x150.png Blog • Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo https://drritamarie.com/blog/ 32 32 The Next-Best-Health Discovery: Understanding the epigenome. https://drritamarie.com/blog/the-next-best-health-discovery-understanding-the-epigenome/ https://drritamarie.com/blog/the-next-best-health-discovery-understanding-the-epigenome/#respond Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:00:26 +0000 https://drritamarie.com/?p=21655 I read an article in National Geographic recently that made me think of the changing world of healthcare.  If you are a functional healthcare provider or a person looking for the next-best-health- discovery, it may be of interest to you too! It discussed a book NG has published called The Great Age Reboot-Cracking the Longevity […]

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]]> https://drritamarie.com/blog/the-next-best-health-discovery-understanding-the-epigenome/feed/ 0 Avocado based chocolate pudding??? YES!!! https://drritamarie.com/blog/avocado-based-chocolate-pudding-yes/ https://drritamarie.com/blog/avocado-based-chocolate-pudding-yes/#respond Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:00:21 +0000 https://drritamarie.com/?p=21642 If you follow a plant-based diet, avocados are more than likely one of your staples.  But do you ever run out of new ways to use them? If so, you will love my recipe that turns avocados into a decadent dessert everyone will enjoy and benefit from.  Their popularity as a healthy fat source has […]

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]]> https://drritamarie.com/blog/avocado-based-chocolate-pudding-yes/feed/ 0 Understanding Genetic Variants and Their Importance to Functional Healthcare. https://drritamarie.com/blog/understanding-genetic-variants-and-their-importance-to-functional-healthcare/ https://drritamarie.com/blog/understanding-genetic-variants-and-their-importance-to-functional-healthcare/#respond Thu, 29 Sep 2022 11:00:32 +0000 https://drritamarie.com/?p=21560 Creating Custom Plans for Every Genetic Variants What are Genetic Variants and why is it important to your functional health journey? If I had to pick one discovery in genetic research that has required the biggest reset in how the role of diet and lifestyle is viewed in relationship to overall health, it would have […]

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]]> https://drritamarie.com/blog/understanding-genetic-variants-and-their-importance-to-functional-healthcare/feed/ 0 Fall and Winter Immune-Modulating Broths and Soups https://drritamarie.com/blog/arame-maitake-soup-immune-modulating-broth-soups/ https://drritamarie.com/blog/arame-maitake-soup-immune-modulating-broth-soups/#respond Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:00:36 +0000 https://drritamarie.com/?p=21510 Getting a head start on fall and winter! When the first cool weather of fall arrives, thoughts drift to the coming days when a nice cup of healing broth or nourishing soup or Immune-Modulating Broths and Soups goes a long way towards warming the body and providing protection from the cold and flu season. Broths […]

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]]> https://drritamarie.com/blog/arame-maitake-soup-immune-modulating-broth-soups/feed/ 0 The Importance of Genetics Testing In Functional Medicine and Nutrition Practice https://drritamarie.com/blog/why-every-functional-healthcare-practitioner-needs-genetics-in-their-practice/ https://drritamarie.com/blog/why-every-functional-healthcare-practitioner-needs-genetics-in-their-practice/#respond Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:00:17 +0000 https://drritamarie.com/?p=21334 Genetic research is exciting, fascinating and ever-changing! I know because every year in my Nutritional Endocrinology Practitioner Training (NEPT) program, time is spent updating the information related to this progressive area of healthcare, particularly in regards to nutrigenomics and epigenetics. But the time is well spent! If you are a functional healthcare practitioner, or someone […]

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]]> https://drritamarie.com/blog/why-every-functional-healthcare-practitioner-needs-genetics-in-their-practice/feed/ 0 Nutty but Dairy Free Sour Cream https://drritamarie.com/blog/dairy-free-sour-cream-nut-sour-cream/ https://drritamarie.com/blog/dairy-free-sour-cream-nut-sour-cream/#respond Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:00:42 +0000 https://drritamarie.com/?p=21293 Delicious Dairy-Free Sour Cream for Health and Energy One of the great discoveries people make when switching to a plant-based diet is the amazingly delicious recipes available that can replace dairy. Countless studies have linked the saturated fat found in dairy products to cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer’s, so finding healthy alternatives will only serve […]

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]]> https://drritamarie.com/blog/dairy-free-sour-cream-nut-sour-cream/feed/ 0 Understanding how To Help Clients with Fatigue. Fringe Is the Future! https://drritamarie.com/blog/understanding-how-to-help-clients-with-fatigue-fringe-is-the-future-2/ https://drritamarie.com/blog/understanding-how-to-help-clients-with-fatigue-fringe-is-the-future-2/#respond Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:00:26 +0000 https://drritamarie.com/?p=21180 Fatigue is one of the most common complaints I hear from clients, yet finding the way to a root cause can be confusing and complicated, especially given effective guidance on the topic is non-existent in the current medical curriculum.    Since understanding how to recognize and address the various forms of fatigue is critical to the […]

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]]> https://drritamarie.com/blog/understanding-how-to-help-clients-with-fatigue-fringe-is-the-future-2/feed/ 0 Nutritious & Healthy Italian Smoothie Recipe https://drritamarie.com/blog/nutritious-healthy-italian-smoothie-recipe/ https://drritamarie.com/blog/nutritious-healthy-italian-smoothie-recipe/#respond Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:00:53 +0000 https://drritamarie.com/?p=21140 Nutrient Dense, Keto-Friendly, Low Glycemic, Dairy-Free & Healthy Italian Smoothie Recipe How to make a nutritious low glycemic, dairy-free, & healthy Italian smoothie? The majority of smoothie recipes I see lean toward ingredients that add a refreshing or sweet taste that most people find agreeable, especially for their first meal of the day. Although I […]

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]]> https://drritamarie.com/blog/nutritious-healthy-italian-smoothie-recipe/feed/ 0 How Long-term Medication Use Can Create Fatigue https://drritamarie.com/blog/how-long-term-medication-use-can-create-fatigue/ https://drritamarie.com/blog/how-long-term-medication-use-can-create-fatigue/#respond Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:00:28 +0000 https://drritamarie.com/?p=20990 Newly emerging research is pointing to a frequently overlooked fact that most prescription and non-prescription long-term medications alike can have unknown consequences. In my podcast ReInvent Healthcare – Medications That Impact Energy Metabolism, my guest is Dr. Mihaela Gruita, a naturopathic pharmacist and NEPT graduate.  We talk about the ways common medications, such as antibiotics […]

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]]> https://drritamarie.com/blog/how-long-term-medication-use-can-create-fatigue/feed/ 0 Mexican Rice (Cauliflower Rice) – Like Rice but Lower Carbs & Sugar https://drritamarie.com/blog/mexican-rice-cauliflower-rice/ https://drritamarie.com/blog/mexican-rice-cauliflower-rice/#respond Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:28:52 +0000 https://drritamarie.com/?p=20947 Eat your rice (cauliflower rice) and skip the carbs. Rice can be a sticky subject. Some experts use cauliflower rice as a substitute. In many parts of the world, including Blue Zones, rice is considered a whole grain diet staple. However, you will want to exercise caution if you have any concerns about high blood […]

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