Dr. Ritamarie's Vibrant Health Solutions Radio Show

In this show you’ll learn:The big picture of how all the pieces fit together for your lifeHow to let go of what doesn’t serve you and embrace what doesTips on putting it all togetherThe Winter Solstice is a magical season . . . one that marks the journey from this year to the next, journeys of the spirit from one world to the next, and the magic of birth, death, and rebirth. The longest night of the year (December 21 in the Northern hemisphere), is reborn as the start of the solar year and accompanied by festivals of light to mark the rebirth of the Sun.Join Dr. Ritamarie as she weaves the fates together to share how you can journey from this magical season into a rebirth of your new life.

In this show you’ll learn:What to eat and why for balanced blood sugar controlThe essentials of understanding how insulin effects your blood sugar levelsThe Essentials of Mindset and LifestyleWhen you master your blood sugar, you’ll feel full of energy, cravings will subside, your weight will be controlled, your mood will stabilize, your memory will be better, and you will balance your hormones. Also, when you learn to balance your blood sugar you minimize your risk of blood sugar-related diseases, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and heart disease.Join Dr. Ritamarie and Dr. Jody Stanislaw as they discuss the food and lifestyle to help you balance your blood sugar, as well as the things you can do to avoid feeling moody, irritable, hungry, have cravings, experience poor concentration, or gain weight from imbalanced blood sugar.Dr. Jody Stanislaw received her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from one of the best holistic medical schools in the country, Bastyr University in Seattle. She works entirely via phone with patients all around the country.

In this show you’ll learn:How to eat well while staying jollyMindfulness tips to combat holiday stressThe importance of remaining consistent with  holiday choicesWith holiday parties starting to be in full swing, many people are staying busy and eating on the go, or overindulging in sweet party treats.  And then there’s grandma’s sweet potato casserole or the family’s favorite gravy.  The holidays are filled with memories, but there are other things that fill those spaces.  The average person gains 5-10 pounds over the holiday season. But it doesn’t have to be that way…Join Dr. Ritamarie as she answers your questions on how to make smart food and drink decisions for yourself during the holidays.Dr. Ritamarie is the founder of the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology, and has over 23 years of clinical experience as a functional medicine practitioner and clinical nutritionist.  

In this program you'll learn:How juices affect your blood sugarHow juicing affects diabetesHow certain fruits and vegetables affect your blood sugarThe World Health Organization recently shared a shocking statistic: 347 million people worldwide have diabetes.  In the UK, almost 5% of the population has diabetes.  These figures do not include the per cent of the population that are pre-diabetic or don't realize they have diabetes.  Diabetes can have serious health complications, including nerve, eye, and kidney damage.  Can juicing help with this crisis?

 In this show you'll learn:What gut microbes have to do with anxietyWhat the direct evidence is these gut microbes affect the brainHow we can affect the gut microbiome and the immune systemThe gut and brain have a steady ability to communicate via the nervous system, hormones, and the immune system. Some of the microbiome can release neurotransmitters, just like our own neurons do, speaking to the brain in its own language via the vagus nerve.Join Dr. Ritamarie as she discusses that the gut is a terrific place to start helping you be as healthy, resilient, and robust as you have evolved to be.Dr. Ritamarie is the founder of the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology, and has over 23 years of clinical experience as a functional medicine practitioner and clinical nutritionist.