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The Science, Safety and Application of Ozempic & GLP-1 Agonists with Marcelle Pick30 Oct 202400:47:53

In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare,  we dig into the latest trend in weight loss drugs, GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and other semaglutides. We’re joined by Marcelle Pick, an internationally known functional medicine practitioner and women's health expert who’s been digging deep into the research.  

Marcelle digs deep into what GLP-1 is, how it works in the body, and the dangers associated with its rising popularity as an approach to weight loss. 

Marcelle and I break down the science behind GLP-1 agonists, addressing key concerns like muscle loss, rebound weight gain, heart health, and the impact on metabolic health. This episode also covers natural alternatives that can help people achieve sustainable weight loss without the adverse effects seen in pharmaceutical interventions.

If you’re a practitioner looking to understand GLP-1 or someone curious about the latest weight loss trends, this conversation reveals the pros, cons, and long-term effects of these drugs.


Key Topics 


  • What are GLP-1 agonists, and how do they impact insulin, muscle, and appetite?
  • How does Ozempic work?
  • What are the dangers of using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss in non-diabetics
  • Why weight regain is common after stopping GLP-1 agonists and how to prevent this.
  • Natural methods for supporting healthy weight loss and maintaining muscle mass.
  • A specific homeopathic remedy for GLP1 support. 


Resources and Links:


Marcelle Pick Links

  • Website and shop: marcellepick.com
  • Follow Marcelle on Instagram here
  • Follow Marcelle on Facebook here
  • Subscribe to Marcelle’s YouTube here
  • Check out Marcelle’s Pinterest here
  • Purchase Marcelle’s Drops here

The Power of Glutathione to Detox, Boost Energy, and Fight Inflammation with Dr. Gina Nick23 Oct 202400:47:13

In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, we explore the body's master antioxidant with Dr. Gina Nick, a naturopathic physician, researcher, and formulator.  This conversation dives deep into how this antioxidant works to support detoxification, balance hormones, and protect against neuroinflammation. 

Dr. Gina explains how daily habits, including sugar consumption and exposure to environmental toxins, can deplete this powerful antioxidant which leads to energy loss and an increased risk of disease.

Beyond understanding the science, Dr. Gina introduces practical ways to support and boost your body’s master antioxidant  levels, both through diet and supplementation. She also tells us about her innovative sugar-free product designed to help children and adults with detoxification and brain health, offering an easy and effective way to improve overall health.

If you're a practitioner looking to enhance your knowledge or someone passionate about optimizing health, this episode offers a look into how this master antioxidant can be the key to unlocking better energy, detoxification, and protection against chronic illness.

Key Takeaways:

  • What is this “master antioxidant” and why is it called that? 
  • How do environmental toxins and sugar consumption =deplete our antioxidant levels and impact  overall health?
  • How is this “master antioxidant” related to neuroinflammation and chronic conditions like cognitive decline and mood disorders?
  • What are simple dietary and lifestyle strategies that can naturally increase this “master antioxidant” production?
  • What is Dr. Gina’s innovative sugar-free product and how is it helping people improve detoxification and brain health.

Resources and Links:


Dr. Gina Resources and Links:

  • Check out Dr. Gina’s website here
  • Follow Dr. Gina on Facebook here
  • Check out Dr. Gina’sInstagram here 
  • Follow Best Daily Ever on Facebook here
  • Follow Best Daily Ever on Instagram here

Herbs, Autoimmunity, and Thyroid Balance: Insights from David Winston21 Aug 202401:02:09

In this exciting episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo and herbalist David Winston dive into the world of personalized herbal approaches for thyroid health. They discuss the importance of considering an individual's constitution, energetics, and medical history when selecting herbal remedies, and the potential risks of adding supplements without considering the individual person. The conversation expands to cover the interconnected factors affecting thyroid function and practical strategies for reducing exposure to environmental toxins. Whether your clients are dealing with hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, or simply looking to optimize thyroid health, this episode offers valuable insights into holistic and personalized care. Listen to the full episode to learn more.

What You Will Learn In This Episode:

  • Why it is important to personalize herbal remedies based on the clients constitution, energetics, and medical history
  • Why simple herbal supplements are not recommended, especially in thyroid conditions
  • How exposure to environmental toxins may disrupt thyroid health
  • Why it is important to Incorporate balanced, moderate dietary and lifestyle choices while avoiding extremes
  • How to improve detoxification and phase 1 and phase 2 liver detoxification with mild herbs as food to enhance the body's ability to metabolize and get rid of xenoestrogens


Key Terms In This Episode:

  • Thyroid-Suppressive Effects - The potential of certain herbs or substances to reduce or inhibit thyroid gland function, potentially leading to or exacerbating hypothyroidism.
  • Immune Amphoterics -  Herbs that help regulate the immune system, making it either more or less active as needed, depending on the condition, such as ashwagandha and Asian ginseng for one type of autoimmune thyroid condition but not another.
  • Biphasic Effect - The ability of certain herbs, like self-heal (Prunella vulgaris), to have dual actions, either stimulating or suppressing thyroid activity depending on what the body needs.
  • Xenoestrogens - Synthetic or natural compounds that mimic estrogen in the body and can disrupt endocrine function, including thyroid health, often found in environmental pollutants like plastics.

Resources for this episode


David Winston Resources 



Assessment of Energy Metabolites on Organic Acid Test With Lisa Fouladi31 Aug 202200:36:09

In this episode, we discuss how to assess mitochondrial dysfunction and energy metabolism by using a test called the Organic Acid Test with returning guest, Lisa Fouladi. Lisa is a functional nutritionist and an eternal student with an insatiable appetite for nutritional information. Tune in as Lisa explains what the Organic Acid Test is, how to use it as a practitioner and when to request it for your clients and patients. As you become proficient at using these tests to help you pinpoint imbalances, you're going to help people who haven't been able to receive this kind of help from other practitioners. 

 

IN THIS EPISODE: 

  

  • [02:30] What is the Organic Acid Test? 
  •  [07:30] How to use the Organic Acid Test to assess mitochondrial function. 
  • [18:30] When is the right to do an Organic Acid Test for your client?  
  • [25:00] What else to look at on the Organic Acid Test that helps enhance and improve energy metabolism. 
  • [30:00] Focusing on biochemistry as a practitioner can be extremely helpful in finding the best results for your clients.  
  • [32:50] Learning how to do functional tests will add to your success as a health practitioner. 

  

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

 

  • Organic Acid Tests bring biochemical pathways to life and help connect the dots. Instead of directly measuring nutrient concentrations, abnormal concentrations of organic acids provide functional markers for the metabolic effects of micronutrient inadequacies. 
  • Organic acid testing pairs well with other types of testing, like blood work and even genetic testing. By correcting or addressing these imbalances, we help the body's ability to heal and stay healthy. 
  • As a practitioner, it's crucial to know how to do functional tests as part of your success and your clients' success. 

 

RESOURCES: 

 

Strategies For Enhancing Energy Metabolism 

 

Lisa’s Website 

 

BIO: 

Lisa Fouladi is a functional nutritionist. She helps clients to break free from low energy, pain, and long-term health and weight issues so that they can enjoy the freedom that good and vibrant health provides – she feels she has the best job in the World! 

 

Lisa is committed to achieving breakthroughs for each of her clients. What this means is that she listens and watches summits, conferences, and webinars, gets lost on Pubmed doing research on client health and nutrition issues, binge reads health, nutrition, and food blogs, journal articles from various scholarly academic journals, and pours this information into practical action plans for her clients so they achieve the health and energy of their dreams. 

 

She is an eternal student (aka mega nutrition nerd), and has an insatiable curiosity to use this information to help people. Lisa's approach is unique and science-based, integrating the disciplines of Clinical Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Integrative and Functional Nutrition, and Coaching to uncover the root causes and systemic imbalances of health issues. 

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Evaluating Energy Metabolism on the DUTCH Test24 Aug 202200:26:12

In this episode, we delve into the DUTCH Test.  What is it and how will it assist our energy and wellness? DUTCH stands for Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones.  This functional testing dives deeper into identifying imbalances and using nutrition and lifestyle to restore clients’ health. Tune in to learn how to support your clients to build their energy levels, by encouraging patients to use these functional tests to identify imbalances. By using nutrition and lifestyle to restore your patients’ health, you will empower your clients to achieve their health and wellness goals. 

 

IN THIS EPISODE: 

  

  • [03:00] Some doctors will test blood cortisol levels, usually in the morning. That doesn't give you an idea of how well cortisol levels are faring throughout the day. 
  • [10:00] The DUTCH test website, and the videos to assist you to understand the benefits of taking the test. 
  • [13:00] On the male side, we need to review the alpha reductase activity. 
  • [16:00] The sex hormone report and methylation. 
  • [22:00] Oxidative stress is tiring as the body spends a lot of liver energy to try to detox. 
  • [24:00] Once you empower patients to use these tests, to restore their health the more success you’ll have in your practice. 

  

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

 

The DUTCH Test is beneficial as it has the advantage of the dried urine where you can measure the metabolites, and the cortisol awakening response allows us to see very precise measurements of when the cortisol's going up. 

  

 By digging deeper into each individual’s health and by supporting the mitochondria, will further support your clients to build and maintain their energy levels. 

  

Encouraging patients to use these functional tests to identify imbalances and using nutrition and lifestyle to restore their health, will empower your clients to achieve their health and wellness goals. 

 

 RESOURCES: 

 

DUTCH Test Website 

 

Strategies For Enhancing Energy Metabolism 

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Medications that Impact Energy Metabolism With Dr. Mihaela Gruita17 Aug 202200:29:02

In this episode, we’ll go over the best ways to determine whether our client's medications are impacting their energy levels.  Our special guest is Dr. Mihaela Gruita, a clinical pharmacist with extensive experience in hospital and research pharmacy. We'll discuss the fact that we're not trained as pharmacists, and we may not completely understand the impact of common medications and antibiotics on our client’s energy. Tune in to learn how you can teach your clients to build their energy levels and support their mitochondrial function.

  

IN THIS EPISODE:

 

  • [03:00] Drug nutrient interactions and how they can impact energy production.
  • [10:00] The side effects of beta blockers and tiredness in some clients.
  • [13:00] Current resources to ascertain certain drug side effects.
  • [16:00] The two things we should do with clients who are on a plethora of medications.
  • [22:00] Mihaela’s history and what prompted her to join the nutritional endocrinology program.
  • [30:00] A new app for drug nutrient interaction via naturopathicpharmacist.com

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

 

  • Many drugs and medications may have side effects causing energy loss.
  • We should review drug interactions to see how they affect the mitochondria and then assist people to replenish the nutrients via food.
  • There are current and new resources to assess drug interactions including Mihaela’s new app.

 

LINKS MENTIONED:

 

 Dr. Mihaela Gruita’s Website

 

Strategies For Enhancing Energy Metabolism

 

Get her free eBook on over-the-counter meds induced nutrient deficiencies @ www.drugnutrients.com

 

GUEST BIO:

 

Mihaela Gruita, PharmD, CFMP.

Mihaela is a clinical pharmacist with extensive experience in hospital and research pharmacy.

Over the years she began questioning the high amounts of drugs prescribed. She realized that

few of the drugs were prescribed for the original symptoms and the rest were prescribed to

cover side effects from the original few.

Her focus is on medication-induced nutrient deficiencies, therefore she evaluates the patient's

medication and supplement list to assess nutritional deficiencies, potential overdoses,

drug-drug, supplement-supplement and drug-supplement interactions. Her ultimate approach is

to find the root cause of their original problem. Toward this goal, she incorporates common and

advanced lab evaluations, including genetic testing.

Mihaela’s education and training includes:

• BS in pharmacological chemistry from UC San Diego

• Doctor of Pharmacy from University of Southern California

• Certified Functional Medicine Provider from Functional Medicine University

• Certified Nutritional Endocrinology Practitioner from Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology

• Certified in Medication Therapy Management and Diabetes Medication Therapy Management

through the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists

• Certified in Applied Pharmacogenomics through American College of Clinical Pharmacists

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Clinical Approach to Restoring Thyroid Balance With Dr. Lisa Lewis10 Aug 202200:47:39

In this episode, we discuss how to assist your clients to restore their energy by balancing the thyroid function.  There are many people on thyroid hormones and for a lot of us, this is not the right approach.  The main function of thyroid is to control the metabolic rate of every cell. How do we, as practitioners, determine the best approach to optimizing the thyroid? Our guest today is Dr. Lisa Lewis, one of our nutritional endocrinology practitioners and naturopathy doctors, with over 20 years of experience. Dr Lisa Lewis is also a hormone health expert, a speaker and a transformational healer. Tune in to learn how to best support your clients in balancing their thyroid function. 

  

  

IN THIS EPISODE: 

 

  • [03:00] Dr. Lewis assists women who are suffering with complex and unresolved hormonal symptoms. 
  • [10:00] Things that people have been exposed to all of their lives, having an impact on their thyroid and hormones. 
  • [13:00] Slowing down when the pandemic hit had a positive effect on sleep and stress. 
  • [16:00] Instead of focusing on one or two symptoms, have a holistic perspective and ask what conditions would show up with all of these symptoms.  
  • [24:00] Getting people off the things they feel are supporting them, only because they've been doing all the protocols for years. 
  • [30:00] For people who have been doing what an average thyroid patient would, including taking medication and watching their diet, and who haven't gotten any results, it makes sense to get into the mental, emotional and spiritual space. 

    

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

 

  • There are a lot of people today with hormonal and thyroid imbalances. 
  • Instead of diagnosing one or two symptoms, it’s best to take a holistic approach and see the bigger picture of what type of condition a client could have. 
  • It makes sense to clients to get into the mental, emotional and spiritual space if they haven’t had results from past medications or diets. 

   

Guest Bio: 

Dr. Lewis is a transformational healer, leading licensed Naturopathic/Functional Medicine Doctor, Acupuncturist, Nutritional Endocrinologist, hormone health expert, speaker, and author of “Stop Stressing Me Out: 7 Solutions to Overcome Overwhelm and Conquer Disease Naturally.” 

In addition to earning a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine (ND), Master of Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine Certificate, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Dr. Lewis has over three decades of experience working in the scientific and pharmaceutical industries. 

Using a combination of Natural Medicine, Chinese Medicine, and Western Medicine, Dr. Lewis is a trailblazer for the future of medicine. She helps professional women over 40 who are suffering with complex and unresolved hormone symptoms naturally balance their hormones. And is committed to holistically transforming your DIS-EASE to DE-LIGHT — ushering you into a healthier and more vibrant lifestyle. 

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Adaptogens for Energy03 Aug 202200:38:58

In this episode, we discuss the Adaptogens for Energy, and the related factors which assist our energy levels. The idea of adaptogens is very popular in the current rage of healthcare today.  A lot of people are adding mushrooms to their coffee and ashwagandha and other adaptogenic herbs to their foods and drinks.  There are also some misconceptions about adaptogens, as there are different categories and not all are related to energy production.  Tune in to learn why we need adaptogens and how they fit into the bigger picture of energy metabolism. 

   

IN THIS EPISODE: 

 

  • [02:00] Adaptogens and energy metabolism. 
  • [10:00] An elixir of adaptogenic herbs and good fats including nuts and seeds will assist in managing stress throughout the day. 
  • [15:00] The overuse of adaptogens could be problematic. 
  • [18:00 Licorice and the effect on blood pressure. 
  • [24:00] Ashwagandha and the thyroid function. 
  • [28:00] The benefits of Korean ginseng, including cognitive function and improved attention span.   

  

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

  • Adaptogens affect our energy metabolism and their many factors assist our health and lower stress levels. 
  • Overusing adaptogens could be problematic as not all adaptogens are related to energy levels. 
  • It’s important to have an understanding of adaptogens before diagnosing someone by asking ‘What specific change do we wish to affect in this person?’

LINKS:

www.reinventhealthcare.com/energy

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How to Eat to Supercharge Mitochondria With Ari Whitten27 Jul 202200:50:59

In this episode, we discuss the Mitochondria, and how to support the energy function of the Mitochondria with food, nutrients, supplements and sleep for optimal energy metabolism. Our guest today is Ari Whitten, someone who knows the Mitochondria better than anyone else. He is the author of ‘Eat for Energy: How to Beat Fatigue, Supercharge Your Mitochondria and Unlock All Day Energy’ and the host of ‘The Energy Blueprint’ podcast.  Tune in to learn how to support and supercharge the Mitochondria. 

  

IN THIS EPISODE: 

  

  • [05:00] How does the circadian rhythm of sleep fit into mitochondrial health and energy regulation? 
  • [08:00] Melatonin is an energy hormone as well as a sleep hormone. 
  • [16:00] Results of food studies with the exact same type and amount of food provided at different periods of the day. 
  • [21:00] The best way to eat is flexible and dynamic, with dozens of nutritional strategies that are easy to implement and integrated with any dietary pattern. 
  • [29:00] What are the benefits of broccoli sprouts? 
  • [33:00] Is Spirulina dangerous? 
  • [40:00] Supplements which support the Mitochondria.   

  

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

  

⦁ Mitochondrial health is supported by many things like the circadian rhythm of sleep, food and nutrients. 

⦁ The best way to eat for energy is flexible and dynamic, with many nutritional strategies that are easy to implement and integrated with any dietary pattern. 

⦁ Food and nutrition are key to supporting the Mitochondria, but key supplements also play a part. 

  

Ari Whitten's New Book: Eat For Energy 

 

 www.reinventhealthcare.com/energy  

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Lab Testing for Identifying Imbalances Related to Fatigue20 Jul 202200:28:54

In this episode, we discuss imbalances related to fatigue and the in-depth testing needed to truly diagnose where a client's fatigue is coming from. It's important for practitioners to know how to identify the underlying causes of fatigue. Some of the main causes of low energy, including anemia, neurotransmitter, imbalances, hormone imbalances, mitochondrial dysfunction and nutrient insufficiencies. Tune in to learn how you can support your clients to build their energy levels and the functional testing needed to locate the underlying root cause of a patients’ fatigue. 

   

IN THIS EPISODE: 

  

  • [03:00] It's important to start with a comprehensive blood chemistry panel and to know how to read it from a functional perspective. 
  • [08:00] What to do when there are different balances in iron, ferritin and melatonin. 
  • [15:00] Insulin is usually elevated early on in the process of blood sugar and insulin dysregulation. 
  • [21:00] If a client’s B12 function is high, oftentimes, they may have methylation issues. 
  •  [23:00] The three functional tests to use to find out if there's an underlying root cause of a person's fatigue. 

   

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

  

  • It's important to begin with a comprehensive blood chemistry panel and to know how to read it from a functional perspective. 
  • There are many factors which may lead to fatigue, from nutrient deficiencies, low or high amounts of vitamins and testing which is too basic. 
  • By completing in depth testing and considering additional factors, you will be able to better locate the root issue for a clients’ fatigue.         

 

LINKS:

 

www.reinventhealthcare.com/energy 

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Cellular Metabolism, Mitochondria, and Energy Production13 Jul 202200:28:57

In this episode, we discuss the importance of energy, and the many factors that keep our energy levels up. Fatigue is a sign that something is not functioning properly and it can be due to any number of underlying dysfunctions. Many things affect our energy, including vitamins and nutrients, physical health, mood, sleep and our mitochondria, the cell organelles that produce most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions. Tune in to learn how you can support your clients to build their energy levels. 

 

IN THIS EPISODE: 

 

  • [03:00] What are the causes of fatigue and exhaustion? 
  • [10:00] Important B vitamins in the mitochondria. 
  • [13:00] Important vitamins to protect the mitochondria from oxidation. 
  • [16:00] Cortisol damages the mitochondria and we need to manage stress. 
  • [22:00] Different types of cleanses to assist your clients. 
  • [30:00] Structural alignment is also important for energy, to have the joints in place and   moving properly. 

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

 

  • There are many factors which may cause fatigue and exhaustion, including lack of nutrients and sleep, stress, depression and the mitochondria. 
  • Adding key nutrients to the diet may assist your clients to build their energy levels one step at a time. 
  • By digging deeper into each individual’s health and by supporting the mitochondria, this will further support your clients to build and maintain their energy levels. 

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Ending the Confusion Around Immune System Balancing06 Jul 202200:24:37

This week’s episode focuses on how to maintain a healthy immune system within the current pandemic. Autoimmune disease is at an all time high, and in this episode we cover some of the questions our practitioners ask about the immune system. There are no miracle drugs or vaccines to deal with autoimmune disease, but it’s possible to be empowered to help your patients to avoid the ravages of autoimmune disease and even reverse them.  Tune in to learn how to inform your clients how to best support their immune system health.

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

 

  •     [02:00] Statistics of autoimmune conditions.
  •     [08:00] Practitioners need to use their knowledge and experience to be out there educating the parents.
  •     [12:00] By making one change a week, by 52 weeks you’ve made a lot of headway.
  •     [18:00] As a health practitioner, you owe it to people to ask the right questions.
  •     [22:00] We have the power to prevent needless suffering and to make diet and lifestyle changes that will improve and possibly save people’s lives.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

 

  •     Autoimmune diseases are at an all time high, and there are no miracle drugs or vaccines to deal with this.
  •     Some of the conditions affecting the immune system are the standard Western diet, toxic environments, and toxic emotions.
  •     We need to educate parents and families how changing diet and lifestyle can assist in preventing and reversing autoimmune diseases and their symptoms.

 

 

RESOURCE LINKS

 


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Clinical Autoimmune Case Studies with Valerie Mills29 Jun 202200:36:49

On this week’s episode we’re discussing strategies for managing autoimmune conditions. By managing the gut, blood sugar, and stress, you are able to assist your patients or clients to reverse autoimmunity. Our guest today is Valerie Mills. Valerie is a licensed, registered nurse who loves to educate. She is passionate about helping people change their diet and lifestyle so that they can achieve optimal wellness. Tune in to hear how Valerie has learned the power of food, keeping the body and gut healthy, blood sugar balanced, and how she has reduced her stress to a minimum.

 


IN THIS EPISODE:


 


  •     [05:00] Valerie Mills’ journey with eczema and how she started working with clients to help reverse their autoimmune conditions.

  •     [10:00] Bananas and other fruits and vegetables have a natural latex that may affect people with autoimmune conditions.

  •     [18:00] Valerie discusses specific cases of autoimmune conditions.

  •     [25:00] When it comes to autoimmunity, not all nuts and seeds are treated equally.

  •     [32:00] When treating our clients, it’s important to both listen to the person, and keep it simple.

 


KEY TAKEAWAYS:


 


  •     Changing the diet could assist you or your clients with eczema and other allergy sensitivities.

  •     Everyone is different when it comes to food allergies and sensitivities and paying attention to what you eat will assist you in understanding your food intolerances.

  •     It’s important to recognize that just because a food is deemed healthy, does not mean that it is healthy for you. 

 


BIO:


Valerie A. Mills absolutely loves to educate and empower individuals to optimize their total state of health – spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically. She is a licensed Registered Nurse. Her experience with severe eczema dermatitis originating during infancy through mid twenties, led her to begin studying Natural Health and Wellness in the year 2000.


 


Since then she has completed a Doctor of Natural Health degree, Board Certification of Natural Health Professional, Professional Herbalism, Graduate Certification in Nutrition, Clinical Herbalism, and Nutritional Therapy. She has earned a license in Pastoral Science & Medicine and is a Certified Nutritional Endocrinology Practitioner.


 


After 25 years of working in an acute care hospital as a Telemetry nurse and Educator, seeing countless patients come and go yet not truly get well, she resigned to pursue her passion to work in Natural Health & Wellness. During her journey to achieve ‘glowing skin’, she has learned to know the power of food, the importance of a healthy digestive system, and destressing.

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Early Detection Wins: Rethinking Lab Tests with Functional Ranges14 Aug 202400:17:22

In this eye-opening episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo uncovers the critical differences between conventional and functional medicine in interpreting lab test results. Discover why the standard approach may be missing the mark, and how functional lab ranges can provide a more accurate picture of your health. Tune in to learn why early detection is key to preventing chronic illness and optimizing your well-being.

What You Will Learn In This Episode:

  • The inherent limitations of conventional lab tests and what they might be missing.
  • The powerful advantages of using functional lab ranges to detect imbalances before they become major health issues.
  • Why catching imbalances early is crucial for preventing chronic diseases and maintaining optimal health.
  • The specific markers and tests that can reveal hidden imbalances and guide more personalized care.

Key Terms In This Episode:

  • Functional Lab Ranges: Derived from a healthier population, functional lab ranges are typically narrower than conventional ranges. They focus on identifying early imbalances that could lead to chronic conditions, aiming to optimize health and prevent disease before it starts.
  • Conventional Lab Ranges: These standard reference ranges are based on averages from a general population that includes both healthy and unhealthy individuals. Conventional lab ranges are often used to diagnose diseases that have already developed, potentially overlooking early signs of imbalance.
  • Subclinical Imbalances: These are subtle, often symptom-free changes in the body that fall outside the optimal range but don't yet meet the criteria for a disease diagnosis. Functional medicine prioritizes detecting and addressing these imbalances early to prevent the progression to overt disease.

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Environmental Considerations That Disrupt the Immune System With Dr. Tom O'Bryan22 Jun 202200:46:10

This week’s episode focuses on the environmental factors which disrupt the immune system. Today's guest, Dr. Tom O'Bryan is the author of the bestselling book ‘The Autoimmune Fix’ and the creator of the online docu-series ‘Betrayal, The Autoimmune Disease Solution They're Not Telling You’. He is also an internationally recognized speaker and very sought after workshop leader, specializing in gluten and its impact on health and the development of autoimmune disease. Join us as we discuss chemicals, the rising amount of autoimmune diseases, and what you can do to reduce daily intake of toxins.

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

 

  •  [05:00] With any chronic inflammatory disease, where does the inflammation come from? It always comes back to the same mechanisms.
  •  [10:00] The leaky gut, and the larger molecules going through into the bloodstream.
  •  [15:00] People who were tested that had elevated antibodies were all healthy. But within three years, 87% of those people were diagnosed with an auto-immune disease.
  • [20:00] The statistics of pregnancy when eating organic fruits and vegetables compared to conventional produce from the supermarket.
  •  [25:00] There is no evidence of a plastic bottle of water affecting you, but chemicals are accumulating in our body over time and autoimmune diseases are increasing every year.
  • [34:00] When implementing lifestyle changes, the most important thing you can do is be kind to yourself and to be patient.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

 

  •  Autoimmune diseases are on the rise, with the accumulation of toxins in the food we consume and environmental factors resulting in our immune system trying to keep up.
  • There’s no evidence of a single plastic cup or bottle affecting our health, but the chemicals accumulate in your body. Every auto immune disease is going up between four and 9% every single year.
  • There are steps to reduce the amount of chemicals you take in, including having indoor plants, eating organic foods and using negative ion generators in your car.

 

RESOURCE LINKS

 

  Immune Modulation Strategies Guide

 

The Autoimmune Fix” Book

 

“Betrayal, The Autoimmune Disease Solution They're Not Telling You” online docu-series

 

GUEST BIO

 

Dr. Tom O'Bryan is a world expert on gluten and its impact on your health. He is an internationally recognized and sought after speaker and workshop leader specializing in the complications of Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, Celiac Disease, and the development of Autoimmune Diseases as they occur inside and outside of the intestines. He is the founder of www.theDr.com and the visionary behind The Gluten Summit - A Grain of Truth, bringing together 29 of the world’s experts on the gluten connection to diseases, disorders, and a wide-range of symptoms and ages.

Dr. O’Bryan is considered the ‘Sherlock Holmes’ for chronic disease and metabolic disorders. He is a clinician par excellence in treating chronic disease and metabolic disorders from a Functional Medicine Perspective. He holds teaching faculty positions with the Institute for Functional Medicine and the National University of Health Sciences. He has trained thousands of practitioners around the world in advanced understanding of the impact of food related disorders and the development of individual autoimmune disease

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How Food Influences the Immune System With Ocean Robbins15 Jun 202200:43:13

This week’s episode focuses on how food influences our immune system health. Our guest today is Ocean Robbins, a passionate author, speaker, facilitator, father, dancer, movement builder, and the co-founder and CEO of the 500 plus member Food Revolution Network. Ocean has assisted hundreds of thousands of people to stand up for their health and the health of the world. His best-selling book ‘The 31 Day Food Revolution’ has changed millions of lives.  Tune in to learn how to create healthy lives that make food the foundation of joy, abundance, and wellness.

 

 IN THIS EPISODE:

 

  •  [04:00] What we eat has a huge impact on ecosystems, animals, and future resources.
  • [08:00] What foods do not support our bodies in being able to fight off infections?
  • [15:00] Chronic pain is often directly connected to your body being in chronic inflammation.
  •  [20:00] Tips for health practitioners in a therapeutic home regime, or over zoom or telemedicine to assist people to improve their immune system.
  • [25:00] A healthy microbiome is critical.
  • [35:00] Takeaways for practitioners to use right away to get results with their clients and support the immune system.
  • [40:00] Every time you choose real food over processed junk or assist someone you love or a patient to make healthier choices, you're not only doing it for that moment, you’re building a movement.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

 

  •  What we eat has a huge impact on ecosystems, animals and future resources and our health.
  •  It’s important to consider which foods support us long term, as well as which foods don’t support us and our clients.
  • There are a lot of powerful phytonutrients that assist the body to be strong in the face of viral and bacterial health issues. These are usually located in the plant kingdom, such as greens, onions, mushrooms, berries, seeds and citrus which all bring down inflammation and boost health.

 

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GUEST BIO:

 

Ocean Robbins is co-founder & CEO of the 700,000 member Food Revolution Network. He is author of the bestseller, 31-Day Food Revolution: Heal Your Body, Feel Great, and Transform Your World. Ocean founded Youth for Environmental Sanity (YES!) at age 16, and directed it for the next 20 years. He has spoken in person to more than 200,000 people, organized online seminars and events reaching more than a million, and facilitated leadership development events for leaders from 65 nations. He has served as adjunct professor for Chapman University, and is a recipient of the national Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service, the Freedom’s Flame Award, the Harmon Wilkinson Award, and many other honors.

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Clinical Management of Autoimmune Conditions With Lisa Fouladi08 Jun 202200:40:49

This week’s episode focuses on what you should do when you have a patient or client who presents with an autoimmune diagnosis. How should you proceed? What needs to be addressed? We’re here today with one of our nutritional endocrinology practitioner training graduates, Lisa Fouladi. Lisa is going to give us a little behind-the-scenes view of how she handles her patients with autoimmune conditions while discussing specific cases and people. Lisa is also known for her ability to assist patients with mystery conditions that they're having trouble resolving. Tune in to learn the tools in functional nutrition, assessments, and lifestyle that can help people reverse their autoimmune conditions.

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

 

  • [05:00] How Lisa developed the courage to tackle complex cases.
  •  [10:00] Food first when dealing with weight gain.
  •  [16:00] Recommending other practitioners replenish some of the nutrients through IV Micronutrient Therapy.
  •  [22:00] Consistency with diets and nutrients.
  • [25:00] Cutting out two non-negotiables, gluten, and dairy.
  • [30:00] If you have an understanding of physiologic and biochemical imbalances, you’re able to assist clients with almost everything.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

 

  • Autoimmune diseases may not need to be a lifelong problem that can only be dealt with steroids or other prescription drugs.
  • With functional nutrition and lifestyle and an understanding of physiologic and biochemical imbalances, autoimmune diseases could be reversed.
  • Everyone is different with autoimmune diseases and complex cases, and consistency is key.

 

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GUEST BIO:

Lisa Fouladi is a functional nutritionist. She helps clients to break free from low energy, pain, and long-term health and weight issues so that they can enjoy the freedom that good and vibrant health provides – she feels she has the best job in the World!

Lisa is committed to achieving breakthroughs for each of her clients. What this means is that she listens and watches summits, conferences, and webinars, gets lost on Pubmed doing research on client health and nutrition issues, binge reads health, nutrition, and food blogs, journal articles from various scholarly academic journals, and pours this information into practical action plans for her clients so they achieve the health and energy of their dreams.

She is an eternal student (aka mega nutrition nerd), and has an insatiable curiosity to use this information to help people. Lisa's approach is unique and science-based, integrating the disciplines of Clinical Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Integrative and Functional Nutrition, and Coaching to uncover the root causes and systemic imbalances of health issues.

Whilst it is true that you can’t change your health overnight, with your commitment to a program, Lisa can help you to break free of your health issues, to have more energy and vibrant health, and start to feel better every day. It really IS possible, but most people need support. Lisa would love to help you! In addition to being a Nutritional Endocrinology Coach at the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology, Lisa has a private practice, and is a Clinical Nutritionist at Hintsa Performance. For more information, visit: www.BalanceUrBodNutrition.

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Culinary Herbs and Spices for Immune System Support01 Jun 202200:25:34

This week’s episode focuses on culinary herbs and spices for immune system support. Herbs and spices have been used for millennia for treating a variety of common ailments. Some of the medicinal uses of plants are widely recognized even by modern medicine. Tune in today to hear the many herbs and spices which assist us in a variety of aspects of health and wellness, including immune system support.  Listen for these specific herbs and spices to add to your foods daily which is easier and cheaper than it seems.

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

 

  •  [03:00] Hippocrates, who was often called the father of modern medicine, said “let thy food be thy medicine.”
  • [05:00] Italian flavors like basil, oregano, garlic and thyme are gems for your immune system.
  • [09:00] Some powdered herbs could be stirred into melted coconut oil, then refrigerated to harden.
  • [14:00] Why cayenne is so good for peripheral neuropathies.
  • [18:00] The benefits of nutmeg for the immune system.
  • [20:00] How saffron improves airways and sleep.
  • [21:00] The benefits of sage in easing inflammation.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

 

  • There are a number of ways we can use herbs and spices. When added to foods, herbs and spices are so much more than just flavor enhancers. They have beneficial healing powers, so it’s important to add herbs and spices to smoothies, soups, vegetable dishes, and even desserts.
  • Including common herbs and spices to your foods daily for your specific needs is easier than it seems.
  • There are many great ways to support the immune system with common herbs and spices which are usually in everybody's kitchen. Learning these powerful remedies and sharing them with your clients is so rewarding and empowering to feel confident in your ability to recommend remedies that cost next to nothing and are available 24/7.

 

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Dietary Approaches to Reversing Autoimmune Conditions With Dr. Terry Wahls25 May 202200:45:29

In today's episode, we explore how auto-immune disorders can be managed using the power of foods. Our guest today is Dr. Terry Wahls, an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa.  Terry has assisted thousands of patients to reverse their autoimmune disorders and has trained hundreds of health and wellness practitioners to do the same with their patients. Tune in to learn how to assist your clients in reversing their autoimmune conditions, by adding or removing foods from their diets, to make changes to their immune system health.

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

 

  •  [04:00] Introducing Terry Wahls
  • [08:00] Terry Wahls experience in a conventional medical background.
  • [16:00] Where to start with you patients who have an autoimmune disease.
  • [20:00] How to approach patients who have already removed foods from their diet.
  •  [26:00] Terry believes that we could anticipate a higher quality of life in improved function, if we addressed self care routines.
  • [30:00] Trialing removing different foods from the diet.
  • [34:00] Omega-3s and brain health.
  •  [40:00] Information for Terry Wahls trainings and resources.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

 

  • Many people with autoimmune disorders are told by the medical industry there is no solution in reversing the disorder.
  • There are alternative ways to reversing autoimmune conditions, by focusing on food and diet.
  • Terry Wahls has had a huge impact in the autoimmune world and her trainings are available to assist practitioners and patients.

 

RESOURCE LINKS

 


 

BIO

Dr. Terry Wahls is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she conducts clinical trials in the setting of Multiple Sclerosis.  In 2018 she was awarded the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Linus Pauling Award for her contributions in research, clinical care and patient advocacy. She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles, and the cookbook, The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life. 

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Innate and Acquired Immune System Optimization18 May 202200:24:47

 On this week’s episode we explore the incredible world of the immune system. The immune system has become a major focus, and the medical orientation and approach only addresses one part of the immune system. Tune in to learn how this department for the body makes decisions about what to let in, what to keep out, and how nutrition assists with keeping our cells and immune system in balance. This will give you a better understanding of the immune system, allowing you to offer more to your patients and clients.

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

 

  • [06:00] The different types of T cells.
  • [11:00] What happens if there are nutrient deficiencies.
  • [14:00] Fatty acids are crucial for balance and to avoid inflammation.
  • [18:00] The importance of vitamin A and the formation of the dendritic cells.
  • [21:00] We need a healthy, innate immune response, as well as an adaptive immune response for the immune system.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

 

  • The main purpose of the innate immune response is to respond immediately to prevent pathogens from spreading throughout the body.
  • The second line of defense the immune system has is the adaptive immune response, which lasts longer, possibly for life, and is highly specific and sustained by what's known as memory T cells.
  • Using functional nutrition to balance hormones and body functions, and to have a healthy immune system, will assist your clients to achieve their health and wellness goals.

  

RESOURCE LINKS

 

Immune Modulation Strategies Guide

 

Zinc as a Gatekeeper of Immune Function 

 

Kitchen Herbalism Training & Guide to Herbal Home Remedies

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Solving Functional Food Facts Confusion11 May 202200:34:57

This week’s episode focuses on solving functional food facts confusion. We’ll explore the most common questions I receive from practitioners about how to guide their patients and clients to adopting healthy food choices. We'll also discuss the food phobia that's developed as a result of the availability of so many summits, podcasts and blogs that profess their own food religion, which creates a fear of eating and confusion in people.  Tune in to learn how to guide your clients and patients in adopting healthy food choices.

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

 

  • [02:00] One of the most common questions from practitioners.
  • [08:00] A predisposing to some of the symptoms and imbalances that are causing hormones to be out of whack.
  • [12:00] Why it's really important for us to ask the right questions.
  • [18:00] Being specific in your questions with clients.
  • [24:00] When the microbiome is off, it makes people's digestion a little bit wonky.
  • [30:00] Starting with adding things rather than subtracting.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

 

  •     It’s very important to ask your clients and patients the right questions to get a strong idea of what next steps to take in their food journey.
  • Be as specific as possible when asking your clients questions such as what foods they are eating, the preferences they have and the timing of their food.
  •     Explaining to your clients which tests you’re asking them to take and why, will educate them and support their own health journey.

 

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Functional Foods for Female Hormones With Dr. Anna Cabeca04 May 202200:39:10

This week’s episode focuses on functional foods for female hormones. Today’s guest is Dr. Anna Cabeca, a DO, OBGYN, FACOG, triple-board certified and a fellow of gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. We are exploring the relationship between food and female hormone imbalances that occur, including hot flashes and the other uncomfortable symptoms that many women experience in menopause. Most doctors prescribe hormones, or they put women on antidepressants or other drugs for symptom relief.  Tune in to learn other possibilities related to teaching patients how to eat properly for hormone balance.

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

 

  • [03:00] Guest Dr. Anna Cabeca’s certifications.
  • [08:00] As children we were taught “3 meals and 3 snacks per day.” Dr. Cabeca explains why that needs to change.
  • [15:00] We cannot always trust studies, as sometimes there's bias to have a certain outcome.
  • [20:00] Dr. Anna Cabeca’s new book, called “MenuPause.”
  • [28:00] Examples of calories versus nutrition.
  • [32:00] The challenge for many vegetarians is that too many carbs equals too much sugar.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Many women experience female hormone imbalances in menopause, and at other times their lives.
  • Other factors including Ryzen in blood sugar, digestion and insulin resistance also affect our hormone balance.
  • Instead of antidepressants or drugs, eating certain foods can assist in relieving the symptoms of hormone imbalances.

 

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 BIO

 

Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG, is triple-board certified and a fellow of gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She has special certifications in functional medicine, sexual health, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.

For the past 20 years, she’s served 10,000+ women in her private practice— and millions more through her books, online videos and articles. 

When her own health took a troubling turn during menopause, she sought out the wisdom of healers around the world. She learned that modern medicine and time-tested natural remedies are not at odds. Working together, they create indisputable results and true well being. Using delicious, healing foods and simple lifestyle changes, Dr. Anna reclaimed her health and life.

Fueled by her belief that every woman deserves to be empowered and in control of their health and life, she developed the Keto-Green lifestyle, which has helped thousands of women opt out of menopause misery and experience a joyful transition to the next stage of their lives. With her methods, you, too, can breeze through menopause into your “second spring”, feeling the best you ever have.

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Functional Foods for Immune System Health27 Apr 202200:27:39

This week’s episode focuses on functional foods for immune system health. In the current state of the world, this is a much needed topic. If everyone understood how to support immune function using food, there could be much less infectious and autoimmune diseases. Many clients we encounter in our practices have immune system imbalances that occur as a result of nutrient deficiencies, stress, blood sugar imbalance, gut dysfunction, and lack of movement. Tune in to learn how to keep your clients body functioning at its highest level by eating foods that support their immune system health.

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

 

  • [02:30] What kinds of foods support optimal immune function?
  • [06:30] Vitamin A is crucial to protect the mucous membranes.
  • [12:10] Immune supporting herbs.
  • [17:50] Immunostimulants vs. immunomodulators - what is the difference between them?
  • [22:05] How you can be a hero in your client’s life and encourage them on how to support their immune systems.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

 

  • Sugar impacts the ability of the macrophages to support health. When sugar is in the diet, it displaces vitamin C in the white blood cells, and it causes the macrophage activity to drop by at least 50%, depending on the quantity of sugar. 
  • Eating lots of fresh garlic at the first sign of an infectious disease can help dramatically increase the chances of your immune system knocking the disease on the first day. 
  • Find herbs that can be used as both food and medicine. You can use them to create teas, tinctures, capsules, powders and extracts, all of which can promote optimal immune system health.

 

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Functional Foods for Microbiome Balance Part 2 With Steph Jackson20 Apr 202200:50:24

This week’s episode is part two of the Functional Foods for Microbiome Balance series. In part one, we talked about how food affects the various parts of the digestive tract and how to heal and restore balance. In this second part, we welcome back our guest, Steph Jackson, a certified nutritional endocrinology practitioner, and an expert in gut health and fermented foods. We discuss the specific foods that affect particular organisms and how restricting certain food groups impacts microbiome diversity. Tune in to learn how to heal your body with the power of the microbiome.

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

 

  • [04:00] How to handle a client's intolerance to certain foods or food groups.
  • [09:00] Encouraging clients to have a variety in their diets to encourage good bacteria.
  • [14:00] How to add bacteria to foods.
  • [18:00] How fermentation affects lectins.
  • [25:00] Different sources of lectins.
  • [30:00] The ultimate goal is to get people to eat fresh, colorful fruits and veggies.
  • [32:00] How Quercetin can improve bacterial balance in the gut.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

 

  • Restricting our foods can have cascading effects on our gut microbiome because we need the colorful plant chemicals to create postbiotics.
  • The main goal for a healthy microbiome is eating a variety of colorful fruits and veggies. Those who can't tolerate specific foods can learn how to create ferments from them.
  • If you can get your clients to ferment something with bifidobacteria, they can actually have an oxalate reducing ferment which makes it easier to absorb calcium and iron better.

 

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BIO: 

Steph Jackson, ex-yogurt maker now called the Gut Whisperer by her clients, gives you valuable resources for digestive health. She advocates using probiotic bacteria functionally in consideration of your own biochemistry and the whole digestive bacterial colonies in order to achieve optimal health. After doing the research to build her non-dairy yogurt company she could not keep quiet about some of the things she discovered and is now using her experience in education and curriculum design to put together programs teaching others this unique information. If you suspect your body is out of balance and not getting what it needs you may be surprised how intricately our digestive bacteria are connected to our food and our overall health. She always says she is wishing you vibrant health and the freedom to live it, and she means it.

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Kids in Crisis: Understanding PANS & PANDAS with Dr. Scott Antoine07 Aug 202401:03:26

In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo talks and Dr. Scott Antoine discusses PANS and PANDAS.  Dr. Scott shares his family’s experience with the disease, and how integrative approaches are the best approaches to handling the trials and tribulations of these disorders.  

Dr. Scott Antoine is a board-certified Emergency and Integrative Medicine physician with additional certifications in Functional and Integrative Medicine. He's renowned for his expertise in treating PANS and PANDAS, having helped hundreds of patients nationwide with his unique approach and his practice is considered a Center of Excellence for these conditions. 

Beyond his medical background, Dr. Antoine is a clinical hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner, and he's the author of the bestselling book "The Comprehensive Physician's Guide to the Management of PANS and PANDAS."

What You Will Learn In This Episode:

  • Why PANS and PANDAS are a complex neurological disorder
  • The importance of early detection and treatment in children and adults
  • How infections and inflammation are important triggers
  • Conventional medicine’s limitations
  • Lab and genetic tests 
  • How to use integrative approaches for the best results

Key Terms In This Episode:

  • PANS (Pediatric Acute Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) is an umbrella term for a condition affecting children with sudden onset of severe neurological symptoms.
  • PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Strep Infection) is a specific type of PANS triggered by a strep infection.
  • OCD, or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, is a mental health condition characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). It is a core symptom of PANS and PANDAS.

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Functional Foods From the Sea13 Apr 202200:22:31

This week’s episode focuses on functional foods from the sea and more specifically, sea vegetables. Your clients may be mineral deprived due to poor dietary choices and demineralized soil, mineral depletion, and even genetic variations that make it harder to absorb minerals.  We need to feed ourselves for optimal health and it's important to teach our clients how to eat to balance their hormones, their body systems, support their mitochondria in producing energy and feed their brains. One of the most overlooked food groups that provide an abundance of minerals and ingredients is sea vegetables. Tune in to learn how high sea vegetables are in nutritional value and listen as we discuss recipes that will assist your clients on a road to wellness.

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

 

  •  [04:00] Sea vegetables served as part of main meals.
  •   [08:00] Seaweeds eaten regularly are the best sources of bio molecular dietary iodine.
  •  [14:00] Sea vegetables are good for some nervous system disorders like ADHD, insomnia, depression, hostility, and schizophrenia.
  •  [18:00] Simple sea vegetable salad recipe.
  •  [20:00] Tips to get your clients started on sea vegetables.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

 

  •  One of the most overlooked food groups that provide an abundance of minerals and ingredients is sea vegetables.
  • It’s easy to add sea vegetables to your daily diet using powders and simple recipes.
  • Sea vegetables are rich in nutrients and phytochemicals. They're loaded with chlorophyll, fiber and minerals, including significant amounts of sodium potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and many other trace minerals that are naturally found in the air.
  • Regular dietary consumption of wakame and other browned algae is very useful in breast cancer prevention.

 

BIO: 

 

Dr. Ritamarie is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic with Certification in Acupuncture and is a Diplomat of the American Clinical Nutrition Board. She is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist with a Master of Science in Human Nutrition, She also has a master's degree in Computer Science, which contributes to her skills as a master problem solver, and she has completed a 2-year, 500-hour Herbal Medicine Program.

 

RESOURCES:

 

Functional Food Guide

 

The False Gods of Food Religions

 

The Real Cost of Healthcare

 

Identifying Food Sensitivities: The Missing Piece

 

Food Sensitivity Detection: When Perceived Failure Is True Success

 

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Functional Foods for Bone Health With Karen Osborne06 Apr 202200:27:38

This week's episode focuses on functional food for bone health. Our guest, Karen Osborne, is an expert in bone health and the power of food and fitness to strengthen bones. Bone health is crucial in order to sustain a healthy and strong body into our later years. Bones need the right kind of nourishment and most people who are over the age of 50 have bones that are becoming weak and frail. Tune in to discover what nutrients are required to support a healthy bone matrix and some of the foods that Karen teaches her clients to support that. Find out health practitioners can empower their clients in their relationship with food for bone health.

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

 

  • [8:00] Strengthening bones with foods, and the many layers in bones.
  • [12:00] Sources of Vitamin K
  • [15:00] Recipes for bone health
  • [21:00] Exercises to support bones and muscles
  • [25:13] What we can do to assist people to protect the bones from an early age.
  • [29:24] Foods to eat for calcium instead of dairy.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

 

  •  We’re able to strengthen the inner layer of our bones by the foods we eat, and calcium and phosphorus are the major components.
  • Plant based foods may be better to eat for calcium absorption, rather than dairy.
  • In the United States, it's estimated that 54% of post-menopausal women are osteopenic and an additional 30% are already considered osteoporotic. By age 80, 27% of women are considered to have osteopenia and 70% are osteopathic.
  • The importance of exercise for bone health and how holding certain stretches for 30 seconds or longer supplies the stress on the bones that they need to stimulate the breakdown and then subsequent growth.

 

RESOURCES:

 

My Food Fitness and Fun 

 

Bone Chart

 

Functional Food Guide

 

NEPT: Nutritional Endocrinology Practitioner Training

 

The False Gods of Food Religions

 

The Real Cost of Healthcare

 

Identifying Food Sensitivities: The Missing Piece

 

Food Sensitivity Detection: When Perceived Failure Is True Success

 

BIO: 

Karen Osborne specializes in considering individual health conditions and taking the best from many different theories to determine what will deliciously bring vibrant health to the individual. Some of the modalities she’s studied include raw, vegan, Ayurvedic, macrobiotic, low-fat high-carb, high-fat low-carb, low-glycemic and her favorite whole food plant based no oil.

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Functional Foods for Optimizing Microbiome Balance With Steph Jackson30 Mar 202200:43:32

This week's episode focuses on functional food for optimizing microbiome balance. Our guest, Steph Jackson, is an expert in gut health and fermented foods. Lovingly called the “gut whisper” by members of our community, Steph is changing the way we think about holistic digestive health. Tune in to our discussion to learn how to ensure your clients know how to incorporate a variety of carbohydrates needed for a healthy microbiome, the vital nutrients necessary for butyrate production, and how to use fermentation to change everyday foods for a variety of gut healing benefits. By working with all of our bacteria, we’re able to achieve dynamic and lasting wellness.

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

 

  •     [05:00] The reasons resistant starch is good for you.
  •     [09:00] Eating more fiber produces more butyrate, specifically in the gut.
  •     [15:00] Liver enzymes, and multiple other things that help us to tolerate foods.
  •     [24:00] Many clients are taking zinc supplements but not drinking enough water.
  •     [28:00] It's not only a matter of taking a probiotic, it’s a matter of having the right environment as well.
  •     [32:00] The benefits of including ginger in your diet.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

 

  • If the Microbiome is out of balance, symptoms are produced from bacteria processing the food for you.
  • We need to look at improving stomach acid and gut and microbiome health to ensure we make proper changes to our health.
  • Several studies show that we can increase our bifidobacterium by eating more fiber. But, what those studies have not been able to find is that eating more fiber produces more butyrate, specifically in the gut. 

 

BIO: 

My name is Steph Jackson and together with you I'm changing the way we think about holistic digestive health...

Yes I’m a little hard core. I hike barefoot. I’ve done water fasts, juice fasts and pumpkin fasts. I’ve quit jobs, left partners and relocated for my health. I’ve read everything from Spiritual Nutrition to Chinese Medicine Formulations to Advanced Phytotherapy to the Textbook of Clinical and Functional Medicine. I’ve studied Herbalism, Aromatherapy, Color therapy, Functional Nutrition, Nutritional Endocrinology… 

And I STILL got sick! 

And I got better…

Not by fighting with my biochemistry but by harnessing the power of my own body to heal itself with the help of the microbiome. 

I created a yogurt so that there would be a product in the store I was willing to buy.At the time I didn’t realize the tremendous healing potential of probiotic rich, living foods. Since applying everything I learned through designing my own yogurt to MYSELF my life has completely changed.

After decades of searching for a community of like minded individuals I’ve come to realize… I am so FAR from the mainstream most “normal” people couldn’t begin to understand what I do, who I am and how I heal. So I’m creating my own community.

Thank goodness for you. Or I’d be here alone.

I believe it is through working with ALL of our bacteria that we will achieve dynamic, lasting health. I don’t believe in homeostasis. I believe we are adaptable, changeable and beautiful beings through which wellness can manifest if we get out of WAR with OURSELVES and our internal/external environment.

I believe that without addressing the DIVERSITY of the microbiome we will never achieve lasting and robust health.

 

Resources:

 

Plant Powered Probiotics

 

Friendly Flora Collective

 

Functional Food Guide

 

 Free ticket to the microbiome mission 

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Functional Foods for Liver Health With Isabelle Yang23 Mar 202200:25:23

This week's episode focuses on functional food for liver health. Our guest, Isabelle Yang, is a certified nutritional endocrinology practitioner and an expert in liver health. The liver needs just the right nourishment to be strong and healthy. It’s common for most individuals to have imbalances in the liver area and this can lead to numerous problems your clients may face. Tune in to learn from Isabelle how health practitioners can empower their clients in their relationship with food for liver health. It’s time to customize food to support our clients’ specific functions. 

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

 

  • [04:20] Dandelion as a food to support the liver.
  • [05:54] Bile is something that we need to emulsify fat.
  • [08:33] Basil, peppermint, rosemary, and different spices among other foods all assist the liver. 
  • [14:22] Foods that are harmful for the liver are vegetable oils, peanut oil, any type of processed foods, and chips.
  • [17:30] How Isabelle guides clients in her Second Heart Liver Cleanse

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

 

  • The liver is the only organ in our bodies that can regenerate. However, it won’t regenerate on its own, it needs help from us and the foods we eat to begin that process.
  • There are certain foods and herbs which support and repair the liver.
  • An emotional, spiritual and physical cleanse and lifestyle is needed to nourish and keep the liver happy.
  • Proper liver function relies on adequate sleep, movement, sunshine, fresh air and specific foods that optimize liver function.

 

RESOURCES:

 

FREE GIFT LINK - How to Detox Naturally for Better Energy, Clarity, Vitality, and Sleep

 

Isabelle Yang Website - Second Heart Liver Cleanse

 

Functional Food Guide

 

BIO: 

 

Isabelle Yang is a Certified Nutrition Consultant, National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and Nutritional Endocrinology Practitioner. She is passionate about empowering people to build life-long sustainable habits that support their inner healing power.

She specializes in digestive health, cancer nutrition, detoxification, and blood sugar balance. Her passion for nutrition started in 2008, and since then she’s helped her clients heal from digestive challenges, reverse pre-diabetic conditions, shed body fat, reduce inflammation, decrease toxicity exposure, and regain energy and vitality to live a vibrant, active, and purposeful life. 

Her approach is simple. Let the good stuff in and kick the bad stuff out. Her goal is to help her clients take baby steps to increase nutrient absorption, reduce detox burden, improve detoxification capacity, reduce stress, and get the body moving. Her mission is to leave this planet a better and cleaner place for generations to come.

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Functional Food and Metabolic Healing16 Mar 202200:28:23

In this week’s episode of the ReInvent Healthcare podcast, Dr Ritamarie explores the effects of food on metabolic health, and how nutrients can support insulin receptors in people with metabolic disorders. This episode delves into functional food and various ways of increasing the metabolic system. By focusing on insulin sensitivity and increasing nutrients like chromium, magnesium, and DHA docosahexaenoic, you can learn how to support insulin resistance in diabetes, balance blood sugar by healing insulin receptors, and to return your client to metabolic wellness. 

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

  •     [02:00] How to start the process of resetting the metabolism.
  •     [03:00] Hibiscus as a good source of chromium, which escorts insulin attached to sugar across the cell membranes.
  •     [08:00] Taking magnesium in natural forms assists overall health.
  •     [11:00] Almost everyone in the Western world has imbalanced omega-6 to omega-3.
  •     [19:00] Foods for metabolic healing are broccoli, avocado, alfalfa, and Bolivia, but you need to be careful with people who are extremely insulin resistant.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  •     Food can support reversing insulin resistance in diabetes, balance blood sugar by healing insulin receptors, and can return your client to metabolic wellness.
  •     The three nutrients Dr. Ritamarie uses the most are chromium, magnesium and DHA docosahexaenoic.
  •     Disruptors of metabolic processes include trans fats, pesticides and processed carbs.

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Functional Food for Optimizing Health09 Mar 202200:16:13

Today’s episode of ReInvent Healthcare is the first episode of our Functional Food Facts series. We discuss how the processed food industry is affecting our everyday health and the different ways clients can monitor how food affects function. Tune in to learn how health practitioners can empower their clients in their relationship with food. It’s time to customize food to support our clients’ specific functions.  

 

IN THIS EPISODE: 

 

  • [02:39] Here is a quick breakdown of the nutrients in food. 
  • [05:34] Why the processed food industry is the source of many health challenges people encounter. 
  • [08:55] Why health practitioners need to consider a client’s specifics in mind when recommending a diet. 
  • [10:52] Dr. Ritamarie shares how people can monitor how food affects function. 
  • [13:43] How healthcare practitioners can support their clients in their relationship with food.  

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

 

  • Highly processed and adulterated food is technically poisonous to humans.  
  • For a food to be functional, it must provide nutrition, promote growth, and have a favorable effect on bodily function. 
  • Health practitioners need to keep their client’s specifics in mind as you help them design a healing diet. 

 

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Practical Answers To Common Metabolic Questions02 Mar 202200:31:29

For today’s episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie answers some of the most common metabolic questions. This episode is full of clarifying information, such as how long it takes to reverse metabolic imbalance, how to find the best eating and fasting windows for your clients, and various ways to test blood sugar. There is no one-size-fits-all answer, because every body is different. Tune in as Dr. Ritamarie helps practitioners better understand the complexities of metabolic health.

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

  • [00:52] How long does it take to reverse metabolic imbalance?
  • [04:07] Dr. Ritamarie discusses the dangers of being told that an A1C level of 5.6 is normal.
  • [06:34] Does intermittent fasting need to be paired with a keto-like diet in order to be successful?
  • [09:06] How to know the ideal eating and fasting windows for your clients.
  • [11:31] Should you really eat breakfast within an hour of waking up?
  • [14:06] Dr. Ritamarie shares different ways to test blood sugar.
  • [20:22] How important is it to test ketones?
  • [23:00] How often should blood sugar be tested and how high can it safely go?
  • [26:35] Dr. Ritamarie discusses the potential of falling in the danger zone when intermittent fasting.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • As practitioners, it is important to stress that your clients follow your instructions to become metabolically well.
  • Someone doesn’t have to eat a low carb diet in order for intermittent fasting to have positive benefits.
  • The key components of the meal that should break your fast are: fiber, fat, protein, greens, and probiotics.

 

RESOURCES:

ReInvent Healthcare The Many Faces of Fasting Metabolic Syndrome – The Most Common Disease You’ve Never Heard Of Inflammation: The Silent Killer Fasting: A Cautionary Tale

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The Most Important and Often Overlooked Tests for Metabolic Dysfunction with Annette Falconett23 Feb 202200:47:49

Welcome back to the ReInvent Healthcare podcast. Today we are joined by Annette Falconett, author of My Journey Back to Health: Living with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, Health Coach, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and Nutritional Endocrinology Practitioner. Annette shares how her daughter’s type 1 diabetes went undiagnosed and nearly ended her daughter’s life. Tune in as Dr. Ritamarie and Annette discuss what Annette learned from her experience, the importance of metabolic health and monitoring your blood sugar levels, and also how Annette and her daughter worked to balance her daughter’s metabolic health. It’s time doctors see diabetes as the serious disease that it is. 

 

IN THIS EPISODE: 

  • [03:19] How Annette’s family was impacted by diabetes.
  • [12:24] Why the system needs to change when it comes to testing metabolic health.  
  • [13:45] Why doctors should be testing postprandial glucose.  
  • [19:00] Dr. Ritamarie discusses the damaging effects of high levels of insulin.  
  • [25:48] Annette shares her daughter’s testing patterns for monitoring her blood sugar.  
  • [31:59] Dr. Ritamarie shares some resources where you can go for your own testing.  
  • [37:19] Why a continuous glucose meter should be used to manage blood sugar.  
  • [43:01] A quick rundown of blood tests that Dr. Ritamarie and Annette recommend.  

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

  • Every household should have a glucose meter, just like a thermometer.  
  • Early testing for diabetes is crucial for providing the right care for patients.  
  • Unfortunately, most doctors are not taught how to manage insulin resistance. Instead, patients are told to lose weight, which is not a preventative approach.  

RESOURCES:


BIO:   Annette Falconette

Annette Falconett, author of  My Journey Back to Health: Living with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, is a health coach, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and Nutritional Endocrinology Practitioner who believes that Real, whole food is foundational to good health.

Annette knows from personal experience that we have to empower our clients and patients to change the way they eat and make lifestyle changes if they want to lead healthier lives. 

Annette became interested in nutrition and alternative healing modalities in 1989 after she developed MCS, multiple chemical sensitivities while cleaning her bathroom. She spent the next year in bed, reading about alternative healing and nutrition.

Annette became certified as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) in June 2011, joined NEPT in October 2016, and was certified as a Nutritional Endocrinology Practitioner in 2019. Annette has been a coach in Dr. Ritamarie's client programs since 2017.  

In 2015, Life threw Annette a wicked curveball when her daughter had her own health crisis. This experience taught Annette firsthand the importance of comprehensive metabolic testing and methods you can teach your clients and patients to use at home to keep themselves metabolically healthy.

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Intermittent Fasting Transformation for Women with Cynthia Thurlow16 Feb 202200:49:55

In today’s episode of ReInvent Healthcare, nurse practitioner, author, and international speaker, Cynthia Thurlow, joins us to discuss the benefits of intermittent fasting. This episode covers a lot of ground, including how hormones play a crucial role in our metabolic health, determining your fasting and eating windows, considerations for females contemplating intermittent fasting, lifestyle choices that boost the benefits of intermittent fasting, and why when you eat matters as much as what you eat. Tune in to learn about how you can reclaim your health today, with resources to get you started.

IN THIS EPISODE:

  • [02:55] Cynthia describes her approach to intermittent fasting.
  • [04:37] How intermittent fasting can restore balance to your overall health.
  • [10:10] Hormones play crucial roles in our metabolic health.
  • [16:09] Why lifestyle medicine should be the first step in reclaiming your health.
  • [17:13] When you eat matters just as much as what you eat.
  • [19:41] Cynthia touches on some considerations for females contemplating intermittent fasting.
  • [24:44] What are the different kinds of intermittent fasting?
  • [30:22] Why the length of your fast should be determined by your goals and your body’s needs.
  • [37:38] What people struggling with thyroid imbalance should know.
  • [42:14] How you eat during your eating window matters, and here’s why.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • We are constantly exposed to endocrine-disrupting chemicals, not only in our food, but also in our environment, food, and personal care products.
  • Estrogen is a grossly underappreciated hormone because we don’t realize what happens when it’s not properly balanced.
  • It takes our bodies four to five hours between meals to detoxify, push things forward, and address pathogens. We knock out the benefits of this process when we eat too frequently.
  • We need to prioritize high-quality sleep because it affects so many aspects of our lives and health.

 

RESOURCES: www.reinventhealthcare.com/fasting

 

BIO:  Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, CEO, and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, and international speaker, with over 10 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique). With over 20 years of experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and nutritional health and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. She was listed in Yahoo Finance as one of the, “21 Founders Changing the Way We Do Business.” Cynthia hosts the Everyday Wellness podcast, considered one of "21 Podcasts To Expand Your Mind in 2021” by Business Insider. Her mission is to educate women on the benefits of intermittent fasting and overall holistic health and wellness, so they feel empowered to live their most optimal lives. Twitter Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Website Book Podcast

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The Metabolic Effects of Fasting09 Feb 202200:22:27

Welcome to the second episode of the ReInvent Healthcare podcast, a show for wellness practitioners who are passionate about making a difference. Today we will be discussing one of the most misguided pieces of advice given to people suspected of having blood sugar imbalance. We also share the benefits of Fasting and Intermittent Fasting for metabolic health. I’m sure you’ve heard about Intermittent Fasting before, but we’re diving into the science behind why it works and how it can change lives. Let’s disrupt this broken system together and reinvent healthcare.   

 

IN THIS EPISODE:  

  • [00:13] What most people suspected of blood sugar imbalance are told to do, and why Dr. Ritamarie believes it is wrong.   
  • [01:47] What metabolically happens when a person eats every two to three hours.   
  • [03:16] Dr. Ritamarie discusses the biochemistry behind why, for many patients, hunger and cravings still persist after a big meal.   
  • [06:58] How physicians can use intermittent fasting with patients who are metabolically unwell.   
  • [09:24] What happens when someone fasts for more than 16 hours?   
  • [16:42] Why it’s important for doctors to test for “pre-insulin resistance” before jumping to a diagnosis or waiting for metabolic unwellness to happen to them.   

  

KEY TAKEAWAYS:  

  • One of the most misguided pieces of information and advice given to people suspected of blood sugar imbalance is to eat frequent meals. This is only a temporary band aid on the real issue, not a long-term solution to the problem.   
  • Insulin is an anabolic hormone, meaning it’s a storage hormone. When food is constantly available, through frequent meals throughout the day, insulin puts the brakes on fat burning, so weight loss is often stalled.   
  • Fasting and intermittent fasting are phenomenal for helping people restore their metabolic health.   

 

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BIO:   Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo is a medical practitioner with over 30 years of experience in western medicine, chiropractic care, herbal medicine, acupuncture, nutrition, and mindfulness. Dr. Ritamarie believes that patient care goes beyond the doctor’s office and that patients deserve to thrive after treatment. After losing many family members prematurely due to a broken healthcare system, Dr. Ritamarie has created a space to equip passionate practitioners with the skills and tools that empower people to truly get well. 

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Holistic Healing Hacks with Dr. Tom Moorcroft08 May 202400:42:32

In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, I explore the holistic approach to healing chronic illnesses, focusing on strategies for resilience and wellness, together with my dear friend, Dr. Tom Moorcroft. Together we talk about our insights and experiences in guiding clients towards optimal health. From identifying imbalances to embracing self-love and nutrition, we uncover the transformative power of holistic healing practices.

Dr. Tom specializes in treating patients with chronic Lyme disease, tick-borne co-infections, mold illness, and children with infection-induced autoimmune encephalitis. He emphasizes the body's innate healing abilities, employing natural interventions alongside conventional methods as necessary. With over 15 years of expertise, he has developed a unique approach to chronic disease recovery, shared through his Lyme Disease Practitioner Certification and Mentorship program. Dr. Tom's mission is to empower people to reconnect with their inner source of healing for optimal health.


Key Points:

Root Cause Resolution: Dr. Tom and I discuss the importance of identifying imbalances rather than sticking to conventional diagnoses. Learn how focusing on foundational health practices—like nutrition, sleep, and mindset—can initiate profound healing processes and support long-term wellness.

The Power of Adaptive Healing: Discover Dr. Tom's integrated approach to treating complex conditions such as chronic Lyme disease, mold illness, and infection-induced autoimmune encephalitis. With over 15 years of experience, he brings invaluable insights into natural and conventional healing modalities, emphasizing the body's innate ability to heal itself.

Stress, Cortisol, and Holistic Recovery: We delve into the critical impact of chronic stress and cortisol on bodily functions, from tissue breakdown to mitochondrial disruption. Understanding the body's stress responses is key to developing effective, holistic healing strategies that enhance resilience and wellness.

Embracing Gradual Change: Hear about the merits of a 'low and slow' approach to health transformations. We discuss the importance of listening to your body and caution against the risks of pushing too hard, which can lead to setbacks rather than progress.

Mentorship and Education: Dr. Tom also shares insights from his Lyme Disease Practitioner Certification and Mentorship program, aimed at training health professionals to adopt holistic, effective approaches to chronic disease management.


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Dr. Tom Moorcorft’s Links


The Insulin Dysregulation Epidemic and the Importance of Intermittent Fasting02 Feb 202200:28:08

For our first official episode, we are diving straight into a topic that has become an epidemic in the United States. Studies have shown that 88% of our population is metabolically unwell. Today we discuss the dangers of insulin dysregulation and the roles that intermittent fasting can play in the restoration of metabolic balance.  Addressing insulin dysregulation and blood sugar dysregulation is the key to preventing many of the diseases, conditions, and imbalances that so much of our population struggles with. Listen in as we challenge the common practices for testing and diagnosing diabetes, using new research.   

 

IN THIS EPISODE: 


  • [01:37] What does it mean to be metabolically unwell?

  • [02:14] What does it take to be metabolically healthy?

  • [05:10] A quick review of insulin  and why it’s so important.  

  • [09:46] Some of the main conditions related to having out of control insulin and blood sugar.  

  • [13:04] Dr. Ritamarie challenges common practices for testing for and diagnosing diabetes.  

  • [19:19] What is intermittent fasting? How does it help regulate glucose and insulin?  

  • [21:05] Dr. Ritamarie shares The Many Faces of Fasting, her top resource for intermittent fasting.  

 


KEY TAKEAWAYS: 


  • A study conducted from 2006 to 2016 and published in Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders in 2018, found that 88% of the population is metabolically unwell.  

  • Addressing insulin dysregulation and blood sugar dysregulation is the key to preventing so many of the diseases, conditions, and imbalances that 88% of the population struggle with.  

  • Intermittent fasting is proven to help regulate glucose and insulin levels.  

 


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BIO:  Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo is a medical practitioner with over 30 years of experience in western medicine, chiropractic care, herbal medicine, acupuncture, nutrition, and mindfulness. Dr. Ritamarie believes that patient care goes beyond the doctor’s office and that patients deserve to thrive after treatment.  After losing many family members prematurely due to a broken healthcare system, Dr. Ritamarie has created a space to equip passionate practitioners with the skills and tools that empower people to truly get well.  

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Intro Episode26 Jan 202200:05:20

Welcome to the premiere episode of the ReInvent Healthcare podcast, a show for healthcare practitioners who want to truly make a difference in their patient’s lives. In this episode Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo shares why she’s grown beyond frustrated with the healthcare industry and why she’s driven to create a space to equip passionate practitioners with the skills and tools that empower people to truly get well.  

Tune in as Dr. Ritamarie shares her ideas and intentions for future episodes. We’re so happy to have you here. It’s time to overhaul the healthcare industry.  


 


IN THIS EPISODE: 


[00:15] Dr. Ritamarie shares why medical practitioners have grown frustrated with the healthcare industry.  


[01:15] Why Dr. Ritamarie started ReInvent Healthcare.  


[02:00] Dr. Ritamarie has been in practice for over thirty years and has studied these different perspectives.   


[02:23] What to expect in future ReInvent Healthcare episodes.


[03:32] Why patient care goes beyond the Dr’s office.  


 


KEY TAKEAWAYS: 


  • The healthcare system has trained practitioners to keep people alive using medications, but doctors rarely experience the joys of seeing patients truly thrive after treatment.  

  • The healthcare system needs an overhaul, and Dr. Ritamarie plans to do just that with the ReInvent Healthcare podcast.  

  • Patient care goes beyond the doctor’s office. Medical practitioners have the power to make a dramatic difference in the lives of their patients, who deserve more.  

 


Links Mentioned:


www.reinventhealthcare.com 


 


BIO:  Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo is a medical practitioner with over 30 years of experience in western medicine, chiropractic care, herbal medicine, acupuncture, nutrition, and mindfulness. Dr. Ritamarie believes that patient care goes beyond the doctor’s office and that patients deserve to thrive after treatment. After losing many family members prematurely due to a broken healthcare system, Dr. Ritamarie has created a space to equip passionate practitioners with the skills and tools that empower people to truly get well.  

The Paneth Perspective: How These Tiny Cells Pack a Powerful Punch with Dr. Devaki Berkson01 May 202400:43:47

In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, I have a very special guest, Dr, Devaki Berkson, and together we examine the  link between immune health and hormones. We stress the importance of nutrition for a healthy gut microbiome and hormone health to strengthen immune defenses and ward off immune-related issues. We also discuss the connection between hormones and immunity, citing studies on progesterone receptors and COVID-19. Listen to the full episode to learn more. 

Key Points:

Gut Health and Immune System Interaction: We explore the relationship between gut health and the immune system, focusing on paneth cells, Secretory IgA, and defensins. Highlighting the significance of a healthy gut microbiome and proper nutrition, we discuss  how these  support a robust immune response, highlighting the impact of diet and lifestyle on gut health.

Hormonal Influence on Immunity and Health: Delving into the role of hormones in modulating immune function, particularly within the gut, we discuss hormone receptor resistance and its oversight in hormone replacement therapies. We advocate for natural remedies and nutrition to tackle hormone imbalances in response to the impact of environmental pollutants on hormone receptors, .

Holistic Health Approach: Emphasizing the integration of nutrition, hormone balance, and detoxification practices, we stress personalized approaches for long-term wellness. Prioritizing  daily detoxing, exercise, and supplementation, we highlight the importance of addressing root causes of illness and advocate for a comprehensive healthcare approach prioritizing holistic health.

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Dr. Lindsey Berkson’s Links


From Sweet Treats To Sticky Arteries24 Apr 202400:16:07

In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, I talk about the truth behind the role of sugar and insulin resistance in cardiovascular disease, exploring the prevalence of insulin resistance, its detrimental effects on the cardiovascular system, and practical strategies for early detection and management. Get ready to rethink your approach to nutrition and lifestyle as we unveil the keys to protecting your heart and optimizing your overall well-being. Make sure to listen to the whole episode to learn more.

Key Points:

Prevalence of Insulin Resistance: Insulin resistance, characterized by the inability of the hormone insulin to escort sugar into the cells, is widespread and underdiagnosed. Lifestyle factors such as diet, stress, exposure to toxins, and lack of sleep contribute to insulin resistance, which can lead to various cardiovascular complications.

Effects of Insulin Resistance on Cardiovascular System: Insulin resistance damages the endothelium, leading to plaque buildup in the arteries. It also induces arterial wall thickening and stiffness, increases blood pressure, and disrupts lipid metabolism, contributing to atherogenic conditions and increasing cardiovascular risk.

Need for Early Detection and Intervention: Detecting pre-insulin resistance and insulin resistance before they progress to diabetes is crucial for preventing cardiovascular complications. The symptoms, the side effects, the negative things that can happen with diabetes start decades before diabetes is diagnosed. Education and awareness about the risks associated with high glycemic foods, inadequate sleep, and chronic stress are essential.

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From Carnivore to Herbivore: Exploring the Science Behind Diet Choices17 Apr 202400:23:32

In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, we explore the difference in protein in various diets. So many people are debating which type of diet is best, but what are they actually comparing? We'll explore the various aspects of different diets, what we should be looking at when discussing diets and the needs of our clients, and considerations to use in order to get the best results for our patients and clients. Listen to the full episode to learn more. 

Key Points:

Nutritional Superiority of Plant-Based Proteins

Plant-based proteins offer a denser nutritional profile compared to animal-based proteins. They provide a broader range of essential nutrients, antioxidants, and phytochemicals per calorie, supporting overall health and disease prevention.

Environmental Impact and Sustainability

Plant-based proteins are more environmentally friendly and sustainable than animal-based proteins. They contribute to a lower environmental footprint by reducing land use, resource consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting their ecological benefits.

Customization and Health Considerations

There is no “one size fits all” when it comes to protein intake. Although animal-based proteins are not discouraged, plant-based diets are a great source of proteins, vitamins, and minerals for optimal health. Personalized dietary approaches prioritize whole, organic plant foods as well as the health needs and culture to ensure adequate nutrient intake and address individual health needs.

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Navigating Protein Facts and Fiction10 Apr 202400:36:54

In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, we examine the world of proteins and their role in human health. From building tissues to supporting immune function and enzyme activity, proteins are indispensable for our well-being. We'll explore the various aspects of proteins, including their sources, essential amino acids, and considerations to use in order to get the best results for our patients and clients. Listen to the full episode to learn more. 

Key Points:

The Role of Proteins in the Body

Proteins serve as the fundamental building blocks of the human body, playing a myriad of vital roles in health and function. They are needed for the construction and repair of various tissues, including muscles, bones, skin, and the lining of the digestive system. Moreover, proteins form the foundation of enzymes, necessary  for biochemical reactions crucial for digestion. Additionally, proteins contribute to the synthesis of hormones, neurotransmitters, and transport molecules, underscoring their diverse and indispensable functions in maintaining overall health and bodily processes.

Understanding Amino Acids

Proteins, constructed from a complex array of amino acids, encompass 20+ identified variants, categorized into essential, non-essential, and conditionally essential types. While essential amino acids must be consumed in the diet due to the body's inability to produce them, non-essential amino acids are synthesized internally. Understanding individual amino acid requirements is important, accounting for factors such as impaired metabolic pathways, genetic predispositions, and overall health conditions, allows us to create nutritional strategies to optimize well-being and address specific needs effectively.


The Power of balanced Protein Intake

While animal proteins are commonly perceived as complete sources of protein, plant-based alternatives offer substantial nutritional advantages. Foods like lentils, lupini beans, broccoli, and kale not only provide notable protein content but also contribute additional essential nutrients to a balanced diet from vitamins and minerals to fiber. Functional practitioners should evaluate protein requirements considering individual factors such as activity level, body weight, metabolic health, recent illnesses or injuries, and dietary preferences, striving for an intake that is optimal without being excessive. By incorporating diverse plant protein sources into clients' nutritional plans, practitioners can promote overall health and wellness effectively.


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DNA to Diet: Crafting Personal Nutrition Plans with Joe Cohen of SelfDecode03 Apr 202400:58:06

In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, we dive into the world of personalized genetics with Joe Cohen, the founder and CEO of SelfDecode. SelfDecode empowers clients to understand their unique DNA and unlock its potential for optimizing personalized health and wellness. Join us as we explore the exciting world of genetic testing, learn how SelfDecode can help you take control of your health, and discuss the future of personalized medicine.

Key Points:

The Importance of Genetic Testing

Genetic testing holds immense promise for revolutionizing healthcare. A personalized approach to precision health that includes genetic insights,could transform medicine from a reactive system to a proactive one. With the right tools and knowledge, genetic testing has the potential to empower clients to take charge of their health, optimize their well-being, and pave the way for a future of preventive and personalized medicine.

Methodology of Polygenic Risk Scoring in Understanding Health Conditions

Many diseases aren't caused by a single faulty gene, but rather a combination of smaller genetic variations. Polygenic risk scoring tackles this complexity by analyzing numerous genetic markers across your DNA. By considering these variations together, it creates a score that estimates your overall genetic susceptibility to a particular health condition. This approach provides a more nuanced picture than traditional genetic testing and can help identify clients at higher risk, allowing for earlier intervention, preventive measures, and personalized strategies.

Analyzing Genes To Make Effective Health Recommendations

Genetic testing offers a wealth of information, and translating it into actionable health advice requires validation. Environmental factors, lifestyle choices, and even interactions between different genes can significantly influence how genetic codes play out. To make effective recommendations, we have SelfDecode to validate these genetic predictions. 

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Joe Cohen Links


Why Understanding Physiology and Biochemistry Is Critical For Health Practitioners27 Mar 202400:20:38

In today's episode, I talk about why understanding physiology and biochemistry is crucial for functional practitioners as it provides insight into the mechanisms of the human body at both macroscopic and molecular levels. This knowledge enables us to identify root causes of health issues, tailor personalized plans, and empower our clients to make informed decisions about their health journey. Make sure to listen to the full episode to learn more.

Key Points:

Cornerstones of Functional Medicine: Physiology and biochemistry serve as the bedrock upon which functional medicine is built. A thorough understanding of how the human body functions at both macroscopic and molecular levels is indispensable for understanding the connections between body systems. Functional Medicine Practitioners understand the “Why and How” these systems are connected to anatomy, emotions, nutrients, and more.. . The practitioners who grasp the intricacies of physiology and biochemistry can identify root causes of health issues and develop tailored, holistic, personalized plans for their clients.

Personalized Care: One size does not fit all in functional medicine. Generic protocols may provide temporary relief, but true healing requires personalized care based on individual physiology and biochemistry. By understanding the unique biochemical pathways and physiological processes of each client, practitioners can craft customized interventions that address the underlying imbalances driving their symptoms. This personalized approach fosters long-term health and wellness outcomes.

Empowering Patients: Knowledge is power, and in functional medicine, empowering patients to take control of their health is paramount. By educating clients about their body's physiology and biochemistry, practitioners enable them to make informed decisions about their health journey. Clients gain a deeper understanding of how lifestyle factors, nutrition, and environmental influences impact their health, empowering them to actively participate in their healing process.

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The Power of Master Plants with Dr. Maya Shetreat16 Oct 202401:02:55

In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, I sit down with Dr. Maya Shetreat, neurologist, herbalist, and best-selling author, to explore the world of master plants and their transformative healing potential. This conversation is a deep dive into how master plants, including psychedelics, can impact physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, offering fresh approaches to healing that many have never considered.

Dr. Maya introduces us to the concept of master plants—ancient teachers from the natural world that have been revered in ceremonial healing for centuries. She discusses the science behind how trauma is stored at the cellular level and offers a glimpse into how these potent plants might help us unlock and heal even the deepest wounds.


This isn’t just a conversation about psychedelics. Dr. Maya introduces her concept of quantum dosing, a form of vibrational medicine that can shift energy and promote healing on a cellular level. Whether you're a practitioner looking to deepen your knowledge or someone passionate about holistic healing, this episode offers a compelling look at how master plants and vibrational medicine could be the key to unlocking deeper health and transformation for your clients.


Key Takeaways


Healing Cellular Memory -  Discover the subtle but powerful ways trauma can embed itself in the body and how certain plants may help reverse this.

Dosing Approaches -  Curious about microdosing, macro dosing, and the lesser-known “quantum dosing”? This episode is for you!

Practical Applications for Practitioners - Dr. Maya hints at ways practitioners can begin to safely and legally integrate these approaches into their practices—without needing to jump straight into psychedelics.


Key Discussion Points

1. What makes a plant a master? (It’s more than just being a psychedelic.)

2. Why unresolved trauma could be the missing link in your patients' persistent health struggles.

3. A glimpse into Dr. Maya's groundbreaking *quantum dosing*—no tripping involved!

4. The surprising connection between plants, neuroplasticity and healing from chronic health challenges.

5. How master plants might be the key to unlocking transformative change in your practice.


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Dr. Maya Resources and Links:

  • Check out Dr. Maya’s website here
  • Get your Quantum Drops here
  • Follow Dr. Maya on Facebook here
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Beyond the Benefits: The Hidden Dangers of High-Dose Niacin20 Mar 202400:18:41

In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, I share my personal journey with niacin supplementation and the things I learned along the way. Use this to grow your understanding of niacin and to better understand its nuanced effects, from its potential benefits in lowering Lipoprotein(a) levels to the unexpected pitfalls of high-dose administration. Make sure to listen to the full episode to learn more. 

Key Points:

  1. Caution with High-Dose Niacin - I emphasize  the necessity of caution when considering high-dose niacin therapy. There are potential adverse effects in some people, including increased homocysteine, flushing and itching, and significant drops in blood pressure. This highlights client safety and thorough assessments before recommending niacin supplementation.
  2. Individual Health Factors -  I stress the importance of assessing methylation issues, high homocysteine levels, blood pressure irregularities, and other potential risk factors. By tailoring plans to each person’s unique profile, we as practitioners can mitigate potential adverse effects and optimize cardiovascular health outcomes.
  3. Holistic Approach to Cardiovascular Health - I advocate for a holistic approach to cardiovascular health, beyond reliance on niacin therapy alone. As a practitioner, beyond basic labs, it is crucial to  look at advanced lipid panels, genetics, electrolyte balance, and lifestyle factors. By adopting a comprehensive strategy, we can address underlying health imbalances and empower clients to achieve lasting wellness.

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Gut Instincts: Top Foods & Herbs for a Thriving Microbiome13 Mar 202400:23:22

In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, I tackle the importance of gut health and how the foods we  eat  affect the microbiome. You’ll learn about  how  probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics are critical to microbiome balance, and what  important foods our clients need in order to keep their gut flora healthy. I also explore how various health conditions can alter our approach to incorporating these foods and supplements. . 

Interesting points you will learn in this episode:

  1. What exactly are prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics?
  2. What food and supplement changes can be used to support a healthy gut microbiome
  3. What is microbiome in a nutshell?

Important ReInvent Healthcare Links 

  • Access Additional Resources for Practitioners ready to improve clinical outcomes through our Nutritional Endocrinology Practitioner Training
  • Visit the ReInvent Healthcare site to check out other podcast episodes and resources to support you in empowering your clients health recovery journeys
  • Listen to my episodes with Steph Jackson - Part 1, Part 2 for more details about microbiome balancing.
  • Listen to other podcast episodes on Functional Food here

Navigating the Aftermath: Long Haulers Syndrome and Client Care with Dr. Jenny Tufenkian06 Mar 202400:53:24

In this episode of Reinvent Healthcare, I have with me Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, a seasoned naturopathic physician. Together we talk about the pressing issue of long-term fatigue and chronic disability exacerbated by the aftermath of the COVID pandemic, particularly 'Long COVID' or 'long haulers syndrome’ and also a holistic approach to combat these illnesses by emphasizing the identification and mitigation of key energy-draining factors such as stress, gut health, and viral infections. 

Dr. Jenny, having treated chronic illness for over two decades, shares her developed system aimed at unlocking the 5 Core Energy Drainers to help individuals regain functionality and feel like themselves again. She incorporates a unique blend of left-brain functional medical approach with deep subconscious work, facilitating powerful shifts in both physical and energetic bodies, which she shares with clients and practitioners both online and in person. Listen to the full episode to learn more.

Interesting points you will learn in this episode:

  1. What is the role of the Mitochondria in Chronic Fatigue?
  2. How is Gut Health related to Chronic Fatigue?
  3. What are the 5 Core Energy Drainers discussed by Dr. Jenny Tufenkian?



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The Power Of Nutritional Endocrinology28 Feb 202400:16:27

In this episode of Reinvent Healthcare, I talk about the fundamental principles of nutritional endocrinology and its transformative potential in addressing complex health challenges. Drawing from over 30 years of clinical experience, I explain intricate workings of the endocrine system, emphasizing its role as the master controller of the body's functions. From regulating metabolism and glucose uptake to influencing immune responses and appetite control, hormones play a key role in maintaining overall health. 

Through the lens of nutritional endocrinology, I explore how external factors such as diet, stress, toxins, and lifestyle choices interact with the body's internal processes, shaping our health outcomes. Make sure to listen to the full episode to learn more

Interesting points you will learn in this episode:

  1. Why is understanding hormonal balance crucial for us as health practitioners?
  2. How do hormones impact different bodily functions, and why is it essential to address hormonal imbalances comprehensively?
  3. What role does nutritional endocrinology play in addressing common health issues like obesity, fatigue, and chronic conditions?

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Herbs and Nutrients To Support Heart Health21 Feb 202400:18:35

In this episode of Reinvent Healthcare, I explore a range of foods and nutrients that play key roles in supporting heart health. By understanding the importance of anti-inflammatory nutrients, antioxidants, essential minerals, and beneficial herbs, we can empower ourselves and our clients to make informed decisions about cardiovascular health. 

Interesting points you will learn in this episode:

  1. How can we ensure a proper balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in the diet?
  2. What role do antioxidants play in heart health?
  3. Which nutrients are essential for muscle function, especially the heart muscle?
  4. What herbs, used in the kitchen and used therapeutically, help with heart health?

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