Posts by Ritamarie Loscalzo
Recipe of the Week: No Sugar Crash Peppermint Patties
Reaching for the candy in the afternoon to bring up your energy will leave you more tired and craving for another sugar kick. It’s a vicious cycle. These peppermint patties…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Insulin Resistance
In my practice, I have found that about 50% of my clients have a problem with their blood sugar and something called insulin resistance. Yes – 50%! It is the root…
Read MoreHow to Coast Through Menopause by Balancing Your Blood Sugar
In the Western world, we expect menopause to be an awful time with hot flashes and mood swings. For many women, their health unravels as their cholesterol levels jump, and…
Read MoreWhat is Insulin Resistance? 5 Stealth Causes That Have Nothing to Do with Diet and Exercise
In my practice, insulin resistance contributes to over 50% of cases. The symptoms can be all over the map, so most people don’t even know they have blood sugar imbalances.…
Read MoreNatural Remedies for Chronic Lyme Disease
The usual western medicine treatment for acute Lyme infection is short-term antibiotics and then treating any leftover symptoms with pharmaceutical band-aids. Many deny the existence of chronic Lyme disease, leaving…
Read MoreYour Brain on Sugar- Part 2: How to Overcome Your Sugar Addiction by Working with Your Neurobiology
In the previous post in this series, I explained how sugar addiction impairs dopamine, serotonin and opioid signaling in the brain, and how the modern instant gratification lifestyles make sugar…
Read MoreYour Brain on sugar – Part 1: Why You Crave Sugar
Are you hooked on sugar? Do you need pastries and donuts to get through the day? Do you crave sweets and can’t do without desserts? Do you reach for sugar…
Read MoreHow to Kick Sugar without Giving Up Your Sweet Tooth
Whether you are trying the Whole 30 diet, an elimination diet, or just trying to kick your sugar habit once and for all- there are more alternatives than ever. However,…
Read MoreHow to Sleep Better at Night: It’s All About Timing
Even though I haven’t been 100%, I made huge commitment in 2020 to get at least 7-8 hours of sleep every night. However, we don’t only need adequate sleep, we…
Read MoreRecipe of the Week: Valentine Sweets Without the Sugar Crash
Valentine’s day is on the horizon- another national sugar holiday day in the United States. Filling up on sweets and snuggling close with your honey sounds good in theory, but…
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