ReInvent Healthcare
By: Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo
Language: en
Categories: Health, Fitness, Nutrition, Alternative
Reinvent Healthcare provides support, insight, and cutting edge information for health and wellness practitioners passionately committed to transforming our broken, disease-focused, healthcare system. Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo, the founder of the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology, shares more than 30 years of clinical experience using science-based, nutritional and natural approaches for successfully correcting the imbalances that lead to chronic disease. Her vast knowledge, infectious energy, and love for all things geeky will provide listeners with the kind of insights and information found nowhere else. Her commitment to and success in supporting the body's own ability to heal makes her a proven leader in...
Episodes
This Scan Predicts Heart Attacks Before Symptoms Start (Even with Normal Labs)
Jan 07, 2026What if you could detect heart disease before symptoms appear, before the first stroke, before the fatal heart attack, before the diagnosis? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie sits down with Joseph Ence, founder of Vasolabs, to explore a powerful and underused cardiovascular screening tool.
Most people think normal labs mean a healthy heart, but that’s a dangerous myth. In this episode, we expose why standard tests often miss the earliest signs of cardiovascular disease and what you can do instead. Whether you're a practitioner or on your own healing journey, this is the ki...
Duration: 00:47:11Why Normal Labs Miss Early Metabolic Damage and What to Test Instead
Dec 31, 2025What if your client’s “normal” labs are hiding mitochondrial breakdown, immune dysfunction, and early insulin resistance? In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie exposes why the standard lab panels so many practitioners rely on are failing and walks you through the functional markers that actually reveal root-cause imbalances.
You’ll learn how to detect early metabolic imbalances, what markers to prioritize for inflammation and detox stress, and how to combine genetics with advanced testing to create truly personalized healing plans. This episode will help you connect the dots and become the practitioner who sees what others miss.
What’... Duration: 00:16:58
How Bioenergetics Impacts Hormones: Energy Tools for Burnout, Mood & Fertility
Dec 24, 2025What if your clients’ chronic fatigue, mood swings, or fertility struggles weren’t just biochemical but bioenergetic? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, we dive into a groundbreaking view of hormone balance that goes beyond nutrition and labs.
Dr Ritamarie and Dr. Larisa Sharipova share how frequencies, emotions, and subtle energy patterns influence the body’s hormonal resilience and how practitioners can tap into this powerful layer of healing.
What’s Inside This Episode?
Why some people don’t respond to “perfect protocols” and what may be missingHow emotional stagnation blocks hormone signals at the energetic... Duration: 00:43:56What Teens Really Need for Health: Four Brothers Reveal the Truth About Anxiety, Sleep, and Energy
Dec 17, 2025What if the leaders of the next health revolution aren’t doctors or scientists but four teenagers? In this uplifting and powerful episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie sits down with the Ansari brothers, Abdullah (18), Zain (14), Emaad (12), and Qasim (10), known as The Holistic Kids. These young wellness advocates are authors, podcasters, and national speakers, inspiring their peers to take ownership of their physical and mental health.
With chronic illness, anxiety, and metabolic dysfunction rising fast among youth, this conversation is a beacon of hope and a call to action. Discover how these boys went from health challenges to...
Duration: 00:42:27Beyond Oncology: Functional Strategies to Support Cancer Patients and Survivors
Dec 10, 2025What if the biggest gap in cancer care isn’t the treatment but what happens before and after? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo is joined by Dr. Nalini Chilkov, founder of the American Institute of Integrative Oncology Research and Education (aiioRE.com), to explore how functional practitioners can fill the urgent void left by conventional oncology.
Discover why building a body where cancer cannot thrive is essential, whether your client is recovering from treatment, living with cancer long-term, or wants to prevent recurrence. From terrain restoration and tumor microenvironment to nutrient repletion, blood vi...
Duration: 00:57:16The Genetic Code Behind Insulin Resistance, Fatigue, and Weight Gain
Dec 03, 2025Struggling to understand why someone’s metabolic health isn’t improving despite clean labs and healthy habits? The missing piece might be written in their DNA. In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, we uncover how key genetic variants (SNPs) can help you identify hidden metabolic risks and choose the right lab tests to confirm them.
Discover how to combine genetic data with functional testing, and learn how to personalize your interventions with surgical precision.
What’s Inside This Episode?
What metabolic health really means and where it goes wrongThe SNPs linked to obesity, insulin resist... Duration: 00:27:34Fasting for True Healing: What Most Practitioners Are Missing
Nov 26, 2025What if the key to unlocking deep cellular repair, reversing disease, and reclaiming your energy was... not eating? In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie sits down with world-renowned water fasting expert Loren Lockman to explore how fasting goes beyond trendy biohacks, tapping into our body’s built-in healing intelligence.
From detox-resistant weight gain to reversing chronic conditions that seem “untreatable,” this conversation will challenge everything you’ve been taught about food, symptoms, and what it really means to heal.
What’s Inside This Episode?
Why fasting equals liberationThe shocking connection between hydration, mucoid plaque, and autoimmune... Duration: 01:31:35Empower Your Clients to Rebel: Questioning Doctors, Rethinking Labs, and Taking Back Control
Nov 19, 2025What if the path to healing begins with rebellion?
In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo takes you deep into the radical idea that transformation doesn’t begin with protocols but with questions. Too many people accept dismissive diagnoses, symptom-suppressing prescriptions, and “normal” lab results that overlook early signs of metabolic dysfunction. This episode is a call to action for practitioners to help their clients rebel against the status quo and reclaim authority over their health.
You’ll discover how to recognize the red flags conventional medicine misses, how to empower clients to speak up...
Duration: 00:11:16Uncovering the Hidden Causes of Long COVID and Chronic Fatigue: What Most Protocols Miss
Nov 12, 2025Most people think of long COVID as something new, but for many, it’s simply a different name for an old, complex pattern: chronic fatigue. In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie sits down with Dr. Evan Hirsch (The EnergyMD) to discuss the clinical connections between long COVID, chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), and the deeper biochemical imbalances practitioners must understand to reverse them.
This is not a surface-level conversation. Dr. Hirsch breaks down the toxic five, his four-step recovery system, and why most testing methods fail to reveal the real root causes. You’ll learn what...
Duration: 00:50:39Neuropathy’s Hidden Causes: What Labs and Protocols Often Miss
Nov 05, 2025Most people think neuropathy shows up after a diabetes diagnosis. But in reality, tingling, numbness, or burning in the hands or feet often shows up years earlier.
In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, I explore the deeper drivers of neuropathy, beyond what conventional medicine typically considers, and share how to identify and address them before lasting damage occurs.. You’ll learn how to spot the red flags and how to apply targeted strategies to halt or reverse nerve damage.
If your patients are complaining of unexplained nerve symptoms, or you’re experiencing them yourself, don’t wait...
Duration: 00:16:16Peptides for Autoimmune Healing: When and How to Use Them
Oct 29, 2025Peptides are everywhere right now, in social media, practitioner circles, and supplement protocols. But are they really the solution for autoimmune and gut healing… or just another overhyped tool?
In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo is joined by functional health experts Steph Jackson and Jennifer Whitmire to explore how peptides may support gut repair, reduce immune reactivity, and help stabilize autoimmune clients.
They don’t hold back. This is a grounded, real-world conversation about how peptides actually work, when to use them, how to layer them into gut programs, and when not to wa...
Duration: 00:26:25How Insulin Resistance Damages Kidneys, And What Labs Catch It Early
Oct 22, 2025What if your patient’s blood sugar looks “okay,” but their kidneys are already under attack?
In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie uncovers the common progression of kidney damage fueled by insulin resistance and elevated glucose. Most practitioners miss the early clues. And most patients never feel symptoms… until it’s too late.
Discover the early biochemical markers, the overlooked tests, and the clinical action steps you can take now to prevent progression to fibrosis, dialysis, and even renal failure.
What’s Inside This Episode?
The silent mechanisms l... Duration: 00:18:02From Fat to Fibrosis: The Silent Liver Shift Most Practitioners Miss
Oct 15, 2025One in three adults now has fatty liver disease, and most don’t even know it. It’s become the most common form of liver dysfunction worldwide—even outpacing alcohol-related liver damage. And the real danger? It often progresses in silence, from fat to inflammation to fibrosis, with no symptoms until it's too late.
In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie exposes a quiet transformation that's becoming alarmingly common: the metabolic cascade behind fatty liver. It doesn’t start with pain or obvious signs. It starts with subtle shifts in biochemistry that most protocols completely miss.
Bef...
Duration: 00:25:21Nutrition for Inflammation and Autoimmunity: What Most Protocols Miss
Oct 08, 2025Inflammation is the biological fire underlying most chronic disease. In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo returns with NEPT graduates Steph Jackson and Jennifer Whitmire to uncover how food fuels or fights inflammation.
From autoimmune flares and brain fog to hidden cardiovascular risks, the trio explores how everyday foods, even so-called “healthy” ones, can lead to inflammation, and what to do about it. This episode will shift how you look at food, labs, and healing.
What’s Inside This Episode?
How inflammation silently hides in autoimmune conditions, heart disease, and brain fogThe tests most practitioners miss w... Duration: 00:39:34From Freaked Out to Fired Up: Helping Clients Step into Healing with Confidence
Oct 01, 2025What if the biggest block to your client’s healing isn’t the protocol but their fear of change?
In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie sits down with mindset and motivation expert Toni St. Clair to uncover what really stops clients from moving forward, and how you can become the kind of practitioner who inspires lasting transformation.
You’ll discover Toni’s 3-part framework for turning fear into focus, overwhelm into action, and resistance into results. This conversation will equip you with the tools to create change that sticks.
What’s Inside Thi... Duration: 00:52:34
Beyond Health Coaching: What It Really Takes to Help Complex Clients
Sep 24, 2025What if your patient’s “normal labs” were hiding a serious disease? What if protocols were making them worse, and you didn’t know?
In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with functional nutrition experts and NEPT grads Steph Jackson and Jennifer Whitmire to challenge the shallow training and one-size-fits-all approaches flooding the health coaching industry.
You’ll hear raw stories of autoimmune recovery, near-missed diagnoses, and the tools practitioners need to truly help the clients that conventional medicine and standard health coaching fails.
This episode will change how you approach your role as a...
Duration: 00:41:07Liver-Pancreas Crosstalk: The Silent Breakdown Driving Insulin Resistance
Sep 17, 2025What if the first signs of insulin resistance have nothing to do with glucose?
In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie uncovers the hidden metabolic dialogue between the liver and pancreas. It’s a connection that begins to break down long before glucose or A1C raise red flags. Beneath the surface of “normal labs” lies a growing storm: insulin buildup, glucagon misfires, and early beta-cell stress that quietly unravel metabolic balance.
If you're only testing blood sugar, you're missing the real story.
Discover the overlooked markers that reveal the dysfunction most practi...
Duration: 00:12:06The Hidden Hormone Imbalance Before Menopause Hits
Sep 10, 2025Hot flashes, mood swings, and brain fog. Too often, these symptoms are brushed off as inevitable signs of aging. What if these are your client’s early warning system of deeper hormonal chaos already underway?
In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie sits down with hormone specialist and bestselling author Dr. Mariza Snyder to discuss the critical phase of perimenopause. Long before menopause sets in, subtle shifts in hormone function can disrupt mood, metabolism, sleep, and more.
If you’re only testing estrogen and progesterone, you’re missing the bigger picture. This conversation challenges outdat...
Duration: 00:55:03How Fatty Liver Triggers Insulin Resistance, And What to Do About It
Sep 03, 2025What if the first signs of metabolic breakdown aren’t in the pancreas or the blood sugar but hidden deep in the liver?
In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie takes you inside the metabolic feedback loop few practitioners are trained to detect. Long before glucose rises or A1C shifts, subtle signals in the liver may already be pointing to a much bigger problem. They’re easy to miss, unless you know where to look. Discover the early biochemical whispers of insulin resistance, the hidden drivers of liver fat accumulation, and the lab markers most clin...
Duration: 00:12:22Your Body’s Cry for Help: What Conventional Thyroid Testing Isn’t Telling You
Aug 27, 2025What if your client’s labs show everything is “normal,” but their symptoms are screaming otherwise? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie sits down with holistic nutritionist and restorative wellness practitioner Divya Gupta to uncover the hidden truths behind thyroid dysfunction.
Drawing from her own journey with Hashimoto’s and gallbladder surgery—while juggling a high-stress corporate career—Divya reveals the overlooked patterns that block healing, the functional markers that actually matter, and how personalized nutrition can change the trajectory of thyroid health.
This conversation is a wake-up call for any practitioner who wants to go...
Duration: 00:39:50Melatonin and Metabolic Health – The Nighttime Hormone That Shapes Your Metabolism
Aug 20, 2025What if a key regulator of blood sugar, fat storage, and insulin sensitivity was hiding in plain sight, active only in the dark?
In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie explores one of the most overlooked hormonal players in metabolic function. It’s not a supplement, not a medication, and not a superfood, but it profoundly influences metabolic health. It plays a role in glucose uptake, mitochondrial health, and inflammatory balance. You’ll discover how this nighttime signal impacts leptin and insulin and why testing and personalization matter more than ever.
If your clients are...
Duration: 00:10:50Melatonin and Metabolic Health – The Nighttime Hormone That Shapes Your Metabolism
Aug 20, 2025What if a key regulator of blood sugar, fat storage, and insulin sensitivity was hiding in plain sight, active only in the dark?
In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie explores one of the most overlooked hormonal players in metabolic function. It’s not a supplement, not a medication, and not a superfood, but it profoundly influences metabolic health. It plays a role in glucose uptake, mitochondrial health, and inflammatory balance. You’ll discover how this nighttime signal impacts leptin and insulin and why testing and personalization matter more than ever.
If your clients are...
Duration: 00:11:07The Silent Language of the Body: Rethinking Chronic Illness, Pain, and Autoimmunity with Isabelle Amigues, MD
Aug 13, 2025What if your patient’s persistent symptoms aren’t fully explained by labs, imaging, or even your best root-cause protocols? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie sits down with rheumatologist-turned-integrative-healer Dr. Isabelle Amigues to explore the deeper messages the body is trying to send—through pain, illness, and resistance to healing.
Drawing from her unique lens as both a Western-trained physician and a stage IV cancer thriver, Dr. Amigues unpacks the emotional and energetic patterns she believes often underlie autoimmune disease, chronic pain, and unexplainable fatigue. This conversation challenges conventional clinical thinking and invites practitioners to go b...
Duration: 00:25:50The Real Reason Women Gain Weight in Midlife
Aug 06, 2025If your clients are gaining weight in their 40s or 50s despite clean eating and regular movement, it’s not simply “aging” or “hormones.”
In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie explores a metabolic adaptation that occurs during midlife and alters how the body responds to glucose, insulin, and stress. There’s a multi-system shift that rewires fat storage, energy production, and appetite regulation.
What if one of the most overlooked drivers of insulin resistance in women is also one of the most correctable?
What’s Inside This Episode?
A surprising hormonal conne... Duration: 00:11:07Bioidentical Hormones Demystified: What Most Practitioners Are Still Getting Wrong with Dr Lorraine Maita
Jul 30, 2025Are hot flashes just an inconvenience—or a warning sign of deeper dysfunction? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with triple board-certified hormone expert Dr. Lorraine Maita to challenge outdated myths around hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and menopause care.
From debilitating mood swings and memory lapses to hidden bone loss and cardiovascular risks, Dr. Maita reveals why conventional medicine is failing midlife women—and what functional practitioners must do differently. If you’ve ever wondered if you should recommend HRT, how to test properly, or how to prepare the body for hormones, this c...
Duration: 00:49:46From Isolation to Inflammation: How Low Oxytocin Drives Insulin Resistance
Jul 23, 2025What if your clients’ metabolic struggles weren’t just related to insulin, cortisol, or diet but a deeper, overlooked hormone that bridges the gap?
In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie pulls back the curtain on one of the most underestimated players in metabolic function: oxytocin. You’ll discover why this “feel-good” hormone is far more than a bonding chemical and why ignoring it could mean missing a key piece in your client’s healing.
If you aren't factoring in connection, community, and nervous system regulation, you might be overlooking one of the most powerful met...
Duration: 00:14:54Reversing Kidney Disease Naturally: A Radical New Paradigm Rooted in Renology
Jul 16, 2025Most people believe kidney decline is a one-way street to dialysis. But what if that’s simply not true? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie is joined by Dr. Robin Rose, a pioneering physician who turned her own diagnosis of kidney cancer and stage four kidney disease into a journey of recovery—and a new medical paradigm called Renology.
Discover what functional medicine gets wrong about kidneys and how practitioners can spot the early signs of decline before it’s too late.
What You’ll Discover Inside:
The Hidden Kidney Crisis: Why conventio... Duration: 00:55:45The Diet Wars Are Real—Here’s How to Find the Right Plan for Every Body
Jul 09, 2025In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie dives into the raging “diet wars”—from carnivore to keto, vegan to paleo—and exposes the dangerous trap practitioners and health seekers fall into when they choose sides. What if every diet is both right and wrong? And what if the truth lies not in the diet… but in the person?
This episode doesn’t take sides. It’s about dismantling the entire argument and replacing it with a smarter, more personalized approach. If you’ve ever been confused by conflicting dietary advice or struggled to guide your clients to lasting resul...
Duration: 00:25:27Vision Loss Starts in the Kitchen: What Every Health Pro Must Know
Jul 02, 2025Most practitioners never consider the eyes when evaluating metabolic health. But what if vision changes are an early sign of deeper dysfunction?
In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with Dr. Rani Banik—a board-certified neuro-ophthalmologist and integrative medicine expert—to explore how eye health is influenced by diet, oxidative stress, and blood sugar imbalance.
If you’re overlooking the eyes in your assessments, you may be missing a key opportunity for early intervention. From macular degeneration to diabetic retinopathy, the clues are often visible—literally—before the labs confirm a diagnosis...
Duration: 00:38:46The Protein Puzzle
Jun 25, 2025Are Your Clients Getting Too Much… or Not Enough? Why the real answer lies in something most “experts” ignore.
When it comes to protein, opinions are everywhere, and confusion is rampant. Should your clients eat more? Less? Go animal-based? Plant-powered? What about leucine, sarcopenia, and kidney stress?
In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie breaks through the confusion with a functional medicine lens, revealing why standard protein advice may be sabotaging your clients’ health goals—and what to do instead. If you've ever felt unsure about how to personalize protein recommendations, this episode will help you solve the puzzle...
Duration: 00:09:57The Hidden Dangers of the Protein Craze: Are You Unknowingly Fueling Disease?
Jun 18, 2025You’ve heard the hype—pile on the protein to build muscle, lose weight, and stay youthful. But is this high-protein push quietly accelerating aging, inflammation, and even cancer? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with quintuple board-certified physician and integrative pathologist, Dr. Monisha Bhanote, to expose the biological truth behind protein consumption.
From the microscopic changes happening inside your cells to the rise of early-onset colorectal cancer and cognitive decline, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what’s really happening when protein becomes your primary fuel. Could your favorite “health foods” a...
Duration: 01:01:48The Hidden Insulin Trap: Why “Clean Eaters” Still Struggle with Fatigue, Cravings, and Belly Fat
Jun 11, 2025Your clients are doing everything “right”—cutting carbs, eating clean, avoiding sugar—and their glucose looks perfectly fine. But they’re still dealing with brain fog, stubborn weight, fatigue, or high blood pressure. What gives?
In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie uncovers a hidden force that could be quietly derailing even your healthiest clients—an invisible saboteur that standard labs overlook. What if insulin is rising… even when blood sugar appears normal? If you’re not looking beyond glucose or questioning the usual markers, you may be missing the earliest whispers of metabolic chaos.
What You’ll Discover Inside... Duration: 00:12:46
Why Mental Health Isn’t All in Your Head: The Genetic & Environmental Roots No One Talks About
Jun 04, 2025What if ADHD, anxiety, and mood swings weren’t just about brain chemistry—but a cry for help from the gut, genes, and immune system?
In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with integrative mental health professional Mary Parker for a deeply personal and eye-opening conversation. After watching her son regress into seizures and developmental delays following a vaccine injury, Mary stepped away from the mainstream mental health model to uncover a radically different approach—one that gets results by addressing the whole person.
Mary shares how genetics, detox pathways, diet, toxic...
Duration: 00:37:12The Great Seed Oil Debate: Are You Fueling Health or Hidden Harm?
May 28, 2025They’re plant-based, they’re cholesterol-free, and they’re lurking in everything from “healthy” salad dressings to organic snack bars. But what if the real danger is something far more insidious hiding in plain sight than seed oils or even omega-6 overload?
In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo unpacks the heated debate around seed oils—and why the real conversation goes deeper than the typical social media soundbites. Are these oils truly toxic, or can they have a place in a balanced, healing diet? Get ready for a fresh perspective that cuts through the hype and brin...
Duration: 00:10:53The Missing Frequency: Are You Testing For This Root Cause?
May 21, 2025You’ve checked all the boxes—clean diet, supplements, detox, hormones, gut protocols. So why aren’t the results showing up?
In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with Dr. Louise Swartswalter—naturopath, frequency medicine pioneer, and founder of the Brain Soul Success Academy—to explore what’s really going on when healing stalls.
Is it possible that the key to lasting transformation lies beyond the physical body?
They dive into the hidden role of energetic imprints, trauma, and the brain’s unseen “operating system”—and why ignoring this piece could be the b...
Duration: 00:32:25Gluten, Kale, and Whey—Why the Real Danger Is the Advice, Not the Food
May 14, 2025Social media is flooded with health advice—much of it loud, extreme, and downright misleading. But what happens when those “one-size-fits-all” solutions actually miss the mark?
In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sounds the alarm on the rise of over-simplified, fear-based messaging in the health world. She explores why true healing can’t be reduced to trending foods, magic detoxes, or black-and-white thinking—and how practitioners can rise above the noise by getting back to the science and honoring the individuality of every client.
If you’re a functional or holistic practitioner feeling over...
Duration: 00:14:44Your Eyes Could Be the Blind Spot Practitioners Are Missing
May 07, 2025You’ve optimized gut health, balanced hormones, and tackled blood sugar—but what if the biggest health clue is sitting right behind your glasses?
In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo goes deep with Claudia Muehlenweg, The Holistic Vision Coach, to explore why eye health is one of the most neglected root causes in both conventional and holistic healthcare.
What if blurry vision isn’t just a nuisance... but a message from the nervous system, a sign of metabolic chaos, or even an emotional defense mechanism?
Whether you’re a practitioner or someo...
Duration: 00:50:18Your Doctor is Wrong About Your Thyroid Problems
Apr 30, 2025What if your thyroid symptoms aren’t in your head… and your labs aren’t telling the whole story?
In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo pulls back the curtain on why most conventional approaches to hypothyroidism miss the mark—and what to do instead. If you or your patients struggle with fatigue, weight gain, depression, dry skin, or stubborn health issues despite being told your thyroid is “fine,” this episode is a must-listen.
Dr. Ritamarie breaks down the outdated medical myths that keep people sick, the overlooked root causes of thyroid dysfunction, and what fun...
Duration: 00:14:37The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Food (That Even Healthy Eaters Miss!)
Apr 23, 2025You may think you're eating clean, but what if your “healthy” food is secretly making you sick?
In this eye-opening episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with Mira Dessy, The Ingredient Guru, to expose the shocking hidden additives that sneak into your food—even the ones marketed as “natural” and “organic.”
From gut-wrecking emulsifiers to misleading labels, Mira reveals the top toxic ingredients that can fuel inflammation, metabolic chaos, and chronic disease. If you're a health-conscious individual or a practitioner guiding others, you must hear this conversation before your next grocery run!
What’s I... Duration: 00:15:35
What Your Doctor Gets Wrong About Metabolic Health – And How It’s Keeping You Sick
Apr 16, 2025What Your Doctor Gets Wrong About Metabolic Health – And How It’s Keeping You Sick
What if everything you’ve been told about metabolic health is outdated?
Most conventional doctors don’t recognize the warning signs of metabolic dysfunction until it’s too late. By the time someone is diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, their body has already suffered years—if not decades—of silent damage. And that’s a problem.
In this eye-opening episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo pulls back the curtain on the most dangerous myths about metabolic health, why the standard tes...
Duration: 00:10:45Why Your Thyroid Treatment Isn’t Working—And What Your Brain Has to Do With It with Jennifer Swank
Apr 09, 2025You’ve done everything right. You’ve changed your diet, taken the right supplements, maybe even tried thyroid medications… but you still feel exhausted, foggy, and stuck.
What if the real problem isn’t just your thyroid—but your brain?
In this eye-opening episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with biochemist and mind-body expert Jennifer Swank to uncover the hidden role of the limbic system in thyroid dysfunction.
If your body is in a constant state of stress, your limbic system—the brain’s survival center—keeps you trapped in a cycle of fatig...
Duration: 00:31:47Dangerous Misconceptions About Cardiovascular Disease
Apr 02, 2025Why Most Doctors Get It Wrong About Heart Disease? How It’s Putting You at Risk? Think your cholesterol numbers tell the whole story? Think again.
Most doctors are missing critical warning signs of heart disease—signs that could save lives if they knew what to test for. The truth? The standard cholesterol test doesn’t tell you what you really need to know. And what your doctor isn’t testing might just be putting you at risk for a fatal heart attack.
In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo exposes the dangerous misconceptions about cardiovascular health i...
Duration: 00:18:51The Hidden Physics of Energy Healing: The Science They Don’t Teach in Medical School with Terri Jay
Mar 26, 2025What if energy healing isn’t “woo-woo” at all—but actually rooted in physics?
What if the chronic symptoms that won’t budge—thyroid issues, weight struggles, hormone imbalances—aren’t just about diet or exercise, but stored energy blockages that modern medicine ignores?
In this mind-expanding episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with Terri Jay, a medical intuitive and energy healer, to reveal the physics behind energy medicine—and why it could be the missing link in both traditional and functional healthcare.
Could unresolved trauma and suppressed emotions be physically reshapi...
Duration: 00:32:03Lowering Hemoglobin A1C with Carbs
Mar 19, 2025Are you avoiding carbs like the plague, convinced they’re the enemy of metabolic health? What if cutting out too many carbs is actually making things worse? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo exposes one of the biggest misconceptions in the keto community—the belief that all carbs are harmful.
She breaks down why non-starchy vegetables are not the enemy, but rather an essential part of supporting metabolic health and lowering A1C. Many people following a strict keto diet drastically reduce their carb intake, often to the point of avoiding nutrient-dense vegetables. While this...
Duration: 00:10:05Reversing Autoimmune Conditions—What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You
Mar 12, 2025What if you’ve been told your autoimmune condition is irreversible? Conventional medicine often labels autoimmune diseases as a life sentence, but is that the whole truth? In this episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with autoimmune expert Jennifer Whitmire to uncover the shocking truth about Graves’ disease, autoimmune conditions, and why conventional medicine often falls short in treating them.
If you or your clients are struggling with persistent symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, or hormone imbalances, this episode reveals the hidden triggers behind autoimmune flares and how diet, detox, and gut health can hold the k...
Duration: 00:42:45How To Do A Metabolic Reset
Mar 05, 2025Are your patients unknowingly sabotaging their metabolic health, or are you missing the hidden clues in their symptoms? In this eye-opening episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo reveals the shocking truth about metabolic dysfunction and why most practitioners are getting it wrong.
Discover the surprising triggers behind insulin resistance, how your stress and sleep habits might be derailing your metabolism, and the hidden power of customized nutrition. If you've been struggling with fatigue, stubborn belly fat, or cravings—or if you're a practitioner who wants to create life-changing results—this episode will blow your mind.
Wh... Duration: 00:30:17
Blood Pressure Secrets: Saving Lives Through Precision and Prevention
Feb 26, 2025In this powerful episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo talks with with Dr. Ellie Campbell, a leading family physician and author of The Blood Pressure Blueprint. They dive into one of the most misunderstood yet critical aspects of health—blood pressure.
Most people, including practitioners, are unaware of how inaccurate readings can lead to misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments. Beyond just numbers, they reveal how oral health, systemic inflammation, and lifestyle factors silently contribute to cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death worldwide.
Dr. Campbell also shares her remarkable personal journey of uncovering these connections afte...
Duration: 00:51:02What Doctors Are Taught About Blood Sugar Puts People In Danger
Feb 19, 2025Are your clients—or even you—missing the early red flags of blood sugar imbalance? In this eye-opening episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo exposes the shocking myths conventional medicine still teaches about blood sugar. If you think fasting glucose under 100 means you’re in the clear, think again.
What if your so-called “normal” blood sugar is silently setting the stage for heart disease, nerve damage, and other irreversible complications? Discover why fasting glucose is the last marker to change and how hidden markers like post-meal blood sugar spikes and insulin resistance are causing damage long before a d...
Duration: 00:12:41Unlocking the Mystery of Chronic Fatigue: Could This Common Virus Be the Cause? with Kasia Kines
Feb 12, 2025In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo and Dr. Kasia Kines explore a commonly overlooked virus that may be the hidden root of chronic fatigue and other stubborn health issues. This virus often goes undetected, lying dormant until it’s reactivated by stress, environmental toxins, or emotional shifts. When it strikes, it can leave clients struggling with unexplained fatigue, brain fog, and cycles of unexplainable symptoms.
Dr. Kines shares her proven strategies for identifying, testing, and managing this viral threat, giving practitioners the tools to look beyond symptoms and instead zero in on hidden causes th...
Duration: 00:42:56Decode and Defend: Unlocking Genetic Secrets to Metabolic Health
Feb 05, 2025Imagine being able to foresee and address metabolic health risks before they manifest into chronic diseases. In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie explores how genetic testing can be helpful in identifying potential metabolic imbalances, from insulin resistance to carbohydrate sensitivity and use these to personalize healthful eating plans.
Discover how specific genetic SNPs influence blood sugar regulation, insulin sensitivity, and fat metabolism. Whether you're a health practitioner or a self-healer, this episode will revolutionize the way you approach personalized health care.
What’s Inside This Episode?
Genetics as a Predictive Tool: How understanding certain SNPs can... Duration: 00:18:04Trauma’s Hidden Impact: Unlocking the Secret Link to Chronic Illness
Jan 29, 2025Are your clients stuck in a cycle of chronic illness that defies every intervention you’ve tried? The missing link might not be another supplement, test, or protocol—it could be unresolved trauma. In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo welcomes Tonya Octave, integrative psychotherapist, coach, hypnotist, and creator of the Octaves Method. They dive deep into the connection between past emotional wounds, misconceptions, perceptions, and chronic health conditions. Discover how trauma silently drives physical imbalances, keeps clients from healing, and what you can do to unlock transformative breakthroughs in their health journeys.
What’s Inside... Duration: 00:18:04
A 5-Day Post-Celebration Fasting Mimicking Metabolic Makeover
Jan 22, 2025Holidays and celebrations can leave even the healthiest bodies struggling with metabolic chaos. In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo introduces a 5-day fasting-mimicking diet plan that helps reset metabolism, balance blood sugar, and restore vitality without the need for extended fasting or packaged foods. Learn how you and your clients can benefit from this science-backed approach to overcoming post-holiday indulgences and achieving optimal metabolic health.
If you’re ready to guide yourself or your clients through a metabolic makeover, this episode is for you.
What’s Inside This Episode?
Holiday Metabolic Chao... Duration: 00:15:23From Burnout to Breakthrough: Using Your Passion to Heal Yourself and Others
Jan 15, 2025Are you stuck in the hamster wheel of a high-pressure career, constantly chasing success but losing your health and passion in the process? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo is joined by Michelle Hernandez, a transformational health coach and creator of the Data Heart Program. Michelle shares her journey from a thriving career in high-tech to becoming a sought-after practitioner specializing in helping professionals reclaim their health and resilience. If you're a health professional or a burnt-out high-achiever wondering how to make a bigger impact, this episode is for you.
Michelle reveals how advanced tools that...
Duration: 00:40:24Beyond the Symptoms: Discover the Gut, Gene, and Metabolic Connections to Health
Jan 08, 2025What if the answers to the most stubborn health challenges have been hiding in plain sight? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo reveals three critical—but often overlooked—areas that hold the secrets to lasting health: the gut, genetics, and metabolic health.
Why are so many practitioners missing these vital pieces? How can understanding the microbiome and subtle genetic clues unlock hidden root causes behind chronic illness? And what’s the surprising truth about metabolic dysfunction that affects over 90% of the population?
What’s Inside This Episode?
The Hidden Power of the Gut... Duration: 00:18:03Endometriosis Exposed: Beyond Reproductive Health and Into Whole-Body Wellness
Jan 01, 2025In this episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo and Dr. Jessica Drummond, founder of the Integrative Women’s Health Institute and author of Outsmart Endometriosis, expose a shocking reality: endometriosis is not just a “reproductive issue.” It’s a whole-body condition affecting millions, often misdiagnosed, and very much misunderstood. This silent epidemic is wreaking havoc on women’s lives—yet it goes undetected in countless cases.
With organs affected beyond the reproductive system, skyrocketing rates of chronic pain, infertility, and a myriad of related health problems, practitioners need to understand this under-the-radar crisis and know how to help clie...
Duration: 00:39:48Unlocking the Gut-Health Connection: Top 5 Tests Every Practitioner Needs to Know
Dec 25, 2024Is your gut health strategy missing key pieces of the puzzle? Many health practitioners and self-healers focus on symptoms without digging into the deeper gut imbalances that drive systemic health issues. In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr Ritamarie explores the top five tests you need to identify the root causes of gut dysfunction—whether it's hidden food sensitivities, microbial imbalances, or leaky gut. These tools can revolutionize the way you approach gut health and help you deliver better outcomes for yourself or your clients.
Ready to transform your practice and create lasting health outcomes for your cl...
Duration: 00:20:18The Infertility Explosion: Why Fertility is Declining Faster Than Ever
Dec 18, 2024Is infertility really just “bad luck,” or is there something far more alarming at play? In this shocking episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo speaks with fertility expert Dr. Aumatma Simmons, a double board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist and founder of the Holistic Fertility Institute, to reveal the hidden factors fueling today’s infertility crisis. Fertility rates are plummeting, and male infertility, in particular, has reached a critical point.
Researchers warn that within 20 years, we could face a zero-sperm count crisis.
Tune in to understand why infertility is spiraling and what environmental, hormonal, and lifestyle factors are fee...
Duration: 00:52:23Who’s Right? Busting the Myth of a “Perfect Diet”
Dec 11, 2024Confused about the "perfect diet" for yourself or your clients? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo explores the truth behind diet dogma and why no single eating plan works for everyone. With so much conflicting information out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Dr. Ritamarie shares how to cut through the noise, avoid the pitfalls of rigid diet philosophies, and emphasizes the importance of moving beyond one-size-fits-all approaches and embracing personalized plans that take individual differences into account.
If you’re ready to uncover the root causes behind dietary success (or failure), this epis...
Duration: 00:11:00A Hidden Trigger for Chronic Pain And Illness? Uncovering Limbic Retraining with Ashok Gupta
Dec 04, 2024A Hidden Trigger for Chronic Pain And Illness? Uncovering Limbic Retraining with Ashok Gupta
Is your brain keeping you sick? In this eye-opening episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo and neuroplasticity expert Ashok Gupta pull back the curtain on limbic retraining and the shocking role your brain might be playing in chronic illness. If traditional methods haven’t fully resolved symptoms like fatigue, pain, or brain fog, the issue could be hidden in the wiring of your amygdala and insula—the very parts of the brain that process fear and pain. Discover how the brain’s ‘danger’...
Duration: 00:46:35The GLP-1 Game Changer: A Sweet Solution to Sugar Addiction?
Nov 27, 2024The GLP-1 Game Changer: A Sweet Solution to Sugar Addiction?
In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo dives into the addictive grip of sugar and explores a new solution that could transform how we approach sweet cravings. With its potential to support appetite control, blood sugar balance, and weight management, this game-changing discovery is raising eyebrows—and questions.
Dr. Ritamarie uncovers the science behind a surprising sweet alternative and its connection to GLP-1, the hormone that regulates appetite and glucose levels. Could this be the breakthrough that practitioners and health-conscious individuals have been wa...
Duration: 00:12:51The Truth About Plants, Protein, and Your Microbiome with Anu Simh
Nov 20, 2024The Truth About Plants, Protein, and Your Microbiome
In this deep-dive episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo and functional nutrition expert Anu Simh tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in gut health: the microbiome. If you want to cut through the noise, this episode is for you.
Are plants really harmful? Should you avoid fiber to “heal” your gut? Why do some people feel better on a carnivore diet?
In this conversation, Dr. Ritamarie and Anu discuss the controversy around the dangers that exist in nutrition mis-information and explain what is essenti...
Duration: 00:38:46Hormone Disruptors in Skin Care Linked to Weight Gain, Brain Fog, and Infertility with Trina Felber
Nov 13, 2024In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, I’m joined by Trina Felber, founder of Primal Life Organics and a leading expert in toxin-free skincare. We dive into the hidden dangers of everyday personal care products like skincare, deodorants, and shampoos, and how the chemicals in them can disrupt hormones, leading to issues such as infertility, weight gain, brain fog, and fatigue.
Trina shares her journey of discovering these harmful ingredients and how she created her own toxin-free products to restore her health. We also explore the concept of "skin food," how the skin absorbs toxins, and why si...
Duration: 00:44:15From Trauma to Transformation: Healing Chronic Health Issues Rooted in Betrayal with Dr. Debi Silber
Nov 06, 2024n this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, I'm joined by Dr. Debi Silber, founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute, to uncover the hidden ways betrayal can damage physical and emotional health. We explore how unresolved betrayal can trigger chronic issues like leaky gut, immune dysfunction, and hormone imbalances.
We dive into the emotional weight betrayal carries. “It’s one thing to talk about loss, but betrayal? That’s a whole different level of vulnerability.” This hidden shame often leaves people feeling isolated, making it harder to heal. Dr. Debi walks us through the five stages of recovery and how...
Duration: 00:45:26The Science, Safety and Application of Ozempic & GLP-1 Agonists with Marcelle Pick
Oct 30, 2024In 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...
Duration: 00:47:53The Power of Glutathione to Detox, Boost Energy, and Fight Inflammation with Dr. Gina Nick
Oct 23, 2024In 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...
Duration: 00:47:13The Power of Master Plants with Dr. Maya Shetreat
Oct 16, 2024In 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 an...
Duration: 01:02:55Unlock the Hidden Hormone Sabotaging Your Clients' Weight Loss Efforts
Oct 09, 2024In this episode of Reinvent Healthcare, I talk about one of the most common yet overlooked factors preventing people from shedding excess weight. Often, despite cutting calories, increasing exercise, and following traditional weight-loss advice, people struggle to see results. The missing link? Listen to the full episode to find out.
What You'll Learn:
The anabolic nature of this hormone and how it contributes to fat storage instead of fat burning.Why certain tests are crucial for understanding a client’s weight loss resistance.The often-ignored relationship between these two hormones and how it impacts fat loss an... Duration: 00:13:18Unmasking Diet Dogma: The Risks of Rigid Plans
Oct 02, 2024In this episode of Reinvent Healthcare, we explore the dangers of diet dogma and why rigid, one-size-fits-all approaches fall short in achieving lasting health. Whether it's the all-meat, all-plant, or keto diet, understanding the importance of personalized nutrition is key to creating a plan that supports each unique body and lifestyle. Whether you're a health professional or simply curious about the future of healthcare, this episode is full of thought-provoking insights on how to really get to know your patients, so you can find the right personalized plan for nutrition and sustainable health practices!
Key Topics Discussed:<...
Duration: 00:17:04From SNPs to Solutions: Using Genetic Insights to Optimize Your Clients' Gut Health
Sep 25, 2024In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare we go into the fascinating world of genetic SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) and how they affect the balance of the microbiome. Understanding these critical genetic variations can help create personalized, effective gut health protocols for clients. If you're a functional health practitioner looking to motivate your clients to adopt better health habits, this episode is for you.
Key Takeaways:
Discover the top 5 genetic SNPs that impact gut health and microbiome balance. Learn how these variants have various effects on the body.Explore how genetic testing can help practitioners better explain... Duration: 00:36:59Unlocking Heart Health: How to Test and Prevent Heart Disease Before It’s Too Late with Dr. Joel Kahn
Sep 18, 2024In this insightful episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo is joined by America’s heart-healthy doc, Dr. Joel Kahn, to uncover the most advanced strategies for detecting, preventing, and reversing heart disease. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, and Dr. Kahn shares his wealth of knowledge on how to identify risks early and take proactive steps to protect your heart.
Dr Kahn has authored several best-selling books on heart health and is a regular speaker at national conferences. Dr. Kahn runs a successful clinic in Michigan, where he applies cutting-edge technology and holistic pra...
Duration: 00:47:11From Followers to Clients: How To Transform Trust Into Business Growth with Sachin Patel
Sep 11, 2024In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, we have Sachin Patel, founder of the Living Proof Institute, to discuss the vital role of trust in functional medicine and how practitioners can cultivate it both online and offline.
Sachin, a leading expert in patient-centered healthcare, is not only a functional medicine success coach, author, and speaker, but also a dedicated advocate for lifestyle medicine and breath work. His mission is to help people activate their inner doctor, raise their consciousness, and initiate deep healing.
Throughout the episode, you'll gain practical insights on building lasting relationships with your c...
Duration: 00:49:26Unlocking Pediatric Wellness: The Critical Role of Gut Health in Kids
Sep 04, 2024In this episode of Reinvent Healthcare, our very special guest is Dr. Elisa Song, a leading integrative pediatrician and author of the best-selling book Healthy Kids, Happy Kids. She shares groundbreaking insights into the critical importance of gut health in children and how early-life interventions can shape a child’s future, not just for a healthier gut, but for a lifetime of robust health.
If you’re a parent, practitioner, or someone who has children in your care, this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Song offers a wealth of knowledge that will not only change how you view c...
Duration: 00:50:14The Lab Testing Gaps That Are Sabotaging Your Client’s Health
Aug 28, 2024In this episode of *ReInvent Healthcare*Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo uncovers the critical gaps between conventional and functional lab testing. If you're relying solely on standard test panels, you might be missing early signs of disease that could be caught with more comprehensive testing. Discover why more advanced testing and functional lab tests are essential for detecting imbalances before they escalate into serious health issues, and learn how they can transform your practice and improve your clients' outcomes. Don't let overlooked tests put your clients at risk—find out how to catch warning signs early and effectively.
Key Take...
Duration: 00:26:45Herbs, Autoimmunity, and Thyroid Balance: Insights from David Winston
Aug 21, 2024In 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...
Duration: 01:02:09Early Detection Wins: Rethinking Lab Tests with Functional Ranges
Aug 14, 2024In 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... Duration: 00:17:22Kids in Crisis: Understanding PANS & PANDAS with Dr. Scott Antoine
Aug 07, 2024In 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.
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Duration: 01:03:26Holistic Healing Hacks with Dr. Tom Moorcroft
May 08, 2024In 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...
Duration: 00:42:32The Paneth Perspective: How These Tiny Cells Pack a Powerful Punch with Dr. Devaki Berkson
May 01, 2024In 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 ce...
Duration: 00:43:47From Sweet Treats To Sticky Arteries
Apr 24, 2024In 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...
Duration: 00:16:07From Carnivore to Herbivore: Exploring the Science Behind Diet Choices
Apr 17, 2024In 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 c...
Duration: 00:23:32Navigating Protein Facts and Fiction
Apr 10, 2024In 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 m...
Duration: 00:36:54DNA to Diet: Crafting Personal Nutrition Plans with Joe Cohen of SelfDecode
Apr 03, 2024In 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...
Duration: 00:58:06Why Understanding Physiology and Biochemistry Is Critical For Health Practitioners
Mar 27, 2024In 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...
Duration: 00:20:38Beyond the Benefits: The Hidden Dangers of High-Dose Niacin
Mar 20, 2024In 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:
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, an... Duration: 00:18:41Gut Instincts: Top Foods & Herbs for a Thriving Microbiome
Mar 13, 2024In 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:
What exactly are prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics?What food and supplement changes can be used to support a healthy gut microbio... Duration: 00:23:22Navigating the Aftermath: Long Haulers Syndrome and Client Care with Dr. Jenny Tufenkian
Mar 06, 2024In 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 fun...
Duration: 00:53:24The Power Of Nutritional Endocrinology
Feb 28, 2024In 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, s...
Duration: 00:16:27Herbs and Nutrients To Support Heart Health
Feb 21, 2024In 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:
How can we ensure a proper balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in the diet?What role do antioxidants play in heart health?Which nutrients are essential for muscle function, especially the heart muscle?What herbs, used in t... Duration: 00:18:35Recommended Cardiovascular Blood Tests
Feb 14, 2024In this episode of Reinvent Healthcare, I provide a comprehensive overview of recommended cardiovascular blood tests and I highlight the limitations of conventional testing stressing the importance of additional markers beyond lipid panels to effectively assess cardiovascular risk. I also discuss various categories of tests, including clotting indicators, inflammation markers, lipoproteins, nitric oxide production, and miscellaneous mechanisms. Make sure to listen to the full episode to learn more about these crucial tests and their role in evaluating cardiovascular health.
What you will learn in this episode:
What is the significance of LDL particle number and size in... Duration: 00:18:59The Impact of Niacin on Brain Function
Feb 07, 2024In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, I talk about the surprising role and benefits niacin has on brain function. It's important to take note that with any vitamin, nutrient, or supplement, you have to test it and go low and slow with your clients and see how it affects their health so you can recommend the proper dosage for them to achieve optimal health.
What you will learn in this episode:
How can niacin affect cognitive function and neurotransmitters? Can niacin actually prevent and slow down cognitive decline?Can those with depression and anxiety benefit from n... Duration: 00:11:24How Niacin Can Help With Raynaud's Syndrome
Jan 31, 2024In this "Reinvent Healthcare" episode, I talk about how niacin can help with Raynaud's disease, a condition affecting circulation to fingers and toes, especially in cold climates. I go into detail about niacin's role as a vasodilator, potentially easing symptoms and improving circulation for Raynaud's clients. Join me and listen in as I highlight Niacin's transformative potential in managing Raynaud's and promoting overall wellbeing.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Mechanism of Raynaud's and Niacin's Vasodilatory Role
Raynaud's results from abnormal nerve control of blood vessel diameter, leading to abnormal responses to cold and stress. Niacin...
Duration: 00:21:25Is Niacin Flushing Good For You?
Jan 24, 2024In this week’s episode of ReInvent Healthcare, I explore the broader spectrum of niacin's impact, from lipids management to mental function to potential breakthroughs in conditions like Reynaud's syndrome. I also make mention of very interesting studies and real-life situations on how niacin flushing has improved the lives of countless people.
Make sure to listen to the full episode to find out more.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Importance of the Flushing Form for Lipid Management
The flushing form of niacin, specifically nicotinic acid, is crucial for lipid management, including con...
Duration: 00:18:32The Metabolic Health Sweet Spot
Jan 17, 2024In this episode of "Reinvent Healthcare'', we look at the critical importance of metabolic health for long-term well-being. I go in-depth on the impact of diet and lifestyle, particularly sugar consumption in the US, as a major contributor to insulin resistance. The importance of blood sugar control and regulation is also covered since this ties into various health issues from blindness to diabetes to cardiovascular disease.
These are all discussed in my “Sweet Spot Solution” where practical strategies, including a 30-day metabolic reset, are explored in order to help you guide your clients in achieving optimal metabolic healt...
Duration: 00:34:58Blood Chemistry For Enrollment
Jan 10, 2024In this episode of "Reinvent Healthcare," I talk about a functional approach to blood chemistry, shifting from conventional testing to identify imbalances before diseases manifest. Blood chemistry sessions, detailed and standalone, become powerful tools to engage clients, building trust and credibility. I also go over effective enrollment mechanisms, using webinars and discovery sessions, and the significance of setting expectations. Make sure to listen to the full episode to learn more.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Functional Approach to Blood Chemistry
Instead of just identifying high or low levels flagged by the lab, we should aim...
Duration: 00:17:56Food and Herbs That Improve Insulin Sensitivity
Jan 03, 2024In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, I highlight key foods and herbs that play a vital role in restoring insulin sensitivity, such as cinnamon, avocado, and blueberries. I also talk about practical insights and recommendations for incorporating these foods and herbs into a balanced and health-conscious diet to support your clients to live healthy, optimized lives.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Why Insulin Sensitivity is Crucial
Addressing Insulin Sensitivity is important considering that a significant portion of the population is insulin resistant. That is why I highlight the signs of insulin resistance, such as excess...
Duration: 00:23:34Insulin A Double-Edged Sword
Dec 27, 2023In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, I talk about Insulin and its dual nature. I also go over why maintaining a delicate balance is key and how deviations can lead to weight gain, inflammation, and a myriad of health issues. This episode serves as a guide to understanding the intricate interplay of insulin, providing insights into its positive contributions and cautionary tales, ultimately empowering you to give your clients the support they need to make healthier decisions in life.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Insulin As A Double-Edged Sword
Insulin plays a vi...
Duration: 00:13:48What You Need To Know About CGMs
Dec 20, 2023In today's episode, I talk about a device that is reshaping the landscape of personal health — Continuous Glucose Meters (CGMs). Join me as I go over the importance of CGMs and their impact on the lives of our clients. From monitoring glucose levels to unveiling crucial insights into metabolic health, I explore how CGMs are not just devices but catalysts for positive change. So let's dive in and discover the transformative power of CGMs together.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Importance of Continuous Glucose Meters (CGMs)
Continuous Glucose Meters (CGMs) play a crucial role as va...
Duration: 00:21:17Why You Need To Teach Clients To Test Their Glucose
Dec 13, 2023In today's episode, I delve into the transformative power of early blood sugar detection and monitoring. I also talk about the pivotal role personalized testing plays in understanding the impact of stress, sleep, exercise, diet on glucose levels, and explore the significance of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) in providing real-time data, unraveling key trends that traditional markers may miss. Join me as I discuss practical strategies for overcoming testing barriers to optimize health through proactive blood sugar management. Stay tuned for valuable insights that will elevate your functional practice.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Early Detection and...
Duration: 00:17:10Essential Oils for Functional Health with Jodi Cohen
Dec 06, 2023In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, I have a very special guest, Jodi Cohen, and together we talk about the wonders of essential oils and how these can help support patients and clients who have certain health problems.
Jodi Sternoff Cohen is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, functional practitioner and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, where she has combined her training in nutritional therapy and aromatherapy to create unique proprietary blends of organic and wild-crafted essential oils. She has helped over 50,000 clients heal from brain related challenges, including anxiety, insomnia, and autoimmunity.
For the past te...
Duration: 00:29:27Relax and Sleep with Ease using Passionflower
Nov 29, 2023In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, I talk about a very special herb called Passionflower. This is one of my favorite herbs to help me rest with its relaxing properties. If you haven’t tried this yet, I go in-depth in this episode so you can learn more about it and consider incorporating it into the lives of your clients to support them if they have insomnia or sleep problems. Listen to the episode to learn more.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Calming Properties and Sleep Aid
Passionflower is known for its sedative-like properties and ha...
Duration: 00:13:46