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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 the field of functional healthcare.
An internationally recognized nutrition and women’s health authority, Dr. Ritamarie’s goal is to provide practitioners with the knowledge and tools needed to guide their clients to optimal, lasting health. Reinvent Healthcare provides that rare opportunity to thoroughly explore complicated issues. Dr. Ritamarie and expert guests will devote an entire month to a complex health topic, focusing on specific aspects each week. In the final episode, she will respond to questions submitted by her listeners, making Reinvent Healthcare a uniquely interactive and personal experience.
Dr. Ritamarie leads the way in the exploration and use of proven, science-backed, restorative therapeutics that go well beyond treating symptoms and get to the root cause of disease. Using diet, exercise, adaptogens, fasting, intermittent fasting, effective and directed supplementation, blood sugar and ketone testing, vitamin and mineral analysis, and herbal therapy, Dr. Ritamarie proves repeatedly that our bodies have an innate wisdom to heal when supported properly.
A self-proclaimed geek with a gift for teaching, Dr. Ritamarie will use nutritional endocrinology, nutrigenomics, epigenetics, functional assessments, and comprehensive lab testing, to take a deep dive into the science behind stubborn, yet common conditions such as inflammation, diabetes, food allergies, parasites, hair loss, hyper and hypo thyroidism, insulin dysregulation, autoimmune disease, Alzheimer's, adrenal fatigue, metabolic imbalance, gluten sensitivity, and microbiome/GI tract issues. She will also explore recognized but lesser known holistic approaches that are moving to the forefront of the wellness industry.
Be sure to join Dr. Ritamarie and Reinvent Healthcare each week, your go-to podcast for finding solutions to a broken system, one success story at a time.
More about your host Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo
Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo is a best-selling author and speaker known for her extensive knowledge, infectious energy, and inspirational message that encourages individuals to become their own best health advocate. She is an internationally recognized nutrition and health authority who specializes in using the wisdom of nature to restore hormone balance with a special emphasis on thyroid, adrenal and insulin imbalances. She founded the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology to empower health and nutrition practitioners to get to the root cause of health concerns by using functional assessments and natural therapeutics to balance the endocrine system, the body's master controller.
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’s in Human Nutrition, has completed a 2-year, 500-hour Herbal Medicine Program at David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies and has a master's degree in Computer Science, which contributes to her skills as an ace problem solver.
To explore her life-changing programs and receive a free guide to Hormone Balance, or for more information about Dr. Ritamarie, please visit her website at https://drritamarie.com.
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 the field of functional healthcare.
An internationally recognized nutrition and women’s health authority, Dr. Ritamarie’s goal is to provide practitioners with the knowledge and tools needed to guide their clients to optimal, lasting health. Reinvent Healthcare provides that rare opportunity to thoroughly explore complicated issues. Dr. Ritamarie and expert guests will devote an entire month to a complex health topic, focusing on specific aspects each week. In the final episode, she will respond to questions submitted by her listeners, making Reinvent Healthcare a uniquely interactive and personal experience.
Dr. Ritamarie leads the way in the exploration and use of proven, science-backed, restorative therapeutics that go well beyond treating symptoms and get to the root cause of disease. Using diet, exercise, adaptogens, fasting, intermittent fasting, effective and directed supplementation, blood sugar and ketone testing, vitamin and mineral analysis, and herbal therapy, Dr. Ritamarie proves repeatedly that our bodies have an innate wisdom to heal when supported properly.
A self-proclaimed geek with a gift for teaching, Dr. Ritamarie will use nutritional endocrinology, nutrigenomics, epigenetics, functional assessments, and comprehensive lab testing, to take a deep dive into the science behind stubborn, yet common conditions such as inflammation, diabetes, food allergies, parasites, hair loss, hyper and hypo thyroidism, insulin dysregulation, autoimmune disease, Alzheimer's, adrenal fatigue, metabolic imbalance, gluten sensitivity, and microbiome/GI tract issues. She will also explore recognized but lesser known holistic approaches that are moving to the forefront of the wellness industry.
Be sure to join Dr. Ritamarie and Reinvent Healthcare each week, your go-to podcast for finding solutions to a broken system, one success story at a time.
More about your host Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo
Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo is a best-selling author and speaker known for her extensive knowledge, infectious energy, and inspirational message that encourages individuals to become their own best health advocate. She is an internationally recognized nutrition and health authority who specializes in using the wisdom of nature to restore hormone balance with a special emphasis on thyroid, adrenal and insulin imbalances. She founded the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology to empower health and nutrition practitioners to get to the root cause of health concerns by using functional assessments and natural therapeutics to balance the endocrine system, the body's master controller.
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’s in Human Nutrition, has completed a 2-year, 500-hour Herbal Medicine Program at David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies and has a master's degree in Computer Science, which contributes to her skills as an ace problem solver.
To explore her life-changing programs and receive a free guide to Hormone Balance, or for more information about Dr. Ritamarie, please visit her website at https://drritamarie.com.
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You’ve run the labs, designed the perfect plan, and your client is following it… but progress stalls. Why is that happening?In today’s episode, we dive into why even the most well-designed functional protocols can fall short. It's not that your plan was wrong. It’s about sequencing. The body doesn't respond to everything at once, and when we miss the critical regulatory hierarchy, even the best plans can stall.We’ll unpack the gap between lab data and clinical outcomes, and why understanding readiness and context is the missing link for sustainable transformation.If you've ever had a case where the labs looked fine, the protocol seemed right, but the results didn’t follow through, this episode will change how you approach your work.What’s Inside This Episode?Why lab data alone won’t tell you what the body is truly ready to healThe hidden cause of stalled protocolsHow understanding the body’s regulatory hierarchy can unlock treatment successWhy addressing multiple dysfunctions at once often derails progressThe game-changer: why context and readiness are key to true healingThe critical next step: how to know when the body is actually ready to respondResources and Links: Download the full transcript here.Download our FREE Metabolic Health Guide here. Join the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results. Check out other podcast episodes here
Despite the rising popularity of high-protein, low-carb diets and macro tracking, metabolic disease is still on the rise. So why isn’t the perfect macro balance solving the problem? In today’s episode, Dr. Ritamarie explores why focusing solely on macronutrients isn’t enough to restore metabolic health. While macros are important, they’re only one piece of the puzzle. The real key lies in understanding how the body responds to those inputs and why your clients might still struggle even when they’re following the "perfect" protocol.What’s Inside This Episode? Why just tweaking macros doesn’t address the deeper metabolic issuesThe hidden truth: metabolic health is driven by how the body responds, not just what you eatWhy insulin resistance, thyroid issues, and weight struggles persist even with the "right" macrosHow chronic stress, inflammation, and nervous system imbalances shift how the body handles foodThe vital shift from focusing on numbers to understanding the body’s signalsWhy looking at metabolic health through a systems lens changes everything in practiceThe real question practitioners should be asking to restore metabolic healthResources and Links:Download the full transcript here.Download our FREE Metabolic Health Guide here. Join the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results. Check out other podcast episodes here
A sudden loss can shake even the most grounded among us.In this deeply personal solocast, Dr. Ritamarie reflects on the unexpected death of a colleague in the natural health community and the vulnerability it surfaced. When someone who appears healthy dies suddenly, it forces a difficult but necessary question: what silent risks might be accumulating beneath the surface?This episode explores the quiet progression of cardiovascular disease, the limitations of standard lab panels, and why doing everything “right” is not the same as measuring what matters. Dr. Ritamarie shares her own experience with elevated lipoprotein(a), what she did in response, and why awareness is not fear, it is responsibility.If you are a practitioner, this conversation is a reminder to screen earlier and look deeper. If you are on your own health journey, it is an invitation to measure what matters before symptoms ever appear.What’s Inside This Episode?Why sudden death in “healthy” people feels different and what it revealsThe silent progression of cardiovascular disease over decadesWhy standard cholesterol panels miss critical risk markersWhat lipoprotein(a) is and why most doctors never test for itHow inflammation, insulin resistance, and endothelial dysfunction quietly accumulateDr. Ritamarie’s personal experience lowering elevated Lp(a)Why genetics influence risk but do not dictate destinyThe difference between helplessness and awarenessWhat practitioners should be screening for now, not laterA powerful question to ask yourself about hidden riskResources and Links:Download the transcript hereDownload our FREE Cardiovascular Risk Assessment GuideJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results.Check out other podcast episodes here
Trauma isn't just something that lives in our minds. It has a profound impact on our biology. In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie sits down with Dr. Aimie Apigian, a double board-certified physician and expert in trauma biology, to explore the hidden impact of trauma on metabolism, immunity, and the nervous system. Dr. Apigian explains how unresolved trauma can trigger physical symptoms, including chronic illness.You’ll discover the biological processes that make trauma a root cause of illness, why the body keeps the score, and how trauma creates a feedback loop that keeps people stuck in their symptoms. Dr. Apigian shares actionable strategies for practitioners and self-healers to help break the trauma cycle, understand the body’s response, and guide their clients toward healing.What’s Inside This Episode?How unresolved trauma rewires your metabolism, immunity, and nervous systemThe "Body Trauma Loop": Why trauma keeps you in fight or flightHow childhood trauma shapes adult health, metabolism, and immunityThe 3-phase healing process: From safety to expansionWhy “little T” trauma can be just as damaging as “big T” traumaHow to recognize when trauma is the root cause of chronic symptomsResources and Links:Download the full transcript hereDownload our FREE Guide to Fasting for Health and LongevityJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skillsCheck out other podcast episodes hereGuest Resources and Links:Dr. Aimie Apigian’s Website: biologyoftrauma.comDr. Aimie Apigian’s Book - The Biology of Trauma: Get the book hereDr. Aimie Apigian’s Podcast: Biology of Trauma PodcastFree Gift: Nervous System Reset - Five Somatic PracticesConnect with Dr. Aimie on Social Media:Instagram: @dr.aimieLinkedIn: Dr. Aimie ApigianYouTube: Dr. Aimie ApigianGuest BioDr. Aimie Apigian, double board-certified physician (Preventive/Addiction Medicine) with master's degrees in biochemistry and public health, revolutionizes trauma healing by revealing how our cells—not just our minds—store trauma. Her book "The Biology of Trauma" (foreword by Gabor Maté) transforms our understanding of how the body experiences and holds trauma. After adopting a child during medical school sparked her journey, she developed an integrative science-based sequence for the healing journey. Through her practitioner training, podcast, YouTube channel, and international speaking, she bridges functional medicine, attachment and trauma therapy, proving that repairing trauma's impact on the mind, body, and biology is possible.
Most nutrition advice still treats food as fuel, calories to burn, macros to balance, energy to manage. The body doesn’t experience food that way.In this foundational episode, Dr. Ritamarie explains why food is first and foremost information, a powerful metabolic signal that shapes hormones, stress responses, inflammation, and repair, before calories are ever used.You’ll learn why rigid nutrition plans often fail, why the same food can produce opposite effects in different bodies, and how a nutritional endocrinology lens transforms nutrition from mechanical rules into physiological understanding.If you’ve ever followed a “perfect” diet and still felt stuck, or watched good food choices backfire, this episode reveals what’s really happening beneath the surface.What’s Inside This Episode?Why the calorie-and-macro model explains combustion, but not communicationThe signals every meal sends to insulin, cortisol, thyroid, and inflammationWhy the same food can calm one body and stress anotherHow timing, stress, and metabolic state change how food is interpretedThe real reason rigid nutrition protocols stall progressWhat it means to match food choices to the body’s current prioritiesHow nutritional endocrinology teaches you to listen instead of overrideResources and Links:Download the full transcript hereDownload our FREE Functional Food Guide hereJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results. Check out other podcast episodes here
Most people assume metabolic breakdown is due to missing hormones, nutrients, or protocols. The truth? It’s often a misunderstanding of how the body works.In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie explains why chronic metabolic issues aren’t solved by fixing isolated markers, and why systems-level thinking is essential for healing. She introduces nutritional endocrinology and how the body adapts, communicates, and prioritizes survival through interconnected signals.If you’ve ever followed the right protocol, seen lab improvements, and still felt stuck, this episode reveals why and what to do about it.What’s Inside This Episode?Why metabolic health unravels even when nothing appears “missing”The mistake that turns well-intended protocols into stalled progressHow the body actually communicates and why most approaches miss itThe consequences of chasing isolated lab numbers instead of patternsA different way to understand metabolism that explains inconsistencyWhy doing everything “right” can still lead to the wrong outcomeWhat changes when metabolic health is viewed as a system, not a set of partsResources and LinksDownload the full transcript hereDownload our Free Guide to Supporting a Healthy and Balanced Immune SystemJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results.Check out other podcast episodes here
In today’s special 4-year anniversary episode, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo reflects on the evolution of the ReInvent Healthcare podcast and the critical need for systems thinking in healthcare.From the beginning, this podcast has aimed to challenge the status quo, helping practitioners and health-seekers break free from the limitations of reductionist medicine. Dr. Ritamarie explores why foundational knowledge alone is not enough and how nutritional endocrinology, a systems-based approach to metabolic health, is the key to real, sustainable change.What’s Inside This Episode?Why “this for that” thinking sabotages even the best intentions in healthcareThe missing layer that explains why chronic and metabolic cases stay stuckThe lens that changes how food, hormones, and metabolism actually make sense togetherWhat today’s healthcare model gets fundamentally wrong when the labs “look fine”The deeper purpose behind ReInvent Healthcare, and where this next chapter is headedResources and Links:Download the transcript hereGet the FREE Magic Questions and Health Detective SystemJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group Visit INEMethod.com for advanced practitioner tools and trainingCheck out other podcast episodes: ReInvent Healthcare
"There is a slight echo in the audio, and we apologize for the inconvenience. A full transcript is available if you prefer to read instead of listen."What if the key to resolving your client’s chronic inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, or hormone imbalance was a neural switch hidden in the body? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie sits down with “The Vagus Nerve Doc,” Dr. Navaz Habib, to expose how vagus nerve activation regulates the immune system, improves digestion, and acts as the true foundation for healing. If your clients aren't getting results, even with the perfect diet or plan, this could be why.What’s Inside This Episode?The most overlooked switch that determines whether healing can even beginWhy the vagus nerve is more than just a “relaxation nerve” and what it controlsA deep dive into the neuroimmune connection (and how it explains autoimmune flares, chronic fatigue, and more)The role of HRV, CO₂ tolerance, and breathwork in rewiring the nervous systemWhat the 80/15/5 rule reveals about the direction of vagus nerve communicationHow to assess vagus tone with the BOLT score, no labs neededWhy even GLP-1 and satiety hormones rely on vagus nerve signalingA practical breathwork roadmap, plus the best timing for real resultsBonus: how Dr. Ritamarie’s son hacked an early HeartMath device on a plane!Resources and Links:Download the Full Transcript HereDownload our FREE Guide to Adrenal Support Join the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group Visit INEMethod.com for advanced practitioner tools and trainingCheck out other podcast episodes: ReInvent HealthcareGuest Resources and Links:Checkout Dr Habib’s website DrNavazHabib.com and HealthUpgraded.comGrab Dr Habib’s Free Gift – 10-Day Vagus Nerve Jumpstart: Access HereCheckout Dr Habib’s Books – Activate Your Vagus Nerve and Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve (read by Dr. Habib)Podcast – The Health Upgrade Podcast:Listen on Apple or Listen on SpotifySocial Media:Instagram: @drnavazhabibFacebook: DrNavazHabibYouTube: Dr. Navaz HabibLinkedIn: Dr. Navaz HabibGuest Bio:Dr. Navaz Habib, aka "The Vagus Nerve Doc," is a best-selling author of 2 books - “Activate Your Vagus Nerve” and “Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve” and host of The Health Upgrade Podcast. After using functional medicine to overcome his own health challenges, Dr. Habib built Health Upgraded, an online health program implementing his VAGUS protocol, to guide parents and professionals to enhance their health by unlocking the healing power of the Vagus nerve to reduce the effects of stress and inflammation.
Chronic fatigue and unexplained illness can be incredibly frustrating for patients and practitioners alike. In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie dives deep with Dr. Alison Grimston, a UK-based functional medicine physician, to uncover the hidden contributors to chronic fatigue, including mold toxicity, Lyme disease, Long COVID, and reactivated infections.You’ll learn how to approach these complex cases with compassion, advanced testing, and functional strategies including lifestyle, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceutical interventions. This conversation sheds light on why many people continue to struggle despite conventional care and how a root-cause approach can restore hope and health.What’s Inside This Episode?Why chronic fatigue syndromes, Long COVID, and post-infectious conditions are often misdiagnosedHow mold toxicity, viral reactivation, and vector-borne infections hide from standard testingFunctional testing strategies for Lyme, Babesia, Bartonella, and other co-infectionsThe role of genetics and nutrigenomics in guiding testing and treatmentIntegrative approaches combining lifestyle, diet, mindfulness, and targeted pharmaceuticalsEarly warning signs practitioners should never overlookWhy patience and multi-layered care are crucial for recoveryResources and Links:Download the full transcript hereDownload our FREE Guide to Supporting a Healthy and Balanced Immune SystemJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skillsCheck out other podcast episodes hereGuest Resources and Links:Dr. Alison Grimston’s website: DrFinlays.co.uk | DoctorAllie.comFree gift Tantalizing SmoothiesConnect with Dr Ali on Social Media:FacebookX/TwitterLinkedIn:Instagram YouTubeGuest BioDr Alison Grimston is a UK-based functional medicine physician with a background in general practice and extensive experience supporting individuals with complex, chronic fatigue-related conditions. With advanced training in nutrigenomics and root-cause medicine, she focuses on the hidden contributors to illness — including mold toxicity, Lyme disease, Long COVID, and chronic infections. She is passionate about empowering patients with personalised strategies to optimise energy, resilience, and long-term health.
Complex cases rarely fall apart because of missing data. They fall apart because there’s no clear direction for what to look at first.In this solocast, Dr. Ritamarie breaks down the thinking process behind effective root-cause work. Not more labs. Not more tools. But the mental model that helps you connect symptoms, patterns, physiology, and history into a clear, actionable hypothesis.This episode walks you through how experienced practitioners move from reacting to data to making sense of it. You’ll learn how to identify the right entry point, avoid overwhelm, and build confidence in your clinical decisions without chasing everything at once.If you’ve ever felt stuck between too much information and not enough clarity, this episode will give you a framework you can return to again and again.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy more data doesn’t automatically lead to better decisionsWhat a root-cause hypothesis really is, and what it is notHow to recognize symptom patterns instead of chasing diagnosesThe systems most commonly involved in fatigue, weight changes, mood shifts, and metabolic imbalanceHow to identify upstream contributors that feed downstream symptomsWhat pattern clustering reveals about where to startHow to determine the primary driver that creates the biggest shift with the fewest stepsCommon mistakes that keep practitioners stuck in complexityWhy sequence matters more than volume when supporting healingHow a strong hypothesis saves time, money, and unnecessary testingResources and LinksDownload the full Transcript hereJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook Group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical resultsCheck out other podcast episodes here
What 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 kind of root-cause strategy that puts the power back in your hands.What’s Inside This Episode?Why 50% of people with heart disease never know until it's too lateThe test that shows early arterial plaque… before labs say there’s a problemHow vascular age is calculated and what it reveals about true riskWhat Joe saw in his own arteries that triggered a major health transformationWhy showing patients their own plaque may be more powerful than any lab resultThe critical difference between soft plaque and calcified plaque and how to track bothWhen normal cholesterol and blood pressure still mean you're at riskWhy sugar is the most dangerous (and overlooked) drug for your arteriesWhat every practitioner needs to know about Lp(a), homocysteine, and oxidized fatsHow you can bring this tool into your clinic (or find someone nearby who offers it)Resources and Links:Download the transcript hereGet our FREE Cardiovascular Risk Assessment GuideJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community support Visit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results Check out other podcast episodes hereGuest Resources and Links:Find Joseph Ence at vasolabs.comConnect with Joseph on SocialsGet the Links referenced in this episode hereInstagram: @_vasolabsFacebook: VasolabsLinkedIn: Vasolabs on LinkedInYouTube Channels:Vasolabs EducationLegends of LongevityGuest Bio:For over 20+ years, Joseph Ence has been dedicated to helping people take control of their heart health. After discovering plaque in his own arteries and losing 84 pounds, Joe's mission became personal. He now creates clear, visual reports that empower others to understand their heart health and take proactive steps toward a healthier future. His goal is simple: to give people the tools they need to live longer, healthier lives. When Joe started Vasolabs, he knew he wanted to create more than a business—he wanted to build a community. His approach is rooted in education, empowerment, and making advanced heart health diagnostics accessible to everyone. By offering non-invasive CIMT scans, expert telemedicine consultations, and tailored health plans, Joe and his team help people understand their risks and make informed decisions.
What 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’s Inside This Episode?Why “normal” CBC, CMP, and lipid panels rarely explain fatigue, brain fog, or weight gainThe 3 types of dysfunction standard labs always overlookCritical immune and mitochondrial markers to catch early burnout and chronic inflammationFunctional ranges and “gray zone” patterns that reveal trouble before red flagsHow genetics can guide smarter test selection (even without expensive panels)Overlooked tools for catching methylation, detox stress, and early insulin resistanceWhy GGT, uric acid, and homocysteine might be your most powerful early-warning toolsHow to interpret functional trends over time and avoid falling into the “normal trap”Resources and Links:Download the transcript hereDownload our FREE Comprehensive Blood Chemistry Guide Join the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results.Check out other podcast episodes here
What 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 levelThe role of bioenergetic scanning in identifying hidden stressorsEarly signs of energetic hormone imbalance you won’t see on bloodworkWhat frequency medicine has to do with menopause, infertility, and chronic stressHow detoxification looks different when you scan the body’s energy terrainReal case examples where energetic shifts triggered rapid healingThe daily habits that regulate energy flow and restore hormonal balanceA mindset shift to help your people move from burnout to bioenergetic balanceResources and Links:Download the Transcript hereDownload our FREE Guide: Strategies for Enhancing Energy MetabolismJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results. Check out other podcast episodes hereGuest Resources and LinksFind Dr Larisa at dr-larisa.com and harmonicalignment.coDownload her Free Gift: Energy4Life eBookFind her on SocialsInstagram: @harmonicalignment_coYouTube: Harmonic Alignment PodcastGuest BioDr. Larisa Sharipova is a trailblazing Holistic Health Practitioner, Bioenergetic Specialist, and Women’s Lifestyle Doctor dedicated to empowering women to reclaim their health, balance their lives, and thrive naturally. With a profound background as a trained Medical Doctor and OBGYN, Larisa combines her extensive medical expertise with holistic healing practices to deliver transformational health solutions. As a partner of Harmonic Alignment Collaborative, Dr. Larisa specializes in natural hormone balancing, epigenetics, stress management, detoxification, anti-aging, and bio-energetics. She is also a co-host of Harmonic Alignment Podcast, the Amazon bestselling author of Listen to Your Body and Regain Your Health, and a sought-after public speaker who inspires women globally to prioritize their well-being.
What 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 health leaders, what role their mom played in the transformation, and why they believe any teen (and any parent) can be part of the solution. If you're a parent, practitioner, or educator who cares about the future of healthcare, this is a must-listen episode.What’s Inside This Episode?The sobering statistics that sparked these teens’ mission and why the next generation’s health is at riskHow four teenage boys transformed their health with real food and root-cause thinkingThe top challenges teens face today and how to solve them without medsWhy parents and practitioners need to rethink how we engage youth in their health journeySurprising strategies that helped improve mood, sleep, confidence, and performanceA teen-led perspective on health freedom and personal responsibilityResources and Links:Download our FREE Guide to Customize your Food Plan for Health and Longevity Join the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group hereVisit INEMethod.com for training and tools to grow your practiceCheck out more podcast episodes hereThe Holistic Kids’ Resources and Links:Visit their website: TheHolisticKidsShow.com Check out their books, including:The Teen Health Revolution: TheTeenHealthRevolution.comAdam’s Healing Adventures TheTeenHealthRevolution.comGrab their free gift: Dessert Recipe CookbookListen to their podcast:iTunesSpotifyFind them on social media platforms:Instagram: @holistickidsshowFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/theholistickidsshow/Guest BioAbdullah, Zain, Emaad and Qasim Ansari, 17,14,12,10, are the hosts of The Holistic Kids’ Show Podcast, national speakers, and co-authors of the traditionally published book, The Teen Health Revolution: Lifestyle Secrets to Optimize Your Mind, Body, and Soul (releasing November 13, 2025). They are the coauthors of Adam’s Healing Adventures children’s health book series. The Holistic Kids are the co-hosts of The Holistic Kids’ Show Podcast episode, where they have interviewed over 200 world-renowned guests and best-selling authors. The Holistic Kids have lectured at the leading integrative and functional medicine conferences, including being the first youth speakers at the 2024 International Institute of Functional Medicine, A4M 2025, and The Mindshare Summit 2025. They have also spoken at the Nourished Festival, served as keynote speakers at the YMCA Interfaith Mayor’s Breakfast, and presented at major conferences like MAS-ICNA, reaching audiences of over 60,000. In May 2025, Abdullah was featured in the docuseries Young and Thriving as a “young voice for mental health who is bringing a unique perspective of today’s youth into the conversation. Abdullah and Zain have made appearances on the Emmy Award-winning Dr. Nandi Show. The Holistic Kids have been featured in top podcasts and print and online media outlets like Wellness Mama podcast, Rational Wellness Podcast, and The Holistic Primary Care Magazine.
What 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 viscosity, immune modulation, and glycemic control, this episode uncovers clinical strategies every practitioner needs to know to better support cancer patients and survivors.What’s Inside This Episode?The distinction between the “disease team” and the “health team” and why both are vitalWhy the tumor microenvironment and terrain may matter more than the tumor itselfThe blood markers that reveal hidden risks that are often missed by oncologistsHow glycemic control and inflammation increase cancer recurrence by up to 40%The often missed danger of fibrin clots in cancer patients (and what to do about it)Why many patients develop autoimmune disease after immunotherapy and how to modulate without overstimulationPractical tips to rebuild the microbiome and blood-brain barrier post-treatmentA new way to think about melatonin, vitamin A, zinc, and omega-3s in cancer supportHow to talk to oncologists and position yourself as an essential part of the care teamWhy terrain restoration and functional support matter most after cancer treatment endsResources and Links:Download our FREE Metabolic Health Guide hereJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skillsCheck out other podcast episodes hereGuest Resources and LinksVisit OutsmartCancer.com for free recipes, educational tools, and the Outsmart Cancer Roadmap (coming soon)Practitioner training and professional resources at aiioRE.comChilkov Clinic - NaliniChilkov.com Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/DrNaliniInstagram: instagram.com/drnalinichilkov/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nalinichilkovGuest BioDr. Nalini Chilkov is a leading authority and pioneer in the field of Integrative Cancer Care, cancer prevention, and immune enhancement. She is the Founder of the American Institute of Integrative Oncology Research & Education and creator of the OutSmart Cancer System teaching clinicians and patients whose lives have been touched by cancer how to Create a Body Where Cancer Cannot Thrive.Dr. Chilkov’s OutSmart Cancer Programs are recognized as the most comprehensive, science based, safe and natural programs for supporting cancer patients, survivors, and those who do not want to get cancer to Get Well, Stay Well and Live Well.Dr. Chilkov is the author of the best selling book 32 Ways to Outsmart Cancer, How to Create a Body Where Cancer Cannot Thrive.With more than 35 years of clinical experience combining the best of modern functional medicine with the ancient wisdom of traditional Oriental and natural healing, Dr. Chilkov is a seasoned clinician and an innovator, building bridges between modern and traditional healing paradigms and partnering with physicians to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
Struggling 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 resistance, and energy dysregulationWhy normal labs can be misleading without a genetic lensHow to pair key SNPs with targeted lab tests to get clearer answersReal-world examples of using DNA to uncover hidden dysfunctionWhen to test beyond TSH and lipid panels and what to order insteadThe one genetic insight that could change your whole approach to weight loss and blood sugarResources and Links:Download our FREE Guide to Using Genetic Testing to Optimize Patient OutcomesJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results. Check out other podcast episodes here
What 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 symptomsThe truth about "healthy" people who never get sick and still die youngWhy lean clients may benefit the most from extended fastingHow to determine if your client’s labs are missing early signs of deeper toxicityWhen a 5-day fast isn’t enough and what’s really required for cellular repairA simple blood pressure formula Loren uses to spot hidden dehydrationIncredible real-life healing stories from clients with migraines, paralysis, cancer, and chronic fatigueResources and Links:Download our FREE Guide to The Many Faces of FastingJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results. Check out other podcast episodes hereGuest Resources and LinksConnect with Loren Lockman on:Loren’s FacebookLoren’s InstagramTanglewood Wellness CenterLoren’s YouTube Channel – OfficialLoren’s Legacy YouTube ChannelGrab his free Gift: : email Loren Lockman at faster1still@gmail.com to receive his free ebook Ancient Secrets of HealingGuest Bio:Loren Lockman, age 64 is a 38-year vegan and 33.5 year raw vegan. Loren has been a health coach since 1987 and began supervising water-only fasts in 1996, running the world’s largest dedicated water-only fasting center for 29 years. He’s guided nearly 12,000 people through water-only fasts averaging 26 days with consistently amazing transformations. A Reiki Master, Certified Permaculture Instructor, body surfer, poet, frisbee and backgammon player, Loren is passionate about helping people become their very best selves.
What 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, and how to use root-cause strategies that go beyond symptom management. If you’ve ever had a client say “my doctor said everything looks fine” while their body clearly says otherwise, this is the episode that arms you with the mindset and methods to change that narrative.What’s Inside This Episode?How blind trust in the healthcare system can lead to missed diagnoses and worseWhy “normal” lab ranges are anything but normal for vibrant healthThe early metabolic signs that signal disease before symptoms appearDr. Ritamarie’s personal story and why she’s made it her mission to help others question everythingThe truth about firing doctors, advocating for better labs, and demanding answersThe role of the practitioner as a health detective, not a protocol pusherWhy personalized, root-cause healing requires rebellionHow to teach clients to tune into their bodies and take ownership of their health journeyResources and Links:Download our FREE Create Your Next-Level Practice. Join the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results. Check out other podcast episodes here
Most 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 to look for in clients presenting with post-COVID fatigue, why overtraining can backfire, and how to help clients finally move the needle.What’s Inside This Episode? Why long COVID and chronic fatigue are more alike than most realizeHow spike protein becomes the "final straw" for an already stressed systemThe difference between whispers and shouts in client symptom historyWhy standard immune testing often gives false negativesThe five hidden drivers behind long COVID and chronic fatigueDr. Hirsch’s four-step framework for long-term recoveryWhy testing might be unnecessary and what to do insteadHow to build resilience with herbal, nutritional, and nervous system supportWhy proper sequencing is key to sustainable detox and repairA look inside Dr. Hirsch’s hybrid coaching model and success rateResources and Links:Download our FREE Guide to Unlock the Power of Optimal EnergyJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results. Check out other podcast episodes hereGuest Resources and LinksJoin Dr Evan Hirsch’s FREE Facebook GroupConnect with Dr Evan on:FacebookLinkedInTwitterInstagramTikTokYouTubeGrab his free Gift: Free MasterclassGuest Bio:Evan H. Hirsch, MD, (also known as the EnergyMD) is a world-renowned fatigue expert, best-selling author, and professional speaker. He is the creator of the EnergyMD Method, the science-backed and clinically proven 4-step process to resolving Long Covid and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) naturally. Through his best-selling book, podcast, and international online program, he has helped thousands of people around the world resolve their fatigue. He has been featured on TV, podcasts, and summits, and when he’s not at the office, you can find him singing musicals, dancing hip-hop, learning languages, and traveling with his family.
Most 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. These are clues. And when you know how to read them, you can intervene early and change the trajectory of metabolic decline.What’s Inside This Episode?The metabolic mechanisms linking insulin resistance to nerve damageThe three types of neuropathies every practitioner should recognizeFunctional labs that detect root causesThe hidden role of vitamin deficiencies and genetics in nerve symptomsClinical clues that distinguish neuropathy from carpal tunnel, fibromyalgia, or toxicityFunctional interventions: diet, exercise, supplements, and antioxidant therapies that restore nerve healthNutrients that accelerate repairLifestyle and stress‑management strategies that promote regeneration and protect mitochondriaResources and Links:Download our FREE Metabolic Health Guide here. Download our FREE Guide to for Lab Test RecommendationsJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportReserve your spot for our Reinvent Healthcare Online Event Nov 7-9! It’s the event of the year for practitioners serious about root-cause healing. Visit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results. Check out other podcast episodes here
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