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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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Inflammation 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 when screening for inflammationWhy food “sensitivities” go far beyond IgA or IgG testingThe hidden downside of health foodsWhy ginger may be as powerful as turmeric and how both interact with the microbiomeHow oxytocin, hydration, and color diversity can be more anti-inflammatory than supplementsResources and Links:Download our FREE Metabolic Health Guide hereJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportReserve your spot for ReInvent 2025 here for a deep dive into the impact of the microbiome on brain health including lab testing and geneticsVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing resultsCheck out other podcast episodes hereGuest Resources and LinksSteph JacksonJoin the Friendly Flora Collective – Microbiome MembershipJennifer WhitmireEmpowered Self-Care Lab Cooking Classes and Herbal EducationGuest BioIf you are ready to go deep with your digestive health and you need more than slippery elm, you will enjoy working with Nutritional Endocrinology coach, Steph Jackson. Steph loves customizing balancing programs for the micro biome, working with fermented foods, and looking at how the body systems work together. After finding and clearing the root cause of her severe physical pain and exhaustion, Steph has gone on to help others to do the same. She is also the proud founder of Crave Conscious, a non-dairy yogurt company based in Vancouver, British Columbia.Jennifer Whitmire is a culinary herbalist and autoimmune specialist who helps clients reverse chronic inflammation using food as medicine. After navigating her own thyroid condition, she now empowers others to reclaim their health through nutrient-dense meals, herbal remedies, and lifestyle transformation.
What 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 This Episode?The surprising mindset trap that paralyzes even the most motivated clientsHow to uncover the hidden fears that sabotage follow-throughThe art of anchoring habit change to meaningful, personal goalsWhat to say when a client “fails” and how to turn setbacks into momentumHow to manage expectations (yours and theirs) for sustainable successWhy small wins matter more than perfect plans and how to build on themThe one thing you must create before any clinical strategy can workResources and Links:Download our FREE Metabolic Health Guide here. Join the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportTickets are available for our 2025 ReInvent Healthcare Online Intensive. Grab your spot now and get the resources and support you need to thrive. Click Here to RegisterVisit 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 LinksCheck out Toni St Clair’s website at True Self Total HealthFind Toni on LinkedIn at Toni St. Clair on LinkedInDownload Toni’s Free Gift: Kick Start Kit for Prompts and tools for applying Toni’s 3 C’s frameworkGuest BioToni is a passionate and results-driven National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach specializing in functional medicine, integrative health, and behavior change. As the founder and CEO of TrueSelf TotalHealth, she helps high-functioning, purpose-driven professionals and leaders reclaim their energy, balance, and joy through personalized lifestyle strategies rooted in functional medicine and mindfulness.With over a decade of experience, Toni has supported individuals and groups through one-on-one coaching, group programs, and collaborative care in integrative and functional medicine practice settings.She holds additional certifications from the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy in...
What 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 practitioner.What’s Inside This Episode?Why most health coaching certifications miss the mark (and what real clinical depth looks like)The role of deep health histories, not just symptom listsThe dangers of relying on single tests alone and the overlooked signs of diseaseHow one practitioner uncovered colon cancer by refusing to accept “normal” labsWhy gut health is the center of many illnesses and why personalization is everythingResources and Links:Download our FREE Guide to Supporting a Healthy and Balanced Immune SystemJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportJoin the 3 Day 2025 Reinvent HealthCare Online Intensive [RHOI]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
What 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 practitioners miss. This episode will change the way you view insulin resistance and give you the tools to catch it before the spiral begins.What’s Inside This Episode?What most practitioners miss by focusing only on glucose, A1C, or symptomsHow to spot early-stage metabolic collapse while there’s still time to reverse itWhy blood sugar may be the last thing to change and what starts breaking down long beforeThe overlooked conversation between two metabolic powerhouses and what happens when it goes quietHow hidden hormone signals spark a chain reaction of dysfunction no one’s talking aboutThe surprising reason some clients wake up with high glucose even on a “perfect” dietClues your clients are missing the mark, not because of willpower, but because of broken feedback loopsResources and Links:Download our FREE Glucagon, Insulin, and Blood Sugar chart. Download our FREE Proinsulin, Insulin, and C-Peptide ChartJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportReserve your spot for The REINVENT HEALTHCARE Intensive Learn Proven, Leading-Edge Frameworks to Enhance Clinical Skills, Improve 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 hereWhat’s Inside This Episode?A conversation your client’s blood sugar is already having—between liver, pancreas, insulin, and glucoseWhy fatty liver disrupts insulin clearance and leads to silent hyperinsulinemiaThe glucagon paradox: how this “forgotten hormone” can drive glucose production even in the fed stateBeta-cell stress decoded: how proinsulin and C-peptide ratios uncover hidden dysfunctionThe truth about "normal" A1C—and why it may just mean the pancreas is compensatingWhat poor insulin clearance looks like—and how to spot liver stress using routine labsHow and when to use labs like proinsulin, fasting glucagon, and FIB-4Natural strategies to restore liver-pancreas harmony with fasting, circadian alignment, and targeted nutrients
Hot 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 outdated assumptions and exposes the hidden patterns that masquerade as anxiety, depression, and burnout, so you can catch the real root cause before it’s too late.What You’ll Discover Inside:The Silent Phase That Sets the StageWhy the most critical hormonal changes start years before menopause and go unnoticed by most providers.The Missing Piece in Hormone TestingA key hormone marker that can reveal perimenopausal shifts early but is rarely measured.When Stress Becomes the Master HormoneHow modern life drives the adrenal-hormone feedback loop and what to watch for in burned-out clients.The Blood Sugar–Estrogen LinkWhy metabolic balance is non-negotiable for hormonal balance and how to spot trouble before it spirals.What Most Practitioners Miss About HRT TimingThe real risks of waiting too long and why “not yet” can be just as dangerous as “not at all.”Resources and Links:Download the transcript hereDownload our FREE guides:Metabolic Health Guide here. Protein ChartsJoin 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 hereDr. Mariza Snyder’s Resources and Links:Visit Dr Mariza’s website: www.drmariza.comCheck out her books hereGrab her Free Hormone Quiz + Gifts: https://www.drmariza.com/hormone-quizListen to her podcast: Essentially You with Dr. Mariza SnyderFind her on social media platforms: Follow her on Instagram: @drmarizaFacebook: @drmarizasnyder Insta: @drmariza YouTubeTwitter: @drmarizaa...
What 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 clinicians overlook. If your clients “look normal” on paper but still struggle, this is the episode you can’t afford to skip.What’s Inside This Episode?The silent organ shift that can signal metabolic trouble before blood sugar ever changesA hidden fat-making process your body might be running without your consentHow a sweet addiction quietly derails liver function and energy productionThe overlooked lab markers that whisper metabolic distress long before diagnosisA little-known score that could change how you assess “normal” labsSimple but strategic actions that tip the scales from fatty liver to functional healthHow small shifts in timing and nutrients may unlock powerful liver regenerationWhy stable glucose isn’t the full story, and the signal you might be missingResources and Links:Download our FREE Metabolic Health Guide here. Here is a FIB-4 Calculator Tool FIB-4 = (Age × AST) / (Platelets × √ALT)NAFLD fibrosis score (NFS) = -1.675 + (0.037 × age) + (0.094 × BMI) + (1.13 × hyperglycemia) + (0.99 × AST/ALT ratio) - (0.013 × platelet count) - (0.66 × albumin)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 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 beyond the TSH trap and uncover what the body is really trying to say.What’s Inside This Episode?The “Normal” Lab LieA common lab result that’s often misread—and why it could be delaying your client’s healing.Thyroid Clues in DisguiseWhat symptoms and organ systems often point to thyroid dysfunction before the labs ever do.The Gallbladder-Thyroid ConnectionWhy losing this one organ may set off a hormonal cascade—and what most providers miss in post-op recovery.How Corporate Stress Masks as Chronic FatigueWhat happened when one high-achieving woman finally decoded her burnout—and why it’s more common than you think.Functional Testing That Speaks the TruthWhich labs and lifestyle markers Divya trusts most to uncover hidden patterns in thyroid and metabolic dysfunction.Resources and Links:Download our FREE guides: Get the Optimize Thyroid Function Guide here. Get the Cardiovascular Risk Assessment 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 hereDivya Gupta’s Resources and LinksFind Divya on her Website: divyagupta.netInstagram: _divguptaFacebook: Divya GuptaDownload her Free Guide: Hypothyroidism Symptoms & Labs GuideGuest BioAbout Divya GuptaBoard Certified Holistic Nutritionist & Restorative Wellness Practitioner, Divya helps ambitious professionals create healthier futures than their parents experienced through personalized functional nutrition. Having overcome her own health challenges—gallbladder removal and Hashimoto's—while balancing corporate demands, she understands the limitations of conventional healthcare.Her personal transformation fuels her passion for guiding clients to reclaim their well-being. When...
What 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 doing “all the right things” and still struggling with stubborn weight or glucose spikes, this might be the missing piece.What’s Inside This Episode?A deep dive into the circadian hormone that influences insulin sensitivity and mitochondrial functionHow nighttime habits, light exposure, and stress blunt metabolic recoveryThe unexpected impact of this hormone on appetite regulation and fat storageWhy common supplement protocols may backfire without genetic contextNutrient and lifestyle strategies that enhance endogenous production safelyTesting options to assess hormonal circadian alignment and insulin responseResources and LinksDownload the transcript hereDownload our FREE Metabolic Health Guide hereJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced practitioner training and clinical mentorshipExplore other podcast episodes hereReferencesReiter RJ, et al. Melatonin in mitochondria: roles in oxidative stress and aging. J Pineal Res. 2010.Cipolla-Neto J, et al. Melatonin and energy metabolism. Mol Cell Endocrinol. 2014.Lane JM, et al. MTNR1B gene variant and glucose metabolism. Diabetes. 2016.Tuomi T, et al. MTNR1B variants impair beta-cell function. Cell Metab. 2016.Anderson G, et al. Melatonin’s role in insulin sensitivity. Sleep Med Rev. 2015.Gómez-Abellán P, et al. Circadian rhythms and metabolic regulation. Int J Obes. 2020.Arendt J. Human circadian rhythms and melatonin. J Endocrinol. 2005.Khan A, et al. Cinnamon improves glucose and lipid metabolism. Diabetes Care. 2003.
What 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 beyond the physical and into the subtle—but powerful—world of body-based wisdom.What You’ll Discover Inside:What Traditional Labs Are MissingThe surprising clues hiding in plain sight when test results don’t explain your client’s symptoms.A Hidden Language of HealingWhy some patients respond to treatments others don’t—and how the answer may lie beyond the physical.The Unexpected Roots of Chronic IllnessA silent influence that can drive inflammation, fatigue, and autoimmunity—without ever showing up on a lab report.A Case Study That Changes EverythingWhat happened when one physician applied this overlooked approach to her own life-threatening diagnosis.How to Listen When the Body SpeaksThe skillset every practitioner needs to uncover what standard protocols never address.Resources and Links:Download the transcript hereDownload our FREE Guide: Immune Modulation Strategies 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 hereDr. Isabelle Amigues’ Resources & Links:Visit Isabelle’s website at www.unabridgedMD.comGet her free meditation resourceFollow her on InstagramCheck out her TEDx talkBioIsabelle Amigues, MD, is a rheumatologist based in Denver, Colorado. She honed her expertise by studying in Paris, as well as at Columbia University in New York City. At age 40, she was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer. A timely meeting with a non-traditionally trained practitioner taught her a different approach to disease, where she experienced the power of meditation,...
If 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 connection that rewires the body’s response to glucose and insulinWhy most blood sugar protocols fall short in midlife and what’s often missingThe under-discussed cascade that turns food into fat even when eating “healthy”How specific plant-based foods and herbs can influence metabolic rhythmWhy personalizing protocols is non-negotiable during this life stageKey markers to watch when tracking metabolic shifts in women 40+Resources and LinksDownload our FREE Metabolic Health Guide hereJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and clinical mentorshipCheck out other podcast episodes hereReferencesBarros RP, Gustafsson JÅ. Estrogen and metabolic regulation. Cell Metab. 2011.Mauvais-Jarvis F. Estrogen and androgen receptors in metabolic disease. Nat Rev Endocrinol. 2015.Khan A, et al. Cinnamon improves glucose and lipids of people with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2003.Zhang Q, et al. Berberine reduces insulin resistance and improves glucose metabolism. Metabolism. 2008.Li SS, et al. Flaxseed and hormonal modulation in women. Nutrients. 2021.
Are 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 conversation is a must-listen.What You’ll Discover Inside:The Hot Flash Red Flag:Why menopausal symptoms are more than a nuisance—and what they’re really signaling about your health.The Hormone Testing Trifecta:What Dr. Maita uses to map hormone metabolism—and why timing is everything.What To Do First:The critical step most practitioners skip before adding hormones—and how other conditions can make or break outcomes.Estrogen’s Bad Reputation—Debunked:The real story behind the Women’s Health Initiative study and bioidentical estrogen’s safety..Beyond the Bandaid:Why functional practitioners must stop swapping pills for supplements—and start building personalized, root-cause strategies.When HRT Goes Wrong:Why pellets can backfire, when progesterone alone is enough, and how even “natural” hormones can go toxic if pathways are blocked.Resources & LinksGrab Our Free Guide to Unlock the Power of Optimal EnergyJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook Group for free tools and trainingVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practiceExplore More Episodes on hormone balancing on ReInvent Healthcare and Functional Endocrinology hereDr. Lorraine Maita’s Resources & LinksVisit The Feel Good Again Institute for courses and coachingExplore her medical practice at Vibrance for LifeHRT4U Course and Ultimate Hormone Reset: Course Links HereFollow Dr. Maita on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeDr. Lorraine Maita’s...
What 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 metabolic modulators nature has to offer.What’s Inside This Episode?The Connection Between Love and GlucoseWhat science reveals about the link between emotional connection and blood sugar balance.Why More Protein and Exercise Aren’t Always the AnswerHow ignoring this hormone could cause your best health plans to fall flat.The Secret Saboteur of Metabolic Recovery A hidden form of stress that blocks oxytocin and what to do about it.Natural Ways to Boost This Overlooked Hormone How to stimulate oxytocin through functional strategies.Resources and Links: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 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 conventional medicine often misses the earliest signs of declineRenology Defined: A new, functional lens for understanding and healing kidney diseasePeptides & Kidney Repair: How bioregulators work, and why they’re not a magic bulletThe Lab Markers That Matter: Functional ranges for GFR, phosphorus, cystatin C, and moreThe Kidney’s Web of Influence: Why supporting the kidneys improves brain, thyroid, and cardiovascular healthRobin’s Personal Healing Journey: A deep dive into her personal tools for reversing her diseaseResources and Links:Download the transcript hereDownload our FREE Metabolic Health Guide here.Join 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 here.Dr Robin’s Resources:Website: RenologyIsKidneySuccess.comBook: Renology Peptides by Dr. Robin RoseAbout Dr. Robin Rose:Robin Rose MD has been a world traveler, a health food chef, journalist, professional dancer, and artist. After some years of collecting life experiences, she went to nursing school then became a family nurse practitioner while learning nutrition, herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage, homeopathy. Then she made the leap and went to university of Arizona college of medicine and then completed a family medicine residency- while continuing to study holistic and functional medicine. She practiced for many years in southern Oregon offering a holistic array of loveliness and healing medical guidance. After a series of intense stresses she found herself challenged with kidney cancer and severe kidney disease. In the past decade she has become agile in the realm of kidney regeneration and has created a new paradigm of kidney success - ways to engage nature and mind body spirit to achieve the innate healing that leads to thriving. Her recent book RENOLOGY Peptides is a text that dives into the root to succeed - using bioregulator peptides as a way to illuminate the path.
In 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 results, don’t miss this one.What You’ll Discover Inside:A Food Fight with Real ConsequencesHow online diet drama distracts us from what truly matters—and disempowers the people we’re here to help.The Myth of the “Perfect” DietWhy every popular plan—from raw vegan to carnivore—holds a sliver of truth… and a blind spot that can cause harm.The Missing Piece in Every ProtocolWhat all diet tribes forget to mention and how it could make or break your client’s results.How to Find the Real Truth (Hint: It’s Not on Instagram)A smarter way to decode conflicting advice and build nutrition plans that actually work.The YOU Diet: Where All the Puzzle Pieces Finally FitDr. Ritamarie’s signature framework for personalization that puts the power back in the client’s hands.Resources and Links:Download our FREE Eat to Thrive GuideDownload our FREE Guide to FastingGet the Replay and Recordings from the Wellness Reset Weekend 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 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.This episode is a must-listen for practitioners who want to expand their root-cause lens and empower clients to protect their vision naturally.What You’ll Discover InsideThe 3 Silent Vision Wreckers You’re Probably Ignoring (And what they have to do with mitochondria and metabolic health)Why Blue-Light Glasses May Be a Waste of Money (And the science-backed alternative that works better)The Truth About Carrots—and the 30+ Nutrients Eyes Actually Crave (Hint: It’s not just carrots and beta carotene)The Nutrient Deficiency Hiding Behind Dry Eyes and Eye Strain (And how most patients are barely getting 1/10th of what they need)How to Catch Diabetes Before It’s Diagnosed (Through an unexpected early warning system in the eyes)The Food Prescription for Clearer Vision (Plus: what carnivore diets might be missing)Resources & LinksDownload the Transcript [here]Check out our Free Guide to Food Swaps: Good, Better BestJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook Group for free tools and trainingVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practiceExplore More Episodes on ReInvent Healthcare and Functional Endocrinology hereDr. Rani Banik’s Resources & LinksExplore Dr. Banik’s work at DrRaniBanik.comWatch the full iHealth Summit recordings at theeyehealthsummit.comCheck out her books:Follow Dr. Banik on social: Instagram @dr.ranibanik Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rudrani.banik.2025/ EnVisionHealth: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1864863853844167 Website: www.drranibanik.com Youtube:
Are 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 once and for all.What’s Inside This Episode?The Numbers You Can’t TrustWhy the most commonly quoted protein guidelines may be setting your clients up for failure.The Invisible Variable Sabotaging Your PlanWhat you're likely overlooking when you calculate protein needs—and how to factor it in.A Surprising Source of Protein ConfusionHow some "clean" diets can backfire without one critical adjustment.What Your Plate Might Be MissingThe underappreciated nutrient that determines whether protein helps or harms.The Truth Behind the TrendsWhy you should question influencer advice—and what functional practitioners need to do instead.Resources and Links:Download our FREE Protein Charts Get the Recording from the 90 minute Protein Puzzle MasterclassGet the Replay and Recordings from the Wellness Reset Weekend 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
You’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” actually be aging you from the inside out?What You’ll Discover Inside:The Protein-Aging Puzzle: Could your quest for longevity be triggering the very cellular damage you’re trying to avoid?The Silent Gut Saboteur: What’s really happening inside your gut when protein goes up and fiber disappears—and why you might not feel it… until it’s too late.Your Brain on Protein Overload: Is an unseen toxin quietly hijacking your memory, mood, and mental clarity?The mTOR Trap No One Warns About: You’re activating this “anti-aging” pathway—but could it be the hidden reason your body isn’t detoxifying properly?The Protein Source Dilemma: Are plants powerful enough to meet your protein needs—or is there a hidden cost either way?Your Unique Protein Blueprint: The critical test most people skip before deciding how much protein they really need.Resources & LinksGrab Our Free Guide to Create Customized Functional Food Plans to Support Individual Needs for Hormone Balance and Metabolic HealthJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook Group for free tools and trainingVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practiceExplore More Episodes on ReInvent Healthcare and Functional Endocrinology hereDr. Monisha Bhanote’s Resources & LinksGet the Free Bio-Hacker’s Cell Care Cookbook: Download HereVisit her website: drbhanote.comFollow on Social:InstagramFacebookPinterestLinkedInYouTubeDr. Monisha Bhanote’s BioMeet Dr. Monisha Bhanote, the integrative pathologist turned longevity expert who’s not afraid to challenge outdated health norms.She’s...
Your 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:The Hidden Hormonal Spike That Labs Miss- Why some clients stay inflamed, tired, and stuck—despite “perfect” blood sugar levels.The Metabolic Saboteur in Your Protein Shake- How everyday foods could be quietly blocking fat burning.When Taste Alone Triggers Insulin- What you need to know about the cephalic phase response—and why it matters more than you think.Why Grazing May Be Keeping Clients Sick- How even low-carb snacks and meal combos can trap the body in a fat-storing mode.The Lab Marker That Changes Everything- One test (you’re probably not running) that reveals what glucose and A1C can’t.Resources and Links:Download the Insulin and Glucose Chart hereDownload 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 on metabolic health here
What 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 exposures, and trauma can all contribute to mental health struggles—and why true healing means going beyond the label and getting to the root.If you're working with patients or clients who “don’t respond” to standard mental health protocols, this episode may change everything you thought you knew.What You’ll Discover Inside:The shocking childhood incident that forced Mary to abandon traditional mental health solutions—and how it changed everything she believed about healing.The overlooked clues in your patient’s story, behavior, and even their skin that could point to deeper dysfunction you’re missing.Why one surprising everyday food might hold the key to recovery for some kids—and why it’s often ignored in clinical practice.The critical misstep most mental health providers make with ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders—and how it could be making things worse.What’s hiding in common foods that could be sabotaging your client’s progress—and why going gluten-free isn’t the full answer.The single most important test Mary runs before developing any care plan—and what it reveals that standard labs can’t.Resources & LinksCheck out our Free Guide to Using Genetic Testing to Optimize Patient OutcomesJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook Group for free tools and trainingVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practiceExplore More Episodes on ReInvent Healthcare and Functional Endocrinology hereMary Parker’s Resources & LinksFind out more about Mary on her website: InfinitePotentialINCTX.comPieces to Purpose – Read Mary’s story of turning tragedy into purpose in this powerful anthologyFacebook: InfinitePotentialCounselingIncInstagram: @InfinitePotentialCounselingTwitter: @InfinitepotenTXMary Parker’s BioMary is an integrative mental health...
They’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 brings it back to what really supports metabolic health.What You’ll Discover Inside:The Hidden Danger in Your “Healthy” Foods: Why seed oils in organic snack bars and salad dressings may be doing more harm than good.The Processing Trap No One Talks About: How industrial extraction methods turn natural fats into metabolic saboteurs.The Omega Paradox: Why even “good” omega-3s can backfire—and how to know when you’ve gone too far.Are You Eating Oxidized Fats? The silent mitochondrial disruptors hidden in your pantry—and how they sabotage your cells.The Real Balance Your Body Needs: The truth about omega-6 vs. omega-3 ratios and how to spot when things are out of control.Do You Actually Need Oils at All? A clear breakdown of when oils can support health—and when they’re best left out.Resources and Links:Get our Free Guide: The Functional Food Guide to Customize your Food Plan for Health and LongevityJoin the Practitioner Community: Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook GroupAdvanced Practitioner Training: Visit INEMethod.com for certifications and clinical tools.Explore More Episodes on ReInvent Healthcare and Functional Food here
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