Nurturing Breast Health through Functional Medicine with Dr. Jenn Simmons

By Ritamarie Loscalzo | June 28, 2023

IN THIS EPISODE:

Identify Root Causes of Symptoms, Not Suppress
 By investigating factors such as genetics, environmental influences, lifestyle choices, nutrition, and stress levels, functional health practitioners seek to understand the interconnectedness of various bodily systems. This comprehensive approach seeks the underlying causes, promoting true healing and long-term wellness rather than temporary symptom relief.

The Empowerment of Education
Education empowers individuals by providing them with a deeper understanding of their health, enabling them to actively participate in their healthcare decisions, and encouraging them to take ownership of their well-being. Through education, personalized plans, and collaborative relationships with practitioners, functional health empowers individuals to make informed choices, implement lifestyle modifications, and proactively work towards optimal health and vitality. By shifting the focus from passive patients to active participants, education empowers individuals to take charge of their health and pursue a path of wellness.

The Benefits of Fasting and Grain-Free Diet

When it comes to eating clean and healthy, it is good for clients to try a sort of fasting. Some benefits include:

1. Fasting and cutting grains can decrease inflammation levels in the body, which is associated with various chronic conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, and certain cancers

2. Avoiding grains can promote better digestive health and alleviate conditions such as bloating, gas, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms.

3. Fasting and cutting unnecessary foods can promote weight loss by reducing calorie intake and stimulating the body’s fat-burning processes. It may also help regulate appetite, improve metabolism, and aid in cancer and autoimmune conditions

 

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About 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.