Decode and Defend: Unlocking Genetic Secrets to Metabolic Health

Are your patients unknowingly sabotaging their metabolic health, or are you missing the hidden clues in their symptoms? In this eye-opening episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo reveals the shocking truth about metabolic dysfunction and why most practitioners are getting it wrong. Discover the surprising triggers behind insulin resistance, how your stress and sleep habits might be derailing your metabolism, and the hidden power of customized nutrition. If you've been struggling with fatigue, stubborn belly fat, or cravings—or if you're a practitioner who wants to create life-changing results—this episode will blow your mind.What’s Inside This Episode?The Secret Culprit Behind Fatigue and Weight Gain: Why insulin resistance starts years before diabetes is diagnosed—and what your doctor won’t tell you.Metabolism’s Hidden Enemies: How stress, sleep deprivation, and timing your meals the wrong way are silently wrecking your metabolic health.A 30-Day Reset That Works: Step-by-step strategies for unlocking stubborn fat, stabilizing blood sugar, and boosting energy—without crazy diets or extreme exercise.Craving Crushers: The three nutrients you must add to your daily routine to stop sugar cravings and emotional eating in their tracks.Metabolic Myths Busted: Why “eating every two hours” could be the worst advice ever—and what to do instead.The Sleep Connection: How late nights and poor sleep could be turning off your fat-burning hormones and destroying your appetite control.Links & ResourcesGet Your FREE Guide: FREE CHECKLIST: Foods that Can Reverse Belly Fat, Fatigue, and Lack of FocusJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook Group here for resources and community.ReInvent 2025 Replay and Slides: Watch a deep dive into gut health, genetics, and lab testing here.Check out our Insulin Resistance Mastery Program for Practitioners and/or The Sweet Spot Solution for a metabolic reset.Explore Advanced Training and Resources: Visit INEMethod.com to take your practice or personal healing to the next level.Check Out Related Podcast Episodes: Dive into more metabolic health strategies here.

In this powerful episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo talks with with Dr. Ellie Campbell, a leading family physician and author of The Blood Pressure Blueprint. They dive into one of the most misunderstood yet critical aspects of health—blood pressure. Most people, including practitioners, are unaware of how inaccurate readings can lead to misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments. Beyond just numbers, they reveal how oral health, systemic inflammation, and lifestyle factors silently contribute to cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death worldwide. Dr. Campbell also shares her remarkable personal journey of uncovering these connections after a tragic loss in her practice, leading her to develop revolutionary protocols that have saved countless lives.What’s Inside This Episode?Hidden Risks of Blood Pressure: Why most blood pressure readings are inaccurate and how to ensure proper measurements.Oral Health and Cardiovascular Disease: The direct link between gum disease and plaque in the arteries.Critical Labs for Prevention: Five essential tests to identify inflammation and oxidative stress.Functional Medicine in Action: How magnesium, meditation, and personalized care can prevent deadly events.The Power of Collaboration: Why working with biological dentists is crucial for complete cardiovascular prevention.Links & ResourcesDownload our FREE Guide to Cardiovascular Risk AssessmentJoin 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. Want to learn more about testing and preventing heart disease?  Check out this episode.Dr. Ellie Campbell’s Resources and LinksGet the Book – The Blood Pressure Blueprint: A comprehensive guide to understanding and improving blood pressure health.Visit Dr. Ellie Campbell’s Website: Explore her innovative approaches to cardiovascular health and more.Check out the AMA Map Hypertension Website to help your practice improve blood pressure controlConnect with Dr. Ellie Campbell on Facebook: Join her mission to educate and empower through better cardiovascular care.Dr Ellie Campbell’s BioDr. Campbell is a native Chicagoan, and a graduate of the University of Illinois, the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the Medical College of Georgia. Board-certified in Family Medicine for 30 years, she also holds certification from the American Board of Integrative Medicine.She is a solo physician with...

Are your clients—or even you—missing the early red flags of blood sugar imbalance? In this eye-opening episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo exposes the shocking myths conventional medicine still teaches about blood sugar. If you think fasting glucose under 100 means you’re in the clear, think again.What if your so-called “normal” blood sugar is silently setting the stage for heart disease, nerve damage, and other irreversible complications? Discover why fasting glucose is the last marker to change and how hidden markers like post-meal blood sugar spikes and insulin resistance are causing damage long before a diabetes diagnosis.Learn the truth about continuous glucose monitors, overlooked lab markers, and game-changing strategies to protect your body and your clients from long-term damage. Click now to uncover the truth—and take control before it’s too late!What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The critical dangers of fasting glucose over 90—even before reaching the "diabetic range."Why conventional medicine ignores the early signs of blood sugar imbalances.The importance of additional markers like insulin levels, hemoglobin A1C, and C-reactive protein.How CGMs can help track blood sugar responses to food, exercise, and stress.The truth about hormone-hacking breakfasts and how they set the tone for stable blood sugar all day.Simple steps to empower your clients—or yourself—to reverse insulin resistance and avoid long-term damage.Resources and Links:Download the Transcript hereClick here to order labs direct through EvexiaClick here to order a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)Click here for the FREE CHECKLIST: Foods that Can Reverse Belly Fat, Fatigue, and Lack of FocusDownload our FREE Hormone Hacking, Break Your Fast Recipes  Join the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportGrab your copy of the  ReInvent 2025 Summit Replay and Slides here for a deep dive into the microbiome, 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 results. Check out other podcast episodes on metabolic health here

In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo and Dr. Kasia Kines explore a commonly overlooked virus that may be the hidden root of chronic fatigue and other stubborn health issues. This virus often goes undetected, lying dormant until it’s reactivated by stress, environmental toxins, or emotional shifts. When it strikes, it can leave clients struggling with unexplained fatigue, brain fog, and cycles of unexplainable symptoms.Dr. Kines shares her proven strategies for identifying, testing, and managing this viral threat, giving practitioners the tools to look beyond symptoms and instead zero in on hidden causes that may be holding their clients back from true healing. This episode is packed with information for anyone looking to understand the complex factors that contribute to persistent health struggles—and actionable steps to start addressing them.What’s Inside This Episode?The Hidden Virus Behind Chronic Fatigue: Many people unknowingly carry this virus which lies dormant until triggered by various factors and changes.Triggers That Reactivate the Virus: Dr. Kines explains which factors can reawaken this virus, setting off cycles of fatigue and other symptoms.The Importance of Root Cause Identification: Dr. Kines’ approach goes beyond standard treatment; her methods involve testing and identifying the virus as a root cause rather than merely managing surface symptoms.Symptoms to Watch For: Classic signs of viral reactivation are revealed. Practitioners can use these as indicators to dig deeper.Evidence-Based Methods for Lasting Recovery: With a combination of habits and tools, Dr. Kines shares her evidence-based approach to stabilizing clients and promoting true recovery.&nbsp;Empowering Clients Through Education: Practitioners can help clients understand their triggers, manage reactivation risks, and create sustainable lifestyle changes for long-term health.Links &amp; ResourcesDownload our Free Guide to Supporting a Healthy and Balanced Immune SystemJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportGet the replay and slides from our most recent conference for practitioners, ReInvent 2025, for a deep dive into the impact of the microbiome, lab testing, and genetics.Visit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results.&nbsp;Want to learn more about balancing the immune system? &nbsp;Check out this episode.Dr Kasia Kines Resources and LinksTake Dr. Kines’ Free Quiz on Viral Symptoms EBV Global Institute QuizLearn more about Dr. Kines’ resources and training for practitioners at EBV Global Institute –&nbsp; EBVhelp.comCheck out Dr Kines Book - The EBV Solution&nbsp;Connect with <a...

Imagine being able to foresee and address metabolic health risks before they manifest into chronic diseases. In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie explores how genetic testing can be helpful in identifying potential metabolic imbalances, from insulin resistance to carbohydrate sensitivity and use these to personalize healthful eating plans.&nbsp;Discover how specific genetic SNPs influence blood sugar regulation, insulin sensitivity, and fat metabolism. Whether you're a health practitioner or a self-healer, this episode will revolutionize the way you approach personalized health care.What’s Inside This Episode?Genetics as a Predictive Tool: How understanding certain SNPs can reveal hidden metabolic risks and be used to personalize plans.Practical Applications: How to integrate genetic insights with lab testing for personalized dietary and lifestyle strategies.The Sweet Tooth Gene and Beyond: Explore key SNPs affecting blood sugar, insulin resistance, and weight management.Fasting Protocols: The role of fasting mimicking diets in optimizing metabolic health safely and effectively.Actionable Lab Testing Tips: What markers to test for a comprehensive metabolic health assessment.Links &amp; ResourcesDownload our FREE Guide to Using Genetic Testing to Optimize Patient OutcomesReferences to GLUT2 gene?Video for Adiponectin?Find out more about our Insulin Resistance Mastery Program for Practitioners here.Join the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook Group for free resources and community support.Get the replay and slides from our most recent summit for practitioners, ReInvent 2025 here, a deep dive into the impact of the microbiome, lab&nbsp;Visit INEMethod.com for advanced practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills.Learn more about The Lab Testing Gaps That Are Sabotaging Your Client’s Health found in this episode.

Are your clients stuck in a cycle of chronic illness that defies every intervention you’ve tried? The missing link might not be another supplement, test, or protocol—it could be unresolved trauma. In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo welcomes Tonya Octave, integrative psychotherapist, coach, hypnotist, and creator of the Octaves Method. They dive deep into the connection between past emotional wounds, misconceptions, perceptions, and chronic health conditions. Discover how trauma silently drives physical imbalances, keeps clients from healing, and what you can do to unlock transformative breakthroughs in their health journeys.What’s Inside This Episode?The Trauma-Health Connection: Discover how hidden emotional wounds can sabotage healing and why addressing trauma is essential for overcoming chronic illness.Breaking the Misconceptions: Uncover the shocking truth about "little t" trauma and how everyday experiences can create havoc on physical health without clients even realizing it.The Acidic Thoughts: Learn how self-critical thinking creates biochemical chaos in the body—and the practical strategies to help clients shift to healing, “alkaline” thoughts.Trauma's Impact on Metabolism and Hormones: Explore how unresolved trauma disrupts biochemical processes and hormonal balance, keeping your clients stuck in a cycle of illness.The Practitioner’s Hidden Role: Find out how nonverbal cues could be the key to unlocking deeper client trust and facilitating transformational breakthroughs.Resources and LinksDownload the FREE Practitioner’s Guide to Adrenal Support.Join the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for community and resources.Get the replay and slides from our most recent summit for practitioners, ReInvent 2025 here, a deep dive into the impact of the microbiome, lab testing, and genetics.Explore advanced training and resources at INEMethod.com.Check out other podcast episodes on adrenals here.&nbsp;Connect with Tonya OctaveWebsite: https://www.tonyaoctave-lcsw.comBook: Heal Thy Mind: Seven Strategies Towards Mental Wellness on Amazon.LinkedIn: Tonya OctaveAbout Tonya OctaveTonya Octave is an integrative psychotherapist and coach specializing in the interplay between mental health and...

Holidays and celebrations can leave even the healthiest bodies struggling with metabolic chaos. In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo introduces a 5-day fasting-mimicking diet plan that helps reset metabolism, balance blood sugar, and restore vitality without the need for extended fasting or packaged foods. Learn how you and your clients can benefit from this science-backed approach to overcoming post-holiday indulgences and achieving optimal metabolic health.If you’re ready to guide yourself or your clients through a metabolic makeover, this episode is for you.What’s Inside This Episode?Holiday Metabolic Chaos: How celebrations wreak havoc on sleep, stress, and metabolism—and why resetting is essential.The Power of Fasting: Discover the benefits of fasting for regulating blood sugar, lowering insulin levels, and boosting brain and gut health.Fasting-Mimicking Diet Explained: How Dr. Ritamarie’s whole-food-based program replicates the benefits of fasting without going hungry and without packaged foods.Client Success Stories: Real-life transformations, including significant reductions in blood sugar levels in just a few days.Practical Steps for Practitioners: Implement fasting-mimicking strategies and time-restricted eating to help clients achieve incredible results.Links &amp; ResourcesDownload the Free Fasting While Feasting Guide for a step-by-step plan.Join the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook Group for community and resources.Reserve your spot for ReInvent 2025, a deep dive into metabolic health and root-cause strategies. If you missed this event, you can still catch the recordings.Visit INEMethod.com for advanced practitioner training and tools to elevate your practice.Learn more about insulin resistance and metabolic health with Dr. Ritamarie’s Insulin Resistance Mastery Course.Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo’s BioDr. Ritamarie Loscalzo is a pioneering expert in functional nutrition and metabolic health, with over 33 years of clinical experience. As the founder of the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology, she’s dedicated to training health practitioners to uncover root causes and create lasting results for their clients. Her mission is to reinvent healthcare by empowering practitioners to integrate personalized, science-backed approaches to health restoration.Ready to transform your practice or personal health? Dive into this episode and discover the tools to make it happen!

Are you stuck in the hamster wheel of a high-pressure career, constantly chasing success but losing your health and passion in the process? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo is joined by Michelle Hernandez, a transformational health coach and creator of the Data Heart Program. Michelle shares her journey from a thriving career in high-tech to becoming a sought-after practitioner specializing in helping professionals reclaim their health and resilience. If you're a health professional or a burnt-out high-achiever wondering how to make a bigger impact, this episode is for you.Michelle reveals how advanced tools that provide real time data can combine with personalized care to create life-changing outcomes. This episode explores why now is the best time to take the leap into functional health and root cause care—whether for yourself or as a career move.What’s Inside This Episode?Breaking Free from Burnout: How personal health crises can ignite a passion for transformational work in functional health.The Power of Data and Heart: How combining technology with emotional connection creates lasting wellness.Why Conventional Models Fail: Discover the gaps in traditional health care and how an integrative approach addresses root causes.From High-Tech to Health: Learn why professionals from tech, law, and accounting are shifting to health coaching.The Future of Healthcare: Why functional health coaching and advanced tools like wearable tech are shaping the next generation of care.Practical Tools for Practitioners: How NEPT’s in-depth training prepares health professionals to create powerful results for their clients.Resources and LinksDownload our FREE Practice Clarity AuditJoin 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 results.&nbsp;Check out other podcast episodes on building your Functional Health care Practice &nbsp;hereConnect with Michelle HernandezWebsite: michellehernandez.healthLinkedIn: michellehernandezatx/YouTube: @michellehernandez.healthMichelle Hernandez BioMichelle Hernandez supports organized, professional women who have smashed into their walls to achieve lasting weight release, build resilience, and reclaim emotional well-being.Michelle understands the critical role of technology in healthcare. Through her Data HeartTM program, she integrates advanced tracking tools, wearables, functional blood chemistry labs, and genetic testing to provide measurable,...

What if the answers to the most stubborn health challenges have been hiding in plain sight? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo reveals three critical—but often overlooked—areas that hold the secrets to lasting health: the gut, genetics, and metabolic health.Why are so many practitioners missing these vital pieces? How can understanding the microbiome and subtle genetic clues unlock hidden root causes behind chronic illness? And what’s the surprising truth about metabolic dysfunction that affects over 90% of the population?What’s Inside This Episode?The Hidden Power of the Gut: Discover how your microbiome holds the keys to brain health, immune function, and hormone balance—and what happens when it goes off track.Genetics Unraveled: Learn how subtle genetic weaknesses can create vulnerabilities—but also how they reveal opportunities for personalized healing.Metabolic Mayhem: Did you know 93% of the population is metabolically unhealthy? Learn the little-known markers that reveal early imbalances before they spiral into disease.Root-Cause Mastery: How integrating these three areas can set you apart as the practitioner who cracks the code when others can’t.Resources and LinksDownload the Transcript here.Download our FREE Guide to Using Genetic Testing to Optimize Patient OutcomesJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook Group for free resources and community support.Reserve your spot for ReInvent 2025 here, a deep dive into the microbiome, metabolic health, and cutting-edge functional practices.Visit INEMethod.com for advanced practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills.Learn more about The Lab Testing Gaps That Are Sabotaging Your Client’s Health found in this episode.Check out our favorite CGM here.Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo’s BioDr. Ritamarie Loscalzo is a pioneer in functional nutrition and nutritional endocrinology. With over 33 years of clinical experience, she’s helped thousands uncover the root causes of their health challenges through a unique, data-driven approach. As the founder of the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology and author of Unstoppable Health, Dr. Ritamarie trains practitioners worldwide to think beyond symptoms and connect the dots to true healing.

In this episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo and Dr. Jessica Drummond, founder of the Integrative Women’s Health Institute and author of Outsmart Endometriosis, expose a shocking reality: endometriosis is not just a “reproductive issue.” It’s a whole-body condition affecting millions, often misdiagnosed, and very much misunderstood. This silent epidemic is wreaking havoc on women’s lives—yet it goes undetected in countless cases.With organs affected beyond the reproductive system, skyrocketing rates of chronic pain, infertility, and a myriad of related health problems, practitioners need to understand this under-the-radar crisis and know how to help clients who are suffering silently.What’s Inside This Episode?“It’s Not Just Your Period”: Discover why endometriosis impacts far beyond the uterus, and understand why this condition often goes undiagnosed for decades.Uncovering the Myths: Think a hysterectomy cures endometriosis? Think again. Find out why common treatments may be setting patients back rather than helping them heal.Fertility in Crisis: Endometriosis is one of the leading causes of infertility, but it’s not just a “woman’s issue.” Learn the genetic, environmental, and systemic factors that might be making fertility impossible for many.Toxins and Triggers:&nbsp; Learn how common everyday products, and other environmental factors are silently contributing to a health disaster, worsening endometriosis symptoms and other chronic conditions.Painful Truths and Silent Suffering:&nbsp; Endometriosis is a leading cause of infertility, but it’s more than just “bad luck.” Dive into the genetic, lifestyle, and environmental culprits that make conception feel impossible for many women today.Functional Approaches for Practitioners: Go beyond symptom management. Discover actionable strategies that can make a profound difference for endometriosis patients and transform their quality of life.Resources and Links:Download the TranscriptDownload our FREE Metabolic Health Guide here.&nbsp;&nbsp;Join 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 hormone and brain health,&nbsp; 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 results.&nbsp;Check out other podcast episodes here.Dr. Jessica Drummond Resources and LinksIntegrative Women's Health Institute: integrativewomenshealthinstitute.comDr. Jessica Drummond’s Book Outsmart Endometriosis – Available on AmazonDr. Jessica Drummond’s Menopause Program: <a...