ReInvent Healthcare

Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo

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Dec 28, 2022 • 19min

The Sleep-Appetite Connection

In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, we will discuss the relationship between lack of sleep and appetite. We go in-depth into the different hormones that are affected by sleep and how these can trigger hunger. We will also discuss the different areas in the brain that can affect appetite.  IN THIS EPISODE: [04:30] Sleep deprivation and increased Ghrelin production resulting in food cravings [05:30] Lower Leptin levels and increased food consumption [7:00] The importance of Adiponectin [9:45] Neuropeptide Y appetite stimulation [12:00] Lack of sleep and the areas in the brain that affect appetite KEY TAKEAWAYS: Children need at least 11 hours of sleep. Studies have shown that those with lack of sleep have a higher risk of obesity.  Sleep deprivation significantly decreases activity in appetite evaluation regions within the frontal cortex and can therefore trigger hunger Lack of sleep can induce high levels of cortisol and can lead to intense cravings, resulting in binge eating   RESOURCES: www.reinventhealthcare.com/sleep Get the Magic Questions www.INEMethod.com IRSPT Program FREE Sleep Resource Guide Food Checklist to Restore Insulin Sensitivity Impact of Sleep Debt on Metabolic Endocrine Function Reference Articles Impact of Food Deprivation on Food Desire Sleep Deprivation and Central Appetite Regulation Sleep Duration Patterns and Overweight/Obesity at age 6 Sleep and Overeating 
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Dec 20, 2022 • 15min

The Impact of Poor Sleep on Blood Sugar Regulation

In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, we will discuss how the lack of sleep can affect blood sugar balance and insulin regulation. We also go over the connection between type 2 diabetes and sleep disorders, the importance of sleep regulation strategies, and how to restore balance to your clients. Listen on and learn more in this episode of ReInvent Healthcare. IN THIS EPISODE: [01:00] The connection between type 2 diabetes and sleep disorders [03:00] Getting little sleep and increasing insulin resistance [5:30] Sleep patterns and growth hormones [7:30] 1999 study that assessed carbohydrate metabolism, thyrotropin function, and the activity of the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal access and sympathovagal balance [10:00] Sleep deprivation, glucose regulation, insulin sensitivity [11:00] Sleep strategies for disordered metabolic function KEY TAKEAWAYS: Insufficient sleep has an adverse effect on glucose tolerance and can bring people who are healthy into a state of pre-diabetes People need sleep and sleep debt has a harmful impact on carbohydrate metabolism and endocrine function. Studying the importance of sleep regulation strategies is important in order to make the lives of your clients better.
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Dec 14, 2022 • 34min

Sleep, the Liver and the Chinese Medicine Clock With Dr. Michael Karlfeldt

In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, we are joined by Dr. Michael Karlfeldt.  Dr. Karlfeldt runs a multidisciplinary integrative medicine center in Boise, Idaho. Today he shares his decade-long study of sleep issues and how starting with herb therapy is not treating the underlying issues of why a person cannot stay asleep. So what organs affect our sleep? Can we treat sleep disorders with food and other lifestyle patterns?  We will discuss those topics and more today on Reinvent Healthcare.     IN THIS EPISODE:   [03:22] Dr. Karlfeldt discusses the Chinese Body Clock and the body's natural rhythm and how those relate to organs [07:14] Detoxification of organs has a significant impact on wellness and sleeping disorders [12:13] The effect of the liver on sleep and foods that can strengthen the liver [15:50] How emotions and depression impact a sleep disorder [21:09] The syndrome of fighting this disease with that medicine [28:01] Regenerative medicine   KEY TAKEAWAYS:   When a patient consistently awakens at the same period during the night, it is most likely a result of an issue in a major organ in the body. Unfortunately, many clinicians do not ask the critical question of when do you wake up? Instead, patients take various supplements to address the problem.  Food plays a critical part in sleep disorders. It may not just be the food eaten, but it can be the foods not eaten that could help.  Conventional Western medicine often supports a band aid solution to sleep disorder problems. Regrettably, that treatment does not address underlying issues and only exacerbates the degeneration of the body because of lack of sleep.      GUEST BIO:     Michael Karlfeldt, ND, Ph.D., has been in clinical practice since 1987 and runs a busy multidiscipline integrative medicine center, The Karlfeldt Center, in Boise, Idaho. He was the host of the TV shows Dr. Michael Show and True Health: Body, Mind, Spirit and the radio show HealthMade Radio, where he connects with international leaders in the integrative health arena, and the internationally recognized podcasts Integrative Cancer Solutions with Dr. Karlfeldt, where he features cancer survivors sharing how they beat cancer and Integrative Lyme Solutions with Dr. Karlfeldt, where he features people who have successfully conquered Lyme disease.   RESOURCES:   Website - Reinvent Healthcare   Website - The Karlfeldt Center   Facebook - The Karlfeldt Center   Linkedin - Dr. Michael Karlfeldt   Twitter - Dr. Michael Karlfeldt   Instagram - The Karlfeldt Center   Regenerative Medicine Summit - January 10 - 17, 2023
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Dec 7, 2022 • 40min

Sleep, The Circadian Compass, and Optimal Gut and Brain Function with Ann Johnson

In this week’s episode of ReInvent Healthcare, we are joined by Ann Johnson R.N.  Ann’s passion is helping people live their highest level of fitness at any age by obtaining sound, beneficial sleep. She promotes a strategy she calls the circadian compass. Ann is the founder of WildHeart Wellness and the author of DNA of Hope. Listen in on the latest scientific research, exploring gut and brain health and their impact on sleep.  You won’t want to miss this fascinating discussion.    IN THIS EPISODE: [03:00] Ann’s background and discussion of the circadian compass vs. clocks [07:02] The importance of the gut [11:38] Definition of S L E E P [16:44] The importance of light in the morning [18:54] The circadian genes and how they affect cardiovascular illness, diabetes, bipolar and Alzheimer's, etc. [26:57] Additional genes that impact sleep    KEY TAKEAWAYS: ·   Many factors determine an excellent productive night's sleep beginning with the time one goes to bed. Consistency is critical to healthy sleep patterns. ·   The rising and setting of the sun is a great barometer to create beneficial sleep habits.  ·   Changing a client's patterns regarding bedtime, mind stimulation before bed, and how and when to get out of bed in the morning are important factors in establishing good sleep.   GUEST BIO: Ann L Johnson's lifelong mission to understand health started from her childhood and has continued by understanding others. For Ann, just being here is a miracle: she was one of only three children who lived after her parents’ first nine children died immediately after birth. She grew up with two driving passions: the outdoors, where she always felt at home; and science. Ann wanted to know why she had survived while those other children had died. She wanted to discover what causes people to get sick or to be healthy. This led Ann to a career in healthcare - for 40 years she worked as a registered nurse, on both sides of the emergency room, from preventive to reactive care. During her nursing career, however, Ann continued to pursue health questions, leading to her second career as a health coach and functional medicine practitioner. Ann's practice now incorporates cutting-edge scientific research in molecular biology and biochemistry with practical, functional medicine principles. This approach calls for mental and emotional fitness and results in personalized health plans for clients of any age and fitness level. The culmination of Ann's life work is her book, The DNA of Hope, available on Amazon in Kindle, hardback, and paperback for those who want to learn more about how they can transform their health.   RESOURCES:   Reinvent Healthcare Website   Wild Hearts Wellness - Website    DNA of Hope - Book    Ann Johnson - Linkedin   Ann Johnson - TwitterMentioned in this episode:Pre-Roll for the June Live Event
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Nov 30, 2022 • 44min

Hidden Keys to Deep Sleep, Optimal Brain Health and Living an Amazing Life with Dr. Tom Moorcroft

In this week’s episode of ReInvent Healthcare, we are joined by Dr.Tom Moorcroft.  Dr. Tom specializes in tick-borne co-infections, mold illness, as well as children with infection-induced autoimmune encephalitis (PANS/PANDAS). He also specializes in optimizing glymphatic function, which is the brain's detoxification system.  He’s also the creator of the Lyme Disease Practitioner Certification and Mentorship Program.  Listen and learn how you can assist your clients by exploring sleep on a deep level, especially how it relates to chronic illness and brain function and learn the right conditions for sleep to improve their health and wellness.   IN THIS EPISODE:   [03:00] Assisting people to get to the true source of their illness so they can get well. [06:00] The system of brain cleaning when we sleep. [10:00] Writing down three wins even if you’ve had a terrible day. [13:00] Things to do with the peripheral nervous system that allows your brain, the spinal cord and your central nervous system to calm down. [16:00] The importance of going out during the day because light in the early part of the day stimulates melatonin. 18:00] Blood cells that are exposed to wifi signals tend to stack on each other, which are called rouleux bodies, and that's a sign of inflammation.   KEY TAKEAWAYS:     There are many different factors which affect brain health.       Understanding the peripheral nervous system, melatonin and the importance of sleep will assist in achieving optimal brain health.       There are many things to consider when attempting to achieve a good nights’ sleep, from preventing overstimulation to turning the wifi off.   GUEST BIO:   Dr. Tom treats some of the sickest, most sensitive patients suffering from chronic Lyme disease, tick-borne co-infections, mold illness as well as children with infection-induced autoimmune encephalitis (PANS/PANDAS) and specializes in optimizing glymphatic function - the brain’s detoxification system.   He is the creator of the Lyme Disease Practitioner Certification and Mentorship program and co-founder of MeditationRx, an online community using specifically designed meditations to awaken healing and overcome chronic conditions. His most recent project is the Thrive with Chronic Lyme Blueprint where he teaches you how to live your best life no matter what your current health circumstances may be.   RESOURCES:   www.reinventhealthcare.com/sleep   Dr. Moorcroft Clinical Practice   Lyme Disease Practitioner Certification and Mentorship Program   Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew WalkerMentioned in this episode:Pre-Roll for the June Live Event
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Nov 23, 2022 • 21min

Why Sleep is the Key Ingredient for Healing

In this week’s episode of ReInvent Healthcare, we’ll explore why sleep is so important. We’ll discuss some of the biochemical and neurological mechanisms that are at play, what happens when we don't get enough sleep, and sleep issues, like insomnia.   As practitioners, we know the value of sleep. We know how important it is to overall health, and our clients and patients need to understand the importance of sleep to ultimate health and wellbeing as well.   Listen in to learn how to assist your clients with the right conditions for sleep to further improve their health and wellness.   IN THIS EPISODE:   [03:00] The effect of sleep on our blood sugar levels. [06:00] Studies show that routinely sleeping less than six hours a night puts you at risk of certain cancers and affects the immune system in negative ways. [10:00] Conditions which assist the body to fall asleep. [13:00] The difference in retaining learning from studying all night compared to having a break for sleep. [16:00] Meditation and other techniques to teach people to improve their lack of sleep. [18:00] The physiologic and biochemical things to assist clients with their sleep.   KEY TAKEAWAYS:   Lack of sleep affects blood sugar levels. There are many conditions and techniques to implement to assist the body to fall asleep. It’s also important to review the physiologic and biochemical aspects when assisting clients with their sleep.   RESOURCES:   www.reinventhealthcare.com/sleepMentioned in this episode:Pre-Roll for the June Live Event
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Nov 16, 2022 • 25min

Most Common Questions Clients and Practitioners Ask About Genetics

This week's episode of ReInvent Healthcare is the final in the Nutrigenomics and Epigenetics series.  We cover some of the questions which may be on your mind, including ‘what's the best genetic test?’ A lot of people were concerned, and rightly so, when the popular company 23andMe was bought out by a drug company.  Would their information not be private? Would the genetic information from testing be shared with drug companies for research?  Tune in to learn how to use 23andMe, compared to other genetic tests, as well as top books and resources, and how to explain genetic findings to clients.   IN THIS EPISODE:   [03:00] How to use a 23andMe test anonymously. [10:00] Using other genetic tests compared to 23andMe. [13:00] Which tests to take when there is no single test which has everything you need. [16:00] Explaining things to clients in a way that's empowering. [18:00] Studying the big picture of folate and B12 when it comes to the MTHFR gene. [22:00] Using nutrigenomics properties and balancing epigenetics as part of your assessment, but not as the be all and end all, or only using supplements.   KEY TAKEAWAYS:   It’s possible to use a 23andMe test anonymously.   It’s important to explain things to clients to empower them.   It’s important to use nutrigenomics and epigenetics as part of your assessment, but not as the be all and end all, or only using supplements as your treatment.   RESOURCES:   reinventhealthcare.com/genes   23andMe   Christy Sutton ‘Genetic Testing, Defining Your Path to a Personalized Health Plan’   Ben Lynch ‘Dirty Genes’   Self Decode   Metabolic Healing   MTHFR supportMentioned in this episode:Pre-Roll for the June Live Event
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Nov 9, 2022 • 32min

Genetic Variants that Influence Nutrient Imbalance

In this week’s episode of ReInvent Healthcare, we discuss why some people need more nutrients than other people do and how genetic factors and variants can affect nutrient imbalance. We also go through the importance of genetic testing and knowing how to supplement to get your body back on track.   IN THIS EPISODE: [2:00] Vitamin A - Vitamin shown to be able to knock out fevers in 48 hours [5:00] Vitamin B - What is needed to help your neurotransmitters [7:00] Zinc - Zinc and low sex hormones and mental health issues  [9:00] Iron Metabolism - Hemochromatosis and being prone to Alzheimer’s  [18:00] Folate Receptors - Think you have anemia? It could be your Folate Receptors [25:00] CoQ10 - Why do people hate the smell of gas?   KEY TAKEAWAYS: ⦁Genetic factors and nutrient imbalance varies from person-to-person ⦁ Gene testing can help determine the vitamins and nutrients put patients put at risk of imbalances in order to properly guide them to foods and possibly supplements to protect them ⦁Practitioners need to know the importance of specific nutrients and how genes may influence their absorption and utilization    RESOURCES: Genetic Resource Kit Christy Sutton Episode Organic Acids Test Episode Could It Be B12? Book Link Nutrigenomics Bundle  Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology Advanced Practitioner Training Mentioned in this episode:Pre-Roll for the June Live Event
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Nov 2, 2022 • 25min

Demystifying Methylation and Epigenetics

In this week’s episode of ReInvent Healthcare, we continue our discussion on epigenetics, and the importance of the terms methylation and epigenetics in the nutrigenomics world. Most people really don't understand what they are, and as a practitioner you need to be able to explain these terms to your clients in ways that make sense to them. Tune in to learn how to let your clients know the significance of epigenetic and methylation to the health challenges that they're coming to you to resolve.     IN THIS EPISODE:    [03:00] As with genes, epigenetic factors can be passed on from parent to child. [10:00] Explaining the SNPs associated with B12 [13:00] CBS takes the homocysteine down into the sulfation pathways where glutathione is made. If there's a block in the CBS, we can get an elevation in homocysteine. [16:00] Under methylation can lead to low levels of serotonin and, as a result, depression. Over methylation can cause symptoms like anxiety and panic attacks. [18:00] The importance of diet and lifestyle, not just nutritional supplements. [22:00] We are here to support our clients to get better.     KEY TAKEAWAYS:    ·       It’s important to assist your clients in understanding epigenetics and how their day-to-day activities affect the expression of their genes.    ·      It’s best to consider diet and lifestyle factors, not just nutritional supplements, when it comes to SNPs in methylation.   RESOURCES:    reinventhealthcare.com/genes Mentioned in this episode:Pre-Roll for the June Live Event
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Oct 26, 2022 • 43min

Genetics and Epigenetics of Digestion With Steph Jackson

In this week's episode of ReInvent Healthcare, we're discussing digestion, and the genetic factors that influence the microbiome.  Our guest Steph Jackson is a graduate of our nutritional endocrinology program and is our resident microbiome expert.  Steph is an ex yogurt maker, currently called the ‘Gut Whisperer’ by her clients. She advocates using probiotic bacteria functionally in consideration of each and every person's unique biochemistry, in order to achieve optimal health.  Tune in to learn how intricately our digestive bacteria is connected to food and overall health and the role our genes play with all of these factors.   IN THIS EPISODE:  [03:00] Is there a higher likelihood of having Celiac or Crohn's, if testing positive to certain genes? [5:15] FUT2 SNP gene that is responsible for our secretion of H antigen into our mucosa. [10:00] The Bifido bacteria are like the grandmother of all the short chain fatty acid producing bacteria in the large intestine. [12:50] RS 110402, and RS 242924 are the RS numbers to search for when testing for gut stress and IBS. If you test positive for these numbers, the stress you feel is more likely to affect your gut, than someone else without these results. [16:00] Stress isn't good in any context, unless it’s a healthy stress like going for a run.   [18:30] AOC1 gene RS 10156191, RS 2052129, RS 1049742. These are RS numbers to search in regards to histamine. [22:00] Many people have mast cell activation and histamine intolerance, and they're struggling and limiting their diet. There may be another reason why the body is sending out these signals. [30:20] The NLRP3 gene that's been associated with Crohn's, colitis, and even celiac disease. RS 10754558 and RS 10733113. [32:00] With the RS 4353135 T variation, there is an increased prevalence of Crohn's. RS 3806265 C variation, it encodes the making of cryopyrin.   KEY TAKEAWAYS:         Single nucleotide polymorphisms, and the genetic variations can affect the way certain biochemical pathways work for digestion.       Due to genetics, stress may affect some people’s gut health more than others.       Stress isn’t good in any sense, unless it’s the healthy kind associated with exercise. Risk Alleles to take note of: RS4353135 with a T variation - Prevalence of Crohn's disease RS3806265 with a C variation RS10733113 with a GG risk variation   GUEST BIO:   Steph Jackson, ex-yogurt maker now called the Gut Whisperer by her clients, advocates using probiotic bacteria functionally in consideration of your own biochemistry in order to achieve optimal health.  After doing the research to build her non-dairy yogurt company she could not keep quiet about some of the things she discovered and is now using her experience in education and curriculum design to create the Friendly Flora Collective.  If you are fascinated by how intricately our digestive bacteria are connected to our food and our overall health you will enjoy our time together today.   RESOURCES:   reinventhealthcare.com/genes/    www.plantpoweredprobiotics.com https://www.friendlyfloracollective.com/Mentioned in this episode:Pre-Roll for the June Live Event

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