In this episode of Reinvent Healthcare, I talk about one of the most common yet overlooked factors preventing people from shedding excess weight. Often, despite cutting calories, increasing exercise, and following traditional weight-loss advice, people struggle to see results. The missing link? Listen to the full episode to find out.

What You'll Learn:

• The anabolic nature of this hormone and how it contributes to fat storage instead of fat burning.
• Why certain tests are crucial for understanding a client’s weight loss resistance.
• The often-ignored relationship between these two hormones and how it impacts fat loss and muscle maintenance.
• How to use Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) to track blood sugar and predict the level of this hormone, even though CGMs don’t directly measure it.
• The real reason why the "eat less, exercise more" advice doesn't work for everyone—and what to do instead.
• Practical tips on implementing a 30-day metabolic reset to help balance hormones and jumpstart fat loss.
• Why spacing meals 4–6 hours apart (and avoiding grazing) works better for weight loss success.

Resources and Links:

• Reserve your spot for ReInvent 2025 here.
• Visit INEMethod.com for training programs that will equip you with the tools you need to be the life-changer for your patients and clients.
• Listen to more episodes related to Metabolic Health, Insulin, and Fasting here.
• Grab your FREE copy of the Many Faces Of Fasting here.
• Check out other podcast episodes here.
• Join my Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here.

In this episode of Reinvent Healthcare, we explore the dangers of diet dogma and why rigid, one-size-fits-all approaches fall short in achieving lasting health. Whether it's the all-meat, all-plant, or keto diet, understanding the importance of personalized nutrition is key to creating a plan that supports each unique body and lifestyle. Whether you're a health professional or simply curious about the future of healthcare, this episode is full of thought-provoking insights on how to really get to know your patients, so you can find the right personalized plan for nutrition and sustainable health practices!

Key Topics Discussed:

• Diet Dogma Dangers - Why strict adherence to any one diet may not work for everyone.
• Personalized Nutrition - The importance of tailoring dietary choices to individual needs.
• Nutritional Seasons - How your dietary needs may change over time, just like the seasons.
• The Role of Lab Testing - Understanding what labs to focus on for true health optimization.
• Processed Foods & Health - Why everyone, regardless of diet, should steer clear of processed foods.
• Finding What Works - How to develop a sustainable approach to health and nutrition.

Resources and Links:

• Visit INEMethod.com for training programs that will equip you with the tools you need to be the life-changer for your patients and clients.
• Listen to more episodes related to food, diet, and nutrition here.
• Grab your FREE copy of the Functional Food Guide here.
• Reserve your spot for ReInvent 2025 here
• Check out other podcast episodes here
• Join my Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here

In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare we go into the fascinating world of genetic SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) and how they affect the balance of the microbiome. Understanding these critical genetic variations can help create personalized, effective gut health protocols for clients. If you're a functional health practitioner looking to motivate your clients to adopt better health habits, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover the top 5 genetic SNPs that impact gut health and microbiome balance. Learn how these variants have various effects on the body.
• Explore how genetic testing can help practitioners better explain the need for dietary changes and gut restoration methods to their clients.
• Learn strategies for using SNP insights to motivate clients to follow through on what dietary strategies to follow, what foods to eat, and various gut interventions.
• Understand the powerful role of B vitamins, particularly B6 and B12, in managing genetic variants related to gut health, neurotransmitter balance, and energy metabolism.
• Practical tips on incorporating probiotic and prebiotic foods to support microbiome diversity and gut restoration in clients with specific genetic variants.

What You’ll Learn:

• How SNPs like FUT2 influence your client’s ability to maintain healthy colonies of beneficial bacteria, and why it's essential to tailor your gut health recommendations based on their genetic predispositions.
• The role of specific SNPs in neurotransmitter production and mental health, and how you can identify clients at risk of gut-related anxiety or depression based on their genetic makeup.
• The surprising link between certain SNPs and gluten sensitivity—why your gluten-sensitive clients might be more predisposed to gut inflammation, and what to do about it.
• Cutting-edge insights into SNPs related to gut integrity, bile flow, and reducing the risk of conditions like SIBO.

Resources for This Episode:

• Reserve your spot for ReInvent 2025 here
• Check out other podcast episodes here
• Join my Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here

In this insightful episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo is joined by America’s heart-healthy doc, Dr. Joel Kahn, to uncover the most advanced strategies for detecting, preventing, and reversing heart disease. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, and Dr. Kahn shares his wealth of knowledge on how to identify risks early and take proactive steps to protect your heart.

Dr Kahn has authored several best-selling books on heart health and is a regular speaker at national conferences. Dr. Kahn runs a successful clinic in Michigan, where he applies cutting-edge technology and holistic practices to help patients achieve optimal heart health. He is also the host of "Heart Doc VIP," a popular podcast focused on heart health and wellness.

Key Topics Covered:

• The alarming rise of heart disease and why it often goes undetected until it’s too late.
• How calcium CT scans and the advanced Clearly CT angiograms are revolutionizing heart disease detection.
• Why soft plaque is more dangerous than calcified plaque and how new testing methods reveal hidden risks.
• The critical role of diet in heart disease prevention and reversal and the advantages of plant-based nutrition.
• Misleading information about heart health: Debunking myths around butter, bacon, and popular fad diets.
• Dr. Kahn’s #1 rule for heart disease: Test, don’t guess—how early testing saves lives.
• Practical tips for practitioners on how to guide patients in preventing and reversing heart disease using lifestyle and testing.

Dr. Kahn also dives into the fascinating connection between gut health, inflammation, and heart disease, providing a comprehensive roadmap for heart disease prevention. Whether you’re a healthcare practitioner or someone concerned about heart health, this episode offers valuable insights and practical steps to protect your cardiovascular system.

Resources for This Episode:

• For deeper cardiovascular resources for health practitioners, including Dr. Kahn’s Talk, Get the Recordings and Handouts from SHINE 2024 Genetics, Assessments, and Nutritional Strategies for Optimal Cardiovascular Function here
• Check out other Cardiovascular podcast episodes here
• Join my Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here

Dr. Joel Kahn Resources:

• Follow Dr. Joel on Instagram here
• Listen to Dr. Joel’s Podcast here
• Learn more about CIMTs here
• Understand Calcium Scores better here

In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, we have Sachin Patel, founder of the Living Proof Institute, to discuss the vital role of trust in functional medicine and how practitioners can cultivate it both online and offline.

Sachin, a leading expert in patient-centered healthcare, is not only a functional medicine success coach, author, and speaker, but also a dedicated advocate for lifestyle medicine and breath work. His mission is to help people activate their inner doctor, raise their consciousness, and initiate deep healing.

Throughout the episode, you'll gain practical insights on building lasting relationships with your clients that can truly transform your practice. Be sure to listen to the full episode to discover how to effectively address what your ideal client really wants to know and position yourself as the go-to person to help them.

Key Takeaways:

1. Why Trust is so Important - Trust is the foundation of every successful practice, and building it should be a top priority. Throughout the episode you will learn the key points that Sachin shares that will help you build the trust of your clients.

2. The Power of Giving - Sachin shares his philosophy of providing clients with more value. He also discusses why this value is important and how it can also deepen trust.

3. Converting Followers into Clients - Likes and follows are not enough to build a successful practice. Sachin shares his framework for nurturing leads, moving them from free content to paid programs, and ensuring that messages are tailored to where your audience is on their health journey.

4. Navigating the Crowded Online Space and Building Engagement - As online spaces become more crowded, Sachin offers practical tips for standing out as well as a simple yet powerful hack to increase engagement on social media.

Resources For This Episode:

• Get our FREE Guide to Taking a Detailed Health History that gets you to root causes.
• Access Additional Resources for Practitioners ready to improve clinical outcomes through our Nutritional Endocrinology Practitioner Training.
• Visit my ReInvent Healthcare site to check out other episodes that will be beneficial to you and your clients.
• Join my Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here

Sachin Patel Resources:

• Connect with Sachin on Facebook here
• Follow Sachin on Instagram here
• Visit the Living Proof website here
• Grab yourself a copy of Sachin’s book through this link
• Build your practice with Sachin here
• Check out Answer The Public here

In this episode of Reinvent Healthcare, our very special guest is Dr. Elisa Song, a leading integrative pediatrician and author of the best-selling book Healthy Kids, Happy Kids. She shares groundbreaking insights into the critical importance of gut health in children and how early-life interventions can shape a child’s future, not just for a healthier gut, but for a lifetime of robust health.

If you’re a parent, practitioner, or someone who has children in your care, this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Song offers a wealth of knowledge that will not only change how you view children’s health but also give you practical tools for making impactful changes today. Learn how important it is to protect and nurture gut health for a lifetime of well-being.

Tune in to this episode to uncover the powerful connections between gut health and long-term wellness, and find out what you can do to make a difference, starting today.

Key Takeaways:

Rethinking Baby’s First Months: Discover why the first three to six months of a baby's life are crucial for developing a resilient gut microbiome and how this early development sets the stage for their future immune system, brain function, and metabolic health.

Microbiome Misconceptions: Dr. Song debunks common myths, explaining why a highly diverse gut microbiome isn’t always ideal—especially for infants. Learn why less diversity, focusing on beneficial Bifidobacteria, is key during those early years.

The Hidden Dangers of Early Medication: Dr. Song reveals startling research showing that infants exposed to antibiotics or antacids in the first six months have nearly double the risk of developing allergic diseases. She explains why these medications are microbiome disruptors and how they can set the stage for future health issues.

Athletic Kids at Risk: Even our most active and seemingly fit children aren't immune. Dr. Song discusses why she’s seeing alarming levels of insulin resistance in young athletes, often masked by their outward fitness. Uncover the hidden impact of sugary post-practice treats on their metabolic health.

Gut Health Beyond Childhood: It’s not just kids who need a healthy gut. Dr. Song explains how our modern lifestyle and environmental factors have eroded the beneficial bacteria in our guts—potentially contributing to conditions like anxiety, IBD, and poor COVID-19 outcomes. She offers actionable advice for restoring balance, no matter your age.

Important Terms:

1. Gut Microbiome: The community of microorganisms living in the digestive tracts of children, crucial for overall health.

2. Bifidobacteria: A key type of bacteria in a healthy infant gut, particularly important in the early stages of life.

3. Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs): Prebiotics in breast milk that support the growth of beneficial bacteria in the infant gut.

4. Shotgun Metagenomics: A cutting-edge method for analyzing the full range of microbial genes in a sample, offering a more detailed picture of the gut microbiome.

5. Probiotics vs. Prebiotics: Probiotics are beneficial bacteria, while prebiotics are compounds that feed these bacteria, both essential in maintaining a balanced microbiome.

Resources For This Episode

• Download my FREE for Functional Food Guide for guidelines on creating customized functional food plans to support individual needs.
• Listen to Another episode related to

In this episode of *ReInvent Healthcare*Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo uncovers the critical gaps between conventional and functional lab testing. If you're relying solely on standard test panels, you might be missing early signs of disease that could be caught with more comprehensive testing. Discover why more advanced testing and functional lab tests are essential for detecting imbalances before they escalate into serious health issues, and learn how they can transform your practice and improve your clients' outcomes. Don't let overlooked tests put your clients at risk—find out how to catch warning signs early and effectively.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

• The limitations of conventional lab testing and standard test panels and how functional testing provides a more comprehensive view.
• How using functional lab testing can help practitioners identify health imbalances early, leading to better outcomes.
• Top lab tests that conventional medicine often overlooks, and how they impact metabolic health, cardiovascular health, and chronic disease risk.
• Real-world success stories that showcase how these tests transformed client care.
• Practical steps for health professionals to integrate functional testing into their practice for more personalized and preventative care.

Key Terms in This Episode:

• Advanced Cardiovascular Markers - Lab tests such as ApoB and Lipoprotein (a) that assess deeper cardiovascular risks beyond standard cholesterol panels.
• Advanced Functional Medicine Tests - Certain testing methods give a more complete picture of micronutrient imbalances, gut health, and hormones than blood tests.
• Comprehensive Blood Sugar Testing- Comprehensive panels that assess blood sugar, insulin, and other markers that influence metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.
• Thyroid Panel - Functional testing that looks beyond TSH levels, including T3, T4, antibodies tests, and more, for a more complete view of thyroid health.

Resources For This Episode

• Free Resource - Guide to Using Genetic Testing to Optimize Patient Outcomes
• Watch and learn about lab testing for cardiovascular System from our 3-day practitioner event HERE
• Download a comprehensive cardiovascular Lab testing guide and watch powerful presentations HERE

Learn more about Lipoproteins from our blog: Holistic Approaches to Lipoprotein Management: Beyond Statins and Medications

In this exciting episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo and herbalist David Winston dive into the world of personalized herbal approaches for thyroid health. They discuss the importance of considering an individual's constitution, energetics, and medical history when selecting herbal remedies, and the potential risks of adding supplements without considering the individual person. The conversation expands to cover the interconnected factors affecting thyroid function and practical strategies for reducing exposure to environmental toxins. Whether your clients are dealing with hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, or simply looking to optimize thyroid health, this episode offers valuable insights into holistic and personalized care. Listen to the full episode to learn more.

What You Will Learn In This Episode:

• Why it is important to personalize herbal remedies based on the clients constitution, energetics, and medical history
• Why simple herbal supplements are not recommended, especially in thyroid conditions
• How exposure to environmental toxins may disrupt thyroid health
• Why it is important to Incorporate balanced, moderate dietary and lifestyle choices while avoiding extremes
• How to improve detoxification and phase 1 and phase 2 liver detoxification with mild herbs as food to enhance the body's ability to metabolize and get rid of xenoestrogens
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Key Terms In This Episode:

• Thyroid-Suppressive Effects - The potential of certain herbs or substances to reduce or inhibit thyroid gland function, potentially leading to or exacerbating hypothyroidism.
• Immune Amphoterics - Herbs that help regulate the immune system, making it either more or less active as needed, depending on the condition, such as ashwagandha and Asian ginseng for one type of autoimmune thyroid condition but not another.
• Biphasic Effect - The ability of certain herbs, like self-heal (Prunella vulgaris), to have dual actions, either stimulating or suppressing thyroid activity depending on what the body needs.
• Xenoestrogens - Synthetic or natural compounds that mimic estrogen in the body and can disrupt endocrine function, including thyroid health, often found in environmental pollutants like plastics.

Resources for this episode

• Free Resource - Optimizing Thyroid Hormone Function
• Listen to other podcast episodes about the Thyroid here
• Read up about Food and Nutrients to Support the Thyroid here
• Create your own super-charging thyroid smoothie here
• Watch and learn about lab testing for cardiovascular System from our 3-day practitioner event HERE
• Download a comprehensive cardiovascular Lab testing guide and watch powerful presentations HERE

David Winston Resources

• Visit David Winston’s website here