Cosmic Health & Wellness - Where the Science and Art of Healing Meet

Fibromyalgia is one of the most complex conditions out there, and one most people don't fully understand--even doctors. In this episode, Carol Ritberger, PhD and Mary Louder, DO start with the history of how physicians' understanding of the condition has changed, and then move into discussing a holistic approach to helping people heal that addresses the many underlying causes that factor into fibromyalgia, from immune iss...

Carol Ritberger, PhD  and Mary Louder, DO, continue their discussion regarding Lyme Disease with a conversation all about treatment options for Lyme that can both relieve symptoms and lead to a real cure from this often-stubborn disease. Along the way, they touch on the effects of guilt and shame on the immune system, the efficacy of ozone treatment, and methods of dealing with coinfections that often go along with Lyme disease. Li...

In our rapidly-changing world, Lyme disease is on the rise. But this concerning infection is nothing new--as Dr. Carol Ritberger and Mary Louder, DO discuss, it's been around for tens of thousands of years, and we're only now beginning to really understand it and test for it effectively. Join them for part one of this deep dive into the history and mystery of Lyme disease, and for hints about where we can go next in diagn...

In this continuation of the Cosmic Health and Wellness Series, Carol Ritberger, PhD and Mary Louder, DO discuss Earthing. A discussion of all things Earth, from how toxins affect the body and how detoxification can work, to the benefits found through connecting with the Earth and with others through Earthing practices, to the connectedness of all life and Earth itself. Discover how Earth supports us in our healing journey, and how ...

In this continuation of the Cosmic Health and Wellness Series, Carol Ritberger, PhD and Mary Louder, DO discuss grounding: what it is, and why it's important to our overall health and well-being. From the health benefits of touching the earth or sleeping on grounded sheets, to the frequencies of the earth and atmosphere that form the earth's heartbeat, to the frequencies of the various chakras, they talk about the effects...

In this latest installment of Since You Put It That Way: Cosmic Health and Wellness, Carol Ritberger, PhD and  Mary Louder, DO discuss how personality and trauma interact--how different personalities may experience trauma, and how trauma leads to health issues even years afterward. Based in Jungian psychology, Dr. Ritberger's perspective on personality combines with Dr. Louder's Self Care and Connection protocol to point ...

All about energy medicine and how it partners with, rather than stands against, modern medicine, this episode features a discussion of the history of energy medicine, the framework through which practitioners of energy medicine view the world, and how working with thoughts, emotions, lifestyle, and even testing and medication all play into a truly holistic, integrative view of healing and getting well. Join Carol Ritberger, PhD, an...

In this episode, Carol Ritberger, PhD, talks with Dr Mary Louder, DO, all about the interconnectedness of various body systems and the heart, and about the role of personality in the causes of inflammation that can in turn lead to heart disease. They talk about emotional health and damaging messaging in the decision-making process of each personality type, and how we can turn away from that messaging to get back to the healing that...

In this episode Carol Ritberger, PhD, joins Mary Louder, DO to discuss two new studies concerning cholesterol, their common interpretation in the medical community, and the benefits and potential drawbacks of statins. They also discuss the connections between the heart and blood vessels and the liver, spleen, gut, and brain, and how emotional and psychological health can impact cardiovascular health as well. Lots to be learned in t...