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The Root Cause Medicine Podcast

Rupa Health

In each episode, we’ll meet renowned medical experts, specialists and pioneers who’ve influenced the way certain conditions and diseases are understood and treated. We focus on giving you the information you need to understand the root cause, symptoms and treatments available for specific medical conditions.

  • 48 minutes 38 seconds
    Secrets to Reversing Your Biological Age: Younger You Protocol with Kara Fitgerald: Episode Rerun
    In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we explore the science of reverse biological aging and Dr. Kara Fitzgerald's Younger You protocol to help you estimate and reverse your biological age. 

    You’ll hear us discuss:

    1. How to estimate your biological age

    2. How to reverse biological age through diet and lifestyle

    3. The role of DNA methylation and the pace of aging

    4. Foods that support methylation and DNA health

    5. The Younger You program

    Dr. Fitzgerald is a well-known figure in the field of functional medicine, actively engaged in clinical research on functional longevity and epigenetics through diet and lifestyle intervention. Her groundbreaking book, "Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better," encapsulates her research findings and tools for reversing biological age. She also serves as a faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), authored numerous scientific papers and textbooks, lectures internationally, and hosts the podcast "New Frontiers in Functional Medicine." Dr. Fitzgerald holds a doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine in Oregon.
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    • The Younger You Book
    • New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity & Epigenetics Podcast

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    14 November 2024, 10:30 am
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Combat Endometriosis with Natural Solutions with Dr. Alexis Gonzales and Kaitii Bandura
    In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we explore the nuances of endometriosis and fertility with Dr. Alexis Gonzales. You’ll hear us discuss:

    • How to diagnose endometriosis

    • Surprising symptoms of endometriosis

    • Natural solutions for endometriosis

    • Essential lab tests for assessing your health

    • Lifestyle changes to tackle endometriosis

    Dr. Alexis Gonzales is a renowned functional and naturopathic medicine expert specializing in endometriosis and fertility. With a rich educational background from Bastyr University, Johns Hopkins University, and Saint Mary’s College of California, Dr. Gonzales brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. She is also a Clinical Content Developer at the Institute for Functional Medicine and a passionate advocate for personalized, holistic care.

    Kaitii Bandura is a teammate at Rupa Health (a Fullscript Company), friend of Dr. Kate, and an endometriosis patient. Kaitii is passionate about helping to decrease the length of time to diagnosis for endometriosis by spreading awareness and helping patients learn to better advocate for themselves.

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    Timestamps

    03:52 - Signs You Could Have Endometriosis

    07:29 - Surprising Symptoms of Endometriosis

    10:09 - Why It Takes 7-12 Years to Diagnose for Endometriosis

    14:32 - Finding a Doctor Who Truly Listens

    17:35 - What Your Doctor Should Be Telling You About Endometriosis

    24:37 - Natural Solutions for Endometriosis

    35:18 - Essential Lab Tests for Assessing Your Health

    43:12 - Lifestyle Changes to Tackle Endometriosis

    48:31 - How Much Protein Do You Really Need?

    53:10 - Essential Supplements for Managing Endometriosis

    01:00:59 - Powerful Words for Anyone Facing Endometriosis

    01:03:36 - Essential Resources and Communities for Endometriosis

    12 November 2024, 10:30 am
  • 39 minutes 11 seconds
    Energy, Hormones, and Health: A Deep Dive into Mitochondrial Function with Dr. Molly Maloof: Episode Rerun
    In today's episode with Dr. Molly Maloof, you’ll hear us take a deep dive into:

    1. Dr Maloof’s book “The Spark Factor” 

    2. The basics of mitochondria and how they help your body

    3. The necessity of active living

    4. How Mitochondria can help during Perimenopause

    5. Why we all need a healthier relationship with food

    If you’ve ever had questions about Mitochondria, you’re in the right place! 

    Join Dr. Carrie Jones and Dr. Molly Maloof for an exciting conversation about Mitochondria and its wide-reaching impact on our mental state and the health of our bodies. 

    Dr. Maloof talks us through her insights of how lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise, can have an effect on our Mitochondria - and how those effects can then, in turn, affect us. The conversation also covers the Mitochondrial impact on perimenopause and fitness as female bodies get older, and how blood sugar levels also play a part. 
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    7 November 2024, 10:30 am
  • 52 minutes 42 seconds
    Supercharge Your Metabolism During Perimenopause with Dr. Lara Briden
    In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carrie Jones sits down with Dr. Lara Briden to dive into the vital connection between metabolism, metabolic flexibility, and women's health during the perimenopausal transition. You'll hear them discuss:

    • Metabolic flexibility versus metabolic inflexibility

    • Reasons your metabolic health is declining

    • How to test your metabolism

    • The science behind perimenopause weight gain

    • Nutritional approaches to support your metabolic health

    • 5 nutrients your metabolism needs

    • Practical strategies for managing insulin resistance

    Dr. Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor, author, and women's health activist with over 25 years of experience in women's health. She has a strong background in science, sits on several advisory boards, and is the lead author of a couple of peer-reviewed papers about polycystic ovary syndrome. Her books, the Period Repair Manual, Hormone Repair Manual, and Metabolism Repair for Women, are practical guides to improving health through nutrition, supplements, and body-identical hormones.
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    02:00 - Understanding Metabolic Flexibility

    07:11 - Why Is Your Metabolism Failing?

    10:00 - Can You Test Your Metabolism?

    18:59 - The Simple Metric That Beats BMI for Tracking Health

    22:51 - What Happens to Women’s Bodies in Their 40s

    25:28 - The Link Between PCOS and Perimenopause

    30:03 - How to Eat Your Way Out of Insulin Resistance

    35:48 - End Your Sugar Cravings

    40:00 - 5 Nutrients Your Metabolism Needs

    45:06 - Reversing Insulin Resistance

    50:26 - Where Can You Find Dr. Lara Briden?

    5 November 2024, 10:30 am
  • 56 minutes 7 seconds
    Transforming Menopause Care with Dr. Wendy Warner: Episode Rerun
    In today's episode with Dr. Wendy Warner, you’ll hear us take a deep dive into:

    1. Transforming women's health with a natural approach

    2. The whole-body process of menopause

    3. The power of adaptogens and maca for hormonal balance

    4. Restoring the mucus lining and the dangers of long-term medication use

    5. How to improve bone health naturally

    Dr. Warner spent 14 years working as a traditional ObGyn and also learned about integrative holistic medicine. In 2004, she started Medicine in Balance, which brought together different medical techniques and perspectives in one place so patients could get the best care. In 2022, she made the clinic fully online, making it more convenient for patients to access medical care from their own homes.

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    31 October 2024, 9:30 am
  • 52 minutes 34 seconds
    Fullscript, Rupa & The Future of Whole Person Care
    In this special episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we dive into Rupa Health's partnership with Fullscript to change the game in whole-person care. To help us with that, we have Dr. Jeff Gladd, Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, Dr. Jeffrey Bland, and Tom Blue. You’ll hear us discuss:

    • How Rupa and Fullscript are transforming patient care

    • Rising chronic disease rates in Americans and why we need more technology in healthcare

    • How functional medicine is changing the standard of care

    • The role of AI and technology in enhancing patient care

    Dr. Jeff Gladd has over twenty years of experience in the medical field. He is the owner of GladdMD Integrative Medicine and Chief Medical Officer at Fullscript. Dr. Gladd has become a sought-after speaker on physician entrepreneurship, social media, and technology in healthcare and regularly speaks at Holistic Primary Care’s annual Heal Thy Practice conference. In 2008, Dr. Gladd founded and launched PureHealthMD.com, a website housing professionally authored content to educate people on the lifestyle aspects of health, which he and his partners sold to the Discovery Channel. In 2011, he created and launched the web’s first nutrient depletion calculator, Mytavin.com.

    Dr. Tieraona Low Dog is an Integrative Physician, Author, Educator, and the Founding Director of the Medicine Lodge Academy. Over her 40-year career, she has focused on teaching, training, and practicing integrative and holistic medicine. Dr. Low Dog has been a presidential appointment under Bill Clinton, a four-time National Geographic author, international speaker, academic scholar, and consultant to numerous Fortune 500 companies. As a founding member of the American Board of Integrative Medicine, she was hand-picked by Dr. Andrew Weil to lead the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine Fellowship.

    Dr. Jeffrey Bland is an internationally recognized leader in the nutritional and functional medicine field. He co-founded The Institute for Functional Medicine in 1991 and is known to many as the “Father of Functional Medicine.” Dr. Bland has authored several best-selling books about nutritional medicine and over 120 peer-reviewed research publications. He is also the CEO of KinDex Pharmaceuticals, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of Bering Select Seafoods Company, and Founder and President of Big Bold Health and the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute.

    Tom Blue is a leading expert in personalized disease reversal and functional medicine, with over 19 years of experience building and advising private-pay medical practices. His deep insight into medical consumerism and innovative physician practice models positions him at the forefront of advancing healthcare in the US. As SVP of Healthcare at AndHealth, Tom oversees the development of scalable disease reversal protocols delivered through continuous remote care by providers and coaches. Additionally, Tom advises the Institute for Functional Medicine, the global authority on functional medicine education for healthcare professionals.

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    Timestamps

    02:51 - Bringing Health Back to Healthcare

    08:14 - How Alternative Medicine Is Becoming Mainstream

    13:33 - What Fullscript and Rupa's Partnership Means for You

    20:01 - Facing Health, Not Disease

    32:52 - Why Traditional Healthcare is Failing Autoimmune Patients

    29 October 2024, 9:30 am
  • 57 minutes 58 seconds
    The Hidden Power of Your Microbiome: Start Healing and Transforming Your Entire Body from the Inside Out with Kiran Krishnan: Episode Rerun
    In today's episode with Kiran Krishnan, you’ll hear us take a deep dive into:

    1. The power of the microbiome for health outcomes

    2. The role of the microbiome in hormone regulation

    3. What is a toxic microbiome and how does it affect health?

    4. Gut health and chronic inflammation

    5. Leaky gut and leaky skin

    6. How to effectively nourish the gut microbiome

    7. Probiotics for improved gut health

    Kiran is a well-known research microbiologist with 16 years of experience in the dietary supplement and nutrition industry. He is also the Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Microbiome Labs. Moreover, Kiran is a sought-after speaker at numerous medical and nutrition conferences and he leads the widely popular monthly Microbiome Series webinars.

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    24 October 2024, 9:30 am
  • 37 minutes 47 seconds
    Fight Inflammation and Improve Your Mood
    In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carrie Jones sits down with Dr. Peter Bongiorno, a naturopathic doctor specializing in mental health, to explore holistic approaches to managing mental health conditions. You'll hear them discuss:

    • The growing mental health crisis and the limitations of conventional treatments

    • The difference between conventional medicine's focus on symptom management and naturopathic medicine’s root cause approach

    • The role of diet, nutrient deficiencies, sleep, hormones, and lifestyle in mental health

    • How neurotransmitters work and why medications often don’t address underlying issues

    • The microbiome and the direct line that gut health has to your nervous system
       
    • A healthy and holistic approach to food supplements

    Dr. Peter Bongiorno is a licensed naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist, and he takes a holistic approach to health that looks towards the most natural way of healing available. He is the author of multiple books on holistic mental health and a renowned educator on integrative medicine’s role in addressing the root causes of anxiety and depression.
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    Timestamps

    03:29 - Conventional vs. Integrative Approaches to Mental Health

    07:25 - The Root Causes of Anxiety and Depression

    11:39 - Understanding Neurotransmitters and How Medications Work

    13:44 - The Limits of Conventional Medications

    15:00 - Nutritional Deficiencies and Mental Health

    17:02 - Hormones and Their Role in Mental Health

    19:47 - Healing Beyond Medications: Processing Emotions

    23:30 - The Gut-Brain Connection

    25:45 - Food Sensitivities and Anti-Inflammatory Diets

    28:23 - Foundational Lab Work for Mental Health

    30:07 - Understanding Thyroid and Iron Panel Results

    34:36 - The Power of Probiotics and Classic Supplements

    36:50 - Practical and Tactical Takeaways for Mental Health

    38:52 - Where Can You Find Dr. Peter Bongiorno?

    22 October 2024, 9:30 am
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Hack ADHD Naturally with Dr. James Greenblatt: Episode Rerun
    In today's episode with Dr. James Greenblatt, you’ll hear us take a deep dive into:

    • The root causes behind ADHD

    • Natural treatments for ADHD

    • The role of magnesium in managing ADHD

    • The link between copper and zinc in ADHD

    • Food allergies and sensitivities in ADHD

    • Gut health and ADHD

    • Exercise and sleep in ADHD

    • Parenting strategies for children with ADHD

    Dr. James Greenblatt is the Founder and Medical Director of Psychiatry Redefined. In addition to his leadership role there, he holds the title of Chief Medical Officer at Walden Behavioral Care and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine. A prolific writer, Dr. Greenblatt has authored numerous books on integrative medicine.

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    17 October 2024, 9:30 am
  • 54 minutes 34 seconds
    Take Charge of Your Breast Health
    In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we dive into breast wellness and how to prevent breast cancer with Dr. Elizabeth Boham. You’ll hear us discuss:

    • How your food choices impact cancer risk

    • Why vitamin D and sulforaphane are key to cancer prevention

    • How chronic stress is sabotaging your body's cancer defenses

    • The key markers every woman should request for breast health

    • Why an anti-inflammatory diet is the best defense against breast cancer

    Dr. Elizabeth Boham is the Medical Director at The UltraWellness Center and a leading expert in functional medicine. She earned her MD from Albany Medical College and holds degrees in Nutrition Education and Nutrition Biochemistry. Dr. Boham specializes in using nutrition and lifestyle to treat and prevent chronic diseases, with a particular focus on breast cancer, and is the author of “Breast Wellness: Tools to Prevent and Heal from Breast Cancer.”

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    Timestamps

    02:51 - From Cancer to Breast Wellness

    06:34 - Is Your Diet Fueling Cancer?

    18:22 - Embracing Gratitude and Mindfulness for Healing

    22:48 - How Chronic Stress Is Sabotaging Your Body's Cancer Defenses

    29:40 - Could These 2 Simple Nutrients Be Key to Cancer Prevention?

    32:25 - The Essential Tests Every Woman Should Request for Breast Health

    38:48 - 6 Must-Have Ingredients for a Health-Boosting Smoothie

    40:30 - Why an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Is the Best Defense Against Breast Cancer

    44:34 - A Day at The UltraWellness Center with Dr. Elizabeth Boham

    46:32 - Navigating a New Cancer Diagnosis with Confidence

    51:35 - The Fasting Mimicking Diet and Microbiome Research

    52:58 - Where Can You Find Dr. Elizabeth Boham?

    15 October 2024, 9:30 am
  • 59 minutes 24 seconds
    Break Free from PCOS: Dr. Felice Gersh’s Expert Strategies for Women to Manage Their Symptoms and Enhance Fertility: Episode Rerun
    In today's episode with Dr. Felice Gersh, you’ll hear us take a deep dive into:

    1. The impact of PCOS on women's health

    2. Diagnosing and treating PCOS

    3. The link between PCOS and leaky gut

    4. PCOS and pregnancy

    5. Lab tests and personalized treatment plans for PCOS

    6. PCOS and lifestyle

    Dr. Gersh represents one of the pioneering integrative gynecologists in the US. Renowned for her educational contributions to women's hormonal health, she has earned praise as a best-selling author with her books, including "PCOS SOS," "PCOS SOS Fertility Fast Track," and "Menopause: 50 Things You Need to Know." Dr. Gersh serves as the Medical Director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine. Thanks to her exceptional work, she was awarded the Orange County Medical Association's "Physician of Excellence" and the "SuperDoctor" title by LA Magazine for multiple years. Moreover, Dr. Gersh will host the PCOS SOS Summit in November 2023 here.

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    10 October 2024, 9:30 am
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