The Root Cause Medicine Podcast

• New Advances in Cholesterol Testing & Treatment Dr. Eve Henry

  In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Kate Kresge sits down with Dr. Eve Henry to explore the often-misunderstood world of cholesterol, lipids, and heart disease risk. You'll hear them discuss: 1. Why cholesterol matters for longevity and heart health 2. Advanced lipid testing beyond standard panels 3. How to interpret ApoB, LP(a), and triglyceride levels 4. Understanding medications, supplements, and lifestyle approaches for heart health Dr. Eve Henry is board certified in Internal and Integrative Medicine. With extensive experience in personalized medicine and longevity science, she is dedicated to providing innovative care that optimizes healthspan and lifespan. She was previously Medical Director at Early Medical and is now founder of her own clinic, Eve Henry MD. She also serves as Medical Advisor to multiple start ups and enjoys her work educating leadership teams and consumers on ways to enhance their own health.

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• Why You Must Take These 30 Nutrients to Maintain Good Eye Health with Dr. Rudrani Banik: Episode Rerun

  In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we dive into the role of nutrition in maintaining good eye health with Dr. Rudrani Banik. You’ll hear us discuss: 1. The 30 nutrients that keep your eyes healthy 2. Macular carotenoids for eye protection 3. Why you need more than beta-carotene for healthy eyes 4. How to reduce eye strain and blue light exposure Dr. Rudrani Banik is a Board-certified Ophthalmologist and Neuro-Ophthalmologist with fellowship training and expertise in Functional Medicine. Skilled in ophthalmic surgery and Botox, she specializes in treating headaches and migraines. Dr. Banik is also the author of three books on eye health and nutrition: "Beyond Carrots: Best Foods for Eye Health A to Z," "Dr. Rani's Visionary Kitchen: Over 200 Recipes For Healthy Vision," and "Dr. Rani's Plant-Based Visionary Kitchen: Over 130 Plant-Based Recipes for Healthy Vision." Order tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guide

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• How Embodied Practices May Help You Navigate Daily Stress with Dr. Saida Desilets

  In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carrie Jones sits down with Dr. Saida Desilets, a thought leader, educator, and pioneer in women's psychosexual health. You'll hear them discuss: 1. Why 40-70% of women struggle with low libido 2. The role of nervous system regulation in women's wellness 3. Why finding pleasure in life helps downregulate an overly stressed system 4. Simple daily practices to reclaim sensuality and pleasure to reduce stress 5. Why beauty and joy are essential nutrients for wellbeing Dr. Saida Desilets is a leading authority on embodied psychosexuality and women's wellness. She developed her approach after noticing that traditional sex therapy often didn't produce positive results. Through her work with thousands of women globally, she helps them reconnect with their bodies and support women in reconnecting with their bodies and rediscovering a sense of sensuality and pleasure. Dr. Desilets is the author of "Emergence of the Sensual Woman" and offers programs through her platform, Dare Your Desire.

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• The Organic Acids Profile in Clinical Practice with Cat Simmons and Cass Nelson-Dooley

  In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Kate Kresge sits down with Cass Nelson-Dooley and Cat Simmons from Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory to explore the clinical applications of organic acids testing. You'll hear us discuss: • How urine testing may offer different insights into metabolism compared to blood tests • How urine tests may help identify patterns related to nutrient status without invasive testing • Exploring how neurotransmitter metabolites may relate to mood and brain health • Why organic acids testing may be a useful option for children, especially when blood draws are difficult Cat Simmons, MS, RD, CDCES is a clinical dietitian with a master's degree in metabolic physiology and integrated exercise science from Colorado State University. With over 15 years of experience in laboratory diagnostics, she has worked across blood, stool, and urine testing platforms. At Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory, she plays a key role in test development and practitioner education, particularly in making complex biochemical concepts accessible and clinically applicable. Her background in sports performance nutrition and metabolism uniquely positions her to help practitioners understand and implement organic acids testing in clinical practice. Cass Nelson-Dooley, MS, studied medicinal plants in the rain forests of Panama, in 2003 as a Fulbright Scholar, and then launched a career in science and natural medicine. She researched the pharmacology of medicinal plants at the University of Georgia and AptoTec, Inc, and then joined the innovators at Metametrix Clinical Laboratory, then Genova Diagnostics. She has over 18 years of experience teaching clinicians about integrative and functional laboratory results. At Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory, she analyzes metabolomics and gut microbiome tests and develops educational tools. Ms. Nelson-Dooley owns Health First Consulting, LLC, a medical writing, patient education, and consulting firm that serves the integrative and functional medicine industry. Ms. Nelson-Dooley is the author of Heal Your Oral Microbiome and has published case studies, book chapters, and journal articles about natural medicine, nutrition, and laboratory testing. Order tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guide

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• Banish Migraines for Good: Neuro-Ophthalmology Tips with Dr. Rudrani Banik: Episode Rerun

  In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we explore the importance of nutrition and lifestyle changes in managing migraines with Dr. Rudrani Banik. You’ll hear us discuss: 1. Dr. Banik's functional medicine approach to managing migraines 2. Migraine symptoms and causes 3. How to identify and eliminate trigger foods for migraine relief 4. The gut-brain connection in migraine management Dr. Rudrani Banik is a Board-certified Ophthalmologist and Neuro-Ophthalmologist with fellowship training and expertise in Functional Medicine. Skilled in ophthalmic surgery and Botox, she specializes in treating headaches and migraines. Dr. Banik is also the author of three books on eye health and nutrition: "Beyond Carrots: Best Foods for Eye Health A to Z," "Dr. Rani's Visionary Kitchen: Over 200 Recipes For Healthy Vision," and "Dr. Rani's Plant-Based Visionary Kitchen: Over 130 Plant-Based Recipes for Healthy Vision." Order tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guide

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