In each episode, we’ll meet renowned medical experts, specialists and pioneers who’ve influenced the way certain conditions and diseases are understood and trea...
Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms: Unraveling the Chaos with Andrea Donsky: Episode Rerun
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we discuss all perimenopause and menopause with Andrea Donsky. You’ll hear us explore:
1. Top 10 symptoms of perimenopause and menopause
2. Optimizing nutrition and gut health during perimenopause and menopause
3. Personalized approaches to weight loss during menopause
4. The role of fiber and prebiotics in managing menopause symptoms
5. Nutrition, hydration, sleep, and stress management during perimenopause and menopause
Andrea is an acclaimed health expert, nutritionist, and author with multiple awards to her name. She specializes in menopause education and research and has written three bestselling books, including "Unjunk Your Junk Food." As the host of the weekly podcast "Menopause Reimagined," Andrea offers fresh insights into menopause management. She also leads New Hope Network's "Soapbox Series" and the Nutrition Business Journal's "Leader's Digest," sharing her knowledge with a wider audience. Andrea is also the founder of Naturally Savvy and Morphus.
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Osteoporosis: Your Options Beyond Medications
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carrie Jones sits down with Dr. Doug Lucas, CEO and Founder of Optimal Bone Health, to discuss groundbreaking approaches to reversing osteoporosis naturally. You'll hear them discuss:
1. How to properly test and interpret bone health markers
2. Why traditional bone density scans aren't enough
The crucial role of hormones in bone health
3. Why medications shouldn't be your first option
4. The truth about reversing osteoporosis naturally
Dr. Lucas is a double board certified physician specializing in Osteoporosis Reversal and founder of Optimal Human Health MD. After nearly a decade in orthopedic surgery, he gained fellowship training and board certification in antiaging and regenerative medicine. Through his nationwide telehealth practice and popular YouTube channel "The Doctor Doug Show," he helps patients reverse osteoporosis naturally using comprehensive, evidence-based approaches.
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How Chronic Inflammation is Silently Destroying Your Brain and Body with Dr. Gary Kaplan: Episode Rerun
In today's episode with Dr. Gary Kaplan, you’ll hear us take a deep dive into:
1. Autoimmune diseases and chronic illnesses
2. The impact of chronic inflammation on the brain and body
3. The role of sleep in brain health
4. PANS, PANDAS, and POTS
5. How to find a doctor that listens to your symptoms
Dr. Gary Kaplan is the founder of Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine, specializing in the treatment of chronic pain for over 25 years, and the author of "Total Recovery: A Revolutionary New Approach to Breaking the Cycle of Pain and Depression" and "Why You Are Still Sick, How Infections Can Break Your Immune System & How You Can Recover." Dr. Kaplan is also board-certified in Medical Acupuncture and has studied and practiced Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, and Emergency Medicine.
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Unlock Hidden Clues in Your Lab Work with Dr. Chris Magryta and Dr. Erik Lundquist
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Kate Kresge sits down with Dr. Chris Magryta and Dr. Erik Lundquist to explore the transformative power of standard blood lab testing in clinical practice. You'll hear us discuss:
1. How to get deeper insights from standard lab work
2. Why traditional lab ranges may miss early warning signs
3. The connection between stress hormones and cholesterol
4. The role of functional biomarkers in preventive care
5. Understanding the story behind "normal" lab values
Dr. Chris Magryta is a pediatrician at Salisbury Pediatrics with experience in functional and integrative medicine approaches. Dr. Magryta has extensive experience looking at how lifestyle, diet, and environmental factors impact health through lab biomarkers.
Dr. Erik Lundquist is an internal medicine family doctor at Temecula Center For Integrative Medicine, treating both kids and adults. Dr. Lundquist focuses on using advanced testing methods and biomarkers to identify root causes of health issues.
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The Essential Fatty Acid for Longevity with Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carrie Jones sits down with a serial entrepreneur, veterinary epidemiologist, and public health scientist, Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson, to uncover the groundbreaking discovery of the C15 fatty acid.
You'll hear them discuss:
1. The accidental discovery of C15 from Navy dolphins
2. How C15 strengthens cell membranes and fights cellular aging
3. Links to metabolic health, fatty liver disease, and mitochondrial function
4. Why most diets are deficient in C15 and how to fix it
Stephanie is a seasoned entrepreneur with a proven track record of innovation in health and science. She is the founder of Epitracker and Seraphina Therapeutics, two clinical research programs within the Department of Defense and non-profit sector. With over 60 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, Stephanie is also the lead inventor on more than 40 issued and pending patents.
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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.