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"What's the Root Cause?" is brought to you by Root Cause Medical Clinic, featuring Dr. Vikki Petersen—renowned doctor, functional medicine expert, author of "Hiatal Hernia Syndrome" and host of a highly popular YouTube channel.
Dr. Vikki Petersen and her team of clinicians provide cutting-edge solutions in gut health, hiatal hernia syndrome, nutrition, food, hormones, genetics, lifestyle, and more.
You don’t have to accept feeling unwell or struggling with chronic health issues. Your body has the power to heal, and with the right approach, reversing many health conditions is possible. We're here to help you do just that.
Have questions about your health? Contact us today at 727-335-0400 or visit RootCauseMedicalClinics.com.
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Inflammation is natural and protective against infection. There are two sides to inflammation; it has a dark side when it gets over-vigilant. While "in control" inflammation is required to maintain health, chronic inflammation weakens your body and puts you more at risk for infection, particularly to viruses and autoimmune diseases. I review both types of immunity in this video, plus how to lower your risk of repeated infections and poor vaccine response. Give a listen to learn more.
As we know the Coronavirus is one that attacks your lungs. When faced with a virus for which there is no treatment, you must rely on your immune system. In this video, I review an exciting historical study that decreased deaths by 80% for those hospitalized with respiratory disease. And the dose used was quite minimal. There's a lot more in this video about vitamin C, Zinc, and taking back the health of your immune system. Give a listen to learn more.
In this podcast, I review some very interesting data about your sleep quality and brain health. We discuss the link between deep sleep and memory, plus the connection between deep sleep and Alzheimer's disease. How can your sleep quality affect your brain's ability to "cleanse" itself, ridding itself of toxins? I'll tell you. Plus, if you suffer from poor sleep quality, what you can do about it. To learn more click here.
In this podcast, I review fascinating research of how optimizing your vitamin D will inhibit the ability of viruses to activate damage within your cells. Many studies, over 25, reveal vitamin D's protective response of lung tissue, but this research shows that specifically with corona viruses, D is able to suppress the negative effects the virus can cause on your lungs. Further, I review how obese individuals are compromised over 50% in their ability to absorb vitamin D and make it bio-avai...
New information regarding the lung inflammation associated with COVID-19 brings us some pro-active steps you can take right now to lower your inflammatory potential. The "cytokine storm" that leads to the destructive damage associated with the virus is specifically linked to inflammation that can be controlled via a pathway in your body. It's called NRF2 (yes, pronounced like a "NERF" ball). This pathway quells the inflammation and can be supported and empowered with some specific dietary ...
Do you have a picky eater at home? Have you heard "greens are gross" or other such complaints? If you've heard that it doesn't matter what your child eats as long as they're not overweight or get a lot of activity, please watch this video. Learn the importance of certain key nutrients and how food can shape your child's health future. Call 408-733-0400 for a consultation and a meeting with our Registered Dietitian.
Regret is unfortunate. While I believe it's never too late to get healthy, patients regularly tell me they wish they had gotten healthier sooner. The human body is capable of healing to some degree no matter what your age, which is great news. The bad news is that the things in life you missed because your health wouldn't allow you to fully participate or enjoy them, cannot be gotten back. The promotion you didn't get, your child's sports event or play you missed or couldn't enjoy, a night...
Vitamin D3, also known as cholecalciferol, IS found in rat poison. But does that mean humans shouldn't take vitamin D? Learn the facts in this short video with Dr Vikki Petersen. Contact me for a free consultation: (408) 733-0400 https://www.rootcausemedicalclinics.com/
Do you wonder if gluten is bothering you? There is a lot of confusion as to how best to test for celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. The good news is that we can clear up the confusion for good and answer your questions. Give a listen. Website: http://www.rootcausemedicalclinic.com Contact Page: http://rootcausemedicalclinic.com/com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvikkipetersen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootcausemedical Twitter: twitter.com/rootcausemedical
"Carb" - it's a 4-letter word. Or is it? Turns out there's good and bad associated with carbs and while the "bad" ones are very bad, the "good" ones are absolutely mandatory if you're going to enjoy good health. Do you have carb confusion? Is so, you're in good company, but this podcast will resolve the confusion easily and your body will thank you!
The ketogenic diet is truly popular and a current fad in nutrition. Are you following it? Are you "doing" a ketogenic diet correctly? I agree with Dr David Perlmutter who warns against avoiding carbohydrates, eating a lot of animal based protein, and eating a lot of red meat and eggs. He also urges everyone to eat certain types of carbs. www.rootcausemedicalclinics.com Dr. Vikki on Instagram: www.instagram.com/drvikkipetersen Root Cause Medical Instagram: www.instagram.com/rootcausemedica...
Have you ever felt that Functional Medicine was financially difficult for yourself or your friends? Has personalized medicine seemed out of reach because it was too expensive? How does about $7 per day sound? Affordable? We think so too! Root Cause Medical is happy to announce Membership Programs Affordable, personalized care Year-long models to ensure you achieve full correction Separate plans for functional medicine, chiropractic and physical therapy care Programs are tailored to y...
It can be tempting to give boxes of candy and fudge for the Holidays. Such temptations are everywhere and easy to send to friends and family. In this podcast I want to give you some suggestions of other gift ideas that are healthier and ultimately your friends and family will find more enjoyable. I focus on the fact that what we really want for ourselves and our friends and family is health and happiness. Let's truly enjoy the Holiday season with good health and energy to en...
In this second podcast I tell the story of how Root Cause Medicine came to exist. The concept began while I was still in college but my love of healthcare and the reason I chose to dedicate my life to it began even earlier. I hope you enjoy my story and continue to join me as we explore the best of healthcare and how you can enjoy your best health ever. Website: www.RootCauseMedicalClincs.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootcausemedicalclinic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootc...
Welcome to The Dr. Vikki Podcast! I'm a Doctor of Chiropractic, Certified Clinical Nutritionist and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and am co-founder of the renowned Root Cause Medical Clinic in Saratoga, California. I'm passionate about bringing you cutting-edge information on health, wellness and how to get to the Root Cause of your symptoms. I wanted to bring you another resource for getting information you can trust. I talk all things health from women's hormones, celiac ...
This video is for every woman and every man who loves a woman. What if: You could reduce your risk of heart disease and death by up to 50%. You could decrease your risk of colon cancer by up to 56%. You could reduce your risk of diabetes by up to 30%? You could reduce your Alzheimer’s risk by 35%? What if you could reduce your fracture risk by 50 to 60%? And, what if you could add a healthy 10 years to your life expectancy? Educational content reviewed by licensed APRN med...
Are you taking a PPI for reflux? Medications like Omeprazole, Nexium or Prilosec can help symptoms, but long-term use comes with risks. Educational content reviewed by licensed APRN medical staff. Not personal medical advice. In the video, Dr Vikki Petersen explains the 4 major side effects associated with long-term use of PPI medications. Heart disease - a large study of 2 million people found that PPI use was associated with ischemia, heart disease and stroke. The increased risk was 12 t...
If you’re breathing through your mouth, you may be sabotaging your diaphragm, your posture, and your acid-reflux/hiatal hernia barrier. Educational content reviewed by licensed APRN medical staff. Not personal medical advice. In the video, Dr Vikki Petersen explains what the hidden link is between mouth-breathing, diaphragm dysfunction, intra-abdominal pressure spikes, posture and reflux/hiatal hernia — plus how to fix the root cause. Hiatal hernia is very common (≈20% general population, ...
Are you sick of belly fat that won't move? Frustrated with loss of muscle tone and stsrength? Worried about memory loss of dementia? Educational content reviewed by licensed APRN medical staff. Not personal medical advice. In the video, Dr Vikki Petersen explains why women develop belly fat, lose muscle strength and develop dementia. If you're 35 to 65+ years old, this video is for you. The bad news is that women start to lose estrogen in perimenopause, early 40s typically. It really plumm...
You've been diagnosed with IBS. You've tried changing your diet, reducing stress, perhaps you've tried various drugs. But you continue to suffer with bloating, pain or unpredictable bathroom trips. Educational content reviewed by licensed APRN medical staff. Not personal medical advice. It's ruining your life. In the video, Dr Vikki Petersen explains 5 clear causes of IBS that when addressed, allow healing to occur. The truth is: IBS isn't a real diagnosis; it's a description of symp...
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