

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.
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Sep 10, 2024 • 47min
Discover Leading Pediatric Solutions for Happier and Healthier Kids
In this special episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we interviewed top pediatric experts to answer your questions on allergies, asthma, nutrition, natural remedies, supplements, and holistic approaches to support your child's well-being with Dr. Michelle Perro, Dr. Elana Roumell, Dr. Chris Magryta, Dr. Elisa Song, Dr. Shiela Kilbane, and Dr. Madiha Saeed. You’ll hear us discuss:
1. How to choose the right vitamins for your children
2. Natural solutions to get rid of allergies and asthma
3. Best foods and supplements for happier and healthier children
4. The importance of improving your child's emotional well-being
Dr. Michelle has spent nearly four decades as a pediatrician and 20 years as an Integrative Medical Physician. She is the Co-Author of What's Making Our Children Sick? How Industrial Food is Causing an Epidemic of Chronic Disease and What Parents (and Doctors) Can Do About It and the Co-Founder and Executive Director of GMO Science.
Dr. Elana is a Pediatric Naturopathic Doctor and mother of 3 with a mission to teach moms how to safely be a “Doctor Mom!” She loves to teach moms how to transform their fear, panic, and overwhelm when their child gets sick into feeling calm, competent, confident, and well-equipped with the right tools to prevent illness and treat it wisely. Dr. Elana is also the co-host of the popular podcast, The “Doctor Mom” podcast. With almost 2 million downloads, she loves to help support and inspire moms around the world.
Dr. Chris has been practicing medicine in North Carolina for 24 years. He is an Integrative Pediatrician at Salisbury Pediatric Associates and the Medical Director of Standard Process. Additionally, Dr. Chris serves as the Chairman of Children First of North Carolina and hosts Dr. M’s Women and Children First podcast.
Dr. Elisa is a holistic pediatrician and pediatric functional medicine expert who has helped over 1,000 children thrive by combining conventional pediatrics with functional medicine, homeopathy, essential oils, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is the Founder of Healthy Kids Happy Kids, as well as the Founder and Holistic Pediatrician at Whole Family Wellness.
Dr. Shiela is an Integrative Pediatrician and a pioneer in the field of integrative pediatric health. She is the Creator of the 7 Steps to Healthy Kids, Happy Moms Course, and Author of Healthy Kids, Happy Moms books, where she dives into the root causes of common childhood illnesses.
Dr. Madiha is a Board-Certified Family Physician, also known as the HolisticMom on social media. She practices what she preaches with her five children, who host The Holistic Kids Show podcast. Dr. Madiha has authored nine books, and her children have just submitted their book to the publisher, The Teen Health Revolution.
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Sep 5, 2024 • 47min
The Immune-Heart Connection: How Viruses Impact Us with the Father of Functional Medicine, Dr. Jeffrey Bland : Episode Rerun
In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Bland talks about immunometabolism, the long-term effects of COVID-19 on our immune system, chronic fatigue syndrome, your cardiovascular health, and much more.
They dive into:
1. Understanding immune rejuvenation
2. Weak immune system and COVID-19
3. The chronic fatigue syndrome
4. Post-COVID cardiac effects
Dr. 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.” In the early 1980s, Dr. Bland was hand-selected by two-time Nobel Laureate Dr. Linus Pauling to serve as Director of Nutritional Research at the Linus Pauling Institute of Science and 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. Dr. Bland is a fellow of both the American College of Nutrition, where he is a certified nutrition specialist and the Association for Clinical Biochemistry.

Sep 3, 2024 • 36min
Why Perimenopause Isn't the End: Fitness and Nutrition Strategies
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we explore the perimenopausal transition and its impact on women's health with Dr. Stacy Sims. You’ll hear us discuss:
1. Understanding and managing the perimenopausal transition
2. Exercise and nutrition in perimenopause
3. What type of HIIT is your secret weapon for supporting hormones
4. The benefits of resistance training and HIIT in perimenopause for bones and brain
5. Why your protein intake needs to change after 30
Dr. Sims is a pioneering exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist dedicated to transforming women's exercise nutrition and performance. With research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, she focuses on advancing female athlete health and challenging outdated practices to improve research on women. Dr. Sims has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers and several influential books, including ROAR and Next Level.
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Aug 29, 2024 • 46min
Holistic and Integrative Cancer Care with Dr. Nathan Goodyear: Episode Rerun
Dr. Nathan Goodyear is the medical director of a holistic cancer healing center in Arizona, focusing on integrative therapies. He discusses the importance of personalized cancer treatment, emphasizing the role of lab testing and lifestyle changes. The conversation highlights the benefits of high-dose vitamin C, dispelling myths about its use in cancer care. Dr. Goodyear also explores the emotional aspects of cancer treatment, advocating for a holistic approach that combines hope with innovative therapies to improve patient outcomes.

Aug 28, 2024 • 58min
What You Must Know to Fight Dementia
In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we dive into Alzheimer's, dementia, and brain health with Max Lugavere and Chris Newhard. You’ll hear us discuss:
1. The inspiration behind Little Empty Boxes
2. Myths and truths about dementia
3. Why by 2050 150 million people will have Alzheimer's
4. What really causes brain damage
5. Why there’s no one-size-fits-all diet for brain health
6. How building muscle increases longevity and brain health
Max is a health and science journalist, filmmaker, and bestselling author. He wrote the Genius trilogy, which includes Genius Foods, Genius Kitchen, and The Genius Life. Max also hosts The Genius Life podcast, a leading health and wellness show in the US, and has appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience, The Rachael Ray Show, The Today Show, and PBS’s Brief but Spectacular.
Chris is a filmmaker from Philadelphia who has built his career as a cinematographer and director. In 2017, he founded Booklight, a production company focused on documentary and narrative work. His diverse experience includes directing music videos for artists like Sia, Maroon 5, and Jessie J.
Chris and Max recently worked together on the Little Empty Boxes documentary, which highlights Max's efforts to slow his mother's (Kathy Lugavare) dementia. The film offers an honest look at Kathy's journey and the challenges Max faces as he does everything he can to support her.
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Aug 22, 2024 • 55min
Releasing Emotions as it Relates to Pain, Autoimmune, and More with Dr. Christian Gonzalez: Episode Rerun
In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Christian Gonzalez answers all your questions about Neo Emotional Release Therapy.
They dive into:
1. Understanding emotional release
2. Connecting to your body and emotions
3. Bodily maps of emotions
4. Dr. Christian Gonzalez’s pieces of advice
Dr. Christian Gonzalez, aka Dr. G, is the Co-Founder of The Swell Score and Host of Heal Thy Self, a top 100 health and wellness podcast worldwide. He completed his Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2014.
Upon graduation, he completed his residency at the Cancer Treatment Center of America in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he found a passion for helping people optimize their health in preventing chronic disease. Dr. G has been featured in countless media outlets, including MSN, the LA Times, Shape, and more.

Aug 20, 2024 • 48min
Why Nitric Oxide Is a Game-Changer for Women’s Sexual Health
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we discuss the importance of nitric oxide in sexual health, especially for women, with Dr. Nicole Beurkens. You’ll hear us discuss:
1. The role of nitric oxide in women's sexual health
2. Sleep apnea and nitric oxide
3. How to support nitric oxide production through diet, supplementation, and exercise
4. How to test your nitric oxide levels
Dr. Nicole is a world-leading holistic child psychologist with a 25-year career dedicated to helping parents with practical, research-based strategies for addressing children's attention, anxiety, mood, and behavior challenges. She runs a multi-disciplinary evaluation and treatment clinic and is a best-selling author, published researcher, award-winning therapist, sought-after speaker, and international consultant.
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Aug 15, 2024 • 55min
How Do you Know if you have Mold in Your Home with Michael Rubino: Episode Rerun
In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we discuss how mold and mycotoxins in your home could secretly be the reason behind your brain fog, hormone issues, and autoimmune diseases and what you can do about it.
They dive into:
1. How Can You Tell You Have Mold in Your House?
2. Minimizing the Mold Impact
3. What to Look for When Replacing the Filter in Your HVAC System?
4. The Correct Remediation Approach
As the President of HomeCleanse, formerly known as, All American Restoration and Author of The Mold Medic: An Expert's Guide on Mold Removal, Michael focuses on giving people the resources they need to overcome poor air quality and create a safe home environment. His proprietary Home Detox method is an alternative remediation protocol that removes mold sources and contamination.

Aug 13, 2024 • 46min
The Hidden Benefits of Essential Oils
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we navigate the use and benefits of essential oils in medicine with Dr. Sarah LoBisco. You’ll hear us discuss:
1. The therapeutic and healing potential of essential oils in medicine
2. Why essential oils are a natural alternative for wellness and healing
3. The benefits and uses of essential oils
4. How to use essential oils safely and effectively for optimal health
Dr. Sarah is a licensed naturopathic and certified functional medicine practitioner with 20 years of experience in holistic healthcare. Her training spans naturopathic and functional medicine, therapeutic essential oils, nutraceuticals, herbs, whole food supplements, nutritional medicine, and mind-body therapies. She is certified in functional medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) and Applied Kinesiology. Dr. Sarah also holds a BA in psychology from SUNY Geneseo. She currently practices at BreakFree Medicine and is an Essential Oils Distributor and Educator at Young Living Essential Oils.
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Aug 8, 2024 • 1h 13min
Unpacking Type 2 Diabetes: Personalized Care and Natural Interventions with Dr. Melody Hartzler: Episode Rerun
In today's episode with Dr. Melody Hartzler, you’ll hear us take a deep dive on:
1. What is type 2 diabetes, and what causes it?
2. What is insulin resistance?
3. Medications and lifestyle interventions for type 2 diabetes
4. The role of gut health in type 2 diabetes
5. Nutrients and natural remedies in the management of type 2 diabetes
Dr. Hartzler has developed a passion for functional medicine and treating the underlying causes of disease. Her focus areas are functional gastrointestinal disorders, nutritional deficiencies, metabolic conditions, and autoimmune conditions. She is also a nationally recognized speaker on diabetes and functional medicine.
Dr. Hartzler is currently Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Specialist (BCACP) and is Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM). She is also the owner of PharmToTable and the Director of Clinical Services for Profero Team.
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