

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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Feb 8, 2024 • 48min
Why Understanding Your Metabolism is Critical for Achieving Your Health and Fitness Goals with Sam Miller: Episode Rerun
In this episode, Sam Miller shares all about metabolism, including how nutrition and lifestyle affect hormones and metabolism, the correct way of dieting, and habits for optimal well-being.
They dive into:
1. How nutrition and lifestyle affect hormones and metabolism
2. Understanding your metabolism
3. Menopause and metabolic changes
4. Calories in versus calories out - myth or reality?
5. Is dieting good for you?
With over a decade of experience as a health, fitness, and nutrition coach, Sam Miller is a renowned expert in his field. His programs are designed to help coaches and health professionals enhance their clients' results. Sam's workshops, classes, and specialization programs have been used by over 2,500 coaches worldwide.
He has been invited to speak for prestigious companies like LinkedIn and contributed content for industry leaders such as Barbell Shrugged, Muscle Intelligence, T-Nation, Elite FTS, and many others. In addition, Sam holds a master's degree from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Elon University. He is also a certified nutritionist and licensed, board-certified health practitioner.
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Feb 6, 2024 • 49min
Secrets to Reversing Your Biological Age: Younger You Protocol
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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Feb 1, 2024 • 55min
Reducing Toxins to Detoxify Your Life with Greer McGuinness: Episode Rerun
In this episode, Greer McGuinness answers questions about toxins and the impact of toxic exposures on our health.
They dive into:
1. Uncovering the toxin exposure
2. Toxin exposure symptoms in adults
3. Decrease your toxic load
4. The four pillars of detoxification
5. Investigating PFAS toxins in everyday items
With more than fifteen years of experience in the medical field, Greer McGuinness is a biomedical clinician. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Food Science from SUNY Plattsburgh and a Master's degree in Science from Central Michigan University. Additionally, she is a Certified Leap Therapist, having helped many individuals with food allergies and intolerances.
Greer serves as an expert Clinical Lab Educator at Vibrant Wellness. She also established Biomedical Healing For Kids, a private practice in functional medicine that focuses on children with developmental disorders like Autism, ADHD, and PANDAS.

Jan 30, 2024 • 45min
Redefining a Functional Medicine Approach to Breast Cancer
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we unveil Dr. Jenn Simmons' functional medicine approach to breast health and cancer prevention. You’ll hear us discuss:
1. The role of estrogen and progesterone in breast cancer
2.The importance of addressing heart health in breast cancer survivors
3. Redefining breast cancer prevention
4. How nutrition and lifestyle impact breast health
5. Environmental factors and breast health
Dr. Simmons has been a key figure in breast surgery and cancer treatment in Philadelphia for over 17 years. With a deep commitment to fostering health rather than simply addressing illness, she has dedicated herself to exploring functional medicine. As the Founder and Owner of Real Health MD, she focuses on empowering women who are navigating their way through breast cancer or autoimmune diseases.
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Jan 25, 2024 • 53min
How to Prevent Nutrient Deficiency and Feed Your Body Right with Chris Kresser: Episode Rerun
In this episode, Chris Kresser and Dr. Carrie Jones dive into nutrient deficiency and talk about vital macronutrients and micronutrients, nutrient testing, RDAs, and more.
They dive into:
1. The perfect diet
2. The truth about nutrient testing
3. Why does today's food have fewer nutrients?
4. Unpacking RDAs
Chris Kresser is a globally-renowned expert, clinician, and practitioner of integrative and functional medicine. He is the creator of one of the world’s most respected natural health sites, ChrisKresser.com, and a New York Times bestselling author of The Paleo Cure and Unconventional Medicine.
Chris was named one of the 100 most influential people in health and fitness by Greatist.com and launched the supplement line Adapt Naturals. In 2014, he co-founded California Center for Functional Medicine and, in 2015, founded the Kresser Institute.
Chris continues to tirelessly share evidence-based insights from reputable sources and renowned health practitioners and coaches through various channels such as his blogs, guides, webcasts, interviews, and his podcast, Revolution Health Radio.

Jan 23, 2024 • 51min
Smart Choices for a Happy Gut: The GutSMART Way
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we dive into gut health and Dr. Vincent Pedre's GutSMART Protocol to help you take control of your gut and its microbiome. You’ll hear us discuss:
1. Dr. Pedre’s holistic approach to gut health
2. How to personalize your gut health plan
3. Causes, symptoms, and treatment for leaky gut
4. Environmental toxins and long-term health effects
5. The microbiome and gut health
Dr. Vincent Pedre is an expert specializing in health optimization and wellness programs with a focus on gut health. He is the Founder and CEO of Dr. Pedre Wellness and Gut Health, and board-certified in yoga, medical acupuncture, and functional medicine. Dr. Pedre is also a speaker and author of two books, "Happy Gut" and "The GutSMART Protocol."
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Jan 18, 2024 • 43min
Unlocking the Secrets to a Healthy Brain with Dr. Andy Wong: Episode Rerun
In this episode, Dr. Andy Wong talks about the importance of brain health, including how physical and mental health are connected, the effects of alcohol consumption on cognitive decline, and how to take proactive measures to protect brain health.
They dive into:
1. No brain, no gain
2. What is an inflamed brain?
3. What causes brain inflammation?
4. The root cause of depression
5. Dr. Andy Wong’s practical advice
Dr. Andy Wong is a board-certified internal medicine doctor trained in integrative and functional medicine. He specializes in investigating the root cause of health issues and working with patients to optimize their health and wellness. Dr. Wong is trained in the Bredesen protocol for the reversal of cognitive decline and is also specialized in acupuncture, functional medicine, and nutrition.
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Jan 16, 2024 • 39min
Energy, Hormones, and Health: A Deep Dive into Mitochondrial Function
Dr. Molly Maloof discusses mitochondrial function and its impact on health, including perimenopause and blood sugar levels. The podcast explores the importance of lifestyle changes, diet, and exercise for optimizing mitochondria. It also delves into the connection between gut health and mitochondrial function, as well as the impact of blood sugar dysregulation and chemicals in our environment on overall health.

Jan 11, 2024 • 46min
Are You Taking The Right Supplements with Dr. Jeff Gladd: Episode Rerun
In this episode, Dr. Jeff Gladd answers all your questions about supplements, including reading labels, fish oil break down, curcumin, vitamin D, and more.
They dive into:
1. Are all vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and herbs created the same?
2. Ensure you take high-quality and standardized supplements
3. Debunking the myth of multiple supplements in one pill
4. Good versus bad supplements
Dr. Jeff Gladd has over twenty-one 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.

Jan 9, 2024 • 1h 6min
Lyme Disease Everywhere: Lowering Your Risk, Diagnosis, and Treatments for Tickborn Diseases
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we discuss the symptoms, causes, and treatment for Lyme disease with Dr. Tom Moorcroft. You’ll hear us take a deep dive into:
1. Challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease
2. The link between Lyme disease and co-infections
3. The role of Bartonella in Lyme disease
4. Testing methods for Lyme disease and co-infections
5. A holistic approach to treating Lyme disease and co-infections
Dr. Moorcroft has been treating patients with chronic bacterial and viral infections for over a decade. He is the Co-Founder and Physician at Origins of Health, an Osteopathic medical center that specializes in recovery from chronic infections. Dr. Moorcroft is also a member of the ILADS Evidence-based Lyme and Co-Infections Fundamentals program.
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