

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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Jan 4, 2024 • 53min
How Gluten Impacts Your Autoimmune Disease with Dr. Tom O'Bryan: Episode Rerun
In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Tom O'Bryan talks about gluten-related disorders and the benefits of going gluten-free for lowering your inflammation and reducing the side effects of autoimmune diseases.
They dive into:
1. The five pillars in the development of chronic inflammatory diseases
2. Gluten sensitivity
3. The wheat problem
4. Dr. Tom O'Bryan’s bits of advice
Dr. Tom O’Bryan is a recognized world expert on gluten and its impact on health. He is an internationally recognized and sought-after speaker and workshop leader specializing in the complications of Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, Celiac Disease, and the development of Autoimmune Diseases.
Dr. O'Bryan is on a mission to educate patients and healthcare practitioners across the globe about the many possible manifestations of non-celiac gluten sensitivity and celiac disease and why patients with gluten-related disorders require treatment programs that go beyond just a gluten-free diet.

Jan 2, 2024 • 55min
Hormone Replacement Therapy, Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Deb Matthew
In today's episode with Dr. Deb Matthew, you’ll hear us take a deep dive into:
1. What HRT and BHRT actually are, and what they do
2. How Practitioners can assess and diagnose your hormone levels
3. Why Breast Cancer isn’t the giant risk we think it is
4. How taking HRT can change depending on whether you have a uterus
5. Taking HRT after you’ve beaten breast cancer
Once upon a time, we were told that HRT was the best thing in the world. Then, in 2002, the Women’s Health Initiative Study was published and said that HRT led to more cases of Breast Cancer. Since then, practitioners and women have been in an uphill battle to demyth HRT and increase accessibility to appropriate hormonal care. In this episode, Dr. Deb Matthew helps us break these myths and gives us the truth. Dr. Matthew is known in the US as “The Happy Hormones Doctor”, and you may have seen her share her expertise on TV and radio shows. She’s renowned as a leader in her field of medicine, sitting on many American medical boards and presenting her research internationally.
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Dec 28, 2023 • 57min
Got Pain? Use Your Lymphatic System To Fix It with Dr. Perry Nickelston: Episode Rerun
In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Perry Nickelston shares his expertise on the lymphatic system, specifically what it does and how to improve it.
They dive into:
1. What are some symptoms of lymphatic disorders?
2. What is the lymphatic system?
3. Moving and breathing
4. The big six routine for lymph flow
Dr. Perry Nickelston, aka The Lymph Doc, is a Chiropractic Physician with a primary focus on treating chronic pain and inflammation via the lymphatic and vascular systems. He is the owner of Stop Chasing Pain and an international speaker and educator of the self-care MOJO series.
Dr. Perry Nickelston is the author of the upcoming book Stop Chasing Pain: A vital guide to healing your body, moving well, and gaining control of your life. He specializes in Performance Enhancement, Corrective Exercise, and Metabolic Fitness Nutrition.

Dec 26, 2023 • 56min
Transforming Menopause Care with Dr. Wendy Warner
In today's episode with Dr. Wendy Warner, you’ll hear us take a deep dive into:
1. Transforming women's health with a natural approach
2. The whole-body process of menopause
3. The power of adaptogens and maca for hormonal balance
4. Restoring the mucus lining and the dangers of long-term medication use
5. How to improve bone health naturally
Dr. Warner spent 14 years working as a traditional ObGyn and also learned about integrative holistic medicine. In 2004, she started Medicine in Balance, which brought together different medical techniques and perspectives in one place so patients could get the best care. In 2022, she made the clinic fully online, making it more convenient for patients to access medical care from their own homes.
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Dec 21, 2023 • 42min
How to Stay Healthy in a Toxic World with Dr. Jill Carnahan: Episode Rerun
In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Jill Carnahan shares her health journey through breast cancer, mold, toxicity, and trauma, while giving you guidance on where to start on your own journey.
They dive into:
1. Why does a disease start in the soil?
2. Your liver can't do everything by itself - you have to help it
3. Breast cancer causes
Dr. Jill is a well-known Functional Medicine Expert who uses functional medicine to help you find the answers to the cause of your illness and the nutritional and biochemical imbalances that may be making you feel ill. She is the Founder and Medical Director of Flatiron Functional Medicine and Chief Executive Officer of Queen of Grace Productions. Her new book, Unexpected: Finding Resilience through Functional Medicine, Science, and Faith, will come out soon. She is also an international speaker, author, blogger, IFM Educator at the Institute of Functional Medicine, and Director of Functional Medicine at Resilience Code.

Dec 18, 2023 • 1h 2min
Take Control of Your Metabolic Health Today with Dr. Casey Means
In today's episode with Dr. Casey Means, you’ll hear us take a deep dive into:
1. Metabolic health, energy, and its impact on well-being
2. Key lab tests to assess your metabolic health
3. The root causes of metabolic dysfunction
4. Metabolic health and pregnancy
5. Food, lifestyle, and glucose levels in metabolic health
Dr. Means is a Stanford-educated physician who serves as the Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Levels, a pioneering company in metabolic health. She is also an Associate Editor at the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention. Dr. Means is dedicated to unlocking human potential, fighting the rise of preventable chronic diseases, as well as equipping individuals with innovative, technology-driven tools that support intelligent, personalized, and enduring choices in diet and lifestyle.
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Dec 14, 2023 • 50min
Enhance Your Body Health, Strength, and Resiliency with Dr. Tyna Moore: Episode Rerun
In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Tyna Moore, a trailblazer these last few years on how to be more resilient and metabolically healthy from the inside out.
They dive into:
1. What is metabolic instability?
2. Hit the gym and take care of your diet
3. Metabolic health pieces of advice
Dr. Tyna Moore has nearly three decades of experience as a leading expert in holistic regenerative medicine and resilient health. Trained as a Naturopathic Physician and Chiropractor, she attempts to bring a unique perspective to those wishing to build a more robust foundation for their health and well-being. Dr. Moore hosts The Dr. Tyna Show Podcast and is a number one best-selling author and international speaker.

Dec 11, 2023 • 42min
Q&A Session with Dr. Carrie Jones and Dr. Kate Kresge
In today's episode with Dr. Carrie Jones and Dr. Kate Kresge, you’ll hear us take a deep dive into:
1. Hormones and their impact on mental health
2. The role of antioxidants in protecting mental health
3. Serotonin and gut health
4. Assessing hormone levels for mood and well-being
5. Thyroid health and metabolic wellness
6. ADHD in children and adults
7. Nutrients and lifestyle changes for managing ADHD
Dr. Carrie Jones is the Chief Medical Officer at NuEthix Formulations and the Head of Medical Education at Metabolic Mentor University. She is a functional medicine health and hormone doctor who believes in the importance of understanding your body in a simplified manner so people can take control of their health.
Dr. Kate Kresge is the Head of Medical Education at Rupa Health. She is a naturopathic doctor with advanced training in mind-body medicine and functional approaches to mental health. Her study of nutrition, botanicals, and lifestyle medicine has enabled her to offer unique expertise and out-of-the-box solutions for chronic and stubborn health issues, including SIBO, PCOS, depression, anxiety, POTS, and more.
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6 snips
Dec 7, 2023 • 54min
The Four-Step Process for Fixing Your Fatigue and Improving Your Energy with Dr. Evan Hirsch: Episode Rerun
In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we discuss fatigue, ten categories to examine potential causes, and Dr. Evan's four-step process to improve it.
They dive into:
1. Fatigue Causes
2. More Than One Cause
3. Toxicities Examples
4.. The Four-Step EnergyMD Method
5. COVID After Effects
Dr. Evan Hirsch is one of the world’s leading experts in finding the root causes of fatigue and resolving them naturally. He is the Founder of The EnergyMD, the best-selling author of Fix Your Fatigue, and the host of the EnergyMD Podcast. Dr. Hirsch suffered from low energy and fatigue for five years before he achieved resolution using the EnergyMD Program he developed in his medical practice.
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Dec 4, 2023 • 55min
How Chronic Inflammation is Silently Destroying Your Brain and Body with Dr. Gary Kaplan
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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