In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we discuss the importance of diet, lifestyle changes, and personalized approaches to improve cardiovascular health with Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj. You’ll hear us discuss:

1. The different types of plaque that can cause heart attacks
   
   
2. How to assess cardiovascular risk
   
   
3. Personalized approaches to cardiovascular health
   
   
4. The role of diet and lifestyle in cardiovascular health
   
   
5. Misconceptions surrounding cholesterol and triglycerides
   
   

Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj is a cardiologist and functional medicine practitioner, as well as an educator at Rupa Health. He is the founder of Well12.Health, specializing in the reduction and management of cardiometabolic risk. Before this, Dr. Sanjay was an Interventional Cardiologist at Mission Heritage Medical Group.
Labs Mentioned

• Advanced lipid testing
• Oxidized LDL
• LDL particle number (LDL-P)
• Glycated ldl
• Urine microalbumin
• Electrolyte test
• Kidney function tests
• Liver function tests
• Mean corpuscular volume (MCV)
• Vitamin deficiency test
• White blood cell count
• Basic lipid profile
• Apolipoprotein B
• Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)
• Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

Guest Details:

• Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj on LinkedIn
• Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj on Facebook
• Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj on Instagram
• Well12.Health Website

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• Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
• Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine

In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Hannah Went of TruDiagnostic joined us to dive into the groundbreaking TruAge Complete test, which uses epigenetic DNA methylation to reveal your biological age and health risks. You’ll hear us discuss:

• How epigenetics reveals your aging rate and health risk
  
  
• The benefits of age testing
  
  
• What your DNA report says about aging
  
  
• How epigenetics clocks predict your health future
  
  

As the Co-Founder and Director of Operations at TruDiagnostic and the Founder of Everything Epigenetics, Hannah brings a deep understanding of how our lifestyle, environment, and DNA regulation impact our health and aging. With a strong background in biology and a passion for translating complex science into accessible insights, Hannah is at the forefront of a revolution in preventive health and personalized medicine.
Labs Mentioned:

• TruAge Test
• SYMPHONYAge
• DunedinPACE
• C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
• Fasting Glucose
• Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
• Telomere Length Test
• Immune Cell Subset Panel
• EPISEEK
  
  

Guest Details:

• Hannah Went’s Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X
• TruDiagnostic Website
• TruAge Test
• Everything Epigenetics Website, Podcast
• Opscotch Website

Rupa Health Details:

• Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
• Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine
• Dr. Kate Kresge’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube & Twitter
• Dr. Kate Kresge on Podcast
• Kaitii Bandura on LinkedIn

Timestamps

03:20 - How Epigenetics Reveals Your Aging Rate and Health Risk

06:52 - One Million DNA Clues to Your Health

11:52 - How Epigenetics Clocks Predict Your Health Future

17:00 - Why celebrities are obsessed with the DunedinPACE

20:23 - Old vs. New Biological Clocks

22:17 - The Link Between DNA and Brain Health

27:09 - SYMPHONYAge vs. DunedinPACE

30:24 - How a $400 Test and Harvard's Data Are Redefining the Future of Aging

34:29 - Hannah's Health Journey

36:03 - Is Stress Really Speeding Up Your Aging?

37:37 - Are Telomeres Really the Key to Your Biological Age?

41:58 - Can Eating Less Make You Younger?

46:13 - EPISEEK vs. GRAIL

51:31 - The Hidden Benefits of Age Testing

53:00 - Where Can You Find Hannah Went?

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. 

Interventions Mentioned:

• HRT - Hormone Replacement Therapy
• BHRT - Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
• Estrogen Creams
• Estrogen Trophies (Lozenges)
• Hormone Pellets
• Estradiol Patch

 Guest Details:

• Dr. Deb Matthew on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/ X
• Dr Deb Matthew’s website
• Signature wellness website
• BHRT Training Academy website
• BHRT Practice Boost on Facebook - only for Practitioners 

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• Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine

In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carrie Jones sits down with Rachel Scheer to explore the fascinating connection between the gut-brain axis and nervous system regulation.

You'll hear them discuss:

• How IBS, anxiety, and depression are linked to your gut

• Why high achievers are more prone to gut issues

• How trauma and stress are wrecking your gut health

• Breathing tricks to calm your nervous system

• Functional approaches to gut dysfunction and mental health
  
  

Rachel is the Founder and CEO of Rachel Scheer Nutrition, with vast experience in the health, wellness, and fitness industry. She is skilled in nutrition counseling, public speaking, and health education. Additionally, Rachel is a certified Functional Medicine Nutritionist, fitness model, author of Root Cause: A Complete Guide to Functional Nutrition for Coaches, and host of the Sheer Madness Podcast.
Labs Mentioned

• The DUTCH Test
• Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
• Microbiome Panel
• Adrenal Panel
• Inflammation Panel
  
  

Guest Details:

• Rachel Scheer’s Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Book
• Sheer Madness Podcast

Rupa Health Details:

• Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
• Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine
• Dr. Carrie Jones Website, Instagram, Facebook & TikTok

Timestamps

03:22 - Why Stress Messes with Your Stomach

08:16 - How IBS, Anxiety, and Depression Are Linked to Your Gut

12:52 - Why High Achievers Should Track Their HRV Daily

16:22 - Is Your Drive to Success Hurting Your Gut Health?

23:29 - How Trauma and Stress Are Wrecking Your Gut Health

29:32 - Simple Breathing Tricks to Calm Your Nervous System

34:49 - The First Step to Start Healing Your Gut

39:35 - Why Your Phone Is Sabotaging Your Mental Clarity

41:53 - How to Stay Grounded Despite a Busy Life

48:04 - Where Can You Find Rachel Scheer?

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.
Labs Mentioned:

• DNA methylation test
• Complete blood count panel (CBC)
• White blood cell counts
• Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) test
• Serum chemistry panels
• C-reactive protein (CRP) test
• DHEA test
• A1C test

Guest Details:

• Dr. Kara Fitzgerald’s Website
• Dr. Kara Fitzgerald on LinkedIn
• Dr. Kara Fitzgerald on Facebook
• Dr. Kara Fitzgerald on Instagram
• Dr. Kara Fitzgerald on YouTube
• Dr. Kara Fitzgerald on X
• The Younger You Book
• New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity & Epigenetics Podcast

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• Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
• Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine

In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we explore the nuances of endometriosis and fertility with Dr. Alexis Gonzales. You’ll hear us discuss:

• How to diagnose endometriosis
  
  
• Surprising symptoms of endometriosis
  
  
• Natural solutions for endometriosis
  
  
• Essential lab tests for assessing your health
  
  
• Lifestyle changes to tackle endometriosis
  
  

Dr. Alexis Gonzales is a renowned functional and naturopathic medicine expert specializing in endometriosis and fertility. With a rich educational background from Bastyr University, Johns Hopkins University, and Saint Mary’s College of California, Dr. Gonzales brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. She is also a Clinical Content Developer at the Institute for Functional Medicine and a passionate advocate for personalized, holistic care.

Kaitii Bandura is a teammate at Rupa Health (a Fullscript Company), friend of Dr. Kate, and an endometriosis patient. Kaitii is passionate about helping to decrease the length of time to diagnosis for endometriosis by spreading awareness and helping patients learn to better advocate for themselves.

Labs Mentioned:

• Transvaginal Ultrasound
• ReceptivaDx
• Gut Health Tests
• Detox Pathways Testing
• Hormone Levels
• Estrogen Metabolism
• Inflammatory Markers
• Immune Health Testing
• DUTCH Tests
• Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
• Stool Tests
• Metabolite Testing
• Nutrient Testing
• Estrogen Metabolite Testing
• Insulin Testing
• C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
• Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
• CA125 Testing
  
  

Guest Details:

• Dr. Alexis Gonzales’ Practice, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
• The Institute for Functional Medicine Website

Rupa Health Details:

• Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
• Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine
• Dr. Kate Kresge’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube & Twitter
• Dr. Kate Kresge on Podcast
• Kaitii Bandura on LinkedIn

Resources for Education and Support: 

• Endo Girls Blog, Instagram
• Somedays' Website, Instagram
• Nancy’s Nook Endometriosis
• The Endometriosis Summit

Timestamps

03:52 - Signs You Could Have Endometriosis

07:29 - Surprising Symptoms of Endometriosis

10:09 - Why It Takes 7-12 Years to Diagnose for Endometriosis

14:32 - Finding a Doctor Who Truly Listens

17:35 - What Your Doctor Should Be Telling You About Endometriosis

24:37 - Natural Solutions for Endometriosis

35:18 - Essential Lab Tests for Assessing Your Health

43:12 - Lifestyle Changes to Tackle Endometriosis

48:31 - How Much Protein Do You Really Need?

53:10 - Essential Supplements for Managing Endometriosis

01:00:59 - Powerful Words for Anyone Facing Endometriosis

01:03:36 - Essential Resources and Communities for Endometriosis

In today's episode with Dr. Molly Maloof, you’ll hear us take a deep dive into:

1. Dr Maloof’s book “The Spark Factor” 
   
   
2. The basics of mitochondria and how they help your body
   
   
3. The necessity of active living
   
   
4. How Mitochondria can help during Perimenopause
   
   
5. Why we all need a healthier relationship with food
   
   

If you’ve ever had questions about Mitochondria, you’re in the right place! 

Join Dr. Carrie Jones and Dr. Molly Maloof for an exciting conversation about Mitochondria and its wide-reaching impact on our mental state and the health of our bodies. 

Dr. Maloof talks us through her insights of how lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise, can have an effect on our Mitochondria - and how those effects can then, in turn, affect us. The conversation also covers the Mitochondrial impact on perimenopause and fitness as female bodies get older, and how blood sugar levels also play a part. 
Labs Mentioned

• Blood Sugar Monitor

Guest Details:

• Dr. Molly Maloof Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/ X 
• “The Spark Factor” Book online
• Living Adamo Website

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• Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine

In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carrie Jones sits down with Dr. Lara Briden to dive into the vital connection between metabolism, metabolic flexibility, and women's health during the perimenopausal transition. You'll hear them discuss:

• Metabolic flexibility versus metabolic inflexibility

• Reasons your metabolic health is declining

• How to test your metabolism

• The science behind perimenopause weight gain

• Nutritional approaches to support your metabolic health

• 5 nutrients your metabolism needs

• Practical strategies for managing insulin resistance

Dr. Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor, author, and women's health activist with over 25 years of experience in women's health. She has a strong background in science, sits on several advisory boards, and is the lead author of a couple of peer-reviewed papers about polycystic ovary syndrome. Her books, the Period Repair Manual, Hormone Repair Manual, and Metabolism Repair for Women, are practical guides to improving health through nutrition, supplements, and body-identical hormones.
Labs Mentioned

• Fasting Insulin Test
• Blood Sugar Test
• HbA1c Test
• Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Test
• Triglycerides Testing
• Cholesterol Testing
• Thyroid Testing
• Anti-TPO

Guest Details:

• Dr. Lara Briden’s Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Books, Podcast

Rupa Health Details:

• Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
• Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine
• Dr. Carrie Jones Website, Instagram, Facebook & TikTok

Timestamps

02:00 - Understanding Metabolic Flexibility

07:11 - Why Is Your Metabolism Failing?

10:00 - Can You Test Your Metabolism?

18:59 - The Simple Metric That Beats BMI for Tracking Health

22:51 - What Happens to Women’s Bodies in Their 40s

25:28 - The Link Between PCOS and Perimenopause

30:03 - How to Eat Your Way Out of Insulin Resistance

35:48 - End Your Sugar Cravings

40:00 - 5 Nutrients Your Metabolism Needs

45:06 - Reversing Insulin Resistance

50:26 - Where Can You Find Dr. Lara Briden?

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.

Labs Mentioned

• Saliva cortisol test
• DHEA sulfate test
• DEXA scan

Guest Details:

• Dr. Wendy Warner’s Website, Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram

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• Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
• Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine

In this special episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we dive into Rupa Health's partnership with Fullscript to change the game in whole-person care. To help us with that, we have Dr. Jeff Gladd, Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, Dr. Jeffrey Bland, and Tom Blue. You’ll hear us discuss:

• How Rupa and Fullscript are transforming patient care
  
  
• Rising chronic disease rates in Americans and why we need more technology in healthcare
  
  
• How functional medicine is changing the standard of care
  
  
• The role of AI and technology in enhancing patient care
  
  

Dr. Jeff Gladd has over twenty 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.

Dr. Tieraona Low Dog is an Integrative Physician, Author, Educator, and the Founding Director of the Medicine Lodge Academy. Over her 40-year career, she has focused on teaching, training, and practicing integrative and holistic medicine. Dr. Low Dog has been a presidential appointment under Bill Clinton, a four-time National Geographic author, international speaker, academic scholar, and consultant to numerous Fortune 500 companies. As a founding member of the American Board of Integrative Medicine, she was hand-picked by Dr. Andrew Weil to lead the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine Fellowship.

Dr. Jeffrey 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.” 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.

Tom Blue is a leading expert in personalized disease reversal and functional medicine, with over 19 years of experience building and advising private-pay medical practices. His deep insight into medical consumerism and innovative physician practice models positions him at the forefront of advancing healthcare in the US. As SVP of Healthcare at AndHealth, Tom oversees the development of scalable disease reversal protocols delivered through continuous remote care by providers and coaches. Additionally, Tom advises the Institute for Functional Medicine, the global authority on functional medicine education for healthcare professionals.

Labs Mentioned:

• Vitamin D Level Testing
• Micronutrient Testing
• Genetic Testing (APOE)
• Lipid Particle Testing
• Cytokine Profile Testing
• Neurotransmitter Testing
  
  

Guest Details:

• Dr. Jeff Gladd’s Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, X
• Dr. Tieraona Low Dog’ Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Books
• Dr. Jeffrey Bland’s Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, Books
• Tom Blue’s Website, LinkedIn, X

Rupa Health Details:

• Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
• Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine
• Dr. Kate Kresge’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube & Twitter

Timestamps

02:51 - Bringing Health Back to Healthcare

08:14 - How Alternative Medicine Is Becoming Mainstream

13:33 - What Fullscript and Rupa's Partnership Means for You

20:01 - Facing Health, Not Disease

32:52 - Why Traditional Healthcare is Failing Autoimmune Patients