
The Root Cause Medicine Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Dec 15, 2022 • 50min
Enhance Your Body Health, Strength, and Resiliency with Dr. Tyna Moore
In today’s episode, Dr. Carrie Jones is joined by Dr. Tyna Moore, a Regenerative Medicine Expert, Doctor, Mentor, Coach, Author, and Speaker. They discuss how to be more resilient and metabolically healthy from the inside out.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.Learn more about Dr. Tyna Moore:Dr. Tyna Moore’s WebsiteDr. Tyna Moore’s LinkedInDr. Tyna Moore’s InstagramDr. Tyna Moore’s BookThe Dr. Tyna Show PodcastRupa Health Details:Rupa Health's WebsiteRupa Health on LinkedInRupa Health on FacebookRupa Health on InstagramRupa Health on Tik TokRupa Health on YouTubeRupa Health Reference Guide Dr. Carrie Jones on LinkedInDr. Carrie Jones on InstagramDr. Carrie Jones on TikTokIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on Spotify

Dec 8, 2022 • 52min
Demystifying The Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Medicine with Dr. Erica Zelfand
In today’s episode, Dr. Carrie Jones is joined by Dr. Erica Zelfand, a Therapeutic Psychedelic Expert and Educator. They discuss the therapeutic use of Ayahuasca, MDMA, Ketamine, and Psilocybin for depression, anxiety, addiction, PTSD, panic, and more.Dr. Erica Zelfand is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, specializing in integrative and functional family medicine. She is also a medical writer, editor, and speaker. Dr. Erica is a psychedelic expert and educator who helps people understand how the newly evolving world of therapeutic psychedelics such as Psilocybin and Ketamine help with depression, addiction, and more.Learn more about Dr. Erica Zelfand:Dr. Erica Zelfand’s WebsiteDr. Erica Zelfand’s LinkedInDr. Erica Zelfand’s FacebookDr. Erica Zelfand’s InstagramDr. Erica Zelfand’s TwitterDanceSafe WebsitePsychedelic.support WebsiteThird Wave WebsiteMultidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies WebsiteRupa Health Details:Rupa Health's WebsiteRupa Health on LinkedInRupa Health on FacebookRupa Health on InstagramRupa Health on Tik TokRupa Health on YouTubeRupa Health Reference Guide Dr. Carrie Jones on LinkedInDr. Carrie Jones on InstagramDr. Carrie Jones on TikTokIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on Spotify

Dec 1, 2022 • 51min
The Audacious Woman’s Playbook for Aligning with Your Core Values with Jenn Pike
In today’s episode, Dr. Carrie Jones is joined by Jenn Pike, A Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Yoga and Pilates Instructor, and Medical Exercise Specialist. They discuss top insights and hacks for shedding the limiting beliefs that lead to burnout and hold you back from achieving your potential. The first step to success is learning to take care of yourself.Jenn Pike is a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Yoga and Pilates Instructor, and a Medical Exercise Specialist. Jenn is a multitasking achiever who believes that being audacious can cut out the hard-wired self-limiting beliefs we all carry and lead us to simplicity and ease in all that we do. She is the founder of the Simplicity Project, and you can catch her on her YouTube channel, Simplicity TV, or on her weekly podcast of, The Simplicity Sessions. Jenn is also the author of three books, including The Simplicity Project.Learn more about Jenn Pike:Jenn’s WebsiteJenn on LinkedInJenn on InstagramJenn on YouTubeJenn’s BooksRupa Health Details:Rupa Health's WebsiteRupa Health on LinkedInRupa Health on FacebookRupa Health on InstagramRupa Health on Tik TokRupa Health on YouTubeRupa Health Reference Guide Dr. Carrie Jones on LinkedInDr. Carrie Jones on InstagramDr. Carrie Jones on TikTokIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on Spotify

Nov 24, 2022 • 45min
What’s the Difference Between Food Allergy VS Food Sensitivities with James B. LaValle
In today’s episode, Dr. Carrie Jones is joined by James LaValle, Author, Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist, and Educator. They discuss food intolerances, food allergies, and gut health. James LaValle is an internationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, board-certified clinical nutritionist, educator in integrative and precision health, and founder of Metabolic Code Enterprises. He has over thirty-five years of experience integrating natural and integrative therapies into various medical and business models. Hehas also authored sixteen e-books and twenty books, was named one of the “50 Most Influential Pharmacists” by American Druggist magazine, and was one of only nine Americans selected to serve under Senator Harkin to participate in the inaugural Dietary Supplement Education Alliance & Dietary Supplement Information Bureau.Learn more about James LaValle:James LaValler’s WebsiteJames LaValler on FacebookJames LaValler on TwitterJames LaValler's BooksMetabolic Code Enterprises WebsiteRupa Health Details:Rupa Health's WebsiteRupa Health on LinkedInRupa Health on FacebookRupa Health on InstagramRupa Health on Tik TokRupa Health on YouTubeRupa Health Reference Guide Dr. Carrie Jones on LinkedInDr. Carrie Jones on InstagramDr. Carrie Jones on TikTokIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on Spotify

Nov 17, 2022 • 59min
A Deep Dive On Fertility & Reproductive Health with Dr. Marc Sklar
In today’s episode, Dr. Carrie Jones is joined by Dr. Marc Sklar, a Fertility Expert and Founding Principal of the Reproductive Wellness Clinic. They discuss natural fertility, sperm health, egg freezing, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), and more. Dr. Marc Sklar is a fertility expert that helps couples all over the world get pregnant with his online fertility program. Also known as The Fertility Expert, he has been doing this for over twenty years and helping thousands of couples. Dr. Marc Sklar also has two functional medicine clinics in San Diego, California, where he sees over 100+ patients per week with the help of his team of four other fertility experts.Learn more about Dr. Marc Sklar:Dr. Marc Sklar’s WebsiteDr. Marc Sklar on FacebookDr. Marc Sklar on InstagramDr. Marc Sklar on YouTubeReproductive Wellness Clinic WebsiteRupa Health Details:Rupa Health's WebsiteRupa Health on LinkedInRupa Health on FacebookRupa Health on InstagramRupa Health on Tik TokRupa Health on YouTubeRupa Health Reference Guide Dr. Carrie Jones on LinkedInDr. Carrie Jones on InstagramDr. Carrie Jones on TikTokIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on Spotify

Nov 10, 2022 • 45min
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) The Root Cause of Your Gut Symptoms with Craig Strasnick
In today’s episode, Dr. Carrie Jones is joined by Craig Strasnick, President and CEO of Commonwealth Diagnostics International. They discuss small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, known as SIBO, and intestinal methanogen overgrowth, known as IMO and how the diagnostic side of GI disturbances provides important data that helps guide research and the development of therapies to help patients find relief.As the President and CEO of CDI, Craig collaborates with international academics and industry leaders to improve current gastroenterological practices. He graduated from Northeastern University with a degree in Business Administration and founded CDI in 2015 after securing the acquisition of Commonwealth Laboratories. In 2021, Forbes named Craig Strasnick and Commonwealth Diagnostics International to the Forbes Next 1000. Craig is also a Board Member of Functional Gut Diagnostics, GI Logic, and My Total Health.Learn more about Craig Strasnick:Craig Strasnick on LinkedInCraig Strasnick on ForbesCommonwealth Diagnostics International WebsiteRupa Health Details:Rupa Health's WebsiteRupa Health on LinkedInRupa Health on FacebookRupa Health on InstagramRupa Health on Tik TokRupa Health on YouTubeRupa Health Reference Guide Dr. Carrie Jones on LinkedInDr. Carrie Jones on InstagramDr. Carrie Jones on TikTokIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on Spotify

Nov 3, 2022 • 54min
The Four-Step Process for Fixing Your Fatigue and Improving Your Energy with Dr. Evan Hirsch
In today’s episode, Dr. Carrie Jones is joined by Dr. Evan Hirsch, Founder of The EnergyMD. They discuss fatigue, ten categories to examine potential causes, and Dr. Evan's four-step process to improve it.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.Learn more about Dr. Evan Hirsch:Dr. Evan Hirsch WebsiteDr. Evan Hirsch on LinkedInDr. Evan Hirsch on FacebookDr. Evan Hirsch on TwitterDr. Evan Hirsch on InstagramDr. Evan Hirsch on YouTubeFix Your Fatigue BookEnergyMD PodcastRupa Health Details:Rupa Health's WebsiteRupa Health on LinkedInRupa Health on FacebookRupa Health on InstagramRupa Health on Tik TokRupa Health on YouTubeRupa Health Reference Guide Dr. Carrie Jones on LinkedInDr. Carrie Jones on InstagramDr. Carrie Jones on TikTokIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on Spotify

Oct 27, 2022 • 53min
Long-Haul COVID: Symptoms, Latest Research, Testing, and Treatment with Dr. Nik Hedberg
In today’s episode, Dr. Carrie Jones is joined by Dr. Nik Hedberg, Founder and CEO of Hedberg Institute. They discuss the latest research and practices treating patients with long COVID.Dr. Nikolas Hedberg is the Founder and CEO of the Hedberg Institute and has been practicing functional medicine for twenty years. He authored The Complete Thyroid Health and Diet Guide, has written and published numerous functional medicine articles and has lectured at major universities and associations nationwide. Dr. Hedberg is also the Chief Medical Officer at Moss Nutrition Products, Founder of the Immune Restoration Center, and host of the Functional Medicine Research podcast.Learn more about Dr. Nik Hedberg:Dr. Nik Hedberg’s WebsiteDr. Nik Hedberg on LinkedInDr. Nik Hedberg’s BooksFunctional Medicine Research with Dr. Nikolas Hedberg PodcastHedberg Institute WebsiteMoss Nutrition Products WebsiteRupa Health Details:Rupa Health's WebsiteRupa Health on LinkedInRupa Health on FacebookRupa Health on InstagramRupa Health on Tik TokRupa Health on YouTubeRupa Health Reference Guide Dr. Carrie Jones on LinkedInDr. Carrie Jones on InstagramDr. Carrie Jones on TikTokIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on Spotify

Oct 20, 2022 • 54min
How To Be A 21st Century Man with Dr. Judson Brandeis
In today’s episode, Dr. Carrie Jones is joined by Dr. Judson Brandeis, CEO, Founder, and Chief Physician of BrandeisMD and Lead Author of The 21st Century Man. They discuss testosterone, sexual function, and how to feel great as men age.Dr. Judson Brandeis is a Board-Certified Urologist with twenty years of experience providing Urological services for adults in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2002, he helped to start the Surgical Robotics Program at the Concord Campus and started using the DaVinci surgical robot for cancer surgery five years before it was being used at Stanford and UCSF. Dr. Judson Brandeis founded BrandeisMD to focus on male sexual health and wellness.Learn more about Dr. Judson Brandeis:Dr. Judson Brandeis on LinkedInDr. Judson Brandeis on InstagramThe 21st Century Man BookBrandeisMD WebsiteBrandeisMD on YouTubeAFFIRM Science WebsiteRupa Health Details:Rupa Health's WebsiteRupa Health on LinkedInRupa Health on FacebookRupa Health on InstagramRupa Health on Tik TokRupa Health on YouTubeRupa Health Reference Guide Dr. Carrie Jones on LinkedInDr. Carrie Jones on InstagramDr. Carrie Jones on TikTokIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on Spotify

Oct 13, 2022 • 46min
What is Brain Inflammation and Is It The Cause of Your Depression and Anxiety with Dr. Robert Hedaya
In today’s episode, Dr. Carrie Jones is joined by Dr. Robert Hedaya, a Neuropsychiatrist, Clinical Professor, and Author. They discuss neuropsychiatric symptoms, brain health, brain inflammation, head trauma, and neurodegenerative conditions.Dr. Robert Hedaya is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Georgetown University Medical Center. He is a neuropsychiatrist that teaches functional medicine, psychiatry, brain health, brain inflammation, head trauma, and neurodegenerative conditions, and the founder of The Whole Psychiatry & Brain Recovery Center. Dr. Hedaya also wrote several books, including Understanding Biological Psychiatry, The Anti-depressant Survival Program, and Depression: Advancing the Treatment Paradigm.Learn more about Dr. Robert Hedaya:Dr. Robert Hedaya on LinkedInDr. Robert Hedaya on TwitterDr. Robert Hedaya on FacebookDr. Robert Hedaya’s BooksDr. Robert Hedaya on IFMDr. Robert Hedaya on WebMDThe Whole Psychiatry & Brain Recovery Center WebsiteRupa Health Details:Rupa Health's WebsiteRupa Health on LinkedInRupa Health on FacebookRupa Health on InstagramRupa Health on Tik TokRupa Health on YouTubeRupa Health Reference Guide Dr. Carrie Jones on LinkedInDr. Carrie Jones on InstagramDr. Carrie Jones on TikTokIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on Spotify