

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 6, 2022 • 44min
How Does Mental Health Play a Role in Nutrition and Diet and Vice Versa with Dr. Antonella Aguilera-Ruiz, the Head of Clinical Program at Peace of Mind
In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Anthony Crifase is joined by Dr. Antonella Aguilera-Ruiz, the Head of the Clinical Program at Peace of Mind and a Naturopathic Doctor at Wild Lemon Health. They discuss how nutrition and diet influence mental health issues and vice versa, the importance of choosing the right type of therapy, and how our body systems connect and impact each other.Learn more about Dr. Antonella:Dr. Antonella on LinkedInDr. Antonella’s WebsiteDr. Antonella on InstagramPeace of Mind on LinkedInPeace of Mind's WebsiteWild Lemon Health's WebsiteDr. Antonella on IFMRupa 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 23, 2021 • 54min
Adrenal Fatigue and HPA Axis Dysfunction with Nathan Bridges, Clinical Support Manager at Sanesco International
In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Anthony Crifase is joined by Nathan Bridges, Clinical Support Manager at Sanesco International. They discuss the differences between adrenal fatigue and HPA axis dysfunction, the most common root causes, the role of parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems, and the types of tests to identify adrenal fatigue and HPA axis dysfunction.Learn more about Nathan Bridges:Nathan on LinkedInSanesco on LinkedInSanesco on TwitterSanesco on FacebookSanesco's 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, 2021 • 59min
Environmental and Food Allergens with Dr. Chris Meletis, Clinical Science Educator at US Biotek Laboratories
Dr. Chris Meletis is the clinical science educator at US BioTek Laboratories, the educational consultant at Fairhaven Health, and the scientific advisor at Trace Minerals Research company. He was the dean and chief medical officer at the National College of Natural Medicine for seven years and has authored eighteen books and over 200 nationally published articles included on the PubMed database.The differences in allergens - immediate vs delayed-type allergensHow allergens impact your health and quality of lifeThe problems with going gluten-freeHow unwanted chemicals sneak into our day-to-day lifeWhat tests you should choose to determine allergiesHow to treat and "detox" from allergiesOrder tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/Follow Rupa Health! 👇Rupa Health's WebsiteRupa Health on LinkedInRupa Health on FacebookRupa Health on InstagramRupa Health on Tik TokRupa Health on YouTubeRupa Health Reference Guide Learn more about Dr. Chris Meletis:Dr. Meletis's LinkedInDr. Meletis's WebsiteDr. Meletis's BooksDr. Meletis's Articles on US BioTekAbout Dr. Meletis on WebMDIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on Spotify

Nov 4, 2021 • 46min
Hormonal Imbalances with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth, Founder and Medical Director of the Boulder Longevity Institute
Along with her twenty-five years of practice in non-surgical orthopedics and her Stanford-affiliated Fellowship in Sports and Spine Medicine, Dr. Yurth has received her American Board of Anti-Aging/Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM) Board Certification from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), a Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (FAARM), and an Advanced Fellowship in Anti-Aging Regenerative and Functional Medicine (FAARFM). She has also completed an Advanced Fellowship in Epigenetic and Human Potential Medicine.In this episode, we cover a range of subjects inlcuding:The most common root causes of hormone imbalances.Why hormonal imbalances happen and what you can do to head them offHow to detect hormonal imbalances before they get badStandard vs optimal hormonal rangesTreatment options available for women to address hormone imbalancesOrder tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/Follow Rupa Health! 👇Rupa Health's WebsiteRupa Health on LinkedInRupa Health on FacebookRupa Health on InstagramRupa Health on Tik TokRupa Health on YouTubeRupa Health Reference Guide Learn more about Dr. Elizabeth Yurth:Dr. Elizabeth Yurth on LinkedIn Dr. Elizabeth Yurth on InstagramBoulder Longevity Institute's Website Dr. Yurth’s articles on Boulder LongevityAbout Dr. Yurth on Spermidine LifeAbout Dr. Yurth on A4MIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on Spotify

Oct 21, 2021 • 36min
Fertility with Dr. Dan Kalish, DC, IFMCP, Founder at Kalish Institute
Dr. Daniel Kalish, the visionary behind the Kalish Institute, has established an esteemed online training program devoted to cultivating Functional Medicine practices. Since its inception in 2006, the Kalish Institute has been instrumental in shaping practice models for over 1,000 practitioners worldwide. Learn more about amino acids, mitochondria, and cellular repair by checking out the key takeaways of this episode or the transcript below.1. The importance of amino acids in protein synthesis and overall health2. The difference between non-essential amino acids (and why it matters for your health)3. The steps you should take to fix amino acid deficiencies4. How to improve your mitochondrial health5. Why building and maintaining muscle mass is SO critical for aging wellOrder tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/Follow Rupa Health! 👇Rupa Health's WebsiteRupa Health on LinkedInRupa Health on FacebookRupa Health on InstagramRupa Health on Tik TokRupa Health on YouTubeRupa Health Reference Guide Learn more about Dr. Dan Kalish:Dr. Dan Kalish on LinkedIn Kalish Institute's Website If you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on Spotify

Oct 6, 2021 • 49min
GI Health with Dr. Cheryl Burdette, NP, Co-Founder at Dunwoody Labs
Cheryl Burdette, ND, is the Co-founder of precision point diagnostics, a functional laboratory with a focus on gut-based health, and the founder of PersonalogiX Health Academy, an Educational Initiative. She is on the board of advisors for Xymogen and completed her residency at Cancer Treatment Centers of America and the Family Health and Wellness Center. While practicing in Atlanta, GA, she worked at a laboratory for nutritional and metabolic testing. If you want to discover more about gastrointestinal health, check out this episode! Here's some of what you'll learn:1. What causes gastrointestinal disorders and what should you avoid doing?2. What happens in the gut won’t stay in the gut! Understanding body-wide impacts of poor gut health.3. What’s the deal with Leaky Gut? A quick dive.4. Understanding the ecosystem that calls your body home and keeps you healthy5. A step-by-step guide on fixing your gut health issuesOrder tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/Follow Rupa Health! 👇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 TikTokLearn more about Dr. Cheryl Burdette Dr. Burdette on LinkedInDr. Burdette’s WebsiteDr. Burdette on WebMDAdvanced Med Academy’s WebsiteDr. Burdette’s Course on Invivo HealthcareIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on Spotify

Oct 6, 2021 • 43min
Food Sensitivities with Brandy Zachary, DC, IFMCP, Clinical Director at Body Love Cafe
In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Anthony Crifase is joined by Brandy Zachary, DC, IFMCP, Clinical Director at Body Love Cafe. They discuss the root cause of food sensitivities, the difference between food sensitivities and allergies and the future of food sensitivity treatment.Learn more about Brandy Zachary:Brandy Zachary on LinkedInBody Love Cafe 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:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple PodcastFollow on Spotify


