In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we discuss how mold and mycotoxins could be the reasons behind your fatigue, brain fog, hormone issues, and more.They dive into:How Do Mold and Mycotoxins Affect Our Bodies?Mold and Mycotoxins SymptomsMold TreatmentDr. Jill Crista is a leading expert at the forefront of mold-related illness diagnosis and treatment. She is also an acclaimed author, specializing in neuroinflammatory conditions such as mold sickness, PANDAS/PANS, and brain injury.Guest' Details:Dr. Crista’s WebsiteDr. Crista on FacebookDr. Crista on InstagramDr. Crista on YouTubeDr. Crista’s BooksFollow Rupa Health! 👇Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeRupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine

In this special episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we interviewed top pediatric experts to answer your questions on allergies, asthma, nutrition, natural remedies, supplements, and holistic approaches to support your child's well-being with Dr. Michelle Perro, Dr. Elana Roumell, Dr. Chris Magryta, Dr. Elisa Song, Dr. Shiela Kilbane, and Dr. Madiha Saeed. You’ll hear us discuss:How to choose the right vitamins for your childrenNatural solutions to get rid of allergies and asthmaBest foods and supplements for happier and healthier childrenThe importance of improving your child's emotional well-beingDr. Michelle has spent nearly four decades as a pediatrician and 20 years as an Integrative Medical Physician. She is the Co-Author of What's Making Our Children Sick? How Industrial Food is Causing an Epidemic of Chronic Disease and What Parents (and Doctors) Can Do About It and the Co-Founder and Executive Director of GMO Science.Dr. Elana is a Pediatric Naturopathic Doctor and mother of 3 with a mission to teach moms how to safely be a “Doctor Mom!” She loves to teach moms how to transform their fear, panic, and overwhelm when their child gets sick into feeling calm, competent, confident, and well-equipped with the right tools to prevent illness and treat it wisely. Dr. Elana is also the co-host of the popular podcast, The “Doctor Mom” podcast. With almost 2 million downloads, she loves to help support and inspire moms around the world.Dr. Chris has been practicing medicine in North Carolina for 24 years. He is an Integrative Pediatrician at Salisbury Pediatric Associates and the Medical Director of Standard Process. Additionally, Dr. Chris serves as the Chairman of Children First of North Carolina and hosts Dr. M’s Women and Children First podcast.Dr. Elisa is a holistic pediatrician and pediatric functional medicine expert who has helped over 1,000 children thrive by combining conventional pediatrics with functional medicine, homeopathy, essential oils, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is the Founder of Healthy Kids Happy Kids, as well as the Founder and Holistic Pediatrician at Whole Family Wellness.Dr. Shiela is an Integrative Pediatrician and a pioneer in the field of integrative pediatric health. She is the Creator of the 7 Steps to Healthy Kids, Happy Moms Course, and Author of Healthy Kids, Happy Moms books, where she dives into the root causes of common childhood illnesses.Dr. Madiha is a Board-Certified Family Physician, also known as the HolisticMom on social media. She practices what she preaches with her five children, who host The Holistic Kids Show podcast. Dr. Madiha has authored nine books, and her children have just submitted their book to the publisher, The Teen Health Revolution.Labs Mentioned:Nutrient TestsSerum IgE TestGuest Details:Dr. Michelle Perro’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, BookDr. Elana Roumell’s Website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, PodcastDr. Chris Magryta’s LinkedIn, Facebook, Podcast, BookDr. Elisa Song’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, BookDr. Shiela Kilbane’s Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, BookDr. Madiha Saeed’s Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, Books, PodcastRupa Health Details:Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeRupa Health Reference Guide & MagazineDr. Kate Kresge’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube & TwitterDr. Kate Kresge on PodcastTimestamps04:29 - How to Choose the Right Vitamins for Your Children08:35 - The Gut Tests Every Parent Should Know About10:08 - Is Your Baby’s Formula Safe?15:58 - Top 3 Natural Solutions to Get Rid of Allergies24:20 - Effective Non-Steroid Asthma Treatments 29:27 - Safe Supplements for Gut Health and Tackling Inflammation35:47 - Top Foods and Supplements for a Happier, Healthier Kid

In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Bland talks about immunometabolism, the long-term effects of COVID-19 on our immune system, chronic fatigue syndrome, your cardiovascular health, and much more.They dive into:Understanding immune rejuvenationWeak immune system and COVID-19The chronic fatigue syndromePost-COVID cardiac effectsDr. 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.” In the early 1980s, Dr. Bland was hand-selected by two-time Nobel Laureate Dr. Linus Pauling to serve as Director of Nutritional Research at the Linus Pauling Institute of Science and 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. Dr. Bland is a fellow of both the American College of Nutrition, where he is a certified nutrition specialist and the Association for Clinical Biochemistry.Guest Details:Dr. Jeffrey Bland’s Website, LinkedIn,  Twitter,  Facebook, Instagram, & YouTubeDr. Jeffrey Bland’s BooksPersonalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute WebsiteBig Bold Health WebsiteThe Institute for Functional Medicine WebsiteCardiometabolic Function EventFollow Rupa Health! 👇Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeRupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine

In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we explore the perimenopausal transition and its impact on women's health with Dr. Stacy Sims. You’ll hear us discuss:Understanding and managing the perimenopausal transitionExercise and nutrition in perimenopauseWhat type of HIIT is your secret weapon for supporting hormonesThe benefits of resistance training and HIIT in perimenopause for bones and brain Why your protein intake needs to change after 30Dr. Sims is a pioneering exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist dedicated to transforming women's exercise nutrition and performance. With research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, she focuses on advancing female athlete health and challenging outdated practices to improve research on women. Dr. Sims has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers and several influential books, including ROAR and Next Level.Guest Details:Dr. Stacy Sims’ Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, Facebook, TikTokDr. Stacy Sims’ BooksRupa Health Details:Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeRupa Health Reference Guide & MagazineDr. Carrie Jones’ Website, LinkedIn, Instagram & TikTokTimestamps03:15 - The Secrets of Perimenopause07:03 - What type of  HIIT Is Your Secret Weapon to Supporting Hormones11:46 - The Impact of Heavy Lifting and HIIT on Women's Health15:42 - Will Fasting Before Your Workout Sabotage Your Fitness Goals?19:20 - Why Your Protein Intake Needs to Change After 3023:16 - Amino Acids, Creatine, and Protein Powder27:48 - 3 Key Strategies to Manage Perimenopause33:55 - Where Can You Find Dr. Stacy Sims?

Dr. Nathan Goodyear is the medical director of a holistic cancer healing center in Arizona, focusing on integrative therapies. He discusses the importance of personalized cancer treatment, emphasizing the role of lab testing and lifestyle changes. The conversation highlights the benefits of high-dose vitamin C, dispelling myths about its use in cancer care. Dr. Goodyear also explores the emotional aspects of cancer treatment, advocating for a holistic approach that combines hope with innovative therapies to improve patient outcomes.

In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we dive into Alzheimer's, dementia, and brain health with Max Lugavere and Chris Newhard. You’ll hear us discuss:The inspiration behind Little Empty BoxesMyths and truths about dementiaWhy by 2050 150 million people will have Alzheimer'sWhat really causes brain damageWhy there’s no one-size-fits-all diet for brain healthHow building muscle increases longevity and brain healthMax is a health and science journalist, filmmaker, and bestselling author. He wrote the Genius trilogy, which includes Genius Foods, Genius Kitchen, and The Genius Life. Max also hosts The Genius Life podcast, a leading health and wellness show in the US, and has appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience, The Rachael Ray Show, The Today Show, and PBS’s Brief but Spectacular.Chris is a filmmaker from Philadelphia who has built his career as a cinematographer and director. In 2017, he founded Booklight, a production company focused on documentary and narrative work. His diverse experience includes directing music videos for artists like Sia, Maroon 5, and Jessie J.Chris and Max recently worked together on the Little Empty Boxes documentary, which highlights Max's efforts to slow his mother's (Kathy Lugavare) dementia. The film offers an honest look at Kathy's journey and the challenges Max faces as he does everything he can to support her.Labs Mentioned:Amyloid-Beta Ratio of 42/40Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)Insulin ResistanceGlucose LevelsHigh Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP)HomocysteineOmega-3 IndexComplete Blood Count (CBC)Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)Lipid PanelGuest Details:Max Lugavere’s Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, BooksThe Genius Life PodcastChris Newhard’s Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, XBooklight Film Company WebsiteLittle Empty Boxes DocumentaryRupa Health Details:Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeRupa Health Reference Guide & MagazineDr. Kate Kresge’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube & TwitterDr. Kate Kresge on PodcastTimestamps02:37 - The “Heart” of Little Empty Boxes08:09 - Shattering Myths About Dementia and Offering Hope11:37 - The Statistics You Need to Know About Alzheimer's14:24 - What Really Causes Brain Damage17:31 - The Diet Dilemma18:55 - The Groundbreaking Alzheimer's Research That Was All a Fraud24:22 - Why Nearly All Alzheimer's Drug Research Has Failed27:24 - Essential Biomarkers You Need to Check Now29:41 - The Personal Tragedy That Inspired The Genius Life Book32:52 - Why There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Diet for Brain Health41:05 - Think You’re Eating Healthy?42:22 - How Building Muscle Increases Longevity and Brain Health47:57 - Life-Changing Tips on Managing Stress and Boosting Brain Health54:52 - Where Can You Find Max and Chris?

In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Christian Gonzalez answers all your questions about Neo Emotional Release Therapy.They dive into:Understanding emotional releaseConnecting to your body and emotionsBodily maps of emotionsDr. Christian Gonzalez’s pieces of adviceDr. Christian Gonzalez, aka Dr. G, is the Co-Founder of The Swell Score and Host of Heal Thy Self, a top 100 health and wellness podcast worldwide. He completed his Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2014. Upon graduation, he completed his residency at the Cancer Treatment Center of America in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he found a passion for helping people optimize their health in preventing chronic disease. Dr. G has been featured in countless media outlets, including MSN, the LA Times, Shape, and more.Guest' Details:Dr. Christian Gonzalez’s WebsiteDr. Christian Gonzalez’s LinkedInDr. Christian Gonzalez’s FacebookDr. Christian Gonzalez’s TwitterDr. Christian Gonzalez’s InstagramDr. Christian Gonzalez’s YouTubeDr. Christian Gonzalez’s eBooksThe Swell Score WebsiteHeal Thy Self PodcastFollow Rupa Health! 👇Rupa Health's WebsiteRupa Health on LinkedInRupa Health on FacebookRupa Health on InstagramRupa Health on Tik TokRupa Health on YouTubeRupa Health Reference GuideRupa Health Magazine

In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we discuss the importance of nitric oxide in sexual health, especially for women, with Dr. Nicole Beurkens. You’ll hear us discuss:The role of nitric oxide in women's sexual healthSleep apnea and nitric oxideHow to support nitric oxide production through diet, supplementation, and exerciseHow to test your nitric oxide levelsDr. Nicole is a world-leading holistic child psychologist with a 25-year career dedicated to helping parents with practical, research-based strategies for addressing children's attention, anxiety, mood, and behavior challenges. She runs a multi-disciplinary evaluation and treatment clinic and is a best-selling author, published researcher, award-winning therapist, sought-after speaker, and international consultant.Labs MentionedBlood TestingSaliva TestGuest Details:Dr. Nicole Beurkens’ Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, Facebook, TikTokBerkeley Life WebsiteLife Will Get Better BookThe Better Behavior ShowRupa Health Details:Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeRupa Health Reference Guide & MagazineDr. Carrie Jones’ Website, LinkedIn, Instagram & TikTokTimestamps03:46 - Why Nitric Oxide is the Ultimate Game-Changer for Your Body 05:36 - How Nitric Oxide Transforms Your Health from Head to Toe09:04 - The Age-Defying Power of Nitric Oxide17:31 - Sleep Apnea and Nitric Oxide20:23 - How Boosting Blood Flow Can Boost Your Health and Sex Life24:15 - Why Menopause Might Be Messing with Your Sex Life28:20 - The 10-Second Test That Shows If Your Nitric Oxide Levels Are Sabotaging Your Health33:34 - Essential Tip for Boosting Your Nitric Oxide Levels39:14 - Why High Doses of L-Arginine Might Be Harming Your Heart43:25 - Berkeley Life’s Daily Kit for a Balanced Microbiome48:19 - Where Can You Find Dr. Nicole Beurkens?

In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we discuss how mold and mycotoxins in your home could secretly be the reason behind your brain fog, hormone issues, and autoimmune diseases and what you can do about it.They dive into:How Can You Tell You Have Mold in Your House?Minimizing the Mold ImpactWhat to Look for When Replacing the Filter in Your HVAC System?The Correct Remediation ApproachAs the President of HomeCleanse, formerly known as, All American Restoration and Author of The Mold Medic: An Expert's Guide on Mold Removal, Michael focuses on giving people the resources they need to overcome poor air quality and create a safe home environment. His proprietary Home Detox method is an alternative remediation protocol that removes mold sources and contamination.Guest Details:Michael’s WebsiteMichael on LinkedInMichael on FacebookMichael on InstagramMichael on TwitterMichael on YouTubeMichael’s BookHomeCleanse WebsiteMold Talks PodcastFollow Rupa Health! 👇Rupa Health's WebsiteRupa Health on LinkedInRupa Health on FacebookRupa Health on InstagramRupa Health on Tik TokRupa Health on YouTubeRupa Health Reference GuideRupa Health Magazine

In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we navigate the use and benefits of essential oils in medicine with Dr. Sarah LoBisco. You’ll hear us discuss:The therapeutic and healing potential of essential oils in medicineWhy essential oils are a natural alternative for wellness and healingThe benefits and uses of essential oilsHow to use essential oils safely and effectively for optimal healthDr. Sarah is a licensed naturopathic and certified functional medicine practitioner with 20 years of experience in holistic healthcare. Her training spans naturopathic and functional medicine, therapeutic essential oils, nutraceuticals, herbs, whole food supplements, nutritional medicine, and mind-body therapies. Guest Details:Dr. Sarah LoBisco’s Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTubeYoung Living Essential Oils WebsiteBreakFree Medicine BookRupa Health Details:Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeRupa Health Reference Guide & MagazineDr. Kate Kresge’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube & TwitterDr. Kate Kresge on PodcastTimestamps02:24 - Why Clinicians Should Embrace Essential Oils03:16 - The Essential Oils Truth You Need to Know04:45 - How Essential Oils Affect Mood and Pain Sensation08:02 - The Most Effective Essential Oils and How to Use Them Safely13:16 - How Synthetic Scents Could Be Harming Your Brain and Health15:45 - Essential Oils for a Healthier Home20:41 - Why Lavender Essential Oil Could Be as Effective as Prescription Anxiety Medications24:22 - Must-Have Essential Oils for a Healthier Home and Life31:12 - Supercharge Nutrient Absorption and Boost Your Health33:22 - The Secret Remedies for Digestive Discomfort36:37 - What You Must Know Before Buying Essential Oils39:21 - Essential Oils for Kids40:42 - How Scents Can Boost Your Immune System and Memory42:28 - How essential oils affect your microbiome44:53 - Where Can You Find Dr. Sarah LoBisco?