In this video, Dr. Beth discusses how Functional Medicine uses a therapeutic approach called the 5R Protocol to address digestive tract health issues and their symptoms. What are the 5Rs of the 5R Protocol: Remove Replace Re-inoculate Repair Rebalance. With the guidance of a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, the 5R Protocol can cause significant improvement in …
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What causes a hiatal hernia to flare up? What are some of the common causes of hiatal hernia flare-up episodes? Many people with a small hiatal hernia have no symptoms at all. They may never know they have the condition until it is discovered. When flare-up symptoms do occur, the most common ones arise from …
Can Hiatal Hernia Go Away on its Own? Hiatal hernia may place individuals at an increased risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. Sometimes, the stomach can become stuck in the hiatal opening. If this happens, can this condition go away on its own? Dr. Vikki answers that question. Transcript of the video One of …
Root Cause is probably one of the cleanest clinics I’ve ever been to. The clinic is sleek, chic, and definitely cares about its clients. They provide complimentary water when you walk in. They create a homey-feel as they have couches and a modern-cozy lounge area. Whenever I walk into the clinic, I feel at peace …
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Healing Your Thyroid Without Drugs A thyroid that isn’t working properly is very common. Some of the symptoms fatigue, constipation, weight gain. We know what to do to get to the Root Cause of thyroid issues. In this video, Dr. Vikki talks about an amazing success story from a patient who we have just recently …
How to Cure Eczema? This week, 2 patients who are suffering from this skin condition paid our clinic a visit. The topical medications only offered temporary relief and these patients went to us hoping we can provide a permanent solution. Certain substances or conditions may cause eczema. Dr. Vikki goes over a few of these …
My experience at Root Cause has been great! I started my functional medicine program with Dr. Rick about a year ago. I was running into issues with blood sugar management, inflammation, headaches, stress/burn out/fatigue, digestive issues, etc. Within weeks, I had gotten results back on various tests and was on track with what was causing …
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What is Hyperglycemia In this video, Dr Vikki digs deeper into the causes of elevated blood sugar levels. High blood sugar (Hyperglycemia) happens when the body has too little insulin or when the body can’t use insulin properly. Can something still be done to reverse its effects.
Acid Reflux Foods to Avoid By eliminating these acid reflux trigger foods, you may be able to control this condition and embrace a diet that makes you feel good. In this video, Dr. Vikki shares some of the most common foods that can trigger acid reflux events.
Find the Root Cause, NOT the Symptoms Dr. Rick Petersen is the co-founder of Root Cause Medical Clinic and has been treating patients for over 30 years. His approach to one’s symptoms is unique. He looks for WHY your body is reacting and causing symptoms. He looks deeper into the issue and find the root …