Sleep is incredibly important for our overall health and well-being. During sleep, our body goes through important restorative processes that help us function at our best. Some key reasons why sleep is important are restoration, repair, physical health, Mental clarity, and performance. Overall, getting adequate sleep is essential for our physical and mental health, and …
Sleep Trouble
Gut microbiota plays an important role in the bidirectional communication between the gut and the central nervous system. Mounting evidence suggests that gut microbiota can influence the brain function via neuroimmune and neuroendocrine pathways as well as the nervous system. The human gut microbiome can influence health through the brain-gut-microbiome axis. Growing evidence suggests that …
Seratonin is a chemical messenger that’s believed to act as a mood stabilizer. It’s said to help produce healthy sleeping patterns as well as boost your mood. Do you know how to increase this very important chemical? Well, it starts with your gut. 70% of your seratonin is created in your microbiome. Let’s dive deeper …
There are a lot of benefits to doing a cold plunge, from boosting your energy, immune system, better sleep and overall strengthens your body. It’s one of my favorite at-home tips to feel your best. Give this a try and let me know what you think. If you need a health consultation, give me a …
I have been a patient with Root Cause for many years. The doctors and specialists have worked with me and never deserted me while I worked to improve my health. I have found many things in my lifestyle that had created barriers to my particular body’s health. I have left those things behind! While I …
Root Cause Patient Looks Forward to the Next 30 Years of His Life! Read More »
How Much Sleep is Needed to Live Longer? In this video Dr. Vikki reviews what is the ideal number of hours you should sleep to increase longevity. You will also learn how to lessen your risk of cancer, and protect your brain from Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline. Do you want to ensure you do not …
Neck pain, back and foot pain, along with insomnia, all resolved Sarah L shares her success with resolving a long list of complaints that she had suffered with for years. Initially Sarah’s husband came to the clinic for digestive problems and experienced great success. Sarah wasn’t sure her problems could be helped but decided it …
Neck pain, back and foot pain, along with insomnia, all resolved Read More »
The fact that insufficient sleep increases your risk of diabetes cannot be argued. Studies conducted over 30 years confirm it. But why does this happen? And how quickly can it happen? I review a study that I think will boggle your mind! There are two key ways this can happen and I describe both in …
“When I first arrived at Root Cause Medical Clinic my nights of sound sleep did not exist. After the initial assessment and treatment started I was getting a full night’s sleep within 2 weeks. As human nature goes, when you start feeling better you tend to ignore taking care of yourself. But the care I’ve …
I was getting a full night’s sleep within 2 weeks! Read More »
“Since seeing Dr. Petersen I feel that my health is now perfect. When I first came in my sleep at night was about 3 hours total. I also had back pain. These things are now fine. It’s really nice to wake up and the clock says 7 A.M. instead of 3 A.M. Dr. Petersen also …