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Do you struggle with overweight? Are you hungry all the time, never feeling satisfied even after you eat? Do you crave sugar or alcohol and truly feel addicted? Are cravings overwhelming for you despite your own “good sense” of knowing better? It’s not about will and it’s not about discipline What’s the secret? It’s about […]
Read More Genetic Factors in Weight Management Dr. Vikki Petersen explains that genetics can play a significant role in weight gain and cravings. Certain genetic defects can make it difficult to lose weight, despite a healthy diet and exercise. By identifying these genetic defects through a simple mouth swab test, Dr. Vikki Petersen can help you understand […]
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“I came to see Drs. Petersen and Root Cause Medical Clinic after several months of feeling horrid. I mean – exhausted, sick, sad, horrid. I had no energy at all, I was a physical wreck: my diabetes was completely out of control. Doctor visits, ER trips, and time off for illness were ruining my life. […]
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“When I came to Root Cause Medical Clinic it was because of the lack of guidance from my regular doctor. I found the doctors here to be very helpful in guiding me about my diet. Being close to 200 lbs and not feeling as well as I could, they brought me to a level where […]
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“In March of 2004, I weighed 216 lbs. I had been on Weight Watcher’s for 6 months and struggled to lose 12 lbs. I knew that I needed to exercise but I had a fast-paced job and didn’t have the energy at the end of the day to even lift a toothpick. I felt burned […]
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“Conventional medicine kept pronouncing me healthy, but I knew there was something terribly wrong. I had to go through five doctors before I found the doctors at Root Cause Medical, who immediately identified the root cause of my problems as gluten intolerance. During the second half of my 50′s, I was feeling constant pain–traveling joint […]
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“Since starting menopause, I was gaining weight and feeling uncomfortable and different. My weight went up regularly (about a pound every 2 months) no matter what I did to prevent it. Even working out 5 days a week did not make a difference. I had to buy all new clothes to accommodate my increasing weight […]
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“Let’s face it. Eating is a habit and not one we can break. With the help of Root Cause, I have reduced my weight significantly and I am 5 lbs. away from my goal. Root Cause Medical Center has taught me what items in my diet are important and what I need to do to […]
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“I was a mess. I felt really old, struggling to get through the day. I got “summer colds” 5 and 6 times a year, in spring, summer, and fall. Most of those times, I had to take a few days off from work. I hated to drive at night, oncoming headlights made my eyes hurt […]
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“I wanted to thank Root Cause Medical Clinic and Dr. Preeti for helping me achieve outstanding results under your weight loss program. I first came to Root Cause Medical Clinic over two years ago. My main reason for coming was chronic fatigue. I was sleeping up to 12 hours per night and unable to make […]
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