What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
"What's the Root Cause?" is brought to you by Root Cause Medical Clinic, featuring Dr. Vikki Petersen—renowned doctor, functional medicine expert, author of "Hiatal Hernia Syndrome" and host of a highly popular YouTube channel.
Dr. Vikki Petersen and her team of clinicians provide cutting-edge solutions in gut health, hiatal hernia syndrome, nutrition, food, hormones, genetics, lifestyle, and more.
You don’t have to accept feeling unwell or struggling with chronic health issues. Your body has the power to heal, and with the right approach, reversing many health conditions is possible. We're here to help you do just that.
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- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 11 minutes
- Episodes
- 120
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Why You Feel Dizzy or Nauseous when You Poop
Why do you feel dizzy or nauseous when you poop and is it normal?
It's not normal and it's called a vasovagal response.
Your vagus nerve gets irritated when you bear down and in response …
As a Patient are You a Lion or a Lamb?
Regarding your healthcare, are you a lion or a lamb?
A lamb goes docilely along taking whatever drugs your doctor gives you, never questioning if there's a better way, or more importantl…
Hiatal Hernia Seriously Impacts Your Digestion
Hiatal Hernias are common, but certainly not normal and not innocuous.
They typically begin with acid reflux and when that continues, the ongoing pressure on your stomach causes the stom…
Is GERD really a Hiatal Hernia?
Are GERD and Hiatal Hernia the same thing? Does on cause the other? Let's discuss.
First let's define our terms: A Hiatal Hernia is when part of your stomach moves upwards above your dia…
Excessive Burping? The Vagus Nerve Link to Anxiety & Reflux
Burping is normal until it isn't. It isn't normal to have a lot of burping and it isn't normal to feel uncomfortable such that you wish you could burp. And it's definitely not normal to…
Alternative to Beta Blockers - a Natural Solution!
Are you taking a beta blocker? It's one of the most prescribed drugs in the U.S., so you're in very good company. But perhaps you don't have heart failure or high blood pressure. Perhap…
Why You have Heart Palpitations
The connection between your stomach and your heart (called gastro-cardiac reflex) is a real one that's been well documented. Even though the connection is understood, you may very well …
Surviving Hiatal Hernia During the Holidays
If you suffer from Hiatal Hernia Syndrome and its attendant symptoms of reflux, GERD, bloating, burping, stomach pressure, heart palpitations, shortness of breath and anxiety.... yes, a…
Hiatal Hernia Affects Detox of your Gut
The human body is an incredible machine. Did you know that you have something called the migrating motor complex (MMC) which is a pattern of rhythmic contractions that occur in your sto…
Shortness of Breath is a Stomach Issue!
If the symptom has occurred concurrently with heart palpitations or a panic attach, you've likely ended up in the ER or Urgent Care, worried for your life. Once tests have been done and…
Is Body Fat Making You Sick?
The body fat you can’t see is making you sick!
We know that excess body fat is a problem, but I think you'll be amazed to learn of a type of body fat that only involves a small amount of…
Heart Rate Variability, your Heart and Mood
Heart rate variability (HRV) is a measure of your body's adaptive capacity and resilience to challenge or stress. Specifically it is a sign of resilience of your autonomic nervous syste…
Reset Your Vagus Nerve - Hiatal Hernia Syndrome
There are a variety of symptoms that could be caused by an imbalance of your vagus nerve. Your vagus nerve is not only your longest cranial nerve, but it more parts of your body than yo…
Losing muscle tone? Here’s the solution!
Is you're a woman and losing muscle tone and strength I've got some good news for you. If you've been noticing a decrease in your muscle tone along with an increase in fat gain with age…
Heart Rate Variability, your Heart and Mood
Heart rate variability (HRV) is a measure of your body's adaptive capacity and resilience to challenge or stress. Specifically it is a sign of resilience of your autonomic nervous syste…
Shortness of Breath is a Stomach Issue
Your Shortness of Breath IS a stomach issue!
If you've suffered from labored breathing, air hunger, breathlessness and the like, you know how concerning it can be. You may have difficul…
Heart Palpitations ARE a Stomach Issue
If you have acid reflux or GERD and also suffer from heart palpitations, this data is for you.
Back in the early 1900s, Ludwig von Roemheld coined the Roemheld Syndrome where he describe…
Does Water Cause You To Lose Weight?
We know that being hydrated is a good idea, but where did the recommendation for 8 glasses of water come from?
How much water do we really need and does it affect your weight?
Drinking wa…
Can You Get Rid Of Type 2 Diabetes Forever?
Can you really "cure" type 2 diabetes? Can you keep your blood sugar stable and "wake up" your pancreas even if you've had the disease for a decade?
The answer is "yes" per Dr Roy Taylor…
Hiatal Hernia And Heart Palpatations
Is your stomach causing your heart palpitations? Probably yes. Finally a cardiologist confirms the association between hiatal hernia and heart palpitations. Watch Dr. Vikki new video on…