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.
Have questions about your health? Contact us today at 727-335-0400 or visit RootCauseMedicalClinics.com.
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- 2018 - 2025
The Symptoms of Hiatal Hernia Syndrome
Hiatal Hernia Syndrome can be composed of a variety of symptoms that are severe and can result in visits to the ER. Most often patients I meet have had one or more ER visits because the…
7 Steps To Prevent Dementia And Alzheimers
No matter your age, it's not too soon.
7 Steps:
1. Physical activity - especially resistance training to build lean muscle
2. Healthy diet - think Mediterranean diet and especially avoid h…
Weight Loss Drugs - Healthy or Dangerous?
Ozempic, Wegovy - both are weight loss drugs who's active ingredient is semiglutide.
Fast weight loss has always been a bad idea and these drugs continue to prove the point.
Weight reboun…
Is there Gluten in Your Greens Drink?
Green drinks can be great to augment your veggie consumption, but I have a BIG warning for you if you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
The particulars are in the video, but suf…
How Can a Small Hiatal Hernia Cause a lot of Pain?
Hiatal Hernias are interesting in that larger hernias don't necessarily cause more intense symptoms. Factually, small hernias can still cause misery with everything from shortness of br…
Do You Suffer From A Sliding Hiatal Hernia?
A sliding hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm into the chest cavity. It is the most common type of hiatal hernia. Sliding hiatal hern…
Bad Side Effects Of Antacids
Antacids are medications that are commonly used to neutralize stomach acid and provide relief from symptoms such as heartburn, indigestion, and acid reflux. While antacids can be effect…
Hiatal Hernia Syndrome | There is a Cure
In this webinar by Dr. Vikki Petersen, you will get a deeper understanding on what a hiatal hernia is, how we have had success treating it and the best solution for you.
Get lasting rel…
9 Things About Sleep That Will Blow Your Mind
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 reaso…
The Best Anti-Aging Secret
NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a molecule that is essential for many biological processes in the body.
Some of the key benefits of NAD+ include:
Energy production: NAD+ play…
Stool Tests, Do You Need One?
Stool tests can provide important information about a person's digestive and overall health. Some of the key benefits of stool tests include:
Detecting gastrointestinal disorders: Stool …
Hiatal Hernia Syndrome vs. Hiatal Hernia
The distinction between Hiatal Hernia and Hiatal Hernia Syndrome is critical to your health.If you don't have a visualized hiatal hernia on a scope, you can be told you don't have Hiata…
Do You Struggle With PCOS?
Do you struggle with PCOS? The solution is a natural one.
PCOS affects about 20% of women in child-bearing age. Symptoms of PCOS include infertility, cysts on the ovaries, hair loss (mal…
Why Your Hiatal Hernia is Misdiagnosed!
This is a very common situation that I find a lot of our patients in. Depending on your symptoms whether it be heart palpitations, anxiety, stomach issues, feeling out of breath - there…
Why does Celiac Disease Remain so Undiagnosed?
There's a reason why so many are confused about celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. Doctors wrongly assess their patients and you deserve better. If you are feeling symptoms after ea…
Is Intermittent Fasting the Answer to Your Health Problems?
Research shows that some hours of fasting (not starving!) can create great health benefits for heart disease, diabetes, obesity and degenerative brain diseases. Is it right for you? Fin…
What is Mood Food??
What we put in our mouths affects our mood.
Certainly, many have experienced this if they have over-indulged in sugary foods. Case in point: kids who've had too much sugar tend to get re…
What Are the 4 Factors of Migraine?
Migraine is a genetic neurological condition that causes some brain cells to fatigue much easier than they are supposed to. When brain cells fatigue they can no longer appropriately do …
What is Hashimoto's Thyroiditis? Can it be Reversed?
Suffering from mysterious symptoms and your primary care physician just can't seem to figure out why? Find out what Dr. Vikki has to say about Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and see if this a…
Why Should Vitamin K be paired with Vitamin D?
We've learned a lot about the importance of balancing our vitamin D3 and K2 levels. Find out the best form of vitamin K2, what foods contain it naturally, the difference between vitami…