The Root Cause Medicine Podcast

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How Do You Know if You Have Mold in Your Home with Michael Rubino Aug 25, 2022

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The Root Cause Medicine Podcast is created by Rupa Health, the best way to order, track & get results from 30+ lab companies in one place. In today’s episode, Dr. Carrie Jones is joined by Michael Rubino, Founder and President of HomeCleanse. They discuss how mold and mycotoxins in your home could secretly be the reason behind your brain fog, hormone issues, and autoimmune diseases and what you can do about it. Key Takeaways: 1. How Can You Tell You Have Mold in Your House? Typically, the gold standard for identifying mold is an air test. But recent studies show that an air sample three feet away from a mold source misses it. The best way is to screen the house by testing the dust. 2. Minimizing the Mold Impact. Inhalation is one of the most exposed systems of our bodies. People inhale diverse particles all the time, including mold ones. It's impossible to protect ourselves 100%. But we should be aware of these issues and find the best solutions to limit high levels of mold exposure. The goal is not zero, but to keep it under control. 3. What to Look for When Replacing the Filter in Your HVAC System? Every filter has an efficiency rating. You can trace that efficiency down to how small a particle will limit from coming in. MERV 16 filters will stop the smallest particle possible at this current stage. The challenge with HVAC is the thicker the filter, the more it restricts the airflow, which can cause other problems. So, you need something that allows the air to pass through and stops different particle sizes. 4. The Correct Remediation Approach. Remediation is basically making the necessary repairs and improvements to a home that will stop and prevent issues from happening. It also includes removing the living organisms, producing particles and toxins, reproducing rapidly, and then removing those particles and toxins from your environment. As the President of HomeCleanse, formerly known as, All American Restoration and Author of The Mold Medic: An Expert's Guide on Mold Removal, Michael focuses on giving people the resources they need to overcome poor air quality and create a safe home environment. His proprietary Home Detox method is an alternative remediation protocol that removes mold sources and contamination.

Are Mold/Mycotoxins the Cause of Your Fatigue, Brain Fog, and Skin Rashes with Dr. Jill Crista Aug 18, 2022

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The Root Cause Medicine Podcast is created by Rupa Health, the best way to order, track & get results from 30+ lab companies in one place. In today’s episode, Dr. Carrie Jones is joined by Dr. Jill Crista, a Naturopathic Doctor and Author. Leading Expert at the Forefront of Mold-Related Illness Diagnosis and Treatment. They discuss how mold and mycotoxins could be the reasons behind your fatigue, brain fog, hormone issues, and more. Key Takeaways: 1. How Do Mold and Mycotoxins Affect Our Bodies? Mold can cause symptoms like brain fog, runny nose, watery eyes, allergies, and asthma. In an indoor environment, far from the sun and other natural forces, mold starts producing mycotoxins to defend the mold. Mycotoxins are incredibly harmful. They can affect every body system and can cause almost any symptom, which manifests in every person differently. 2. Mold and Mycotoxins Symptoms. Most common symptoms include fatigue, brain fog, cognition, sleep problems, sinusitis, swallowing issues, esophagitis, skin rashes, gut disruption, interstitial cystitis, anxiousness, static shots, and others. 3. Mold Treatment. This can be broken down into five steps, avoidance, fundamentals, protect, repair, and fight. Treating mold-related illnesses can be done by using natural medicine. Dr. Jill Crista is a leading expert at the forefront of mold-related illness diagnosis and treatment. She is also an acclaimed author, specializing in neuroinflammatory conditions such as mold sickness, PANDAS/PANS, and brain injury.

Are Your Symptoms Due To Histamine Intolerance with Dr. Becky Campbell Aug 11, 2022

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The Root Cause Medicine Podcast is created by Rupa Health, the best way to order, track & get results from 30+ lab companies in one place. In today’s episode, Dr. Carrie Jones is joined by Dr. Becky Campbell, a Board-Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine, Author, Founder of Dr. Becky Campbell.com, and Host of The Health Babes Podcast. They discuss histamine intolerance and mast cell activation. Key Takeaways: 1. What is Histamine? Histamine is a chemical released by mast cells when our body senses danger, like an allergen, virus, or bacteria. Histamine is also involved in digestion and delivering messages between the body and the brain. 2. Symptoms Related to Histamine. Typical symptoms are migraines, skin issues like swelling, eczema or flushing, hives, vertigo, itchy eyes, insomnia, runny nose, congestion, or a racing heart when drinking alcohol. Other symptoms include dermatographia anxiety, panic attacks, and the feeling of being allergic to the sun. 3. What Is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome? Mast cells are supposed to release inflammatory chemicals when there is a threat. However, with mass activation syndrome, you're much more sensitive, and the mast cells release chemicals when there are no threats. Dr. Becky Campbell is a board-certified doctor of natural medicine. She is also the author of The 30-Day Thyroid Reset Plan, The 4-Phase Histamine Reset Plan, Long Hauler Road Map: A Guide to Recovery from Histamine Intolerance, MCAS and Long Hauler Syndrome, and Fifty One Low Histamine Air Fryer Recipes.

The Facts on Breast Cancer: Mammograms, Estrogen, and Prevention with Dr. Aminah Keats Aug 04, 2022

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The Root Cause Medicine Podcast is created by Rupa Health, the best way to order, track & get results from 30+ lab companies in one place. In today’s episode, Dr. Carrie Jones is joined by Dr. Aminah Keats, a Naturopathic Physician at Capital Integrative Health. They discuss all about breast cancer. Key Takeaways: 1. Breast Cancer Facts Conventional patients have become more proactive in combating the possibility of having cancer. But when it comes to statistics, one in eight women suffers from breast cancer. However, the mortality rate has declined. 2. Following the Guidelines. For high-risk patients, screening should begin before the age of forty. High-risk patients are women with a strong family or personal history of breast cancer, as they may have inherited genes that increase the risk of breast cancer. For the moderate risk category, they should start getting mammograms between the ages of forty and forty-four. Beyond that point, patients should get mammograms every year. 3. Breast Cancer Treatments. When it comes to conventional care, it depends on the stage of breast cancer. If it's an early stage, a patient may be advised to get a lumpectomy or a mastectomy. Other options include radiation, chemotherapy drugs, or hormonal treatments. Dr. Aminah Keats is a licensed and board-certified Naturopathic Physician specializing in integrative oncology. She has worked at Cancer Treatment Centers of America and later directed a naturopathic oncology department. Dr. Keats currently works at Capital Integrative Health. She is a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO) and a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Society of Integrative Oncology, and Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

Do Broccoli Sprouts (Sulforaphane) Actually Improve Your Detoxification with Dr. Christine Houghton Jul 28, 2022

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The Root Cause Medicine Podcast is created by Rupa Health, the best way to order, track & get results from 30+ lab companies in one place. In today’s episode, Dr. Carrie Jones is joined by Dr. Christine Houghton, the Founder and CEO of Cell-Logic, and a private Clinician in Nutritional Medicine. They discuss the properties of the super ingredient called sulforaphane. Key Takeaways: 1. What Is Nutrigenomics? Nutrigenomics is the science that looks at how food molecules affect gene expression. Depending on the food, the genes will either benefit and be protected or suffer and get predisposed to various health issues. 2. What Is Sulforaphane? Sulforaphane is a compound that comes from plants like broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower. When these plants are exposed to dangerous factors, like insects, the myrosinase enzyme transforms glucosinolate into sulforaphane, which acts like an insecticide. 3. What Does Sulforaphane Do for the Human Body? Sulforaphane stimulates antioxidants and detoxification enzymes that protect our bodies from tiny particles that weaken and damage healthy cells, and it helps reduce inflammation. Dr. Christine Houghton, the Founder and CEO of Cell-Logic, and a private Clinician in Nutritional Medicine with thirty years of experience. She is the author of several peer-reviewed scientific papers and wrote Switched On - Harnessing the Power of Nutrigenomics to Optimise Your Health. Dr. Houghton regularly publishes, speaks, and educates on how nutrition affects our genes.

What’s The Real Cause of Eczema with Christa Biegler Jul 21, 2022

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In today’s episode, Dr. Carrie Jones is joined by Christa Biegler, an Award-Winning Dietician Nutritionist, Online Educator and Host of the Less Stressed Life podcast. They discuss the less stressed approach to eczema. Christa Biegler is a Functional Medicine Nutritionist and the creator of the less stressed approach to eczema. She regularly speaks and educates on the topic of eczema and wrote the book The Eczema Relief Diet & Cookbook. Christa is also the host of the Less Stressed Life podcast, where she explores solutions outside our traditional western toolbox.

You Asked, We answered Q&A Session About Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Ashley Alexis Jul 14, 2022

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In today’s episode, Dr. Carrie Jones is joined by Dr. Ashley Alexis, a Licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor and Founder of Golden Leaf Health Center. They discuss perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Ashley Alexis is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor. She graduated from Bastyr University San Diego, a 4-year accredited naturopathic medical school and a leader in science-based natural medicine and research. She is also the Founder of Golden Leaf Health Center, an integrative medical practice that offers natural therapies for hormonal imbalance.

Vaginal Health 101 (from Douching to Discharge) with Dr. Corina Dunlap Jul 07, 2022

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In today’s episode, Dr. Carrie Jones is joined by Dr. Corina Dunlap, a Naturopathic Doctor and Medical Research Advisor. They discuss the vaginal microbiome and what it means for your health. Dr. Corina Dunlap is a licensed naturopathic doctor and medical researcher specializing in women’s health at all stages of life. She earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and Master of Science in Integrative Medicine Research from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland, OR. Her work is frequently published in medical journals such as Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal, Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing, Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, and more. Dr. Corina Dunlap is also a Medical Research Advisor for LOLA and SkinTē and Co-owner of Beeya Wellness.

How Should You Eat and Exercise During Each Phase of Your Cycle with Dr. Stephanie Estima Jun 30, 2022

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In today’s episode, Dr. Carrie Jones is joined by Dr. Stephanie Estima, Founder and CEO of Hello Betty, Host of Better! With Dr. Stephanie, and Best-Selling Author of The Betty Body. They discuss the different phases of the cycle, how hormones impact exercise choices, and cycle syncing. Dr. Stephanie is the Founder of Hello Betty – a community centered around female empowerment through health and business coaching. She is a doctor of chiropractic focusing on metabolism, body composition, functional neurology, and female physiology. Dr. Stephanie is also the Host of the Better! Podcast With Dr. Stephanie, featuring the world’s leading voices on health and wellness, and Best-Selling Author of The Betty Body: A Geeky Goddess' Guide to Intuitive Eating, Balanced Hormones, and Transformative Sex. She has featured on Thrive Global and The Huffington Post and has amassed over 3.5 million article reads on Medium.com.

Have You Been Taking Probiotics Wrong? Is It Time For Postbiotics? with Dr. Heather Zwickey Jun 23, 2022

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In today’s episode, Dr. Carrie Jones is joined by Dr. Heather Zwickey, an immunologist/microbiologist, Researcher, Speaker, Mentor, and Director of Communication and Innovation at Thaena. They discuss the difference between prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics for your gut health. Dr. Heather Zwickey has a Ph.D. in Immunology and Microbiology from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. In 2003, Dr. Zwickey launched the Helfgott Research Institute at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland. She also established the School of Graduate Studies, developing Master's programs in research, nutrition, and global health among others. Currently, Dr. Zwickey co-leads an NIH-funded clinical research training program and is the Director of Communication and Innovation at Thaena.

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