What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Root Cause Medical Clinic"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... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 180 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Alternative HealthHealth & FitnessNutrition | |||
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Some hiatal hernia symptoms are easy to dismiss - and a few of them are the ones that matter most. In this video, Dr. Vikki walks through the five symptoms you should never ignore, what causes each one, and which symptom means you should call your do... more
If you've had chest pain after eating that goes away when you burp - or you can't stop burping no matter what you do - this video is for you.
Neither of these is random. Neither is psychological. Both are mechanical symptoms of the same root cause: ... more
🩺 Surgery might sound like the obvious fix - but for most hiatal hernia patients, it's not the permanent solution they were promised. Dr. Vikki Petersen breaks down exactly why, and what to do instead.
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If you've been told your symptoms are "just anxiety" but treatment never fully worked, there may be a physical cause that's been missed.
In this video, Dr. Vikki explains how a hiatal hernia can irritate the vagus nerve and produce the exact sympto... more
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- Very informative!
Thank you Dr. Vikki for giving cutting-edge health information. She is very knowledgeable and gives incredible advice on how to be healthy. Really appreciate this podcast!
Apple Podcasts5AvLeigh
United States6 years ago - Really on the cutting edge
Dr Vikki is incredibly knowledgeable, does an immense amount of research, and is on the cutting edge of anything in regards to the health of the human body. She and the whole of her practice, Root Cause Medical are my #1 resource for my health, no matter where I wander to in the world.
Apple Podcasts5GregoryXandrewUnited States8 years ago
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The show consistently centers on root-cause approaches to digestion, gut health, and hormonal balance, with a strong emphasis on hiatal hernia, acid reflux, and the gut–brain axis. Episodes frequently challenge conventional reflux treatments, highlight the dangers of long-term medication use, and offer practical, natural strategies—ranging from diaphragmatic breathing and lifestyle tweaks to targeted nutrition—to address underlying drivers like SIBO, dysbiosis, and vagus nerve function. A standout aspect is the host's willingness to critique standard medical approaches while providing actionable steps listeners can implement today, often illustrated with case discussions and patient journeys. This mix—clinical insight, accessible self-help ... more
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