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The Root Cause Medicine Podcast

Rupa Health
Nutrition
Gut Health
Functional Medicine
Menopause
Mental Health
Women's Health
Hormones
Anxiety
Metabolic Health
Integrative Medicine
Microbiome
Chronic Disease
Inflammation
Perimenopause
Hormonal Health
Stress Management
Alzheimer's Disease
Brain Health
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Supplements

In each episode, we’ll meet renowned medical experts, specialists and pioneers who’ve influenced the way certain conditions and diseases are understood and treated. We focus on giving you the information you need to understand the root cause, symptoms and treatments available for specific medical conditions.

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Latest Episodes

This episode explores one of the most significant developments in women's health in recent years: the proposed transition from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). (Teede 2026) Dr. Jessica Christie and ... more

Adult Acne in Perimenopause: Hormones, Diet, Supplements, and Root Causes With Dr. Mamina Turegano

Adult acne can be especially frustrating when it appears after years—or even decades—of relatively clear skin. In this bonus episode, Dr. Kate Kresge ... more

In this episode, Brendan Vermeire talks about mental health, from depression, anxiety, and neuroinflammation to dementia and Alzheimer's.

They dive into:

1. Debunking the classic psychiatric narrative

2. Inflammation and mental health symptoms

3.... more

Hair loss can feel deeply personal, especially when it happens after illness, stress, rapid weight loss, postpartum changes, or a hormonal transition. In this episode, Dr. Mamina Turegano joins Dr. Kate Kresge to unpack the most common patterns of ha... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Mamina Turegano
Board certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist
Dermatology practice / Integrative medicine
Episode: Hair Loss: Root Causes and Treatment Options
Dr. Kurt Woeller
Co-host/Chief Medical Officer at Mosaic Diagnostics
Mosaic Diagnostics
Episode: Inside Mosaic Diagnostics
Scott Mattivi
Chief Marketing Officer and CEO at Mosaic Diagnostics
Mosaic Diagnostics
Episode: Inside Mosaic Diagnostics
Dr. Lindsey Wells
Naturopathic doctor and expert in PANS and PANDAS
Private practice; author of Super Sam and the Battle Against PANS, Pandas
Episode: PANS/PANDAS: The Testing and Treatment Options You May Not Know About
Cheng Ruan
Physician and founder of Texas Center for Lifestyle Medicine; founder of Physician Transformation Institute
Texas Center for Lifestyle Medicine; Physician Transformation Institute
Episode: Dr. Cheng Ruan on Physician Burnout, AI, and the Next Decade of Healthcare
Dr. Robert Fredrickson
Magnesium expert and author of Magnesium Answers
Fredrickson Health Solutions / WellShift / Fullscript
Episode: Magnesium Answers with Dr. Robert Fredrickson
Dr. Jeff Glad
Chief Medical Officer at Fullscript
Fullscript
Episode: The Moringa Recall & Salmonella Outbreak: What Clinicians Need to Know
Dr. Cheng Ran
Founder of the Physician Transformation Institute; advisor to Fullscript
Physician Transformation Institute; Texas Center for Lifestyle Medicine
Episode: Anyone Can Order Labs Now. Who’s Interpreting Them?
Dr. Elmo Trubo
Practitioner involved in piloting Journeys
Fullscript pilot participants
Episode: Anyone Can Order Labs Now. Who’s Interpreting Them?

Host

Dr. Kate Kresge
Host of the root-cause medicine discussion and education-focused clinician.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 856 ratings
  • SIBO episode was SO enlightening & informative

    Really appreciated the deep dive into SIBO - causes, treatments, and challenges! I was glad this topic was divided into two parts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Natalie AM
    United States5 months ago
  • So much information!!

    I have learned so much listening to this. Looking forward to the episode on Trigeminal Neuralgia

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Word 2024
    United States7 months ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    Dr Kate has a voice which expresses both joy and enthusiasm about her guests and the topic. The discussion covers every corner possible- leaving no stone unturned. So informative and enjoyable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HalinaO
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Such an awesome informative podcast. I regularly share it with patients to help educate and move their health journey forward empowered with knowledge. Keep up the good work! - Fellow ND

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sethstersany
    United Statesa year ago
  • Highly recommend!

    Excellent podcast - informative and engaging! Dr. Kate Kresge is a fantastic host. I especially enjoyed her episode with Dr. Yael Joffe, where they discussed the story behind 3X4 Nutrigenomic testing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GR1836
    United Statesa year ago

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Audience finds content empowering and highly educational for patients and practitioners alike.

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Hair Loss: Root Causes and Treatment Options
Q: What are the two most common forms of hair loss you see in patients with hair thinning or shedding?
The two most common forms are androgenetic alopecia, with a genetic component causing thinning at the crown, and telogen effluvium, which is diffuse shedding triggered by stressors such as illness, weight loss, or other life events.
New GLP1 Risks & Exercise as a Mental Health Prescription
Q: What does the episode say about prescribing exercise for mental health, and how is it optimized for depression and anxiety?
The episode emphasizes that prescribed aerobic exercise in group settings yields a large positive impact on depression, while anxiety benefits from lower intensity, mindfulness-based activities; prescriptive, scalable plans and social support enhance adherence, and tailoring activities to patient preferences improves outcomes.
New GLP1 Risks & Exercise as a Mental Health Prescription
Q: How should clinicians monitor bone health in patients starting GLP-1 therapies?
Clinicians are advised to monitor alkaline phosphatase, vitamin D, calcium, phosphate, and PTH levels, consider repeated DEXA or body composition scans, and potentially add urine telopeptide measurements to track bone turnover, with a plan to reassess at six months to a year.
New GLP1 Risks & Exercise as a Mental Health Prescription
Q: What are the key bone health risks associated with GLP-1 therapies identified in the study discussion?
The panel highlights increased risks of osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and gout among patients on GLP-1 receptor agonists, with osteomalacia showing the largest relative risk and evidence suggesting bone mineralization concerns that may be independent of muscle loss.
When Labels Lie: The St. John's Wort Report
Q: Tell us what those implications are for clinicians and patients.
Without the correct active constituent and dose, the expected therapeutic effect may not occur and there could be safety concerns depending on what else is in the product, underscoring the need for reliable testing and transparent labeling.

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What is The Root Cause Medicine Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Root-level conversations center on practical, evidence-informed approaches to root-cause medicine, with a strong emphasis on functional and integrative health. Episodes commonly explore topics like GI health, metabolic testing, nutraceuticals, and clinical workflows, often featuring guests from medical clinics, labs, and sponsor organizations who provide actionable insights for practitioners and informed patients. A notable angle is how new testing paradigms, AI-assisted tools, and platform ecosystems (notably Fullscript) can streamline care, education, and patient management. The show often pairs clinical expertise with real-world case patterns, making complex topics accessible and practice-oriented. Listeners are likely drawn to multi-dis... more

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Recent guests on The Root Cause Medicine Podcast include:

1. Dr. Mamina Turegano
2. Dr. Kurt Woeller
3. Scott Mattivi
4. Dr. Lindsey Wells
5. Cheng Ruan
6. Dr. Robert Fredrickson
7. Dr. Jeff Glad
8. Dr. Cheng Ran

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