The Parent’s Playbook to Raising Resilient, Healthy Kids with Dr. Chris Magryta: Episode Rerun
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we explore various topics related to immune resilience and reducing sickness in children with Dr. Chris Magryta. You’ll hear us discuss:
1. Why kids are getting sick so often
2. How to boost immune resilience in children
3. The superfoods your child needs
4. Tips for limiting screen time and improving sleep in children
5. Nurturing a healthy gut and brain development in children
Addressing allergies and intolerances in children
6. Effective parenting approaches and resources for nurturing children's health
Dr. Chris has been practicing medicine in North Carolina for 24 years, viewing each child as a catalyst for improving human health. He is an Integrative Pediatrician at Salisbury Pediatric Associates and the Medical Director of Standard Process. Additionally, Dr. Chris serves as the Chairman of Children First of North Carolina and hosts Dr. M’s Women and Children First podcast, where he interviews experts on maternal and child health, focusing on upstream anthropology and root cause analysis for change.
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Metabolic Freedom: How to Burn Fat, Not Sugar, with Ben Azadi
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carrie Jones sits down with Ben Azadi to discuss metabolic flexibility, fat-burning versus sugar-burning states, and why traditional calorie-focused approaches to weight loss often fail.
You'll hear them discuss:
- Why 93% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy
- The difference between sugar burners and fat burners
- How obesogens and toxins contribute to weight loss resistance
- The role of fasting insulin and blood glucose in evaluating metabolic health
- Why “calories in, calories out” is overly simplistic
- How fasting, ketosis, and metabolic flexibility help restore health
- Practical steps to shift from sugar-burning to fat-burning in 7 days
- The power of gratitude and mindset in sustainable health change
Ben Azadi is the founder of Keto Kamp, author of the upcoming book Metabolic Freedom, and a leading voice in the fasting and keto space. After transforming his own health and weight, Ben has gone on to educate thousands globally on how to unlock fat-burning metabolism, address root causes of metabolic disease, and optimize wellness through diet, mindset, and functional practices. His work centers on empowering individuals to achieve what he calls “metabolic freedom”—the ability to thrive using fat, not sugar, as fuel.
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The Science of Nutritional Psychiatry: Ease Anxiety and Boost Your Mood: Episode Rerun
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we discuss the powerful connection between nutrition and mental health with Dr. Uma Naidoo. You’ll hear us dive into:
The impact of food on mental health
How to manage anxiety through nutrition and lifestyle
Using food as medicine for mental well-being
What is metabolic psychiatry?
How your diet controls your brain and sleep
Dr. Uma is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, professional chef, nutrition specialist, author, and MasterClass instructor. She is also the Founder and Director of the Nutritional Psychiatry Service at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Known as Harvard's Mood Food Expert, Dr. Uma is a national best-selling author of “This Is Your Brain On Food” and “Calm Your Mind with Food.”
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The Triangle Approach to Root Cause Testing with Dr. Devan Szczepanski
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Kate Kresge sits down with Dr. Devan Szczepanski to explore her revolutionary triangular approach to functional medicine that has transformed thousands of lives. You'll hear us discuss:
1. How the Triangle Method combines genomics, metabolic testing, and gut analysis
2. Why genomic testing provides crucial personalized insights for treatment
3. The practical applications of reformative medicine in clinical settings
4. How to prioritize interventions based on comprehensive testing
Dr. Szczepanski is a board-certified family medicine physician and founder of Reformative Medicine, where she teaches clinicians her Triangle Method of gastrointestinal, genomic and metabolic testing to help patients uncover the root causes of their symptoms. After leaving corporate medicine to start her own practice, she developed a unique system combining genomics, metabolic testing, and gut analysis that aims to deliver personalized care designed to support wellness through measurable insights. Dr. Szczepanski now operates three clinics across Florida and Louisiana and has developed a training program to share her effective approach with other practitioners.
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Emotional and Mental Health in Menopause with Dr. Paul Conti: Episode Rerun
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we explore the often-overlooked importance of emotional health during the menopause transition with Dr. Paul Conti. You’ll hear us discuss:
1. How trauma often leads to shame and self-blame
2. The emotional and psychological changes during menopause
3. Building resilience through introspection and curiosity
4. The stigma surrounding mental health issues
5. The importance of seeking professional support and external feedback
Dr. Paul M. Conti, a Stanford University School of Medicine graduate, combines extensive clinical expertise with a holistic approach to psychiatry. With training from Stanford and Harvard, where he served as Chief Resident, Dr. Conti specializes in treating mental illness and life stressors, recognizing the pervasive impact of trauma on individuals and communities. Beyond clinical practice, he offers consulting services in personal, business, and legal contexts. Dr. Conti is also acclaimed for his book, "Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic," which distills his insights on healing from trauma, aiming to educate and empower a broader audience.
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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