In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Lauren Hernandez and Dr. Devan Szczepanski join Dr. Kate Kresge to explore:
1. How to identify early signs of chronic illness in children
2. Why traditional pediatric testing often misses crucial health markers that could prevent chronic conditions
3. The "Triangle of Health" framework for pediatric functional medicine
4. How to use genetic testing to determine the most appropriate formula and dietary choices for infants and young children
5. Why conventional approaches to ADHD, anxiety, and digestive issues may be missing underlying genetic and metabolic factors
Dr. Lauren Hernandez and Dr. Devan Szczepanski are pioneering practitioners at NuWell Medicine, where Dr. Hernandez serves as CMO of KidsWell, their specialized pediatric service line. With vast backgrounds in pediatric medicine, they have developed an innovative "triangle of health" approach that combines comprehensive blood work, metabolic, gut microbiome analysis, and genomic testing to provide personalized care for children. Their work has transformed traditional pediatric practice by incorporating functional medicine principles and precision testing to address chronic childhood conditions before they become severe health challenges.
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Eczema: Root Cause Testing and Natural Support with Dr. Ana-Maria Temple: Episode Rerun
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we unveil Dr. Ana-Maria Temple's functional approach to treating eczema in children. You’ll hear us discuss:
1. What causes eczema in children
2. How to heal eczema from within
3. The role of nutrition in treating eczema
4. How to choose and dose the right probiotics
5. Gut microbiome imbalances and eczema
6. Dr. Ana-Maria's functional approach to eczema treatment
Dr. Ana-Maria Temple is a pediatrician specializing in functional medicine and nutrition, focusing on treating eczema in children. She practices at Integrative Health Carolinas and is a renowned speaker and educator. Dr. Ana-Maria has also authored the books Healthy Kids in an Unhealthy World and Ending the Eczema Epidemic.
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Hidden Impacts of Menopause: Gut Health, Methylation, and More with Dr. Bridget Briggs: Episode Rerun
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we explore the impact of menopause on the woman's body and the role of methylation with Dr. Bridget Briggs. You’ll hear us discuss:
1. The impact of menopause on the GI tract
2. Supporting methylation in menopause
3. Insulin resistance during menopause
4. The role of phosphatidylcholine in menopause
5. Personalized care for menopausal women
Dr. Briggs is a board-certified Family Medicine Physician specializing in functional medicine, bio-identical hormones, lipidology, women’s health, and detoxification. Since 2001, she has been dedicated to caring for patients of all ages in her private practice in Temecula, California. Motivated by her son's brain cancer diagnosis in 2005, Dr. Briggs pursued certification in Integrative Holistic Medicine. She now incorporates lifestyle medicine into her practice, enhancing the well-being of her patients.
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The #1 Risk Factor for Dementia You’re Ignoring with Dr. Kellyann Niotis
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carrie Jones sits down with Dr. Kellyann Niotis to discuss brain health and neurodegeneration prevention.
What You’ll Learn:
1. Why brain health should be a priority starting in early adulthood
2. How neurodegenerative diseases begin decades before symptoms appear
3. The role of lifestyle factors in maintaining brain health
4. New blood-based biomarkers and traditional imaging methods
5. The relationship between hormones and brain health
Dr. Kellyann Niotis is the first and only fellowship-trained preventive neurologist specializing in early detection and prevention of neurodegenerative diseases. As a leading expert in brain health and preventative neurology, she brings extensive experience in movement disorders and Parkinson's disease to her practice. Through her work at the Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases in Florida, Dr. Niotis focuses on identifying and addressing neurological health concerns decades before symptoms appear. She is dedicated to transforming how we approach brain health, combining cutting-edge diagnostics with personalized prevention strategies.
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New Advances in Cholesterol Testing & Treatment Dr. Eve Henry
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Kate Kresge sits down with Dr. Eve Henry to explore the often-misunderstood world of cholesterol, lipids, and heart disease risk.
You'll hear them discuss:
1. Why cholesterol matters for longevity and heart health
2. Advanced lipid testing beyond standard panels
3. How to interpret ApoB, LP(a), and triglyceride levels
4. Understanding medications, supplements, and lifestyle approaches for heart health
Dr. Eve Henry is board certified in Internal and Integrative Medicine. With extensive experience in personalized medicine and longevity science, she is dedicated to providing innovative care that optimizes healthspan and lifespan. She was previously Medical Director at Early Medical and is now founder of her own clinic, Eve Henry MD. She also serves as Medical Advisor to multiple start ups and enjoys her work educating leadership teams and consumers on ways to enhance their own health.
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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