What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
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Episodes
88 episodes
The Surprising Link Between PPIs and Infections
PPI medication is very commonly prescribed for acid reflux but it's important to know its various side effects, of which there are many.Today I'll review the increased risk of infections, what types and the mechanisms involved.Y...
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Can the Esophagus Heal Itself? Solutions!
If you have Hiatal Hernia Syndrome you may have been told you have a shortened esophagus. A shortened esophagus can put you at risk for, or worsen, a hiatal hernia.I'm going to review why it happens and what you can do about it....
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Are My Digestive Issues Actually from Anxiety?
Patients often ask how they can tell between "legitimate" digestion issues and anxiety. They want to know if the cause of their symptoms is "just anxiety" or something else.With Hiatal Hernia Syndrome common symptoms include acid reflux...
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Prevent Harmful Gut Bacteria Naturally – Here's How
Many Americans suffer from gastrointestinal complaints including:Gas, bloating, indigestion, SIBO, gastroparesis, constipation, diarrhea or IBS, to name a few.These problems go beyond the discomfort associated with them, they are co...
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PPIs and Dementia: Is Your Medication Affecting Your Memory?
One of the dangers from taking PPIs for years is an increased risk for dementia.What is the mechanism associated with this? We are going to look at 4 different mechanisms.The first is the creation of a magnesium deficiency. ...
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Gas, Bloating, Constant Discomfort? The Real Cause Revealed
A common question in the area of digestive health has to do with gas and bloating.Why am I always bloated?Why do I look pregnant after eating?Gas and bloating is not only embarrassing but it can be confusing when you're trying t...
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7 Surprising Things Wrecking Your Health With Inflammation
I use the term "inflammation" often so let's discuss it more in depth. Inflammation is at the root of all the degenerative diseases we're trying to avoid including heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune disease, cognitive decline, obesity and canc...
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Trouble Swallowing? It Might Be Silent Reflux (LPR)
There's a type of reflux which is atypical and "silent" because it doesn't create the typical symptoms of acid reflux. It's LRP - laryngopharyngeal reflux. Your larynx is your voice box, and your pharynx is your throat.This condition is...
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Burning Chest Pain: Heartburn or Heart Attack?
I'm frequently asked if acid reflux can feel like a heart attack. It absolutely can and that occurs due to two main reasons.Anatomy, or geography, is one reason - the stomach, esophagus and heart lie very close to one another. Therefore...
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Millions Misdiagnosed: The Silent Epidemic of Hiatal Hernia Syndrome
I'm frequently asked "Why has my doctor been unable to diagnose my Hiatal Hernia Syndrome?" "Why have I lived all these years suffering and received no help?"Let's first review what Hiatal Hernia Syndrome is. It's the coming together of...
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Surgery for Hiatal Hernia: Why the Results Disappoint
If you've been considering Hiatal Hernia surgery, you've likely been told that surgery has a very high success rate and that you can expect to no longer need your PPI (antacid medication), and there are no long term side effects.Surgery...
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The Discovery of Hiatal Hernia Syndrome - 30 Years of Clues
This video reviews the story of how we discovered Hiatal Hernia Syndrome, its start, its evolution and where we are now.Patient 1 was over 30 years ago - a young woman who awoke in the middle of the night with heart palpitations, troubl...
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PPI Drugs: The Silent Threat to Your Heart?
Do you take PPI medication? If you or someone you know does, please give a listen. There are some significant dangers associated with this drug that you must know about.It's a very commonly prescribed medication for acid reflux - over 1...
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90% of Americans Don't Have Enough of This
90% of Americans are deficient in omega 3 fatty acids.Omega 3s make up your cell membranes, your nervous and brain tissue. They are cardioprotective and are highly anti-inflammatory.There's an omega 3 index test where a high index i...
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Evil Silent Reflux - What you Should Know
Silent reflux is vastly different from heartburn, reflux or GERD, but its root cause is the same, which is important to realize.Silent reflux is also known as LPR, laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), which basically means that acid is flowi...
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Burping and Hiatal Hernia - the Surprising Connection
Burping is normal until it becomes excessive.Normally the air we swallow dissolves a little in your stomach acid, but mostly it dissolves in the water contained in your stomach.In Hiatal Hernia Syndrome the stomach gets compressed a...
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Frustrated that Doctors Don’t Really Seem to Care?
Are you frustrated with doctors who don't really listen to you, are quick to give you a new drug or insinuate your problem is all due to stress?Are you tired of hearing that nothing significant is wrong with you despite suffering with heart...
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8:18
Bedtime Increasing Your Risk of Diabetes?
An interesting study evaluated quantity of sleep and bedtime and found interesting risk associations with not only type 2 diabetes but also cardiovascular disease.Specifically sleep deprivation (less than 7 to 9 hours per night) caused ...
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Hiatal Hernia and Brain Fog
Both Hiatal Hernia Syndrome and Brain Fog have common underlying root causes and one can cause the other.Regardless of whether you have one or both, let's delve into what symptoms are associated with brain fog, causes and what you can do to...
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How Sleep Affects Gut Health and Hiatal Hernia
Why should you prioritize sleep in your life?I have a strong interest in everything and anything that affects gut health and inflammation of the gut as that can be the leading source of Hiatal Hernia Syndrome.Your microbiome affects...
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Yes, A Hiatal Hernia Can be Healed
Maybe you've heard that a hiatal hernia can't be corrected without surgery.We do feel that we "heal" hiatal hernia and I'll tell you why.Attend the free live webinar by signing up here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/20/zmk0v...
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Is Your Doctor Prescribing Unneeded Drugs?
Is your doctor prescribing drugs that you don't actually need? Is this a surprising concept or have you already experienced this?Over 25 percent of doctors admit to prescribing medications that likely won't have therapeutic benefits for...
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Is Your Gut Wrecking Your Immune System?
There have been several studies emerging showing a strong correlation between microbiome diversity (the health and number of good bacteria in your colon) and the strength of your immune system.The virus that kept us in our homes for 2 y...
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Afib Caused by Imbalanced Testosterone!
I spoke earlier about the Afib link to Hiatal Hernia your Cardiologist may not know about.In this video I discuss another link to Afib for men, who are more affected with this ailment than women.Testosterone converts to DHT, the...
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The Afib Link to Hiatal Hernia Syndrome your Cardiologist doesn't know
Afib, short for atrial fibrillation, is a common irregular heart rhythm affecting millions of Americans.It is typically associated with the following comorbidities: high blood pressure, sleep apnea, diabetes, obesity, excessive alcohol ...
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