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Women's Health and Hormones
What Causes Low Estrogen If you have overly low levels of hormones like estrogen, you may struggle with symptoms like sleeplessness, mood swings, irritability and weight gain. What can you do to improve your estrogen levels? Watch the video as Dr. Vikki gives dietary recommendations and more!
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What is the Main Cause of Brain Fog The human brain needs a steady and stable amount of fuel for it to function properly. And by fuel, we mean glucose – which is virtually the brain’s sole fuel. Is your daily diet enough to sustain optimal brain function? Are you still experiencing brain fog despite […]
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Video: Patient who’s had NO Menstruation for 8 years. How did we help her? Dr. Vikki Petersen discusses a patient who hadn’t had a menstrual cycle in eight years and had been told that artificial means might be necessary for pregnancy. She emphasizes that sex hormones impact more than just fertility, affecting mood, bone health, […]
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Elite Dancer Cured of Chronic Pain An elite dancer finally experiences a cure after years of unsuccessful treatment for a herniated disc. Despite seeing a slew of doctors she continued to suffer and often was unable to get out of bed due to pain. Her team of doctors at Root Cause restored her to the […]
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Root Cause Medical Program for Women We are excited to present our specialized Women’s Health Program. A tailor-made program designed by Valeriya Uzun, our Nurse Practitioner and Women’s Health Specialist. Our Functional Medicine approach addresses: Fertility issues Menstrual cramps and period issues PCOS – Sex and Libido Hormonal imbalances Menopause “Tired but wired” Call 408-733-0400 […]
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Why are you losing your hair? Do you suffer from hair loss? Is your hair thinning with each year and you don’t know why? Hopefully, what I’m about to share will make a lot of sense because a stable datum is this: It’s NOT normal to lose one’s hair and you deserve to figure out […]
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Dangers of Birth Control Pills Young women, sometimes as young as 15 years old, are put on the BCP for irregular periods, heavy bleeding, cramping, or acne. They are told the pill is safe and gynecologists can leave young women on the pill well into their twenties or thirties, depending on their desire to start […]
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This video is of a patient who is a nurse and who suffered from more than just infertility. Jessica M. had autoimmune diseases (ITP, plus hair loss), received cancer drugs, was diagnosed with IBS, colitis, and many food allergies. She hadn’t had a menstrual cycle in years; it was suppressed with drugs due to her […]
Read More Birth Control Pills: What You Need to Know Dr. Vikki Petersen explains that birth control pills (BCPs) can have serious side effects, including hormonal imbalance, increased risk of cancer, heart attack, and stroke. BCPs can also lead to physical and emotional changes that can be permanent. Dr. Petersen recommends exploring natural alternatives to BCPs, such […]
Read More Understanding Hair Loss Dr. Vikki Petersen explains that hair loss is not normal and can be caused by various factors, including hormonal imbalances, thyroid issues, adrenal stress, menopause, acidity, food sensitivities, toxins, insulin spikes, and iron deficiency. These underlying causes can be addressed through functional medicine testing and treatment. By identifying and removing the root […]
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