Root Functional Medicine

If you suffer from migraines, which natural remedy has helped you the most?

Learn more about managing migraines naturally in our latest article👇

https://rootfunctionalmedicine.com/functional-medicine-migraines

Functional medicine offers a holistic approach to understanding and treating migraines by addressing the underlying causes rather than merely managing symptoms.

In this article, we’ll review our functional medicine migraine approach, including possible root causes and treatment options 👇

https://rootfunctionalmedicine.com/functional-medicine-migraines

𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐩 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 ✨⁣
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𝗚𝘂𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗲𝗿 (𝗚𝗛𝗥𝗕) takes less than 3 minutes to mix and drink. ⁣
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It easily fits into your daily routine ✨.⁣
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GHRB helps repair and soothe the intestinal tract, so you can say goodbye 👋 to acid reflux, indigestion, and other bothersome gut issues. ⁣
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"I have tried many things to help my heartburn over the years, and nothing has worked as quickly and effectively as this supplement. It literally feels 'soothing' as it goes down. People who suffer from heartburn/acid reflux will know what I mean! As an added bonus, I'm more regular now too since starting Gut Health Rebalance. It feels great to not have to buy Tums in bulk anymore! Would highly recommend." ~Sarah ⁣
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GHRB is available in our online shop (we ship nationwide). Shop now 👇

https://rootfunctionalmedicine.com/product/gut-health-rebalance

It's uncomfortable, affects your day-to-day life, and can keep you up at night 🔥...⁣
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𝗔𝗰𝗶𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝘂𝘅 affects nearly 20 percent of people in the United States. ⁣
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While tomatoes, spicy foods, and caffeine are commonly known to worsen acid reflux, 𝘨𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘢 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦. ⁣
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In this article, we’ll discuss the relationship between gluten intolerance and acid reflux. Read more👇

https://rootfunctionalmedicine.com/gluten-intolerance-acid-reflux

🦠 H. pylori is one of the most common signs of dysbiosis (or imbalance in the microbiome) that we find on functional stool testing.⁣
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H. pylori not only contributes to inflammation in the gut and symptoms like heartburn, but it also leads to acne, rosacea (a study in BMJ showed 72.5% of people with rosacea had H. pylori), hormone imbalance, chronic inflammation, and more.⁣
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H. pylori is just one of the many important findings we address with the functional stool test results we order for many members of our functional medicine program.

Want to learn more about working with our team of functional medicine doctors and dietitians? Book a free 15-minute call today 👇

https://calendly.com/hello-uio/root-functional-medicine-discovery-call?month=2024-07

🚫 Unable to visit family or go on your dream vacation because you’re 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 due to your 𝘣𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘰 𝘶𝘯𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦…⁣⁣
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🚫 𝘚𝘬𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 and dinners because it’s safer to be home next to your bathroom and you don't want to risk eating the "wrong" things...⁣⁣
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🚫 𝘔𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘵 every potential store or gas station that has a bathroom when you are out running errands⁣⁣

We hear these stories every day from people with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome).⁣⁣
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You might feel 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 and think you’ve tried “everything” to help your IBS, accepting “𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘮𝘺 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘪𝘴.”⁣⁣
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📣 We are here to tell you this is NOT the way life has to be. There IS hope for healing. It requires digging for Root causes, doing the appropriate testing (Hint: the testing we do is much less invasive than a colonoscopy), rebalancing the microbiome, and addressing MORE than just diet.⁣⁣
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Sound appealing?⁣
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✨Step 1 to getting to the Root cause of your IBS once and for all is filling out an application to work with our functional medicine doctors & dietitians. Learn more & apply 👇

https://rootfunctionalmedicine.com/membership

Inflammation seen on your skin as 𝙖𝙘𝙣𝙚 often stems from 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝘁—where most inflammation begins! 🔥⁣
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It's 𝘢𝘭𝘭 connected ✨.

Learn more about our functional medicine approach to treating acne 👇

https://rootfunctionalmedicine.com/functional-medicine-acne

Treat your acne at the root...the gut-skin axis ✨⁣

Because your skin needs support from the 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘵.⁣

The 𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘵 𝘈𝘤𝘯𝘦 𝘉𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘦 is available in our online shop. 𝘞𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘸𝘪𝘥𝘦.

https://rootfunctionalmedicine.com/product/acne-bundle

Spending all the 💵 on high end skin care products but still not seeing improvements in your acne? ⁣
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It's time to dig deeper for your Root cause ⛏⁣
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Common root causes of acne include: ⁣
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✔Poor gut health ⁣
✔High androgen levels⁣
✔Elevated cortisol (stress hormone)⁣
✔Blood sugar imbalances⁣
✔Nutrient deficiencies ⁣
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Learn more in the full article👇

https://rootfunctionalmedicine.com/functional-medicine-acne

🌎 𝘎𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘵 wherever you are with our 100% virtual Functional Medicine Membership, led by doctors and dietitians📱⁣

𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲:
✔ Saves Time: No more extra hours commuting or searching for parking!⁣
✔ Convenient: Choose your location—your desk, living room, kitchen, hotel room, or even on a walk!
✔ Reduces Stress: Avoid the stress of running late and getting stuck in traffic, which can increase cortisol (the stress hormone).⁣
✔ Personalized Care: We see you in your own environment, allowing us to better understand your lifestyle. You can even show us what’s in your fridge, pantry, or supplement cabinet!⁣

Wondering About Labs? 🧪

We’ve got a system for that too! We can either ship lab kits directly to your house or help you find a nearby lab for draws. ⁣

Click the link below to submit a membership application or book a free call 👇

https://rootfunctionalmedicine.com/membership

P.S. Our doctors are board-certified and licensed MDs/DOs. Therefore, care must be established (virtually) in a state where we are licensed. We currently serve the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MT, NC, ND, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA, and WI, with more coming soon.💚

Gut health matters for everyone ✨

It’s a cornerstone of overall wellness, impacting everything from digestion to immune health. One of the lesser-known but important players in gut health is a bacteria called Akkermansia.

Discover what Akkermansia is, why it’s significant, and how you can nourish it through your diet in our latest article 👇

https://rootfunctionalmedicine.com/akkermansia-foods

We often use a functional stool test called the GI-MAP to check Akkermansia levels in our members. This helps us tailor diet and lifestyle plans for optimal gut health. 🌱

Learn more about working with our functional medicine doctors and dietitians in the Root Membership 👇

https://rootfunctionalmedicine.com/membership

🎙️ Root Founder Dr. Erica Armstrong recently joined Amber Fischer on The Functional PCOS Podcast to discuss the PCOS-Thyroid Link ✨

In this episode, you will learn:

🌱 Why women with PCOS are at higher risk for thyroid issues
🌱 How inflammation, gut health, and nutrient deficiencies play a role
🌱 Practical tips on diet, balancing blood sugar, and the importance of comprehensive thyroid screening

Give it a listen 👇

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pcos-thyroid-link-explained-with-dr-erica-armstrong/id1444793132?i=1000660163747

One consistent finding among Root members working 1:1 with our functional medicine doctors and dietitians is a low or suboptimal omega-3 index, even among those who consume high-quality fish regularly.

Lower omega-3 levels often correlate with increased inflammation 🔥. That's why we view omega-3 as a foundational supplement for optimizing health and addressing root causes of diseases.

Meet Root Omega-3 👋

A smooth, easy-to-take fish oil that boosts your omega-3 levels.

Why we love it:

You can either swallow the gel cap whole or bite into it to release the oil directly into your mouth, then spit out the capsule. This is especially beneficial for those who struggle with pills. Plus, it tastes like lemon/lime and won't give you fish burps all night 🍋 🙌

Available in our online shop. We ship nation wide 👇

p.s. you don't have to be a member to purchase Root supplements!

https://rootfunctionalmedicine.com/product/root-omega-3

Not sure where to start your functional medicine journey? 💚

Meet our Get to the Root Quiz 👋

In just 3 minutes, you’ll received tailored education, lifestyle & supplement recs based on your concerns in the following areas:

🌱Gut Health
🌱Autoimmune Disease
🌱Thyroid Health
🌱Hormone Balance
🌱Metabolism
🌱Health Optimization

Click here to take the quiz👇

https://rootfunctionalmedicine.com/quizzes/new

Your gut is home to trillions of microorganisms that play a huge role in your overall health, affecting everything from your immune system to your mood.

One easy and powerful way to boost your gut health is by eating more plants and mixing up your diet.

In this article, we’ll dive into the research and reasons behind the popular trend of eating 30 different plants a week, and we’ll give you a plant tracker to help you get started 👇

https://www.rootfunctionalmedicine.com/30-plants-a-week-checklist

Insulin levels rise before blood sugar levels rise. Almost half of U.S. adults have insulin resistance, which means insulin isn’t doing its job as well to regulate blood sugar.

A good starting point for determining if this might be a problem for you is having labs done, such as fasting blood glucose, fasting insulin levels, and HgbA1c. Then, have these results interpreted through a functional medicine lens, focusing on what is “optimal” vs. what is “normal.” This is what the functional medicine doctors and dietitians at Root do ✨.

Until 6/18/24 at midnight EDT, we are offering a free wellness lab panel for all new Root members, including these labs and more. Learn more 👇

https://rootfunctionalmedicine.com/membership

🌎 𝘎𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘵 wherever you are with our 100% virtual Functional Medicine Membership, led by doctors and dietitians📱⁣

𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲:
✔ Saves Time: No more extra hours commuting or searching for parking!⁣
✔ Convenient: Choose your location—your desk, living room, kitchen, hotel room, or even on a walk!
✔ Reduces Stress: Avoid the stress of running late and getting stuck in traffic, which can increase cortisol (the stress hormone).⁣
✔ Personalized Care: We see you in your own environment, allowing us to better understand your lifestyle. You can even show us what’s in your fridge, pantry, or supplement cabinet!⁣

Wondering About Labs? 🧪

We’ve got a system for that too! We can either ship lab kits directly to your house or help you find a nearby lab for draws. ⁣✨Current promo: Sign up before 6/18/24 at midnight EDT and get a FREE Root Wellness Lab Panel ✨

Click below to learn more and apply to work with our team of doctors & dietitians.

https://www.rootfunctionalmedicine.com/membership

P.S. Our doctors are board-certified and licensed MDs/DOs. Therefore, care must be established (virtually) in a state where we are licensed. We currently serve the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MT, NC, ND, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA, and WI, with more coming soon.💚

Meet some of our functional medicine doctors 👋

The doctors at Root are all board-certified MDs and DOs with extensive training in functional medicine.

Our “secret sauce” is the collaborative approach of our experienced doctors working alongside our Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. Nutrition is a foundational piece of functional medicine—we believe you can’t practice functional medicine without it 🥑. It impacts blood sugar balance, micronutrient status, gut health, hormone health, and more.

Spots to work with our team within the Root membership are limited. Why? We know what it’s like to be competing for face time with thousands of other “patients.” Functional Medicine doesn’t work well in that setting.

We reserve time and space for YOU. For the first time, you’ll have an expert team who has the time to put the pieces together, lay out a clear plan for healing and guide you through with support.

Root membership is available 100% virtually in 31 states (& counting)📱

Learn more & apply to work with us👇

https://www.rootfunctionalmedicine.com/membership

Here's a functional medicine example of how we do this (using SIBO as an example):

1. Why do I have bloating after eating?⁣
Because of an imbalance in the microbiome called SIBO.⁣

2. Why do I have SIBO?⁣
Because I have low stomach acid that normally keeps the bacteria from overgrowing, more bacteria are growing.⁣

3. Why do I have low stomach acid?⁣
Because my brain (hypothalamus) is not signaling the stomach to release acid through the gut-brain axis.⁣

⁣4. Why is my hypothalamus low functioning?
Because my brain has been perceiving low grade stress chronically, the signals are no longer working optimally.⁣

5. Why do I have years of chronic low grade stress?⁣
Stress is both external and internal. i.e. internal from inflammation, nutrient depletion, dieting, etc. i.e. External from job and family demands⁣

Sometimes there is more than one root cause, and so we keep asking why until we get to those root causes as well.⁣

This is what makes functional medicine different ✨. We keep asking WHY until we get to the root cause. If this resonates with you and you are ready to get to the bottom of your health concerns, click below to learn more & apply to work virtually with our team of functional medicine doctors & dietitians 👇

https://rootfunctionalmedicine.com/membership

FAQ: The most common question we receive is, "How do you know if your doctors and dietitians can help me?"

At Root, we have treated thousands of members via telehealth, and our data shows that 98% experience improvements in their overall symptom scores, including energy, gut health, joint pain, hormone balance, metabolism, skin, and more.

It's common for new members to have seen multiple practitioners and tried various treatments before joining Root. While it's not a requirement to have tried other treatments, nearly everyone tells us they have. Yet, we still help them. Why?

🧪 We use advanced testing that you likely haven't had access to before.
🧠 Our Functional Medicine MD/DOs interpret the results for you.
🧘‍♀️The Root approach involves assessing you as a whole person, integrating both mind and body. We've refined and measured this approach over the past five years.
👩🏻‍⚕️ 👩🏼‍⚕You have a team of experts supporting you, including a doctor and a dietitian. Plus, we collaborate weekly to discuss any challenging cases among our team of experts.
✨Our ongoing membership option provides the time and support you need to heal, unlike anything you've experienced before.

Click below to learn more about working with the functional medicine team at Root. If our approach resonates with you, submit an application & let's get the conversation started. We're rooting for you 🌱.

https://rootfunctionalmedicine.com/membership

✨Grilling inspiration for the long weekend ✨

Reminder: Food can support health goals AND be fun & delicious!

Say hello to the burger bowl 👋. All of your favorite toppings together on a bed of greens equals....

🌱More veggies
🌱More fiber
🌱More phytonutrients
🌱Less refined carbs
🌱Better blood sugar control

📸 Mixed greens, grass fed burger patty with white cheddar, tomato, onion, pickles, roasted sweet potato, topped with ketchup & chipotle mayo post pic.

Will you try this?

Imbalances in progesterone, thyroid hormones, cortisol, and vitamin D may all cause or worsen anxiety.

Treating these imbalances may include diet, lifestyle modifications, supplementation, and/or medication when needed.

Learn more about key interventions in our article, Anxiety & Hormone Balance👇

https://rootfunctionalmedicine.com/anxiety-and-hormone-balance

When we mention “gut health”, we are referring to more than just your stomach and intestines.

A well-functioning gut is devoid of inflammation, infection, and imbalances such as dysbiosis or bacterial overgrowth. It hosts a rich and diverse community of gut bacteria, facilitating effective digestion and absorption of nutrients from food.

In our latest article, we examine the process of optimal digestion from start to finish. Learn more👇

https://rootfunctionalmedicine.com/digestion-top-to-bottom

When we think about what causes autoimmune disease such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Celiac Disease, Rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and more, functional medicine has a different approach from conventional medicine. The biggest difference is that Functional medicine looks for the root cause. ⁣⁣𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲, 10 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗶𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 10 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗱. ⁣
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𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵. Often, this is much more effective for long-term health than a quick medication fix for the symptoms of a problem, but it takes time to get to the root cause, and then time and a plan to heal from that root cause.⁣⁣⁣
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𝘐𝘵'𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘖𝘒 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘺𝘮𝘱𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘴. 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗗𝘀/𝗗𝗢𝘀, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿.⁣⁣⁣
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Focusing on WHY someone has an autoimmune disease is very important so that we can help the body regain balance and heal, and prevent further damage from leaving the root cause unaddressed.⁣⁣⁣

Take the first step to healing by completing our online Get to the Root Quiz 👇

https://www.rootfunctionalmedicine.com/quizzes/new

Interstitial cystitis (IC), also known as painful bladder syndrome, is a chronic condition characterized by recurring discomfort or pain in the bladder and pelvic region.

IC significantly impacts the quality of life of those affected, as the symptoms can be debilitating, leading to disruptions in daily activities, work, and social life.

You are more likely to have IC if you are a woman, are over the age of 30, and if you have another chronic condition that causes pain such as:

🌱IBS
🌱Endometriosis
🌱Fibromyalgia
& Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome

Conventional medicines and treatments play a crucial role in alleviating symptoms of IC; however, embracing natural therapies can offer complementary support. By using functional medicine, we help people with IC by identifying and treating the root causes, instead of symptoms alone.

Learn more in our latest article, Natural Treatment for IC👇

https://www.rootfunctionalmedicine.com/natural-treatment-interstitial-cystitis

📢 Weight loss is not as simple as the diet industry may want you to believe.

A functional medicine approach identifies and treats the root causes of your symptoms and can promote weight loss in the process.

Learn more in our article, Functional Medicine Weight Loss👇

https://www.rootfunctionalmedicine.com/functional-medicine-weight-loss

Whether you already know you have unmanaged hypothyroidism OR you have been told your thyroid labs are "normal," but still suspect thyroid function is off, we are going to help you look for possible root causes of your thyroid condition and work to optimize function ✨ 🦋.⁣
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𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 90% 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘺𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘺𝘳𝘰𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘮 𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘏𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘰’𝘴. ⁣
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Possible root causes of Hashimoto’s include:⁣
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🌱Gut issues: Parasites, infections, h-pylori, SIBO⁣
🌱Food sensitivities (which often stem from the gut issues above)⁣
🌱Nutrient deficiencies⁣
🌱Chronic stress & trauma⁣
⁣..and more.⁣
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Root doctors & dietitians 𝘱𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵. ⁣
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We often have people come to us for other reasons (such as fatigue, brain fog, gut issues, etc.) and also discover that they have Hashimoto’s after completing lab work with us. Sometimes we catch the antibodies low enough that we can address the root cause immediately and reverse things 💪 .
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Learn more about our functional medicine approach to treating Hashimoto's 👇

https://www.rootfunctionalmedicine.com/hashimotos-functional-medicine

Listen-up because this is some 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 stuff 👂⁣
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Let's break down the science 💚.⁣
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The gut 𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘰𝘮𝘦 influences an important hormone called 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻. ⁣
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After the body uses estrogen, it 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴. Once in the intestines, gut bacteria are responsible for breaking down and balancing estrogen levels.⁣
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When your 𝘨𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘺, these gut bacteria produce normal levels of an enzyme, called 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗮-𝗴𝗹𝘂𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘀𝗲. This enzyme turns estrogen into its active form to be reabsorbed by the gut and sent back into the blood. However, an unhealthy gut disrupts this process and may result in either too much or too little active estrogen.⁣
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Imbalances in estrogen can cause heavy periods, migraines, weight gain, mood changes, and more.⁣
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Curious about your beta-glucuronidase levels? There's a functional test (➡ The GI Map 💩) we often order for our members. You can learn more about getting to the root of your gut & hormone concerns in the the Root membership 👇

https://www.rootfunctionalmedicine.com/membership

A 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 means your doctor has fewer patients competing for her time ✨

Why do you want to be in a 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 200 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 vs. 2700 (the average number of patients per doctor in insurance-based medicine)? 🤔

𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

It takes:

🌱Listening to your whole story👂
🌱Putting the 𝘱𝘶𝘻𝘻𝘭𝘦 together 🕵️‍♀️
🌱𝘌𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 lab results with a fine tooth comb and a functional medicine health optimization perspective
🌱𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 with dietitians and team members to give you the best results
🌱Writing wellness plans that 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘰
🌱Seeing you when you need us
🌱𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 you through it all

Get started with your functional medicine journey by taking our online Get to the Root Quiz 👇

https://www.rootfunctionalmedicine.com/quizzes/new