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What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen

What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen

Root Cause Medical Clinic 185 Episodes Oct 9, 2026

This podcast from Root Cause Medical Clinic features Dr. Vikki Petersen, a functional medicine expert and author. Each episode explores the root causes of chronic health conditions, with a focus on gut health, hiatal hernia syndrome, nutrition, hormones, and genetics. The show provides practical guidance for reversing health issues through natural, evidence-based approaches. Listeners are encouraged to reach out to the clinic for personalized care and support.

Episodes

What a Hiatal Hernia Does to Your Body Over Time
What a Hiatal Hernia Does to Your Body Over Time Oct 9, 2026 979 Most hiatal hernias are quiet and never cause a serious problem - but when one causes ongoing reflux that's left unaddressed for years, it can set off a slow chain: inflammation, scarring, tissue changes, even hidden blood loss. And there's a second cost most people never consider - what years of acid-suppressing medication can do. In this video, Dr. Vikki walks through both honestly, so
5 Everyday Habits Making Your Hiatal Hernia Worse
5 Everyday Habits Making Your Hiatal Hernia Worse Oct 7, 2026 694 Some of the things you do every day — including things you think are healthy — may be quietly making your hiatal hernia worse, because nobody connected them to your hernia in the first place. In this video, Dr. Vikki walks through five everyday habits that raise the pressure driving a hiatal hernia, simple adjustments you can start today, and why the real driver is different for every person.━━━━━
Signs You Might Have a Hiatal Hernia and Not Know It
Signs You Might Have a Hiatal Hernia and Not Know It Oct 6, 2026 640 Most people with a hiatal hernia have no idea they have one — it hides behind reflux, bloating, anxiety, even heart and breathing symptoms. In this video, Dr. Vikki walks through the pattern of signs that point to a hiatal hernia, and tells you the honest truth about the "finger test," the "apple cider vinegar test," and why you can't actually diagnose this at home.The hon
Told You Don't Have a Hiatal Hernia? You Still Might
Told You Don't Have a Hiatal Hernia? You Still Might Sep 16, 2026 651 If a test came back clear — or a hernia was found and called "too small to matter" — and you still have the symptoms, this video is for you. Dr. Vikki walks through why a sliding hiatal hernia is so easily missed, what the research actually says about hernia size and symptoms, and why a normal test result is not the same as a real answer.→ Book a consultation: https://rootcausemedicalcli
What's Actually Happening During a Hiatal Hernia Attack
What's Actually Happening During a Hiatal Hernia Attack Sep 11, 2026 699 A hiatal hernia "attack" can feel terrifying — crushing chest pressure, burning, breathlessness, a pounding heart, and a wave of panic that makes you wonder if it's a heart attack. In this video, Dr. Vikki walks through exactly what's happening inside your body during an attack, step by step — the pressure, the acid, the esophageal spasm, the trapped gas, the breathlessness, an
Heart Palpitations at Night? It's Your Hiatal Hernia
Heart Palpitations at Night? It's Your Hiatal Hernia Sep 9, 2026 852 You're lying in bed. Nothing stressful has happened. And your heart starts pounding, fluttering, skipping — or you jolt awake at two in the morning with your heart racing and a feeling of dread you can't explain. If your cardiologist has already checked you and told you your heart is healthy, and this still happens the moment you lie down, there's a reason — and it has nothing to do
Hiatal Hernia: Symptoms You'd Never Connect to It
Hiatal Hernia: Symptoms You'd Never Connect to It Aug 26, 2026 1065 Hiatal Hernia: Symptoms You'd Never Connect to ItA hiatal hernia can cause symptoms that have nothing to do with your stomach — a hoarse voice, upper back pain, a cough that won't quit, breathlessness, heart palpitations, stubborn hiccups, filling up after a few bites. Because they're scattered across the body, almost nobody connects them to one cause. In this video, Dr. Vikki walks
Heart Palpitations After you Eat? It's Your Stomach
Heart Palpitations After you Eat? It's Your Stomach Aug 24, 2026 795 Does your heart flutter, skip, pound, or race after eating — even though your cardiologist says you're fine? → Book a consultation: https://rootcausemedicalclinics.com/hiatal-hernia-natural-treatment/You're not imagining it. There's a connection most doctors don't talk about: the gut-heart connection.In this video, Dr. Vikki Petersen breaks down exactly how a hiatal hernia, sto
5 Signs Your Acid Reflux Is Actually a Hiatal Hernia
5 Signs Your Acid Reflux Is Actually a Hiatal Hernia Aug 5, 2026 1016 Reflux is a symptom, not a diagnosis. In this video, Dr. Vikki explains the two-part valve that keeps acid where it belongs, what a hiatal hernia does when it pulls that valve apart, and the five signs that point to a mechanical problem instead of an acid problem.If your reflux changes when you change position — that's not an acid clue. That's a gravity clue.➡️ Book a Consultation: https
Acid Reflux Pill Hurting You?
Acid Reflux Pill Hurting You? Aug 1, 2026 846 Acid reflux pills like Prilosec, Nexium, and Protonix were designed for about 8 weeks of use — yet millions of people stay on them for years.In this video, Dr. Vikki walks through 5 signs your acid reflux medication may be hurting you, why you feel like you can never stop taking it, and what to look at instead.➡️ Book a Consultation: https://rootcausemedicalclinics.com/hiatal-hernia-natural-treatm
Misdiagnosed? 5 Signs it's your Hiatal Hernia
Misdiagnosed? 5 Signs it's your Hiatal Hernia Jul 30, 2026 810 Have you been told you have GERD, asthma, anxiety, IBS, or heart palpitations—but treatment isn't solving the problem?Your diagnosis may not be wrong... it may be incomplete.In this video, Dr. Vikki explains 5 common symptoms that are frequently blamed on other conditions when a hiatal hernia is actually causing them—or making them worse. You'll learn how a sliding hiatal hernia can affe
5 Hiatal Hernia Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
5 Hiatal Hernia Symptoms You Should Never Ignore Jul 20, 2026 779 Some hiatal hernia symptoms are easy to dismiss - and a few of them are the ones that matter most. In this video, Dr. Vikki walks through the five symptoms you should never ignore, what causes each one, and which symptom means you should call your doctor today.➡️ Click HERE to Book a Consultation: https://rootcausemedicalclinics.com/hiatal-hernia-natural-treatment/ Call or text us directly: 727-33

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