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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 Sep 16, 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

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
Why Hiatal Hernia Causes Chest Pressure and Excessive Burping
Why Hiatal Hernia Causes Chest Pressure and Excessive Burping Jul 17, 2026 1192 If you've had chest pain after eating that goes away when you burp - or you can't stop burping no matter what you do - this video is for you.Neither of these is random. Neither is psychological. Both are mechanical symptoms of the same root cause: a hiatal hernia that hasn't been properly addressed.In this video I'm explaining exactly what's happening in both cases - and g
Why Hiatal Hernia Surgery Fails
Why Hiatal Hernia Surgery Fails Jul 16, 2026 623 🩺 Surgery might sound like the obvious fix - but for most hiatal hernia patients, it's not the permanent solution they were promised. Dr. Vikki Petersen breaks down exactly why, and what to do instead.➡️ Book a Consultation: https://rootcausemedicalclinics.com/hiatal-hernia-natural-treatment/━━━━━━━━━━━━━━⏱️ In This Video→ Which hiatal hernias actually need surgery - and which don't→ The
5 Signs Your Anxiety Is Actually Your Hiatal Hernia
5 Signs Your Anxiety Is Actually Your Hiatal Hernia Jul 14, 2026 1111 If you've been told your symptoms are "just anxiety" but treatment never fully worked, there may be a physical cause that's been missed. In this video, Dr. Vikki explains how a hiatal hernia can irritate the vagus nerve and produce the exact symptoms we call anxiety - and the five signs that point to your hernia instead of your mind.➡️ Book a Consultation: https://rootcausemedi

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