Root Cause Radio

Root Cause Radio

You deserve to live a life you love and thrive in! We are here to give you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to balance your hormones, master your metabolism, and become the boss of your own body. From thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalances, gut disorders, to navigating the trenches and noise in the "health and fitness" world- this podcast serves as the one resource you need to feel your best, break through the clutter, and reclaim your hormones, health, and body! Hosted by Dietitians - Lacey Dunn and Anya Rosen. Website: https://upliftfitnutrition.com https://birchwell.clinic

  1. 19 Jul

    Ep 196- Ending Chronic Illness- Why You Get and Stay Sick & How to Diagnose and Treat Chronic Illness with Dr. Richard Horowitz

    Today's guest is the genius and gem of a human- Dr. Richard Horowitz! Dr. Richard is board-certified internist, published researcher, pioneer in integrative medicine, and creator of the MSIDS (Multiple Systemic Infectious Disease Syndrome) model. He is also a 2x best selling author and one of the foundational doctor's helping people finally taking their health back from chronic disease. Today we discuss how his MSIDS model provides a systems-based framework for understanding how chronic infections, gut dysfunction, environmental toxins, immune dysregulation, mitochondrial dysfunction, hormonal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, and other overlapping stressors contribute to persistent illness- and how you can help diagnose AND treat to get your health back. We also discuss various items such as: -Why some get Lyme and some don't -Why some get long COVID and some don't -What holds people back from healing -The foundations you need to ask yourself when trying to heal your body Some random nuggets of wisdom in this podcast include: Lyme/Alzheimer's link: First published reversal of Alzheimer's biomarkers in a chronic Lyme patient after 9-week dapsone protocol. Bartonella identified as a major driver of long COVID, neuropsychiatric illness, and immune suppression; transmitted via cat scratches, fleas, mites, spider bites — not only tick bites. Emotional trauma / limbic dysfunction blocks biological recovery; limbic retraining (EMDR, DNRS, Primal Trust) is often required before other treatments become effective. Glutathione depletion enables COVID-19 (and other viruses) to replicate; blocking NF-κB and stimulating NRF2 pathways provided protection during the pandemic. Autism biomarkers (neurofilament light, P-tau) appear in children before symptom onset — same Alzheimer's markers found in adults. SO you can say- we get deep and nerdy!! Find Dr. Horowitz and his new book at: https://cangetbetter.com/ His questionnaire here Find his publications and research here To preorder his book - go here My Website & Work with Me:  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/faithandfit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.upliftfitnutrition.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email for coaching & phone consults: laceydunn@upliftfitnutrition.com & fitandfaith@gmail.com Order my book ⁠"The Women's Guide to Hormonal Harmony" ⁠on amazon!

  2. 11/06/2025

    Ep 188- MCAS Treatment Explained: Root Causes, Histamine Intolerance, and How to Calm the Storm

    Are you struggling with unexplained allergic reactions, chronic inflammation, rashes, fatigue, anxiety, or gut issues? You may be dealing with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)—a complex and often misunderstood immune system condition. In this episode of Root Cause Radio, functional medicine dietitian and hormone specialist Lacey Dunn and Anya Rosen dive deep into: What is MCAS and how it differs from histamine intolerance Common MCAS symptoms like hives, flushing, brain fog, IBS, POTS, and more Key root causes including mold toxicity, chronic infections (like Lyme or EBV), SIBO, stress, and trauma How to identify triggers and reduce mast cell degranulation The best natural supplements and low-histamine diet tips to stabilize mast cells How to start to address gut health, detox , and nervous system dysregulation Here is a time-stamped outline of the key points discussed in the meeting, organized by minutes: 0-1 minute: Introduction to the topic of mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) 1-2 minutes: Anya discusses the increasing prevalence of MCAS diagnoses and the differences between histamine intolerance and MCAS 2-3 minutes: Lacey defines what mast cells are and how MCAS develops, as well as the differences between histamine intolerance and MCAS 3-5 minutes: Lacey outlines the wide range of MCAS symptoms across different body systems 5-7 minutes: Anya discusses the diagnostic criteria for MCAS 7-8 minutes: Lacey and Anya discuss mold as a common root cause for MCAS 8-9 minutes: Lacey identifies other potential root causes like infections, GI issues, genetics, and trauma/stress 9-10 minutes: Anya emphasizes the importance of stabilizing the nervous system before addressing root causes 10-12 minutes: Lacey and Anya recommend various natural supplements and medications for MCAS management 12-13 minutes: Lacey cautions about potential side effects of certain supplements like quercetin 13-15 minutes: Anya and Lacey discuss the role of lifestyle factors like reducing toxic exposures 15-17 minutes: Lacey notes connections between MCAS, POTS, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and advises against what can hold you back from healing 17-18 minutes: Lacey and Anya wrap up and encourage listeners to reach out for support Identifying root causes beyond just mold @ 15:07Emphasizing stabilizing the nervous system first @ 16:40Discussing connections to other conditions like POTS and EDS @ 30:09 Need one on one help? Lacey's info: My Website & Work with Me:  Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/faithandfit⁠ ⁠www.upliftfitnutrition.com⁠ Email for coaching & phone consults: laceydunn@upliftfitnutrition.com & fitandfaith@gmail.com My Supplement Company: Order my book "The Women's Guide to Hormonal Harmony" on amazon!  Anya Rosen’s info: Website:  Instagram:  Email: anya@birchwell.clinic

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You deserve to live a life you love and thrive in! We are here to give you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to balance your hormones, master your metabolism, and become the boss of your own body. From thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalances, gut disorders, to navigating the trenches and noise in the "health and fitness" world- this podcast serves as the one resource you need to feel your best, break through the clutter, and reclaim your hormones, health, and body! Hosted by Dietitians - Lacey Dunn and Anya Rosen. Website: https://upliftfitnutrition.com https://birchwell.clinic

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