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What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
"What's the Root Cause?" is brought to you by Root Cause Medical Clinic, featuring Dr. Vikki Petersen—renowned doctor, functional medicine expert, author of "Hiatal Hernia Syndrome" and host of a highly popular YouTube channel.
Dr. Vikki Petersen and her team of clinicians provide cutting-edge solutions in gut health, hiatal hernia syndrome, nutrition, food, hormones, genetics, lifestyle, and more.
You don’t have to accept feeling unwell or struggling with chronic health issues. Your body has…
Episodes
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Silent Reflux: 7 Signs You Have It (Even Without Heartburn)
Constantly clearing your throat? Feel like there's a lump stuck in your throat? Dealing with hoarseness, a chronic cough, or "postnasal drip" that allergy…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
What a Hiatal Hernia Does to Your Body Over Time
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…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
5 Everyday Habits Making Your Hiatal Hernia Worse
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…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Signs You Might Have a Hiatal Hernia and Not Know It
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…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Told You Don't Have a Hiatal Hernia? You Still Might
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…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
What's Actually Happening During a Hiatal Hernia Attack
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…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Heart Palpitations at Night? It's Your Hiatal Hernia
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…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Hiatal Hernia: Symptoms You'd Never Connect to It
Hiatal Hernia: Symptoms You'd Never Connect to It A hiatal hernia can cause symptoms that have nothing to do with your stomach — a hoarse voice, upper back…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Heart Palpitations After you Eat? It's Your Stomach
Does your heart flutter, skip, pound, or race after eating — even though your cardiologist says you're fine? → Book a consultation…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
5 Signs Your Acid Reflux Is Actually a Hiatal Hernia
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…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Acid Reflux Pill Hurting You?
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…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Misdiagnosed? 5 Signs it's your Hiatal Hernia
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…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
5 Hiatal Hernia Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
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…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Why Hiatal Hernia Causes Chest Pressure and Excessive Burping
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…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Why Hiatal Hernia Surgery Fails
🩺 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…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
5 Signs Your Anxiety Is Actually Your Hiatal Hernia
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…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
5 Things Making Your Hiatal Hernia Worse
If you have a hiatal hernia and you're still suffering despite medication and diet changes, something you're doing every single day may be making it worse…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Acid Reflux: Why it's Worse at Night
If your acid reflux is worst at night - waking up with acid coming up, chest pressure, throat burning, or palpitations - you are not imagining it. ➡️ Book a…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Hiatal Hernia & Anxiety: It's Not In Your Head
If you have a hiatal hernia and you also struggle with anxiety, unexplained unease, or panic that seems to come out of nowhere - this video is for you. ➡️…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
5 Signs Your Hiatal Hernia is Getting Worse
Most people with a hiatal hernia are told to manage symptoms. But a hiatal hernia can get worse - and it doesn't have to be getting larger. Functional…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
5 Myths of Hiatal Hernia
Struggling with hiatal hernia and not getting real answers? Book a consultation: https://rootcausemedicalclinics.com/hiatal-hernia-natural-treatment/ Root…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Hiatal Hernia: 4 Hidden Symptoms
Struggling with acid reflux, bloating, or unexplained symptoms? Book a consultation: https://rootcausemedicalclinics.com/hiatal-hernia-natural-treatment/ Root…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
What You're Not Eating is Keeping You Sick
What is the most important step you can take for gut health and preventing disease? It costs you nothing additional to fill this gap in your diet. In the…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Why Bloating Triggers Heart Palpitations
Struggling with bloating and heart palpitations? ➡️ Book a consultation: https://rootcausemedicalclinics.com/hiatal-hernia-natural-treatment/ Root Cause…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
3 Reasons Hiatal Hernia Persists
Have you rushed to the ER convinced you were having a heart attack? You had heart palpitations, shortness of breath and anxiety out the roof? You also suffer…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
3 Foods that Secretly Cause Acid Reflux (It's Not What You Think)
🔥 Still dealing with acid reflux after cutting out all the "bad" foods? Book a consultation…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Reflux Meds and Fatty Liver?
Fatty liver prevalence is 40% and most people don’t know they have it. It's closely tied to diabetes, heart disease, and long-term liver damage. In this…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Heartburn After 45: What's Changing
Have you noticed an increase in acid reflux with age? Some studies cite the increased risk at ~47% in women during perimenopause and menopause. Women using…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
3 Ways to Fix Burning Stomach
3 Root Causes of Burning Stomach 1. Pressure 2. Poor digestion and resulting fermentation 3. Irritated stomach lining In this episode, Dr Vikki Petersen…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
The Hidden Cause of Constipation
Constipation isn’t just about what you eat — it’s about whether your gut is getting the right signals to move. In the episode, Dr Vikki Petersen explains why…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Why Reflux Keeps Coming Back
Reflux that keeps coming back is usually not just an acid problem — it’s a pressure and mechanics problem. In the video, Dr Vikki Petersen explains why getting…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Antibiotics, Anxiety and Your Gut
Did you know a single course of antibiotics is linked to a 25% higher risk of anxiety and depression? Because antibiotics don’t just target the infection, the…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
The Reflux Medication Trap
Do you take antacids like PPIs? The odds are it’s not right for you. Educational content reviewed by licensed APRN medical staff. Not personal medical advice…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
3 Reasons Hiatal Hernia Persists
Have you rushed to the ER convinced you were having a heart attack? You had heart palpitations, shortness of breath and anxiety out the roof? You also suffer…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Why Fasting Backfires for Women
What health problems are you trying to solve? Fatigue? Weight gain? Poor sleep? Mood swings? Brain fog? Educational content reviewed by licensed APRN medical…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
5 Sleep Hacks That Burn Fat
Sleep isn’t one thing. It’s four. Quantity. Quality. Regularity. Timing. Think of them like the legs of a chair. Lose one, and your health collapses. In the…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Why Treating Acid Reflux Fails
If you suffer with acid reflux you are in good company. But acid reflux doesn't respond well to lowering acid levels. The proof? Educational content reviewed…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Hiatal Hernia Surgery: The Hidden Risks
Do you have chronic acid reflux or hiatal hernia symptoms that bother you? Are you considering surgery? Dr Vikki Petersen explains why you may want to consider…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
How to Stop Bloating, FAST!
Bloating and gas are common symptoms with up to 30% of the population suffering enough to complain to their doctors. Educational content reviewed by licensed…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
The Big Hormone Lie Revealed!
This video is for every woman and every man who loves a woman. What if: You could reduce your risk of heart disease and death by up to 50%. You could decrease…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
4 DANGERS of Antacids
Are you taking a PPI for reflux? Medications like Omeprazole, Nexium or Prilosec can help symptoms, but long-term use comes with risks. Educational content…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
#1 Breathing Mistake Causing Reflux
If you’re breathing through your mouth, you may be sabotaging your diaphragm, your posture, and your acid-reflux/hiatal hernia barrier. Educational content…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Fastest Way to Lose Menopausal Belly Fat
Are you sick of belly fat that won't move? Frustrated with loss of muscle tone and stsrength? Worried about memory loss of dementia? Educational content…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
5 ROOT Causes of IBS
You've been diagnosed with IBS. You've tried changing your diet, reducing stress, perhaps you've tried various drugs. But you continue to suffer with bloating…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
The World’s Easiest Diet to Melt Belly Fat (Backed by Science)
Belly fat is more correctly called visceral fat. Which means the fat around your organs in your abdomen. Visceral fat is associated with increased risk for…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Heart Palpitations, Shortness of Breath but Your Heart is Fine?
💓 Heart Palpitations and Shortness of Breath — But Your Heart Is Fine? It’s scary when your heart suddenly starts racing, skips a beat, or you find yourself…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Small Hiatal Hernia- Can it Cause Symptoms?
If you have a small hiatal hernia you've perhaps been told that your "other" symptoms, such as heart palpitations, chest tightness, shortness of breath or…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Reflux? The Hidden Pressure Causing It
If you have acid reflux you're told the cause is too much acid. That's not necessarily true. ➡️ Click HERE to Book a Consultation…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Acid Attacks After Meals? Acid Pocket Explained
After meals do you feel burning, pressure, chest tightness, heart palpitations or even anxiety? Educational content reviewed by licensed APRN medical staff…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Acid Reflux Relief: PPIs vs the NEW Antacid Drug
Do you suffer from acid reflux? Are you taking a PPI medication? Do you still have symptoms or are you troubled with night time reflux? ➡️ Click HERE to Book a…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Hiatal Hernia Symptoms but Nothing Shows on Test? What's really happening
Do you suffer with acid reflux? Do you also experience heart palpitations or shortness of breath or anxiety? ➡️ Click HERE to Book a Consultation…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Acid Reflux? It’s Not About Too Much Acid
If you suffer from acid reflux you likely think it means you have too much acid. That's a myth. ➡️ Click HERE to Book a Consultation…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Vagus Nerve, Anxiety and Fatigue - the Hiatal Hernia Link
Vagus nerve disruption from hiatal hernia doesn't just cause reflux, it drains your energy. ➡️ Click HERE to Book a Consultation…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Vagus Nerve and Hiatal Hernia - Why it Leaves You Exhausted
Are you always tired? Your vagus nerve may be stuck in low-power mode. ➡️ Click HERE to Book a Consultation…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Gas and Bloating Is Not Normal - Understanding the Real Causes
Do you suffer from gas and bloating that's downright uncomfortable? ➡️ Click HERE to Book a Consultation…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
👀 What Hiatal Hernia Surgery Can and Can't Fix?
Are you considering hiatal hernia surgery? Did you know that acid reflux can come back even after surgery? ➡️ Click HERE to Book a Consultation…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Millions Misdiagnosed: The Truth About Hiatal Hernia Syndrome
Why can doctors miss the presence of Hiatal Hernia Syndrome. It's sheet number of symptoms is one problem. ➡️ Click HERE to Book a Consultation…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Reflux, PPIs, and Your Gut - What the Research Says
There are places in your body where bacteria normally reside. But what happens when they move to a different location? ➡️ Click HERE to Book a Consultation…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
Hiatal Hernia Attack - What it Really Feels Like
A hiatal hernia attack can involve up to 20 different symptoms that seem unrelated to one another. ➡️ Click HERE to Book a Consultation…
- What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen
What Acid Reflux Reveals About Your Health
A new study reveals a surprising link with acid reflux and your overall health and disease risk. ➡️ Click HERE to Book a Consultation…