Root Function Health Blog
Health insights, root-cause education, and practical wellness from our team.
Weight Loss vs. Fat Loss: Why the Difference Matters
Weight loss and fat loss are not the same thing. The scale counts muscle, water, and glycogen too. How to support fat loss while maintaining muscle: protein, resistance training, and sustainable habits.
The Gut and Chronic Pain: Is There a Connection?
Emerging research connects the gut microbiome to chronic pain. A look at dysbiosis, inflammation, butyrate, the gut-brain axis, and how to support gut health.
What Does Your Gut Have to Do with POTS?
Emerging research links the gut microbiome to POTS. A look at the gut-brain connection, what a recent study found, and how to support gut health.
Cold Plunges: Why Is Everyone Talking About Them?
Cold plunges are everywhere, but is there science behind the trend? A look at what cold water immersion actually does in the body, from brown fat to recovery.
VO₂ Max: One of the Best Predictors of Long-Term Health You Have Probably Never Heard Of
VO₂ max measures how well your heart, lungs, and muscles work together, and it is one of the strongest predictors of long-term health. Here is how to improve yours.
Pregnancy Nutrition: Three Nutrients That Deserve More Attention
A quality prenatal is a great foundation, but it may not provide enough choline, omega-3s, or gut support. Here is how to fill the gaps through food.
How Long Does It Take to Heal the Gut from Dysbiosis?
Some people feel better within a few weeks, others need a few months. See what actually drives gut dysbiosis healing, the signs of progress to watch for, and how to rebuild a resilient gut without an endless restrictive diet.
Osteoporosis: It Is Not Just About Calcium
Bone health is about far more than calcium. See what nutrients, inflammation, gut health, and exercise mean for preventing osteoporosis and keeping bones strong as you age.
Histamine Intolerance: Symptoms, Causes, and the Gut Connection
Histamine intolerance is more than avoiding certain foods. See the common symptoms, why your gut and genetics drive it, and what actually helps you feel better.
What Is Really in Our Food? A Look at Additives, Chemicals, and Your Health
From pesticides to plastics to artificial dyes, modern food is more than just food. Here is what the research says about cumulative exposure and your health.
Why Acne Is More Common Than Ever (And What Is Actually Behind It)
Acne affects up to 80 to 90 percent of adolescents and nearly half of adults. Here is what is actually driving it and what you can do.
Why Fertility Is More Complex Than Ever (And What You Can Do About It)
Fertility challenges are becoming more common. Here is why modern life is affecting hormone balance, egg and sperm quality, and what you can do about it.
Why So Many Kids Struggle with Focus, Sleep, and Behavior Today
More children are dealing with attention, mood, and behavioral challenges. Here is what the research says about screens, sleep, food, and movement.
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