
Hypertension in 3 Lenses
High blood pressure is not just about the numbers—it may be a signal. In this deep dive episode, we explore hypertension through a functional medicine lens, while also comparing conventional and Traditional Chinese Medic

Hosted by Joan Lu, PhD, RN, PHN, BC-FMP · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 11 episodes
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Root Cause CSI™ — because healing starts with evidence.Hosted by Joan Lu, PhD, RN, PHN, BC-FMPPhD in Natural MedicineThis is not another wellness podcast. Root Cause CSI™ uses Clinical. Scientific. Investigations. to uncover the real reasons behind chronic symptoms.Each episode breaks down functional labs, nutrient patterns, food-as-medicine strategies, and clinical insights—giving you the tools to stop guessing and start investigating.This show is your evidence-based guide to root-cause healing.🎙️ Subscribe now and follow the evidence.
Joan Lu, PhD, RN, PHN, BC-FMP hosts Root Cause CSI™, a health show with 11 episodes published.

High blood pressure is not just about the numbers—it may be a signal. In this deep dive episode, we explore hypertension through a functional medicine lens, while also comparing conventional and Traditional Chinese Medic

Insulin resistance is not just about sugar. Two people can eat the same meal-but have completely different blood sugar responses. That's not just about food. That's about body chemistry. In this episode, we break it down

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is often described as a hormonal disorder—but is that really the root cause? In this episode of Root Cause CSI™ — Clinical. Scientific. Investigations., Joan Lu breaks down PCOS beyond su

In this episode of Root Cause CSI™ — Clinical. Scientific. Investigations., Joan Lu discusses the difference between endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer, two conditions that can sometimes appear similar but ha

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. In this episode of Root Cause CSI™ — Clinical. Scientific. Investigations., Joan Lu explores endometriosis through three different clinical perspectives: conventional medicine, fun

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is often described as a reproductive disorder — but is that the full story? In this episode of the Root Cause CSI™ Podcast, Joan Lu, PhD, RN, PHN, BC-FMP explores PCOS through three disti

Life doesn’t decline at 40. It recalibrates. In this episode of Root Cause CSI™ — Clinical Perspectives, Joan Lu, PhD, RN, PHN, BC-FMP shares what truly changes after 40 — metabolically, hormonally, emotionally, and ener

In this episode, Joan celebrates her 40th birthday by reflecting on the changes that come with this milestone age. She emphasizes that turning 40 is not a cause for panic but rather an opportunity for preparation and sel

Keywords chronic illness, body signals, nutrition, parenting, health awareness, self-reflection, Root Cause CSI, healing, lifestyle habits, health foundations Summary In this episode of Root Cause CSI, Joan Lu explores t

Autism Through a Functional Medicine Lens A Story About the Gut, the Brain, and the Hidden Root Causes No One Talks About In this deeply moving episode of the Root Cause CSI Podcast, Joan Lu shares one of her most unforg

Keywords cellular starvation, fatigue, biochemistry, hormonal imbalance, mental health Summary In this conversation, Joan Lu discusses the concept of cellular starvation, emphasizing that individuals can experience sympt

Summary In the inaugural episode of Root Cause CSI, Joan Lu shares her personal journey into functional medicine, detailing her struggles with PCOS and endometriosis. She emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes an
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