Get to the Root is the podcast redefining what health benefits should be. Hosted by Dr. Erica Armstrong, founder and CEO of Root. Here, we explore the category we created: root cause health benefits—a smarter approach to care that uses advanced lab screening and functional medicine to reverse chronic conditions and optimize health. The result? Healthier people and lower healthcare costs for employers. In each episode, we sit down with forward-thinking employers, innovative brokers, and healthcare leaders who are driving real, measurable change. If you're ready to move beyond sick care and get to the root of what’s driving costs—and outcomes—this podcast is for you.
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Get to the Root is the podcast redefining what health benefits should be. Hosted by Dr. Erica Armstrong, founder and CEO of Root. Here, we explore the category we created: root cause health benefits—a smarter approach to care that uses advanced lab screening and functional medicine to reverse chronic conditions and optimize health. The result? Healthier people and lower healthcare costs for employers. In each episode, we sit down with forward-thinking employers, innovative brokers, and healthcare leaders who are driving real, measurable change. If you're ready to move beyond sick care and get to the root of what’s driving costs—and outcomes—this podcast is for you.
EP 03: Why Functional Medicine Starts in the Gut with Danielle Fiskars-Byers
Get to the Root Podcast
23 minutes
10 months ago
EP 03: Why Functional Medicine Starts in the Gut with Danielle Fiskars-Byers
In this episode of Get to the Root, Dr. Erica Armstrong sits down with dietitian Danielle Fiskars-Byers to explore why gut health is the foundation of overall health. They break down the gut’s crucial role in digestion, immunity, metabolism, and mental well-being, plus how imbalances can lead to inflammation, brain fog, and hormonal issues. Learn how to support your microbiome with food, lifestyle shifts, and practical strategies. Tune in for actionable steps to heal your gut and optimize your health at the root cause.
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Get to the Root Podcast
Get to the Root is the podcast redefining what health benefits should be. Hosted by Dr. Erica Armstrong, founder and CEO of Root. Here, we explore the category we created: root cause health benefits—a smarter approach to care that uses advanced lab screening and functional medicine to reverse chronic conditions and optimize health. The result? Healthier people and lower healthcare costs for employers. In each episode, we sit down with forward-thinking employers, innovative brokers, and healthcare leaders who are driving real, measurable change. If you're ready to move beyond sick care and get to the root of what’s driving costs—and outcomes—this podcast is for you.
