Root Cause

Your lab results are back—but that’s not where the process ends. 🧪

At Root Cause Functional Family Medicine, Dr. Turner looks at more than whether a number is simply marked “high,” “low,” or “normal.” Your results are reviewed alongside your symptoms, health history, medications, nutrition, lifestyle, and personal goals to help identify meaningful patterns.

Then comes the most important question:

Why might this be happening?

From there, your care plan may include targeted nutrition and lifestyle changes, supplements, medication or hormone support when appropriate, additional testing, and follow-up labs to track your progress.

Because labs are information—not the whole story.

Test with purpose. Understand the why. Personalize the plan.

Mineral deficiencies can look surprisingly similar. Fatigue, muscle cramps, hair changes, brain fog, weakness, and tingling can all have more than one possible cause.

That’s why symptoms alone shouldn’t determine which supplement you reach for.

Iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, selenium, iodine, calcium, copper, and B12 all play different roles in the body—and taking more of one nutrient without knowing your actual needs can sometimes create another imbalance.

At Root Cause Functional Family Medicine, we focus on the bigger picture: symptoms, nutrition, labs, absorption, medications, thyroid health, and other factors that may explain why a deficiency developed in the first place.

Test. Don’t guess. Find the root cause.

Getting enough fiber doesn’t have to be complicated. 🌿

Fiber supports healthy digestion, helps nourish the gut microbiome, promotes regularity, and can play a role in blood sugar balance and satiety. The key is building it into your day with simple, whole-food choices like berries, chia seeds, beans, lentils, vegetables, avocado, and gluten-free whole grains.

You don’t have to reach your daily goal in one meal—small additions throughout the day can make a meaningful difference.

At Root Cause Functional Family Medicine, we look beyond symptoms and focus on the everyday habits that support whole-body health.

Feed your gut. Support your whole body. Find the root cause.

Your first appointment is about more than checking boxes—it’s about understanding you. 🌿

At Root Cause Functional Family Medicine, Dr. Turner takes time to look at your symptoms, health history, lifestyle, previous testing, and personal goals to better understand the full picture.

From there, we work to connect the dots and determine what may be worth exploring further—whether that involves hormones, thyroid health, gut function, nutrient status, metabolic health, inflammation, or other contributing factors.

Testing is individualized, recommendations are personalized, and the goal is simple:

Find the why. Build a plan. Support the whole person.

Not sure if functional medicine is the right fit for you? We offer complimentary consultations so you can learn more about our approach, ask questions, and decide whether you’d like to move forward with care.

Postpartum care shouldn’t end when you leave the hospital. 🤍

Pregnancy, delivery, and breastfeeding can place significant demands on the body, and recovery looks different for every mother. Fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, hair loss, sleep disruption, and simply not feeling like yourself deserve more than being brushed off as “just postpartum.”

At Root Cause Functional Family Medicine, Dr. Christina Turner takes a whole-person approach to postpartum wellness—looking at factors such as thyroid health, nutrient status, hormones, metabolism, gut health, sleep, and stress to better understand what your body may need during recovery.

As both a healthcare provider and a mother herself, Dr. Turner understands that while so much attention shifts to the baby, mom still needs care, too.

You spent nine months growing a human. Give your body the support and time it deserves to recover. 🌿

Your gut health is shaped by more than any single “superfood.”
Pairing fiber-rich plants with quality proteins, healthy fats, and a variety of whole foods can help nourish your gut microbiome, support healthy digestion, and provide the nutrients your body needs to thrive.
The goal isn’t perfection-it’s variety, quality, and consistency. Small, intentional choices at each meal can add up to meaningful support for your overall health.

Save this post for your next grocery trip!

Not every supplement deserves a spot in your daily routine. 💊🌿

Vitamin D, omega-3s, magnesium, fiber, B12, iron—the list of supplements with potential benefits is long. But here’s the part that often gets overlooked:

A supplement is only “worth it” when it makes sense for YOU.

Your nutrient needs can be influenced by your diet, medications, lifestyle, health history, symptoms, and current nutrient levels. Taking more isn’t necessarily better—and in some cases, supplementing something you don’t need can be counterproductive.

At Root Cause Functional Family Medicine, we believe in testing instead of guessing and using targeted supplementation based on the individual.

Before adding another bottle to your supplement cabinet, ask: Do I know why I’m taking this?

Save this post for your next supplement-shopping trip. 💚