Root Causes Vibrant Health with Elizabeth Tringali, PA-C

Why Cancer Is Rising: Toxins, Stress, Hormones & Integrative Oncology | Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy

Cancer rates continue to rise, chronic disease is becoming more common, and many people are left wondering why. In Part 1 of this powerful two-part conversation, Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy—founder of the Center for New Medicine [https://cfnmedicine.com/] and Cancer Center for Healing [https://cancercenterforhealing.com/]—shares her perspective on the growing cancer epidemic and the underlying factors she believes are driving it. Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy is a world renown medical doctor and leading functional integrative physician treating and healing patients from across the globe. She uses the best of all sciences, including conventional, functional, homeopathic, eastern medicine, and modern medicine. Dr. Connealy began practicing medicine in 1986. In 1992, she founded the Center For New Medicine and Cancer Center for Healing in Irvine, California, where she serves as Medical Director. The combined clinics have become the largest integrative medical clinic in North America, and have been visited by over patients 47,000 patients. We discuss the role of environmental toxins, chronic stress, emotional trauma, hormones, immune health, and lifestyle habits in creating the conditions for disease. Dr. Keneally also shares her personal journey into medicine, her philosophy of integrative oncology, and the foundational strategies she uses to help patients build resilience and optimize their health. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why cancer rates are increasing in younger populations • The connection between chronic stress, emotional health, and disease • How environmental toxins and EMFs may impact overall health • The role hormones play in wellness and cancer prevention • Why mindset, gratitude, and emotional healing matter more than most people realize • The foundational lifestyle habits that support long-term health and resilience This episode is packed with practical insights and thought-provoking perspectives on what it truly means to address the root causes of illness. Be sure to join us next week for Part 2, where Dr. Connealy is joined by integrative oncology specialist Dr. Ericg Acebedo for a deep dive into cancer nutrition, IPT therapy, mistletoe, peptide therapies, circulating tumor cell testing, and some of the most innovative approaches in integrative cancer care today. Read Dr. Connealy's Book [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=cancer+revolution+2nd+edition&adgrpid=186702909295&hvadid=792905987432&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9052782&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=6605056894582044409--&hvqmt=b&hvrand=6605056894582044409&hvtargid=kwd-2437549231853&hydadcr=25106_13835995_2441478&mcid=747482f58132378e928e06f5161e1725&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_8wff3qb71n_b] Follow Dr. Connealy on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/connealymd/] Follow Dr. Connealy on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@connealymd] Follow Dr. Connealy on Twitter/X [https://x.com/drconnealymd] Visit Tringali Vibrant Health [https://tringali-health.com] Follow Elizabeth on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tringalihealth/]

How to Reset Your Nervous System with Dr. Dave Rabin, Inventor of Apollo Neuro

Anxiety is at an all-time high—but what if we’ve been treating it all wrong? In this powerful episode, Elizabeth Tringali, PA-C interviews Dr. David Rabin (MD, PHD) to uncover why the nervous system is the foundation of healing, and how modern life is pushing it into constant fight-or-flight. From wearable technology and vagus nerve stimulation to plant medicine and psychedelics, this conversation bridges cutting-edge science with ancient healing practices. Learn how tools like Apollo Neuro [https://apolloneuro.com/en-intl/pages/vip-lp?sca_ref=8664344.NRG1UPqbKNwYKih&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=tringali-health-id8664344] help signal safety to the brain, improve sleep, and boost resilience—without medications or invasive treatments. You’ll walk away with simple, science-backed techniques to calm your body, sharpen your focus, and reclaim your health from the inside out. Buy the Apollo Neuro Device [https://apolloneuro.com/en-intl/pages/vip-lp?sca_ref=8664344.NRG1UPqbKNwYKih&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=tringali-health-id8664344] About Dr. Rabin: Dr. David Rabin, MD, PhD, is a translational neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist, health tech entrepreneur & inventor who has been studying the impact of chronic stress in humans for more than two decades. He is the co-founder & Chief Medical Officer at Apollo Neuroscience [http://apolloneuro.com/], which has developed the first scientifically-validated wearable technology that actively improves energy, focus & relaxation, using a novel touch therapy that signals safety to the brain. Dr. Rabin is the co-founder and executive director of the Board of Medicine [http://boardofmedicine.org/], a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of physicians and scientists establishing the first peer-reviewed, evidence-based clinical guidelines for the production and safe use of currently unregulated alternative medicines, including plant medicines.  In addition to his clinical psychiatry practice [http://drdave.io/], Dr. Rabin is currently conducting research on wearable and technology-based solutions for mental illnesses and the mechanism of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy in treatment-resistant mental illnesses.  He received his MD in medicine and PhD in neuroscience from Albany Medical College and specialized in psychiatry with a distinction in research at Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.  WEBSITES & SOCIAL MEDIA Wikipedia: David Rabin MD, PhD [https://wikitia.com/wiki/David_Rabin_(psychiatrist)] Instagram: @drdavidrabin [https://www.instagram.com/drdavidrabin/?hl=en] Twitter: @daverabin [https://twitter.com/DaveRabin] Clubhouse: @Dr.Dave LinkedIn: David Rabin MD, PhD [https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavemdphd/] Personal Website: David Rabin MD, PhD [https://www.drdave.io/] Company Website: Apollo Neuro [https://apolloneuro.com/] Nonprofit Website: The Board of Medicine [https://www.boardofmedicine.org/] Podcast Website: The Psychedelic News [http://www.thepsychedelicreport.com/] Tringali Vibrant Health: Website: Tringali-health.com [https://tringali-health.com] Online Store: shop.tringali-health.com [https://shop.tringali-health.com] Social:  @tringalihealth [https://www.instagram.com/tringalihealth/]

The Spike Protein Problem: Long COVID & Brain Health with Dr. Robin Rose

In this episode of Root Causes, Vibrant Health, Elizabeth sits down with Dr. Robin Rose, a double board-certified gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician, to unpack one of the most complex—and controversial—topics in modern medicine: what’s really driving long COVID and the surge in chronic illness. Together, they explore the emerging science behind persistent spike protein, immune dysregulation, and the profound impact on the gut-brain connection. Dr. Rose shares cutting-edge insights from her research, including how viral remnants may continue to affect the body long after infection—contributing to brain fog, chronic fatigue, microclotting, and even neurodegenerative changes. This conversation goes far beyond surface-level explanations. You’ll learn: * Why long COVID may be affecting far more people than we realize * The role of the microbiome and bacteriophages in ongoing illness * How microclots and vascular damage may be impairing oxygen delivery to the brain and organs * The connection between spike protein, autoimmunity, and neurological symptoms * Why conventional testing often misses the full picture * Functional medicine strategies to support detoxification, immune resilience, and recovery Dr. Rose also breaks down advanced testing methods, emerging treatment approaches—including gut-focused protocols, botanicals, peptides, and ozone therapies—and what clinicians and patients should be paying attention to now. If you’ve felt “off” since COVID—or you’re seeing a rise in complex, hard-to-treat conditions in your practice—this episode offers a deeper framework for understanding what may be happening beneath the surface. As always, we’re asking the bigger question: What is the true root cause—and how do we restore vibrant health? Mentioned in the episode:' Vedicinals Spike Suppport [https://vedicinalsusa.com/?bg_ref=QrL5t7r2B7] Dr. Robin Rose's Practice, Terrain Health [https://terrainhealth.org/] Dr. Robin Rose's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/goterrainhealth/] Tringali Vibrant Health Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tringalihealth/] Visit Tringali Vibrant Health [https://tringali-health.com] Shop Tringali Vibrant Health [https://shop.tringali-health.com/]

Can We Slow Aging? Rapamycin with Dr. Matt Kaeberlein

In this episode, Elizabeth Tringali sits down with Dr. Matt Kaeberlein, a leading aging researcher focused on the mechanisms that drive aging, including mTOR signaling and the drug rapamycin. Matt breaks down what mTOR actually is (and why it matters), why longevity medicine requires evidence and comfort with uncertainty, and what we can realistically conclude from animal data vs. human data. You’ll hear a clear, science-first conversation on rapamycin: immune modulation vs. “immune suppression,” common side effects, why weekly dosing is different than transplant dosing, and what early findings suggest for APOE4 carriers, post-viral syndromes like long COVID, and chronic inflammation. They also zoom out to the foundations Matt believes move the needle most: the four pillars he uses at OptiSpan (eat, move, sleep, connect), plus practical guidance on protein, fiber, CGMs, and why fear-based wellness marketing is a problem. Finally, Matt shares an update on the Dog Aging Project’s randomized rapamycin trial—one of the most fascinating real-world studies in the field—and what he expects the next 20 years of longevity medicine to look like. Learn More about Dr. Matt Kaeberlein's research at Optispan.life [https://optispan.life] Learn More about the Dog Aging Project [https://dogagingproject.org] Visit Tringali Vibrant Health [https://tringali-health.com] Shop the Tringali Vibrant Health Online Supplement Store [https://shop.tringali-health.com]

Compounding Pharmacies: Purity, Testing & Personalized Medicine with Dr. Leonard Pastrana and Dr. Frank Kacou

In this episode, Elizabeth Tringal, PA-Ci is joined by Dr. Leonard Pastrana [https://nubioage.com/author/leonard/] and Dr. Frank Kacou [https://nubioage.com/team/], founders of NubioAge [https://nubioage.com] and NuHX [https://nuhx.health/], to go deep into what truly separates exceptional compounding pharmacies from the rest.  They break down how compounded therapies support personalization in ways conventional pharmaceuticals can’t, from micro-dosing GLP-1s to creating cleaner hormone formulas, mitochondrial peptides, and nasal therapies that dramatically improve absorption. The conversation dives into why testing standards matter, how pharmaceutical-grade vs food-grade ingredients change outcomes, and why waiting on backorders often means your pharmacy is doing things right. A major focus is long COVID and the accelerated aging providers are seeing: brain fog, immune dysfunction, fatigue, kidney stress, and metabolic decline. Leonard and Frank explain why most protocols start with the gut, how spike protein may be hiding in the microbiome, and why mitochondrial repair is central to recovery. They discuss stacks involving peptides, methylene blue, NAD, tryptophan, butyrate, and gut-supportive compounds that clinicians are using right now. You’ll also hear: * Why nasal delivery can outperform oral dosing for certain therapies * How methylene blue supports mitochondrial energy and cognitive clarity * The difference between hydration and true cellular hydration * What “mitochondrial flexibility” means and how it’s measured * Why exercise tolerance is one of the strongest markers of brain recovery * How dosing errors derail otherwise perfect protocols * Why compounding allows medicine to meet the patient, not the other way around This episode is a masterclass in how functional medicine, pharmacy, and longevity science intersect—and why compounding is not something to fear, but something to understand deeply and use intelligently. Links: * Nubioage [https://nubioage.com]: a longevity science and wellness education network serving medical practitioners and allied health professionals focused on delivering patient-centric, evidence-based longevity medicine. * NuHX [https://nuhx.health/]: Advanced, comprehensive metrics and health data analysis. Products Mentioned: * Icell Water [https://shop.tringali-health.com/products/icell-water?_pos=3&_sid=3557aae03&_ss=r] * Sytrinol LNA [https://shop.tringali-health.com/products/sytrinol-lna?_pos=1&_sid=3557aae03&_ss=r] * AKG [https://shop.tringali-health.com/products/akg?_pos=6&_sid=3557aae03&_ss=r] * Peptides at Tringali Vibrant Health [https://tringali-health.com/peptide-therapy/] Tringali Vibrant Health Website [https://tringali-health.com] Tringali Vibrant Health Online Supplement Store [https://shop.tringali-health.com]