ShareOne ReviewsDoes root cause medicine actually help chronic illness?
40 people answered this on the record, across 22 organisations. The change they described most often was symptoms resolved or reduced — 13 of 40 raised it unprompted. 12 described more energy through the day. The timeframe described most often was 2 – 6 months. Each figure is a count of what someone said in a recorded interview.
Based on interviews recorded up to 2026-04-29. Updated as new interviews arrive.
Individual results vary. This is one customer's first-hand account of their own experience, recorded on camera and published unedited. It is not medical advice, and nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health.
What the answers had in common
Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.
| What changed | Interviews | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Symptom relief | 13 of 40 | 33% |
| More energy | 12 of 40 | 30% |
| Family & relationships | 11 of 40 | 28% |
| More clients | 9 of 40 | 23% |
| Less pain | 8 of 40 | 20% |
| Digestion | 7 of 40 | 18% |
- “And so it really helped me to understand the gut process and how to, with symptom presentation and also really good testing, that we don't guess anymore.”Suzanne Subaitani
- “After the Rapid Gut Reset, I am doing much better because I feel an increased sense of health and vitality.”Lesley Heathcote
- “And then as I continued forward going through each level one through four, because healing's not linear, so I'm so grateful for the education I received because I'm not only able to help myself and my family, but make…”Suzanne Subaitani
- “Not only like with what I was doing with clients, but what I was doing with myself and being able to just overcome the gut issues I was experiencing with healing my own gut.”Suzanne Subaitani
How long it took them
- 2 weeks – 2 months · 1
- 2 – 6 months · 2
The interviews behind this answer
WatchMaster Practitioner Achieves Clinical Confidence and Root-Cause Gut Healing ResultsSuzanne Subaitani found that the Institute of Restorative Health (formerly Restorative Wellness Solutions) provided the evidence-based protocols necessary to move beyond conventional medicine's limitations. By utilizing tools like MRT food sensitivity testing…Suzanne Subaitani · Institute of Restorative Health (formerly Restorative Wellness Solutions)
WatchOvercoming Chronic Health Struggles Through Comprehensive Testing and Personalized Virtual CareHeather Irias turned to F8 Well Centers after her conventional doctor failed to listen to her health concerns. By utilizing comprehensive testing and virtual Zoom consultations, Heather gained a deep understanding of her body's data. She successfully transiti…Heather Irias · F8 wellcenters
WatchOvercame Chronic Illness and Brain Fog Through Root Cause Lab TestingZainab Alikhan credits Dr. Doni Wilson with resolving a two-year cycle of chronic illness and brain fog. By using lab-based testing to identify food intolerances and leaky gut, Zainab achieved astonishing results within two to three weeks. She successfully re…Zainab Alikhan · Dr Doni Wilson
WatchDr. Palermo Enhances Patient Outcomes Through Root-Cause Functional Medicine and CompoundingDr. Nicholas Palermo recommends Pioneer Health Center for their evidence-based compounding and functional medicine expertise. By integrating co-factors like Vitamin D and zinc into thyroid treatments and utilizing custom formulations like troches and gummies,…Dr. Palermo · Pioneer Health Center
WatchLife-Changing Root Cause Healing for Children with Chronic Autoimmune SymptomsLeigh Lipsi, a nurse and diabetes educator, found life-changing results with Dr. Autoimmune after years of unresolved symptoms in her children. Within four weeks of starting a root-cause protocol, her son’s daily headaches were 95% better. Dr. Ian identified…Leigh Lipsi · Dr. Autoimmune
WatchOvercoming Severe Brain Fog and Joint Pain Through Root-Cause DetoxificationAudrey Baranishyn-Krause found relief with Detox Rejuvenation after traditional medicine failed to address her chronic symptoms. By identifying mold exposure and parasite infections, she successfully lifted her debilitating brain fog and reduced joint pain so…Audrey Baranishyn-Krause · Detox Rejuvenation
WatchFrom Chronic Illness and Unemployment to Active Living and Career SuccessEmily Beirne achieved a total health transformation at Kore Regenerative Medicine. After being unable to work due to severe symptoms, she returned to employment and resumed playing basketball. Beirne credits Dr. Quinn’s collaborative, whole-body approach for…Emily Beirne · Kore Regenerative Medicine
WatchRestoring Balance and Putting Chronic Infections into Dormancy with Homeopathic ProtocolsChelsea Turner, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, utilizes DesBio to provide root cause solutions for complex health issues. She reports exceptional outcomes using Series Symptom Relief Kits to retrain the immune system, successfully placing chronic infecti…Chelsea Turner · Des Bio- Advanced Allergy TherapeuticsWatchOvercoming Chronic Inflammation and Food Allergies to Launch a Successful Holistic PracticeCatherine Norville reports that Advanced Allergy Therapeutics (AAT) resolved her chronic inflammation and severe food allergies, allowing her to eat a full diet after years of restriction. Following her successful treatment, Norville transitioned from a hospi…Catherine Norville · Advanced Allergy Therapeutics
What they doubted first
- “If you are thinking about joining the Institute of Restorative Health, I would say don't hesitate.”Suzanne Subaitani
- “I would say if anything would have scared me a tad from starting would have been the cost, but they made it very easy to do payments and make it affordable to where I could get started right away.”Heather Irias
- “Audrey Baranishyn-Krause initially had hesitations regarding the cost and time required for the program. However, she decided to move forward because she was 'tired of being tired' and found success by implementing the program in small, manageable steps rathe…”Audrey Baranishyn-Krause
Follow-up questions they answered
- How do I find an evidence-based functional health program?
- Suzanne Subaitani filtered through many programs specifically looking for one that was evidence-based and on the cutting edge of research. She chose the Institute of Restorative Health because it provided a deep understanding of how the human body works through a systematic, research-backed program. — Suzanne Subaitani
- Can functional health protocols help with chronic gut infections like H. pylori?
- Yes, Suzanne Subaitani used the program's protocols to overcome devastating gut issues caused by H. pylori, parasites, and the subsequent damage from heavy antibiotics. The program taught her how to repair the 'terrain' of the gut rather than just treating the infection. — Suzanne Subaitani
- Is the Institute of Restorative Health curriculum immediately applicable?
- Suzanne noted that she was able to utilize the tools and knowledge right away with her clients. She found the education impactful 'right out of the gates,' which motivated her to complete all four levels of the program. — Suzanne Subaitani
- Is F8 Well Centers affordable for someone on a budget?
- Heather Irias mentioned that while the initial cost was a slight concern, the center made it very easy to set up payments. This flexibility made the program affordable enough for her to get started right away. — Heather Irias
- What surprised you most about working with F8 Well Center?
- What surprised me the most was just the broad span of knowledge and the ability to help me understand what was going on with my body. Just listening and having answers that I felt like I had been searching so long for that no one else had. — Heather Irias
- What was your life like before working with F8 Well Center?
- Before working with F8 Well Center, my life was struggle. I feel like I had been on this journey to figure out what was going on with my body and my regular doctor would not listen to me. — Heather Irias
Where these people were
- Detox Rejuvenation · 9
- F8 wellcenters · 4
- Dr. Autoimmune · 3
- Institute of Restorative Health (formerly Restorative Wellness Solutions) · 2
- Dr Doni Wilson · 2
- Bluestem Nutrition · 2
- Innovative Wellness Resources · 2
- Full Spectrum Integrative Medicine · 2
- Pioneer Health Center · 1
- Kore Regenerative Medicine · 1
- Des Bio · 1
- Advanced Allergy Therapeutics · 1