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Welcome to THE ROOT CAUSE SOLUTION

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DIAGNOSTIC LAB TESTING


A Personalized Functional Medicine Approach to Healing!

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FUNCTIONAL DIAGNOSTIC NUTRITION

MARY TUFANO FDN-P

Hello and Welcome! My name is Mary Tufano and I am a FUNCTIONAL DIAGNOSTIC NUTRITION® Practitioner (FDN-P) and founder of THE ROOT CAUSE SOLUTION, a full-service Diagnostic Lab testing company.  As a FUNCTIONAL DIAGNOSTIC NUTRITION® Practitioner, I don't just treat symptoms. I help to uncover the root causes of your health concerns. 


WHAT IS AN FDN PRACTITIONER?

FUNCTIONAL DIAGNOSTIC NUTRITION® Practitioners are health detectives. We run non-invasive, state-of-the-art laboratory testing to help identify H.I.D.D.E.N. stressors that are interfering with your health. With clinical correlation between your symptoms and health history, we can uncover the root causes of dysfunction in the body. Rather than simply chasing symptoms in an endless cycle of trial and error, an FDN Practitioner will help you to understand why those symptoms are happening in the first place. We will work to connect the dots between your: 

                        SYMPTOMS + LIFESTYLE  + MEDICAL HISTORY + LAB TESTING


We then compile all of these details to find the drivers of stress in the body and identify healing opportunities. 


Diagnostic Lab Testing takes a deep dive look into the major organ systems in the body 

including your: 

HORMONES

IMMUNE SYSTEM 

DIGESTION

DETOXIFICATION

ENERGY PRODUCTION 

NERVOUS SYSTEM


What is discovered, and uncovered, are healing opportunities that are used to create a "D.R.E.S.S. for Health Success®" program that includes:

DIET

REST

EXERCISE

STRESS REDUCTION

SUPPLEMENTATION


Here’s how the program works:

Step 1 – THE DISCOVERY - Our initial consultation involves a comprehensive assessment getting to know you and your health concerns and then determine which lab tests are right for you.

Step 2 – THE PLAN - We use in-depth diagnostic lab testing and analysis to find H.I.D.D.E.N. stressors in the body. 

Step 3 – THE JOURNEY - We create a personalized healing plan using the D.R.E.S.S. for Health Success® program. 

  

FDN's 5 FOUNDATIONAL LABS

Although The Root Cause Solution offers dozens of Lab test options for various health issues and concerns, the 5 FOUNDATIONAL LABS are:

1. GI Map Stool Test (Digestion, Gluten Sensitivity, Hormones, Liver Detoxification, Immune System, Inflammation, and much more)

2. Stress and Hormone Panel (Cortisol, Stress, Hormones, Adrenal Fatigue, Immune System Function)

3. Metabolic Wellness Profile (Digestion, Detoxification, Oxidative Stress)

4. Mucosal Barrier Assessment (Intestinal Permeability, Leaky Gut, Allergies)

5. MRT Food Sensitivity Test (147 Foods and 30 Chemicals)

As an FDN Practitioner, many people come to me as a last resort. They have “tried everything” and hit a wall. What they don’t understand is that they are often dealing with several levels of dysfunction in the body and these complications remain hidden from view. These hidden stressors compound over time and create Metabolic Chaos®. Symptom-free living is simply not possible until these issues are identified and properly managed. Are headaches an aspirin deficiency? Is fatigue a caffeine deficiency? In other words, symptoms are not the problem, they are the result of the problem!

METABOLIC CHAOS®

Do you struggle with common health complaints such as:

  • DIGESTIVE ISSUES - Gas, Bloating, Distention, Abdominal Pain, Indigestion. 
  • FOOD REACTIONS AND SENSITIVITIES - Gluten, Dairy, Sugar, Soy, Eggs, Nut/Seeds. 
  • ALLERGIES - Environmental, Food.
  • ANXIETY/DEPRESSION
  • BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCES 
  • BRAIN FOG
  • COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM
  • DETOXIFICATION - Congested Liver, Kidney issues
  • FATIGUE/LETHARGY
  • HEADACHES/MIGRAINES
  • HORMONAL IMBALANCES
  • INFLAMMATION
  • JOINT PAIN
  • INSOMNIA
  • SKIN PROBLEMS
  • THYROID
  • WEIGHT GAIN

Diagnostic Lab Testing can help uncover underlying hidden root causes of Metabolic Chaos® including:

  • Adrenal Related Dysfunction
  • Antigenic Overload and Pathogenic Considerations
  • Bacteria and Yeast Overgrowth
  • Biofilms and Biotoxins
  • Circadian Rhythm problems
  • Gut Dysbiosis and Gut Malfunction
  • Hormone Dynamics
  • Immunodeficiency
  • Inflammation
  • Poor Nutrient Breakdown and Absorption
  • Oxidative Stress
  • Sluggish Liver/Detoxification

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THE ROOT CAUSE SOLUTION

  • Focuses on a healthcare model, not a disease care model.
  • Uses a functional medicine approach, focusing on the whole person.
  • Looks for the root cause, not just chasing symptoms.
  • Bridges the gap between medical care and self-care.
  • Applies a drug-free and natural protocol to healing

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CLIENT REVIEWS

"Mary's process works like magic!"

"I lost 10lbs in the 4-week elimination phase of the MRT Diet!"

"I lost 10lbs in the 4-week elimination phase of the MRT Diet!"

 “I truly feel better than ever: my energy is up, my motivation is strong, and my mental health has improved greatly. As someone who struggled with anxiety and depression for years, my progress can only seem unbelievable to an outsider, but Mary’s process really works like magic! I also found that I am less irritable and more focused on everything in my life! It’s been three and a half months, and I’ve lost 46 pounds and feeling the best I ever have physically and emotionally. I would highly recommend Mary and the process. There is no way to repay or express my gratitude for Mary and Isabelle and everything they have done for me!” 

"I lost 10lbs in the 4-week elimination phase of the MRT Diet!"

"I lost 10lbs in the 4-week elimination phase of the MRT Diet!"

"I lost 10lbs in the 4-week elimination phase of the MRT Diet!"

 “The MRT Food Sensitivity Test is incredible! It’s so thorough and not only covers a wide range of foods but many chemicals as well. I found out I am sensitive to many things that were a regular part of my diet and in many of the cosmetics and personal care items I used on a regular basis. I lost 10lbs in the 4-week elimination phase of the MRT diet!” 

"I am so beyond thankful for The Root Cause Solution"

"I lost 10lbs in the 4-week elimination phase of the MRT Diet!"

"I have finally found someone that can help me live my best life."

 “I can finally say I feel like myself again. I go through most days without any anxiety, pain, or discomfort in my body. I am so beyond thankful for The Root Cause Solution throughout this entire process. Mary has taught me so much about my own body and how much food impacts all aspects of the way our body functions. She is without a doubt the best!” 

"I have finally found someone that can help me live my best life."

"I have finally found someone that can help me live my best life."

"I have finally found someone that can help me live my best life."

 I am so thankful I found Mary Tufano FDN-P! After years of unsuccessful treatment from multiple medical doctors and a naturopathic doctor, I was feeling lost. After only a few appointments with Mary, I have made significant improvement. I’m confident that she has the knowledge and tools to help restore my quality of life. Her dedication and love for her work is obvious. She is extremely knowledgeable and has carefully guided me through the beginning stages of her individualized program. She has helped me to broaden my diet with recipes and food recommendations and has started me on supplements that have me feeling much better already. In the short time we have been working together, I have found peace because I truly feel that I have finally found someone that can help me live my best life. I look forward to continuing to work closely with Mary Tufano FDN-P.  

"Every session with you gets better & BETTER!"

"I have finally found someone that can help me live my best life."

"Every session with you gets better & BETTER!"

 

"Every session with you gets better & BETTER!

I am so proud of myself for taking this leap in the journey."

FDN Defined

FUNCTIONAL

FUNCTIONAL

FUNCTIONAL

 Respecting the body, how it functions and its desire for homeostasis/balance.  

DIAGNOSTIC

FUNCTIONAL

FUNCTIONAL

 Identify healing opportunities using functional lab work to help resolve most common health complaints.  

NUTRITION

FUNCTIONAL

NUTRITION

To nurture and feed the body's cells, tissues, organs and systems. To provide everything the body requires.

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