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Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare909 - The 4 Most Effective Ways to Treat Leaky Gut (Clinical Pearls)After years of experience in helping patients with different gut types, I’ve compiled the top 4 ways to effectively treat leaky gut. Watch this episode to get the best tips on diet, supplementation, lifestyle changes, and more! You deserve to heal! Dr. Ruscio’s Virtual Clinic: https://drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/ Diet Handouts: Low FODMAP diet: https://drruscio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Standard-Low-FODMAP.pdf Candida and Fungal Quiz: https://form.jotform.com/241365330375049 Candida Diet Handout: https://drruscio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Candida-Diet-Handout-2024.pdf Low Histami...2024-06-1327 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare876 - The Science of Leaky Gut with Dr Michael Camilleri MD (Mayo Clinic)There’s still a lot we don’t understand about the science of leaky gut. Does it cause disease or is it a symptom? What’s the best way to test for it? Which treatments actually work to repair it? Today’s guest is one of the best people to begin to answer these questions. Dr. Camilleri is a renowned gastroenterology researcher and professor at the Mayo Clinic. Tune in to hear about cutting-edge innovations and informed understandings around leaky gut testing and treatment. If you have any additional questions you would like a...2024-01-221h 23
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareListener Questions: Testing, Treating, and Healing SIBOFor optimal healing, a patient needs their symptoms, not their lab test results, to be treated. In this episode, I offer dietary and lifestyle solutions for people looking to improve their gut microbiome and overcome digestive and non-digestive symptoms caused by small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and gut dysbiosis. Listen in to hear the answers to these specific questions: What test do you recommend for gut dysbiosis, even if you've already been tested for SIBO and it was negative? I have SIBO-related symptoms. Can I do treatments without getting tested for SIBO? What are your thoughts on...2022-11-2355 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareImproving Mold Toxicity by Optimizing Protein and ExerciseWhen it comes to recovering from mold exposure, Dr. Joe Mather–the Medical Director at the Ruscio Institute for Functional Medicine–can speak from both personal and clinical experiences. Personally, his healing journey with mold was non-linear, with ups and downs that ultimately taught him how to push past limiting beliefs and find what works best. Clinically, he helps patients at our clinic overcome mold toxicity and its associated symptoms of brain fog, chronic fatigue, GI issues, and more. Both experiences have given him unique insights into mold testing and treatment. In the episode, he expands on his s...2022-10-311h 03Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareHow to Improve Gut Health Without Expensive Lab TestsLike many patients coming into our clinic, Shereen was used to working with functional medicine practitioners who ordered many expensive lab tests immediately to determine her treatment. But the continuous testing didn’t provide symptom relief, prompting her to look to our clinic for additional assistance. When she began working with Dr. Ruscio, she was surprised to find his recommendations for healing weren’t based on lab markers; they were instead based on her symptoms. Shereen implemented dietary and lifestyle changes recommended by Dr. Ruscio and ultimately found her gut health, workouts, female hormone imbalances, and food react...2022-10-2622 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareAbdominal Distention, Dr. Ruscio’s New ProtocolJandra Mueller–pelvic health physical therapist at The Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center–is back on the podcast to discuss the surprising connections between pelvic floor health and gut health. This time, she weighs in on the three-step protocol I’ve developed to improve abdominal distension and how posture, breathwork, and emotions all tie into healing the gut and feeling better. Listen in to learn more. https://www.drruscio.com/abdominal-distention-dr-ruscio-new-protocol My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https...2022-10-101h 05
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareThe Surprising Link Between Gut and Sleep HealthEarlier this year, Dr. Stasha Gominak–neurologist and creator of RightSleep®–was on Dr. Ruscio Radio, sharing her research findings that showed a connection between vitamin intake, gut health, and sleep. Now, she’s back on the podcast to elaborate more on the surprising link between gut health and sleep health. That’s right: your gut microbiome plays a bigger role in a good night’s sleep (or two) than you may think. Listen in to learn how you can optimize your gut health and get back to sleeping well. https://drruscio.com/the-surprising-link-between-gut-and-sleep-health/ My book Health...2022-09-191h 09
The Natural EvolutionFinding Balance & Understanding Overtesting within Functional Medicine with Dr. Michael RuscioDr. Michael Ruscio is an experienced doctor, clinical researcher, and author in the field of functional and integrative medicine. His mission is to take a progressive but cautious approach to healing while also keeping in mind the important factors of cost and practicality by providing people with a reasonable voice backed up by provable research sources, clinical trials, databases, and case studies. In this episode, Dr. Michael Ruscio discusses the common misunderstandings surrounding lab testing, how overtesting in functional medicine can harm health outcomes, and the ins and outs of genetic testing. By the end, Dr. Ruscio...2022-07-0444 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareHow to Interpret SIBO Test Results & Improve Food IntolerancesDr. Joe Mather, Medical Director at the Ruscio Institute for Functional Medicine, and I cover a number of questions related to small intestinal bacterial growth (SIBO) and food intolerances. Listen in to get your answers about how to know if you do or don’t have SIBO (according to the breath test), treat hydrogen-sulfide SIBO and leaky gut syndrome, and expand your diet and improve food intolerances. https://drruscio.com/read-sibo-test-results-overcome-food-intolerances My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://rusc...2022-05-111h 04
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareHow To Optimize Your Nutrition and Enjoy Nutrient-Dense FoodsMarty Kendall, engineer and founder of Optimising Nutrition, and Aimee Gallo, Health Coach at the Ruscio Institute of Functional Medicine, bring their unique backgrounds to this discussion about why what, how, and when we eat matters for our health. Listen in as we discuss approaches to ensure your diet is nutrient-dense and steering you in the right direction to achieve your health goals. https://www.drruscio.com/how-to-optimize-your-nutrition-and-enjoy-nutrient-dense-foods My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://ruscioinstitute.com Loo...2022-04-131h 17
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareHow To Manage Crohn’s Disease and Optimize Gut HealthCrohn’s Disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that commonly causes digestive symptoms like abdominal pain, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and appetite loss. For Kyle, his main symptom was abdominal pain with everything he ate. He also was experiencing constipation, bloating, low energy, headaches, and low back pain that traveled down his legs. After trying different remedies on his own and seeing no improvement, he sought the help of Dr. Joe, the Clinical Director of the Ruscio Institute for Functional Medicine. Listen in as they discuss Kyle’s health journey and how triple therapy prob...2022-03-2817 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareHealing Your Gut After Mercury and Mold ExposureWhen Julie came into the clinic, she was doing many things right - like cutting out certain inflammatory foods and managing stress levels. However, her symptoms of diarrhea, abdominal pain, and distention were disrupting her life. Dr. Joe Mather, medical director of The Ruscio Institute for Functional Medicine, focused on finding the root causes of her symptoms to help formulate a treatment plan and help her feel better. Some of these treatments included eating an anti-inflammatory diet, incorporating a gut-healing supplement powder, and beginning a binder protocol to detox from mercury and mold exposure. 2022-03-0715 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareA Better Model of Functional MedicineAt the Ruscio Institute for Functional Medicine, we personalize care based upon a four-part order of operations: History Symptoms Treatment response Lab work In the third and final video of my patient education series, I explain how our process ensures a science-driven, patient-centered model that results in better outcomes than a model based upon emotion, algorithms, and marketing. https://youtu.be/ATyZ19IL7Q8 My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://ruscioinstitute.com Looking for mor...2022-02-0421 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareWhy Autoimmunity May Not Cause SIBO and IBSThe Ruscio Institute uses an evidence-based clinical model as the foundation for our treatment protocols. This means not only incorporating the most current research into treatment decisions, but also applying a critical eye to research studies rather than accept their conclusions at face value. Today’s podcast looks at studies on the possible role of autoimmunity in IBS and SIBO, whether antibody levels are a valid marker of gut dysbiosis, low FODMAP diets for IBS, and more. Listen as I explain how we blend critical thinking with clinical research to achieve the best outcomes for ou...2021-10-1839 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareHow to Get Better Results With Functional MedicineThe Future of Functional Medicine Review was launched to provide clinicians with the resources and skills to help patients heal from challenging symptoms, and to help steer the field toward a more evidence-informed approach and away from excessive reliance on labs and supplements. On today’s podcast, three clinicians join Dr. Ruscio to discuss their successes using the principles of the FFMR to treat hundreds of patients. Listen and learn how the FFMR encourages practitioners to cultivate an internal “anti-virus software” that keeps them questioning and learning, and how clinician and citizen scientists can use the FF...2021-10-131h 23
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareNew Research on IBS, Probiotics, Selenium, Thyroid, and MoreI’m so excited to announce the beginning of FFMR Plus, which consists of a weekly written brief on the most impactful and relevant functional medicine studies (summarized concisely), and a corresponding audio read. This represents 7-10 hours of reading and filtering to find the most useful and clinically relevant information on SIBO, probiotics, IBS, IBD, cognition, sleep apnea, diets (low FODMAP, Paleo, etc), hypothyroidism, and more. On today’s podcast, listen to a free preview of FFMR Plus in which Gavin Guard of the Ruscio Institute covers new research on guidelines for IBS treatment, selenium for thyroid health, prob...2021-06-0733 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareAbdominal Adhesions Can Cause SIBO, Bloating, and ConstipationIf you have persistent constipation, bloating, and/or SIBO, and you haven’t responded to dietary changes or medications, it may have to do with abdominal adhesions (scar tissue). On today’s podcast, I talk with researchers and clinicians Larry and Belinda Wurn about what causes adhesions and how to know if they may be affecting you. https://drruscio.com/scar-tissue-in-your-gut My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://dr ruscio.com/resourc2021-03-2954 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareThank You for Supporting My Gut Health Mission: All the Reasons I Am Grateful for You & My Future PlansAs we transition to a new year, I want to tell you how thankful I am for your support of Healthy Gut, Healthy You, The Future of Functional Medicine, Dr. Ruscio Radio, and Functional Medicine Formulations. Your support helps me encourage the Functional Medicine field to be more evidence based, and widens our collective impact. Listen to today’s episode to hear my full message of thanks, and my plans for the coming year and beyond. https://drruscio.com/thank-you-my-future-plans-and-all-the-reasons-i-am-grateful-for-you My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in...2021-01-0429 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareWhat Is the Best SIBO Treatment Plan?In this episode I spoke with Dr. Tina Beaudoin on the topic of water, and it was shocking to me to learn that there are actually far more toxins and pollutants in our water than I originally thought, and apparently it's fairly regular to have violations occur to the upper acceptable limit for water toxins. This is something that organizations are working to lobby to reform and improve. Dr. Beaudoin mentions a few websites that you can visit to get specific information about the water supply in your community. Knowledge is power and your voice counts with these issues...2020-02-2645 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareWhat is the Best SIBO Treatment Plan?There is a desperate need for better training in the world of SIBO treatment. Allison Siebecker, a known SIBO expert, now offers a SIBO training course for practitioners. She supplies an algorithm that provides a roadmap through which to apply the available treatments (which is the difference between success and failure). Patients are often given too many things to try at once with no process to follow and end up feeling lost and more symptomatic than when they started. In this course, Dr. Siebecker goes so far as to give clues as to when to consider things...2020-02-241h 10
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareFine Tuning Your Diet For Improved Body CompositionDr. Eric Trexler and I discuss sleep and how to dial in your diet for optimal body composition. The aim is to help people realize eating behaviors that are thwarting their body composition and making sure we don't tell someone to just blindly cut calories or encumber them with tracking, which can seem difficult, and arduous, and painstaking. There's also a great answer to the question of age-associated weight gain, meaning is this just something that as you age, your metabolism slows and you gain weight? No, there's actually a very empowering ray of hope there. And a few...2020-02-191h 05
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareNew (Vegetarian Compliant) Version of ImmunoglobulinsImmunoglobulins reside in the lining of your intestinal tract and help to bind, neutralize, and deactivate irritants and toxins in the gut. When your immune system and/or gut is compromised, it is helpful to supplement with immunoglobulins. This additional support helps to protect your immune system from getting triggered by these various irritants. Research tells us that immunoglobulin supplementation can help those who struggle with SIBO, IBS, leaky gut, Histamine issues, H. Pylori, inflammation issues and more. They’ve been shown to benefit those who have tried many other therapies and failed to see results. ...2020-02-1711 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareBrain Fog, Fatigue, Female Hormone Issues & Bloating GONEThe cost of care, especially in the realm of functional medicine, can be an unknown for a suffering layperson. It may feel to weary patients like their only option is to sign away many thousands of dollars. Julie’s story shows that this does not need to be the case. After her general practitioner was not able to treat her myriad symptoms—including brain fog, fatigue, female hormone issues, bloating, and loose stools—Julie turned to functional medicine. The first functional medicine doctor she turned to quoted her an unreasonably expensive and lengthy package. Fortunately, she looked for a second...2019-06-0310 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareThe Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter, MD and Dr. Michael RuscioCheck out my interview with Dr. David Perlmutter where we discuss how gut health relates to just about everything else in the body, how changes in gut health can manifest as disease, and what we can do to fix the problem — the ultimate goal. https://drruscio.com/dr-david-perlmutter-and-dr-michael-ruscio/ My new book is finally available: Healthy Gut, Healthy You. Click here to learn more: https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ Looking for more? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, how to pick up a copy of my new book, how to sign up...2018-06-2735 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareGuidelines for Sun Exposure and Vitamin D Levels with World Authority Dr. Michael HolickSun exposure offers health benefits that cannot be obtained from vitamin D supplementation. However, most won’t be able to obtain all the vitamin D they need via sun exposure. Fortunately, Dr. Michael Holick provides us with guidelines on how to strike the optimum balance of sun exposure and vitamin D supplementation. https://drruscio.com/sun-exposure-and-vitamin-d-levels-with-dr-michael-holick/ My new book is finally available: Healthy Gut, Healthy You. Click here to learn more: https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ Looking for more? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, how to pick up a cop...2018-05-1637 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareSIBO and Thyroid Q&A with Nathan Rose I recently spoke at the International Congress on Natural Medicine in Hunter Valley, Australia. There were lots of questions from the audience on gut and thyroid, which I did not have time to answer. Today, I answer these questions with Nathan Rose, an organizer from the conference. I think you will enjoy these questions, which get to the bottom line regarding what to do for improving gut and thyroid health. Please take a moment to help me better understand our audience and take this 30 second survey, https://www.drruscio.com/survey Looking for more resources fro...2018-01-1759 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareIs Red Meat Bad For You?Red meat is often vilified as being unhealthy, artery clogging, cancer promoting, etc.… However, a recent meta-analysis has found that it might be unhealthy behaviors that accompany red meat consumption that are responsible and not the red meat itself. Let’s discuss. Please take a moment to help me better understand our audience and take this 30 second survey, https://www.drruscio.com/survey. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book, and more. https://drruscio.com/resources2018-01-1510 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareMapping Your Microbiota – Health Miracle or Hyperbole, with Professor Rob KnightThe impact of the gut on one’s overall health is quite remarkable. Knowing this leads to a very tempting proposition – map the world of bacteria in your gut and then treat imbalances to prevent and reverse disease. Sounds reasonable, but there are some major errors with this assumption. Understanding what to do and what not to do can prevent hundreds of dollars in useless testing and treatment. Today we speak with one of the leading researchers in the world in this area, professor Rob Knight. Please take a moment to help me better understand our audience and take...2018-01-1029 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareAre You Gluten or FODMAP Sensitive?Gluten free diets can certainly be helpful, no question. However, there are some people who go gluten free and don’t feel fully improved. There is a well identified and somewhat simple answer that may help these people, a low FODMAP diet. Let’s discuss a recent study that found that FODMAP avoidance was more effective for those with self-diagnosed non-celiac gluten sensitivity than was gluten avoidance. Please take a moment to help me better understand our audience and take this 30 second survey, https://www.drruscio.com/survey Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check...2018-01-0807 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareHow Dysbiosis and Nutrient Deficiencies Impair Eye Health and Cause Everything from Dry Eye to Vision Problems with Dr. Travis ZiglerToday we speak with ophthalmologist Dr. Travis Zigler regarding all things eye health. Dr. Zigler details how dysbiosis in the eye and nutrient deficiencies impair eye health and cause everything from dry eye to vision problems. Please take a moment to help me better understand our audience and take this 30 second survey, https://www.drruscio.com/survey Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book, and more. https://drruscio.com/resources2018-01-0339 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareGastroesophageal Reflux with Dr. Ben WeitzI wanted to share with you today a recent interview I did with Dr. Ben Weitz on his podcast, the Rational Wellness Podcast, where we talked all about GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. I think you’ll like it. It’s a little bit longer than our normal videos, but we get pretty deep into GERD and there’s a lot to say here. We haven’t talked about it much in the past, so I’m hoping you’ll find the information both insightful, interesting, and above all else, hopefully useful. Please take a moment to help me bett...2018-01-0138 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareHealth News Updates: Red Meat & Ill Health, Probiotics for Weight Loss, Thyroid Autoimmunity and Quality of Life, Low Carb and Leaky Gut, and Elimination Diets and Dysbiosis in AutismIn another edition of health new updates, we will discuss: Red meat & ill health Probiotics for weight loss Thyroid autoimmunity and quality of life Low carb and leaky gut Elimination diets and dysbiosis in autism And more… Please take a moment to help me better understand our audience and take this 30 second survey, https://www.drruscio.com/survey. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book, and more. https://drruscio.com/resources2017-12-2744 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareProbiotics Improve Gas and Constipation by Decreasing Bad Bacteria in the GutA recent study has shown that probiotics can help reduce gas and improve constipation by decreasing levels of certain bacteria in the gut. These bacteria include the organism responsible for methane SIBO (technically not a bacteria, it’s an archaea). Was this a ‘special’ probiotic? Not really. Let’s discuss the details. Please take a moment to help me better understand our audience and take this 30 second survey, https://www.drruscio.com/survey. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-boo...2017-12-2507 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareAll About Probiotics with Founding Father of Probiotic Research, Professor Gregor ReidToday I speak with one of the founding fathers of probiotic research, Professor Gregor Reid. We talk about the current state of probiotic research, what probiotics have been shown most helpful for vaginal infection, how probiotics can help with environmental toxins, and more… Please take a moment to help me better understand our audience and take this 30 second survey, https://www.drruscio.com/survey. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, how to buy his book, information on clinical training, and more. https://drru...2017-12-2051 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareVitamin K2 Improves Energy & Cardiac OutputA very exciting study was just published showing supplementation with vitamin K2 caused a 12% increase in cardiac output. How does vitamin K2 improve cardiac output? Well, vitamin K2 is needed for energy production via what’s known as the electron transport chain. Let’s discuss what these results mean and if you should consider using vitamin K2. Please take a moment to help me better understand our audience and take this 30 second survey, https://www.drruscio.com/survey. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patie...2017-12-1808 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareUnconventional Medicine – Reinventing Healthcare with Chris KresserToday I speak with my good friend Chris Kresser. We discuss his new book, Unconventional Medicine, which lays out a plan to reinvent healthcare and thus allow us to solve our healthcare crisis. This was a great discussion and I am sure you will enjoy it! Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book, and more. https://drruscio.com/resources/ 2017-12-1346 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareSIBO- Can You Recover?Depending on what you read, and where you read it, you can get very different opinions on SIBO. Some paint SIBO as a condition one can never recover from, while others call it a fad. Let’s discuss a reasonable and evidence-based take on SIBO recovery. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book, and more. https://drruscio.com/resources 2017-12-1107 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareAre Worms the Next Probiotic? - with Duke Researcher Dr. William ParkerWorm therapy might be the missing link for gut health. This is because most of our hunter-gatherer ancestors were colonized by worms, and these worms appear to have an anti-inflammatory effect. Modern day, we are missing these worms and their anti-inflammatory benefits. Today I speak with Duke researcher Dr. William Parker. We discuss how worm therapy might be able to help IBS, IBD, depression, anxiety, allergy, and even autism. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book, and more. https://drruscio.com...2017-12-0654 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareVitamin D Does Not Improve Thyroid AutoimmunityWe’ve discussed two studies that have shown that vitamin D supplementation can lower thyroid antibodies, but a recent study found that vitamin D did not lower antibodies. What does this mean and how to we interpret these finding? Let’s discuss. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book, and more. https://drruscio.com/resources2017-12-0407 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareHygge - A Key Missing Ingredient to Happiness, with Meik WikingHygge is a key ingredient missing in many people’s lives. It may account for why Denmark consistently ranks in the top 3 for happiness worldwide. Today I speak with happiness researcher Meik Wiking. We discuss what Hygge is and how you can cultivate more Hygge in your life. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book, and more. https://drruscio.com/resources2017-11-2928 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareGut Immune Function: How to Balance Our Ancestral Genome with Our Modern Day Environment for Optimum Gut and Immune HealthDisorders in immune function are a modern day epidemic which manifest as a litany of immune and autoimmune conditions like hypothyroidism, celiac disease, IBD, RA, IBS, and depression. The gut is possibly the most impactful organ influencing the immune system. By understanding how to optimize gut health and gut immune function, we can unlock a powerful method for improving this array of immune and autoimmune conditions. However, what was healthy for our ancestor’s immune systems may not be healthy for a Western immune system. This talk will outline where we should replicate the ancestral environment for optimum immune he...2017-11-2737 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareListener Questions – What the Health, Low FODMAP Diets, Gene Tailored Diets, MegaSpore Probiotic, Probios & Constipation, and More…Another listener Questions podcast! Today we will discuss What the Health Low FODMAP Diets Gene Tailored Diets MegaSpore Probiotic Probios & Constipation Alternative prescription antibiotics and antifungals And more… Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book, and more. https://drruscio.com/resources 2017-11-2241 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareHypothyroidism and MiscarriageWe have discussed how most cases of sub-clinical hypothyroidism (SCH) do not require treatment with thyroid hormone. However, there is one notable exception – pregnancy. High level scientific evidence suggests that treating SCH can reduce the risk of miscarriage. Let’s discuss. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book, and more. https://drruscio.com/resources2017-11-2003 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareGoing Gluten-Free Without Going Crazy – Simple Tips and Tricks with Jennifer FugoDepending on who you ask, gluten-free could be described as anything from a fad all the way through an absolute essential. Today we speak with nutritionist Jennifer Fugo for a balanced and practical approach to going gluten-free. Jen also provides some helpful tips for eating out. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book, and more. https://drruscio.com/resources2017-11-1558 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareDoes Coffee Contain Gluten?You may have heard that “coffee cross-reacts as gluten.” Is this actually true? Well, yes and no. This appears to only be true for instant coffee. Let’s discuss. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book, and more. https://drruscio.com/resources2017-11-1306 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareMast Cell Activation Syndrome with Clinician and Researcher Dr. Lawrence AfrinThis was a fantastic discussion with clinician and researcher in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Dr. Lawrence Afrin. MCAS is something to consider when you haven’t responded to anything else: diet, lifestyle, gut treatments, thyroid…. And, here is the kicker… it doesn’t require extensive lab testing nor expensive treatments for many cases. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book, and more. https://drruscio.com/resources2017-11-081h 05
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareSelenium & CoQ10 Reduce Cardiovascular DeathWe recently discussed a study in which selenium & CoQ10 supplementation reduced cardiovascular death. Today, let’s discuss a follow up analysis that found that this protective effect was only seen in those with a baseline selenium deficiency and what values to look for on your lab work. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book, and more. https://drruscio.com/resources 2017-11-0605 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareUsing Technology to Improve Health and Fitness, with Josh TrentToday I had a great conversation with Josh Trent of Wellness Force Radio about how to use technology to improve health. Technology, like tracking apps and wrist devices, can be intimidating and overwhelming. We focused on the simple yet powerful devices and how they can be used to guide awareness and inspire change. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book and more. https://drruscio.com/resources 2017-11-0158 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareHealing Leaky Gut with a Low FODMAP DietThe low FODMAP diet can be very helpful for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It has been shown to decrease gas, bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and may also help constipation. Some have expressed concern that a low FODMAP diet decreases intestinal bacteria, which is debatable. However, exciting evidence shows a low FODMAP diet can reduce leaky gut, calm the immune system, and even repair the intestines. Let’s discuss. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book and more. https://drruscio.com/resource2017-10-3009 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareHealth News Reviews: Updates on Low FODMAP Diets, Fasting, Gene-Tailored Diets, Leaky Gut, Parasites, and Paleo Versus Mediterranean DietAnother episode of health news reviews, including updates on: Low FODMAP diet Exercise and your microbiota Fasting and metabolism Gene-tailored diets Paleo versus Mediterranean diets Fat and leaky gut Worms and intestinal health Parasites and probiotics Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book and more. https://drruscio.com/resources/2017-10-2548 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareHealing the Cause of IBS and SIBOIBS and SIBO are common and can interfere with quality of life. Symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, and altered bowel function (constipation or diarrhea). As we are learning more about IBS and SIBO, we are learning that alterations in the intestines may be a cause. Excitingly, recent evidence suggests that certain dietary changes may help repair the intestines in those with IBS and SIBO. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book and more. https://drruscio.com/resources/2017-10-2306 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareDr. Ruscio’s Interview On Mind Pump MediaI recently went down to San Jose and did an interview with the guys from Mind Pump Media. We had a very candid conversation about the health and the exercise industry. We then jumped around different topics regarding the gut and thyroid. They are a fun group and this should be a very enjoyable read or listen!2017-06-071h 21
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareDr. Ruscio Releases “The Future of Functional Medicine” ReviewI am very excited to announce that Future of Functional Medicine Review is here! If you are looking to become a better functional medicine provider or learn more about a better model of functional medicine, this is what you have been waiting for. This is our new practitioner training tool and in today’s podcast we will discuss this tool, which involves case studies, research summaries, the practitioner question of the month, and a practice tip. We will discuss cost effective functional medicine, breakthroughs for thyroid autoimmunity, and much more. Please let me know what you think. Fo...2017-02-0135 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareDr. Ruscio's Book Preview - All About FiberDr. Ruscio’s reads a few excerpts from his coming book. We discuss fiber; is it good, is it bad? Or, is it good for some but not for others, and if so how to know who it will help and who it will harm. Possibly the most important issue discussed is what impact dietary fiber actually has on colorectal cancer.2016-10-0546 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareDr. Ruscio's Book Preview - All About FiberDr. Ruscio’s reads a few excerpts from his coming book. We discuss fiber; is it good, is it bad? Or, is it good for some but not for others, and if so how to know who it will help and who it will harm. Possibly the most important issue discussed is what impact dietary fiber actually has on colorectal cancer.2016-10-0546 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareDr. Ruscio and Susan Discuss Their Personal Dietary ExperimentsDo you ever wonder what a health professional's diet looks like? This week we take a look at some tinkerings we have made to our diets based on how we look, feel and perform.2016-04-0138 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareBen Greenfield on Exercise and Nutrition for Optimum Body Composition and PerformanceConfused on how to train for size, strength, fat loss or endurance? This week
Dr. Ruscio welcomes Ben Greenfield to discuss these issues and more. Ben Greenfield is one of the world’s leading personal trainers and wellness consultants
and the author of the New York Times Bestselling Book. Beyond Fitness.2016-03-2357 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareInflammatory Bowel Disease with Dr. Steven Sandberg-LewisWe’ve focused often on SIBO and IBS on the podcast so we’re going to take a look at another gastrointestinal disorder – Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). This week, Dr. Ruscio interviews Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND who specializes in the treatment of IBD.2016-03-1659 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareSubclinical Hypothyroid; Do’s and Don’tsSubclinical Hypothyroidism is an often over-treated or mistreated condition. This week, Dr. Ruscio takes a look into the research to determine the best way to treat this misunderstood condition.2016-03-0245 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareMen’s Health with Urologist Dr. Geo Espinosa NDDo you have questions about men’s health? Many times medicine focuses on women’s health and we know how men hate to go to the doctor! Dr. Ruscio has men covered with this episode as he interviews Dr. Geo Espinosa, Naturopathic Urologist, on all topics men’s health.2016-02-231h 05
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcarePrebiotics and FODMAPs While Treating SIBOThought you knew everything there was to know about SIBO? As always, Dr. Ruscio continues to dig into the newest research. One of our most popular guests, Dr. Allison Siebecker, returns this week with another great discussion on SIBO.2016-02-1651 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareAre You Really Sick? How to Read Labs and How to Use ScienceWere you disappointed you couldn’t make it to London for Dr. Ruscio’s recent Functional Medicine seminar? Well, don’t worry because this week, we bring you three of the best topics of the seminar!2016-02-1050 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareThe Autoimmune Paleo Diet with Mickey TrescottConfused about the Autoimmune Paleo Diet? Not sure what foods to eat or not to eat? Think it’s impossible to do because it’s so strict? Mickey Trescott from Autoimmune-Paleo.com joins us to answer those questions and more on this episode of Dr. Ruscio Radio.2016-02-0244 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareGut, Thyroid and Microbiota Clinical TrainingDr. Ruscio is off this week teaching his London (re)Find Health Symposium. He didn’t want everyone who could not attend the seminar to miss out, so this week’s show is a recording of what he intends to present in London. Answering all your burning questions about the gut, thyroid and microbiota.2016-01-261h 02
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareThe Gut Microbiota; Clinical Pearls Vs. Marketing PloysDr. Ruscio presented on The Gut; Diet, Flora, Health and Disease at the Ancestral Health Society's 2014 symposium at UC Berkeley. He reviews the impact hygiene has on our health, hunter gather versus westernized microbiotas and what the science actually says about manipulating our microbiotas with probiotics, prebiotics and fiber.2016-01-1347 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareThe Key Nutrient Your Heart Is Lacking with Dr. Jeff MossIs your heart lacking a key nutrient? Dr. Ruscio welcomes back Jeffrey Moss, DDS, CNS, DACBN, founder of Moss Nutrition to discuss why potassium is so important and strategies to ensure you have adequate levels to support optimal health and wellness.2015-12-3040 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareHigh Carb or Low Carb, What the Science Actually SaysConfused about which diet is right for you? High carb, low carb, Atkins, Zone or Ornish? It can get pretty confusing out there! Dr. Christopher Gardner, nutrition researcher at Stanford University and author of the A to Z Weight Loss Trial study, breaks down what the research shows on this episode of Dr. Ruscio Radio.2015-12-2251 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareThe Gluten Lie Author, Alan Levinovitz PhDFor this edition of Dr. Ruscio Radio, the Doc sits down with The Gluten Lie Author Alan Levinovitz PhD, for a thought-provoking talk about all-things gluten.2015-12-1551 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareArtificial Sweeteners and Your Microbiota with Dr. Susan E. SwithersDr. Ruscio interviews Susan Swithers, Ph.D., Director of Undergraduate Studies Department of Psychological Sciences College of Health and Human Sciences at Purdue University in this episode of the podcast. Dr. Swithers’ lab studies the effects of experience on the development of controls of ingestive behavior and body weight, recently focusing on artificial sweeteners.2015-11-1746 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareStress and Your MicrobiotaIn this episode of Dr. Ruscio Radio, the doc and Susan discuss how stress can negatively impact your microbiota and what to do about it.2015-11-1044 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareSleep – Is Too Much Just as Bad as Not Enough?Dr. Ruscio and Susan delve deep into the topic of sleep in this episode of Dr. Ruscio Radio. Too much sleep might be as detrimental as too little sleep.2015-11-0337 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareWhen to Introduce Gluten Into Your Child's DietIn this episode of Dr. Ruscio Radio, the doc and Susan answer a listener question about the timing and feasibility of gluten introduction in babies and children.2015-10-2732 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareDiabetes Deep Dive with Dr. Mona MorsteinIn this episode of Dr. Ruscio Radio, the doc and Susan answer a listener question about the timing and feasibility of gluten introduction in babies and children.2015-10-2039 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareLyme Disease Causing Chronic SIBO with Dr. RahbarIn this episode of Dr. Ruscio Radio, the doc takes a deep dive into the topic of diabetes with Dr. Mona Morstein. Dr. Morstein has been a naturopathic doctor for 24 years and is considered an expert on obesity, pre-diabetes/insulin resistance, and all types of diabetes.2015-10-1333 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareThyroid Autoimmunity, Stomach Acid Production and Vitamin B12In this episode, Dr. Ruscio introduces a condition called stomach autoimmunity and it’s effect on overall health and, in particular, thyroid autoimmunity. He also discusses a new treatment involving vitamin B12 shots that might be useful in the treatment of stomach autoimmunity.2015-10-0640 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareMelissa Hartwig how to get started on the Paleo DietDr. Ruscio interviews Melissa Hartwig, co-creator of The Whole 30, in this episode of the podcast. Melissa specializes in helping people change their relationship with food and create life-long, healthy habits.2015-09-2947 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareAllison Siebecker Interview SIBOIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ruscio interviews Dr. Allison Siebecker on Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). Dr. Siebecker is the Medical Director of the SIBO Center for Digestive Health at NCNM Clinic in Portland, OR, where she specializes in the treatment of SIBO.2015-09-231h 36
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareExercise and Adrenal Fatigue with Mike T. NelsonIn this episode, Dr. Ruscio welcomes back Dr. Mike T. Nelson to discuss how exercise affects the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis), can contribute to adrenal dysregulation and solutions to help regulate the axis.2015-09-1553 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareHRV – A Novel Tool For Assessing Your Stress LevelsThe Doc interviews Mike T. Nelson in this episode of Dr. Ruscio Radio. They dig deep into the subject of Heart Rate Variability (HRV). Dr. Mike T. Nelson has spent 18 years of his life learning how the human body works, specifically focusing on how to properly condition it to burn fat and become stronger, more flexible, and healthier.2015-09-091h 02
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareCarbs & Thyroid HealthDr. Ruscio finishes tackling a listener question in the second part of this two part series on thyroid and weight loss. In this episode, he delves into how carbohydrate levels can affect thyroid function and weight loss.2015-09-0140 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareThyroid Hormones & WeightDr. Ruscio tackles a listener question in this first part of a two part series on thyroid and weight loss. He explains why lab values and ranges might not be the best way to evaluate thyroid function and how thyroid hormone can affect weight loss.2015-08-2532 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareSleep, Autoimmunity & and Your Immune System with Dan PardiDr. Ruscio interviews Dan Pardi, CEO of Dan’s Plan, in this episode of the podcast. Dan is an entrepreneur and researcher with the Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department at Stanford, and the Departments of Neurology and Endocrinology at Leiden University in the Netherlands. Dan and Dr. Ruscio discuss circadian rhythms and how sleep affects the immune system, the gut and may contribute to autoimmunity.2015-08-1859 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareDepression, Anxiety, Inflammation & The Brain with Dr Dan KalishIn this episode of Dr. Ruscio Radio, the doc interviews Dr. Dan Kalish, DC, pioneer of The Kalish Method, which solves patient challenges through a proven lab based mentorship program addressing the three key areas of Hormones, GI and Detoxification. Many people suffer from depression, anxiety, fatigue, focus problems and other brain related issues because they have an inflamed brain. Inflammatory mediators can be triggered from a variety of sources including the food we eat, environmental toxins, and GI tract problems. They discuss what you can do to reverse low neurotransmitter levels using natural and safe non-drug treatments.2015-08-1146 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareHygiene, Environment & Autoimmunity with Moises Manoff - Author of Epidemic of AbsenceDr. Ruscio interviews Moises Manoff, author of Epidemic of Absence, in this episode of Dr. Ruscio Radio. Moises has written extensively, mostly on science and environment, for The Christian Science Monitor. They discuss a new way to look at autoimmune disease by combining information from our past with 21st century scientific research.2015-08-0445 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareFinding your ideal dietIn this episode of Dr. Ruscio Radio, the doc takes you through his process to find your ideal diet. There are so many diets to choose from and we’re bombarded day in and day out on the Internet and TV on what is good and what is bad. Dr. Ruscio simplifies it so you can find that ideal diet that’s waiting for you.2015-07-2840 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareThe Gut Brain Connection with Dr. Stephen OlmsteadThis week Dr. Ruscio interviews Stephen Olmstead, MD, Chief Science Officer for ProThera® Inc., who directs the company’s technical services and clinical trials. Dr. Olmstead earned his residency at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital and is board certified in both internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. They discuss such topics as the gut/brain connection and mental health and the microbiota.2015-07-2137 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareGut & Dietary Evolution Part II with Dr. Peter UngarIn this week’s episode of Dr. Ruscio Radio, the doc interviews Dr. Peter Ungar.
Peter S. Ungar is an American paleoanthropologist and evolutionary biologist. He is Distinguished Professor and Chairman of Anthropology at the University of Arkansas. Before arriving at Arkansas, he taught at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the Duke University Medical Center. Ungar is known primarily for his work on the role of diet in human evolution.2015-07-1532 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareSIBO Recovery and Bile Acid DiarrheaIn his continuing series on Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, Dr. Ruscio covers the importance of the ileocecal valve and the interstitial cells of Cajal, as well as answers a listener question on Bile Acid Malabsorption in this episode of Dr. Ruscio Radio.2015-07-0732 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareSIBO Symposium Wrap Up & HighlightsDr. Ruscio recently attended the SIBO Symposium at the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. In this episode of Dr. Ruscio Radio, he brings you all the major takeaways from this information packed symposium.2015-06-3048 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareDr. Jeff Moss Ideal Protein Intake for Body Comp & LongevityJeffrey Moss, DDS, CNS, DACBN, founder of Moss Nutrition, joins Dr. Ruscio for this episode to tackle the topics of muscle mass, protein intake and aging.2015-06-2354 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareCost Effective Functional Medicine TestingSteve Wright from SCD Lifestyle joins Dr. Ruscio and Susan McCauley for this episode of Dr. Ruscio Radio to discuss cost effective lab testing. Is more lab testing better or should we be looking at how to get the most bang from our patient’s limited budgets? 2015-05-2644 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareTo Detox or Not to DetoxDr. Ruscio answers a listener question in this episode of Dr. Ruscio Radio! Are expensive liver detox programs really necessary for overall health or thyroid problems in particular? The doc tells us what the research says, as well as, his past and current approaches to detoxification. He touches on topics such as: the gut-liver connection, iron overload and functional medicine pricing models.2015-05-1941 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareGut evolution to determine carbohydrate intake with guest Aaron Blaisdell, Ph.D.Dr. Ruscio interviews UCLA professor Dr. Aaron Blaisdell, Ph. D. They discuss controversies in gut evolution in attempts to determine your ideal carbohydrate consumption. Dr. Blaisdell provides a very interesting account of evolution of the gut. Dr. Ruscio proposes a theory that connects gut types with risk of SIBO after eating Neolithic foods.2015-05-0556 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareRobb Wolf – Heart disease, gut health, medical politics and moreThe one and only Robb Wolf stops by to talk with Dr. Ruscio. Robb shares valuable information about work he is pioneering at Specialty Health in the areas of cardiac and metabolic health. Dr. Ruscio and Robb also discuss politics and medicine and ways we can improve the state of our current medical system. And of course there is some discussion of the gut and some great banter!2015-04-2842 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareShould you be gluten free?In this episode of Dr. Ruscio Radio, the doc asks the question: "Should you be gluten-free?" There has been a lot of talk lately that gluten-free is the fad and gluten-sensitivity doesn't exist. As usual, the doc has you covered with the science! Dr. Ruscio starts by defining what Non-Celiac Gluetn Sensitivity actually is. Then he selves into what the research says about gluten sensitivity, strategies if you are sluten sensitive, lab tests available for NCGS, and what to do after being exposed to gluten.2015-04-1539 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareAn introduction to Dr. Ruscio RadioAn introduction to Dr. Ruscio Radio.2015-04-0705 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareThyroid & Iodine Part 2In this episode of Dr. Ruscio Radio, we bring you Part 2 in a series on Thyroid and Iodine. Dr. Ruscio tackles fluoridated water, treating hypothroidism with iodine, the importance of selenium, his preferred form of iodine, iodine in a healthy diet, what iodine levels look like in the US, and why you might want to try a low iodine diet.2015-04-0740 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareGas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea - caused by bacterial overgrowth - Part 2In this episode of Dr. Ruscio Rado, Dr. Ruscio discusses dietary interventions, prokeinetics, methane's relationship to obesity, and answers questions in Part 2 of this series on Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO).2015-04-0738 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareGas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea - caused by bacterial overgrowth - Part 1In this edition of Dr. Ruscio Radio, Dr. Ruscio discusses the symptoms, causes, testing, and treatment in Part 1 of this series on Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO).2015-04-0731 min
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareThe Gut Microbiota, Weight Loss and ObesityIn this episode of Dr. Ruscio Radio, Dr. Ruscio delves into the gut microbiota andhow it can affect weight loss and obesity. He looks at current research to see if we can determine risk factors for obesity, and if popular interventions actually work - ir ifthey are just hypotheses that didn't pain out in actual human research.2015-04-0638 min