Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

On today's podcast episode, I caught up with Dr. Kevin Wallace on the use of peptides for sleep, energy, performance, immune system function, and more. Dr. Wallace shares his insights from clinical experience with various peptides, and provides guidance on my own personal experimentation. . If you're curious about peptides and how they work, I encourage you to listen to this episode to learn more....

On today's podcast episode, Dr. Susan Blum takes us behind the scenes of her functional beverage formulations, and shares some of the most powerful nutrients for brain function, heart health, and the immune system. We also talk about strategies for rotating ingredients and increasing the density and quality of nutrients you consume. https://drruscio.com/nutrition-and-your-immune-system   My book H...

Can ozone therapy help with the treatment of autoimmune disease, chronic pain, and inflammation? On today's podcast, I had a conversation with Dr. Akbar Khan to help answer these questions. While I remain apprehensive about recommending ozone therapy for conditions I treat based on the amount of evidence in support of its use, I appreciated this discussion and am open to the potential benefits, in...

On today's episode of the podcast, I talk with Dr. Ronesh Sinha about the importance of balancing blood sugar, misconceptions about insulin resistance, and the best ways to eat, exercise, and sleep for blood sugar optimization. We also talk about the problem with overdoing keto diets and fasting, and how to determine your ideal carb allocation. https://drruscio.com/glucose-monitoring-insulin-resis...

Today on the podcast, Aaron Alexander and I go deep into the connections between physical mobility and emotional flexibility. Aaron's approach to health combines the musculoskeletal with the psychospiritual, and he shares a number of insights into how everything is connected within our bodies and minds. This episode is also packed with simple strategies for improving mobility, function, and overal...

On today's podcast episode, I talk with Dr. Ken Adolph about how ketamine, a legal psychedelic, can be used as a tool to help break the cycle of ruminations for those with depression, anxiety, PTSD, past trauma, and maybe even for those with food or environmental reactivity. https://drruscio.com/ketamine-breakthroughs-in-brain-health-emotions   My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at http...

Is folic acid really toxic for those with MTHFR gene polymorphisms? On today's podcast, I take a balanced look at the research to help answer this question. I also share a case study about how one woman's perimenopause symptoms were resolved with the help of conservative functional medicine, and a brief review research on modified citrus pectin as a heavy metal chelator. https://drruscio.com/is-fo...

On today's podcast episode, Dr. Debora Chasse shares her insights into a few surprising causes of chronic bloating and distention, including vagus nerve damage, lymphatic system blockages, and adhesions. We cover how to identify these issues, and techniques for healing. https://drruscio.com/bloating-distention-the-vagus-nerve-lymphatics-and-adhesions   My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available...

Is there any truth to the claims that there's an ideal thyroid medication ratio? On today's podcast, I break down the research to answer this question. I also share a fascinating case study about the power of probiotics to resolve H. pylori, and a brief review of a study on psychedelics for treating depression. https://drruscio.com/ideal-thyroid-medication-ratio   Join our growing community of cli...

Today on the podcast, Dr. Mike T. Nelson is back to talk about how you can improve exercise tolerance, fatigue, stress, and recovery by gradually improving cardiovascular conditioning. He also explains a simple test you can perform yourself to determine your own cardiovascular conditioning. https://drruscio.com/fatigue-and-poor-recovery   My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://dr...

On today's podcast, I share key clinical insights from recent issues of the Future of Functional Medicine Review (FFMR), including a review of pancreatic insufficiency, the importance of careful data interpretation with thyroid research, and a case study on limbic retraining leading to improved GI function. https://drruscio.com/neural-retraining-for-gi-dysfunction   Join our growing community of c...

Your questions about low dose naltrexone with thyroid medications, how to improve PMS, dopamine deficiency, elemental diets, and more. https://drruscio.com/answers-on-naltrexone-improving-pms-dopamine-deficiency   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 ou...

On today's podcast episode, I talk with Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) Michael Schrantz about the importance of working with an expert who understands the whole picture when it comes to your environment. Michael breaks down a practical approach to mold testing that reduces fear, confusion, and cost. https://drruscio.com/mold-the-1-professional-you-must-have-on-your-team   My book Healthy...

On today's podcast, I share key clinical insights from recent issues of the Future of Functional Medicine Review (FFMR), including research on the true underpinnings of SIBO, and a case study on effective functional medicine treatment for complex thyroid and gut symptoms.  https://drruscio.com/are-we-defining-sibo-properly   Join our growing community of clinicians today! https://drruscio.com/revi...

If 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 Gu...

In today's episode, I talk with Magdalena Wszelaki about female hormone balance, estrogen dominance, and how you can improve hormonal balance and symptoms with dietary and herbal therapies that target the liver and the gut. https://drruscio.com/female-hormone-balance-how-tos   My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/   If you're in need of clinical support,...

Your questions about Sole water, taking collagen with biofilm busters, difficulty swallowing pills, hypothyroidism, SIBO, BPC-157 and more. https://drruscio.com/answers-on-sole-water-swallowing-pills-biofilms-sibo   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...

On today's podcast, I talk to journalist James Nestor about the fascinating science behind breath and the widespread benefits of nasal breathing for improving health, performance, sleep apnea, and even longevity. We also talk about what you can do to improve your own breathing starting now. https://drruscio.com/nasal-breathing-improves-health   My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at http...

In today's episode, investigative journalist Scott Carney takes us inside what he learned while writing his fascinating book The Wedge. He breaks down how we can use ancestral or paleo stressors to reprogram and improve emotional and physiological health. https://drruscio.com/health-benefits-of-paleo-environmental-stressors-part-2   My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio...

On today's podcast, I sit down with Dr. Rob Abbott and Dr. Joe Mather, who work with me at the Austin Center for Functional Medicine. We talk about the exciting things that we're doing at the clinic to contribute to meaningful scientific research, foster collaboration, and get better patient outcomes.  https://drruscio.com/better-model-of-functional-medicine   My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is a...

A new SIBO breath test assesses hydrogen sulfide, which is directly related to diarrhea and abdominal pain. Dr. Mark Pimentel tells us more about this new test and how it can help to personalize SIBO treatment. https://drruscio.com/new-sibo-test-assessing-hydrogen-sulfide   My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/   If you're in need of clinical support, pl...

How can we use herbal remedies and the shape, color, and taste of foods to heal? Dr. Josh Axe draws from both ancient practices and modern medical research to identify practical tips and tools for using herbs and foods as medicine. https://drruscio.com/ancient-remedies My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/   If you're in need of clinical support, please...

Does cannabis use really double the risk of cancer? I break down what the research actually says, the importance of examining effect size, and how statements based on research findings can be misleading. https://drruscio.com/cannabis-cancer-risk   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...

Did you know the size of your jaw and the position of your tongue can influence how well you breathe, sleep, and feel? In this podcast episode, Dr. Theodore Belfor dives deep into the connection between the oral airway and overall health, including practical advice for improvement. https://drruscio.com/oral-airway-health   Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources  

Today we will cover Listener Questions including: Are glycosaminoglycans in meat problematic in SIBO; Why did my BMs improve when I ate "bad"; Thoughts on gene testing; Is it possible to have reactions to Medium Chain Triglycerides; Thoughts about EMF exposure at airport security; What's your latest take on interpreting SIBO tests; Thoughts on Accutane and abdominal adhesions; and more. https://dr...