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

Vitamin K2 may help prevent cardiovascular disease by preventing and even decreasing calcium deposition into arteries, thus making arteries less stiff. GABA, which can be increased by the herb passionflower, may work to combat anxiety and aid in sleep.  https://drruscio.com/vitamin-k2-heart-health-gaba-anxiety-beverly-meyer/ My new book is finally available: Healthy Gut, Healthy You. Click here to...

In the clinic I often see problems in the gut as the true underlying cause of fatigue and/or adrenal fatigue.  Let's review a recent study that found IBS was associated with fatigue, depression and brain fog. The good news here is if you can improve your gut health you can overcome many cases of fatigue, brain fog and/or depression.  https://drruscio.com/the-gut-commonly-overlooked-cause-of-fatigu...

Today I had a fascinating discussion with Drs. Walsh and Nelson regarding lifestyle.  Did you know that being lonely is as harmful as smoking? We also talked about the importance of life purpose, the damage that unnecessary fear of food can inflict and other important aspects of connection, purpose and happiness. View full transcript at https://drruscio.com/loneliness-with-dr-bryan-walsh-and-dr-mi...

Recently some have suggested that SIBO is not a real condition. In light of this I wanted to provide an updated account of what SIBO is, what it is not, how we can test for it, and what testing pitfalls should be avoided.   https://drruscio.com/sibo-real-condition/ My new book is finally available: Healthy Gut, Healthy You. Click here to learn more: https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ Looking for mor...

We recently discussed Mast Cell Activation Syndrome with Dr. Lawrence Afrin.  Today we dive into part 2 of this discussion and tackle mostly audience questions in the diagnosis, treatment and troubleshooting of MCAS.  https://drruscio.com/mast-cell-activation-part-2-dr-lawrence-afrin/ Please take a moment to help me better understand our audience and take this 30 second survey, https://www.drrusci...

There is one key strategy you can use, as a functional medicine patient, to make visits with your clinician more efficient and effective. Let's discuss.  https://drruscio.com/advice-for-functional-medicine-patients/ 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 t...

Soil-based probiotics are probiotics that are often found in soil and that confer a health benefit to humans. Remember, we evolved with constant contact with soil and the bacteria soil contains. However, there is confusion regarding what soil-based probiotics are safe and effective.  Let's discuss the best soil-based probiotics based upon what the scientific evidence shows. https://drruscio.com/be...

What is the best diet for SIBO? There is none, but there are a few key strategies to help you find the best diet for you and the needs of your gut.  Let's discuss how you can quickly find the best diet for optimal gut and overall health. https://drruscio.com/best-diet-sibo/ Please take a moment to help me better understand our audience and take this 30 second survey, https://www.drruscio.com/surve...

Is it safer to have a child in the hospital or at home?  What about using a midwife? Today I speak with nurse midwife Anne Margolis and we outline what the evidence shows regarding best practices for pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum.  The good news is that there are a few simple techniques that can reduce risk, ease stress and improve the health of you and your newborn baby. Full transcript av...

Food allergy testing is not all it's cracked up to be.  In fact, there are some important aspects regarding foods you should avoid that food allergy testing does not assess.  Let's discuss what these are so that you can find the best diet for you. Video and full transcript available at  https://drruscio.com/food-allergy-testing/ Please take a moment to help me better understand our audience and ta...

Today we cover important health news, including updates on: Natural treatment for depression Gluten consumption and heart disease Thyroid levels and body weight "Leaky mouth" and depression The low FODMAP diet and your immune system Vitamin D and autism Probiotics and IBS Vitamin D and heart disease Full transcript available at  https://drruscio.com/health-news-updates-march-2018/ Please take a mo...

Let's go through an evidence based review of what the science says regarding sun exposure and your health.  We will answer questions including: Does sun exposure really increase skin cancer risk? Or, might sun exposure decrease risk of certain cancer, including skin cancer? What are guidelines for healthy sun exposure? When to use or not use sunblock. Can vitamin D supplementation be used in place...

Today I speak with Dr. Kevin Wallace on the topic of peptides which have very promising potential for anti-aging and for immune system health.  We discuss this exciting field and how these simple amino acid sequences can help you feel more vital, energetic and even help dampen an overzealous immune system. My new book is finally available: Healthy Gut, Healthy You. Click here to learn more: https:...

Pregnancy is one factor that can initiate thyroid autoimmunity. Let's discuss the impact vitamin D can have on thyroid autoimmunity postpartum. 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...

Today I had a fantastic discussion with Dr. Paul Anderson regarding integrative cancer care. Dr. Anderson did a great job providing a reasonable, balanced overview on this topic. We cover topics including cancer screening, diets for cancer, natural medicines for cancer and why integrative cancer care is a marriage of both conventional and natural medicine rather than an either/or scenario. My new...

Gut microbiota is the newest health craze. Problems with the good bacteria in the intestines have been correlated with everything from obesity to cardiovascular disease. However,correlation does not mean causation, and certainly does not mean we have successful treatments. So what about microbiota and weight gain? Can we manipulate the microbiota with probiotics or prebiotics to achieve weight los...

This was a great discussion with Heidi Turner. Heidi and I first discuss how to efficiently navigate the sea of available diets. We also detail what I think may be the most important diet to consider after one has tried paleo, autoimmune paleo and low FODMAP – the low sulfur diet. The good news is that you can run this experiment in just a few days. My new book is finally available: Healthy Gut, H...

A well performed study has recently provided answers to pressing questions like; What symptoms are associated with gluten sensitivity How long after ingestion does it take for symptoms to occur Can lab testing diagnose gluten sensitivity What is the association to autoimmune conditions What percentage of the population suffers with gluten sensitivity My new book is finally available: Healthy Gut,...

Helminth therapy essentially refers to using health-promoting worms in a very similar manner to how we use probiotics. Healthy helminths may be an important, and missing, part of our gut microbiota communities. By restoring these to our intestinal tract it may be possible to reduce inflammation, balance the immune system and improve autoimmunity. Today we speak with Dr. Nancy O'Hara who has been u...

Increased diversity of the intestinal microbiota (world of bacteria) generally appears to be a good thing. Can we achieve increased diversity by administering agents that kill bacteria? Can antibiotics or antimicrobial herbs increase diversity? Let's discuss an important but often overlooked concept. My new book is finally available: Healthy Gut, Healthy You. Click here to learn more: https://drru...

Today I will answer more listener questions, including: Tests for Autoimmunity How to Become a Functional Medicine Practitioner Thyroid Antibodies Eating Worse But Feeling Better 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...

Can a flu vaccine damage your gut health? Let's discuss this question and the role probiotics have in relation to vaccinations. 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 for my clinical...

Biofilms are protective coatings that bacteria and fungus form to protect themselves from antibiotics and herbal treatment. Biofilms may be at the root of infections that won't go away like Candida, fungus, H. pylori and SIBO. Today I speak with Dr. Paul Anderson on how to identify if biofilms are affecting you and what you can do about it. My new book is finally available: Healthy Gut, Healthy Yo...

Let's discuss two audience questions regarding SIBO tips. Specifically, if a low FODMAP can diagnose SIBO and what to do when you are not responding to SIBO treatments. 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...

A low FODMAP diet can help with IBS and the gas, bloating, abdominal pain and bowel irregularity that occur in IBS.  We have previously discussed how a low FODMAP diet can heal your intestines by normalized intestinal cells, like intestinal serotonin cells.  Today we speak with a researcher who has been publishing these findings.  This is an extremely interesting episode which helps covers;  under...