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938 - 4-Step Protocol to Treat Histamine Intolerance (Best Diet & Supplements) Oct 28, 2024

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We've worked with many patients who struggle with histamine intolerance, and over years of research and experience, we've compiled the most effective treatment methods! In this episode, I'll walk you through the 4-step protocol that we've developed that will help you heal from histamine intolerance.

Download our histamine handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k5mUxv5JVBkV1ReHCEmgsD4kxDB87SCh/view

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➡️The Best And Worst Foods For Histamine Intolerance:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hird4u7tHis&t=243s

➡️5 Warning Signs You're Histamine Intolerant (& What You Can Do):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPBAd9RzIf4&t=832s

➡️The Top 5 Best Supplements For Gut Healing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ePXJKf7pGo&t=684s

➡️The Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods You Should Eat Every Day:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF5gOX-VsFY&t=78s

➡️Heal Leaky Gut With A Powerful New Supplement:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2U7oKgR8aM&t=144s

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:38 Symptoms & causes

06:10 Diet

13:54 Gut microbiota modulation

20:54 Antihistamines & MC stabilizers

24:00 Nutrients for metabolism

26:08 Other considerations

Featured Studies

📉The dietary treatment of histamine intolerance reduces the abundance of some histamine-secreting bacteria:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36337620/

📉Histamine Intolerance: The Current State of the Art:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32824107/

📉High FODMAP diet causes barrier loss via lipopolysaccharide-mediated mast cell activation:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34618688/

📉Effect of Candida albicans plus histamine on prostaglandin E2 production by peripheral blood mononuclear cells: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1906913/

📉Candida-induced histamine release from basophils: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2411109/

📉What to know about Candida when you have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome | Histamine Intolerance:

https://mastcell360.com/what-to-know-about-candida-when-you-have-mast-cell-activation-syndrome-histamine-intolerance/

📉Effects of probiotics administration on lactose intolerance in adulthood:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37225575/

📉The Efficacy and Safety of Probiotics for Allergic Rhinitis:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35663980/

📉In vitro assessment of histamine and lactate production by a multi-strain synbiotic:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35875231/

📉Effects of Dietary Components on Mast Cells: Possible Use as Nutraceuticals for Allergies?:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37998337/

📉Luteolin Is More Potent than Cromolyn in Their Ability to Inhibit Mediator Release from Cultured Human Mast Cells: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38588651/

📉Melatonin reduces exo-endocytosis in mast cells:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37557953/

📉Antihistamine effect of supplemental ascorbic acid and neutrophil chemotaxis:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1578094/

📉Histamine intolerance: lack of reproducibility of single symptoms by oral provocation with histamine:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21165702/

📉Diamine Oxidase Supplementation in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29698966/

📉Diamine oxidase (DAO) supplement reduces headache in episodic migraine patients:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29475774/

📉Exogenous Supplementation with DAO Enzyme in Women with Fibromyalgia:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37892588/

📉Histamine Intolerance-The More We Know the Less We Know:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34209583/

📉Effect of the menstrual cycle on serum diamine oxidase levels in healthy women:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23099198/

📉The impact of psychological stress on mast cells:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32687989/

📉Chemical Intolerance and Mast Cell Activation:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37987446/

📉The impact of psychological stress on mast cells:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32687989/

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937 - Heal Leaky Gut With A Powerful New Supplement Oct 21, 2024

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If you're looking to heal leaky gut and to strengthen your gut lining, there are a couple of different components to consider. Luckily, we have a new, science-based supplement that provides several lines of defense for your gut health. In this episode, I'll explain the best nutrients for your gut lining, and why Gut Rebuild Nutrients is the perfect all-around supplement for healing.

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➡️Do These 3 Things DAILY If You Have Leaky Gut:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLP0TFaOlOA

➡️The 10 BEST Foods for Leaky Gut:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5yXO71ZDec&t=1100s

➡️The 4 Most Effective Ways to Treat Leaky Gut (Clinical Pearls):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPpuQc__ICc&t=776s

➡️The 10 WORST Foods for Leaky Gut:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3Y7XNUwg7k&t=32s

➡️Healing Leaky Gut & Inflammation with Dr. Jockers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZVH40KsMFA&t=1704s

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➡️ How to Get Rid of Bad Bacteria in the Gut for Good:

https://drruscio.com/how-to-get-rid-of-bad-bacteria-in-the-gut/

➡️ How to Heal Leaky Gut: https://drruscio.com/how-to-heal-leaky-gut/

➡️ How to Heal Your Gut in 8 Steps: A Clinician-Approved Guide

https://drruscio.com/how-to-heal-your-gut-naturally/

➡️ 7 Ways to Replenish Good Bacteria After Antibiotics

https://drruscio.com/how-to-replenish-good-bacteria-after-antibiotics/

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:36 Changes made to Gut Rebuild Nutrients

04:23 Benefits for the mucous layer

08:41 Immune system protection

11:34 Strengthening intestinal permeability

Featured Studies

📉N-Acetylglucosamine for Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease:

https://www.naturalmedicinejournal.com/journal/n-acetylglucosamine-treatment-inflammatory-bowel-disease

📉Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7348626/

📉Comparison between cimetidine and Caved-S in the treatment of gastric ulceration, and subsequent maintenance therapy: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7042486/

📉Vitamin A supplementation effects on intestinal barrier function, growth, total parasitic and specific Giardia spp. infections in Brazilian children: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2830290/

📉Impact of vitamin A on selected gastrointestinal pathogen infections and associated diarrheal episodes among children in Mexico City, Mexico: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17041847/

📉Randomised placebo-controlled trial of dietary glutamine supplements for postinfectious irritable bowel syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30108163/

📉Glutamine Supplementation Enhances the Effects of a Low FODMAP Diet in Irritable Bowel Syndrome Management: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34977110/

📉Effects of glutamine on markers of intestinal inflammatory response and mucosal permeability in abdominal surgery patients: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28105083/

📉The Impact of Zinc and Zinc Homeostasis on the Intestinal Mucosal Barrier and Intestinal Diseases:

https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/12/7/900

📉Zinc carnosine works with bovine colostrum in truncating heavy exercise-induced increase in gut permeability in healthy volunteers: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27357095/

📉Efficacy and safety of polaprezinc in the treatment of gastric ulcer: A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, positive-controlled clinical trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35999163/

📉A New Biomaterial Derived from Aloe vera—Acemannan from Basic Studies to Clinical Application:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10385217/

📉The Effect of Aloe Vera Clinical Trials on Prevention and Healing of Skin Wound:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6330525/

📉Aloe vera Is Effective and Safe in Short-term Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30153721/

📉Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of oral aloe vera gel for active ulcerative colitis:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15043514/

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936 - Longevity Expert Shares Proven Anti-Aging Solutions | Dr. Jeffrey Gladden Oct 14, 2024

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Did you know that good mitochondrial health is vital to aging? In this episode, longevity expert, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden, discusses the importance of the mitochondria, nutrition tips, exercise recommendations, and the best protocols for infections.

Checkout Dr. Gladden's book, "100 Is The New 30"

https://www.amazon.com/100-NEW-30-SYMPHONY-LONGEVITY/dp/B0CGTKVXN3

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

05: 28 Signs of aging

09:47 Nervous system & exercise connection

18:17 Diet & supplements

28:04 Best exercises

39:38 Mitochondrial testing

45:12 Chronic infections & mitochondria health

48:01 Therapy protocols for chronic infections

01:01:44 Why "100 is the new 30"

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➡️The Breathwork Technique Proven To Reduce Cortisol Levels By More Than Half:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xEhurZ58x0&t=7s

➡️5 Reasons Your Fitness Routine Isn't Working (Do This Instead) | Dr. Anthony Balduzzi:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQyFJu4FUYU&t=1727s

➡️2 Surprising Benefits of CASTOR OIL (Best Castor Oil Uses):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAADiCuFb0Q&t=1s

➡️Research Updates for Depression, Longevity & Muscle Recovery (Oct 2023):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKFOD1NIPaw&t=298s

➡️The Key to Healing Injuries & Gut Health | Dr. Josh Axe:

https://youtu.be/kYSFUgnX4NU?si=ZG-sfR5vbtomcAvH

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➡️ What is VO2 Max, Why Does It Matter, and How Is It Tested?

https://drruscio.com/vo2-max/

➡️ What is Zone 2 Training and How Often Should You Do It?

https://drruscio.com/zone-2-training/

➡️ How to Eat a 30g Protein Breakfast Every Day (with Recipes!)

https://drruscio.com/30g-protein-breakfast/

➡️ What Can I Drink to Reduce Inflammation?

https://drruscio.com/what-can-i-drink-to-reduce-inflammation/

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935 - Red Light Therapy REVERSES Hashimoto's (New Breakthrough) Oct 07, 2024

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An exciting new study has found that red light therapy can help in reversing Hashimoto's! 30-50% of patients could stop their thyroid medication. In this episode, I'll explain how the thyroid is affected by red light therapy, and the best protocol to follow for healing. Learn more!

Recommended devices:

PlatinumLED Therapy Lights: BIOMAX Series

https://platinumtherapylights.com/products/biomax-rlt

Mini Red Light Therapy Device:

https://us.boncharge.com/products/mini-red-light_device

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:16 How red light therapy works

06:25 Proven benefits for Hashimoto's

11:58 Other benefits

13:46 Device recommendations

16:16 Red light therapy protocol

20:56 Efficacy of LEDs vs. lasers

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➡️The Best Way to Treat a Sluggish Thyroid - New Study:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLuw1q2kvVM&t=11s

➡️The Most Effective Approach To Thyroid & Hormone Treatments W/ Andrea Nakayama:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfnCU4qrgBI&t=24s

➡️3 Ways Your Gut Health Can Improve Your Thyroid:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKPj6Rw83o8&t=333s

➡️Do Your Thyroid Levels Actually Require Medication?:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL-uApwZwi0&t=13s

➡️Escape the Hypothyroidism Trap with Dr. Antonio Bianco:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1jzvyEoLfI&t=731s

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➡️Understanding Thyroid Antibodies: Why Is My Thyroglobulin Antibody High? https://drruscio.com/thyroid-autoimmunity-healthy-levels-thyroid-antibodies/

➡️ How Long Can You Go Without Thyroid Medication?

https://drruscio.com/how-long-can-you-go-without-thyroid-medication/

➡️How to Get Off Thyroid Medication Naturally:

https://drruscio.com/how-to-get-off-thyroid-medication/

➡️ What's True and What's Hype? Red Light Therapy Pros and Cons

https://drruscio.com/red-light-therapy-pros-and-cons/

Featured Studies

📉The nuts and bolts of low-level laser (light) therapy:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22045511/

📉The Mechanisms and Efficacy of Photobiomodulation Therapy for Arthritis:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37762594/

📉Impact of Photobiomodulation on T3/T4 Ratio and Quality of Life in Hashimoto Thyroiditis:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32186976/

📉Efficacy of Combined Photobiomodulation Therapy with Supplements versus Supplements alone in Restoring Thyroid Gland Homeostasis in Hashimoto Thyroiditis:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37623524/

📉Low-level laser in the treatment of patients with hypothyroidism induced by chronic autoimmune thyroiditis:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22718472/

📉Safety and Efficacy of Low-Level Laser Therapy in Autoimmune Thyroiditis:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30532779/

📉Effectiveness of photobiomodulation therapy and exercise training in the fibromyalgia treatment:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29170901/

📉The Use of a Light-Emitting Diode Device for Neck Rejuvenation and Its Safety on Thyroid Glands:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33921839/

📉Light-emitting diodes in dermatology:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29356026/

📉Photobiomodulation Therapy With Different Wavebands for Hair Loss:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35510860/

📉Transcranial and systemic photobiomodulation for major depressive disorder:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30248638/

📉Application of red light therapy for moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34363730/

📉Photobiomodulation: https://www.aslms.org/for-the-public/treatments-using-lasers-and-energy-based-devices/photobiomodulation#:~:text=For%20example%2C%20if%20there%20are,the%20results%20to%20become%20evident.

📉Photobiomodulation at Different Wavelengths Boosts Mitochondrial Redox Metabolism and Hemoglobin Oxygenation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35208178/

📉Photobiomodulation: lasers vs. light emitting diodes?: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30044464/

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934 - Breathwork Technique Proven To Reduce Cortisol Levels By More Than Half Sep 30, 2024

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Ajay Tejasvi from Art of Living comes on the podcast today to discuss how powerful breathwork can be for our holistic health. Not only does it improve our mood, it has also been scientifically proven to drop our cortisol levels and help our mental health. Listen and gain insight into living your healthiest lifestyle.

Learn more about Ajay's work!

www.artofliving.org

https://www.instagram.com/artofliving/

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

04:24 Ajay's story

08:20 Our role in creating our best lives

13:26 The mind-body connection

16:34 What is SKY Breath Meditation?

19:20 Intentionally using our focus and attention

23:38 Benefits for stress, sleep & alertness

29:26 Key teachings of the technique

38:35 Solutions for fulfilled living

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➡️Signs You Have Inflammation From Stress - And What You Can Do:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AvvHDg3KLU

➡️The Gut's Connection to Stress—and How to Improve Both:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0fO4omdViw

➡️2 Proven Steps to Improve Sleep, Reduce Stress & Live Longer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0dO2J8_-yQ&t=201s

➡️How to Improve Cortisol Levels For Those With Gut Issues:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_alvFBhTKY

➡️The Key to Healing Injuries & Gut Health | Dr. Josh Axe:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYSFUgnX4NU&t=1959s

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➡️ Hiatal Hernia Relief Guide: Non-Surgical Strategies:

https://drruscio.com/how-to-fix-hiatal-hernia-yourself/

➡️ When to Worry About Nasal Regurgitation:

https://drruscio.com/nasal-regurgitation/

➡️ How to Eat a 30g Protein Breakfast Every Day (with Recipes!)

https://drruscio.com/30g-protein-breakfast/

➡️Which Probiotic Is Best for Histamine Intolerance?

https://drruscio.com/which-probiotic-is-best-for-histamine-intolerance/

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933 - 9 Warning Signs You Have Lyme Disease (And How to Treat It) Sep 23, 2024

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If you're struggling with these gut and other health symptoms, you may be dealing with a vector borne illness such as lyme disease. What are the warning signs of vector borne illnesses, how do you test for them, and how do you treat them? All of this and more will be answered in this episode. Watch now!

AcuDart Tick-Borne Disease Test Panel: https://www.acudarthealth.com/collections/individual-tests

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

03:22 What organisms cause chronic infections?

05:51 What are the symptoms?

14:53 Testing

18:17 Treatment

28:21 How & where do you get these infections?

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➡️ You Didn't Know This About Lyme Disease (and How to Heal) | Dr. Tania Dempsey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r_Ud5Cmp9Y&t=4s

➡️ Chronic Infections, Overlooked Cause of Fatigue, Depression, Insomnia & Joint Pain | Dr. Amy Offutt:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8_0qMWwQIo&t=4131s

➡️ This New Approach To Functional Medicine Is The Key To Gut Healing:

https://youtu.be/ydnF8L9C3zY

➡️Exciting NEW Treatments For Healing SIBO and Bacterial Infections | Dr. Allison Siebecker

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y8Vl6IHNlM&t=3337s

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➡️Do You Have These Unusual Symptoms of Lyme Disease?

https://drruscio.com/unusual-symptoms-of-lyme-disease/

➡️The 5 Best Supplements to Reduce Cortisol and Manage Stress

https://drruscio.com/supplements-to-reduce-cortisol/

➡️How to Get Rid of Bad Bacteria in the Gut for Good

https://drruscio.com/how-to-get-rid-of-bad-bacteria-in-the-gut/

➡️How to Eat a 30g Protein Breakfast Every Day (with Recipes!)

https://drruscio.com/30g-protein-breakfast/

Featured Studies

📉Association of Presenting Symptoms With Abnormal Laboratory Values for Vector-Borne Illness:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33511252/

📉Empirical validation of the Horowitz Multiple Systemic Infectious Disease Syndrome Questionnaire for suspected Lyme disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28919803/

📉Selective Essential Oils from Spice or Culinary Herbs Have High Activity against Stationary Phase and Biofilm Borrelia burgdorferi: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29075628/

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932 - The Most Effective Approach To Functional Medicine Testing & Treatment W/ Andrea Nakayama Sep 16, 2024

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Functional medicine has created great tools to help us test and treat different conditions. However, some methods have been proven to be more effective than others. In this episode, I sit down with functional nutritionist Andrea Nakayama to discuss the efficacy of functional medicine practices, as well as her unique approaches that have healed her patients.

Learn more about Andrea!

https://www.andreanakayama.com/

https://www.instagram.com/andreanakayama/

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

04:29 Why "Narrative Medicine" is necessary

09:29 Best practices for assessments & recommendations

23:48 Symptom tracking strategies

30:30 Creating an effective diet

38:41 Thyroid testing and treatments

56:17 Tools for symptom tracking

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➡️This New Approach To Functional Medicine Is The Key To Gut Healing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydnF8L9C3zY

➡️5 Warning Signs of Autoimmune Disease & How To REVERSE It:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoUI7k9pAmM

➡️3 Ways Your Gut Health Can Improve Your Thyroid:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKPj6Rw83o8&t=327s

➡️Escape the Hypothyroidism Trap with Dr. Antonio Bianco:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1jzvyEoLfI

➡️Why the AIP Diet Doesn't Work for Most Autoimmune Cases:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thAu7snNfeM

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➡️These 11 Supplements Can Help Strike Hormonal Balance:

https://drruscio.com/how-to-balance-hormones-with-supplements/

➡️Which Probiotic Is Best for Histamine Intolerance?:

https://drruscio.com/which-probiotic-is-best-for-histamine-intolerance/

➡️DIY: How to Do a Castor Oil Pack:

https://drruscio.com/how-to-do-a-castor-oil-pack/

➡️When and How to Use the Autoimmune Protocol Diet for Hashimoto's, IBD, and More:

https://drruscio.com/aip-diet-for-beginners/

Featured Studies

📉Clinical Outcomes After Discontinuation of Thyroid Hormone Replacement: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33161885/

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931 - 7 Hidden Truths About Candida: Myths, Causes, and Treatments Sep 09, 2024

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If you're dealing with candida, you understand the time and effort it takes to get it under control. Luckily, we've compiled some key facts, causes and myths about treatment that many don't know, which may boost your healing! Listen now!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:13 Key symptoms

04:24 How common is it?

05:28 Treatment difficulties

09:39 Fatigue & brain fog

11:30 Testing

16:46 Treatment options

22:52 Die-off

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➡️Eat These 7 Foods for SIFO & Candida:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIKgNtxC3Mw&t=481s

➡️The Best Natural Treatments for Candida:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bnc3ZkLuPzs&t=564s

➡️8 Warning Signs of Candida & SIFO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctEm_H3b2j4&t=2s

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➡️What Is Candida? 5 Facts:

https://drruscio.com/what-causes-candida/

➡️The Unexpected Truth About Candida 7 Gut Health:

https://drruscio.com/candida-and-gut-health/

➡️These 11 Supplements Can Help Strike Hormonal Balance:

https://drruscio.com/how-to-balance-hormones-with-supplement

Featured Studies

📉Effects of oestrogen on vulvovaginal candidosis:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34699636/

📉 Dysmotility & proton pump inhibitor use are independent risk factors for SIBO &/or fungal overgrowth: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23574267/

📉 Characterization of oral candidiasis:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31175972/

📉 Oral Candida Species in Patients Undergoing Systemic Glucocorticoid Therapy & the Antifungal Sensitivity of the Isolates: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32801797/

📉 2011 Epidemiological Survey of Dermatomycoses in Japan:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26617109/

📉 Dermatologists in hospital wards:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19648729/

📉 Onychomycosis in the global population:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24283696/

📉 Onychomycosis in patients:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10906646/

📉 Candida Biofilm Heterogeneity:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29371505/

📉 Candida albicans Biofilms & Human Disease:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26488273/

📉Increased risk of chronic fatigue syndrome following infection:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37951920/

📉The fecal mycobiome in patients w/ IBS:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33420127/

📉Changes in the gut mycobiome in pediatric patients in relation to Crohn's disease:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37122605/

📉Gut bacterial-fungal interkingdom networks in patients w/ current depressive episode:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32533650/

📉Fungal feelings in IBS:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36723172/

📉Unveiling Candida albicans intestinal carriage in healthy volunteers: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38017705/

📉Intestinal candidiasis & antibiotic usage in children:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29937890/

📉Candida gut colonization, yeast species distribution, & biofilm production in Clostridioides difficile infected patients: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34264501/

📉Candida albicans-associated diarrhea in Buea, South West Cameroon:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17298159/

📉The dietary modification & treatment of intestinal Candida overgrowth:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30166063/

📉Estrogen promotes innate immune evasion of Candida albicans: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34986357/

📉Estrogen Receptor-Alpha (ESR1) Governs the Lower Female Reproductive Tract Vulnerability to Candida: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29881378/

📉The dietary modification & treatment of intestinal Candida overgrowth:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30166063/

📉Effect of Probiotics on Oral Candidiasis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31615039/

📉Effect of Probiotic & Fluconazole on Treatment & Recurrence of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36198994/

📉Probiotics as Antifungals in Mucosal Candidiasis:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26826375/

📉Keeping Candida commensal: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31413153/

📉Anti- Candida & Antibiofilm Activity of Selected Lamiaceae Essential Oils:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36866556/

📉Oral natural phytonutrient in recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22217987/

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930 - This ONE Diet Will Improve Gut Health in 2-4 Weeks Sep 02, 2024

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This is one of the most effective diets for bloating, abdominal pain, and overall gut health! A study has found that the Low FODMAP diet improved SIBO in 2-4 weeks. What is the Low FODMAP diet and how do you use it to heal? All that and more in this episode - all backed by the latest research! Learn more, watch now!

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:20 What are FODMAPS?

02:15 Bloating & pain improvement

07:27 Benefits for inflammation & leaky gut

09:00 Low FODMAP foods

13:37 How to use the diet

17:09 What if you're not improving?

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➡️This Leaky Gut Diet Fixes the Root Cause of Poor Gut Health:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wk9GaT2mtw&t=1147s

➡️4 Science-Backed Ways to Reduce Bloating

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuowTB5b8eM&t=11s

➡️This Is Why Vegetables Make You Bloated (& How to Fix It!):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM3RibxyOag&t=475s

➡️How to Heal Your Gut with the Low FODMAP Diet:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyvJYvvxOw8&t=27s

➡️Is the Low FODMAP Diet Effective for IBS Long Term? [New Research]:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCAfijW83nA&t=45s

➡️The 10 BEST Foods for Leaky Gut:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5yXO71ZDec&t=1105s

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➡️Which Probiotic Is Best for Histamine Intolerance?: https://drruscio.com/which-probiotic-is-best-for-histamine-intolerance

➡️DIY: How to Do a Castor Oil Pack https://drruscio.com/how-to-do-a-castor-oil-pack

➡️Can I Take Quercetin for Histamine Intolerance? https://drruscio.com/quercetin-for-histamine-intolerance

➡️These 11 Supplements Can Help Strike Hormonal Balance: https://drruscio.com/how-to-balance-hormones-with-supplements

Featured Studies

📉Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patient Experience: A Survey of Patient-Reported Symptoms by Irritable Bowel Syndrome Subtype and Impact on Quality of Life: https://academic.oup.com/jcag/article/6/6/219/7286544

📉 A diet low in fermentable oligo-, di-, monosaccharides and polyols improves abdominal and overall symptoms in persons with all subtypes of irritable bowel syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38887150/

📉 Efficacy of a low FODMAP diet in irritable bowel syndrome: systematic review and network meta-analysis:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34376515/

📉 Challenges of the low FODMAP diet for managing irritable bowel syndrome and approaches to their minimisation and mitigation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32468985/

📉 Influence of low FODMAP-gluten free diet on gut microbiota alterations and symptom severity in Iranian patients with irritable bowel syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34261437/

📉 Impact of Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 on Bacterial Overgrowth and Composition of Intestinal Microbiota in Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients: Results of a Randomized Pilot Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36630947/

📉 Psychological and Gastrointestinal Symptoms of Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Undergoing a Low-FODMAP Diet: The Role of the Intestinal Barrier: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34371976/

📉 Effect of diet and individual dietary guidance on gastrointestinal endocrine cells in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (Review): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28849091/

📉 Gut Symptoms during FODMAP Restriction and Symptom Response to Food Challenges during FODMAP Reintroduction: A Real-World Evaluation in 21,462 Participants Using a Mobile Application:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37375587/

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929 - This New Approach To Functional Medicine Is The Key To Gut Healing Aug 29, 2024

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Did you know that 75% of people will use complementary and alternative medicine at some point in their lives? At our clinic, we're constantly researching the best new functional medicine approaches for our patients, because, like many, they were not helped by conventional medicine and prefer non-drug, or natural treatments.

In today's episode, I'll discuss how we've updated our approach to functional medicine to provide the most effective healing for gut issues, thyroid problems, and more. Learn about the latest in functional medicine practices. Watch now!

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➡️New Study: Herbal & Probiotics Treatment Effective for SIBO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFK-2MOlpvE&t=2s

➡️The 2 Best SIBO Healing Supplements:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es-l4TVToeQ&t=21s

➡️The Best Way to Treat a Sluggish Thyroid - New Study:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLuw1q2kvVM&t=6s

➡️3 Ways Your Gut Health Can Improve Your Thyroid:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKPj6Rw83o8&t=327s

➡️Chronic Infections, Overlooked Cause of Fatigue, Depression, Insomnia & Joint Pain | Dr. Amy Offutt:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8_0qMWwQIo&t=4122s

➡️You Didn't Know This About Lyme Disease (and How to Heal) | Dr. Tania Dempsey:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r_Ud5Cmp9Y&t=4s

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➡️The Ultimate 3-Step SIBO Treatment Guide:

https://drruscio.com/sibo-treatments/

➡️Is Testing for SIBO Helpful? Maybe Not So Much:

https://drruscio.com/how-to-test-for-sibo/

➡️The Key to Thyroid and Parathyroid Health? Your Gut:

https://drruscio.com/parathyroid/

➡️These 11 Supplements Can Help Strike Hormonal Balance:

https://drruscio.com/how-to-balance-hormones-with-supplements/

➡️Which Probiotic Is Best for Histamine Intolerance?:

https://drruscio.com/which-probiotic-is-best-for-histamine-intolerance/

➡️DIY: How to Do a Castor Oil Pack:https://drruscio.com/how-to-do-a-castor-oil-pack/

Featured Studies

📉Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth in Irritable Bowel Syndrome:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31913194/

📉 Short-course Rifaximin therapy efficacy and lactulose hydrogen breath test in Chinese patients with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32532214/

📉 Association of Thyroid Hormone Therapy With Quality of Life and Thyroid-Related Symptoms in Patients With Subclinical Hypothyroidism: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30285179/

📉 Clinical Outcomes After Discontinuation of Thyroid Hormone Replacement:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33161885/

📉 Dysmotility and proton pump inhibitor use are independent risk factors for small intestinal bacterial and/or fungal overgrowth: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23574267/

📉 Concomitant Prevalence of Low Serum Diamine Oxidase Activity and Carbohydrate Malabsorption:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28042564/

📉 Association of Presenting Symptoms With Abnormal Laboratory Values for Vector-Borne Illness

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33511252/

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