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

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818 - One Proven & Simple Supplement for Depression Jun 12, 2023

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In this episode, I share one proven and simple supplement for depression. Depression rates continue to climb, with one out of ten adults and one out of five children experiencing the condition.

To counteract depression, research reiterates the value of taking probiotics—a supplement widely used for digestive disorders. Having a healthy gut can help balance mood.

Listen in to discover why probiotics and other simple, non-supplemental interventions are worth adding to your mental health toolkit.

Featured Studies

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36272761/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32905958/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36573969/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537102/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26767708/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28483500/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34620373/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29995348/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32528399/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35348020/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33872182/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31197192/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36059042/
The serotonin theory of depression (the recent study that's changing the conversation): https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01661-0

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:42 What is Depression?

01:59 The Limbic System

06:59 A Word About SSRIs

07:47 Study: Probiotics & Brain Health

11:04 The Protocol

13:15 Doing the Math on Probiotics

14:42 Non-Supplemental Mood Boosts

16:29 Summary

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DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment.

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*Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the "Show transcript" button on the bottom right of the video.

817 - FINALLY, a Protein Bar That's Gut Friendly Jun 07, 2023

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In this episode, you'll learn from myself, Dr. Hannah Hamlin, and Dr. Scott Spiridigliozzi about Elemental Protein Bar—our clinic's protein bar that's gut friendly.

I developed the Elemental Protein Bar based on the success of our Elemental Heal meal replacement shake, which helps reduce gut inflammation and symptoms associated with IBS, SIBO, and other digestive disorders.

Compared to traditional protein bars on the market, our Elemental Protein Bar is made without prebiotic sweeteners that cause gut irritation and blood sugar swings.

Hear how our protein bar that's gut-friendly has eased Dr. Scott and I's digestive woes and helped Dr. Hannah stabilize her blood sugar.

Related Resources

The Evolution Bar, of course: https://store.drruscio.com/products/evolution-bar
How to heal your gut naturally: https://drruscio.com/how-to-heal-your-gut-naturally/
Serotonin & depression: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgAu9KYTNfg
A frustrating case of overtesting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mLKenmVIJ0
More on the link between nature & mental health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzGiHwr7nN0

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:50 Dr. Scott's Experience with the Bar

04:17 My Experiment - 6 Bars in a Day

05:08 The Ingredients

05:56 Dr. Hannah's Experience as a Diabetic

07:55 Evolution vs. Other Bars

10:30 Kid-Approved

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*Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the "Show transcript" button on the bottom right of the video.

816 - Gut Healing Story: How Kyle Overcame Upset Stomach & Diarrhea Jun 05, 2023

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In this episode, Kyle—a patient at our clinic—shares his gut healing story from beginning to end. When Kyle first came to the clinic, he was already putting in the work with another clinician to resolve his insomnia, upset stomach, diarrhea, vertigo, SIBO, and heart flutters.

In working with him, I was able to see he was missing basic gut support and needed to focus more on treating his symptoms rather than lab values.

Kyle's gut healing story was a success. Hear from him personally what worked best for him.

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Other Sources

Understanding histamine intolerance: https://drruscio.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-histamine-intolerance/
Get started with probiotics: https://drruscio.com/getprobioticsguide/
Navigating gut-healthy diets: https://drruscio.com/gut-healing-diet
Using probiotics for SIBO: https://drruscio.com/sibo-probiotics/
All about antimicrobials, probiotics, and the protocol we use in the clinic: https://drruscio.com/gutbook/

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:35 Kyle and the Road Before

05:52 Kyle's Prior Symptoms

07:24 Probiotics, Antimicrobials, & SIBO

16:26 Antimicrobials Aren't First

17:32 The "Most Normal" Kyle's Felt

19:50 Why Probiotics Didn't Work Before

25:48 Fish Oil & Atrial Fibrillation

30:28 "Well This is Just Normal"

33:53 The Problem with Biohacking

40:15 Almost Out of the Woods

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*Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the "Show transcript" button on the bottom right of the video.

815 - What is the BEST Way to Take Probiotics? May 31, 2023

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In this episode, you'll learn the best way to take probiotics. Probiotics are a staple for many in their gut-healing journey—and for good reason. They have been shown to help improve digestive and non-digestive symptoms, ranging from diarrhea to brain fog.

While the benefits of probiotics are known, there remains uncertainty about how long to take them for, if they should be taken with or without food, and how often to take them.

Tune in to the episode to get clarity on how to take probiotics to improve your health.

Featured Studies

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Breaking Down the Different Types of Probiotics: https://drruscio.com/types-of-probiotics
Why Multi-strain Probiotics Are More Effective Than Singular Strains: https://drruscio.com/multi-strain-probiotic/
Signs You Need Probiotics: https://drruscio.com/what-are-the-signs-you-need-probiotics/
Using Probiotics with SIBO: https://drruscio.com/sibo-probiotics/
Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:05 How Often Should You Take Probiotics?

03:02 With or Without Food?

06:39 How Long to Take Probiotics

16:57 Formulas & Dosing

21:42 Recommended Doses

22:54 What Type Should You Take?

26:19 Why Use Multiple Strains?

28:18 Summary of Recommendations

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*Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the "Show transcript" button on the bottom right of the video.

814 - Does Exercise Impact Gut Health? The Evidence. May 29, 2023

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In this episode, Dr. Lucy Mailing answers the question, "Does exercise impact gut health?" Inspired by her journey with chronic eczema, Dr. Mailing started looking into the gut-skin connection to improve her symptoms. Seeing this connection spurred her research and career in gut health, the microbiome, and nutrition science.

When it comes to improving gut health, evidence shows exercise can help. But, how much exercise is needed? What type of exercise intensity is most effective? What diets and supplements can be paired with exercise to enhance gut health?

Join the discussion with Dr. Mailing and me as we discuss fine-tuning your exercise regime to benefit your gut microbiome.

Featured Studies

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30883471/

Continue Learning

Finding your exercise frequency: https://drruscio.com/should-i-workout-every-day/
On too much fiber: https://drruscio.com/can-you-eat-too-much-fiber/
Gut-healing diets: https://drruscio.com/gut-healing-diet/
A butyrate breakdown: https://drruscio.com/what-is-butyrate/
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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

04:31 If You're Not Exercising Enough

09:42 If You're Exercising Too Much

18:30 Exercise Benefits on the Microbiota

24:20 Optimal Frequency, Intensity, & Duration

25:22 Fiber: Overhyped?

31:36 Diets

34:30 Butyrate

38:50 Results Take Time

42:16 Fungus Isn't Always Bad

44:18 The Best Fungal Testing

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813 - Is Your Thyroid Diagnosis Correct? May 24, 2023

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In this episode, I answer the question, "Is your thyroid diagnosis correct?" Surprisingly, this question is asked more commonly than you think. Even in the functional medicine sphere, thyroid issues are overdiagnosed and overtreated, often leading patients down the wrong treatment path.

Rather than being shoehorned into a thyroid diagnosis, it's important to look at the scientific evidence that explains why it may not be your thyroid causing symptoms of fatigue, digestive issues, or brain fog. Listen in to hear when thyroid medication and interventions are necessary, what TPO and TSH levels indicate a thyroid issue, and what steps you can take to discover the true root cause of your health issues.

Featured Studies

Related Resources

The Gut-Thyroid Connection: https://drruscio.com/the-gut-thyroid-connection1/
How to Get Off Thyroid Meds Naturally: https://drruscio.com/how-to-get-off-thyroid-medication/
Thyroid Course: https://drruscio.com/thyroid-course/

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:23 Overprescribed Hormone - The Data

02:18 Symptom Confusion

03:47 TSH Levels

06:24 Why You Should Look Elsewhere

10:09 What About Sluggish Thyroid?

12:07 Thyroid Autoimmunity & TPO Levels

17:29 What You Can Do Now

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*Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the "Show transcript" button on the bottom right of the video.

812 - Gut Healing Story: How Simple Steps Healed Sally's Lifelong Symptoms May 22, 2023

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In this episode, the spotlight is on Sally's successful gut healing story. While Sally tried a low histamine diet and other remedies on her own, she didn't find relief of her chronic GI and histamine-related symptoms until working with Dr. Hannah Hamlin from our clinic.

Taking note of Sally's symptoms, labs, medical history, and previous treatments she's tried, Dr. Hamlin devised a plan with two of our clinic's most effective therapies: triple therapy probiotics and an elemental diet.

Hear how these remedies helped Sally feel more confident about what she can eat and provided her with the healing she was looking for.

Featured In This Episode

My Book, Healthy Gut, Healthy You: https://store.drruscio.com/products/healthy-gut-healthy-you
Triple Therapy Probiotic powder sticks: https://store.drruscio.com/products/triple-therapy-probiotic
Elemental Heal: https://store.drruscio.com/pages/elementalheal

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:12 Sally's Gut Symptoms

06:49 Sally's Treatment Plan

16:42 How Sally's Feeling Now

22:42 Light at the End of the Tunnel

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*Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the "Show transcript" button on the bottom right of the video.

811 - The BEST Type of Exercise for Depression According to Research May 17, 2023

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In this episode, I run through a series of high-quality studies that provide insight to: what is the best type of exercise for depression?

It's no secret that there are many ways that exercise benefits your physical health, from improving your heart health to reducing the risk of disease.

Knowing its power to improve physical health, it's worth hearing if it could be as effective or even more effective than drug therapies and other interventions to improve your mental health, and how to tap into those benefits.

Tune in to the episode to hear how you can use exercise to optimize your mood.

https://www.drruscio.com/best-exercise-for-depression

Featured Studies

Related Sources

My fitness burnout story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E_2jc71H5Q
Talking to Dr. Gabrielle Lyon about protein and muscle health: https://drruscio.com/protein-intake-is-crucial-for-your-health/

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:49 Why Exercise Impacts Mood

03:28 Ideal Frequency & Intensity

05:03 How to Find Your Intensity

06:57 A Word of Caution

07:58 Exercise: The Physiological Explanation

09:55 How to Start AND Fine-Tune

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810 - Healing Leaky Gut & Inflammation with Dr. Jockers May 15, 2023

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In this episode, I talk with Dr. David Jockers about what really works for healing leaky gut syndrome. When your gut is "leaky," symptoms from diarrhea to joint pain to brain fog can occur.

These symptoms point to a larger issue of an overreactive immune response, which can be calmed down with the right tools in place.

At the clinic, we follow the scientific evidence and listen to how our patients respond to various treatments. With healing leaky gut, we've found one supplement that works across the board for patients. We've also found what doesn't work, despite the hype around these modalities.

Listen to the episode to hear the best ways to get a healthier gut and you.

https://www.drruscio.com/leaky-gut-inflammation

809 - An Effective Treatment Instead of HRT for Symptoms May 10, 2023

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In this episode, I share how one of our patients, Amy, struggled to find success with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for symptoms of anxiety and depression and instead found relief with probiotics.

As she worked through these issues with our clinic's Dr. Scott, she was able to see the connections between her mood, hormones, and gut health. Amy's other symptoms were gas, bloating, loose stools, and insomnia.

While there's not one magic bullet that resolves everyone's symptoms, probiotics made a substantial difference in Amy's overall health.

Tune in to hear more about her health journey and how probiotics improve cortisol, gut dysbiosis, sleep, and more.

https://www.drruscio.com/hrt-for-symptoms

My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook

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